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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: You list an item (#8) for Automated Workzone Information System and another item (#16) for a queue warning system. Will the AWIS be out there the entire time? And the queue warning system only for 55 days? Or are these actually the same item? If the AWIS is a separate item, what is the primary purpose for it (so we can design a system appropriate to the task)?
Inquiry submitted 09/29/2020
Response #1:AWIS and Queue Warning System are different and the messages on the PCMSs are not the same.
AWIS is using for reducing traffic before it comes to work zone.
Queue Warning System is to let drivers to be aware any incident conditions at the work zone.
AWIS will be used for the entire time for extended weekend closures.
Queue Warning System will be used for all works on the freeway when need it.
Response posted 09/30/2020
Inquiry #2: The quantities for Bid Item 11, Channelizer (Surface Mounted), are listed in plan page THQ-1 and references plan pages TH-2 through TH-5 for locations. Typical sections and layouts shown in TH-2 through TH-5 indicate cones spaced at 25 feet intervals. The layouts and typical sections do not indicate the use of channelizers. Please clarify if channelizers (surface mounted) are required, and if so, please confirm location and spacing.
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2020
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.2 issued on 10/26/2020
Response posted 10/01/2020
Inquiry #3: Please indicate whether the tie bars paid for in bid item 58, Drill and Bond (Tie Bars), are to be installed between new lanes 2 and 3, or between lane 3 and the existing lane 4.
Inquiry submitted 10/09/2020
Response #1:Drill and Bond (Tie Bar) bid item 58 is paid for installation between new lane #2 and new lane #3 only, using Alternative Splice Coupler method.
References:
-Note 3 in Layout L-1 page 3 of 261 of Contract plans
- RSP P15 page 239 of 261 of Contract plans
Between new lane #2 and the existing lane #1; new lane #3 and the existing lane #4, are using ISOLATION JOINT SEAL (PREFORMED COMPRESSION) bid item 61.
Response posted 10/09/2020
Inquiry #4: Does an Extended Weekend Closure (EWC), one in each direction considered as a total of one EWC or two? Similarly is multiple location EWC in the same window of time allowed and if so is that considered under as one EWC?
Inquiry submitted 10/13/2020
Response #1:Per section 12-4.02C(3)(a), one in each direction at a time is considered as a total of one extended weekend closure.
No, multiple location is not allowed in one extended weekend closure in the same window of time. Only one location with continuous length in one direction of a time is allowed.
Response posted 10/13/2020
Inquiry #5: Bid Item 57 - Drill & Bond (Dowel Bar) Is this bid item used for the Individual Slab Replacement Bid Item 60?
Inquiry submitted 10/26/2020
Response #1:Yes, item 57 ? Drill & Bond (Dowel Bar) is used for ISR Bid Item 60, and a Bid Item 56 JPCP (RSC) at the end/begin of each 55 hours shift.
Response posted 10/26/2020
Inquiry #6: Should the unit for item #112 be SF instead of LF?
Inquiry submitted 10/26/2020
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 10/29/2020
Response posted 10/26/2020
Inquiry #7: The proposed conduit installation across the freeway at various locations, requires the partial removal of the shoulder concrete panels for jack pits and pull box installation. Is the contractor required to repair only the concrete associated with the removals to perform this work?
Inquiry submitted 10/27/2020
Response #1:Replace area to original form prior to the work.
Response posted 10/28/2020
Inquiry #8: The reference sheet number#C-5 & C-6 seems wrong on plan sheet#156 which is Q-1. It seems that C-5 is to be C-6 and I couldn't find what C-6 is to be replaced with. Please advise where the 91 tons AC is required.
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2020
Response #1:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 10/29/2020
Inquiry #9: For city street work, can we perform the work at night from 19:00 - 06:00 even it is residential area? or it must be performed during day from 09:00 - 15:00 only per 12-4.02C(3)(d)?
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2020
Response #1:Work on city street is allowed from 0900 to 1500 per Section 12-4.02C(3)(d). No night time work is allowed on city street if work is within close proximity to residential area.
Response posted 10/29/2020
Inquiry #10: Regarding bid item#55 Cold Plan, the quantity seems off. Per C-6, it should be around 490 SY and thickness is varies as well. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 10/29/2020
Response #1:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 10/29/2020
Inquiry #11: It appears that the quantity for Bid Item 109 [8" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE (ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)] has been overstated. Does RSS section 84-2.04 apply?
Inquiry submitted 10/30/2020
Response #1:Contractor please provide the clarification for the "overstate" meaning. Does it mean quantity is too much?
Response posted 10/30/2020
Response #2:
No, the quantity is not overstated.
Yes, RSS section 84-2.04 does apply.
Response posted 11/04/2020
The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.07, "JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION" of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.