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Inquiry #1: RFI #1. Please clarify that this is all the documentation for Earthwork and Rock slope Protection that is stated in the special provisions.
RFI #2. Is there another specification book that will provide more detail on the existing site conditions regarding rock slope protection and earth work?
RFI #3. Is existing onsite rock reusable for new rock slope placement?
RFI #4. Please provide a rock gradation table/chart.
Inquiry submitted 11/08/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/13/2019

Response #2:Please see Standard Specification 2018 . Earthwork Section 19, and Slope Protection Section 72. Materials existing onsite that meet specifications can be incorporated into the work.
Please bid per current contract documents.

Response posted 11/19/2019

Response #3:RFI #1. Please clarify that this is all the documentation for Earthwork and Rock slope Protection that is stated in the special provisions.
Response:
Refer to section 19-3 “Structure Excavation and Backfill” of the Standard Specifications and the Special Provisions for earthwork. Refer to section 72-2 “Rock Slope Protection” of the Standard Specifications for the new RSP requirements.
RFI #2. Is there another specification book that will provide more detail on the existing site conditions regarding rock slope protection and earth work?
Response:
No, the Department does not have information on the existing RSP.
RFI #3. Is existing onsite rock reusable for new rock slope placement?
Response:
Per the 3rd paragraph of section 6-1.01 of the Standard Specifications, “Material incorporated into the work must be new.” Please bid under the current contract bid documents.
RFI #4. Please provide a rock gradation table/chart.
Response:
Refer to section 72-2 “Rock Slope Protection” of the Standard Specifications for the new RSP requirements.

Response posted 11/20/2019

Inquiry #2: Sheet 5 of 11, Section A-A shows drill & bond #5 bar into top of existing footing at 12" o.c. each way. Do these holes occur adjacent to the new 36" CIDH piles only or are they to be drilled the entire 68' length of the existing footing?
Inquiry submitted 11/14/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/14/2019

Response #2:The bid opening date is 11/20/19. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 11/19/2019

Response #3:The holes are to be drilled along the entire 68' length
Response posted 11/19/2019

Inquiry #3: Please reference Bid Item 21 Structure Excavation (Bridge). Normally this work is bid as a final pay item designated such as 21(F). Will the bid schedule be updated to show the item as Final Pay.
Inquiry submitted 11/15/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/18/2019

Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents. Bids open November 20, 2019.
Response posted 11/19/2019

Inquiry #4: On Sheet SC-2, Stage Construction, note #5 states to remove the temporary access road "D" line. How is this item paid?
Inquiry submitted 11/20/2019

Response #1:This work is to be paid under Item 20 Roadway Excavation. Please see Standard Specifications 2018, 9-1.03 Payment Scope.
Please bid per current contract documents.

Response posted 11/20/2019

Inquiry #5: Staging drawings indicate that the temporary access roads are to be removed. How will this work be paid?
Inquiry submitted 11/20/2019

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.