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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Just want to confirm that the quantity for temp railing type K is 1400 LF based upon the stations it appears to be 660 LF
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2021
Response #1:The quantity of Temp Railing (Type K) shown as 1400 lf is incorrect. An addendum is being processed to reflect the correct quantity, which is approximately 660 lf.
Response posted 03/10/2021
Inquiry #2: Cannot find the Color No.30109 of the FED-STD-595 for the retaining wall, Can you provide the information where this can be found
Inquiry submitted 03/23/2021
Response #1:A Google search of "FED-STD-595 30109" will confirm that color reference chips, fandecks, and RGB values for Federal Standard 595 (including color number 30109) can be obtained through multiple vendors online.
Response posted 03/24/2021
Inquiry #3: The concrete retaining wall calls for colored concrete, due to the cost of the colored concrete, does the entire wall need to be poured with the colored concrete? Example the footing will be buried and never seen.
Inquiry submitted 03/25/2021
Response #1:The plans, specifications, and estimate indicate that the entire wall will consist of colored concrete.
Response posted 03/26/2021
Inquiry #4: Is the Cable railing B11-47 also Stained? or to be Galvanized.
Inquiry submitted 03/26/2021
Response #1:Per Standard Specification 83-2.07B the cables must be galvanized under Federal Specification RR-W-410.
Per Special Provision section 78-4.07B stain the cable railing at the job site.
See Standard Specification 80-3.02B for coating options for the posts and braces.
Response posted 03/26/2021
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.