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Inquiry #1: Irrigation plan sheet IP-1 mentions “Check and Test Existing Irrigation Facilities” and “Operate Existing Irrigation Facilities” and lists three existing irrigation controllers ICC A, ICC B and ICC C. There is no bid item for operate existing irrigation or for check and test. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 06/30/2020

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/02/2020


Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated July 7, 2020.
Response posted 07/07/2020




Inquiry #2: Irrigation plan sheet IP-1 mentions “check and test existing irrigation facilities” and “operate existing irrigation facilities.” However, there is no bid item for either. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 07/02/2020

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/02/2020


Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated July 7, 2020.
Response posted 07/07/2020




Inquiry #3: In regards to item 24, 12" CORRUGATED HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE PIPE CONDUIT, will theses conduits require pull boxes, irrigation supply lines, electrical conduit, pull wires, thrust blocks, etc. per the detail on the 2018 standard plans sheet H8 ?
Inquiry submitted 07/02/2020

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/02/2020


Response #2:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/06/2020


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated July 7, 2020.

Response posted 07/08/2020




Inquiry #4: Location 7 SB On-Ramp from 5th St. – The existing Guardrail will need to come out to get the road excavation done, and the new guard rail will not be in place for a period until the excavation is complete. Please add a Temporary Railing (Type K) Item to pay for the placement and removal of K-Rail on both sides of the Gore to temporarily protect the public.
Inquiry submitted 07/07/2020

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/08/2020


Response #2:No changes will be made at this time. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/09/2020




Inquiry #5: There are numerous homeless camps at many of the locations where the slope improvements are to be made, along with the camps there is also trash and debris. Will the state be removing the homeless camps along with the trash/debris prior to construction?
Inquiry submitted 07/10/2020

Response #1:Yes, prior to construction, Department will coordinate with law enforcement to have encampments removed.
Response posted 07/11/2020


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.