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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Special Provisions 20-2.08C(4), page 26, says that:
"For plastic pipe supply line mains used for recycled water install detectable warning tape under Section 20-2.01C(5)(a)."
Does this mean lateral supply lines used for recycled water do not have to have detectable warning tape?
There is no Section 20-2.01C(5)(a) for detectable warning tape available under 2018 Standard Specifications.
Inquiry submitted 03/23/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/25/2019
Response #2:Lateral supply lines used for recycled water (after RCV) do not have detectable warning tape. Section 20-2.01C(5)(a) is on page 25 of the Special Provisions. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/28/2019
Inquiry #2: One of our nursery said that these plants would mostly be contract grown and would take 6 months from NTP. Construction duration is only 120 working days and contractor may not have time to plant them. Could you please extend the construction duration more than 120 working days for contractor to have time to plant them.
Inquiry submitted 03/28/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/28/2019
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/04/2019
Inquiry #3: There is a bid item item 32 - RECYCLED WATER IDENTIFICATION AND WARNING SIGNS. However, the plans do not indicate any new warning signs. Please clarify what to be paid in this item.
Inquiry submitted 04/12/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/15/2019
Response #2:This work is covered by the following Standard specifications/Special Provisions sections:
20-2.01B(3)
20-2.01C(5)
20-2.08
20-2.09B(4)
20-2.10B(10)(a)
Response posted 04/15/2019
Inquiry #4: Sheet ISS-1 Sprinkler Schedule " Applicable notes section"
Item # 5 states " Required adjacent to shoulders, curbs, sidewalks and dikes" What is required? Sprinkler Concrete Collar? Swing Joint? Please specify "what is required" ?
Inquiry submitted 04/15/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/15/2019
Response #2:Nothing is required, note 5 in the applicable list is not circled.
Response posted 04/16/2019
Inquiry #5: Sheets IR-1 , 2 & 3 Indicates the existing Mainline is to be abandoned in place, It appears this existing is close in not where the new mainline on IP 1,2 & 3 are to be placed. Are there going to be any interference with the old abandon and new placement of the Mainline and how will that be handled.
Inquiry submitted 04/15/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/16/2019
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/16/2019
Inquiry #6: Per Plans there is approx 1,185,345 SF Maintain Existing Planting Areas, Do these areas become part of the 4 year Plant Establishment areas at the start of PE?
Inquiry submitted 04/16/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/16/2019
Response #2:Please refer to Section 20-10.03C(4) of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 04/16/2019
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.