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Inquiry #1: Thermoplastic bid items 24, 25, 27 & 28 call for enhanced wet night visibility. Are the glass beads on this project required to meet the "BABA" act? Or will all retroreflective glass beads as listed on the AML for high performance glass beads be accepted for this project, even though not all the materials listed will meet the Buy America Act?
Inquiry submitted 01/27/2023

Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 01/27/2023


Response #2:(BI#1)-Materials and products subject to the Buy America provisions of this contract, may include those to be selected from Authorized Material Lists. Glass beads must meet Section 6-1.04E, “Construction Materials,” of the Special Provisions for Buy America compliance (domestically produced) and must be selected from the Authorized Material List. Both conditions must be met.
Response posted 02/02/2023


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.