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Inquiry #1: Please release a .DWG, . DGN or . XML file with all existing ground information as 1 file. The currently released file contains the FG model staged into the OG, leaving out the current grades within the proposed design perimeter.
Inquiry submitted 05/08/2023

Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/08/2023


Response #2:(BI#1)-An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #2: Please release a .DWG, . DGN or . XML file with all existing ground information as 1 file. The currently released file contains the FG model staged into the OG, leaving out the current grades within the proposed design perimeter.
Inquiry submitted 05/08/2023

Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/23/2023


Response #2:(BI#2)-An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #3: Special Provision 10-1.03 states "You may work at the box culverts, drainage systems 3, 4, 5 and 6 only from September 1 to January 31 of any construction season." Please confirm whether or not this provision requires the contractor to perform all work during the historically rainy season.
Inquiry submitted 05/19/2023

Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/19/2023


Response #2:(BI#3)-Construction at the designated locations should occur between September 1 and January 31 of any construction season, please plan accordingly.
Response posted 05/30/2023



Inquiry #4: Please provide a Bid Item for the contractor-supplied biologist (14-6.03D(1)).
Inquiry submitted 05/19/2023

Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed
Response posted 05/19/2023


Response #2:(BI#4)-An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #5: Please provide a summary of quantities for Bid Item 51 - Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing.
Inquiry submitted 05/22/2023

Response #1:(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/22/2023


Response #2:(BI#5)-An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #6: Plan sheets 89 thru 92 (DD-2 thru DD-5): The top of footing elevations are blacked out and illegible. Please re-issue new plan sheets 89 thru 92.
Inquiry submitted 05/22/2023

Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/22/2023


Response #2:(BI#6)-An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #7: On plan sheet Q-3 (193/292), DWY Quantities Chart, the HMA values shown for MCNW, MCSW, MCNE, and MCSE appear to be in error. Also, the quantities for Class 2 Aggregate Base and Roadway Excavation for those locations are missing. Please correct the Chart.
Inquiry submitted 05/22/2023

Response #1:(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/22/2023


Response #2:(BI#7)-An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #8: Please provide a summary of quantities with Location station to station for Bid Item #0025 - Temporary Hydraulic Mulch (Bonded Fiber Matrix).
Inquiry submitted 05/28/2023

Response #1:(BI#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/30/2023


Response #2:(BI#8)-An addendum is forthcoming which will address this Bid inquiry.
Response posted 06/01/2023


Response #3:(BI#8)-Attention is directed to Addendum #2, dated June 8, 2023.


Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #9: Please verify the type of installation for Bid item #0029 Temporary Fiber Roll.
Inquiry submitted 05/30/2023

Response #1:(BI#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/30/2023


Response #2:(BI#9)-Installation for Temporary Fiber Roll may be either Type 1 or Type 2.
Response posted 06/01/2023


Response #3:(BI#9)-Installation for Temporary Fiber Roll may be either Type 1 or Type 2.
Response posted 06/01/2023



Inquiry #10: Please provide the typical section for the South Meridian driveway.
Inquiry submitted 05/30/2023

Response #1:(BI#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/30/2023


Response #2:(BI#10)-Attention is directed to Addendum #2, dated June 8, 2023.

Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #11: In reference to the response for Inquiry #3 (SP 10-1.03), please provide plans, details, and specifications for all temporary storm water and/or creek diversion systems required for the construction culverts, including box culvert drainage systems 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Inquiry submitted 05/30/2023

Response #1:(BI#11)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/31/2023


Response #2:(BI#11)-Please bid per the current contract documents.


Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #12: Please provide the typical sections for the Minor Concrete (Miscellaneous Construction) at North & South Meridian Road.
Inquiry submitted 06/01/2023

Response #1:(BI#12)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 06/01/2023


Response #2:(BI#12)-Attention is directed to Addendum #2, dated June 8, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #13: Please provide the section depth and typical section for the Biofiltration Strip #1, #2 and the DPPIA areas as shown on C-38 (Sheet 67 of 292).
Inquiry submitted 06/01/2023

Response #1:(BI#13)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/01/2023


Response #2:(BI#13)-Attention is directed to the Erosion Control Type 4 table shown on Sheet 195 of the plans.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #14: On plan sheets L-8 (sheet 18 of 292) and L-9 (sheet 19 of 292) there appears to be work at Hamilton Nord Cana Hwy, similar to the other driveways and road connections to Hwy 32. Please confirm it is the State's intent to perform roadway work at this location and provide typical sections and applicable roadway quantities.
Inquiry submitted 06/02/2023

Response #1:(BI#14)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/05/2023


Response #2:(BI#14)-Attention is directed to Addendum #2, dated June 8, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #15: On plan sheet L-6 (sheet 16 of 292) there appears to be work at River Road, similar to the other driveways and road connections to Hwy 32. Please confirm it is the State's intent to perform roadway work at this location and provide typical sections and applicable roadway quantities.
Inquiry submitted 06/02/2023

Response #1:(BI#15)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/05/2023


Response #2:(BI#15)-Attention is directed to Addendum #2, dated June 8, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #16: Please locate the "SB1" in reference to the "A" line on Sheets 125, 128 & 130. This information is needed to determine the culvert/headwall excavation shoring requirements (if any).
Inquiry submitted 06/02/2023

Response #1:(BI#16)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/05/2023


Response #2:(BI#16)-Attention is directed to Addendum #2, dated June 8, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #17: Please locate the "SB1" in reference to the "A" line on Sheets 125, 128 & 130. This information is needed to determine the culvert/headwall excavation shoring requirements (if any).
Inquiry submitted 06/05/2023

Response #1:(BI#17)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/05/2023


Response #2:(BI#17)-Attention is directed to Addendum #2, dated June 8, 2023.
Response posted 06/09/2023



Inquiry #18: All Midwest Guardrail Typical cross section shows the hinge point is 3'to5.1'. Please check & quantify thus hinge point that are less than 4' which required narrow roadway installation that needs 8'steel post and provide them pay item schedule. Thank you.




Inquiry submitted 06/08/2023

Response #1:(BI#18)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/08/2023


Response #2:(BI#18)-An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Response posted 06/12/2023



Inquiry #19: Addendum 1 deleted Bid Items 41 and 42 (970 CY of structure excavation and 910 CY of structure backfill) but were not replaced. Please provide Bid Items for this work.
Inquiry submitted 06/12/2023

Response #1:(BI#19)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/13/2023


Response #2:(BI#19)-The roadway excavation quantity accounts for excavation involved in the grading and construction of the roadway. The existing box culvert removal will be paid for under remove reinforced concrete box culvert (CY). Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/13/2023



Inquiry #20: Will the WDID number referenced in Special Provision 13-1.01B be issued before September 1, 2023 for this project?
Inquiry submitted 06/12/2023

Response #1:(BI#20)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/13/2023


Response #2:(BI#20)-At this time, it is indeterminate when the WDID number will be received.


Response posted 06/13/2023

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.