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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Should'nt class B be included with this project since it includes building work?
Inquiry submitted 05/29/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 05/30/2024
Inquiry #2: For Picnic Table, Is it acceptable to use powder coated steel slats instead of using 11-guage expanded metal mesh? Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 06/05/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents. After Contract approval, submit documents and direct questions to the Engineer.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #3: Depth of the Gravel mulch is shown 6 inches in Landscape details LD-5 but depth of the gravel mulch in driveway entry in Landscape details LD-5 is shown 8 inches. Do we use 6inches of gravel mulch for the rest of the areas except driveway entry? Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 06/05/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Gravel Mulch Detail on contract plan “Sheet LD-5” of the contract bid documents. Place 6 inch gravel mulch throughout project unless otherwise shown.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #4: Irrigation Plan IP-1 sheet shows 1EA for 2 inches size of Backflow and Construction Details C-10 shows 1EA for 1inches of Backflow from water system. But Irrigation Sprinkler Schedule ISS-1 sheet shows 2 EA for 1 inch backflow and also bid item 32 shows 2EA for 1” Backflow. So, we will bid 2EA for 1inches Backflow as per bid item 32 and Irrigation Sprinkler schedule ISS-1. Please advise?
Inquiry submitted 06/06/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 06/06/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to contact plan sheets C-10, Q-1, IP-1 and ISS-1 with special attention to the "Irrigation (Main Supply Side of Control Valve)" Quantities table.
Response posted 06/06/2024
Inquiry #5: the chain link gate type cl-6 slatted calls for 1" mesh with slats (Section B-B on plan sheet C-17). there are no slats that can do through a 1" mesh. Please review the plans and clarify the mesh size for the slatted chain link fence and gate.
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2024
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Response posted 06/07/2024
Response #2:Attention should be given to addendum 1 for bid item 68. Bid per contract documents for bid item 67.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #6: detail section B-B on plan sheet C-17 points out the mesh size for Chain link fence type CL-6 slatted is 1" mesh. What is the mesh size for bid item 67 chain link fence (type CL-6)?
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2024
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Response posted 06/07/2024
Response #2:Attention should be given to addendum 1 for bid item 68. Bid per contract documents for bid item 67.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #7: Is there a traffic control plan for this project. You show K rail details. Are you expecting to use Krail and close #3 turn lane?
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/11/2024
Response #2:No there is no traffic control plan or temporary railing specified in this project.
Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/11/2024
Inquiry #8: Can you provide the manufacture you used for:
0044 015926 PRECAST CONCRETE TRASH WASTE RECEPTACLE EA 3
0045 015927 PRECAST CONCRETE RECYCLING RECEPTACLE EA 3
0046 015928 PRECAST CONCRETE BIKE BLOCK EA 3
0047 015929 INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY BOARD EA 1
0048 015930 PICNIC TABLE EA 2
0049 015931 PICNIC TABLE (ACCESSIBLE) EA 2
Not able to get quotes to meet requirements.
Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024
Response #1:There is not a sole source manufacture for the above bid items.
Please obtain these materials by the specifications in the contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/11/2024
Inquiry #9: Why is there a piling specification. I don't see any pilings on plans. Looks like standard concrete mixes will work for footings?
DIVISION VI STRUCTURES
49 PILING
Add to section 49-3.02B(6)(c):
The synthetic slurry must be one of the materials shown in the following table:
Thank you
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/11/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to section 49-3.02B(6)(c) of the special provisions and plan sheets E-1, ED-1, and EQ-1.
Response posted 06/11/2024
Inquiry #10: Bid Item #50, which represents Class 2 Aggregate Base. The quantity listed for this item is 110 cubic yards (cy). However, based on our calculations, the total base should be approximately 220 cubic yards or more.
If 110 cubic yards is indeed the correct quantity, could you please specify the area that this bid item is intended to cover?
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/13/2024
Response #2:The quantity for bid item #50, "Class 2 Aggregate Base," is listed as 110 cubic yards (cy) because some bid items already include Class 2 AB in their cost. Therefore, the Class 2 AB for those items is not included in the quantity for bid item #50. For further details, please refer to plan sheets Q-2, LD-5, LQ-1, and special provisions section 20-5.03D(2
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #11: Good afternoon, i don't see any answers regarding my question of the 1" chain link fabric.
plan sheet C-21, bid item 67 does not show a mesh size. please verify the mesh size for bid item 67.
Does bid item 67 require slats as well?
bid item 68 & 70 type CL-6 slatted, calls for 1" mesh with slats. 1" mesh size is too small for slats to go through the mesh fabric. please reconsider the mesh size for bid item 68 & 70 type CL-6 slatted fence & gate.
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2024
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Response posted 06/20/2024
Response #2:Attention should be given to addendum 1 for bid item 68. Bid per contract documents for bid item 67.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #12: Bid item 33 Garden Valve, there is no detail for garden valve installation. What type of fittings we use to install and how is it being installed?
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/18/2024
Response #2:See standard plans H6 Garden Valve Assembly.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #13: 1. Drawing page C-17, Note #2, states that the CMU for the Trash Enclosure must be a split face finish. Is the split face finish on only one side of the exterior walls of the Trash Enclosure? Or is the split face finish to be both sides of the CMU on all the walls of the Trash Enclosure?
2. Is there a color chosen for the CMU at the Trash Enclosure and the CMU at the Entrance Sign?
Inquiry submitted 06/17/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Response #2:1. Split face finish is only required on exterior walls.
2. CMU block colors are in special provisions section 58-2.02B.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #14: Plan sheet C-21 shows eh wrought iron gate with a hasp hidden shackle pad lock and lever handle.
Special provisions 80-11.02 materials does not mention what type of lever handle to price and quote. Please advise and clarify what type of lever handle is needed for the wrought iron pedestrian gate.
Inquiry submitted 06/17/2024
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Response posted 06/20/2024
Response #2:The specific lever handle is not specified; bidders should determine the appropriate handle manufacturer per contract documents. Bids per contract documents.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #15: Drawing page C-17, Note #2, states that the CMU for the Trash Enclosure must be a split face finish. Is the split face finish on only one side of the exterior walls of the Trash Enclosure? Or is the split face finish to be both sides of the CMU on all the walls of the Trash Enclosure?
Inquiry submitted 06/20/2024
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Response posted 06/20/2024
Response #2:Split face finish is only required on exterior walls.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #16: Is there a color chosen for the CMU at the Trash Enclosure and the CMU at the Entrance Sign?
Inquiry submitted 06/20/2024
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Response posted 06/20/2024
Response #2:CMU block colors are in special provisions section 58-2.02B.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #17: Confirm the duration of plant establishment. Completion of the work excluding plant establishment is stated to be (90) working days. Completion of the work including plant establishment is (120) working days. The stated plant establishment period is stated to be (60) working days which is in conflict, advise if (60) or (30) working days is the correct plant establishment duration for this contract and revise the total working days to (150) working days or correct the stated plant establishment duration to (30) working days instead of (60) as is currently shown.
Inquiry submitted 06/24/2024
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Response posted 06/25/2024
Response #2:Plant establishment must start within the construction activity period and continue concurrently for a total of 60 working days. These activities can begin once substantial construction activities are completed. Please refer to Special Provisions section 20-4.01A for more details.
Response posted 06/25/2024
Inquiry #18: The irrigation mainline downstream of a proposed 2" BPA assembly is shown in greyscale as if this mainline is existing. Since there is no pay item for a new mainline irrigation supply line, advise if mainline is to be included as part of this contract and where this scope is to be paid for.
Inquiry submitted 06/24/2024
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Response posted 06/25/2024
Inquiry #19: Section 73 of the special provisions call out for Integral color for concrete. No color is provided or called out for on the plans. Is the contractor to provide color in concrete? If so, what color? Where at?
Inquiry submitted 06/24/2024
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Response posted 06/25/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to sheet 3/L-1 Note 3.
Response posted 06/25/2024
Inquiry #20: Refer to bid item No. 48 and 49, The non-accessible and accessible benches have a dimension of 12" max from top of seat to floor, but only 18" can be found. Please advise if 18" top of seat to floor is acceptable? Thanks,
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2024
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Response posted 06/25/2024
Response #2:Maximum allowable height for picnic bench seats bid items 48 and 49 must be 18” from top of the seat to the floor.
Response posted 06/25/2024
Inquiry #21: Section 80-5 Wrought Iron Fence, subsection 80-5.02 notes for the iron fence steel tubing to be under ASTM 501. It is very difficult to source the steel material to comply with those standards. Please advise if ASTM 500 for the steel tubing is acceptable. The material is more relatively available and just as durable.
Inquiry submitted 06/26/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #22: Section 80-5 Wrought Iron Fence, subsection 80-5.02 notes for the iron fence steel tubing to be under ASTM 501. It is very difficult to source the steel material to comply with those standards. Please advise if ASTM 500 for the steel tubing is acceptable. The material is more relatively available and just as durable.
Inquiry submitted 06/26/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
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.