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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Could you please provide a detail for "excavation cover"?
Inquiry submitted 06/26/2025
Response #1:An addendum will be issued to address this bidder inquiry.
Response posted 07/22/2025
Response #2:Refer to Addendum #1.
Response posted 07/29/2025
Inquiry #2: Sheet 57 of 79 shows precast RCB for 57'6" and CIP RCB for 28'6". It is not immediately clear why there is a switch to CIP, could you provide more information? Is there an option to stay precast?
Inquiry submitted 06/26/2025
Response #1:Refer to section 4-1.07B, "Value Engineering Change Proposal," of the Standard Specifications. Proposals for modifications to the contract documents may be submitted to the Engineer after contract award.
Response posted 07/01/2025
Inquiry #3: Removal Plan C-1 – Bid Item #79: "Remove Rock Slope Protection"
The plan indicates removal of existing RSP under Bid Item #79; however, no details are provided regarding the thickness or extent of the existing RSP to be removed. Please clarify how the Engineer’s estimated quantity for this item was determined and provide supporting details or assumptions used in the calculation.
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2025
Response #1:An addendum will be issued to address this bidder inquiry.
Response posted 07/22/2025
Response #2:Refer to Addendum #1.
Response posted 07/29/2025
Inquiry #4: Plan sheet SC-1 note 5 requires signs for excavation plate covers during the installation of the temporary shoring. What are the requirements of the excavation plate covers?
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2025
Response #1:An addendum will be issued to address this bidder inquiry.
Response posted 07/22/2025
Response #2:Refer to Addendum #1.
Response posted 07/29/2025
Inquiry #5: Can the existing onsite riprap designated for removal on Plan Sheet C-1 be reused under Bid Item #81 – Rock Slope Protection (1-Ton, Class VII, Method A)?
Inquiry submitted 07/17/2025
Response #1:1-Ton, Class VII, Method A RSP is required. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/22/2025
Inquiry #6: Can the existing onsite riprap designated for removal on Plan Sheet C-1 be reused under Bid Item #81 – Rock Slope Protection (1-Ton, Class VII, Method A)
Inquiry submitted 07/22/2025
Response #1:1-Ton, Class VII, Method A RSP is required. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/22/2025
Inquiry #7: The staging plans show installation of temporary shoring. But it does not show when/if there are any plates and there are no other details. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 07/23/2025
Response #1:During the construction of the new culvert, the contractor is responsible for determining the means and methods for temporary shoring, placement, and protection of traffic. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/24/2025
Inquiry #8: The staging plans do not show any removals of temporary shoring. Are they to remain in place?
Inquiry submitted 07/23/2025
Response #1:Temporary shoring can remain buried under the pavement structure as long as all other requirements for compaction of backfill and final pavement surface are satisfied. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/24/2025
Inquiry #9: What are the CMU aesthetics for the masonry soundwall? Please indicate texture/type and on one or both sides.
Inquiry submitted 07/23/2025
Response #1:Refer to sheets 71, 73, and 74 of 79 of the contract plans. Bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 07/29/2025
Inquiry #10: Section 14 of the special provisions requires a contractor provided biologist. Where does this scope get paid?
Inquiry submitted 07/24/2025
Response #1:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/31/2025
Inquiry #11: Page 54 shows 28'-6" of CIP Box Culvert, quantities show 785 lbs of reinforcing steel.
This estimate is very low. Please clarify quantities.
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2025
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/29/2025
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/31/2025
Inquiry #12: REFER TO BID ITEMS 108 AND 109. CONFIRM IF WE ARE TO REUSE THE EXSITING SPLICE ENCLOSURES FOR TEMP AND PERMANENT WORK. WE WILL ASSUME SO UNLESS WE ARE INFORMED OTHERWISE.
Inquiry submitted 07/29/2025
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/30/2025
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/31/2025
Inquiry #13: REFER TO TRAFFIC CLOSURE CHARTS. CONFIRM WORKING WINDOWS FOR WORK SHOWN ON GREEN RIVER RD PLAN SHEET 33.
Inquiry submitted 07/29/2025
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/30/2025
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/31/2025
Inquiry #14: Please refer to plan sheet 57 of 79 for the RCB culvert layout. The note on the plans specifies a maximum length of 4' for precast RCB culvert sections. However, our precast supplier is proposing 6' long sections, which would reduce the total number of segments required to 10.
Please confirm whether the use of 6' long precast sections is acceptable. If approved, we request confirmation that the contractor will still be compensated for the full quantity listed in the bid—15 Each—for both bid item #62, “Furnish Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Segment,” and bid item #63, “Erect Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Segment.”
Inquiry submitted 07/30/2025
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/30/2025
Response #2:Refer to section 4-1.07B, "Value Engineering Change Proposal," of the Standard Specifications. Proposals for modifications to the contract documents may be submitted to the Engineer after contract award. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/31/2025
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.