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Date Asked: 02/02/2017 Date Answered: 02/08/2017
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
After Reviewing the response about the Quality Control Plans, The only instance we could find was the change for the concrete supplier(in the last Blue Book Addendum). Please be more specific on what is required of the contractor under this. Is there additional contractor testing required? There was no relevant specification in regards to this.
Answer:
RIDOT will perform acceptance testing unless otherwise stated in the Standard Specifications.
Date Asked: 01/17/2017 Date Answered: 01/26/2017
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 906.0140 was modified to say minimum 4' pieces in the Addendum and changed the quantity accordingly. This does not clarify the issue because there is no maximum length for the detail because it seems to be written the same as ramp stones. Please change the unit to LF.
Answer:
The unit has been changed to LF and clarified by Addendum 5.
Date Asked: 01/17/2017 Date Answered: 01/26/2017
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Sheet CS-9 Refers to Contractor's Quality Control Program. Is there is a specification which details what needs to be included for this project?
Answer:
Refer to the RI Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Addendum 5 addresses this.
Date Asked: 01/06/2017 Date Answered: 01/11/2017
Poster: Lee Taylor Company: D'Ambra Const. Co., Inc.
Question:
There are areas shown on plans where new U.G. conduit crosses, or runs very close to existing subdrains (see sheet #16 at Rt. 102 and Maple Valley Rd./Waterman hill Rd. intersection). Will Item 703.0708 be used to restore existing subdrains if necessary?
Answer:
Item 703.0708 will not be used to restore existing subdrains. The Contractor will be lliable for damage to existing subdrains. A note will be added to the plans. Addendum 3 will reflect this.
Date Asked: 01/06/2017
Poster: Lee Taylor Company: D'Ambra Const. Co., Inc.
Question:
Page CS-4 refers to damages to utilities by contractors action to be responsibility of contractor. This would not be the case if utility lines are improperly marked by the utility companies. Please reword the paragraph to reflect this.
Date Asked: 01/05/2017 Date Answered: 01/11/2017
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 906.0140 is listed Per Ea. Should this be changed to LF? How is the 18" x 6" Concrete foundation paid for?
Answer:
Item 906.0140 is a standard item and will remain listed as EA. A clarification will be included in the DOQ. Concrete will be paid under Item 601.0200. Wire will be paid under Item 810.0702. Addendum 3 will reflect this.
Date Asked: 01/05/2017
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 701.0421 Is 21" Class 3 RCP. There is no approved precast supplier for this pipe. Please advise.
Date Asked: 01/05/2017 Date Answered: 01/11/2017
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 701.0421 Is 21" Class 3 RCP. There is no approved precast supplier for this pipe. Please advise.
Answer:
Item 701.0421 21" Class 3 RCP will be deleted and replaced with Item 701.0424 24" Class 3 RCP. Addendum 3 will reflect this.
Date Asked: 12/28/2016 Date Answered: 12/30/2016
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
ITEM 909.3010 PRECAST MEDIAN BARRIER - SHOWS A QUANTITY OF 1800 LF PER STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION IN THE DOQ. THE PLANS ONLY SHOW 900 LF OF BARRIER PER STAGE. PLEASE ADVISE
Answer:
The quantity will be modified accordingly. The item will change from 909.3010 to 926.0121. The changes will be reflected in the upcoming addendum.
Date Asked: 12/28/2016 Date Answered: 12/30/2016
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
A New mobilization Item was added in addendum 2, but the existing item was not deleted and replaced with the new item number. Please advise on how we should treat this new spec.
Answer:
Item 936.0001 will be replaced with 936.9901. The changes will be reflected in the upcoming addendum.
Date Asked: 12/15/2016 Date Answered: 12/19/2016
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
CS-7 States that the micromiller must have a 30 ft skid. Should this be required. There is only 474 sy of MicroMilling on this project for the 4 transitions leading into the project. Please Advise.
Answer:
Addendum No. 2 will include a revised CS-7 page referring to the plans for the limits of micro milling.
Date Asked: 12/07/2016 Date Answered: 12/13/2016
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
When can we expect Addendum #2 to be posted?
Answer:
Addendum No. 2 will be issued by December 23, 2016.
Date Asked: 10/26/2016 Date Answered: 10/28/2016
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
ITEM 703.0008 - 8" PERFORATED CONCRETE PIPE M175 WITH FILTER MATERIAL STANDARD 1.1.0 - Is there an approved supplier for this pipe? Please Advise
Answer:
Item Code 703.0008 will be changed to Item Code 703.0708 as a part of an upcoming Addendum No. 2.
Date Asked: 10/25/2016 Date Answered: 10/28/2016
Poster: Joe Colapietro Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Plan sheet 49 Note 12 state we can only use 1 Lane alternating traffic pattern 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, but the TMP States we can do 1 Lane alternating 7:00 am to 7:00 PM. Please clarify.
Answer:
The TMP will govern the time restrictions for one-lane alternating temporary traffic control setup. Note 12 on Sheet 49 will be revised as a part of an upcoming Addendum No. 2.