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| Date Asked: 08/16/2017 | Date Answered: 08/17/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CLARIFY IF THE UTITILTY WORK BY OTHERS CAN BE DONE DURING THE WINTER SHUT DOWN PERIOD. |
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The utility work by others may be performed during the winter shut down period. |
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| Date Asked: 08/16/2017 | Date Answered: 08/17/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CLARIFY IF THE GROUTED SPLICE COUPLERS ARE EPOXY OR BLACK. |
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Grouted spice couplers shall be epoxy coated. This will be clarified in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/16/2017 | Date Answered: 08/17/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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SHEET 59 (SECTION 13) INDICATES 14-#11 EQUALLY SPACED GROUTED SPLICE COULPERS IN THE PIER COLUMNS BUT THE DETAIL ONLY SHOWS 10 - #11 BARS. PLEASE CLARIFY WHICH IS CORRECT. |
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The correct number of bars is 14. The depiction will be revised in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/15/2017 | Date Answered: 08/17/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CLARIFY HOW MANY DAYS OF TRAFFIC CONTROL WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE UTILITY WORK "BY OTHERS" |
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Traffic control will be required for each day of Utility Working Time listed on page CS-3. This will be clarified in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/15/2017 | Date Answered: 08/17/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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ADDENDUM NO. 2 INCREASED THE HEIGHT OF THE PIER CAPS. THE PRECASTORS ON THE APPROVED LIST HAVE INDICATED THAT CAN NOT PROVIDE A PRICE THE PIER CAP DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE PIECES. THE DEPARTMENT SHOULD CONSIDER ALLOWING THE CONTRACTOR TO CAST THE PIER CAP IN PLACE DUE TO THE WEIGHT ISSUES. |
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The Standard Specifications do not restrict the production of precast elements to an approved precast plant. The precast elements may be produced at a facility off-site near the project, provided that the quality control requirements of the Standard Specifications are met. |
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| Date Asked: 08/15/2017 | Date Answered: 08/17/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CLARIFY THE WIDTH OF THE NEOPRENE SEAL BEHIND THE ABUTMENTS AND WINGWALLS. |
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The width of the neoprene seal shall be 9 inches. This will be clarified in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/09/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Richard LeBlanc | Company: S&R Corporation |
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Regarding structural steel notes on sheet 47. Note 7 states steel shall be unpainted weathering steel. Note 14 states steel shall be painted. Is the intent to furnish weathering steel that is painted at the ends only? Please clarify the coating system for the steel. |
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The steel shall be weathering steel, painted only at the locations indicated by Note 3 on Sheet 73. The notes shall be clarified in an addendum |
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| Date Asked: 08/09/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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SHEET 61 STATES THAT THE CONCRETE SLOPE PAVING TO BE CLASS HP CONCRETE AND JS-43 STATES CLASS XX. PLEASE CLARIFY WHICH IS CORRECT. |
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The concrete slope paving shall be Class HP. The specification will be revised in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/09/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CHECK THE DOQ QUANTITY FOR 401.3100 MODIFIED CLASS 9.5. IT CALCULATES TO 382 TONS NOT 468 TONS. IT SEEMS THAT THE DOQ INCLUDES THE QUANTITY OVER THE APPROACH SLAB WHICH IS NOT MODIFIED CLASS 9.5. |
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The quantity for Item 401.3100 will be revised in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: paul grimaldi | Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. |
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reference CS Appendix 4--transportation management plan---general restrictions chart-----our understanding is that all lanes and shoulders, of 95 North and 95 South, will remain open at all times-----EXCEPT----9 pm to 5 am each day, starting Sunday night and ending Friday morning------please confirm |
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This is the correct interpretation of the chart. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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SHEET 59 STATES THAT MIN. DEPTH OF THE PIER CAP IS 4'. SHEET 58 SHOWS THAT THE PIER IS LESS THAN 4' IN DEPTH ON PORTIONS OF THE PIER CAP. |
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: The callout on Sheet 59 for a minimum depth of pier cap of 4’ is correct. The elevations for the underside of the pier caps on Sheet 58 will be revised in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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ALSO CLARIFY IF THE CONTRACTOR CAN CAST THE PRECAST ELEMENTS OFF-SITE NEAR THE PROJECT INSTEAD OF AN APPROVED PRECAST PLANT. THIS WAS ALLOWED ON PREVIOUS PROJECTS. |
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The Standard Specifications do not restrict the production of precast elements to an approved precast plant. The precast elements may be produced at a facility off-site near the project, provided that the quality control requirements of the Standard Specifications are met. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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IN RESPONSE TO RIDOT'S RESPONSE TO THE OPTION OF CASTING ON SITE THE PRECAST ELEMENTS, CAN THE DEPARTMENT INCLUDE IN THE SPECIFICATIONS THAT THE PRECAST OPTION IS MANDATORY SO IT IS PART OF THE CONTRACT SINCE QUESTIONS ON THE SITE ARE NOT. |
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We don’t believe an addendum is warranted. The plans and job specific specifications call for specific elements to be precast. Casting in place of these items would not be in accordance with the plans and specifications. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/09/2017 |
| Poster: Joseph Godino | Company: John Rocchio Corporation |
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Can you provide the longitudinal spacing of the shear studs? |
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The longitudinal spacing of the shear studs is shown in the Girder Elevation on Sheet 63. The spacing is shown for one span and is called out as typical for all three spans. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Lee Taylor | Company: D'Ambra Const. Co., Inc. |
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Please refer to my earlier question regarding the crash barrel attenuator design. Since when does the contractor design the system unless it is a "Design/Build" project? |
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Design speed of the roadway is sufficient to allow the contractor to utilize his chosen manufacturer’s/supplier recommendations for layout/design. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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SHEET 7 STATES THAT THERE IS A TOTAL THICKNESS OF 12.75" OF BITUMINOUS ON RT. 102. PLEASE CALRIFY THAT THIS IS CORRECT? |
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To the best of our knowledge and available resources, the existing pavement structure shown on Sheet 7 (R-1) included in Addendum No. 1 is accurate. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CALRIFY WHAT TIME INTERVAL IS REQUIRED BETWEEN THE 20-MIN SHUT DOWN ON I-95. HOW MANY 20 MIN. SHUT DOWNS ARE ACCEPTABLE IN ONE NIGHT? |
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One 20-minute shutdown will be allowed every 90 minutes. This restriction will be added in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/08/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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ARE THE UTILITY COMPANIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THERE OWN TRAFFIC CONTROL? |
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The Contractor will be responsible for providing traffic protection for the utility companies. This will be clarified in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/07/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CLARIFY WHAT TYPE OF WATERPROOFING IS REQUIRED BEHIND THE ABUTMENT STEMS AND WINGWALL STEMS. |
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The waterproofing membrane at the base of the abutment and wingwall stems shall be one of the systems specified in Section 813 of the Standard Specifications. |
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| Date Asked: 08/07/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE PROVIDE A SPEC FOR THE 3 3/4" X 3 3/4" BONDED CLOSED CELL FOAM. |
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: A specification will be provided in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/07/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Please calrify what type of waterproofing is required. |
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The waterproofing membrane for the bridge deck shall be as specified in Job Specific Code 813.9901. The waterproofing membrane at the base of the abutment and wingwall stems shall be one of the systems specified in Section 813 of the Standard Specifications. |
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| Date Asked: 08/04/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CLARIFY HOW THE 3" CONDUIT IN BRIDGE PARAPET, JUNCTION BOXES, EXPANSION FITING, AND LIGHT POLES ARE PAID FOR. |
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The light poles shall be paid for under Item T08.2031. Payment items for the other elements will be added in an addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/04/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Lee Taylor | Company: D'Ambra Const. Co., Inc. |
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Sheet #34 shows a detail for the shop absorbing barrier modules however it does not indicate the # of pounds of sand per barrel. Please clarify. |
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The shock absorbing barrier modules shall be designed and installed by the Contractor in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations for a design speed of 50 mph per the detail on sheets 31 and 34. |
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| Date Asked: 08/04/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Sheet 7 states that the existing base is 8" concrete/bituminous base. Please clarify which correct concrete or bituminous. If it is concrete there is no item for R & D flexible pavement with rigid base. |
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The existing base is bituminous. Sheet 7 will be revised in an addendum to remove references to concrete base. |
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| Date Asked: 08/04/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Item No. 201.0402 - The DOQ includes quantity for the median curb on the bridge. Please clarify if the R & D bridge median curb is paid under 201.0402 or the R & D Bridge lump sum item. |
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The removal of the curb on the bridge superstructure shall be included for payment under Item 803.9901. The DOQ will be revised in an addendum to remove the curb on the superstructure from Item 201.0402. |
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| Date Asked: 08/04/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: paul grimaldi | Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. |
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1.) Please provide a Soil Boring Location Plan for the borings completed by RT Group, Inc. in March 2014 which were included in Appendix 3 of the Contract Specific General Provisions. 2.) Please provide the Geotechnical Interpretive Report provided by RT Group, Inc. dated January 12, 2015 as referenced on Sheet 46, General Notes Sheet 2. |
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The soil boring locations will be added to the plans via addendum. The Geotechnical Interpretive Report will be issued via addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/04/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Steven Morin | Company: CARDI CORPORATION |
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Will the department hold the contractor to the weekly invoicing requirements in JS 109.06 including certification? If so, please clarify what is contained on the invoice forms supplied by the department and what additional information would need to be submitted by the contractor in order to receive payment (i.e. detailed quantity backup, certificate of compliance, certified payrolls, subcontractor payments, extra work and EEO certification). Will PRISM be used for EEO reporting? |
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Contractor shall be in compliance with all contract’s specifications. Requirements are detailed in job specification 109.06 included in contract’s documents. Yes, PRISM will be used for EEO Compliance Reporting. |
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| Date Asked: 08/03/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Please clarify the pavement makeup over the approach slabs. |
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The pavement over the approach slab is the typical approach roadway pavement structure of 2” Class 12.5 HMA over 4” Class 19.0 HMA. At the end of the approach slab closer to the bridge where the thickness of the pavement is less than 6”, the base course thickness shall be reduced as required. |
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| Date Asked: 08/03/2017 | Date Answered: 08/08/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Please clarify if the Temporary pavement located at the median along 102 )as shown on sheet 18) is all being removed for the placement of the new median barrier 40.1.0. The DOQ does not include the removal of the pavement for the install of the barrier. Also if the temporary pavement is designated to be removed, please clarify what is placed after the barrier is installed. |
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The temporary pavement along the median shall be removed in its entirety to allow for the installation of the new median barrier Std. 40.1.0. The full depth pavement structure (refer to sheet 1) shall be placed following the installation of the barrier. The DOQ will revised in an addendum to reflect this work. |
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| Date Asked: 08/03/2017 | Date Answered: 08/10/2017 |
| Poster: Linda Tardiff | Company: S&R Corporation |
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Type your questions here. The plans, specifications and Notice to Contractors for this project state that the Victory Bridge is Bridge No. 589 yet the RIVIP Form and the Request for Quote state that the Victory Bridge is Bridge No. 593. Can you please clarify in order that the bid bond can be ordered correctly? Thank you |
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Victory Highway Bridge is Bridge No. 589 |
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| Date Asked: 08/03/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Please clarify if the national grid and verizon work have to be completed by an approved Contractor. If so please provide a list of the approved Contractors. |
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The National Grid and Verizon work does not have to be completed by an approved Contractor. However, National Grid and Verizon will be providing inspectors to supervise the construction of their work. |
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| Date Asked: 08/01/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Robert Berry | Company: J F White Contracting |
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We are not able to determine the limits of the Type II Protective Screen. Please clarify. |
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The Type II Protective Screen shall be installed top the safety barrier between the end posts. This will be clarified via addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/01/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Robert Berry | Company: J F White Contracting |
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Would the skewed U-1 Cross Frames connect to the girders similar to Section 24 on Sheet 66 of 75? |
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Yes the end cross frames will connect to the girders similar to Section 24 on Sheet 66. A specific detail for these cross frames will be added via addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/01/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Robert Berry | Company: J F White Contracting |
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Please confirm that the End diaphragms (D-1) and End Cross Frames (U-1) connect to the girders by way of additional connection plates (bent), and not directly to the bearing stiffeners. |
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Yes, the end diaphragms and cross frames connect to additional bent connection plates adjacent to the bearing stiffeners. This detail is indicated for the end diaphragms per Sheet 24 on Sheet 66. A similar detail for the end cross frames will be added via addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 08/01/2017 | Date Answered: 08/03/2017 |
| Poster: Robert Berry | Company: J F White Contracting |
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Please confirm that the 4 tablet computers called out in Specifications - Job Specific Code 929.1000, are in addition to the computers specified in Section 929.1000 of the Blue Book. |
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Yes they are in addition to computers specified in Section 929.1000 of the Blue book. |
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| Date Asked: 08/01/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Robert Berry | Company: J F White Contracting |
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Please provide specifications for the "office type copying machine" called out in paragraph 929.03.5.b.3 of the Blue Book. |
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Please check Compilation of Approved Specifications. |
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| Date Asked: 07/31/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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THE PLANS CALL FOR A PRECAST GRUARD RAIL TRANSTION BUT THE END POST DETAILS ON SHEET 74 SHOW A CAST IN PLACE. PLEASE CLARIFY. |
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The end posts shall be cast in place. Contractors may ignore the callouts for them to be precast |
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| Date Asked: 07/31/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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DOES THE CONTRACTOR HAVE THE OPTION TO CAST-IN-PLACE THE PRECAST ITEMS? |
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In general, the option to cast in place the precast items will not be allowed, however a value engineering submittal could be considered on case by case basis. |
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| Date Asked: 07/28/2017 | Date Answered: 08/07/2017 |
| Poster: Brian C. Tupper | Company: Casco Bay Steel Structures, Inc. |
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Drawing Sht. 66 of 75 - End Diaphragm D-1 - does not size the particular W30 or the size of the stiffeners. Please supply size required. |
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The end diaphragms shall be W33x152 and stiffeners shall be ¾”x5½” on both sides of the web. A revised detail shall be issued via Addendum. |
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