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| Date Asked: 02/09/2018 | Date Answered: 02/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
THE GAS LINE AT THE APPROACHES IS LOCATED IN MILLED AREAS. HOW ARE THE SAW CUTTING AND PAVEMENT RESTORATION PAID FOR? |
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Answer:
Payment for these items will be included in Item Code 702.9910; this will be clarified by addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 02/09/2018 | Date Answered: 02/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
PLEASE CLARIFY HOW THE STEEL SUPPORTS (L6X6X3/4") FOR THE GAS LINE ARE PAID FOR? |
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Answer:
Payment for the steel support angles is included under the Lump Sum Bridge Item. |
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| Date Asked: 02/09/2018 | Date Answered: 02/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
PLEASE CALRIFY IF THE ENTIRE BRIDGE NEEDS TO SHIELDED WHEN DEMOLISHING THE BRIDGE OR CAN SHIELDING BE PLACED ONLY UNDER THE PHASED AREAS. |
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Answer:
It is not necessary to shield the entire bridge when performing demolition in any given stage. |
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| Date Asked: 02/08/2018 | Date Answered: 02/08/2018 |
| Poster: Dan Kelley | Company: Aetna Bridge Company |
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Question:
Staged construction Note #7 on sheet 8 states that the steel repairs and several other activities of work are not affected by the stages of construction. Steel repair note #12 on sheet 16 contradicts this note by stating the beam end repairs shall be performed during the stage of construction they fall within. Please clarify if the steel repairs, along with localized cleaning and painting, need to take place within the construction stages or not. |
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Answer:
Note #7 on sheet 8 should have "STEEL REPAIRS" removed from the list of items not affected by the stages of construction. |
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| Date Asked: 02/05/2018 | Date Answered: 02/07/2018 |
| Poster: Kevin Hubbard | Company: MIG Corporation |
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Question:
Sheet No. 9 shows limits of the existing approach slab to demolish. Sheet 13 depicts a different limit of removal. Please clarify where each detail is to apply. |
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A 2’-9” width of the approach slab, measured perpendicular to the face of the backwall, shall be removed for the entire length of the West Abutment and a majority of the East Abutment. As shown in the detail and plan on Sheet No. 9, there is a small length of the backwall of the east abutment adjacent to the south end where only a 13” width will be removed. |
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| Date Asked: 02/01/2018 | Date Answered: 02/07/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please clarify item 920.9901 since there is no special provision in the JS pages. Is this item needed since there is item 206.9901. |
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Item Code 920.9901 will be deleted by addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 01/25/2018 | Date Answered: 02/07/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Since standard 40.5 temporary median barrier is the department's design and standard specifiaction, can the Department clarify what test level does it meet? Does it meet test level of TL-2? |
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Answer:
RIDOT standard 40.5 temporary median barrier is approved for use on this project or any alternate approved temporary barrier that meets TL-2 crash test standards. |
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| Date Asked: 01/25/2018 | Date Answered: 02/07/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
SHEET 3 NOTE 11 CONCRETE NOTES. PLEASE CLARIFY IF A PROTECTIVE COATING IS REQUIRED ON THE ABITEMENT AND PIER BEAM SEATS. |
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Answer:
The protective coating is required at these locations. |
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| Date Asked: 01/23/2018 | Date Answered: 01/25/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE JACKING AND SHORING, THE EXISTING CURB, GUARDRAIL ETC NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. THE GENERAL PLANS DO NOT SHOW ANY WORK AT THESE LOCATIONS. |
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Answer:
The detail shown in the Plans is schematic in nature and the actual layout and design of the jacking and shoring is the responsibility of the Contractor. As noted on Sheet No. 17, areas affected by the jacking and shoring shall be restored to their original condition at no additional cost. |
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| Date Asked: 01/22/2018 | Date Answered: 01/25/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Can you please verify the info on sheet No.8 of 38 (Centerville Bridge) Diaphragm Detail. which states, remove existing rivets and replace with 3/4" H.S. Bolts in reamed 15/16" hole, is this a typographical error, as all other bolts used in the diaphragms are 7/8" bolts as shown on sheet 16 of 38 (Proposed Elevation Beam End Repair Location) |
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The Diaphragm Detail on Sheet No. 8 of 38 will be revised by addendum to indicate 7/8” H.S. Bolts in reamed 1” holes. |
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| Date Asked: 01/22/2018 | Date Answered: 01/25/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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ITEM 824.9910 STEEL REPAIRS. THE DOQ QUANTITY IS 15,000 LBS BUT THE TAKE OFF ON THE PLANS IS APPROX. 12,600 LBS. PLEASE CLARIFY WHERE THE REMAINING QUANTITY IS LOCATED. |
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A contingency has been added to this Item to account for any variations in the existing conditions and dimensions; it is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify this information in the field prior to preparing the steel repair shop drawings. |
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| Date Asked: 01/19/2018 | Date Answered: 01/25/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
PLEASE CLARIFY YOUR RESPONSE FOR ITEM 926.9902 - UNANCHORED BARRIER. DOES STANDARD 40.5 MEET THE SPEC.? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STD 40.5 AND 926.9902? |
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The temporary barrier on the bridge (anchored or unanchored) shall meet the minimum test level of TL-2. Selection of the actual temporary barrier system used is the responsibility of the Contractor. As specified under Section 926 of the Job Specific Specifications, the Contractor shall submit the chosen temporary barrier system, including the FHWA approved test level, to the Engineer for approval. |
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| Date Asked: 01/19/2018 | Date Answered: 01/25/2018 |
| Poster: Dan Kelley | Company: Aetna Bridge Company |
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Question:
Please confirm if the contractor performing the steel repairs and end diaphragm replacements is required to be an AISC certified steel erector. |
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Answer:
The Steel Erector/Contractor for this project shall be an AISC certified steel erector; a note will be added to the Plans by addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 01/09/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
WHAT TPYE AND SIZE CURBING IS REQUIRED OVER THE APPROACH SLABS. HOW IS IT PAID FOR? |
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The curb on the approach slabs is 6” x 9” vertical face granite. It is attached to the bridge approach sidewalk and is included for payment in the Lump Sum Bridge Item 800.9901. A detail will be provided by addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 01/08/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please clarify why there are two pay items for the unanchored barrier - 926.0121 and 926.9902. |
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Item 926.0121 is for unanchored RI Standard 40.5.1 on the approaches. Item 926.9902 is for unanchored barrier on the bridge and shall comply with Job Specific Specification 926. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please disreagrd question regarding work at pier. Found detail on plans. |
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Comment noted. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
The traffic control plans don't address the work that needs to be completed at the pier (jacking and shoring). The guardrail needs to be removed inorder to install the jacking and shoring. Please clarify if temporary barrier is needed. |
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Question withdrawn; see question above. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Sheet 8, Diaphragm Detail. How is this work paid for? |
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Answer:
The work is included for payment in the Lump Sum Bridge Item 800.9901. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Sheet 8, note 5 states that 1 1/2" of asphalt shall removed from stages 1 and 2. How is this paid for? |
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All work related to new pavement operations on the bridge deck and over the approach slabs is included for payment in the Lump Sum Bridge Item 800.9901. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Mike Sarrasin | Company: John Rocchio Corporation |
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Question:
Sheet 18; Deck Placement Note 1 CONCRETE FOR EACH DECK SECTION AND CLOSURE POUR SHALL BE PLACED CONCURRENTLY FROM EAST AND WEST ABUTMENTS, PROCEEDING FROM EACH END TOWARDS THE PIER. Is it the intention that two finishing machines be used for each pour or can each stage be placed using one finishing machine starting at the abutment and working to the pier? |
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Concurrent placement for the deck sections requires two finishing machines. Closure pours do not require finishing machines but shall be placed concurrently per Note 1. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Mike Sarrasin | Company: John Rocchio Corporation |
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Question:
There is an existing 8" Gas Line on the south side of the bridge which is to be relocated to the north side. Is this work to be performed by National Grid separately of this Contract? Are the adjustable pipe roller supports provided by National Grid or by this Contract? Are the gas line casings provided by Nation Grid or by this Contract? Please clarify the work of National Grid and what, if any, costs are to be included in this contract. How much time will National Grid require to complete the relocation? |
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This will be addressed in a future addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please clarify how the HMA pavement over the approach slabs is paid for. |
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Answer:
Payment for pavement structure over the approach slabs is included in the Lump Sum Bridge Item 800.9901. |
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| Date Asked: 01/05/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please clarify if the bridge approach sidewalk is paid under item 800.9901 or item 905.0110. |
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The bridge approach sidewalk is paid under the Lump Sum Bridge Item 800.9901. |
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| Date Asked: 01/03/2018 | Date Answered: 01/05/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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PLEASE CONFIRM THAT THERE ARE NO EXISTING SHEAR STUDS ON THE EXISTING STEEL BEAMS. |
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Answer:
The existing plans do not indicate the presence of shear connectors on the existing steel beams. |
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| Date Asked: 01/03/2018 | Date Answered: 01/09/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
ARE STAY-IN-PLACE FORMS ALLOWED ON THIS PROJECT. |
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Answer:
SIP forms will be allowed for this project subject to RIDOT approval of applicable shop drawings. |
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| Date Asked: 01/02/2018 | Date Answered: 01/03/2018 |
| Poster: Susan Cullen | Company: J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. |
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Question:
Quest Lite Bid File not on our disk either. Please advise. |
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Answer:
Once the First Addendum is issued the Quest Lite Bid file will be able to be downloaded from Purchasing's web site. |
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| Date Asked: 01/02/2018 | Date Answered: 01/03/2018 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
The bid disk does not contain the quest lite bid file. |
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Answer:
Once the First Addendum is issued the Quest Lite Bid file will be able to be downloaded from Purchasing's web site. |
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