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| Date Asked: 04/30/2019 | Date Answered: 05/01/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
JS 929 adds equipment for the materials laboratory to the standard specifications. There is no item for a materials laboratory. Please clarify how this equipment will be paid. |
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Answer:
The specified equipment described in JS 929 shall be considered for payment under Item Code 929.0110 FIELD OFFICE. |
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| Date Asked: 04/30/2019 | Date Answered: 05/01/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
JS 938.1000 includes provisions for the base price of steel and utilizes a table with base prices from November 2018. Should this table be updated. |
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Answer:
An updated table of base prices for steel will be added by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/30/2019 | Date Answered: 05/01/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
The project special provisions for 911.11 requires the use of RIDOT Class HP (AE) mix as well as testing of the modular blocks for freeze thaw in accordance with ASTM C1262. These requirements contradict each other as Class HP is a wet cast product and ASTM is a test for dry cast materials. Additionally, per the National Concrete Masonry Association, the requirements for Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR), Chloride Permeability and Dry Shrinkage required by the RI Standard Specifications as referenced in the special provision are not relevant to dry cast concrete blocks for dry stacked segmental walls. Please clarify this specification. |
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The specification will be clarified by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/29/2019 | Date Answered: 05/01/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
PLEASE CLARIFY HOW THE CIP MEDIAN TRANSITION BARRIER IS PAID FOR. |
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The CIP Median Transition Barrier shall be included for payment under Item Code 800.9901 KINGSTON ROAD BRIDGE NO. 403. This will be clarified in the associated JS by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/29/2019 | Date Answered: 05/01/2019 |
| Poster: paul grimaldi | Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. |
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Question:
to clarify previous question----minimum clearance refers to ,----distance between relocated overhead cables and ground,---- east and west side of the rte. 95 bridge,---- along rte. 138 |
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Answer:
Please see response to the original question. The overhead lines include those that cross over I-95 as well as those that cross under the bridge. |
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| Date Asked: 04/29/2019 | Date Answered: 04/30/2019 |
| Poster: paul grimaldi | Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. |
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Question:
what will the minimum clearance be , once national grid - electric , Verizon and Cox cables are relocated ? |
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All overhead utility lines along Kingstown Road (Rte. 138), between Sta. 310+84 (+/-) and Sta. 313+50 (+/-), will be relocated underground. |
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| Date Asked: 04/26/2019 | Date Answered: 04/26/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
HAVING PROBLEMS DOWNLOADING ADDENDUM NO. 1. |
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Answer:
Addendum No. 1 is downloadable in .pdf form at the following link: http://www.purchasing.ri.gov/RIVIP/StateAgencyBids/7598707A1.pdf |
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| Date Asked: 04/25/2019 | Date Answered: 04/25/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please clarify if the soil reinforcement and precast block facing for the GRS abutments are paid under items 301.9902, 301.9903 or item 800.9901. |
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As described in Special Provision Code 800.9901, all components of the GRS Abutments are included in the Lump Sum payment for Item 800.9901 with the exception of the "Excluded Items of Work". |
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| Date Asked: 04/25/2019 | Date Answered: 04/25/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Will stay-in-place forms be allowed to fabricate the PBU's? |
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RIDOT will allow use of stay-in-place forms (SIP's). The SIP's shall be designed and detailed to produce the dimensional requirements indicated on the Contract Drawings. All associated design, details, and product specifications shall be provided by the Contractor for review and approval by the Engineer. |
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| Date Asked: 04/24/2019 | Date Answered: 04/26/2019 |
| Poster: Joe Colapietro | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
For the Utility Work Time, can we get a breakout of what is needed for scheduling for the Utility relocation in Stage 1 on Kingston Rd, and for the Temporary Signal Tie-ins. |
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Answer:
The Contract Documents adequately identify the necessary Contractor work tasks and utility company work tasks required to be performed prior to Phase 1 bridge work. A breakdown of the utility company work tasks is not available; the Contractor need only utilize the designated downtimes listed in the CS Pages in development of his schedule. The temporary signal tie-in will be performed by National Grid; this will be added to the CS Pages by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/23/2019 | Date Answered: 04/25/2019 |
| Poster: Joe Colapietro | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Crossover between ramps G and H calls for pavement structure P-5, is this the correct pavement structure for this area? |
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Answer:
Crossover between Ramps G and H calls for pavement structure P-8, as shown on Volume 1 Sheet 121. |
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| Date Asked: 04/23/2019 | Date Answered: 04/25/2019 |
| Poster: Joe Colapietro | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
What is the makeup of the P-8 Pavement Structure? |
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P-8 is a temporary pavement that includes 3" Modified Class 12.5 HMA and 12" Gravel Borrow Subbase Course. Description of Pavement Structure P-8 will be added by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/22/2019 | Date Answered: 04/25/2019 |
| Poster: paul grimaldi | Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO. |
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Please confirm------Due to the phase line SOE , the GRS/IBS Abutments ( both north and south ) , once they are completed , will not be one continuous abutment , but will have a non connecting joint at the phase line. |
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Due to the phase line SOE, the GRS/IBS Abutments will have a non-connecting joint along the phase line. Notes and/or details will be added to the Contract Drawings by Addendum to clarify. |
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| Date Asked: 04/17/2019 | Date Answered: 04/19/2019 |
| Poster: Joseph T. Godino | Company: J.R. Vinagro Corporation |
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Question:
In clarification of the previous question, is it intended that the diaphragm stiffeners have a 5/8" weld or is a 5/16" sufficient? |
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The weld will be revised to 5/16" by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/17/2019 | Date Answered: 04/19/2019 |
| Poster: Joseph Godino | Company: John Rocchio Corporation |
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Question:
Ref: Sheet 29 of 41, End Diaphragm (D-1) Detail: Shows a 5/8 (TYP) inch fillet weld for “¾” X 5” bearing stiffeners” which appears to be an error since these stiffeners are attached to the diaphragm. Although, Section A on this sheet shows a “3/4” X 7” End Bearing Stiffener” with a 5/16 weld. Please confirm which is correct. |
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The " X 5" bearing stiffeners are welded to the webs of the end diaphragm. Section A shows the connection of the end diaphragms to the Girder with 3/4" X 7" connection plates; these are also the end bearing stiffeners of the Girder. All welds are 5/16. The detail will be corrected by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/17/2019 | Date Answered: 04/19/2019 |
| Poster: Lee Taylor | Company: D'Ambra Const. Co., Inc. |
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Can RIDOT provide Job Specific Spec's. for Item Codes 301.9902 and 301.9903 ? I could not find any detailed description for these. |
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Answer:
These items are pay codes only. These items are specifically required for the construction of the "GRS Abutments & Walls With Modular Block Facing" and are adequately described within the associated Special Provision Code 911.99. |
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| Date Asked: 04/16/2019 | Date Answered: 04/19/2019 |
| Poster: Joe Colapietro | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
What mixes will be using the Intelligent Compaction? Can this be further clarified? There will be temporary mix and hand mix in addition to the permanent mix being placed. |
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Intelligent compaction is only required for Friction Course mix. |
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| Date Asked: 04/16/2019 | Date Answered: 04/17/2019 |
| Poster: Joe Colapietro | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
What is meant by Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification? |
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The Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Certification listed in Appendix A of the CS Pages refers to the submittal of the fully signed document. |
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| Date Asked: 04/12/2019 | Date Answered: 04/16/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
CAN THE WIDTH OF THE LONG. DECK CLOSURE POURS BE INCREASED TO ELIMINATE THE UHPC AND USE A HIGH EARLY CONCRETE? |
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UHPC Deck closure pours shall be as detailed on the Plans. |
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| Date Asked: 04/12/2019 | Date Answered: 04/16/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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DOES THE DEPARTMENT HAVE A NEARBY OFF-SITE LOCATION TO FABRICATE THE PBU'S? |
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In accordance with the Contract Special Provisions, the Contractor is responsible for the fabrication of the PBU's. The off-site location for fabrication of PBU's is any site other than in the final erected position of the PBU's and is subject to the Contractor's means and methods. The Department does not have a nearby off-site location for the Contractor's use. |
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| Date Asked: 04/11/2019 | Date Answered: 04/12/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Deck Panel Type A shows the parapet on sheet 33. Please clarify if the parapet is precast with the deck or is the parapet poured in place. |
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Answer:
The parapet on the deck is cast-in-place. It is intended to be cast on and become part of Deck Panel Type A. To facilitate the Contractor's construction operations, the Department will allow the parapet to be cast-in-place after Deck Panel A has been erected in its final position provided the Contractor adheres to all other Contract requirements. |
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| Date Asked: 04/11/2019 | Date Answered: 04/12/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Due to the weight of the PBU's, approved RIDOT precast plants are telling us that the weight of the PBU's are greater than what they can handle and transport. Please advise which approved precast plants can fabricte and deliver the PBU's. |
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It is intended that the pre-fabricated bridge units (PBU's) be constructed off-site (other than in final erected position) utilizing standard construction procedures and cast-in place concrete in accordance with the Standard Specifications. Utilizing precast plants was not intended. To facilitate the Contractor's construction operations, the Department will allow the parapet to be cast in place after Deck Panel A has been erected in its final position provided the Contractor adheres to all other Contract requirements. |
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| Date Asked: 04/11/2019 | Date Answered: 04/12/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Does the precast elements and PBU's have to be fabricated at an approved RIDOT precastor shop? |
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Bridge components identified on the Plans as "precast" are required to be fabricated at an approved RIDOT precast plant. Concrete components of the pre-fabricated bridge units (PBU's) are identified as "cast-in-place" and need not be fabricated at an approved RIDOT precast plant (see also response to question above). |
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| Date Asked: 04/10/2019 | Date Answered: 04/11/2019 |
| Poster: Lee Taylor | Company: D'Ambra Const. Co., Inc. |
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Question:
Item #51 - Pay Adjustments - 10,000 each. Quest does not have a given bid price. |
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Answer:
The only acceptable bid price for Item 401.9901, PAY ADJUSTMENTS is One Dollar and No Cents ($1.00) per Each. This will be added to the Proposal by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/03/2019 | Date Answered: 04/04/2019 |
| Poster: Robert Berry | Company: J F White Contracting |
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Question:
Please confirm the pay quantity of 30,683.90 SY for item L02.0101. |
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The quantity should be 30,683 SY. This will be corrected by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/03/2019 | Date Answered: 04/04/2019 |
| Poster: Robert Berry | Company: J F White Contracting |
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Question:
General Provisions - Contract Specific, paragraph 10. B. - Please clarify if the utility downtime total work durations listed would be concurrent or end-to-end? |
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It is expected that utility downtime work is end-to-end. |
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| Date Asked: 04/02/2019 | Date Answered: 04/02/2019 |
| Poster: Susan Cullen | Company: J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. |
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Question:
Are vectorized smart PDF’s from AutoCAD of the plans available? If so, can we please obtain a copy? |
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Vectorized smart PDF's from AutoCAD are not available. |
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| Date Asked: 04/01/2019 | Date Answered: 04/02/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please clarify the difference in Item Nos. 410.9901 and 935.9901. |
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Item 935.9901 will be deleted by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 04/01/2019 | Date Answered: 04/02/2019 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Does the contractor have the option to cast-in-place the bridge components instead of using precast components? |
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The Contract shall be bid as advertised. |
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