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Date Asked: 06/05/2019 Date Answered: 06/11/2019
Poster: Robert Berry Company: J F White Contracting
Question:
We respectfully request that the early completion incentive items (108.9901, 108.9902, and 108.9903) be excluded from the contract value, as it relates to our computation of DBE participation. We feel this is justified in that these are not "construction" items that can be subcontracted out. The value of these items also artificially inflates the contract value, thereby increasing our bond costs, which we would have to pass on the to Department.
Answer:
108.9901, 108.9902, and 108.9903 are included in the contract value and used to compute DBE Goal
Date Asked: 05/31/2019 Date Answered: 06/07/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Below is comments from Reinforced Earth Company regarding the MSE Walls. Suppliers will not quote due to the design requirements. This email is to inform potential bidders of the Division Street project, that The Reinforced Earth Company (RECo) has decided NOT to quote MSE wall design and materials for this project. The reason for this is simply RECo cannot meet the specifications. The attached excerpt of Code 805.9903 MSE Walls Precast Concrete Facing highlights three major issues within the specifications. There are many more! 1. RECo will NOT be responsible for the design of the drainage system for the structures. 2. RECo will NOT inspect and approve the subgrade conditions. 3. RECo will NOT be on site to monitor and approve construction methods until the work is complete. 4. RECo is NOT the Civil or Geotechnical Engineer for the owner, nor is RECo the Inspector for the owner. Since the specification is imperative that the MSE wall system designer must provide these services, RECo will DECLINE to quote this project.
Answer:
The drainage design and subgrade inspection may be performed by a qualified geotechnical engineer, retained by the Contractor. Specification will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/31/2019 Date Answered: 06/03/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Are soil conditions available at the locations of the overhand signs amd 80 foot camera pole so the contractor can determine the foundation design.
Answer:
Provisions for borings at the sign locations are provided under the Special Provisions for Items T17.9902 and T17.9903. The available borings in the area that have been taken previously are provided on the plans (Proposed and Existing plans are on CD). See Sheet 7 of 9 of the ITS details in Appendix B of the Contract Specific Specifications for information regarding the camera pole foundation.
Date Asked: 05/30/2019 Date Answered: 05/31/2019
Poster: Jeff Patch Company: Atlantic Bridge & Engineering
Question:
On Bearing Details Sheet 2 of 2 (Sheet No. 121 of 134), in Sections RR & SS the welding symbol indicates that the Sole Plates are to be Shop Welded to the Stringer Bottom Flanges whereas Note No.’s 9 & 10 seem to indicate that the Sole Plates are to be Field Welded? Please provide clarification.
Answer:
Sole Plates will be field welded. Sheet 121 will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/22/2019 Date Answered: 05/22/2019
Poster: Susan Cullen Company: J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc.
Question:
1. Item 808.1503 class hp concrete Parapets is not shown anywhere on the drawings or listed in the concrete strength list on drawing no.68. Also there is no item for the Concrete barrier on the bridge. Are the parapet and barrier items the same? The quantity for barrier seems to match the quantity for the parapet item. Also on drawing 68, you listed the barrier as class xx 4000 psi on the concrete strength list of items. Should that be changed to class hp?
Answer:
Item 808.1503 covers the concrete median barrier. Sheet 68 will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/22/2019 Date Answered: 05/22/2019
Poster: Susan Cullen Company: J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc.
Question:
Type your questions here.
Answer:
Void.
Date Asked: 05/22/2019 Date Answered: 05/22/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
The plans show that the top of rock at the abutments is elev. 170.0. Item 203.0220 includes 1422 CY of structural excavation rock mechanical at the temporary and new abutments. If the top of rock is at elev. 170.0, where is the 1422 cy of rock excavation located?
Answer:
The top of rock elevation is estimated at 170 at the boring locations. However, the rock elevation may vary behind the abutments. The amount of rock excavation needed to install the leveling pad and MSE reinforcing was estimated from borings and site visits.
Date Asked: 05/22/2019 Date Answered: 05/22/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
The bottom of the temporary pier footing is at elev. 172.0 . Borings HA-3 & HA-4 shows the top of rock at 176.4 and 174.30. Please clarify that rock removal is required to obtain bootim of footing.
Answer:
Rock Excavation will be necessary for temporary Pier Footing. Bottom of Footing Elevations were based on estimates from borings and site visits. If rock is found above the elevation of the bottom of footing, the Department will accept requests to alter the height of the bottom of footing. A minimum of 6 of rock will be removed for benching.
Date Asked: 05/21/2019 Date Answered: 05/22/2019
Poster: Susan Cullen Company: J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc.
Question:
1. Bid item 820.0110 Concrete Surface Treatment (Protective Coating) according to the DOQ is located at the bridge deck fascia. The detail on sheet no. 123 calls for a rubbed surface. The quantity of 1,500 sf looks correct for this detail. Can you clarify which product should be included?
Answer:
Product shall be a Film Forming Sealer in accordance with Section 820.02.1 of the RIDOT Standard Specifications and shall be listed on the RIDOTs Approved Products List.
Date Asked: 05/21/2019 Date Answered: 05/21/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify which restriction applies to the installation and removal of the utility bridge.
Answer:
Erection of the temporary utility bridge will be covered under the Route 4 Temporary Closure during Beam Erection. The removal of the utility bridge will be accomplished in the same manner as the removal of the existing bridge. See answer to previous question.
Date Asked: 05/21/2019 Date Answered: 05/23/2019
Poster: Michael Dugas Jr Company: AM Electric, LLC
Question:
Type your questions here.There is not enough information provided in the plans and specs to determine which type of 16 AWG 3 conductor cable is needed for this work. Please explain in detail what the cable will be used for and why the cable cannot be spliced or provide a better description of the type of cable that is required.
Answer:
The Job Specific will be revised by addendum. The intent of the 16 AWG 3 CONDUCTOR CABLE was to be used to run power from the Utility pole to the pole Mounted Camera Cabinet.
Date Asked: 05/21/2019 Date Answered: 05/21/2019
Poster: paul grimaldi Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO.
Question:
Please confirm the Type 1 and Type 2 Slide shoe bearings are installed in the temporary bridge alignment and relocated to the final location during the ABC slide weekend.
Answer:
Correct. Slide shoe bearings will be installed in temporary bridge alignment and relocated during ABC slide weekend.
Date Asked: 05/21/2019 Date Answered: 05/21/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify the final grades after the temporary road is removed since there are no grade plans. In the areas of the temporary road, is the ground graded to it's orginal grades.
Answer:
The intent is to match the existing grades to the greatest extent practical based on the new wingwall configurations.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/21/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
FOR 410.1000 TEMPORARY PATCHING. YOU HAVE INDICATED THAT THIS ITEM WILL USED TO FILLING IRREGULARLIES / HOLES IN MILLED SURFACES BEFORE OVERLAY. THIS IS USUALLY PAID UNDER 401.3002 - CLASS 9.5 HMA FOR LEVELING NOT TEMPORARY PATCHING.
Answer:
Item 410.00 will remain for the patching of utility trenches and structures. Quantity will be reduced via Addendum. Item 401.3002 Class 9.5 HMA for Leveling will be added via Addendum in the event of irregularities of the milled surfaces.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
YOU HAVE INDICATED THAT 5% WAS ADDED TO THE STRUCTURAL STEEL ITEM FOR MISC STEEL. THE 5% MISC. WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE TO ESTIMATE WITHOUT DESIGN DETAILS. WHERE AND WHAT WOULD THE MISC. STEEL BE USED FOR?
Answer:
Quantity will be updated via addendum.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
ITEM 805.4100 - SOLDIER PILES DRIVE, STEEL. PER THE RI STD SPEC, THIS ITEM IS TO DRIVE SOLDIER PILES IN EARTH. PLEASE CLARIDY HOW ROCK SOCKETS ARE PAID FOR IF THEY ARE NEEDED FOR THE SOLDIER PILE DESIGN.
Answer:
If rock sockets are necessary, they will be considered incidental to Item 805.4100.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Will full closures and rolling roadblock on RT 4 be allowed for the removal of the existing structural beams?
Answer:
Full closures will not be permitted for beam removal. Rolling Roadblocks and temporary lane closures per the General Restrictions table will be used for beam removal.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
The contract drawings do not contain the CCVE PLANS as stated on contract drawing sheet 65. Please provide the CCVE PLANS and any plans on the Travel Time System and associated electrical scope.
Answer:
Please see Appendix B of the Contract Specific Specifications.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item No. 201.0401- R & D Granite Curb. The curbing on the approaches is concrete not granite.
Answer:
It appears that there is granite and concrete curb on the approaches. Item 201.0401 will cover the removal and disposal of all curb, granite and concrete.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify how the the removal of the existing slope pavers is paid for.
Answer:
The removal of the existing slope pavers will be considered incidental to Item 803.0000. A note will be added to the plans via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify what is the designation of the backfill infront of the precast MSE Wall.
Answer:
The backfill in front of the MSE wall shall be Common Borrow. Quantity will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/20/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item No. 939.0500 - Please clarify where this item is located. What is the height of the wall?
Answer:
A small segment, no more than 10 LF of an existing stone wall at STA 46+38 LT that is disturbed at the Temporary Easement line during the Temporary Traffic stage for Division Street needs to be replaced for the final condition. This wall is 2-3(+-) in height and is loose stone.
Date Asked: 05/17/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 824.0424 - structural steel. We calculate 558,000 lbs for the bridge and 2107 lbs for the stainless steel. Please clarify where the remaining 45,000 lbs is located.
Answer:
An extra 5% was added for miscellaneous steel.
Date Asked: 05/17/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
iTEM 935,0400 - MICRO MILLING. PLEASE CLARIFY THE LIMITS OF THE MICRO MILLING FOR DIVISION STREET TEMPORARY (2115 SY) AS SHOWN ON THE DOQ.
Answer:
Item 935.0400 Micro Milling for Temporary Division Street is to regrade the pavement at the tie-ins. Limits are estimated between STA 144+48.72 to STA 145+72.20 on the west side and STA 154+55.00 to STA 156+11.61 for a total of 2115 SY.
Date Asked: 05/17/2019 Date Answered: 05/17/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Per section 805.01.04 Design and Approval of Soldier Pile and lagging states that soldier pile and lagging shall be installed in accordance with the design and details provided on the plans. There are no details or design for the soldier piles and lagging on the plans.
Answer:
Design and detailing of solider pile walls shall be done by the Contractor. The locations of the walls will be as shown on the plans.
Date Asked: 05/17/2019 Date Answered: 05/17/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item no. 805.4100 - Soldier Piles. DOQ shows 20 ea but plans show 9 each at the west abutment and 7 each at the east abutment. Please clarify where the remaining 4 is located.
Answer:
Quantity will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/17/2019 Date Answered: 05/17/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify that item 804.9905 preboring is for the drilling of the rock sockets because the RI Std spec for preboring is for soils not rock.
Answer:
Yes, this is for preboring into competent rock. Please see special provision for more information.
Date Asked: 05/17/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item No. 410.1000 - Temporary Patching. DOQ states 5% of items 401.100, 401.2000, 401.3000. Please clarify where this item will be used.
Answer:
Item 410.1000 Temporary Patching Material/Trenches is assumed to amount to no greater than 5% of the pavement items shown used in areas for a permanent patch of utility trenches and locations where storm sewer or drainage structures are installed. Also for use in filling irregularities/holes in milled surfaces before overlay.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/17/2019
Poster: Kevin Hubbard Company: MIG Corporation
Question:
Will the Asphaltic Expansion Joint System 4.40 be allowed instead of the Alternate Asphaltic Expansion Joint System 4.41?
Answer:
Asphaltic Expansion Joint System 4.40 will not be permitted.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
THE TMP DOES NOT STATE THAT THE FULL CLOSURES AND ROLLING ROADBLOCK FOR RT 4. AND DIVISION IS FOR THE SLIDING AND STEEL BEAM ERECTION ONLY AS STATED IN ONE OF YOUR RESPONSES.
Answer:
General Restrictions Table in TMP will be modified via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
IN ONE OF YOUR RESPONSES YOU STATE THAT RT 4 CLOSURES (DETOURS) CAN HAPPEN FOR THE STEEL BEAM ERECTION. PLEASE CLARIFY THAT RT 4 CAN BE DETOURED FROM 11 PM TO 6 AM TO ERECT THE STEEL BEAMS.
Answer:
Contractor shall have between midnight and 4:00AM for beam erection. Revised Restrictions Table will be provided via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
When traffic is placed on he bridge in phase 2A in the temporary phase, will both sidewalks on each side bridge be open to pedestrains.
Answer:
When traffic is on the temporary alignment, the bridge will be closed to pedestrians.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/17/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify spec. 827.99XX - Hot Dip Galvanized and Factory applied color finish.. Which steel items pertain to this spec.?
Answer:
Specification will be removed via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Sheet 99 section F calls for Fill (Gravel Borrow under structures). Please if item 203.050 crushed stone fill under structure is for this fill. If so is gravel or crushed stone required.
Answer:
Crushed stone required. Sheet 99 will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/20/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Will the Department allow other means and methods to accomplish the moving of the bridge into it's final location.
Answer:
This job will be bid as a bridge slide. However, the Department will consider Value Engineering proposals provided they cause traffic disruptions to the public that are equal to or less than the proposed alternative. Value Engineering specifications will be included via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Sheet 116 note 1 states that stainless steel plate is paid under item 824.0424. Please clarify if the stainless steel is paid by the lb or is incidental to the item.
Answer:
The plates shown on Sheet 116 will be measured and paid by the pound.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Sheet 68 states new pier footings shall be class 3/4" hp concrete but the pay item is 3/4" XX concrete. Please clarify which is correct.
Answer:
Sheet 68 will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/16/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Susan Cullen Company: J.H. Lynch & Sons, Inc.
Question:
Please clarify the limits in plan view for widening (Pavement Makeup “A”) on Route 4.
Answer:
These limits will be added to the plans via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/15/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Pleas clarify that the deck pour is in one pour.
Answer:
Please see Sheet 122 for deck pour information.
Date Asked: 05/15/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
In response to the required construction joints in the new pier cap. Due to the amount of rebar in the cap and rebar extending from the column, it will be very difficult to form(bulkhead) the CJ unless mechanical couplers are used.
Answer:
Construction joints in pier cap can be shifted; Contractor can submit proposed construction joint locations for approval.
Date Asked: 05/15/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify if the asphaltic expansion joint is to be completed in ABC duration.
Answer:
The asphaltic expansion joint does not need to be completed during the ABC duration. If it is not completed during that time, temporary protective measures for the traveling public will be installed at no additional cost to the Department.
Date Asked: 05/15/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify how the bridge sidewalk closure pour is paid for.
Answer:
Sidewalk closure pour shall be paid under Item 808.9901.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify the pay limits of item 808.1503 - bridge median barrier superstructure. We calculated 23 cy for the median barrier on the bridge portion not the 40 cy shown in the DOQ.
Answer:
Quantity will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 808.1502 - Bridge Sidewalk superstrcuture. We calculate 73 CY for the bridge super sidewalk not the 95 CY in the DOQ. Please clarify if the bridge approach sidewalk substructure is included in this item.
Answer:
Item 808.1502 covers the sidewalks on the approaches. Quantity will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Sheet 116 note 2 states that "Studs shall be paid for under item 824.0610" Please clarify how they are paid for or they incidental.
Answer:
The studs shown on Sheet 116 shall be measured and paid per each. These studs are part of the quantity estimated in the DOQ.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify how the mech. couplers are paid for.
Answer:
Mechanical couplers shall be considered incidental to Item 810.0210.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify how the following items of work are paid for: Concrete End Diaphragms, Temp. Pile Caps, Temporary and New Backwalls, Concrete Cross Girders, Abutment Caps, and Cheekwalls.
Answer:
The abutment caps, backwalls, cross girders and cheekwalls are contained in Item 808.0505. This covers proposed and temporary. The abutment and pier diaphragms are included in Item 808.1501.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify how the keeper blocks are paid for.
Answer:
Keeper blocks shall be paid under Item 808.0601.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify if there are required construction joints in the new pier cap as shown on the plans.
Answer:
Construction Joints are required in the proposed cap. Joints are shown on the plans above Columns 2 and 4.
Date Asked: 05/14/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: paul grimaldi Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO.
Question:
please reference--JS pages 51 & 52---codes 805.9901 & 805.9902---METHOD OF MEASUREMENT section-----the fifth paragraph that begins " In no case will an area of wall be measured for payment ...... " , seems to contradict the previous 4 paragraphs------------------Please Clarify
Answer:
Paragraph will be removed by Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 808.0501 includes 50 cy for rock sockets. Please clarify that this is for the backfilling of the rock sockets with 4000 psi concrete.
Answer:
Correct. The 50CY is for the backfilling of the Rock Sockets.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Item 805.9903 - MSE walls Precast Concrete Facing - DOQ shows 1100 SY but we calculate 398 SY. We think the difference is the DOQ includes 630 SY for the backwall but there is no precast panels in the backwall area.
Answer:
Quantity will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify how the quantity for 803.0500 - 43,900 sf was calculated. Is this for the existing bridge only, if so we calculate approx. 18,500 sf for the interior and overhang shielding.
Answer:
The limits for protective shielding include the space between the interior beams, the overhang and the vertical shielding to the limits outlined in the September 2018 Compilation of Approved Specifications. These limits are applied to the removal of the existing bridge. Quantity will be updated via addendum.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/16/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify if shielding of the existing bridge is mandatory or can RT. 4 be detoured to demo the superstructue.
Answer:
Detours and closures are only permitted as per in the TMP. For bridge slide and beam erection.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: paul grimaldi Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO.
Question:
Does the Contract Value to calculate the Contract Goal of 13% DBE participation include Pay items 001 ICT 1, 002 ICT 2 and 003 ICT3?
Answer:
Yes
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: Robert Berry Company: J F White Contracting
Question:
Please confirm that a Materials Laboratory is not required for this project.
Answer:
A Materials Lab is not required for this project.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: paul grimaldi Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO.
Question:
The distribution of quantities and pay item 005 - 201.0401 Remove and Dispose Granite Curb appears to be SGC-Stockpile Granite Curb per General Plans. Please Clarify
Answer:
A new symbol will be added to the plans for DCG: Remove and Dispose Granite Curb. Plans will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/15/2019
Poster: paul grimaldi Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO.
Question:
Whati item is peastone under approach slab paid?
Answer:
Peastone will be changed to Gravel Borrow. Plan sheet and DOQ will be updated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: paul grimaldi Company: J. F. WHITE CONTRACTING CO.
Question:
Specification Section 805.9901 and 805.9902 Basis of payment states that backfill will be paid under item 202.0800. Please provide a pay item for this work.
Answer:
Item 202.0800 Gravel Borrow will be added via Addendum. Item 202.0700 Common Borrow will be reduced via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/13/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please show the limits of the clearing and grubbing on the general plans.
Answer:
The limits of regrading (LOR) are also the limits of clearing and grubbing.
Date Asked: 05/10/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Will the department allow steel girders to be galvanized and painted in lieu of metallizing and painting?
Answer:
No, steel girders shall be metalized and painted.
Date Asked: 05/10/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please provide a camber chart for the steel girders.
Answer:
Camber chart will be provided via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: Mike Sarrasin Company: John Rocchio Corporation
Question:
Bid Item 041 701.8112 - 12 INCH GATE VALVE AND BOX 10 EACH. There are no gate valves shown on the Drainage and Utility Plans. The Distribution of Quantities gives the locations as BR 760 EAST AND WEST PROP. LOCATIONS. What are the locations of these valves?
Answer:
Gate Valve locations will be added to the D&U plans. These locations will be finalized by the Contractor as part of the Utility Submission. See Special Provisions 701.9901-701.9904.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Mike Sarrasin Company: John Rocchio Corporation
Question:
Bid Item 040 701.5812 12 INCH DUCTILE IRON WATER PIPE CLASS 56, MECHANICAL JOINT 400.00 LF. The Distribution of Quantities gives the location as DIVISION STREET STA 47+86 TO 51+82, which includes the pipe across the bridge. Where are Bid Items 044 701.9903 12'' DUCTILE IRON WATER PIPE - INSULATED - PROPOSED 240 LF and 045 701.9904 12'' DUCTILE IRON WATER PIPE - NON-INSULATED - PROPOSED 90 LF? Please clarify the quantities and loaction of the DIP.
Answer:
Item 701.5812 will be removed by Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: Mike Sarrasin Company: John Rocchio Corporation
Question:
Sheet 133 shows 12" insertion valves at the connections to the existing water line. These are not shown on the Drainage and Utility Plans and there in no bid item for these valves.
Answer:
Insertion Valves will be added to the D&U Plans via Addendum. These items will be considered incidental to item 701.9902. Language will be added to the Specification to clarify this.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/10/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
The temporary utility bridge includes W36 beams at 120'-6" lengths, these are long lengths, a splice will be needed. Please provide a splice detail.
Answer:
As per Note 3 on Sheet 133 and Section 802.9901 of the Special Provisions, the drawings shown are schematic and the Contractor shall design and detail all components of the Temporary Utility Bridge and submit them for approval.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/10/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
please clarify if the diamond grinding of the deck needs to be completed during the ABC duration before traffic is placed on the bridge. If so does the closure pour need to be at full strength before it is grinded.
Answer:
The diamond grinding does not need to be performed during the ABC period. The closure pour needs to be at full strength before diamond grinding shall begin.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/14/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Please clarify the pay limits for the protective shielding.
Answer:
The limits for protective shielding include the space between the interior beams, the overhang and the vertical shielding to the limits outlined in the September 2018 Compilation of Approved Specifications. These limits are applied to the removal of the existing bridge. Quantity will be updated via addendum.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/09/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Does the gas line have to installed by an approved national grid contractor. If so please provide a list of approved contractors.
Answer:
Yes, the gas line installation must be approved by an approved National Grid Subcontractor. A list of approved subcontractors will be provided via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/10/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
The closure pour for the permanent bridge is a 3/8" hp concrete. Please clarify if the closure pour has to be completed in the ABC duration. If so what strength and curing time is required for the closure pour before traffic is put on the bridge.
Answer:
The closure pour shall be completed in the ABC duration. Section 808.9901 will be modified and clarified via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/09/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
Referencing back to the question asked on 5/7/2019 for the GS-1 Sign Location we disagree with your findings. Under Method of Measurement Section T.16.04.1 Ground Mounted Primary Directional Sign Panels are to be paid under its own respective Item Section T.16.04.2 Ground Mounted Primary Directional Sign Post – Steel Breakaway are to be paid under its own respective Item also. Under Basis of Payment T.16.05.1 is for the Extruded Aluminum Sign Panels and T.16.05.2 is for the Sign Post-Steel Breakaway with the Foundation, Breakaway Coupling and Restoration of ground surface area. For this one location the Item Codes should be: T16.0100 GROUND MOUNTED PRIMARY DIRECTIONAL SIGN PANELS EXTRUDED ALUMINUM 24 S.F. T16.0300 GROUND MOUNTED PRIMARY DIRECTIONAL SIGN POST-STEEL BREAKAWAY 2 EACH Please advise
Answer:
Item T16.0100 Ground Mounted Preliminary Directional Sign Panels Extruded Aluminum is the pay item for the sign panel for the GS-1. Item T16.0300 Ground Mounted Primary Directional Sign Post-Steel Breakaway will be added and is the pay item for the 2 sign posts required.
Date Asked: 05/08/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
Please provide job specific specifications for Item Code T17.0203 and Item Code T17.0211.
Answer:
Items T17.0203 and T17.0211 will be removed and replaced with Items T17.9902 and T17.9903 by Addendum. Special provisions will also be provided via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/08/2019 Date Answered: 05/10/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Are Stay-in-place forms allowed?
Answer:
Yes, stay-in-place forms are allowed for the underside of the bridge deck.
Date Asked: 05/08/2019 Date Answered: 05/08/2019
Poster: Mike Sarrasin Company: John Rocchio Corporation
Question:
The CD only includes sheets 1 - 69 in the "Volume 1 Plan Sheets" folder. Sheets 70 - 134 are missing.
Answer:
All sheets are available in pdf file "Plans-Volume 1" in folder named Plans. Plans are also linked through "Start_Page".
Date Asked: 05/08/2019 Date Answered: 05/09/2019
Poster: Mike Sarrasin Company: John Rocchio Corporation
Question:
CODE 701.9905 INSTALL 6” GAS MAIN ACROSS BRIDGE CODE 701.9906 INSTALL 6” GAS MAIN ACROSS TEMPORARY UTILITY BRIDGE CODE 701.9907 INSTALL 6” GAS MAIN The majority of the work in thse items in by National Grid. The only work for the Bridge Contractor is installing sleeves furnished by National Grid. Is the cost work by National Grid to be included in these Bid Items? If so, we request these items be made allowances.
Answer:
The majority of the gas work will be performed by a National Grid approved Subcontractor. This will be clarified via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/07/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
Under what Item Code will the Removal and Disposal of the Sign Structure and Foundation located @ Sta. 428+60 Route 4 NB be paid under?
Answer:
Item 201.0623 will be added via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/07/2019 Date Answered: 05/08/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
Under Item Code T17.9901 Overhead Structure 81 to 85 Ft. Span there is no detail or specification provided and it is not identified on the Sign Plans.
Answer:
Specification and Quantity will be eliminated via Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/07/2019 Date Answered: 05/08/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
Under Item Code T17.0100 Overhead Sign Panels @ 220 SF, there is 556.75 SF required, 336.75 SF additional needs to be added.
Answer:
Quantity for Item Code T17.0100 will be updated in an Addendum.
Date Asked: 05/07/2019 Date Answered: 05/08/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
Under what Item will the 2 each Ground Mounted Primary Directional Sign Posts be paid under for the GS-1 Sign location?
Answer:
The posts are incidental to Item T16.0100 as per the RIDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 2004 Edition (Amended March 2018).
Date Asked: 05/07/2019 Date Answered: 05/08/2019
Poster: Michelle Ingram Company: Liddell Brothers, Inc.
Question:
Under what Item will the Removal and Disposal of 3 each Bridge Mounted Sign Structures and Sign Panels be paid under?
Answer:
Removal and Disposal of Bridge Mounted Sign Structures is paid under Item 201.0622.
Date Asked: 05/06/2019 Date Answered: 05/13/2019
Poster: Robert Berry Company: J F White Contracting
Question:
We respectfully request that Department consider postponing the bid to later in the week, as the current bid date is the day after a 3-day holiday weekend, and we foresee problems getting timely quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
Answer:
This will be clarified by an Addendum.