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Bridge Group 16B 2019-CB-068

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Date Asked: 10/11/2019 Date Answered: 10/11/2019
Poster: maureen mchugh Company: RIDOT
Question:
Scupper detail at Bridge #146
Answer:
Please note the scupper detail at this location has been revised. This revision will be issued by addendum.
Date Asked: 09/27/2019 Date Answered: 09/30/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
SHEET 52 SHOWS THE DEMO LIMITS OF THE BACKWALLS AND DECK UNDER THE SIDEWALKS. PLEASE CLARIFY IF THIS CORRECT SINCE THE SIDEWALK IS NOT CALLED TO BE REMOVED.
Answer:
The demo limits shown are correct. Additional details and revised plans for sidewalk work will be issued by addendum.
Date Asked: 09/26/2019 Date Answered: 10/07/2019
Poster: Dan Kelley Company: Aetna Bridge Company
Question:
It appears control of water will be required at several of the bridge locations in order to complete the specified repair work including bridge numbers 91, 146, 233, 252, 295 and 610. There are no contract items for control of water, dewatering or sand bags included in the DOQ. Please advise.
Answer:
At this time there is no control of water anticipated at these locations. If a scenario is encountered in the field that requires control of water, direction will be given at that time and the contractor will be compensated accordingly.
Date Asked: 09/20/2019 Date Answered: 09/30/2019
Poster: Dan Kelley Company: Aetna Bridge Company
Question:
Bridge 274 requires deck end reconstruction but does not have a site specific traffic plan. The TMP allows one lane of alternating traffic during weekdays only. To complete with work will require either phased construction with barrier or temporary traffic plates. Please advise.
Answer:
An item and associated specification for temporary traffic plates will be added to the Contract by addendum.
Date Asked: 09/20/2019 Date Answered: 09/30/2019
Poster: Dan Kelley Company: Aetna Bridge Company
Question:
Job Specific Item 800.9901 Temporary Protective Shielding is not included as a bid item on the project. It appears JS Item 800.9902 Miscellaneous Bridge Repairs mistakenly replaced this item in the DOQ. Please clarify.
Answer:
Job Specific Item 800.9901- Temporary Protective Shielding is not required for this contract. This specification will be removed by addendum.
Date Asked: 09/20/2019 Date Answered: 09/30/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
ITEM 401.9902 REMOVE AND REPLACE OVERLAY AND WATERPROOFING FOR BRIDGE 274. NOTES ON SHEET 51 STATE THAT THE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND WATERPROOFING ARE PAID ON DIFFERENT ITEMS. PLEASE CLARIFY.
Answer:
Removal, replacement, and waterproofing shall be included under Item 401.9902- Remove and Replace Overlay and waterproofing for Bridge 274. Notes on Sheet 51 will be revised to include payment under Item 401.9902.
Date Asked: 09/20/2019 Date Answered: 09/30/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
ietm 501.0103 bridge 83 calls for 7 cy. We calculate 45' x 1' x1' = 1.7 cy. Please clarify where the remaining quantity is located.
Answer:
The unit for Item 501.0103 is SY.
Date Asked: 09/20/2019 Date Answered: 10/01/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
item 202.0800 gravel borrow for bridge 83 - 20 cy. Please clarify where this item is used if the existing base is to remain.
Answer:
Item 202.0800 Gravel Borrow is not required for Bridge 83. Existing base shall remain. Quantities will be adjusted by addendum.
Date Asked: 09/20/2019 Date Answered: 09/30/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
items 906.0110 and 906.0700 for bridge 232. Please clarify if the curb is replaced or removed and reset.
Answer:
Curb shall be replaced. Quantities will be revised by addendum.
Date Asked: 09/17/2019 Date Answered: 09/30/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
926.9901 - PLEASE PROVIDE APPROVED TL-4 TRAFFIC BARRIERS.
Answer:
No TL-4 barrier is required per Job specific specification 926.9901. MASH TL-3 barrier is the minimum required test for all bridges and roadways within this project that require temporary barrier.
Date Asked: 09/16/2019 Date Answered: 09/17/2019
Poster: Anthony Mesiti Company: Cardi Corporation
Question:
Sheet 57 note 6 states that replacement rebar is incidental to the repair item. The specs state that replacement rebar is paid on fore accounbt basis since it is unknown at bid time. please clarify.
Answer:
The replacement reinforcement shall be paid for by Force Account per the specification. The referenced note will be revised by Addendum.