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| Date Asked: 07/28/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Item 820.0100 - Concrete Protective Sealer. The plans call to apply SikaTop 144. The approved materials for item 820.0100 does not include SikaTop 144. Please clarify that SikaTop 144 is the correct material. |
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Answer:
This product was coordinated with Sika and approved by RIDOT Materials for this application. |
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| Date Asked: 07/28/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Item 807.9901 - Fill voids in masonry. Please clarify where the voids are located at the east abutment. The quantity of 100 CF seems excessive. Please recheck quantity. |
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Answer:
The high quantity is due to the unknown condition of the masonry underwater. After the Contractor removes the superstructure, the beavers, and the debris, the extent of the voids will be determined and repaired (with a diver) per Special Provision 807.9901. |
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| Date Asked: 07/26/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Please clarify how the precast substructure elements are paid for. Can all the substructure elements be cast in place? |
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Answer:
The precast substructure elements shall be paid for under their respective pay item and conform to Special Provision Code 809.99. At this time, RIDOT prefers to adhere to the contract documents as shown, therefore the Contractor shall bid according to the bidding documents. If the Contractor elects to submit this request post award and the Department considers it for review and approval, the Contractor will be responsible for any and all costs and time impacts associated with additional engineering reviews. The Department has the sole right to approve or deny this request. In the event that the request is ultimately denied, all schedule and cost impacts will be born solely by the Contractor. |
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| Date Asked: 07/26/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Lee Taylor | Company: D'Ambra Const. Co., Inc. |
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Question:
Should there be a given minimum bid price for Item #90 - Maintenance And Movement Of Traffic Protection? |
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Answer:
A Minimum Bid Price will be added by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 07/26/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Item 800.9903 Bridge Load Testing and Rating - Specs state that proposed budget is $55,450.47 but the min bid in quest lite is $58,450.47. Please clarify which is correct. |
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The Minimum Bid Price for 800.9903 will be revised by Addendum. |
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| Date Asked: 07/26/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Item 800.9901 - Furnish and Deliver Composite Tub Girders - The specs state that lump sum price for the girders is $176,000 but the min bid in quest lite is $185,400. Please clarify which is correct. |
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The Special Provision 800.9901 will be revised by Addendum to show a price of $185,400 to match the Minimum Bid Price. |
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| Date Asked: 07/26/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Item T12.9901 - are sale taxes included in the min. acceptable price? |
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Sales Tax is not applied to RIDOT Projects. |
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| Date Asked: 07/24/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Jason LaForge | Company: New England Building & Bridge |
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Question:
On sheet 7/29, there is a note that states all concrete is to be Class HP 3/4 - 5000 psi, however there are several bid items that indicate Class XX concrete for some bridge components. Please clarify which classes of concrete are required. |
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Sheet No. 7 will be revised by Addendum to show Class XX Concrete for Approach Slabs and Footings. Special Provision Code 809.99 will also be revised to reference plans for Concrete Class. |
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| Date Asked: 07/23/2021 | Date Answered: 07/28/2021 |
| Poster: Dan Kelley | Company: Aetna Bridge Company |
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Question:
Is a full width cast-in-place deck an acceptable alternative to installing the PBU's with closure pours? |
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Answer:
At this time, RIDOT prefers to adhere to the contract documents as shown, therefore the Contractor shall bid according to the bidding documents. If the Contractor elects to submit this request post award and the Department considers it for review and approval, the Contractor will be responsible for any and all costs and time impacts associated with additional engineering reviews. The Department has the sole right to approve or deny this request. In the event that the request is ultimately denied, all schedule and cost impacts will be born solely by the Contractor. |
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| Date Asked: 07/23/2021 | Date Answered: 07/23/2021 |
| Poster: Dan Kelley | Company: Aetna Bridge Company |
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Question:
Will RIDOT allow the deck portion of PBU's to be cast by the contractor either on site or at a nearby location rather than at a precast plant? |
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Special Provision Code 809.99 “Precast Concrete” will be modified by Addendum to waive the precast plant requirement for the deck. |
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| Date Asked: 07/22/2021 | Date Answered: 07/22/2021 |
| Poster: Anthony Mesiti | Company: Cardi Corporation |
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Question:
Can the micro piles be installed prior to road closure with lane closures? |
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Yes, per the contract documents. |
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