8/17/2016

Question 1.  Please advise the type of Spray Lining that is specified for this contract.

Response:  Please reference specification sections 02957, 02958 and 02959.

8/31/2016

PLEASE NOTE THE BID OPENING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.

9/2/2016

Question 2.  Does the backfill at Section 2 need to be CLSM?  If not please provide the details on backfill.  

Response:  Yes.

Question 3.  During the shutdowns, can the work be completed 24 hours per day?

Response:  Yes, see Specification 01000 Paragraph 1.3 A. 2. 

Question 4.  With cutting in the pipe, cleaning, performing the pipe work, installing the new pipe sections… we believe the 6 outages is not enough to perform the work.  Can the outages be increased?  Is 12 outages acceptable?  

Response:  No.

Question 5.  Does the backfill for the exploratory excavation need to be tested?  If so can you provide the testing requirements?

Response:  Yes, see Specification Section 02250 for testing and compaction requirements.

Question 6. Under the unit prices, what is the difference between Item C and Item D?

Response:  Item C includes CA-7 course aggregate stone, Item D includes CA-6 course aggregate stone.

Question 7.  What are the pavement requirements?

Response:  See Specification 02500 Paragraph 3.2 C.

Question 8.  Do the joints of the pipe need to be “filled In” to before the liner is installed.

Response:  No, but per specifications the liner shall provide continuous coverage over its entire length.

Question 9.  What is the owner’s estimate on this project?

Response:  The engineers estimate is $1.38 million.

Additional Documentation:

Addendum Revised Spec Page

Pre-Bid Meeting Q & A

Revised Bid Form

Pre-Bid Meeting Sign In Sheet