Contract 10-0J8204

The responses to bidder's inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addendem to the contract, are not a part of the contract and are provided for the bidder's convenience only. In some instances, the question and answer may represent a summary of the matters discussed rather than a word-for-word recitation. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidder's inquiries is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of Section 2-1.03 of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, the plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with those contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given.

Q) The project typical section indicates that Type Z-2 Roadway Exc., Hermicidal Fabric and gravel mulch extend throughout the job limits. However, the quantity charts only indicate a portion of the project receives this treatment. Which is correct?

A) The Typical Cross Section sheet does not show all details, as it is intended to be typical only. The typical section only shows "how" the fabric & gravel are to be placed, and therefore, indicate the depth and width limits for Roadway Excavation. The detail on Construction Detail Sheet C-1 provides the station limits for the herbicidal fabric, which are also found on the Summary of Quantities sheet under "Roadway Items", and which also match the locations indicated for "Begin & End Herbicidal Fabric" shown on the Layout sheets.

Q) Section 5-1.13, Project Info indicates that an Aerial Lead Study was furnished to planholders.
We did not receive any information.

A) An addendum is being requested to provide information from the ADL study in an "Information Handout," for all bidders.

Q) What is the purpose of Section 10-1.21,Furnish Sign? There are no signs on this project.

A) Section 10-1.21, "Furnish Sign," of the Special Provisions, provides additional requirements for roadside signs which are to be furnished for Item No. 3, "Construction Area Signs." Also see Section 10-1.07 of the Special Provisions.