Contract 05-0A1404

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) Page X-1 (Typical Cross Sections) shows an embankment for the median. Will the contractor be able to use the dirt from the roadway excavation for the embankment? Also which line item will the embankment grading be paid in?

A) The intent is to use part of the excavated material for embankment construction. There is no separate pay item but full compensation for embankment construction shall be considered as included in the contract price paid per cubic meter for excavating the material.