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| Inq. 24 |
Post Date: 3/16/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 3/16/2009 |
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Q. Addendum 2 on the referenced project added 20 ft of Removal and Disposal of Traffic Barrier to the plans. We also need a bid item for this additional 20ft. |
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A. The 20ft of guard rail that is being removed and disposed of will not be replaced in the proposed project; therefore it will not be necessary to add an additional 20ft to the guardrail quantity. |
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| Inq. 23 |
Post Date: 3/4/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 3/4/2009 |
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Q. Is there any shotcrete (gunite or pneumatically applied concrete), pressure or SewperCoat involved in this project? |
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A. No |
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| Inq. 22 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Existing MD 140 Hot Mix Asphalt Shoulder LT. of Baseline of Construction is showing signs of failing! Areas of shoulder may not hold up under heavy construction traffic. Who is responsible for Maintenance and Repairs? |
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A. The contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the shoulder during the project. |
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| Inq. 21 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Existing 30"CMP ends @ ENT. Of SCE-1 (drawing #ES-02) will not allow needed turning room for Construction Traffic. Relocations of may be needed! |
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A. The 30" CMP is regulated Waters of the US and is not to be disturbed under this contract. The contractor will need to utilize equipment that can avoid environmental impacts outside of the specified LOD. |
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| Inq. 20 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Contractor shall utilize ex. Utility access road per drawing #PS-01. This 10' wide gravel BGE service road may not hold up under heavy construction traffic. Who is responsible for Maintenance and Repairs? |
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A. The contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance and repairs to the BGE service road as necessary. |
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| Inq. 19 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will Test Pit Excavation be required @ any location, incl. @ Traffic Barrier Post along MD 140? |
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A. The Traffic Barrier is being replaced in kind. We do not anticipate the need for additional test pits. |
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| Inq. 18 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Advance Maintenance of Traffic Warning Signage on 4x4 wood posts per MD Spec. 104.08.03. Will this be required? If so, will we need a Drawing and or Standard No. |
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A. All temporary traffic control shall be installed in accordance with applicable standards including 104.08.03. |
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| Inq. 17 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Cubic Yards of Class 2 Excavation, Method of Measurement? |
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A. Method of measurement shall be Section 201 of the 2008 Standard Specifications. |
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| Inq. 16 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Cubic Yards of Select Borrow, Method of Measurement? |
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A. Method of measurement shall be Section 203 of the 2008 Standard Specifications |
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| Inq. 15 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will Base Line of Construction and Spaced Bench Marks, Traverse Pt's be provided? |
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A. No. The contractor should use the POB, POE, and the bearing provided to set the Base Line of Construction. |
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| Inq. 14 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Clearing & Grubbing shows 7 trees for removal! So not to disturb the ground in this critical area. Can Grubbing be deleted? |
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A. Grubbing can be minimized to occur only where needed to achieve positive grading in the channel as shown on the plans. |
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| Inq. 13 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Removal and Disposal of Existing Traffic Barrier w Beam LT. of Sta. 12+50 (approx. 20') @ End Flare will be required. How will this work be paid for? |
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A. An additional pay item will be added to the estimate. |
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| Inq. 12 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Reason for Remove and Reset Existing Traffic Barrier w Beam? |
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A. Remove and reset existing traffic barrier allows for upgrading the existing traffic barrier to include the wood offset block or approved equal which will be incidental to Remove and Reset Existing Traffic Barrier. |
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| Inq. 11 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Summary of Earthwork shows removing 213CY of Topsoil. Can Salvaged Topsoil be placed @ lower portion of embankment or placed as Salvaged Topsoil? |
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A. No. Furnished topsoil should be used as specified in the contract documents. |
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| Inq. 10 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Time Restrictions for both shoulder & lane closures on W.B. MD 140? |
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A. The time restrictions have been included in Addendum 1. One lane may be closed on MD 140 from 9:00 am to 3:00pm, Monday through Thursday. |
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| Inq. 9 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. W.B. MD 140, both right shoulder & lane will require closures. Therefore, Temporary Traffic Signs, Arrow Panel, Drums, Protection Vehicle w/Truck Mounted Attenuator will be required for the safety of our crews. How will the essential devices be paid for? |
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A. All costs for maintenance of traffic are incidental to the MOT item. |
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| Inq. 8 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will Bottom Cutoff Wall for Class 1 Rip Rap extend full width (21') of apron? |
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A. Yes. |
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| Inq. 7 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Pipe slope drain (psd1-18, psd2-18 & psd-24) will require remove & reset during grading operations! How is this remove & reset paid for? |
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A. Adjustment of the PSD locations may occur during the work day to facilitate grading at the contractors discretion. Costs for these adjustments are incidental to the PSD. |
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| Inq. 6 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will construction of the Rip Rap Outlet Protection (@ the existing headwall) require Maintenance of Stream Flow? |
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A. No. Based on observed field conditions, this can be achieved during dry weather conditions without active stream flow through the pipe. |
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| Inq. 5 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will shown pipe slope drain accommodate acreage? |
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A. Yes, the pipe slope drain was designed to MDE standards. |
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| Inq. 4 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will both 18" & 24" pipe slope drain just require to be anchored above ground? |
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A. PSD's should be anchored where above ground. Some areas may require excavation for positive flow, particularly at the Inlet I-1 connection. Refer to the erosion and sediment control contour information. |
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| Inq. 3 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. If so, Will class 3 excavation require select backfill? |
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A. No. |
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| Inq. 2 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will construction of the storm drain system require any class 3 excavation? |
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A. No. |
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| Inq. 1 |
Post Date: 3/3/2009 |
Inquiry Date: 2/27/2009 |
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Q. Will the temporary orange construction fence require any remove and reset? |
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A. No. |
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