01 26 13-1- RFI Form.pdf

This is a Request for Interpretation (RFI) form template used by the Borough of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (Contract No. 2025-01) and related municipal infrastructure contracts. The blank form provides a standardized mechanism for contractors to submit technical questions and clarifications regarding project specifications, drawings, and details during the bidding and construction phases. The form captures essential information including the RFI number, contractor identity, contract reference, specification sections and paragraphs under question, proposed solutions, and corresponding responses from the owner or engineer. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Elizabethtown Borough Building, with sealed bids due Monday, September 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The project encompasses approximately 409 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main, one spot repair, approximately 152 linear feet of 4-inch and 6-inch sanitary sewer laterals, plus two alternates including manhole replacement and additional sewer main work.

The RFI form template does not establish specific pricing terms, set-asides, or funding requirements, as it serves as a procedural document for ongoing project clarifications rather than a bid solicitation. All bidding documents, including addenda and RFI responses, are distributed exclusively through PennBid at https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com/. The form includes signature blocks for both the requesting party and responding party, with fields to document receipt and return dates, ensuring an audit trail of project communications. This standardized RFI process facilitates transparent communication between contractors, the owner (Borough of Elizabethtown), and the engineer throughout the project delivery process.