Q&A2-23-18.pdf

WA NPS MORA 12(1)

REPAIR MATHER MEMORIAL SLIDE AREA

# General Technical Question Answer Date 1 x According to the index, the plan set for this project was missing sheet E.4. In addition, sheet E.7 was missing, but there was a sheet E.8 in its place.

Thank you, An Amendment will be issued to correct the index and plan sheet numbers.

2/13/18

2 X

On Plan Sheet I.1, The Edge Line Rumble Strip Quantities shows Item 40602‐0000 Fog Seal for 130 SQYD. There is no bid item on the bid schedule to complete the fog sealing, is this work incidental to the Rumble Strip Bid Item 63313‐0000?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming Amendment. 2/14/18

3 x Has a staging area close to the project been identified?

A staging area close to the project has not been identified, Please see 105.04 Handling and Storing Material for additional information concerning use of portions of the right‐of‐way. Please refer to Subsection 105.02(a) Contractor Located Sources for sites outside construction limits. 2/16/18

4 x Has a water source close to the project been identified? A water source has not been identified. 2/16/18

5 x Has a disposal site been identified for the asphalt?

A disposal site has not been identified.

Please see Section 203 Removal of Structures and Obstructions for requirements. 2/16/18

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6 x Has a disposal site been identified for large rocks, muck, tree limbs, deleterious material?

A disposal site has not been identified.

Please see Subsection 203.05(a) Disposing of Material for requirements. 2/16/18

7 x

Would we be allowed to utilize the pullout area at approximately MP 16.0 on State Route 123 as a material staging area for this project?

Please see Subsections 105.04 and 105.02(c).

2/20/2018

8 x

Note Question and Answer (10) reposted to correct Typo:

Has a staging area close to the project been identified?

A staging area close to the project has not been identified, Please see 105.04 Handling and Storing Material for additional information concerning use of portions of the right‐of‐way. Please refer to Subsection 105.02(c) Contractor Located Sources for sites outside construction limits. 2/20/2018

9 x

Rolled Erosion Control Product—Page E‐6.

From Table 713‐3 what rolled erosion control product type should be used?

Page E‐6 was changed by Amendment A001. Please refer to the Amendment On the FEDBIZOPPS.GOV page.

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOT/FHWA/WFL /69056718B000003/listing.html Please refer to Section 157 and Subsection 713.12 for fiber roll requirements. 2/20/2018

10 x

30202‐2000 Roadway Aggregate, Method 2.

What are the specifications on the material?

The Requirements for 30202‐2000 Roadway Aggregate, Method 2 are covered by our standard Specifications FP‐14 Under Section

302._MINOR CRUSHED AGGREGATE.

2/20/2018

11 x I’m using XML Editor to open the two .xml files.

All I’m getting is: (Shows Large data list)

That is correct. XLM files are large data base files used in design and surveying platforms.

Those listed as Physical data contain the proposed and existing surface models in (.xlm) format as stated in Subsection

152.04. 2/22/2018

12 x

1. MSE Wall Quantities. a. Excavation 3748 CUYD i. Should this be included with the roadway excavation quantities?

No, See Table Sheet F.1 “Not measured for payment”. Please See Subsection 109.05(b) Indirect payment. 2/22/2018

13 x

1. MSE Wall Quantities. b. Select Granular Backfill. i. 3524 CUYD. 1. Does the above quantity take into consideration item 5 on page F.2? a. “Extend Select Granular backfill a minimum of 12‐inches past back of reinforcement length.”

Yes 2/22/2018

14 x

2. Special Contract Requirements. a. 720.01 Support struts. ii. 563.07 General. 1. Item (f) suggests the entire basket be galvanized?

Yes, as specified. 2/22/2018

2. Special Contract Requirements. iii. Most of the MSE wall will be covered with backfill—is there a critical need for a weathering agent? Yes, as specified. 2/22/2018

16 x Do the gabion rocks need a weathering agent Yes, as specified. 2/22/2018

17 x State licensed painting contractor? Yes, as specified. 2/22/2018

18 x The baskets do need to be delivered with the weathering agent applied—please advise.

Yes, as specified in fifth paragraph in 563.07(f) 2/22/2018

19 x

Stain application, rock surfaces. a. The total project is ~1700 feet, 60‐day schedule. i. Is there a critical need for different types of weathering agents thru out the project?

Yes, meet requirements as per Section 563 and 725. 2/22/2018

20 x

1. Pipe Culverts. a. Plans—see section G. i.

What and where is section G.

Section G is referring to the Section sheets located in the Plan Set. 2/22/2018

21 x

b. Need inlet and outlet elevations? c. Need Profile—grade.

Inlet and outlet elevations and grades have not been shown on the plans. There is additional culvert information located in the Physical data Cross sections. Please also see Subsection 152.05 (g) Culverts for surveying requirements.

2/22/2018

22 x

Can 410 be used as an access road to the project? a. Are there any weight restrictions? b.

Are there any width restrictions? c. Any bridge restrictions?

It is the contractors responsibility to determine and verify haul routes, Please see Subsection 104.05 Load restrictions and ao8.01(f) for restriction for hauling through Steven’s Canyon. 2/23/2018

23 x

1. SCR’S. a. 107.11 (h). i. Does this include the transfer vehicle (paver)? ii. Lift hydraulics on the dump trucks? 107.11(h) Applies to heavy equipment. 2/23/2018