Q&A_02-22-19.pdf

MT DOT 569 (3)

North of Moose Creek North

# General Technical Question Answer Date

1 X Is there a ceiling for the number of days retained by the contractor if finished earlier than the days bid?

No days are retained by the contractor if the project is finished earliar than days bid.

In other words, no payment incentives are provided for the project to be completed prior to the day established in Part B of the bid schedule.

1/25/19

2 X

On E‐15 of the specs SCR 107.12 states the need to provide a Professional Archaeologist meeting the Secretary of Interior Standard’s to conduct monitoring at six locations on the project. Is there an approved list of Archaeologist’s available you would provide for bidding?

No. Bid accordingly. 1/28/19

3 X

According to the Offer Submittal Checklist, the Subcontracting Plan is required with the Offer Submission. On page A‐6, Subcontracting Plan, it states “Do not submit this form with your bid”.

Please clarify if the Subcontracting Plan as provided in A‐6a thru A‐6f is required to be submitted with the Offer.

Do not submit the subcontracting plan with your bid.

2/1/19

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4 X

Per box #8 of SF1442, offers are to be submitted to the following address:

Federal Highway Administration Western Federal Lands Highway Division 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661‐3801

In the past for Montana projects, we have delivered them to FHWA in Helena. Will the bid opening be changed to Helena or will Vancouver, WA remain the location of the bid opening?

If it will remain in Vancouver, is there any special instructions required for USPS or FedEx delivery personnel besides the address and bid envelope information?

Bid accordingly. 2/1/19

5 X

Will the Archaeological Monitoring be required during the following scopes of work adjacent to the stations listed on page E‐15: Clearing & Grubbing; Temporary Traffic Control Plastic Fencing; Culvert installation; Rip‐Rap installation; Erosion Control; Excavation & Borrow operations; Aggregate base installation;

Paving; Guardrail installation; Topsoil Placement; Turf Establishment; Rumble Strips;

and Pavement Markings?

In accordance with Subsection 107.12, archaeological monitoring is required for all ground disturbing activities occurring adjacent to archaeological sites.

2/5/2019

6 X Will there be any reporting required by the Professional Archaeologist?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/5/2019

7 X

If reporting is required by the Professional Archeologist, what reports will be required and at what frequency will these reports need to be completed?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/5/2019

8 X

I see on the tabulation sheet H‐1 of the plans that concrete is listed as the only allowable pipe. Does that mean the existing pipes are concrete?

I see some are being extended.

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/5/2019

9 X Per the bid schedule, there are 16 pipe culverts that need to be cleaned. On Plans D.2 to D.14 it shows and calls out 19 ea. Which is correct?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/7/2019

10 X

According to FP‐14 Section 203.05, the debris from culvert cleaning can be buried in the R/W, obviously with the exception of any trash if present?

FP‐14 allows burying debris in approved areas within the right‐of‐way when approved by the CO; and SCR Subsection 203.05(c) has additional constraints for disposing of material by burying.

2/7/2019

11 X

For Bid Item A1080 MONUMENT, the plans say “Protect Monument”. What is the scope of work? Are we replacing the Monument or simply protecting the Monument from construction activities?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/7/2019

12 X Please provide a gradation table for the material required to meet 704.09?

See SCR Subsection 704.09(a). 2/8/2019

13 X What is the correct scale on the cross sections?

The correct scale on the cross‐sections is as shown on the cross‐section grid lines.

2/8/2019

14 X Can you provide a mass diagram for the earthwork?

No. An earthwork mass diagram is not available.

2/8/2019

15 X Is it required to pulverize or mill the existing roadway prior embankment construction?

Prepare foundation for embankment construction according to Subsection 204.09.

2/8/2019

16 X

Since other sections of the roadway will be under construction and the one way diversion for MSE construction allows a gravel surface is it necessary to have to pave the detour around California Creek during new bridge construction as indicated by the typical section on plan sheet K.3?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/8/2019

17 X According to plan sheets J.2 and J.5 there is a total of 91,954 CY of Select Granular Backfill needed. Is this the correct quantity?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/11/2019

18 X Will the contractor be required to strip topsoil to the clearing limits in areas that have no grade changes or improvements?

Conserve topsoil according to Subsection 204.05.

2/11/2019

19 X What depth was used to determine the total CY of topsoil excavated?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/11/2019

20 X

Per plan pages J.2 & J.5 there is 229,292 SY of Geogrid Type III and 544,209 SY of Geotextile required for the MSE wall. Are these quantities correct?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming

2/11/2019

21 X

A follow up to Q & A #4 from “Q & A 02‐07‐19” that was posted 2/8/19, regarding the bid delivery location, from your response of “Bid accordingly”, are we to take that as meaning that the bid delivery location will be changed to Helena, MT as for numerous previous Montana solicitations, or does your response mean that we are to follow the original delivery location of Vancouver, WA? Please clarify your response.

Bid are to be delivered to the address shown in block 8 of the SF 1442. Bids for this project will be opened in Vancouver, WA, not Helena MT.

2/11/19

22 X

Per SCR 152 requires the contractor provide GPS equipment for exclusive use by the CO while AMG methods are employed. Will we need to provide equipment so the GPS can be mounted to the CO’s truck or will a standard Rover pole be sufficient?

Only the equipment required under Subsection 152.05, needs to be provided.

2/14/2019

23 X

Amendment #1, Plan J.6, says top two layers are to extend continuously to daylight on right embankment. According to the cross‐sections, if you take the reinforcement layer horizontal for the top two layers it will never reach daylight. Further, Plan J.5 shows the top two layers to be 23’ in length. What length should the contractor use in determining the top two layer lengths?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/19/2019

24 X Does the 20% Bid bond amount supposed to cover part B of the proposal or only the contractors pricing on section A?

The 20% bond is only supposed to cover Part A of the A+B Bid.

2/19/2019

25 X

As a follow up question to the question below, does the estimated price range of $5‐$7 million shown in the IFB include section A or Section A&B of the bid?

The estimated price ranges shown in the IFB is for Part A of the A+B Bid.

2/19/2019

26 X

On sheet H.5 there is a note for a Anti‐seep baffle and Anti‐seep collar referencing a detail on sheet H.9. What is the anti‐seep material comprised of? Concrete?

See Subsection 704.10. 2/19/2019

27 X What is the correct quantity for Line Item #A0500? The bid schedule says 7,722 and Amendment #01 Plan B.1 says 7638.

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/19/2019

28 X What is the diameter of the SOIL EROSION

CONTROL, FIBER ROLL?

A required diameter for fiber rolls is not specified.

2/20/2019

29 X

On sheet F3 of the specifications 201.04 “Subgrade material between 390+00 to 495+00 is moisture susceptible. Complete grading and place compacted base course by the end of each day…..”

Does this mean that if the pavement is removed from an area that it has to be completed through the compacted base course by the end of that day? If not please specify the intent.

Yes. 2/21/2019

30 X How is Pilot Car paid for?

If ordered by the CO according to Subsection 156.07(p), pilot car will be paid for according to Subsection 635.25.

2/21/2019

31 X How is Traffic Safety Supervisor paid for? See Subsection 635.25. 2/21/2019

32 X Is the excavation quantity for the MSE wall included in the 20401‐0000 bid item, or is it subsidiary to the MSE wall?

No. In accordance with Subsection 209.12, excavation for the wall is not measured.

2/21/2019

33 X Does all disturbed roadway have to be paved prior to winter shutdown?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming

2/21/2019

34 X

The MSE typical section on J6 shows embankment material above the top of the wall and underneath the surfacing section. What are the specifications for this embankment material?

See Subsection 204.10. 2/21/2019

35 X

Item 64704‐1700 MITIGATION BANK STABILIZATION is paid by the cubic yard.

Please specify how this quantity is determined.

What are the pay limits? On Sheet H3 is the “backfill with Topsoil” quantity shown part of the pay item?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/21/2019

36 X

Regarding sheet H1 TABULATION OF DRAINAGE QUANTITIES.. Pipe are shown as “extend” . Can you specify if is extension is left, right, or on both sides at each location?

This information is not specified. See Cross‐ Section Physical Data.

2/21/2019

37 X What are the weight restrictions on Hwy 569?

See Subsection 104.05 and contact MDT for weight restrictions on MT Hwy 569.

2/21/2019

38 X Will the weight restriction on Hwy 569 be lifted for construction?

No. 2/21/2019

39 X

What is the fence spec on the Moose Creek DOT project South of Anaconda, MT. I can find LnFt of fence removal, temp fence and new fence, but I can’t find where it specifies what type of new fence to build or braces, gates, etc. Can you help me out?

This will be addressed in a forthcoming

2/21/2019

40 X

I can’t seem to find any of the fence specs. I can see LNFT of each type but no description of what I’m supposed to bid.

‐How many strands of wire and what type?

‐What kind of post are to be used?

‐How many and what type of braces?

‐Are there any gates and what kind?

They may be in there, I just can’t seem to find them.

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/21/2019

41 X

Would a properly designed large block gravity wall (Redi‐Rock) be an acceptable alternative for the gabion retaining walls shown in the plans (J‐ sheets)?

Bid according to the contract. Requests for change will be evaluated after contract award.

2/21/2019

42 X Is the excavation that is required to construction the MSE walls reflected in item 20401‐0000?

No. 2/22/2019

43 X Additionally is the Select granular fill, leveling pad, and facing rock reflected in the embankment quantity needed?

No. 2/22/2019

44 X

MDT specifications call for 1.4% lime by weight of total mix. To more closely match the equipment available in the area, will FHWA allow the MDT method of lime introduction, even if the contractor introduces the lime at 1.4% and only requests payment for 1% ?

Bid according to the contract. Requests for change will be evaluated after contract award.

2/22/2019

45 X

Will FHWA allow the use of liquid antistrip in lieu of hydrated lime? The liquid antistrip is very accurately added at the oil refinery and can be used as high as 1% by weight of the liquid asphalt. This also has been used on at least 1 FHWA project in Montana is good success.

This will be addressed in a forthcoming amendment.

2/22/2019

46 X

Will you be extending the bid date since we do not have Amendment #2 and will not have time to review before our bid needs to be mailed out? We need to mail out today or Monday in order to get it there in time for the opening.

A002 will be issued to extend the bid from 02/28/2019 to 03/01/2019. A003 will be issued to address other techincal items referenced above.

2/22/2019