Q&A_Oct_1-2019.pdf

Questions and Answers during Advertisement for CA FTFW MERC 915(1), TRAIL(1), Parking Area & Trails

October 1, 2019

Questions Answers 1 Can you reference any permits that will be required for this project as per Section 155.04?

NPDES, a SWPPP will be required in the SMARTS system

2 There is a bid item for misc. survey and staking and a line for hourly professional services for survey. Can you clarify the intent of the survey?

The 15214-0000 Survey and Staking, Miscellaneous item is for survey and staking of concrete pads and trail bump out areas for benches. The 623 hourly items are only to be used when work is ordered by the CO for work not otherwise provided under other bid items.

3 Are a full set of plans required to be designed and submitted prior to construction?

No. Work should be completed using the plans provided. As-builts are required.

4 Section 152.05 (m) refers to striped centerline. Is there to be striping on the finished trail?

No striped centerline, this would be the existing centerline of the trail.

5 Can you clarify what is required for onsite part time QCM?

See Section 153 of FP-14 and SCR’s. This person will manage quality control of the project.

6 Can you verify that commercial testing sources may be approved for Section 153.05 (b) as allowed in Section 154.04B?

The contractor furnished lab does not need to be onsite a commercial lab may be used if approved.

7 Are Arrow board, portable changeable message sign, barricade, and warning light types required as part of the temporary traffic control?

Temporary traffic control is paid as LPSM the contractor is to select the appropriate TTC for the work being performed per MUTCD. A TTC plan is to be submitted to the CO for approval.