Addendum 4.pdf

Addendum #4: Q&A Published 1/9/2024

This information is related to Bartow County’s Invitation to Bid for Douthit Ferry Boat Launch ITB ISSUE DATE: November 21, 2023 BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: January 10, 2024 BY 2:00 P.M. January 16, 2024 by 2:00 P.M.

BID OPENING: January 10, 2024 BY 2:00 P.M. January 16, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. (Commissioner’s Conference Room, 135 West Cherokee Avenue, Ste. 251, Cartersville, GA 30120)

Questions received since Addendum #2 (issued 12/20/2023):

Q. Drawings sheet C201 note #8. Contractor shall obtain all permits......, Other than the DOT Encroachment permit, what other permits are needed for this project?

a. This project will require submission of a Pre-construction notification to obtain a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 36 for boat ramps from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Bartow County staff will work with City of Cartersville staff and the contractor to get this notification submitted and permit obtained. This project will also require a Land Disturbance Permit, which will again be a joint effort between County and City staff and the selected contractor and will be issued to the contractor at the Pre-construction meeting. An EPD Stream Buffer Variance has already been applied for.

Q. Under SITE DATA it talks about outdoor lighting, Is this a part of this project?

a. No, outdoor lighting is not included in this scope of work.

Q. Will a jobsite office trailer be required for this project?

a. No, a jobsite office trailer will not be required for this project.

Q. Sheet C508 Item #16. states a buffer permit will be required, does the owner already have this permit?

a. Yes, item #16 refers to the EPD Stream Buffer Variance and this was applied for by the project engineer. If any additional permits are required as part of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan or otherwise, County and City staff will work with the contractor to ensure that these permits are obtained.

Q. Sheet C501 shows Sampling locations A and B, Is the contractor responsible for the testing, if so what are the requirements?

a. Yes, the contractor is responsible for testing sampling locations A and B. County to verify selected subcontractor prior to contract execution if contractor elects to sub out the work. Sampling requirements are outlined in Item 33 on C508.

Q. Is the owner responsible for the concrete testing?

a. The contractor is responsible for concrete testing. County to verify selected subcontractor prior to contract execution if contractor elects to sub out the work.

Q. I see the concrete crosswalk at the access road is 4,000 PSI, what is the desired PSI for the boat ramp and concrete steps? What surface finish is desired for the ramp and the steps?

a. The desired PSI for the boat ramp and concrete steps is 4,000 PSI. Per C204, the contractor should provide grooving perpendicular to the slope of the boat ramp. Both the ramp and stairs should be broom finished.

Q. Is the Light Duty Asphalt Detail on C701 for the entrance area to be paved?

a. Per C202, the existing access is to be paved from Douthit Ferry Road to (existing concrete path) Trail. Yes, the Light Duty Asphalt Detail on C701 is to be paved.

Q. Is the soil testing and compaction cost the responsibility of the owner or contractor?

a. Soil testing and compaction cost is the responsibility of the contractor. County to verify selected subcontractor prior to contract execution if contractor elects to sub out the work.

Q. I did not see the time to complete or the liquidated damages for this project, please advise.

a. Completion date goal: on or before February 2025. Liquidated damages: The County and Contractor recognize that time is of the essence of this contract and that the County will suffer financial loss if the Work is not complete within the time specified in paragraph 2.1 above, plus any extension thereof allowed. Therefore, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-91-24, the County and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay in completion of the project beyond the time specified in paragraph 2.1 above, plus any approved extension allowed by the County, the Contractor shall pay the County $500.00 for each day that expires after the time specified in Paragraph 2.1 for substantial completion until the Work is substantially complete. This is agreed by all parties to be a reasonable estimate of an amount of damages that is hard to precisely ascertain and is not intended as a penalty. (this is how it will be worded in the contract and the time specified in paragraph 2.1 in the contract is subject to change during contract negotiation).

Q. What permits do we need to obtain?

a. This project will require submission of a Pre-construction notification to obtain a Nationwide Permit (NWP) 36 for boat ramps from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Bartow County staff will work with City of Cartersville staff and the contractor to get this notification submitted and permit obtained. This project will also require a Land Disturbance Permit, which will again be a joint effort between County and City staff and the selected contractor and will be issued to the contractor at the Pre-construction meeting. An EPD Stream Buffer Variance has already been applied for.

Q. Does the contractor have to provide a construction trailer?

a. No, the contractor does not have to provide a construction trailer.

Q. There appears to be a cross drain pipe at Sta 0+30 but no detail is given. Please clarify.

a. This cross drain pipe is shown in C504 and C601 and C601 gives the invert elevation. If additional clarification is needed, engineer can work with contractor during contract negotiations/pre-construction meeting.

Q. Is there a typical section for the parking lot?

a. Parking lot will consist of graded aggregate base (see aggregate base detail on C701). If additional graded aggregate base section detail is needed, engineer can work with contractor during contract negotiations/pre-construction meeting.

Q. There seems to be parking lot striping on the gravel parking lot. Please clarify.

a. Per C201, parking striping shown to depict parking patterns only. No strip to be provided. Parking area will consist of graded aggregate base. The paved handicap spots will be striped as per diagrams shown in C701.

Q. Is there any silt fence or erosion control measures required for the access road?

a. Per C504, all areas along access road are to be stabilized. Further guidance is provided via the “Disturbed Area” labels (Du = dust control on disturbed areas, Ds1 = disturbed area stabilization with mulching only, Ds2 = disturbed area stabilization with temp seeding, Ds3 = disturbed area stabilization with perm seeding, Ds4 = disturbed area stabilization with sodding).

Q. Trail Info sign detail?

a. Trail info signage will be ordered and installed by Bartow County. This does not need to be included in bid submittal scope of work.

Q. Is there a divider between the gravel lot and the grass island or surround?

a. There will not be a divider between the gravel lot and the grass island.

Q. How thick are the concrete stairs and do they contain rebar?

a. The stairs will have a 42” landing with a 6” riser and should contain rebar. If additional clarification is needed, engineer can work with contractor during contract negotiations/pre-construction meeting.