Notes on South Jennings Rd site showing.doc

Notes on South Jennings Rd site showing Aug 24th 2010 10:00 am

Contracting Notes:

· It was reminded to make sure and sign the offer as well as any amendments on the bid submissions.

· Any questions regarding the proper way to fill out bid submissions should be directed to Lauri Eipp at: (315) 477-6522

· This is a federal job so proper signage is required at construction site.

· Sign noting Davis Beacon wage rates apply

· Sign noting hard hat area

· See specs for more details

· This job is in the $ 25,000 ~ $100,000 range

· Once the bid has been awarded the winning bidder will have 7 days to send Lauri the payment bond and any other required papers such as a sediment and erosion plan.

· The bid opening will be at 11 am on Tues Aug 31st at the East Aurora field office.

· The bid should be awarded 2 to 3 days after the bid opening.

· This is a competitive bid open to everyone.

· 18 day performance time.

Design Notes:

Up-Stream Side-

· There is an 15” x 8” box culvert.

· Access roads to each side of the site are present, but may not be preferred access by contractor.

· Normal signage required for this site as well as a sanitary facility.

· Any trees that are needed to be removed can be left on site, outside of flood plain.

· A 1” gas line runs through part of the site and is thought to be close to the ground surface.

· Dewatering is required on both sides of the site.

· The down-stream side appears to require more effort to dewater

Down-Stream Side-

· Move ditch coming down from the road over.

· Key in just past the scouring.

· Stone base gradation in specs.

· Toe is not anticipated to move much from its current location.

· Hole outside of culvert is estimated to be about 3’ deep.

· Any cut on the site should be able to be used in any fill and shaping needed.

· Access present on this side of the site takes you down stream of site, requiring contractor to come back up stream.

· This access is anticipated to be used for moving equipment not rock.

· The trees by the rock lined ditch outlet will be needed to be taken out.

· No guarantee of growth is required by contractor for live stakes or whips as long as they are planted as specified.

· One person with first aid certification is required to be on site at all times.

· A safety plan and E&SC plan must be submitted prior to the start of construction.

· There are control points on the road.

· NRCS will be any layout for the site that the contractor requests.