Questions and Answers-Avery Creek Cabin Water System 3-10-10.pdf

Questions and Answers

Avery Creek Cabin Water System

1. Idaho DEQ will not allow the water line be that close to the septic tank. Please verify and correct this in the SOW and specs if this is the case. The contractor states that it will need to be at least 10' from the septic tank and any sewer lines.

Answer: The only place that will come anywhere close to the septic tank is at the connection to the building.

2. I found that CXT is the supplier of the building in the bottom of the specs. If we find another provider of the building that is cheaper, would you be interested?

Answer: The CXT building that is called out will be Government Furnished Property as spelled out in Section 01010.1.8 Government Furnished Property.

3. Who is going to obtain the permit to bore under the county road?

Answer: Specification 02510-3.7 Pipe Sleeve Installation state: 'Contact Shoshone

County prior to boring under county road. Obtain any required permits." The permits are the responsibility of the contractor.

4. Is there a preferred supplier for the building?

Answer: The CXT building that is called out will be Government Furnished Property as spelled out in Section 01010.1.8 Government Furnished Property.

5. The pipe sleeves under the road call out for 4" pvc schedule 80, can 4" schedule 40 steel pipe be used instead?

Answer: For bidding purposes, use the 4" pvc Schedule 80 pipe.

6. The HDPE plastic pipe calls for PE-3408/ SDR11, 160 psi, with heat-fusion joints, can

PE-3408/ SIDR 9, 200 psi with bronze compression fittings, Pack Joints by Ford or equivalent be used?

Answer: For bidding purposes, use the PE-3408 SDR11 Heat-fusion joints. The bronze compression fittings, pack joints by Ford or equivalent will not be used on this project.