San_Antonio_Bridge_PreBid_Meeting_Questions Respones.docx

San Antonio Bridge Pre-Bid Meeting Questions/Responses

Question 1.) Rip Rap Rock type and bid schedule/submittal clarification.

Response: Refer to drawings – Pg.4 of 17 Stabilizing Bank Detail Note “B4”. Refer to drawing 5 of 17 – Materials Table “Stabilized Bank 64809”

Question 2.) Will the road be closed for hunters and ranchers?

Response: The road will be closed and we are submitting notifications to inform the public of the scheduled road closure. Contractor will still be responsible for posting signs.

Question 3.) Is there a 404 permit in place or is the contractor responsible for getting permit?

Response: The Carson National Forest does not have a 404 permit in place. Reference page 48- The successful contractor will be responsible for submitting the 404 permit. The contactor will also 404 permit will also contain the approval for building a pad near the bridge for the crane.

Question 4.) What is the Stream Flow Rate?

Response: The Rio San Antonio Bridge project site stream flow rate is probably averages less than 10 cfs (cubic feet per second).

Question 5.) Structural Backfill 480cy Response: This item will be added to the bed schedule.

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6.) Can two stock pile areas be established?

Response: Only one stock pile area has been approved. A second stock pile area on the other side of the river is not approved due to archeological restrictions.

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7.) Will the stock pile site for the waste material be located within 5 miles.

Response: Waste material stock pile site will be within the 5 miles and the contractor is responsible for removing all material. (Including Culverts) Question:

8.) Can the stream be crossed more than 10 times?

Response: The stream can be crossed more than 10 times but, the stream crossing should be kept at a minimum.

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9.) Dewatering Plan Response: The Dewatering plan/approval will be approved by the 404 permit.

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10.) Can hydro seeding be used?

Response: Seeding should be performed in accordance with the specifications.

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11.) Can a crane pad be placed closer to the bridge?

Response: A can pad can be established to the left of the bridge on the stream bank. If you choose to build a pad for the crane in the stream bed it will have to be approved in your 404 permit.

Question 12.) Can we screen the waste material to use as Rip Rap?

Response: Yes, you can screen waste material but excavating the stream bed to get material is not allowed.

Question 13.) What are the hours of operation?

Response: you may proceed during any hours 7 days a week as long as you are following all safety, work standards and labor laws.

Question 14.) Does the curb have to be attached or can we pour them in place?

Response: The curbs must be precast do don’t have to be attached as one unit. You are responsible for working with the precast company to install holes so the curb can be bolted down.

Question 15.) May the contractor camp on site?

Response: Yes the contractors are allowed to camp on site.

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16.) May the contractor build a temporary bridge crossing? This is to allow access for hunters during peak season.

Response: The road will be closed so this should be an issue.