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DTFH6815B00025

OK FLAP SH49(1) & OK TRIP WIMO SH49(1)

11/03/15 Question 1:

Do we need to add Gross Oklahoma Gross Receipt Tax on our bid?

Response: Yes, there will be no increases to the contract/invoices for taxes. Please contact your tax lawyer for any additional tax questions.

11/06/15 Question 2:

In our previous federal projects we are only required to provide a bond for the base bid. In this case, are we supposed to bond including options X and Y?

Response: Yes, a contractor needs to provide a bid bond substantiating the entire bid; this includes options.

Question 3:

If the government decides to not exercise Option X, will the contractor be responsible for any kind of surfacing or sealing on the work performed in Schedule A?

Response: The contractor will not be responsible for any surfacing or sealing on work performed in Schedule A if the Government does not award Option X.

11/20/15 Question 4:

Who will own the millings?

Response: Per the FP-14, Section 4013.03: Dispose of recovered milled material according to Subsection 211.02(a)(2). Per the FP-03, Subsection 211.02(a)(2) Dispose of asphalt material in a manner consistent with state and local regulations. Asphalt material may be considered hazardous waste. Submit copies of the disposal permits. Where no regulations exist, dispose of the material as described in Subsection 211.02(a)(1).

Question 5:

If the contracting agency retains the millings, where is the designated site for delivery or disposal?

Response: Per the FP-14, Section 4013.03: Dispose of recovered milled material according to Subsection 211.02(a)(2). Per the FP-03, Subsection 211.02(a)(2) Dispose of asphalt material in a manner consistent with state and local regulations. Asphalt material may be considered hazardous waste. Submit copies of the disposal permits. Where no regulations exist, dispose of the material as described in Subsection 211.02(a)(1).

Question 6:

If the contractor retains the millings, is he free to utilize them in any manner that he sees fit?

Response: Per the FP-14, Section 4013.03: Dispose of recovered milled material according to Subsection 211.02(a)(2). Per the FP-03, Subsection 211.02(a)(2) Dispose of asphalt material in a manner consistent with state and local regulations. Asphalt material may be considered hazardous waste. Submit copies of the disposal permits. Where no regulations exist, dispose of the material as described in Subsection 211.02(a)(1).

Question 7:

What is the definition of "Sign System"?

Response: The sign system is a bid item the contractor is responsible for bidding that includes all the signing components included in the contract. See table on page B9.

Question 8:

Where is the detail or description of concrete box culvert extension procedures?

Response: See plan sheets T09 – T10.

Question 9:

Does this extension include earthwork? Detail or description?

Response: The earthwork excavation for construction of the box is incidental to the concrete box culvert work. The earthwork grading on top of the box is included in the grading summary.

Question 10:

Beyond a certified traffic control supervisor is there a agency traffic engineer that will approve the plan as per the MUTCD?

Response: The traffic control and staging plans needs to be submitted to CFLHD for review and approval per the contract.

Question 11:

The box culvert extension require the demolition of head-walls, aprons, and wing walls, are they all listed in the removal schedule? Are there any other items that need to be removed?

Response: See page B6. All items designated for removal are included in the contract.

11/18/15 Question 12:

Do you plan on extending the bid opening?

Response: No.