Bidders_Questions_6-24-16.pdf

Bidders Questions & Answers

CA FTNP/NPS YOSE 500(2) & 16(7)

6/22/16

1) Q: Under 636.04A #4 you specify a minimum LED display at least 24” wide and 20” tall. Does that refer to the total sign dimensions? Or specifically to the LED display itself? If the latter, that would be a very large sign for a road posted at 25 MPH.

A: As per 636.04A the LED display panel must be at least 24 inches wide and 20 inches tall.

2) Q: If our radar signs are already painted another color, must they be repainted in Yosemite brown? Or are you just referring to the posts and assorted hardware?

A: Response: As per 636.04A all exposed metal areas are to be painted “Yosemite Brown”.

6/24/16

3) I have a question about Road Striping Paint type D for this project. SECTION 634 PERMANNT PAVEMENT MARKING. Type D Paint IS NOT LONGER USED IN CALIFORNIA and I want see if We can used a Type A instead. Please advise.

A: As per the bid schedule all permanent pavement markings are to be Type D epoxy.

4) Specifications mention attendance by the TCS (Traffic Control Supervisor) is required at certain meetings; however, there is no bid item for TCS included with this project. Is a TCS required for this project?

A: Yes a Traffic and Safety Supervisor is required as per FP-03 Subsection 156.08. Also as per FP-03 Subsection 109.02(b): “Work for which direct payment is not provided is a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor. Payment for such work is indirectly included under other pay items shown in the bid schedule.”

5) Does each phase need to be completed before starting another or can they, or portions of phases, be under construction at the same time?

A: As per note 3 on plan sheets W41-W43 the phasing shown on the construction phasing plan are a suggestion only. See SCR and FP-03 Sections 108 and 156 for road and parking lot closure limitations, restrictions, and temporary traffic control requirements.