2017-09-18_Q&A.pdf

CO FLAP 102(1)

Brainard Lake Road DTFH6817B00019

Questions & Answers (Q&A)

9/18/2017

1. Please clarify how removal of existing asphalt pavement will be compensated in the segments requiring full roadway reconstruction? No item for 20304 Removal of Structures and Obstructions has been included in Schedule A for payment purposes or describing material handling/disposal requirements.

Response: There is no direct pay item for asphalt removal. See 109.05 (b). Removal requirements are controlled by 203.04. Disposal requirements are controlled by 203.05.

2. Is the FHWA providing a construction water source for this project?

Response: FHWA is not providing a construction water source. The Contractor will need to contact the Town of Ward or other entities with water rights in the area.

3. Considering the rocky nature of project soils at the potential for pine cones and sticks to be present on the project surfaces, will the Section 624 requirement that no materials larger than 2” be present in replaced topsoil be enforced such that screening is required? If the size requirement is enforced, can imported topsoil be used in lieu of native topsoil?

Response: Section 624.04 is a contract requirement. The Contractor can propose importing topsoil, or conserving and placing forest duff under the Value Engineering clause, see 103.03.

4. Clear and grubbing is required to be completed by 2/28/18. I this is the only construction workscope performed prior to this date, will the FHWA require a Field Office prior to 2/28/2018?

Response: Per 108.01 (b), only clearing is required to be completed by 2/28/2018. The Contractor can propose to do additional work for consideration by the CO so long as the weather and soil conditions are suitable for prosecution of that work, see 108.05 (a). If operations other than clearing are in progress prior to 2/28/2018, then office space would be required per 637.02.

5. Has the FHWA secured a Boulder County Grading and Stormwater Permit for the project and associated disposal sites, if required? Has the FHWA received local or County approvals such that there will be no delays in securing any local permits required.

Response: FHWA has not secured a Boulder County Grading and Stormwater Permit.

Obtaining any permits not already provided will be the responsibility of the contractor.

The Boulder County Engineer has reviewed and approved the project (see signature on the plan sheet).