Tech_Submit_Req.pdf

February 2, 2009

610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661-3801

(360) 619-7520 FAX: (360) 619-7932

Western Federal Lands Highway Division

HK Contractors, Inc and Potential Subcontractors

Dear Sirs/Madams:

Going to the Sun Road Rehabilitation IDIQ

MT PRA-GLAC 10(23)

GTSR Rehabilitate, Big Bend to Logan Pass, Phase VIII

DTFH70-08-R-00032

Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) is requesting comments, feedback, and alternate recommendations for project MT PRA-GLAC 10(23) GTSR Rehabilitate, Big Bend to Logan Pass, Phase VIII. To obtain this information, WFLHD is making available the 70% design Plans and Specifications and requesting General Industry Input and Technical Information from HK Contractors, Inc. The 70% design Plans and Specifications can be accessed on our website: http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/edi/plan-in-hand/bigbend/.

General Industry Input:

The intent of this announcement is to receive innovative or alternate approaches to accomplishing the enclosed construction project prior to issuing the solicitation with final Plans and Specifications.

Information may be submitted directly to WFLHD or through the GTSR Rehabilitation prime contractor (HK Contractors, Inc). Any recommendation accepted for use as a result of this announcement will have to be submitted by the suggestor to HK Contractors, Inc as an ALTERNATE PROPOSAL during the solicitation/bidding period.

HK Submittal Information

HK Contractors, Inc ATTN: Loren Blossom P.O. Box 51450 Idaho Falls, ID 83405

WFLHD Submittal Information

Western Federal Lands Highway Division – Contracts ATTN: Michael Johnson 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98685

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

MT PRA-GLAC 10(23)

GTSR Rehabilitate, Big Bend to Logan Pass, Phase VIII

DTFH70-08-R-00032

1. Submit a general schedule addressing the critical elements of work (including all elements that affect traffic) assuming a Notice to Proceed date of July 15, 2009.

2. Regarding the MSE Walls as currently developed,:

a. If an allowance was made to change to Cast-in-Place what do you see as impact to Time and Cost? (Include support)

b. If allowance for other wall types as an alternate proposal, what types would you consider reasonable for the location?

c. If other wall types were accepted by WFLHD, but requires contractor stamped and designed plans/specifications to WFLHD standards to be submitted with the proposal, how do you propose delivering the design and construction of these walls? Include a cost estimate for comparison with costs of other wall types. If considering another wall type, include a rough cost estimate for the walls in comparison to other wall types.

3. Are there alternate methods in the compaction grouting materials or procedures that would result in a more efficient installation method?

4. Typical Cast-in-Place Wall. In regards to the preliminary retaining wall sections plans provided, is this the typical process you see or do you have another process? Do you have another method for the batter?