Q A_2_12_16.pdf

General Technical Question Answer Date x what happens to the 20401-0000 unsuitable material and how is it paid?

Refer to Subsection 204.06; incidental to

20401. Also See Amendment A001

1/26/2016 x Is there a geo technical report for this project?

Just the test pits 1/27/2016 x

Initial investigation shows that US Fish Wildlife and Parks are a MT DEQ permitted gravel pit known as the “Horse Ranch Site.” Will this source be available for Select Borrow and or

Roadway Aggregate?

The contractor is responsible for locating their own source

1/27/2016 x Why are there 2 different roadway aggregates?

Requested by partner agency

1/27/2016 x

Can burning of trees and other materials from clearing and grubbing be done on site?

. Refer to FP‐14 Subsection 201.06

2/1/2016 x

There appears to be excess excavation

(unsuitable material), can this material be wasted on site to make slopes flatter or somewhere else? If more unsuitable material exists, will there be added pay item for import fill?

See Amendment A001

2/1/2016 x

It appears that almost all quantities have a 10% or more “Allowance” factor. We assume only the actual measured quantities will be paid and not the allowance amount?

yes

2/1/2016 x

How and what spec is bedding material paid for placement around pipe culverts?

Refer to FP‐14 Subsection 602.03

(incidental) 2/1/2016 x

Is there bedding material for utility trench and if so, how is it paid and what is the spec?

Refer to 704.03

2/1/2016 x

Can you supply the link the current average bid tab data?

See http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/business/constructi on/bids/ (still up to contractor to determine average)

2/1/2016 x

What classification of soil is considered unsuitable fill?

It doesn't meet the required specifications.

See Section 101 in FP‐14. 2/2/2016 x

If there is more unsuitable fill on the project than what is anticipated and there is not enough suitable fill to construct the project, how will this be handled?

See Q&A and A001

2/2/2016 x

Who temporarily relocates phone line? Is the contractor responsible to coordinate the work?

Phone Co. And yes

2/2/2016 x

Is there a mass diagram of the earthwork available?

No

2/2/2016

MT Flathead 543(1)

Pleasant Valley Road Relocation

Pleasant Valley Road Relocation x

Where is the information to construct the work between Stations 500+00 and 535+00?

No work is performed in this section

2/2/2016 x

Is the quantity of dirt for constructing the staging/stockpile area included in the excavation quantity or is this considered incidental?

No work is required

2/2/2016 x

I do not see a pay item for section 624 Topsoil.

How will is the topsoil replacement being paid for?

REVISED ‐ SEE Amendment A003

2/3/2016 x

Would it be possible to receive the cad/dgn files for the project that would include the gpk, x‐ sect.dgn, existing topo.dgn, alignment.dgn, and the proposed geometric.dgn file, or any surface files that have been created in an xml format?

We do not give out the dgn files. Cross sections are available on FBO

2/4/2016 x

For Line B, the obliteration portion, do you have cross‐sections or contours for that portion so we can determine the amount of grading and erosion control that will be needed for that portion of the project?

See Amendment A002

2/10/2016 x

What was the depth at which the material samples were taken for the test pit data?

2‐3 feet

2/10/2016 x Is there a typical drawing for the Fixture, Bench bid item?

Government furnished, on site already 2/10/2016 x

Division 200, 203.03 Salvaging Material, Bridge Salvage states to deliver and stockpile at Refuge HQ. Is that at the HQ at

Lost Trail or is it the HQ at Red Lakes?

Red Lakes (see GPS coordinates)

2/10/2016 x

After as site visit, it was noted that no staking has been done. Due to a large portion of this project being new alignment, is it possible to get some staking done?

no; see Amendment A002

2/10/2016 x

Also, it appears there is a lot of rock out croppings and potential of rock excavation. Can a thorough geo technical report be provided and or a bid item added for rock excavation if encountered?

no

2/10/2016

Pleasant Valley Road Relocation x

Can the select borrow gradation be changed to

0‐70% passing #4 screen? If not, this material will require washing to meet the current spec with the current availability of aggregate resources in the area.

no

2/10/2016 x

Is the contractor responsible for erosion control during the obliteration of Line B, and while any

Turf Establishment has still not vegetated?

no

2/10/2016 x

How is the contractor to justify cost for any additional QCP’s requested by the C.O.? Ref‐Sec

153.03 (b) “Additional QCP’s, and or activities, may be required to provide effective quality management. The CO may request additional

QCP for work features not specifically listed below.

See Section 153.03

2/10/2016 x

The project distance is listed from Kalispell as 25 miles. Was this your interpretation of the distance from the Kalispell court house for zone pay?

Measure from the center of the project to the court house, probably zone 3 2/10/2016 x

Is the intent given in the SCR’s, concerning the bridge relocation and specific salvage instruction, to have the contractor reinstall the bridge at the new location?

no

2/10/2016

Is the contractor going to be held liable for dust on public roads outside of the construction limits of this project? In reference to section 158

– Watering for dust control, sub part 158.03 (b)

Other Dust control. “Control dust on active haul roads, in pits and staging areas, and on the project during periods not covered in Subsection

158.03(a).

See FP 158.03

2/10/2016 x

Should there be a correction for the hourly loader requirements in the SCR’s from Cubic

Meters to Cubic Yards?

See Amendment A002

2/10/2016

Pleasant Valley Road Relocation x

In the sections of gravel overlay there is little guidance as to surface prep of the existing roadway. Is the old roadway subject to finishing tolerances based on elevation? Also, will the contractor be obligated to remove hard rock or bed rock within 6” of road surface prior to the placement of the overlaid gravels? Ref‐Sec 302.03, 303 Road Reconditioning‐

303.05 Roadbed Reconditioning. Remove organic, deleterious, and material larger than 6 inches (150 millimeters) from the top 6 inches (150 millimeters) of subgrade. Dispose of waste according to Subsection

204.14. Repair soft and unstable areas according to

Subsection 204.07. Scarify surface to a 6‐inch (150‐ millimeter) depth. Remove irregularities and shape to a uniform surface. Finish earth surfaces to within 0.05 feet

(15 millimeters) and rock surfaces to within 0.10 feet (30 millimeters) of required line, grade, and cross‐section.

Compact according to Subsection 204.11.

Place the 6” on the existing road; no reconditioning

2/10/2016 x

In the SWPPP silt fence is mentioned multiple times as a Bmp for various activities. Is this to be corrected to fiber wattle once the contract is let and amendments to the SWPPP and NOI can be made? Or is there an item to be created to cover the cost of the silt fence?

The bid item is fiber roll; see bid item 15705‐

1400; The SWPPP is not part of the contract

2/10/2016 x

Also in the SWPPP there is mention of diversion for installation of the culverts, we are to assume that these diversion are incidental to the individual installations or are they to be a part of the dewatering Diversions are incidental

2/11/2016 x

During site visit we noticed a section of fence that marks a boundary at the tie‐in of Line “A” and Line “B”, at station 280+00 Line “A”. Will this fence need to be reinstalled to match into the new roadway, or will this be abandoned?

abandon

2/10/2016 x

Sheet G.9‐ Is earthwork geotextile fabric, type II

C, incidental to the rip rap installation?

yes

2/10/2016 x

What is the seed application specification for this project - i.e. broadcast, drill seed or hydro-seed?

See 625.07(b) 2/12/2016 x

What is the quantity of each seed application type if using different methods?

See 625.07 2/12/2016 x

How will the seeding be scheduled? All at once, or in phases?

See 625.03.

2/12/2016 x Is there a seed bed prep specification?

See 625.04.

2/12/2016

Pleasant Valley Road Relocation x

What station is the erosion blanket to be installed?

See Ditch Excavation Typical, sheet C.2.

2/12/2016 x

Can type 2.D erosion blanket be substituted for 1.D? Suppliers are having a hard time finding a product with type 1.D specifications? Does it need to be photo degradable or biodegradable?

The 629 and 713 specifications must be met.

2/12/2016