Ft. Morgan Q & A - Answered.pdf
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- Ft Morgan WB/Scale & Pit Auth to Bid
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- IFB1 RBAA 2026000145 3
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- Otero County, Colorado
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This is a Questions and Answers document issued by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in response to inquiries regarding Invitation for Bid (IFB) #RBAA IFB 2026-0145 for the Ft. Morgan Weigh Station Scale and Pit project. The project involves the installation of a new scale deck, load cells, wiring, and calibration work, with pit foundation construction including reinforced concrete pavement and approach slabs. The scale installation work will be provided by Michelli Weighing & Measurement, and all associated costs must be included in contractor bids. Complete pit foundation plans with dimensions and reinforcing steel specifications are provided in the bid documents. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, March 12, 2026, AM Mountain Time.
Key project requirements include the use of epoxy-coated reinforcing steel per CDOT Standard Specifications Section 602.02, coordination with the scale supplier for electrical grounding per NEC requirements, and verification of existing electrical conduit and wiring condition prior to reuse. Handrails are required on both sides of the new stairs. The contractor is responsible for all materials testing and construction surveying at the contractor's expense, while CDOT will provide and maintain signs and barricades for scale pit access closure. Liquidated damages are established at 0.05% of the contract amount.
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Invitation for Bid (IFB) #: RBAA IFB 2026-0145
Project Title: Ft Morgan WB/Scale & Pit Date Due: Thursday, March 12, 2026, AM MT
Questions and Answers
Q1: Please confirm the installation cost of the new scale deck, load cells, wiring and calibration of the new scales will be provided by Michelli Weighing & Measurement, and the cost of this installation work is to be included in our bid
A1: That is correct.
Q2: Please provide the pit foundation plans referenced on Sheet C300 which includes all dimensions and reinforcing steel for the new scale pit.
A2: Refer to fourth through seventh page of the set. These four pages are all “1 of 1” scale plans.
Q3: Is reinforcing steel for the scale pit, approach slabs and concrete pavement epoxy coated?
A3: Yes. Steel shall be epoxy coater per CDOT Standard Specifications Section 602.02
Q4: The Sheet List Table on Sheet C100 references a Sheet Number 1 of 1 which appears to be missing from Bid Documents. Please provide this referenced Sheet No. 1.
A4: Refer to fourth through seventh page of the set. These four pages are all “1 of 1” scale plans.
Q5: Is grounding of the scale pit required?
A5: Grounding shall be provided as required by the electrical plans and applicable NEC requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate with the scale supplier.
Q6: Is the electrical supply line to the existing scale pit to be abandoned?
A6: No. The existing electrical supply is intended to be reused. Contractor shall verify condition of existing conduit and wiring prior to reuse.
Q7: Please confirm the amount of Liquidated Damages is .05% of the contract amount.
A7: That is correct.
Q8: Please confirm materials testing and surveying is to be provided and paid for by the Contractor.
A8: Materials testing and construction surveying shall be provided by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.
Invitation for Bid (IFB) #: RBAA IFB 2026-0145
Project Title: Ft Morgan WB/Scale & Pit Date Due: Thursday, March 12, 2026, AM MT
Q9: Please confirm that signs & barricades required for closure of scale pit access will be provided, installed, maintained, and removed by CDOT.
A9: That is correct.
Q10: Is the stair handrail shown on Sheet No. C300 required on both sides of the new stairs?
A10: Yes. Handrails shall be on both sides of the stairs.
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