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Project 25-2568 - Cell 7 Site Fill

Buying Organization Muskegon County

No Question/Answer Question Date

Q1 Question: Water Source

Is there a water source on-site available for the contractor to use for dust control and compaction efforts? If so, are there any fees?

Answer: Please see addendum 1 for answers to questions.

01/03/2025

Q2 Question: Clearing and Grubbing

Can the contractor burn trees/brush from the clearing activities?

Answer: Please see addendum 1 for answers to questions.

01/03/2025

Q3 Question: Bid Bond Requirements

I don't see any requirements for a bid bond. Can you please clarify whether a bid bond is required?

Answer: Please see addendum 1 for answers to questions.

01/06/2025

Q4 Question: Muskegon Cell 7 Structural Fill

1. What date can we start the project ?

2. Section 4.02 Contract Times: CQA effort allows for a project span of 13, 5-day work weeks of 10-hour days (65 workdays). Any additional CQA required is subject to Special Damages listed in Paragraph

4.04 below. The project cannot be completed in 65 days, including clearing & grubbing, import, placement and restoration. Can the number of days be increased ?

3. Will silt fence be required around the Topsoil Stockpiles ?

4. Do we need to seed the Topsoil Stockpiles at the end of the project.

5. Can you provide specifications on the Wooden Snow Fence you are wanting ?

6. Snowmobile Trail Relocation Note states to be relocated. What surface are we required to leave on the snowmobile trail when complete ?

7. Item 10 Chain Link Well Protection - Can you provide a sketch of what you are looking for us to innstall around the Well ? How many wells require a fence ?

Answer: Please see addendum 1 for answers to questions.

01/06/2025

Q5 Question: Soil Borings

Can you please provide all soil boring information related to the work area of Cell #7 not included in the specs (specifically SB 19-22)

Answer: Please see addendum 1 for answers to questions.

01/07/2025

No Question/Answer Question Date

Q6 Question: Cell 7 Questions

1.Can a map be provided showing the proposed imported haul routes for importation of fill soils onsite?

2.Will the Owner be performing the site clearing prior to mobilization, if so, what is the schedule for the site clearing of the trees? And who is responsible for removing stumps?

3.What are the diameters and materials (PVC v. steel) of the monitoring wells to be removed? Can any well installation diagrams or logs be provided?

4.In the measurement and payment for the Abandonment of Existing Monitoring Wells, it states

“Abandonment is to be completed by an environmental driller in compliance with EGLE requirements” this typically includes grouting the wells in place and cutting well casing off below grade, but the “Well

Construction Schedule” indicates to “Remove” wells in the description. Is over drilling/removal a requirement? Is there any additional written description you can provide from project plans to detail how the wells are to be abandoned?

5.What is the required spacing on the T-post for the wooden snow fence and how long of a T-post do you want?

6.For the chain link, are you requiring the installation of 2” LP and 3” terminal posts? What is required for the top of the fence top rail v. tension wire?

7.Is Hydroseeding of an acceptable means of restoration of new and disturbed areas?

Answer: Please see addendum 1 for answers to questions.

01/07/2025

Q7 Question: Consideration of a Bid Extension

Good afternoon -

Given the fact that this opportunity came through just before the holidays, is there any possibility of getting an extension on the bid due date? Even by one week would be an immense help.

Thank you, Dave

Answer: Please see addendum 1 for answers to questions.

01/07/2025

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