RFI_(28May2015)_-_Port_Washington_Steel.docx

Port Washington Steel Questions and Answers May 28, 2015

Q1. Is the rebar epoxy coated i.e. is it for outside construction?

A1. The rebar is not required to be epoxy coated.

Q2. In reference to the dowels, does the plain signify that it is smooth rebar and not deformed as in the other rebar?

A2. All dowels should be smooth bar

Q3. When you state greased and capped (dowels) what do mean exactly?

A3. There is no need to grease and cap the dowels. Please disregard that requirement.

Q4. In item #0001 (the 2,000 sheets or mats) are to have a 3” outside open end won 1’ centers. To have a mat with 3” ends and 4’ x 8’ the centers would be as shown on the attached drawing.

A4. The attached drawing is acceptable.

Q5. Rebar supports (chairs) metal or plastic?

A5. There is no preference.

Q6. If the rebar is epoxy coated we cannot weld, we could tie every other intersection.

A6. Not applicable sense the rebar does not have to be epoxy coated, but they can tie every other intersection or weld the rebar. Either way will work.