Questions_and_Answers_Set_2.doc

Questions and Answers Set 2:

1. The "asphalt specs" provided within the solicitation are for a chip seal, can the base provide an asphalt spec.

Answer: Yes, the chip seal and asphalt specs are in the asphalt specifications that are in the attached

2. Will a prime coat be required on the pad?

Answer: Section 1.3.4 of the PWS states the requirement.

3. PWS has updates in the following areas:

5.2.3 Furnish, install and compact to 95% density 1.5 inch Class 2 aggregate base rock at a depth of 12 inches per attached drawings. Comply with standard specifications for construction roads and bridges on federal high projects FP-03 Section 204.11 for placement method. Provide third party quality control results. The contractor shall ensure proper depth installation of aggregate and compaction results.

5.2.8Third party testing/monitoring shall be continuous during paving operations to include asphalt and emulsion temperatures when truck arrives on the project. Include all testing of aggregates, including all moisture densities and compaction testing. Installation shall be in compliance with COE Construction Control Manual CESPK PAM 415-1-2 attached. Compaction test will be performed for every 1,000tons of material delivered. The contractor shall ensure testing is completed. All vehicles travelling the road not to exceed 80,000lbs.

5.2.15 Two (2) ground rods, 5/8inch X 10foot, will be attached on opposite corner posts of the fence. Connections to the ground rods will be exothermic. The contractor shall ensure that grounding rods are installed and exothermic welded on all connections.

5.2.22 On each solar light post base Contractor will attach (3) - 3inch wide red reflective tape strips around the pole. Strips will start 2 feet above the concrete base and will be spaced 6inches apart. Concrete base above ground will be painted bright yellow, Sherwin Williams industrial enamel color #SW4084 or equivalent, with (1) - 3inch wide reflective tape around base, located 6inches from top of base. The contractor shall install proper paint and proper reflective strips.

5.2.23 Solar light post base Ground rod will be a minimum of 5/8inch and will be in contact with the soil a minimum of 10feet. All ground rod connections will be exothermic. The contractor shall ensure proper size ground rod, installation depth and exothermic welds at all connections.