W91ZRS-09-B-0014-0002.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT

1. On sheet C14-35 the communications duct calls for 2-4” Multi-Guard Raceways. What are Multi Guard? Are they 3 or 4 cell?

Response:

The “2-4” Multi-gard Raceways” should be four (4) cell conduits

2. What size concrete pad for the Transformers?

Response:

The size of the concrete pad will depend on the actual transformer provided by the contractor.

3. How many 5” Ducts form CI&P pole #5865 to switchgear pad?

Response:

There are four (4) – 5” ducts from pole #5865 to the switchgear pad.

4. Is there a contact name for the Utility’s?

Response:

CL&P:

Johan Karvandi

860-871-3408

Telecom:

Connecticut Army National Guard

5. In the “joint trench”, what is the distance between the two duct packages and the minimum depth for both?

The two duct banks should be spaced 24” (min) apart, and 30” below grade. See addendum 2

6. Is there to be CAUTION trench tape placed over each duct package with each individual utility identification on it?

Response:

Yes, each duct bank shall have utility warning tape installed over it.

7. Are the buildings that are shown on the print, are they being built or in place?

Response:

Both, this will depend on the sequence of construction.

8. In the communication duct package, I cannot ascertain if anything is to be placed in the telcom duct package. Can you advise?

Response:

Only pull cord/rope is to be installed in the telecomm ducts

9. Is there an approximate start time on this project? Will it be built this year or next spring?

Response:

This year is currently anticipated

10. On the frame and covers for the telecommunication manholes is communications to be placed on the manhole covers and on the handhole covers?

Response:

Yes, telecommunication or telephone should be placed on the manhole covers to differentiate between the telecomm and electric manholes

11. On C14-36 shows using chimney brick to finish grade the frame and covers, can we use precast concrete rings to do the same job?

Yes, precast rings would be acceptable.

The following drawings are updated and incorporated into this amendment:

C14-35

C14-11

C14-12

C14-14

C14-33

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