| 23-2048 | 359 | Hardin | Do the paving limits include the existing traffic circle or does project start just outside of it headed North? | The paving limits include the traffic circle as well as the parking stalls in all four corners of the circle. | 3/6/2023 1:28 PM |
| 23-2049 | 368 | Meade | There are two Remove Pavement Marker bid items. Is this correct? | Yes, this is correct. One bid item is for Type V’s and the other is for inlaid pavement markers. | 3/7/2023 8:25 AM |
| 23-2197 | 347 | Campbell | Will work be allowed at night in the residential sections? | Yes. The proposal requires night work while school is in session except for base failure repairs. | 3/7/2023 11:21 AM |
| 23-2197 | 347 | Campbell | Will there be time restrictions on the base repairs during the day? | Base failure repairs shall be performed between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm on weekdays while school is in session or on weekends. There are no work time restrictions during summer break except for July 3rd & 4th. | 3/7/2023 11:22 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | What are the tunnel inside dimensions? | See “Project Related Information” for the approximate tunnel dimensions for this project. The dimensions may vary throughout the tunnel. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the actual dimensions. | 3/8/2023 8:35 AM |
| 23-1016 | 333 | Daviess | On Sheet S5 of the bridge plans, it states, “A single acting diesel hammer with a rated energy between 50,000 lb/ft and 90,000 lb/ft will be required to drive the H-piles”. Will the Department allow a hammer with a rated energy of 42,000 lb/ft? | Contractors shall provide a hammer within rated energy range noted in the plans, 50,000 lb-ft to 90,000 lb-ft. Smaller hammers will not be sufficient to properly drive piles. | 3/8/2023 11:07 AM |
| 23-3030 | 409 | Lee | Will the millings be required to be delivered to the Lee County state maintenance facility as stated on page 16 of the proposal? | No. The contractor is responsible for disposal of the material obtained from the milling operations. | 3/8/2023 11:19 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Does the Standard Drawing RPX-015-04 for the joint detail apply to the “Saw-Clean-Reseal Tverse Joint” and the “Saw-Clean-Reseal Longit Joint” line items? | See page 125, III. B., of the proposal for resealing. | 3/13/2023 8:25 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Do all existing joints need to be cut deeper, including green cut, if the existing concrete is not to the joint detail of RPX-015-04 for the “Saw-Clean-Reseal Tverse Joint” and “Saw-Clean-Reseal Longit” line items? | See page 125, III. B., of the proposal for resealing. RPX-015-04 shall be used for new/green joints. | 3/13/2023 8:26 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Is there a joint detail for the “Saw and Seal Asphalt Joint” line item? | See requirements on page 41 of the proposal for sawing and sealing asphalt joints. A detail will also be added by addendum. | 3/13/2023 8:27 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Note 18 on page 95 of 244 states, “Apply JPC pavement smoothness requirements, in accordance with Subsection 503.03.09 of the Standard Specifications on this project.” Subsection 503.03.09 note 2 states, “Achieve an IRI equal to or lower than the target IRI listed in the proposal for each 0.1-mile section. When no target is listed in the proposal, achieve an IRI of 70 or lower for each 0.1-mile section.” What is the target IRI? | An IRI of 70 or lower shall be achieved on this project. | 3/13/2023 1:28 PM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Will the Department provide the current pavement IRI per 0.1-mile section? | The most recent IRI data for the project can be found in the Project Related Information. | 3/13/2023 1:28 PM |
| 23-4401 | 110 | Estill | Would the Department consider extending the completion date of this project? | Yes, the Department will issue an addendum to (1) change the ultimate Fixed Completion Date, and (2) add an intermediate Fixed Completion Date. The intermediate Fixed Completion date will be for all newly constructed roadway work to be completed; except the final asphalt surface, permanent striping, and shoulder rumble strips; and the newly constructed roadway fully open to traffic. | 3/13/2023 1:37 PM |
| 23-1315 | 104 | Bullitt | Could the permitted signal equipment list be provided for this project? | Yes, that information is included in the supplemental file downloadable from the online planroom. | 3/13/2023 3:31 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can the Department provide geotechnical data at the tunnel locations? If not, what is the anticipated depth of cut to solid rock? | Based on the plans for the original tunnel construction, the existing pavement structure is 22”. The proposed pavement structure for this project is 22”. It is not anticipated that solid rock will be encountered during the removal/replacement of the pavement. | 3/14/2023 8:03 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | What is the thickness of the existing concrete pavement at the tunnel locations? | The typical thickness of the concrete pavement inside the tunnel is 10”. There are some previously repaired areas where the concrete thickness may exceed 10”. | 3/14/2023 8:03 AM |
| 23-1020 | 124 | Rowan | Would the Contractor be allowed to utilize median crossovers outside the project limits if proper traffic control was in place? | The Contractor may submit a traffic control plan to utilize median crossovers outside the construction limits for review and approval by the Engineer. | 3/14/2023 8:05 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will both the “Radar Presence Detector TYPE A” bid item and “Install Radar Presence Detector Type A” bid items be required on this project? | No. An addendum will be posted to remove Bid Item 24365EC Radar Presence Detector Type A. | 3/14/2023 8:06 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | How will the 0.50” asphalt scratch course shown on the typical section be paid? | An addendum will be posted to remove the scratch course from the typical sections. | 3/14/2023 8:43 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can the drainage correction work be done outside of the 10-day closure utilizing nightly lane closures and wedging the dropoff? | No, this work shall be done during the 10-day closure. | 3/14/2023 8:49 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | How will the drainage correction in the area under/around the guardrail at the Payne Street overpass be performed? | The guardrail that will be removed to do the drainage work shall be reinstalled during the 10-day closure. | 3/14/2023 8:50 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department provide slope repair details? | See the Special Note for Slope Repair on page 118 in the proposal. An addendum will also be posted to add the referenced repair detail. | 3/14/2023 8:51 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will saw cutting in tunnel be allowed via nightly closures prior to the permanent closures? | No, the saw cutting in the tunnel shall be performed during the 10-day closure. | 3/14/2023 8:51 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | The approved materials for the sealer for the concrete barrier have a wait period for application that is outside of the 10-day closure period. How will this be handled? | The concrete sealer may be installed after the 10-day closure during a nightly closure. An addendum will be posted to modify the Traffic Control Plan. | 3/14/2023 9:13 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Is there a special note for the geogrid for the pavement repair? | An addendum will be posted to change the Geogrid Reinforcement for Asphalt bid item to Geocomposite Reinforcement for Asphalt. The appropriate special note will be included in the addendum. | 3/14/2023 9:17 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Does the work for the Traffic Data Acquisition Stations need to be completed in the 10-day closure? | Yes, all work required for the Traffic Data Acquisition Stations shall be completed during the 10-day closure. | 3/14/2023 9:18 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would crushed aggregate size #23 be an acceptable material for the tunnel subbase? | Crushed Aggregate Size #23 will be permitted as an alternate to the Crushed Aggregate Size #3 for the tunnel subbase. | 3/14/2023 9:23 AM |
| 23-5301 | 200 | Lawrence | Is there a diversion or detour plan in place for the bridge on KY 2037 (Bridge 064B00069N)? | Please see the Special Note for Traffic Control on Bridge Repair Contracts on pages 18-21 of the proposal and the MOT General Notes on plan sheet R2a. The contractor will be responsible for developing and implementing the maintenance of traffic details with guidance through standard drawings and the MUTCD current editions. The developed traffic control plan must be approved by the Engineer prior to implementation. | 3/15/2023 10:21 AM |
| 23-5301 | 200 | Lawrence | Will a signed detour adhering to the latest editions of MUTCD and standard drawings be acceptable for the traffic plan for the bridge construction on KY 2037? | Yes. The route will be determined in coordination with the district at the preconstruction meeting. | 3/16/2023 8:19 AM |
| 23-1312 | 335 | Nelson | Will the Department consider extending the project completion date? | No. The completion date will remain as currently set. | 3/16/2023 9:03 AM |
| 23-2046 | 343 | Barren | Will a bid item for temporary striping be added? | Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 3/16/2023 10:49 AM |
| 23-2049 | 368 | Meade | Will the Department add a bid item for both Law Enforcement Officers and Truck Mounted Attenuator? | No, they will not be added as bid items. However, if the contractor deems them necessary for safety reasons, any devices/services used will be considered incidental to the bid item Maintain and Control Traffic. | 3/16/2023 1:31 PM |
| 23-1302 | 105 | Christian | Are the steel encasements (18” and 30”) shown on plan sheet W5 (page 7 of 41) to be open cut or bored? | The steel encasements (18” and 30”) shown on plan sheet W5 (page 7 of 41) shall be open cut. An addendum will be posted. | 3/17/2023 7:25 AM |
| 23-1302 | 105 | Christian | Are the “range” designations on the bid items for “W Encasement Steel Bored Range _” and “S Encasement Steel Bored Range _”correct? | No. An addendum will be posted. | 3/17/2023 7:26 AM |
| 23-1302 | 105 | Christian | Will a bid item for “W Cap Existing Main” for the 6” and 8” waterlines be added? | Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 3/17/2023 7:27 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:28 AM |
| 23-1313 | 101 | Christian | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:30 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:31 AM |
| 23-1015 | 103 | Whitley | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:32 AM |
| 23-1005 | 106 | Daviess | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:33 AM |
| 23-1019 | 121 | Scott | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:34 AM |
| 23-1018 | 122 | Scott | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:35 AM |
| 23-1317 | 123 | Barren, Edmonson | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:37 AM |
| 23-1020 | 124 | Rowan | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:38 AM |
| 23-4111 | 205 | Pike | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:39 AM |
| 23-2014 | 311 | Fayette | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:40 AM |
| 23-1312 | 335 | Nelson | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:41 AM |
| 23-2048 | 359 | Hardin | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:42 AM |
| 23-2061 | 367 | Marion | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:44 AM |
| 23-2182 | 377 | Warren | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:45 AM |
| 23-2055 | 400 | Boyd | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:46 AM |
| 23-2119 | 416 | Warren | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:47 AM |
| 23-4409 | 417 | Fayette, Jessamine | Are there additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures? | Yes. The additional requirements for dolomitic polish-resistant aggregate in class A 0.38-in and 0.50-in nominal asphalt mixtures is posted in the Project Related Information. | 3/17/2023 8:48 AM |
| 23-5303 | 107 | Jessamine | Will the Department reimburse the railroad directly for flagging operations or does the contactor need to account for this in their bid? | After the contract has been awarded, the Department will issue a supplemental agreement for railroad flagging. Any additional insurance needed because of the flagging operation will also be adjusted in the supplemental agreement. The Department will provide, after award, a list of acceptable subcontractors that can be utilized for railroad flagging operations. | 3/17/2023 1:02 PM |
| 23-5303 | 107 | Jessamine | Would the Department consider including a top rail to the bridge fencing, detailed on plan sheet S13 (page 85 of 173 in the proposal). | Contrary to plan sheet S13, the Contractor will be required to install three(3) rails as opposed to the two (2) shown. The third rail will be placed near the top of the fence, as directed by the Engineer, and be the same NPS designation as the other two rails. | 3/17/2023 1:19 PM |
| 23-7004 | 413 | Knott, Letcher | Access to Blair Branch Road (CR 1339) over Blair Branch is restricted by rugged terrain to the southeast and structurally unsound bridges to the west. Could any special consideration be given to this issue with regard to completion dates? | Because of access issues, Blair Branch Road (CR 1339) over Blair Branch structure and associated bid items will be removed from the CID 23-7004 letting group. This change will not result in a change to the 10/01/2023 completion date applicable to the entire contract. | 3/20/2023 6:51 AM |
| 23-7004 | 413 | Knott, Letcher | Hollybush Road (CR 1108) over Hollybush Creek provides an alternate pile seating method but Dove Cross Lane (CR 1538) over Carr Fork does not. Would it be acceptable to seat piles for the latter bridge using an alternate seating method similar to that allowed for Hollybush Road? | Yes. To use the alternate pile strike method, refer to the Special Note For Pile Strike Alternate that has been added as an addendum. | 3/20/2023 6:52 AM |
| 23-3025 | 412 | Warren | Would the Department provide a summary of locations for the Ditching & Shouldering summary? | The entire project limits will be paid for ditching and shouldering, measured by the length of the centerline of the roadway. | 3/20/2023 8:49 AM |
| 23-3025 | 412 | Warren | The method of measurement for Ditching and Shouldering in the Special Note for Ditching and Shouldering does not match the method of measurement for Ditching and Shouldering in the Standard Specifications. Which method of measurement for the Ditching and Shouldering bid item will be used? | The Ditching and Shouldering bid item will be constructed as per the Standard Specifications. | 3/20/2023 8:50 AM |
| 23-3025 | 412 | Warren | Will all constructed ditches receive either channel line treatment or erosion control blanket? | No, only as needed per Engineer’s discretion. The intent is to construct ditches and shoulders as per Standard Specification Section 209, using earth embankment. Combinations of channel lining will be considered, if necessary, as well as erosion control blanket if the area is unable to be addressed with normal seed and protect stabilization. | 3/20/2023 8:51 AM |
| 23-3025 | 412 | Warren | The Ditching & Shouldering typical section provided in Addendum #1 has a note that says, “All work is to remain on KYTC’s Right of Way unless property owner’s consent has been acknowledged”. If the Department intends for the contractor to perform work off right-of-way, would the Department provide a summary of locations with termini per location, and a clear description of the intended work expected by the contractor? | No intended work to be performed off the right of way, and no existing agreements exist. If contractor needs access beyond those limits, whether to achieve work or a potential disturbed area, then the contractor will be responsible for establishing the consent for access. | 3/20/2023 8:52 AM |
| 23-1017 | 342 | Jefferson | Can the Department identify what the centerline on page 29 of 51 is correlated to? | The centerline is for reference purposes only. | 3/20/2023 11:43 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Would the Department provide details on location or typical details sections for bid item line 0820 Perforated Pipe-4 IN? | An addendum will be posted to remove the bid items and quantities associated with repairs to the existing edge drain system. References within the proposal concerning these items shall be disregarded. | 3/20/2023 3:09 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | The “Special Note for Tunnel Floor Rehabilitation” states that “all existing aggregate subgrade as well as any clay between the tunnel floor and solid rock” will be completely removed. Is the intent that the excavation limits be the bottom of the proposed pavement structure (22”) or extend to solid rock? | The intent is to excavate to the bottom of the existing pavement structure, 22 inches. | 3/20/2023 3:14 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department consider allowing more nightly lane closures than the current ten (10) per direction? | The Department will allow a total of fifteen (15) nightly lane closures per direction. | 3/20/2023 3:20 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can the wait period for the blow-up repairs on the 2 ramps be waived?
| No, the pavement blow-up repair areas on the ramps shall be opened to traffic for a minimum of 14 days prior to final surfacing.
| 3/21/2023 7:58 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | The “Special Note for Tunnel Floor Rehabilitation” requires that #3 stone be underlain with Class 1A fabric and overlain with Class 2 fabric. Will a bid item for Class 2 fabric be added?
| An addendum will be posted to add the bid item 02603 Fabric Geotextile Class 2.
| 3/21/2023 7:59 AM |
| 23-1011 | 109 | Perry | Would the Department provide information on the double vehicular chain link gate?
| Refer to standard drawings, RFG-005-06, for additional information on the double vehicular chain link gate. The double vehicular chain link gate is to be installed at the entrance to the excess material site on Site 3 (Parcel 30x) after project completion. Height of the gate should be a minimal of 8’ with width of 24’. The contractor shall confirm the location and dimensions with the Engineer prior to ordering the gates.
| 3/21/2023 8:02 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department confirm the quantity for bid item 08504 REM EPOXY BIT FOREIGN OVERLAY (line no 1050)? | An addendum will be posted to revise the quantity for bid item 08504 Rem Epoxy Bit Foreign Overlay. | 3/21/2023 8:06 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department add an item for blast cleaning? | An addendum will be posted to add bid item 08549 Blast Cleaning. | 3/21/2023 8:07 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | What are the bridge dimensions for bridge 056B00147R (Beals Branch Road)? | The dimensions for bridge 056B00147R (Beals Branch Road) are shown on Page 115 of the proposal. | 3/21/2023 8:07 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Are there special notes for the work on bridge 056B00147R (Beals Branch Road)? | See Pages 114-115 of the proposal for the Special Note for Bridge Restoration and Waterproofing with Concrete Overlays. | 3/21/2023 8:08 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will the Department allow the use of VES-LMC overlay material due to the time constraints? | No. | 3/21/2023 8:09 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will a mini trackhoe mounted hoe rams be able to be utilized on expansion joint removals? | The Contractor may propose alternate methods of construction to the Engineer for review and possible approval. | 3/21/2023 8:09 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Will the Department provide a “Special Note for Ride Quality Adjustment”? | A “Special Note for Ride Quality Adjustment” will not be included for this project. | 3/21/2023 8:10 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can the Department provide the details of the expansion joints to be replaced? | Expansion Joint replacements occur at each of the structures shown on pages 42-45 of the proposal. Joint seal material shall be in accordance with KYTC standard drawings and be listed on the List of Approved Materials. | 3/21/2023 8:11 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can a bid item for armored edges be provided? | Armored edges at expansion joints are incidental to the expansion joint replacement bid item per BJE-005. | 3/21/2023 8:11 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can the Department provide details for Story Avenue acceleration lane? | The Story Avenue Acceleration Lane Detail is shown on page 53 and 91 of 249. The referenced ramp for the Story/Mellwood interchange is from Mellwood Ave to I-64 EB. | 3/21/2023 8:12 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will nightly lane closures be allowed prior to the 10-day closures? | REVISED ANSWER:
The Department will allow nightly lane closures prior to, or after, the 10 day lane closure. The Contractor will be allowed up to a total of 15 nightly closures per direction for mainline work outside the 10 day closure. An addendum will be posted to modify the Traffic Control Plan.
| 3/14/2023 8:04 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will shoulder closures be allowed prior to the 10-day closure? After the 10-day closure? | REVISED ANSWER:
Shoulder closures will not be considered a lane closure subject to the restrictions in the Traffic Control Plan in the addendum.
| 3/14/2023 12:47 PM |
| 23-2972 | 336 | Letcher | Will the Department be providing any sort of details of removal limits? | No. Removal limits and details of construction required to fit the new expansion joint assemblies will be provided for the Department’s review by the Contractor’s engineer in accordance with Section 3.0(G) of the Special Note for Modular Expansion Joint. | 3/21/2023 9:16 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | During the resurfacing of the ramps, due to the existing lane width on most of the ramps, will the Department consider allowing a single night closure for milling and paving each ramp or will a partial lane have to remain open at all times? | The Department will consider a single night ramp closure for milling and paving for each ramp. A traffic control plan, including days, times and detours shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and possible approval. All associated work for the closures shall be incidental to Maintain & Control Traffic. | 3/21/2023 9:26 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Can the Department confirm that Concrete Barrier Wall Type 9T is to be installed only in instances where a three (3) clearance cannot be maintained? | Concrete Barrier Wall Type 9T shall be required for all full depth concrete repairs. An addendum will be posted to remove the bid items for Concrete Barrier Wall Type 9T and Temporary Crash Cushions. The Concrete Barrier Wall Type 9T and Crash Cushions shall be incidental to Maintain & Control Traffic. | 3/21/2023 9:48 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Can the Department confirm other than the asphalt ramp areas, all the “Pavement Striping-Temporary” that will be on ultimate pavement and thus will require the use of an approved removable lane tape? | Temporary paint may be used on the surface prior to, and after diamond grinding. If temporary paint is utilized on the final surface of the concrete, water blasting shall be used to completely remove all temporary paint. Temporary paint shall not be used on asphalt final surfaces, temporary tape shall be required. An addendum will be posted to remove the bid items for temporary paint and water blasting. These items, including temporary tape, shall be incidental to Maintain & Control Traffic. | 3/21/2023 9:49 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Does the phasing listed in the proposal have to be completed in sequential order? Can phases be completed concurrently with other phases? | The Contractor may submit an alternate Maintenance of Traffic Plan for review and possible approval by the Engineer. | 3/21/2023 9:50 AM |
| 23-1013 | 100 | Boone | Can the Department confirm the patching of the hole left by the removal of the existing Pavement Marker TYPE V shall be patched with Partial Depth Repair Material listed in the Special Note for Polymer Modified Partial Depth Patching and is incidental to the bid item Remove Pavement Marker Type V? | That is correct. | 3/21/2023 9:51 AM |
| 23-2128 | 365 | Livingston | The Milling Summary on page 20 of the proposal has milling “Joints” with a length of 1500’ and the milepoint of “Entire Length”. Which is correct? | The length of milling for the joints is 1500’. | 3/21/2023 10:27 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department consider extending the completion date of this project? | The Department will not extend the fixed completion date. | 3/21/2023 10:41 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Are round or square posts required for guardrail? What size are the posts? | Timber posts shall be rectangular meeting the size requirements for the appropriate application shown in the standard drawings. | 3/21/2023 10:47 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department consider Corten rail in lieu of painted guardrail? | No. Guardrail, in the specified locations, shall be painted in accordance with the note on page 120-121 of the proposal. | 3/21/2023 10:50 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Standard Drawing RJE-005 does not have the limits of removal and replacement for the joints. Would the Department provide these? | See Item 27 on page 41 of the proposal. | 3/21/2023 11:16 AM |
| 23-3025 | 412 | Warren | Would the Department provide a distance from centerline to for the limits of clearing & grubbing? | The limits of clearing and grubbing is 20 feet from the centerline throughout, otherwise restricted to the assumed right of ways (fence line, top back of ditch). | 3/21/2023 12:31 PM |
| 23-5303 | 107 | Jessamine | The plan sheets provided in the proposal pages 49-86 of 173 do not match the plan sheets provided on the project related information site. Which set of plans should be bid? | REVISED : Disregard the plan sheets in the proposal pages 49-84 and 86. The correct plan sheets are on the project related information site stamped 1/27/2023. | 3/20/2023 9:05 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | What are the requirements for the installation of the wood posts for the “W” Beam Guardrail? | Wood post spacing and installation requirements shall be in accordance with Standard Drawing RBR-001-13. | 3/22/2023 8:49 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can six-foot wood posts be used in lieu of the seven-foot wood posts? | Six-foot posts may be used in lieu of seven-foot posts, where wood posts are required. | 3/22/2023 9:40 AM |
| 23-5301 | 200 | Lawrence | On the KY 1496 bridge, TY 1 End Treatments are shown on the plans but there isn’t a bid item for them. Will these be added by addendum?
Answer:
| End treatment Ty 1’s will be added by supplemental agreement. | 3/22/2023 10:19 AM |
| 23-4101 | 201 | Lawrence | The guardrail summary sheet list End Treatment TY 1 and End Treatment TY 2A but there are no bid items for them. Will these bid items be added? | Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 3/22/2023 10:32 AM |
| 23-4101 | 201 | Lawrence | The End Treatment TY 1 and only a few parts of the End Treatment 2A are available with the corrosion resistant finish . Can these be painted? | The Type 1 and Type 2A guardrail components that are not available in corrosion resistant finish shall be painted a brown color that matches as closely, as possible, the color of the corrosion resistant guardrail. | 3/22/2023 10:33 AM |
| 23-4101 | 201 | Lawrence | Will the Guardrail Terminal Sect No. 1 CR be needed? | No. An addendum will be posted. | 3/22/2023 10:33 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | The Special Notes for Painted Guardrail on page 120 indicate the guardrail to be painted and timber post used are specified in the plans. However, Note 3 on pages 26, 27,28 & 29 of the proposal indicate all guardrail installed will be painted. Is the intent that the 23,487.5/LF of guardrail will be installed with timber post and this same amount of guardrail will be painted? | Painted guardrail and timber posts are only expected to be used to replace current CORTEN guardrail. This quantity is found on page 29 under the “painted guardrail” quantities. Disregard note 3 on pages 26, 27, and 28. | 3/22/2023 10:50 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department reconsider and allow unlimited nightly lane closures? | No, fifteen (15) nightly lane closures per direction is the maximum time allowed. | 3/22/2023 10:51 AM |
| 23-1312 | 335 | Nelson | Can the Department provide the locations of the bid item SAFELOADING? | The safeloading will be required for the existing pipe under 31E at approximately Sta 67+45 shown on plan sheet R10. | 3/22/2023 10:58 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department consider using steel guardrail post in lieu of wood and add the area of steel post to the painting bid item? | No. | 3/22/2023 11:16 AM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Page 120 of 249 note 4 in the proposal states “clean guardrail, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations…”. Does this require that galvanized steel be weathered for a minimum of 6 months prior to painting? | The published surface preparation recommendations from the manufacturer includes SSPC recommendations. Six months of weathering will not be required. | 3/22/2023 11:16 AM |
| 23-5303 | 107 | Jessamine | The plans found on the Project Related Information like does not show the chain link fence detail like page 85 of 173 in the proposal. Should the chain link fence be constructed as sheet 85 of 173 in the proposal with the added 3rd bar at the top? | Yes, the chain link fence should be constructed per the proposal page 85 of 173 in the proposal. | 3/21/2023 3:30 PM |
| 23-1005 | 106 | Daviess | Would the Department provide special note 11c referenced in the casing note on plan sheet t6? | This is Special Note 11c for Drilled Shafts. It can be found on the KYTC Division of Construction website. https://transportation.ky.gov/Construction/Pages/Special-Notes-Special-Provisions.aspx
| 3/22/2023 12:32 PM |
| 23-1005 | 106 | Daviess | Would the Department consider adding a unit price allowance for traffic signal pole base casing noted on plan sheet T6 of the traffic drawings? | No, per the note on the detail sheet: “THE CASING SHALL BE INCIDENTAL TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE POLE BASE.” | 3/22/2023 12:40 PM |
| 23-1005 | 106 | Daviess | Would the Department consider allowing steel casing to be replaced with corrugated pipe and abandon in place | No, the contractor shall conform to Special Note 11c for Drilled Shafts. | 3/22/2023 12:41 PM |
| 23-4200 | 112 | Hardin | Is the purpose of the intermediate anchors to secure the new extension to the existing pipe? | Yes, the intermediate anchors are used to provide secure connections to extend the existing pipe. | 3/22/2023 12:48 PM |
| 23-4200 | 112 | Hardin | Would the Department allow the use of a MarMac Dissimilar Pipe Coupling to secure the connection between the RCP and the new extension? | No, the Department will not allow the use of a coupling device to secure the pipe extension connections. | 3/22/2023 12:49 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Each guardrail summary sheet has the note #3 referring to painting “ all on this sheet “, yet the paint note 4 on page 121 of 249 states a formula of 3.5 sf per LF of guardrail. Can the actual guardrail to be paint be clarified? | The bid quantity for Painting is intended for all guardrail, end treatments, transitions, etc. on page 29 of the proposal. Per a previous answered question, Note 3 on page 26, 27 and 28 should be disregarded. | 3/22/2023 12:50 PM |
| 23-4407 | 116 | Scott | If barrels are properly placed throughout the project, can all guardrail be taken down at one time? Can DGA be placed in all areas where guardrail is to be reinstalled at one time? Can all new guardrail be installed at one time? | Yes, all guardrail may be taken down at one time, the DGA be placed in all areas where guardrail is to be reinstalled at one time, and all new guardrail be installed at one time, in accordance with the Traffic Control Plan; Section 719; the Special Note for Guardrail; and as long the work to remove the guardrail, place the DGA, and replace the guardrail is continuous. The intent is for the guardrail to be “down” the minimum length of time necessary. | 3/22/2023 12:55 PM |
| 23-1302 | 105 | Christian | Concerning item #14106 W VALVE 08 INCH on addendum #3, is this item supposed to be for the removal of an 8” Valve or for supplying and installing a new valve? | Item No. 14106 W VALVE 08 INCH is for the removal of 8” Valves on the abandoned/removed water pipeline. | 3/22/2023 12:59 PM |
| 23-1302 | 105 | Christian | Concerning item #14088 W STRUCTURAL REMOVAL on addendum #3, is this item supposed to be for the removal of the existing water pipe as shown on the plans or is this item for the removal of another type of structure? | Item No. 14088 W STRUCTURAL REMOVAL is for the removal of the existing water pipe as shown on the HWEA Construction Plans. | 3/22/2023 12:59 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department accept galvanized steel guardrail, hardware steel post, end treatments, crash cushions and Bridge connections that is powder coated prior to installation to match the existing Corten, in lieu of painting after installation on site and using wood post? | The contractor may submit a request to use an alternate coating (with supporting documentation and samples) for consideration. Alternate coatings shall provide an equal or improved performance over the materials and requirements in the proposal. The request will be reviewed by the Department and approved, or denied, by the Engineer. | 3/22/2023 1:14 PM |
| 23-2972 | 336 | Letcher | Will the Department allow modification of the concrete beams? | The beams cannot be modified. The suppliers must design a system that will fit the bridge as it stands today, whether that is between the beam flanges or above if the haunch is enough to allow that. | 3/22/2023 2:07 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will the department allow a lane closure in the opposite direction during the restriction hours to allow ingress and egress of construction traffic? | No, unless approved by the Engineer. | 3/22/2023 2:33 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the department consider adding additional law enforcement hours? | No, unless approved by the Engineer. | 3/22/2023 2:34 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will the department reduce the liquidated damages? | No. | 3/22/2023 2:35 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | How will the Department recognize the inclement weather days during the 10-day closure? | Inclement weather will not be considered. | 3/22/2023 2:35 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Could the Department review the quantity for item 0680? The proposal only defines 900'. Is the remainder to be undistributed? | Additional location may be added as directed by the Engineer. | 3/22/2023 2:36 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will the Department add an incentive for early completion of the 10 day closures? | No. | 3/22/2023 2:37 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | In relation to the two 10-day closures, will the restrictions be assessed as 240 hours or 10 calendar days? | They will be accessed as 10 calendar days. | 3/22/2023 2:37 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Would the Department consider adding a Clearing and Grubbing bid item? | No. | 3/22/2023 2:38 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Will the Department add an Erosion Control Blanket bid item? | No. | 3/22/2023 2:38 PM |
| 23-1014 | 102 | Jefferson | Can the Department provide existing bridge plans for the Grinstead/Lexington Bridge? | The Contractor awarded the project may request the plans. If available, the Department will provide them. | 3/22/2023 2:39 PM |
