| 12-1012 | 101 | Jefferson | Where are the notes for the Section 0005 ITS bid items? |
Those notes were inadvertently left out of the proposal. An addendum to add the notes will be posted to the website.
| 5/4/2012 11:18 AM |
| 12-1318 | 100 | Jefferson | Where are the notes for the Section 0006 Intelligent Transportation Systems bid items? |
Those notes were inadvertently left out of the proposal. An addendum to add the notes will be posted to the website.
| 5/4/2012 10:26 AM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Is the primary completion date of 136 working days correct for this project? |
Yes, 136 working days is correct.
| 5/7/2012 1:39 PM |
| 12-2808 | 306 | Various | Does the 81,200 LF of tree and brush removal include both sides of the right of way, or just one side? |
It includes both sides. Please see the work location sheet on page 22 of the proposal.
| 5/8/2012 9:02 AM |
| 12-2413 | 304 | Hardin | On page 32 of 89, section IV line B. states that the parking lot symbols and words will be paid unit price for each however there is no unit price line item on the bid item’s. Can you please advise? |
That bid item was inadvertently left off the bid items. An addendum to add the bid item will be posted to the website.
| 5/9/2012 10:05 AM |
| 12-1319 | 301 | Rockcastle | Paragraph D on page 12 of the proposal details several different types of materials that are acceptable for cribbing. This paragraph further states other approved materials may be used. Would the department consider the use of tongued and grooved southern yellow pine, visually graded in accordance with Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB) Grade #2 (Structural Joists & Planks) with an Extreme Fiber in Bending (Fb) of 1,200 psi and will receive preservative treatment with Osmose CCA-C to a 0.60 lb./cu. ft. retention conforming to AWPA U1-UC4B (AWPA C-14)? |
Wood material is hereby rejected for cribbing purposes. Additionally, the chain link fence fabric and geogrid materials are hereby removed as options. Paragraph D on page 12 has been revised accordingly. An Addendum will be posted to the website.
| 5/9/2012 12:48 PM |
| 12-1319 | 301 | Rockcastle | The bid quantity for item 0030, Guard Rail Steel W Beam S-Face is 41,812.50 L.F. The guard rail work location sheets total 44,762.50 L.F. Can you please explain the reason for the discrepancy? |
Table 1 lists the approximate beginning and ending milepoint lengths for each guardrail string location without consideration of the pay limits for the end treatment type. The bid quantity for line number 0030 does not include the pay limits for the type 1 end treatments since the end treatments are listed in the bid separately. The bid quantity for line number 0030 is correct; however, prior to ordering Guardrail materials, the Engineer and the Contractor shall meet on the job site to check the Guardrail end treatments locations designated against actual field conditions to determine if the locations and end treatment types are appropriate. Adjustments will be made as appropriate and final location and end treatment types will be approved by the Engineer. If considered necessary, the Engineer will consult with the Division of Design.
| 5/9/2012 12:48 PM |
| 12-1319 | 301 | Rockcastle | Cribbing Materials
Will used guardrail in either 12’-6” or 25’ lengths be acceptable, as long as it is not damaged badly ?
Is discolored guardrail acceptable, as long as not rusted ? |
Yes, used guardrail either 12’-6” or 25’ lengths is acceptable. Yes, discolored guardrail is acceptable. “Like new” used guardrail material is considered as structurally sound and in generally good condition, as specified already. Used guardrail for cribbing purposes must perform like new guardrail that would be used for cribbing. This includes a galvanized coating, uniform thickness, and straight sections so as to prevent the backfill from escaping between installed sections. Paragraph D on page 12 has been revised accordingly. An Addendum will be posted to the website.
| 5/9/2012 12:48 PM |
| 12-1321 | 402 | Muhlenberg | Is a geotechnical report available? |
No, a geotechnical report is not available.
| 5/14/2012 11:29 AM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Evidently there are no permanent sign quantities for this project. |
Per Note on Sheet T2 of plans: Permanent Signs to be placed by the Highway Department.
| 5/11/2012 12:07 PM |
| 12-2413 | 304 | Hardin | How do are the arrows and word stencils to be bid? |
There are no words or arrows needed.
| 5/14/2012 9:43 AM |
| 12-2906 | 307 | Anderson | Please specify what is involved with finger dam repair bid item line no. 0220? |
Proposal pages 58-62 will be replaced by addendum to show the required repairs. The repairs are on the filler plates only. The addendum will be posted to the website.
| 5/14/2012 2:56 PM |
| 12-2411 | 410 | Lewis | All of the sites on this project have existing rail piles that have failed and may have to be removed in order to install the new rails. Do removed rails become the property of the contractors? |
The contractor may keep any material that is removed from within the project limits as is necessary to complete the project.
| 5/14/2012 9:41 AM |
| 12-2413 | 304 | Hardin | Page 14, paragraph F, states the precast vehicle stops are to be reset in accordance with Standard Drawing RPM-140-04. Is this the correct standard drawing number? |
No, it should be RPM 130-03.
| 5/11/2012 12:07 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Please clarify the sign quantity GMSS GALVANIZED STEEL TYPE A. |
The bid item, GMSS GALVANIZED STEEL TYPE A, was in advertently added to the bid items. An addendum to remove the item will be posted to the website.
| 5/11/2012 12:09 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Will working days be assessed for time the contractor is waiting for various government agencies’ permit approval for off-site waste areas? | | 5/14/2012 11:10 AM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Considering that the first paragraph in the SPECIAL NOTE TO CONTRACTOR FOR GRAY BATS states “construction activities will occur only during daylight hours during times when the bat may be utilizing the area (31 March through 15 October)”, effectively limiting/prohibiting multiple shift work, please confirm that the primary completion date of 136 working days correct for this project? |
The working days will be changed to 156 working days.
| 5/14/2012 11:10 AM |
| 12-1319 | 301 | Rockcastle | Regarding Special Notes for Guard Rail & Cribbing, paragraph D on page 12 of the proposal states that acceptable cribbing materials include new or like new used steel beam guard rail. Can it be assumed that “like new” is used guard rail that is structurally sound and in generally good condition? Can the department establish some guidelines as to what will be acceptable if used guard rail is the material chosen for cribbing? |
“Like new” used guardrail material is considered as structurally sound and in generally good condition, as specified already. Used guardrail for cribbing purposes must perform like new guardrail that would be used for cribbing. This includes a galvanized coating, uniform thickness, and straight sections so as to prevent the backfill from escaping between installed sections. Paragraph D on page 12 has been revised accordingly. An Addendum will be posted to the website.
| 5/9/2012 12:48 PM |
| 12-1014 | 302 | Franklin | Will QA for the dirt work be handled by the consultants/Project Engineer? |
The project inspection will be done by the Department.
| 5/14/2012 11:30 AM |
| 12-3108 | 411 | Bell | Concerning bid item line no 0010 Geogrid Reinforcement for ASPH; please specify what type of Geogrid. |
The material is TENSAR 8502 Glass Grid to be installed as per manufacturer’s specifications under the new pavement full width in locations as specified by the Engineer.
| 5/10/2012 9:02 AM |
| 12-2413 | 304 | Hardin | Page 14, paragraph F, states all cost associated with the precast vehicle stops shall be incidental to the asphalt surface. There is a bit item to Remove & Reset 21 Vehicle Stops. What is the intent for this bid item? |
An addendum will change the bid item to “Precast Vehicle Stop”. These are new and will be placed at locations as directed by the Engineer. Existing precast vehicle stop will need to be removed, stored and reset. This work will be incidental to the asphalt surface.
| 5/11/2012 12:08 PM |
| 12-2906 | 307 | Anderson | Which type of temporary crash cushion is required for this project – Type 6BT or Type 6CT? |
REVISED ANSWER: Type VI CT is the preferred crash cushion. However, Type VI BT(meeting TL3) is also acceptable.
| 5/14/2012 9:40 AM |
| 12-1309 | 103 | Jessamine | Can a specification, special note, or other information be provided for the purpose and equipment specification for Item #21117ND VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN-DYNMIC? |
The bid item, VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN-DYNMIC , is incorrect. An addendum will be posted to the website.
| 5/14/2012 9:41 AM |
| 12-2906 | 307 | Anderson | Can you please specify where bid item line no. 0230 concrete patching repair is located? Are there pictures available? |
Concrete patching shall include but not be limited to the following: The east abutments of both bridges require 7’ wide patches for the entire height of the abutment under both curbs. The west abutment of the Left bridge requires one 7’ wide patch for the entire height of the abutment under one curb and an additional 7’x7’ patch near the top of the abutment. No pictures are available.
| 5/14/2012 2:56 PM |
| 12-4011 | 106 | Boyd | Concerning bid item line no 0130, Remove trees or stumps, do the stumps need to be excavated out or can they be sawed or ground out flush with the ground? |
The work involved with bid item line item no 0130 shall be completed as per Standard Specification 202 which is complete removal and disposal of the tree, stump and roots.
| 5/14/2012 3:09 PM |
| 12-2906 | 307 | Anderson | Item 0260 partial depth patching, what material should be used, how is the deck prepared, how is this item measured for payment? |
Material shall be Latex Modified Concrete in accordance with Section 606 of the 2008 Standard Specification, and shall be measured as outlined in 606.04.06. The removal of existing overlay and blast cleaning shall be in accordance Section 606 of the 2008 Standard Specification, and shall be measured as outlined in 606.04.01 and 606.04.05, respectively.
| 5/14/2012 2:56 PM |
| 12-2416 | 310 | Carter | Concerning item line no. 0020, where is this aggregate to be placed and what is the thickness? |
The traffic bound base will be placed (14 feet wide and 4 inches thick) from the end of the asphalt pavement to the picnic area on the Welcome Center Road as per the proposal.
| 5/15/2012 3:45 PM |
| 12-2414 | 305 | Todd | Will the PVC fence be removed and reset? |
No work will be in the locations of the decorative white plank fence.
| 5/15/2012 12:49 PM |
| 12-2416 | 310 | Carter | What size aggregate should be used for the traffic bound base? |
The aggregate size shall be 610 or 710.
| 5/15/2012 3:45 PM |
| 12-2220 | 346 | Greenup | What is the 1" PVC Conduit to be used for? |
This item was inadvertently included in the proposal. It will not be used.
| 5/17/2012 10:17 AM |
| 12-1318 | 100 | Jefferson | On plan sheet 25A under project phasing and construction procedures, the plans call out milling the outside shoulder to remove the existing rumble strip and resurface the shoulder which will then be used as a traffic lane. How is this paid for? |
Plan sheet R25, first paragraph, states that “all items necessary to maintain and control traffic … will be paid at the lump bid price to “Maintain and Control Traffic. This includes additional milling and asphalt base lift.”
| 5/16/2012 1:43 PM |
| 12-1014 | 302 | Franklin | What is the bid item Roadway Excavation 10% Muck for? |
This bid item is for excavated material that is unsuitable for fill material. This bid item will only be paid in the event there is unsuitable excavated material that cannot used on the project for fill material and must be hauled off the project.
| 5/16/2012 1:20 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Please clarify the Foundation Prep item for 26530, the 3-span bridge and the Structure Excavation-Common quantity of 1,277 CY. This 1,277 CY is the total for both bridges, but there is no Foundation Prep item for the 1-span bridge, 26803. |
26530 has Structure Excavation Common at the piers and the foundation preparation covers all other excavation at integral end bents and elsewhere as stated in the Foundation Preparation note on sheet S2
Drawing Number 26803 has quantities set up for all common excavation required at the location of this structure. See the excavation note with the box around it on sheet S3.
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| 5/15/2012 1:22 PM |
| 12-2220 | 346 | Greenup | Is the "Cable NO. #14/3 C" correct? If so where is it run to? |
The #14/3 C cable is correct and runs to the Advanced Warning Flasher.
| 5/17/2012 10:18 AM |
| 12-2813 | 328 | Livingston, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall | Is the mileage on the row mowing a total or just for one side? Also, is the total acreage converted to miles or is there a total of ROW mileage and the additional acreage? |
The mileage indicated on the “Work Location Sheet” is the lane miles for each designated route. The mowing acreage is the total acres to be mowed on each side of the route and median if the route is a divided roadway.
| 5/15/2012 3:45 PM |
| 12-1014 | 302 | Franklin | There is no bid item for staking. Is the staking the responsibility of the contractor? Who is responsible? |
Please see note 11, “Contractor is required to furnish all staking required for completion of the job from the horizontal and vertical controls established by the engineer”, and note 22, “Any work shown on the plans, without specific pay item shall be considered incidental to the project and the cost of such work shall be included in the cost of mobilization” on sheet 2 of the plans. An addendum adding the bid item, mobilization, will posted to the website.
| 5/15/2012 9:06 AM |
| 12-2813 | 327 | Calloway, McCracken, Marshall | Where and how does one get their flaggers certified? |
For information concerning certification classes you may contact the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) at atssa.com or call 877-642-4637. The Kentucky Transportation Center in the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky conducts classes as well. Contact Martha Horseman at 859-257-4513, and for more information contact Rob Hecker in the Division of Construction of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet at 502-564-4780.
| 5/15/2012 3:34 PM |
| 12-2906 | 307 | Anderson | Proposal states that there are 30 calendar days for Structure 003B00007L, and another 30 calendar days for 033B00007R. Is it acceptable to complete both Asphaltic Plug Joint Items at end of project to allow for a single mobilization to complete this work? |
Yes, but no additional payment will be made for lane closures due to remobilization for asphalt plug joints.
| 5/16/2012 9:11 AM |
| 12-1318 | 100 | Jefferson | Can a pay item be added for the temporary crash cushion type VI-CT required along with a pay item to relocate the crash cushion? |
No, the bid item will not be added. Any relocation work should be included with the unit bid, Crash Cushion TY VI Class CT.
| 5/16/2012 1:43 PM |
| 12-2414 | 305 | Todd | The typical Section indicates MP 0 to 4. Are you expecting the typical to match throughout the entire project or just at location outlined in the worksheets? |
The typical section will just be applicable to locations shown on the worksheets.
| 5/15/2012 12:49 PM |
| 12-1012 | 101 | Jefferson | Are box beam stiffening assemblies required for any of the temporary concrete barrier? |
No, box beam stiffening will not be required.
| 5/17/2012 10:23 AM |
| 12-2414 | 305 | Todd | Are there Mile Post locations for the Remove and Reset Fence and the Temporary Fence bid items? |
A mile point list is not available but the areas to be removed and reset will be areas where there is proposed embankment and existing fence. This will be removed and reset at the discretion of the Engineer.
| 5/15/2012 12:49 PM |
| 12-2808 | 306 | Various | Are the milepoints correct for KY 744? |
No, the correct milepoints are 15.5-15.65.
| 5/16/2012 3:15 PM |
| 12-2906 | 307 | Anderson | Is hydrodemolition an acceptable option to item 0200 blast cleaning? |
Yes. See sheets 41-46 for “SPECIAL NOTE FOR USE OF HYDRODEMOLITION METHOD”.
| 5/14/2012 2:56 PM |
| 12-1012 | 101 | Jefferson | Are quantities for bid proposal items 0850 and 0860 (class A concrete and steel reinforcement) also included in bid proposal items 1080 and 1090? |
Yes. An addendum to correct the quantities will be posted to the website.
| 5/15/2012 1:31 PM |
| 12-2209 | 201 | Knox | Is there a breakdown of quantities for the Masonry Coating item available? |
No, an itemized list is not available. The masonry coating will be used on the culvert headwalls.
| 5/16/2012 3:16 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Will Clearing and Grubbing be required from ROW to ROW? Or, is Clearing and Grubbing only limited to the areas of disturbance? |
The quantity for Clearing and Grubbing is from right-of-way line to right-of-way. Any adjustments would have to be approved by the Engineer.
| 5/17/2012 1:21 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | The General Notes in the plans reference the need for variable message boards and portable flashing arrows. Can a bid item be established for those items or are they incidental or even required? |
The bid items will not be added before the bid. If necessary during construction, the Department will provide or a supplemental agreement will be done.
| 5/17/2012 1:19 PM |
| 12-2414 | 305 | Todd | The bid items list 5 EA Modified Junction Boxes, however, the proposal page 30 lists 9 EA. Which is correct? |
Proposal page 30 is correct. A supplemental agreement will be necessary during construction.
| 5/17/2012 10:19 AM |
| 12-2220 | 346 | Greenup | The Loop Summary mentions "remove and reset junction boxes", 6 each...there is no bid item. |
Line Item 0270 Remove and Reinstall Junction Box in the proposal is to be used.
| 5/17/2012 10:17 AM |
| 12-2220 | 346 | Greenup | How many loops at each location? |
There will be one loop in each through lane just before the Advanced Warning Flasher.
| 5/17/2012 10:18 AM |
| 12-2414 | 305 | Todd | The bid items only call for 17 CY of Concrete Class A and 2,010 LBS of Steel Reinforcement. However, on proposal pages 33 and 39 it shows 16.634 CY and 16.805 CY of Class A respectively for the two culvert extensions as well as approx. 2,000 lbs of steel for each culvert extension. Which is correct? |
Proposal pages 33 and 39 are correct. A supplemental agreement will be necessary during construction.
| 5/17/2012 10:19 AM |
| 12-2220 | 346 | Greenup | The footage relationship between "Loop Saw Slot and Fill" and "Loop Wire" appears to be incorrect. |
The quantities are correct.
| 5/17/2012 10:18 AM |
| 12-2906 | 307 | Anderson | Will there be Approach Pavement work done on this Project? If so, what are the limits of the approach pavement? Since placing the approach will be done with AWM and paid per ton, how will the removal/prep be paid? |
The AWM shall extend approximately 50’ past each end of both bridges as shown on sheet 53/114. This work is to be performed monolithically with the AWM paving operation on the bridge. The quantity of AWM in item #21138ED “ASPHALT WATERPROOFING MIX” in the bid form accounts for this additional work. Milling and edge keys required at each bridge end shall be incidental to this bid item. If “blockouts” are used to ease the removal of AWM for the asphalt plug joint, they should not exceed ½” in thickness or 18” in width. Paving operation must be continuous over the “blockouts” and edges for the asphalt plug joint must be sawcut in accordance with chosen manufacturer’s specifications.
| 5/17/2012 2:41 PM |
| 12-2931 | 400 | Fayette | Does replacement go from gutter to gutter or plinth to plinth? If from plinth to plinth, how will this be measured/paid? |
Limits of removal are curb to curb to the widths and depths shown on page 22 of 61 in the proposal. Joint seal shall extend through the entire curb and will not be measured for payment. No concrete is to be removed on sidewalks, curbs, or plinths. Bridge 122 consists of both end joints being replaced. Bridge 123 consists of only the westernmost end joint being replaced.
| 5/17/2012 1:59 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Can a bid item be established for Traffic Bound Base for the purpose of maintenance stone for private entrances and construction entrances? |
The bid items will not be added before the bid. If necessary during construction, the Department will provide or a supplemental agreement will be done.
| 5/17/2012 2:51 PM |
| 12-2209 | 201 | Knox | Please verify the sheet sign quantities to be used with the 1104 lf. of type 1 post. |
The SBM Alum Sheet Signs 0.08 IN were left out of the proposal. A supplemental agreement will be executed during construction.
| 5/17/2012 2:40 PM |
| 12-1318 | 100 | Jefferson | Sheet R2i mentions Indiana Bat and to see the proposal for more information. Where in the proposal can more information be found? |
Contrary to sheet R2i, the proposal does not provide further Indiana Bat information. The Department has gotten authorization for clearing within the project plan limits. However, the contractor should be aware that if they remove any additional trees outside of the existing project plan limits, the contractor will be responsible for coordinating that effort with the USFWS.
| 5/17/2012 2:50 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Will working days be charged while the utility relocation is underway? |
Yes, working days would be charged until the utility relocation conflicts with the controlling item.
| 5/17/2012 1:21 PM |
| 12-1015 | 303 | Clark | Will Geotechnical notes #9 and #11 be followed as written? If so, can a bid item be established for Geotextile Type III? |
The bid items will not be added before the bid. If necessary during construction, the Department will provide or a supplemental agreement will be done.
| 5/17/2012 2:51 PM |
