| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | There are two Class A Concrete items, Item number 1510 with 122.61 CY's and Item number 1900 with 109.39 CY's . Is this item doubled up? |
Yes, an addendum removing item #1900 will be posted to the website.
| 9/4/2012 3:17 PM |
| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | Could you please confirm if the Type 6T impact attenuators listed within the pay items are to be Type VI BT or Type VI CT units? |
The crash cushion TY VI shall be a CT.
| 8/30/2012 1:20 PM |
| 12-1036 | 300 | Greenup | Items 0320 and 0330 are for R/W Markers Municipal Type 1 and Type 1A. Should these instead be R/W Monuments and a bid item added for Witness Posts? |
Yes, an addendum will be posted to the website.
| 9/5/2012 9:37 AM |
| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | Will the Rock Embankment shown on the Cross-sections near the bridges be paid as Granular Embankment? If so, is the quantity for Granular Embankment correct? If the Rock Embankment is not paid a Granular Embankment, where do you plan for the quantity and quality of rock to come from? |
Yes, the Rock Embankment shown on the Cross-sections near the bridges be paid as Granular Embankment. The quantity will be corrected and an addendum posted to the website.
| 9/5/2012 2:20 PM |
| 12-1036 | 300 | Greenup | Are there any plans for retaining wall LT STA 53+64 to 54+20 and 54+24 to 54+47? |
REVISED ANSWER:
The retaining wall shown on plan sheet R3a is in three sections: Lt Sta 53+43 to Sta 53+60 (68 SF), Lt Sta 53+64 to Sta 54+20 (224 SF), and Lt Sta 54+24 to Sta 54+47 (92 SF). As shown on Sheet R2a, the bottom of the wall is to be 2-feet below the back of the sidewalk grade. The top of the wall is to be 2-feet above the back of the sidewalk grade. The area behind the wall is to be graded to drain and sod is to be installed. The line shown on the typical on Sheet R2a and labeled “REPAIR EXISTING GROUND BEHIND WALL TO DRAIN” is to insure that the area is repaired by smooth grading for installation of the sod after the wall is constructed.
| 9/5/2012 2:12 PM |
| 12-2660 | 404 | Graves | Could you please confirm if the “Temp Crash Cushion” within the pay item list will be a Type VI, BT or CT unit? |
A TL3 TYPE VI-BT or TL3 TYPE VI-CT may be used. See Standard Drawing RBE-100-09.
| 8/30/2012 8:47 AM |
| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | There are three bid items for trees on this project. Are they bare root, container grown or ball & burlap? Also, what are the sizes of the trees? |
The size of the trees shall be 18”, as indicated on plan sheet R2m. The Shagbark Hickory trees shall be container. The White Oak and Tulip Poplar shall be bare root.
| 9/4/2012 3:26 PM |
| 12-1326 | 316 | Cumberland | Will the 5’ min. rock socket for the piles included the weathered rock shown in the borings? |
Yes, it includes the weathered rock.
| 9/5/2012 3:58 PM |
| 12-1340 | 303 | Knox | Does the remove structure quantity include the temporary structure? Is the earthwork associated with removing structures incidental to the bid item “Remove Structure”? |
The “Remove Structure” quantity includes both existing and temporary structures and any earthwork associated with their removal.
| 9/7/2012 3:17 PM |
| 12-1326 | 316 | Cumberland | Concerning geotechnical note 15, on sheet R84: Note states that a working platform of 2’ of limestone or durable shale shall be placed over all soft or saturated areas. Some specific locations are given but the note also states that actual thicknesses and locations will be determined by the Engineer and that this is incidental to roadway excavation. How this be bid if the locations and thicknesses are yet to be determined? This will require stockpiling and rehandling of overburden in order to access the rock from the cuts. The amount of stockpiling and rehandling will be determined by the quantity of rock required for the working platform. Can a bid item for this “working platform” be added? |
No, a separate bid item for working platform will not be added. See Geotechnical Note #9.
| 9/7/2012 3:18 PM |
| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | Is there any additional geotechnical information available that would help us quantify the volume of rock excavation? |
REVISED ANSWER:
Yes, it is posted in the project related information section on the website.
| 9/10/2012 10:46 AM |
| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | There appears to be an existing 12” PVC water line that will be very near or in direct conflict with Pier 1 construction on the Nunn Parkway Bridge widening. The Pier looks to require a cut of over 15’. Section 105.07 of the Standard Specifications indicates the Department “…will arrange to have all the owners of all water lines … and all other utility appurtenances in conflict with the limits of the proposed construction relocate or adjust those facilities in conflict except as otherwise provided for in the Contract.” The proposal states on Page 16 that the Glasgow Water Company has requested its relocation work be incorporated into the road contract, however, the utility plans provided do not indicate this section of water line will be relocated, temporarily or otherwise. What is planned to be done with this section of water line? |
The proposed bridge piers are extensions of the existing piers with two new columns as shown on Sheet S3 of Structure Plans 26194. The extensions are in line with the existing piers. The Department, coordinating with Glasgow Water Company, believes there is adequate distance between the piers and the water line and has intended to leave the existing water line in place. After further review of the depth and size of the proposed footing and with recent experience in similar situations, the Department understands that it may be necessary to relocate this facility once the contract is awarded.
| 9/10/2012 10:45 AM |
| 12-2451 | 407 | Carroll, Gallatin | The TRENCHING( Item 0370) on the inside shoulder has been deleted, but the quantity is the same as the previous bid. Should the quantity be adjusted? |
Yes. An addendum will be posted to the website.
| 9/12/2012 2:37 PM |
| 12-2334 | 413 | McCracken | On page 10 of the proposal, it says to seal with “hot poured elastic material, no alternates.” On page 16, it says to seal with silicone rubber sealant or hot poured elastic joint sealant. Will silicone rubber sealant be allowed? |
No, silicone rubber sealant shall not be used. The note on page 16 of the proposal is incorrect.
| 9/12/2012 2:04 PM |
| 12-4028 | 202 | Morgan | Concerning Line 0060 - Item 0253 Install Guardrail Steel W BM SF, who is responsible furnish the material? |
The contractor shall supply. The bid item will be revised and an addendum posted to the website.
| 9/11/2012 11:26 AM |
| 12-2276 | 409 | Russell | Does the following note from the Traffic Control Plan, “No lane closures will be allowed during the following hours: US 127X Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, US 127 Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 5:00 pm”, mean the Department wants the work on the above referenced job to be performed at night? | | 9/10/2012 10:54 AM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Considering the amount of incidental work noted for the item DITCHING, can additional pay items be added for the incidental items? |
No additional items will be added.
| 9/11/2012 7:49 AM |
| 12-2957 | 406 | Various | Can the Department post the square footages? |
The square footages for each structure will be posted under project related information. The Square foot figure post is for information only and shall not be intended for bidding purposes.
| 9/11/2012 10:41 AM |
| 12-1038 | 318 | Daviess | Will the Cabinet require bidirectional Type 6B-T (TL-3) or Type 6C-T (TL-3) crash cushions to protect the 9T barrier? |
The cabinet will require the use of a crash cushion as depicted on KYTC Standard drawings RBE-060-13.
| 9/11/2012 7:52 AM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | The bid item DITCHING has a quantity of 24,000 LF set up for the project. This appears to be high. Can the actual ditches which are to be cleaned be identified and plan quantity adjusted? |
CORRECTED: This particular section of I-264 has a significant amount of ditches
that are not draining well and will require ditching. Please bid the
project according to plan.
| 9/11/2012 7:48 AM |
| 12-2361 | 101 | Oldham | Special Notes for Guard Rail in the proposal indicates the guard rail components are contractor furnished. The description and item number for Line No. 0020-Install Guard Rail Steel W BM-S Face is normally used for state furnished materials. Are the guard rail materials for this item contractor furnished or state furnished? |
The contractor will furnish. An addendum revising the bid item will be posted to the website.
| 8/27/2012 11:18 AM |
| 12-1326 | 316 | Cumberland | The earthwork file provided only shows the total yardage on each plan sheet. Could a file be made available with the end areas and volumes as each station? |
Yes, it will be posted in the project related information section on the Construction Procurement website. This data is for information purposes only. See cross sections and General Summary in final contract plan set for official earthwork calculations.
| 8/29/2012 8:52 AM |
| 12-2334 | 413 | McCracken | What is the nominal thickness of the existing PCC Pavement that is to be removed? |
The nominal thickness of the existing PCC Pavement that is to be removed is approximately 4 inches.
| 9/12/2012 3:37 PM |
| 12-2334 | 413 | McCracken | What is the nominal thickness of asphalt under the PCC pavement ? |
The nominal thickness of asphalt under the PCC pavement varies from 4 to 6 inches.
| 9/12/2012 3:37 PM |
| 12-2334 | 413 | McCracken | Does Special Note-Ride Quality Page 24 of 87 refer just to the newly placed JPC or will this note be used for the Pavement grinding bid item also? |
The Special Note – Ride Quality on page 24 of the proposal applies to the grinding bid item also.
| 9/12/2012 3:37 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Concerning the specification section “3/8” Epoxy urethane waterproofing overlay for bridge deck” beginning on page 164 in the proposal, 4.2.2 Application of Overlay System states “the overlay shall be applied on all deck areas using metering, mixing and distribution machinery owned and operated by the manufacturer of the epoxy-urethane overlay system.” Will the contractor be permitted to use distribution machinery that is owned and operated by the contractor? |
The manufacturer has a certification program for applying their materials. Unless the contractor has the exact make and model of applicator the manufacturer specifies they will have to either buy or rent the equipment.
| 9/13/2012 9:24 AM |
| 12-1016 | 106 | Carroll | Is the quantity and unit of measurement correct for pay item line number 0370, Pave marking- R/R XBucks 16 in? |
No, an addendum correcting the bid item will be posted to the website.
| 9/13/2012 9:25 AM |
| 12-1038 | 318 | Daviess | Can the grinding slurry be deposited along roadside edge? |
REVISED ANSWER:
The contractor will be allowed to dispose of grinding slurry along state right-of-way. The bidder who is awarded the contract will have to propose a disposal plan that will be approved by the Engineer.
| 9/12/2012 2:38 PM |
| 12-1326 | 316 | Cumberland | Please explain chain link fence note Sheet R9. Will 190' fence be installed temporary and 190' permanent or will 190' temporary be installed and 380' permanent? |
There will be 190’ of temporary fence and 190’ of permanent fence.
| 9/12/2012 3:54 PM |
| 12-1038 | 318 | Daviess | Regarding Note 2 on Page 50 in the proposal, could the bid items, tubular marker, BARRICADE-TYPE III & pavement markings, be removed from the note, since there is pay items are ready established in the contract? |
Those items within the limits of the Temporary Median Crossovers or Slip Ramps will be incidental to the Temporary Median Crossover and Slip Ramp bid items. These items are being used elsewhere in the remainder of the project and will be paid for by their respective bid item numbers when not within the limits of the Temporary Median Crossover or Slip Ramp. The limits of the Temporary Median Crossovers and Slip Ramps are shown on the Temporary Median Crossover and Slip Ramp plan sheets.
| 9/13/2012 10:54 AM |
| 12-2451 | 407 | Carroll, Gallatin | Can Crushed Concrete DGA be used in lieu of DGA Base(Item 0010) for shoulder construction? |
Yes, assuming it meets all the criteria of DGA base as outlined in the Standard Specifications such as gradation, etc.
| 9/12/2012 3:52 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Is seeding of disturbed area’s incidental or a paid item. |
Erosion control blanket is paid by square yard, but all other temporary and permanent erosion control items are incidental to the lump sum bid item for “KPDES Permit and Temporary Erosion Control”.
| 9/13/2012 1:53 PM |
| 12-1038 | 318 | Daviess | Regarding Note 2 on Page 50 in the proposal, please confirm that the asphalt used to construct these temporary median crossovers and slip ramps will be paid for. |
Asphalt pavement required to construct the Temporary Median Crossovers and Slip Ramps is incidental to the Temporary Median Crossover and Slip Ramp bid items.
| 9/13/2012 10:54 AM |
| 12-1038 | 318 | Daviess | Line No. 0620 shows for a Crash Cushion TY.VI Class C TL-1 (1 each) to be paid for. However, Note 2 on page 50 states that the crash cushions are incidental to the "Temporary Median Crossover" or "Slip Ramp" bid item. Will the crash cushions used in the "Temporary Median Crossover" or "Slip Ramp" be paid for or incidental? |
The Crash Cushion TY IV Class C TL-1 is a permanent crash cushion that replaces the existing one at the east end of the Green River Bridge. The temporary crash cushions shown on the Temporary Median Crossover sheets will be incidental to the crossover bid item.
| 9/12/2012 3:40 PM |
| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | Drawing 26194, Sheet S4 indicates removal of an existing expansion dam and replacing with a new 1-1/2” expansion dam. How is this item to be paid? |
An addendum adding the item will be posted to the website.
| 9/13/2012 9:25 AM |
| 12-4029 | 203 | Nelson, Washington | How will the Contractor be required to prepare the concrete driveways during the trenching/shouldering operation? |
The Contractor must sawcut and remove the concrete so that an even, uniform edge is left after completion of the shoulder widening. All material shall be removed off-site, or as directed by the Engineer. There is approximately 800 linear feet of concrete driveways that will need to be addressed. This work shall be incidental to the trenching activity and no additional payment will be made.
| 9/12/2012 3:58 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Is the placement of patching material in the holes left by pavement marker type V paid for as partial depth patching or incidental to remove pavement marker type V. |
This patching is incidental to removal of Type V pavement marker and is covered by the special note included in the proposal. See note 17 on Page 61.
| 9/13/2012 1:53 PM |
| 12-1326 | 316 | Cumberland | Regarding the Special Note for Utility Clearance, is it the intent of the Department to restrict the contractor from filing a claim if utilities are not relocated by the anticipated dates in the notes. |
No. The intent of the note is restrict the contractor from filing a claim due to utility delays if the delay occurred prior to the anticipated relocation date of the utility causing the delay. The contractor should consider this when preparing their bid.
| 9/13/2012 10:27 AM |
| 12-1038 | 318 | Daviess | Regarding Note 2 on Page 50 in the proposal, please confirm that the erosion control blanket will be paid after the temporary median cross over and slip ramps are removed. |
Erosion Control Blanket will be paid for separately from the Temporary Median Crossover and Slip Ramp bid items.
| 9/13/2012 10:54 AM |
| 12-1310 | 302 | Graves | What is the Class A Concrete and Steel Reinforcement for that is shown on the pipe summary sheet? |
Those items are not needed and will be removed from the project. An addendum will be posted to the website.
| 9/13/2012 9:46 AM |
| 12-1345 | 320 | Livingston | Concerning bid item 0590 – do prevailing wages apply to this bid item? If so what classification would it fall under? |
It depends on what capacity the officer is used. If the person is strictly for enforcement—monitoring traffic in a car, then prevailing wages would not be required to be paid. However, if the person is performing the duties of a flagperson, then they would be paid prevailing wages.
| 9/13/2012 9:50 AM |
| 12-1342 | 301 | Barren | The least dimension of the piers on structure 26192 is greater than 5 ft. Will the contractor be required to monitor and control the differential cooling of the piers (Mass Concrete Thermal Control ACI 207). If so, will this apply to the footers, stems, and caps. | | 9/13/2012 8:04 AM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Page 56 of 295 paragraph k (2) says permanent striping will be in place before opening to traffic. If this is true why is there an item for temporary paint. |
Temporary striping is still required for lane shifts for maintenance of traffic and may be used in patching locations for temporary purposes until the roadway is diamond grinded.
| 9/13/2012 1:53 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | What is Bid item 08150 steel reinforcement used for? |
This quantity is for replacing the 30” Pipe Culvert Headwall Rt Station 671+68.
| 9/13/2012 1:55 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Does the Contractor have to provide the DOT with a field lab or office? | | 9/13/2012 1:52 PM |
| 12-2980 | 325 | Kenton | Can the pull out testing of the adhesive anchors be modified? |
Yes, contrary to testing 25% of the total number of anchors, the contractor shall test only 1 anchor per knee brace.
| 9/13/2012 2:01 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Opening strength required for partial depth, full depth and approach slabs. |
See KYTC Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction section 601.03.15.
| 9/13/2012 1:52 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Concerning the specification section “3/8” Epoxy urethane waterproofing overlay for bridge deck” beginning on page 164 in the proposal, Section 2.4 Material provider called for Unitex Pro-Poxy 2500 for the pretreatment. This material is a patching material and we would like to confirm if that this is correct. Is the pretreatment meant for patching spalls or was the state looking for a low viscosity epoxy pretreatment that would most likely be Unitex Bridge seal? |
The section 2.4 on page 166 incorrectly list Unitex Pro-Poxy 2500. The intent is to use “Pro-Poxy 50” material for the pretreatment.
| 9/13/2012 9:24 AM |
| 12-1036 | 300 | Greenup | Does the Cabinet furnish the required quantity of Barrier Wall? |
Barrier wall will NOT be furnished by the Cabinet.
| 9/13/2012 1:57 PM |
| 12-1326 | 316 | Cumberland | What is the top of casing elevation for the open cut at station 75+50? |
That information can be found in the project related information on the website.
| 9/13/2012 9:54 AM |
| 12-1036 | 300 | Greenup | Are the crash cushion type VI Class BT TL2 on this project for permanent or temporary use and will they be installed on an asphalt or concrete surface? |
The crash cushions will be temporary (for MOT) and will be installed in asphalt.
| 9/13/2012 1:43 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Can special header curb be precast. | | 9/13/2012 1:53 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | Line 940 in bid items list references 210,793 sq ft of epoxy-urethane waterproofing-item 23331EC Is this a special provision? Where can I reference this spec.? |
See special note on Page 164 of the proposal.
| 9/13/2012 2:04 PM |
| 12-1032 | 100 | Jefferson | What is Bid item 08100 concrete class A used for? |
This quantity is for replacing the 30” Pipe Culvert Headwall Rt Station 671+68.
| 9/13/2012 1:53 PM |
