| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Can the Excel yardage breakdown be provided? | It is in the “Supplemental/Electronic Engineering Data” folder of the downloads for the project which can be found in the electronic plan room. | 10/28/2024 8:59 AM |
| 24-5367 | 102 | Clinton | Can the award and work order be expedited to help with the time restrictions on page 78 of the proposal? | The award will not be expedited. However, the completion date will be moved to accommodate. | 10/31/2024 2:49 PM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Will the (four-foot thick) footing be considered mass concrete and require cooling or a special concrete mix design? | No, the footing will not be treated as mass concrete. Mass concrete is only required when the smallest dimension is 6 ft or greater. | 11/1/2024 9:12 AM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Can the scales on the plans be checked and confirmed they are correct? | The Horizontal and Vertical scales labeled as 1”=X’ are developed based on a full-size set of plans. Printing at smaller sizes will vary the scale, which is typical of roadway plans. However, a bar scale was provided for verification and is correct regardless of the size printed. | 11/1/2024 1:11 PM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | On plan sheet R6, it shows 18” steel pipes. However, on plan sheet R7, it shows installing 24” steel pipes at the same location. Which is correct? | The plan sheet R6 and the bid item are correctly showing 18”. Plan sheet R7 is incorrect and will be updated by addendum. | 11/1/2024 1:18 PM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | The bid item quantity for the item, “EC POLE REMOVED”, is 3 EA. Plan sheet R4 has three(3) on the east side and one(1) on the west side. What is the correct quantity? | The bid item will be updated by addendum to reflect the correct quantity. | 11/1/2024 1:24 PM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Can the number of trains per day that travel the tracks beneath the existing structure be provided? | Yes. The trains per day count can be found in the railroad notes which will be added per addendum. | 11/1/2024 1:26 PM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Will a bid item for railroad flagging be added? | No, the Department will be responsible for paying all flagging costs. The Contractor shall adhere to the Special Note for Railroad Flagging which will be added per addendum. | 11/1/2024 1:34 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Regarding the EPS Foam Block and the Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill, are these bid items to be considered alternates? | Yes. An addendum will be posted to update the bid items so the items will be bid as alternates. | 11/1/2024 1:35 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | How will the spill protection layer be paid? | The spill protection layer is incidental to bid item EPS Foam Block. | 11/1/2024 2:32 PM |
| 24-2963 | 100 | Daviess | What is bid item bid item line 0260, Remove Existing Deck Reinforced Concrete, for? | This bid item is for the removal of the existing reinforced concrete deck in Spans 22-26 as part of the REINFORCED CONCRETE DECK REPLACEMENT (Repair #5). Please refer to the Addendum 1 plan set on Project Related Information. | 11/1/2024 3:37 PM |
| 24-2963 | 100 | Daviess | Should there be a bid item for replacing the steel curb fascia stringers and angles for Span 28 & 29? | Please refer to Proposal Bid Items Section: 0002 – Bridge – (B000118) Over Ohio River, Line 0110, Bid Code 08160, Description STRUCTURAL STEEL REPAIR #3. A lump sum bid item, 08160 STRUCTURAL STEEL is included on the title sheet of the Addendum 1 plan set on Project Related Information.
| 11/1/2024 3:38 PM |
| 24-2963 | 100 | Daviess | Concerning the weld detail shown on plan sheet S13, are these continuous welds the length of the repair? | Yes. | 11/1/2024 3:39 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Can the existing bridge plans be provided? | Yes. Existing bridge plans are posted in Project Related Information. | 11/1/2024 3:40 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Can the details for the sound barrier walls be provided? | Yes. A Special Note for Sound Barrier Walls will be added by an addendum. | 11/1/2024 3:41 PM |
| 24-2963 | 100 | Daviess | Is there a scheduled site walkthrough for the project?
| The Contractor is responsible for making their own site visit. The Department will not accept any claims for the Contractor having not familiarized themselves with the site conditions and the scope of work per Standard Specification 102.07.
| 11/4/2024 7:02 AM |
| 24-2963 | 100 | Daviess | Can the Department provide more information on Line #0300 Bid Code #24113EC “Salvage and Reinstall Conduit”?
| Yes. Inspection pictures will be posted on Project Related information.
| 11/4/2024 7:04 AM |
| 24-1112 | 101 | Grant | On the Project Phasing in the Traffic Control Plan on page 120 of the proposal, “Northbound – (Phase II, Phase IIA, and Phase III)” is the heading. However, the description that follows mentions Phase I and Phase II. Is this an error?
| Project Phasing – The first sentence in the “Northbound - (Phase II, Phase IIA, and Phase III)” section shall be revised. The sentence should read, “Localize the work zone to only the area needed to complete Phase II and Phase III cross slope revision activities to bottom of the final asphalt surface layer”.
| 11/4/2024 11:58 AM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Is dynamic pile testing required as indicated on plan sheet S5? | Yes. The Special Note for Dynamic Pile Testing and associated bid items will be added per addendum. | 11/6/2024 7:52 AM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Are the test piles are marked on the plan sheets? | Yes, plan sheet S4 labels two test pile locations, one at Abutment 1 (#30) and one at Abutment 2 (#54). | 11/6/2024 7:53 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Does the Department have the required Concrete Barrier Wall Type 9T available for rent to the Contractor? | No. | 11/6/2024 9:34 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Has the Department obtained/permitted any areas for disposal of the excess excavation | No. | 11/6/2024 9:34 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Would the Department consider letting the projects individually? | No. | 11/6/2024 9:35 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Could this project be postponed until the December letting? | No. | 11/6/2024 9:35 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Would the Department consider lowering the DBE Requirement? | Yes. | 11/6/2024 9:36 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Will Crushed Aggregate No. 2 and Geotextile Fabric Class I be paid as such if used in lieu of Cement Stabilization in the Construction Access areas? | A change in stabilization will be considered by the Engineer, however a drainage plan for the aggregate must be designed and submitted by the Contractor for approval for all the proposed locations. | 11/6/2024 9:36 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Will the Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) be restricted from performing other duties on the project? | No. | 11/6/2024 9:36 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Is the Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) required to monitor traffic during non-working hours? | Yes. | 11/6/2024 9:37 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | The Maintenance of Traffic General Notes for Item No. 5-475.00 indicate that barrier wall delineators are incidental to the temporary barrier wall. What are the “Delineators for Barrier …” bid items for? | Delineators on temporary barrier wall is incidental to Concrete Barrier Wall Type 9T. The bid items for “Delineators for Barrier…” are for the used for the permanent barrier wall application. | 11/6/2024 9:37 AM |
| 24-3118 | 405 | Boyle | Where is the “Pave Marking -Dotted Lane Exten” bid item to be installed? | The “Pave Marking -Dotted Lane Exten” bid item is to be installed at approximately mile point 2.058, Bluegrass Pike and Locklin Lane. | 11/6/2024 11:28 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | How will the removal of existing storm structures and storm pipe be paid? | See Standard Specification Section 203.04.01. “…Unless a bid item is included in the proposal, the Department will not measure structures other than bridges and concrete box culverts for payment…”
Also, see Standard Specification Section 701.04.14. “…Unless design quantities are included in the Contract, the Department will not measure pipe within the typical section for payment and will consider it incidental to roadway excavation…”
| 11/6/2024 1:08 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Does the milling pay quantity include the milling of the existing asphalt pavement down to concrete? | The milling pay quantity includes milling the asphalt in the driving lanes down to the existing concrete pavement. | 11/6/2024 1:16 PM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Are pile points required for the piling? | No, as per the geotechnical report, pile points are not recommended on friction piles and were not included. | 11/6/2024 2:34 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Can a section detail be provided for the RSG mentioned in note 1 of the paving summary on plan sheet R2J? | In the “Maintenance of Traffic Construction Access” locations, chemical stabilization cannot be performed. The project was estimated to require 3 access gates resulting in 31,000 square yards of planar area deducted from the chemical stabilization and 18,300 tons of crushed aggregate No. 2 added in replacement. The 18,300 tons of aggregate was estimated as follows with the assumption of 98 lbs/sy/in or 1.77 tons/cy. The cross section requested would just be the removal of the 8” layer of chemical stabilization and the addition of a 12” layer of crushed aggregate underneath the dense grade. Additional information is posted in Project Related Information. | 11/6/2024 2:35 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | On plan sheet R70, what does keynote 1 reference in the Type A barrier (roadway) detail. | The keynote 1 referenced can be found on plan sheet R71. | 11/7/2024 8:24 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Could a list of acceptable EPS geofoam product manufacturers, as listed in KYPEL, be provided for this project? | The following EPS geofoam products are listed in KYPEL (Phase 9) and are acceptable for use: Geospec Lightweight Fill (manufactured by PlastiFab DB PFB Manufacturing LLC) and Cellofoam Geofoam (manufactured by Cellofoam North America Inc.). | 11/7/2024 8:25 AM |
| 24-2906 | 334 | Marion | The layout sheet specifies that the bridge is not skewed, but on plan sheets a five (5) degree skew is detailed. Which is correct? | The correct skew angle is five(5) degrees. A revised 11x17 plan set will be posted on Project Related Information. | 11/7/2024 9:10 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Is the location of the longitudinal saw joint shown on typical sections on the inside shoulder the existing edge line? | The longitudinal saw cut is specified as thirty(30) feet from the centerline. Based on the old plans, in a typical section, this location should coincide with the break point between the driving lanes and the inside shoulder. The existing “striped” edge line may not be at the same location throughout the project. | 11/7/2024 11:40 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Is the expectation to be sawing through any concrete for the longitudinal saw cut? | Concrete sawing is not expected for the longitudinal saw cut. However, the contractor must make their own determination for bidding purposes. | 11/7/2024 11:40 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Regarding the clearing/grubbing of trees, will burning be allowed? | Any tree burning must be coordinated with Shelbyville Fire Department, Shelby Co. Fire Department and the Engineer. In addition, see Standard Specification section 107. | 11/7/2024 2:53 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Is steel reinforcement required for the entire length of the median barrier wall per Sepia 042? | Yes, except when an end anchor or wall transition is installed. The end anchor and wall transition require additional reinforcement, and is shown on the Sepia 042 drawing on plan sheet R166. | 11/8/2024 7:28 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Is steel reinforcement required for the entire length of the median barrier wall per Sepia 042? | Yes, except when an end anchor or wall transition is installed. The end anchor and wall transition require additional reinforcement, and is shown on the Sepia 042 drawing on plan sheet R70. | 11/8/2024 7:29 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Are tubular markers or the 56" median barrier wall required prior to moving I-64 traffic into phase 2? | Tubular markers are used in transition areas. | 11/8/2024 9:27 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | On plan sheet R166, the “TYPE A BARRIER (ROADWAY)” detail shows the 56" barrier wall sitting on top of the final asphalt surface course. Is it the intent for the barrier wall to sit on the final asphalt surface course? If so, will the barrier wall be required to be doweled in? | Contrary to Sepia 042, project phasing and plan sheets, the Concrete Median Barrier TL5 56” shall be installed prior to the final asphalt surface layer. The finished wall shall have a minimum height of 56” above the final surface. Steel placement shall remain the same as indicated on Sepia 042 when measured from the top of the barrier wall. Additional concrete will be required at the bottom of the wall to maintain the finished exposed height of 56”. | 11/8/2024 9:32 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | REVISED QUESTION: Can the electronic engineering data for the SYP NO. 05-00065.40 section be provided? | REVISED ANSWER: No, the electronic engineering data for the SYP NO. 05-00065.40 section is not available. | 10/31/2024 2:49 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | On plan sheet R70, the Type A barrier (roadway) detail shows the 56" barrier wall sitting on top of the final asphalt surface course. Is this the intent for the barrier wall to sit on the final asphalt surface course? If so, will the barrier wall be required to be doweled in? | REVISED ANSWER: Contrary to Sepia 42, project phasing and plan sheets, the Concrete Median Barrier TL5 56” shall be installed prior to the final asphalt surface layer. The finished wall shall have a minimum height of 56” above the final surface. Steel placement shall remain the same as indicated on Sepia 42 when measured from the top of the barrier wall. Additional concrete will be required at the bottom of the wall to maintain the finished exposed height of 56”. | 11/7/2024 8:24 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Concerning the Bore and Jack Pipe – 18 Inch, is it the intent that the casing pipe be the carrier pipe? | Yes. The Special Note for Boring and Jacking Steel Pipe Without Carrier Pipe (11E) applies. The Special Note can be found on the Division of Construction website. | 11/8/2024 10:19 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Does the Department have CONCRETE BARRIER WALL TYPE 9T available for rent to the Contractor? | No. | 11/8/2024 11:05 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Has the Department selected a crash worthy alternate to CONCRETE BARRIER WALL TYPE 9T? | No. | 11/8/2024 11:13 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Will a Traffic Control Coordinator, as detailed in Note L of the Maintenance of Traffic General Notes on Plan Sheet R52, be required to monitor traffic 24 hours per day during non-working hours/days? | The Traffic Control Coordinator detailed on plan sheet R052, Note L., of the project plans does not have to be on-site during non-working hours/days. The Contractor shall have appropriate traffic control personnel monitoring the queue warning system data remotely during non-working hours/days. Traffic control personnel shall be on call and available to immediately respond to any issue identified. | 11/8/2024 11:13 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Does the Special Note for Asphalt Milling and Texturing included in the proposal pertain to this project? | The Special Note For Asphalt Milling and Texturing on page 54 of the proposal shall not pertain to this project. The Contractor shall take possession of the millings and recycle or dispose of the millings off right-of-way at sites obtained by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Department. | 11/8/2024 11:14 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Would the Department allow for fine milling of the ramps to allow the Contractor to run traffic on this milled surface. | Yes. | 11/8/2024 11:25 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Project SYP 05-00065.40 specifies that the first 2 lifts of base on the added lane are Cl 3 Asph Base 1.00D. However, project SYP 05-00475.00 specifies that the first 2 Lifts of Base in the added lane are CL 4 Asph Base 1.00D. Should these be the same class? | Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 11/8/2024 11:26 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Is the intent of this project to have two(2) Lifts of 1.5" Surface as detailed in the plans? | Yes, the pavement design for SYP 05-00065.40, 05.0065.41 and 05-00475.00 have two surface courses. | 11/8/2024 11:26 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Pertaining to the added lane. there are inconsistencies between each plan set . Plan set for SYP NO 05-00065.40 specifies wedging on the inside shoulder and added lane. However, plan set for SYP 05-00475.00 does not specify leveling & wedging on the added lane or inside shoulder. | Both plan sets require some amount of leveling and wedging. Project SYP NO 05-00475.00 does not depict it visually in the pavement detail but is addressed in note #4 on plan sheet R002. | 11/8/2024 11:27 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Concerning the Bore and Jack Pipe – 18 Inch, is it the intent that the casing pipe be the carrier pipe? | Yes. The Special Note for Boring and Jacking Steel Pipe Without Carrier Pipe (11E) applies. The Special Note can be found on the Division of Construction website. | 11/8/2024 1:04 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Note U on Plan Sheet R53 indicates that all costs associated with furnishing and operating the portable queue warning alert system will be paid for by bid item “Control System for Incident Management”. Will this pay item be added? | Plan Sheet R053, Note U., shall not apply to this project. Portable Queue Warning Alert System, Queue Warning PCMS and Queue Warning Portable Radar Sensors will be paid in accordance with the Special Note for Portable Queue Warning System on page 38 of the proposal. | 11/8/2024 1:05 PM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | Will the temporary construction traffic access also be utilized for local traffic?
| Local traffic will continue to use the existing bridge during construction. Local traffic will not be allowed to utilize the temporary construction access road. This access road is for construction only, it shall be locked (CSX Right of Way Security Gate) when not in use by the Contractor.
| 11/10/2024 5:30 AM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | How will Abutment 2 be constructed per the plans and local traffic maintained?
| Construction of Abutment: The Contractor will be responsible for the means and methods of construction. It is anticipated that temporary shoring being used as referenced in the General Notes. The shoring will be included in the lump sum bid for “Foundation Preparation”. Local traffic will be maintained on the existing structure.
| 11/10/2024 5:32 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Can geotechnical reports be provided specific to the sound barrier walls?
| Available subsurface information for noise walls on profile sheets and preliminary geotechnical design parameters are posted in Project-Related Information. Soil testing and final geotechnical design parameters will be provided to the Contractor after the contract is awarded.
| 11/10/2024 5:42 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Could clarification be given on removing the existing rumble strips?
| On both projects, SYP NO 05-00065.40 and 05-00475, mill one and half (1.5) inches deep and four(4) feet wide on the outside shoulders to include the existing edge line and rumble strips. Refill with asphalt surface.
| 11/11/2024 1:12 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Where is the Masonry Coating bid item applied? | The Masonry Coating bid item is for the Concrete Median Barrier Type A TL5 56 IN bid item. | 11/12/2024 7:57 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | The second Note 4 on plan sheet R084 for SYP NO 05-00065.40 details temporary lighting. However, this is the only place it has been detailed. Will temporary lighting at the lane shifts and just beyond physical separation of traffic be required on this contract? | Yes. SYP NOS. 05-00065.40 and 05-00475.00 have the same note. See the Temporary Lighting note on plan sheet R081 in the SYP NO 05-00475.00 plans. Temporary Lighting will be required at the lane shift transitions. | 11/12/2024 7:58 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Phase 1A of construction shows milling 5' of the existing outside shoulders to remove existing rumble strips. Would the Department consider changing milling limits to 4' or 7'? | The Department will allow the reduction of milling width to remove the rumble strips from 5’ to 4’. | 11/12/2024 7:59 AM |
| 24-2954 | 414 | Jefferson | What is bid code 02403 REMOVE CONCRETE MASONRY for? | Bid code 02403 REMOVE CONCRETE MASONARY is for all costs to remove the existing concrete as specified in the Special Note for End Bent Encasement on pages 19-21 in the proposal and the Bridge Drawings on pages 45, 48, 51 and 54 of the proposal. | 11/12/2024 8:19 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | What type of junction box is required for Line#1560, "ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX"? | The “Electrical Junction Box” bid item is used for bridge over KY47 (Drawing Number 28868), with the electrical conduit in the outside barrier rails per plan sheet S21 and Standard Drawings BGX-019 and BGX-021. | 11/12/2024 8:20 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | What locations are the Line#1700, "ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX TYPE A” to be installed? | The “Electrical Junction Box Type A” bid item is used for bridge over KY47 (Drawing Number 28868), at each end of the electrical conduit in the outside barrier rails per plan sheet S21 and Standard Drawing BGX-021. | 11/12/2024 8:20 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Are the sedimentation basins to be removed at completion of the project?
| Yes, the sedimentation basins shall be removed at the completion of the project. Removal and restoration shall be considered incidental to the install bid item.
| 11/12/2024 10:35 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Can details and plans for the SEDIMENTATION BASIN and CLEAN SEDIMENTATION BASIS bid items be provided? | Two locations have been identified for the basins. Disturbed Drainage Area(DDA) 121 on plan sheet R111, Station 2615+64 RT, 11.540 Acres, Maximum Sediment Volume 41544 CUFT and DDA 149 on plan sheet R119, Station 2720+67 RT, 23.328 Acres, 83981 CUFT. The Contractor shall design the basins and include them in the BMP plan. | 11/12/2024 11:18 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Can the reinforcing steel that is doweled into the bridge deck for the median barrier wall be installed after the deck is poured? | Stirrup bars for the median barrier walls on the bridge shall be installed prior to pouring the deck. Dowels inserted after the deck is pour will not be acceptable. | 11/12/2024 11:18 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | What are the station limits for the asymmetrical concrete median wall section shown on plan sheet R166, Sepia 042? | The asymmetrical concrete median wall shall be installed in the superelevated curve and the curve transitions. | 11/12/2024 12:28 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Concrete Median Barrier, TL5 56” Tall, Type B refers to “Sepia 019” for reinforcement, should the reference be to Sepia 042? | An addendum will be posted to revise the bridge sheet references for Sepia 19. Sepia 19 will not pertain to this project. Any reference to Sepia 19 found in the Roadway Section should reference Sepia 42. | 11/12/2024 12:28 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Concrete Median Barrier, TL5 56” Tall, Type B refers to “Sepia 019” for reinforcement , what spacing is required for the #4 stirrup bars? | Stirrup spacing for Concrete Median Barrier, TL5 56” Tall, Type B, shall be twelve(12) inches. | 11/12/2024 12:29 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Is electrical conduit not required for the length of concrete median barrier? | Conduit is included in the outside barriers of the bridge over KY 47 only. No conduit is required in the median barrier within the limits of the project. | 11/12/2024 12:29 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Can the quantities for the two alternate backfill methods at WB STA 2481+47 to EB STA 2482+07 be confirmed? | The quantities were calculated per the width and length of fill over the culvert detailed on plan sheets R063 and R064. Average area end method was used from cross sections that were taken over the culvert. Payment for both the CELLULAR CONCRETE FILL and the EPS GEOFOAM FILL will be made on the basis of the plan quantities. No separate field measurements will be made. The final quantities will be the design plan quantities increased or decreased by authorized change. See Note #4 on plan sheets R063 and R064. | 11/12/2024 12:36 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Has the 25’ length of concrete median barrier at each box inlet been deducted from the overall length of Item 01978 - Concrete Median Barrier Type A, TL5 56IN? | No. An addendum will be posted. | 11/12/2024 1:52 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Can the completion date be extended to November 2026? | Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 11/12/2024 1:57 PM |
| 24-3116 | 335 | Jefferson | Will asphalt surface be required to be placed on top of the base failure repair areas after seven(7) days even though they are out of the resurfacing limit? | Yes, contrary to the Special Note for Asphalt Resurfacing, the base failure repair areas will be paved with asphalt surface after a minimum of 7 calendar days have elapsed after placement of the asphalt base. | 11/12/2024 1:58 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | What are the limits of the Clearing and Grubbing? Is the right-of-way being used? The disturbed areas on the cross sections do not match the area for Line Item 0850 Seeding & Protection for 444,838 SQYD. | Bid item 02545 CLEARING AND GRUBBING is based on the existing median and the disturb limits noted on the General Summary. The quantity for bid item 05985 SEEDING AND PROTECTION is incorrect and will be reduced by addendum. | 11/12/2024 3:00 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Are the crash cushions required at gates on the temporary wall incidental or will they be paid per the established bid item? | All items for the access gates, with the exception of the pavement, shall be considered incidental to the MAINTAIN & CONTROL TRAFFIC bid item. | 11/12/2024 3:01 PM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Can the Contractor put a horizontal construction joint in the abutments below the deck for backfilling purposes? | No. | 11/13/2024 8:01 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | During the demolition of bridge KY 1790, Zaring Road, and KY 53, the plans say that I-64 can be closed for one period. Can the Contractor close during the minimum traffic volumes for multiple nights? | I-64 closure for bridge demolition of KY 1790, Zaring Road and KY 53 shall be performed during one period of Low Volume hours as noted on plan sheet R081 (SYP 05-00475 Plans) for each bridge per each direction. Traffic detour plans shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval a minimum of two weeks prior for each operation. | 11/13/2024 8:02 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | What is the thickness of the web walls on Guist Creek Bridge EB and WB? | Existing bridge plans are posted in Project Related Information. The thickness is twelve(12) inches. | 11/13/2024 8:03 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Can the sequence of building the overhead bridges be clarified? | The total closure for KY 1790 shall not exceed 120 calendar days. The total closure for KY 2861 shall not exceed 90 calendar days. Contractors should be accordingly. | 11/13/2024 8:03 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Lane Closure note B on plan sheet R84 of plan set 05-00065.40 states that "No lane closure shall extend more than two(2) miles in length". Can this lane closure be extended for the full length of the project to facilitate MOT, striping, and shoulder corrugation removal and replacement? | Lane closure more than two(2) miles will be considered by the Engineer. The awarded Contractor may submit a request to the Engineer, for review and possible approval, to extend the lane closure length. | 11/13/2024 8:04 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Will the Department allow the use of NCHRP350-designed temporary concrete barrier wall as an equal substitute of the concrete barrier wall type 9T? | No. | 11/13/2024 8:04 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Is there a conflict between the requirements of the Traffic Control Coordinator listed on page 71-72 of the proposal compared to the requirements listed in the Maintenance of Traffic General Notes on plan sheet R082, (Note 4) and Page R002M of plans set 05-00475? | The requirements on page 71-72 of the proposal are a portion of the Traffic Control Plan for 05-22028 project(pages 67-72). The Traffic Control Coordinator requirements on pages 71 and 72 of the proposal are specific to the 5-22028 portion of the contract. The requirements located in the 05-00065.4 and 05-00475 plans are specific to the widening sections. | 11/13/2024 8:08 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | How will demolition of existing barrier wall per Maintenance of Traffic phase 1b be paid and what exactly is to be removed? | The removal of the existing barrier, crash cushion, etc. to allow for the construction of a temporary crossover south of KY 35 will be considered incidental to the bid item MAINTAIN & CONTROL TRAFFIC. Removal of the existing barrier wall will be from approximately Station 2754+80 to Station 2764+33. | 11/13/2024 8:10 AM |
| 24-5368 | 102 | Clinton | Plan sheet S8 shows a minimum deck thickness of 8”, but the beam orientation constitutes a composite deck which is normally 5” thick with one mat of steel. Is the deck thickness correct, and should there be another mat of steel? | The deck thickness is correct as shown. There are two layers of steel reinforcement. See callouts on typical and plan sections, plan sheet S8 for location and spacing. Note the additional steel S3E over the pier in the top mat. | 11/13/2024 8:10 AM |
| 24-5368 | 102 | Clinton | Can a truss screed machine be used? | No, the truss screed will not be used with two(2) mats of steel or a bridge deck 8” or deeper. | 11/13/2024 8:11 AM |
| 24-5368 | 103 | Kenton | The contract documents state that the contractor only has 120 days to complete the work but the railroad allowances are for 180 days since the bridge remains open to traffic can the contractor have more time to complete the work? | Contrary to page 45 of the proposal, the Contractor will be allowed 180 days to complete the project once work begins. However, all work must be completed no later than 11/1/2025 regardless of when the Contractor choses to begin. | 11/13/2024 8:12 AM |
| 24-2963 | 100 | Daviess | Could the bridge closure period and completion date be extended? | No, the bridge closure period and completion date will stay as specified. | 11/13/2024 9:00 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | How will Concrete-Class B for the fence be paid? | All concrete work associated with the fencing is incidental to corresponding fence unit bid price. | 11/13/2024 10:08 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Note 12 on Plan Sheet R2I indicates that the DITCHING pay item is for “cleaning the existing pipes and inlets”. Is this the only work contemplated by this pay item? | Contrary to Specifications, DITCHING will be paid based on the centerline length of roadway, which will include ditching construction on both sides of the roadway. Otherwise, all requirements of Standard Specifications 209 will apply. | 11/13/2024 11:46 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Would the Department accept the project to be turned over in phases upon completion. | No. | 11/13/2024 11:47 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Can you confirm that class 3 asphalt base will be used in the traffic lanes as per addendum 2? | An addendum will be issued to correct the discrepancies. | 11/13/2024 11:47 AM |
| 24-1016 | 200 | Shelby | Is it expected the level and wedge course will be asphalt base or surface? | It will be asphalt base. | 11/13/2024 11:48 AM |
| 24-2954 | 414 | Jefferson | Will a Truck Mounted Attenuator be required for each lane closure once concrete barrier wall and crash cushions are installed? | Truck Mounted Attenuators shall be required for the placement and relocation of the concrete barrier wall and crash cushions only. | 11/13/2024 12:03 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Can a bid item be added for the removal of the existing median barrier in the previously widened section (required in Phase 1B)? | No. | 11/13/2024 12:04 PM |
| 24-2954 | 414 | Jefferson | Are the entire bridges to get cleaning and painting? | All structural steel in the bridges shall be cleaned and painted. See Special Note for Bridge Cleaning and Painting. | 11/13/2024 12:10 PM |
| 24-2384 | 325 | Pendleton | Is it the intent of the four-foot trench to provide two feet of paved shoulder? | The intent of the four-foot trench is to repair the two-foot shoulder and two feet into the driving lane that is failing. It is not a widening; it is repairing existing. | 11/13/2024 12:28 PM |
| 24-2384 | 325 | Pendleton | Is the two feet dimension measured from the existing edge of pavement or from the existing edge line? | The two feet dimension is measured from existing edge of pavement. | 11/13/2024 12:29 PM |
| 24-2384 | 325 | Pendleton | Does the detail on plan sheet 73 represent a taper of the shoulder, from a four-foot trench to a two-foot trench? | The four feet of trenching should stay consistent throughout the project. | 11/13/2024 12:29 PM |
| 24-2384 | 325 | Pendleton | What is the difference between the trench detail under the existing pavement and the trench at the edge of the pavement? | The four feet of trenching should stay consistent throughout the project. | 11/13/2024 12:30 PM |
| 24-2384 | 325 | Pendleton | What is being installed in this trench? | The trench gets five inches of Crushed Stone Base, 2-three-inch lifts of CL2 Asph Base 0.75D PG76-22. Perforated pipe will go in the Crushed Stone Base, 200 ft of it around each headwall which will be located in the field. | 11/13/2024 12:30 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Plan sheet R53, Note BB states that lane closures during removal of rumble strips cannot exceed one mile. Would the Department consider extending lane closures distances to two miles for this scope of work?
| Yes. The Department will allow a two-mile lane closure to perform the rumble strip eradication during the times specified in the contract. | 11/12/2024 9:40 AM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | Is the excavation required to construct the proposed channel lined ditches at the toe of various fill slopes throughout the project, included in the Roadway Excavation quantity? If not, can a pay item for Ditch Excavation be added? | Excavation for channel lined ditches shall be incidental to the channel lining. This quantity is not included in Roadway Excavation quantity. An additional bid item will not be added. | 11/13/2024 1:57 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | The CRASH CUSHION TY VI CLASS BT TL3 bid item states on plan sheet R21 is for temp barrier wall. Are these for the gates? if not, where are they to be installed? | Locations are indicated on the Maintenance of Traffic plans. Temporary crash cushions in gate areas are incidental to the “Maintain and Control Traffic” bid item as indicated on the construction access details and the Maintenance of Traffic general notes. Temporary crash cushions should be utilized at any location where oncoming traffic could strike a blunt end or termini of temporary barrier wall. | 11/13/2024 2:32 PM |
| 24-1316 | 201 | Carroll, Gallatin | As there is no existing lighting within this corridor, does Note DD TEMPORARY LIGHTING on Plan Sheet R53 apply? | Note DD TEMPORARY LIGHTING on plan sheet R53 of the plans shall apply to this contract. | 11/13/2024 2:33 PM |
