| 21-2146 | 346 | Shelby | Please confirm that the project is from KY 55 down Pearce Industrial Road to Old Finchville Road proceeding to US 60. | Yes, that is correct. | 3/1/2021 1:02 PM |
| 21-2142 | 304 | Barren | In reference to the special note on page 14 of the proposal regarding the double asphalt seal coat, would the department accept No. 57’s in lieu of the specified No. 78’s for the bottom layer of seal aggregate?
| Yes, the Department will accept No. 57’s in lieu of the specified No. 78’s.
| 3/3/2021 12:19 PM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | Given that the utilities are planned to be done by June 1 and no clearing can be done between June 1 and July 31 and considerable utility work incorporated into the contract, would the Department consider extending the completion date on this project?
| Yes. An addendum will be posted to revise the completion date to June 30, 2022.
| 3/2/2021 8:26 AM |
| 21-2150 | 309 | Calloway | Is bid item CL2 ASPH SURF 0.38B PG64-22 correct?
| No. An addendum will be posted to revise the bid item.
| 3/4/2021 8:40 AM |
| 21-2141 | 404 | Metcalfe | In reference to the special note on page 14 of the proposal regarding the double asphalt seal coat, would the department accept No. 57’s in lieu of the specified No. 78’s for the bottom layer of seal aggregate?
| Yes, the Department will accept No. 57’s in lieu of the specified No. 78’s.
| 3/4/2021 8:43 AM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Page S6 of the structure drawings in the item for pre-drilling detail EB #1 has a design rock elevation of 883.8. Please verify this elevation.
| The design rock line elevation should be 833.8’ for EB #1 Right and Left. An addendum will be posted to revise the drawing.
| 3/4/2021 8:50 AM |
| 21-3052 | 413 | Scott | The quantity of 400 SQYD in the proposal bid items does not match the Base Failure Repair Summary on page 33 of the proposal. Also, the depth on page 15 of the proposal shows 5 inches but on pages 36 and 38 the Typical Section shows 8 inches. Please clarify.
| An addendum will be posted. | 3/4/2021 10:07 AM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone |
Sheet S6 in all four pre-drilling details it states that CASING MAY BE PULLED AS BACKFILLED. Paragraph 2 in the notes calls for permanent casing. Please clarify
| Casing used to keep the predrilled holes open for the piling at the end bents is temporary and may be pulled when backfilling. Casing used on the drilled shafts on the piers is required to be permanent.
| 3/4/2021 11:44 AM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Will the Department allow an HDPE Pipe Liner as an alternate to the PVC Fold and Form Pipe Liner? | | 3/4/2021 5:02 PM |
| 21-5169 | 104 | Cumberland | Will the Department provide approximate square footage of structural steel to be painted?
| The approximate square footage of structural steel to be painted is 6,900 square feet. The square footage is for informational purposes only.
| 3/5/2021 7:42 AM |
| 21-2961 | 400 | Various | There are no details for Bridge 072B00029N for the ARMORED EDGE and EXPAN JOINT REPLACE 4 IN. Please advise.
| See Standard Drawings BJE-001 and BJE-006 current edition.
| 3/8/2021 9:12 AM |
| 21-2960 | 401 | Caldwell, Hopkins | There are no details for Bridge 054B00037N for the ARMORED EDGE and EXPAN JOINT REPLACE 4 IN. Please advise.
| See Standard Drawings BJE-001 and BJE-006 current edition.
| 3/8/2021 10:59 AM |
| 21-2960 | 401 | Caldwell, Hopkins | There are no details for Bridge 054B00161N for the EXPAN JOINT REPLACE 1 IN. Please advise.
| See Standard Drawing BJE-003 current edition.
| 3/8/2021 11:05 AM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Are line items 0280 SIGNAL-PEDESTRIAN and 0910 INSTALL PEDESTRIAN HEAD-LED duplicated?
| An addendum will be issued remove bid item SIGNAL-PEDESTRIAN.
| 3/8/2021 1:20 PM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Can you provide a detail or clarification for line item 0560 ADJUST LIGHTING JUNCTION BOX, and line item 0580 ADJUST LIGHT POLE BASE?
| When the contractor grades for the new sidewalk, they will have to adjust the tops of these items so they are not buried.
| 3/8/2021 1:37 PM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Could clarification be made for the note on page T006 concerning, existing pole U-4-B-EX?
| An addendum will be posted to provide clarification.
| 3/8/2021 1:45 PM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Will "REMOVE LIGHTING" AND "MAINTAIN LIGHTING" be added to the Proposal Bid Items?
| An addendum will be posted to add a REMOVE LIGHTING bid item. A MAINTAIN LIGHTING bid item will not be needed.
| 3/8/2021 1:48 PM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Under what bid items will the Electrical/Lighting portion of the overpass Fence be associated with?
| They will be incidental to the fence construction.
| 3/8/2021 1:51 PM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Sheet S9 has the wingwall as CLASS A CONCRETE but the other 3 wingwalls are CLASS AA. Is this correct? | No. An addendum will be posted to change the label.
| 3/8/2021 5:46 PM |
| 21-5182 | 109 | Letcher | The project has a primary completion date of 11/15/21 but 60 calendar days once work begins. After building two cofferdams the project will not be left with enough time to complete on time . Would the department consider extending the number of calendar days on the project? | The 11/15/2021 completion date will remain unchanged, however, the 60 calendar days for completion once work begins will be removed by addendum. | 3/9/2021 2:45 PM |
| 21-2960 | 401 | Caldwell, Hopkins | Please clarify what is the proper Bridge Number 017B00073N on pages 4, 9, 13, 27, 29 and 44 or 017B00072N on pages 4 and 53. Both are used in proposal.
| REVISED: An addendum has been posted.
| 3/8/2021 11:00 AM |
| 21-2960 | 401 | Caldwell, Hopkins | Is Proposal page 57 of the proposal actually for 017B00073N or should it be 054B000037N?
| REVISED: An addendum has been posted.
| 3/8/2021 11:02 AM |
| 21-5199 | 105 | Clay | A label for Embedded steel sole plate on sheet S12 states “(See Sheet S11)”. There is no S11 available. Please advise.
| An addendum will be posted to add Sheet 11.
| 3/11/2021 10:51 AM |
| 21-2091 | 320 | Hardin | Will the scratch course be applied to all crossovers and approaches as well as main line driving lanes?
| No, just the mainline driving lanes.
| 3/12/2021 8:06 AM |
| 21-5169 | 104 | Cumberland | Will the Department post the old bridge plans for this structure?
| Existing bridge plans will be posted in project related information.
| 3/12/2021 10:13 AM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | According to the Warrants for Selecting Asphalt Mixtures, in Districts #3 through #12, a 0.38-in nominal maximum size mixture should be specified for surface mixtures on Interstates, Parkways, and surface with base. Will the 0.50-in nominal max surface specified for this project be changed to a 0.38-in nominal max?
| Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 3/12/2021 10:50 AM |
| 21-2115 | 323 | Jefferson | Does concrete pavement exist under the existing asphalt pavement?
| The Department is not aware of any concrete pavement under the existing asphalt pavement. If the contractor encounters concrete pavement during construction, any loose concrete shall be removed.
| 3/12/2021 11:59 AM |
| 21-2115 | 323 | Jefferson | The base failure table in the proposal…is it the intention of this for the length to represent the width of the road i.e. lane or both lanes? And the width to be running with the direction of travel?
| The base failure repairs shown in the summary do run with the direction of travel. The summary indicates which lane the repair is to occur. None of the base failures are the total width of the roadway.
| 3/12/2021 12:01 PM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Is there a detail for removal of the 100 ft of asphalt median? Will all existing concrete curb and gutter have to be removed below subgrade? | An addendum will be posted to provide clarification. | 3/12/2021 12:05 PM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Is it necessary to put a concrete sealer on a new latex overlay?
| An addendum will be posted to remove the concrete sealer bid item.
| 3/12/2021 12:08 PM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Will the signage needed for the detour plan be paid under bid item 02562-Temporary Signs? | Yes. | 3/15/2021 8:42 AM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Note 2 on plan sheet R2 states the Longitudinal Edge Key for US231 median tie in is incidental to asphalt construction, however, there is a bid item for Longitudinal Edge Key. Please clarify. | The Longitudinal Edge Key bid item is for work detailed on sheet R2B, longitudinal edge key for tie-in to I-165. | 3/15/2021 8:47 AM |
| 21-1309 | 108 | Russell | Page 19 of the proposal states that if Portable Changeable Message Signs are deemed necessary, they will be furnished by the Department. However, there is a bid item for Portable Changeable Message Signs. Please advise. | The contractor will be responsible for providing and maintain the Portable Changeable Message Signs. | 3/15/2021 9:59 AM |
| 21-2141 | 404 | Metcalfe | Is the quantity correct for bid item 20997ED-Remove Traffic Island? | No. An addendum will be posted to revise the quantity. | 3/15/2021 12:39 PM |
| 21-1010 | 100 | Ohio | Will a bid item be added for Temporary Signs?
| Yes. An addendum will be posted to add the bid item.
| 3/15/2021 3:11 PM |
| 21-1010 | 100 | Ohio | Will a bid item be added for Arrow Panel?
| Yes. An addendum will be posted to add the bid item.
| 3/15/2021 3:14 PM |
| 21-2960 | 401 | Caldwell, Hopkins | Is the quantity for bid item REM EPOXY BIT FOREIGN OVERLAY for Bridge 017B00037N correct?
| No. An addendum will be posted to revise the quantity.
| 3/16/2021 9:10 AM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Sheet R2F under the Pipeline Video Inspection references notes 1 and 2 at the bottom of the page. Note #2 states to repair the pipe as needed after it is cleaned as directed by the Engineer. Will the Department tell what method needs to be used to repair this pipe? Will the Department pay for the repair as PVC FOLD PIPE?
| The Department will direct what repair methods to use, if any, based on the condition of the existing pipe. The repairs will be paid either by contract item if the item(s) exist in the contract or by supplemental agreement if the items do not exist in the contract. Cost for repairs should not be included in the bid item cost for Pipeline Video Inspection.
| 3/16/2021 9:17 AM |
| 21-5190 | 203 | Simpson, Warren | Was it the intent to show sleeves and dowels through the beam ends down into the abutments/piers?
| On Bridge 114B00074N, dowels through the beam ends are not required. At the abutments, dowels (A1e) are to be spaced in the diaphragms between the beams. For the piers, dowels and sleeves (P3e) are to be located in the diaphragm between beams at the locations shown on S6.
| 3/16/2021 3:29 PM |
| 21-1010 | 100 | Ohio | Will the signage needed for the detour plan be paid under bid item 02562 Temporary Signs?
| The detour signs will be incidental to Maintain and Control Traffic.
| 3/17/2021 8:39 AM |
| 21-1312 | 106 | Laurel | Can the Department provide locations where Ditching & Shouldering will occur, so the contractor can better determine the amount of incidental embankment that will be required to perform this work?
| The quantity for ditching and shouldering is for the entire length of the project. Most of this will be just cleaning out the ditches and improving drainage as described in section 209.03.01 of the spec book. Areas where incidental embankment may be required will be in the sections that are being widened. These locations are the station ranges listed on the typical section sheets R2B and R2C.
| 3/17/2021 9:21 AM |
| 21-1312 | 106 | Laurel | Bid item PRECAST VEHICLE STOP eight foot long precast vehicle stops. From discussions with multiple suppliers, these are difficult to get and six foot is the new common length. Would it be possible for the contractor to provide six feet long concrete stops?
| Yes. The contractor can provide six feet long vehicle stops. The bid quantity will not be changed. Plan quantity will be paid for this item.
| 3/17/2021 9:25 AM |
| 21-3052 | 413 | Scott | The proposal bid items show 145 Tons of Milling and Texturing, but the proposal summary sheets only show 77.61 tons. Please advise.
| An addendum will be posted to revise the milling and texturing bid item.
| 3/17/2021 10:12 AM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | Structure Sheet S3 and Roadway Sheet R118 indicate that Temp Shoring will be required for the Phased Culvert construction. The type of actual shoring is not shown, but MOT note Phase II on sheet R118 indicates that this will be gabion wall construction. Is the temporary shoring over the actual box required to be gabions?
| No. The contractor can design and submit a temporary shoring design. | 3/17/2021 10:43 AM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | Can sheet piling be used for temporary shoring outside of the Culvert?
| Yes, the contractor can design and submit a temporary shoring design using sheet piling, however due to rock, it is anticipated H-piles predrilled into rock with wood lagging may be more appropriate. | 3/17/2021 10:45 AM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | Will complete engineered drawings need to be submitted for temporary shoring plans?
| | 3/17/2021 10:46 AM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | Is the quantity of 544 tons for bid item Asphalt Pavement Milling and Texturing correct?
| No. An addendum will be posted to revise the quantity.
| 3/17/2021 11:08 AM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | There are 3 bid items: Concrete Class A-(6 cy), Steel Reinforcement-(710 lbs.) and Curb Box Inlet Type B modified-(2 Ea). Is the intent to cast this structure in place or can it be precast? | The intent is to cast the structure in place. An addendum will be posted to remove the Curb Box Inlet Type B modified bid item. | 3/17/2021 12:01 PM |
| 21-1311 | 102 | Boone | Is the handrail called out on the drawings as 40LF at both ends on the bridge on one side for a total of 80LF part of the project? There is not a bid item in the proposal bid items. Please advise.
| The handrail is incidental to the overpass fence. | 3/17/2021 12:12 PM |
| 21-2961 | 400 | Various | On the front of the proposal, the completion date is 11-20-21. Page 5 has 11-30-21 for most bridges and page 26 has 11-30-21 for all bridges. What are correct completion dates?
| An addendum will be posted to revise the completion date to 11-30-21.
| 3/17/2021 1:00 PM |
| 21-2961 | 400 | Various | Is it the intent to charge liquidated damages for each individual bridge based on the total contract price for all of the bridges added together or each individual bridge?
| There will be 30 days to complete each bridge once the start date is determined and work is commenced. The liquidated damages will be for each individual bridge contract price. All work must be completed by November 30, 2021.
| 3/17/2021 1:03 PM |
| 21-2961 | 400 | Various | Will wide load signs be needed for any of the bridges? If so, how will they be paid?
| The Engineer will determine if wide load signs are needed. All cost for wide load sign will be considered incidental to the lump sum bid for maintain and control traffic.
| 3/17/2021 1:07 PM |
| 21-2961 | 400 | Various | Special Note on Page 13 of proposal states that contractor is to mill and pave 50 feet off each end of bridge but the drawings show 100 feet. The quantities seem to be set up for approximately 100’ off each end of bridge. Please advise.
| The correct length is 100 feet. | 3/17/2021 1:10 PM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | What is the requirement for sealing/masonry coating? There is no mention of sealing/coating in the general notes or specs. Should the beam manufacturer be planning to seal exterior and 12” of bottom of fascia beams?
| Sealing/coating is not required. | 3/17/2021 1:31 PM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | The quantities for bid item Pave Marking Thermo Cross-hatch are based upon measurement of island surface area and not the actual square footage of thermo marking to be applied. Does the Department intend to measure and pay for this item in the same way or will pay quantities be reflective of marking area actually applied in the field? | Pay quantity will reflect the actual marked area in the field.
| 3/17/2021 3:38 PM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | In the electronic plan room, plan sheet R35 is actually R35A so there are two R35A plan sheets and there is not a plan sheet R35. Please advise.
| An addendum will be posted to replace the first sheet R35A.
| 3/17/2021 3:41 PM |
| 21-1010 | 100 | Ohio | We have spoken with the local KU office about the service requirements for one of the lighting control cabinets and the fees associated with their work. Will the contractor or the Department be responsible for those fees?
| The contractor will be responsible for the fees.
| 3/17/2021 3:44 PM |
| 21-5190 | 203 | Simpson, Warren | Should there be a bid item for Portable Changeable Message Sign for the Warren County Bridge project as there is on the Simpson County bridge?
| If Portable Changeable Message Signs are needed on the Warren County Bridge, they will be paid under the Simpson County Portable Changeable Message Signs bid item.
| 3/17/2021 3:46 PM |
| 21-5190 | 203 | Simpson, Warren | Should there be a bid item for Pipe Removal @ R. Sta. 11+72 for the existing 24" pipe?
| The 24" Pipe Removal on the Simpson County project will be considered incidental to the price of Entrance Pipe - 36 IN.
| 3/17/2021 3:48 PM |
| 21-5196 | 204 | Ballard | Gas line relocation in Ballard County requires a certified gas line contractor and employees. Will the department consider this specialty work and omit the Department’s prequalified contractor requirement?
| No. Subcontractors installing the gas line must be on KYTC’s prequalified contractors list for the work being performed.
| 3/17/2021 3:53 PM |
| 21-5196 | 204 | Ballard | Gas line Technical Specifications reference Henderson Natural Gas System on pages 137 and 171. Please clarify.
| All references to Henderson Natural Gas System should be disregarded and replaced with New Commonwealth Gas. Furthermore, reference to the Henderson Fire Department should be disregarded and replaced with Wickliffe Fire Department.
| 3/17/2021 3:55 PM |
| 21-1010 | 100 | Ohio | The existing Concrete ramps and existing paved ditches get removed. They fall outside of the typical section for the new ramps. Section 203.03.06 and 203.04 of the Standard Specifications states concrete items that do not lay within the typical section will be measured for payment. Should there be a concrete removal item for the project?
| Note 1 on General Summary states that the regrading of the ramps is included in Roadway Excavation. If the plans state to remove the paved ditches, it should be incidental to Roadway Excavation as well.
| 3/17/2021 3:59 PM |
| 21-5203 | 205 | Fleming, Greenup | The proposal calls for Oak @ Moisture Content of 15%. The wood meeting those requirements cannot be found. The integrity of Oak is completely destroyed in the kiln dried process. Additionally, the specified treatment cannot be applied to Oak. Page 22 of proposal, last paragraph, Timber repairs, specifies end runners to be Oak and all other members to be Douglass Fir or Southern Pine . The timbers for the span 7 timber repair on the Fleming County bridge appear to be Oak . Please clarify.
| The Special Note for timber repair on page 22 of the proposal is for Greenup County only. Timber repair notes for Fleming County can be found in the general notes on the plans. Page S2 of the Fleming project specifies what type of material may be used. For both bridges, the moisture content of oak shall be less than the moisture content of the existing oak on the bridge; however, should not exceed 19%. Preservative treatment is not required for Oak members on either bridge. For Greenup County, Oak is to be used for the runners as required in the plans.
| 3/18/2021 7:58 AM |
| 21-5203 | 205 | Fleming, Greenup | The concrete footings for Bents 1 & 2 are to be washed and sealed . Both footings are coated with leaked creosote from the existing support bents. Is it the departments intent to remove the creosote prior to concrete sealer application ?
| Yes. It is the Department’s intent for the contractor to remove the creosote prior to the concrete sealer application.
| 3/18/2021 8:02 AM |
| 21-2056 | 316 | Fayette | Can the contractor substitute SS1H tack for the trackless tack that is called out in the proposal?
| | 3/18/2021 8:04 AM |
| 21-2041 | 402 | Knox | Project specifications depict requirement for loop testing, however pay items 24963ED Loop test as well as 14/1 pr Loop lead-in and 1 1/4" PVC conduit including trench and backfill adequate quantity are missing from bid items. Please advise. | If the Engineer determines the items are needed, they will added by supplemental agreement.
| 3/18/2021 8:07 AM |
| 21-2114 | 319 | Hardin | On the subject project, is the note on page 10 of the proposal for using a material transfer vehicle (MTV) included intentionally?
| Yes. An MTV is required per the warrants for MTV use.
| 3/18/2021 8:10 AM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Will the Department provide specification information regarding bid item Channel Lining Class III MOD?
| Note 12 on the general summary sheet describes the bid item.
| 3/18/2021 8:32 AM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | Will the Department verify the intent of the 160LF of bore and jack conduit in the lighting portion of the project?
| Bore and jack of conduit is required for the crossings of US 231 at Sta. 43+80 and Sta. 52+00.
| 3/18/2021 9:20 AM |
| 21-1009 | 101 | Butler | The existing Concrete ramps and existing pave ditches get removed. They fall outside of the typical section for the new ramps. Section 203.03.06 and 203.04 of the Standard Specifications states concrete items that do not lay within the typical section will be measured for payment. Should there be a concrete removal item for the project? | Removal of existing concrete pavement and concrete ditches outside the typical sections is to be incidental to Bid Item 02545 CLEARING AND GRUBBING or existing ramp grading, unless otherwise noted. | 3/18/2021 11:48 AM |
| 21-1308 | 201 | Campbell, Pendleton | Should the steel in the deck be epoxy steel? | No. | 3/18/2021 2:03 PM |
