| 21-2954 | 400 | Ohio | Page 12 Section 2 states “All structural Steel shall be cleaned and painted….” and Page 17 Section F states “Clean and paint the new steel and the existing steel where new steel is to be installed.” Please confirm that the scope of work is as per Page 12 with the entire bridge structural steel to be painted; and that Page 17 specifications only apply to the bearing replacement work to be performed prior the painting of the entire structure? | That is correct. The note on Page 17 applies to the bearing replacement work prior to structure painting. | 4/8/2021 8:23 AM |
| 21-2954 | 400 | Ohio | Will the Department provide the approximate square footage of structural steel and concrete to be painted/coated? | The approximate square footage of structural steel and concrete to be painted/coated will be posted in Project Related Information. | 4/8/2021 8:56 AM |
| 21-1016 | 202 | Carter, Fleming | Can concrete be used if the asphalt company will not quote the asphalt? | No. | 4/8/2021 10:19 AM |
| 21-2954 | 400 | Ohio | Are there lane closure restrictions (days/times and one/two lane) other than closures not permitted on holidays or holiday weekends?
| There are no day/time restrictions for lane closures. As stated in the Special Note for Maintain and Control Traffic only single lane closures are permitted and must be removed when not working.
| 4/9/2021 2:19 PM |
| 21-2954 | 400 | Ohio | Will liquidated damages for each structure be based on each individual bridges total price or the entire contract total price?
| Liquidated Damages for each structure will be based on the total contract price.
| 4/12/2021 9:30 AM |
| 21-2904 | 402 | Various | Will liquidated damages for each structure be based on each individual bridges total price or the entire contract total price?
| Liquidated Damages for each structure will be based on the total contract price.
| 4/12/2021 9:34 AM |
| 21-2903 | 409 | Gallatin | Will liquidated damages for each structure be based on each individual bridges total price or the entire contract total price?
| Liquidated Damages for each structure will be based on the total contract price.
| 4/12/2021 9:35 AM |
| 21-2606 | 410 | Barren, Butler | Will liquidated damages for each structure be based on each individual bridges total price or the entire contract total price?
| Liquidated Damages for each structure will be based on the total contract price.
| 4/12/2021 9:38 AM |
| 21-2205 | 300 | Allen | Will the Department consider allowing stay-in-place forms for the top slab on the concrete box culvert extensions? | No. | 4/12/2021 2:26 PM |
| 21-4102 | 205 | Bath, Nicholas | Page 117 of the proposal shows typical sections for curve superelevation improvements. Note 3 on the typical calls for a longitudinal edge key, however, there is no pay item for longitudinal edge key. Will the department add this bid item to the proposal? | No. The Department will make payment for longitudinal edge key at the Contract unit price per ton for Asphalt Pavement Milling and Texturing, which shall be full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals for removal and disposal of the existing asphalt surface required to construct the longitudinal edge key. | 4/13/2021 10:30 AM |
| 21-4102 | 205 | Bath, Nicholas | Note number 5 on Page 114 of the proposal shows the Joint Adhesive is to be used on the surface layer joint and the base layer joint at widening sections. Based on the overall length of the project for resurfacing and the square yards of 2' shoulder milling and trenching, it does not appear that the quantity of joint adhesive is correct. Please advise. | An addendum will be posted to revise the Joint Adhesive bid item. | 4/13/2021 10:34 AM |
| 21-4102 | 205 | Bath, Nicholas | Page 19 of the proposal gives the general description of work for superelevation improvements. The proposal states that the leveling and wedging mix design will be based on lift thickness being placed on the curve. It also states, the Engineer will make the final determination as to which bid items will be required at each area. For clarification, is it the Department’s intent to pay all mixes at these areas as leveling and wedging, regardless if base or surface is used? | The mixes that will be used for Leveling and Wedging to adjust the existing superelevation to the desired superelevation shall be paid as Leveling and Wedging, regardless of the mix design utilized. The final surface course that will be constructed will be paid for under the bid item CL2 ASPH SURF 0.38D PG64-22. | 4/13/2021 10:40 AM |
| 21-2157 | 308 | Breckinridge | The special note for the asphalt milling and texturing indicates that the millings from the project are to be used where 1” drop off is unattainable. There is no bid item associated with the storage, handling and placement of this material. Would the Department consider adding an item for this work? | No. Spread and compact cuttings at the outside edge of the newly paved shoulder as directed by the Engineer to correct any drop offs or shoulder deficiencies. Accept payment at the contract unit price per ton of asphalt milling and texturing as full compensation for all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals required to perform the milling and spread and compact the cuttings on the shoulders as directed by the Engineer. | 4/13/2021 12:19 PM |
| 21-2152 | 404 | Webster | Sheet R2A and R2 reference a CL2 Asphalt Surface 0.50D PG64-22. However, there is not a bid item for CL2 Asphalt Surface 0.50D PG64-22. Will the Department add a bid item or is this mix supposed to be CL2 Asphalt Surface 0.38D PG64-22? | The plans are incorrect. The asphalt mixture should be CL2 ASPH SURF 0.38D PG64-22 as shown in the proposal bid items. | 4/13/2021 12:47 PM |
| 212166 | 102 | Meade | Will bid items be added for Fuel & Asphalt Adjustments? | Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 4/14/2021 8:28 AM |
| 21-2177 | 304 | Hopkins | This project states it is Deferred Payment on the front page of the proposal but there are not any notes in the proposal. Please advise. | The front of the proposal is incorrect. The project is not deferred payment. | 4/14/2021 9:55 AM |
| 21-1017 | 101 | Boyle | Is it the intent for bid item Remove and Reset Light Pole (In Place) to reuse existing base and all conduit and circuitry? | The contractor will be required to reuse the existing pole and base or provide a new pole and base that matches the existing if damage occurs. | 4/14/2021 10:36 AM |
| 21-4002 | 110 | Jefferson | Are the unit descriptions correct for items 0210 through 0370? Traditional items similar to these are typically measured in Lineal Foot or Each quantities.
| The Units of Measure for bid items 0210 through 0370 are correct. There is an HPS-8 Measurement Detail on page 21 of the proposal that shows the estimated SQ FT area of the various symbols covered under bid items 0310 through 0370, so perspective bidders, if desired, could determine the number of symbols proposed. The bid items 0210 through 0280 are essentially rectangular shaped, so perspective bidders, if desired, should be able to determine the LF associated with these markings. Bid items 0290 and 0300 are typically measured as SQ FT even with traditional bid items.
| 4/14/2021 3:24 PM |
| 21-1017 | 101 | Boyle | Will the Department make the existing bridge plans available? | The existing bridge plans will be posted in Project Related Information. | 4/15/2021 9:47 AM |
| 21-2197 | 403 | Hardin, Larue | This project states it is Deferred Payment on the front page of the proposal but there are not any notes in the proposal. Please advise. | The front of the proposal is incorrect. The project is not deferred payment. | 4/15/2021 1:24 PM |
| 21-2954 | 400 | Ohio | Addendum page 22 , Section 11.Narrative states , “Single lane and shoulder closures on WN9001 (route above) maintaining a 12’ driving lane will be permitted for rigging and containment installation ONLY.” Are single lane and shoulder closures allowed on WN9001 for Jack and support or Bearing replacement activities? | Single lane and shoulder closures will be permitted for jack and support or bearing replacement activities. Lane closures must be removed when not working. | 4/16/2021 9:06 AM |
| 21-1013 | 201 | Caldwell, Trigg | Will the contractor be required to construct either a longitudinal sawed joint or a longitudinal sawed construction joint between the 4’ shoulder and the 12’ travel lane? | If the 4’ shoulder is poured monolithically with the adjacent lane, a sawed joint and tie bars are required between the lane and shoulder. | 4/16/2021 10:01 AM |
| 21-1013 | 201 | Caldwell, Trigg | Will the contractor be required to construct either a longitudinal sawed joint or a longitudinal sawed construction joint between the 2’ shoulder and the 12’ travel lane? | If the 2’ shoulder is poured monolithically with the adjacent lane, a sawed joint and tie bars are not required between the lane and shoulder. | 4/16/2021 10:01 AM |
| 21-1013 | 201 | Caldwell, Trigg | Will the contractor be required to install dowel bars in the proposed 4’ and 2’ shoulders? | If the travel lanes and shoulders are poured separately, the standard drawings and special notes shall apply. Load transfer bars are required in the shoulders and tie bars shall be required between the traveled lanes and between the traveled lane and the shoulder. | 4/16/2021 10:02 AM |
| 21-2152 | 404 | Webster | Is the Asphalt Seal Aggregate shown on sheet R2 incidental to the line item Asphalt Seal Coat?
| No. An addendum will be posted to add the bid item.
| 4/16/2021 3:12 PM |
| 21-1002 | 200 | Marion, Taylor | What are the acceptable options for the Subgrade Treatment Item?
| It is the intent of this note to match the construction of the adjacent Campbellsville Bypass project (CID 201323) which will be under construction concurrently and ultimately tie into the US68 approach where this note applies. Coordination with the prime contractor on the adjacent project may be desirable, particularly if the lime stabilization method is chosen. Acceptable Stabilization Methods are: 1) One foot of Crushed Aggregate #2, 3 or 23 wrapped in Geotextile Fabric Class 1 in accordance with Sections 805, 214 and 843 of the current Standard specifications. 2) 8 Inches of Lime Stabilized Roadbed in accordance with Section 208 of the current Standard Specifications. Utilize select soils with a minimum CBR of 6. Lime content should be 6 percent by weight.
| 4/16/2021 3:23 PM |
| 21-2152 | 404 | Webster | Will a detour plan be provided for the 30 day closure period? Will the detour signage be paid or incidental to Maintain & Control Traffic?
| The Department will handle the detour plan and signage. The contractor will be responsible for notifying the Department 2 weeks in advance of planned closure so that the detour can be put in place.
| 4/16/2021 3:28 PM |
| 21-1315 | 104 | Mason | Should there be a bid item for structure granular backfill or foundation prep on this project?
| Neither Foundation Preparation or Structure Granular Backfill are required on this structure. Excavation, sheeting, shoring, cofferdams, and dewatering are paid under the Structure Excavation Common Bid Item. Structure Granular Backfill is not required behind breastwall abutments as they are designed to be backfilled with in-situ soil present on site.
| 4/19/2021 8:29 PM |
| 21-1315 | 104 | Mason | Will an expedited award and work order be issued so that the restriction for the tree removal and road closure restrictions can be met?
| | 4/19/2021 8:31 PM |
| 21-1315 | 104 | Mason | Can clearing and grubbing be done before the end of the school year?
| Clearing and grubbing and other peripheral work may be performed, but neither the structure nor the roadway can be closed before the end of the school year.
| 4/19/2021 8:34 PM |
| 21-1016 | 202 | Carter, Fleming | Will an expedited award and work order be issued for this project so that the tree removal requirement can be met before June 1?
| | 4/19/2021 8:41 PM |
| 21-1016 | 202 | Carter, Fleming | Page 17 of the proposal states “All signing required will be incidental to…” However, Line Item 330 of the Proposal Bid Items calls for 190 Sq Ft of Temporary Signs. What are the 190 Sq Ft of temporary signs that will be paid for or is that a mistake? | Page 17 refers specifically to Carter County as shown in the Special Note’s header. The bid item for temporary signs refers to Fleming County project only. All bid items for Carter County are listed in category 3 – Bridge 022B00006N.
| 4/19/2021 8:52 PM |
| 21-1313 | 107 | Barren | Does the Department have any geotechnical information that can be provided for the northern curve realignment?
| No, there is not any geotechnical information on this project.
| 4/19/2021 8:55 PM |
| 21-1313 | 107 | Barren | Will the signage needed for the detour plan be paid under bid item 02562-Temporary Signs?
| Yes, the detour signage will be paid with the temporary sign bid item.
| 4/19/2021 8:57 PM |
| 21-1013 | 201 | Caldwell, Trigg | Does the Department have the required 48,334 LF of 9T Barrier Wall available or is the contractor responsible for providing the barrier wall?
| The Department does not have 9T Barrier Wall available. The contractor will be responsible for supplying the barrier wall.
| 4/19/2021 9:00 PM |
| 21-1017 | 101 | Boyle | There are two Temporary Signal bid items. Please advise.
| An addendum will posted to remove one of the duplicate items.
| 4/20/2021 10:32 AM |
| 21-1315 | 104 | Mason | Should the continuous reinforcement in the beams be #5 or #4 bars? The data table on sheet S15 shows #4 while the typical section calls #5 bars.
| Use #5 bars in top of beam as called out on the typical section.
| 4/20/2021 10:35 AM |
| 21-1315 | 104 | Mason | What is the requirement for sealing/concrete coating/masonry coating of the beams? There is no mention of sealing/coating in the general notes or specifications, in regards to the beams.
| The concrete sealing quantities on the title sheet include sealing of the deck, barriers, underside of deck at fascias, and the exterior and bottom faces of exterior beams. No masonry coating is required on this structure.
| 4/20/2021 10:41 AM |
| 21-2904 | 402 | Various | Will the Department existing bridge plans be provided for this project?
| Yes. The existing bridge plans will be posted in project Related Information.
| 4/20/2021 2:04 PM |
| 21-2206 | 302 | Bullitt | Will the excavated failed material be allowed to remain on Department right-of-way?
| | 4/20/2021 2:08 PM |
| 21-2206 | 302 | Bullitt | Will any plans be provided for this project?
| | 4/20/2021 2:10 PM |
| 21-2206 | 302 | Bullitt | Can a detailed breakdown of the exact locations of placing cyclopean riprap be provided? Upon visiting the site, the exact limits of construction are not clear based on the written proposal.
| A drawing will be posted in Project Related Information identifying the limits of the project. The drawing is for informational purposes only. | 4/20/2021 2:12 PM |
| 21-2206 | 302 | Bullitt | After reviewing the site, it appears that some sort of geotechnical solution (soil nails, drainage structures, etc.) is already in place at the site. Will any of this be replaced as part of the riprap placement? If not, is any sort of repair or maintenance work that will be required?
| No. Maintenance work nor replacement will be required as part of this project.
| 4/20/2021 2:14 PM |
| 21-2206 | 302 | Bullitt | Will construction limits be provided to determine the exact extent of necessary clearing for this project?
| Approximate locations will be marked in the field. These locations are approximate and may change during construction.
| 4/20/2021 2:16 PM |
| 21-2206 | 302 | Bullitt | If clearing is required, will a clearing and grubbing bid item be added to the proposal?
| Tree and vegetation clearing will be required and will be incidental to the Site Preparation bid item.
| 4/20/2021 2:17 PM |
| 21-1013 | 201 | Caldwell, Trigg | Will alternates to concrete barrier wall type 9T be allowed?
| No. Concrete Barrier Wall Type 9T shall be used on this project.
| 4/20/2021 2:24 PM |
| 21-4201 | 111 | Various | Under special note for box culvert extension section III.D Remove headwall says not to cut the existing steel and Overlap the existing steel 1’9”. The plans show cutting the existing wing walls flush with the parapets and doweling into the existing structure. Which will be required? | The Special Note for Box Culvert Extensions, under Section III., D., says, “Existing steel reinforcement shall be thoroughly cleaned of concrete and straightened for use to bond the new concrete and reinforcement with a minimum overlap of 1’-9”, unless otherwise shown in the drawings.” Therefore, if the structural drawings show a different treatment concerning the existing steel reinforcement, the Structural Drawings shall take precedence. | 4/21/2021 11:34 AM |
| 21-4201 | 111 | Various | Under Traffic Control Plan it says to not leave lane closures up during non-working hours. At some of the box culvert extension locations this may not be an option. The existing road is to narrow for barrier wall at the edge of the road way and allowing for 2 way traffic. Will the contractor be allowed to leave the temporary traffic signal up for the duration of each box culvert extension? | The contractor may leave lane closures in place during non-working hours at the box culvert locations, but only if a temporary signal is in operation to maintain and control traffic. | 4/21/2021 11:35 AM |
| 21-4201 | 111 | Various | Can the contractor use precast box culvert extensions? If not, will the completion date be extended to allow enough time to cast in place the new box extensions? | Precast box culvert sections are permissible; however, prior to utilizing precast box culvert sections, the awarded Contractor shall submit shop drawings to the Engineer for approval that include details on how the precast box culvert sections will be connected to the existing structures. | 4/21/2021 11:36 AM |
| 21-2192 | 305 | Pulaski | This project has 3 asphalt related bid items. What is the intent for placement of these three asphalt items? | The asphalt milling and asphalt pavement bid items are to be used for tie-ins on side road approaches, as well as outside shoulders where traffic will be transitioning from through lane to shoulders during phased construction. | 4/21/2021 11:38 AM |
| 21-2192 | 305 | Pulaski | Page 35 of the proposal contains a special note for edge key, but there is not a mobilization for mill and text bid item or an asphalt pavement milling and texturing bid item. Please advise. | The edge key special note is not needed becuase the asphalt work will be mill and fill with no transition and will be removed form the proposal. An addendum will be posted to add the Mobilization for Mill and Text and Asphalt Pave Milling and Text. | 4/21/2021 11:40 AM |
| 21-2179 | 310 | Christian | Will the Department add a bid item for permanent paint? | Yes. An addendum will be posted. | 4/21/2021 11:49 AM |
| 21-2940 | 411 | Warren | Where is the Class B Concrete bid item to be used? | The Class B concrete is to be used for the base of the fence posts. | 4/21/2021 11:50 AM |
| 21-2175 | 324 | Lyon | There is not a bid item in the proposal for Temporary Paint. Will this bid item be added? | Yes. An addendum will be posted to add the bid item. | 4/21/2021 11:52 AM |
| 21-2205 | 300 | Allen | There are no specifications or standards for the HDPE Pipe Liner bid items. Please advise. | The HDPE Pipe Liner special notes will be added by addendum. | 4/21/2021 11:54 AM |
| 21-2965 | 401 | Caldwell, Hopkins | Will liquidated damages for each structure be based on each individual bridges total price or the entire contract total price?
| | 4/12/2021 9:31 AM |
| 21-1016 | 202 | Carter, Fleming | Can the soil boring information be posted in Project Related Information? | Yes. The Carter County Geotechnical report is in the proposal. The Fleming County Geotechnical report will be posted in Project Related Information. | 4/21/2021 12:59 PM |
| 21-2205 | 300 | Allen | Should there be a bid item for the “Modify L Headwall”? | No. The intent of “Modify L Headwall” is to modify the headwall and turn it into a DBI or just tear it completely out and pour a totally new DBI. There is a DBI bid item that will be the payment for whichever method is chosen. | 4/21/2021 1:37 PM |
| 21-2965 | 401 | Caldwell, Hopkins | Is the quantity of 250 LF for bid item Armored Edge for Concrete on bridge 054B00073N correct? | No. An addendum will be posted to revise the quantity. | 4/21/2021 1:39 PM |
| 21-2111 | 330 | Warren | Are there additional locations, other than the location detailed on page 43 of the proposal, where STANDARD BARRIER MEDIAN TYPE 4 is to be used? The quantity in the proposal bid items is more than needed in this location. | The quantity is incorrect. An addendum will be posted to revise the quantity. | 4/21/2021 1:59 PM |
| 21-2177 | 304 | Hopkins | The road is currently down to 1 lane with no traffic control (only barrels covering the failed areas) due to the failed areas. The notes in the proposal state “Do not leave lane closures in place during non-working hours.” This will require continuous work until the project is complete and the roads are repaved. Please advise. | The sentence in the traffic control plan is incorrect. Alternating one lane traffic will be allowed during non-working hours with the use of temporary signal. | 4/21/2021 2:00 PM |
| 21-2177 | 304 | Hopkins | Since the contractor will need a continuous lane closure to construct the project, will a temporary signal bid item be added? | No. Temporary signals will be incidental to the Maintain and Control Traffic bid item. | 4/21/2021 2:01 PM |
| 21-3070 | 334 | Hopkins | The road is currently down to 1 lane with no traffic control (only barrels covering the failed areas) due to the failed areas. The notes in the proposal state “Do not leave lane closures in place during non-working hours.” This will require continuous work until the project is complete and the roads are repaved. Please advise. | The sentence in the traffic control plan is incorrect. Alternating one lane traffic will be allowed during non-working hours with the use of temporary signal. | 4/21/2021 2:02 PM |
| 21-3070 | 334 | Hopkins | Since the contractor will need a continuous lane closure to construct the project, will a temporary signal bid item be added? | No. Temporary signals will be incidental to the Maintain and Control Traffic bid item. | 4/21/2021 2:03 PM |
| 21-2166 | 102 | Meade | Please provide clarification on the mix intended for bid item Asphalt Mix for Pavement Wedge. Is the mix for the shoulder intended to be the same as the surface bid item?
| Page 20 of the proposal describes the separate operation for placing the Asphalt Mix for Pavement Wedge and references Section 407 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction for the required mix.
| 4/21/2021 9:09 PM |
| 21-1002 | 200 | Marion, Taylor | Can the Department provide direction on where any saw cutting may be required or provide an approximate length of saw cutting on this project? It is listed as incidental to Asph Mill & Text as Paving Summary note 12 on the General Summary Sheet. | Note 12 of the Paving Summary is in reference to the re-construction of existing concrete entrance tie-ins on the project, and is incidental to the “CEM CONC ENTR PAVEMENT – 8 IN” bid item. It is estimated that approximately 220 LF of sawcut will be required to have a clean concrete joint to pour to. All notes under the “General Summary Notes” heading apply to the General Summary, while the Paving Summary Notes are beneath the Paving Summary.
| 4/21/2021 9:14 PM |
| 21-4002 | 110 | Jefferson | Will the Department or the Contractor retain possession of the Changeable Message Signs upon completion of the work?
| The Contractor shall retain possession of the Changeable Message Signs upon completion of the work.
| 4/22/2021 7:24 AM |
| 21-2940 | 411 | Warren | Who will be responsible for the removal of the existing bridge lighting?
| There is no existing bridge lighting to be removed.
| 4/22/2021 7:49 AM |
| 21-2940 | 411 | Warren | Will all circuitry and connections be by others?
| Circuitry and connections shall be coordinated with the City of Bowling Green.
| 4/22/2021 7:50 AM |
| 21-2940 | 411 | Warren | Will trench and backfill associated to PVC conduit to new type a junction boxes be incidental to conduit?
| | 4/22/2021 7:52 AM |
| 21-2152 | 404 | Webster | Will the Department clarify the intent for bid item 24605ED RELOCATE ONE UTILITY POLE?
| The bid item was mistakenly included in the proposal. An addendum will be posted to remove the bid item and add a utility note.
| 4/22/2021 11:05 AM |
| 21-21107 | 101 | Boyle | The project phasing shows completing the pedestrian bridge in Phase 1 prior to starting construction on the US 150 bridge (Phase 2). Due to the lead time of the pedestrian bridge can the contractor start on Phase 2 prior to Phase 1 being completed? | Yes. | 4/22/2021 12:05 PM |
| 21-2177 | 304 | Hopkins | How will the contractor be paid for the Leveling and Wedging noted on pages 28 and 29 of the proposal? | Level and Wedging is not required on this project. Disregard the note referencing leveling and wedging on pages 28 and 29 of the proposal. | 4/22/2021 12:29 PM |
| 21-4404 | 114 | Hardin | Could the intended use of the perforated pipe and perforated pipe headwalls be clarified? No detail or note was provided. | The perforated pipe and perforated pipe headwalls are set up to provide longitudinal subgrade drainage along all widening per Section 704.03.02 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. | 4/22/2021 2:30 PM |
