Contract 09-295504

The responses to bidder's inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addendem to the contract, are not a part of the contract and are provided for the bidder's convenience only. In some instances, the question and answer may represent a summary of the matters discussed rather than a word-for-word recitation. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidder's inquiries is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of Section 2-1.03 of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, the plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with those contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given.

Q) We need copies of the Roadway Cross Sections for the above referenced job.

A) Copies of the roadway cross sections can be obtained by contacting:

Sierra Office Supplies
312 N. Main Street
Bishop, CA 93514
Phone: 760-873-7730
Email: sales@sierraofficesupply.com

Q) Under "Materials"; of the Special Provisions for Temporary Fence (tortoise), is the material for Temporary Fence (tortoise) or is it for the Temporary Fence (ESA)?

A) The material for Temporary Fence (Tortoise) and Temporary Fence (ESA) is as specified per pages 118 through 120 of the contract Special Provisions. Highly visible fabric mesh shall be used for both ESA and tortoise fence.

Q) What material will be used for the wire? And Posts? What are the lengths and heights of both the wire and posts?

A) The material, lengths and heights for posts to be used is as specified per pages 118 through 120 of the contract Special Provisions. Tie-wire may be used as a fastener for attaching the highly visible fabric mesh for the steel post option. Height of the highly visible fabric mesh is shown on the plans. Length of the posts is minimum 1.6 meter. Allowable materials (wood or steel) for posts is defined in SSP 10-1.03 Temporary Fence (Type ESA), page 118 and SSP 10-1.04 Temporary Fence (Tortoise), page 120.

Q) What gage is the wire?

A) Tie-wire shall be 14 gage minimum.