Vertical Clearance Signs YOL-VAR PM

Contract
03A3843

Minor B
03-4J260

Bid Date
09/06/24

County Route 
YOL-VAR

Description
Replace existing vertical clearance gauges.

Bidder Inquiry / Response

Inquiry:

1. Can you indicate a specified approved manufacturer or supplier for the marine sign panels?

2. Section 56-4 allows different types of expansion anchors. Shouldn't you require stainless steel expansion anchors on this project?

3. On General Plan No. 2, Note 4 (Remove Gauge Indicator Arm) is shown on both sides of Pier 13 but Note 2 (Remove Sign Panel) is only on the downstream side. Please clarify if the upstream side has a sign panel to be removed also (and note 2 should be added).

4. Detail A (on plan sheet 5 of 5) indicates " Install New Rubber Block" at 2 locations.

a) Please specify a product for the rubber block.

b) The detail indicates to retain existing and install new. Will the new be installed next to the existing to remain in place?

5. What caused the spalled surface area on Pier 13?

6. Will contractor be allowed to tie off a small barge to the existing pier fenders?

Response:

1. Structure’s response: Please bid per current contract documents.

2. Structure’s response: Please bid per current contract documents.

3. Structure’s response: There is no sign on the upstream side. Please bid per current contract documents.

4. Structure’s response: Unless an Addendum is issued, please bid per current contract documents.

5. Structure’s response: Please bid per current contract documents.

6. Structure’s response: Please bid per current contract documents.