Contract 09-384105(09A0798)

The responses to bidder's inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addendum 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.

Q1) Section 1.58 page 93 78-4.03 of the specs calls for Painting Concrete but I didn’t see any callout on the plans. Do the concrete foundations need to be painted?

A1) No.

Q2) Section 59 page 89 of the specs calls for Coating the Structural Steel Cattle Guard but there’s no callout on the plans. Does the Steel Cattle Guard need to be coated or galvanized?

A2) Yes, galvanized per Standard Specification Section 75 Miscellaneous Metal.

Q3) Section 80 page 96 of the specs calls for a temporary tortoise fence but none is shown on the plans. Does any tortoise fence need to be constructed?

A3) No.