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8/18/2017 9:23:08 AM
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What are the new permanent signs to be mounted on? Will the posts be paid for in the Traffic Sign Permanent Sign Line Item 8030?
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8/19/2017 12:52:06 PM
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Permanent signs will be mounted using Pay item 50430- SIGN POST STP-1, 2", 14 GAUGE. Signs are shown on plan sheet no. IF-5. The project consists of 5 permanent signs and 52 LF of 50430 Sign Post. A change order will be issued for this item after the project’s award.
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8/18/2017 9:23:04 AM
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What are the new permanent signs to be mounted on? Will the posts be paid for in the Traffic Sign Permanent Sign Line Item 8030?
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8/11/2017 5:24:11 PM
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In order to remove the existing piers to the existing foundations, the contractor must excavate below the track elevations; therefore, there is a risk of undermining the track due to the proximity to the tracks. Please provide design standards of the support of excavation (SOE) to ensure track stability.
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8/17/2017 8:58:19 AM
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Please refer to Section III- 4b and 4f of the Special Provision for CSXT Railway Work Requirements in the proposal.
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8/11/2017 5:23:13 PM
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Is this Project to be executed in accordance with the Prevailing Wages? If so, please provide the Prevailing Wages
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8/14/2017 11:02:30 AM
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This is not a federal aide project, so there are no Davis/Bacon wage requirements.
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8/11/2017 5:22:22 PM
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There is an area adjacent to the Backlick Road Bridge (see below) that would be ideal for a construction staging area; is this area available to the contractor for the Project.
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8/16/2017 4:26:09 PM
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The site adjacent to Backlick Road Bridge is for VDOT operational usage and may not be used as a construction site.
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8/11/2017 5:21:31 PM
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Drawing If-2 shows the location and use of 180LF of concrete barriers and (2) crash cushions. There isn’t a bid item being shown. Where should this item be included on the proposal.
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8/16/2017 4:31:56 PM
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The 180 LF of concrete barrier shown on sheet 1F-2 is accounted for under Item 24721 – Group 2 Longitudinal Channelizing Devices. The (2) Crash Cushions shown on 1F-2 are accounted for under Item 13611 – Impact Attenuator Service Type 1.
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8/11/2017 5:20:30 PM
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Drawing IF-4 shows the use of PVMS for (1200 hrs) while the Bid Item indicates (3048 hrs). Please confirm which quantity to utilize. If the 3048 hrs are to be used, please identify where these extra hours may be found in the drawings
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8/16/2017 4:35:52 PM
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Page 1D – Item 4b: Two weeks’ notice is required for road closures. There will be two road closures. The initial bridge closure, and the spur closure during raising of the roadway profile. ~~~
• 2 weeks’ notice (correction) and an additional 3 days post closure. 5 PVMS @ 17 days – total 2040 hours. ~~~
• The closure of the spur will require 2 PVMS - one in each direction along FFCP (PCMS 1 & 4). 2 PVMS @ 21 days – total 1008 hours.”
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8/11/2017 5:19:53 PM
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In order to develop an effective and safe working Project Schedule, the contractor must be aware of All Scheduled Train Times (Commuter trains and CSX) at the Project Location at Backlick Road. Although, the number of trains have been provided in the specifications, the contractor wishes to know a detailed time schedule of the trains as this will have a considerable impact to the overall project logistics and schedule
In summary, the contractor needs to know what time frames are exactly available to perform construction activities within the zone of influence of the tracks (25 feet).
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8/17/2017 10:26:20 AM
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Amtrak and VRE train schedules are available on their websites. You can also reach their Customer Service Departments as follows: 800-872-7245 (AMTRAK) and 703-684-1001 (VRE).To the best of our knowledge there are no schedules available for CSX Freight, however their Customer Service Department can be contacted at 877-744-7279 for additional information.
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8/11/2017 5:19:18 PM
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In order to develop an effective and safe working Project Schedule, the contractor must be aware of All Scheduled Train Times (Commuter trains and CSX) at the Project Location at Backlick Road. Although, the number of trains have been provided in the specifications, the contractor wishes to know a detailed time schedule of the trains as this will have a considerable impact to the overall project logistics and schedule
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8/10/2017 5:04:10 PM
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Excavation and construction of the abutments will require substantial shoring behind the abutments. This shoring will be located on CSX right of way but will not impact the track. Will CSX be required to review and approve any shoring on their right of way, or only shoring that impacts their track?
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8/16/2017 4:34:33 PM
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Please refer to Section 4f of the Special Provision for CSXT Railway Work Requirements in the proposal.
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Date:
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8/8/2017 5:20:12 PM
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The SP Book on page 56 states that Verizon Virginia will be relocating cables to a new pole set to replace a broken pole at/near station 117+37 on the east side of CSX and that it is anticipated the work will take six weeks to complete after they mobilize. When will this work actually occur, will it be prior to a construction start or sometime during the construction process ?
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8/10/2017 1:42:36 PM
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The Verizon work has started with some required tree trimming that is currently in progress. However we don’t have a definite completion date. Please refer to Special Provision for Cooperation with Regard to Utilities for more details.
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Date:
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8/8/2017 5:16:29 PM
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There are several construction activities that occur early in the schedule which cannot begin until submittals are reviewed and approved by VDOT and CSX. Due to the importance of completing the project within the allowable time, will the Department and CSX accept and review submittals prior to Award of Contract?
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8/11/2017 1:55:13 PM
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NOT prior to Recommendation for Award- The Department, at the Contractor’s request, will receive documents and drawings submitted by the Contractor for the Department’s review and approval only AFTER the recommendation letter for award has been issued by the Department to the Contractor. The CSX special provisions, process and requirements will not be modified, and remains the same as included in the proposal. This effort doesn’t relieve the Contractor from any contract requirements.
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8/18/2017 1:14:04 PM
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The special provisions list maximum durations for review of railroad submittals. Will review times in excess of those listed constitute an excusable delay?
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8/21/2017 11:15:29 AM
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Please see Section 105.10-(c) Working Drawings of the 2016 Road and Bridge Specifications
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8/8/2017 4:47:32 PM
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In the General Notes (page 2) under incidentals it says " The underground utilities survey data on this project has been provided by consultant and copies are available from the Department. Where can we find these?
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8/10/2017 1:34:56 PM
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The underground utilities test hole information can be found on Roadway plans sheet no. 1H
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Date:
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8/8/2017 4:47:24 PM
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In the General Notes (page 2) under incidentals it says " The underground utilities survey data on this project has been provided by consultant and copies are available from the Department. Where can we find these?
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