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M71 124571 0095-020-163, B665 7/18/2025
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Subject: Joint Details Type: Other
Question Date: 7/21/2025 2:10:48 PM
Page 12, Joint details, specifies strip seal rail to be thermal spray coated. Would hot dip galvanized be acceptable in lieu of thermal spray coating?  
Answer   Date: 7/22/2025 9:32:07 AM
Hot dipped galvanizing in accordance with Section 411 of the Specifications in lieu of thermal spray coating is acceptable.  
 
Subject: Bearing Articulation Modification Type: Plan
Question Date: 7/21/2025 12:14:56 PM
According to the Bearing Articulation Modification Detail on Plan Sheet 6 as well as the Framing Plan on Sheet 8, no jacking and blocking is required to perform the Bearing Articulation Modifications. However, Special Provision Section 426.03(s) calls for jacking and blocking in addition to enlarging slots in sole plates and adjusting the bearing so that it is at the midpoint of movement at 60 degrees F. Please clarify whether the procedure in the Special Provision is correct, as it differs significantly from that which is indicated on the Plans and would result in a significant overrun on the Jacking and Blocking Pay Item.  
Answer   Date: 7/22/2025 1:17:34 PM
The bearing articulation work shall be as detailed on Plan Sheet to remove existing fillet welds from washers. Existing sole plates have slots and enlarging is not needed. No jacking and bearing resetting are required to perform the bearing articulation however other applicable requirements and procedure for cleaning, re-painting disturbed areas, environmental and health and safety protection and disposal of material noted in the Special Provisions Section 426.03(s) shall be met.  
 
Subject: Ty. B Patching (HES) Deck Underside Type: Plan
Question Date: 7/16/2025 10:51:11 AM
Deck underside patches are commonly referred to as superstructure surface repairs. Would the Department consider relabeling the deck underside patches as superstructure surface repairs and adjusting the quantities of the respective bid items to avoid confusion as to the materials and depth of repair involved with this work?  
Answer   Date: 7/17/2025 11:00:08 AM
Deck underside patches bid item shall remain as provided and quantified in the contract drawings and will not be considered/labeled as superstructure surface repairs. Please note these are scattered small patches and H. E. S. Patching (Type) procedure as described in VDOT R&B Section 412.03 (b) is considered adequate.  
 
Subject: April 02, 2027 Completion Date Type: Proposal
Question Date: 7/15/2025 5:14:28 PM
With LMC-VE and permanent pavement markings on the critical path of this project, would the Department be willing to extend the Completion Date to late spring or early summer when the ambient air temperatures are conducive for those materials?  
Answer   Date: 7/17/2025 11:00:43 AM
We consider the current 4/2/27 construction fixed completion date sufficient to complete all required work.  
 
Subject: Deck Concrete Protection Means Type: Plan
Question Date: 7/15/2025 4:56:41 PM
Sheet 11 Note 10 describes "concrete/unfinished work protection" which must "sustain vehicular loads" and not be a "traffic hazard or disruption." Please clarify the allowable "protection means" that would satisfy both of the aforementioned conditions. For example: steel road plates may be capable of sustaining the loads, but would they be considered hazardous or disruptive?  
Answer   Date: 7/17/2025 11:01:05 AM
Steel plates are considered a traffic hazard or disruption on an interstate & shall not be used. The concrete must sustain vehicular loads before opening to traffic. The contractor shall plan work such that it can be completed during allowable hours for closures provided in Limitation of Operations and without leaving any unfinished work and open areas.  
 
Subject: 03/06/2022 Inspection Report Type: Other
Question Date: 7/15/2025 4:17:13 PM
Please provide a copy of the 03/06/2022 Inspection Report that is referenced on Sheet 2 of the Proposal Plans.  
Answer   Date: 7/16/2025 3:45:40 PM
Bridge Inspection Reports are considered Critical Infrastructure Information and require CII/SSI Access Approval, including completion of a Criminal History Records Check. Bidders will be required to apply for access using the CII/SSI Policy Guide @ https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/about/divisions/safety/  
 
Subject: PDF Biditem 340 Type: Proposal
Question Date: 7/9/2025 8:59:28 AM
On the PDF Proposal there is a payitem for " Work Area Queue Warning System" this item does not appear in the AASHTOWARE file. Please advise  
Answer   Date: 7/9/2025 11:18:36 AM
Addendum will be issued to remove " Work Area Queue Warning System" item from pdf proposal.  
 
Subject: PDF Biditem 330 Type: Proposal
Question Date: 7/9/2025 8:58:40 AM
On the PDF Proposal there is a payitem for " Traffic Control Additional Sensor" this item does not appear in the AASHTOWARE file. Please advise  
Answer   1 previous answer(s) Date: 7/9/2025 11:20:11 AM
Addendum will be issued to remove "Traffic Control Additional Sensor" item from pdf proposal.  
 
Subject: PDR Biditem 320 Type: Proposal
Question Date: 7/9/2025 8:58:12 AM
On the PDF Proposal there is a payitem for " Traffic Control Additional PCMS" this item does not appear in the AASHTOWARE file. Please advise  
Answer   Date: 7/9/2025 11:19:38 AM
Addendum will be issued to remove "Traffic Control Additional PCMS" item from pdf proposal.  
 
Subject: As-Built Plans 196-20 thru 196-20E Type: Plan
Question Date: 7/8/2025 10:45:06 AM
Please provide as-built bridge plans 196-20 thru 196-20E, referenced in the notes on Sheet 2 of the Proposal Plan Set.  
Answer   Date: 7/8/2025 5:02:03 PM
The as-builts are now available.  
 

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