HomeMy WebLinkAboutADDENDA 3 - BID - 9912 CONCRETE MAINTENANCE PHASE IVAddendum 3 Page 1 of 4
ADDENDUM NO. 3
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of BID 9912: Streets Concrete Maintenance Phase IV
OPENING DATE: 3:00 PM (Our Clock) January 17, 2024
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above,
the following changes/additions are hereby made and detailed in the following sections of this
addendum:
Exhibit 1 – Questions & Answers
Please contact Adam Hill, Senior Buyer, at adhill@fcgov.com with any questions regarding this
addendum.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID DOCUMENTS STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN
RECEIVED.
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
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EXHIBIT 1 – QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. With Harmony being a high-speed arterial and work close to I-25 SB Off Ramp, to set this
closure within spec, we will need to set the taper for WB on the ES/O Weitzel.
a. This will then also impact the I-25 NB Off ramp as it is a triple left turn
movement, we will have to close 1 of them.
b. This has the potential to back traffic onto I-25 being how large of volume of
traffic exit onto Harmony.
c. This would require permits from both CDOT & Timnath – Will the city assist in
obtaining these permits and coordination?
Response: Contractor needs and traffic control approach will dictate the need for
permits. The City will facilitate/assist the contractor obtaining permits if necessary and
assist with coming up with solutions to avoid impacts to the traveling public.
2. As part of question #1, the impact to off ramps from I-25 and the impact to Harmony, will we
utilize Message Boards? If yes, How many – I can easily see to grab the attention of as
many motorists as possible, 1 NB CR 5, 1 SB CR 5, 1 WB Harmony EO CR 5, 1 SB I-25 & 1
NB I-25. (5 Total), just for work on WB Harmony. Please clarify quantity, per each etc.
Response: Yes, at least one VMB will be needed each travel direction on Harmony at a
minimum and one VMB located on the off ramp to alert motorists.
3. Being that the work along Harmony is spaced out, will the city allow us to work both EB &
WB Harmony at the same time if we maintain ped access?
Response: Generally yes, the City will allow a lane closure on both sides of Harmony
if pedestrian access is maintained and the project work can be expedited. This
approach may not be allowed when work is at signalized intersections. Traffic control
may require adjustments in the field based on traffic patterns and field observations in
order to maintain traffic operations and safety for the project, pedestrians, bicyclists
and vehicles.
4. With crews working so close to High-Speed traffic, will the city approve a speed reduction on
Harmony?
Response: The contractor will need to submit this request to the City Traffic Engineer
for approval during the planning process for consideration.
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5. Is a bid bond required?
Response: A bid bond is not required.
6. Do expansion joints need to be caulked?
Response: No- expansion joints do not need to be caulked, except for when expansion
joints are located in concrete pavement (this would be paid for under 608.34- “Concrete
Pavement Joint Sealing”).
7. Is the Contractor meant to trim branches only in the work area if required? (Section 02000
Special revisions, subsection 201.02).
Response: No, the City will work to coordinate with the Forestry Department and/or
Code Compliance to achieve proper heights of tree branches before the contractor
starts work.
8. What is the maximum distance for landings on handicap ramps?
Response: Curb Ramp construction shall comply with Section R304 of the 2023
PROWAG with the maximum ramp length being 15 feet per R 304.2.1.
9. Is the Contractor allowed to park within the street?
Response: Contractors will be allowed to park on the street where it is not restricted
(some streets have time restrictions, i.e. 2 hour parking, contractors may apply for
parking obstruction permits through the City). Contractor personnel parking shall not
park within a work zone that will cause work zone to be extended to accommodate
personal vehicles and create impacts on arterial roadways.
10. Please clarify the specification for dome plates.
Response: Truncated dome panels shall be 2x2 foot cast iron panels. Specifics are
detailed in Section 608.
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11. Is “replace flatwork – 1” additional depth an upcharge? Please clarify the meaning of this
item.
Response: Yes- this is intended to be used as an upcharge to compensate for removal
and placement of additional concrete. This line item will always be used in conjunction
with another standard line item.
12. Please provide a detail for highback curb and gutter?
Response: See below.