Request for Clarification Responses

22-S-01 Elkhorn Correctional Facility Site Demolition and Debris Removal

Supplemental Information - Not Part of the Contract Documents

The following list is comprised of paraphrased Requests for Clarification (RFC) submitted by potential bidders or sub-bidders in writing via email, letter, and the Request for Clarification Form.

These paraphrased questions and associated responses are not part of the contract documents and shall have no bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of the Manual. Nor shall they have any bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of other publications referenced therein.

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Is there any asbestos that needs to be abated? Will an abatement report be provided? (RFC 52571 submitted 4/11/2023)

See Sheet G1.0, General Note No. 2. The Hazardous Waste Manifest has been posted to the website under Supplemental Information. Response date: 04/12/2022

Will the ponds at Site 7 be filled? (RFC 52572 submitted 4/11/2023)

No, the ponds will not be filled. Response date: 04/12/2022

How large is the underground sewer pipe that needs to be removed between Site 6 and Site 7? (RFC 52574 submitted 4/11/2023)

The sewer pipe is estimated to be at least 6" in diameter. Response date: 04/12/2022

Is the disposal pond lined? If so, what are we doing with the disposal pond lining? (RFC 52575 submitted 4/11/2023)

Yes, it is lined with soil/cement, as per note 21, A20 sheet A1.0. Response date: 04/12/2022

Can you clarify where the soil cement should be placed? (RFC 52576 submitted 4/11/2023)

As shown on drawing A1, sheet G1.0. Response date: 04/12/2022

Is the soil cement stockpiled or spread? (RFC 52577 submitted 4/11/2023)

The soil cement is stockpiled. Response date: 04/12/2022

How deep is the lift station? (RFC 52578 submitted 4/11/2023)

The lift station depth is unknown. Response date: 04/12/2022

How do we access the lift station with equipment? (RFC 52579 submitted 4/11/2023)

Contractor is responsible for providing means and method to access equipment. Response date: 04/12/2022

How do we access the pond site? (RFC 52580 submitted 4/11/2023)

Contractor is responsible for building access roads to the ponds if necessary. Soil for the access roads can be borrowed from the areas adjacent to the pond, immediately outside the fence. Contractor shall not leave depressions deeper than 12” in areas where borrow was obtained. Response date: 04/12/2022

Does the sewer main trench need to be backfilled once the pipe is removed? (RFC 52581 submitted 4/11/2023)

Yes, for safety purposes. However, minimum compaction will not be required. Response date: 04/12/2022

In the event we have a hard copy submittal for our bid bond, I am wondering if there is an official form provided for the bid security within the documents? Or will a general form from our surety company suffice? (RFC 52692 submitted 4/11/2023)

The bid bond itself can be issued by the surety insurer. The section of the electronic solicitation or hardcopy bid, “Bid Security,” - Section 00 43 13 should be filled out with information regarding the bid bond by the bidder. Response date: 04/24/2023