Request for Clarification Responses

Road Preservation Treatments

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 this form:

24-06-M 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 Standard Specifications, the Standard Plans, the Special Provisions, or the Plans. Nor shall they have any bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of other publications referenced therein.

Questions without answers may be posted here to indicate that we have received them before the deadline, and we intend to respond.

Last updated: August 26, 2024 2:00 pm Pacific

I read the specifications and need some information regarding the slurry seal areas. There are measurements provided for the chip seal areas. I could not find any measurements provided for the slurry seal areas. Did I miss something and if so, can you direct me where to find them? Contractors need the square yardage to accurately calculate production and determine spread rates in the areas. Without this information bids can be inaccurate or inflated. If the information is not in the specification already, can you please provide this information so we can determine our productions and give the County the most cost-effective bid. (RFC 2406-2 2406-3 submitted 8/15/2024)

Measurements are provided in the Project Details Section. The length and the average width for location S5A are 3540 ft and 24 ft respectively. Response date: 08/21/2024

Specification No. 8-1.04B
What is the anticipated notice to proceed? (RFC 2406-4 submitted 8/20/2024)

Spec section 8-1.04B states the contractor should be prepared to begin work no later than the 20th business day. We expect to issue the NTP as soon as the bonds and insurance are approved. This will be further discussed during the pre-construction meeting. Response date: 08/26/2024

Specification No. 8-1.04 Start of Job Site Activities
Based on the bid date and award timeline is it anticipated that due to weather concerns once project is awarded that this work would be performed Spring 2025? (RFC 2406-5 submitted 8/21/2024)

We understand weather may be a factor that may lead to work being performed next year. See answer 2406-4 for the response to the timing of the NTP. Non-work days will be assessed based upon the definitions listed in Specifications Section 1-1.07B including weather and material shortage. Contract time will be managed according to Specification Sections 8-1.05 through 8-1.07 including Time Adjustments and Suspensions as the Engineer deems appropriate. Response date: 08/26/2024

Please confirm the City of Fresno will provide the water connection in the street and all water connection fees are paid for by the County. (RFC 2406-6 submitted 8/22/2024)

Refer to Addendum 1. Response date: 08/26/2024

Is the intention that all work is to go in 2025? The contract award, NTP time frames will not allow for all any work to be done unless extra mobilizations are involved and additional costs to the Agency. Please advise. (RFC 2406-7 submitted 8/22/2024)

See RFC 2406-5 Response date: 08/26/2024

Are there any ANS required for this project? (RFC 2406-8 submitted 8/22/2024)

Yes, per section 12-2.01 of the Specifications Response date: 08/26/2024

Bid Item 51: Remove Thermoplastic Pavement Marking: 2069 LF Please confirm that this item is measure as SF Not LF. Thank you. (RFC 2406-9 submitted 8/26/2024)

Yes, the measure is SF. Refer to Addendum 1. Response date: 08/26/2024