Contract 10-0J7904

The responses to bidder's inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addendem to the contract, are not a part of the contract and are provided for the bidder's convenience only. In some instances, the question and answer may represent a summary of the matters discussed rather than a word-for-word recitation. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidder's inquiries is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of Section 2-1.03 of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, the plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with those contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given.

Q) Regarding the new service shown per note 4 on sheet E3, listed as "type III-CF", this service calls for 2 200 amp meter sockets and 200 amp main breakers. Standard plans page ES-2F, lists the CF as " ...with provisions for two 100A meters (typical). The equipment requested along with the socket and MCB rating will not adequately fit in a typical III-CF enclosure. Can a modified dual metered Type III-AF be provided for this service location?

A) It appears that there is an error in the rating specified for the main circuit breakers (Item No.15) shown on Sheet E-3 of the plans. A Type III-CF service enclosure should be provided as indicated, and the equipment should fit. In the absence of an addendum to address this, you should bid in accordance with the contract plans and documents.

Q) Are the application rates for Compost (Erosion Control) at 940 Kilograms per Hectare or 940 Cubic Meters Per Hectare? The pay item in the Engineer's Estimate for Item No. 13(S) for Compost (Erosion Control) is only 94 KG. Please clarify if possible.

A) The application rate for compost is 940 cubic meters per hectare, as stated in Special Provision Section 10-1.16, "Erosion Control (Type D)", under subsection "Application". The unit of measure was inadvertently shown as Kilogram in the Engineer's Estimate. Therefore, a conversion will need to be made from the measured quantity of compost used in cubic meters to the quantity to be paid, in kilograms. Please bid in accordance with the contract plans and documents.