Opening of Bids - High Street Sidewalk Improvements Proj No. 123-012 - Milestone Contractors

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1.07 Contractor Question: With the Apartments to the South, will contractor be able to keep '/z of the road closed overnight, or maintain unrestricted access outside of construction operation hours? A. Response: The contractor may be able to maintain full road closure with access to local traffic. The contractor shall utilize proper signage and maintenance of traffic measures as approved by the City. 1.08 Contractor Question: Are the 2 concrete drives able to be poured in whole pieces, or will the contractor have to pour each in halves to allow access at all times? A. Response: Contractor shall be allowed to pour the concrete drives in whole pieces with prior coordination with synagogue. 1.09 It appears that the only trees needing to be removed will be the few which are located next to the fire hydrant to be relocated. Can this be confirmed? A. Response: The only trees that should be removed are within the area of the fire hydrant to be relocated. If any other trees or tree root systems shall be severely impacted due to construction activities, the contractor shall notify the City prior to any work or removal. 1.10 Would the City entertain replacing the two ground signs instead of resetting the existing due to their existing age and condition? A. Response: The plans have been updated for new signs and a line item added to the bid tab. 1.11 Synagogue Coordination: A. The synagogue will be installing a wrought iron fence soon. The fence will likely be in place at time of construction. The new fence will go up to their property line, but Rabbi Danziger of the synagogue mentioned this would remain outside of the right of way. The contractor shall protect the new fence in place. B. The contractor will need to provide a temporary "Pedestrian Detour" and temporary markings. The synagogue patrons do not drive from Friday evening and all day Saturday and therefore walks to the synagogue on Saturdays. This temporary pedestrian detour will also need to accommodate pedestrian traffic north to the bus stop at the corner of Donmoyer and High St. PART 2 — PLAN CHANGES 2.01 PLAN SHEET 4 1. REPLACE Sheet 4 with attached, revised SHEET 4 — PLAN AND PROFILE. Sign removal has been updated to remove and replace. 2.02 PLAN SHEET 5 1. REPLACE Sheet 5 with attached, revised SHEET 5 —PLAN AND PROFILE. Sign removal has been updated to remove and replace. 2.03 PLAN SHEET 6 1. REPLACE Sheet 6 with attached, revised SHEET 6 — CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. The City of South Bend Standard Detail Combination Curb and Gutter, Stnd 2-33 has been added. PART 3 — SPECIAL PROVISIONS 3.01 SPECIAL PROVISION, BID PROPOSAL 1. REPLACE All previous Bid Tab and MWBE Goals pages with attached BID TAB and GOALS document. Line items, item descriptions have been revised, and goals updated.