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Submitted:  Monday 16-JUL-2018 10:24 AM
The files linked below represent the as-built drawings for the structures.  MDT provides them for informational purposes only. They do not include drawings for modifications to the structures, such as joint replacements and guardrail revisions and may not completely represent current conditions.  Thus, some of the information contained in these documents may be out of date or not applicable with regard to the advertised project.  The contractor should not rely solely on the as-built drawings provided for bidding purposes nor does any data in these files supersede the data in the contract documents.  AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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Submitted: Monday    16-JUL-2018 11:22 AM  
Company: Helena Sand & Gravel, Inc.  
Contact: Ken Frost  
Page 7 of the Special provisions No 12 Bridge Demolition Notification Part B. states that a DEQ Form/Permit must be filled out and turned in to the DEQ. After reading this section of the Special Provisions it is unclean to me. Does the MDT already have this permit?

It states that there will be a 10 Day hold on this project before it can proceed. Is this 10-working days? 

The Contract Time and Notice to proceed is July 30, 2018, If there is a 10 day wait, then this projects Earliest Start day would be around August 6th. Will the NTP be delayed until that day?

If other permits delay the start time on this project, can the contract time NTP be postponed until such time that the contractor can officially start work on the project?

It would appear that the area just to the South & South east of the Bridge was an old Borrow/Pit. It is currently holding water and has wetland vegetation growing in it. Is this a recognized wetland?

Will the contractor be able to place an earthen dam to the upstream side of the Bridge to help hold this water out of the work area?

Will the contractor be allowed to open a channel from the overflow bridge to the existing Elk Creek stream?

What are the weights of the State Furnished Pipe? What will the length be of each section of Pipe?

The Contract time is only 15-working days. This puts the Finish date of August 17th. Does this time frame include everything complete including the final striping?
Answer
Submitted: Tuesday 17-JUL-2018 12:50 PM
In order to avoid this 10-day notification period, MDT has pre-coordinated with DEQ to obtain permission to demolish the existing structure on the Contractor's projected date.  Upon award, the Contractor must submit the MTACP02 Form with a workplan and projected demolition date as referenced in Special Provision 12 to DEQ and the MDT EPM.  DEQ will then issue a notification acknowledgement and the contractor may begin demolition work. 
 
The intent is for the Contractor to acquire all necessary permits and start work on the Notice to Proceed.  If the Contractor can show due diligence in attempting to obtain environmental and DEQ permits in a timely manner, and is not able to begin work on the Notice to Proceed due to reasons beyond the Contractor's control, the Project Manager will not charge time in accordance with subsection 108.02. The Contractor would be required to show that all permit applications and submittals have been timely and accurate to document that permit delays are beyond their control.
 
The wetland in this area does extend beyond what is delineated in the plans.  The delineation in the plans ends at the extent of permanent impacts.
 
It is up to the contractor to coordinate with the appropriate agencies (US Army Corps of Engineers and MT FWP) for their temporary facilities permits.
 
It is up to the contractor to coordinate with the appropriate agencies (US Army Corps of Engineers and MT FWP) for their temporary facilities permits.
 
The weight per foot is 113 lbs for the pipe.  Each end section weighs 850 lbs.
 
Lengths will be 28 feet.
 
All work is to be completed in the contract time of 15 working days, including waterborne final striping.  There is not epoxy striping on this contract.