SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · CITY OF CLEBURNE
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The City of Cleburne, Texas seeks sealed bids for the FM 4 to Gardega 16" Water Extension project. Bids require 5% bid security. Key details include geotechnical reports, contractor responsibilities for BNSF Right-of-Way, valve and fitting specifications, and backfill options for pavement repair.
The City of Cleburne, Texas will receive Sealed Bids for the following project: Bid No. 26-05 : Project Name: FM 4 to Gardega 16” Water Extension Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check or certified check made payable to the City of Cleburne, or a bid bond, duly executed by the bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company approved by the Owner, in the amount of five (5%) percent of the total bid. The bid security must be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid. --- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS --- Q: Is there a Geotech report for this location A: Yes. Please refer to page 95 of the contract documents where you will find the complete Geotechnical Engineering Study for this project. Q: Is there an Engineer's Estimate for this project? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Will Rail Pros flaggers and observers be required for the BNSF bore, and if they are who will be responsible for the costs? A: No encroachment above, below or on BNSF Right-of-Way will be allowed without the presence of an Inspector Coordinator and Flagman. The contractor is responsibility for all cost associated with the installation of the water line under/in the BNSF Right-Of-Way. Q: Will HDPE be allowed as an alternative to PVC on this project? SDR 11 has operating pressure rating of 200 psi, re-occurring pressure rating of 300 psi and an occasional surge pressure rating of 400 psi. A: No answer provided yet. Q: Do the 16" gate valves require any special type of gearing? i.e. bevel gearing? A: Gate Valves shall conform to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Latest Edition of Public Works Construction Standards Item 502.6.2. Gearing is only required on valve sizes eighteen-inches (18") and larger. Q: Any special fitting requirements? A: : There are no special requirements for fittings (ie. no BABA or AIS requirements), however, the basis of designed assumed the use of compact fittings and not full body fittings. Bids should reflect the use of compact fittings. Q: What is the estimated start date? A: Notice to proceed will be established after contract award. Q: Missing Specs: Required Form: Certification regarding debarment, suspension and other responsibility matters A: Please see Addendum #1. Q: Could you please clarify what is the required backfill material for pavement cut and repair for both asphalt and concrete sections, as indicated in the project plans. A potential discrepancy has been identified between the details provided: on Sheet 37, the detail indicates 8"of flexible base, 12" Sub-Base, with the remaining backfill specified as selected backfill compacted to 95%; however, on Sheet 36, the detail appears to require flowable fill from the embedment up to the pavement surface (asphalt or concrete). Please confirm which specification should be followed for this scope of work and advise if the requirement varies depending on field conditions or specific locations. A: Clarification. Pavement cut and repair detail on page 36 of the plan set provides the contractor the option of backfill material compacted to 95% standard proctor density (Item 504.2.3.3. Type "B" Backfill) OR Flowable fill (Item 504.2.3.4. Flowable Backfill). If the contractor chooses to use flowable backfill, the material should be excavatable with a strength of approximately 150 psi. The detail also calls for the installation of a matching base course and the Asphalt is to match existing asphalt to minimum thickness of current standard for street type.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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