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BURNETT AVENUE S SIDEWALK & UTILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO. 4244
September 22, 2023
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Questions and Answers No. 1
1. Question: Is there a need for portable restrooms and temporary fencing during construction?
Answer: Contractor shall provide portable restroom facilities for project personnel. As for fencing,
contractor shall provide tree protection area during removal and replacement of sidewalk. Refer
to Section 2-05 in the Special Provisions.
2. Question:
1. The decorative pedestrian pole foundation refers you to city of Renton standard
117.2. It shows depth of foundation per the structural analysis, minimum 4 feet. What
is the depth required for the foundations? Please advise.
2. Are you requiring a slip casing for the decorative luminaire pole foundations?
3. Luminaire 6 appears to have a constructability issue. The 9 ft foundation and pole are
within the tree protection area. Please advise.
Answer:
1. Refer to Sheet S1.01 of the Construction Plans for foundation depth.
2. Temporary slip casing is allowed per Section 8-20.3(4) of the Special Provisions.
3. Contractor shall notify Project Manager prior to scheduling the work. Project Manager
will require the City Arborist be present during excavation.
3. Question: Can you please help me with what the liquidated damages are on this project. I can’t
seem to find the rate or formula. Thanks.
Answer: Refer to 2022 WSDOT Specifications, Section 1-08.9 Liquidated Damages
4. Question: I see the plans call out asphalt planing but can’t find what bid item this work is paid
under. Is the asphalt planing incidental to removals of structures and obstructions?
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Answer: Asphalt Planing is incidental to Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay HMA Cl. ½ Inch PG 58H-22. An
addendum will be issued to make this clearer.
5. Question: Will the City require disposal of streetlights?
Answer: Existing streetlights shall be removed and delivered to City’s Maintenance Shop, only
after new lights have been installed and are operational.
End of Questions and Answers No. 1