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Request for Clarification No. 2 <br />ARLEN HOUSE RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENT <br />CITY RFP NO. 14-04-01 <br /> <br /> <br />3. Section 2.21 states that the proposer shall obtain and pay for all licenses, permits and <br />inspection fees required for this project. <br />a. It is not clear as to who will be responsible for the cost associated with densities. <br />b. If the proposer is responsible please provide information as to how many densities will <br />be required by the City for sidewalk and footers/wall. <br /> <br />Response: <br />a. All fees associated with this project, including but not limited to densities shall be the <br />sole responsibility of the contractor. Proposer shall also be aware that the execution of <br />a Certified Maintenance of Traffic Plan (MOT) may require off-duty City of Sunny Isles <br />Beach Police Officer(s) and FDOT Certified Flagman/Flagmen, the cost of which will be <br />the sole responsibility of the successful Proposer. <br /> <br />b. The contractor will be required to submit certified copies of density tests prior to <br />concrete/paver placement. All testing shall be completed and meet minimum density <br />requirements on each lift prior to additional backfilling. Horizontal distribution of <br />density testing shall be as follows <br />Subgrade: Tests shall be performed at randomly selected locations within each <br />200-ft interval (max) along the length of the sidewalk for each lift of fill (12” <br />max). <br /> <br />Base: Tests shall be performed at randomly selected locations within each 200- <br />ft interval (max) along the length of the sidewalk for each lift of fill (12” max). <br /> <br />Contractors shall also be required to submit copies of batch tickets for 3000 PSI <br />concrete batch samples. <br /> <br /> <br />4. Section 3.1 paragraph 2 speaks of the removal and reinstallation of existing trash receptacles, <br />bus shelters, and other existing elements. <br />a. Will the City be temporarily storing these elements when removed to perform the <br />improvements? <br />b. It was observed that some of these existing elements are rusting and have some <br />existing damage. What measures will be taken to assure that the selected contractor <br />is not held responsible for the existing damage? <br /> <br />Response: <br />a. The contractor may temporarily store these elements within the Public Works facility <br />located beneath the William Lehman Causeway for the duration of the project. The <br />contractor will be responsible for transferring these elements to and from the storage <br />facility. <br />b. Prior to construction, the contractor shall document the condition of existing of the <br />elements specified above through photo/video logs to be submitted to the City before <br />commencing on-site activities. Add alternates have been provided in the bid form to <br />account for any additional costs associated with the replacement of some of the <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />