Bid Opening Date - February 27, 2026 9:30 AM CT

Submitted Questions for Job 24115 - RCE-FTF-NHU-SU-6-297(014)000

Upon reviewing the plans for this project, we have determined the requirement for bearing pads, which is summarized below. Br-X281--2 1/2 x 12 x 24--Qty 20 Bearing (Expansion) Br-X631--2 1/4 x 12 x 21--Qty 44 Bearing Type- I Br-X631--2 1/4 x 12 x 21--Qty 44 Bearing Type- II Do these pads require vulcanization with a load plate? Could you please answer our question to help us understand the requirement better?

DOT Response

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Submitted: 2/12/2026 11:20:21 PM

Answered:

I'm not seeing any CAD information for the railroad work in the supplemental design data folder. Can you please release all the DGN and XML files that have surfaces, corridors, linework, alignments and all related reference files for this work for takeoff purposes?

DOT Response

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Submitted: 2/12/2026 11:12:19 AM

Answered:

For the Steel Piling HP 14x89 for the Railroad Bridge. Per (Section 170b Sheet 6) (Section 170b Sheet 7) it shows that there are 99 pile at a length of 172' among the piers, 12 pile at abutment 5 west wingwall at 160', 10 pile at abutment 5 west wingwall at 153', 12 pile at abutment 1 east wingwall at 160', and 10 pile at abutment 1 east wingwall at 153'. This total amounts to 23,928 LF of pile, but the bid item has a total of 24,071 LF. Please advise on pile quantities.

DOT Response

The pile is embedded 1’-0” within the concrete cap/footing. Steel Piling HP14x89 quantity breakdown:

  • Abutment 1 Wingwall: 10 piles * (153’ + 1’) + 12 piles * (160’ + 1’) = 3,472 LF
  • Pier 2: 33 piles * (172’ + 1’) = 5,709 LF
  • Pier 3: 33 piles * (172’ + 1’) = 5,709 LF
  • Pier 4: 33 piles * (172’ + 1’) = 5,709 LF
  • Abutment 5 Wingwall: 10 piles * (153’ + 1’) + 12 piles * (160’ + 1’) = 3,472 LF

 

Total = 24,071 LF

Submitted: 2/12/2026 8:03:28 AM

Answered: 2/12/2026 12:52:55 PM

For the Ground Stabilization Pile 14x89 for the Railroad Bridge. Per (Section 170b Sheet 7) it shows that there is 28 pile at abutment 1 with a length of 70' and 28 pile at abutment 5 with a length of 70' to total 3920 LF . Per the bid item quantity there is 3976 LF of pile. If we were to use 71' pile at each abutment that would provide the total of 3976 LF. Which size pile or quantity would you like us to use?

DOT Response

The HP 14x89 pile is embedded 1’-0” within the concrete cap/footing. The bid item quantity assumes 70’ below the bottom of cap/footing + 1’ into the cap/footing for a total of 71’. (28+28)x71=3,976 of HP 14x89.

Submitted: 2/12/2026 8:02:31 AM

Answered: 2/12/2026 12:22:32 PM

Per (Section 170A Sheet 74) ( Section 170b Sheet 62) is the formliner patterns to have a smooth background finish or of textured finish in the 2" relief area.

DOT Response

The formliner pattern will have a smooth finish in the 2” relief areas and will be coated with a sand textured finish, as indicated on the sheets referenced in the question per the Section 170a & 170b 602 notes. 

Submitted: 2/12/2026 8:00:49 AM

Answered: 2/12/2026 12:06:16 PM

Please provide the following documents referenced in the project RFP SP392(24) Page 2 of 7 & Plan Sheet Section 6 sheet 20. 1. Phase II Environmental Site Assessment 2. Modified Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ND297 (Demers Avenue) & 42nd Street Grade Seperatiom,2203-00291, ND 297 (Demers Avenue) & 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota dated August 17th, 2023 3. Environmental Investigation Report, ND 297 (Demers Avenue) & 42nd Street Grade Separation, RCE-FTF-NHU-SU-6-297(014)000; PCN 24115, ND 297 (Demers Avenue) & 42nd Street, Grand Forks, North Dakota, dated July 7, 2025

DOT Response

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Submitted: 2/10/2026 9:24:19 AM

Answered:

For the bar grating for the lift station, section 55b sheet 7 called the bar grating to be hot-dipped galvanized, however SP403(24) page 11 of 53 calls the bar grating to be 6061-T6 aluminum. Please clarify material requirements.

DOT Response

Bar screen should be hot-dipped galvanized.  SP 403(24) will be updated via addendum.

Submitted: 2/10/2026 7:22:33 AM

Answered: 2/10/2026 8:01:51 AM

Please clarify intent on luminaires required for bridge lighting: As part of Ornamental Light Standard system, Sheet 85-8 and 85-9 list (6) LED Luminaire Type C for I assume L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18 shown on Sheet 140-10. It appears these should not be LED Luminaire Type C, but should be LED Luminaire Type B per description on Sheet 6-15 770-P02. As part of Lighting System B, Sheet 140-27 lists (6) LT STD 3FT MA 20FT MT HT BRIDGE MOUNTED for I assume L13, L14, L15, L16, L17, L18 shown on Sheet 140-10. These also appear to be listed in the Ornamental Light Standard total quantity as Ornamental Type A1 shown on Sheet 85-8 and 85-9. Are these duplicated in two different bid items?

DOT Response

Section 85 will be revised via an addendum to match Section 140.

Submitted: 2/6/2026 1:23:32 PM

Answered: 2/9/2026 7:50:59 AM

Steel Pipe Minimum Thickness for the Spiral Rib Steel Pipe is listed as .172" and .388". Are these values correct? They are outside of the normal gauge ranges.

DOT Response

Section 51 will be updated via addendum.

Submitted: 2/6/2026 7:19:07 AM

Answered: 2/10/2026 4:35:10 PM

Will 2 2/3 corrugation be an allowable alternate for the 12" and 15" Spiral Rib Steel Pipe? Steel Pipe Minimum Thickness for the Spiral Rib Steel Pipe is listed as .172" and .388". Are these values correct? They are outside of the normal gauge ranges.

DOT Response

Roadway culverts, as shown in the section 51 allowable pipe list, can only be reinforced concrete pipe or spiral rib steel pipe. Corrugated steel pipe is not allowed. Zinc and aluminum coatings are also not allowed. There is no change to the section 51 plans.

Submitted: 2/3/2026 8:38:36 AM

Answered: 2/6/2026 5:09:29 AM