Plans and Proposals

What Size (Caliper) are the trees, the plans, specs and City of Fargo Standards do not address the size.

Plan Note 704-P02 States there's an allowance of 70 calendar days from closure to reopening for each individual block. What is the expectation for opening? All sidewalks/ driveways along with back filling/seeding and pavement markings are to be completed in the 70 days, or is the intent to have the roadway open to local traffic and sidewalks, driveways, back filling/seeding and pavement markings can take place outside of the 70 day window?

Will the NDDOT allow the contractor to directional drill the 12" water main as an alternate for bore and push?

Would the NDDOT accept an Akron Foundry TB1-17 T-base in lieu of the TB1-20 for the (2) 17.5' Type V pedestrian flasher standards? Thank you.

In regard to the existing concrete Pavement that need to be removed are we to assume the concrete is reinforced or Non-reinforced?

As of October 1, 2026, Phase 2 of FWHA BABA (Build America, Buy America Act) has taken effect. This changes product requirements for products being provided for FHWA projects. Most notably, that the cost of components mined, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. must exceed 55% of the total cost of all components in that manufactured product. Please advise if BABA Phase 2 applies to this project, OR - if BABA Phase 1 is the standard that material to be provided on this project will be evaluated under.

Bid item Adjust Manhole Special, will all the sections be 48" in diameter or specifically on the ST-5 box or will it be a 10'x5' box riser? City of Fargo GIS states that ST-5 is a 72" diameter manhole. Can you verify?

On Site 2 - 17th Ave S & University Dr S - the existing push button posts are 1-1/2 pipes, painted yellow. Are the 2 new push button posts supposed to match, or should they be the Frey Mfg. Crosswalk Push Button Post style?

On Site 2, 17th Ave S & University Dr. S - Existing intersection has solid state push buttons buttons, are the new buttons to be solid state to match, or APS?

SP 93 pays 748 0190 under City Detail 2100-5.11 (Mountable Type I), but the Section 82 points and Sheets 30-1/30-2 show the Standard Type II section of Detail 2100-5.12. Please confirm if it is mountable or highback curb per the City of Fargo Details?

The topsoil quantity seems low compared to the seeded areas shown in the plans. We also noticed Note 203-P01 calls for a 6" minimum, while Note 203-P03 mentions a 4" minimum for seeded areas. Could you confirm which depth we should go off of? Also, is there any chance the quantity gets adjusted?

Adjust Gate Valve Box (722 6140) is bid at 1 EA but isn't tabulated or located on any plan sheet. Please identify the location.

City 1500 §2.7 requires gutter-line inlets to have edge-drain holes and boots. Is the edge drain to be connected into Ex-M32, M-7 and M-8? If so, is core-drilling and booting these existing structures paid under Edgedrain Non Permeable Base or Casting Inlet-Type 2?

Plan Note 202-P02 REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT: Common excavation is to be included in the price for "Removal of Pavment". Does this mean any common excavation will be weighed and paid for by the ton as the other components of the existing paving? Or, is the common excavation quantity incidental to this bid item? If so, is there a plan quantity of common excavation?

Sec 30/Sheet 1 indicates the existing pavement to be 9" bituminous pavement from Sta 3+52 to 28+44. This contradicts Sec 40/Sheets 1-3 that indicates concrete with asphalt overlay. Please clarify.

Will Stringless Concrete Paving be allowed on this project? It was allowed on the Main Avenue project bid last week

The quantities for tracer wire and pull boxes shown on section 140 sheet 2 appear to be incorrect.

Cannot find any information of the flashing beacons?

SP 92(25) references Appendix A (Utility Coordination Table) and Appendix B (Utility Exhibits), which are not in the proposal. No Level 3 or Level 4 locations are identified on the plans. Please provide the appendices.

It does not appear that the supplemental design information has been uploaded to the site. Can these please be uploaded for bidding purposes?

Would the NDDOT be willing to consider an equal/alternate manufacturer to be considered for Light Standards and Luminaires for this bid in addition to the Lumec specified?