R2023-261 Resolution Accepting the Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with A & R Mechanical Services, Inc. DBA A & R Services, Inc. for the Oakland and Grand Area Sewer Separation Project-Fairview Park Storm Sewer, City Project 2021-01

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Use of sheeting, shoring and bracing are only as required. This will be clarified in ' contract documents. 5. Is there a geotechnical report for the area of the storm sewer. Logs of soil borings will be provided. These are for information. Nothing in the contract documents shall be construed as a guarantee that other materials will not be encountered or that proportion of materials will not vary from proportions shown on the logs of test borings. 6. Section 02324.3.3.1 states "When subsurface materials at bottom of trench are loose or soft, excavate to greater depth as directed by Engineer until suitable material is encountered to provide a satisfactory base for pipe installation. Contractor shall remove and dispose of unsuitable material. Cut out areas of subgrade not capable of compaction in place. Backfill and compact to 95 percent of Modified Proctor as specified in ASTM D1557. Will undercutting unsuitable trench bottom and providing CA7 fill be paid for as an extra cost item? ' Unsuitable soils encountered will be paid separately during construction via change order. ' 7. Can we get access to the west end of the sewer alignment from Dreamland Lake Drive? Access to the east end of the alignment from W. Eldorado Street. There will be significant truck traffic hauling in aggregate bedding/backfill as well as off-haul of trench spoil. For access into the sewer alignment since there will be significant truck traffic, will we need to install stabilized construction entrance in general accordance with erosion control standards Access from Dreamland Lake Dr. is acceptable. Erosion control requirements are a lump sum item to be based on the Contractor's means and methods. Also, please note requirement to coordinate with Decatur Park District regarding use of space and minimization of conflicts with local residents and Park District staff. 8. Does the City of Decatur have a spoil site for excess trench spoil? No, hauling and disposal of spoils shall be the responsibility of the Contractor ' 9. Can suitable topsoil stripped from over the trench area be utilized for placement over the trench area for the Seeding/ Restoration bid item. Can this topsoil be stockpiled within the park area, say at the west end of the sewer alignment near Dreamland Lake Drive. ' Stockpiling of topsoil is permitted. All disturbed area shall be restored with seeding following project work.