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' X. Tentative Schedule <br /> c. Bid Opening—December 13,2016 at 10AM <br /> d. Award by City subject to IEPA approval—January 9,2017 <br /> e. Award approval by IEPA and Notice of Award—February 21'(approximate) <br /> f. Notice to Proceed after Bonds and Insurance <br /> ' g. Contract Completion—370 working days <br /> It was noted that the"working day"definition on this project is different than the standard/DOT definition. <br /> ' h. Each bidder must advertise for DBE's at least 16 days prior to the bid opening or the bid will be <br /> rejected. <br /> It was again noted that Bidders must document compliance with BOTH the City's minority participation goals, <br /> and with the disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals required for State Revolving Loan funding, <br /> and that such compliance MUST be submitted with the bid. <br /> XI. Questions <br /> Q1. Can the Sanitary District of Decatur sewers be used for bypassing flow at the various structures? <br /> Al. The SDD will be contacted to clarify which lines may be used, and under what circumstances. <br /> Q2. The specs call for Contractors to submit initial structural design calculation for the CIPP with the bid <br /> proposal, and final calculations after contract award and measurement of the sewers. Do Bidders actually <br /> have to submit the initial calculations with the bid proposal? <br /> A2. No, liner calculations do not have to be submitted with the bid. <br /> Q3. On plan sheet 30, can a manhole be inserted at the diameter change to help with CIPP insertion,or must a <br /> transitional liner be used? <br /> ' A3. We will make a determination after the pre-bid meeting. <br /> Q4. Does the prime contractor have to do at least 51%of the dollar value of the work? <br /> A4. Yes. <br /> ' Q5. Will steam cure be allowed? <br /> A5. Yes. <br /> Q6. In Technical Specification No.4,there is an asterisk(*) beside the term "Ovality" in the table on page 286, <br /> but there does not seem to an explanatory note associated with the asterisk (*). What does the asterisk (*) <br /> reference? <br /> A6. We will review the section and issue a clarification. <br /> Q7. Will road ramps be allowed for bypass pumping? <br /> A7. On/DOT roads,no. On City streets,possibly, depending on the street. <br /> Q8. Have additional manhole lining systems/materials been approved? <br /> A8. No additional manhole lining systems have been approved at this time. <br /> XII. Adjournment <br /> 15-046C Pre-Bid Minutes—Page 4 <br />