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ICOE Valley Academy Wellness Garden - RFI Response Tracker
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No.Question / Clarification RequestedMcCulloughLA Response
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1What is the correct project name? The bid documents use four different names: (a) Landscape Project; (b) ICOE Valley Academy School Wellness Garden Project; (c) ICOE Valley Academy Greening Project; and (d) ICOE Valley Academy Wellness Garden.ICOE Valley Academy School Wellness Garden Project
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2The plans mention a soils report. Is one available?Yes, attached
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3Will excess spoil be stockpiled on-site or hauled off-site?Hauled off site - TBD
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4Who will provide surveying and staking?ICOE
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5Who will provide testing?ICOE
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6Who will perform the inspections: City, County, or DSA?City of El Centro
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7The Summary of Work includes fencing, asphalt parking striping, revised grading, concrete parking, and infrastructure-upgrade site improvements. Are these items part of this project? If so, when will the plans be available?Delete from the scope of work
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8The plans state not to scale the drawings, but dimensions are not provided on Hardscape Plan L102 (for example, sidewalk widths). Please provide the required dimensions.Drawings are to scale. Contractor shall not print the drawing at a scale other than the original PDF. On-site construction drawings shall be 24" by 36".
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9The fence location is vague on the plans. Where is the fence to be located?Fence linework has been thickened. Please refer to the text call and keynotes on Sheet 102 for the fence location.
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10The planting schedule specifies 5-gallon Lolium perenne (perennial ryegrass). Please provide a list of nursery growers that can supply it in 5-gallon containers during the accelerated construction schedule.The error has been corrected. The recreational turf area shall be TifTuf Bermudagrass, overseeded with a 3 way perennial ryegrass blend, such as Sports Turf Blend.
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11Please provide the construction milestone schedule.Construction duration is from 9/14/26 to 10/16/26 contractor to determine their construction milestones
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12Please provide the on-center spacing for 5-gallon Lolium perenne groundcovers shown on the plant schedule.The error has been corrected. The recreational turf area shall be TifTuf Bermudagrass, overseeded with a 3 way perennial ryegrass blend, such as Sports Turf Blend.
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13L101 shows a turf legend for the Wellness Garden, while L300 shows 5-gallon groundcover. Please clarify which should be used for bidding. If turf is intended, please specify the material.The error has been corrected. The recreational turf area shall be TifTuf Bermudagrass, overseeded with a 3 way perennial ryegrass blend, such as Sports Turf Blend.
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14Article S.1 requires imported topsoil when required by the soils report. Please provide the soils report and confirm whether imported topsoil is required.Soils report attached
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15Concrete pavement is noted as 'match existing.' Please provide the specifications and details for the existing pavement material.ICOE to answer, or "specifications and details are not available for existing pavement. contractor shall follow the recommendations in the specification on page L400."
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16Articles R and T specify different quantities of soil amendments. Please confirm which quantity should be used for bidding.Article R governs the soil amendment quantities. Article T describes the soil preparation and incorporation of those quantities. Follow both. Use the quantities specified in Article R for bidding
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17Article U requires gravel-filled, auger-drilled drainage sumps for all trees as indicated on the drawings, but the drawings do not show tree augers. Please clarify whether drainage sumps are required.Drainage sumps are required for all proposed trees. A new detail has been added to clarify how to install the sump.
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18L200 specifies HDPE PE4710 DR11 for mainline and lateral line, while Articles E and F specify different materials. Please confirm which materials should be used for the mainline and lateral line.Provide HDPE PE4710 DR11 piping for both the irrigation mainline and lateral line, as indicated on Sheet L200. Articles E and F have been revised accordingly.
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19Please provide the mainline size shown on L201.The mainline size has been added to Sheet L201.
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20Detail 3/L310 shows three cinch ties, while Article V specifies a twist-brace. Please clarify which tree-staking system should be used.Use the tree cinch tie staking system shown in Detail 6 on Sheet L310. Article V has been revised accordingly.
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21The schedule shows a 1-inch water meter, but the plan shows a mainline tie-in. The job walk indicated there is no new water meter. Please confirm the intended point of connection.No new water meter is required. Connect the new irrigation mainline to the existing irriagtion mainline at the point of connection shown on Sheet L201.ICOE staff to determine altenative tie in if not viable.
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22Detail 7/L210 shows a rain sensor, but the schedule does not list a model. Please provide the rain-sensor manufacturer and model.Clarification: a new controller with rain sensor is only required if the existing system cant support the proposed valves. ICOE to comfirm a avalble controller stations. If it aplicable, Hunter MWS mini-weather station with integrated wind and rain sensors; switch rating: 24 VAC, 5 A maximum; 5-year warranty.Information is provided on sheet L201.
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23Please provide the legend and model information for the drip indicator, air-relief valve, and flush valve.Information has been provided on Sheet L201 schedule.
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24Detail 12/L210 shows sand backfill 4 inches above and 2 inches below the mainline, while Article N requires 3 inches above and 6 inches below. Please clarify which requirement governs.The Article N has been revised on Sheet L401.
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25Please provide the legend and model information for the unidentified symbols shown on L201. Refer to the original email image for the symbols.Information has been provided on Sheet L201 schedule.
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26The job walk indicated there is no new fence. Please confirm.Correct, no new fencing will be part of the project scope of work
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27The job walk indicated there is no asphalt parking striping and/or new concrete parking. Please confirm.Confirmed. There is no new asphalt parking striping or new concrete parking included in the project scope.
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28Please provide the anticipated project duration and start and completion dates.NTP: Sept. 07; Construction Start: 9/14 Completion: 10/16/26
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29What is the width of sidewalk/path?5 ft. wide
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30Is fingerprinting/background check required for this projectNo, however no contractor or represenatives WILL NOT access any area of the school outside of the construction area
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31What is the project budget or the engineer's estimate?$339,500.00
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32Reference to Project manual (page 21/55 Required documents list) includes the following documents: Proof of Contractor's License, Certificate of General Liability Insurance, and Purchase Order. However, they are not provided with the project documents. Please provideContractor to provide copies of the requested documents
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33Is a bid bond required?Yes, bid, performance and payment bonds
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