IFB 26-005 Water Tank Access Improvements

Location:	Alabama
Posted:	Dec 16, 2025
Due:	Dec 16, 2025
Agency:	Huntsville Utilities
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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IFB 26-005 (Water Tank Access Improvements)

Questions/Answers

The following questions were asked prior to the deadline:

1. Plan Sheet C-06 Typical Section: Plan callout #2 in the typical section requires the use of 6” CABC,

compacted at 100% Proctor Density. CABC will be difficult to place in this terrain, additionally this

compaction requirement exceeds that of typical roadway construction. Contractor would like to

request the ability to utilize a graded aggregate (DOT #57 Stone) as the sub-grade for this

roadway. DOT #57 Stone would be consolidated prior to concrete placement.

Answer: The use of ALDOT #57 Coarse Aggregate (consolidate) as subgrade is acceptable.

2. Plan Sheet C-06 Typical Section: Callout #5 and Plan Note 116 Sheet C-004. Due to the steepness

of the access road specialized mechanical grooving equipment typically used for roadway

concrete pavement will not advance up the grade while maintaining stability. Contractor requests

the option to utilize finishing tools to incorporate uniform groove patterns during the finishing

process capable of providing sufficient traction for the intended use.

Answer: Alternatives to the mechanical saw cut that provide improved traction over a standard

broomed finish will be allowed.

3. Based on information gathered at the Pre-Bid Conference and the intentions of HSV Utilities ;

Contractor requests the ability to modify the CL profile elevations on Sheet C-201 as feasible to

minimize the amount of rock excavation required.

Answer: Deviations from plan profile to minimize the amount of rock excavation required will

be allowed.

4. Contract request additional information as to the locations and extents Existing Concrete

Driveway Repair as shown on Sheet C-005.

Answer: Driveway repair will be paid for per LF with an estimated quantity of 150 LF per the new

unit price bid sheet.

5. Due to the presence of voids beneath the existing concrete driveway it will not be feasible to

competitively estimate damage to driveway. Will Contractor be required to repair damage to

existing concrete driveway or is there alternate access points?

Answer: Existing Driveway Repair line item must be performed before heavy equipment will be

allowed onto the existing concrete drive. Repairs needed to the existing driveway upon

completion of project will be paid for by the SY at the same bid price for the new 6”

Concrete Driveway line item. Contractor will be responsible for removal and Disposal of

existing concrete.

6. Please confirm Material testing as necessary will be performed by HSV Utilities/Owner

Answer: Huntsville Utilities will perform any required testing.

7. Is the project Tax Exempt?

Answer: Yes, the contractor awarded the project will receive Huntsville Utilities’ Tax Exemption

Form.

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