How will the Contractor get paid for dewatering the cells?
Your attention is directed to the third paragraph in Section 51-1.05 “Forms”, the last paragraph in Section 51-1.09, “Placing Concrete” and the second paragraph of Section 51-1.23, “Payment” of the Standard Specifications. SEE ADDENDUM No. 5 FOR NEW REVISIONS TO THESE SPECIFICATIONS. 30)Specification 10-1.25 “CURING” states that “the formed surfaces which will be exposed in the completed work shall be cured by the forms- in- place method.” This method requires that the concrete forms remain in place for seven days. This adds a tremendous amount of time to an already tight schedule. Can an alternative curing method be permitted that would allow a shorter form stripping duration. Alternative curing methods will be subject to review and approval by the Engineer after the bid opening. The forms in place method was selected for uniformity of appearance. 31)Section 5.1-34 requires two working boats be provided and operated for the duration of the contract. Will Caltrans require the boat oper
