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Contractors press for technical clarifications on lip profile and curb tie-ins
Summary
During the pre-bid Q&A, a Langston Concrete representative asked for clarification of the 'lip profile' on sheet C6 and other construction details; the engineer explained the lip alignment versus edge-of-panel alignment and tie-in to existing curb.
Contractors used the pre-bid review to press the engineer for construction details that affect bids and quantities. A Langston Concrete representative asked, "On sheet c 6, and a couple times you've rest referenced lip profile. What what are you referring to lip profiles? That curve and gutter?" The engineer walked through the plan view distinctions between the lip alignment and the edge-of-panel alignment and explained how the lip alignment defines the curve edge to tie the new curb to existing pavement.
The engineer also pointed out where risers and connections will occur and invited bidders to submit additional plan questions through BidNet so the county can issue clarifying addenda if needed. Contractors raised multiple detail-level questions, underscoring the importance of plan review before proposal submission.
