Questions Regarding Drawings and Documents. A. In general, no answer will be given to prospective bidders in reply to an oral question of the intent or meaning of the Drawings or other Contract Documents, or the equality or use of products or methods other than those designated or described on the Drawings or in the Specifications. Any information given to bidders other than by means of the Drawings and other Contract Documents, including Addenda, as described below, is given informally, for information and the convenience of the bidder only and is not guaranteed. The bidder agrees that such information shall not be used as the basis of nor shall the giving of any such information entitle the bidder to assert any claim or demand against the Owner or the Engineer on account thereof.
Questions Regarding Drawings and Documents. In general, no answers will be given to prospective bidders in reply to an oral question if the question involves an interpretation of the intent or meaning of the Drawings or other Contract Documents, or the equality or use of products or methods other than those designated or described on the drawings or in the specifications. Any information given to bidders other than by means of the Drawings and other Contract Documents, including Addenda, as described below, is given informally, for information and the convenience of the bidder only and is not guaranteed. The bidder agrees that such information shall not be used as the basis of nor shall the giving of any such information entitle the bidder to assert any claim or demand against the owner or the engineer on account thereof. To receive consideration, such questions shall be submitted in writing to the City at least 5 days before the established date for receipt of bids. If the question involves the equality or use of products or methods it must be accompanied by drawings, specifications or other data in sufficient detail to enable the City to determine the equality or suitability of the product or method. In general, the City will neither approve nor disapprove particular products prior to the opening of Bids; such products will be considered when offered by the Contractor for incorporation into the Work. The City will set forth as Addenda, which shall become a part of the Contract Documents, such questions received as above provided as in his sole judgment are appropriate or necessary and his decision regarding each. At least three days prior to the receipt of Bids, he will send a copy of these Addenda to those prospective bidders known to have taken out sets of the Drawings and other Contract Documents. The Contractor agrees to use the products and methods designated or described in the Specifications as amended by the Addenda.
Questions Regarding Drawings and Documents. 1.05 Pre-Bid Conference
