Q&A Wednesday, October 4, 2023 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed via email to Owner to Matt Hespenheide mhespenheide@mariposacounty.org. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Owner in response to such questions will be issued in writing by Addenda and emailed, faxed, mailed, or delivered to all parties recorded by Owner as having received the Contract Documents or posted on Owner's website Questions received less than SEVEN (7) calendar days prior to the date for opening Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect The work to be done consists of furnishing and placing Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Type A overlay on various existing roads in Mariposa County. A valid Class A, General Engineering Contractor, or C-12 License is required for this project. Engineers Estimate is $2 million. Technical questions should be directed to: Department of Public Works, 4639 Ben Hur Road, Mariposa CA 95338 Attention: Matt Hespenheide mhespenheide@mariposacounty.org anges in Scope of Work. Any change in the scope of the Work, method of performance, nature of materials or price thereof, or any other matter materially affecting the performance or nature of the Work will not be paid for or accepted unless such change, addition, or deletion is approved in advance and in writing by a valid change order executed by Owner. Contractor specifically understands, acknowledges, and agrees that Owner shall have the right to request any alterations, deviations, reductions, or additions to the Project or Work, and the cost thereof shall be added to or deducted from the amount of the Contract Price by fair and reasonable valuations. Contractor also agrees to provide Owner with all information requested to substantiate the cost of the change order and to inform Owner whether the Work will be done by the Contractor or a subcontractor. In addition to any other information requested, Contractor shall submit, prior to approval of the change order, its request for a time extension (if any), as well as all information necessary to substantiate its belief that such change will delay the completion of the Work. If Contractor fails to submit its request for a time extension or the necessary supporting information, it shall be deemed to have waived its right to request such extension