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Inquiry #1: Will the State please issue existing and design surfaces for the entire project? Or at a minimum issue design cross sections for the entire project?
Inquiry submitted 01/03/2022

Response #1:(BI#1)-No additional design files or cross sections are available for this project. Please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 01/03/2022



Inquiry #2: The footing concrete volume for the Structural Concrete, Retaining Wall Item differ significantly when calculated using the standard plans versus the cross sections, and contract plans. Please verify the quantity for Item 31.
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022

Response #1:(BI#2)-Refer to Addendum #3, dated January 28, 2022.

Response posted 01/18/2022



Inquiry #3: Based off RSP A62B, we are finding a significantly higher quantity for Bid Item 20 Structure Excavation (Retaining Wall), excluding the temporary excavation from our take off. Please verify Bid Item 20 Structure Excavation (Retaining Wall) quantity.
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022

Response #1:(BI#3)-Refer to Addendum #3, dated January 28, 2022.
Response posted 01/18/2022



Inquiry #4: The TCE in the vicinity of the Retaining Wall is laid out from the "A1 Line"

The Retaining Wall is laid out off of the "RW1 Line"

The Construction Details Sheets correlate the "RW1 Line" to the "L2 Line"

The Project Plans do not provide a correlation between the "A1 Line" and the "L2 Line" or the "A1 Line" and the "RW1 Line".

If the "Plan View" shown on Sheet 92 is scaled, it appears that the TCE is +/- 34ft from the "RW1 Line".

OSHA regulations require an engineered assessment for cuts over 20ft tall. Best case scenario this would be a 1:1 cut.

The Cross Sections provided show a cut at +/- 1:1.6 (H:V), but does not show the TCE.

The "Typical Section" detail on Sheet 92 (which is not to scale) shows a cut line at 1:3/4 (H:V) from the TCE, but does not show where the cut line would intersect at the Retaining Wall.

Please provide a dimension from "RW1 Line" to the TCE or some sort of reference. Also please confirm the TCE will be the limits of the excavation.

This is needed to accurately assess if shoring will be required for the back side of the Retaining Wall.

It is also needed to accurately assess how much material will be excavated since the pay quantity for Structural Excavation is determined by the limits listed in Standard Specs.
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022

Response #1:(BI#4)-Refer to Addendum #3, dated January 28, 2022.

Response posted 01/18/2022



Inquiry #5: Project Special Provisions Section 77-1.03A specifies "Obtain permits required from the City of Redding".

Please provide a list of permits and the fees associated with them for this project.
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022

Response #1:(BI#5)-See the information handout for the City of Redding encroachment permit details. The Contractor pays no permit fees.

Response posted 01/19/2022



Inquiry #6: There is what appears to be a communication line that has a terminating pole near the beginning of the Retaining Wall.

This pole will likely be undermined by the excavation and should be relocated.

Who owns this pole, how much notification will be required to move the pole, how long will it take to move the pole and how will this be paid?
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022

Response #1:(BI#6)-This pole is scheduled to be relocated before start of construction.

Response posted 01/19/2022



Inquiry #7: The Encroachment Permit requires the Contractor to notify "Shascom, RABA, and nearby business / residents" 72 hours before starting work. The Special Provisions and Standard Specifications are void of any requirements.

Is there any requirement for maintaining access for residences and businesses affected by the Contract work?

Specifically, is there are requirement for maintaining a passable driveway for the businesses that will be affected by the stage construction?
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022

Response #1:(BI#7)-Please bid per the current contract documents

Response posted 01/19/2022



Inquiry #8: Special Provisions Section 12-4.04C specifies that only 1 block may be closed at a time.

The Traffic Handling sheets lay out the stage construction.

There is currently no sidewalk at the location of the Retaining Wall, but it is incorporated into Stage C.

Will it be possible to work on the Retaining Wall during other stages of construction?
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022

Response #1:(BI#8)-Please bid per the current contract documents

Response posted 01/19/2022



Inquiry #9: Section 19-3.04 in the Special Provisions states “Pervious backfill material placed within the limits of payment for retaining walls is paid for as structure backfill (retaining wall).”
Please clarify if the pervious backfill behind the retaining wall is paid for under Bid item 21 Structure Backfill (retaining wall) or Bid item 22 Pervious Backfill.

Inquiry submitted 01/20/2022

Response #1:(BI#9)-Refer to Addendum #3, dated January 28, 2022.

Response posted 01/20/2022



Inquiry #10: Section 19-3.04 in the Special Provisions states “Class 2 aggregate base placed below footings is paid for as structure backfill.” Please clarify where the Class 2 AB is shown below the footings.
Inquiry submitted 01/20/2022

Response #1:(BI#10)-
Refer to Addendum #3, dated January 28, 2022.
Response posted 01/20/2022



Inquiry #11: Please verify roadway excavation quantity- it is only shown for the retaining wall work at 1300 cy- this does not appear correct.

Inquiry submitted 01/21/2022

Response #1:(BI#11)-Refer to Addendum #3, dated January 28, 2022.

Response posted 01/21/2022



Inquiry #12: There is no roadway excavation quantity shown in the sidewalk, curb gutter and driveway quantity sheets- please confirm no roadway excavation excavation is required for this work.
Inquiry submitted 01/21/2022

Response #1:(BI#12)-Please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 01/21/2022

The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.07, "JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION" of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with the contract. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may change a previous response.