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Inquiry #1: 1) It doesn't appear that the placement and compaction requirements in Standard Specification 29-3.03 is suitable for for the cement treated permeable base located under abutments. Can you please clarify the placement and compaction requirements for this application?
2) There appears to be short sections of perforated pipe or (BO-3 Detail 3-1 drains) located within the CTPB running between the piles. Can you please provide more detail as to what is required for these drains?
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2021

Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 02/11/2021


Response #2:
(BI#1)-Refer to addendum #1, dated February 25, 2021.
Response posted 02/25/2021



Inquiry #2: The foundation report indicates that the existing abutments extend approximately 4'-6' below the bottom of the CTPB under the new abutments. The existing abutments will have to be entirely removed to facilitate the new piling. What is the back fill requirement for the material beneath the CTPB, once the existing abutments are removed?
Inquiry submitted 02/11/2021

Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 02/11/2021


Response #2:
(BI#2)-Refer to Section 15-1.03A of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 02/18/2021



Inquiry #3: Can the Box Culvert be precast?
Inquiry submitted 02/13/2021

Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 02/16/2021


Response #2:
(BI#3)-Attention is directed to the fourth paragraph of Section 51-1.03B “Methods and Equipment”, and to Section 51-4.01C(2)(d) “Box Culverts” of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 02/17/2021



Inquiry #4: The limitation for precast RCB culverts on Std Plan D83B states that "where the overfill is less than 12", precast RCB culverts are not to be used". The Std Plans are also not to be used for ... freeze-thaw locations. Can a precast RCB culvert be used if it is specifically designed and approved for the overfill of less than 12" and freeze-thaw reinforcing concerns?
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2021

Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 02/18/2021


Response #2:
(BI#4)-See BI#3 above.
Response posted 02/20/2021



Inquiry #5: The quantities pages show that there are Solar powered beacons on E-1 and E-2 however none are shown on the plan sheets. Can you please clarify if these are required and show point of installation.
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2021

Response #1:
(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 02/24/2021


Response #2:
(BI#5)-Attention is directed to Note #2 on Sheets E-1 and E-2. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 02/24/2021



Inquiry #6: Can the State please provide additional information on limits for shoulder backing?
The plans do not contain details/limits of shoulder backing placement and the item seems grossly overstated.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2021

Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 02/26/2021


Response #2:
(BI#6)-Refer to addendum #6, dated 03/03/2021.
Response posted 03/03/2021



Inquiry #7: For bid item (61) Structural Concrete, Box Culvert, the Box Culvert on Drainage System 38.18 sheet D-3 the Engineer did not include a Bid Item for Structure Excavation, Box Culvert and Structure Backfill, Box Culvert. How will the excavation and backfill for the box culvert be paid?
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.


Response posted 03/04/2021


Response #2:
(BI#7)-Attention is directed to Section 9-1.03 “Payment Scope” of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2021



Inquiry #8:
1.At location 3 Markleeville creek bridge Construction , given the staged Construction to accommodate live traffic Temporary shoring will be required while constructing the drilled cast in place piling and the new cast in place backwalls ( beam seats) what bid item will Caltrans pay for the Temporary shoring to retain the roadway thus maintaining crew and public safety.. The cut from finish grade to the pile cut off is around 18.5 feet ..

2. Please confirm that no work in Markleeville Creek (in waterways)will happen before June of any year and no work will be exectuted after October of any year , work window of June thru October?
Inquiry submitted 03/07/2021

Response #1:(BI#8)-Your inquiry has been received.  However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response.  If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 03/08/2021


Response #2:
(BI#8)-There is no Location 3 nor a Markleeville Creek in Project 02-4G4404.
Response posted 03/08/2021



Inquiry #9: Item 46 Roadside Clearing - There is no Plan sheet showing the limits of Roadside Clearing. Please clarify or provide area.

Item 47 Transplant Shrub is LS. Sheet LD-2 indicates there are three shrubs to transplant. Are we to assume roadside clearing extends 6 feet around these 3 plants?
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2021

Response #1:(BI#9)-Your inquiry has been received.  However, please be aware due to the short time frame between when this inquiry was received and the bid opening, there may not be time to provide a response.  If no additional response is posted please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 03/09/2021


Response #2:
(BI#9)-Attention is directed to the second paragraph of Section 20-1.01A “Summary” of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/09/2021

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.