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Inquiry #1: Please review sheet 84, EQ-1. The quantities appear to be overstated, E-1 has Qty-1 "Portable Traffic Signal with Lighting". E-2 has Qty-1 "Portable Traffic Signal with Lighting". Each Plan sheet has 1 "Limit Line" Not 2 each as noted. As a matter of fact the entire Electrical quantities appears to be double of what is in fact reflected and needed per electrical plan sheets, please review and amend. Thanks.
Inquiry submitted 06/29/2021

Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/30/2021


Response #2:(BI#1)-Addendum 1 has been posted responding to BI #1, replacing plan sheet 84 with revised quantities
Response posted 07/16/2021



Inquiry #2: Reference is made to Section C-C on plan sheet 128. This section indicates that lean concrete shall be formed and poured around soldier piles, for elevations above OG. What is to purpose of this? It appears to be very small, and very expensive detailed work for no benefit, as lean concrete has very little strength. This same detail is not shown at the 2-C15x50 piles. Is this work only to be performed at the W14x109?
Inquiry submitted 06/29/2021

Response #1:(BI#2)-Refer to plan sheet 128 of 136, section C-C for above OG and section A-A for below OG. Note with section C-C reads: W-pile section shown, Double C-pile section similar. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 06/30/2021



Inquiry #3: In consideration of current market conditions, will price index fluctuations be allowed for steel soldier piling, wood lagging, cement, and ready mix concrete on this project?
Inquiry submitted 07/09/2021

Response #1:

Response posted 07/12/2021


Response #2:(BI#3)-No. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/13/2021



Inquiry #4: Please provide a Soldier Pile Data table that includes Pile Tip Elevation, FG Elevation, Bottom of Lagging Elevation and Top of Wall Elevation.
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2021

Response #1:(BI#4)-Refer to the plan sheets 107 through 122 of 136. The top of wall elevations at specific wall stations are shown. Pile lengths and numbers of lagging are shown. The FG elevations are shown at specific wall stations on the RWLOL. No additional information will be provided. Please bid per current contract documents.

Response posted 07/21/2021



Inquiry #5: We are unable to access the project site due to the prevailing emergency road closure. Please consider delaying the bid date appropriately to allow for the proper time for site review prior to the bid date.
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2021

Response #1:(BI#5)-Refer to addendum #2, dated 7/23/21.

Response posted 07/21/2021



Inquiry #6: Please clarify the scope of work for Bid Item 29, Temporary Creek Diversion Systems. There are no conceptual plans for this work as is typically provided. Is this Bid Item provided to address diversion of creek flows on an as needed basis for the installation of the storm drainage culverts? Is there information available relative to what the permitting agencies will allow for this work?
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2021

Response #1:(BI#6)-This bid item is to address potential water diversions on an as needed basis for installation of the cross culverts at location 7. Please see the Information Handout for details on estimated flow data and permit requirements.

Response posted 07/21/2021



Inquiry #7: Please consider postponing this bid opening due to the Dixie fire road closure and the inability to see the sites.
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2021

Response #1:(BI#7)-Refer to addendum #2, dated 7/23/21.

Response posted 07/21/2021



Inquiry #8: The majority of the planting at site 7 is well below the hard rock interface shown in the log of test borings. Is it the states intention to perform rock excavation to construct plant reservoir and plant group M plantings shown on PLD-2?
Inquiry submitted 07/21/2021

Response #1:(BI#8)-Rock excavation is not anticipated for planting.

Response posted 07/21/2021



Inquiry #9: ITEM #63, RAIL ELEMENT WALL:
Plan Sheet 17, L-9 gives an "H" value of 2' for the Rail Element Wall "A1" 32+40 to 33+20. What is the "H" value for the Rail element Wall on Sheet 16, L-8, "B5" 54+90 to 59+03?
Inquiry submitted 07/21/2021

Response #1:(BI#9)-Use H =2’ for the Rail Element Wall on plan sheets 16 and 17,

Response posted 07/22/2021



Inquiry #10: Regarding the double chanel soldier pile stay plates, in the interest of project cost and time savings, will CalTrans allow either of the following options:
1. Stay Plate placement per Ground Anchor Detail with 10' on center spacing of the additional stay plates
2. Stay Plate placement per Ground Anchor Detail with more plates as necessary for pile stability
Inquiry submitted 07/22/2021

Response #1:(BI#10)-Refer to plan sheet 128 of 136. Reference specification section 1-1.01, paragraph 11: After Contract approval, submit documents and direct questions to the Engineer. Orders, authorizations, and requests to the Contractor are by the Engineer, specifications section 4-1.07 Value Engineering and special provisions section 49-4 Steel Solder Piles. Response to this inquiry will not be provided during advertisement. No additional information will be provided. Please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 07/22/2021



Inquiry #11: We request a postponement to this bid by at least one month. The current fire danger taking place within the HWY 70 corridor is of concern to us as a interested bidding contractor. There is currently no access to the project site for a contractor walk through or a thorough examination of the project site. In order to be competitive on this project and bid the work properly, we would ask Caltrans to seriously consider a bid postponement for this project.

Inquiry submitted 07/30/2021

Response #1:(BI#11)-Refer to addendum #4, dated 8/11/21.

Response posted 07/30/2021



Inquiry #12: Due to present fires in the HWY 70 area. Please advise and clarify that all the fire damage for the surrounding trees and roads within the project limit will be cleared before starting construction on this project. Please consider that the fire damage to the project limits will affect bid items and create safety hazards to the public, our construction staff, crews and potential subcontractors. How will the fire damage within the project limits be addressed prior to starting construction?
Inquiry submitted 07/30/2021

Response #1:(BI#12)-No impact to construction or contractors is anticipated. Please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 07/30/2021



Inquiry #13: With the current fire in the HWY 70 area, we request that Caltrans postpones the bid date until a scheduled road opening is known. Please consider allowing several weeks time for site visits and estimating time when the new bid date is established.
Inquiry submitted 08/02/2021

Response #1:(BI#13)-Refer to addendum #4, dated 8/11/21.

Response posted 08/02/2021



Inquiry #14: The construction stages notes and plan sheets seem to be lacking details for Stage 3. Please clarify the Department vision for stage 3 construction or is there a temporary traffic handling plan the Department may provide for Stage. Is the intent for the contractor to use a one-way reversing traffic control 24/7 during the construction of stage 3? Reference plan sheets SC-1 to SC-3.
Inquiry submitted 08/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#14)-Stage 3 can be performed with reversing one-way traffic control. Please see Standard Plan T-13 for details.

Response posted 08/03/2021



Inquiry #15: Plan sheet L-9 shows a begin conform at STA 29+25 and plan sheet L-11 shows end conform at STA 59-50. Plan sheet E-1 shows the Portable Traffic Signal (PTS) located at STA 33+10 and on sheet E-3 is located at STA 60+50. Is it possible to relocate the PTSs at location 7 to ensure the signals are located outside of Location 7 work limits?
Inquiry submitted 08/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#15)-Conform paving will take place in Stage 3 and can be performed with reversing one-way traffic control.

Response posted 08/03/2021



Inquiry #16: Plan sheet X-2, Section "A1" 33+56.01 TO 36+05.00 shows the existing slope section at the retaining wall location consists of 2.5' exist concrete + 5.0' exist 2TON RSP + 3.0' exist 1/4TON RSP. Please verify the existing RSP is 10.5' thick and if the existing RSP covered with concrete.
Inquiry submitted 08/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#16)-The existing slope section consists of 5.0' 2ton RSP on top of 3.0' 1/4ton RSP. The top layer of RSP includes concrete with an approximated penetration depth of 2.5'. The total section is approximately 8.0' thick.
Response posted 08/05/2021



Inquiry #17: Plan sheet X-2, Section "A1" 33+56.01 TO 36+05.00 shows the existing slope section at the retaining wall location consists of 2.5' exist concrete + 5.0' exist 2TON RSP + 3.0' exist 1/4TON RSP. Please verify the existing RSP is 10.5' thick and if the existing RSP covered with concrete.

Inquiry submitted 08/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#17)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 08/03/2021



Inquiry #18: We would also like to request a bid extension for this project due to the project site access limitations caused by the fire, and to assess what changes or damage the fires may have caused to any parts of the project.
Inquiry submitted 08/05/2021

Response #1:(BI#18)-Refer to addendum #4, dated 8/11/21.

Response posted 08/05/2021



Inquiry #19: Please provide any and all mineralogy information available for the project. We are interested in silica content of the rock.
Inquiry submitted 08/11/2021

Response #1:(BI#19)-Mineralogy information is not provided for this project.

Response posted 08/11/2021



Inquiry #20: Will there be an official response to Inquiry #10?
Inquiry submitted 10/06/2021

Response #1:(BI#20)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 10/06/2021



Inquiry #21: I would like to request pre-approval for the possible use of Alternative Slotted pipe ( per CALTRANS sheet D98D and Section 64-3 ).
As the manufacture/representative for Zurn Z888-18 pre approval will give the bidding contractors another option for the project LINE ITEM 78.
Thank You
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2021

Response #1:(BI#21)-Please bid per the current contract documents.

Response posted 10/08/2021



Inquiry #22: Please provide an update on the status of this project and if the the current bid date will hold. There has not been any correspondence from Caltrans for this project since Addenda #4 issued on August 11th.
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021

Response #1:(BI#22)-Bids for this project will Open on 11/18/2021.
Response posted 10/18/2021



Inquiry #23: Does Caltrans anticipate the current rock and mud slides on Hwy 70 near the jobsite (much of Hwy 70 is currently closed) to affect the projects scope of work and/or the bid date opening of November 18?
Inquiry submitted 10/25/2021

Response #1:(BI#23)-: No change to the scope of work or bid opening date is anticipated. During Hwy 70 closure and slide cleanup, access is open to the project site from alternate routes and directions.

Response posted 10/25/2021



Inquiry #24: Can you please clarify your response to inquiry No. 23. From what I can see on the Caltrans road reports is that the entire project limits are closed to access. Are we allowed to access from the Quincy side of 70?
Inquiry submitted 11/03/2021

Response #1:(BI#24)-Potential bidders can access the entire job site from the north via SR-89 at the Greenville Wye and will be allowed past the road closure checkpoint at the SR-70/SR-89 junction, similar to a local resident. State road reports and maps will continue to show the road closed to the general public until the slide at 02-PLU-70-PM-0.05 is removed. Staff at the checkpoint have been told to allow contractors through to inspect the work for EA 02-4H440 improvements. Bids will be opened as planned on November 18, 2021.
Response posted 11/03/2021



Inquiry #25: Are any lane closures allowed for Location 7 in 2022? The lane closure charts call out one closure for 2021, but don't really say anything about 2022.
Inquiry submitted 11/15/2021

Response #1:(BI#25)-In 2022, any 2 locations, including Location 7 can be closed at the same time. Please bid per the current contract documents
Response posted 11/15/2021

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.