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Inquiry #1: Can Caltrans provide the Cross Section files in the XML format for download.
Inquiry submitted 10/14/2019

Response #1:
~~(#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 10/14/2019

Response #2:
Cross sections have been provided in both dgn and pdf, no additional formats will be provided.
Response posted 10/15/2019

Inquiry #2: Will the Standard AASHTO M326 spec liner be allowed in place of CIPP for the following bid items?

83 710380 18" CURED-IN-PLACE PIPELINER LF 38
Inquiry submitted 10/17/2019

Response #1:
(#2)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/18/2019

Inquiry #3: It appears that the State has not considered construction access at each end of the bridge or to reconstruct the tie ins to the approach slabs. If we choose to remove extra pavement at each end of the structure for access, what will the required new asphalt structural section be? As the existing has CTB. Also, what bid items are we to put these in?
Inquiry submitted 10/23/2019

Response #1:
~~(#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 10/23/2019

Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Thursday, October 31th, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/31/2019

Inquiry #4: Please reference page 68 of the plans regarding the Roadway Quantities Summary Table. Can you please clarify the Hot Mix Asphalt for Stage 3. The Staging plans call for the overlay to be completed in stage 3 but no quantity is provided.
Inquiry submitted 10/23/2019

Response #1:
~~(#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 10/23/2019

Inquiry #5: The location of Ridgeway Drive U/C Bridge No.25-0155 is not shown on Page 1.
Inquiry submitted 10/24/2019

Response #1:
(#5)-Ridgeway Drive UC Bridge No.25-0155 is the replacement bridge for Sawmill UC (Br. No. 25-0041) – Same location.
Response posted 10/25/2019

Inquiry #6: Please reference Plan sheet 42 note 2. "Ridgeway Drive to be closed on Nights while dismantling the existing bridge and Erecting New Girders". No table in the special provisions addresses the closure time frames or days of the week that this can occur. Also, is this to be considered for stage 1 or just stage 2 as it is listed on the plans just for stage 2?
Inquiry submitted 10/30/2019

Response #1:
~~(#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 10/31/2019

Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 2, issued on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/06/2019

Inquiry #7: Can you please clarify the quantity of flaggers one is to assume for the the lane charts G1 and G2 of the special provisions for the "peak hours at the ramps".
Inquiry submitted 10/30/2019

Response #1:
~~(#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 10/31/2019

Response #2:
Please bid per the current contract documents. Attention is directed to Section 7-1.03, "Public Convenience," Section 7-1.04, "Public Safety," and Section 12-1, "Temporary Traffic Control," of the Standard Specifications and Section 12 of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 10/31/2019

Inquiry #8: The plans detail out the removal of the existing bridge footings entirely. Bent 3 is close to an E.I.D. 12" water main with 120 PSI. The footings are 6' x 6' x 2'6" thick. The excavation and removal of the footings may damage the water main? Is is possible to leave the footings in place?
Inquiry submitted 10/31/2019

Response #1:
~~(#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 10/31/2019

Response #2:
No further information will be provided. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 11/14/2019

Inquiry #9: The quantity shown on Q-1, sheet 68 of 124, as revised per addendum 1 shows an embankment quantity for the A line of 4,676 CY and 3,320 CY for a total of 7,996 CY. Are these quantities correct?
Inquiry submitted 11/04/2019

Response #1:
(#9)- Yes, please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/05/2019

Inquiry #10: ITEM #113, CONCRETE BARRIER, TYPE 60MC:
Project Information files contain X-Sections for A1 Line in pdf format from Station 142+00 to 149+50. The variable height (C-5) 60MC Barrier begins at Station A1 132+37.
Please provide the missing X-Sections from 132+37 to 142+00 so that Barrier quantities and productions may be calculated.
Inquiry submitted 11/06/2019

Response #1:
(#10)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/07/2019

Inquiry #11: Please reference Plan sheet 43, This sheet shows a 24/7 speed limit reduction. Is this going to be required for the duration of the project? If yes, What bid item is this to be included in? Typically Caltrans has a bid item for Radar Feedback Signs.
Inquiry submitted 11/06/2019

Response #1:
~~(#11)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 11/07/2019

Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Friday, November 8, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/13/2019

Inquiry #12: Please reference the third paragraph in the special provisions section 12-402.C(3)(a): "Maintain Continuous Through Traffic at the Sawmill Road/Ridgeway Drive Off Ramp and On Ramp with the Assistance of Flaggers for the hours marked with "M" on G1 and G2. The Chart Shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings. Can you Verify the Necessity of these Flaggers and the Quantity of Flaggers that will be required on these weekend Peak hours. Is this only to be considered if we have work being performed during that time frame, or when the lanes are reduced on Mainline?
Inquiry submitted 11/08/2019

Response #1:
~~(#12)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 11/08/2019

Response #2:
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/13/2019

Inquiry #13: Special Provisions do not have any items in section 9 PAYMENT for items eligible for progress payment even if they are not incorporated into the work.

In particular: PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE MEMBER
Inquiry submitted 11/11/2019

Response #1:
(#13)- Your attention is directed to Section 9-1.16C of the Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 11/12/2019

Inquiry #14: In regards to Sheet ECL-1, please clarify what bid item the Seed Mix in Step 1 of the Erosion Control table shall be included under, as there is no specific seed bid line item. In addition, please advise of total quantity for seed mix and any additional components required (i.e. fiber wood mulch, fertilizer, tackifier, etc.).
Inquiry submitted 11/11/2019

Response #1:
~~(#14)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.~~
Response posted 11/12/2019

Response #2:
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/13/2019

Inquiry #15: Per section 52-1.02B Bar reinforcement of 2018 Standard Specifications only ASTM A706/A706M Grade 60 rebar is allowed to be used in precast/prestressed girder fabrication. Sheet 116 of 124 of Contract plans specify #3 epoxy coated reinforcement which is only available in A615 Grade 60.

Can A615 Grade 60 be used for bottom flange reinforcement of girder?
Inquiry submitted 11/11/2019

Response #1:
(#15)-No further information will be provided. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 11/12/2019

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.