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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Will there be some form of sign in sheet created for the mandatory prebid meeting that was scheduled for September 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx ?
Inquiry submitted 10/02/2020
Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/05/2020
Response #2:(BI#1)-The prebid meeting sign-in sheet is located in the link below:
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-programs/d3-construction/d3-future-projects
Response posted 10/07/2020
Inquiry #2: Is there some form of sign in sheet created from the mandatory prebid meeting that was scheduled on September 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. via WebEx meeting?
Inquiry submitted 10/02/2020
Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/05/2020
Response #2:
(BI#2)-The prebid meeting sign-in sheet is located in the link below:
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-programs/d3-construction/d3-future-projects
Response posted 10/08/2020
Inquiry #3: How are the Drill and Bonds for the Concrete Barriers (shown on Sht 60 of 66) paid for?
Inquiry submitted 10/13/2020
Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/14/2020
Response #2:
(BI#3)-Refer to section 83-3.01 and section 9-1.03 of the Standard Specifications. Payment for drill and bond dowels is included in the payment for the concrete barrier. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 10/15/2020
Inquiry #4: How are the Drill and Bonds for the Concrete Barriers (shown on Sht 60 of 66) paid for?
Inquiry submitted 10/14/2020
Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/14/2020
Response #2:
(BI#4)-Refer to section 83-3.01 and section 9-1.03 of the Standard Specifications. Payment for drill and bond dowels is included in the payment for the concrete barrier. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 10/15/2020
Inquiry #5: On sht 3 of 66, detail "Paving at BB & EB Detail" .... please describe in better detail where the neoprene is being placed. Are these solely at the girder joints? Furthermore, it appears the neoprene strips are being placed almost 2' below structural ex limits. Please confirm that Contractor is expected to excavate further to place these strips.
Inquiry submitted 10/14/2020
Response #1:(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/14/2020
Response #2:
(BI#5)-Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 10/15/2020
Inquiry #6: How is the Concrete Barrier Type 842 Mod on the outside box girders (shown on sht 64 of 66) being paid for? Engineer's Quantity only seems to cover the 842 Mod Barrier along wing walls.
Inquiry submitted 10/15/2020
Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/15/2020
Response #2:(BI#6)-Your inquiry is being reviewed. Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/22/2020
Response #3:
(BI#6)-Please refer to Addendum No. 4 dated October 26, 2020.
Response posted 10/27/2020
Inquiry #7: Bid Item 40 requires 2 ea mockups. Does that mean a total of 4 ea mockup girders for 2 separate UHPC joint mockup pours .... OR is only one UHPC mockup pour taking place with 2 ea mockup girders? Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 10/16/2020
Response #1:(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/16/2020
Response #2:
(BI#7)-Refer to sheet 61 of 66 of the contract plans. One mock up specimen is 2 precast girder mock up pieces with 1 UHPC joint. So 2 mock ups correlates to 4 precast girder mock up pieces. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 10/20/2020
Inquiry #8: Bid Item 33. Sht 64 of 66 calls for RSC to infill the existing joint filler. Note 6 also suggests that Contractor will be using the RSC as a leveling course on the abutment seat. Is the leveling course solely for patching any damaged concrete at abutment seat? What amount of strength is required on this RSC prior to setting girders atop of it? Will a RSC Test Panel be required?
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2020
Response #1:(BI#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/20/2020
Response #2:(BI#8)-Please refer to section 51-1.02D of the special provisions and sheet 64 of 66 of the contract plans and bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/26/2020
Inquiry #9: What material was used as the round forms for the original voided precast slab sections 1'9" diameter, 1958?
Also for the 1974 widening? What material was used the create the voids?
Inquiry submitted 10/22/2020
Response #1:(BI#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/26/2020
Response #2:
(BI#9)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/26/2020
Inquiry #10: Will the Caltrans conduits located on both sides of the bridge be relocated prior to our work or will the contractor be responsible for removing them?
Inquiry submitted 10/23/2020
Response #1:(BI#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/23/2020
Response #2:
(BI#10)-Please bid per the current contract documents
Response posted 10/26/2020
Inquiry #11: In Addendum 4, it states that the precastor should cast the barrier on the exterior girders . In the plans it shows that there will be a camber difference of 1.84 inches between the exterior girder with the barrier and adjacent girder. In order for the contractor to make these fit so the camber is even, they will have to shore the exterior girder during erection, grout the keyway, and allow the grout to cure before removing the shoring. The other option is to redesign that girder to have the same camber. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 10/27/2020
Response #1:(BI#11)-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 10/27/2020
Response #2:
(BI#11)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/29/2020
Inquiry #12: In addendum #3, it states that the girders need to be assembled in the order shown prior to shipping. Just to clarify, does this mean we can match two adjacent girders at a time or does this imply you want us to assemble all the girders together (in essence a complete mockup) prior to shipping? Note, it will be very difficult to assemble all the girders together and might not be accomplished at the fabricators yard.
Inquiry submitted 10/27/2020
Response #1:(BI#12)-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 10/27/2020
Response #2:
(BI#12)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/28/2020
Inquiry #13: Section 14 of the Special Provision makes reference to the potential for disturbance of a Lead Based Paint/Coating on the existing bridge. The information handout is silent on this matter. Where is the contractor to expect to find lead based paint?
Inquiry submitted 10/27/2020
Response #1:(BI#13)-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 10/28/2020
Response #2:
(BI#13)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/29/2020
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.