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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Can we propose an alternative CMS manufacturer listed in the CalTrans QPL?
Inquiry submitted 06/23/2020
Response #1:(#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/23/2020
Response #2:
(BI#1)Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/13/2020
Inquiry #2: Will there be a Pre-Bid meeting for this Contract?
Inquiry submitted 06/24/2020
Response #1:
(BI#2)-No, there will not be a prebid meeting for this contract.
Response posted 06/25/2020
Inquiry #3: There appears to be (5) sign structures required on this project for the changeable message signs, aren't this structures and foundations for the structures typically a separate bid/pay item by the pound? Will you be adding bid items for the two items.
Thank you
Inquiry submitted 07/10/2020
Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/10/2020
Response #2:
(BI#3)There will not be separate bid items, it is all included in the price for the Changeable Message Sign System. Attention is directed to Section 87-12.01 of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 07/13/2020
Inquiry #4: In an effort to provide competitive pricing on CMS, can you please clarify if the CMS is a Model 600 as in the pay items or a Model 710 as referenced in the plans? If it's a Model 600 please provide the CMS specification.
Inquiry submitted 07/13/2020
Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/13/2020
Response #2:
(BI#4)Attention is directed to Addendum #1, the CMS is a Model 600. Attention is also directed to Section 87-12.02 of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 07/14/2020
Inquiry #5: 1) There are quantity sheets EQ-1 thru EQ-6 for the electrical bid items 48, 50-57 but no quantity sheet provided for electrical bid item 49 Traffic Monitoring Station System, will the State be sending an addendum out providing the quantities for bid item 49 Traffic Monitoring Station System?
2) With regards to bid item 51 Automatic Vehicle Classification, The Piezoelectric axle sensor detail as shown on plan sheet 138, ED-1 (aluminum frame axle sensor frame) conflicts with the specifications page 50 section 87-9.02B the Piezoelectric copolymer sensor surrounded by a 6.6mm wide x 1.6mm thick outer brass sheath.
3) If an addendum is issued will the State extend the bid date?
Inquiry submitted 07/15/2020
Response #1:(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/15/2020
Response #2:
(BI#5)Please refer to Addendum #2, dated July 17, 2020.
Response posted 07/17/2020
Inquiry #6: Fiber Optic Cable Scope is unclear. Drawings E-43 to E-49 shows 2- 12 strand fiber legs to be installed. Canal St to Spring St & Spring St to Bedford Ave. Drawing ED-9 Fiber Interconnect detail shows alot more fiber than the plan sheets with 1 - 12 strand Canal St to Spring St, 2- 12 strands from spring st to a box, 3 - 12 strands from the box to the splice vault, then 2-12 strands from the splice vault to Bedford ave. Then also shows 1 -12 strand between Spring St CCTV Cabinet to the the Spring Street Signal Cabinet and 1-12 Strand between Bedford ave CCTV cabinet and Bedford Ave Signal Cabinet. The drawings referenced on the interconnect detail dont match the locations. Most of those cables/cabinets are not shown on the E-43 to E-49 drawings. Drawing EQ-6 shows quantities of FDU's that more match ED-9 but still makes this scope or work unclear. Please provide clarity on the scope.
Inquiry submitted 07/16/2020
Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/16/2020
Response #2:
(BI#6)-Attention is directed to Addendum #3, dated July 20, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/27/2020
Inquiry #7: Drawing E3 - is all info captured vehicle detection only or is there any speed detection?
It appears there is a loop to be installed across freeway lanes versus camera towards on ramp.
Inquiry submitted 07/16/2020
Response #1:(BI#7)-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 07/17/2020
Response #2:
(BI#7)All info captured vehicle detection only. There are NO LOOPS to be installed across freeway lanes, the plan showing the detection zone. Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/17/2020
Inquiry #8: Is there preferred CCTV IP camera model and manufacture or we propose camera as per specs?
What info would you like to be accomplished in the camera system?
Are these NVR/sever/VMS is required? If so, please provide specs requirement.
Inquiry submitted 07/16/2020
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 07/17/2020
Response #2:
(BI#8)Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/17/2020
Inquiry #9: The new quantities pages included with Addendum 2 show type 21TS poles in lieu of type 15TS poles yet none of these changes are reflected on the plan sheets. What is to take precedence the plan pages or the notes pages. There are also other discrepancies between the quantities pages and what is shown on the plan pages, which is to take precedence?
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2020
Response #1:(BI#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/21/2020
Response #2:
(BI#9)-Attention is directed to Addendum #4, dated July 24, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/24/2020
Inquiry #10: Sheet E-14, Note 13 "Install Telephone Bridge"
Could you provide specifications/details on this telephone bridge?
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2020
Response #1:(BI#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/21/2020
Response #2:
(BI#10)-Attention is directed to Addendum #4, dated July 24, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/24/2020
Inquiry #11: The project notes call out for 15TS and 21TS poles with Slip base. There is not a design in the Caltrans standards for these poles in Slip Base configuration. Can you please provide drawings for these poles.
Inquiry submitted 07/21/2020
Response #1:
(BI#11)-Attention is directed to Addendum #1, dated July 13, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/22/2020
Inquiry #12: In Addendum #3- Please clarify fiber cable strand counts. In the provided documents there are 48, 144 and 114 strand cables listed and they seem contradictory. Thanks
Inquiry submitted 07/21/2020
Response #1:(BI#12)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/22/2020
Response #2:
(BI#12)-Attention is directed to Addendum #4, dated July 24, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/24/2020
Inquiry #13: The plan sheets call out for 15TS and 21TS in a slip base configuration. There are not any drawings in the Caltrans standards for these poles. Can you please confirm slip base is required and if so please provide drawings for these styles of poles.
Inquiry submitted 07/22/2020
Response #1:(BI#13)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/22/2020
Response #2:
(BI#13)-Attention is directed to Addendum #1, dated July 13, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/24/2020
Inquiry #14: Add #3 added a 50' piece of 144 fiber on E48. I don't see any notes indicating terminations or splicing on this 144 fiber is required. Can you confirm that there will be no splicing or terminations required on this Short 50' piece of 144 Fiber?
Inquiry submitted 07/24/2020
Response #1:(BI#14)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/24/2020
Response #2:
(BI#14)-Attention is directed to Note 1 on page 146, ED-9, of the plans. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/27/2020
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.