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Inquiry #1: Would you please provide the ADA Compliant Sign-in Sheet from the Mandatory Pre-Bid for 03-0J8804 that was held 06/09/2021.
Inquiry submitted 06/11/2021

Response #1:(BI#1)-You can find the sheet at the following location:

https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-programs/d3-construction/d3-future-projects
Response posted 06/11/2021



Inquiry #2: Bid Item 1 is for a Lead Compliance Plan

Section 14 in the Special Provisions is void of any information pertaining to lead.

There is no lead survey results in the Information Handout.

Where does the State anticipate that the Contractor will encounter lead on this project and what is the concentration of lead where it will be encountered?
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2021

Response #1:(BI#2)-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 06/14/2021


Response #2:(BI#2)-Low levels of ADL are present along the shoulders of Route 80. Your attention is directed to section 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) of the special provisions.
Response posted 06/15/2021



Inquiry #3: Section 78-24.02C of the SPs requires that the epoxy meet Section 95 for Load Bearing Applications.

Section 95 of the Standard Specs states that "epoxy must comply with ASTM C881/C881M, Type IV, Grade 1, Class B or C." for Load Bearing Applications

All of the epoxy on the AML meet this criteria except for the Grade 1 requirement All of them are Grade 3.

ASTM C881 Grade 1 is "low viscosity", Grade 2 is "medium viscosity", and Grade 3 is "non sag".

Will it be acceptable to use an epoxy that meets epoxy must comply with ASTM C881/C881M, Type IV, Class B or C, Grade 3 instead of Grade 1?
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2021

Response #1:(BI#3)-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 06/14/2021


Response #2:(BBI#3)-Change of epoxy is not allowed. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/15/2021



Inquiry #4: Section 78-24.02C of the SPs requires that the epoxy meet Section 95 for Load Bearing Applications.

Section 95 of the Standard Specs states that "epoxy must comply with ASTM C881/C881M, Type IV, Grade 1, Class B or C." for Load Bearing Applications

All of the epoxy on the AML meet this criteria except for the Grade 1 requirement All of them are Grade 3.

ASTM C881 Grade 1 is "low viscosity", Grade 2 is "medium viscosity", and Grade 3 is "non sag".

Will it be acceptable to use an epoxy that meets epoxy must comply with ASTM C881/C881M, Type IV, Class B or C, Grade 3 instead of Grade 1?
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2021

Response #1:(BI#4)-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 06/14/2021


Response #2:(BI#4)-Change of epoxy is not allowed. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/15/2021



Inquiry #5: Three are numerous rocks along the roads that serve as access to the work.

Will it be acceptable to move the rocks out of the way and leave them along the high side of the existing access roads?
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2021

Response #1:(BI#5)-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 06/14/2021


Response #2:(BI#5)-The bidder to determine the means and methods for providing access to the work.


Response posted 06/16/2021



Inquiry #6: SP Section 78-24.03B Installation states that "The cable net drapery must be held up at the elevation it is at when it is disconnected while removal of the existing posts and installation of the new posts is completed."

Has the State considered how many of the existing posts may be removed at one time or what functional capacity will be required of the existing attenuator during construction?


Inquiry submitted 06/14/2021

Response #1:(BI#6)-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 06/14/2021


Response #2:(BI#6)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/15/2021

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.