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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Special Provision document p. 40 states that the requirement for monitoring and surveys for Giant Garter Snake require a biologist with a current MOU with CDFW for Giant Garter Snake. Based on the information on Giant Garter Snake survey requirements from the Biological Opinion, there is no need for trapping surveys, protocol surveys, or handling. Take for pre-construction surveys involving trapping would need to be specifically authorized under the Biological Opinion (which it is not), and the 1600 does not authorize take under CESA. This take is not permitted for the project as it stands, nor do trapping surveys seem necessary – as such, is the MOU requirement necessary?
Inquiry submitted 04/10/2019
Response #1:(#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/10/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 and see the Fish and Wildlife Incidental Take Permit.
Response posted 05/07/2019
Inquiry #2: Plan sheets X-2 and X-4 both have a typical cross section for sta B1 285+42.02 to 310+00.00 which are different. Which is the correct one to use?
Inquiry submitted 04/12/2019
Response #1:(#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/12/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/07/2019
Inquiry #3: Item 35 Asbestos Compliance Plan, does the required plan include the abatement costs of any found asbestos? Or just a work plan of an unknown?
Thank You
Inquiry submitted 04/23/2019
Response #1:
(#3)-Please see Section 14-11.16H Removal of Asbestos, of the Special Provisions which states "Removal of ACM is change order work.”
Response posted 04/23/2019
Inquiry #4: The typical cross sections indicate a 0' to 0.40' variable lift HMA under a uniform 0.20' HMA lift. It is not possible to accurately estimate the variable lift tons other than subtracting the uniform lifts from the total. In addition any variable lift work less than 0.10' will have to be 3/8" mix vs. 1/2". Please consider adding an HMA Leveling item as the cost of the variable lift will greatly skew the cost of the HMA Type A.
Inquiry submitted 04/26/2019
Response #1:(#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/26/2019
Response #2:
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/02/2019
Inquiry #5: The CA High Design Manual Section 850-34 dated December 30th, 2015 warns against specifying plastic pipe in areas with a potential for fire. This project lists Alternative Pipe Culvert in the Bid Schedule. Will Caltrans still allow for plastic pipe to be used on this project?
Inquiry submitted 04/26/2019
Response #1:(#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/26/2019
Response #2:
Yes, plastic pipe is allowed as indicated in the APC table.
Response posted 05/02/2019
Inquiry #6: Note number 3 on plan sheet SC-1 states the maximum length of work with temporary railing is to be 1 mile. Is the State's intention of this note to let the contractors know they can only have 1 mile of railing installed at a time? Please clarify what this statement means.
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2019
Response #1:(#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 04/29/2019
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/02/2019
Response #3:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 4, issued on Friday, May 10, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/10/2019
Inquiry #7: Regarding Bid Item 36 Asbestos Survey and Sampling and Analysis Report: 1) Can we assume this applies to just the bridge, as detailed in Section 14–11.16 of the Specs? 2) No bid item for an Asbestos Removal Work Plan? 3) Typically, a lead and asbestos report has already been done prior to the bid and is available in the IH, but in this case it is a part of the bid?
Thank you for your time.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2019
Response #1:(#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/01/2019
Response #2:
Bridge number 18-0003 must be surveyed, sampled, analyzed, and managed. The Asbestos Survey and Sampling must be conducted by the contractor and is part of the bid package for this project, therefore an Asbestos Removal Work Plan is not provided.
Response posted 05/02/2019
Inquiry #8: Is painted green/white T-Posts acceptable for Item 111 Wire Mesh Fence item?
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2019
Response #1:(#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/01/2019
Response #2:
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/02/2019
Inquiry #9: Please provide a detail for item 49 Edging that is associated with the textured and colored hot mix asphalt.
Inquiry submitted 04/30/2019
Response #1:(#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/01/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/07/2019
Inquiry #10: Drainage System 46b is identified as a 10 x 4 RCB on the drainage details sheet and the drainage quantity sheet. It is identified as a 10 x 4 Double RCB on the drainage plan & profile sheet. Is the DS #46b RCB culvert a single or double RCB?
Inquiry submitted 04/30/2019
Response #1:(#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/01/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/07/2019
Inquiry #11: Plan Sheet 514 of 527 indicates existing AT&T lines on the existing bridge with an accompanying note which states "See Note 7". There is no Note 7 shown. Please provide.
Inquiry submitted 05/02/2019
Response #1:(#11)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/03/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/07/2019
Inquiry #12: Per sheet (520) of the contract plans “Elevation†detail please confirm the type of coating for the “LIMITS OF CLEAN AND PAINT PILING UNDER COAT†and “LIMITS OF CLEAN AND PAINT PILING FINISH COAT†that will be applied to the Class 140 Alt V pipe piles.
Inquiry submitted 05/07/2019
Response #1:
(#12)-Refer to section 59 Structural Steel Coatings and 59-2.01A(1) of the Special Provisions for type of coating. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 05/08/2019
Inquiry #13: Please revisit inquiry #6 "Note number 3 on plan sheet SC-1 states the maximum length of work with temporary railing is to be 1 mile. Is the State's intention of this note to let the contractors know they can only have 1 mile of railing installed at a time? Please clarify what this statement means."
It is not clear what the State is trying to say here. Please clarify this.
Inquiry submitted 05/07/2019
Response #1:(#13)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/09/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 4, issued on Friday, May 10, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/10/2019
Inquiry #14: What is the purpose of requiring a Giant Garter Snake Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) when no protocols are provided in the specifications?
Inquiry submitted 05/08/2019
Response #1:
(#14)-The protocols for giant garter snake (GGS) are included in the biologist's memorandum of understanding (MOU) issued by California Dept of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). As an MOU holder they should be well versed in all protocols related to GGS and their handling.
Furthermore, the MOU is required by our incidental take permit (ITP), which requires relocation when necessary by the project designated biologist. For clarification, the MOU is for handling only, 2081(a), and is not a scientific collecting permit. More information about the MOU can be found on the CDFW website page for CESA permits. We will not have any trapping on our project, but if a snake is found on site, it will need to be relocated to a safe off site location.
Please see the following sections of the ITP 2081-2018-058-02 for clarification:
General Provision:
2 - Designated Biologist
Take Minimization Measures:
8.9 - Daily Species Checks
8.15 - Capture and Handling
8.16 - Relocation Plan
Response posted 05/09/2019
Inquiry #15: What is the typical flow rate of water in the Wadsworth Canal between May and September?
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2019
Response #1:(#15)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 05/10/2019
Response #2:
Bidder's attention is directed to the Final Hydraulic Report in the Information Handout.
Response posted 05/13/2019
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.