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Inquiry #1: Steel fabricators are advising that an 8-gauge plate thickness for the triptych art panels is likely to become misshapen & distorted during the hot-dip galvanizing operation. Would a 3/8" thick steel panel be acceptable for the triptych art panels in lieu of 8-gauge?
Inquiry submitted 11/28/2022

Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 11/29/2022


Response #2:(BI#1)-Please see addendum #1, dated December 07, 2022.
Response posted 12/07/2022




Inquiry #2: Note #1 on plan sheet 18 of 51 states, "the existing cells with proposed mechanical expansion anchors shall be filled with grout from the bottom of the wall all the way to the top of the wall, if not already filled."

Can Caltrans please advise if these cells are already filled all the way to the top with grout? Or should bidders assume all cells at all triptych art panel locations will require grouting?

Inquiry submitted 11/28/2022

Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 11/29/2022


Response #2:(BI#2)-Please bid per current documents.
Response posted 12/01/2022




Inquiry #3: Is the vector file for the triptych art panels provided by the Department in AutoCAD format?
Inquiry submitted 11/29/2022

Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 11/30/2022


Response #2:(BI#3)- Vector linework will be provided as DXF files.
Response posted 12/05/2022




Inquiry #4: For the reconstruct Chain Link Railing Item, what type of chain link fabric do we need to reconstruct with?
What else does the item consist of?
Is the cleaning and painting of galvanized surface under another scope?
Is the replacement of the fluorescent lamps being paid under another item?

Inquiry submitted 12/05/2022

Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/05/2022


Response #2:(BI#4)-Please refer to Section 83-2.06B of the special provisions and the standard specifications.

Please refer to NOTE 1 on Sheets 47, 48, 50, and 51 of the contract plans. Please refer to standard specifications 83-11.01A and 15-1.01.

Cleaning and painting of existing galvanized surface is paid under item no. 17, CLEAN AND PAINT GALVANIZED SURFACES (EXISTING). Please refer to NOTE 2 on Sheets 47, 48, 50, and 51 of the contract plans.

Please refer to sheet EQ-1 of the contract plans.

Response posted 12/07/2022




Inquiry #5: When will this inquiry be addressed?

Inquiry #4: For the reconstruct Chain Link Railing Item, what type of chain link fabric do we need to reconstruct with?
What else does the item consist of?
Is the cleaning and painting of galvanized surface under another scope?
Is the replacement of the fluorescent lamps being paid under another item?

Inquiry submitted 12/07/2022

Response #1:(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/07/2022


Response #2:(BI#5)-Inquiry#4 was responded on 12/7/2022.
Response posted 12/07/2022




Inquiry #6: Every .DXF file below "Girl & Doves" does not seem to download properly. The first 18 files download properly, but not the last 21 files. Can Caltrans try re-uploading these files?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2022

Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/07/2022


Response #2:(BI#6)-Please see addendum #2, dated December 09, 2022.
Response posted 12/09/2022


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.