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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: There is substantial clearing and grubbing, including tree removal of large evergreens, under what item of work is this covered under?
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2019
Response #1:
(#1)-Tree removal is covered under the bid item for clearing and grubbing. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 09/23/2019
Inquiry #2: Does the slope excavation limits shown on layout sheets include any lay back to the existing slope along the vertical edges of the excavation limits? If so, what is that criteria?
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2019
Response #1:(#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 09/30/2019
Response #2:
All available information is provided in the contract. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/01/2019
Inquiry #3: Will a pre-engineered rock protection fence be required for this project? More specifically during excavation and at the toe of slope adjacent to traffic?
Inquiry submitted 09/30/2019
Response #1:(#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/01/2019
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to the note on the typical cross section sheets for information regarding a rock protection fence.
Response posted 10/03/2019
Inquiry #4: Are detailed cross sections for the project available?
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2019
Response #1:
(#4)-Cross sections are available under supplemental info.
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/03/2019
Inquiry #5: In the information handout, design considerations for the sand bedding state that the sand bedding can be screened material, from the excavated material, not greater than 3 inches and placed in a minimum 2' lift and limited compaction. However, in the revised spec in the Special provisions for table 19-3.02F(2) Sand Bedding, there is a new table with gradation criteria and following in the standard specs, the sand bedding is required to be in 0.67 foot thick lifts with 90% compaction. Which criteria should be followed in bidding the sand bedding (gradation size, lift thickness, and compaction required)?
Inquiry submitted 10/02/2019
Response #1:
(#5)-Your attention is directed to section 5-1.02, "Contract Components," of the Standard Specifications, for information regarding the governing ranking of Contract parts.
Response posted 10/03/2019
Inquiry #6: Regarding Bid Item 31, Dust Suppressant, the plans do not detail the application location. Where does the Engineer anticipate the use of dust suppressant?
Inquiry submitted 10/04/2019
Response #1:(#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/04/2019
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Monday, October 7th, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/07/2019
Inquiry #7: Please clarify the following:
1.) What type of Rolled Erosion Control Product (Netting) and staples are required?
2.) On sheet ECL-1, the Erosion Control table includes a second application of the seed mix in step 2. Is it the intent to apply the entire seed mix twice (Step 1 and 2)?
3.) The Special Provisions discuss Permanent Erosion Control Establishment Work Section 21-3, however, there is no bid line item for this scope of work. Please advise which bid item to include the PEC Establishment and provide duration of establishment.
Inquiry submitted 10/04/2019
Response #1:(#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/04/2019
Response #2:
1.) An addendum will be issued on Monday, 10/7/19, to address this inquiry.
2.) Yes, the intent is to apply a second application of seed.
3.) An addendum will be issued on Monday, 10/7/19, to address this inquiry.
Response posted 10/04/2019
Response #3:
1.) An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Monday, October 7th, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
3.) An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 1, issued on Monday, October 7th, 2019. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/07/2019
Inquiry #8: Please confirm the allowable working months for this project. It appears that this project will be held to the working months of May 1 through October 15 as per Caltrans Statewide Storm water Management Plan. Is that correct?
Inquiry submitted 10/07/2019
Response #1:
(#8)-Yes, this project will be held to the working months of May 1 through October 15.
Response posted 10/07/2019
Inquiry #9: Will the state be issuing a bidx addendum file for addendum 2 on this project?
Inquiry submitted 10/11/2019
Response #1:(#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/11/2019
Response #2:
It is now uploaded.
Response posted 10/11/2019
Inquiry #10: Caltrans has issued Amend0002 postponing the bid date til 10/16/19; however, Bid Express has yet to upload the Amend0002 file to their website. Please advise as to when we can expect to download the file to incorporate in our proposal submission.
Inquiry submitted 10/11/2019
Response #1:(#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 10/11/2019
Response #2:
It is now uploaded.
Response posted 10/11/2019
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.