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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: On February 4 there was a mandatory pre-pid held. Can the sign-in sheets be provided please?
Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 02/11/2020
Response #1:
(#1)-Please see this link and click EA 03-3F99U4 Pre-Bid Meeting Roster to see a list of the prime contractors and subcontractors in attendance at the mandatory prebid meeting.
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-projects/d3-sr-99-live-oak-rehab-1h150
Response posted 02/12/2020
Inquiry #2: Please provide details/sections for both Type A and Type B Minor Concrete (Textured Paving). (See Plan Sheet C-113)
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2020
Response #1:(#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 02/18/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 2, issued on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2020
Inquiry #3: Where exactly do you need "Locating and Mapping Underground Facilities"? Is it for all the underground lines from start to finish? Does it need a private locator or will 811 suffice?
Inquiry submitted 02/19/2020
Response #1:
(#3)-Your attention is directed to Section 87-9 of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 02/19/2020
Inquiry #4: Thank you for providing the typed sign-in sheet, however, contact information was omitted from the provided document. Can either the actual sign-in sheet be provided or contact information ie. telephone, emails, etc. be included in the typed sign-in sheet. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 02/20/2020
Response #1:(#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 02/21/2020
Response #2:
The revised sign-in sheet has been posted, please see this link and click EA 03-3F99U4 Pre-bid Meeting Sign In Sheet.
https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-projects/d3-sr-99-live-oak-rehab-1h150
Response posted 03/03/2020
Inquiry #5: Bid item 58 and 59, are we to use city of live oak standard detail 311 to install the backflows? or use Caltrans 2018 standard detail? Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2020
Response #1:(#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 02/27/2020
Response #2:
Please use City of Live Oak Standard Detail 311 as shown on sheet LI-16 of the contract plans.
Response posted 03/03/2020
Inquiry #6: The specifications 77-1.02 materials, states that trench back fill above the pipe cover must b lean concrete back fill in conformance with section 28-2. Plan sheet L1-11 City of Live Oak standard detail 101 shows class 2 aggregate base. Which back fill shall apply?
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2020
Response #1:(#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 02/27/2020
Response #2:
Please use lean concrete backfill as specified in section 77-1.02 of the contract special provisions.
Response posted 03/03/2020
Inquiry #7: What is the type of existing waterline pipe shown to be removed and disposed of? Is it asbestos or some other material?
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2020
Response #1:(#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 02/27/2020
Response #2:
No asbestos pipe has been identified. All pipe is steel.
Response posted 03/03/2020
Inquiry #8: The Local infrastructure plans show existing water meter and back flow devices to be relocated, some of the existing back flow devices do not have enclosures. The standard detail shown on plan page L1-16 detail 311 shows an enclosure. Does the contractor have to furnish and install one on the services that currently don't have one?
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2020
Response #1:(#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 02/27/2020
Response #2:
Yes, relocated backflow devices must comply with City of Live Oak Standard Detail 311 as shown on sheet LI-16 of the contract plans.
Response posted 03/03/2020
Inquiry #9: With the current staging, the number of working days appears deficient. 120 days in the first season to complete all DRAINAGE/FIBER OPTIC/ELECTRICAL/CITY WATER/CITY SEWER. Then season 2 if we are given 12 days for each of the remaining 11 stages we would be over the 250 working days. To construct 41 LIDS it will take more than eleven days per stage. With how much work has to occur can Caltrans please review the number of working days they have allocated for the project, this should be a three season project.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2020
Response #1:(#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/04/2020
Response #2:
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Inquiry #10: Bid item 52 it's not clear as to what irrigation facility to remove? Irrigation plans and other sheets part of plan set don't show what is to be removed? Please provide plans showing what is to removed.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2020
Response #1:
(#10)-Your attention is directed to sheet RC-1. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2020
Inquiry #11: Sheet SC-3 Stage 12 says RHMA-O but there is no bid item for RHMA-O. Please Advise
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2020
Response #1:(#11)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 4, issued on Friday, March 13, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Response #3:
Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per the current contract documents
Response posted 03/18/2020
Inquiry #12: The typical cross sections show Cl2AB in the existing structural section, can this be reused in the new section as CL2AB.
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2020
Response #1:(#12)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to Section 26 "Aggregate Bases" of the Standard Specifications for allowable materials.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Response #3:
The material referenced in the existing roadway cross section Sheets X-1 through X-16 as "Class 2 AB" is a reference to the material as originally placed only. The intention of the designation is not for you to assume the existing material meets the requirements of Section 26-1.02B. If you choose to recycle/reuse the existing material the responsibility and costs to recondition and/or supplement the material to ensure it meets the specifications lies solely on the contractor.
Response posted 03/17/2020
Inquiry #13: Reference to sheet L-7, note no.2 stated that all lid areas to receive imported blended soil. Could you please specify the location of lid area on plans?
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2020
Response #1:(#13)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to Plan Sheets 160, 161, 162, 163 (C-97 to C-100). Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Inquiry #14: Please provide material of imported blended soil.
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2020
Response #1:(#14)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to Section 21-4 Imported Blended Soil of the Special Provisions. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Inquiry #15: Plan sheet ED-3 shows a decorative base for the traffic signal poles yet there are no specifications or dimensions shown for the base. This information is required in order to be able to accurately quote and supply these bases. I would like to request an extension on the bid date once this information is supplied as pricing for these can take a week or two to get.
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2020
Response #1:(#15)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Response #2:
See note on sheet ED-3 "Decorative Base Assembly Details to be submitted by contractor for engineer approval." Also, see sheets 562-566 (SES 1 to SES-5) for more information on "Decorative Lighting Details." Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Inquiry #16: 1. What are the plant sizes for Group "A,B & U"??? 1 GALLON, 5 GALLON???
2. What color, type, etc., for the benches, trash receptacles and bike racks???
3. What are the quantities for the various decorative light systems??
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2020
Response #1:(#16)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/05/2020
Response #2:
1. Please direct the bidder's attention to section 20-3.01B(2)(a) of the 2018 Standard Specifications.
2. Please direct the bidder's attention to section 20-5.05F Prefabricated Site Furnishings of the Special Provisions.
3. Please see Sheet EQ-1 "Lighting System" table. Also, please see note 1 on Sheets E-11, E-12, E-18, note 2 and 3 on Sheet E-21, and note 2 Sheet E-23. Furthermore, see Sheets ED-3 and SES 1-5.
Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Inquiry #17: Due to the numerous changes issued in addendum 2 and the continuing need for additional information and clarification regarding the plans and specifications, please extend the bid date two weeks. This additional time will also help prime contractors solicit DBE subcontractors and suppliers to meet the unusually high DBE goal on this project.
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2020
Response #1:(#17)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Friday, March 6, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Inquiry #18: Drainage Details plan sheet DD-2 (252/646) shows detail for a 36" Manhole. The Drainage Quantity sheets list the Manholes as 48" manholes. Please issue an addendum to clarify what size manholes the design calls for. Please verify or correct the cubic yardage for the proposed manholes shown on the Drainage Quantity sheets.
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2020
Response #1:(#18)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 4, issued on Friday, March 13, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #19: The State just issued Addendum 2. Will the State consider postponing the bid date by two weeks so that the contractor/subcontractors have enough time to analyze all the changes.
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2020
Response #1:(#19)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 3, issued on Friday, March 6, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Inquiry #20: REGARDING LONGITUDINAL JOINTS IN CRCP;
Construction Detail Sheets for CRCP, C-92 through C-95, Plans Sheets 155 – 158 designate the longitudinal joints at lane lines and ETW to be “Contraction Joints.†Per Revised Standard Plan P4 and 2018 Standard Plan P 16, Longitudinal Contraction Joints are saw cut weakened plane joints tied with #6 x 50†bar at 48 inch spacing. Since the Structural Sections of the CRCP and the Parallel Parking Structural Concrete pavements do not match and because a contraction joint would indicate that the two sections were to be placed monolithically a couple of issues arise. 1. Vertical location of the tie bar in the 0.5’ Structural Concrete. 2. The Parallel Parking Structural Concrete is shown to be “textured and colored†in the Construction Details which would require it to be placed separately from the CRCP pavement creating a longitudinal construction joint not a contraction joint. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2020
Response #1:(#20)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/09/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 4, issued on Friday, March 13, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #21: REGARDING EXPANSION JOINT TYPE AN;
Six each Expansion Joints (Type AN) are shown to be constructed in the CRCP Pavement, four in the cross streets (Elm and Pennington) as well as one at each end of the mainline CRCP pavement. Since the 2018 Standard Plan P31B has been cancelled per Errata No. 18-3 on October 18, 2019 is this Type of Expansion Joint still applicable? Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2020
Response #1:(#21)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/09/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 4, issued on Friday, March 13, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #22: 1. What's the delivery address for plants, irrigation material, etc.?
2. What is the delivery date for plants, irrigation, etc.?
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2020
Response #1:(#22)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/09/2020
Response #2:
1. Caltrans does not provide the delivery address for plants, irrigation material, etc.
2. Caltrans does not provide the delivery date for plants, irrigation, etc.
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/10/2020
Inquiry #23: Regarding Bid Item 156, Tubular Handrailing (Modified), The quantities are shown in the "Low Impact Development Items" table on Plan Sheet Q-5, but there does not appear to be a detail showing where at the L.I.D. locations the cable railing is to be installed. Please provide a typical detail for the installation of the cable railing.
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2020
Response #1:(#23)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/11/2020
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to Plan Sheets C-97, C-98 and C-133 for cable railing typical details.
Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/11/2020
Inquiry #24: On plan sheet C-97 (160/646), Section B-B shows "Perm Material Class 1", and "Filter Fabric" for the Low Impact Development. There are no bid items for the Perm Material and the Filter Fabric. Please add bid items and a quantity table for this work.
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2020
Response #1:(#24)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/11/2020
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to Section 68-2 "Underdrains" of the Standard Specifications.
Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/11/2020
Inquiry #25: Do you have names of companies that are certified manufacturers/distributors for the signal and lighting equipment??
Inquiry submitted 03/11/2020
Response #1:
(#25)-Please see the Caltrans authorized materials list link:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/engineering-services/authorized-materials-lists
Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/11/2020
Inquiry #26: Plan Sheet C-134 shows 129 LF of Concrete Valley Gutter. The upper left hand portion of the plan sheet shows a detail for the Concrete Valley Gutter. There is no Bid Item listed nor Quantities shown in the Summary of Quantities for the Concrete Valley Gutter and the Class 2 Aggregate Base shown beneath it. Please add a bid item and quantity sheet for this item of work.
Inquiry submitted 03/11/2020
Response #1:(#26)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/11/2020
Response #2:
An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Please refer to Addendum No. 4, issued on Friday, March 13, 2020. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #27: Sheet LI-10 shows water main typical section with sand at the pipe then AB on top as the backfill. Inquiry #6 and section 77-1.02 makes us question if this should be Lean Concrete. Can you clarify if water main trench is to be per LI-10 or Lean Concrete?
Can 2-sack slurry be used in leu of Lean Concrete backfill?
Inquiry submitted 03/11/2020
Response #1:(#27)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/11/2020
Response #2:
Please use lean concrete backfill as specified in Section 77-1.02 of the Contract Special Provisions and Section 19-3.02I of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 03/12/2020
Inquiry #28: Do you have a list of certified Plant suppliers??
Inquiry submitted 03/12/2020
Response #1:
(#28)- No. Caltrans does not have a list of certified plant suppliers for this project.
Response posted 03/12/2020
Inquiry #29: Bid Items 76 8" welded steel pipe and Item 77 10" welded steel pipe, there is no detail showing how the pipe will be installed? Sheets C-97 and C-98 of plan set don't show the welded steel pipe? Please advise if the pipe will go through the concrete walls of the low impact development areas or will it run under?
Inquiry submitted 03/12/2020
Response #1:(#29)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/12/2020
Response #2:
See Note 1 on Q-9: CORRUGATED HIGH DENSITY POLYETHLENE PIPE CONDUIT UNDER LID WALLS, COLUMNS AND SEATWALLS MUST BE INSTALLED IN WELDED STEEL PIPE CONDUIT.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #30: Please provide material of compost for soil amendment.
Inquiry submitted 03/13/2020
Response #1:(#30)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Response #2:
Please direct the bidder's attention to Section 21-2.02K Compost of the Special Provisions. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #31: Per Bid Item List, there is 1 ea of 3/4" Backflow Preventer Assembly. However, it is not shown in plan. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 03/13/2020
Response #1:(#31)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Response #2:
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 03/16/2020
Inquiry #32: Addendum 4 was released today (3/13/2020) and failed to provide necessary information asked for in Bidder Inquiries 11, 18 and 29. Please extend the bid date one week to allow time for these issues to be resolved and to provide contractors more time to solicit DBE participation on this project.
Inquiry submitted 03/13/2020
Response #1:(#32)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Response #2:
Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #33: Cross sections and depths are not given in the sewer system sheets. What is the depth of the SSMH? What are the average depths of the new 4†& 8†sewer main?
Inquiry submitted 03/13/2020
Response #1:(#33)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Response #2:
Your attention is directed to Plan Sheet LI-18 For Sanitary Sewer Man Hole (SSMH). See plan sheet DP-14, LI-3 and LI-5 for Sanitary Sewer Elevations. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Inquiry #34: Our Company located in one of the 6 Counties must be “Shelter in place†due to Covid-19, and we heard that may take more than 4 weeks. Please postpone this project at least 6 weeks from the original bid opening date of 03/18/2020.
Inquiry submitted 03/16/2020
Response #1:(#34)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 03/16/2020
Response #2:
The bid opening for tomorrow will proceed as scheduled.
Response posted 03/17/2020
Inquiry #35: The curb detail on sheet C-96 shows a #6 longitudinal steel reinforcement and a #6 deformed tie bar for the A2-6 curb and gutter that is adjacent to the CRCP. Is this detail also required where the A2-6 curb and gutter is adjacent to the structural concrete for parking (minor concrete – textured paving type A)?
Inquiry submitted 03/17/2020
Response #1:
(#35)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/17/2020
Inquiry #36: The quantity for bid item #95 Structural concrete 899 CY is also included in bid item 127 Minor Concrete (textured paving) 1,410 CY. Please revise bid item #127 quantity to include minor concrete (textured paving type B and C) = 479.9 CY.
Inquiry submitted 03/17/2020
Response #1:
(#36)-Refer to Sheet Q-3, Minor Concrete (Textured Paving) quantity table includes Type B & C in the quantity already. Therefore Bid Item #127 already has included Type B & C.
Response posted 03/17/2020
Inquiry #37: With the entire Bay area on Shelter in Place do you have any plans or postponing bids?
Inquiry submitted 03/17/2020
Response #1:
(#37)-The bid opening for tomorrow will proceed as scheduled.
Response posted 03/17/2020
Inquiry #38: It appears that Bid Item #95 - Structural Concrete has been duplicated in Bid item #127 - Minor Concrete (Textured Paving). On the Layout drawings all the 8.5' wide concrete parking areas are also called out as Structural Concrete as delineated in Structural Section # 3 on sheet X-1. In the Construction Detail Drawings the same 8.5' wide concrete parking areas are called out as Minor Concrete (Textured Paving) Type A. This A section is further defined in Addendum 2 plan sheet C-114. Is Caltrans going to pay by the CY for both bid items for the same area?
Inquiry submitted 03/17/2020
Response #1:
(#38)-Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/17/2020
Inquiry #39: Referring to bidder inquiry #36.
The quantity of textured paving type A has it's own bid item, bid item 95 Structural Concrete, with a quantity of 899 CY. This quantity was mistakenly included in bid item 127 Minor Concrete (Textured Paving). One of two things needs to happen in order for the bids to be balanced and correct.
1. The quantity for bid item 127 needs to be revised to reflect the Type B & C paving only.
OR
2. Bid item 95 needs to be deleted.
Doing nothing will result in unbalanced bids.
Inquiry submitted 03/17/2020
Response #1:
(#39)-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 03/17/2020
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.