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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: On Sheet 13 of the plans it shows RHMA-G Asphalt, but there is no bid item for this or does it seem applicable.
Inquiry submitted 11/03/2022
Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/03/2022
Response #2:(BI#1)-An addendum will be issued to resolve this issue.
Response posted 11/07/2022
Response #3:(BI#1)-Please see addendum #1, dated November 22, 2022.
Response posted 11/22/2022
Inquiry #2: Section 19-7.02A of the Special Provisions talks about an import source source shown on the plans. I can't find what this section is talking about, can you point me in the right direction. Also, the quantities show that all of the excavation is to be used as Embankment, looking at the rock formations it appears that this may not be suitable materials for all of the embankment.
Inquiry submitted 11/03/2022
Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/03/2022
Response #2:BI#2-The import source is not specified. All rock excavation should be placed in the lower layers of the embankment. Material from rock excavation should be suitable to build into embankment.
Response posted 11/22/2022
Inquiry #3: Can you please add a bid item for the Move ins/Move out for the Temporary Erosion Control items.
Inquiry submitted 11/03/2022
Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/03/2022
Response #2:(BI#3)-An addendum will be issued to resolve this issue.
Response posted 11/07/2022
Response #3:(BI#3)-Please see addendum #1, dated November 22, 2022.
Response posted 11/22/2022
Inquiry #4: Would Caltrans consider providing a bid item for Slope Scaling? After a site visit was completed and looking through the Informational handout. It appears there are a lot of boulders and looks rock that have the potential of randomly releasing and or falling with minimal vibration. For the safety of the construction team and traveling public it would make sense to do this scope before hand. Due to a lot of unknowns would Caltrans consider doing this as a Time and materials scope?
Inquiry submitted 11/07/2022
Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Response #2:(BI#4)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 11/09/2022
Inquiry #5: Is the unit measure of LB for Bid Item No. 54 - Hydraulic Biotic Growth Medium, correct? Please advice.
Inquiry submitted 11/14/2022
Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/14/2022
Response #2:(BI#5)-Please see addendum #1, dated November 22, 2022.
Response posted 11/22/2022
Inquiry #6: On Sheet 147 and 169 for the pay limits of the work, shows roadway excavation in front of the retaining wall, it does not appear that this has been quantified.
Inquiry submitted 11/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#6)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #7: If openings in the temporary traffic barrier system have to occur for access throughout the project limits. What will the traffic control requirements be for this to occur.
Inquiry submitted 11/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#7)-Your attention is directed to section 7-1.04, PUBLIC SAFETY, of the Standard Specifications and section 12-3.20 of the Special Provisions. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #8: Can we please get the CAD Files and all line work for the Proposed surface. The provided information does not have enough information.
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 11/30/2022
Response #2:(BI#8)-Caltrans provided alignment file, existing surface and proposed surface in electronic format that can be transferred to CAD. No additional electronic files will be provided. This is a standard procedure.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Inquiry #9: The Geotech report in the information handout talks about using rock bolts to stabilize upper sections of critical slopes. If required, how will rock bolts be paid for?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#9)-Your attention is directed to section 5-1.02, Contract Components, of the Standard Specifications, for the Governing ranking of Contract parts when discrepancies exist.
Response posted 12/15/2022
Inquiry #10: Is the state going to require the contractor to have a licensed geologist be onsite during the slope excavations?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#10)-Your attention is directed to section 5-1.02, Contract Components, of the Standard Specifications, for the Governing ranking of Contract parts when discrepancies exist.
Response posted 12/15/2022
Inquiry #11: Section 19-7.02A refers to the import borrow needing to be washed in order to meet a sand equivalent. There is no sand equivalent shown. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#11)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#11)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #12: Stage 2 and 3 of the plans is showing the existing road to be excavated, however this is not reflected in the roadway excavation quantity in the summary of quantities. Please clarify if we are to excavate the existing roadway prior to importing material, and please adjust the quantity accordingly if this is the state’s intention.
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#12)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#12)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #13: There is existing RSP on the water side slope of the road that will need to be removed prior to the drilling of the H-beams. Where will this removal be paid?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#13)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#13)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #14: Will the fill material needed to fill the void from the existing rip rap removal be paid under import borrow?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#14)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#14)-Your attention is directed to plan sheet X-1. Fill material needed to fill the void from the existing rip rap removal is paid under bid item number 0094 - ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION (1T, CLASS VII, METHOD A).
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #15: The earthwork quantities chart in the summary of quantities has a quantity under roadway excavation of 690 CY referring to the stage construction quantities. When we look under the stage construction quantities, there is no indication of where this excavation happens. Please clarify what this quantity is referring to.
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#15)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#15)-Your attention is directed to plan sheet SC-1. This work is for a temp road widening of 3 feet. The existing material must be excavated to place 0.5' of HMA.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #16: What bid item is the Structural Excavation, Barrier Slab to be paid under?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#16)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#16)- Reference section 51-1.01A of the Standard Specifications. Structure Excavation for the Barrier Slab is included in the payment for bid item no. 69, Structural Concrete, Barrier Slab.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Inquiry #17: For the structural backfill detail shown on sheet 147, will the Structural Backfill pay quantity be adjusted if the existing material below the “Approx OG†line will not stand vertically behind the soldier pile wall.
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#17)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#17)-Bid per the current bid documents.
Response posted 12/05/2022
Inquiry #18: Is the on-hauling of material used for paving, grading, and fill onto this public works jobsite subject to prevailing wage coverage, if the individual driver’s work is integrated into the flow of construction per AB 1851 [Labor Code Section 1720.3(a(2))]?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#18)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#18)-Your attention is directed to section 7-1.02K, Labor Code, of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 12/16/2022
Inquiry #19: Does the state have a location within the project limits to stockpile surplus excavated materials excavated during stage two?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#19)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#19)-Your attention is directed to section 5-1.32, AREAS FOR USE, of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 12/16/2022
Inquiry #20: In order to install the drains behind the timber lagging the contractor will need to excavate back further than what is shown on sheet 147 of the plans. Will this quantity be paid under structure excavation for the soldier pile wall? If so please adjust the quantity accordingly. The same should be considered for structure backfill once the timber lagging is installed.
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#20)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#20)-Bid per the current bid documents.
Response posted 12/05/2022
Inquiry #21: How is the drain behind the timber lagging to be paid?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#21)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Inquiry #22: How will the traffic be handled during the winter shutdown?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#22)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#22)-Your attention is directed to section 12-3.33, Portable Signal System, of the Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, and Lane Closure Chart K1 of the Special Provisions. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #23: Special provisions section 72-7.02A page 62, requires the “RSP to resemble eroded river cobble, with rounded corners and edges, consistent with the existing streamed material.†The majority of existing RSP has angular edges and corners and are not eroded river cobbles. Please remove this requirement from the special provisions or provide a source who can provide this material. Local RSP suppliers process this material from hard rock quarries and produce RSP with angular edges and corners only.
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#23)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#23)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #24: As a follow up question to Inquiry #2, Response #2, states that “All rock excavation should be placed in the lower layers of the embankment.†At this time it is unknown the size of rock which will be excavated. This material maybe to large to be incorporated into the embankment without being processed to a suitable size. Will this work be paid for by change order?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#24)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#24)-Your attention is directed to section 19-6, Embankment Construction of the Standard Specifications. Section 19-7.02A of the Special Provisions was deleted in addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #25: The chart in 12-4.02C(3)(l) states that you can close the highway for a 4 hour window. Spec section 12-4.02C(3)(b) contradicts the full closure. Are we to follow the chart or is it a combination of two?
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#25)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#25)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #26: The Geotech talks about Scaling the slopes, with there not being a bid item. Will this be treated as Change Order Work.
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#26)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#26)-Your attention is directed to section 5-1.02, Contract Components, of the Standard Specifications, for the Governing ranking of Contract parts when discrepancies exist.
Response posted 12/15/2022
Inquiry #27: Is the material at the Twain Store Disposal site available for contractors use?
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#27)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#27)-Your attention is directed to section 5-1.32, AREAS FOR USE, of the Standard Specifications. The Department has no contract with Twain Store Disposal.
Response posted 12/16/2022
Inquiry #28: Based on all the unanswered questions. Will Caltrans please extend the bid date.
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#28)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:BI#28-Please see addendum #2, dated December 5, 2022
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #29: Per Section 2 of the Special Provisions, Rock cores are available for viewing. Please provide contact info for Caltrans Rep at the Transportation Lab to coordinate review of rock core samples.
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#29)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#29)-Your attention is directed to the section 2-1.06B, fourth paragraph, of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Inquiry #30: Do to the complexity, unknown geologic dynamics and height of portions of project slope excavations, 20 Minute road closures appear to be insufficient to complete a responsible post blast slope evaluations prior to allowing travelling public through the work zones.
Best case time to cover blasting event: -12 Minutes (hold traffic, 5 minute blast warning sequence, 5 Minute required post firing wait period, confirmation of completely fired blast sequence).
This leaves 8 Minutes to evaluate the safety of remaining and existing material on slope in blasted area and then clear the travelled roadway of potential debris prior to safely allowing public traffic through the work zone. The Geotech Report describes challenging geologic formations that have potential failure behind, above and below design excavation lines. How will the blast windows be adjusted to accommodate for adequate post blast slope evaluations?
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#30)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#30)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #31: Special provisions section 19-7.02A page 54, “Obtaining imported borrow includes the following:†items 1 thru 5 sounds like the state may have an import borrow site for this project? Please provide the import borrow location or remove these requirements from the special provisions.
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#31)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#31)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #32: Will Caltrans be removing the Trees for the contract. The CDFW permit states that tree cutting activity can only occur between October 1st and January 31st. This contract will not be awarded in time for this to occur. Also, CVRWQCB permit says that No Ground Disturbance will occur during the Wet season. Is that only related to the creek diversion or is that all onsite activities?
Inquiry submitted 12/02/2022
Response #1:(BI#32)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/02/2022
Response #2:(BI#32)-Your attention is directed to section 17-2, Clearing and Grubbing, of the Standard Specifications for tree removal.
Per the CDFW, the period between Oct 1 to Jan 31 is used to avoid bird nesting. Section 14-6.03D of Special Provisions shows the requirements for your Biologist, which includes bird nesting surveys. Hence, if no nesting birds are discovered, tree cutting may commence.
The "Project Description" section of the CVRWQCB is referring to activities impacting waters of the state at three locations: Drainage System 7 at PM 46.30, NFFR at PM 46.44 and Bear Ranch Creek at PM 46.44. If activities don't affect the waters of the state during the wet season, you can perform the work.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #33: There seems to be some confusion on how many days we are given to bid this project. The advertisement online says 695 working days, however the notice to bidders says 315-445. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 12/02/2022
Response #1:(BI#33)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/02/2022
Response #2:(BI#33)-The 695 days represents 445 working days plus 250 permanent erosion control establishment working days. For further instruction regarding working days to bid read the 12th through the 15th paragraphs of the Notice to Bidders.
Response posted 12/05/2022
Inquiry #34: Please clarify the quantity of strands for each type of girders on sheet 112. There is a conflict on strand quantity between girder cross section, jacking force and quantity shown on prestressing table.
Inquiry submitted 12/03/2022
Response #1:(BI#34)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/07/2022
Response #2:(BI#34)-Structure’s Response: Your inquiry is being reviewed. Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/06/2023
Response #3:(BI#34)-Revised structure’s response: Refer to Addendum No. 5 dated January 13, 2023. Sheet 112 of 179 of the contract plans has been modified.
Response posted 01/17/2023
Inquiry #35: Where is the clear and grub paid for on this project?
Inquiry submitted 12/05/2022
Response #1:(BI#35)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/05/2022
Response #2:(BI#35)-Your attention is directed to section 19-1.01A of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 12/07/2022
Inquiry #36: The CDFW ITP and 1600 states that working days are 368, requiring daily monitoring. Is this the correct amount of working days requiring daily monitoring? The Caltrans page states 695 days.
The CDFW 1600 states that a Rare Plant Survey preconstruction survey is required, the blooming period for that species is May - Oct. Has Caltrans conducted these surveys, or does the Contractor Supplied Biologist need to provide this service? If occurrences are found, Caltrans would need consult with CDFW before starting construction activities. The survey for the flower can not be done until May at the earliest.
The 401 Water Quality Certification requires Type 1 Monthly Reports (24 total) and Type 8 biweekly monitoring reports ( approx. 48 total for 2 seasons) including an initiation and completion notification for in-water work/diversions. The allotted 26 reports for Bid Item 34 does not suffice the total quantity of reports required for compliance monitoring. Does this need to be amended, or proceed with Bid Item 34 to include only the Type 1 Monthly reporting?
Inquiry submitted 12/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#37)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#37)-368 working days apply to areas covered under the permits. Please see the maps within the permit packages to identify all the areas this limitation imposed.
Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/20/2022
Inquiry #37: Please provide a pile data table that includes the following information: Pile Cutoff Elevation, Pile Tip Elevation, Concrete Backfill Elevation, and Finished Grade Elevation at the Face of the Wall.
Inquiry submitted 12/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#38)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#38)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #3:(BI#38)-Structure’s Response: Please refer to the Mirrored Developed Elevation views on the various structure plan sheets of the contract plans. Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 01/09/2023
Inquiry #38: Please provide the alignment files in an XML format. The provided .txt documents will not upload correctly.
Inquiry submitted 12/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#39)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#39)-Please see addendum #3, dated December 21, 2022.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Inquiry #39: Will questions be answered prior to Christmas?
Inquiry submitted 12/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#40)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#40)-That’s the goal.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Inquiry #40: Referring to response #2 of bidder inquiry #6, please be more clear. This is not normal roadway excavation work. Yes, quantities have been changed, however there is no indication of how much of the roadway ex quantity is associated with this work. Please clarify and provide better information.
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#41)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#41)-You attention is directed to Embankment Construction, section 19-6.03, Construction, of the Standard Specifications. "Scarify, water, grade, and roll the existing roadbed before placing new material if you construct an embankment on an existing roadway." In this case there is no separate item for remove base and surfacing or obliterate surfacing.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #3:(BI#41)-The stationing for Roadway Excavation is indicated in Q sheet tables. The roadway excavation is a quantity of excavation between left and right edge of shoulder.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #41: Referring to response #2 of bidder inquiry #12, please be more clear. There is still no indication of what we are to do with the existing road other than a quantity shuffle in the quantity chart. Typically, on projects like this, there is a remove base and surfacing item or an obliterate surfacing item. Please consider adding one of these items to help clarify better what we are to do with the existing road.
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#42)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#42)-You attention is directed to Embankment Construction, section 19-6.03, Construction, of the Standard Specifications. "Scarify, water, grade, and roll the existing roadbed before placing new material if you construct an embankment on an existing roadway." In this case there is no separate item for remove base and surfacing or obliterate surfacing.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #42: Referring to response #2 of bidder inquiry #13, please be more clear. Again, a quantity chart shuffle is not clear enough.
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#43)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#43)- This item is paid under ROCK EXCAVATION.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #43: Referring to response #2 of bidder inquiry #14. We are not referring to the 1 ton rsp that is clearly shown to be what we are putting along the front side of the soldier pile wall after the facia is placed. Your attention is directed to plan sheet X-1. The material referred to in inquiry #14 is the rip rap material shown in dashed lines on the existing slope that is under the barrier slab, between the back side of the soldier pile wall and the existing roadway. Will the void created by removing this material, which will have to be done in order to construct the soldier pile wall, be paid under import borrow?
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#44)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#44)-Correct. The void created by removing this material, which will have to be done in order to construct the soldier pile wall, will be paid under import borrow.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #44: Referring to response #2 of bidder inquiry #15. According to the stationing on plan sheet SC-1, the quantity for this work is significantly less than the 690 CY the state is claiming there is. Please revise accordingly.
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#45)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#45)-See addendum #4, dated January 6, 2023.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #45: Referring to response #2 of bidder inquiry #30. In the states response, the contractor now has less days to do any controlled blasting on the job. While the additional 10 minutes of traffic stoppage will help these operations, making blasting operations only possible on Friday's will significantly affect the schedule for the project, and cost the state more money. Please consider changing traffic chart L1 back to the contractors being able to do any blasting operations T-TH with the same time frame of hours, keeping the 30 minutes of traffic stoppage time that was added in addendum 3.
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#46)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#46)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #46: Please add a clear and grub bid item for the project.
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#47)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#47)-See addendum #4, dated January 6, 2023.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #47: The quantity chart in addendum 3 is still showing a Rock Excavation item with no indication where this excavation is. Please provide information on where this excavation is, and what type of rock the contractor is supposed to be excavating.
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2022
Response #1:(BI#48)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/21/2022
Response #2:(BI#48)-Rock Excavation is for the existing Rock Slope Protection in order to construct the Retaining Wall.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #48: Per Amendment 3.
During blasting operations, traffic breaks must be performed simultaneously in both directions of SR 70.
Please reference Sheet SC -5. Traffic is in a one lane configuration. Please clarify what the plan is here.
Inquiry submitted 12/22/2022
Response #1:(BI#49)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/23/2022
Response #2:(BI#49)-Controlled blasting will take place during Stage 2 when the eastbound direction will be constructed. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/27/2022
Inquiry #49: Item 44 Structural Excavation type (D) 493 CY
Item 45 Structural Excavation Rock 50 CY
Boring Log Sheet 23 of 23 (123) indicates 2 borings ~6 Ft lt centerline. Indicate wet ~ El. 1452. Bottom of footing 1457.5.
Please clarify how these two quantities were quantified, the extent of the rock, and why the non-rock excavation is classified type D.
Additionally, if structure excavation requires blasting, has consideration been given to the integrity of the masonry box culvert. Has damage to stage 1 bridge been considered if blasting is required for structure excavation stage 2.
We would suggest a temporary bridge be added with a reasonable road closure to excavate bridge foundations in one operation. As previous inquires have indicated, sufficient time has not been allowed when the nature of this project is considered.
Merry Christmas!
Inquiry submitted 12/22/2022
Response #1:(BI#50)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/23/2022
Response #2:(BI#50)-Your inquiry is being reviewed. Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #3:(BI#50)-Structure’s response: For the limits of structure excavation (rock) and structure excavation (Type D), refer to the Abutment 1 Elevation detail on sheet 106 of 179, and the Abutment 2 Elevation and Limits of Excavation and Backfill details on sheet 107 of 179 of the contract plans. For Type D excavation, refer to the Elevation detail on sheet 101 of 179 of the contract plans and section 19-3.03B(1) of the special provisions. For blasting requirements, refer to the 2nd paragraph of section 19-3.01A in the special provisions. No temporary bridge is shown on the contract plans. Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 01/13/2023
Inquiry #50: Please provide OG for Drainage System Profile numbers 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16.
Inquiry submitted 12/30/2022
Response #1:(BI#51)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 12/30/2022
Response #2:(BI#51)-See addendum #4, dated January 6, 2023.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #51: As of this morning there are material questions that remain unanswered that affect the constructability, cost and completion time of this contract. The project is scheduled to bid in one week. Please consider post postponing the bid date to allow bidders to consider the states forthcoming responses to unanswered questions. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2023
Response #1:(BI#52)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 01/05/2023
Response #2:(BI#52)-See addendum #4, dated January 6, 2023.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #52: There are multiple inquiries that are not answered yet that could have significant cost impacts to the bid. Please give an indication as to when we will have answers to the unanswered inquiries on this bid.
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:(BI#53)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:(BI#53)-Responses to remaining inquiries have been posted.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #53: Addendum #3 replaced Special Provisions, Section 12-4.02C(3)(b) and 12-4.02 C(3)(I). The first paragraph of 12-4.02C(3)(b) states that “During blasting activities, you may close SR 70 and stop traffic for periods not to exceed 30 minutes.†12-4.02C(3)(I) Chart No. L1 changed the highway closures from Tue thru Thur. to closures only on Fridays. Is it your intention to only allow blasting activities on Fridays? Please revise this chart to allow blasting activities to happen Monday thru Friday.
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:(BI#54)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:(BI#54)-See addendum #5 dated January 13, 2023.
Response posted 01/13/2023
Inquiry #54: Please specify the color on the epoxy coated rebar.
Inquiry submitted 01/16/2023
Response #1:(BI#55)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 01/17/2023
Response #2:(BI#55)-"Epoxy coated reinforcement†is shown under the “Legend†on the Structure sheets of the contract plans. Refer to section 52-2.02B of the Standard Specifications. Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 01/18/2023
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.