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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Would Caltrans accept a equivalent model to the Model 600-SS?
Inquiry submitted 06/20/2022
Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/20/2022
Response #2:(BI#1)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 06/21/2022
Inquiry #2: In reference to Special Provision 12-4.02C(3)(b), please provide Chart No. H1. Is the complete I-5 Northbound closure allowed for Work other than the 2-post overhead sign structure? Is a complete I-5 Southbound closure allowed for any Work?
Inquiry submitted 06/24/2022
Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/24/2022
Response #2:(BI#2)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #3: Please correct or explain the difference between the WB Airport Blvd to 5 NB Closure listed in Chart No. J2 and J3.
Inquiry submitted 06/24/2022
Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/24/2022
Response #2:(BI#3)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #4: Please correct the I-5 direction conflict between the listed Route/Direction ("5/SB") and Closure Limits ("5 NB") on Closure Chart No. J4.
Inquiry submitted 06/24/2022
Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/24/2022
Response #2:(BI#4)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #5: Is the AASHTO M326 HDPE pipeliner an acceptable culvert repair method for bid items 104 and 105? As it has been successfully used by other Caltrans Districts. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2022
Response #1:(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/27/2022
Response #2:(BI#5)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #6: Please provide price and expiration for CMS equipment listed in Special Provision 87-12.02.
Inquiry submitted 06/27/2022
Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/27/2022
Response #2:(BI#6)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #7: Confirm Changeable Message Sign Systems (CMSS) does NOT include payment for Foundations as listed in Special Provision 87-12.01. Also confirm that CMSS does NOT include payment for Truss Structure.
Inquiry submitted 06/27/2022
Response #1:(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/27/2022
Response #2:(BI#7)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #8: Did Caltrans perform any analytical soil testing (e.g. aerially deposited lead, corrosivity, etc.)? If yes, please provide the Reports.
Inquiry submitted 06/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#8)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#8)-There are no additional documents available. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #9: Is the PoE Closed Circuit Television IP Camera System listed in the Information Handout available?
Inquiry submitted 06/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#9)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#9)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #10: Please provide cross sections for the Stage 1a temporary detour construction at the Airport Blvd Loop on Ramp "Al1" ( Typical Paving sections X-X & Y-Y Sheet SC-54) so we can determine the Cut/fill quantities.
Inquiry submitted 07/05/2022
Response #1:(BI#10)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/05/2022
Response #2:(BI#10)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #11: What Work Codes did Caltrans select to develop the 27% DBE Goal for this project?
Inquiry submitted 07/06/2022
Response #1:(BI#11)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/07/2022
Response #2:(BI#11)-A review of ALL bid items on this contract was performed and compared to DBE firms certified in the CUCP that could perform items of work shown in this contract. No work codes will be provided. It is up to you to select as many portions of work to be performed by DBEs as possible in order to meet the 27% DBE goal.
Response posted 07/12/2022
Inquiry #12: What is the significance of the PCC and CTB asterisks (** and *) noted for existing Typical Structural Section Nos. 2 and 5 on Dwg. X-1 (Sheet No. 3)?
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2022
Response #1:(BI#12)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/11/2022
Response #2:(BI#12)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #13: Please verify and identify the materials & products for measurement & payment of Bid Item 40 - Remove Concrete (CY).
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2022
Response #1:(BI#13)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/11/2022
Response #2:(BI#13)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #14: Can you please provide the complete set of cross sections for the project.
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2022
Response #1:(BI#14)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/11/2022
Response #2:(BI#14)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #15: Please provide a Maintenance Vehicle Pullout Construction Detail that includes vegetation control and MGS located at Guardrail #3 and #10 (Dwg. Q-5, Sheet No. 379).
Inquiry submitted 07/14/2022
Response #1:(BI#15)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#15)-Your attention is directed to Standard Plan A77N5 and A77N6 for MVP details. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022, for the revised quantities.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #16: Please provide a Maintenance Vehicle Pullout Construction Detail that includes vegetation control and MGS located at Guardrail #3 and #10 (Dwg. Q-5, Sheet No. 379).
Inquiry submitted 07/14/2022
Response #1:(BI#16)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#16)-Your attention is directed to Standard Plan A77N5 and A77N6 for MVP details. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022, for the revised quantities.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #17: Please confirm if there is supposed to be a seperate bid item for the work on sheet E-20 labeled "Modifying Signal and Lighting Sytems" or if that sheet is to be included in bid item 0163 "Modifying Lighting Systems"
Inquiry submitted 07/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#17)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#17)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #18: The layout sheets appear to call out new HMA OSD's being installed at various locations. Are these intended to be existing OSD's that are removed for new construction, or new OSD's being installed with the new HMA dike (Type E)? If these are new OSD's, please add the typical bid item for Place HMA (Misc Area).
Inquiry submitted 07/19/2022
Response #1:(BI#18)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/19/2022
Response #2:(BI#18)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #19: Bid Item 0048 MAINTAIN EXISTING PLANTED AREAS. There is no areas shown on the plan sheets for this item. Please provide maintain existing planted areas plans.
Inquiry submitted 07/19/2022
Response #1:(BI#19)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/19/2022
Response #2:(BI#19)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #20: Since there is a "Check and Test Existing Irrigation Facilities" (Bid Item 49), and a "Maintain Existing Planted Areas" (Bid Item 48), it seems that adding an "Operate Existing Irrigation" bid item may be warranted. Will you be adding that item? If not, could you please define the planted area maintenance plan requirements?
Inquiry submitted 07/19/2022
Response #1:(BI#20)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/19/2022
Response #2:(BI#20)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #21: Please extend bid date a minimum of 2 weeks. Additional time required to review / coordinate current and future bidder Q&A with subcontractors and suppliers, also additional time needed for coordinating overall DBE efforts (27% goal for this project).
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2022
Response #1:(BI#21)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/20/2022
Response #2:(BI#21)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Inquiry #22: For Bid Item #117 (Miscellaneous Metal - Bridge), please clarify scope / location for this item or work.
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2022
Response #1:(BI#22)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/20/2022
Response #2:(BI#22)-For location of Item # 117, miscellaneous metal-bridge, see “Retaining Wall Details No.5†sheets for gutter drain pipe domes.
Response posted 07/21/2022
Inquiry #23: The plans show ditch grading work, and provide details on sheet 85 & 86. Please provide which bid item this scope of work is paid under, or provide a new bid item for this scope of work.
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2022
Response #1:(BI#23)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/20/2022
Response #2:(BI#23)-Your attention is directed to Standard Plan A62A. Ditches are within the roadway prism and are covered under roadway excavation. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/21/2022
Inquiry #24: How is the retaining curb compensated? Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 07/22/2022
Response #1:(BI#24)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/22/2022
Response #2:(BI#24)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #25: Section 14-6.03A of the Project Special Provisions states that in SPA 1, the CSB will "Conduct pre-construction nesting surveys". How far in advance will the pre-construction survey for nesting birds need to be conducted?
Inquiry submitted 07/25/2022
Response #1:(BI#25)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/25/2022
Response #2:(BI#25)-Your attention is directed to the second paragraph of section 14-6.03D(1) in the Special Provisions.
Response posted 07/26/2022
Inquiry #26: Please provide cross sections for the Del Paso Ramp work on lines DE1 & DE2.
Inquiry submitted 07/26/2022
Response #1:(BI#26)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/26/2022
Response #2:(BI#26)-There are no additional cross sections available. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/26/2022
Response #3:(BI#26)-No additional cross sections are needed. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/26/2022
Inquiry #27: See X-1 for reference. Typical cross section shows a sawcut required 1' inside existing ETW. Based on proposed Section F (0.42' overall depth), the sawcut won't cut through the entire depth of existing AC. It is assumed that an AC grind will be required here to remove existing AC to partial depth. Will a ground edge be acceptable adjacent to existing AC?
If not, it appears a double sawcut is required to include the typical sawcut at the inside edge of proposed Section A also (this sawcut not shown on the detail). Please confirm the requirements. Note this occurs on several other typical sections as well.
Inquiry submitted 07/26/2022
Response #1:(BI#27)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/26/2022
Response #2:(BI#27)-Your attention is directed to section 5-1.01 of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/04/2022
Inquiry #28: In reference to Inquiry #13 (Bid Item No. 40 - Remove Concrete, 240 CY), Addendum No. 1 changed the quantity but the Work remains unclear. Drawing Q-2 (Sheet No. 376) identifies 232 CY of concrete removal located between "AIW" Station 16+18 to 18+85. Layout Drawing L-20 does not provide a Note for the Work. Existing Pavement Section No. 12 shows CTB - is the 232 CY the CTB or something else?
Inquiry submitted 07/26/2022
Response #1:(BI#28)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/26/2022
Response #2:(BI#28)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #29: In reference to Inquiry #13 (Bid Item No. 40 - Remove Concrete, 240 CY), Addendum No. 1 changed the quantity but the Work remains unclear. Drawing Q-2 (Sheet No. 376) identifies 232 CY of concrete removal located between "AIW" Station 16+18 to 18+85. Layout Drawing L-20 does not provide a Note for the Work. Existing Pavement Section No. 12 shows CTB - is the 232 CY the CTB or something else?
Inquiry submitted 07/26/2022
Response #1:(BI#29)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/26/2022
Response #2:(BI#29)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #30: ITEM #137, MIDWEST GUARDRAIL SYSTEM & #138, VEGETATION CONTROL, MINOR CONCRETE:
Please provide a detail for MGS & VCMC placement within the MVPs.
Inquiry submitted 07/27/2022
Response #1:(BI#30)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#30)-Your attention is directed to Standard Plan A77N5 and A77N6 for MGS & VCMC details. Also see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022, for the revised quantities.
Response posted 08/04/2022
Inquiry #31: I do not find any staging for the construction of the MVP at "C3" NB 359+00 Rt.
In what stage is this work to be performed?
Inquiry submitted 07/27/2022
Response #1:(BI#31)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#31)-Your attention is directed to section 8-1.02C of the Revised Standard Specifications. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to submit final schedules of work to be performed to the Department for approval. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/29/2022
Inquiry #32: Please provide a lane chart for for work hours allowed for proposed work on Airport Blvd (AIW line).
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#32)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#32)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #33: Does Caltrans anticipate all construction beginning in 2023?
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#33)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#33)-Beginning construction activities depends on the Contract Approval date. Contract Approval is dependent on many variables, some of which are outside of the Departments control.
Response posted 07/29/2022
Inquiry #34: Reference Sheet X-2, Arena Blvd SB Slip Onramp ("AR1" 175+62.64 to "AR1" 181+48.72). This area proposes Section D with with a thicker HMA-A Section on the right of 0.80' proposed over top of the existing road section. Should there be an sawcut and cold plane in this location? Please confirm.
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#34)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#34)-Your attention is directed to plan sheets X-2 and L-2 for sawcut and cold plane information. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/04/2022
Inquiry #35: For the existing concrete gores called out for removal on the "Construction Details" plan sheets, which bid item is this concrete removal paid under?
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#35)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#35)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #36: Regarding bid item 0160 Locating and Mapping Underground Facilities, will the contractor be required to locate and map the full project or just the interchanges and isolated locations? Can you please clarify the limits of work for this item?
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#36)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#36)-Your attention is directed to section 87-9 of the Special Provisions. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/29/2022
Inquiry #37: Regarding bid item 0160 Locating and Mapping Underground Facilities, will the contractor be required to locate and map the full project or just the interchanges and isolated locations? Can you please clarify the limits of work for this item?
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2022
Response #1:(BI#37)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/28/2022
Response #2:(BI#37)-Your attention is directed to section 87-9 of the Special Provisions. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/29/2022
Inquiry #38: Reference Sheet SC-1: Stage 1A roadway work notes a "Lane Closure" for C2 Lt Sta 316+37 to 318+54 (at connector ramp and beyond the krail installation shown). Per Sheet L-12, this Full Depth AC and Base is to be constructed out into the pathway of the ramp. The work required for this C2 line widening for stationing limits shown can't be constructed in a single shift (roadway excavation, subgrade, geogrid, aggregate base, HMA, mat cool down, QC, etc,..) and have the ramp opened up to traffic as required per the lane charts provided. Please clarify that an extended shutdown, detour, etc,.. will be allowed and the specifics for them, or clarify how Caltrans intended this section to get constructed per the lane charts provided. The 5 SB connector ramp to 99 NB may be the most critical for traffic, however this same situation would need to be addressed also at the other locations of "Lane Closure" reference on Sheet SC-1 (ramps on Sheets L-17, L-23, etc,..).
Inquiry submitted 07/29/2022
Response #1:(BI#38)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/29/2022
Response #2:(BI#38)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #39: The drainage plans note "Encroachment Permit" at various locations related to the CIPP work. Information handout also notes permits related to retaining wall and electrical work. Are bidders required to acquire / pay for the encroachment permits and if so, how many are required? Are bidders required to pay for the inspection fees associated with the encroachment permit work?
Inquiry submitted 08/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#39)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#39)-Your attentions is directed to section 5-1.20B(3) of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 08/04/2022
Inquiry #40: Reference Sheet SC-1. Stage 1A notes the "bridge" work as the "NB" retaining at Powerline Road OC, however krail is on the SB side during this stage. Should Stage 1A note be changed to read "SB" wall?
Stage 2 at Powerline Road OC currently states that the "NB/SB" wall is to be constructed. Is there work to be completed on the SB wall in Stage 2 (no longer krail on the SB side per staging plans). Similarly, should Stage 2 note be changed to read "NB" wall only?
Please confirm.
Inquiry submitted 08/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#40)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/01/2022
Response #2:(BI#40)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #41: Please confirm where work for Bid Item #44 (Shoulder Backing) is located on plans.
Inquiry submitted 08/01/2022
Response #1:(BI#41)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/02/2022
Response #2:(BI#41)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #42: Section 14-6.03A of the Project Special Provisions states that in SPA 1, the CSB will "Conduct pre-construction nesting surveys". Will the CSB be required to do ongoing pre-construction nesting bird surveys during Nesting Bird Season or will only one pre-construction nesting bird survey be required?
Inquiry submitted 08/02/2022
Response #1:(BI#42)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/02/2022
Response #2:(BI#42)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #43: RE: Bid item 0025 - Temporary Erosion Control Blanket - where is the spec for this items? what type of blanket should this be?
Inquiry submitted 08/03/2022
Response #1:(BI#43)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/04/2022
Response #2:(BI#43)-Your attention is directed to Section 13-5.03B of the Standard Specifications and Standard Plan T54.
Response posted 08/04/2022
Inquiry #44: What diameter is the Temporary Compost Sock?
Inquiry submitted 08/04/2022
Response #1:(BI#44)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/04/2022
Response #2:(BI#44)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #2, dated August 5, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #45: Bid item 47 calls out Geogrid however sheet Q-2 refers too Class B2 Geotextile. Please advise which product is required?
Inquiry submitted 08/05/2022
Response #1:(BI#45)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Response #2:(BI#45)-Please see addendum #1, dated July 22, 2022.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #46: The export file provided is not working we keep getting an error, can you please verify that the .col file provided with addendum #1 is working from your end, and if not please provide a new file that works.
Inquiry submitted 08/05/2022
Response #1:(BI#46)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Response #2:(BI#46)-There are no .col files in addendum #1.
Response posted 08/05/2022
Inquiry #47: Sheet E-27 "Modifying Variable Message Sign"
Can you confirm that the VMS Communication cable is fiber optic?
Inquiry submitted 08/05/2022
Response #1:
(BI#47)-Your attention is directed to addendum #1, dated June 22, 2022. Plan sheet E-27 was deleted.
Response posted 08/08/2022
Inquiry #48: AngleFire MVDS are referenced on the plans, but there is no specification for this product, please provide.
Inquiry submitted 08/08/2022
Response #1:
(BI#48)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#48)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #49: Plan sheet ED-1 calls for a 'vehicle detection controller' there is no spec for this item, can you please provide?
Inquiry submitted 08/09/2022
Response #1:
(BI#49)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#49)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #50: Addendum 1 Deleted sheet modifying the variable message sign scope. Will bid item 168 be deleted as well?
Inquiry submitted 08/09/2022
Response #1:
(BI#50)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#50)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #51: Addendum 1
Revised Plan Sheet 445 ED-1 removing the majority of the fiber optic components from the controller cabinet. This makes sense being there is no fiber optic system existing or being installed as new on this project. However notes 7 & 8 were left in place, these items are not required for a functioning system.
Please advise if these items will also be removed from the project?
Inquiry submitted 08/09/2022
Response #1:
(BI#51)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#51)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #52: Addendum 1
Revised Plan Sheet 445 ED-1 removes the majority of the fiber optic components from the controller cabinet. However sheet 446 ED-2 is still showing all the fiber optic equipment as being installed. This equipment not necessary for a fully functioning system.
Please advise if Cal Trans intends to remove the fiber optic components from the project?
Inquiry submitted 08/09/2022
Response #1:
(BI#52)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/09/2022
Response #2:(BI#52)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #53: In reference to the forthcoming Addendum stated in Addendum 3, please change the Bid Opening Date to August 24 to allow sufficient time for Bidders, Subcontractors, & Suppliers to review and process the changes after the Addendum has been issued.
Inquiry submitted 08/10/2022
Response #1:
(BI#53)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/12/2022
Response #2:(BI#53)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #54: Please extend the Bid Date one more week to August 24 so enough time is allowed to review and address the forthcoming Addendum changes.
Inquiry submitted 08/10/2022
Response #1:
(BI#54)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/12/2022
Response #2:(BI#54)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #55: Sheet ED-10 (CMS Sign details) states "Communication Enclosure, See Detail on Sheet ED-4". ED-4 is not a detail for a communication enclosure. Can the details for this enclosure be provided?
Inquiry submitted 08/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#55)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#55)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #56: When will the changes mentioned in Addendum 3 be available? We will need time to process these change orders and are running out of time with this project set to bid in two days.
Inquiry submitted 08/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#56)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#56)-An addendum has been issued in response to this inquiry. Please see addendum #4, dated August 15, 2022.
Response posted 08/16/2022
Inquiry #57: Regarding bid item 86, 14†x 23†Reinforced Concrete Pipe Arch and bid item 97, 14†x 23†Concrete Flared End Section, would Caltrans consider changing the pipe/FES to corrugated steel pipe arch or a standard RCP size? This question is prompted due to the inability to find a manufacture that will produce this uncommon size with this minor quantity.
Inquiry submitted 08/15/2022
Response #1:(BI#57)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/15/2022
Response #2:(BI#57)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/15/2022
Inquiry #58: On the Bid Express program where we download the electronic bid file there are "0" before the actual line item numbers. Example "0001". Can you please revise the line item numbers to delete all the zeros before the actual line item number. Example change "0001" to "1".
Inquiry submitted 08/16/2022
Response #1:(BI#58)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 08/17/2022
Response #2:(BI#58)-The updated Bidx.com New Roads view for the proposal requires a four digit item line number naming convention (0001, 0002, 0003...) to be used. If single digit numbers used, numbers will be out of order and not in correct numerical section order. This project has 170 bid items. Bid per current bid documents.
Response posted 08/17/2022
Inquiry #59: Bid Item 0077 - 560226 Furnish Sign Structure (Versatile) - Addendum 4 appears to be making the CMS's (location 7 & 20 - AKA CMS 1 and CMS 3) a new Model 800 CMS structure however these are still bidding as Versatile Truss CMS's and the details found on SD-5 and SD-7 are for a Versatile Truss and NOT a Model 800 design. Which are you trying to bid? The callouts conflict with each other - the new CMS Model 800 design found in Add 4 sheets SES-8 to SES-20 cannot be a Versatile Truss design and thus cannot bid under the Versatile Truss bid item and would need their own bid item.
Inquiry submitted 08/22/2022
Response #1:(BI#59)-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 08/22/2022
Response #2:(BI#59)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/22/2022
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