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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: The contract duration is 200 working days. Virtually all critical path work can be done only from June 15 - October 15. Is it the department's intention to stop counting working days outside of this work window?
Inquiry submitted 11/18/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/20/2020
Response #2:No.
Response posted 11/23/2020
Inquiry #2: ITEM #79, VEGETATION CONTROL, MINOR CONCRETE:
Specials Section 83-2.01B(2)(c)(iv), "Coloring Agent".
Is colored concrete required for VCMC? If so, what color?
Inquiry submitted 11/18/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/20/2020
Response #2:No, color is not required.
Response posted 11/23/2020
Inquiry #3: Plan Sheet # 108, General Temp Support System Note # 2 mentions, Contractor must verify the resulting remaining structure has capacity to resist all supported loads, incl construction loads. Is the above note applicable to this project?
Inquiry submitted 11/24/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/24/2020
Response #2:Yes, note #2 on sheet 108 is applicable to this project. Please bid per current contract document.
Response posted 11/30/2020
Inquiry #4: Section 48-3.01C(2) of the specifications calls out to submit shop drawings and calculations within 20 days of contract award date. The Falsework System for this project appears to be a significant design and drafting effort as per the local engineers we reached out to. Can the deadline for this submittal be changed to within 60 days of contract award date?
Inquiry submitted 11/24/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/24/2020
Response #2:Your inquiry is being reviewed. Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/01/2020
Inquiry #5: Which scopes/items are covered under the quantity 2,290 LB for Bid Item # 73 "Miscellaneous Iron and Steel"?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/30/2020
Response #2:Refer to sheet # 23, DQ-1 for bid item # 73.
Response posted 12/01/2020
Inquiry #6: What is the anticipated NTP date for this project?
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/01/2020
Response #2:What does NTP mean?
Response posted 12/02/2020
Response #3:See Bidder Inquiry #7 below.
Response posted 12/08/2020
Inquiry #7: What is the anticipated Notice to Proceed for this project?
Inquiry submitted 12/02/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/03/2020
Response #2:Please refer to Section 8 of the SSP.
Response posted 12/03/2020
Inquiry #8: The contract plans and specifications require the replacement of all of the approach slabs on the project, and include the construction of paving notch extensions. Rapid set concrete is not specified for either bid item. This implies that these items are to be constructed with standard concrete.
The project staging plans only provide for long term closures for a portion of SB traffic. The lane closure charts for all other portions of the project allow only 6-10 hours for lane closures.
Is it the state's intention that approach slabs and paving notch extensions outside of the Stage 2 traffic be constructed under night time lane closures, with traffic restored daily? If so, please revise the specifications for the the approach slab concrete to include the rapid set concrete.
Inquiry submitted 12/03/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/03/2020
Response #2:Please refer to standard specification section 51-5.02C, paragraph 1, item 2, where the approach slabs and paving notch extensions must comply with specifications for RSC. Please bid per current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/07/2020
Inquiry #9: The plans and Stage Drawings are unclear as when the new slotted drain is installed. Can the new slot drain be installed with stage 1 work with the 1.6' HMA pave, or is the slot drain installed in stage 3 with the concrete barrier - after the temp traffic is cleared of the median area?
Inquiry submitted 12/03/2020
Response #1:The slotted drain shall be installed at stage 3 with median concrete barrier.
Response posted 12/07/2020
Inquiry #10: What is the purpose of Bid Item # 61 Core Concrete (6") ? Is diameter of the core 6"? What will be the lengths of individual cores? Which locations will the concrete coring happen? Is Spec Section # 60-4.11A (4)(d)(3) applicable to this bid item?
Inquiry submitted 12/03/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/03/2020
Response #2:Bid item #61 Core Concrete (6") is part of the fiber optic conduit work. Please refer to plan sheet 117 of 119, Abutment view, and note information. The diameter is called out as 6". Special provision 60-4.11A(4)(d)(3) pertains to the core samples for the composite girder strengthening work. This work is different from the fiber optic conduit work. Please bid per current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/04/2020
Inquiry #11: Is it the intent to have barrier footing for 1.6' depth on the 60MC and 60M types? Sheet 9, Detail at the top left does not show any barrier footing but Sheet A76A does show.
Inquiry submitted 12/03/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/04/2020
Response #2:Yes, Sheet 9 Detail at the top left does show 1.6' HMA footing.
Response posted 12/15/2020
Inquiry #12: What is the duration between pouring the deck and pouring the closure pours?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:The bid opening date is 12/17/20. Contractor to bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Inquiry #13: Can the existing bridge be used for either lateral or longitudinal bracing of the falsework system, or does the falsework system need to resist the specified lateral loads without considering any capacity of the existing bridge?
Inquiry submitted 12/08/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/08/2020
Response #2:The existing bridge cannot be used for either lateral or longitudinal bracing of the temporary support system #1 or the temporary support system #2. Please bid per current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Inquiry #14: Can you please reconsider your answer to Inquiry No 3 and to Note 2 on sheet 108? Stating that the temporary support locations are schematic only, then giving the deadloads to be supported at those locations is contradictory. Asking the falsework engineer to verify the remaining structure has the capacity to support the supported loads is way beyond typical falsework engineering and should be done by Caltrans as the engineer of record for this bridge.
Inquiry submitted 12/08/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #2:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #3:As stated in Note 2 on sheet 108 of the contract plans "Contractor must determine temporary support location, configuration, and design." You may submit proposed changes to the construction sequence and application of temporary support loads and forces shown. Based on your calculations for Temporary Support System No. 1, you may add more support locations. Please bid per current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Inquiry #15: Can you please direct me to the Special Provision or Standard for Bid Item 76 "Treatment Best Management Practice Marker". I'm having trouble finding it. thanks.
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Inquiry #16: What is the intent of having 2 construction entrances on the entrance ramp to SB Hwy 880 near Alvarado Blvd shown in Sheet WPC-1? Is the TCE shown on Sheet L4 for Construction staging?
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/09/2020
Response #2:To facilitate easy access to construction site. Yes, the TCE shown on Sheet L4 is for Construction staging.
Response posted 12/15/2020
Inquiry #17: Hi,
Where is the detail for Bid Item 83, Concrete Barrier (Type 60 MA Modified)?
Thanks
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #2:Refer to plan sheet 116 of 119 for bid item 83 Concrete Barrier (Type 60MA Modified) details.
Response posted 12/16/2020
Inquiry #18: Is Section 46 Ground Anchors & Soil Nails provided in the Special Provisions and Revised Specifications applicable to this project?
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #2:No, Section 46 doesn’t apply to this project.
Response posted 12/11/2020
Inquiry #19: Please check quantity for item 55- Paving Notch Extension. Looks like length was not taken on the skew.
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #2:The bid opening date is 12/17/20. Contractor to bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Inquiry #20: Bid Item 11 - "PORTABLE RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN SYSTEM DAY" has a quantity of 200 each. The contract drawings require a system in both NB & SB directions. Does bid item quantity include both systems?
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #2:Yes, it includes both systems.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Inquiry #21: When are the Alameda Creek Bike Trails allowed to be closed?
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #2:When it is necessary. We need to maintain bike trail access. If contractor close one side, the other side needs to maintain access with the applicable detour signs
Response posted 12/10/2020
Inquiry #22: For bid item 13, portable changeable message signs, is there a plan sheet available showing the number of signs required and their desired location?
Inquiry submitted 12/10/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Response #2:No. It will be directed by the RE.
Response posted 12/10/2020
Inquiry #23: Special provisions call for installing new joints seals between Sep 1st and Feb 15th. What is the reason behind this timeline?
Inquiry submitted 12/11/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Response #2:This condition is required to protect the maternal bat colonies and is a condition of the CDFW permit.
Response posted 12/15/2020
Inquiry #24: Is this a one construction season project or two?
Inquiry submitted 12/11/2020
Response #1:This is a one season project.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Inquiry #25: Are stay in place deck forms allowed to form the new deck area?
Inquiry submitted 12/11/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Response #2:The answer is no. Refer to plan sheet 106 of 119, under GENERAL NOTES LOAD FACTOR AND DESIGN, DEAD LOAD:, second sentence, which states, “Permanent steel deck forms are not allowed.†Please bid per current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Inquiry #26: For bid item 55, paving notch extension, 143 CF, where are these located? The plans do not indicate how many and a location.
Inquiry submitted 12/14/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Response #2:Refer to plan sheet 118 of 119, under STRUCTURE APPROACH TYPE R(30), which shows the locations and limits of paving notch extensions. Please bid per current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/14/2020
Inquiry #27: The CFRP work requires a 1-1/2" X 1-1/2" groove at location. Is the work required for the groove compensated under the CFRP item or the bridge removal item?
Inquiry submitted 12/14/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/15/2020
Response #2:The bid opening date is 12/17/20. Contractor to bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/16/2020
Inquiry #28: There seems to be some discrepancies between the EC Legend and the EC Quantities. Please clarify the amounts of Medium and Fine Compost and the amounts for each Seed Mix.
Inquiry submitted 12/14/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/15/2020
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.