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Inquiry #1: Will the estimated start dated of construction be provided for this project?
Inquiry submitted 08/10/2021

Response #1:Per the Special Provisions, Section 8:

Start job site activities within 55 days after receiving notice that the Contract has been approved by the Attorney General or the attorney appointed and authorized to represent the Department.
Response posted 08/11/2021



Inquiry #2: Does this project have any state funding?
Inquiry submitted 08/11/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/11/2021


Response #2:Yes, it has state funding.
Response posted 08/12/2021



Inquiry #3: Clean Roadway Excavation quantity/bid item seems missing from the bid schedule. Please confirm.
Inquiry submitted 08/11/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/11/2021


Response #2:Roadway Excavation (ADL) in the bid list is the same as Roadway Excavation(ADL) in the quantity sheet.
Response posted 08/12/2021



Inquiry #4: Clean Roadway Excavation quantity/bid item seems missing from the bid schedule. Please confirm.
Inquiry submitted 08/11/2021

Response #1:Same question as above.
Response posted 08/11/2021



Inquiry #5: What are the traffic control restrictions on El Cortez Ave?
Inquiry submitted 08/12/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/12/2021


Response #2:El Cortez Ave is not to be used. Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/12/2021


Response #3:See Addendum 3 issued on September 24, 2021.
Response posted 09/24/2021



Inquiry #6: What are the working hours on this project?
Inquiry submitted 08/12/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/13/2021


Response #2:Can you clarify what you are looking for? Section 7 of Std Specs says normal hours are 8 hours. Is that what you want or the time when you are allowed to work?
Response posted 08/17/2021


Response #3:See Section 14-8.02 of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 08/18/2021



Inquiry #7: Chart No. K1, Section 12-4.02 (C)(3)(k) shows 1 or 2 lanes can be open during night hours on Hwy 82 NB whereas all lanes need to be open to traffic during day hours. There is about 5 to 6' space behind K-Rail upto the edge of asphalt as per Traffic Handling plans. But Section 14-8.02 states no construction equipment can run from 7pm to 7 am or on Sundays. This appears to be conflicting.
Also, response to Inquiry#5 states El Cortez should not be used.
This doesn't leave any space for the piling rig and other equipment. Please clarify and modify the hours or lane closure restrictions or allow use of El Cortez.


Inquiry submitted 08/16/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/16/2021


Response #2:Your question and comments are under consideration.
Response posted 08/23/2021


Response #3:See Addendum 3 issued on September 24, 2021.
Response posted 09/24/2021



Inquiry #8: Referring to sheet 42 Timber Lagging, which stations in the wall is Alternative 2 applicable? Is choosing between Alt 1 and 2 solely Contractor's choice?
Inquiry submitted 08/16/2021

Response #1:The contractor can select Alternative 1 or 2 shown on the plans for the timber lagging.
Response posted 08/18/2021



Inquiry #9: What is the unit for Bid Item # 80?
Inquiry submitted 08/24/2021

Response #1:There are only 60 bid items for this project.
Response posted 08/24/2021



Inquiry #10: There is a broken steel pipeline attached behind existing guardrail. Under which bid item is the removal and disposal of this line covered?
Inquiry submitted 08/26/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/26/2021


Response #2:The pipe is abandoned and no work is expected for this abandoned pipe.
Response posted 08/30/2021


Response #3:Broken steel pipe should be paid under Bid Item #170103 per section 17-2 of the Standard Specification.
Response posted 08/31/2021



Inquiry #11: Is Spec section 30 Reclaimed Pavement applicable to this project? Page 83 - 89
Inquiry submitted 08/26/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/26/2021


Response #2:No, this section does not apply to this project.
Response posted 09/23/2021



Inquiry #12: To further what was asked in Bidder Inquiry #7, we offer the following:

The lane closure chart allows us to take a one lane from 9PM to 7AM during the week and 9PM to 9AM on Saturday.
Spec Section 14-8.02 says that we are not allowed to run construction equipment from 7PM to 7AM Monday to Saturday and no work on Sundays.
There is no lane closure chart for El Cortez.
There is minimal room behind the k-rail in order to stage any equipment. At least not enough room for a drill rig and support equipment.
Based on this, no work will be able to take place during the week. And only two hours of work can occur on Saturday. This project is unbuildable in the working days allotted.

Can Caltrans resolve the conflict that occurs the way the specs are currently written? Maybe we can close lane 3 with k-rail for twenty-four hours a day based on traffic load.


Inquiry submitted 08/27/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2021


Response #2:See Addendum 3 issued on September 24, 2021.
Response posted 09/24/2021



Inquiry #13: We request to postpone the bid due date as the response to Inquiry# 7 which is very critical to determine means and methods is still awaited.
Inquiry submitted 08/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2021


Response #2:Addendum 2 changed the bid opening to September 29, 2021.
Response posted 09/01/2021



Inquiry #14: Sht 6 vaguely indicates a long run of "culvert removal" (1 b). Sht 9 indicates that this run is approx 70'. Please indicate on sht 7 (profile view) where this culvert removal takes place so that Contractor can have an idea of depth.
Inquiry submitted 08/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2021


Response #2:See Addendum 3 issued on September 24, 2021.
Response posted 09/24/2021



Inquiry #15: We request to postpone the bid due date as the response to Inquiry# 7 which is very critical to determine means and methods is still awaited.
Inquiry submitted 08/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2021


Response #2:Addendum 2 changed the bid opening to September 29, 2021.
Response posted 09/01/2021



Inquiry #16: Adding to Inquiry 14, what are the treatments to the remaining ends of the existing culvert viz., abandon in place, plug ends, etc?
Inquiry submitted 08/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2021


Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 09/27/2021



Inquiry #17: What is the size of the culvert to be removed?
Inquiry submitted 08/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2021


Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 09/27/2021



Inquiry #18: Bid Item 34 (30" Drilled Hole) generally includes offhauling dirt spoils from drilling operations. Please confirm if Contractors are to assume that the dirt spoils are to be classified as Z-2 (Class I Landfill Disposal).
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2021


Response #2:The limits of type Z-2 material are depicted on plan sheets X-1, L-1, and structure plan sheet 2 of 7. Use the plans and Section 14-11.08 REGULATED MATERIAL CONTAINING AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD and Section 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) Unregulated Earth Material Containing Lead of the Special Provisions as guides to determine if the drilling spoils are classified as Z-2 waste.
Response posted 09/02/2021



Inquiry #19: In addition to the lack of clarity on the culvert work .... Section 71 of the Special Provisions states :

1. Control and divert stream flow
Before starting culvert work, control and divert stream flow. Maintain control and diversion until the postrehabilitation inspection report is authorized.
Keep the culvert clean and free of debris until the postrehabilitation report is authorized.

If CalTrans is anticipating that the Contractor will be providing bypass pumping for the storm systems ... please indicate the anticipated flow rates and provide further clarity to the drawings.

Inquiry submitted 08/31/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2021


Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 09/27/2021



Inquiry #20: Sht 8 detail only refers to G2 inlet as being "modified" but the drawing is rather misleading in its proportions. A standard G2 inlet is 24"x36" .... however for these "modified" G2 Inlets to intercept the existing 36" RCP the drain inlet they will need to be closer to 60" in size. Furthermore, such a large inlet will require a large excavation which will extend this work out beyond the limits of the k-rail and thus require nightwork and traffic control. Has CalTrans consider this in its Traffic Handling layout?
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2021


Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 09/27/2021



Inquiry #21: Bid Item 29 calls for 21 tons of Asphalt Hot Mix. There is no indication in the drawings where this is taking place besides a vague reference to the quantity on sht 16 indicating that somewhere within the project's 700' footprint there will be 21 tons of AC Paving. Please provide further clarity on AC Section and location. Additionally, please confirm if the AC restoration associated with storm drainage work is to be incorporated into those associated storm drain bid items or is this covered under Bid Item 29?
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2021


Response #2:Bid Item 29 calling for 21 tons of Asphalt Hot Mix is shown in the Summary of Quantities (Sheet No. Q-1) in the table Asphalt Hot Mix Dike. The location for removing AC Dike and placing HMA Dike can be found in the following Sheets:
- Typical Cross Section (Sheet No. X-1)
- Layout (Sheet No. L-1)
- Summary of Quantities (Sheet No. Q-1)

Response posted 09/02/2021



Inquiry #22: Is addendum 3 to be expected? Addendum 2 postponed the bid date by 3 weeks, presumably to give time for CalTrans to answer and address the myriad of questions regarding the drainage on this project. This project currently bids in 4 business days and contractors need time to address any changes. Please understand that Contractors have other jobs to bid and we need time to manage our bid schedule.

Inquiry submitted 09/23/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/23/2021


Response #2:Addendum 3 was issued on September 24, 2021.
Response posted 09/27/2021

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.