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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: For the excess Roadway Excavation material, please confirm what classification of disposal should be used for bidding purposes (Class 2, Class 3, etc.). Also, please provide any available analytical data for this material.
Inquiry submitted 11/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/10/2022
Response #2:Please see Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions, 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) UNREGULATED EARTH MATERIAL CONTAINING LEAD,
"Section 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) includes specifications for handling, removing, and disposing of unregulated earth material containing lead. Management of this material exposes workers to health hazards that must be addressed in your lead compliance plan. This material contains average lead concentrations below 80 mg/kg total lead and below 5 mg/L soluble lead and is not regulated by DTSC as a hazardous substance or a hazardous waste. This material does not require disposal at a permitted landfill or solid waste disposal facility. The RWQCB has jurisdiction over reuse of this material at locations outside the job site limits.
Unregulated earth material exists throughout the job site.
Lead is typically found within the top 2 feet of material within the highway. Reuse all of the excavated material on the right-of-way.
Handle the material under all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including those of the following agencies:
1. Cal/OSHA
2. CA RWQCB, Region 2, San Francisco Bay"
The Bidder should bid accordingly.
Response posted 11/17/2022
Inquiry #2: Are cross sections available so that we can verify the Roadway Excavation and Embankment quantities?
Inquiry submitted 11/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/21/2022
Response #2:The cross sections are available at
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-0Q6804/0Q680-DESIGN_CROSS-SECTIONS-12-04-22.pdf
Response posted 12/26/2022
Inquiry #3: Please confirm if a contractor supplied biologist is required for the Biomonitoring and Bird Protection bid item. 14-6.03A States
"4. During bird-nesting season, February 1st to September 30th, do not disturb ground,
remove vegetation, prune plants, saw cut or grind pavement, or work on existing
structures without authorization:
4.1. Notify the Engineer to allow bird survey of the job site by the Department's biologist:
4.1.1. 10 days before starting initial work.
4.1.2. 5 days before resuming work.
4.2. Authorization is valid for 72 hours whether or not you perform the work."
Inquiry submitted 11/18/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/21/2022
Response #2:A Contractor supplied biologist is not explicitly required. See section 14-6.03A of the Special Provisions for the Department’s biologist duties. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Inquiry #4: As a follow up to the Inquiry #1 response, Caltrans states " Reuse all of the excavated material in the right-of-way". The Summary of Quantities shows that there is 2,850 CY of Roadway Excavation and 850 CY of embankment, leaving a balance of 2,000 CY. Is all of this excess material to remain on site? If so, where in the right-of-way is the material supposed to be placed? Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 11/21/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/22/2022
Response #2:Please see plan sheet Q-1 in Addendum No. 4 for the revised roadway excavation and Embankment quantities.
Response posted 12/26/2022
Inquiry #5: Please clarify which Method is to be used for Rip Rap placement. Plan Sheet X-1 shows RSP (1/4 T, Class V, Method A), however, the table in Standard Specification Section 72-2.02B shows that Class V 1/4 Ton Rip Rap is Method B placement.
Inquiry submitted 11/21/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/22/2022
Response #2:Use method B placement.
Response posted 11/23/2022
Inquiry #6: Is a contractor-supplied biologist required (bid item #21) or will the department biologist cover the responsibilities for bid item #21 (surveys/monitoring)?
Inquiry submitted 11/23/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/23/2022
Response #2:A Contractor supplied biologist is not explicitly required. See section 14-6.03A of the Special Provisions for the Department’s biologist duties. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Inquiry #7: On Plan Sheet WPC - 1 and 2 there is ESA areas that show Temporary High Visibility Fence (THVF) but there is no quantity on WPCQ - 1. Is this fence part of the contract and if so where will it be paid?
Inquiry submitted 11/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/28/2022
Response #2:Please be aware the THVF line delineates the ESA areas. There is no pay item for ESA fence in the plans.
Response posted 12/28/2022
Inquiry #8: Regarding the Equal Opportunity Regulation Certification form - There is no way to upload files to the bidding document in AASHTOWare. Therefore, how are we to handle filling out this form for multiple sub-contractors?
Inquiry submitted 12/05/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/05/2022
Response #2:The "EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REGULATION CERTIFICATION" is part of the bid book, under; "CERTIFICATION S-FEDERAL" tab for this particular project. The bidders need to fill the form and it would be part of the bid book. See Page 20 on the Electronic Bidding Guide, http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/docs/ElectronicBiddingGuide.pdf.
Response posted 12/18/2022
Inquiry #9: Will the district consider a week bid extension ?
Inquiry submitted 12/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/14/2022
Response #2:Per Addendum 3, bids for this work will be opened on Thursday, January 12, 2023, instead of the original date of Thursday December 15, 2022.
Response posted 12/15/2022
Inquiry #10: Related to inquiries posted in early/mid November regarding bid item 21 (Biomonitoring and Bird Protection):
1) Will a Department Biologist or Contractor-Supplied Biologist fulfill this role?
2) The supplied PLACs and Special Provisions do not speak to the frequency of monitoring. Will Caltrans provide additional PLACs or further details pertaining to this bid item?
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/14/2022
Response #2:A Contractor supplied biologist is not explicitly required. See section 14-6.03A of the Special Provisions for the Department’s biologist duties. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Inquiry #11: Follow up to inquiry #7, Will the THVF be required to be installed by the contractor?
Inquiry submitted 12/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/28/2022
Response #2:The THVF is not under a pay item and quantities have not been provided. Please bid on current contract documents.
Response posted 12/29/2022
Inquiry #12: Following up on inquiries posted November and December regarding bid item 21 (Biomonitoring and Bird Protection) which have not received a response:
1) Will a Department Biologist or Contractor-Supplied Biologist fulfill this role?
2) The supplied PLACs and Special Provisions do not speak to the frequency of monitoring. Will Caltrans provide additional PLACs or further details pertaining to this bid item?
Inquiry submitted 01/03/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/04/2023
Response #2:A Contractor supplied biologist is not explicitly required. See section 14-6.03A of the Special Provisions for the Department’s biologist duties. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2023
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.