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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: FYI-CT-to-All Bidders- How do I register for Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting?
Inquiry submitted 09/19/2022
Response #1:Please do not use the Bidder Inquiry platform, it is for inquiries related to bidding on the project contract. Register in advance of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting, and no later than 1 hour before the meeting time, by sending an email with bidder information to "D4.Construction.Duty.Senior@dot.ca.gov" Please include the project number & "Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting", within the subject of the email. Thank You, CT-Duty Senior
Response posted 09/19/2022
Inquiry #2: Refer Erosion Control Legend/ ECL-1, Seed mix table is 51 lb/ac, but Erosion Control Type 2 table shows it is 54 lb/ac. So, Seed mix on Erosion Control Type 2 is 51 lb/ac, right?
Inquiry submitted 10/05/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/06/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum #1, plan sheet EROSION CONTROL LEGEND ECL-1, table EROSION CONTROL TYPE 2, STEP 4, MIX 1/RATE APPLICATION, is revised to 51 LB/ACRE.
Response posted 10/28/2022
Inquiry #3: Is there a "recommended" number of DBEs per Work Item that should be included in the GFE Outreach?
Inquiry submitted 10/06/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/06/2022
Response #2:There is not a 'recommended' number of DBE per work Item. Please see Special Provisions, Section 2-1.04, MANDATORY VIRTUAL PREBID OUTREACH MEETING and 2018 Standard Specifications, Section 2-1.12 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. Also of note, Section 2-1.15, DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
Response posted 10/10/2022
Inquiry #4: Attendees of Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting
Inquiry submitted 10/12/2022
Response #1:Attendees of Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting for Project 04-2J7404 on October 12, 2022:
1-DISNEY CONSTRUCTION, 2-GORDON N. BALL, INC. 3-BROSAMER & WALL, INC. 4-GRANITEROCK, 5-BRIDGEWAY CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS INC. 6-AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS WEST COAST LLC, 7-GARRISON DEMOLITION ENGINEERING, 8-BESS UTILITY SOLUTIONS, INC. 9-VALENTINE CORPORATION, 10-BUGLER CONSTRUCTION, 11-VIKING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
Response posted 10/12/2022
Inquiry #5: If bidding as a subcontractor for supplies, are we required to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting?
Inquiry submitted 10/24/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/24/2022
Response #2:The Mamdatory Pre-Bid Meeting is mandatory for firms bidding as the prime contractor. When the NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS references "bidder" it is in reference to the Prime Contractor. Sub-contractors do not submit their bids directly to Caltrans and the meeting is not mandatory for them to attend. However they are encouraged to attend the meeting to connect with the Firms who are interested in bidding as the Prime contractor.
Response posted 10/24/2022
Inquiry #6: Can you provide a lane closure chart for Location 7, Sierra Point Off Ramp?
Thanks.
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/28/2022
Response #2:Location 7 is on the NB 101 Off-ramp to Bayshore Blvd. Refer to NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS, 12-4.02C, Charts No. G6, G7, & J3.
Response posted 10/31/2022
Inquiry #7: Please provide the details for Bid Item 110 - HANDRAILING.
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/28/2022
Response #2:Per Addendum #4 the handrailing item has been removed and replaced with a Item 193, cable railing.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Inquiry #8: Please clarify and confirm that the Drill and Bond Dowel shown as needed for the Type 836B Barrier within Detail B will be paid for under Bid Item 52, Drill & Bond Dowel
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/28/2022
Response #2:The drill and bond dowels for the Type 836 modified concrete barrier shown in Detail B on sheet 178 of 194 are paid under Item 121, Concrete Barrier (Type 836 Modified). Please refer to sections 9-1.03 and 83-3.01A of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 11/07/2022
Inquiry #9: The Information Handout notes the Lead Based Paint applied to the Maple Street Barriers .... Under which bid item is Contractor to be paid for the Lead Abatement of this paint prior to demolition?
Inquiry submitted 10/31/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/31/2022
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/07/2022
Inquiry #10: Please indicate where Bid Item #31 (Structural Backfill) is located as none of the Plan sheets indicate its quantity anywhere.
Inquiry submitted 10/31/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/31/2022
Response #2:Quantity for this item listed on Q-2 (STEEL SHEET PILE WALL Table). See C-3 and C-4 for more information on this item.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Inquiry #11: Sec 12-4.02 of the Special Provisions notes that "Speed Limit Reduction is to be reduced from 65 mph to 55mph". Please confirm that this applies to all work sites (Location 1 to 7) as there is considerable costs associated with PCMS and Radar Feedback within an active construction work zone speed limit reduction.
Inquiry submitted 10/31/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/01/2022
Response #2:Confirm. The Speed Limit Reduction condition in Sec 12-4.02 applies to all work sites (Location 1 to 7).
Response posted 11/08/2022
Inquiry #12: It appears Item #107 Vegetation Control (Minor Concrete) quantities are extremely overstated.
Inquiry submitted 11/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/02/2022
Response #2:Please see Addendum #4. Bid item #107 - Item Code 832007 VEGETATION CONTROL (MINOR CONCRETE), also see revised plan sheet Q-2, for revised quantities.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Inquiry #13: Please confirm the quantity for Bid Item No.120 as it appears to be low compared to the lengths detailed on sheet 177.
Inquiry submitted 11/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/03/2022
Response #2:The quantities are confirmed per plan sheet 176 of 196.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Inquiry #14: The Soils Investigation Report by Geocon in the IH identifies most of soils as either Contaminated or California Hazardous (Caltrans type R-1, R-2 and Z-2). There are no pay items for R-1, R-2 or Z-2 materials: is the contractor to include the costs associated with disposing these contaminated material in their bid, or will this be addressed by Change Order later? If the costs are to be included in the bid, under which bids item(s) are they to be paid?
Thanks
Inquiry submitted 11/03/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/03/2022
Response #2:Please refer to SSP 14–11.09 MINIMAL DISTURBANCE OF REGULATED MATERIAL CONTAINING AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD. The soils disturbed by the guard rail upgrade work will remain at the locations of disturbance.
Response posted 11/03/2022
Inquiry #15: We would like to request a bid date extension as this week is particularly busy with various projects bidding.
Inquiry submitted 11/07/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/07/2022
Response #2:Bid open scheduled 11/10/2022.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Inquiry #16: Where is the automated flagger assistance device being used? Is that really realistic?
Inquiry submitted 11/07/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/07/2022
Response #2:Please see lane closure charts. Note, the automated flagger device is used for Reverse traffic control.
Response posted 11/08/2022
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.