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Inquiry #1: In the As Builts received there is a page missing. The drawing that is missing is “ Drawing C-1814-29”. The As Builts go from Drawing C-1814-28 to C-1814-30. The Drawing for C-1814-29 is completely missing. Seems to be about 8 spans.
Inquiry submitted 02/05/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/05/2021


Response #2:Please refer to the as-built file named “EA 04-2J8024-24.” The missing span and girder information can be found in the file using the PDF Bookmark “11/26/1973 Lighting Details/Plans Page 26,” which corresponds to sheet 26 of 45, “BAYSHORE VIADUCT, Steel Layout 6.” Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/22/2021



Inquiry #2: Are going to post the slide show and list of attendees from the Feb. 25 virtual prebid meeting?
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2021

Response #1:See links below.

List of Attendees - http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-2J8024/04-2J8024_MeetingRegister.pdf

WebEx Chat text - http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-2J8024/WebExChat_04-2J8024_prebid.pdf

Slides -
WebEx Chat text - http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-2J8024/04-2J8024_VirtualMeet_Slides.pptx (339MB MS Powerpoint file)


Response posted 02/26/2021



Inquiry #3: Inquiry #1 has not been answered yet. It is imperative to receive the missing page in order complete the our takeoff. Will Caltrans provide the sheet?
Inquiry submitted 03/18/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/18/2021


Response #2:Please refer to the as-built file named “EA 04-2J8024-24.” The missing span and girder information can be found in the file using the PDF Bookmark “11/26/1973 Lighting Details/Plans Page 26,” which corresponds to sheet 26 of 45, “BAYSHORE VIADUCT, Steel Layout 6.” Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/22/2021



Inquiry #4: Page 14 of the special provisions states: 1. After steam cleaning and before painting the existing bridge, remove sufficient paint at the areas to be tack welded under section 59-1.03C(5). It also states: 3. Prime coat all blast cleaned surfaces after tack welding in the same manner as spot blast cleaning and undercoat operations.

Will this blast cleaning and priming be paid for under item #21 SPOT BLAST CLEAN AND PAINT UNDERCOAT?
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/22/2021


Response #2:Yes, the blast cleaning and priming will be paid for under item 21, SPOT BLAST CLEAN AND PAINT UNDERCOAT. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/24/2021



Inquiry #5: Please confirm the insurance requirements subcontractors are required to adhere to. Section 7-1.05 does not appear to address subcontractor insurance requirements. The standard spec defines the insurance requirements of a "small business subcontractor", however this section does not clarify the coverage Caltrans requires of a general subcontractor that does not qualify as a small business subcontractor per the small business definition included within Section 7 of the standard spec.
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/22/2021


Response #2:Subcontractors are required to meet the liability insurance requirements based on the dollar amount of work to be performed by them as shown in specifications section 7-1.06D.
Response posted 03/23/2021



Inquiry #6: Is there a preferred weld process (7018 SMAW or 232 FCAW)? Will a third party weld QC inspector be required for these tacks?
Inquiry submitted 03/26/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/29/2021



Inquiry #7: It is standard painting estimating practice to measure 1 square foot minimum per location and 1 square foot minimum per linear foot. Please verify that this is the method that will be used to measure the SPOT BLAST CLEAN AND PAINT UNDERCOAT item.
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/31/2021



Inquiry #8: There is conduit fastened to the structural steel to be cleaned and painted. Is it to be removed and reinstalled or painted in place with the structural steel?
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/31/2021



Inquiry #9: How many square feet of spot blast and paint per weld has Caltrans estimated related to the Siesmic Bolt Tack Welding?
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/31/2021



Inquiry #10: Are there details for Bid Item 25 (F) Miscellaneous Metal (Bridge)?

Special Provision Page 14 states "Installation and tightening any missing nuts and bolts, as authorized, will be change order work."

Special Provision Section 75 adds "nuts and bolts on the girder brackets" to the list of miscellaneous metals.

What is the difference between between the potential CCO nuts and bolts and the Section 75 nuts and bolts?


Inquiry submitted 03/31/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/31/2021

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.