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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: According Erosion Control Legend/ ECL-1, there are Rolled Erosion Control Product (Blanket). However, it is not mentioned on bid item list. Could you please advised which item Erosion Control Blanket belongs to?
Inquiry submitted 11/20/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/21/2022
Response #2:Please see Addendum 1 for revised plan sheet ECQ-1.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Inquiry #2: Refer Temporary Water Pollution Control Quantities/ WPCQ-1, there are WPC-7 plan on the Temporary Water Pollution Control Quantities table. However, it does not provided on plan. Could you please provide this plan?
Inquiry submitted 11/20/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/21/2022
Response #2:Please see Addendum 1, revised Plan Sheet WPCQ-1.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Inquiry #3: Since the Interior CMU walls of the building are to be painted I am figuring them to be Precision Grey. but the Generator and Trash Enclosures are not. What Color and Texture of block are to be used? I cannot find anything in the plans or specs.
Inquiry submitted 12/23/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/23/2022
Response #2:Please clarify the question. There is no building on this project. Perhaps this inquiry is meant for project 04-2K9504, Construct Material Testing Lab.
Response posted 01/05/2023
Inquiry #4: Since the Interior CMU walls of the building are to be painted I am figuring them to be Precision Grey. but the Generator and Trash Enclosures are not. What Color and Texture of block are to be used? I cannot find anything in the plans or specs.
Inquiry submitted 12/23/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/23/2022
Response #2:Please see bid inquiry 3 response.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Inquiry #5: The proposed construction that is being called out on the Construction Sheets vs. Typical Cross Sections and Quantity Sheets are lacking clarification. On Sheet C-21 WB Outside Shoulder to C-27, (STA 252+76 to STA 319+60), the Legend does not represent the new shoulder treatment. However, on the Typical Cross Sections, Sheet X-2, for that area (SR 200+05 to 429+30), it is showing a 0.20' Cold Plane & 0.20 RHMA. Please clarify the correct shoulder treatment.
Inquiry submitted 01/03/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/04/2023
Response #2:Please use 0.20' Cold Plane & 0.20' RHMA per the legend on plan sheet C-1 on Sheet C-21 WB Outside Shoulder to C-27.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Inquiry #6: The proposed construction that is being called out on the Construction Sheets vs. Typical Cross Sections and Quantity Sheets are lacking clarification. On Sheet C-42 & C43 WB On & Off Ramps, (STA 533+00 to STA 542+85), the Legend does not represent the new ramp treatment. However, on the Typical Cross Sections - Ramps, Sheet X-4, for that area, it is showing a 0.20' Cold Plane & 0.20 RHMA. Please clarify the correct Ramp treatment.
Inquiry submitted 01/04/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/04/2023
Response #2:Please be aware the shoulder treatment as shown at a smaller scale hatch pattern on Plan Sheet C-42 & C43 WB On & Off Ramps, (STA 533+00 to STA 542+85). The shoulder treatment is 0.20' cold plane AC pavement and 0.20' RHMA (G) placement.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #7: Please advise material and depth of compost at Biofiltration Swale Typ on Plant Legend/ PL-1
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/06/2023
Response #2:The depth of biofiltration soil media is shown on sheet DD-5 as specified under Project Special Provision 62-7.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Inquiry #8: In reference to the Bioretention Basin Details, what are the Pay Limits between Bid Item 73 - Bioretention and Bid Item 44 - Ditch Excavation?
Inquiry submitted 01/10/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Response #2:Item 44, Ditch Excavation pay item is the volume of excavation from original ground (OG) to finish grade (FG). Item 73, Bioretention pay item includes the volume of excavation from FG to the bottom of permeable material layer.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Response #3:Also see Bidder Inquiry # 28.
Response posted 01/23/2023
Inquiry #9: Per Bid Item #57 - Hot Mix Asphalt (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) - 180 tons, the layout sheets and legends (C-37 - C-41) do no correspond to the Stationing given on the Quantity Sheet Q-18. Please Clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Response #2:See revised sheets C-38 to C-41 and Q-18 per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #10: Per Construction Sheets "C-40 to C-41" (STA 507+34 to STA 518+90) there is no legend to correspond to this layout. Please provide additional information.
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Response #2:Please see the legend on plan sheet C-1. There are two different operations shown together on Plan Sheets C-40 to C-41, (STA 507+34 to STA 518+90). The two operations are 0.50' Replace AC Surfacing and HMA (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement). Note, there is also 0.20' cold plane AC pavement and by 0.20' HMA (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) in this area, too.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Inquiry #11: Per Construction Sheets "C-40 to C-41" (STA 507+34 to STA 518+90) there is no legend to correspond to this layout. Please provide additional information.
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2023
Response #2:Please be aware there are two construction operations at this location.
0.20' Cold Plane & 0.20' RHMA
0.50’ Replace AC Surfacing & 0.20’ HMA (RAP)
Response posted 01/19/2023
Inquiry #12: Special Provision 12-5.01C states "Before operating the shuttle service, submit copies of:
1. Business permit and licenses from city or county to operate the shuttle service." Please provide a list of shuttle service businesses that are permitted by the City or County. Additionally, for bidding purposes, provide the hourly count of pedestrians and bicyclists so the shuttle service businesses may provide a price for this Work.
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:Bid as shown. Operate the shuttle service on an on-call basis.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #13: The Summary of Quantities (Q-18) does not account for the High RAP HMA-Type A Pilot Test Sections required per Special Provision 39-2.13. What Bid Item compensates for the Pilot Test Section Work?
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:See revised plans C-38 to C-40 and Q-18 per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #14: Bid Item #55 - Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing - 2,130 CY, shows a grind-out of 0.50' and placement of 0.5' HMA. Do these areas also receive a RHMA Overlay on top of the 0.50' grind-out? However, the grind-out and replacement work will happen before the mainline 0.2' grind and 0.2' RHMA placement. Do we get paid for the extra tonnage of HMA to the match the existing grade?
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:See replaced plan sheet C-72 per addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #15: After reviewing the Contract Drawings there appears to be no drainage profiles for Drainage Systems No. 12, 15,16,17, and 18. Can the Sate please furnish drainage profile drawings for these systems?
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #3:Drainage profiles are not required for Drainage System No. 12, 15, 16, 17, and 18. The proposed improvements will maintain the existing slope and flowlines of the existing drainage system. Refer to sheet Drainage Detail 4 (DD-4), page 109 of the advertised plans, for details of the removal of existing culvert, placement and connection of new culvert, and other elements for construction of the trash net (down drain) system.
Response posted 01/27/2023
Inquiry #16: Drainage System No. 16 indicates removing and installing 12" CSP, however it appears that Drainage Plan Sheet No. 11 indicates that the line is an existing 18" CSP. Please clarify whether this drainage system is a 12" or 18" CSP?
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:Existing is 12". See replaced plan sheet D-11 per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #17: Traffic Handling Quantities on Sheet THQ-1 do not indicate k-rail to construct Drainage Systems No. 9, 10, and 11 that run along the shoulder of Willow Pass EB On-Ramp ("SR 4" Sta 159+19 to 181+70). Please clarify whether or not k-rail will be required to complete this scope of work?
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:Please see replaced sheet THQ-1 per addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Response #3:Temporary K-Railing will not be required. See also sheet DD-1 for the trench detail.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #18: Drainage Systems No. 9, 10, and 11 indicate that they run along the shoulder of Willow Pass EB On-Ramp ("SR 4" Sta 159+19 to 181+70) how will the Contractor be compensated for backfilling the trench with concrete or rapid set concrete in order to complete the drainage system in the ramp closure window since there is no bid item for this scope of work?
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:Please see sheet DD-1 for roadway trench detail per Addendum 3.
The excavation and backfill of the proposed reinforced concrete pipe as shown is included in the price paid per linear foot of pipe as specified under Standard Specification Section 65
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #19: Drainage System No. 4 indicates crossing the EB-off ramp for Port Chicago HWY, how will the Contractor be compensated for backfilling the trench with concrete or rapid set concrete in order to complete the drainage system in the ramp closure window since there is no bid item for this scope of work?
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/12/2023
Response #2:The excavation and backfill of the proposed reinforced concrete pipe is included in the price paid per linear foot of pipe as specified under Standard Specification Section 65.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #20: Please verify Bid Item #53 - Aggregate Base - 1,320 cy. Per the Construction Detail Sheet & Legend (Sheet C-10) it shows for a new section of 0.75' HMA over 1.25' AB. Our take-off is showing a much different number based on the layouts on Sheet C-1 to C-43 and the Summary of Quantities (Q-18).
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/13/2023
Response #2:See replaced sheet Q-18 per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #21: There seems to be some major over lapping on various Bid Items and Quantities. Per Bid Item # 55 - Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing, on the Summary of Quantities Sheet (Q-19), it is showing the Stationing Limits with lengths, widths and CY yards needed. However, Bid Item # 40 - Roadway Excavation, on Summary Sheet Q-18, under the Roadway Quantity Chart, it's showing Roadway Excavation at the Stationing Limits with lengths, and Volume of excavation needed. This is the same Stationing as shown on Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing. Also, the majority of the quantities are shown with the square footage area and not the actual cubic yard volume (Example STA 135+21 to 138+41 = 320 lf x 12' wide = 3,840 sf x 24" deep = 284 cy, not 3,840 cy, for this same area.). The same over lapping is on Bid Item #56 Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A). Please Clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/13/2023
Response #2:See replaced sheets Q-18 and Q-19 per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #22: Please provide cross section drawings to verify roadway excavation quantities, through-out the entire project.
Inquiry submitted 01/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/13/2023
Response #2:Please use following link to access cross section drawings.
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-2K7204/PSW1_Cross%20Section.pdf
Response posted 02/07/2023
Response #3:The cross sections provided are for alignment PSW1, as shown on sheet C-69 at the sidewalk along Port Chicago Highway in the northbound direction. No other cross section will be provided.
Response posted 02/07/2023
Inquiry #23: Please clarify the quantity of Roadway Excavation, Class II AB and HMA (Type A) in the 10 foot digout in the median, both Eastbound and West bound.
Inquiry submitted 01/17/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/17/2023
Response #2:See replaced sheet Q-18 per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #24: With the large amount of bid item quantities that seem to be incorrect and cannot be verified, we request that the bid opening be postponed.
Inquiry submitted 01/17/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/17/2023
Response #2:See Addendum 2.
Response posted 01/27/2023
Inquiry #25: There are many large projects bidding on the same day, can the state change the bid date, so they bid at least a week apart? This would allow all the projects to get the same attention from the primes and especially the DBE contractors.
Inquiry submitted 01/17/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/17/2023
Response #2:See Addendum 2.
Response posted 01/27/2023
Inquiry #26: Section 12-5 and bid Item #16 request pricing for Temporary Shuttle Service. Why is this needed there is no Bike/Pedestrian path between Willow pass Road and Port Chicago? Are the Bike/Pedestrians using the Highway between these two locations??
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Response #2:Please be aware the shoulder section between Port Chicago Hwy and Willow Pass Road in the westbound direction (EB SR4) is accessible to Bikers.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Inquiry #27: In additional to inquiring #9 - Bid Item #57 - Hot Mix Asphalt (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) - 180 tons, per the Typical Cross Sections (X - 3), it is showing 0.20' Cold Plane AC Pavement & 0.20' HMA-RAP (STA 429+30 to 522+400) over the full width of the roadway. There is a note #1, "Between "SR4" 462+40 to 522+40, place 0.20' HMA-RAP instead of RHMA-G. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/19/2023
Response #2:The 0.20' HMA-RAP applies ONLY to stationing from "SR4" 462+40 to "SR4" 522+40 in the westbound direction as shown per Note 1.
The replaced sheets C-38 to C-40 and sheet Q-18 would clarify these questions per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #28: In reference to Inquiry #8, Response #2 - the question was in regard to the horizontal limits, not vertical limits. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/20/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/20/2023
Response #2:The horizontal length is based on the start and end stations for bioretention and/or ditches as shown on the Drainage Plan (D) sheets and the horizontal width is based on the limits shown on the Drainage Detail (DD) sheets.
Response posted 01/23/2023
Inquiry #29: Per the responses on Inquiry #10 & 11, is it the intend to Replace AC Surfacing 0.50' and then cold plane 0.20' (of the new AC) and then place 0.20' RHMA?
Inquiry submitted 01/20/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/20/2023
Response #2:Yes.
Response posted 01/27/2023
Inquiry #30: For Item # 10 in the bid list, please explain how many PCMS with sensors are needed in each location in each plan sheets its called for in TH-1 to TH-3. Please confirm the quantities for each plan sheet in summary of quantities page THQ-1.
Inquiry submitted 01/20/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/23/2023
Response #2:Please see replaced sheet THQ-1 per addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #31: 1. The Special Provisions Section 83 calls out for wood line post and wood blocks. The Summary of Quantities and the Bid Item List calls out for Midwest Guardrail System 8' Steel Post. Please confirm what post we are to install with the guardrail. Wood Post or Steel Post?
2. The Special Provisions Section 83 "Alternative Crash Cushion TL-2" list both the Crash Cushion (Type SCI-70GM) and Crash Cushion (TAU-M, 4 Bay). The Summary of Quantities calls out for Crash Cushion (Type SCI-70GM). Please confirm what Crash Cushion we are to use.
Inquiry submitted 01/22/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/23/2023
Response #2:1.Please use steel post per addendum 3.
2.Please see sheet Q-17 per addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #32: Item 68 Spall Repair (Polyester Concrete)
What is the thickness of the repair.
Inquiry submitted 01/23/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/23/2023
Response #2:See Standard Plan Detail P6 in the Standard Plan List per Addendum 3.
Response posted 01/30/2023
Inquiry #33: With over 20 unanswered and/or unclarified questions with no responses, and the time needed to study the responses, once Caltrans answers these, will Caltrans be postponing the Bid Opening?
Inquiry submitted 01/23/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/23/2023
Response #2:Yes, See Addendum #2.
Response posted 01/27/2023
Inquiry #34: Specification Section 19-11 Compaction Grouting
Paragraph 19-11.03D Grouting - Last sentence states "install steel pipe pile as shown".
Paragraph 19-11.04 Payment - States that "the payment quantity for the compaction grouting hole is the length of drilled grout hole and installed grout casing measured end to end". There is currently only a bid item 43 for the quantity of compaction grout injected on a CF basis; there is no bid item for the compaction grouting hole which appears to include a permanent casing, center bar, and bearing plate which is also described in the specifications as a "steel pipe pile".
Please add a bid item for the compaction grouting hole on a LF basis as described in 19-11.04.
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/24/2023
Response #2:There is no need for another item for the compaction grout hole. Please refer to Section 19-12.04 PAYMENT "The payment quantity for grout (compaction grouting) is the volume of the grout".
All the items specified in the Section "19-12.02G Steel Pipe Pile, Bearing Plates & Nuts/Couplers, etc. and shown on the plan including installation of all the parts are included in the price of cubic feet volume of the injected grout."
Response posted 01/27/2023
Inquiry #35: Specification Section 19-11 Compaction Grouting
Paragraph 19-11.01D(4)(b) Verification Testing.
Specifications state to "perform verification test at locations shown". Please show verification test locations on Sheet C-72 or Sheet C-73.
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/24/2023
Response #2:Verification tests (if needed, maximum 2) will be decided in the field.
Response posted 01/30/2023
Inquiry #36: Per Bid Item #99 - Minor Concrete (Curb, Sidewalk and Curb Ramp) - 610 CY, the various quantities on as shown on Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Quantities, Summary of Quantities Q-19), do not match to the corresponding layout sheets. Example: on Sheet Q-19, summary sheet C-44, it's showing to Remove Concrete of 45.80 lineal feet, that equals to 2.704 cy of removal, then replace with 24.39 cy of A2-6 Concrete Curb. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/24/2023
Response #2:Please see replaced sheet Q-19 per addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #37: Specification Section 19-11 Compaction Grouting
Paragraph 19-11.03D Grouting. Last sentence states "install steel pipe pile as shown".
Sheet C-73 shows a 2.5-in steel pipe pile within "cement grout" called out on the drawings.
Is the cement grout actually the compaction grout? What is the timing and the procedure to install the 2.5-inch steel casing into the cement grout shown in the detail? Will the cement grout installed be required to set 12 hrs per 19-11.03A before the steel casing can drilled and grouted in place?
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/24/2023
Response #2:No. Permanent steel casing must be inserted and set at the planned elevation immediately after completion of the grout injection for each hole while the grout is soft and not set.
Response posted 01/30/2023
Inquiry #38: On Construction Detail Sheet C-72, it shows a Typical Cross Section of Anchored CRCP-RSC, which includes notes that show a 0.50' Cold Plane AC Pavement over 0.50' HMA (Type A) by 10' wide in the Median and 1.00' Cold Plane AC Pavement over 1.00' HMA (Type A) by 10' wide on the shoulder. In comparing to the Summary of Quantites (Q-18 and Q-19), these are not represented. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/24/2023
Response #2:See replaced sheets C-72, Q-18 and Q-19 per Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #39: We have an AWIS (automated work zone information system) on the bid book but under project plans and spec documents - 12-3.35D Payment "Not Used". Also, looking through the plans, there are no plans for an AWIS. What spec should we use? Is this system even going to be used for this bid?
Inquiry submitted 01/25/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/25/2023
Response #2:Please follow standard specifications.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Inquiry #40: The Soil Investigation Report provided does not show boring logs for the project. Can you please provide the boring logs especially in the compaction grouting zone.
Inquiry submitted 01/30/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/30/2023
Response #2:Please be aware that a soil investigation report will not be provided. Kindly bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 02/03/2023
Inquiry #41: Per Bid Item #55 – Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing 2,220 CY, what does this item of work and materials include? On recent projects and Section 39-3.02 Replace Asphalt Concrete Surfacing of the 2018 Standard Specifications, it states “remove the full depth of the existing asphalt concrete surfacing and replace with HMA. The payment quantity for the replace asphalt concrete surfacing is the volume determined from the dimensions shown.†Per Addendum #3, Summary of Quantities Sheet (Q-18 & Q-19), now it is showing 6,574.85 tons of HMA is getting paid in Bid Item #56 Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A). Please Clarify.
Inquiry submitted 02/06/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/06/2023
Response #2:Please see replaced sheets Q-18 and Q-19 per addendum 4.
Response posted 02/07/2023
Inquiry #42: Per the response from Inquiry number 41, is there another addendum (number 4) going to be issued?
Inquiry submitted 02/08/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/08/2023
Response #2:Yes, see Addendum 4 posted February 9, 2023.
Response posted 02/10/2023
Inquiry #43: Addendum 4, plan sheet DD-1 provided a new roadway trench detail for drainage system 4h & 4l. Addendum 4, plan sheet DQ-1 shows a new quantity table for drainage system 4h and 4l.
The material show in the detail on DD-1 does not match the material shown in the new table on DQ-1.
Inquiry submitted 02/09/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/09/2023
Response #2:Since the bid item is included in the price paid per linear foot of pipe, please bid per roadway trench detail as shown on sheet DD-1 and as specified under Standard Specification Section 65.
Response posted 02/10/2023
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.