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Inquiry #1: Can you please make cross sections available for this project. This will assist in the accurate quantification of earthwork takeoff.
Thank You.
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/25/2018


Response #2:See link below:
www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4G5604/04-4G5604_XSections.pdf
Response posted 10/03/2018



Inquiry #2: On Sheet X-1, the section for the truck apron includes 0.70' of AS, their is no pay item for this work. How is the AS paid for?
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/08/2018



Inquiry #3: Please confirm that the limits of roadway excavation and new pavement are as shown on the stage construction plans for stages 1A, 1B, 1D and 2.

The typical cross sections and cross sections provided for the project show the limits of the new asphalt pavement section to be from lip of gutter to lip of gutter only. They do not show new asphalt pavement section under the A2-6 curb or under the outside rock blanket.

The stage construction plans for stages 1A, 1B, 1C and 2 show various hatched areas and the notes state to grade and pave these areas, which is different from what the typical cross sections show.

Inquiry submitted 10/08/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/09/2018



Inquiry #4: Please refer to the typical cross section for TB 10+00 to 14+20.47 on plan sheet X-1. The typical cross section shows AB(2) at the roundabout center. Does the roundabout get filled with AB(2)? If so, how is the AB(2) paid? Is the existing pavement in the roundabout center supposed to be removed?
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/09/2018



Inquiry #5: Several of the Stage Construction and Traffic Handling Plan sheets show temporary krail and crash cushions drawn faintly which appear to be remaining from a previous stage. However, if it is to remain, some appears to conflict with traffic. Is there temporary krail and crash cushion that are supposed to remain from a previous stage? If so, please identify the krail on the stage construction plans.
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/09/2018


Response #2:Temporary K-rail and crash cushions shown as dropouts (faintly) on the Stage Construction plans are in fact from previous stages and shall remain when indicated on the plans. They are correctly drawn on the plans and do not conflict with traffic.
Response posted 10/09/2018



Inquiry #6: Per the stage construction plans, the splitter islands and the outside rock blankets get constructed at the end of the project after the new pavement is constructed. As such, the construction of the A1-6 curb and the A2-6 curb will require removal of the asphalt pavement and patch back after the curb is constructed. Please confirm this is correct, and that payment for the removal and patching will be paid under roadway excavation and HMA.
Inquiry submitted 10/09/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/09/2018


Response #2:Yes, the A1-6 and A2-6 curbs will require the removal and patching of the pavement. This work has been accounted for in the quantity estimates.
Response posted 10/10/2018



Inquiry #7: On the drainage plans - system 3 a - Remove lined ditch - how is this work paid for and what is the quantity?
Inquiry submitted 10/16/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/16/2018



Inquiry #8: On plan sheet 81 (LD-1) has a Concrete Setting Band that the precast is set on, how is the band paid for?
Inquiry submitted 10/16/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/16/2018


Response #2:The "Concrete Setting Band" is included in the "Structural Concrete, Retaining Wall" bid item.
Response posted 10/16/2018



Inquiry #9: Is sheet MI-1 the detour plan for when Bird's Landing Road is closed? If not, what is the purpose of sheet MI-1? The stage drawings say to refer to the construction area sign drawings for detour information, but there is not a specific CS drawing that shows the Bird's Landing Road detour.
Inquiry submitted 10/17/2018

Response #1:Submitted for construction.
Response posted 10/17/2018


Response #2:MI-1 is the detour plan for when Bird's Landing Road is closed.
Response posted 10/17/2018



Inquiry #10: Regarding the response to inquiry #6, please provide a detail showing the limits of the removal and patching for the curbs.
Inquiry submitted 10/17/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/18/2018


Response #2:Limits of the pavement removal are the limits of the curb and gutter. Means and methods are up to the contractor. Bid accordingly.
Response posted 10/18/2018



Inquiry #11: In Stage 1A, we are grading and paving a portion of Highway 113. Are there any cross sections through this area that show the work in this area?
Inquiry submitted 10/17/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/18/2018


Response #2:See Bidder Inquiry #1 above.
Response posted 10/18/2018



Inquiry #12: Are we removing the base and surfacing in areas that are not part of the new roadway, such as under the rock blanket or within the center island?
Inquiry submitted 10/17/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/18/2018


Response #2:Base and surfacing under the rock blanket and center island can remain. See LD-4.
Response posted 10/18/2018



Inquiry #13: The stage construction and traffic handling plan for stage 5 does not show temporary krail where the outside curb and gutters are to be constructed. The construction of the outside curb and gutters will require excavation and patching, as previously addressed. It looks like there is approximately 13 ft from the face of the A1-6 curb to the lip of A2-6 gutter so there isn't room to move traffic a safe distance away from the work area.
How was Caltrans anticipating this work to be performed with a temporary barrier or buffer between the traffic and the work area, particularly since there will need to be an open excavation?
Inquiry submitted 10/24/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/24/2018


Response #2:To perform this work, the contractor shall refer to the lane closure charts to devise a traffic control system based on their needs.
Response posted 10/24/2018



Inquiry #14: Bid items 38,39,40 Rock Blanket has no call out for color of the rock to be used. Is this contractor discretion? Std specifications only call out from single source and rock 4"-8" in size with no color
Also bid item 38 Rock Blanket does not state type, details show 1,2 and 3 is this item type 1?
Inquiry submitted 10/25/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/26/2018


Response #2:"Type 1" Rock Blanket as shown on Sheet LD-4 corresponds to Bid Item for Rock Blanket, and quantity for Rock Blanket shown on Sheet LQ-1.

A neutral, tan to brown (earth tone) color range is preferred for the rock.

Contractor must submit a sample of the rock for acceptance per the Standard Specifications.

Response posted 10/26/2018



Inquiry #15: Please confirm Caltrans is supplying biologist referenced throughout bid docs?
Inquiry submitted 10/26/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/26/2018


Response #2:Yes, Caltrans provides the Biologist.
Response posted 10/26/2018



Inquiry #16: Any significant changes to plans/specs anticipated with extensive bid date push?
Inquiry submitted 11/08/2018

Response #1:Unless if addendum is issued, bid per plans and specs.
Response posted 11/08/2018



Inquiry #17: With this project currently bidding on August 18, 2018, that would make the DBE GFE documents due no later than 4:00 PM on December 24, 2018. Can you confirm this information, or do you anticipate a bid date change with the pre-referenced addenda?
Inquiry submitted 11/26/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/27/2018


Response #2:"Section 2-1.33B(2)(b)(iii)- Informal-Bid Contract" of SSPs (advertised bid document) requires DBE Good Faith Efforts Documentation to be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on the 5th day after bid opening. "If the last day for submitting the bid form falls on a Saturday or holiday, it may be submitted on the next business day with the same effect as if it had been submitted on the day specified".
Bid open date for project in question is scheduled for December 18, 2018. Since 5th day after bid opening falls on a holiday(Sunday, December 23, 2018); therefore; December 24, 2018 is confirmed as the last submittal date.

Response posted 12/04/2018



Inquiry #18: Per the details for the Type 2 and Type 3 rock blanket, shown on plan sheet LD-4, the thickness of the rock blanket is the same as the H2 dimension of the curb (6 inches). The response to a prior bidder inquiry was that “Base and surfacing under the rock blanket and center island can remain. See LD-4.” However, looking at the cross-sections, it does not appear that it is always the case where the distance from the top of curb to the existing pavement is 6 inches. For example, at M 17+25 the top of curb is approx. 0.5 feet below the existing pavement on the right side, and approx. 0.9 feet above the existing pavement on the left side. Neither of these instances match the details shown on LD-4.
The plans and details do not show how to the construct the rock blanket when the design and existing conditions do not match the details shown on sheet LD-4. Please provide this information so contractors can bid the work accordingly.

Inquiry submitted 11/29/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/30/2018


Response #2:The rock blanket shall be placed over finished grade, whether that be compacted subgrade, existing pavement, or new pavement.
Response posted 12/10/2018



Inquiry #19: The RHMA-G specification shows PG64-10 binder. RHMA is typically PG64-16, can this be corrected?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/10/2018


Response #2:Bid per plans and specs.
Response posted 12/17/2018



Inquiry #20: As a follow up to Inquiry #17... Can Caltrans confirm that someone will be in the Caltrans office at 4:00 PM on December 24, 2018 to collect and time stamp our DBE Good Faith Effort, if we are among those having to submit ?? Thanks!!
Inquiry submitted 12/10/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/11/2018


Response #2:Caltrans considers December 24th as a normal working day.
Office of Construction Contract Awards is open from 8AM to 5PM.

Response posted 12/12/2018



Inquiry #21: For BI #42 Lighting our Vendors / Manufactures cannot identify what type of light fixture to quote for the (8) each Architectural Lighting Fixtures required for this item. Can you please provide more information for these lights with a few Manufacture options including model / part numbers?

Thank you
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/12/2018


Response #2:The following three fixtures are representative suitable fixtures. The contractor may provide equivalent fixtures from a single manufacturer and of the same model, that are consistent with the requirements of specification section 20-8:


1. FX Luminaire, model no “FC-GW LED well light” with 6 watt LED light (35 watt halogen equivalent); 180-degree “GW-180” faceplate (15 volt max)
2. VistaPRO, model no 5273-LED, 6-watt wide flood (15 volt max)
3. BEGA model no 88673, 3 watt LED (24 volt)


The transformer selected for the fixtures must, per specification section 20-8.02C, be suitable for the selected fixtures.

Response posted 12/18/2018



Inquiry #22: On Sheet DP1 (Profiles), (Sheet 29 of 150 in the plans), Drainage system 1, Grated Line Drain "c", TG Elevation reads "93.36" at the discharge end of the drain and the catch basin and next TG read 92.36. This will make the end of Grated Line Drain 1 ft higher than the basin next to it. This appears to be a typo.

Is the 93.36 a typo and should it be 92.36 instead? Please advise.


Inquiry submitted 12/12/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/12/2018


Response #2:Please bid per plans and specs.
Response posted 12/13/2018

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.