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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Page 8 of the specifications book has a website indicated to sign up for the mandatory pre-bid meeting. I tried to sign up, but the website is not working...
Inquiry submitted 02/05/2018
Response #1:It's working now.
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4G8904/tour/tour.html
Response posted 02/06/2018
Inquiry #2: Due to the volume of similar type projects currently out for bid and in an effort to provide a low cost, comprehensive, competitive bid and provide the contractors ample time to review the complexities of the project, we hereby request a bid extension of 4 Weeks to the current bid date.
Inquiry submitted 02/06/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/06/2018
Response #2:Addendum 2 changed the bid opening from March 7, 2018 to April 11, 2018.
Response posted 03/08/2018
Inquiry #3: Section 2-1.06B of the Caltrans Standard Specifications gives a fax number of (916) 227-8357 to request bridge as-built drawings for District 1-6. This fax number seems to be wrong. Please provide working fax number.
Inquiry submitted 02/07/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/08/2018
Response #2:Try it again. It's working now.
Response posted 02/08/2018
Inquiry #4: The special provisions indicate that the project has 310 working days duration, however the Bid Item for TRO only has a 200 day unit - please clarify this.
Inquiry submitted 02/08/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/09/2018
Response #2:Please see Addendum 3.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Inquiry #5: Due to the complexity of the project and wanting to provide a comprehensive, competitive and low cost bid we respectfully request that the bid date be postponed 2-4 weeks.
Inquiry submitted 02/13/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/14/2018
Response #2:Addendum 2 changed the bid opening from March 7, 2018 to April 11, 2018.
Response posted 03/08/2018
Inquiry #6: There is not any mention of the pre-registration requirement to attend the mandatory pre-bid in the Notice to Bidders. Today we decided to bid on this project and started reviewing the specifications. Only then did we see the pre-registration requirement for the mandatory pre bid deadline of yesterday 02-14-18 at 5:00 PM. How do we register two people to attend?
Inquiry submitted 02/15/2018
Response #1:Caltrans Management has approved your signup for the Mandatory Job Site Tour, and the names of your two attendees, Robert Valentine and David Levine, have been forwarded to Chevron’s Security Division.
Be sure to bring a government issued photo identification for each person attending. Chevron is a federally regulated facility, so no alcohol, drugs, or weapons can be brought in. Complete random vehicle searches are conducted.
Response posted 02/20/2018
Inquiry #7: The Notice to Bidders says nothing about the sign-up website indicated in the SP, can we still attend? Or can you setup another job walk. Also due to the complexity of the project we respectfully request that the bid date be postponed 2-4 weeks
Inquiry submitted 02/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/20/2018
Response #2:Caltrans Management has approved your signup for the Mandatory Job Site Tour, and the name of your single attendee, Fred Ackerman, has been forwarded to Chevron’s Security Division.
Be sure to bring a government issued photo identification for each person attending. Chevron is a federally regulated facility, so no alcohol, drugs, or weapons can be brought in. Complete random vehicle searches are conducted.
Response posted 02/20/2018
Response #3:Addendum 2 changed the bid opening from March 7, 2018 to April 11, 2018.
Response posted 03/08/2018
Inquiry #8: The Notice to Bidders did not include the pre-registration sign-up information. Will there be another site visit for another job walk and we respectfully request that the bid date be postponed 2-4 weeks.
Inquiry submitted 02/20/2018
Response #1:Caltrans Management has approved your signup for the Mandatory Job Site Tour, and the names of your two attendees, Faten Fawzy and Brian Jorgenson, have been forwarded to Chevron’s Security Division.
Be sure to bring a government issued photo identification for each person attending. Chevron is a federally regulated facility, so no alcohol, drugs, or weapons can be brought in. Complete random vehicle searches are conducted.
Response posted 02/20/2018
Response #2:Addendum 2 changed the bid opening from March 7, 2018 to April 11, 2018.
Response posted 03/08/2018
Inquiry #9: We would appreciate it if you could provide us with another link to sign up to the mandatory pre-bid job walk. Or can you setup another job walk?
Mr Rick Disney & Mr. Fred Vaughn would like to attend this meeting.
Thanks
Inquiry submitted 02/20/2018
Response #1:Caltrans Management has approved your signup for the Mandatory Job Site Tour, and the names of your two attendees, Rick Disney and Fred Vaughn, have been forwarded to Chevron’s Security Division.
Be sure to bring a government issued photo identification for each person attending. Chevron is a federally regulated facility, so no alcohol, drugs, or weapons can be brought in. Complete random vehicle searches are conducted.
Response posted 02/20/2018
Inquiry #10: We are an out of town contractor and due to airline flight schedules we will be unable to attend the mandatory job site tour tomorrow. Can another tour be scheduled?
Inquiry submitted 02/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2018
Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Inquiry #11: We would appreciate it if you could provide us with another link to sign up to the mandatory pre-bid job walk. Or can you setup another job walk? Mr. James L. Smith would like to attend.
Inquiry submitted 02/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2018
Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Inquiry #12: Thompson Builders Corporation is interested in bidding this project and we do not recall if we signed up for the prebid meeting. Can we please confirm, if not Sarah Maudlin will be attending the mandatory job tour this morning. Can you please approve her attendance.
Thank you!!
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2018
Response #1:Thompson Builders Corporation is not in the list of contractors signed-up for today's (Feb. 21, 2018) tour.
Response posted 02/21/2018
Inquiry #13: Thank you for the quick response. Since we are not on the list to attend, can Thompson Builders be added to attend the prebid today??
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2018
Response #1:It's too late. Chevron Security needs time to clear the visitors and there is a limit on the number of visitors.
Response posted 02/21/2018
Inquiry #14: Thank you!
Since there were issues with the website, signing up and miscommunication that we had to sign up. I did not see on the notice to bidders nor on the Daily Pacific Builders advertisements. Will there be another job site that we can attend?
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2018
Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Inquiry #15: 1. Please provide any jobsite photographs that are available to Caltrans.
2. Due to the complexity of the project, we request an additional tour of the jobsite prior to the bid opening date.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2018
Response #2:1) Photographs are provided in the Informational Handout. See link below.
LINK - www.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/specs-ntb.php?c=04-4G8904
Use the drop-down menu and download the file "04-4G8904/supplemental_info/04-4G8904IH.pdf."
2) See Addendum 3.
Response posted 02/22/2018
Inquiry #16: Where can I locate the sign-in sheet for the Pre-bid meeting? Thanks
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2018
Response #2:You can download the list of attendees below:
www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4G8904/tour/Sign-In_list.pdf (revised 3/8/18)
Response posted 02/28/2018
Inquiry #17: Please provide any photographs that are available to Caltrans that were taken during the Mandatory Job Site Tour on February 21st.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/23/2018
Response #2:See response to Bidder Inquiry #15, above.
Response posted 03/01/2018
Inquiry #18: 1) Section 1.07B states WORKING DAY - Sun - Thur (5_days) 24HR/Day however Section 10-1.03 States Mon- Thru (4-days) 10/Hrs as such, Please define working days.
2) Section 14-11.09A How is ADL paid for?
3) Information Handout- States completion by 3/1/19 however in notice to bidders contractors are allowed 310 WD which exceeds the mentioned completion date - please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/28/2018
Response #2:1) Working days are defined in the Special Provisions and Standard Specification Section 1-1.07B. Specifically for this contract, working days are four days per week: Monday through Thursday. Friday, Saturday, and holidays are not considered working days. Sunday is not a working day as it is defined as a holiday - see definition of "Holiday" in Standard Specification Section 1-1.07B. Please note that if you chose to work on a non-working day or outside of the specified Chevron work hours then you will be subject to additional costs imposed by Chevron - see Special Provisions Section 10-1.03.
2) Compliance with Special Provision Section 19, Special Provision Section 14, and Special Provision Section 5-1.20G(7)(g) "Excavation" shall be considered as included in the unit rates for the various items of work that include soil handling, such as for Bid Item #14 Structure Excavation.
3) The physical possession termination date of March 1, 2019 included in the Chevron Right of Way Contract will be adjusted as necessary in order to allow completion of the contract within the number of working days allowed. This is an issue between Caltrans and Chevron and should not affect the bids.
Response posted 03/02/2018
Inquiry #19: Note 1 of the "Typical Construction Sequence" (Sheet 3 of 76) limits the jacking of the bridge to 1 support per bent at one time.
Does this limitation also apply to the bents where the Spherical Bearings are installed?
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/07/2018
Response #2:Reference Note 7 on contract plan sheet 87 of 89: "Typical Construction Sequence for Temporary Support can be done simultaneously at more than one support per bent, however, not concurrently with any adjacent bent location."
For temporary support locations and additional requirements reference contract plan sheet 18 of 89 and Section 48-3, "Temporary Supports," of the contract special provisions.
Response posted 03/09/2018
Response #3:Reference section 48-3, "Temporary Supports," of the contract special provisions and Addendum No. 5, dated April 4, 2018.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #20: Some areas of the job site have not been accessed during the pre-bid site visit due to Chevron restrictions. It was mentioned during the pre-bid site visit that there will be another date to visit the site where all work areas can be accessed. Is a second site visit still going to happen? If so, Please provide the second site visit date.
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/07/2018
Response #2:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Inquiry #21: Follow Up to Inquiry #18 – No. 1, Provided that, Sunday – Thursday are considered working days per the contract documents but weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) the contractor must pay Chevron $1800.00 for a 10-hour shift.
Will the contractor be assessed a working day for the Sundays where it elects NOT to work?
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/09/2018
Response #2:Working days are defined in the Special Provisions and Standard Specification Section 1-1.07B. Specifically for this contract, working days are four days per week: Monday through Thursday. Friday, Saturday, and holidays are not considered working days. Sunday is not a working day as it is defined as a holiday - see definition of "Holiday" in Standard Specification Section 1-1.07B. Please note that if you chose to work on a non-working day or outside of the specified Chevron work hours then you will be subject to additional costs imposed by Chevron - see Special Provisions Section 10-1.03.
Response posted 03/12/2018
Inquiry #22: The Freeway Lane Requirements currently do not allow any Day Time lane closures on 580 WB.
Can the special provisions be modified to include Day Time lane closures on 580 WB?
As it stands, the contractor would have to schedule any and all it work that requires lane closures on WB side at night and pay the $1,800 per 10 hr shift to Chevron.
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/09/2018
Response #2:Traffic volumes will not allow for lane closures beyond the hours that have been designated in the lane closure charts. Therefore, all work must be accomplished within the given constraints.
Response posted 03/12/2018
Inquiry #23: The Freeway Lane Requirements currently do not allow any Day Time lane closures on 580 WB.
Can the special provisions be modified to include Day Time lane closures on 580 WB?
As it stands, the contractor would have to schedule any and all it work that requires lane closures on WB side at night and pay the $1,800 per 10 hr shift to Chevron.
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2018
Response #1:Same question as above.
Response posted 03/09/2018
Inquiry #24: Per the Special Provisions contractors will have to pay Chevron $800.00 per 24 hour period when the TWIC fence is breached.
Does the contractor have to pay the $800.00 even though the plans call for removal and installation of TWIC fence? More specifically, do these fees apply when the contractor requests a breach on TWIC fence that is not shown on the contract drawings or do they apply regardless?
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/09/2018
Response #2:Yes, fee applies to all breaches. Any time the TWIC fence is breached, it must have a CVX security person manning the breach, 24 hrs. per day, until the breach is secured. Additionally, only the breaches shown in the contract plans are allowed at this time. Additional breaches may be authorized after contract award. Bid per contract documents.
Response posted 04/05/2018
Inquiry #25: At the bents where Spherical Bearing are required to be placed currently there are no web stiffeners shown on the girders to be jacked.
Please confirm that girders will be suitable to be jacked without adding any new web stiffeners at these locations.
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/09/2018
Response #2:Reference section 48-3.01C(2), ?Shop Drawing,? of the contract special provisions and Addendum No. 5, dated April 4, 2018.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #26: Regarding Bid Item # 21 Compost. Where is the compost being placed? In erosion control areas? At what depth? I'm not finding it on the plans.
Inquiry submitted 03/15/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Response #2:Bid per plans and specs. Bid opens on April 11, 2018.
Response posted 04/10/2018
Inquiry #27: Special Provision section 60-1.01A(2) for protection system states “Design and construct protection system in compliance with the requirements specified for (1) scaffolding in section 7-1.02K(6)(e)”. Section 7-1.02K(6)(e) requires designing bridge scaffolding system to resist 100% of HS-20. Please clarify if the pipe protection system needs to resist HS-20 loading. If otherwise, please provide minimum design criteria for the required pipe protection system.
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:The pipe protection system must comply to section 7-1.02K(6)(e)(ii) of the contract special provisions If it is constructed on or suspended from a bridge. Refer to Addendum No. 5, dated April 4, 2018.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #28: Will pipes need to be protected vertically while performing adjacent work? If so, please provide protection criteria (including minimum horizontal clearance between work and pipe). Consider that pipes are within inches to work locations in many cases.
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:Regardless of the type of work being performed, the General Contractor (GC) must insure the pipes do not get damaged. The type of work being performed will define the risk. One risk of note is the installation of steel collars near the concrete footings. They are heavy enough to damage piping if dropped or contractor loses control of them while being installed. There will need to be site specific discussions and agreements on what is practical.
Response posted 04/05/2018
Response #3:Protection system should be designed and located so that it does not make contact with Chevron?s pipes both in its passive state and if it were to displace under all loading conditions, including impact loads. Regardless of the type of work being performed, the Contractor must insure the pipes do not get damaged. The type of work being performed will define the risk.
Response posted 04/05/2018
Inquiry #29: Is there any water supply available within the site limits for the contractor to use for construction purposes?
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:Caltrans does not own any water in the area for Contractor's use. Chevron might have water in the area. Contractor must get permission from Chevron to use their water.
Response posted 03/21/2018
Response #3:There are fire hydrants placed throughout the refinery. The hydrants are supplied by CoR water, so it can be used for construction.
Response posted 04/05/2018
Inquiry #30: Please provide site photos for Bent 1 (all supports), Bent 4 (supports A & B) and Bent 5 (supports A & B).
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:These photos are not available.
Response posted 04/10/2018
Inquiry #31: The retrofit work at Bent 8 – support D requires excavation that extends below adjacent pipes. Please verify the safety of the adjacent pipes during excavation activities.
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:It is expected that most excavation will be performed by hand digging to reduce risk and because of limited access. Regardless of the type of work being performed, the Contractor must insure the pipes do not get damaged. The type of work being performed will define the risk.
Response posted 04/10/2018
Inquiry #32: Plan sheet 44/89 shows an existing 12K volts box that is 3 ft away from Bent 6 - support A. Please verify if there are any safety/protection requirements that may apply to the existing box during the construction of Bent 6A considering that excavation activities will be required to perform Bent 6A retrofit.
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:Prior to the erection of the access and protection scaffolding, the GC must meet with Refinery Power Specialist, John Roe, to discuss and define risks. The power to that 12 KVA junction box can be isolated for various periods of time to ensure the GC's work can be completed safely.
Response posted 04/05/2018
Inquiry #33: Please provide approximate original ground elevations at all bents for contractors use.
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:Bid per plans and specs.
Response posted 04/10/2018
Inquiry #34: Is Caltrans / Chevron aware of any underground utilities / pipes that may affect the work performance of this project?
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/20/2018
Response #2:No.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Response #3:Chevron did an as-built drawing review to look for underground utilities/piping and did not find any, but our as-built drawings can?t be trusted for a 110 year old facility. The GC must plan to perform ground penetrating radar survey everywhere that excavation is required to look for obstructions. Further, they should assume that most excavation will be performed by hand digging, both because of limited access, and the risk that ground penetrating radar may not see everything. Hydro-vac units will likely not be acceptable for these same reasons.
Response posted 04/05/2018
Inquiry #35: SPECS Section 51-1.04 states “The payment quantity for structural concrete, bridge does not include concrete placed in column and pedestal casings, grout placed in casing cap assemblies, and bearing grout pads.”. Please clarify what is included in the structural concrete payment quantity.
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/23/2018
Response #2:Bid item #25, STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE is a bid item for shear keys, CIDH rehabilitation, and new concrete pedestals.
For shear keys, see both details and Note 3 on Sheet 87 of 89. Specific locations for shear keys are on the various BENT TYPICAL SECTION sheets.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Inquiry #36: In Section 51-3.04A(4)(b)(ii) Prototype Testing of the Special Provisions, Prototype Tests in combined compression and shear are performed in two general ways relative to the rate of shear displacement: relatively slow (Test PT-C1 to be performed at a rate of 60 inches per minute or greater as for QC testing) and very fast (Test PT-C5 and PT-E1 with peak velocities over 900 inches per minute). The acceptance criteria, however, are the same for these tests. Isolation bearing devices display a significant amount of velocity effect and the effective stiffness cannot fall within 10% of the design value at vastly different test speeds. See Caltrans Report No. SRMD–2006/05-rev3, dated May 2008, for detailed information (Figure 3, for example).
Please clarify this requirement or indicate which of the two test speeds must satisfy the 10% limit on variation of effective stiffness from the design value. Both tests cannot be required to meet the same limit on the same value.
Inquiry submitted 03/26/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/27/2018
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 5, dated April 4, 2018.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #37: • At the high strain rates required by Prototype Tests PT-C2, C3, C4, and C6, the limits on variation between the highest and lowest values of Effective Stiffness and Energy Dissipated per Cycle over three cycles of test are too restrictive at 20% and 30% respectively. Published data including that found in Caltrans Report No. SRMD–2006/05-rev3, dated May 2008, show much higher variations in stiffness and energy dissipation parameters between the first and third cycles of test. See for example Figures 4, 5 and 9. Although the report contains results mostly for the parameter Qd, Effective Stiffness and Energy Dissipated per Cycle are both strongly influenced by the value of Qd and can be expected to present similar differences between cycles as that observed for Qd (see Figures 12 and 14 of Caltrans Report).
Please revise the acceptance criteria for the high velocity tests to achievable limits.
Inquiry submitted 03/26/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/27/2018
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #38: In addendum 3, there is a mandatory job site tour on March 29, 2018, from 9:30-12:30. If our company has already attended the previous prebid on 2/21, do we have to attend this prebid as well?
Inquiry submitted 03/26/2018
Response #1:Yes, attendance of the March 29, 2018 tour is mandatory for prime bidders.
Response posted 03/27/2018
Inquiry #39: Do we have to register to attend the mandatory job site tour on March 29, 2018, from 9:30-12:30?? If so, how do we do it. We would like to send two representatives from our company.
Inquiry submitted 03/27/2018
Response #1:See Addendum 3.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #40: I cannot sign up for the second prebid on the website. Can you please tell me how we can sign up? Two of our company's representatives would like to attend.
Inquiry submitted 03/28/2018
Response #1:Email the Duty Senior (D4.Construction.Duty.Senior@dot.ca.gov). See Addendum 3.
Response posted 03/28/2018
Inquiry #41: Respectfully, we would like to inquire as to whether the Scofield Seismic Retrofit (Bridge No. 28-0140) bid date of April 11, 2018 can be extended out to May 15, 2018.
In light of the complexity of this Project, we are requesting an extension to ensure that there is sufficient time to prepare bids for timely submission to the Department.
Also, please consider that there are other projects with either the same April 11, 2018 bid due date or, bid due dates that are in very close proximity to that date.
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/30/2018
Response #2:The Scofield Seismic Retrofit project will bid open on April 11, 2018.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #42: Will the contractors be allowed to use the dirt road north of Scofield Rd / pipes?
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/01/2018
Response #2:Currently Caltrans does not have an agreement with Chevron to use this access but you can pursue one through Caltrans after award.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #43: After attending the March 29, 2018 Jobsite Walk for the Scofield Seismic Retrofit (Bridge No. 28-0140) Project we are now well informed of the severity of the safety and security concerns involved on this Project. Considering that safety and security will be a major priority for the success of this Project, we would like to request that Caltrans release any photographs that could be vital to ensuring that the Contractor has the ability to identify, plan for and address safety and security concerns both prior to and during construction.
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/01/2018
Response #2:Bid per plans and specs.
Response posted 04/10/2018
Inquiry #44: Please provide details for the pedestal that is supporting the existing 12K Volts box shown on plan Sheet 44/89.
Inquiry submitted 04/02/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/02/2018
Response #2:The asbuilt for the pedestal is not available.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #45: The expected lead time for bridge bearings is 6 months, which will strongly affect the construction schedule. The 240 WD revised in Addendum 3 may not be enough to finish this contract work. We ask that the District take a second look and consider increasing the allowed project duration.
Inquiry submitted 04/02/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/02/2018
Response #2:See Addendum 6.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #46: Will contractors be allowed to use the existing bridge to support construction elements such as elevated work platform or gantry system that is anchored to the bridge steel beams? Please provide the allowed construction loads that can be supported by the existing bridge.
Inquiry submitted 04/02/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/02/2018
Response #2:The allowed construction loads that can be supported by the existing bridge are not available. The requirements of loads imposed on the existing bridge members must comply to section 7-1.02K(6)(e) of the contract special provisions.
Refer to Addendum No. 5, dated April 4, 2018.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #47: Will Chevron private road be available for contractor’s use to access the back side of the site? Road in question is south of Rte 580 and east of Western Ave following shoreline.
Inquiry submitted 04/02/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/02/2018
Response #2:No. Contractors must follow the Special Provisions and plans and access the site via Chevron Gate 91.
Response posted 04/03/2018
Inquiry #48: We respectfully request a bid time extension of 4 weeks.
Inquiry submitted 04/04/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/05/2018
Response #2:The project will bid open on April 11, 2018.
Response posted 04/09/2018
Inquiry #49: Where can we find the Chevron "Yellow Book"?
Thank you!
Inquiry submitted 04/05/2018
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/06/2018
Response #2:To obtain a Yellowbook follow the instructions in Approval and Communication of Refinery, Maintenance, or Engineering Instructions (document RI-505) of the Information Handout.
Response posted 04/06/2018
Inquiry #50: Can you post the list of prebid attendees from the 2nd meeting
Inquiry submitted 04/10/2018
Response #1:You can download the sign-in list for the Mar 29 tour below:
www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4G8904/visit/Sign-In_list_Mar29_Tour.pdf
Response posted 04/10/2018
Inquiry #51: Where can I fine the new sign-in sheet for the Pre-bid meeting? Thanks.
Inquiry submitted 04/10/2018
Response #1:See Bidder Inquiry #50.
Response posted 04/10/2018
Inquiry #52: Where can I find a copy of the 2nd mandatory meeting sign in sheet?
Thank you!
Inquiry submitted 04/10/2018
Response #1:See Bidder Inquiry #50.
Response posted 04/10/2018
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.