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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Please provide Cross-sections (25'-50' intervals) in PDF format for this project.
Inquiry submitted 11/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/03/2022
Response #2:See links below to cross section files:
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-4J4901_XSEC_CB1.pdf
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-4J4901_XSEC_CB2.pdf
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #2: The Soil Investigation Report seems to be missing Section 6.0, "Conclusions". Can Caltrans please update the report so that we can understand the limits and how to handle the lead impacted materials?
Inquiry submitted 11/08/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Response #2:Please see the link to the updated Soils Investagation Report:
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/Site_Investigation_Report_Final.pdf
Response posted 12/06/2022
Response #3:The report below has Section 6, Conclusions.
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-1500-0356%20SI%20Reportl.pdf
Response posted 12/12/2022
Inquiry #3: The typical cross sections show roadway excavation beginning at STA CB2 131+30 yet the earthwork quantity table for roadway excavation doesn't start until STA CB2 134+00. Is there additional roadway excavation that needs to be quantified?
In the earthwork quantity table, isn't the southbound roadway the "CB2" line and the northbound side the "CB1" line?
Inquiry submitted 11/08/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Response #2:See links below to cross section files:
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-4J4901_XSEC_CB1.pdf
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-4J4901_XSEC_CB2.pdf
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #4: Where is the imported borrow being placed? The typical cross sections do not show any fill areas.
Inquiry submitted 11/08/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/08/2022
Response #2:Please see the construction detail plan sheet, C-1. Use the imported borrow for the backfill of new drainage pipe installation.
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #5: Please provide soil characteristics & properties (i.e. soil classifications, in-situ unit weights) so the Tons/CY of Roadway Excavation/Z-2 ADL soils are able to be applied to the quoted price/ton fees Class I disposal facilities and transportation/trucking companies quote.
Inquiry submitted 11/09/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/10/2022
Response #2:Please see the link to the updated Soils Investigation Report:
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/Site_Investigation_Report_Final.pdf
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #6: Will the Department pay for Rain Event Action Plan, Storm Water Sampling And Analysis Day, and Storm Water Annual Report?
Inquiry submitted 11/15/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/16/2022
Response #2:This project disturbs less than 1 ac area and is not a subject to Construction General Permit. For projects that require SWPPP, depending on the risk level requirement, Caltrans pays for those Items. For this project those Items are not required.
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #7: Please clarify the alignment location for Drainage System 3a,b,c,d,e,f & g and show backfill & paving details. There is no concrete barrier work in this Drainage System, and it appears that trench resurfacing with a concrete slab & HMA may be necessary. This Drainage System is also not protected by temporary K-rail from 134+00 to 140+40 and therefore may require RSC if concrete backfill and concrete slab are required due to the proximity to live traffic.
Inquiry submitted 11/21/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to sheet DQ-1 for Drainage System 3 alignment and offset. For backfill details please see sheet C-1 in Addendum 3, Section A-A for northbound. For the length and depth of trench excavation refer the current drainage plan sheets, drainage details, drainage profile plans, and drainage quantity plan sheet. Concerning trench resurfacing, please bid per current contract documents. No other information will be provided concerning trench resurfacing.
Response posted 12/12/2022
Inquiry #8: ITEM #71, CONCRETE BARRIER, TYPE 60MC:
This is a variable-height Barrier. Please provide information or cross sections to enable the Contractor to calculate the offset heights, quantities and productions.
Inquiry submitted 11/23/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/23/2022
Response #2:See links below to cross section files: http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-4J4901_XSEC_CB1.pdf http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-4J4901_XSEC_CB2.pdf. Note Bidder Inquiry #1.
Use ITEM #71, CONCRETE BARRIER, TYPE 60MC, it is paid by Linear Feet (LF).
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #9: The Stage 1 Construction Plan (SC-1, Sheet No. 32) shows the temporary barrier placed along the outside shoulder of SR 13 but the Work is located along the outside shoulder of the On-Ramp from Monterey Blvd. Please correct the placement of the temporary barrier system so that SB SR 13 On-Ramp traffic from Monterey Blvd is not exposed the 1.5-ft deep excavation and also provides sufficient travel width for merging at the end of the barrier system.
Inquiry submitted 11/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/28/2022
Response #2:Per SC-1, Note 1, “Construct this Stage during on-ramp 5-day continuous weekend closure.†Thus, live traffic will not be on the ramp during this Stage.
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #10: On Sheet C-1, you show Section A-A in an area that is beyond the limits of construction. The detail for Section A-A looks to be a trench 2' wide for new drainage. There is no new drainage southbound, except for a small run of 12" APC. What is the depth of the trench we are excavating and does it run the whole southbound side of the ramp and Highway 13? Does it run the entire length northbound also?
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/02/2022
Response #2:See Drainage System 3 on Drainage Profile sheets DP-1 and DP-2.
Response posted 12/06/2022
Response #3:Please refer to updated plan sheet C-1 in Addendum 3, Section A-A for northbound. For the length and depth of trench excavation refer the current drainage plan sheets, drainage details, drainage profile plans, and drainage quantity plan sheet. Concerning trench resurfacing, please bid per current contract documents. No other information will be provided concerning trench resurfacing.
Response posted 12/07/2022
Inquiry #11: Please clarify the existing trees to be pruned are to be paid under Bid Item 29 Prune Existing Plants. Prune Existing Trees in the past have their own item.
Inquiry submitted 12/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/02/2022
Response #2:Yes, the existing trees to be pruned are to be paid under Bid Item 29, Prune Existing Plants. See 2018 Standard Specifications Section 20-3.01C(2), “Pruning Prune plants under ANSI A 300 part 1, Pruning published by the Tree Care Industry Association.â€
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #12: With the job bidding in three days and 9 inquires not having a single answer to any of them is the State going to push the bid date?
Inquiry submitted 12/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/02/2022
Response #2:Caltrans does not expect to delay the Bid Open.
Response posted 12/06/2022
Response #3:The bid open date was delayed from December 6th to December 13th. Further delay to the bid open date is not expected.
Response posted 12/07/2022
Inquiry #13: The CA High Design Manual Section 850-34 dated December 30th, 2015 warns against specifying plastic pipe in areas with a potential for fire. This project lists Alternative Pipe Culvert in the Bid Schedule. Will Caltrans still allow for plastic pipe to be used on this project?
Inquiry submitted 12/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/02/2022
Response #2:Please be aware the culverts are underground. The Contractor has the option to use plastic pipe, per 2018 Standard Specification Section 61-3 ALTERNATIVE CULVERTS.
Response posted 12/06/2022
Inquiry #14: Are there any joint spacing, minimum or maximum length requirements for the barrier slab as there are no details shown on the plans.
Inquiry submitted 12/06/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/12/2022
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/12/2022
Inquiry #15: The link you provided in Addendum 3 for the updated Soils Investigation Report still does not contain Section 6.0, "Conclusions". Can you provide an updated link?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/12/2022
Response #2:The report below has Section 6, Conclusions.
http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-4j4904/04-1500-0356%20SI%20Reportl.pdf
Response posted 12/12/2022
Inquiry #16: Plan Sheet 32 calls out "5-Day Continuous Weekend Closure" for Joaquin Miller Road on-ramp to NB Route 13. Section 12-4.02C(3)(j) Chart No. J2 shows "two weekend" and "Full weekend closure starting from 7 p.m. Friday night to 6 a.m. Monday morning". There is not a Chart for a 5 day continuous closure for this location like there is for the closure accounted for in Chart No. J4. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/12/2022
Response #2:Bidder has requested that Inquiry #16 question be disregarded, see Inquiry # 17 & # 16.
Response posted 12/12/2022
Inquiry #17: Please disregard question about Lane Closures.
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 12/12/2022
Response #2:Bidder has requested that Inquiry #16 question be disregarded, see Inquiry # 17 & # 16.
Response posted 12/12/2022
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.