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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: For Bid Item 80, and 82. Looking at The Plan Sheet SQ-3, AND SQ-4, the Quantity for Item 80 (Type M) is 14ea on 2 Post, and Item 82 ( Type L) should be 5ea on 2 Post. PLEASE CLARIFY
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2019
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1
Response posted 04/08/2019
Inquiry #2: Would Caltrans please add a bid item for Temporary Inlet Protection?
Inquiry submitted 03/07/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/11/2019
Response #2:No bid item will be provided for Temporary Inlet Protection, please bid accordingly.
Response posted 03/11/2019
Inquiry #3: This question is in regard to Bid Item #60 "Remove Asphalt Surfacing".
1) What is the depth of the removal?
2) What is the existing pavement section?
3) Is this removal only, with no asphalt replacement?
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/11/2019
Response #2:1)Per construction detail on plan sheet C-17, the existing asphalt is a thin blanket. Approx. 0.00' to 0.20'.
2)Per sheet X-1 - Structural Section #6, 0.67' PCC 0.33' CTB 0.50'-2.00' AS.
3) Please bid as removal only.
Response posted 03/12/2019
Inquiry #4: Plan sheet C-1 has a detail for a "Private Driveway Intersection" at PM 80.70. Plan sheet C-3 also has a detail for a Private Driveway Intersection at PM 80.70. Is this the same driveway, or two different location?
Inquiry submitted 03/13/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/13/2019
Response #2:Per plan sheets C-1 and C-3, there is a private driveway on the northbound. It is the same driveway.
Response posted 03/15/2019
Inquiry #5: The plan sheets X-2 thru X-6, labeled an existing structural section #13, please define the type of material in the section #13.
Inquiry submitted 03/27/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review and further consideration.
Response posted 03/28/2019
Response #2:Please refer to Addendum No. 1.
Response posted 04/17/2019
Inquiry #6: Summary of quantity sheet Q-4 has a table titled Repair Failed Area, please describe which lane (one or two) where each repair failed area is located.
Inquiry submitted 03/27/2019
Response #1:Please bid in accordance with the most current bid documents.
Response posted 03/28/2019
Inquiry #7: Can Caltrans please provide the Pavement profile smoothness files for this project, thank you
Inquiry submitted 04/04/2019
Response #1:
Response posted 04/08/2019
Inquiry #8: Please disregard previous inquiry regarding smoothness files, thanks! We have them.
Inquiry submitted 04/04/2019
Response #1:
Response posted 04/08/2019
Inquiry #9: After performing a field inspection on all of the crash cushion foundations, we found that close to 65% of them are cracked and will need replacement. Will this work be addressed via CCO, or do we need to include these costs in our bid?
Inquiry submitted 04/11/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review. Thank you
Response posted 04/11/2019
Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the Contract Documents. The following are specification references that are include in the Specifications: In accordance with Section 9-1.03, “Payment Scope,” and Section 83-11, “Existing Railings And Barriers,” of the Standard Specifications the bid price for contract item #98 (Remove Crash Cushion), includes full compensation for all work associated with the removal of the existing crash cushions including removing the existing foundations, the bid price for contract item #94 (Alternative Crash Cushion), includes full compensation for all work associated with placing the crash cushions including constructing new foundations.
Response posted 04/17/2019
Inquiry #10: Reference to “Irrigation Quantity (Main Supply Side of Control Valve)†chart shown on sheet IQ-1, the quantity from 2 ½’’ lateral supply side of control valve table (600 feet) is put under 3’’ PVC mainline. This makes quantity of 3’’ PVC mainline under bid form wrong. Mainline quantity is supposed to be 100 feet only. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 04/11/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review. Thank you
Response posted 04/11/2019
Response #2:See Addendum No 3
Response posted 04/23/2019
Inquiry #11: Per “CONTROL AND NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS†table on sheet ISS-1, please clarify the location. It should be John St SB on ramp as called out on IP-1.
Inquiry submitted 04/11/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review. Thank you
Response posted 04/11/2019
Response #2:See Addendum No 3
Response posted 04/23/2019
Inquiry #12: According to “CONTROL AND NEUTRAL CONDUCTORS†table on sheet ISS-1, it indicates that nine (9) control wires used and one (1) control wire for future. As compared to sheet IP-1, only (8) proposed valves (D-31 through D-38) and one (1) control wire for future are shown. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 04/11/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review. Thank you
Response posted 04/11/2019
Response #2:See Addendum No. 3
Response posted 04/23/2019
Inquiry #13: Please provide the location of new 3’’ gate valve on sheet IP-1 per bid item #29 in bid form.
Inquiry submitted 04/11/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review. Thank you
Response posted 04/11/2019
Response #2:See Addendum No. 3
Response posted 04/23/2019
Inquiry #14: One of the two permanent crash cushions listed in the specs requires it to be installed on a concrete foundation that is reinforced with rebar. Are the existing foundations in the field reinforced?
Inquiry submitted 04/11/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 04/12/2019
Inquiry #15: Please disregard the prior question regarding reinforced foundations. Both systems may be installed on 8" thick, non reinforced foundations.
Inquiry submitted 04/11/2019
Response #1:Question diregarded
Response posted 04/12/2019
Inquiry #16: There are no items Listed in Special Provisions Section 9-1.16C Materials on Hand. With a job this size and 200 working days providing for materials on hand on projects allows for quicker installation and completion of the project as well as allowing small businesses to participate. Please add Items 84,85,87,88,89,90,91,92,93 & 94.
Inquiry submitted 04/12/2019
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 04/12/2019
Response #2:Bid in accordance with current plans and documents.
Response posted 04/12/2019
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.