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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Specification Section 19-2.03B lists an individual who might be interested in receiving the surplus material from this jobsite. Is any other contact information for this individual available other than his address (phone, email)?
Inquiry submitted 11/16/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 11/16/2022
Response #2:Place your bid according to available contract documents.
Response posted 11/17/2022
Inquiry #2: Is there a soils report available for this project?
Inquiry submitted 11/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 11/22/2022
Response #2:An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Refer to Addendum No. 2, issued on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Please bid per the current contract documents
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #3: Is the culvert to be removed bituminous coated?
Inquiry submitted 11/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 11/22/2022
Response #2:As-Built plans do not specify bituminous coating. Please bid per contract documents
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #4: 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 12/05/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 12/05/2022
Response #2:Attention is directed to Plan Sheet DQ-1 for allowable pipe materials. Please Bid per contract documents.
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #5: 12-4.02C(12)(a) States speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph to 20 mph, while Plan Sheets TH-1, TH-2, TH-3 detail to have traffic down to 15 mph. Please clarify to which speed limit will the Construction Work Zone be reduced down to.
Inquiry submitted 12/06/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 12/06/2022
Response #2:Speed Limit reduction to 20 MPH is a regulatory sign for travel through the project. The 15 MPH warning signs call attention to unexpected conditions. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #6: Plan sheet SC-2 details to apply a Dust Palliative to the subgrade and Aggregate Base. Please clarify the material specifications the contractors will need to apply and the Pay item this will be paid under.
Inquiry submitted 12/06/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 12/06/2022
Response #2:An addendum has been issued to address this bidder inquiry. Refer to Addendum No. 2, issued on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Please bid per the current contract documents
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #7: Should the contractor expect to encounter rock in the slope cuts? If so, is this rock able to be excavated by conventional means? Is there a soils report available for the hillside grading work?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 12/08/2022
Response #2:Attention is directed to the Informational Handout provided in Addendum 2, issued on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Attention is also directed to Section 2-1.07 of the Standard Specifications
Response posted 12/09/2022
Inquiry #8: What requirements will the State impose on potential disposal sites for the excess cut material (such as an active grading permit, etc.)?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 12/08/2022
Response #2:Attention is directed to Section 5-1.20B Permits, Licenses, Agreements, and Certifications, of the Standard Specifications. Then attention is also directed to Section 1-1.01 General, wherein "After Contract approval, submit documents and direct questions to the Engineer."
Response posted 12/09/2022
Inquiry #9: What requirements will the State impose on potential disposal sites for the excess cut material (such as an active grading permit, etc.)?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2022
Response #1:This inquiry has already been submitted. Duplicate Inquiry
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #10: Are the tree removals on Plan Sheets C-6 and C-7 only STUMP Removals or FULL STANDING TREES?
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 12/09/2022
Response #2:Tree removal will be completed prior to the start of this contract. Attention is directed to section 17-2.03C of the Standard Specifications for existing stumps.
Response posted 12/09/2022
Inquiry #11: Plan Sheet C-6 only details to Remove Stump on the Clearing and Grubbing table. Please clarify if the Contractors will need to also Remove Tree for the clear and grubbing pay item, or to only Remove Stump as detailed on the table.
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 12/09/2022
Response #2:Tree removal will be completed prior to the start of this contract. Attention is directed to section 17-2.03C of the Standard Specifications for existing stumps.
Response posted 12/09/2022
Inquiry #12: According specification section 21-2.03Q, Compost sock is Type 1. However, on Erosion Control Legend/ECL-1 mentions that Compost Sock is Type 2. Please confirm type of Compost Sock?
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 12/12/2022
Response #2:Attention is directed to Section 5-1.02 Contract Components, project plans rank above standard specifications. Please bid in accordance with contract documents.
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.