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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: If tree removal is paid for under Clearing and Grubbing, where is Roadside Clearing found referenced in the plans?
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2022
Response #2:Roadside Clearing is per Section 20 of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 01/18/2022
Inquiry #2: There is no detail for the metal posts for bid item # 187 Metal(Roadside Sign). can you provide a detail on what type of posts are required.
Inquiry submitted 01/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2022
Response #2:The detail of the metal post is shown in the 2018 revised plan A73B which is part of the contract plan.
Response posted 01/18/2022
Inquiry #3: Will the wire mesh fence be standard A86 3 strands of barb wire with 32" high graduated wire mesh and metal t-posts?
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/18/2022
Response #2:Yes.
Response posted 01/24/2022
Inquiry #4: Will the concrete associated with Bid Item 193 & 194 be required to have Coloring Agent as does the Minor Concrete Vegetation Control that surrounds the concrete for these Bid Items?
Inquiry submitted 01/19/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/20/2022
Response #2:Only Vegetation Control (Minor Concrete) around and along the High Tension Cable Barrier requires coloring as shown on Construction Detail sheet C-28 (colored vegetation control (minor concrete)). Other concrete such as barrier foundation does not require coloring.
Response posted 01/21/2022
Inquiry #5: Will the concrete associated with Bid Item 203 be required to have coloring agent?
Inquiry submitted 01/19/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/20/2022
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/21/2022
Inquiry #6: Can make the as builts for the box culvert available? The state doesn't have the as builts for structure #43C0040.
Thank You
Inquiry submitted 01/20/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/21/2022
Response #2:Refer to Section 2-1.06B, "Supplemental Project Information," of the Revised Standard Specifications and sheet 579 of 618 of the project plans for the dimensions of the existing box culvert, bridge no. 43C0040.
Response posted 01/24/2022
Inquiry #7: How long is the Plant Establishment period?
Inquiry submitted 01/21/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/21/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1, dated February 18, 2022.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Inquiry #8: Will contractors have access to dig test holes prior to bid. If so, what kind of measures do we have to take and what kind of restrictions should we expect?
Inquiry submitted 01/28/2022
Response #1:Access to the site for test holes is not allowed prior to contract approval. Please refer to the contract documents and information handouts.
Response posted 01/28/2022
Inquiry #9: Please confirm Seed rate for Seed Mix 3 (Erosion Control Type 3 - Step 1) on sheet ECL-1. Is this 45 LB/AC or 28 LB/AC?
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/11/2022
Response #2:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/11/2022
Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #10: Please check again for Erosion Control Type 4 on EC legend/ ECL-1, it should be Seed Mix 4 instead of Seed Mix 6.
Inquiry submitted 02/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/11/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #11: Layout & Traffic Handling Plans show Remove AC Surfacing work, but there are No bid item for this work? How is Caltrans intend to paid for this work. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 02/14/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/14/2022
Response #2:Removing AC surfacing work payment will be covered under the Roadway excavation as Standard Specification section 19-2 Roadway Excavation.
Response posted 02/15/2022
Inquiry #12: Are there plan layouts, and construction details pertaining to items 139 and 140 (3" plastic pipe edge drain, and the outlets) and the methods to be used backfilling the edge drain?
Inquiry submitted 02/14/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/15/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1, dated February 18, 2022.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Inquiry #13: For bid item #56 Relocate Backflow Preventer Assembly, on sheet ISS-1 the note says "See Q- Sheets for Quantities For Relocate Backflow Preventer Assembly and Rock Blanket." None of the quantity tables on the Q sheets list Relocate Backflow Preventer Assembly. Please provide the backflow preventer's size, current location, and the location it is to be moved to.
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/16/2022
Response #2:For Item 56, please see information on the Utility Quantities Table on Sheet UQ-1 and location/relocation on Utility Sheet U-19.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Inquiry #14: On Sheet IP-1 Note #2 states "Non-Potable Irrigation Water Is Available for the Contractor's Use At: City of San Juan Bautista Well #3 Located on Old San Juan-Hollister Road Near Mission Vineyard Road." Is the City providing the well water free of charge for use with the temporary irrigation system, or are there any costs associated with using this water?
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/16/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Inquiry #15: For bid item #54 Prune Existing Plants, the only reference to pruning plants is on sheet X-2 where there is a note that mentions trees are to be pruned back 3' from the sound wall. Is that what this bid item is referring to or do existing plants in other areas need to be pruned as well?
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/16/2022
Response #2:Bid item #54, Prune Existing Plants, refers to the existing trees to be pruned back 3' from the sound wall.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Inquiry #16: This project has to be completed within 490 working days.
Please clarify how many working days are for plant establishment. Are the planting establishment working days part of the 490 total working days?
Inquiry submitted 02/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1, dated February 18, 2022.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Inquiry #17: The plans show several design H's which go from 6ft. to 10 ft. which includes the Barrier.
Is the Masonry Block to be 6 ft. tall along the entire length of the wall? It also show the 1st. 6 ft. to be grouted solid so does this mean that the entire wall is grouted solid? With no color or texture indicated is this wall to be a plaster finish?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:For the height of the masonry block soundwall, refer to the Typical Section detail on sheet 597 of 618 of the contract plans.
For masonry block cell grout location, refer to details on sheet 612 of 618 of the contract plans.
The masonry block soundwall is to have a whitewashed stucco finish. Refer to sheet 607 and 609 of 618 and section 78-4.09, "Stucco Finish" of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #18: Per Sht 595 They call out Tubular Railing for Concrete Barrier 85, 836 & 842 please clarify.
per Item 197 Tubular railing is only for concrete barrier (Type 85).
And per section 83-2.08A is the tubular railing Painted or Galvanized ?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:The tubular bicycle railing is to be installed on the concrete barrier (Type 85 modified). Refer to the bid item 197, Tubular Bicycle Railing and sheet 579 and 595 of 618 of the contract plans.
The tubular bicycle railing is galvanized. Refer to section 83-1.02B of the standard specifications.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #19: Please advise how the Contractor is to proceed should any groundwater not shown in the Contract Documents be discovered during the course of construction.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Contractor should "Report the information to the Engineer." The Engineer will contact Geotechnical Design for further evaluation.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #20: Bid Item 43 shows 3.0’ of over-excavation and re-compaction of existing soils. Are there any requirements for any subgrade compaction beneath the proposed grading plane?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Compaction is per Standard Specification Section 19.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #21: Does the Agency have a schedule for the relocation of the existing communication lines?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Yes, please refer to page 24 of the Special Provisions, Section 5-1.36C(3).
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #22: The site contains planted crops that are currently being irrigated. Is the intent to start the project after these crops are harvested? If not, when will the contractor have access to this area and will it be with or without vegetation?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Farming activity within the project limits will continue until after contract approval. The cost for clearing of vegetation should be included in the bid.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #23: Is there an Environmental Report for the existing buildings scheduled for removal?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:No. All buildings will be removed by either the property owner or the Right of Way demolition contract.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #3:
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #24: Will smoothness be required on the new Frontage Rd (existing Highway 156)?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Yes, the smoothness will be required for the North frontage Road (existing Highway 156).
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #25: On Utility Plan page 18, there is a retired 2†gas pipe that needs to be removed. The note says to be removed by construction contract work. Will the bidding contractor be responsible for this removal? If so, which pay item will this work be paid under?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:The retired gas pipes will be removed as part of this contract work. The pay Item No. is 39, REMOVE RETIRED GAS PIPE.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #26: Would you be able to provide an as-built for the existing and newly installed PG&E utility lines?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Refer to Standard Specifications and Revised Standard Specifications for section 5-1.36C(3) Nonhighway Facility Rearrangement. Refer to the Special Provisions for section 5-1.36C(3) of which addresses Utility Relocation and Date of Relocations, as well as, Utility Relocation and Contractor-Arranged Time for the Relocation. A review of these sections will reveal rearrangement coordination with utility owners to perform rearrangement work.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #27: Will temporary striping be required on the existing Highway 156 after traffic has been moved to the new Highway 156? If so, which pay item will this work be paid under?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Temporary striping is not required on the existing highway 156 (N. Frontage Road). Permanent striping is expected. Reference Section 12-6.03B regarding "Temporary Lane Line and Centerline Delineation" striping. Bid per current plans and specifications.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #28: On sheet 4, Typical Cross Section X-3, there is a detail showing “Shoulder Backing (Reconstruct Embankment)â€. Under which pay item will this work be paid under?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:If the height of shoulder backing for the location is less than 0.5', the payment is under shoulder backing. If not, it will be considered earthwork and be part of the roadway excavation (topsoil).
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #29: Please provide at least a one week extension. There has been limited feedback from DBE vendors. We would like to request more time for additional outreach and to allow DBE vendors to review and bid on the project.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #30: Can CalTrans clarify the material specifications for Bid Item #98: Jacked 14" Steel Casing (Water)? The listed applicable section is 49 but that section does not cover Jacked Casings for utilities.
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Response #2:The 14" steel casing thickness is shown as 0.25" Min on the plan (sheet 218). Follow Standard Specification section 20-2.07C(2).
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #31: PLANT QUANTITIES ON PQ-1 DO NOT MATCH SHEET NUMBER QUANTITIES FOR GROUP "U" PP-3 (60 EA.), PP-4 (52 EA.), PP-5 (40 EA.).
PLEASE CLARIFY???
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #32: Traffic Handling Plan, TH-40, Stage 2 - Phase 3, plan sheet shows EB and WB #1 lanes closed during this stage. Are these lanes closed 24/7 or are they to opened daily and on weekends per lane closure chart G1?
Per this plan sheet the median work area is 46' wide, will we be allowed to work in the median without lane or shoulder closures as long as we are more than 6' from the ETW?
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Response #2:Lanes are closed per lane closure chart G1 and as indicated on Plan Sheet TH-40, close lane #1 in each direction per Traffic Control System while performing work in the median.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #33: In regards to the compost berm, are we to carry that price in line item 74 compost?
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #34: Regarding compost, please verify there are 2 separate times of the compost (2" and another 2" after) or it's just one times with the 4" in depth .
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #35: What is the quantity for the seed mix 4?
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #36: This inquiry is in regards to bid inquiry #13. The plan sheet U-19, and Utility Quantity sheet do specify the size of the existing backflow preventer to be relocated. Please provide the size of the backflow preventer.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 28, 2022.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #37: Can you please provide the proval data for the exist rte 156?
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #3:
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #4:05-344904/supplemental_info/20211021_05SBT156_344901_EB_1_B_PM3.0_PM8.2_EXIST_HMA.ppf and
05-344904/supplemental_info/20211021_05SBT156_344901_WB_1_B_PM8.2_PM3.0_EXIST_HMA.ppf are included in the information handout of the contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #38: Can you pass along the proval data or existing RTE 156 road smoothness survey data?
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:05-344904/supplemental_info/20211021_05SBT156_344901_EB_1_B_PM3.0_PM8.2_EXIST_HMA.ppf and
05-344904/supplemental_info/20211021_05SBT156_344901_WB_1_B_PM8.2_PM3.0_EXIST_HMA.ppf are included in the information handout of the contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #39: Caltrans is calling out a Terminal Joint Type G where new .90' thick CRCP joins the existing pavement. The detail for the Terminal Type G requires a MR2" compression seal, that the manufacturer requires a saw depth of between 6.25" to 6.75" which will cut into the dowel. Will Caltrans consider a Type A sealant with the same Movement Rating that won't require destroying the dowel and thus making the load transfer at these locations non functional?
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents. Using Terminal G, no need to cut the dowel (2018 Revised Standard Plan RSP P31A)
Response posted 03/03/2022
Inquiry #40: In regards to Rock Blanket, item #55, the Standard Specifications call for 4-8" rock to be installed, however the details on the Cross Sections only show a 6" deep space for Rock Blanket installation. Please clarify the thickness of the rock and minor concrete.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Inquiry #41: Regarding Sheet U-4, there appear to be water lines that indicate abandonment. Are these lines already abandoned, or will they require abandonment under this contract?
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Inquiry #42: Sheets U-5 through U-7 indicate drain tile systems that require abandonment. Will a pay item be furnished? How will the contractor be compensated?
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Inquiry #43: Sheet U-15, Station 200+43 indicates removal/abandonment of the existing 15" casing pipe. Under what contract item will the contractor be compensated?
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Inquiry #44: Plans and specifications only indicate the class of PVC pipe required for water installation. Will the pipe need to be restrained joint pipe, TR Flex, etc.?
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:For additional pipe joint information, please refer to 2018 Standard plan RSP H3, RSP H6, and RSP H8.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Inquiry #45: The trench profile detail on Sheet UP-5 indicates full import backfill of Class 2 aggregate base rock to the bottom of the structural section. Is this correct? Would native material be acceptable above the pipe envelope? If so, would a pipe envelope 12" above the top of the casing be acceptable?
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #46: On ECL-1 Erosion Control Type 5 which is going in the creek in using Seed Mix 6 which is labeled "Union Rd Cut Slope". Erosion Control Type 6 which is going on the Union Road Cut Slope is using Seed Mix Type 6 labeled "Creek". Please clarify if this is correct.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:The Erosion Control Type should match the Seed Mix at each location.
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #47: Addendum #2 appears to have some quantity changes on the plan sheets but no changes on the bid schedule. For example, bid item 63 for Plant (Group U) shows an updated quantity of 180 on the revised plan sheets but the bid schedule still shows a quantity of 170. Please confirm.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Per Section 9-1.03 PAYMENT SCOPE of Caltrans Standard specifications 2018: “Payment is: Full compensation for all work involved in each bid item shown on the bid item list by the unit of measure shown for that bid item.â€
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #48: THE PLANT QUANTITIES ARE STILL INCORRECT. PLEASE CHECK QUANTITIES FOR GROUP U???
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Response #2:Per Section 9-1.03 PAYMENT SCOPE of Caltrans Standard specifications 2018: “Payment is: Full compensation for all work involved in each bid item shown on the bid item list by the unit of measure shown for that bid itemâ€
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #49: Pursuant to Bidder Question #44, the submitted answer does not clarify pipe type. The Standard Plan pages do not indicate class of pipe, type of pipe, etc. The cost difference between standard C900 DR18 and restrained joint pipe is significant. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 03/07/2022
Response #1:The pipe is Class 200 Plastic Pipe per Utility Plans. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #50: Sheet Q-8 indicates 345 lf of 3†plastic pipe (edge drain outlet). Response to question 12 indicates this information was in Addendum 1. It was not in addendum #1 . Please provide this information.
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2022
Response #1:Details are included on the Standard Plans.
Response posted 03/08/2022
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.