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Inquiry #1: Some areas for the rock blanket to be placed have existing concrete pads and they should be removed before rock blanket is installed . Which bid item can be used for the existing concrete pad removal?
Inquiry submitted 01/10/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2019


Response #2:The existing material to be removed within the cross section of the rock blanket is included in the bid item for rock blanket.
Response posted 01/20/2019




Inquiry #2: Rock blanket at finish grade on Sheet C-16 Construction Details shows 2" above finish grade. What should be the depth of excavation at the edge, 10" or 12"?
Inquiry submitted 01/10/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/11/2019


Response #2:The rock blanket needs to be 12" thick as shown on details on sheet "C-16". The total excavation for the rock blanket as well as the required edge adjacent to several different surfaces are also shown.
Response posted 01/20/2019




Inquiry #3: The Roadway Excavation (Type Z-2) ADL quantities on Q-1 Summary do not add up.
Where do we bid the non-ADL Roadway Excavation?
Where do we bid the MVP Class 2 Base?

Inquiry submitted 01/21/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/22/2019


Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated January 23, 2019.
Response posted 01/25/2019




Inquiry #4: HMA Dike quantities as shown on Summary Sheet Q-2 do not match those shown in the Bid Item List or as indicated on plan sheets. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/22/2019

Response #1:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/25/2019




Inquiry #5: For Bid item 30 - 12" Welded Steel Pipe Conduit, the spec section 20-2.07C(2)(a) General, calls for the 12" WSP to be installed by directional boring or jack and drill. Due to the close proximity of the locations to edge of roadway, limited access for bore and jack pits, and the elevation differences between start of run and end of run,at locations 547+00 and 446+00 would Caltrans allow for alternate methods of installation, or alternate material for this work, such as PVC, HDPE, or Galv Steel Pipe with multiple smaller diameter runs in lieu of the 12" WSP?
Inquiry submitted 01/22/2019

Response #1:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/25/2019




Inquiry #6: In question #3 Response #2, does not answer the question of; Where do we bid the non-ADL Roadway Excavation? Can you answer the question?

Inquiry submitted 01/29/2019

Response #1:Non-ADL Roadway Excavation is paid for under the "Rock Blanket" pay item. Refer to section 20-5 of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 01/29/2019


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.