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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: On sheet E-45, at Location 18, conduit run /5 is shown to replace existing work along with two new 5 (T) (E) pull boxes to reserve the soffit fixtures under the Route 198 overcrossing of Phillips St. This seems impossible, as the conduits currently connected to the fixtures appears to be cast into the concrete structure. How are we supposed to install these pull boxes and conduits into an existing concrete structure?
Inquiry submitted 01/28/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/28/2020
Response #2:Per sheet E-45, conduit run number 5 is shown at ground level. Bid per the project plans.
Response posted 01/28/2020
Inquiry #2: Bid Item 37, 210610 Compost (CY), CY 920 Sheet No. 329, ECQ-1 shows 1,031 CY - which is correct?
Inquiry submitted 01/31/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/03/2020
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 21, 2020.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #3: Sheet ECL-1, Erosion Control table step 2 states "Incorporate Materials" . The bid Schedule does not have an item for Incorporate Materials, where do we put the price for the incorporate Materials?
Inquiry submitted 02/05/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/06/2020
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 21, 2020.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #4: The Erosion Control Quantities sheet ECQ-1 has a list of the EC Sheets in the table and it stops at EC-146. The Plans for the Erosion Control stop at EC-160. Is Caltrans going to include the 950.9 CY of additional compost quantities and the erosion control on the list of Bid Items?
On page EC-150 there is erosion control to be applied but no estimated quantity. Does Caltrans want erosion control applied in this area?
Inquiry submitted 02/06/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/07/2020
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 21, 2020.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #5: Is boring under the highway acceptable to Caltrans?
Inquiry submitted 02/07/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/09/2020
Response #2:Electrical conduit should be installed in accordance with Section 87-1.03B(3)(b) of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 02/12/2020
Inquiry #6: Sheets EE9-2 and EE16-2 seem to be in conflict. EE9-2 seems to indicate that the existing service equipment should have the locking mechanism called out on EE16-5 installed, while EE16-2 seems to indicate that the existing equipment should be changed to the style described on EE16-1. Should the existing service equipment at the Willow Canal / Mooney Blvd location have a locking mechanism installed on the existing equipment, or should the existing be changed out?
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 02/11/2020
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 21, 2020.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #7: For bid item 34, what size are these 3 check valves? I do not see them on the plan sheets.
Inquiry submitted 02/14/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/19/2020
Response #2:Attention is directed to the Standard Specifications section “20-2.10C(3) Check Valves”. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 02/19/2020
Inquiry #8: There is a bid item for maintain existed planted areas. As there are no planting plans, would you please provide plans for those existing planted areas? Thanks!
Inquiry submitted 02/14/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/19/2020
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 21, 2020.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #9: Can you please provide a manufacturer for the Wrought Iron Fences and Gates. We can't find someone who can match your drawings and specifications. Thanks
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/19/2020
Response #2:No specific manufacturer items are required for this item.
Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #10: Sheet number 168, Erosion Control Legend ECL-1, in the Sequence of the Erosion Control application, Step 2 states "Incorporate Materials". Caltrans usually list this item separate on the Bid Items. Do we include the Incorporate Materials in the cost of the compost?
Inquiry submitted 02/19/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/19/2020
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 21, 2020.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #11: Bid item#22 -Relocate irrigation facility. Please clarify for What kind of existing irrigation components shall be relocated as pointed out on sheets LD-4, LD-5, LD-11, LD-12.
Inquiry submitted 02/19/2020
Response #1:Bid per current contract documents. Attention is directed to Standard Plans H6, H7 and H8.
Response posted 02/21/2020
Inquiry #12: 1. There is no symbol for new wires at the location of new mainline. Is there any exitsing wires need to reround?. Please clarify
Inquiry submitted 02/19/2020
Response #1:Bid per current contract documents. Attention is directed to section “20-2.04 Control And Neutral Conductors” and Standard Plan H9.
Response posted 02/21/2020
Inquiry #13: Bid Item #16 'Maintain Existing Planted Areas' - No information provided.
Since there are no areas defined as to be 'Maintained', either omit Bid Item #16 or provide specification what areas are to be 'Maintained'.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2020
Response #1:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated February 21, 2020.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #14: Please clarify depth of wood mulch.
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Response #2:Attention is directed to section “20-5.04C” of the Standard Specifications. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 02/24/2020
Inquiry #15: Bid items # 19 and 20, seem to be opened ended. Seems as if it is the entire project location, rather than just areas that pertain to irrigation removal and operate existing irrigation. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2020
Response #1:No additional information available the day before bid date.
Response posted 02/28/2020
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.