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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Are finish surface digital terrain files available? Will Caltrans add these files, for contractor use during the bidding process?
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 10/09/2020
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2.
Response posted 10/23/2020
Inquiry #2: Sheet 283 showing the typical cross section of the bridge at the California Aqueduct notes three electrical conduits through the bridge. One 2" on one side, and a 2" plus a 4" on the other. In referring to sheet 190, I only see the two 2" conduits. I cannot find a 4" conduit called out anywhere else. Is it required, and if so, where and how does it terminate outside of the bridge?
Inquiry submitted 10/09/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 10/12/2020
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 1
Response posted 10/14/2020
Inquiry #3: Will there be electronic surface files released, or cross sections, to be able to perform an earthwork analysis?
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 10/21/2020
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2. and the Supplemental Project information in the contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/23/2020
Inquiry #4: There is not enough data provided for a proper earthwork takeoff and quantification. Can the State please provide cross sections or surface files to be able to properly quantify and estimate the earthwork?
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 10/21/2020
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2.
Response posted 10/23/2020
Inquiry #5: For the three structures to be demolished on the westbound side of Hwy 46 is there any hazardous materials that will require special abatement?
Is the State or the contractor providing the permit for demo permit for air resources?
Inquiry submitted 10/21/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 10/21/2020
Response #2:Demolition of the three structures will be performed by "Others" prior to Contract Approval.
Response posted 10/23/2020
Inquiry #6: The Concrete barrier at station 196+50 to 197+50 is called out per the Summary of Quantities as Type 60MC, on layout sheet L-2 it is called out as Type 60MSC. There is no bid quantity for Type 60MSC. Which barrier is correct for this location?
Thank you
Inquiry submitted 10/23/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 10/23/2020
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/29/2020
Inquiry #7: On Utility plans U-1 through U-8 the overhead PG&E electric lines are shown on the south side of the road, outside of the work area. As of today 10-28-20 these poles are in the roadway area of Stage 1 for the length of the project and are crossing the aqueduct directly over the proposed new bridge location. When are these power poles and power lines to be relocated and how long should be allowed for this work?
Thank you
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 10/29/2020
Response #2:The electric lines mentioned in this inquiry will be relocated by "Others" prior to the "START OF JOB SITE ACTIVITIES". Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 11/01/2020
Inquiry #8: Plan sheet 294 note 1. indicates that during construction of bridge 50-0543L traffic will not be allowed to cross the existing bridge during precast girder erection. Is there a road closure plan and detour plan associated with this work? Is there a lane chart associated with this full closure?
Thank you
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2020
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 10/29/2020
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 4, dated November 2, 2020.
Response posted 11/02/2020
Inquiry #9: There seems to be an error addendum 4. Others and myself have not been able to download and view addendum 4.
Inquiry submitted 11/02/2020
Response #1:Addendum #4 currently can be downloaded and can be viewed.
Response posted 11/02/2020
Inquiry #10: Note #2 on Erosion Control plan/ Sheet EC-1 shows "Wood Mulch must be 6' deep Shredded Bark Mulch". Wood Mulch should be 6" depth (not 6' depth)? Please confirm
Inquiry submitted 11/03/2020
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/03/2020
Response #2:A 6” depth of wood mulch is correct per quantity calculations.
Response posted 11/03/2020
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.