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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Are there plan pages or specs for Item 24 - Temporary Cover - 10,000 sqyd
Inquiry submitted 02/01/2021
Response #1:Temporary covers are covered under Section 13, Water Pollution Control.
See Section 13 of the standard specifications.
Response posted 02/02/2021
Inquiry #2: No contour grading plans have been provided. Please supply CAD files to assist with quantity take-off/verification.
Inquiry submitted 02/02/2021
Response #1:CADD Files will be provided per request.
Please contact the phone number list on the section 2-1.06B
Response posted 02/03/2021
Inquiry #3: Please provide cross-sections referenced in Special Provisions Section 2-1.06B.
Inquiry submitted 02/02/2021
Response #1:Cross Sections will be provided per request.
Please contact the phone number list on the section 2-1.06B
Response posted 02/03/2021
Inquiry #4: Hello -
To whom it may concern, can we make a correction to the special provisions regarding line item 224 (011221) -- CRASH CUSHION (TYPE SCI 70GM)? The incorrect manufacturer is listed for this product in the special provisions.
I am the representative for the manufacturer, Hill & Smith, and can be reached at 740.816.8077.
Thank you!
Inquiry submitted 02/09/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 02/11/2021
Inquiry #5: Hello -
To whom it may concern, there seems to be a mistake in the special provisions in regards to line item 224 (CRASH CUSHION (TYPE SCI 70GM)). The incorrect manufacturer is listed as a point of contact. The manufacturer listed should be Hill & Smith Inc..
Please let me know how we go about getting this corrected. Thank you for your attention to this.
Kindest regards,
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 02/11/2021
Inquiry #6: On pages 212-213 and 539 of the project plans there are (2) conflicting sound wall aesthetics shown that are completely different. On the bottom right hand corner of sheet No. 539 of the project plans it says to use on all the masonry sound walls including the structures. Please clarify which design to use.
Thanks.
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 02/11/2021
Inquiry #7: Plan sheet S-8 shows sign structure 8-11 being installed at station 830+60. The utility plans do not show this station but there are overhead utilities above this location that will not allow this sign structure or it's foundation to be installed. Can this sign structure be moved to avoid the conflict?
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2021
Response #1:Plan sheets have been updated per Addendum No.3, to show OH sign pole at new location.
Response posted 03/01/2021
Inquiry #8: Reference Inquiry #2 & 3: The response given on 2/3/2021 from the department was that the CAD files and cross sections would be provided. Four weeks have passed and these files have not been provided. This is a very complex project that will require several weeks to get a complete take-off. Please provide the files ASAP and postpone the bid date to make up for the lost time due to the delay.
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2021
Response #1:Electronic Files will be provided per request. Please contact the phone number list on the section 2-1.06B
Response posted 03/03/2021
Inquiry #9: Bid item 132 - 560218 Furnish Sign Structure - Drawing Pages SD-1 to SD-4 do not state if Walkways are required on these overhead sign structures - please clarify if required or not? A Caltrans directive is removing walkways from most jobs however it has to be clarified job-by-job if they are wanted or not.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2021
Response #1:No walkways are required. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/03/2021
Inquiry #10: Refer to the communication equipment noted on plan sheets 270 to 272. there is sufficient materials specification information and the type of manufacturer to properly estimate the work. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2021
Response #1:Ethernet Switches (type 1, type 2 and type 3), Small Form Plug (SFP) will be Department Furnished Materials.
Response posted 03/05/2021
Inquiry #11: Please refer to Section 9-1.16C of the Special Provisions ("SP") and Revised Standard Specifications ("RSS"). By adding the language as noted in the SP's, they seem to alter the effect of the RSS language and is confusing. Please clarify if the terms of the RSS are still applicable or not.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2021
Response #1:Yes, the terms of the RSS are still applicable.
Response posted 03/05/2021
Inquiry #12: We see here that there is a large quantity of Sound Wall & Retaining wall (concrete & mason block) but no Paint/Stain or anti-graffiti coatings called out on the bid item list. Is it possible to confirm if there will be any coatings applied to the concrete and or mason block walls?
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2021
Response #1:No Paint/Stain or anti-graffiti coatings are required. Bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/05/2021
Inquiry #13: Please, provide the Grading Plans in pdf.
Also, if available provide the Cross Sections.
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2021
Response #1:Grading Plans and cross sections will be provided per request. Please contact the phone number list on the section 2-1.06B
Response posted 03/05/2021
Inquiry #14: Please note that the CAD data provided calling the phone number listed on the section 2-1.06B, have some issues and aren't reliable to be used for the Earthwork takeoff.
Please provide another files that contains design data.
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2021
Response #1:CADD files will be provided per request. Please contact the phone number list on the section 2-1.06B
Response posted 03/08/2021
Inquiry #15: Please reference Bid Item No. 108 (F) Structural Concrete Bridge. The take-off quantity for the Crenshaw Bridge is significantly lower than the Engineer’s quantity for this location shown on Sheet 405. Please verify the Engineer’s quantity of 310 cubic yards is correct.
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2021
Response #1:The Engineer’s Quantity for Structure Concrete Bridge is correct on sheet 405 of contract the plans. Structure Concrete Bridge consists of the bent caps beyond the top slab, exterior girder, end diaphragms, abutments, curtain walls, and columns.
Response posted 03/10/2021
Inquiry #16: Multiple plan locations show a hidden beam top notch detail on the soldier pile beams but there is no actual top notch cut detail for the soldier pile.
Plan Sheet 500 of 550, Detail - "UPPER CONCRETE BARRIER SLAB WITH PAVING NOTCH PARTIAL DETAIL"
Plan Sheet 505 of 550, "SECTION A-A" and "SECTION B-B"
Can you confirm if there is to be a top notch cut on the soldier pile?
If there is, can you provide a detail?
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021
Response #1:There is no notch on top of soldier pile. Top of soldier pile is sloped for drainage with 1†polystyrene and bearing pads only. 12†wall facing and barrier slab is notched per concrete surface texture details on sheet 505.
Response posted 03/10/2021
Inquiry #17: Plan Sheet 499 of 550, SECTION A-A and Plan Sheet 504 of 550, SECTION A-A both show a single stud line on the center of the soldier pile face.
Plan Sheet 501 of 550, DETAIL FOR 5/8'" HEADED STUDS shows a double stud line on the face of the soldier pile.
Can you confirm if there is to be a single stud line per pile or a double stud line per pile?
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021
Response #1:One line of studs for (1) W14x38, Two lines of studs for (2) W14x38…welding detail on sheet 501 should have showed one line of studs.
Response posted 03/10/2021
Inquiry #18: The numbers listed in Section 2-1.06B for District 7 projects (916-227-8357 & 213-897-0877) are not in service or unresponsive. Please provide the appropriate CAD files and contour plans per an Addendum so they are available for all Contractors interested in bidding this project.
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021
Response #1:The numbers listed in Section 2-1.06B for District 7 projects is 213-897-0535.
Response posted 03/10/2021
Inquiry #19: In the property at the southeast corner of Crenshaw Blvd and 182nd St, there are additional existing items that are not shown to be removed per C-4 & C-7. There are 2 old sign high mast poles, and what appear to be abandoned wells that are filled with concrete. Please clarify if the Contractor is to remove these items and where will the removals be paid.
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 03/10/2021
Inquiry #20: Can you please provide contour grading drawings in PDF.
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021
Response #1:Contour Grading in pdf will not be provided. The following is available upon request : Alignments, Profiles and existing ground elements are available in CADD. Cross Sections in both pdf and xml (Cadd) are available per request at 213-897-0535.
Response posted 03/10/2021
Inquiry #21: Per the Special Provisions 8-1.09 for property incentive/disincentive the completion date provided for Coffee Bean and McDonald’s property is February 28, 2022. Per the Staging plans the work for these properties is part of Stage 3 Phase 4 which is the final stage for the project. Since the project completion date is approximately 1 year after the incentive date will the contractor be allowed to construct Stage 3 Phase 4 out of sequence during Stage 1 Phase 1?
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 03/12/2021
Inquiry #22: Please reference Bid Item No. 17 Temporary Traffic Screen. The take-off quantity matches the Engineer’s quantity but does not match the unit of measure. Please verify the Engineer’s unit of measure of 11,700 square yards or linear feet.
Inquiry submitted 03/12/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 03/14/2021
Inquiry #23: Please provide a construction detail for Bid Item No. 17 Temporary Privacy Screen.
Inquiry submitted 03/12/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 03/14/2021
Inquiry #24: Please provide a copy of the as-built plans for the existing Sound Wall/Retaining Wall to be removed on the NB 405 shoulder and on the SB 405 Crenshaw exit (R4).
Inquiry submitted 03/15/2021
Response #1:As-builts for SB I-405 Off-ramp to Crenshaw Blvd retaining wall & sound wall will be available by request at 213-897-0535.
Response posted 03/15/2021
Inquiry #25: The CAD files that have been provided do not seem to match cross sections in a few areas. Can you please provide grading drawings in a PDF so elevations can be verified.
Inquiry submitted 03/16/2021
Response #1:All relevant project information has been provided.
Response posted 03/16/2021
Inquiry #26: Regarding to Bid item #82 on BID ITEM LIST, There is no Type and no Depth of COMPOST shown on plans or specs. Please provided
Inquiry submitted 03/18/2021
Response #1:The plant list shows a detail showing a 6 inch depth of compost and incorporate material mixed together.
Response posted 03/18/2021
Inquiry #27: Both 07-239604 & 08-0E33U4 are bidding on the same day, will you please consider moving the bid date of one of the projects so we may have the opportunity to effectively bid on both projects?
Inquiry submitted 03/18/2021
Response #1:New Bid Opening Date will be April 8, 2021.
Response posted 03/18/2021
Inquiry #28: Please provide Grading Plans and/or Cross Sections for Crenshaw Blvd. and 182nd St.
Inquiry submitted 03/18/2021
Response #1:Only Typical Cross Sections and Flow line elevations on plan sheets are available for Crenshaw Blvd.
Response posted 03/18/2021
Inquiry #29: Crenshaw Blvd Off Ramp Bridge does not show a construction joint between the bent diaphragm and the slab bridge deck. Can there be an optional construction joint to facilitate construction?
Inquiry submitted 03/18/2021
Response #1:Yes, optional construction joint between the bent diaphragm and the slab bridge deck is allowed.
Response posted 03/18/2021
Inquiry #30: The existing Van Ness Bridge vertical clearance is 15'2" and the required falsework opening height is 15'. Even with the shorter section for the bridge widening, with the falling cross slope on the bridge and already minimal clearance, it does not seem that conventional falsework is going to fit. Is it the designers intent to build high and lower the bridge?
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021
Response #1:Structure PE has verified that non-conventional falsework will work. Casting high and lowering will not work with a fixed condition at top of pierwall.
Response posted 03/22/2021
Inquiry #31: As a follow up to Inquiry 23 response, Section 12-3.21 discusses construction of the Temporary Traffic Screen on k-rail. Bid Item 17 is for Temporary Privacy Screen (Type 6') that appears to be installed along the right of way limits per the call outs on the Stage Construction plans, not on k-rail. Please provide a detail and material type for the 6' Temporary Privacy Screen for Bid Item 17.
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 03/22/2021
Inquiry #32: With regard to Inquiry#15, the response states that the Curtain walls are part of the Structure Concrete Bridge item, but there is a separate bid item listed for the curtain wall concrete. Also, it appears that the exterior girder and the bent caps are poured at the same time as the deck which would require that concrete to be Polymer Fiber concrete since it would be monolithic with the deck pour. (Construction joints are not shown in the drawings.) Please review the Structure Concrete items for this location.
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021
Response #1:Optional construction joint between the bent diaphragm and the slab bridge deck will be considered. Submit a deck placement plan per the Special Provisions, section 51-1.01C(1).
Response posted 03/22/2021
Inquiry #33: Per Plan PL-1, Roadside Clearing is to include the removal of dead or dying trees. For bidding purposes, please provide a list with the quantity and location of the dead or dying trees that are to be removed by the Contractor. If there are no quantities provided, is the Contractor to assume there are no trees to be removed on the project?
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021
Response #1:Clearing and Grubbing will cover the removal of all trees within the project limits.
Response posted 03/22/2021
Inquiry #34: Plans show that we are to provide modular line cards and some additional equipment for a “type 3†switch and a “type 8†switch ..
Specs do not detail what these switches are.
We need clarification on this so that we can price out everything accordingly.
The location is Los Angeles Transportation Management Center - Hub #7.
Robbie Brenning
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.4 issued on 3/29/2021.
Response posted 03/22/2021
Inquiry #35: Please provide a detail drawing for the "Temp PRIVACY SCREEN (Type 6')" to be installed at the R/W lines as shown on the STAGE CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC HANDLING PLANS.
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 03/22/2021
Inquiry #36: The pdf file provided by Caltrans for the cross sections of ramp "R1" do not include stations. A follow up request for revised plans was provided to the D7 Bidder Inquries@DOT e-mail but there has been no response regarding the revised plans. Please provide the revised plans for "R1" in order to complete the takeoffs.
Inquiry submitted 03/23/2021
Response #1:Cross Section of ramp “R1†has been updated please call 213-897-0535 for file.
Response posted 03/24/2021
Inquiry #37: Hello:
Do you have an answer to my Inquiry #6?
Inquiry submitted 03/24/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.3 issued on 3/24/2021
Response posted 03/24/2021
Inquiry #38: The typical cross sections show 13' wide lanes and 10' wide shoulders for the new JPCP (structural section 1). However, the layout sheets indicate 12' wide lanes and 10' wide shoulders. Which dimension is correct?
Inquiry submitted 03/24/2021
Response #1:The current lane widths are 11’. This will allow the #4 multi use lane the auxiliary lane to have a width of 12’
Response posted 03/24/2021
Inquiry #39: Refer to inquiry #10 and addendum #3 SP 6-1.02. Please confirm inquiry response is still applicable since addendum #3 (a later response) did not include those materials as department furnished materials where required on the project .
Inquiry submitted 03/25/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.4 issued on 3/29/2021.
Response posted 03/25/2021
Inquiry #40: Refer to addendum #3 SP 9-1.16C. The specifications fail to add other long lead items that are traditionally paid as materials on hand. Please confirm Poles, fixtures, signal gear and other long lead item materials will be paid for as allowed under this section.
Inquiry submitted 03/25/2021
Response #1:All materials that meet the requirements, as mentioned in the 9-1.16C are eligible for progress payment.
Response posted 03/25/2021
Inquiry #41: The removal/demolition quantities for the soundwall and concrete barrier bid items 140 thru 144 don't match the quantities given in the summary of quantities plan sheet. For instance: Bid item 144 shows 1,135LF yet the quantity given in the summary of quantities is 9,992LF. Also Bid items 142 and 143 appear to be extremely low based on our take off. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 03/25/2021
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum No. 7, dated April 16, 2021.
Response posted 03/26/2021
Inquiry #42: Plan Sheet 417 shows a connection for each curtain wall at the base of each wall utilizing two #4 epoxy coated rebars per panel. (Section B-B). Is this the only connection for each panel? Also, directly below Section B-B there is a note referring to a Section E-E, please provide the plan sheet number where this Section can be found.
Inquiry submitted 03/25/2021
Response #1:Section B-B on sheet 417 shows the bottom of panels connected to the concrete columns with #7 epoxy coated bars wrapped in paper where shown, typ.
Section A-A on sheet 417 shows the top of panels connected to the concrete columns with #8@9 tot 6 epoxy coated bars, typ.
Response posted 03/26/2021
Inquiry #43: Drawing Sheet 407 of 550 shows the removal of the existing retaining wall, soundwall, and concrete barrier at SB 405 Crenshaw Bl Off Ramp. The payment for these items is confusing. Is this work paid under Bid item 147 "Bridge Removal (Portion) location B" or Bid items 139,143,144. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 03/26/2021
Response #1:The Structures work described for SB 405 Crenshaw Bl Off Ramp is paid by Bid Item 147 “Bridge Removal (Portion) Location Bâ€.
Response posted 03/26/2021
Inquiry #44: This is a follow-up to Inquiry #33:
Response #1:"Clearing and Grubbing will cover the removal of all trees within the project limits."
Does this mean that all the trees within the project limits are being removed, not just the dead or dying trees? Either way, the quantity of trees to be removed have not been identified on the project plans. Please provide a quantity for the tree removal to be included in Clear & Grub so the Contractor will be able to provide an accurate price for the work.
Inquiry submitted 03/29/2021
Response #1:Clearing and grubbing will cover the removal of all trees within the project limits.
Response posted 03/29/2021
Inquiry #45: On Sheet Q-2 Summary of Quantities, Sheet L-6 has quantities for RHMA and HMA but on Sheet L-6 only 1 and 1a are called out which have no asphalt in those sections. Please review.
Inquiry submitted 03/29/2021
Response #1:Please bid per project plan sheets.
Response posted 03/30/2021
Inquiry #46: The HMA quantities on Sheet Q-2 for Crenshaw don't factor the grind and overlay of HMA as per the typical x-sections on Sheet X-7. Please review.
Inquiry submitted 03/29/2021
Response #1:The quantity for grind is covered under item ‘COLD PLANE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT’ and is accounted for on Q-2.
Response posted 03/30/2021
Inquiry #47: On sheet No. 405 of 550, there's a SQFT. quantity error for the masonry sound wall for the SB 405 Crenshaw Blvd Off-Ramp. If you take the provided 2,817 SF and divide it by the length of 260'-0" you come up with a CMU Height = 10'-10". This is not modular for 8" high CMU. The wall must either be corrected 2" lower to 10'-8" or increased 6" higher to 11'-4".
The CMU height of the wall also scaled out to 10'-10" on Bluebeam. Please correct the height and the estimated quantity on page 405.
Inquiry submitted 03/29/2021
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum No. 7, dated April 16, 2021.
Response posted 03/30/2021
Inquiry #48: On the summary of Quantity Sheet Q-2, L-6 calls for ARHM and HMA, but on Sheet L-6 there is no section of RHMA and HMA called out. Please review.
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2021
Response #1:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/30/2021
Inquiry #49: Cross Section Sheet X-7 calls for HMA Overlay on Crenshaw. The quantities on Sheet Q-2 don't reflect that. Please review.
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2021
Response #1:The quantity shown on sheet Q-2, Sheet No. L-7, “CREN1â€
Response posted 03/30/2021
Inquiry #50: RE: Item 6 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS. In the plan sheets there are only sheets for "MOTORIST INFORMATION" and "STAGE CONSTRUCTION and TRAFFIC HANDLING" but there are no "CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGN (CS)" pages in the plans.
Can you confirm this is correct? Or if there are missing pages?
Inquiry submitted 03/30/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on 4/2/2021
Response posted 03/30/2021
Response #2:
Response posted 03/30/2021
Inquiry #51: The existing highway structural section is 0.35' Asphalt Concrete over 0.75' Portland Cement Concrete. The new structural section is 1.00' JPCP over 0.35' LCB. The standard plans are unclear as to how to construct this joint. Please provide a detail for the joint between the new JPCP and the existing overlaid highway.
Inquiry submitted 04/02/2021
Response #1:Refer to 2018 Standard Plans P2, it shows a longitudinal joint with no tie bars.
Response posted 04/05/2021
Inquiry #52: The project plans do not appear to include a detail for bid item 171 "Minor Concrete (Stamped Concrete)." Please answer the following:
a) What thickness of concrete is desired for stamped concrete?
b) Is integral color concrete required?
c) Is reinforcing steel required?
d) Is a specific stamp pattern required?
Inquiry submitted 04/02/2021
Response #1:Please bid per project plans.
Response posted 04/05/2021
Inquiry #53: Contracts 07-239604 & 08-0E33U4 both are scheduled to bid on Thursday 4/8/2021. Will you please consider moving the bid date of one of the projects so we may have the opportunity to effectively bid on both projects?
Inquiry submitted 04/02/2021
Response #1:Bid date will be on 4/8/2021.
Response posted 04/05/2021
Inquiry #54: Plans L-4 and L-7 indicate concrete barrier type 842A and concrete barrier type 60MD, however there does not appear to be an existing bid item for either of these types of concrete barrier. Please clarify under which bid items these two types of concrete barrier are to be paid? If they are to be paid under bid items 231/233/234, their existing quantities appear understated.
Inquiry submitted 04/04/2021
Response #1:Concrete Barrier Type 60MC shall be paid under item 231 and Concrete Barrier Type 842B Mod shall be paid under item 233.
Response posted 04/05/2021
Inquiry #55: The irrigation conduit shown on the irrigation plans IP-2 and IP-4 are shown as 2 1/2" size. The irrigation conduit schedule shown on ISS-1 requires 1 1/2" size. Please clarify which size to use.
Inquiry submitted 04/05/2021
Response #1:There are bid items for these two sizes and they coincide with the sizes shown on the plan sheets: 2 ½†GSP and 1 ½†conduit.
Response posted 04/05/2021
Inquiry #56: The irrigation conduit material shown on the plan IP-4 and IP-5 shows CHDPE for the material of the conduit, while the conduit legend shows the material to be corrugated steel pipe. Please clarify the type of material to be used.
Inquiry submitted 04/05/2021
Response #1:The type of material should be corrugated steel pipe per bid item.
Response posted 04/05/2021
Inquiry #57: The bid quantity for Roadway Excavation (Type R-1) is 6,030 CY. The total quantity for this work shown on sheets C-10 through C-15 is 6,875 CY. Furthermore, the quantity shown for reuse on sheets C-16 and C-17 is 7,550 CY, significantly greater than the quantity being excavated. Which quantity is correct for the excavation? And, how is the contractor to generate the additional R-1 soil indicated for reuse?
Inquiry submitted 04/05/2021
Response #1:Roadway Excavation can be used in place of Roadway Excavation (R-1)
Response posted 04/05/2021
Inquiry #58: The structural plans for the Masonry Sound Walls have serious contructability issues (See Plan Sheet 439 for example). The vertical "a" bars coming out of the barrier are 8" on center and 6'8" tall. A typical 16" long block has two cells, with one end of the block open and the other end closed. On a standard wall with vertical steel 16" OC the open end of the block goes around the vertical rebar and the closed in cell goes where there is no vertical steel, only one cell has rebar. With vertical rebar 8" OC both cells would contain rebar. The only way to get the rebar into the closed cell is to lift every block 6'8" high to the top of the rebar and thread it down through the cell. This is not practical, safe, or likely even allowed by the Local Unions. We suggest reverting back to the original 2018 Standard Plan dated May 31, 2018.
Inquiry submitted 04/07/2021
Response #1:Refer to Standard Specifications, section 58-2.02B, 2nd paragraph, 2rd and 3rd sentences, which states that you may use standard or open-end units. If you use open-ended units, do not reduce the spacing of the bar reinforcement shown.
Response posted 04/07/2021
Inquiry #59: Caltrans, is this going to be your common practice now, delaying bid openings 33 min before bid time and then issuing an addendum to postpone it? You do know that all general contractors all have subcontractor pricing right now. If you were going to delay this, this should of been done the day before. If it's the day of that's too late and the norm should be what Caltrans has always done, "Bid it as you see it".
An awful shame and hopefully something that will not happening agian on future bids. Delaying a job 2 weeks, 30 min before bid openning!
Inquiry submitted 04/08/2021
Response #1:Please refer to addendum No.7 issued on 4/16/2021
Response posted 04/08/2021
Inquiry #60: Who is the contact person for the details pertaining to item #62 (wood mulch). Thank you
Inquiry submitted 04/13/2021
Response #1:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 04/14/2021
Inquiry #61: The bid date was extended without any additional information. Please confirm if an addendum will be issued. In addition, please consider providing Contractors a minimum of two weeks from the date an addendum is issued or bidder’s inquiries are answered to the bid date.
Inquiry submitted 04/14/2021
Response #1:Addendum No. 6 issued April 8, 2021 for 07-293604, states: "Bids for this work will be opened on Thursday, April 22, 2021, instead of the original date of Thursday, April 8, 2021", thanks
Response posted 04/15/2021
Inquiry #62: Plan page IQ-2 shows Galvanized steel pipe 2 1/2" on pages IP-2 and IP-4. We cannot verify exactly where this pipe is located on the plans. On IP-2 and IP-4, the not shows to extend existing 2 1/2" GSP, this quantity does not match with is shown on the quantity sheet. Furthermore, we cannot tell if the 2 1/2" GSP and 1 1/2" electrical conduit in bridge is existing or new, since the symbol seems to show them as existing.
Inquiry submitted 04/16/2021
Response #1:The new 2 ½†GSP  and 1 ½â€conduit is too be placed in the bridge on the south side on plan sheet IP-4 and on the north side for IP-2.
Response posted 04/19/2021
Inquiry #63: We could not find Bit Item 78 (F) - 4" Plastic pipe (schedule 40) (supply line) on the plans. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 04/16/2021
Response #1:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 04/19/2021
Inquiry #64: Plan Sheet C-27 indicates that the retaining walls should be integral concrete color "sandstone." Is integral color concrete desired for other areas containing concrete surface texture as well?
Inquiry submitted 04/21/2021
Response #1:Due to the late submittal of the inquiry, and time constraints, please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 04/21/2021
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.