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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Spec Section 2-1.04 states that there will be a mandatory "virtual" prebid meeting. In the Notice to Bidder's there is a requirement to attend an "in person" mandatory prebid meeting, at the District 7 Office. Please clarify: is the mandatory prebid meeting virtual, in person or both.
Inquiry submitted 02/03/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/03/2022
Response #2:The mandatory pre-bid meeting is being held virtually. To sign up, email your contact information to D7.construction.duty.senior@dot.ca.gov to be sent the WebEx invitation. The WebEx link will send out on Monday morning.
Response posted 02/09/2022
Response #3:Please refer to addendum No.1 issued on Feb 10, 2022.
Response posted 02/11/2022
Inquiry #2: Regarding Bid Item 59 - Tree Protection, please identify which trees are to be protected and their associated root zone. In addition, please provide a construction detail for tree protection.
Inquiry submitted 02/04/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/07/2022
Response #2:Refer to 'WOOD STAKE DETAIL' on C-5 and the layout plan on the same sheet for the layout of the tree protection.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #3: Reference Special Provisions Section 20-10.03C(5)d which states that payment quantity for tree protection is per linear foot. Unit of measure for bid item 59 - Tree Protection is lump sum. Please update bid item to align with special provisions.
Inquiry submitted 02/04/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/07/2022
Response #2:Item is to be bid as a lump sum per the bid item unit. If the bidder desires to calculate the linear feet of tree protection, please refer to the layout plan on C-5. Bid per contract documents.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #4: 1.) Does the 140 kip per girder end design load include the weight of the deck to be poured in step 4?
2.) Do the deck and diaphragms have be poured together such that the temporary supports are supporting the deck pour loads, or are the girders adequate to support everything once the diaphragms are poured such that the deck and diaphragm pours could be separated and the temporary supports removed prior to the deck pour?
3.) What is the lateral load requirement? Will it be the same as for falsework bents (i.e. construction, wind, min 2% DL, etc.)?
Inquiry submitted 02/09/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/09/2022
Response #2:
1) The 140 kip per girder end includes the weight of the deck to be poured in step 4.
2) The deck and diaphragms must be poured together. Refer to step 4 on sheet 123 of 152 of the contract plans.
3) Refer to section 51-4.03B of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #5: Could the department please respond to inquiry 1? The mandatory prebid is scheduled for this coming Monday. Are we to attend in person or online? If online, please provide a link for access.
Inquiry submitted 02/09/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/09/2022
Response #2:The mandatory pre-bid meeting is being held virtually. To sign up, email your contact information to D7.construction.duty.senior@dot.ca.gov to be sent the WebEx invitation. The WebEx link will send out on Monday morning.
Response posted 02/09/2022
Response #3:Please refer to addendum No.1 issued on Feb 10, 2022.
Response posted 02/11/2022
Inquiry #6: Please provide location and application rate for bid item #80 Compost (810 CY).
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/10/2022
Response #2:Bid item #80 Compost is a component of the planting soil mixes "planting soil" and "planting subsoil" as shown in the planting soil component quantities on sheet LL-7 and as described in special provision sections 20-3.03 and 20-3.04.
Response posted 02/11/2022
Inquiry #7: On sheet EC-1, the material Wood Fiber of item Bonded Fiber Matrix (EC Type 3 - Step 2) should be Bonded Fiber Matrix. Please confirm for that material.
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/10/2022
Response #2:The item Bonded Fiber Matrix consists of fiber and tackifier materials as shown in the table EC Type 3. The fiber material type is to be as described within Standard Specifications 21-2.02 J Bonded Fiber Matrix: "Fiber for bonded fiber matrix must be 100 percent wood fiber and comply with the specifications for fiber under section 21-2.02D, except that at least 50 percent is retained when passed through a no. 25 sieve."
Response posted 02/11/2022
Inquiry #8: Please review Bid Item 90 - Structural Concrete, Bridge as the quantity appears to be substantially less than needed to complete the work.
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.2 issued on Feb 24, 2022.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #9: Reference Summary of Quantities Sheet Q-2 CONCRETE BARRIER table:
Concrete Barrier Type 60R includes columns for 40 LF of "Transition Width" and 40 LF of "Transition Height". Are these columns labeled correctly?
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Construction Detail C-2.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #10: Reference Bid Item 398000 REMOVE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (CY), 160 CY:
Where is this work shown on the plans?
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #11: Section 51-1.01A indicate the bridge (except footings) be fabricated using integrally pigmented colored concrete.
1. Is white cement required to obtain this color?
2. Since the exterior girders are colored, can the interior girders be regular grey concrete?
3. Since the aggregates, admixtures, and cement may be different between precast concrete and cast-in-place concrete (causing slight variations in color), would Caltrans consider the entire bridge be stained in lieu of colored concrete?
Inquiry submitted 02/17/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Response #2:
1. Refer to Section 90-1.01C(6), “Mix Design,†and Section 51-1.02E, “Colored Concrete,†of the Standard Specifications.
2. Bid per the current contract documents.
3. Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #12: Contour Grading Plan (G-1) provides contours for the proposed NB Shoulder and reflects that wing walls should be constructed extending from Abutment 3. In this same location, Drainage Plan (D-1) calls out System 3 to contain a Wall Gutter. No wing walls are shown in the plans, please provide structure plans for the wing walls or revise contour grading sheet G-1 and Drainage Plan D-1.
Inquiry submitted 02/17/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Response #2:Contour grading not needed at abutment 3, no backfilling at abutment 3, see Structure plans.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #13: Please provide a keyway grading plan for the GRE Slope behind Abutment 1 that supports the typical cross section provided on C-7.
Inquiry submitted 02/17/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Response #2:See sheet C-7, it depicts the keyway.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #14: Please provide pay limits for Bid Item 41 - Geogrid Reinforced Earth System.
Inquiry submitted 02/17/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/17/2022
Response #2:Pay limits are shown on sheet C-6, it provides stationing of GRE.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Inquiry #15: Please confirm if the safety quality control manager is required to be on-site full time. No specification has been provided.
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.2 issued on Feb 24, 2022
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #16: Please confirm the pay limits of permeable blanket at the 3" solid plastic pipe underdrain at the GRE Embankment.
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/18/2022
Response #2:The pay limits are shown on C-7.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Inquiry #17: Summary of Quantities Sheet Q-1. Please confirm the chart for HMA Type A and RHMA GG quantities. What is shown on the plans appears to differ from the quantities on this chart and the respective bid items.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #18: Please confirm the pay quantity for BI 99 - Drill and Bond Dowel. Contractor take-off is significantly less than engineer's quantity.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #19: • Please confirm bid item #95 for the minor structure refers to the Anchor Blocks shown on L-1 and detailed on C-1.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Minor concrete (minor structure) refers to the Anchor Blocks.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #20: • Per Sheet C-1, on the Anchor Block Elevation, there are a total of 8 Ea #6 x 2’-0†Dowels to be drilled and doweled. On sheet L-1 there are 3 EA anchor blocks called out, which would be a quantity of 48 LF of drill and bond dowel. Where is the other 24 LF of drill and bond dowel per the quantity in the minor concrete table on sheet Q-2?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #21: Available products for Preformed Waterproofing Membrane do not meet the Caltrans specifications of the membrane sheet and polyethylene film or fabric reinforcement thickness of 60 mil. Can Caltrans please provide a manufacturer or product for the Preformed Waterproofing Membrane?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #22: The bid quantity for Drill and Bond Dowel is very large compared than shown on the plans for the barrier Anchor Blocks. Please confirm quantity is correct.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #23: Reference Bid Item 83 - Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) and Bid Item 84 - Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (Gap Graded). The estimated bid quantities for these two items are substantially over the scope of work identified on plan sheet L-1 - please advise.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #24: Reference Plan Sheet C-7 - GRE Slope Cross Section and Plan Sheet C-8 – GRE Details. If following the dimension shown from R/W 189.95’ Lt “101A1†Line at elevation 807.20’, the 1:1 does not match with bottom of abutment 1 footing or what is referred to as “Geogrid Bench 1 Backfill†as shown. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #25: Please identify where the end pilasters, 4 each, as shown on sheet 147 of 252, are to be paid for.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Refer to plan sheet 144 of 152. The 4 end pilasters are paid for under Bid Item No. 92, Structural Concrete, Sound Wall and Bid Item No. 106, Bar Reinforcing Steel (Sound Wall).
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #26: We are unable to come up with the specified quantity for bid item 128, Concrete Barrier (Bridge). Please define the pay limits for this item.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:Refer to Note 3 on sheet 121 of 152 of the contract plans and the Typical Section detail on sheet 135 of 152 of the contract plans for the pay limit of Bid Item No. 128, Concrete Barrier (Bridge).
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #27: Can the state provide names and contacts for all of the attendees from the mandatory pre bid conference?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/22/2022
Response #2:
Attendees for Prebid Meeting (Virtual) for US-101 Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Bridge Project EA 30710
| Role | Name | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Robert Ramirez | robertramirez@amesco.com | Ames Construction, Inc. |
| Prime | Tim Wilson | timwilson@amesco.com | Ames Construction, Inc. |
| Prime | Mike Boer | mikeboer@amesco.com | Ames Construction, Inc. |
| Prime | Jason | jasonfilarey@amesco.com | Ames Construction, Inc. |
| Prime | Jennifer Lewis | jenniferlewis@amesco.com | Ames Construction, Inc. |
| Prime | Eric landegger | eplandegger@carasmussen.com | C.A. Rasmussen, Inc |
| Prime | Maha Faqih | mfaqih@falcon-ca.com | FALCON Engineering Services |
| Prime | Wael Faqih | wfaqih@falcon-ca.com | FALCON Engineering Services |
| Prime | Yasmir Quintero | yquintero@falcon-ca.com | FALCON Engineering Services |
| Prime | Tammy Phillips | tphillips@falcon-ca.com | FALCON Engineering Services |
| Prime | Chris Wyss | cwyss@flatironcorp.com | Flatiron West |
| Prime | Michael Roe | mroe@flatironcorp.com | Flatiron West |
| Prime | Matthew Bassett | matthewoct.bassett@gcinc.com | Granite Construction |
| Prime | Brian Larinan | brian.larinan@gcinc.com | Granite Construction |
| Prime | Spencer Norton | spencer.norton@gcinc.com | Granite Construction |
| Prime | Angell Reyna | Angell.Reyna@gcinc.com | Granite Construction |
| Prime | Melissa Chin | melissa.chin@gcinc.com | Granite Construction |
| Prime | Robert Sainsbury | Robert.Sainsbury@gcinc.com | Granite Construction |
| Prime | Brad Austin | baustin@griffithcompany.net | Griffith Company |
| Prime | Tina Tran | ttran@griffithcompany.net | Griffith Company |
| Prime | Jeremie Corpuz | jeremie.corpuz@atkn.com | Guy F. Atkinson |
| Prime | Ron Burch | rburch@mcmconstruction.com | MCM Construction, Inc. |
| Prime | Joe Fadden | Joe@powellconstructors.com | Powell Constructors , Inc. |
| Prime | Nick Ferndino | Nick@securitypaving.com | Security Paving Co., Inc. |
| Prime | Caroline Del Mazzio | cdelmazzio@sema.inc | SEMA Construction, Inc. |
| Prime | Jeanine Soriano | jeanine.soriano@skanska.com | Skanska USA Civil West California District Inc. |
| Prime | John Diskin | John.Diskin@skanska.com | Skanska USA Civil West California District Inc. |
| unidentified | Dolly Adams | dadams@integrityrebarplacers.com | Integrity Rebar Placers |
| Consultant | Joe Seibold | joe.seibold@arcadis.com | Arcadis |
| Sub-Contractor | Michele Savino | msavino@calmex.us | Calmex Engineering |
| Sub-Contractor | Todd Chapman | tchapman@ecorpconsulting.com | ECORP Consulting Inc. |
| Sub-Contractor | Phil Wasz | pwasz@ecorpconsulting.com | ECORP Consulting, Inc. |
| Sub-Contractor | Debra Sharpton | dsharpton@environmentalrestorationgroup.com | Environmental Restoration Group, LLC |
| unidentified | B Platt | bplatt@g3quality.com | G3 Quality |
| Sub-Contractor | Dany Rodriguez | dany.rodriguez@geostructuralengineering.com | Geostructural Engineering |
| Sub-Contractor | Mary Scott | mary@gpaconsulting-us.com | GPA Consulting |
| Sub-Contractor | Edgar Zelaya | edgar.zelaya@kkcsworld.com | KKCS |
| Sub-Contractor | Harry Williams | hwilliams@martinezsteel.com | Martinez Steel LLC |
| Sub-Contractor | Julie Zak | jzak@mecaenviro.com | Millennium Consulting Associates |
| unidentified | Beth Pratt | prattb@nwf.org | National Wildlife Federation |
| Sub-Contractor | Jun Im | jim@pacrimengineering.com | PacRim Engineering, Inc. |
| unidentified | Yumi Charlebois | yumi@primesupply1.com | Prime Supply 1 |
| Sub-Contractor | Matthew Sutton | msutton@ultrasystems.com | UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. |
| Sub-Contractor | Allison Carver | acarver@ultrasystems.com | UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. |
| Sub-Contractor | Brandie Metcalf | bmetcalf@ultrasystems.com | UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. |
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Response posted 02/24/2022
Inquiry #28: Per plan sheet PD-2, there is 260 LF of 12" White Diagonal striping shown, but there is no corresponding bid item. Please confirm how this work will be paid.
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #29: Structural section take-offs performed with reference to Sheet L-1 generate quantities with large variances compared to bid quantities. Please confirm bid quantities for Bid Item 83 - Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) and Bid Item 84 - Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (Gap Graded).
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #30: Bid Item 87 - Remove Asphalt Concrete Pavement calls out for 160 CY of removal, where in the plans is this work shown?
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #31: There are a significant amount of questions still pending, and we would like to ensure sufficient time to review responses and adjust bid accordingly. Please confirm if this project is still intending to bid on 03/01 or if a bid extension will be issued. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/23/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #32: Bid Item 37 - Roadway Excavation has a bid schedule quantity of 16,200 CY. Sheet Q-1 shows a total roadway excavation quantity of 14,922 CY. Please clarify what additional items are included in Bid Item 37 to make up the additional 1,278 CY.
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #33: It appears that the additional concrete quantity that has been added to "Structural Concrete, Bridge (Polymer Concrete)" should have been added to the "Structural Concrete Bridge" item instead. Please confirm.
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 2 dated February 24, 2022. Quantity for Structural Concrete, Bridge (Polymer Fiber) on sheet 121 of 152 and Concrete Strength and Type Limits on sheet 122 of 152 have been modified. Additional concrete quantity is paid under Bid Item No. 91, Structural Concrete, Bridge (Polymer Fiber).
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #34: Regarding to the specs section 19-1.01C (page 55 of 392), there are 2 access plans shown in this specs.
- Please provide the layout and where they are.
- Please provide which equipment can drive on this access such as forklift or skip loader.
Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:The access plans described in section 19-1.01C are to be prepared by the contractor as described and reviewed by the Department. The contractor is responsible for compiling the list of equipment that will be used to access the bridge deck and temporary access road.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #35: Regarding specs section 20-3.03B(2)(b) Soil Preparation, the stockpiled area must be seeded. Please provide layout for the stockpiled area and which bid item will include this seeding work.
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:The contractor is responsible for coordinating the location and layout of soil stockpiles as needed to execute the work in special provisions 20-3.03 and 20-3.04. Payment for seeding work is included in other bid items related to planting soils.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #36: Please provide more info how to bid item #42 Subgrade Enhancement Geotextile, Class A1 such as depth, specs. Is 440 sqyd under the planting soil only?
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:See LD-4 for placement of Subgrade Enhancement Geotextile. Material is to be placed at all edges of landscape boulder areas, see LL-1 for boulder area locations.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Inquiry #37: Bid item 49 Timber Soil Edging was changed by addendum 2 to 1.9 MFBM. This quantity for the Unit of Measure is significantly under-stated for what is shown on the plans. Please review and advise.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #38: The Geogrid Reinforced Earth System quantities shown on sheet Q1 appear to be calculated by multiplying the slope length by embedment length and number of layers. This method appears to be significantly understating the quantities as it is using the length of slope (toe to top of slope) as opposed to the length along the slope face as shown on sheet C-6 which is approximately 460 feet. Please verify these quantities.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #39: Reference project plans sheet L-1 which shows dimensions from "101A1" line to Concrete Barrier (Type 60MD) at the face of the bridge abutments 1 and 3. Reference project plans sheet 126 which shows dimensions from "101A1" line to bridge abutments 1 and 3. There appears to be a difference of approximately 5.5' from the roadway plans to the bridge plans. Location of bridge will affect excavation quantities and potential temporary shoring. Please confirm which dimensioning is correct.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Structure plans for dimensions.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #40: Will single use plastic formliner be acceptable on this project for the aesthetic finishes? It would save money to allow single use plastic formliner.
Inquiry submitted 02/25/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/25/2022
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #41: Please define the Measurement and Payment for the Geogrid Reinforced Earth System.
Are there any restrictions on closing lanes for Vendell Place?
Inquiry submitted 02/27/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022. Vendell is not a public road and is available for use.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #42: Refer to specs section 20-3.03B(2)(a) Planting Soil Ratios, the ratio for planting subsoil is 2 parts sandy loam / 1 part compost / 2 parts small ECS. However, refer to plan sheet LL-7 (sheet 51 of 152), the ratio for planting subsoil is 2 parts sandy loam / 2 parts compost / 1 part small ECS. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:The ratio as stated in the special provisions, 2 parts sandy loam / 1 part compost / 2 parts small ECS is correct. Please refer to addendum No.5 issued on Mar 2, 2022.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #43: Please provide info how to join the Timber Soil Edging (bid item #49). By glue or nut/ bolt/ washer ?
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Refer to special provisions section 20-3.04C(3)(d).
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #44: Refer to specs section 20-2.01C(2) Trenching and Backfilling, pipe shall be installed with sand at sleeve areas (2 inches under and on top of supply lines and conduits). Please confirm if we need this sand for sleeves since these sleeves are under on-structure landscape.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Specification section 20-2.01C(2) is not relevant to the project. Bid project per irrigation drawings and special provisions.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Inquiry #45: Please provide quantity for warning sign or bid item #65.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Refer to Caltrans standard specifications 20-2.01B(3) for identification and warning sign requirements.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #46: Bid item #45 is per gallon. Please provide info what type of container we will pick up at the District (5215 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302). It shall be in bulk or in bottle ?
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:The contractor should assume pickup of containerized material for bid item #45, soil amendment. Anticipated unit size to be 250 gallon tote or similar.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #47: Wood mulch (bid item #60) is wood chip mulch per plan. However, refer to specs sections 20-5.04B(6), the mulch is Pine Needle Mulch. Please verify.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
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Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Bid mulch as wood chip mulch per plan.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #48: Your response to Inquiry #25 is misleading and has nothing to do with Structural Concrete, Sound Wall and Bar Reinforcing Steel, Sound Wall. If it cannot be its own bid item, please consider making it part of Bid item 128, Concrete Barrier, Bridge.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
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Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Inquiry #49: Reference response to Inquiry 3 which refers bidders to C-5 for layout of Tree Protection. No tree protection has been identified on this sheet or anywhere in the plans. Sheet C-5 identifies ESA and layout for Temporary High Visibility Fence (BI 35). Please identify pay limits associated with BI 59 - Tree Protection.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
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Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Bid Item 59 Tree Protection is shown on Sheet C-5 as Wood Stake Detail.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #50: Reference project plans Sheet 56 which details 4'-10" k-rail to remain on the bridge deck at the end of this project. Standard Temporary Railing Type K is available in 10' and 20' sections and not available in 4'10" lengths. Please confirm that standard lengths of k-rail will be acceptable at this location.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
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Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Inquiry #51: On plan sheet 143 of 152, Water Proofing On Top of Deck detail, it calls for 1" continuous neoprene strip bonded as shown. Should this be 1/8" thick? 1" thick neoprene is not very pliable and would not likely stay in place with adhesive. Plus scale wise, it looks to be about the thickness of the filter fabric.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
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Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Inquiry #52: Addendum 2, page 9, section 12-30C states to install 260 ft of 12'-9" temporary steel barrier. There is no corresponding bid item nor is it shown on the plans. Please confirm what this steel barrier is located and how this work will be paid.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
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Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:The project uses temporary railing (Type K). Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2022
Inquiry #53: Reference: Addendum 5 Plans, Page 1, Sheet X-1 Replacement. Changes reflect an increase to the width of the SB and NB Shoulder to 18.5' and 31' respectively. Reference: Addendum 5 Plans, Page 2, Sheet L-1 Replacement. The call-out dimensions have been changed to reflect the new shoulder widths as seen on Sheet X-1, but the true dimensions using the 1"=50' scale still show NB and SB shoulder width of 25.5' and 13' respectively. Please provide an updated L-1 Sheet to accurately reflect the widening of both shoulders as called out on Sheet X-1 of Addendum 5.
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2022
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Response posted 03/03/2022
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Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #3:Callouts reflect structure dimensions for shoulder calculations, please reference bidder inquiry Q#39.
Please see structure plans and please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Inquiry #54: Regarding Inquiry #35, please provide technical specs for seeding. Is it seed broadcasting or hydroseeding ?
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2022
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Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Seeding of any stockpiled planting soils with cover crop as described in special provision 20-3.03 is intended to prevent soil erosion. Seeding may be performed by the contractor's preferred method so long as it complies with Caltrans standard specifications for that method.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Inquiry #55: Bonded Fiber Matrix is the product that consists of both fiber and tackifier already. Bonded Fiber Matrix (EC type 3 - Step 2)/ Table EC Type 3/ Sheet EC-1 should be 3,800 Lbs/Ac of Bonded Fiber Matrix only (Not 3,800 Lbs/Ac of Wood Fiber and 400 Lbs/Ac of Guard)? Please confirm
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2022
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Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Refer to standard specifications section 21-2.02J for fiber and tackifier requirements.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Inquiry #56: Please locate the 310 LF of Temporary Railing Type K quantified on Sheet 39. Sheet LD-5 is referred to but shows only details.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2022
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Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Refer to plan drawing on LL-1. Temporary railing to be located along edges of bridge deck parallel to abutments.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Inquiry #57: Please provide a manufacturer, model or an assembly number for the specified solar powered irrigation controller for bidding purpose. The suppliers needs more information in order to provide a cost for this item.
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2022
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Response posted 03/07/2022
Response #2:Bid per special provisions 20-2.06. As this is not a sole sourced item, there are several products by various manufacturers that meet the specification as written.
Response posted 03/07/2022
Inquiry #58: Specification 19-6.03(6) Embankment Backfill states GRE backfill must comply with section 19-6.02B. Section19-6.02B states that the backfill must comply with the quality characteristics shown in the following table:
Plasticity index - California Test 204 - Requirement 20
pH - California Test 643 - Requirement - 5-9
Since we don't see that this information was provided on the existing soil, for the roadway excavation item for GRE embankment, are we to anticipate that the onsite soil is unsuitable for reuse as backfill for the GRE embankment? Please clarify
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2022
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Response posted 03/07/2022
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/07/2022
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.