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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Are walkways required for the truss sign structures? Plans do not specify and standard plans require them, however most jobs are not requiring them.
Inquiry submitted 01/07/2020
Response #1:Walkways will not be required.
Response posted 01/07/2020
Inquiry #2: Need drill logs / Geotech report for sign structure foundations.
Inquiry submitted 01/07/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #1, dated February 5, 2020.
Response posted 01/07/2020
Inquiry #3: Will Caltrans please provide CAD files or cross sections at 50 or 100 foot intervals for accurate quantity takeoff?
Inquiry submitted 01/09/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Contract Plans for quantity takeoffs.
Response posted 01/09/2020
Inquiry #4: Per 2018 Standard Specifications section 20-1.03C, Roadside Clearing is to be performed at described locations. The current plans do not describe any locations for Bid Item #48 Roadside Clearing. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/27/2020
Response #1:Please refer to page 151 in the NTBSP, Section 20-1.03C(3) addresses the limits of RC work.
Response posted 01/27/2020
Inquiry #5: Please specify which table, chart, or EWC for the work shown in SC-90 to SC-91 and SC-174 to SC-175. It appears that these sheets were not captured in section 12 of the special provisions.
Inquiry submitted 01/27/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Section 12-4.02 C(3)(a).
Response posted 01/27/2020
Inquiry #6: The typical cross sections show a much greater quantity of isolation joint compared to the bid item, item 92. Will the quantity of Bid Item 92 be updated to match the amount called out in the typical cross sections?
Inquiry submitted 01/30/2020
Response #1:Quantity has been verified. Please bid per the Contract Documents.
Response posted 02/05/2020
Inquiry #7: The "Joint Seal Table" on plan sheet 1351 shows two types of "B" Seal. They are listed as ""B" and as "B*". Please clarify what the difference(s) are between the two designations.
Inquiry submitted 02/03/2020
Response #1:The "B" is a standard type B joint seal and the "B*" is a bonded type B joint seal.
Response posted 02/05/2020
Inquiry #8: Construction Details, Sheet C-169 (plan sheet 350/1362) has a detail in the lower right corner that states “FEDERAL STANDARD COLOR #33446 (SANDSTONE)â€. Please clarify the work scope this color is applied too and delineate if it is paint or integral color for cast-in-place concrete.
Inquiry submitted 02/03/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/05/2020
Inquiry #9: Drainage Plan drawings D-1 to D-30 show 6 locations of 12†plastic pipe with reinforced concrete encasement (680 LF). Detail drawing DD-11 shows the Section C-C, Reinforced Pipe Encasement Detail and calls our 18†plastic pipe. What is the correct ID of plastic pipe for this item?
Inquiry submitted 02/04/2020
Response #1:The correct ID of the plastic pipe is 12".
Response posted 02/05/2020
Inquiry #10: Typical Cross Sections sheets shows distance between some of the guardrail and the hinge point to be less than 4'-0", however there's no pay item for a narrow roadway installation with 7' wood posts. Due to the number of locations that calls for these type of MGS installations, please provide pay item for Midwest Guardrail System (7' wood post). Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 02/04/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/05/2020
Inquiry #11: There's about 450 LF of Double Thrie Beam Barrier on Lay-out Sheet L-1, however there's no pay item for this. Please clarify and provide a pay item. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 02/07/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/07/2020
Inquiry #12: The Standard Specifications Sect 12-4.02C(1) states that “Work that interferes with traffic is limited to the hours when closures are allowed.†The closure charts detail when and how many lanes may be closed to perform work and also include time frames where “No work is allowed.†Given the aggressive schedule for this project, will work be allowed behind the barriers during the hours designated as “N†in the closure charts? In the alternative, past projects have allowed work to proceed during the daytime where closure charts indicate no work is allowed as long as the work is behind k-rail with temporary traffic screen attached. Is the working behind barriers with traffic screen during “N†periods option permissible for this project?
Inquiry submitted 02/07/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/07/2020
Inquiry #13: Please confirm the engineer's quantity for BI 106 - Architectural Surface (Barrier). Our take-off reflects a significantly smaller quantity.
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #14: Plan pages E-2, E-3, E-5, E-6, & E-7 Const. note says MVDS to "wireless data system" see ED-15. ED-15 does not show the MVDS connecting to a modem or switch. Can you clarify how the MVDS data will be transmitted to the TMC?
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:The pages mentioned show the MVDS to be connected to an existing controller cabinet. These cabinets have existing telephone communications for transmitting to TMC therefore, the wireless Data system will not be necessary to be installed at these locations.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #15: Please confirm whether a bid item will be added for the architectural treatment on the Bridge Barriers (i.e. Type 836 Mod & Type 842 Mod).
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:No bid item will be added for the texture on the barrier. The texture on the barrier is full comped into the bid item for the barrier. Refer to section 83-3.01A of the special provisions.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #16: Please confirm whether a bid item will be added for the drill and bond reinforcement for the new bridge rails, or will the drill and bond dowels be incidental to the concrete barrier pay item?
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:No bid item will be added for the drill and bond dowels for the barrier. The drill and bond dowels for the barrier is full comped into the bid item for the barrier. Refer to the 4th paragraph of section 83-3.01A of the standard specifications.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #17: Please provide details for Concrete Barriers; (Type 60MCW MOD), (Type 60MGFW), and (Type 60MW MOD).
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #18: Please provide details for Concrete Barriers; (Type 60MCW MOD), (Type 60MGFW), and (Type 60MW MOD).
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #19: On sheets L-36 & 37, please clarify which stage(s) will construction occur on the WB 210 To NB 5 Connector (DY Line)?
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:All the work for WB 210 to NB 5 Connector will be done under the extended closures and/or the standard closure hours provided in the Specifications.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #20: Please confirm that bid item 106. (Architectural Surface Barrier) will use the federal standard color #33446 (sandstone) called out in C-169 as the architectural treatment for all roadway barriers and provide a construction detail.
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #21: Please indicate which roadway barriers from Q-7 will not receive architectural treatment.
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2020
Response #1:Refer to Summary of Quantities Q-7 of Contract Plans.
Response posted 02/10/2020
Inquiry #22: Addendum 1 deleted Bid Item 179 - Pre/Post Construction Surveys. Please confirm they are not required for this project.
Inquiry submitted 02/12/2020
Response #1:The Pre/Post Construction Surveys have been confirm are not required.
Response posted 02/12/2020
Inquiry #23: Plan sheets E61-E69 are for Modifying Signal and Lighting(City of Los Angeles). There is no bid item for this work. Under what bid item should this work be accounted for?
Inquiry submitted 02/12/2020
Response #1:Please Refer to Bid Item No. 185.
Response posted 02/12/2020
Inquiry #24: Addendum 1 deleted the Minor Concrete ( Minor Structure) columns from the summary of quantities sheets Q8 &Q9 ; however there were no changes to the bid item list (Bid Item 103). Please confirm that Bid Item 103. Minor Concrete (Minor Structures) work will be deleted from this project in a future addendum.
Inquiry submitted 02/12/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/13/2020
Inquiry #25: There is currently no bid item for street sweeping, please indicate where Caltrans will pay for all street sweeping work.
Inquiry submitted 02/12/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/13/2020
Inquiry #26: Please provide variable height information for Concrete Barrier Types 60MC, 60MCW MOD, & 60MCW.
Inquiry submitted 02/13/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/13/2020
Inquiry #27: There appears to be a significant discrepancy in quantities derived from layout sheet (L-3), compared to the quantities shown in the summary of quantities sheet (Q-1). Please confirm the quantities corresponding to sheet L-3 shown on the summary of quantities sheet (Q-1) are correct.
Inquiry submitted 02/13/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/14/2020
Inquiry #28: There appears to be a significant discrepancy in quantities derived from layout sheet (L-3), compared to the quantities shown in the summary of quantities sheet (Q-1). Please confirm the quantities corresponding to sheet L-3 shown on the summary of quantities sheet (Q-1) are correct.
Inquiry submitted 02/14/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/14/2020
Inquiry #29: No bid item has been provided for Street Sweeping or Temporary Construction Entrances. Please confirm these items should be carried under BI 24 - Job Site Management.
Inquiry submitted 02/14/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 02/14/2020
Inquiry #30: There is work in the contract that is within SCRRA limits. Per the information handout relating to Metrolink / SCRRA, there will be a series of fees that the project will be responsible for paying. Please confirm that Caltrans will be responsible for all Metrolink / SCRRA fees per SCRRA Schedule of Fees.
Inquiry submitted 02/15/2020
Response #1:The only fee Caltrans will be responsible for is flagging protection. The contractor is responsible for all other fees associated with working within SCRRA/Metrolink right of way.
Response posted 02/18/2020
Inquiry #31: With the amount of Bidder Inquiries still pending answers, will Caltrans consider extending the bid date a week or two?
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #2, dated February 18, 2020.
Response posted 02/18/2020
Inquiry #32: The Remove Guardrail item is actually a Modified Metal Beam Guard Rail which includes a back rail. Will this be paid by the Linear Footage of Rail removed or Linear Footage of Modified Metal Beam Guard Rail remove?
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Bid Item No.250.
Response posted 02/18/2020
Inquiry #33: The bid schedule has a pay item for Plant Establishment, however, no amount of working days are provided within the special provisions. Please provide a number of working days for pay item 54 - Plant Establishment.
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #1, dated February 5, 2020.
Response posted 02/18/2020
Inquiry #34: The revised bid date is approaching and no addenda have been provided since February 18. Please advise when additional addenda will be provided for this project and if the bid date will remain the same.
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #3, dated March 6, 2020.
Response posted 03/06/2020
Inquiry #35: After Addendum 3 was posted, the Caltrans website now shows the project duration as 990 Working Days. The bid documents, specifically bid item 3, still show the contract as a 740 Working Day contract. Was the project duration changed in Addendum 3 to 990 Working Days?
07-3096U4 | List of Bid Items | Project Plans | Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions | Bid Book | 34 bidder inquiries | See addenda (3)
Place concrete pavement, barrier, HMA, drainage, and electrical.
07-LA-210-R0.0/R9.7 * Date Advertised 12/16/2019
Bids Opening in Sacramento * Bids Open 03/17/2020
Estimate: $150,000,000
In Los Angeles County In Los Angeles From Interstate 5 To Wheatland Avenue Undercrossing
The Contractor must have either a Class A license or any combination of the following Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work: C-8, C-12.
990 Working Days * DVBE participation incentive up to $250,000 *
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Inquiry submitted 03/10/2020
Response #1:Please refer to Addendum #1 for working days and project duration.
Response posted 03/10/2020
Inquiry #36: Due to the Coronavirus, and the possible limited resources numerous Contractors and Subcontractors (especially small businesses) may currently have in place, will Caltrans consider extending the bid date for this project?
Inquiry submitted 03/16/2020
Response #1:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2020
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.