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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Refer to sheet IP-1, please provide the location of existing irrigation controller "K" so the contractor can run the required wires for new remote control valves to that controller.
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/23/2022
Response #2:Controller is located at 22200 S. SALMON AVE, CARSON, CA 90810.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #2: Refer to all irrigation plans, new wire symbol is shown along existing mainline for existing remote control valves . Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/23/2022
Response #2:Contractor to install new wires for new or replaced valves. Usage of existing wire is allowed, however functionality of the wire connection must be verified by the contractor prior to use.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #3: Clarify the existing irrigation controllers type. Are they 2-wire controller or conventional?
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/23/2022
Response #2:All existing controllers are conventional.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #4: Refer to sheet IP-2, please provide the previous location of relocated existing ICC "G".
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/23/2022
Response #2:Existing Controller G is shown on the IP-2 as dashed. There are several utility cabinets including the Exist Controller G located where the new access gate and maintenance path is being proposed.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #5: No limit is shown or provided for Maintain existing planted areas (item no.35). Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/23/2022
Response #2:Maintain Existing Planting Area(MEPA) refers to all landscape and irrigated areas disturbed and/or modified within the project post miles limits for begin and end construction work.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #6: No bid items is provided for backflow preventer shown on sheet IP-3 that needs to be relocated. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/23/2022
Response #2:Contractor to provide bid for bid item 202026 Relocate Backflow Preventer Assembly.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #7: Please provide the location for copper pipe (bid item #45) needs to be installed. There is no call-out for this pipe on irrigation plans.
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/23/2022
Response #2:Copper pipe to be used from the existing water meter to relocated backflow shown on IP-3.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #8: I had 2 questions regarding Bid Item #79: Alternative Crash Cushion (Location 5)-
1) Is the removal of existing crash cushions to be included under this item?
2) There is no information in the special provisions that references the concrete pad underneath the crash cushion system. Is it the intent to remove the existing concrete pad and to repour when installing this item?
Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 05/24/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/24/2022
Response #2:
1)Removal of existing crash cushions is not included under this item #79 Alternative Crash Cushion. This item is added
in addendum#2 dated 05/27/2022.
2)If the existing concrete pad is suitable for the proposed crash cushion, then we may install the crash cushion on it. Only if it's necessary, the concrete pad will be removed and installed.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #9: Regarding Bid Item #79 Alternative Crash Cushion System: The existing concrete block is 3' wide. The new crash cushion systems are 24" wide. Please advise to the desired transition.
Inquiry submitted 05/24/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/24/2022
Response #2:Please refer to manufacturer’s installation instructions for the available transition information.
Response posted 06/01/2022
Inquiry #10: Please verify the UM discrepancy for bid item 77, Vegetation Control (Minor Concrete). Summary of Quantities sheet Q-2 shows 1454.26 SQFT for veg control, where as the bid item list reads 1460 SY.
Inquiry submitted 05/27/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/27/2022
Response #2:The correct quantity is 1454.2 SQFT (161.6 SY). This quantity is corrected in addendum#2 dated 05/27/2022.
Response posted 06/01/2022
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.