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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Question 1. Please provide the cost for items 4 Dispute Resolution Board On-Site Meeting and Item 5 - Hourly Off-Site Dispute Resolution Board Related Task.
Question 2. Items 53 Salvage Concrete Barrier (Type K) and 54 Salvage Guardrail (Steel Post) Is this material brought to the Caltrans Yard or reused onsite
Question 3 Will Caltrans Designate locations onsite for construction yards ?
Question 4 How many mobilizations are estimated for the Natina Product (Staining)
Inquiry submitted 08/24/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 08/25/2021
Response #2:Question 1:Reference Section 5-1.43E(1)(i) of Special Provisions.
Question 4: The mobilization calculation will be up to the contractor. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 08/30/2021
Response #3:Question 2: Items 53 Salvage Concrete Barrier (Type K) and Item 54 Salvage Guardrail (Steel Post) have been deleted in the bid book and in the summary of quantities sheets through an addendum. Addendum has been issued and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 09/20/2021
Response #4:Question 3: Caltrans does not designate locations onsite for construction yards.
Response posted 09/21/2021
Inquiry #2: Question: Item 38 Stained Galvanized Surfaces (LS) is this an allowance item ? there will need to be other incidental cost in preparation of the staining as noted to develop a work plan and workforce to control the staining processes. Please advise
Inquiry submitted 08/24/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 08/25/2021
Response #2:This is not an allowance item. All activities associated with this item as described in the specification are to be paid with this bid item.
Response posted 08/30/2021
Inquiry #3: Section 78 Incidental Construction: Question can contractor have materials stained at Natina's facility after the test strip is approved > ?
Inquiry submitted 08/24/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 08/25/2021
Response #2:Yes, the contractor can have materials stained by the stain manufacturer at their facility.
Response posted 08/30/2021
Inquiry #4: Question 7 Will Caltrans provide a geotechnical report for this project.
Question 8 Will rock be encountered for the K-rail installations and if so can these locations be identified ?
Question 9 On Sheets THD - 1, 2 & 3 what is Caltrans intent in regards to the traffic control plan with the temporary K-Rail closures, is the intent to work continuously until the work is completed, the traffic handling plans only allow for 1 lane of traffic. Please provide clarity.
Inquiry submitted 08/27/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 08/30/2021
Response #2:Question 7: It is included in the information handout through an addendum. Addendum has been issued and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Question 8: Please bid per contract documents.
Question 9: Yes, work will be done continuously until completed for THD 1, 2 and 3. Placement of precast and cast in place grade beams for MGS Special may be done during the longest road closure workday window.
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #5: Please confirm the Temporary K-Rail quantities. Item 10 - there is a huge variance.
Inquiry submitted 08/28/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 08/30/2021
Response #2:The quantities are correct. Refer to traffic handling plans that require temporary K-Rails and please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #6: Due the recent closures of all National Forests and the Angeles National Forest till 9/17/21, please extend the bid date 3 weeks to allow enough time to visit the construction site after it reopens.
Inquiry submitted 09/01/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/02/2021
Response #2:Bids for project 07-332504 will be opened on Thursday, October 21, 2021, instead of the original date of Thursday, September 23, 2021. Addendum has been issued and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #7: As of 8/31/2021 Hwy 2 has been temporarily closed to all traffic until Sept. 17, 2021
due to the California wildfires and current state park closure mandates. This hard closure runs from La Canada Flintridge to Big Pines, which is roughly 95% of the project's locations. I respectfully request that the bid opening be postponed to a minimum of thirty(30) days after the reopening of Hwy 2 so that bidding Contractors can access all of the 197 locations to evaluate their scope of work.
Inquiry submitted 09/01/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/02/2021
Response #2:Bids for project 07-332504 will be opened on Thursday, October 21, 2021, instead of the original date of Thursday, September 23, 2021. Addendum has been issued and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #8: What Does Section 12-4.02C(9)(c)(i) General - Provide additional Flaggers for the lane management charts at the locations shown in the table mean?
Is this stating that advanced flaggers are required at all locations in chart K1 & K2? So advance flaggers are required for the entire project?
Or is it stating that 2 added flaggers are required only when a side road intersection is within the workzone?
Inquiry submitted 09/03/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/07/2021
Response #2:Items 53 Salvage Concrete Barrier (Type K) and Item 54 Salvage Guardrail (Steel Post) have been deleted in the bid book and in the summary of quantities sheets through an addendum. Addendum has been issued and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #9: The Quantity for Guardrail Delineator's seems to be way overstated. Please revise quantities as several runs have more delineators than posts to attach them to.
Inquiry submitted 09/03/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/07/2021
Response #2:The quantity is correct. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #10: Since the signing of House Bill AB 332 will contractors still be required to Haul the Treat Wood Waste to one of the 4 landfills shown under section 14-11.14C?
Or can contractors handle per the new AMS standards?
Inquiry submitted 09/03/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/07/2021
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #11: Hwy 2 has been closed to all traffic until at least Sept. 17, 2021. Can the bid opening be postponed until a period of time after the opening of the highway so Contractors can access the site for review prior to submitting a bid.
Inquiry submitted 09/03/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/07/2021
Response #2:Bids for project 07-332504 will be opened on Thursday, October 21, 2021, instead of the original date of Thursday, September 23, 2021. Addendum has been issued and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #12: Section 14-6.05 Invasive Species Control states vehicles and equipment must be cleaned each time a vehicle enders or leaves a sensitive habitat. This would require a washing facility be set up on the highway every time a piece of equipment rolls in an out of the project. Is this to be assumed since it states vehicles that crew trucks and other highway equipment must be washed twice a day when crews enter then leave the jobsite?
Inquiry submitted 09/03/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/07/2021
Response #2:The vehicles and equipment that is going to be used for the construction needs to be cleaned/pressure washed when it enter or exits the National Forest. If the vehicles and equipment stays within the work area for the duration of construction it does not need to be washed again. Crew trucks do not need to be washed. Crew trucks will need to be washed only if work was needed off road but the scope of work is along the roadways.
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #13: Sheet C30 Shows the removal and replacement of Asphalt for the installation of the Midwest Guardrail Special. Approximately 40 Tons, how will this be paid ?
Inquiry submitted 09/04/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/07/2021
Response #2:MGS #43 at Post Mile 32.39 and MGS #55 at Post Mile 35.59 require using construction detail sheet C-30. Roadway excavation is accounted for in the Roadway Excavation column and paid under Roadway Excavation in the summary of quantities sheet. Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) and LCB-RS are also listed with their quantities paid and under their respective items in the summary of quantities sheet.
Response posted 09/20/2021
Inquiry #14: Please provide clarity for the Midwest Guardrail System (Special) @ locations No. 43 and No. 55 Construction Details sheet C-30 Section B-B how is this being paid ? it is not shown in the summary quantity charts.
Inquiry submitted 09/15/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/15/2021
Response #2:The quantities are shown in the Summary of Quantities Q-2 (Sheet No. 216) listed under the column Sheet No. L-20 and L-28 to L-29.
Response posted 09/21/2021
Inquiry #15: Does Caltrans plan on pushing the bid date ? the closure to the public for Angeles Crest Highway has been extended to the 22nd of September, there needs to be ample time to review the site, we have been checking periodically to ensure to provide a comprehensible bid.
Inquiry submitted 09/15/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/15/2021
Response #2:Bids for project 07-332504 will be opened on Thursday, October 21, 2021, instead of the original date of Thursday, September 23, 2021. Addendum has been issued and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 09/21/2021
Inquiry #16: Please provide more accurate dimensions for the Anchor blocks for rebar in order to keep pricing as low as possible. About half of the structure locations fall within the Freeze Thaw zone, please verify if epoxy coated rebar is required on some of the structures, all of them, or not required?
Inquiry submitted 09/21/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/22/2021
Response #2:The depth of concrete barrier footing will need to be verified based on field conditions. The material quantity for this item was estimated assuming the deepest dimension will be used. Please follow and comply Section 52-1.02E Dowels in the special provisions.
Response posted 09/22/2021
Inquiry #17: Inquiry #5 In response to Caltrans response, the quantities are incorrect, the actual quantity is 7,531 linear feet per the traffic handling plans, please adjust the quantities in the bid schedule or provide the additional plan sheets.
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/27/2021
Response #2:The quantities are correct. The K-Rail used for Traffic Handling during Concrete Barrier construction along Route 2 will be paid every time it is moved. The K-Rail is expected to move 8 times and each movement is a payment at full length.
Response posted 10/04/2021
Response #3:
Response posted 10/04/2021
Inquiry #18: In response to inquiry #4 Question 9 Sheets 1,2 & 3 the question was to confirm that a continuous work window would be needed until the work was complete and able to open to traffic, the traffic control plans on those 3 sheets only allow 1 way traffic. Please confirm that in these areas, the work will need to be ongoing without a break in the work to construct the special guardrail, the work window stated in the specifications will need to be adjusted for these plan sheets.
Please advise...
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 09/27/2021
Response #2:Continuous work window means the work will be allowed during the hours and days as shown in the Chart No. K1 and Chart K2 in the special provisions using reversing traffic control.
Response posted 10/04/2021
Inquiry #19: In regard to inquiry 17. Could Caltrans supply traffic handling plans for the other 8 moves of K rail. Right now the plans only show 7500'. What are they other 8 moves look like. The traffic handling quantities show 40,000 ft but the stationing is only 7500 and there are no traffic handling drawings for the other 32500 ft.
Inquiry submitted 10/13/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/14/2021
Response #2:Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 11/02/2021
Inquiry #20: 1: To piggyback off of bid inquiry #19 we have also came up with roughly 7500' based off of the traffic handling plans and a sight visit. Without providing additional staging plans for the additional 32500' of rail there is absolutely no way to properly bid item #10. We as a minority subcontractor are interested in bidding this work but obviously see there's a problem. Bidding per plans and specs and or contract documents is no solution when it's obvious they are incomplete which is keeping us from properly bidding the item. Making this a "field problem" after the project bids is no way to properly spend the tax payers money.
2: In regard to response #2 on inquiry #17 if this is in fact how the k-rail is to be used shouldn't item #11 (temporary crash cushion) quantities be increased to reflect multiple moves also?
Inquiry submitted 10/15/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/15/2021
Response #2:
1: Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
2:Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 11/02/2021
Inquiry #21: Will there be another addendum to show the new increase, above the price shown in addendum 1, for Item 38 STAIN GALVANIZED SURFACES (LS)?
Inquiry submitted 10/15/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/15/2021
Response #2:The price is right for Item 38 STAIN GALVANIZED SURFACES. There won’t be new addendum for the price increase.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Inquiry #22: Inquiries #4,5,17 & 18 Do not seem to be answered well enough in order to bid the work. Please either provide an addendum with the additional materials requested so Contractors can properly bid the item or extend the bid date until and addendum can be issued with the information needed to accurately bid the Temporary K-rail work on the project.
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Response #2:Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 11/02/2021
Inquiry #23: In response to Inquiry #8 - No answer was given. Please respond if Advance Flaggers are required on the project?
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Response #2:Advance flaggers are not required. Additional flaggers are required only.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Inquiry #24: It seems that THD-1, 2 & 3 are in conflict with the Lane Closure Charts for the Project. THD-1,2 & 3 will close the Northbound Lane 24 hours a day 7 days a week. However Lane Charts only allow 8am to 7pm Monday thru Friday?
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Response #2:MGS (Special) work shown in sheets THD-1, 2 & 3 will be done within the specified closure window as shown in Chart No. K1 and Chart No. K2 of Section 12-4.02C(3)(k) on page 17 and page 18 of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Inquiry #25: Addendum #1 Deleted Bid Item 53 - Salvage Concrete Barrier (Type K). How is the removal of the Concrete Barrier (Type K) being handled now?
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Response #2:Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 11/02/2021
Inquiry #26: Several locations of guardrail have posts driven through existing asphalt. A lot of these locations do not show getting Minor Concrete Vegetation Control. Are contractors required to replace asphalt paving around the posts in these areas where no other vegetation control is shown?
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Response #2:Yes, voids created from removed posts must be covered and paved.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Inquiry #27: Several of the cross sections on the layout sheets show the Minor Concrete Vegetation Control to extend up the berm behind and under the guardrail. No dimensions are given for how high up the berm the vegetation control is to extend. Please provide these details so contractors can properly bid this work as these areas may need to be poured separately due to the grade change.
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Response #2:See Standard Plan sheets A77N5 and A77N5A.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Inquiry #28: In regards to inquiries #5, #17, #19 and #20, The Traffic Handling Plans provided show roughly 7560 LF of K-Rail needed. Will Caltrans be providing additional Traffic Handling Plans to reflect Bid Item 10, 40,000 LF Temporary Railing (Type K)?
Inquiry submitted 10/18/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/18/2021
Response #2:Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 11/01/2021
Inquiry #29: Would it be possible to reuse the existing steel post in place for Bid items 41&45 MGS Steel Post?
Inquiry submitted 10/19/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/19/2021
Response #2:Existing steel post cannot be reused.
Response posted 10/19/2021
Inquiry #30: Item 26 Clearing and Grubbing & Item 44 Vegetation Control9Minor Concrete)
When grading and or excavating, can the excess materials be pushed over the slope along the shoulder or does it need to be hauled offsite?
Inquiry submitted 10/19/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/19/2021
Response #2:Excess Roadway Excavation materials can be placed at the Resident Engineer’s discretion, but the intent is to reuse this excess materials for MGS Buried End conditions.
Response posted 10/19/2021
Inquiry #31: The Notice to Bidders sheets states "For the Federal training program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 7." How was this number arrived at as it seems very high for the type of work being done?
Also are there any requirements to the number of hours each apprentice must work on the project?
Inquiry submitted 10/19/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/19/2021
Response #2:Refer to Section 7-1.02K(4) Apprentices of Caltrans Standard Specifications 2018. The minimum apprentice hourly ratio of five journeymen hours per one apprentice hour as required by Labor Code 1777.5 (g) is per craft and only includes straight time hours, not overtime. At the end of the project, straight time apprentice hours must equal one hour for every five straight time journeyman hours for each craft.
Response posted 10/28/2021
Inquiry #32: Item 34 Minor Concrete (Minor Structures)-
Will temp krail and crash cushion need to be placed at locations of anchor blocks while being constructed?
Inquiry submitted 10/19/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/19/2021
Response #2:Use Revised Standard Plan RSP T13 for the traffic control for the construction of anchor blocks.
Response posted 10/28/2021
Inquiry #33: Bid Item 46 Transition Railing (Type WB-31)-
Bid item calls out 40ea, quantities ,layout and construction details total 31ea. Pease advise.
Inquiry submitted 10/19/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/19/2021
Response #2:Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 11/02/2021
Inquiry #34: Bid Item 11 Temporary Crash Cushions-
Will Caltrans allow the use of SLED temp crash cushion which is MASH approved?
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 10/22/2021
Inquiry #35: In response to the response for Inquiry #24. Is it Cal Trans expectation that the Temporary K-rail will be moved to the centerline each morning after 8am and then shifted back to the shoulder before 7pm as stated in the Lane Closure charts?
So every time the contractor has to shift the rail we will be paid?
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Response #2:Addendum No. 4 dated October 29, 2021 has been issued today and posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/addendum.php?id=07-332504
Response posted 11/01/2021
Inquiry #36: Please delay the bid opening as there are still several unanswered questions. Contractors also need more time to review answers to other questions in order to provide the best pricing and use of tax payer dollars.
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Response #2:Bids for this work will be opened on Thursday, November 4, 2021, instead of the original date of Thursday, October 21, 2021. Addendum for the postponement of bid opening has been posted on the website http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/oe-project.php?q=07-332504
Response posted 10/28/2021
Inquiry #37: The response to Inquiry #26 states that the voids created by removing steel posts through asphalt must be patched. Will the asphalt be paid under item 30 - Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A)?
Or will contractors need to go back to the site and try to determine the amount of asphalt needed?
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Response #2:Asphalt will be paid under Item 30 Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A).
Response posted 10/28/2021
Inquiry #38: I would like to get the construction specification for the guardrails that need to be removed, (Demolished). How deep are the posts sunk into the ground?, How much concrete is placed surrounding the post?
Inquiry submitted 10/20/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 10/20/2021
Response #2:For specs please refer to Section 83-11 Existing Railings and Barriers of the Standard Specifications 2018 and Contract Special Provisions book for the project. Also refer to A77N2, A77N5, A77N5A, A77N6, A77N7, and A77N8 of the Standard Plans 2018.
Response posted 10/28/2021
Inquiry #39: Now that the K-Rail Item 10 has been adjusted (Adden 4), do you still want 110 each Temporary Crash Cushions Item #11?
Inquiry submitted 11/01/2021
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 11/02/2021
Response #2:The quantity for temporary crash cushion will remain the same.
Response posted 11/02/2021
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.