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Inquiry #1: Reference Plan sheet 5 (C-1) - Sloped Concrete Bench Detail. Please clarify where the work to construct the 6" Concrete Bench is to be paid. Also please provide specifications and clarify whether there is rebar or mesh required in the concrete bench and whether the concrete is required to be colored to match the required color of the DTWM.

Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/10/2022


Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.1 issued on June 8, 2022. In addition, the Concrete does not need to be colored to match the DTWM.
Response posted 06/09/2022



Inquiry #2: Provide boring logs and/or soils report for the slope to be cut.
Inquiry submitted 05/19/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/19/2022


Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.1 issued on June 8, 2022.
Response posted 06/09/2022



Inquiry #3: The spec section 72-20.03(5) for Turf Reinforcement Mat details ECTC Type 5 but does not specify between type A, B or C. Which sub-type is the TRM specification?
Inquiry submitted 06/01/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/01/2022


Response #2:The TRM can be any of the three sub-types A, B, or C.
Response posted 06/09/2022



Inquiry #4: What level and type of corrosion protection is required for the bearing plates, hex nuts, and round washers for the Rock Dowels ? The All Thread bar is required to be galvanized.
Inquiry submitted 06/02/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/03/2022


Response #2:Level and type of corrosion protection can be found in Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions Section 72-20.03B of Contract No. 07-339604.
Response posted 06/13/2022



Inquiry #5: Can TECO G65-3 with powder coating be used in lieu of PVC double twist wire mesh ? TECO G65-3 material has been used on the Caltrans Hwy 14 and I-5 interchange project.
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/07/2022


Response #2:No. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 06/13/2022



Inquiry #6: Item 46 ANCHORED DOUBLE TWISTED WIRE MESH
Can #8 Epoxy Coated all-thread bar be used in lieu of #8 Galvanized all-thread bar?
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/07/2022


Response #2:No. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 06/13/2022



Inquiry #7: Referencing the construction details, Sheet C-1 calls out an 8 ft sloped concrete bench detail to be placed every 52.5 ft vertically. There is no bid item or direction where this work is to be paid. Please clarify where to cover the 8 ft concrete bench.
Inquiry submitted 06/08/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/08/2022


Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.1 issued on June 8, 2022.
Response posted 06/14/2022



Inquiry #8: Bid Item 42, Item Code 665017: Drainage Quantities for Drainage System 9b shows 56.2 ft. Drainage Profiles for Drainage System 9b shows 46.8 ft. Please clarify.

Bid Item 43, Item Code 700641: Drainage Quantities for Drainage System 9e shows 114.1 ft. Drainage Profiles for Drainage System 9e shows 88.3 ft. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 06/08/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/09/2022


Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 06/14/2022



Inquiry #9: 1) Questions regarding the Sloped Concrete Bench added in Addendum 1 (Item No. 65):
a) Does the upslope piece extend 1' vertically (1.8' horizontally) up the slope? If so,
please check volume quantity as the bid item appears to be short.
b) Is #4 rebar at 18" on center each way the intended reinforcing?
c) May shotcrete per Section 53 be used?

2) May shotcrete be used for the headwall in Concrete Transition D on Sheet DD-5?
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2022

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/13/2022


Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 06/14/2022

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.