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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Is there anymore information on line item #7 (120105, AUTOMATED WORK ZONE INFORMATION SYSTEM)?
Inquiry submitted 09/30/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/30/2019
Response #2:Please refer to the 2018 Caltrans Standard Specifications under Section 12-3.35 "AUTOMATED WORK ZONE INFORMATION SYSTEMS" for the needed information
Response posted 10/01/2019
Inquiry #2: On plan sheet X-1 in the pavement structural sections, call out 1A has a RSC LCB, and call out 3 has a LCB (RSC). In the roadway quantities and the bid schedule there is only one item lean concrete base rapid setting. Are the RSC LCB and LCB (RCB) the same material.
Inquiry submitted 10/22/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 10/23/2019
Response #2:Call outs “RSC LCB” and “LCB (RSC)” are the same material. An Addendum will be issued to perform the required modifications.
Response posted 11/01/2019
Inquiry #3: Plan sheet X-1 has call out 1A as getting .35' RSC LCB. Plan sheet L-1 has call out 1A as getting .35' LCB. Which is correct?
Inquiry submitted 10/22/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 10/23/2019
Response #2:Sheet X-1 is correct. This issue will be addressed under an upcoming Addendum
Response posted 11/01/2019
Inquiry #4: The JPCP section of the Roadway Quantities on plan sheet Q-2 lists quantities for the Tapered edge sections. Station 703+77.43 to 711+63.69 has a call out for 1A which is RSC and the remaining 5 quantities have no pavement structural section call out. Which material is to be used for the JPCP tapered edge sections?
Inquiry submitted 10/23/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 10/23/2019
Response #2:This issue will be addressed under an Addendum.
Response posted 11/01/2019
Inquiry #5: Where can we find a copy of who attended the mandatory prebid meeting?
Inquiry submitted 10/28/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 10/29/2019
Response #2:The list of attendees is posted
Response posted 11/04/2019
Inquiry #6: Where is the list of attendees for the mandatory prebid meeting posted???
Response posted 11/04/2019
Inquiry submitted 11/05/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/06/2019
Response #2:Access to the relevant State Website is not ADA compliant and as a result it remains inoperative. For a list of the attendees please direct your request to the following contact:
Jocelyn Whitfield
Manager, Governmental and Legislative Affairs, Small Business Outreach and Records Retention Caltrans District 8, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
(909) 388-1825
jocelyn.whitfield@dot.ca.gov
Response posted 11/12/2019
Inquiry #7: The plans do not call out the existing structural section for the inside and outside shoulders. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 11/18/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/18/2019
Response #2:For informational purposes, locations where shoulder structural sections are not included on the Typical Cross Sections sheets 2-11, the sections vary to the following ranges:
The inside shoulders are 0.20'-0.30' AC over 0.50' AB.
The outside AC shoulders are 0.20' to 0.50' AC over 0.50' AB.
The outside PCC shoulders are 0.95' PCC over 0.50' AC.
Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 11/19/2019
Inquiry #8: What is the scope of work to be included within Bid Item 2, Environmental Product Declarations? Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 11/18/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/18/2019
Response #2: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) submittals are required for any of the materials or products specified in the table of 6-1.06 that are used on this project that meet or exceed the minimum quantity thresholds specified in the table footnotes. Go to the METS website for product category rules that govern the development of EPDs for each applicable material or product. Where material or product suppliers do not already have facility-specific material or product EPDs, program operators can be contacted for additional information on development of EPDs. A Schedule of Values submittal for required EPD submittals is due within 15 days after Contract approval.
METS website:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/engineering-services/environmental-product-declarations
Response posted 11/19/2019
Inquiry #9: Plan Sheet No 43 (CS-1) is calling for 2- Type M (laminated) post . The plans do not specify the length of the post required and no details of length in the special provision. Need length of post in order to quote correctly.
Inquiry submitted 11/19/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/20/2019
Response #2:Please see 2018 Standard Plan RS3, to determine post length.
Response posted 11/20/2019
Inquiry #10: Good morning your quantities for your 6" thermoplastic in the new summary are incorrect can you can you issue another addendum with the correct quantities?
Inquiry submitted 11/21/2019
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 11/21/2019
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.