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Inquiry #1: NTB says refer to email for pre-bid meeting details, however, I don't see an email or any further information in the bid docs. Will this email be sent at a later time or sent out once we opt in? Please advise how to obtain info on attending the pre-bid. Thanks.
Inquiry submitted 07/06/2020

Response #1:This issue will be addressed via an addendum.
Response posted 07/08/2020


Response #2:Please see Addendum No. 1.
Response posted 07/14/2020



Inquiry #2: In regard to item #94 (Thermoplastic Stripe).
There is a Prime striping project from PM 10.0/154.6 that is removing and replacing all striping and pavement markers on Rte. 40. Is the striping on this project going to be done, or will you be eliminating this item? (#94)
It will surely be eliminated on one contract or the other !
Please advise.
Thank you.

Inquiry submitted 07/06/2020

Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 07/08/2020



Inquiry #3: Can you please provide jobwalk information. Special Provisions references the following:
"A mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled on July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Webex meeting (See email for details)."
Inquiry submitted 07/07/2020

Response #1:An addendum will address this matter
Response posted 07/08/2020


Response #2:Please see Addendum No. 1
Response posted 07/14/2020



Inquiry #4: Can you please provide jobwalk information. Special Provisions references the following:
"A mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled on July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Webex meeting (See email for details)."
Inquiry submitted 07/07/2020

Response #1:An addendum will address this matter.
Response posted 07/08/2020


Response #2:Please see Addendum No. 1
Response posted 07/14/2020



Inquiry #5: Is there a Soils Report available for this project?
Inquiry submitted 07/13/2020

Response #1:There is no soils report available. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/14/2020



Inquiry #6: On the Addendum No. 1 that was released it states "Prime Bidders Must Complete, Save and Send Supplemental Registration Before Meeting for Bidder Eligibility". Where is the "Supplemental Registration" located?
Inquiry submitted 07/16/2020

Response #1:Please see Addendum # 2
Response posted 07/17/2020



Inquiry #7: Please provide information and specifications regarding bid item 96 Water Meter Charges.
Inquiry submitted 07/16/2020

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 07/21/2020


Response #2:Issue will be addressed in an upcoming Addendum.
Response posted 07/22/2020


Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/05/2020



Inquiry #8: Addendum 2 states to register for mandatory pre-bid meeting. The link provided does not allow one to register for the meeting. Please clarify how we are to register for a mandatory pre-bid meeting?
Inquiry submitted 07/17/2020

Response #1:Please see addendum #2
Response posted 07/17/2020


Response #2:Upon registering you will receive an email with invitation instructions.
Response posted 07/17/2020



Inquiry #9: Please confirm the prebid registration link provided in Addendum 2 is valid. The link opens to a Webex Meeting Room sign-in and doesn't appear to provide a registration option.
Inquiry submitted 07/20/2020

Response #1:The link in question is not valid anymore owing to a software glitch. All bidding parties should have received emails on Friday July 17 directing them to a link facilitating Registration, following which each applicant would receive invitation information on Webex.


Response posted 07/21/2020



Inquiry #10: Will the State be issuing Addendum 3 correcting the Addendum 2 invalid link needed to register for the mandatory prebid?
Inquiry submitted 07/21/2020

Response #1:At present, we don't anticipate issuing an addendum in connection with this mandatory pre-bid link since we are in the process of resolving the current glitch. Our latest email to you containing the link serves as the valid method to proceed with Registration.


Response posted 07/22/2020



Inquiry #11: Please provide the link to register for the Mandatory Prebid. Our company did not receive the email identified in Inquiry Responses #9 and #10 from the State.
Inquiry submitted 07/22/2020

Response #1:Matter resolved between the Division of Awards and Bidder in question.
Response posted 08/10/2020



Inquiry #12: Item #27, code # 190101 - are the quantities provided produced from the layout plan contours or the Cross section plans?
Inquiry submitted 07/23/2020

Response #1:In regards to Item #27, code # 190101 the quantities provided were generated from the cross section plan under Sheet X-1. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/24/2020



Inquiry #13: Will compaction testing be provided by Caltrans or will the Contractor need to employ a third party testing company?
Inquiry submitted 07/23/2020

Response #1:Compaction testing will be provided by Caltrans.
Response posted 07/24/2020



Inquiry #14: It appears CalTrans is currently placing brush and roadway debris within the project limits. Will this be removed before the project, or will it be the contractor’s responsibility to remove?
Inquiry submitted 07/29/2020

Response #1:Responsibility for removal of stated debris lies on the Contractor
Response posted 08/03/2020



Inquiry #15: Will survey be provided by Caltrans or will the Contractor need to employ a licensed land surveyor?
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2020

Response #1:Caltrans will provide survey information. Please refer to Special Provisions under Section 5-1.24 Construction Surveys.
Response posted 08/03/2020



Inquiry #16: Item 98 Dispute Resolution has a fixed price of 6,000 per addendum 3. In the AASHTOWare software, this $ amount is pre-populated but the system is flagging this item as needing a price. This will prevent bids from being turned in if not resolved.
Inquiry submitted 08/05/2020

Response #1:A Customer Support Specialist will be reaching out to the affected bidder with a resolution to the problem.


Response posted 08/06/2020



Inquiry #17: Is the contractor required to source all import borrow off of Caltrans' right of way?
Inquiry submitted 08/05/2020

Response #1:The answer is no as long as it meets the requirements stated in the 2018 Standard Specifications under Section 19-7 Borrow Material.
Response posted 08/06/2020



Inquiry #18: Per the Incidental Take Permit No. 2081-2019-006-06 INTERSTATE 40 REGRADE EXISTING MEDIAN PROJECT POSTMILE 125-154.6, Section 8.9 Covered Species Translocation: Regardless of the number of Covered Species estimated to be translocated the Permittee shall prepare a Desert Tortoise Translocation Plan (DTTP) 60 Calendar days prior to start of Covered Activities and submit it according to condition of approval 7.5 of this ITP. Covered Activities are not authorized to start until the DTTP is approved in writing by CDFW....All tortoises >100 mm MCL removed off the Project Area shall be transmittered and monitored for 5 years post translocation.

Will Translocation be required for this Project instead of the standard Relocation proceedures followed on previous jobs? And if YES, must the Contractor Supplied Biologist Bids include costs for 5 years of Translocation monitoring, as well as all associated costs of Translocation, including, but not limited to, disease testing and transmitters? Is the DTTP available for review prior to the bid?

Inquiry submitted 08/05/2020

Response #1:Q. Will Translocation be required for this Project instead of the standard Relocation procedures followed on previous jobs?

A. Yes it will.

Q. And if YES, must the Contractor Supplied Biologist Bids include costs for 5 years of Translocation monitoring, as well as all associated costs of Translocation, including, but not limited to, disease testing and transmitters?

A. No they don't.

Q. Is the DTTP available for review prior to the bid?

A. No because Tortoise surveys are ongoing and the findings will need to be communicated to the CDFW beforehand.



Response posted 08/10/2020



Inquiry #19: Is there a Caltrans Right of Way source that can or is to be used for Import Borrow?
Inquiry submitted 08/07/2020

Response #1:There is no specific source within the Caltrans right of way
Response posted 08/07/2020



Inquiry #20: A biologist quote received makes reference to "CDFW 2081" as grounds for needing a full-time monitor in each work area. This CDFW 2091 is also referenced in the 08-0R1424sp. Could not find this document called CDFW 2081 to determine if multiple biologists could be required.

Please clarify if one full-time biologist will cover the entire project or if multiples could be needed.
Inquiry submitted 08/10/2020

Response #1:Please note that CDFW 2081 is located in your Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions and is also included in your Information Handout. Multiple biologists could be needed depending on how many active areas of construction the Contractor decides to have and in the manner the project gets built. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/10/2020



Inquiry #21: Addendum #3 shows bid items 7 & 100 for radar speed feedback signs.
1 - Item #7 calls out for 500ea. Is this supposed to be days?
2 - Item #100 calls out for 2ea. Is this a dupplicate to item #7?
Inquiry submitted 08/11/2020

Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/11/2020

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.