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Inquiry #1: Reference drawing sheet X-5 (sheet 6 of 846) Median pavement section call out is structural section 1 -1.30 JPCP on HMA and lanes 3 & 4 are a section 7 - .90 HMA. We assume this to be a typo, please to clarify?
Inquiry submitted 07/29/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/01/2019


Response #2:This matter will be addressed in an addendum.
Response posted 08/01/2019


Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #1
Response posted 08/19/2019




Inquiry #2: Will Caltrans allow the Zoneguard Steel Barrier be used in lieu of Temporary Railing Type K?

Thank you,

Inquiry submitted 07/31/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/01/2019


Response #2:No. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/01/2019




Inquiry #3: Please provide the coordinate geometry omitted on sheets L-25 through L-28 (bearings and curve data)
Inquiry submitted 08/06/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/06/2019


Response #2:This matter will be addressed in an addendum
Response posted 08/07/2019


Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #1.
Response posted 08/19/2019




Inquiry #4: Layout Sheets L-1 through L-15 show both #2 and #7 Structural Sections for the inside median on line RIV10-A. The corresponding Typical Cross Section sheets X-1 to X-2 do not show Structural Section #2 in the inside median for this alignment. Is a mill and overlay of these inside shoulders (Structural Section #2) intended in this area?
Inquiry submitted 08/06/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/07/2019


Response #2:This issue will be addressed under an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 08/07/2019


Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #1.
Response posted 08/19/2019




Inquiry #5: On Page 60 of the Special Provisions for Contract # 08-1C38U4, it states that “ For HMA base, Treat aggregates with lime slurry with marination….” and on Plan Sheet X-1 “Typical Cross Sections”, Note 16 states “Treat Aggregates in the HMA Base with Lime Slurry with Marination”.

Based on these requirements, it appears that lime slurry marination of aggregates is required only for Structural Section number 1 as shown on Plan Sheet X-1. Please provide clarification that lime slurry marination of aggregates is not required for any other Structural Section numbers (i.e. 2, 3,4,5,6,7 and 13) that are listed on Plan Sheet X-1.

Inquiry submitted 08/08/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/12/2019


Response #2:Lime slurry margination is required for aggregates ONLY for Structural Section 1, as indicated in Plan Sheet X-1
Response posted 08/12/2019


Response #3:Per Addendum #6 issued on October 4, 2019, the response to this inquiry is amended as follows:
Lime slurry marination is not required per Plan Sheet X-1(Note 16 is eliminated)

Response posted 10/16/2019




Inquiry #6: Ref Bid Item 103, Cable Railing ; Std.Specification Sect. 82-2.07 ; Std.Plan B11-47; Contract Drainage Plans D1 to D63, DD1, DD2, DQ-1 to DQ-17.
1- This Item of work appears to conflict between the quantities shown on the plans ( 1,885 LFT) and bid Item 104(550LFT). Please clarify.
2- This Item appears to be installed on existing Headwalls. Please provide your required installation detail. It appears that neither the Standard Plans or Project plan details now provided, tell us your requirements for installation on existing headwall(s).

Inquiry submitted 08/12/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/15/2019


Response #2: Please refer to the following:
Q: Ref Bid Item 103, Cable Railing ; Std.Specification Sect. 82-2.07 ; Std.Plan B11-47; Contract Drainage Plans D1 to D63, DD1, DD2, DQ-1 to DQ-17.
1- This Item of work appears to conflict between the quantities shown on the plans ( 1,885 LFT) and bid Item 104(550LFT). Please clarify.

A: Please note that your reference to Cable Railing can be found in the 2018 Standard Special Provisions under Section 83-2.07 and not under 82-2.07 as stated in the inquiry. Please refer to Addendum #1 for the item of work in question.

Q: 2- This Item appears to be installed on existing Headwalls. Please provide your required installation detail. It appears that neither the Standard Plans or Project plan details now provided, tell us your requirements for installation on existing headwall(s).

A: Please refer to the 2018 Standard Special Provision Section 83-2.07 and to the Standard Plan B11-47 for the required installation details. Bid per current contract documents.

Response posted 08/16/2019




Inquiry #7: Ref Contract Item 107, Special Provision pg. 10, 85 and 86. Please confirm my interpretation that any of the three Crash Cushion Materials identified in part 85-5.03 are acceptable for this item of work.
Inquiry submitted 08/15/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/15/2019


Response #2:Please note that your reference to Crash Cushions can be found in the 2018 Standard Special Provisions under Section 83-5.05 and not under 85-5.03 as stated. You may use any of the three alternative crash cushions identified under Section 85-5.05 of the 2018 Standard Special Provisions.
Response posted 08/15/2019




Inquiry #8: plan sheets 365,374,380,396,403,408,and 494 reference plan sheet SD-1 but I have not located any Sign Detail plan sheets. where is SD-1 ?
Inquiry submitted 08/21/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/22/2019


Response #2:There is no plan sheet SD-1. All of the relevant plans should be referred to sheet THD-2. Impacted Plan sheets are: 365, 380, 403, 408, and 494. Sheets 374 and 396 are correctly referenced. These issues are to be addressed under an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 08/26/2019




Inquiry #9: Typical Cross Section Sheet X-14 shows that the EB Exit Ramp (R14) and the WB Entrance Ramp (R11) are pavement section 3. The same ramps are shown on Layout Sheet L-14 as a pavement section 4. Please clarify which pavement section is intended for these two ramps.
Inquiry submitted 08/26/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/26/2019


Response #2:The correct pavement for both ramps should be Structural section 3. Plan L-14 will need to be revised under an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 08/27/2019




Inquiry #10: Will the upcoming addendum address the apparent quantity dependencies for Roadway Excavation, Remove Concrete Pavement, Jointed Plane Concrete Pavement, Jointed Plane Concrete (ISC) as well as others. The bid quantities and summary quantities vary from 5% to 20% higher than actual takeoffs.
Inquiry submitted 08/28/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/28/2019


Response #2:The upcoming addendum is not expected to address quantity dependencies. The stated variations are due to rounding off.
Response posted 08/28/2019




Inquiry #11: What is included in the "Remove Concrete Pavement and Base" item quantities? I.e. does it include all of the existing bases on the project, just the PCC and CTB, or the PCC/CTB and underlying subbase? In the Summary of Quantities it appears that the quantity calculation for this item (if just for the existing Concrete areas mostly 24' wide) includes excavation of material to a depth of approximately 2.48', which is deeper than the new section to be constructed.
Inquiry submitted 09/03/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/03/2019


Response #2:Q: What is included in the "Remove Concrete Pavement and Base" item quantities? I.e. does it include all of the existing bases on the project, just the PCC and CTB, or the PCC/CTB and underlying subbase?

A: The item Remove Concrete Pavement and Base includes the removal of the existing structural section on lane 3, lane 4 and outside shoulder. It includes PCC/CTB and underlying subbase."

Q: In the Summary of Quantities it appears that the quantity calculation for this item (if just for the existing Concrete areas mostly 24' wide) includes excavation of material to a depth of approximately 2.48', which is deeper than the new section to be constructed.

A: The quantity calculation for the excavation of the material accounts for lanes 3, 4 & shoulder and whose total width varies from 34 to 35 feet.


Response posted 09/04/2019


Response #3:As a result of Addendum # 6 dated October 4, 2019, the response to the first part of the inquiry has been amended to:

Q: What is included in the "Remove Concrete Pavement and Base" item quantities? I.e. does it include all of the existing bases on the project, just the PCC and CTB, or the PCC/CTB and underlying subbase?

Amended A: "The item Remove Concrete Pavement and Base includes the removal of the existing structural section on lane 3, lane 4 and any auxiliary PCC lanes on mainline only. It includes PCC/CTB and underlying subbase."

Response posted 10/16/2019




Inquiry #12: Bid Item 40 Lean Concrete Base 1370 cubic yards is shown on layout drawings as Structural Section 10 which is designated as LCB (RS) and in summary of quantities Route 10 Ramp Quantities as Lean Concrete Base. As these ramps are in the 10 day closure areas, it would require for sack of time to be the same material as Item 41 Lean Concrete Base Rapid Setting. Will this be addressed in a future addendum?
Inquiry submitted 09/03/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/03/2019


Response #2:A discrepancy exists and it should be Lean Concrete Base (RS). This correction will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 09/04/2019




Inquiry #13: With regards to Question #10 and the quantity variations, out takeoffs for Item 61 JPCP ISC is over 28% less than Caltrans Quantities. This seems a bit more than a rounding error as previously stated.
Will Caltrans consider moving the bid date to address some of these issues?

Inquiry submitted 09/03/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/04/2019


Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/04/2019




Inquiry #14: Plan sheets L-40 thru L-43 from station +/- 246+10 to 254+00 and 264+00 to 275+20 indicate both structural sections 8 and 12. Shading in these areas indicate JPCP ISC which contradicts that summary of quantities on Q-5. The quantities for JCPC RS are 15% lower than Caltrans quantities based upon take off area versus Caltrans summary of quantities. The JPCP ISC is 28% lower than Caltrans summary of Quantities. Please advise contractors how to bid based upon the erroneous quantities in the summary of quantities versus actual area take offs?
Inquiry submitted 09/05/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/05/2019


Response #2:Your concern is being investigated. Unless an addendum is issued please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 09/06/2019


Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #3.
Response posted 09/11/2019




Inquiry #15: Bit Item 62 Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (RSC) has a bid quantity of 20,600 CY. Summary of Quantity sheet Q-7 shows 20,501 cy of JPCP RSC. Summary of Quantities sheet Q-8 has 3,591 cy of JPCP (RSC). Please indicate which item the concrete at the ramp termini's will be paid under?
Inquiry submitted 09/05/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/05/2019


Response #2:Your concern is being investigated. Unless an addendum is issued please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 09/06/2019


Response #3:please refer to Addendum #3.
Response posted 09/11/2019




Inquiry #16: On Page 60 of the Special Provisions for Contract # 08-1C38U4, it states that “For HMA base, Treat aggregates with lime slurry with marination….” Can dry lime be used in lieu of lime slurry marination? This will have a significant impact on the price of this material.
Inquiry submitted 09/05/2019

Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/05/2019


Response #2:Q: Can dry lime be used in lieu of lime slurry marination?
A: No, please bid per current contract documents.

Response posted 09/10/2019




Inquiry #17: Addendum #3 was issued on September 9th. Caltrans website is only listing 2 addendum this afternoon and the bid express website has not released the addendum for the AASHTOWare bidding system. Will this be done soon?
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/11/2019


Response #2:Q: Addendum #3 was issued on September 9th.
A: Addendum #3 was posted this morning.

Q: Caltrans website is only listing 2 addendum this afternoon
A:: As of yesterday there were only 2 addenda.

Q: and the bid express website has not released the addendum for the AASHTOWare bidding system. Will this be done soon?
A: The software in question is unavailable for the present time.


Response posted 09/11/2019




Inquiry #18: Bidder Inquiry #12 states an upcoming addendum that will address Items 40 and 41 Lean Concrete Bases. Will this happen before the bid?
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/11/2019


Response #2:Please refer to Addendum #3
Response posted 09/11/2019




Inquiry #19: For bid item 99 is Caltrans supplying the Laminated Wood Box Beam Posts?
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/11/2019


Response #2:Bid item 99 Laminated Wood Box Beam Posts is not state furnished and the Contractor will need to provide it.
Response posted 09/11/2019




Inquiry #20: On item # 37 - Rock Blanket, your estimated quantity shows 32,600 SQFT but the only area I locate is in plan LL-8 and it shows 6,191 SQFT, can you please direct on what other pages would I be able to find the balance?
Inquiry submitted 09/12/2019

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/12/2019


Response #2:The rock blanket quantity is correct and the plans covering this quantity are: LL-8, LL-15, LL-16 & LL-18. A typo exists on Plan LL-15. This change will be covered under an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 09/12/2019


Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #4 and note new Bid Opening Date.
Response posted 09/13/2019




Inquiry #21: On 834 of the plans, Note 2 of this page for the Barrier Transitions states "all reinforcement shall be epoxy coated". Does this also pertain to the Concrete Barrier (Type 60 MGC)?
Inquiry submitted 09/19/2019

Response #1:No it doesn't. Please refer to Standard Plan A76D for Concrete Barrier (Type 60 MGC) details.
Response posted 09/24/2019




Inquiry #22: Why has the bid date been extended to October 23rd? Will there be a additional addendum coming to address issues?
Inquiry submitted 09/23/2019

Response #1:Q: Why has the bid date been extended to October 23rd?
A: Additional changes have been implemented

Q: Will there be an additional addendum coming to address issues?
A: An additional addendum will shortly be forthcoming.

Response posted 09/24/2019


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.