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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Good morning i have a question about item # 68 6" traffic stripe warranty 36-12 is this enhanced wet night viz thermoplastic? If it is i thought the state got rid of warranty thermoplastic.
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 07/11/2019
Response #2:This matter will be addressed under an addendum.
Response posted 07/15/2019
Response #3:Please refer to addendum No. 2
Response posted 07/22/2019
Inquiry #2: Per the following Special Provisions: Add to the beginning of section 39-2.03C:
Place RHMA-G only when the ambient temperature is 70 degrees F or greater.
Please clarify if this correct as the RHMA-G paving is to be conducted during night time closures. The overnight temperatures do not hold above 70 degress. Will daytime charts be provided to perform the RHMA-G paving?
Inquiry submitted 07/15/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 07/15/2019
Response #2:Please refer to addendum No.2
Response posted 07/22/2019
Inquiry #3: Will there be more single panels coming out or long consecutive runs? Also, can you please provide a lane closure schedule including times.
Inquiry submitted 07/17/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 07/17/2019
Response #2:submitted for consideration
Response posted 07/17/2019
Response #3:Please refer to Standard Specifications Section 41-9.03B and note #4 on Typical Cross Sections X-1, “Exact locations for the random slab replacements to be determined by the engineer”.
The estimated number of PCC slabs per lane can be found in the Summary of Quantities Q-1.
The lane closure schedule and times can be found in the “Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions” Contract No. 08-1F1424 Chart Nos. G1 and G2.
Response posted 07/22/2019
Inquiry #4: For the construction of Individual Slab Replacements; how does the State plan to construct the middle (lane 2) and keep one lane open to traffic per traffic charts? This will create a drop off of 1.3' next to live traffic. This is an unsafe condition.
Inquiry submitted 07/17/2019
Response #1:Please refer to Standard Plan T10A
Response posted 07/22/2019
Inquiry #5: Where can we find the sign in sheet for the mandatory pre-bid meeting?
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/01/2019
Inquiry #6: Where can we find the sign in sheet for the mandatory pre-bid meeting?
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/01/2019
Inquiry #7: Per the Construction Detail Sheets beginning on Sheet # 24 there is Miscellaneous HMA paving for the curb slot at the ADA ramps. The bid item list does not have a Place HMA Miscellaneous Area item and these areas are not quantified in the summary of quantities for HMA Type A. Please clarify what item this work will be paid under or issue an addendum adding the appropriate Place Hma Miscellaneous Area Item for this scope of work to the bid item list.
Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 08/01/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/01/2019
Response #2:This matter will be addressed under an addendum.
Response posted 08/07/2019
Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #4
Response posted 08/08/2019
Inquiry #8: Per Bid Schedule, Specs and Summary of Quantities shows Midwest Guardrail System with wood posts. However, Revised Standard Plan RSP A77L2 (with Steel Post) is the one listed on the applicable Standard Plan List and also shown on Plan Sheet 104 of 125 and Revised Standard Plan RSP A77L1 (with Wood Post) was not mention on the applicable Standard Plan List and also not included on the contract plan sheets. Please clarify. Thanks
Inquiry submitted 08/01/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/01/2019
Response #2:This matter will be addressed under an addendum.
Response posted 08/07/2019
Response #3:Please refer to Addendum #4
Response posted 08/08/2019
Inquiry #9: Please confirm if existing k-rail to be removed is in conformance with Caltrans 2018 Standard Plans and is suitable for re-use.
Inquiry submitted 08/09/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/12/2019
Response #2:The State cannot confirm the suitability of the existing K-rail for re-use. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/12/2019
Inquiry #10: Typical Cross Section Sheet X-1 shows a 36' wide existing lane width, but also shows the grinding area to be 38.5' wide. Note 3 on this page states grinding is on all lanes, which would only be 36' wide. Is the intent to grind only the PCCP travel lanes, which would be 36' wide? Or is the intent to grind 38.5' wide?
Inquiry submitted 08/12/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/12/2019
Response #2:Q: Typical Cross Section Sheet X-1 shows a 36' wide existing lane width, but also shows the grinding area to be 38.5' wide.
A: The Typical sheet X-1 has dimensions shown on plan for grinding 1.5' outside shoulder and 1.0' inside shoulder. Summary of quantities matches the additional 1.5' / 1.0' dimension.
Q: Note 3 on this page states grinding is on all lanes, which would only be 36' wide. Is the intent to grind only the PCCP travel lanes, which would be 36' wide? Or is the intent to grind 38.5' wide?
A: Grinding is according to plan X-1 dimensions shown and quantity sheet.
Response posted 08/12/2019
Inquiry #11: 2018 Standard Plan P8, note 3 states that a side form is to be used when RSC replacements are adjacent to asphalt concrete. There is asphalt concrete pavement adjacent to all Lane 1 panel replacements on this project. However Standard Specification 41-9.03E(2) states that tack coat is to be applied between a concrete/HMA joint. Which is correct?
If side forms are required, how is the removal and replacement of existing base and HMA paid for to allow for the room to place side forms?
Inquiry submitted 08/12/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/12/2019
Response #2:Q: 2018 Standard Plan P8, note 3 states that a side form is to be used when RSC replacements are adjacent to asphalt concrete. There is asphalt concrete pavement adjacent to all Lane 1 panel replacements on this project. However Standard Specification 41-9.03E(2) states that tack coat is to be applied between a concrete/HMA joint. Which is correct?
A: Both statements are correct.
Q: If side forms are required, how is the removal and replacement of existing base and HMA paid for to allow for the room to place side forms?
A: Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 08/13/2019
Inquiry #12: Does Caltrans have property within the project limits for a construction staging area? If so, where? And what would be the terms to use this property?
Inquiry submitted 08/13/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/13/2019
Response #2:No property has been designated for a staging area. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/13/2019
Inquiry #13: For work associated with "Structural Concrete, Approach Slab (Type R)", will any of the existing abutments require a paving notch extension per Revised Standard Plan RDP B9-2, Existing Diaphragm Abutment detail? If so, this work will likely require the utilization of a Temporary Roadway Structural Section due to the cure time on the paving notch extension. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 08/13/2019
Response #1:submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/13/2019
Response #2:Please refer to Note 5 on the Standard Plan B9-2. The existing paving notch for the diaphragm abutment is more than 6 inches. Construction of a new paving notch extension is not required. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 08/14/2019
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.