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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: In the description of work for Stage 2 on SC-4 and Stage 3-Phase 2 on SC-6, it mentions placing precast abutments and precast slab. Per the structure plans the abutments are cast in place. Please clarify if the abutments in Stage 2 & 3-2 are intended to be precast.
Inquiry submitted 11/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/17/2022
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #2: Please confirm if there is a 2-foot over-excavation required below the footings for the Strawberry Creek abutments and retaining wall. The limits of payment on the staging plan show the over-excavation but the abutment layout sheets do not show it (like it was shown on the Morrill Canyon plans).
Inquiry submitted 11/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/17/2022
Response #2:Over-excavation of 2 feet below the bottom of footings is required at Abutment 2 and the Type 5 retaining wall at Strawberry Creek Bridge (Bridge No. 56-0899). Please refer to sheet 134 of 146 of the plans, section 19-3.03A of the Special Provisions, and the first paragraph under “Geotechnical Recommendations†on page 7 of 10 of the “Foundation Report for Strawberry Creek Bridge (Replace)†in the Information Handout. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/08/2022
Inquiry #3: In the Remarks of Chart No. L2 for the complete closure at Strawberry Creek, it states to use the detour plan as shown on MI-1. MI-1 is the detour plan for Morrill Canyon which is on the opposite side of the 15 & 215 Freeways and is not relevant for the location of Strawberry Creek. Please provide a detour plan for the Strawberry Creek Bridge location.
Inquiry submitted 11/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 11/17/2022
Response #2:An upcoming addendum will be issued to remove chart L-2. The proposed pavement work will be constructed using reverse traffic control per SC-9.
Response posted 11/18/2022
Inquiry #4: 1. Please clarify - per note 1 on page 10 of 19 for Morrill Canyon Creek Bridge if Concrete Barrier Type 842 (Mod) can be considered as a precast barrier or can it be done as cast in place after installing the end girders?
2. Is Morrill Canyon Creek bridge area considered as environmental area III?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/08/2022
Response #2:1. It is the contractor's means and methods to construct the CB 842 Mod, but CB has to be placed on PC/PS Girder prior erection per note 1 on sheet 10 of 19 for Morrill Canyon Creek Bridge.
2. Bid according to current contract documents. There is no definition of "Environmental Area III" per contract documents.
Response posted 12/09/2022
Inquiry #5: Please confirm that the work done at Morrill Canyon Creek can be accomplished during consecutive weekend closures.
Inquiry submitted 12/09/2022
Response #1:The work done at Morrill Canyon Creek cannot be accomplished during consecutive weekend closures due to the cast-in place abutments.
Response posted 12/09/2022
Inquiry #6: Merrill Creek Bridge general plan sheet 1 of 19 (113 overall) it states clearly Stage 1 Traffic and Stage 2 Traffic. Based on the lane closure charts when is the Contractor allowed to build Stage 1 and Stage 2. Caltrans has admitted it cannot be built during the 55 Hour Closure and there is no other time allowed other then night time R Lane closures we need 24 hour closures to build this bridge
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2022
Response #1:The construction of Morrill Canyon Bridge will be constructed per SC-1 to SC-7 and TH-1 to TH-3 utilize six 55-hour weekend closures. The work of the bridge structure are included in these SC and TH sheets.
Response posted 12/13/2022
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.