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Inquiry #1: Per the Project Specifications, Section 14-6.03A states that "Pre-construction roosting bat surveys must be conducted by a CalTrans Stewardship Biologist 2 weeks prior to project activities...", but then states that "Surveys for roosting bats by an qualified Contractor-supplied biologist before the start of construction activities". Who will be conducting the pre-con survey for roosting bats?
Inquiry submitted 12/17/2021

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/23/2021


Response #2:The Contractor-supplied biologist will conduct the pre-construction roosting bat survey.
Response posted 01/03/2022




Inquiry #2: Does the HOV Lane count towards the number of open freeway lanes on traffic charts G1 and G2 in the Special Provisions?
Inquiry submitted 01/13/2022

Response #1:Yes. HOV Lane has included the number of freeway lanes on traffic charts G1 and G2 in the Special Provisions. If the contactor wants to open 1 HOV lane only (close other lanes) , PCMS are needed at the beginning and end to let single ride motorist to use HOV.
Response posted 01/14/2022




Inquiry #3: Where do I locate the Certified DVBE Summary form & the Certified Small Business Listing form ?
Inquiry submitted 01/20/2022

Response #1:Please see Bid Book. Bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/24/2022




Inquiry #4: Bid Item No. 9 - Mobile Barrier System has an estimated quantity of 45 days. Which is also the total allowable Contract Time. It is specified under 12-3.24C to only be required for the slab replacement work. Please confirm this is correct. If this is correct, can this item be revised to a 1 LS to eliminate the need for future CCO's due to reduced quantity.
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2022

Response #1:According to the sheet Q-1, we have 40 slabs to replace. For each slab replacement, we need a minimum one day for the Mobile Barrier System. So we have a minimum of 40 working days for the item. The total working days are 45, so we round the number up to 45 days for the item of Mobile Barrier System for more conservative number.
Response posted 01/25/2022




Inquiry #5: Plan sheets X-1 and X-2 show diamond grinding limits to the edge of traveled way. Sheet C-1 then shows that grinding on the shoulders is required for 2' outside of the traveled way. Is this 2' wide grinding on the shoulder measured and paid for by the Square Yard?
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2022

Response #1:On the plans X-1 and X-2, there was a note “SEE Sht C-1 FOR CONFORM DETAIL CASE #1/CASE #2” right at ETW’s. The additional grinding 2’ outside ETW’s was consider as a conform transition between new grinding surface of main lanes and the existing shoulder surfaces, and also paid for by square yard (yd2).


Response posted 01/25/2022


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.