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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Prior to bid, will Caltrans allow bidders to excavate and export material samples from the "optional material site" to test aggregates for properties not provided in the materials handout that are required by Caltrans specifications when producing HMA?
Inquiry submitted 08/16/2021
Response #1:An addendum will be issued with directions regarding requests to sample the optional materials site.
Response posted 08/18/2021
Inquiry #2: Bid Item 172 Remove Painted Traffic Stripe appears to be for removal of the existing striping; however, there is 563,000 LF of Temporary striping being installed for bid item 12. Does bid items 12 include both the temporary striping & removal of the striping as part of this bid item? or should bid item 172 have an adjustment in the amount from current bid quantity of 447,000 LF to 1,010,000 LF to compensate for removal of bid item 12?
Inquiry submitted 08/25/2021
Response #1:Bid Item 12, Temporary Traffic Stripe (Paint) includes removal. Bid as advertised.
Response posted 08/26/2021
Inquiry #3: Bid Item 12 Temporary Traffic Stripe (Paint), plan sheets 453 through 459 calls out 2 coat for a grand total of 444,555 LF. the only 2-coat paint bid item is item # 170 Paint Traffic Stripe (2-coat) which is in the amount of 136,000 LF. Question 1: are the plan sheets 453-459 incorrectly calling out 2-coat? Question 2: should item 12 be deleted and all quantities placed under bid item 170 to match plan sheets 453 through 459?
Inquiry submitted 08/25/2021
Response #1:Question 1: Bid as Advertised. Temporary Traffic Stripe (Paint) is 2-coat as shown on plans.
Question 2: Bid as Advertised. Bid Item 12, Temporary Traffic Stripe (Paint) includes removal.
Response posted 08/26/2021
Inquiry #4: Bid Item 173 Remove Painted Pavement Marking 10,400 SF- this item appears to be removal for the existing installed pavement markings and does not take into consideration the removal of the temporary 2-coat pavement markings bid item 171 as shown on plan sheets 459 through 464 in the additional amount of 10, 779 SF. should bid item 173 be changed from 10,400 SF to 21,179 SF?
Inquiry submitted 08/25/2021
Response #1:Bid as advertised.
Response posted 08/26/2021
Inquiry #5: Can electronic CAD files be provided to aid the contractor in take-offs.
Inquiry submitted 09/01/2021
Response #1:The electronic design files are included in the supplemental information provided with the bid package.
Response posted 09/02/2021
Inquiry #6: 1. Can Caltrans provide the electronic CAD file to bidders for use during the bidding process?
Inquiry submitted 09/01/2021
Response #1:The electronic design files are included in the supplemental information provided with the bid package.
Response posted 09/02/2021
Inquiry #7: Will Caltrans allow off road construction traffic on the new bridges over the aqua duct?
Inquiry submitted 09/16/2021
Response #1:The bridge was designed to accommodate Material Hauling Equipment (MHE) vehicles as specified on Contract Plan sheet 641 of 654, "GENERAL NOTES".
Please note that the "MATERTIALS HAULING EQUIPMENT LOADING" and "MATERIALS HAULING VEHICLE" details are specific to this project only.
The Contractor's proposed equipment must comply with the loading diagram, load limits , and chart shown on Contract Plan Sheet 641 of 654, "GENERAL NOTES". No track mounted equipment is permitted on the bridge. No more than one (1) MHE vehicle is allowed on the bridge at a time and must be confined to the center of the bridge as shown in the "TYPICAL SECTION" detail shown on Contract Plan Sheet 640 of 654, "GENERAL PLAN", and confined to the permissible limits using K rail or some other type of rigid traffic channelizing device. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with the proposed MHE vehicle data for review & approval prior to being permitted on the bridge.
Response posted 09/21/2021
Inquiry #8: 09-213404 Project Special Provisions, Section 14-6.03A states that a full-time Biological monitor will be provided by the Department to monitor work in DT/MGS habitat. Can you please confirm that the role of the Caltrans/Department Biologist will be:
A) DT/MGS Monitoring including handling
B) DT/MGS Pre-construction Surveys including excavations and handling
C) Both DT/MGS Monitoring and DT/MGS Pre-construction Surveys, including excavations and handling.
Inquiry submitted 09/17/2021
Response #1:The Department confirms that the role of the Caltrans/Department Biologist will be:
Option C: Both DT/MGS Monitoring and DT/MGS Pre-construction Surveys, including excavations and handling.
Response posted 09/21/2021
Inquiry #9: Drainage System 1621 shows (2) 30" x 73' APC. Drainage Quantities shows Drainage System 1621 as 24". Confirm diameter.
Inquiry submitted 09/20/2021
Response #1:An addendum will be issued regarding Drainage System 1621 diameter.
Response posted 09/21/2021
Inquiry #10: Project specifications and additional information are silent regarding permitting requirements for the bridges over the aqueduct – please confirm that Caltrans will obtain the permitting required to access and construction the bridges. If a permit has been obtained for the construction of the bridges can it be provided to understand the permit limitations and requirements.
Inquiry submitted 09/23/2021
Response #1:All environmental permits applicable to construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct Bridge, Bridge No. 48-0076, have been included in the Information Handout. Permits are not required from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power, for access and construction of the bridges. All conditions and requirements for construction have been included in the bidding documents. The contractor is required to maintain access to the LA Aqueduct at all times. Additional requirements for the contractor to construct the East and West Aqueduct Roads prior to beginning bridge construction and to notify the Engineer at least 10 days in advance of beginning work on the bridges will be included in Addendum 2 to be issued September 30, 2021.
Response posted 09/27/2021
Inquiry #11: 1. Project specifications and additional information are silent regarding permitting requirements for the bridges over the aqueduct – please confirm that Caltrans will obtain the permitting required to access and construction the bridges. If a permit has been obtained for the construction of the bridges can it be provided to understand the permit limitations and requirements.
Inquiry submitted 09/23/2021
Response #1:All environmental permits applicable to construction of the Los Angeles Aqueduct Bridge, Bridge No. 48-0076, have been included in the Information Handout. Permits are not required from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power, for access and construction of the bridges. All conditions and requirements for construction have been included in the bidding documents. The contractor is required to maintain access to the LA Aqueduct at all times. Additional requirements for the contractor to construct the East and West Aqueduct Roads prior to beginning bridge construction and to notify the Engineer at least 10 days in advance of beginning work on the bridges will be included in Addendum 2 to be issued September 30, 2021.
Response posted 09/27/2021
Inquiry #12: From Notice To Bidders, there are sentences showed 'Complete the work, excluding plant establishment work, within 500 working days.' and 'Complete the work, including plant establishment work, within 500 working days.'. Please verify the duration.
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2021
Response #1:An addendum will be issued regarding the conflicting information. The total working days are 500, including plant establishment.
Response posted 09/27/2021
Inquiry #13: Refer to sheet PL-1, wood mulch is wood chip. However refer to specs 20-5.04B(6) (page 180 of 362), there is Pine Needle Mulch. Please verify the wood mulch.
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2021
Response #1:Wood mulch must be wood chip. There is no Pine Needle mulch in the contract items.
Response posted 09/28/2021
Inquiry #14: The total of organic fertilizer (bid item #57) for all plants & cuttings should be 130 lbs. Not 55 lbs. Please verify.
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2021
Response #1:Organic Fertilizer (Bid Item #57) is 130 lbs. An addendum will be issued to address this inquiry.
Response posted 09/28/2021
Inquiry #15: Regarding the integral colored Structural Concrete and the integral colored Precast Girders
The plans page 641 and the special provisions Section Division VI Structures Section 51-1.01A lists the Color as Color NO. 37769 of AMS-STD-595. This federal standard light tan is extremely light in color and and can only be achieved buy using a more costly White Pigment cement Powder VS Standard Grey. Is this the intent?
Are all the girders to be colored or just the outer girders?
Inquiry submitted 09/30/2021
Response #1:Integral color shall comply with Special Provisions Section 51-1.01A. The detail shown in the lower right corner of plan sheet 641 is typical of all girders.
Response posted 10/06/2021
Inquiry #16: Given the changes in Addendum 2, would the department consider extending the bid due date by one week?
Inquiry submitted 09/30/2021
Response #1:No, the Department is not extending the bid opening date at this time.
Response posted 09/30/2021
Inquiry #17: RFI #3 : Reference to drawing sheets 641& 648 and special provision 51-1.01A (page 72). Integrally colored concreter with Color # 37769, AMS-STD-595 has been called out for the girders. Achieving this exact color is not possible with Type II or Type III grey cement as approved by Caltrans, for Prestressed girder concrete mix design.
Please verify and inform us on further instructions in this regard?
Inquiry submitted 09/30/2021
Response #1:Integral color shall comply with Special Provisions Section 51-1.01A and Section 51 of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 10/06/2021
Inquiry #18: Would Caltrans consider product substitution for this project from Methyl Methacrylate Paint Traffic Stripe and Pavement Marking to Paint (2-Coat), Thermoplastic or Tape for Traffic Stripe and Pavement Markings? Contractors capable of installing this product are limited resulting in an unfair bidding advantage against those who do not have a truck for MMA Paint Stripe. In addition, in districts where Methyl Methacrylate Paint has been installed failure issues are extremely common and there are more reliable products available.
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2021
Response #1:Addendum #3 will address this inquiry.
Response posted 10/04/2021
Inquiry #19: Addendum 3 allows for the use of EWNV thermoplastic to be installed in lieu of the Methyl Methacrylate. Will Caltrans also allow for the use either the Two-Component paint as well as the EWNV Thermoplastic? As this product tends to be more durable than thermoplastic and is used in Caltrans district 3 in varies mountain passes in lieu of the MMA. Also Caltrans recently switched 08-0K1224 from MMA to the two-component paint prior to bid. Also both Caltrans contract 08-1G5204 Near Adelanto & Caltrans 08-1H8304 Pinon Hills both are bidding with Two-component paint. thank you for your consideration and timely response.
Inquiry submitted 10/04/2021
Response #1:All acceptable materials are described in the project specifications and addendum #3.
Response posted 10/05/2021
Inquiry #20: Addendum #3 Thermoplastic with Enhanced Wet-Night Visibility used instead of Methyl Methacrylate, will it be recessed thermoplastic (ewnv) or surface? Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 10/05/2021
Response #1:Thermoplastic with Enhanced Wet-Night Visibility used instead of Methyl Methacrylate would be recessed or not in accordance with how the Methyl Methacrylate is specified as recessed or not in the project plans, specifications, and estimate.
Response posted 10/05/2021
Inquiry #21: Refer to bid items 185 and 186. The bridge plans do not indicate a pull box or other work required except for conduit installation. Please confirm those details.
Inquiry submitted 10/07/2021
Response #1:Please refer to sheets 641 and 648 of 654 and the standard plan B14-3 for details for bid items 185 and 186.
Response posted 10/07/2021
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.