Bidder Inquiries

Caltrans Bidding Connect Account:

Sign In (Sign in is required to access Project Plans)

Create Account (Click here to create a Caltrans Bidding Connect Account)

Viewing inquiries for 10-0X7504

Submit new inquiry for this project

Inquiry #1: Section 12-4.02C(7)(b) of the Special Provisions states "Not more than 1 stationary one-way-reversing traffic-control lane closure will be allowed at one time."
1. Are more than one stationary lane closure controlled by temporary signals allowed at one time?
2. Are more than one stationary lane closure controlled by flagging allowed at one time provided they are at different locations / routes?

Inquiry submitted 01/28/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 01/29/2021


Response #2:Q-1: Yes. Closures are Route Specific, attention is directed to “Conventional Highway Lane Requirements” in section 12-4.02C(3)(k) of the Special Provisions.
Q-2: Yes. Closures are Route Specific. Attention is directed to the contract plans at Location No. 2 which is a complete closure with k-rail.

Response posted 02/02/2021



Inquiry #2: Section 14-6.10 of the Special Provisions requires a Bird Exclusion plan, implementation and daily monitoring for maintenance. There doesn't appear to be a Bid Items for these activities. How will they be paid?
Inquiry submitted 02/12/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received for review.
Response posted 02/16/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 1, dated February 23, 2021. Please place your bid in accordance with the contract documents.
Response posted 02/23/2021



Inquiry #3: 1. Please confirm on this project that at location number 2 the old route 88, that there is no bridge work , ie polyester overlay, bridge rail to remove and rebuild ect. the plans indicate for a closure on sheet TH-2, but there are no plan sheets to indicate rebuilding anything on the structure. I assume that the contractor is just closing the old route 88..


Inquiry submitted 02/19/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 02/21/2021


Response #2:The scope of the work at this location is to close access to the old Route 88 bridge at Location 2. Attention is directed to plans sheet TH-2 and the Title Sheet.
Response posted 02/22/2021



Inquiry #4: In the special provisions Section 14-9.02 it states: "The asbestos survey and sampling report for this project is included in the Information Handout. " I do not see any of this information in the Handout.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 02/23/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 1, dated February 23, 2021. Section 14-9.02 of the Special Provisions has been deleted.
Response posted 02/23/2021



Inquiry #5: Please provide an item for temporary stream diversion. This work is required by the CA Fish & Game permit.
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 02/23/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3, dated March 2, 2021. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2021



Inquiry #6: Per 14-11.3A in the special provisions the existing paint systems contain lead. Can you please provide the report for this?
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 02/26/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3, dated March 2, 2021. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/02/2021



Inquiry #7: Section 2-1.06B of the Special Provisions indicates that as-built drawings are "Available as specified in the Standard Specifications". Standard Specifications Section 2-1.06B provides (916) 227-8357 as the fax number for requesting the as-built drawings. For the past several days, when attempting the fax number provided, an automated message is received stating "This number is not in use". Is there an alternative fax number that should be used?
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted and is being investigated.
Response posted 03/05/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No.3 section 2-1.06b of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 03/05/2021



Inquiry #8: Most of the existing guardrail removal looks to be steel posts and blocks. Therefore the Treated Wood Waste Item seems to be grossly overstated. Please adjust via addendum so we can accurately bid this Hazardous Waste Disposal with the new specifications required.
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2021

Response #1:Due to the timing of your Inquiry in relation to the Bid Opening your inquiry may not be addressed. Unless an addendum is issued to address your concerns, please place your bid in accordance with the contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/08/2021


Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/08/2021

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.