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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Reviewing Addendum #1, We have the following questions:
1) The pricing for Railroad Flagmen has been removed, who pays for the Railroad Flagmen?
2) What are the Railroad Insurance requirements (Limits of coverage, etc.)?
3) What type of trains use these tracks and how many per day? Need this information for the Insurance carrier.
Inquiry submitted 02/18/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2022
Response #2:1) The Railroad services and work are no longer a contractor requirement. The tenant, Tracy Commerce, will be responsible for the Railroad services and will be reimbursed by the State.
2) The owner, Holly Commerce is responsible for providing the types and levels required. Follow Union Pacific Railroad’s insurance requirements.
3) Need this information for the Insurance carrier. Using the DOT Crossing Inventory Number of 753055S, this information can be found on the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) website. Tracy Commerce indicates that they use bulk sugar cars and the numbers vary from 2-12 a week.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Response #3:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 5 dated March 9, 2022.
Response posted 03/09/2022
Inquiry #2: The traffic handling plans omit Naglee Rd WB on-ramp from Naglee Rd to west of Grant Line Rd (Sta. "NR_WB" 109+09.54 to 95+00.00. Please provide additional information.
Inquiry submitted 02/24/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/24/2022
Response #2:No additional information will be provided. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Inquiry #3: The Traffic Handling Plans do not appear to have offset dimensions for the temporary striping. Can you please provide typical cross sections or offset dimensions for the temporary striping and krail. We need this information to determine working room for the bridge work, retaining wall work, etc.
thanks.
Inquiry submitted 02/28/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/28/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Inquiry #4: Bid Item 72 is for Prestressing Cast-In-Place Concrete. Sheet 287 shows lump sum quantity for prestressing cast-in-place concrete on Corral Hollow Bridge. There are no prestressing cast-in-place details for Corral Hollow Bridge. Furthermore, there are no prestressing cast-in-place concrete details for Sugar Spur Bridge. Please clarify scope of work for bid item 72 prestressing cast-in-place concrete.
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Inquiry #5: Please provide a traffic handling plan with K-Rail/temporary striping, etc. , for the full pavement widening section at the following locations:
NR_WB line Sta. 95+92 - 97+72
106+15 - 109+09
Rte. 205 Sta . 176+75 - 189+90
TracyEB line Sta. 192+30 - 200+30(inside ramp)
MACWB line Sta. 242+00 - 248+54(outside ramp)
MACEB line Sta. 250+83 - 256+90(inside ramp)
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/01/2022
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated March 3, 2022.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Inquiry #6: For the Sugar Spur bridge can you please provide bottom of Abutment 1 and 5 elevations, and/or pile cut off elevations for these locations? (Similar to what you've provided for Bents 2, 3 and 4 on Sheet 301). Thanks.
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #7: Regarding the storm drain material selection of project 10-1C3304 and in reference to Section 64 on page 196 of 294 of the specifications 10-1C3304sp, I would like to request that alternative storm drain pipe materials (APC) be granted consideration for substitution. Under Topic 857 – Alternative Materials, in the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), 857.1 Basic Policy states “When two or more material meet the design service life, and structural and hydraulic requirements, the plans and specifications must provide for alternative pipes, pipe arches, oversize drains, and underdrains to allow for optimal selection by the contractor.†We specifically request the consideration of corrugated polypropylene, as described in Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 64-2.02E. Please confirm this substitution consideration is acceptable.
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Inquiry #8: Plan sheet 212 shows 3'-6" cast-in-drilled-hole concrete pile with reinforcing steel and cast in place concrete pile pedestal. Currently there is no bid item for the 42" cast-in-drilled-hole concrete piling, rebar and pile pedestal. Please clarify which bid item provides payment for this work.
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:The bid item for these electrical items is Item No. 870510 RAMP METERING SYSTEM.
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #9: For Bid Item 48, Lean Concrete Backfill, would you please provide dimensions at the various cross sections (Sheets 320 and 321) between the existing Retaining Wall #6 and the new Retaining Wall #1, or remove the final pay status from this item?
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Reference Retaining Wall No. 1 plan sheets. No additional information will be provided. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Inquiry #10: For the Sugar Spur Bridge can you please provide more dimensions for the Wing Walls. Length appears to be 10' each, what is the thickness and what is the height at end away from abutments?
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Reference Standard Plan RSP B0-1 called out on Sugar Spur OH plan sheets. No additional information will be provided. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2022
Inquiry #11: On the general plans for the Sugar Spur Bridge (Sheet 299), note 13 says "Retaining Wall, See ROADWAY PLANS"; and is labelled at both abutments. I do not see a Retaining Wall in the roadway plans at these two locations. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 5, dated March 9, 2022.
Response posted 03/09/2022
Inquiry #12: Sheet 306 calls out "see Detail "A"" on the Elevation at the pile under the Bent. Should this be calling out the pile at the Crash Wall? The driven pile is only 14" diameter.
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 5, dated March 9, 2022.
Response posted 03/09/2022
Inquiry #13: For the three Structure Concrete Headwalls, can you please specify a design height to be used for each on Standard Plan Sheet D89?
Inquiry submitted 03/03/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 03/03/2022
Response #2:Per STD PLN D89, the wall height is determined by the pipe diameter.
Response posted 03/08/2022
Inquiry #14: Reference Response to Inquiry #5.
Addendum #3 does not address the K-Rail needed to construct the narrow full depth section(1.30'HMA and 0.50' Cl 2 AB) widenings on the opposite side of the ramps. The traffic handling plans only have K-Rail for constructing one side of the ramp not the other side. Some of the ramps are constructing a new pavement section on both sides of the ramp.
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2022
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/09/2022
Response #2:This work has been planned to be performed under lane closure. Please place your bid in accordance with your means and methods of performing the work along with the requirements stated in the contract documents.
Response posted 03/10/2022
Inquiry #15: * Regarding to bid item #37 - Temporary High-Visibility Fence. Please confirm that ESA signs will be installed at 100 feet apart along the length of the fence?
Inquiry submitted 03/14/2022
Response #1:Confirmed. Any run of fence shorter than 100 feet requires at least one sign.
Response posted 03/14/2022
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.