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Inquiry #1: Per Construction Details on Sheet C-3 (Page 6) of plans, it shows various "Locations of Existing Nonhighway Facilities" (Manholes, Valve Boxes, Electrical Boxes, Survey Monuments, etc.) in the new areas of construction. Who is responsible for the lowering and raising these to final grade. There are no bid items for adjustments(typical Item code is 780270).
Inquiry submitted 03/02/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/03/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to plan sheet C-3, Note 1: “PRESERVE/PROTECT ALL EXISTING UTILITIES.” . Attention is also directed to 5-1.36 PROPERTY AND FACILITY PRESERVATION of the Standard Specifications. The Contractor is required to preserve and protect all existing Nonhighway Facilities including, but not limited to, Manholes, Valve Boxes, Electrical Boxes, Survey Monuments, etc. The final pavement grade from PM Mer-140-37.39 to PM Mer-140-38.8 will remain the same as the existing pavement grade, therefore, no raising/lowering will be needed for these Nonhighway Facilities. The pavement treatment strategy from PM Mer-140-37.39 to PM Mer-140-38.8 will be “Mill and Fill” (0.15’ HMA-A) as shown on Sheet C-1, and the paving limits from PM Mer-140-37.39 to PM Mer-140-38.8 will be from ES to ES. Please refer to Sheet C-1 for more details with regards to paving limits at public road intersections from PM Mer-140-37.39 to PM Mer-140-38.8.
Response posted 03/04/2021



Inquiry #2: Per Bid Item Number 13 Cold In-Place Recycling (Foamed Asphalt) quantity of 89,100 SY seems incorrect. This bid item also effects # 14 Cement, #15 Asphalt, #16 Asphalt Emulsion, #17, Sand Cover, and #19 Asphalt Emulsion (Fog Seal Coat). Please clarify.

Inquiry submitted 03/02/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/03/2021


Response #2:The quantities have been reviewed and appear correct. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/18/2021



Inquiry #3: Since Caltrans is requiring a MRI of at least 90 in/mile on the CIR per Section 30-7.01D(2)(d)(ii)(F) Smoothness of the Special Provisions, will Caltrans add the specification for incentive/disincentive for the MRI on the HMA?
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/04/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to ADDENDUM NO. 1 DATED MARCH 17, 2021. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/17/2021



Inquiry #4: Per Standard Specification Section 39-3.04A the contractor is to cold plane and place asphalt back in the same shift. Will the state consider allowing the contractor 48 hours between cold plane and pave back between post miles 37.4 and 38.8 for the 0.15' cold plane and 0.15' HMA overlay (excluding the digout)? There is a large existing section of 0.95' AC over 0.40' PCC in this area.
Inquiry submitted 03/10/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/11/2021


Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/16/2021



Inquiry #5: Bid item 18 is for Intelligent Compaction (CIR). This work is further defined on page 20, section 30-6. Also noted in the specials, page 52, section 39-2.08 is Intelligent Compaction (HMA). On previous CIR jobs with Intelligent Compaction on both CIR and HMA, separate bid items were provided for the two. Please confirm IC is also required on HMA. If so, please provide bid item for IC-HMA.
Inquiry submitted 03/11/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry appears to be a duplicate. It will be reviewed and addressed accordingly
Response posted 03/14/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to ADDENDUM NO. 1 DATED MARCH 17, 2021. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/17/2021



Inquiry #6: Bid item 18 is for Intelligent Compaction on CIR. The Specials further define this scope on page 20, section 30-6. Further review of the specs, Intelligent Compaction for HMA is called out on page 52, section 39-2.08. On past CIR jobs with IC for both CIR and HMA, separate bid items were provided for each. Please confirm IC-HMA is required. If so, please add bid item for this work.
Inquiry submitted 03/12/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/14/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to ADDENDUM NO. 1 DATED MARCH 17, 2021. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/17/2021



Inquiry #7: Please specify what is paid under bid item 19, Asphaltic Emulsion (Fog Seal Coat). What surface is this fog seal coat applied to?
Inquiry submitted 03/16/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/16/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to plan sheet X-2. Please place your bid in accordance to the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/18/2021



Inquiry #8: The specifications state:
Replace the 2nd paragraph of section 39-2.05A(1)(a) with:
Placing a BWC consists of applying a bonded wearing course asphaltic emulsion and placing the specified HMA in a single pass with an integrated paving machine.

Is the 0.15' of HMA meant to be a bonded wearing course placed by a specialized machine or is it a 0.15' HMA overlay on a tack coat placed by a conventional paving machine? Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 03/18/2021

Response #1:Attention is directed to section 5-1.02 CONTRACT COMPONENTS, of the Standard Specifications. The scope of work of this project does not include BWC. Please place your bid in accordance with the contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/18/2021



Inquiry #9: Per Addendum 1 you have added the New smoothness Incentive specification for the project, but does not include the note from previous special provisions on what Target Smoothness Table to follow for the FINAL smoothness of the HMA when HMA is placed on top of CIR?

What target smoothness table per Addendum 1 is the contractor to follow for the .15 HMA-A placed over the CIR?
Inquiry submitted 03/19/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 03/19/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents
Response posted 03/28/2021



Inquiry #10: Per Division V Surfacing and Pavements , 39 Asphalt Concrete , Section 39-2.02B(3) of the Special Provisions, is requiring the asphalt binder for the Type A HMA be PG 64-28 PM. PG 64-28 PM is design for higher elevations, than the Valley floor. We would recommend either PG 64-16 or PG 70-10. Will the State please consider switching to a better suited Asphalt Binder for the application.
Inquiry submitted 03/23/2021

Response #1:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 03/23/2021

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.