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Inquiry #1: In reference to stripe removals, some of the locations on this project have rumble strip, with striping in the rumble strip. With the removal specification saying that the removals will be no deeper than 1/8 of an inch below the pavement surface; how are we expected to abide by this if the existing striping is in the ground-in rumble strip?
Inquiry submitted 11/21/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/21/2018


Response #2:The Engineer may authorize the existing striping be left in place if it is deeper than 1/8 of an inch below the pavement surface. Please refer to section 4-1.07B "Value Engineering Change Proposal," of the Standard Specifications. Proposals for modifications to the contract documents may be submitted to the Engineer after contract approval.
Response posted 11/27/2018



Inquiry #2: Regarding the C47C(CA) signs required on this project shown on CS-1 thru CS-4 will these signs be required to be "NEW" signs upon installation on this project or will used signs in acceptable condition be accepted for use? If used signs in acceptable condition can be used what is the determining factor for "ACCEPTABLE CONDITION"?
Inquiry submitted 11/28/2018

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 11/29/2018


Response #2:C47C signs in hand can be used but must conform to current design posted at http://www.dot.ca.gov/trafficops/tcd/pfi.html. For acceptable condition, refer to Standard Specification Section 12 Temporary Traffic Control.

Response posted 11/29/2018

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.