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Inquiry #1: On sheet X-3 of the plans, the first cross section from PM 31.24-38.90 lists that the limits of cold planing are from edge of shoulder to edge of shoulder. Cold planing depth is only listed for the 0.33' areas listed as "repair failed areas". What would be the cold planing depth for the entire roadway?
Inquiry submitted 06/28/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/28/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 1 dated July 7, 2021. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 07/07/2021



Inquiry #2: Bid Item 78 Call out Midwest Guardrail (8' Post). However, Special Provisions Section 83-2.02C(1)(a) states that wood posts are required.

According to RSP A77N3 for Narrow roadway installation you are to use 8x8x7' Wood posts or W6x8.5 or W6x9 steel post 8' in length.

Please confirm the Type of Posts (Wood or Steel) required for the Midwest Guardrail 8' Post Bid Item?
Inquiry submitted 07/02/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 07/06/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to Special Provision 83-2.02C(1)(a).
Wood Posts are specified. Please place you bid in accordance with the current bid documents.

Response posted 07/07/2021



Inquiry #3: Section 14-6.03A Environmental Stewardship calls for the "Entire Project Limits" to have species protection. The monitoring chart states "Daily" species regulation from the "Contractor Supplied Biologist". Is the intent of to have a biologist onsite for the entire duration of the project / 120 working days?
Inquiry submitted 07/08/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 07/08/2021


Response #2:Attention is directed to section 14-6.03D, “Contractor-Supplied Biologist” of the Standard Specifications. “The Contractor-supplied biologist monitors work activities for the protection of regulated species.” If there are work activities on site that have the potential for impacts as specified by the contract the “Contractor-Supplied Biologist” has an obligation to be on-site to monitor the work activities. Place your bid it accordance with the contract documents.
Response posted 07/12/2021



Inquiry #4: Addenda #1, Sheet Q-1 Eliminated Bid Item 91) Alternative Crash Cushion TL-2 - 4 each but the E-Bid system does not match. Is Item 91) to be removed from this contract?
Inquiry submitted 07/09/2021

Response #1:Bid Item #81 was deleted on Q-1 because it was already included on Q-4 and the pay item and quantity is still valid. Please bid accordingly.
Response posted 07/11/2021



Inquiry #5: In response to Inquiry #2 please provide details for an 8' wood post as these are not standard in California.
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2021

Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 07/11/2021


Response #2:Provide the post sizes specified in the bid documents. No substitution will be allowed. Please place your bid in accordance to the current bid documents.
Response posted 07/12/2021

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.