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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Can you please provide the CAD files for this project? Thank you
Inquiry submitted 04/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/12/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #2: Will the DOT please provide CAD files for this project?
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/18/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #3: Retaining wall stationing on L-Sheets and stationing on retaining wall plans do not equal the length of wall from the sum of lengths along retaining wall LOL. Please confirm the dimensioning and stationing for the retaining wall.
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/18/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #4: Regarding the 48" RCP Riser with debris rack cages found on DD-20 through DD-22, Is there an "H" dimension for the SS mesh screen (varies) and the line posts x 6?
Thank You in advance.
Inquiry submitted 04/19/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/19/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #5: On Sheet 92 of 119, the footing dimension corresponding with the design wall height of 28' is shown to be 18'-5", however, on sheet 95, the revised table shows a footing thickness of 21'-6". Which dimension is correct?
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/27/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022. Please note also sheet 95 shows details/ dimensions for the retaining wall specifically at the box culvert opening location.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #6: On Sheet 92 of 119, the footing dimension corresponding with the design wall height of 28' is shown to be 18'-5", however, on sheet 95, the revised table shows a footing thickness of 21'-6". Which dimension is correct?
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2022
Response #1:Repeated inquiry. Please refer to bidder inquiry #5 for response.
Response posted 04/27/2022
Inquiry #7: On Sheet 92 of 119, the footing dimension corresponding with the design wall height of 28' is shown to be 18'-5", however, on sheet 95, the revised table shows a footing thickness of 21'-6". Which dimension is correct?
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2022
Response #1:Repeated inquiry. Please refer to bidder inquiry #5 for response.
Response posted 04/27/2022
Inquiry #8: Please verify the quantity of Concrete (Channel Lining) for Drainage System 2C. Our takeoff results are much higher than the owner's takeoff quantity.
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/27/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #9: Please confirm quantity for Bid Item 52 Concrete (Concrete Apron). On Sheet 78, the quantity listed for DS1F is not included in the subtotals. Additionally, the limits of the apron for DS 1F on sheet 55 are missing, please provide
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/27/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Inquiry #10: Please provide topography in the form of a CAD File for both existing and proposed surfaces.
Inquiry submitted 05/04/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/04/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022 and bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #11: Per Page 5 of 9 in the Foundation Report provided in the Informational Handout, the "Notes for Construction - Retaining Wall" Section call out to over excavate any where clay is present. The plans do not call for over-ex anywhere beyond the retaining wall footings. Please confirm whether there is to be over-excavation - and if there is, please provide over-ex details for the retaining wall structure.
Inquiry submitted 05/04/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/04/2022
Response #2:Please refer to section 19-3.03B of the Standard Specifications or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #12: Can you Please confirm the Concrete Quantities for the Box Culverts.
Inquiry submitted 05/04/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/04/2022
Response #2:Confirmed, please refer to the Revised Standard Plan RSP D80 dated October 15, 2021.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #13: Hello,
I do not see the project start and end dates listed in the documents, would you be able to provide this? Thank you!
Best,
Erin Goetz
yair@endemicenvironmental.net
Inquiry submitted 05/06/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/06/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Notice to Bidders, paragraph 12, which states: "Complete the work within 260 working days."
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #3:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/08/2022
Inquiry #14: Hauling 1,300,000 cy of imported borrow in 260 working days will require 5,000cy of daily import. With the current truck shortage and material source not available near the site, importing 5,000cy per day is unattainable. Please extend the duration of this project to 500 working days (2 years).
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #15: _Please provide a cost index for all major materials associated with the project such as concrete, fuel, asphalt oil, reinforcing steel.
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Section 9-1.07 of the Standard Specifications or Revised Standard Specifications for Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations allowed.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #16: _Will the Authority provide time relief for material shortages? The market is currently seeing major constraints on key materials required for this project.
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Section 6 of the Standard Specifications or Revised Standard Specifications for the allowable times.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #17: Please verify the quantity for Bid Item 32, Structural Concrete, Retaining Wall. Addendum 1 reduced the bid quantity for this item, however due to the addendum changes along with a previously submitted question, the actual bid quantity should be much higher.
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the response to Bidder Inquiry #5.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #18: Has the Department identified an import borrow site for this project? What are the gradation requirements for the import borrow? What is the sand equivalent requirement for the import borrow?
Inquiry submitted 05/09/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/09/2022
Response #2:Please refer to section 19-7 of the Standards Specifications and section 19-7.02 of the Special Provisions, for Imported Borrow requirements.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Inquiry #19: • On Sheet DD-14, there only appears to be 30 EA dowel bars in the channel, not 36 EA. Please confirm the quantity of Bid Item #31.
Inquiry submitted 05/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #20: • What is the thickness of the cut off wall shown in drainage unit 2g?
Inquiry submitted 05/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Standard Plans D86B for cutoff wall thickness.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #21: Bid Item 24 requires import of 1.3M CY of borrow material within 260 WD. Due to current market availability, it is not feasible or realistic to achieve this quantity of import in the designated time period. Please extend the contract duration to 504 WD to allow the Contractor sufficient time to meet the project requirements.
Inquiry submitted 05/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #22: Reference is made to the Spec section 19-7.02C of Special Provision. It says that Imported borrow placed within top 4 feet of the finished grade must have a R-value of at least 25. Please clarify if this applies to the Final Surface for the whole project site or only applies to the areas (subgrade) underneath the pavement sections. The quantity difference between these two are relatively high and this clarification will help the bidders in terms of getting a suitable import source and get relatively accurate pricing.
Inquiry submitted 05/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Response #2:Please refer to section 19-7.02A of the Standards Specifications for Imported Borrow requirements below 4 feet of the finished grade.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #23: Reference is made to the Bid item # 19 (Roadway Excavation), Bid item # 24 (Imported Borrow) and Layout plan sheets L -5 & L – 6 of Addendum 01 dated May 09, 2022. The Add-01 layout sheets L-5 and L-6 shows a considerable change in the design contours and existing contours. A new earthwork calculation shows that the quantity for Bid item # 19 (Roadway Excavation) and Bid item # 24 (Imported Borrow) have changed approximately 100,000 CY. Please issue revised Bid item quantities for the aforementioned Bid items reflecting the design and topo changes per Addendum 01.
Inquiry submitted 05/10/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/10/2022
Response #2:Quantities were anticipated in the original advertised plans. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #24: No soils report exists in the documents provided. Can you please provide information regarding unsuitable material removal and re-compaction depths in the fill areas?
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #25: Can you please provide R value and Sand Equivalent data on the material that has been stockpiled within the site boundaries?
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:The R-value on the stockpiled material has an R value ≥ 5.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #26: Are we to anticipate using the SR-11 freeway to access the project for equipment and material deliveries?
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:Yes, access to the project will be via SR-11.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #27: Please add a bid item for "Street Sweeping".
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:Please refer to section 13-3 “STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN,†of the Standard Specifications or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #28: item 33 (Structure Concrete Box Culvert) Can we use precast RCB for this item.
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:Please see Section 4-1.07B, “Value Engineering Change Proposal,†of the Standard Specifications or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #29: Due to limited scope, the 28% DBE Goal established for this project is not attainable. We request that Caltrans re-evaluate the available scope and DBE goal. Additionally, please provide a breakdown of the scopes that were utilized to develop the goal.
Inquiry submitted 05/11/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/11/2022
Response #2:Please see Section 2-1.12B(1) of the Standard Specifications or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Inquiry #30: Drainage Sheet D-3 shows that DS 1p (54†RCP) ties into a proposed Junction Structure on one end and then to nothing on the other. In addition, there is no rip rap or headwall at this location. Is this correct or is there an existing structure the proposed 54†RCP ties into?
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:The adjacent development is in the process of installing a 54†RCP, please refer to section 9 of the Standard Specifications and/or the Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #31: Please verify the 4.3 cy quantity for Concrete Apron DS 1F using the limits proposed on Drainage Detail sheet DD-10. The quantity appears to be high.
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:Please refer to the Addendum #1 dated May 9, 2022.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #32: #12 Temporary hydraulic mulch (Bonded fiber matrix). What is the application rate?
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Standard Specifications section 13-5.03E “Temporary Bonded Fiber Matrix Hydraulic Mulch.â€
Response posted 05/13/2022
Inquiry #33: _5. Clarify if the Contractor is indemnified from losses due to pre-existing hazmat and compensation will be covered under a change order?
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:Please refer to sections 6-1.03B, 6-1.03C, and 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) of the Special Provisions, and Sections 6 & 7 of the Standard Specifications and/or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #34: _4. Who will be the generator of existing hazardous waste?
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:Please refer to sections 6-1.03B, 6-1.03C, and 7-1.02K(6)(j)(iii) of the Special Provisions, and Sections 6 & 7 of the Standard Specifications and/or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #35: _Who will sign manifest for existing hazardous materials if encountered?
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:The contractor is responsible for their material provided. For material onsite, refer to section 14 of the Standard Specifications and/or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #36: _6. Please provide language in the contract for a waiver of consequential damages.
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:Please refer to sections 9-1.03 of the Standard Specifications and/or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #37: _Please provide language in the contract a waiver of subrogation.
Inquiry submitted 05/12/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/12/2022
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #38: In reference to bidder's inquiry #18, the Department's response directed bidders to Special Provision Section 19-7.02. This Section requires (among other things) "Constructing an access road as shown". Where is this access road shown on the plans?
Secondly, the languange in Section 19-7.02A implies the import borrow will come from a particular site. Where is the borrow site?
Inquiry submitted 05/13/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Response #2:1. The contract does not include mandatory borrow sites or local borrow. The access road as shown refers to the access road contractors will need in their identified borrow sites.
2. The contract does not include mandatory borrow sites or local borrow. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #39: Please provide a borrow site for the project or additional time. The current schedule and material availability does not support the contract?
Inquiry submitted 05/13/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #40: Reference Addendum 1, sheet C-1. It is not possible to scarify and compact deeper than 18". This work will end up being overexcavation and recompact. Please provide a bid item for this work to adequately compensate the Contractor.
Inquiry submitted 05/13/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Section 19-5.04 of the Standard Specifications and/or Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #41: Reference Addendum 1, sheet C-1. It is impossible to quantify the scarify (overex) and blend with import borrow. Areas cannot be defined per location with information provided. Please provide the following information:
A) Coordinates of locations 1-18
B) Perimeters / boundaries of each location for scarify and blend
C) Please provide detail for transition from location to location. Are transitions slopes or vertical cuts?
D) Blend ratio of existing to import material
E) Gradation of resulting, blended material
Inquiry submitted 05/13/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Section 19-5.04 of the Standard Specifications and/or Revised Standard Specifications. Additional information will be provided after contract execution.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #42: Reference Addendum 1, sheet C-1. Is the intent to scarify to a certain elevation or just depth from existing ground?
Inquiry submitted 05/13/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Response #2:The intent is to scarify to a depth below existing ground.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #43: Reference Addendum 1, sheet C-1. Have locations under existing stockpiles previously been overexcavated or scarified? Will the contractor be required to expose surfaces under existing stockpiles to scarify and blend?
Inquiry submitted 05/13/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Response #2:Existing stockpiles locations will be evaluated during construction. Please refer to section 9 of the Standard Specifications and/or the Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #44: Reference Addendum 1, sheet C-1. Is the Contractor permitted to drive cross locations designated as Stage 2 prior to January 2, 2023 with equipment and trucks?
Inquiry submitted 05/13/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/13/2022
Response #2:The Contractor will be allowed to drive across areas designated as Stage 2, except for the Northeast Corner which will be made available after the existing gas line is relocated.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #45: _Please provide payment adjustments for price index fluctuations for materials not listed in section 9-1.07 such as cement, concrete, fuel and reinforcing steel.
Inquiry submitted 05/16/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/16/2022
Response #2:Please refer to Section 9 of the Standard Specifications and/or Revised Standard Specifications for allowable Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations allowed.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #46: How and to whom do we submit our DBE Commitment Submittal forms which are due no later than 4 p.m. on the 5th day after bid opening?
Inquiry submitted 05/16/2022
Response #1:Mail or Hand Delivered DBE Commitment, DBE Confirmation, and Good Faith documentations to the Department of Transportation, Office Engineer Services, 1727 30th Street, MS 43, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Response posted 05/16/2022
Inquiry #47: Where can I find the answers to some of the questions being asked in this section?
Inquiry submitted 05/16/2022
Response #1:All the inquiries and responses for the advertised projects are on Caltrans "Contractor’s Corner" web site, under that particular project. For this project is at: http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/inquiry/view.php?p=11-056394.
Response posted 05/16/2022
Inquiry #48: There are currently over 20 questions still not answered. Will these questions be answered soon so we can finish bidding the project? Will the bid date get pushed?
Inquiry submitted 05/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Response #2:Please refer the bidder inquiries and responses for the advertised projects are on Caltrans "Contractor’s Corner" web site, under that particular project. For this project is at: http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/inquiry/view.php?p=11-056394.
Please refer to the Notice to Bidders for the Bid Opening Date.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #49: Reference Addendum 1, sheet SC-1. As previously stated in Inquiry # 40 & 41 it is not possible to scarify and mix import borrow to the depths indicated on SC-1. This should performed as an over excavation. We are requesting that a bid item be added for this work by the cubic yard. Also provide a specification for the import borrow that is to be blended.
Inquiry submitted 05/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Response #2:Please refer to responses to inquiries 40 and 41.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #50: Refer to Caltrans response to Inquiry #41 directing the contractor to refer to Section 19-5.04. Based on Section 19-5.04 is it Caltrans intent to pay for scarifying as additional quantity of work under the excavation or import borrow bid item? If so please identify whether it will be paid as excavation or import borrow and increase the bid quantity under the appropriate bid item.
Inquiry submitted 05/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Response #2:Please refer to section 9-1.03 of the Standard Specifications and/or the Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Inquiry #51: Refer to Caltrans response to Inquiry #41 which states that additional information will be provided after contract execution. Currently, there is insufficient information for Contractors to quantify and bid this scope of work. Please consider removing from this scope of work and incorporate through change order once additional information is available.
Inquiry submitted 05/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/17/2022
Response #2:Please refer to section 9-1.03 of the Standard Specifications and/or the Revised Standard Specifications.
Response posted 05/17/2022
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.