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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: In regards to the final finish for the exposed aggregate and slope paving, Caltrans has added spec section 78 “Incidental Construction†78-4.03 Painting Concrete.
78-4.04 Staining Concrete and Shotcrete defines the Contractor Qualifications and Test Panels but does not reference a color.
Is it Caltrans intent to color the exposed aggregate or is it to be finished using natural grey colored concrete without any staining or painting ?
Inquiry submitted 10/17/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/17/2022
Response #2:For color information for Minor Concrete (exposed aggregate concrete) refer to section 73 of the special provisions. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/17/2022
Inquiry #2: Bid Item 27 (F) - Structure Backfill is shown on on sheet Q-1 at various Locations (3-8, 28-31, 33, 34). Where is the detail for this structure backfill?
Inquiry submitted 10/25/2022
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/25/2022
Response #2:The locations and the sizes of the areas for Structure Backfill varies. Please bid per estimated quantities on Q-1 and according to the Standard Specifications for Structure Backfill. No detail is needed, please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 10/25/2022
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.