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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: The existing contours of the slope are not shown on the Contour Grading drawings. Please provide the existing contours of the slope that is to be regraded.
Inquiry submitted 04/16/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/16/2019
Response #2:For elevation reference, please refer to the cross sections provided under Supplemental Project Information Section 2-1.06B of Special Provisions.
Response posted 04/17/2019
Inquiry #2: Note No. 6 on Irrigation sprinkler schedule ISS-1 says that all irrigation shown utilizes recycled water. Please verify that pipe must be purple and all sprinklers must be purple capped and labeled.
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/18/2019
Response #2:Per Standard Specifications Section 5-1.02, "If a discrepancy exists: governing in descending order is:, Special Provisions then Project plans."
Response posted 04/22/2019
Inquiry #3: Most irrigation lines on Irrigation Plan IP-1 will be installed on the new 2:1 slope. Are these irrigation lines going to be installed above ground or below ground? It would be quite difficult to install irrigation lines below ground of 2:1 slope.
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/18/2019
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/29/2019
Inquiry #4: Plant Legend and Erosion Control Legend PL-2, Sheet 31 of 42, describes Sequence Step 4 Incorporate materials topsoil/compost 6" deep and Sequence Step 6 Incorporate materials straw 4" depth punched. This is for 2:1 slope area. How can topsoil/compost be incorporated 6" deep and straw be punched 4" deep on the 2:1 slope?
Inquiry submitted 04/22/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/22/2019
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/22/2019
Inquiry #5: Regarding Inquiry #2 and Caltrans response to that, Special Provisions does not say anything about the irrigation water source. However, Plan ISSS-1 says that all irrigation shown utilizes recycled water. Please clarify whether the irrigation water is recycled water.
Inquiry submitted 04/23/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/24/2019
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/29/2019
Inquiry #6:
For Item 50 straw, we want to know if we can use certified rice straw instead of certified wheat straw. Certified wheat straw is difficult to get and expensive. On large projects, CDOT typically specifies out the certified rice straw due to the cost and availability.
Inquiry submitted 04/26/2019
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 04/26/2019
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/29/2019
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.