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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: This project site does not have much room for equipment to maneuver and there is a bike lane next to the site. Can contractor install K rails along the project site to keep working place safe?
Inquiry submitted 11/24/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/01/2020
Inquiry #2: Special Provisions 20-2.14A(1) says "Water is not available at the job site. Make arrangements for furnishing and transporting water to the job site." Please provide the water district name on this contract and water charge rate for contractor to arrange water furnishing.
Inquiry submitted 11/29/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/01/2020
Response #2:Pending
Response posted 12/01/2020
Response #3:Please bid in accordance with Special Provisions 20-2.14A(1).
Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is the local water district for the area.
Response posted 12/01/2020
Inquiry #3: Item 22 Ditch Excavation is 410 CY. Is this excavated soil going to be exported or to be spread on the adjacent property?
Inquiry submitted 11/29/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/01/2020
Response #2:Adjacent property is private property.
Please bid in accordance with Sctn 19 of the Std Specs.
Response posted 12/01/2020
Inquiry #4: What should be the height of debris rack cages?
Inquiry submitted 11/29/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/01/2020
Response #2:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 12/01/2020
Inquiry #5: Special Provisions 86-1.02C(1) General says "A pull box cover must have a marking on the top". There are eleven different markings. what marking should the electrical pull boxes have?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2020
Response #1:PB cover marking should match the existing pull box (PB) covers.
Response posted 12/01/2020
Inquiry #6: Item Code: 010919 Concrete Grid Unit and Detail on PLD-4. Would Drivable Grass from Soil Retention be an acceptable alternative.
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:Please bid as you see it
Response posted 12/11/2020
Inquiry #7: What is the thickness of Bid Item 25 Concrete Grid Unit?
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2020
Response #1:pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:Please bid as you see it
Response posted 12/11/2020
Inquiry #8: PLD-5 Planting Details Bioswale 2 and 4 section calls for 3' wide rock mulch and cellular confinement. However, the width for the cellular confinement is not clear. Is it 8' wide or 2'-6" from the each side of rock mulch?
Inquiry submitted 12/01/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:Please bid as you see it
Response posted 12/11/2020
Inquiry #9: What material will the temporary cover consist of? Will it be a soil, rock or fabric cover?
Inquiry submitted 12/03/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:Temporary cover is a storm water bid item. See Standard specs; bid as you see it.
Response posted 12/07/2020
Inquiry #10: There is Bid Item 18 Temporary Creek Diversion Systems and Special Provision 13-12 requires to submit 13-12.01C(1) Temporary Creek Diversion System Plan that may be required for creek diversion. Contract plans do not show any creek for the TCDS. There is only existing swale along the Hwy 1 and the swale is only several feet wide and less than one foot deep. Should contractor submit the Temporary Creek Diversion System Plan or just submit certificate of compliance for gravel, plastic membrane, gravel bags, plastic pipes and rocks?
Inquiry submitted 12/04/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Inquiry #11: Refer to specs, bid item list, item no. 30 shows sod, and sheet PL-1 also shows sod. However, the table on sheet PL-1 is showing sod material that looks like a hydroseed wildflower mix. Please confirm this material is a hydroseed wildflower mix, not sod.
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:Please bid as you see it
Response posted 12/11/2020
Inquiry #12: Please specify the depth of imported topsoil at the bioswale area.
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:Please refer to the cross sections and information handout on the bidding website:
http://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/weekly-ads/specs-ntb.php?c=12-0P6604
Please bid as you see it.
Response posted 12/09/2020
Inquiry #13: The quantity of sod shows on sheet PLD-3 and the sod call-out quantity comes with a significant difference. Please clarify the sod quantity.
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/11/2020
Inquiry #14: Specs section 20-2.14C shows "Install the temporary irrigation system as shown on the authorized drawings and apply water". However, we could not find out where is the authorized drawing. Please clarify and provide plans for the temporary irrigation system.
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Response #2:Please bid in accordance with Section 20-2.14 of the Special Provisions. thx.
Response posted 12/09/2020
Inquiry #15: Please clarify which area the temporary irrigation system shall be used for.
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/07/2020
Inquiry #16: Is this a stage wage rates or federal wage rates job?
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/11/2020
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents
Response posted 12/11/2020
Inquiry #17: Please confirm whether excavation below FS elevation (per DP sheets) for cellular confinement systems, small-rock slope protection, concrete grid unit and rock mulch (as described on sheet PLD-4 and PLD-5) are paid for as part of those items or as ditch excavation.
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/09/2020
Inquiry #18: Per sheet PL-1, organic fertilizer will be applied at the rate of 1 ounce per each No. 1 container plant. Per the Special Provisions (Section 20-4.03C), organic fertilizer will be applied twice per year. Please advise whether the 1 once per plant is application rate per every application or the total to be applied during the entire plant establishment period.
Inquiry submitted 12/10/2020
Response #1:Pending
Response posted 12/11/2020
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.