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Inquiry #1: Can you make the as-builts for the existing Elk Creek Bridge available?
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2023

Response #1:(BI#1)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.

Response posted 06/07/2023


Response #2:(BI#1)-Please refer to para 8 of Section 2-1.06B. Bid per current documents.
Response posted 06/07/2023



Inquiry #2: Is the Rootwad Revetment on the North Abutment side or the South Abutment side?
L-2 and C-8 indicate North but C-6 indicates South. Please advise.

Inquiry submitted 06/21/2023

Response #1:(BI#2)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/21/2023


Response #2:(BI#2)-Plans indicate rootwad revetment is on the north abutment side. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 07/12/2023



Inquiry #3: What size permit trucks are allowed on the temporary bridge?
Inquiry submitted 07/06/2023

Response #1:(BI#3)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/06/2023


Response #2:(BI#3)-Refer to section 48-7.02B(2) for the design permit vehicle requirements for the temporary bridge.
Response posted 07/13/2023



Inquiry #4: Is this project under 2009 CGP or 2022 CGP? And wouldn't it be clearer to remove any reference to the requirements for the permit that does not apply?
Inquiry submitted 07/08/2023

Response #1:(BI#4)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/10/2023


Response #2:(BI#4)-See Special Provisions 13-1.01B to determine which year applies. Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 07/12/2023



Inquiry #5: Please clarify the work to be performed by the Department that is described as CDFW Consistency Determination (No. 2080-2022-017-01) "Section 2.9.4 Item 3d", on page 85.
Inquiry submitted 07/08/2023

Response #1:(BI#5)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/10/2023


Response #2:(BI#5)-Will be addressed in Addendum #3.Addendum #2 has postponed Bid Opening until 07/20/2023.

Response posted 07/12/2023



Inquiry #6: What is the likelihood that the contractor will be authorized to use State-owned property after Clearing and Grubbing is complete? (page 86)
Inquiry submitted 07/08/2023

Response #1:(BI#6)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/10/2023


Response #2:(BI#6)-Will be addressed in Addendum #3.Addendum #2 has postponed Bid Opening until 07/20/2023.

Response posted 07/12/2023



Inquiry #7: Are Channel Excavation limits to back of Rootwad Revetment?
Inquiry submitted 07/12/2023

Response #1:(BI#7)-Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/12/2023


Response #2:(BI#7)-Per sheet C-6 channel excavation goes beyond Rootwad Revetment as shown on sheets C-7 & C-8.


Response posted 07/13/2023



Inquiry #8: Item 98 8" Perf - Please identify location of this drainage work.
Inquiry submitted 07/12/2023

Response #1:(BI#2)-Refer to section 48-7.02B(2) for the design permit vehicle requirements for the temporary bridge.
Response posted 07/13/2023


Response #2:(BI#8)-Refer to Bidder Inquiry #9.
Response posted 07/13/2023



Inquiry #9: Item 98 8" Perf - Please identify location of this drainage work.

Never Mind, I found it in the detour construction qty's.

Thank You
Inquiry submitted 07/12/2023

Response #1:(BI#3)-Refer to section 48-7.02B(2) for the design permit vehicle requirements for the temporary bridge.
Response posted 07/13/2023


Response #2:(BI#9)-Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/13/2023



Inquiry #10: Does the State have a preliminary Temporary Stream Diversion Plan that has been accepted by the permitting agencies? What is the anticipated flow rate for Elk Creek?
Inquiry submitted 07/17/2023

Response #1:(BI#10) Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 07/17/2023


Response #2:(BI#10)-Direct your attention to sections 10-1.03, 13-12.01C(1), and 14-6.03C of the Special Provisions. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 07/18/2023

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.