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Inquiry #1: This project does not include a flush coat for the SAMI (Stress absorbing membrane interlayer). Standard Specification 37-2.05A states "Traffic must not be allowed on a SAMI". If a contractor elects to install a flush coat at its own cost can traffic be allowed on the SAMI?
Inquiry submitted 06/06/2024

Response #1:(BI#1) - Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/06/2024

Inquiry #2: There is not a construction detail for the Replace Asphalt Concrete Surface Item. Is it safe to assume that this is intended to be replaced from the existing grade? If not please provide a detail.
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2024

Response #1:(BI#2) - Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/07/2024

Inquiry #3: Bid item #116 calls for 2 EA Alternative Crash Cushions TL-3. We are unable to locate those permanent crash cushions in the plans. Where will the permanent crash cushions be installed?
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024

Response #1:(BI#3) - Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/10/2024

Inquiry #4: Majority of this rail and Crash Cushion getting replace is Natina Stained. Will the new rail require to be stain as well. Nothing is listed or shown in the specification.
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024

Response #1:(BI#4) - Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/10/2024

Inquiry #5: The Lane Closure Chart K1 in special provision 12-4.02C(3)(k) remarks section states: "Only one closure is allowed at one time, per route." and the next line states, "Closure restrictions do not apply when a temporary barrier or signalized traffic control is in place." Does this mean that we are allowed to do a flagging closure on a section of the highway outside of the signalized closure concurrent with the signalized closure? Or is this remark only in reference to the hours where a closure is in place; for example the signalized closure is allowed 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
Inquiry submitted 06/11/2024

Response #1:(BI#5) - Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/11/2024

Inquiry #6: Can Cal Trans please supply the pre-bid smoothness data in PPF Format?
Inquiry submitted 06/12/2024

Response #1:(BI#5) - Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/12/2024

Inquiry #7: Bid Date changed to 07/02, this is a holiday week and we lose a day on the GFE. Can you extend the GFE deadline?
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2024

Response #1:(BI#7) - Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed.
Response posted 06/13/2024

Response #2:(BI#7) - The District will postpone the bid opening with an upcoming addenda.
Response posted 06/26/2024

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.