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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: The quantities for Bid Items 66 and 69 suggest this project will disturb over 1 acre of soil to complete the irrigation and planting. Will the Department pay for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan?
Inquiry submitted 06/27/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 06/27/2023
Response #2:For this project, the Bid Item list includes PREPARE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM, Bid Item #9 (code 130200) applied as needed.
Bid Items 66 and 69 apply to more surface area than just the treatment of disturbed soil area.
Response posted 06/27/2023
Inquiry #2: The Special Provisions on page 9 state the following: The local water authority, except the City of Palo Alto will install the water meters. It also shows zero charge per meter and water capacity. Additionally, City of Palo Alto shows as doing inspection only.
Please clarify what is the cost for the water meter charges.
Inquiry submitted 07/03/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/03/2023
Response #2:City of Palo Alto does not provide water meters for recycled water projects, contractor will have to install it, the city does request for the meter to be Badger Recordall Meter.
City of Palo Alto does not charge for connecting a new water meter and they do not have a usage fee (Water Capacity Charge), they did however have a $50 application fee, but that has been paid.
The City of Palo Alto does request to be given at least a 2 week notice prior to connecting to their recycled water line and they will conduct inspections during construction and/or after installation.
Response posted 07/05/2023
Inquiry #3: The irrigation removal drawings on sheet 151, IR-19, shows one water meter to be remove and one to remain.
Please confirm there are two water meters to remain.
Inquiry submitted 07/06/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/06/2023
Response #2: Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 07/18/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced sheet # 151, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #4: Refer to specs section 13 Water Pollution Control, there is no information of risk level. However, this project has Bid item #9 Prepare Water Pollution Control Program on the bid item list. Please provide the rate of Risk level for this project.
Inquiry submitted 07/06/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/07/2023
Response #2:No Risk level provided, not a SWPPP project.
Response posted 07/19/2023
Inquiry #5: Refer to Water Pollution Control plans sheets WPC-1 through WPC-46, there is no legend for temporary Fiber roll and temporary drainage inlet protection. Please provide the type of installations for 2 bid item #0010 and #0011.
Inquiry submitted 07/06/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/07/2023
Response #2:Please see in Addendum #3.
Refer to the Standard Specifications, Sections 13-6.03C Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection and 13-6.03E Temporary Fiber Rolls. Refer to added Standard Plans T56, T61, T62, T63, and T64 in the Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions, in the "STANDARD PLANS LIST."
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #6: The irrigation drawing on sheet 176, IP-16, shows two water meters- one for California Water and one for Redwood City. One of the water meters shows servicing the mainline shown. The other water meter does not shown to be servicing.
Please clarify what is one of the water meters servicing.
Inquiry submitted 07/07/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/07/2023
Response #2:There are 2 water meters for this service point.
Response posted 07/18/2023
Inquiry #7: The Special Provisions on page 9-10, Section 5-1.20E Water Meter Charges required the installation of 5 each new water meters. The irrigation plans, however, show 6 each new water meters.
Please clarify how many water meters are being installed. If there are 6 ea, please clarify which local water authority has the water meter.
Inquiry submitted 07/07/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/07/2023
Response #2: There are a total of 6 new water meters to be installed. 2 will be installed at same location. Refer to IP-16 for water authority information.
Response posted 07/18/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced Special Provision 5-1.20E, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #8: Item 58 calls for the installation of 5 Pressure Regulating Valve. Couple of the pressure regulator valves show sizes, but others do not show sizes.
Please clarify what are the sizes for pressure regulating valves not shown on the irrigation drawings.
Inquiry submitted 07/07/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/07/2023
Response #2:Size Pressure Regulating Valves at 2 inches.
Response posted 07/18/2023
Inquiry #9: Items 31 to 32 show 14 and 4 controllers, respectively. However, the Special Provisions on page 65 calls for 16 and 5 controllers for the above items. Additionally, it calls for 17 enclosures and pedestals.
Please clarify what is the correct numbers of controllers require for this project.
Inquiry submitted 07/10/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/10/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced Special Provision 20-2.06, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #10: Per the response to question 7, there are 6 water meters that will be installed. However, section 5-1.20E, Water Meter Charges, on page 9 and 10 of the Special Specifications, are a total of 5 each controllers.
Please clarify which water utilities gets an extra water meter.
Inquiry submitted 07/24/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/24/2023
Response #2: Two water meters need to be installed (California Water and Redwood City) at this location (Refer to IP-16). California Water will be the water purveyor, and the Irrigation Controller will be associated with this meter. The Redwood City water meter will provide recycled water to California Water, who will then provide recycled water to Caltrans. The Redwood City Meter will be the responsibility of Cal Water after installation and there will be no charges for this meter other than what is shown.
Response posted 07/26/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced Special Provision 5-1.20E, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #11: On sheet 161, IP-1, the contractor is require to install 2 sprinklers on existing trees. Note 8 on sheet 161, IP-1, states the following: some new and exist[ing] sprinkler not shown for graphic clarity.
Please clarify how many existing trees get 2 sprinklers. Is the installation of 2 sprinklers for existing trees paid under item 45, Tree Well Sprinkler Assembly?
Inquiry submitted 07/26/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/26/2023
Response #2:Refer to irrigation sheets, they show and call out where we are installing irrigation at existing trees. The quantities are included on their respective valves.
Response posted 07/26/2023
Inquiry #12: The Special Provisions on pages 10-11 show what each city does with respect to the meters.
City of Millbrae furnishes and install each water meter and inspection.
Please confirm if the City of Millbrae is installing all the service line, hot or cold tapping and restoring sidewalks or streets with the installation. Are the other local utilities installing service lines and restoring finish surfaces?
Inquiry submitted 07/27/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Response #2:Per Special Provision, 5-1.20E Water Meter Charges, Local Water Authority charges only include the items listed. For Millbrae this includes furnishing and installing the water meter and inspection. Contractor is responsible for all work associated with the water meter installation that is not listed. Refer to Bid Item 015256, Special Provision 77- Local Infrastructure, and Irrigation Details.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Inquiry #13: There are two waters to be install on Redwood City. The Special Provisions on page 11 states the following:
1. Furnishing and installing each water meter
2. Hot or wet tapping local water authority's main water line
3. Inspection
Please clarify if the scope above includes trenching the 5'-0" by 5'-6" excavation to tap the mainline. Does include materials for tapping? Does include restoration of finished surfaces including asphalt or concrete?
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Response #2:Per Special Provision, 5-1.20E Water Meter Charges, Local Water Authority charges only include the items listed. Contractor is responsible for all work not listed, such as the work and materials associated with furnishing and installing lateral line. Refer to Bid Item 015256, Special Provision 77- Local Infrastructure, and Irrigation Details.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Inquiry #14: Following the response to inquiry 2 which states that the contractor install the meter for the City of Palo Alto. The not on sheet 205, ID-7, however, states the following: "Lateral water line, pull box and connection to water main are installed by others and shown for reference. Connect 2" water meter to capped water line in existing pull box as show."
Please clarify if the contractor install the water meter, service line, boxes, saddle, and restore the finished surfaces.
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Response #2:Per plan and standard specifications, Contractor is to procure and install/connect the water meter only.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Inquiry #15: The Special Provisions on page 10 shows the water meter charges for the 1 inch recycle water meter for the City of Redwood City. The plans on sheet 172, IP-12, shows a 2" recycle water meter.
Please clarify what is the water meter charges for the 2 inch recycle water meter for the City of Redwood City.
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced Special Provision 5-1.20E, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #16: The Water Supply Line and Electrical Conduit Installation sheets 308 to 311, , SES-1 to SES-4, shows the installation of 2" diameter type 1 conduit.
Please clarify what item is the 2" diameter type 1 conduit shown on the sheets above paid .
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/28/2023
Response #2:Refer to Plan Sheet 219 (IQ-4) and Bid Item 206559 Control and Neutral Conductors (Armor-Clad).
Response posted 07/28/2023
Inquiry #17: Refer to section 20-2.06B(2)(a) at page 66, the listed controller prices are only good until March 31, 2023. Please confirm that the Contractor is able to apply these prices now for bidding purposes.
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/31/2023
Response #2: Contractor should apply the prices in section 20-2.06B(2)(a).
Response posted 08/01/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced Special Provision 20-2.06, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #18: Refer to "IRRIGATION CONDUIT" table on sheet IQ-4, 6" PVC pipe conduit (sleeve) appears only on plan sheets IP-12, IP-24, IP-32 & IP-33. However, sheet IP-7 shows (1) section of 6" PVC pipe conduit near valve F4. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/31/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced sheet 219 and Bid Item List 61, Item Code 208690, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #19: Refer to bid item list, bid item #0027 indicates 130 each of 1" remote control valve. However, refer to irrigation quantity table on sheet IQ-5, the quantity for 1" remote control valve is 127 each. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/31/2023
Response #2:Contractor should refer to the Section 7.4.2 Rounding Quantities of the Construction Contract Development Guide.
Response posted 08/01/2023
Inquiry #20: Refer to irrigation quantity table on sheet IQ-5, there are only two sizes of flow sensors: 2" and 2 1/2". However, refer to call-outs on sheet IP-12 & IP-23, flow sensor is shown as 3". Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/31/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced sheet 220, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #21: Refer to Irrigation trench detail on sheet ID-5, depth of pipe refers to note 6 & 7. However, there are no notes 6 & 7 shown on sheet ID-5. Please verify.
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/31/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced sheet 204, in Addendum #3.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #22: Per plan sheets PP-10, PP-11 (SB Route 101, station 503+34 to station 515) & PP-19 (South side of “RA4” line, station 31 to station 34+63), there are some new planting & mulch areas which are not within roadside clearing limit. Confirm that Contractors do not need to perform roadside clearing for installation of plant and mulch materials in these areas. Otherwise, please advise.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Bid per plan. Note that Sheets 128, 129 and 131 (PR-10, PR-11, and PR-13) show Plant Removal (Roadside Clearing) in these areas.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced sheet 232 (PP-10), sheet 233 (PP-11), sheet 241 (PP-19), and sheet 244 (PP-22), and added sheet 244A (PP-22A) in Addendum #5, for revised Roadside Clearing Limits.
Response posted 09/07/2023
Inquiry #23: Refer to Standard Specifications, section 20-10.02C(4), irrigation facilities to be removed that are more than 6 inches below the finished grade may be abandoned in place unless salvaging is specified or shown. However, irrigation removal note 2 on sheet IR -1 shows “remove existing sprinklers, valve assemblies and pipe supply line downstream of existing remote control valves shown to be removed”. Confirm that contractor is only responsible for sprinkler s and valves removal and pipes can be abandoned in place.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Standard Specifications and Note 2 on Sheet 133, IR-1, are both applicable. If items referenced in Note 2 are not 6" below grade, they must be removed.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Inquiry #24: Refer to Inquiry #2, City of Palo Alto does not provide water meters. However, per sheet ID-7, “2” HDPE Water service with 1½” or 2” meter City of Palo Alto” detail, note 9 shows 1½” or 2” Badger Disc Meter (City provided). Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Refer to SSP 5-1.20E for which items/work are provided by the local water authorities.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Inquiry #25: Refer to “Water supply line in GSP conduit” details on sheet ID-6, 2” and 2.5” Ductile iron pipes shall be used from below grade to on-structure. However, ductile iron pipe is not available in the market for 2” & 2.5” sizes. Besides that the lead time is too long for other sizes. Provide an alternate material for this matter for bidding purposes.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced sheet 205 (ID-6) and sheet 220 (IQ-5), in Addendum #5. Water Supply Line is noted as Plastic Pipe (CL 315) and GSP instead of DIP.
Response posted 09/07/2023
Inquiry #26: Irrigation note #4 on sheet IP-1 shows “Identify and label all irrigation pipe supply lines and facilities connected to recycled water as specified”,. Does this note mean all the components including pipes downstream of recycle water meter shall be in purple color?
If so, please clarify the type of some water meters that are not labeled as "Recycled" or "Potable" on plans. For example; 2" water meter on sheet IP-2.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Refer to Standard Specification, Section 20-2.01B(3), and Irrigation Details ID-1 through ID-5 (Sheet 200 through Sheet 204) for Recycled Water Identification requirements.
All recycled water meters are labeled as "Recycled Water" in the Irrigation Plans.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Inquiry #27: The conduit crossing Embarcadero Road (position "NE1" LINE 148+ 00) is shown on Sheet IR-3 as an Existing to be remained. However, sheet IP-3 shown a new conduit at the same location. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:As shown on Sheet 135 (IR-3) there is an Existing 8" GSP Irrigation Conduit to be capped and remain. As shown on Sheet 164 (IP-3) and Sheet 308 (SES-1), there is ACC to be installed in Electrical Conduit on concrete slope paving.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Inquiry #28: Refer to galvanized steel pipe conduit (sleeve) table on sheet IQ-4, the location "E 4TH AVE (BRIDGE)" is on sheet IP-31. However, no conduit is shown on sheet IP-31, the correct location is supposed to be on sheet IP-32. Similarly, the location "NE1" LINE 1124+48 Lt on sheet IP-35 is supposed to be on sheet IP-36 and the location "NE1" LINE 1153+135 Lt is on sheet IP-37 is supposed to be on sheet IP-38. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced sheet 219 (IQ-4), in Addendum #5, for galvanized steel pipe conduit (sleeve) locations.
Response posted 09/07/2023
Inquiry #29: Per irrigation conduit table on sheet IQ-4, the location "NE1" LINE 211+70 Lt on sheet IP-4 shows 3" plastic pipe (Class 315) supply line inside 8" welded steel pipe conduit. However, per irrigation quantity table on sheet IQ-5, only 2" size plastic pipe (class 315) is shown for sheet IP-4. Clarify the size of supply line inside the conduit for bidding purposes.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Bid per plan.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced sheet 219 (IQ-4), in Addendum #5. Supply Line size is 2".
Response posted 09/07/2023
Inquiry #30: Clarify the location of Bid Item #0054 - (F) - 3" PLASTIC PIPE (SCHEDULE 40) (SUPPLYLINE) on plans. (Per irrigation quantity table on sheet IQ-5, there is no 3” Schedule 40 Plastic pipe).
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced Bid Item list in Addendum #3. Bid item 54 is deleted since it is not used.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #31: The irrigation trench detail on sheet ID-5 has a callout for purple mainline. However, this project has both reclaimed & potable water sources. Clarify if purple mainline is only to be used for the locations that irrigation system is connected to recycled water meter. Otherwise, please advise.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Refer to Standard Specification, Section 20-2.01B(3), for Recycled Water Identification requirements. Irrigation Trench Detail on Sheet 204, ID-5, shows Recycled Water Warning Tape over Purple PVC Irrigation Supply Line indicating a Recycled Water Supply Line.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced sheet 204 (ID-5), in Addendum #5, for further clarification.
Response posted 09/07/2023
Inquiry #32: Refer to section 20-2.06B(2)(a) on page 65, the specification shows (17) each of Stainless-steel pedestal. However, per the bid items list, item #0031, #0032, #0033 shall be Wall-mounted controllers which does not require pedestal. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Refer to replaced Special Provision, 20-2.06, in Addendum #3.
The controller equipment descriptions, including the item code, match those from the distributor, Watersavers. Wall-mounted refers to the condition where the back of the controller is attached to a vertical surface. In this case the vertical surface is the inside, back of the controller cabinet. Note that the description also refers to Front Entry. Front Entry refers to the fact that the controller item includes the front entry cabinet. The pedestal is only a box on which the controller cabinet is mounted to raise the cabinet's height.
Response posted 08/23/2023
Inquiry #33: Sheet IP-7 shows some 2 1/2" PVC Class 315 mainline . However, irrigation quantity table on sheet IQ-5 shows only 2" PVC Class 315 for this sheet. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 08/18/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/18/2023
Response #2:Bid per plan.
Response posted 08/22/2023
Response #3:Refer to replaced sheet 167 (IP-7), in Addendum #5. Supply Line size is 2".
Response posted 09/07/2023
Inquiry #34: The addendum 3 made several changes including the original electrical plans.
Please considered changing the bid date to allow more time for the additions.
Inquiry submitted 08/24/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/25/2023
Response #2:Refer to inquiry #35. Bid open date has been postponed.
Response posted 08/25/2023
Inquiry #35: FYI. Caltrans to All Bidders - The bid open has been postponed. Bids for this work will be opened on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, instead of the original date of Tuesday, August 29, 2023. See Addendum 4.
Inquiry submitted 08/25/2023
Response #1:.
Response posted 08/25/2023
Inquiry #36: The items 38 and 39, call for 2" and 2.5" supply line (bridge). The irrigation details on sheet 205, ID-6, call for DIP water supply line. The DIP got eliminated per addendum 5.
Please clarify where are the pipes on the items above installed.
Inquiry submitted 09/12/2023
Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/13/2023
Response #2:Please refer to replaced sheet 205 (ID-6) in Addendum No. 5. DIP is no longer indicated.
Response posted 09/13/2023
Response #3:Please refer to replaced sheet 205 (ID-6) in Addendum No. 5. DIP is no longer indicated.
Response posted 09/13/2023
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