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Inquiry #1: FYI. Caltrans to All Bidders - How do I register for Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting?
Inquiry submitted 08/07/2023

Response #1:Please do not use the Bidder Inquiry platform for Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting registration; it is for inquiries related to bidding on the project contract. Register in advance of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting, and no later than 1 hour before the meeting time, by sending an email with bidder information to D4.Construction.Duty.Senior@dot.ca.gov Please include the project number & "Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting", within the subject of the email.
Response posted 08/07/2023


Response #2:Companies that attended the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting:

• ADOBE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
• ARGONAUT CONSTRUCTORS
• DIAMOND D CONSTRUCTION
• G.E. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS INC
• GHILOTTI BROS INC
• GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC
• GORDON N. BALL INC
• GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
• GROUND CONTROL INC
• MAGELLAN CONSTRUCTION INC
• PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION
• PRUNUSKE CHATHAM INC
• QUIMU CONTRACTING INC
• REGE CONSTRUCTION
• SERAFIX ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS INC
• SIERRA MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION INC
• SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
• SUN MOUNTAIN LLC
• TERRACON CONSTRUCTORS INC
• USACT CORPORATION GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR
• WESTERN SUMMIT ENGINEERING
• WYLATTI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC
• YANCON ENERGY SERVICES INC
Response posted 08/25/2023


Response #3:For the contact list, click on the link below:

LINK (pdf) –http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-1K7304/04-1K7304.04-1K7504%20MPBM%20Companies.pdf
Response posted 08/25/2023



Inquiry #2: For DS - 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 21, the 18" CSP says " w/ DD Joints". Can you specify the fittings needed for the CSP?
Inquiry submitted 08/17/2023

Response #1:Please refer the bidder to the following standard plan sheets: D97A, D97C, D97D, and D97G. Sheet D97G tells the contractor of the acceptable type and dimensions. Sheets D97A, D97C, and D97D are the details for the specific types.
Response posted 08/22/2023



Inquiry #3: ITEMS #67, MIDWEST GUARDRAIL, wp & ITEM #68, REMOVE GUARDRAIL:
Project Plans and Bid Items indicate that the guardrail is to be removed and replaced with new MGS, and all new materials.
Project Special Provisions, Section 83-11.02D indicates that the guardrail is to be reconstructed with only new posts, blocks & hardware.
What is correct?
Inquiry submitted 08/23/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/24/2023


Response #2:Section 83-11.02D deleted per Addendum #2.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #4: Can the Department make the chat from the mandatory prebid available?
Inquiry submitted 08/24/2023

Response #1:Please refer to bidder inquiry #1, response #2 and #3.
Response posted 08/25/2023



Inquiry #5: Per project special provision Division 1 General Provisions “Bid Items and Applicable Sections” Chart notes that Concrete Backfill (Pipe Trench) (RSC) reference is section 62 of the standards. This section is for Stormwater Treatment and does not provide any information with regards to the RSC backfill materials, is section 61 Division VII Drainage Facilities more applicable to the concrete backfill for pipe trenches on this project, please confirm
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2023


Response #2:Section 1-1.01 revised per Addendum #2.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #6: Please confirm that the concrete backfill materials should extend beyond into the roadway shoulders and up to the end of the new culvert trench.
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2023


Response #2:Trench paving detail applies to the existing paved roadway. Detail on C-1 sheet revised for clarity per Addendum #2.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #7: Please provide detail of trench backfill for areas outside the roadway pavement sections, with regards to the cover materials and depth plus limits of pipe zone backfill with RSC.
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2023


Response #2:See Standard Plans A62D and A62F.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #8: Please confirm estimated quantity, 30 SQFT, for bid item no. 29 Dry Seed is correct?
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/31/2023


Response #2:Quantity revised per Addendum #2.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #9: There is 13,600 Sq Ft of Hydroseed (using Mix 1) and 30 Sq Ft Dry Seed (using Mix 1 and 2) called out for this project. In the Quantities ECQ-1 it indicates Dry Seed in EC Type 1, 2 and 3 though that is not identified in the Legend ECL-1. Please clarify.


Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/07/2023


Response #2:Dry Seed Quantity revised per Addendum #2.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #10: Bid Item #0027. Is there a spec/scope for Plant Establishment Work? Does this bid item apply since all revegetation is limited to seed? In which document would we find the task detail for this bid item?
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/08/2023


Response #2:See Section 20-4 of the Special Provisions and Standard Specifications.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #11: Bid Item 0035: Permanent Erosion Control Establishment Work. Is this a lump sum per site inspection? Does "site" mean individual locations within the project or all locations within the project? Is there a SWPPP we can access for this contract?
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/08/2023


Response #2:This bid item refers to all locations with erosion control work. See Section 21-3 of the Special Provisions. See Sections 13-1 and 13-2 of the Special Provisions and Standard Specifications for information about Water Pollution Control Program.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #12: Bid Item 0035: Permanent Erosion Control Establishment Work. Is this a lump sum per site inspection? Does "site" mean individual locations within the project or all locations within the project? Is there a SWPPP we can access for this contract?
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/08/2023


Response #2:See response to bidder inquiry #11.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #13: Bid Item 0030. Rolled Erosion Control Blanket. Spec summary sheet says that there is 3140 LF of RECB needed. The total from the Erosion Control Detail pages adds up to 6617 LF. Which is correct?
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/08/2023


Response #2:See revised ECQ-1 sheet per Addendum #2.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #14: Bid Item 0030. Rolled Erosion Control Blanket. Spec summary sheet says that there is 3140 LF of RECB needed. The total from the Erosion Control Detail pages adds up to 6617 LF. Which is correct?
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/08/2023


Response #2:See response to bidder inquiry #13.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #15: RSP related question for general clarity for erosion control bid Items 0029-0034 . CDFW identifies 283 CY of RSP at the three locations requiring RSP. Plan details identify 382 CY of RSP. This differential could affect treatment material costs for erosion control. Is the Plan correct?
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/08/2023


Response #2:Plans reflect the most current scope of work. Bid per current plans and specifications.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #16: Can you please provide us with As-Built Drawing for the existing culverts
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2023


Response #2:As-builts for existing culverts are not available.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #17: What is the anticipated start date
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2023


Response #2:Bids are currently scheduled to be open September 26, 2023. Anticipated construction start date depends on various factors. See Section 3 Contract Award and Execution and Section 8 Prosecution and Progress in the Standard Specifications for further information.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #18: Can you please confirm if any of the existing storm drain culverts under removal for Contract #04-1K7304 were backfilled with concrete or control density/cement slurry materials?
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2023


Response #2:None of the culverts have been identified as being backfilled with concrete or control density/cement slurry materials.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #19: Are work windows and completion dated required in the various permits in the Information Handout part of the contract?
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2023

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2023


Response #2:All permits in the Informational Handout are part of the contract.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #20: FYI. Caltrans to All Bidders - Please refer to Addendum No. 1.
"Bids for this work will be opened on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, instead of the original date of Tuesday, September 12, 2023."
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2023

Response #1:.
Response posted 09/11/2023



Inquiry #21: Spec “0035 Permanent Erosion Control Work”. Can you provide a minimal number of visits or range expected regardless of the conditions which may prompt monitoring? The bid item precedes a SWPPP or other relevant plan.
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/12/2023


Response #2:See Section 21-3 of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 09/25/2023

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.