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Inquiry #1: FYI-Caltrans to-All Bidders- How do I register for Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting?
Inquiry submitted 08/19/2024

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 08/19/2024


Response #2:.
See below for the list of those attending.

• ANVIL
• BAY CITIES
• CA ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS
• DESILVA GATES
• DIRT PREP SOLUTIONS
• DISNEY
• GHILOTTI BROS
• GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION
• GOLDEN STATE
• GORDON N BALL
• GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
• GRANITE ROCK
• GSB
• LEADER LEYDER ELECTRIC
• MCM
• OC JONES
• PGI
• S KWOK
• THOMPSON BUILDERS


Response posted 09/17/2024


Response #3:.
See below for the contact list of those attending.

https://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-2Q8004/04-2Q8004%20Contacts%20.pdf
Response posted 10/02/2024




Inquiry #2: What date and time is the pre-bid meeting scheduled for?
Inquiry submitted 08/23/2024

Response #1:Please refer to Bidder Inquiry #1 and the NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
Response posted 08/23/2024




Inquiry #3: Please provide the method of payment for the access door at Bent 13 of the Rte 92 /101 Separation - "WS" Ramo (Widen). Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 08/25/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/26/2024


Response #2:Duplicate/ Typo. Please refer to inquiry # 4.

Response posted 08/26/2024




Inquiry #4: Please provide the method of payment for the access door at bent 13 of the Rte 92 /101 Separation - "WS" Ramp (Widen). Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 08/25/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/26/2024


Response #2:Please refer to item number 4 on paragraph 2 of Section 75-3.01A, “Summary,” of the Standard Specifications and paragraph 3 of Section 9-1.03 , "Payment Scope," of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 08/29/2024




Inquiry #5: Please provide the method of payment for items below, thank you.
1. Existing hinge concrete removal
2. Existing joint seal assembly removal
3. Hinge tie-down


Inquiry submitted 08/26/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/26/2024


Response #2:For:

• Number 1 and number 2, unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.

• Number 3, please refer to Section 51-1.01C(7) and Section 51-1.03E(12) of the special provisions and paragraph 3 of Section 9-1.03 , "Payment Scope," of the Standard Specifications.


Response posted 08/29/2024


Response #3:

For number 1 and number 2, refer to:
“Hinge Concrete Removal” view, “Concrete Barrier Removal” view, and Legend on sheet 250 of 284 of the contract plans and to Addendum No. 2 dated October 11, 2024 for the revision of section 60-2.01A of the special provisions.

For number 3, please refer to:
Section 51-1.01C(7) and Section 51-1.03E(12) of the special provisions and paragraph 3 of Section 9-1.03 , "Payment Scope," of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #6: Please clarify the gauge thickness for the isolation casing. Special provisions section 75-7.02 mentions a minimum thickness of 8 gauge (.168 inch), but plan sheet 39 of 52 Isolation Casing Details states 12 gauge.
Inquiry submitted 08/26/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/27/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 08/29/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. “Section F-F” view and “Concrete Cap Details” view have been updated on plan sheet 257 of 284.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #7: In the Special Provisions Section 8-1.04C calls for the submittal of the Contractors Supplied Biologist and Section 14-6.03A indicates the department's Biologist, which is correct? There is no bid item for the Contractor's supplied Biologist.
Inquiry submitted 08/30/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2024


Response #2:There is no Contractor Supplied Biologist. SSP is updated in addendum 1
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #8: The cross sections are not named according to the alignment- each cross section has "Align" as the name making it difficult to distinguish the location. Can you please resubmit with cross sections with the corresponding alignment name?
Inquiry submitted 09/04/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/04/2024


Response #2:You can download the cross sections from the link below.

LINK - Cross Sections 04-2Q8004 (zipped pdf) (http://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-2Q8004/04-2Q8004-Cross%20Sections-Add%201.zip) 28.4MB

LINK for UNZIPPED file (57.7MB pdf) - Cross Sections 04-2Q8004 (unzipped pdf) (https://website.dot.ca.gov/dist4/construction/contracts/04-2Q8004/04-2Q8004-Cross%20Sections-Add%201.pdf)
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #3:Cross sections are updated in addendum 1.
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #9: Structural Concrete, Bridge Footing quantity appears to be understated by volume of Bent 13. Please review/comment/revise.
Inquiry submitted 09/05/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration
Response posted 09/05/2024


Response #2:Refer to replaced sheet # 219, in Addendum #2

Response posted 10/11/2024




Inquiry #10: Please provide as-built drawings for the existing bridge so that accurate demolition quantities can be determined, amongst other reasons.
Inquiry submitted 09/06/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/06/2024


Response #2:.
Generally as-builts can be acquired through the District 4 Records Request web page, and the As-Built Records Link. Confidential structure portions can bee requested through the D4.Construction.Duty.Senior@dot.ca.gov.
• https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-popular-links/district-4-records-request
• https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-popular-links/as-built-email-form”

Response posted 09/26/2024




Inquiry #11: On sheet 60 of the Drainage Quantities, there are 8 concrete collars. Only 2 are being paid for by Bid item #150 "Minor Concrete (Miscellaneous Construction)". Should the quantity be corrected to reflect the other 6 concrete collars??
Inquiry submitted 09/09/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/09/2024


Response #2:

• Bid Item #150 "Minor Concrete (Miscellaneous Construction)" is paying for the concrete layer for the open trench within an existing roadway, see DD-6 "Trench Paving Details".

• DQ-2 sheet has stated the concrete collar is not a separate bid item.
o "CONCRETE COLLAR (N)"
o (N) - NOT A SEPARATE BID ITEM

• Concrete collar is included in the bid items (APC, RCP, and Plastic Pipe).
o See 2023 Standard Specification

Response posted 09/10/2024




Inquiry #12: On page X-1 there is only an existing roadway structural section given for location "NE1 to WSR" could you please provide existing roadway structural sections for every other location of disturbance/improvement?
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2024


Response #2:See Information Handout under Materials recommendation for more existing roadway section information.
Response posted 09/24/2024




Inquiry #13: Please provide a detail for bid item #146 - Slope Paving (Concrete).
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2024


Response #2:Details added on Addendum 1 Layout sheet minor concrete structural section
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #14: Sht 275 & 280 indicate large cantilevered Overhead Sign Structures at new corbels. Section view states "See Roadway Plans". The S drawings (Signage) have no mention of these sign structures however E-6 Drawing seems to refer to one of these signs (detailed further on sht 191). How is Contractor getting paid for these large sign structures if they are not being included in the signage bid items?
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2024


Response #2:Quantity added to addendum 1, SQ-1.
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #15: On plan sheets 25-28, How is the concrete barrier removal paid for?
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2024


Response #2:Removal of portions of the existing concrete barriers on plan sheets 25-28 would be paid under Bid Item 193 Concrete Barrier Transition in accordance with 2023 SS section 83-3.03D. This is supported by the location table on plan sheet 24, where the concrete barrier transition lengths shown sum to match the BI 193 total quantity.
Response posted 09/24/2024




Inquiry #16: The staged construction (SC Sheets) show a crash cushion array in the legend but refer to it as Temporary Crash Cushion TL-3. The individual notes for ends of temp barrier call for Crash Cushion TS14, TS21, etc. and sheet SCQ-3 Temporary Crash Cushion TL-3 table also indicates ARRAY (N) and there is only a pay item for TL-3. This is very confusing, please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 09/12/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/12/2024


Response #2:Temporary Crash Cushion TL-3 is the pay item shown in the table on SCQ-3. The table also specifies the different arrays types per location which matches the individual callouts in the SC sheets.
Response posted 10/04/2024


Response #3:Corrected Roadway Name in Addendum 1.
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #17: Plan Sheet L-5 refers to the bridge crossing Hwy 92 as Fashion Island Blvd. Google Maps shows this as Mariners Island Blvd. Should the roadway name on L-5 be changed?
Inquiry submitted 09/12/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/13/2024


Response #2:Corrected Roadway Name in Addendum 1
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #18: Bents 10, 11, and 12 CIDH to Column Connection. Sht 254 of 284 Note 4 indicates that Column reinforcement extends 10' below pile cut-off elevation. We can not find a detail for a smaller dia. column cage. Is the column reinforcement a separate cage or is this a Type I column cage with a continuous rebar cage?
Inquiry submitted 09/16/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/16/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 09/20/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. Note 4 has been modified on plan sheet 254 of 284.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #19: Bents 10, 11, and 12 CIDH to Column Connection. Sht 254 of 284 Note 4 indicates that Column reinforcement extends 10' below pile cut-off elevation. Is a construction joint at the base of the column embed into the CIDH pile allowed?
Inquiry submitted 09/16/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/16/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 09/20/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. Note 5 has been added on plan sheet 254 of 284.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #20: Curtain Wall Details: Sht 229 of 284. Section A-A indicates hook bars into the footing. If temp casing becomes necessary hook bars cannot be used. Can t-heads be substituted for hooks? Can the rebar be field bent after CIDH pile completion?
Inquiry submitted 09/16/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/16/2024


Response #2:No further information will be provided. Bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 09/20/2024




Inquiry #21: In addition to inquiry #9, Structural Ex (bid item 34) volume doesn't seem to account for Bent 13 which has a substantial amount of Structural Ex.
Inquiry submitted 09/19/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/19/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 09/23/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. The Quantity list has been revised on plan sheet 219 of 284. The quantity for bid item no. 34, Structure Excavation (Bridge), has also been revised on the Bid Item List.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #22: Most of the lines connected to the note callouts for the irrigation system (removal & new) appear missing or cutoff from what the line is supposed to identify (see IR & IP plan sheets 141 - 146). Please correct as applicable.
Inquiry submitted 09/23/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/23/2024


Response #2:Callouts are shown as-is for drawing legibility. Also, see specifications for standard Landscape details, H1 – H10 and H51-H52
Response posted 09/24/2024




Inquiry #23: Please show limits for Structure Excavation and Backfill for Column Casing work and account for all the Structure Excavation and Backfill in the Contract Quantity.
Inquiry submitted 09/23/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/23/2024


Response #2:Bidder has asked to revise this inquiry. Please refer to Bidder Inquiry #24.
Response posted 09/23/2024




Inquiry #24: Please show limits for Structure Excavation and Backfill for Column Casing work and account for all the Structure Excavation and Backfill in the Contract Quantity.

Please disregard first part of inquiry (ex/back limits) and respond only to second part of inquiry (regarding quantities). Thanks

Inquiry submitted 09/23/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/23/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 09/24/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No.2, dated October 11, 2024. The Quantity list has been revised on plan sheet 219 of 284. The quantities for bid item no. 34, Structure Excavation (Bridge), and bid item no. 35, Structure Backfill (Bridge), have also been revised on the Bid Item List.
Response posted 10/29/2024




Inquiry #25: Please confirm the temporary lighting system must be portable. What is the duration the temporary lighting system is required?
Inquiry submitted 09/23/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/23/2024


Response #2:Duration is 450 working days, Quantities are updated in Addendum 1

Response posted 10/08/2024




Inquiry #26: Please provide a bid item to move-in/move-out for temporary erosion control.
Inquiry submitted 09/24/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/24/2024


Response #2:There is no Move-in/move-out item because this item is not required for this project
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #27: There are four project funding signs shown on plan sheet 70 (CS-1) but special provision 12-3.11B(5)(b) only requires two project funding signs. Which is correct?
Inquiry submitted 09/24/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/24/2024


Response #2:Please bid for 4 signs. There are 4 funding signs as shown in the plans. See Standard Specifications 12-3.11b(5)(b)
Response posted 10/08/2024




Inquiry #28: The US101/SR92 interchange is subject to frequent roadway flooding as evident by Google Earth's street view at "FI" line, sta. 12.5. How is the contractor compensated for work impacted by flooding?
Inquiry submitted 09/24/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/24/2024


Response #2:Plugged DI at location was cleared by Maintenance. Should not be an issue.
Response posted 09/24/2024




Inquiry #29: What bid item pays for the backfill used for the welded wire wall?
Inquiry submitted 09/24/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/24/2024


Response #2:Welded wall is paid as lump sum and includes backfill.
Response posted 09/26/2024




Inquiry #30: The measured quantity for bid item 38 (import borrow) appears to be significantly less than the bid quantity of 3,440 cy. Please verify or correct the bid quantity.

Has the Department deemed the roadway excavation material is unsuitable? If the Department has not deemed any onsite materials as unsuitable, what is the intent and purpose of an import borrow bid item?

Inquiry submitted 09/24/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/24/2024


Response #2:The excavated soils are clean as per Hazmat so they can be used onsite as fill.  Surplus material should be hauled off. This bid item #38 (198010 IMPORTED BORROW) is deleted in Addendum 1.
Response posted 10/04/2024




Inquiry #31: Please provide a traffic handling and staging plan for the textured paving (gore) shown on plan sheets 9 & 10 (L-2 & L-10) along the "NE1" line southbound right shoulder from station 808 to 822.
Inquiry submitted 09/24/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/24/2024


Response #2:This is not necessary. Use lane closures provided for the construction work.

Response posted 09/26/2024




Inquiry #32: Please clarify the intent of special provision 19-7.02A which states "Obtaining imported borrow includes the following:
1. Washing materials so that the imported borrow complies with the sand equivalent requirements".

Inquiry submitted 09/24/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/25/2024


Response #2:Item for Import Borrow was removed in Addendum #1.

Response posted 10/08/2024




Inquiry #33: Does the infill area and surrounding terrain of the "WSR" loop ramp ever store or become inundated with storm water?
Should the contractor be aware of any construction impacts caused by any kind of storm water storage, conveyance, etc. (i.e. drainage basins, creeks, ditches, etc.) for any portion of this project?

Inquiry submitted 09/25/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/25/2024


Response #2:Google aerial and Street View does show that there have been occurrences of standing ponding water; however, this is not a permanent condition, and the area is not intentionally designed to store water.  The proposed bioretention work in this area, shown on WPC-2 and D-2, should be performed during the drier season when rain events are less likely to occur and to avoid or prevent water quality impacts by meeting the criteria in Section 13 of the Standard Specifications and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan that will be prepared by the Contractor and approved by Caltrans for the Project.
Response posted 09/26/2024




Inquiry #34: Please provide a typical cross section detail and proposed pavement section for the textured gore paving between the EB and NE1 lines from EB Sta. 19+00 to 33+18.67.
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2024

Response #1: The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/25/2024


Response #2:Structural section and depth of each section is provided on L-1 sheet.

Response posted 09/26/2024




Inquiry #35: How is the concrete, rebar and drill and bonds of the Iso Casing Concrete Cap shown on sht 257 paid for?
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry was received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/25/2024


Response #2:Refer to Section 51, "Concrete Structures," of the Standard Specifications and bid item no. 103, Structural Concrete, Bridge, and bid item no. 110, Drill and Bond Dowel (Chemical Adhesive), for the work and payment of concrete and drill and bond dowel (chemical adhesive). Refer to Section 52, "Reinforcement," of the Standard Specifications and bid item no. 117, Bar Reinforcing Steel (Bridge), for the work and payment of bar reinforcing steel.
Response posted 09/26/2024




Inquiry #36: Bid Item #116 has a quantity 45 LF, which is the total length of the hinge (new and existing). Plan Sheet 35 of 52 shows that we are only cleaning the existing expansion joint in the existing bridge. Plan Sheet 1 of 52 indicates that we are installing a new expansion joint only in the the new hinge construction. Are we installing the MR 4" joint assembly across the new and existing part of the bridge?
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/26/2024


Response #2:Refer to "Joint Seal Table" on sheet 222 of 284 of the contract plans and the "Replace Strip Joint Seal Assembly" detail on sheet 253 of 284 of the contract plans for the installation of bid item no. 116, Strip Joint Seal Assembly (MR 4").
Response posted 09/26/2024




Inquiry #37: Sht 248. The Plan view and Section views scales don't coordinate. Please clarify which scale is correct.
Inquiry submitted 09/26/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/26/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. Scales for “Plan” view and “Elevation” view have been modified on plan sheet 248 of 284.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #38: Confirm scale on sht 250, det B is INCORRECT.
Inquiry submitted 09/26/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/26/2024


Response #2:Refer to "Girder Layout" detail and bottom left Note on sheet 243 of 284 of the contract plans, and item 2 and item 3 under Section 5-1.02, "Contract Components," of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 09/30/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. Scales for “Section B-B” view have been modified on plan sheet 250 of 284.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #39: In reference to response #2 for inquiry #31, is it the Department's intent for the contractor to excavate 0.85' abutting the US101 edge of travel way (ETW), place 0.35' of aggregate base, and form & place 0.5' of textured concrete in accordance with lane requirement chart no. G2 each night?
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/27/2024


Response #2:Refer to replaced Stage Construction sheets in Addendum #4 for added K-Rail for this work.

Response posted 10/24/2024




Inquiry #40: Does the Department anticipate issuing an addendum? If yes, what is the anticipated date it will be issued?
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/27/2024


Response #2:Generally we do not provide advanced information regarding addendums.
Response posted 09/27/2024




Inquiry #41: Does bid item 37 (ditch excavation) measure and pay to excavate for the 18" bioretention soil media section shown on plan sheet 56 (DD-4)?
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/27/2024


Response #2:.
No, the excavation of the 18” bioretention soil media (BSM) section is not paid under bid item 37 (194001 DITCH EXCAVATION) and instead is paid under the bid item 137 BIORETENTION, Quantity. The excavation amount for the 18” BSM is shown under “DITCH EXCAVATION (N)”, on sheet DQ-2, and the limit of excavation detail is on sheet DD-4.
Response posted 10/02/2024


Response #3:.
No, the excavation of the 18” bioretention soil media (BSM) section is not paid under bid item 37 (194001 DITCH EXCAVATION) and instead is paid under the bid item 137 BIORETENTION, Quantity. The excavation amount for the 18” BSM is shown under “DITCH EXCAVATION (N)”, on sheet DQ-2, and the limit of excavation detail is on sheet DD-4.
Response posted 10/02/2024




Inquiry #42: Structure plans Rt. 92/101 Separation - Sheet 39 of 52 shows concrete cap details. The distance between the column and isolation casing is 2'. The concrete cap below OG inside the isolation casing is not constructable with a 2' wide space. Please revise the 96" dia. isolation casing to at least 108" dia.
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/27/2024


Response #2:Structure response: No further information will be provided. Bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 09/30/2024




Inquiry #43: For Item 154, MINOR CONCRETE (TEXTURED PAVING). Is there any pattern detail? Or is it just an integral color broom finish?
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/27/2024


Response #2:Just Broom finish.
Response posted 10/08/2024


Response #3:There is no color specified for item 154.
Response posted 10/11/2024




Inquiry #44: Plan Sheet #24 & #26 show the Concrete Barrier Transition at Work Location #C to be 36'-0". Plan Sheet #30 shows this Concrete Barrier Transition to be 46'-0". Please confirm the correct length of Concrete Barrier Transition at Work Location #C
Inquiry submitted 09/27/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/27/2024


Response #2:See replaced Barrier Transition Detail sheet #30 in Addendum #4.

Response posted 10/24/2024




Inquiry #45: Sheet 255 of 284, Elevation Section and Note 6: Column reinforcement extends 12' below pile cut-off. Is a construction joint mandatory at the base of the column reinforcement since it is below the water table?
Inquiry submitted 09/30/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/30/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. Note 6 has been updated on plan sheet 255 of 284.
Response posted 10/29/2024




Inquiry #46: Bid item 109, Drill and bond dowel quantity of 34 LF does not capture the quantity for the drill and bond addressed on structures sheet 33 of 52, concrete barrier at the existing bridge. Including that quantity would be a significant overrun for the 109 bid item. Please clarify if this quantity should be included with the bid item 109 or bid item 194 Concrete barrier (type 842 MOD).
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #2:Refer to paragraph 6 under Section 9-1.03, “Payment Scope,” and paragraph 4 under Section 83-3.01A, “Summary,” of the Standard Specifications and bid item no. 194, Concrete Barrier (Type 842 Modified).
Response posted 10/02/2024




Inquiry #47: With +/- 50% of the questions unanswered and the bid date fast approaching please consider a one week extension to the bid date.
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #2:See Addendum 1 for BO change.

Response posted 10/08/2024




Inquiry #48: With a lot of questions unanswered and the bid due next week, please consider postponing the bid due date by at least a week.
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #2:See Addendum 1 for BO change.

Response posted 10/08/2024




Inquiry #49: What drainage systems do the details on sheet DD-6 apply to?
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #2:DD-6 applies to DS 3-f and DS 7-b. See DQ-2 sheet, we pay the contractor for the slurry cement backfill and concrete slab. See Addendum 2.

Response posted 10/11/2024




Inquiry #50: What drainage systems do the details on sheet DD-6 apply to?
Inquiry submitted 10/01/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/01/2024


Response #2:Inquiry is a duplicate. Please refer to Bidder Inquiry # 49.
Response posted 10/01/2024




Inquiry #51: Are any part of the Isolation Casing intended to be painted? If so, please show. If not, please delete the third paragraph of Section 75-7.03.
Inquiry submitted 10/02/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/02/2024


Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/03/2024


Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 2, dated October 11, 2024. Paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 of section 75-7.03 of the special provisions have been deleted.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #52: Please provide a section or dimensions for Traffic on Sheet 87 and Sheet 92. The location of the Temporary Barrier for Stage 1B does not appear to be consistent with what is shown on Sheet 220.
Inquiry submitted 10/03/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/03/2024


Response #2:The temporary barrier placement on Sheet 220 is correct. The traffic dimensions are needed for the truck turning radius requirements. Unless an addendum is issued please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 10/16/2024


Response #3:See replaced Stage Construction Sheets #87,91, & 92 in Addendum #4.

Response posted 10/24/2024




Inquiry #53: Please locate the "EE" Line (Fashion Island Blvd OC (Slope Paving) work) on the Layout/Stage Construction/Traffic Handling Plans.
Inquiry submitted 10/03/2024

Response #1:our inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/03/2024


Response #2:Provided is As-Built .xml alignment for "EE" Line in Supplemental Information in Addendum #4

Response posted 10/24/2024




Inquiry #54: Where is the "Temporary Barrier System" called out on Sheet 275 to be "shown on the Roadway Plans" shown?
Inquiry submitted 10/03/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/03/2024


Response #2:See Stage Construction Sheet SC-9 on sheet #92 for Barrier system in Addendum #4.

Response posted 10/24/2024




Inquiry #55: Are any part of the Isolation Casing intended to be painted? If so, please show. If not, please delete the third paragraph of Section 75-7.03.
Inquiry submitted 10/03/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/03/2024


Response #2:duplicate question. Please refer to #51.
Response posted 10/03/2024




Inquiry #56: Reference Bid Item 15 & Specification 12-3.32C. How are PCMS boards paid? The bid item shows 20 EA, this does not correlate to the work defined in the plans and specifications. What occurrence would initiate the payment for EA?
Inquiry submitted 10/03/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/03/2024


Response #2:It is paid as each and should be placed as directed by Field construction and is mainly for the Mainline and connectors. Payment is only initiated when a new one is placed within construction Zone.
Response posted 10/03/2024




Inquiry #57: We are having issues with the Import / Export function between our estimating software and Caltrans bidding software after Add #1 was issued. The path deleted Item #83 when it was not revised in the Addendum, and now we are unable to Import pricing back into the bidding software. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 10/07/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/07/2024


Response #2:.
• The electronic bidding file is functioning correctly; item #83 is still visible and unaffected by the addendum. The issue appears to be with the estimating software being used for data import/export.

• Should bidders have related issues, please refer to the Contractors Corner web page/Contact Office Engineer/ >Electronic Bidding - Contract Awards, or other contacts by category at HQ.O.E.
. o (https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/des/oe/contact.html)

Response posted 10/23/2024




Inquiry #58: How is the Slope Paving flatwork concrete and rebar, etc. shown on shts 271 thru 274 (of 284) paid for? Is the entirety of this work including flatwork concrete/rebar paid for by the SF under Bid Item 147 (Concrete Pavers) as indicated on sht 271 (I would have thought the the flatwork concrete portion of work would be paid under Bid Item 146 and the pavers under Bid Item 147)?
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/08/2024


Response #2:Refer to paragraph 5 and paragraph 6 of section 9-1.03, “Payment Scope,” paragraph 2 and paragraph 3 of section 72-11.01A(1), “Summary,” , and section 72-11.01D, “Payment,” of the Standard Specifications and “Quantities” on lower right section of sheet 271 of 284 of the contract plans. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/09/2024




Inquiry #59: Please provide a detail or Standard Plan reference to the Slope Paving shown on L-2.
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/08/2024


Response #2:See replaced sheet #23 in Addendum #4 for slope paving detail.

Response posted 10/24/2024




Inquiry #60: Regarding Bid Item #147: Per the brick paver manufacturer, to cut the 6 scores on each paver, they will need to use a saw which can only produce scores that are 3/8" deep by 3/8" wide, not 1/2" as shown on the details. Will this be acceptable?
Inquiry submitted 10/08/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/08/2024


Response #2:No further information will be provided. Bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/10/2024




Inquiry #61: Hydroseed areas are shown on erosion control plans (sheet EC-1 to EC-5), per section 20-4.01A, plant establishment of consists caring such as watering for the hydroseed areas as well. Confirm that no watering will be needed for hydroseeding areas shown on erosion control plans, otherwise, please advise.
Inquiry submitted 10/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/10/2024


Response #2:Please refer to Standard Specifications and the 2nd paragraph of SSP 20-4.01. Plant establishment includes watering of hydroseed areas shown on the erosion control plans.


Response posted 10/11/2024




Inquiry #62: Refer to irrigation sprinkler schedule table on sheet ISS-1, clarify the type of swing joint for riser sprinkler assemblies (Type III) which is missing on the specified table.
Inquiry submitted 10/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/10/2024


Response #2:See replaced Sheet #140 for updated Irrigation Sprinker Schedule in Addendum #4.

Response posted 10/24/2024




Inquiry #63: Per lateral pipe sizing chart on sheet ISS-1, it does appear that the quantity of plastic pipes for 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2" and 2" on irrigation plans will be significantly different than the quantities shown on the Bid Items List (item 63 through item 67). Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 10/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/10/2024


Response #2:Please refer to sheet IQ-1 for quantities for the plastic pipes.
Response posted 10/11/2024




Inquiry #64: Sht 222 of 284 indicates 5,000 psi concrete .... please confirm this applies to CIDH and Barriers in addition to typical structural concrete?
Inquiry submitted 10/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/10/2024


Response #2:Refer to "General Notes" and "Concrete Strength and Type limits" on sheet 222 of 284 of the contract plans. Bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/17/2024




Inquiry #65: Bid items: 0093, 0094, 0095, permenent steel casing. Unable to determine casing length requirements. Due to the weight of casings, is it allowable to mid weld pipe to full length on site?
Inquiry submitted 10/10/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/11/2024


Response #2:Refer to section 49-2.02, "Steel Pipe Piling," of the Standard Specifications, "Pile Data Table" on sheet 223 of 284 of the contract plans, “Bent 10,11&12” view on sheet 254 of 284 of the contract plans, and “Elevation” view on sheet 255 of 284 of the contract plans. Bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 10/14/2024




Inquiry #66: What exactly is being paid for under Bid Item 161 (Misc Metals - Bridge) for 123 lbs?
Inquiry submitted 10/16/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/16/2024


Response #2:Refer to “Access Door” shown on sheet 232 of 284 of the contract plans and item 4 under paragraph 2 of section 75-3.01A, “Summary,” of the Standard Specifications. Bid per the current contract bid document.
Response posted 10/21/2024




Inquiry #67: Companies "PGI and ""leader" that attended the Mandatory meeting, can they give a better description of Company Name, and contact info ?
Inquiry submitted 10/25/2024

Response #1:PGI is Pari & Gershon Inc.

Leader is a typo. It should read Leyder of Leyder Electric.
Response posted 10/25/2024




Inquiry #68: Addendum 4 added bid item 224 (WELDED WIRE REINFORCEMENT) ... where is this work located/what portion of work is this for?
Inquiry submitted 10/25/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/25/2024


Response #2:Please refer to Detail sheet C-8 in addendum #4 for Minor Concrete (Textured Paving) and Slope Paving Detail showing Welded Wire Reinforcement. Also refer to revised Q-1 sheet in Addendum #4 under Minor Concrete Table for station limits of work.
Response posted 10/28/2024




Inquiry #69: Regarding the slope paving pavers (sht 272 and 273) ... It appears the architectural design hasn't really performed due diligence here and explored the paver market and found/spec'd an applicable paver stone. Instead the architectural design is based on CMU masonry block units that Basalite offers ONLY as CMU Block units. To satisfy the current design, Basalite can only offer up the CMU block units and Contractor would then cut the face off the CMU blocks and attempt to use them in the field. Current design calls for 3" thick pavers ... but face cutting the CMUs will result in 1.5" thick paver. Contractor has to perform cutting in the field as Basalite believes the 1.5" thickness will be prone to breaking. Please clarify if this acceptable and/or if this is design intent.
Inquiry submitted 10/30/2024

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/30/2024


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.