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Inquiry #1: Is there an available local water source in the adjacent vineyards that can be used?
Inquiry submitted 09/28/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/28/2023

Response #2:Refer to the Informational Handout for information on available water sources.
Response posted 10/09/2023

Inquiry #2: Is there an existing agreement with the adjacent landowner(s) regarding water use?
Inquiry submitted 09/28/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/28/2023

Response #2:No. Refer to the Informational Handout for information on available water sources.
Response posted 10/09/2023

Inquiry #3: Can vehicles be parked in the adjacent vineyard(s) and access roads during work?
Inquiry submitted 09/28/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/28/2023

Response #2:Refer to the Caltrans R/W shown in the plan set. Vehicles should be parked within State right of way.
Response posted 10/09/2023

Inquiry #4: For item 0003, Portable Changeable Message Sign, what is the duration that Caltrans is requesting the message sign for? 1 day? 1 month? 1 year? The life of the project? Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 10/03/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/03/2023

Response #2:Use a PCMS every time a Stationary or Shoulder lane closure is needed. See Section 13-3.32C of the Special Provisions for PCMS requirements.
Response posted 10/08/2023

Inquiry #5: Item 13 calls for 2 each flowmeter. The Specifications shows all the requirements of the flow meter. It also shows the requirements of the cable for the flow sensors and flow meters. However, per the irrigation drawings, this projects gets irrigated by truck.
Please clarify if there is a battery controller to use with the flow meter.
Inquiry submitted 10/09/2023

Response #1:The inquiry has been received and submitted for consideration.
Response posted 10/09/2023

Response #2:There is no irrigation controller existing or required for the irrigation system. The intention of the flow meter is to allow the Engineer to visually track and measure flow volume downstream of the cam coupler assembly used for truck watering the irrigation system by reading the dial.
Response posted 10/10/2023

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.