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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: In Irrigation details ID-6 says 6T valve box and pull boxes and steel cover but specs section 20-2.01B (7) says valve boxes must be polymer concrete. Also says valve box cover with locking device and key locking device must be manufactured to match keys currently used by Caltrans, District 6 Maintenance Division. Please advise whether we use concrete Valve box with lock jaw lid or polymer concrete valve boxes and pull boxes.
Inquiry submitted 04/26/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum #1, dated May 10, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 05/15/2024
Inquiry #2: In Irrigation Plan IP-3 sheet shows ICC 377- 48 stations 19 stations used but Irrigation Quantities IQ-1 sheet shows Existing ICC 337. Is this the same controller station number 377 and 337?
Inquiry submitted 05/01/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 05/02/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum #1, dated May 10, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents
Response posted 05/15/2024
Inquiry #3: Is the contractor to use the lateral pipe size chart sheet ISS-1 to take off the total amount of lateral line sizes quantities per gallons per minute? If so, the chart on ISS-1 doesn’t match with the irrigation quantity table IQ-1 and different pipe sizes are shown. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 05/01/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/02/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum #1, dated May 10, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 05/15/2024
Inquiry #4: The Sanitary Sewer Quantities table on Plan Sheet 200 shows Sand Backfill for System 1l but not for System 1m or 1n. Can existing sewer system 1m and 1n be capped and abandoned in place without Sand Backfill?
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/22/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to section 77-9 of the Special Provisions. Sanitary Sewer pipes less than 12” in diameter do not require backfill. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Inquiry #5: To install new Sanitary Sewer System 1j and 1k, the contractor will need to trench across the M2 Alignment/Stapp Ave. The structural section for the M2 Alignment is .10' Cold Plane with .10'-.20' HMA. After the sewer system is installed at this location, what section should be used for the permanent trench repair?
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for consideration.
Response posted 05/22/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to sheet X-19 and section 15-1.01 of the standard specifications. "Reconstructed facilities must comply with the design of and be equal to the best parts of the existing facilities."
Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Inquiry #6: Due to the longevity of this project, will Caltrans consider adding the specification for Payment Adjustment for Fuel Price Index Fluctuations?
Inquiry submitted 05/22/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Inquiry #7: Where is the Concrete Security Edge, shown on Construction Details Sheet C-103, paid for? Is it incidental to Wrought Iron Fence?
Inquiry submitted 05/28/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to 9-1.03 of the standard specifications, “Payment for a bid item includes payment for work in sections referenced by the section set forth by that bid item.”.
The concrete security edge is fully compensated through bid item No. 143 “Wrought Iron Fence”.
Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Inquiry #8: Spec section 5-136C(2) contains tables of utilities that “ may interfere with the work and must be exposed or protected in place”.
The table of utilities on page 33 are required to be exposed and “Place 6” of slurry cement backfill around all lines.”
The table of utilities on page 34 are required to be exposed and “Place concrete cap, with 6” clearances above utility lines.”
There are no bid items associated with the exposure or placement of Slurry or Concrete Caps on existing utilities. Can the State add a bid item with quantities to cover this work?
Inquiry submitted 05/29/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:Your inquiry remains under consideration.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Response #3:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2 dated June 7, 2024. Please place your bids in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #9: The utility tables shown in special provision section, 5-136C(2) are incomplete. The End Station Number is not shown for the majority of the existing utilities. How is the contractor to know where the required exposure and protection of the existing utilities is to end?
Can the State provide End stations and/or lengths for all utility locations to be exposed especially those needed to be backfilled with Slurry Cement or Capped with Concrete?
Inquiry submitted 05/29/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:Your inquiry remains under consideration.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Response #3:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2 dated June 7, 2024. Please place your bids in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #10: Special Provision Section 5-1.15 requires a full-time on-site safety representative. If the Contractors Project Superintendent or Foreman have all the required qualifications, will they be allowed act as the Full Time Safety Representative as well?
Inquiry submitted 05/29/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:A Safety Representative must to meet the requirements as specified in Section 5-1.15.
Please place your bid in accordance with your means and methods and the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Inquiry #11: Special Provision Section 12-4.02C(13) Traffic Control Supervisors has several requirement that could require this supervisor to be onsite daily. Some of these requirements are listed below:
1. Be on site when active coordination of temporary traffic control, including those of subcontractors, suppliers, and any adjacent construction or maintenance operations is required.
2. Be available after work hours, on site within 2 hours of being contacted.
3. Inspect the condition of traffic control devices on a regular basis for compliance with the quality requirements in the American Traffic Safety Services....
5. Review and verify that temporary traffic control daily report form is completed for every closure.
6. At least weekly, perform a nighttime review of the temporary traffic control devices and temporary pavement delineation to ensure compliance.
7. The traffic control supervisor must monitor work zone traffic activities and operations, including detours, to ensure the traffic control is functioning properly.
Payment for the The Traffic Control Supervisor Bid Item is for each workday. It seems this supervisor will be needed for the duration of the project and not the bid item quantity of 75 Days. Will the state consider increasing this bid item quantity for Traffic Control Supervisor?
Inquiry submitted 05/29/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3 dated June 21, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #12: Sanitary Sewer Plan Sheet SS-1 shows the new sewer alignment and new sewer manholes. However, the existing manholes needed to bypass the sewer system are not all shown.
For example, to install Manhole 1-5 the contractor will need to bypass the existing 12" sewer main. The plans do not show the next existing manhole upstream to allow for this bypass.
In addition, to install the CIPP Lining at existing sewer manhole 1-1, a bypass will be needed at the next manhole downstream. These existing manholes needed for bypassing are not shown. Can the plan sheet be revised to show where sewer bypassing can occur?
Inquiry submitted 05/29/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/29/2024
Response #2:Your inquiry remains under review.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Response #3:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2 dated June 7, 2024. Please place your bids in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #13: The layout drawings do not clearly depict the areas of full section paving. For example, the typical cross section between stations 110+00 to 113+06 calls for removal of the median island and a full depth paving section. On sheet L1, the existing median island does not match the locations shown on the typical cross section nor does it show where we are to sawcut nor does it depict where the limits of the paving goes. If we use the typical cross section stations, part of the median island is left in place on the south end, and on the north end we are going across the Duran Ave intersection. Please provide better details.
Inquiry submitted 05/30/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/30/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to section 5-1.01 and 5-1.02 of the Standard Specifications, and the Construction Details plan sheets. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #14: In Planting Plan sheet PP-4 at Mill Creek Parkway shows 7 EA of 15 gal planting as new plantings but In Irrigation Plan IP-4 didn’t show Irrigation in this area. So, are there any existing Irrigation we use or No irrigation in this area? Please advise
Inquiry submitted 05/31/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 05/31/2024
Response #2:No new irrigation is planned for this location. Coordinate with the Engineer for placement of the trees.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Inquiry #15: Refer to bid items #27 and #28 where the quantity of Temporary Hydroseed and Temporary Hydraulic Mulch are stated to be paid for in Square Yards and per WPC-1, quantities are stated in Square Feet. Please revise the bid form according to the correct unit of measurement to be performed.
Inquiry submitted 06/03/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2 dated June 7, 2024. Please place your bids in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #16: Regarding Bid Item 83 - Segment Corrections. The table provided on Summary of Quantity Sheet Q-4 shows beginning and end post miles. Are these post mile locations on route 216 or 198? Where in the project limits are the three segment corrections?
Inquiry submitted 06/03/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/03/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2 dated June 7, 2024. Please place your bids in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #17: Which lane closure chart applies to the northbound/southbound traffic on Lovers Lane between SR198 and Houston Ave?
Inquiry submitted 06/03/2024
Response #1:You inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:The long term closure for work on Lovers Lane between Mineral King Ave and Houston Ave is shown on the staging plans and traffic handling plans. Temporary daily closures for set up of traffic control devices such as traffic drums and temporary railing use lane closure chart No. K1. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/10/2024
Inquiry #18: Traffic Handling Plan TH-28 for Stage 4, Phase 3 requires Noble Avenue, west of Route 216, to be reconstructed during nighttime closures only with the road being fully opened daily. The new structural section for Noble (N1 Line) is 0.6’ HMA over 1’ of AB. The contractor will have 9 hours per night for excavation, subgrade compaction and grade check, placement of base rock with grade and compaction check and finally placing two lifts of HMA. These requirements will drastically increase the overall cost of the project. Will the State consider changing this work to a full weekend closure to allow for more production and thus a less expensive bid?
Inquiry submitted 06/03/2024
Response #1:You inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3 dated June 21, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #19: Typical cross section plan sheet X-6 and X-7 show structural section Number 4 for SB C-Line and structural section Number 5 for NB C-Line. Structural section number 4 is called out as 0.5’ Cold Plane with variable AC while structural section number 5 is called out as 0.5’ Roadway Excavation with variable AC. The work is similar for both structural sections, yet section number 4 is shown as cold plane and section number 5 is shown as roadway excavation. Why was one location selected to be paid as cold plane while the other as roadway excavation? Is the roadway excavation from structural section number 5 supposed to be used as embankment onsite?
Inquiry submitted 06/03/2024
Response #1:You inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:Bid Item 92, “Cold Plane Asphalt Concrete Pavement” is specified when cold plane operations is limited to the existing asphalt structural section. Bid Item 38, “Roadway Excavation” is specified due to the likelihood that the removal of the existing asphalt concrete will impact the aggregate base material and re-compaction of the subgrade material is required. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Inquiry #20: Plan sheet TH-28 Notes 1 and 3 call out for the contractor to close Noble Ave west of Lovers Lane at night to allow for construction but to open each day for traffic use. This area of Noble Ave gets a complete reconstruct. Is it the intent of the State to allow traffic to run on dirt while Noble Ave is being reconstructed? If not, please include a limited term closure in this area to allow for the proposed complete reconstruct.
Inquiry submitted 06/04/2024
Response #1:You inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3 dated June 21, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #21: The stage construction and traffic handling plans do not show when or how to perform the work at the 216 - Douglas Avenue Intersection and the 216 - Millcreek Parkway Intersection. The plans are very specific on how to handle traffic in each stage and phase of work other than these two intersections. Can a lane closure chart and plan sheet be provided to complete the work at the Douglas Avenue Intersection and the Millcreek Parkway Intersection?
Inquiry submitted 06/04/2024
Response #1:You inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:Please use standard plan Traffic control system.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #22: We respectfully request the bid date to be postponed 2 weeks. There are a lot of unanswered RFI's and we will need time to get these processed once they are answered.
Inquiry submitted 06/05/2024
Response #1:You inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/05/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2 dated June 7, 2024. Please place your bids in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #23: Please consider extending the bid date due to the large amount of unanswered bidder's questions. A response this this question would be appreciated sooner rather than later as last minute bid date changes are a hardship for the contractor.
Inquiry submitted 06/05/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry will be taken under consideration.
Response posted 06/06/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 2 dated June 7, 2024. Please place your bids in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/09/2024
Inquiry #24: Concerning Bid item 76 8" WELDED STEEL PIPE CONDUIT
Is this the correct item? Normally Welded steel pipe (WSP) for irrigation conduit is used to bore the pipe under existing pavement.
It appears most of this WSP would be installed by open trench along the median at Lovers Lane, as there are long lengths of over 600 ft.
It would be difficult & expensive to install these lengths of WSP, for irrigation conduit.
CHDPE, Corrugated High Density Polyethelene Pipe, is normally used for the open trench method for irrigation conduit.
Please consider changing this item To CHDPE conduit.
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/10/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3 dated June 21, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/21/2024
Inquiry #25: In regards to bid item 76, 8” welded steel pipe conduit (WSP). Is this the correct item? Normally WSP is used for boring under existing pavement. This application of WSP seems to be in an open trench along Lovers Lane, typically dual wall corrugated high density polyethylene pipe (CHDPE) is used in open trenches. It would be difficult, slow and expensive to install WSP with such long conduit runs. Please consider changing from WSP to CHDPE pipe.
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/10/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3 dated June 21, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/21/2024
Inquiry #26: In regards to bid item 64, 3" GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE (SUPPLY LINE). Please consider changing this item to 3” Class 315 PVC pipe which is more appropriate for inside a conduit.
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/10/2024
Inquiry #27: is there a soils report available for this project?
Inquiry submitted 06/11/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 06/11/2024
Response #2:The Foundation Reports are included in Addendum No.3 - Supplemental Project Information - Information Handout.
Response posted 06/21/2024
Inquiry #28: Route 216 has numerus large trees in the median and shoulder that are shown to stay in place. The contractor will be working near existing trees and tree roots when excavating for subgrade, installing new medians, cold planning, installing HMA and standing new light poles. When working around trees to remain, will there be an special requirements for the contractor to follow?
Inquiry submitted 06/12/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/12/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Standard Specification 5-1.36 “Property and Facility Preservation.” Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract documents.
Response posted 06/13/2024
Inquiry #29: Section 77-3.03B(3) of the Special Provisions references an Epoxy Lining for the 48" Precast Concrete Sewer Manhole (City of Visalia). The section states " Use spray applied liner as shown. Install epoxy lining as shown". Sanitary Sewer Details plan sheet SSD-1 does not show and epoxy lining or spray applied liner. Is a spray applied liner required for City of Visalia Sewer Manholes? If the liner is required please provide the specifications.
Inquiry submitted 06/12/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/12/2024
Response #2:Section 77-3.03B(3) of SSP 77-3 will be removed with Addendum No. 3
Response posted 06/13/2024
Response #3:Section 77-3.03B(3) of SSP 77-3 will be removed by Addendum No. 3
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #30: On E-27 the video detection cameras need to be relocated from the existing poles to the new poles. Note 4 on E-26 says to refer to detail D on ES-7R of the standard plans.
However, see attached plan sheet ES-7R of the standard plans, detail D refers to the video detection cameras being mounted on the pole and plans show it mounted on the arm. Which is the correct method of installation for the relocation of the video detection cameras. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/13/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3 dated June 21, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #31: For work in the Tulare Irrigation District Evan Ditch Drainage Channel. If work is done between September 1st to December 15th, will a temporary creek diversion be required? If a temporary diversion will be required please provide a drawing or specification.
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/13/2024
Response #2:Unless an unlikely “act of god” event occurs within the proposed construction window, no flows will exist in the channel and no flows will need to be diverted during construction. Therefore, no drawing or specification is needed for the diversion.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Inquiry #32: Section 20-4.01A of the special provisions (page 99) state to add the following: "Minimum-bid plant establishment work is work (1) that is described as plant establishment work and (2) for which a minimum item total must be bid".
Has the state set a minimum amount for bidding the plant establishment for this project? If so, what is it?
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/13/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No. 3 dated June 21, 2024. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/21/2024
Inquiry #33: On E-27 the intersection of Noble Ave & Route 216 the southwest corner has 2 traffic signal poles being installed along with their corresponding conduit runs.
However, looking at SC-1, U-16, & the google overview attached there is a canal in that same area.
Would it be permissible by Cal Trans to run conduit above the culvert?
Please advise how to proceed.
Inquiry submitted 06/20/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/20/2024
Response #2:Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #34: The plans do not provide a Temporary Erosion Control chart which provides seed and hydraulic mulch rates of application. Confirm if permanent and temporary seed mixes and rates of application will be the same for both Temporary and Permanent Erosion Control and indicate the rate and type of hydraulic mulch to be used for all Temporary Erosion Control to be applied on the project.
Inquiry submitted 06/21/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/21/2024
Response #2:Attention is directed to Section 13-5, "Temporary Soil Stabilization" of the Standard Specifications. Use applications rates as specified. Please place your bid in accordance with the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 06/26/2024
Inquiry #35: Refer to Plan Sheet 416, specifically Construction Note #10 (and similar notes on other plan sheets). Please confirm that the pole-mounted unit is furnished by the department, and our scope is limited solely to its installation as indicated in the plans.
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2024
Response #1:Your inquiry has been submitted for review.
Response posted 06/25/2024
Response #2:Confirmed. Per note 10, the Contractor is responsible for the install of the Department furnished camera image detection sensor.
Response posted 06/26/2024
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