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Inquiry #1: Bid Item #62 Modifying Fiber Optic Cable Systems typically calls for (2) 3 or 4 inch conduits. Can Caltrans please provide clarification if (1) conduit will be used as a spare and be empty. Or will each conduit be filled with innerducts & fiber optic cables. For example Notes #1 & #2 on E-2 call for (2) 4 inch conduits and state to add 3-1" Innerducts & 3-72 SMFO, will both of these conduits need the innerducts & Fiber cables?
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 05/20/2024


Response #2:Please see plans sheet ED-1 (Typical Fiber Optic Conduit Installation Details). One conduit contains the innerducts and FO cables and the other conduit will be spare and empty.
Response posted 05/21/2024



Inquiry #2: Bid Item #62 Modifying Fiber Optic Cable Systems typically calls for (2) 3 or 4 inch conduits. Can Caltrans please provide clarification if (1) conduit will be used as a spare and be empty. Or will each conduit be filled with innerducts & fiber optic cables. For example Notes #1 & #2 on E-2 call for (2) 4 inch conduits and state to add 3-1" Innerducts & 3-72 SMFO, will both of these conduits need the innerducts & Fiber cables?
Inquiry submitted 05/20/2024

Response #1:Please refer to inquiry #1.
Response posted 05/20/2024



Inquiry #3: On page 128 of the Special Provisions, section 86-1.02C(2)(e)(i), it states that the communication pull box must comply with section 86-1.02C(2)(d)(iii), which is for tamper-resistant traffic pull boxes. However, in the project plans, the communication pull boxes are not shown to be tamper-resistant traffic pull boxes. Do the communication pull boxes on this contract need to be tamper-resistant traffic pull boxes?
Inquiry submitted 06/03/2024

Response #1:Your inquiry has been received and is being reviewed. Thank You for your patience.
Response posted 06/04/2024


Response #2:The Communication Pull Box will not require the J-Bolt. Follow the detail ED-3 with Tack Welding.
Response posted 06/10/2024



Inquiry #4: The communication pull boxes called out on for Bid Item #62 Modifying Fiber Optic Cable Systems are only labeled with (C) E-2 to E-16, the applicable detail is ED-3 (sheet 111). On ED-3, Note #3 tells the contractor to refer to the special provisions for details regarding the hold down bolts (Special Provision Sheet 128), ultimately stating that the communication pull boxes are to be Tamper Resistant Traffic Pull Boxes with anchored cover. Can Caltrans clearly specify if these communication boxes are to be with Tamper Resistant Anchored covers as well as the details & labeling are conflicting.
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2024

Response #1:The Communication Pull Box will not require the J-Bolt. Follow the detail ED-3 with Tack Welding.
Response posted 06/07/2024

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.