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Inquiry #1: Per Plan Sheet Q-1, we are to excavate 330 CY of Surplus Excavated Material. Where will we be paid for this excavation?
Inquiry submitted 05/27/2025

Response #1:Surplus Excavation Material to be paid under the bid item 871900 (Fiber Optic Cable Systems)
Response posted 06/05/2025

Inquiry #2: To construct the Bus pads we are to remove asphalt base and Dirt. Where will the contactor get paid for the removal of base and dirt for the bus pads?
Inquiry submitted 05/27/2025

Response #1:Please see Addendum #1.
Response posted 06/24/2025

Inquiry #3: Are there manholes/ water valves that need to be adjusted when the contractor performs the grind and overlay? If so, what is the count, and how will the contractor be paid for the adjustments?
Inquiry submitted 05/27/2025

Response #1:No there are no manholes/water valves that need to be adjusted for grind and overlay.
Response posted 06/24/2025

Inquiry #4: Electrical Bid Items 56,57,58 quantities appear to be doubled in quantity. When cross referencing, MMEQ-1 & Q-2 it appears to be redundant in total quantities. Please provide clarification. Thank you
Inquiry submitted 05/30/2025

Response #1:-The quantities listed under Bid Items 56, 57, and 58 appear to be accurate. Please refer to the note on Sheet EQ-2,
which states:
"(*) Shared trench for Caltrans and MMBN fiber optic conduit installation.
For information only; total quantity is included on Sheet MMEQ-1."

Response posted 06/05/2025

Inquiry #5: Traffic Signal Plans Sheet E-17: Please confirm this is the only cabinet Qty 1- 334L for this job.
Inquiry submitted 06/02/2025

Response #1:- Fiber Optic Cable Systems sheet E-17 call out for 1 -334L Cabinet and foundation.
Response posted 06/19/2025

Inquiry #6: Sheet E-17 Install 334L Data Node Cabinet. Is this cabinet contractor furnished, or department furnished?
Inquiry submitted 06/10/2025

Response #1: The 334L Cabinet is Contractor Furnished.
Response posted 06/19/2025

Inquiry #7: Per Plan Sheet 267, MMEQ-1, please confirm why there is an additional total of 35,500 LF Subtotal (EQ-2) within column "Install Multiducts 24" Depth Microtrenching Method" Totaling 71,000 LF
Inquiry submitted 06/11/2025

Response #1:The bid item "Install multiducts 24" depth microtrench method" includes a total quantity of 71,000 LF, comprising 35,000 LF under MMBN and 35,000 LF under Caltrans.
For additional details, please refer to MMEQ-1.
Response posted 06/19/2025

Inquiry #8: Please clarify quantities for items 33: HMA, 39: REM AC PAVEMENT and 42: JCPC(RSC). It appears that the quantity totals shown for these items per Roadway Quantities table have added Curb Ramp totals twice. These totals are shown per Sheet Number breakdown and re-added as carry-over from Curb Ramp Quantities chart. This would affect bid item quantities. Please review.
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2025

Response #1:Please see Addendum #1.
Response posted 06/19/2025

Inquiry #9: Bid Item 56: Install Multiduct 24" Depth Microtrench Method. Bid item shows a quantity of 71,000 lf. The actual microtrench segment appears to be more like 35,500 LF. Please clarify.

Microtrench HDPE Microducts will be installed in Joint Trench.

Please verify bid item quantities regarding - Bid Item 58: Install Multiducts Horizontal Directional Drill Method they appear doubled here as well.

Inquiry submitted 06/13/2025

Response #1:The quantities listed under Bid Items 56, 57, and 58 appear to be accurate. Please refer to the note on Sheet EQ-2,
which states:
"(*) Shared trench for Caltrans and MMBN fiber optic conduit installation.
For information only; total quantity is included on Sheet MMEQ-1."

Response posted 06/19/2025

Inquiry #10: Microtrenching operations and its equipment only offer a trench cut at Max width no wider than 2" wide and a Depth of 25.5"

Will Caltrans allow the 2 multiducts to be stacked on top of each other. If so, as both multiducts are stacked on top of each other it will not allow minimum 24" cover noted per detail MMED-2. Will Caltrans allow 21.78" inches minimum cover on top of doubled stacked multiducts.

Inquiry submitted 06/18/2025

Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 06/26/2025

Inquiry #11: Please check and confirm quantity for item #56 71,000 LF Install Multiducts 24" Depth Microtrench Method and confirm if this quantity is correct.

Please check and confirm quantity for item #58 10,800 LF Install Multiducts Horizontal Directional Drilling Method and confirm if this quantity is correct.

Inquiry submitted 06/19/2025

Response #1:The quantity is correct.
Response posted 06/24/2025

Inquiry #12: Section 14-6.03A states biological monitoring daily (if required). Please clarify what requires daily monitoring.
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2025

Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 06/26/2025

Inquiry #13: Section 8 requires a BRIP but no BRIP is listed in Section 14. Is a BRIP required?
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2025

Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 06/26/2025

Inquiry #14: Could you please provide more information regarding the mix design specifications for the backbone material to be used in the micro trench? Specifically, we are looking for details on composition, strength requirements, setting time, and any relevant performance criteria.” Thank you,
Inquiry submitted 06/25/2025

Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 06/26/2025

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.