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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Please clarify whether it is the agencies intent to not provide traffic handling plans for stage 1A.
Inquiry submitted 11/28/2023
Response #1:No traffic handling plan is provided for stage 1A. Refer to standard plans T13, T13A, and T13B for stage 1A traffic control.
Response posted 12/01/2023
Inquiry #2: There will be large amount of mass grading required for the installation of the temporary pavement for the construction of stage 1A. Please provide contours on the grading plans depicting where the temporary road is to be installed so contractors can accurately determine the grading quantities required for construction. Additionally, have these quantities been considered in the bid quantities?
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2023
Response #1:The embankment slopes, cut slopes, and temporary pavement surface should be constructed per the grading plan. The quantity of Hot Mix Asphalt (Type A) and Tack Coat used for stage 1A is included in the bid quantities and is shown in the ROADWAY QUANTITIES table on sheet Q-1 of the project plans. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/01/2023
Inquiry #3: Existing contours are missing from sheet G-15
Inquiry submitted 11/30/2023
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/01/2023
Inquiry #4: May you please give contractors the CAD files for the grading plans?
Inquiry submitted 12/04/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:Cross sections and land XML files of the FG surface and EG surface have been provided for use by the bidders.
Response posted 01/02/2024
Inquiry #5: The lengths of box culverts 61A and 61D on DQ-14 are 12’ and 10’ however on the drainage profile sheet DP-16 RCB 61A is called out at 17’ and RCB 61D is called out at 15’. In addition, the RCBs 62A and 62D have the same issue. Please clarify which is the correct length.
Inquiry submitted 12/05/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 01/12/2024
Inquiry #6: Special Provisions page 81 of 144 Chart No K1 shows No work (N) is allowed at 24:00 Monday thru Thursday week days. Please clarify if this is typo.
Inquiry submitted 12/05/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 12/21/2023
Inquiry #7: Stage 2 Traffic Handling Plans are missing Soil Nail Wall 1155 lane closure plans. Please provide necessary plans
Inquiry submitted 12/07/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 01/02/2024
Inquiry #8: Traffic Control chart K2 remark 2 notes reversible traffic by portable traffic signals closure shall be allowed during the staging 2 and 4 only. However Traffic Handling Plan Sheet TH-25 requires 5 different locations at Stage 1B requires K2 chart traffic control. Please clarify
Inquiry submitted 12/08/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:The typical work area length shown on sheet TH-25 is 700LF. The expectation is that the contractor will complete all work in these segments with the given Monday-Thursday reversing control window, provided in chart K1, before picking up the closure
Response posted 01/02/2024
Inquiry #9: Special Provisions Page 82 of 144 Section 12-4.02C(7)(b) has conflict requirements as below;
Paragraph 2 : "Concurrent stationary closures in the same direction of travel must be spaced no closer than 2 miles apart"
Paragraph 3 : "Concurrent stationary closures in the same direction of travel must be spaced no closer than 5 miles apart."
Please address the conflict
Inquiry submitted 12/08/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 12/21/2023
Inquiry #10: Will Caltrans provide cross-sections for this project?
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:See Supplemental Files. Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 12/15/2023
Inquiry #11: Please confirm the kV in the overhead power lines for the project.
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:The voltage for the overhead power lines is 12kv
Response posted 12/15/2023
Inquiry #12: AT RW No. 362, RW No. 1051, RW No. 1065, and RW No. 1097 on either the "Soil Nail Wall Details No. 2" plan sheet or the "Wall Details No. 1" plan sheet, mention is made of #9 soil nails. The "Soil Nail Wall Data Table" for each of these walls only shows #8 or #10 soil nails. Please confirm soil nail size.
Inquiry submitted 12/12/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:Your inquiry is being reviewed. Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 3, dated February 21, 2024. The Soil Nail Assembly detail has been revised on plan sheets 675, 689, and 705 of 796.
Response posted 02/26/2024
Inquiry #13: Bid Item 104 “Structural Concrete, Box Culvert” also includes the warped wing walls. Can you confirm the Concrete quantities for these walls?
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:The quantities for the warped wing walls are shown as structural concrete, box culvert and bar reinforcing steel (box culvert). The quantities for each wing wall are broken down on sheet DQ-14. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/21/2023
Inquiry #14: Caltrans detail D86A shows a concrete apron between the warped wing walls. Which drainage element are the concrete Quantities covered under in there respective drainage systems?
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:No aprons are shown on the project plans. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 12/21/2023
Inquiry #15: The RCBs (elements A&D) on Drainage System 62 on page DP 16 look like they have thickened slabs on top of the RCBs with parapets. Please provide more details.
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 12/21/2023
Inquiry #16: Reference plan sheets "Structure Plan No. 1" and "Structure Plan No. 2" for Retaining Wall No. 1114. It appears that some soldier piles may need to be spliced due to proximity to the existing overhead power line at the 3 locations it crosses the SP1114 Line. Special Provisions Section 49-1.03 does not make mention of clearance to overhead utilities at this location. Please confirm if splicing will be required, and if so, please provide information regarding splicing and the allowable proximity to the existing overhead power line.
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/13/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #17: Plan sheet No 41 shows existing sign foundation to be removed and backfill/grade per standard specification. Which bid item demo work will be covered under?
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:All work involving the removing of the existing sign foundation, including demo work, is paid for under the lump sum bid item MONUMENT SIGN AESTHETICS.
Response posted 12/19/2023
Inquiry #18: There is no information for the utilities, equipment, etc inside the building next to the sign to be demolished (Plan Sheet No 41). Please provide details.
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:There are no buildings shown on plan sheet No 41. No utilities or equipment are proposed in the sign foundation beyond what is included in the contract.
Response posted 12/19/2023
Inquiry #19: Stage 2 traffic handling plans for reversible traffic by portable traffic signals work areas start and end stations do not match or cover the proposed retaining wall start and end stations. Stage 2 Traffic Handling plan typical cross section refers only RW 343, RW 349 and RW 359, but RW 1051, SN 1057, RW 1065, RW 1067, RW 1097 or SN 1155. Stage 2 Traffic Handling Plans are needed to be revised to address all 9 South Bound Retaining and Soil Nail Walls per reversible traffic control requirements . Please advise
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 12/21/2023
Inquiry #20: Plan sheet #260 TH-25 Typical Reversible Traffic by Portable Traffic Signals plan shows maximum 700' work area length. However Stage 2 and Stage 1B reverse traffic handling plans and details show work areas are over 700'(TH-27 thru TH-28, TH-30 and SC-25). Please clarify
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:The typical work area length shown on sheet TH-25 is 700LF. The expectation is that the contractor will complete all work in these segments with the given Monday-Thursday reversing control window, provided in chart K1, before picking up the closure.
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #21: Please consider providing contractors with the .ews or .dwg file for the grading plans.
Inquiry submitted 12/13/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 02/14/2024
Inquiry #22: There are a number of Wall Drains throughout the project. Please specify which drains are to receive the "pipe dome", as shown on the detail on sheet 599/796. If required, where is the dome to be paid?
Inquiry submitted 12/15/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 02/14/2024
Inquiry #23: Can you confirm your Steel Soldier Pile Quantities for retaining wall 1097?
Inquiry submitted 12/15/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concerns, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 12/22/2023
Inquiry #24: Please clarify what is paid for under Bid Item 147 “Stain Galvanized Surfaces (LS)”. Are you referring painting the front and sides of the steel beams for Soldier pile walls 1114 & 1144 that is illustrated on the typical section page (plan page 544 & 565) on the bottom left drawing. I believe it is also called out as “Limits of Paint Finish Coat” in the middle-left drawing on the same plan pages. I believe it is also referred to in the spec section 59-2.01C(4)(b)(iv).
Inquiry submitted 12/15/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/15/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 01/12/2024
Inquiry #25: Which bid item will 0.5' thick Temporary HMA demo at Stage 3 be covered under?
Inquiry submitted 12/18/2023
Response #1:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 12/21/2023
Inquiry #26: Please provide the date, time, and Webex link for the prebid meeting
Inquiry submitted 12/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/22/2023
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 02/14/2024
Inquiry #27: What is the criteria to differentiate Rock Excavation from Roadway Excavation?
Inquiry submitted 12/22/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/22/2023
Response #2:The limits of the rock excavation pay item are defined on sheet Q-3. Bid per plan.
Response posted 02/14/2024
Inquiry #28: Sheet SC-1. The 8 foot wide temporary paving for stage 1A begins at station 283+00. Sheet G-1 of the grading plans shows the start of construction at station 290+75. The detour is 775 lf outside of the grading limits for the project. Please provide a plan for temporary grading and a method of payment.
Inquiry submitted 12/22/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/22/2023
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 01/12/2024
Inquiry #29: Sheet SC-7 shows 8.0 foot wide temporary paving through the Rock Excavation area located at station 370+00 to 375+50. The Note on sheet TH-1 says that Stage 1A traffic handling per Standard Plans T13. T13a & T13B, reversing traffic with traffic cones. The permanent cut slopes would need to be constructed to add the 8.0 foot temporary widening. Is it Caltrans' intention for the contractor to perform the Rock Excavation in a lane closure with traffic cones protecting the work area?
Inquiry submitted 12/22/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 12/22/2023
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/04/2024
Inquiry #30: Why are there no existing grade contours under the design grade contours on sheets G-5 and G-6. Please provide existing design contours so that contractors may be able to quantify grading quantities. The existing contours may have been hidden underneath the design contours layer of the CAD file, however, when the PDF was vectorized it did not bring in the existing contours on either G-5 or G-6.
These pages are also where some of the largest walls are, and the existing contours are important to understand.
Inquiry submitted 12/27/2023
Response #1:Design cross sections have been provided to aid bidders with quantity estimation. Existing contours can be derived from the OG surface land xml file provided with the additional files. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/04/2024
Inquiry #31: On Page 323 in the supplemental Files (08-1G6704IH) the report “Revised Foundation Report for Retaining walls Nos. 352A, 1097B, 1114 and 1144” , in Table 2: Borehole/ CPT Summary List, the Ground water Elev column says not measured for a majority of the Boring/CPT locations. Does that mean water wasn’t found at these locations or just not measured. I asked because at soldier pile wall # 1114, Boring location RC-19-010 encountered water at 1544’. There were several other Boring locations near 1114 but nothing mentioned about water. Any clarification would be appreciated.
Inquiry submitted 12/28/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/04/2024
Response #2:Where the “Revised Foundation Report for Retaining Walls Nos. 352A, 1097B, 1114, and 1144” states that ground water was not measured, interpret this that the static groundwater table elevation was not measured when the particular boring or CPT was performed. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/18/2024
Inquiry #32: For RW No. 362, RW No. 1051, RW No. 1065. RW No. 1067, RW No. 1084, RW No. 1097, and RW No. 352 we found a large discrepancy between our takeoff quantities and the per-contract quantities for "Structural Shotcrete" (Bid Item 117), "Sculpted Shotcrete" (Bid Item 116), and "Prepare and Stain Shotcrete" (Bid Item 146). This difference is quantities is sometimes on the order of 40%. Please confirm the quantities for each of these bid items for each of these walls.
Inquiry submitted 12/28/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/04/2024
Response #2:Your inquiry is being reviewed. Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/19/2024
Inquiry #33: For RW No. 1114, Boring Log RC-19-010 shows groundwater at Elevation 1544.2'. The Special Provisions Section 49-1.03 do not mention groundwater as a potential difficult pile installation condition. Additionally, the Foundation Report associated with the soldier pile walls under the "Groundwater" section states that "Due to the highest groundwater elevation encountered being lower than the soldier pile tip elevations...". Per plan sheet "Retaining Wall No. 1114, Soldier Pile Data Table" (Sheet 543/796), the pile tip elevations for Piles 2-37 all fall below this groundwater elevation provided. Please confirm if groundwater should be expected at this Retaining Wall.
Inquiry submitted 12/28/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/04/2024
Response #2:Your inquiry is being reviewed. Unless an addendum is issued addressing your concern, please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/19/2024
Inquiry #34: Under Portable Signal Systems, Sheet # 407 Drawing E-28, Detail "A" shows a signal head with 5 LED's, two (2) horizontal, two (2) vertical. Is this version required for all locations in all stages shown or just in select areas?
Inquiry submitted 01/02/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/04/2024
Response #2:This version is used for select areas
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #35: The Temecula Creek Bridge structural plans do not provide elevations for abutments 1 or 4. Please confirm the Pile Cut Off elevations listed in Table 9 of the Foundation Report For Temecula Creek Bridge Widening dated May 25th, 2023 are the correct Pile Cut Off elevations.
Inquiry submitted 01/04/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/04/2024
Response #2:Refer to sheets 459, 464, and 465 to determine elevations for bottom of abutments and pile cut-off elevations. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #36: Where is the Rebar for the Barrier Slabs at Soldier Pile wall #’s 1114 & 1144 paid?
Inquiry submitted 01/04/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:Refer to paragraph 6 in section 51-1.01A in the Standard Specifications. Payment for reinforcing steel in concrete barrier slabs is included in the item Structural Concrete, Barrier Slab. Bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #37: Regarding inquiry 13, can you confirm the quantities that are listed on DQ-14 for the Warped Wing walls. Our takeoff quantities are much lower than your engineers quantities. In addition, any more detail regarding these warped wingwalls would be appreciated.
Inquiry submitted 01/04/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:The quantities for each wing wall are broken down on sheet DQ-14. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 02/14/2024
Inquiry #38: _Please confirm Owner is generator of pre-existing haz mat and will sign all transportation manifests for disposal of pre-existing haz mat.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #39: _Will owner waiver consequential Damages?
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #40: _Is there a cap on liquidated damages?
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #41: _Will owner provide waiver of subrogation?
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:See Section 7 of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #42: _Please consider extending the bid due date due to schedule conflicts.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #43: _Stage 2 Traffic Handling Plans do not provide a protected work area and traffic handling plan for Retaining Wall No. 1155. This retaining wall is unconstructable in the existing traffic condition and requires single-lane reversible traffic and temporary barrier protection like the other retaining walls. Please provide Stage 2 Traffic Handling Plans for the work area associated with Retaining Wall No. 1155.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 01/12/2024
Inquiry #44: _Per CDFW - Streambed Alteration Agreement (1602) located in the Supplemental Folder, Section 2.9 (page 10 of 31) requires a nighttime survey during the summer months (June-August) to be performed at SR-79 Bridge over Temecula Creek prior to starting construction activities. Has this survey already been performed by Caltrans prior to bid? If not, who is responsible for performing this survey, and has the time to perform the survey and any related follow-on activities been accounted for in the 500 working day schedule?
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:The nighttime survey has been completed
Response posted 01/12/2024
Inquiry #45: _Sheet SC-25 cross-section at the top of the sheet refers to Notes 4, 5 & 6 within the NB and SB lanes. Notes 4, 5 & 6 do not exist. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 01/12/2024
Inquiry #46: _Sheet SC-1 Note 1 states "Reversible Traffic Control Without Temporary Barrier System". Per the cross section detail, the open lane used for reversible traffic is +/- 11' from the work area. During construction, there will be a minimum 0.5' differential at ETW until temporary pavement is placed at the completion of work. Given the amount of cut slope excavations and drainage systems in several of these Stage 1A work areas, this height differential will be in effect for a long-term duration. Please note, omitting the use of temporary barrier in this condition violates Standard Specification Sections 12-4.02C, which requires temporary barrier to be installed when construction operations create a height differential greater than 0.15 feet within 15 feet of the edge of traffic lane. Similar to the Stage 1B, Stage 2 and Stage 4 reversible traffic closures "with" temporary barrier, in accordance with the Standard Specifications, please include the use temporary barrier for the Stage 1A reversible traffic closures for the safety of the traveling public and the work force. Please provide revised traffic handling plans that align with the Standard Specifications Section 12-4.02C.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:Please bid per contract documents.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #47: _Per CDFW - Streambed Alteration Agreement (1602) located in the Supplemental Folder, please provide a map identifying the limits of temporary and permanent impacts within Temecula Creek.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #48: _Per Special Provisions Section 13-12.03A, the Temporary Creek Diversion System (TCDS) is only allowed between May 1 - October 15. Please confirm if the contractor can work outside the provided time frame provided additional provisions and precautionary measures are in place.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/11/2024
Response #3:The contractor may work outside of these limits but may not work in the wetted portion of the stream. It is the contractor's responsibility to protect the work area from any storm events.
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #49: _Please confirm Owner will indemnify Contractor from losses from pre-existing haz mat.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Please see Sections 4, 13 and 14 of the Standard Specifications. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Inquiry #50: _Please clarify if the Structure Approach Type R(30) will require a Paving Notch Extension as outlined in the standard detail.. If so, please provide a bid item for this scope, Paving Notch Extension.
Inquiry submitted 01/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 01/08/2024
Response #2:A paving notch extension is not required for the Type R structure approach slab at Temecula Creek Bridge. Please refer to Note 6 on Standard Plan B9-2 and to Section B-B on Sheet 466. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/18/2024
Inquiry #51: To Construct the Barrier Slabs on RWs 1114 & 1144 will we be allowed to drill into wood lagging to help support the formwork/ walkway required to build the overhanging portion of the Barrier Slab.
Inquiry submitted 01/12/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/16/2024
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract bid documents
Response posted 01/17/2024
Inquiry #52: Please consider extending the bid date by 2 weeks due to the multiple outstanding RFIs which have not yet been answered by a pending addendum.
Inquiry submitted 01/15/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/16/2024
Response #2:Please see Addendum #2.
Response posted 02/14/2024
Inquiry #53: Due to the size and complexity of this project, we respectfully request the bid opening be moved by at least 2 weeks so that we can provide a competitive bid.
Inquiry submitted 01/15/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/16/2024
Response #2:Please see Addendum #2.
Response posted 02/14/2024
Inquiry #54: The rock excavation quantity table on sheet Q-3 shows where the contractor can expect to encounter rock. Drainage systems 17 and 18 appear to be within these limits. Does the rock excavation quantities include the anticipated rock for these two drainage systems? Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 01/16/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/18/2024
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #55: Sheet DQ-1 Provides a table for the types of APC that are acceptable. the pipe sizes listed in the table are for 18”. There are several other sizes of APC items on this project including 12” and 15”. What type of materials are acceptable for use for the other sizes?
Inquiry submitted 01/16/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/18/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #56: Bid item 130 is for the down drains associated with Drainage systems 13 and 46. Please clarify the type of anchoring system that is required. i.e stakes, cabling, etc…
Inquiry submitted 01/16/2024
Response #1:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/17/2024
Inquiry #57: Bid item 131 is for the entrance tapers for the down drain. Please clarify the type of entrance taper that is required for each location.
Inquiry submitted 01/16/2024
Response #1:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/17/2024
Inquiry #58: Revisions need to be made to the Summary of Quantities for Concrete Barrier Type 60MC. Layout sheets and SOQ stationing do not perfectly match. Causing Discrepancies in the Quantities for that bid Item.
One Example:
> Sta 353+89.41 to Sta 354+46.52 called out on Layout sheets for 60MC, but not included in Bid Item Quantity or SOQ.
> No detail provide for 57' Transition from one RW to another.
Please Review and Revise SOQ/ Layouts for 60MC, and provide necessary details for construction.
Inquiry submitted 01/17/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/18/2024
Response #2:Please see addendum #3
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #59: The storm drain plans show 8” wall drains being installed behind the proposed walls. These wall drains connect to proposed drainage inlets. On some of the drainage systems, storm drain system 8 for example, do not have any mainline drainage systems that connect the drainage inlets to a discharge point. Is this correct? Please clarify…
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/18/2024
Response #2:Please see Addendum #3.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #60: _Please clarify the correct 60M barrier. Sheet L-6 calls out for 60MC barrier; STA 353+89.40 - 354+46.52. Similarly RW 352 General Plan No.2; RW LOL 353+90.87 - 354+49.30 calls out for 60MD barrier.
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:Please see Addendum #3.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #61: _Please clarify the payment for the curb that runs along the California ST-75 Bridge Rail. Is the curb to be paid under bid item 1760 - California ST-75 Bridge Rail or its respective structure (retaining wall, bridge widen, barrier slab)?
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:The concrete curb for the California ST-75 bridge rail is paid for under the item number 0176, CALIFORNIA ST-75 BRIDGE RAIL (MODIFIED), item code number 047325. Refer to section 1-1.01 in the Special Provisions, which indicates that the applicable section for this item is section 83, and to section 83-2.05A(1) in the Standard Specifications. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #62: _During the use of Chart K2 during Stage 2 and 4 retaining wall construction, please confirm the use of pilot cars and flagging is not required given the use of portable traffic signals.
Inquiry submitted 01/18/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #63: _Are Bar Reinforcing Steel quantities for Soldier Pile Wall sections "1097B" and "352A" included in the Bar Reinforcing Steel (Soil Nail Wall) quantities?
Inquiry submitted 01/22/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:For Retaining Walls No. 352 and 1097, the item BAR REINFORCING STEEL (SOIL NAIL WALL) includes all of the bar reinforcing steel for the entire wall, including the section with soldier piles. Please bid per the current contract bid documents
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #64: _Quantities on the listed sheets for CIP Retaining Walls conflict with the corresponding bid item no. 56, "(F) - Structural Backfill (Retaining Wall)". Please clarify if the sum of 2,655 CY from the listed sheets or bid item no. 56 of 4,315 CY is correct.
Inquiry submitted 01/22/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:Please see Addendum #3.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #65: Is the bid date for this project going to be pushed due to all the unanswered inquiries?
Inquiry submitted 01/23/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #66: Utility plan sheets shows several overhead utility poles will be relocated by others. Is this work going to be completed before the project starts or will the contractor coordinate this work with others throughout the contract working days? Please clarify
Inquiry submitted 01/23/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:All utilities will be relocated as shown in the contract before the project starts.
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #67: Since we have not received Addendum 2, we ask you to postpone the bid.
Inquiry submitted 01/23/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/23/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #68: What is the required clearance for equipment beyond the K Rail from the traveling public ?
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/24/2024
Response #2:Bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/24/2024
Inquiry #69: Widening of the Temecula Creek Br is not provided for on the SC or TH drawings. The staging on sh 461 of 796 in the bridge plans does not fit any staging on the SC or TH drawings. What stage(s) is the bridge widenings to be constructed?
Inquiry submitted 01/24/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 01/25/2024
Response #2:Please see Addendum #3.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #70: With the bid date moved to March 12th, will Caltrans consider holding a supplementary mandatory pre bid meeting?
Inquiry submitted 01/29/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 01/30/2024
Inquiry #71: Retaining Wall 352 and belonging finish grading are not shown in Design surface xml file.
Also, the second row of the Retaining Wall 352, represented with RW352B2, RW352C2, RW352C3, RW352D2 and belonging finish grading are not shown in provided cross sections, nor in Design surface xml file.
Please provide the missing data listed the above, so we could estimate the earthwork for the project.
Inquiry submitted 02/09/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/13/2024
Response #2:All information needed to quantify earthwork can be found in the Wall 352 structure plan. Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #72: Retaining Wall 362 and belonging finish grading are not shown in Design surface xml file. Please provide the missing data listed the above, so we could estimate the earthwork for the project.
Inquiry submitted 02/09/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/13/2024
Response #2:All information needed to quantify earthwork can be found in the Wall 362 structure plan. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #73: Please provide the Latitude and Longitude of the start and end of each Retaining Wall to aid in locating each structure during a job walk
Inquiry submitted 02/14/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/14/2024
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 02/16/2024
Response #3:The locations of the various retaining walls can be determined from information provided on the contract documents. No further information will be provided. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 02/26/2024
Inquiry #74: Please provide the Latitude and Longitude of the start and end of each Retaining Wall to allow locating each structure during a job walk. Specification 2-1.07 allows jobsite examination. Without the Latitude and Longitude information we are not able to locate the scope of interest.
The response "Please bid per the current contract bid documents" is not an acceptable answer and is preventing bidders from having a chance to determine general and local conditions to be encountered + character of observable surface Geologic Conditions to supplement the LOTBs and is a bidders right to walk the jobsite per specification 2-1.07.
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2024
Response #1:The locations of the various retaining walls can be determined from information provided on the contract documents. No further information will be provided. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 02/26/2024
Inquiry #75: Please provide the Latitude and Longitude of the 24" CIDHs to allow locating the CIDH during a job walk. Specification 2-1.07 allows jobsite examination. Without the Latitude and Longitude information we are not able to locate the scope of interest.
If Caltrans does not provide this information it is preventing bidders from having a chance to determine general and local conditions to be encountered + the characterization of observable surface Geologic Conditions to supplement the LOTBs and is a bidders right to walk the jobsite per specification 2-1.07.
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:The locations of the various retaining walls can be determined from information provided on the contract documents. No further information will be provided. Please bid per the current contract bid documents.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #76: Please clarify why the stations provided on the alignment files are different than the stations shown on the layouts.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2024
Response #1:Bid per current contract documents
Response posted 02/26/2024
Inquiry #77: The existing sections shown in the typical sections and the construction staging differ. Please confirm which of the existing sections is correct.
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2024
Response #1:The typical sections shown in the X-sheets and SC-sheets do not show cross sections at specific stations. See supplemental information for specific existing cross sections.
Response posted 02/26/2024
Inquiry #78: Bid Item 16 quantity is for the maximum number of portable signals onsite based on the portable signal schedule at Plan Sheet EQ-1 since portable signals that are reused from the previous stage are not included in bid item quantity. However restriction at Special Provisions section 12-4.02C(7)(b) "Concurrent stationary closures in the same direction of travel must be spaced no closer than 2 miles apart" does not allow to have more than 3 closures at the same time. This means maximum portable signals onsite will not be more than 10 (including side road signals) each at any time. Please make the bid item either "Final Pay Item" or clarify the payment method of the bid item
Inquiry submitted 02/23/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/11/2024
Inquiry #79: Please confirm the number of days a biologist is required, and the number of days of the plant establishment period. According to bid documents, there are 500 working days, 250 plant establishment days, and 690 total days requiring a biologist including plant establishment. However, 500+250 = 750 days. Will a biologist be required 750 days, or is there overlap in working days and plant establishment?
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #80: For the Pre-construction survey report: Nesting bird surveys are required no more than three days prior to initiation of work; however, the pre-construction survey report, which includes the results of those same nesting bird surveys, is due 14 days prior to initiation of work. Please clarify this schedule.
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/06/2024
Inquiry #81: Confirm the plant establishment period is part of the landscape plan spec and is NOT the planting involved with on-site and off-site mitigation and restoration from the project permits. Confirm restoration, mitigation, TIRP plan, and a restoration specialist are part of a separate project and/or bid item from Project Biologist.
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #82: In addendum #3 Caltrans altered the specifications to replace section 12-4.02C(3)(k) with a new chart no. K1. Caltrans did not include chart no. K2 in the new section, therefore removing chart no. K2 from the specifications since the entirety of section 12-4.02C(3)(k) is being replaced.
Therefore, addendum 3 alters the contract documents so that contractors may not use a 24/7 reversing control closure during stages 2 & 4. This makes the retaining walls on this project unconstructable. Please confirm that it was not Caltrans intent to remove chart No. K2 from the specifications.
Inquiry submitted 02/27/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/28/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #83: Please confirm reversible traffic by portable traffic signals work area length is not limited with 700 ft as shown at TH-25 traffic handling plan. If maximum work area length is limited by 700 ft under chart K2, then TH 27 and TH 28 (hatched Work Area length is 1,000 ft), TH 73 (hatched work area length is 1,050 ft), TH 76 (hatched work area length is 1,000 ft), TH 79 and TH 80 (hatched work area length is 850 ft) have conflict with the enforced maximum work area length. Please clarify
Inquiry submitted 02/29/2024
Response #1:Sheet TH-25 only applies to stage 1B. Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #84: Please clarify what is paid for under Bid Item 147 “Stain Galvanized Surfaces (LS)”. Are you referring painting the front and sides of the steel beams for Soldier pile walls 1114 & 1144 that is illustrated on the typical section page (plan page 544 & 565) on the bottom left drawing. I believe it is also called out as “Limits of Paint Finish Coat” in the middle-left drawing on the same plan pages. I believe it is also referred to in the spec section 59-2.01C(4)(b)(iv).
Inquiry submitted 03/01/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 03/07/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/11/2024
Inquiry #85: Where the 1/2 Ton RSP can be found? on Drainage Quantities does not show this material. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 03/04/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #86: After analyzing the wall structures with specialized work item subcontractors, apparently, this project is not constructible in 500 working days due to the OSHA restrictions, public safety, staging, work order, cure days, etc. Please revise the working days considering the restrictions, safety and limitations.
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 03/07/2024
Inquiry #87: Per spec 78-4.07B, it is calling for Natina stain of the tubular bicycle railing and cable railing with unit pricing and shipping quote listed. However, the quoted price is good through March 8th, 2024 with a current project bid date of March 12th, 2024.
It should be noted that Natina will be submitting pricing to all bidders at a 5% increase from the unit pricing listed in the specifications.
Please advice if Caltrans will submit an addendum for the pricing update.
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/07/2024
Inquiry #88: Per spec 78-4.07B, it is calling for Natina stain of the tubular bicycle railing and cable railing with unit pricing and shipping quote listed. However, the quoted price is good through March 8th, 2024 with a current project bid date of March 12th, 2024.
It should be noted that Natina will be submitting pricing to all bidders at a 5% increase from the unit pricing listed in the specifications.
Please advice if Caltrans will submit an addendum for the pricing update.
Inquiry submitted 03/05/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/06/2024
Inquiry #89: Addendum 3 does not answer questions 58 and 59. New plan sheet Q-1 from addendum 3 is the same as in the bid set for Concrete Barrier (type 60MC). It does not change any of the quantities for type 60MC barrier. Plan sheets from addendum 3 only address the dome for the down drains on the retaining walls. Question 59 was asking why there were no pipes connecting drains to a discharge point for DS#8 as shown in D-4. DS#15 on D-5 shows 15" APC (e) connecting two wall drains (g) and (d) to a discharge point. However, there is no pipe connecting drains (k) and (i) to this discharge point.
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 03/07/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/11/2024
Inquiry #90: Spec section 53-3.03 states that the initial shotcrete face shall be painted with high-visibility paint to illustrate the primary and secondary strata line patterns shown. Spec section 53-3.01D (3) describes the test panel that must be built and approved for “a satisfactory finish, texture, and pattern” prior to starting any of the sculpted shotcrete. Since the sculpture texture is not a regular pattern, and work days are extremely tide, please confirm, mock up texture approval will be adequate for the wall texture approval and no further visual pattern approval will be necessary.
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/07/2024
Inquiry #91: Please advise under which Bid Item Headwall on Drainage System 23 c will be paid.
Inquiry submitted 03/06/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/07/2024
Inquiry #92: Please indicate on plans which areas "Maintain Existing Planted Areas" apply to.
Inquiry submitted 03/08/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/08/2024
Inquiry #93: Are the gutters on top of the soil nail walls and the concrete v-ditch both paid in the minor concrete gutter item #141?
Inquiry submitted 03/09/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 03/11/2024
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.