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Inquiry #1: On Caltrans 08-1J2604....Page LLL-1 states in box Erosion Control Type 1....Fiber/Wood at 2,000 Lbs/Acre and Tacifier/BFM?...BFM is a Wood Fiber mulch with tacifier mixed in the mulch...What does BFM mean in Tacifier Box? Also in ErosionType 2...Seed/Mix 1 should be mix 2 for seed mix type 2....
Inquiry submitted 08/24/2023

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/31/2023

Response #2:Erosion Control Type 2 shall be Seed Mix 2. Bonded Fiber Matrix (BFM) is a Fiber and Tackifier premixed by the manufacturer. The Fibers must be wood and applied at 2,000 LB/Acre. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/14/2023

Inquiry #2: Hello,

We are excited to conceivably be a part of your team to fulfill your small business & diverse requirements while providing excellent service on time and on budget.

Our core competencies are:

• Material Supplier, Material Procurement & Management
• Trucking – (Local & Nationwide)
• Construction Support Services
• Staff Augmentation – (Project-based or permanent)
• Space Planning (Including design and furniture procurement)

We are hoping that there is a place for us on your team. Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Bianca Vobecky
Vobecky Enterprises, Inc.

Inquiry submitted 08/24/2023

Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 08/31/2023

Response #2:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/20/2023

Inquiry #3: Section 21-2.02K Compost in the specifications list: fine, medium, and coarse, what type of Compost is to be used for Erosion Control Type and Erosion Control Type 2? Plan sheet LLL-1 does not specify the type for either.
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2023

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2023

Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.

Response posted 09/14/2023

Inquiry #4: Please provide the IP data of existing road condition.
Inquiry submitted 09/14/2023

Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/14/2023

Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 09/19/2023

Inquiry #5: The detail on LQ-1 shows a 10" excavation for the rock blanket. There isn't enough quantity in the roadway excavation item to cover this work. It looks like approximately 5,000 CY will need to be hauled off. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 09/19/2023

Response #1:Bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/20/2023

Response #2:Refer to Standard Specification 20-5.03. Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/20/2023

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.