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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: Is traffic chart I1 (a complete connector closure available for use up to 14 nights) intended for the unsound concrete repairs, bridge deck preparation, and PPC overlay operations?
Inquiry submitted 02/06/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/09/2024
Response #2:Yes, a complete connector closure available for use up to 14 nights. Beyond 14 nights would require approval during construction with justification on the extension.
Response posted 02/21/2024
Inquiry #2: Please provide the Latitude and Longitude of the 36" & 60" Sign CIDH Foundation 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 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 #3: Versatile Sign Structures shown on Sheet SD-2 (Sheet 89) do not provide the post types which are required to quote these structures? There should be a callout noting if the post is a 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G or 1H post.
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #4: Sign Structure sheet SD-2 (Sheet 89) - Sign OS3-1 has a 'H' height problem - the dimension is going from below the bottom of base plate (in the concrete somewhere) to the very top of the post - this is not typically how the 'H' dimension is shown. Please clarify or fix so we understand what the H=23'-6" is showing.
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #5: Pay weight for sign OS5-1 is extremely low (like 1/4 of what it should be) - shown on sheet SQ-2 (Sheet 91). For example Sign OS1-1 only has a span of 45' with a pay weight of 26,939 LBS but OS5-1 has a larger span at 50'-0" and taller post height (post type is unknown - please provide) but is only paying 8,871 LBS which is significantly low. This will affect both the Summary pay weight and the bid item 75 - 560226.
Inquiry submitted 02/26/2024
Response #1:Submitted for consideration
Response posted 02/27/2024
Response #2:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 03/04/2024
Inquiry #6: Typical Cross Section Sheet X-3 and Note 2 shows MGS installation where bench is 3' or less, narrow installation will be used in accordance to A773 however there's no pay item for Midwest Guardrail System (8' Steel Post). Please check. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 03/14/2024
Response #1:"Contractor to bid following the std plan A773 for the narrow bench section, the pay item is included as part of the "MIDWEST GUARDRAIL MGS (STEEL POST)."
Response posted 03/23/2024
Inquiry #7: Special Provision 78-4.04A calls out a concrete stain.
"Add to section 78-4.04A(1):
The application of a sealer to the stained surfaces is not required.
Add between the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of section 78-4.04A(4)(b):
The test panel must closely resemble the referee sample located at:
Westbound Interstate 10 at
Milliken Ave in San Bernardino
County at Post Mile 8.95"
What is supposed to be stained on this project? Is it the veneer or type 85 barriers? There are no call outs on the specs or drawings currently.
Inquiry submitted 03/14/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/23/2024
Inquiry #8: Bid Item 45, Base Bond Breaker, seems to be about half the quantity it should be. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 03/19/2024
Response #1:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 03/23/2024
Inquiry #9: Bid item 65 - Drill and Bond Dowel only has a quantity of 18 LF, which seems to be the quantity for the deck drains.
Where does the drill and bond dowels for the Type 85 (Mod) barrier rail go(see detail on page 126)? Is this incidental to Item 118? How about the drill and bond dowels for the paving notch? Incidental to Item 63?
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/23/2024
Inquiry #10: There is no item for Bridge Deck Drainage System. How are the new deck drains paid?
Inquiry submitted 03/20/2024
Response #1:The deck drain system is paid as Misc Metal (bridge)
Response posted 03/23/2024
Inquiry #11: Typical Cross Section Sheet X-3 and Note 2 shows MGS installation where bench is 3' or less, narrow installation will be used in accordance to A773 however there's no pay item for Midwest Guardrail System (8' Steel Post). Please check. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents
Response posted 03/23/2024
Inquiry #12: Regarding Bid Item 58, Retaining wall concrete; the Concrete volume provided appears to be about what the footing volume is without volume for the walls. Please review the quantity and advise. Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 03/22/2024
Response #1:This issue will be addressed in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 03/23/2024
Inquiry #13: There has been an upcoming addendum stated for awhile now. Will Caltrans please extend the bid date in order for contractors and subcontractors to review the upcoming addendum.
Inquiry submitted 03/26/2024
Response #1:An upcoming addendum will include the bid opening extension.
Response posted 03/26/2024
Inquiry #14: The plan sheets indicate a total of 4 hinges in the Joint Seal Table; with 5 Hinges shown on the Plan & Profile. Please clarify. Does the hinge shown at Span 2 require no work?
Inquiry submitted 04/15/2024
Response #1:Refer to item 3 in paragraph 2 of section 5-1.02 of the standard specifications. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/17/2024
Inquiry #15: The Joint Assembly Table shows 4 hinges while the plan and profile sheet shows 5 hinges. Does the hinge at Span 2 require no work?
Inquiry submitted 04/15/2024
Response #1:Refer to item 3 in paragraph 2 of section 5-1.02 of the standard specifications. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 04/17/2024
Inquiry #16: REFER TO CONSTRUCTION NOTE #5 AND PLAN SHEET 105. CONFIRM THE DETAIL REFERENCED IS USED FOR LOOP INSTALLATION WORK ONLY.
Inquiry submitted 04/17/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 04/17/2024
Inquiry #17: Notes shown in the Stage 4 plan sheets (SC-15 through SC-17) are a little confusing. Is the intent to PPC pave both 12' lanes each shift so there is no transverse drop-off between lanes when opening to traffic after each night? Full width PPC paving with cure time isn't possible in a single night with the traffic charts as-is. Are transverse dropoffs at the shoulders acceptable when opening to traffic? Only 2 segments are shown, but it is broken down into 6 sections [boxed numbers]. Is each of the 6 sections required to be PPC paved completely prior to moving on to the next section?
Inquiry submitted 04/17/2024
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 04/17/2024
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 04/17/2024
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.