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Inquiry #1: Please double check .xml files. The file sizes are very small and contain no information when you open them.
Inquiry submitted 04/08/2024

Response #1:An addendum is currently being prepared to address this inquiry.
Response posted 04/09/2024

Inquiry #2: Section 7-1.02M(2) of the Special Provisions talks about an operated fire control pickup truck. Is this to be full time (the employee has no other duties) as indicated by this sentence "Furnish a pickup truck and operator for the sole purpose of fire control during working hours." or part time as indicated by this sentence "In addition to being available at the site of the work, the truck and operator must patrol the area of construction from noon until at least 1/2 hour after job site activities have ended."?
Which bid item does the fire truck get paid under?
Inquiry submitted 04/09/2024

Response #1:Provide a flagger at the Schober Lane intersection in accordance with Section 7-1.03, 7-1.04 and 12 of the Standard Specifications."
Response posted 04/12/2024

Response #2:The Department will issue an addendum to address this inquiry.
Response posted 04/12/2024

Inquiry #3: Section 12-4.02C(9)(c)(i) directs the contractor to provide 1 flagger at the Schober Ln intersection. Is the flagger required only when the cold planing and paving take place at that location? 24/7? During working hours? (Note, the widening begins up station of Schober Ln, but the channelizers begin down station.)
Inquiry submitted 04/09/2024

Response #1:Provide a flagger at the Schober Lane intersection in accordance with Section 7-1.03, 7-1.04 and 12 of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 04/25/2024

Inquiry #4: Section 14-2.03B of the Special Provisions states "All construction staff will attend cultural awareness training prior to construction start". What is the duration of this training? Will it be provided on an as needed basis as additional employees are added to the project? (i.e. the paving crew or striping subcontractor won't be present on Day 1 when the CAS are being installed)
Inquiry submitted 04/09/2024

Response #1:The training is approximately 30 minutes long. The training will be provided by a Department representative on an as needed basis. The contractor shall provide advance notice to the Department requesting the training.
Response posted 04/11/2024

Inquiry #5: Will Caltrans provide their Embankment quantity and/or calculation including USABLE Roadway Excavation and Imported Borrow? Section 19-6.02A of the special provisions states "Material for embankments must not include RAP or broken asphalt concrete from excavation." How many of the 1,600 CY of Road Ex are unable to be re-used because they contain existing AC?
Inquiry submitted 04/09/2024

Response #1:The Department has reviewed the inquiry and is currently preparing a response.
Response posted 04/12/2024

Response #2:The imported borrow quantity accounts for roadway excavation materials that cannot be used for embankment per special provision 19-6.02A
Response posted 04/16/2024

Inquiry #6: Chart No. K1 in Section 12-4.02C(3)(k) shows a lane closure is allowed between 6am-8pm M-Th and 6am-3pm F. The traffic handling plans and bid item 9 Channelizer (Surface Mounted) would indicate the #2 lane closure is 24 hours. Which is correct?
Inquiry submitted 04/23/2024

Response #1:Chart No. K1 applies to daily lane closures not included in the Traffic Handling Plan. Bid in accordance with current contract documents.
Response posted 04/25/2024

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.