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Inquiry #1: Please confirm that Abutment 1 is to be constructed before the embankment is placed. Also, can Abutment 4 be constructed before the embankment is placed? Can the abutement and embankment construction be performed outside the permit window? Thank you.
Inquiry submitted 07/10/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/14/2025

Response #2:Please bid according to advertised documents with respect to earthwork and abutment work in the channel that are governed but not limited to Special Standard Provision 10-1.03 TIME CONSTRAINTS
Response posted 07/14/2025

Inquiry #2: Sheets 32 and 33 of 103 (the utility plans) shows existing overhead utilities well away from the proposed bridge ("CRB" line). However, the foundation plan (sheet 77 of 103), shows overhead telecommunication lines and poles which will interfere with both erection of the girders and the intended alignment.
1. Which sheet is accurate?
2. If sheet 77 is accurate, has Caltrans already arranged for these to be moved?
Inquiry submitted 07/11/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/14/2025

Response #2:Please bid according to Utility Plan sheets 32 and 33 which reflect the AT&T line in relocated position
Response posted 07/14/2025

Inquiry #3: 1. On Plan Sheets L-1 AND L-2, a 2" Sch 40 Supply Line is shown to be installed across the existing road, through the bridge and terminating at 119+50. These sheets show it as a 2" Sch 40 plastic line. C-5 shows the same line as a 3" line with two 3" gate valves at each end and approx 400 lf going through the bridge and under the approach slabs, terminating at CRB 19+50 LT. If this is for the work associated with Bid Items 45 & 46, it should be designated as a 3" line, not 2".

2. Please provide a trench detail for the 4" HDPE conduit shown crossing the roadway at 124+05. Since this appears to be related to Bid Item 48, please designate the description for Bid Item 48 as 4" HDPE Conduit.
Inquiry submitted 07/16/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/17/2025

Response #2:addendum in progress.
Response posted 07/21/2025

Response #3:Attention is directed to Addendum No.01 dated July 24,2025
Response posted 07/24/2025

Inquiry #4: Please confirm the "TEMPORARY HIGH VISIBILTY FENCE" is an ESA fence and not Temporary Chain-link Construction fencing.

If the Temporary Chain-link construction fence and gates are required, please indicate total amount needed.

Thank you!
Inquiry submitted 07/17/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/17/2025

Response #2:TEMPORARY HIGH VISIBILITY FENCE" is an ESA fence
Response posted 07/21/2025

Inquiry #5: Bid Item 76 - 12" corrugated steel pipe (.079") is for a GMP Inlet that sits over a 24" RCP culvert (Drainage Unit No. 17f). In order for this to fit over a 24" RCP pipe, this GMP inlet needs to be at least a 36" GMP, preferrably a 42" GMP in order to fit correctly. Please review and make the appropriate corrections to this item.
Inquiry submitted 07/17/2025

Response #1: bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/18/2025

Response #2:An Addendum will be issued to correct this.”
Response posted 07/21/2025

Response #3:Attention is directed to Addendum No.01 dated July 24,2025
Response posted 07/24/2025

Inquiry #6: Would the Department please review the Mainline cross sections, remove the heavy shading shown throughout and re-issue? It's obscuring the original grade lines.
Inquiry submitted 07/18/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/18/2025

Response #2:An Addendum will be issued to add the revised cross-section
Response posted 07/21/2025

Response #3:Attention is directed to Addendum No.01 dated July 24,2025
Response posted 07/24/2025

Inquiry #7: There is TWW on this project for the removed guardrail posts and blocks, but no bid item for guardrail removal. Please advise how the guardrail removal is to be paid.
Inquiry submitted 07/22/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/23/2025

Response #2:Per Bid Item 600097 BRIDGE REMOVAL, the lump sum amount includes the removal of the bridge including various elements attached to the bridge such as the approach guard rails as that area is demolished to remove the foundations and abutments of the existing bridge. However, the wood posts disposal are covered under bid item 141120 TREATED WOOD WASTE since that disposal process is different from the other bridge removal portions. Please bid according to Advertised Documents
Response posted 07/29/2025

Inquiry #8: Special Provision Section 10-1.03 states "You may work within drainage channels only from May 1 to October 15 of any year." Special Provision Section 14-6.03A protection measure #10 states "The Contractor shall avoid ground-disturbing activities below the top of the bank of the North Fork Calaveras River between October 16 and April 30." Please provide the elevation that is considered top of bank.

CDFW permit condition 2.1 Work Period states "Project activities covered under this Agreement shall be confined to the period between April 15 and October 15 annually during the term of this Agreement. Revegetation, restoration, and erosion control work located outside of flowing water is not confined to this time period." Are all project activities covered under the CDFW permit? If so, this permit provision appears to conflict with the special provisions which do not restrict activities outside the channel.
Inquiry submitted 07/23/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/23/2025

Response #2:Q1:

“The top of bank covers the jurisdictional area per the CDFW 1600 Permit. The corresponding elevations on west and east bank are respectively 734’ and 740’ in the general area of the new roadway alignment. Please bid according to the advertised documents.

Q2:

Work in the Channel time restriction is May 1 to October 15 per Standard Special Provision 10-1.03. The CDFW 1600 Permit work period, related to the April 15th date, applies to overall work, not just the channel. Please bid according to the advertised documents.”

Response posted 07/29/2025

Inquiry #9: The contour grades shown on G-1 do not clearly show elevation changes between Station 123+45.00 and Station 123+94.42 at approximately 50' RT of Centerline. The given cross sections do not show the elevation transitions between stations. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 07/24/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry in review
Response posted 07/24/2025

Response #2:Contour Grading Plan Sheet and Design Cross sections are correct. The area in question has multiple design cross section including mainline and Toll Road for the ditch and grading consistent with grading plan. Please bid according to advertised documents
Response posted 07/28/2025

Inquiry #10: Temporary detour quantities on sheet 38 does not provide the quantities by stage. Please provide the quantities by stage.
Inquiry submitted 07/24/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/24/2025

Response #2:Per Plan sheet 38, SC-4, the quantities for temporary paving for this project are identified. Per plan sheet 35, SC-1, the temporary paving is shown along eastbound outside shoulder area as the only temporary paving. Please bid according to advertised documents
Response posted 07/29/2025

Inquiry #11: The quantity for item 85 Miscellaneous Iron and Steel usually represents the weight of the frames and grates for each drainage inlet, but the quantities shown seem incorrect. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 07/24/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/28/2025

Response #2:Please bid according to contract advertised documents
Response posted 07/29/2025

Inquiry #12: The quantity for item 85 Miscellaneous Iron and Steel usually represents the weight of the frames and grates for each drainage inlet, but the quantities shown seem incorrect. Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 07/25/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/28/2025

Response #2:Please bid according to contract advertised documents
Response posted 07/29/2025

Inquiry #13: Per 2024 - STD - Plan sheet A77N4 Note 10 "When installing MGS with Dike in areas requiring snow removal or frequently plowed area, Use 12" blocks." This is area consider a snow area and or frequently plowed? This is not listed in the specification as such an area. Specifications state to use plastic blocks without a size given. How is the contractor to determine such information and or what materials to be used? A77L2 & A77N1 both say to only use 12" blocks with a Type A Dike. This project does not have Type A dike, so per these two plan sheets 8" plastic blocks are allowed.
Inquiry submitted 07/25/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/28/2025

Response #2:This project is not in area of snow removal equipment usage. Please bid according to advertised documents and standard plans
Response posted 07/30/2025

Inquiry #14: There are several gates and fences that will need to be removed to construct the embankment on the new alignment. There are no bid items provided for removing or installing temporary and/or new fencing, other than the ESA Fence along the TCEs. Are there any other temporary or permanent fencing requirements, and how will the removal be compensated?

Inquiry submitted 07/25/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/28/2025

Response #2:All fencing is private property fencing not State fencing. The existing property fence is not being removed or replaced on the south side of the highway. As for the north side of the highway existing property fencing and gates will be removed and replaced by the private property owner prior to construction. No temporary property fencing is required. Per advertised documents where temporary ESA fencing is used that will be sufficient for contract purposes for buffer between property and work zone as agreed by the property owner. Please bid according to advertised documents
Response posted 07/29/2025

Inquiry #15: Bid Item 10- Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign System has a unit of DAY. It appears that 2 step-downs will be required for each direction of travel. Can you please verify that 2 DAYs is correct?
Inquiry submitted 07/28/2025

Response #1:bidder inquiry is in review
Response posted 07/29/2025

Response #2:This project has Temporary Radar Speed Feedback Sign System, one in each direction, during multiple phases starting with Phase 1B. In addition, Portable Radar Speed Feedback Sign System quantity is valid during Stage 1A utilization. Please bid according to advertised documents
Response posted 07/30/2025

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.