Bidder Inquiries

Caltrans Bidding Connect Account:

Create Account (Click here to create a Caltrans Bidding Connect Account)

Viewing inquiries for 10-0Y7704

Inquiry #1: For Bid # 0064, Item code 703217 It calls for an 18" Corrugated steel pipe riser, and it matches the drainage quantities. However, drainage system 8, calls out RCP Riser the same as on the notes on drainage quantities 3. Can you clarify if the 18" riser is CSP or RCP?
Inquiry submitted 05/23/2023

Response #1:Your Inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 05/23/2023

Response #2:Attention is directed to Addendum No.02 dated June 02,2023
Response posted 06/05/2023

Inquiry #2: When performing the 0.10' cold planing, the requirements of the 190 segment corrections can be met. Is Caltrans intention to do segment corrections before the 0.10' cold planing?
Inquiry submitted 06/07/2023

Response #1:Your Inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 06/08/2023

Response #2:no grinding is planned before cold plane
Response posted 06/12/2023

Inquiry #3: Per Typical Cross Section on Sheet X-1 for Route 140, it clearly states to Mill .1’ AC, perform .55’ HMA dig-outs and then pave back .2’ RHMA. Spec 39-3.04A allows for contractor to run cars on a milled surface for no longer that 7 days therefore have to do dig-outs in the middle of your RHMA grind and pave-back operations. This type of operation is very inconsistent and costly as every process is chopped up with the Rubber plant standing on standby for the entire duration of dig-outs. For bidding and construction purposes, it would be very beneficial to Caltrans, and the contractor, to include a thin lift of throw away asphalt and increase the replace AC item to .65’ vs .55’. Then, once the dig-outs are completed as first order of operation, the contractor will perform one smooth continuous grind and pave-back operation.
Inquiry submitted 06/08/2023

Response #1:Your Inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 06/08/2023

Response #2:The Department may consider the following approach as an option to perform dig-outs first then cold plane. Further detail or changes can be discussed in pre-construction meeting
Response posted 06/12/2023

Inquiry #4: With the Bid opening slated for June 15, 2023 and the possible award in 30 days (+/- July 15 and 55 days to begin work (Mid September 2023), Is it Caltrans intend to start the project late 2023 or Spring 2024?
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2023

Response #1:Your Inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 06/13/2023

Response #2:Contractor should to determine when to start , this complies with all contractor document
Response posted 06/14/2023

Inquiry #5: Per previous projects in Mariposa County, it was required to have a Fire Protection Plan, Equipment and Personnel dedicated "full-time" on site. Currently, this project does not require this. Will this be a requirement on this project? If yes, please include new addendum.
Inquiry submitted 06/13/2023

Response #1:Your Inquiry has been submitted for review
Response posted 06/14/2023

Response #2::Attention is directed to Addendum No.03 dated June 15, 2023
Response posted 06/16/2023

Inquiry #6: Per previous projects in Mariposa County, it was required to have a Fire Protection Plan, Equipment and Personnel dedicated "full-time" on site. Currently, this project does not require this. Will this be a requirement on this project? If yes, please include new addendum.
Inquiry submitted 06/14/2023

Response #1:this is duplicate inquiry..
response will be submitted under the original bidder inquiry #004
Response posted 06/14/2023

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.