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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: During a recent site visit we noticed that the water table was higher than shown on sheet PS-1, and that sloped areas were saturated. Can you consider adding an Unsuitable Material bid item for instance that the Engineer determines the material is of such unstable nature that it cannot be compacted to the specified density using ordinary methods at optimum moisture content.
Inquiry submitted 02/10/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/12/2023
Response #2:Please refer to section 19-1.03B "Unsuitable Material" of the Standard Specifications.
Response posted 02/15/2023
Inquiry #2: Please define the limits for bid item 32 Roadside Clearing 1 LS.
Inquiry submitted 02/15/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/16/2023
Response #2:Please refer to section 20-1.03C of the Standard Specifications for the limits of roadside clearing work.
Response posted 02/16/2023
Inquiry #3: Please define the limits for Bid Item 79. 3" Plastic Pipe Underdrain
Inquiry submitted 02/16/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/16/2023
Response #2:Please refer to the Notes on Plan sheet C-4.
Response posted 02/17/2023
Inquiry #4: According to Plant Legend/ PL-2, there is removal Temporary Fiber roll at Erosion Control Type 1 (step 1). Please advised which items will be pay for it?
Inquiry submitted 02/20/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/20/2023
Response #2:Please refer to the table on plan sheet PL-2, plan sheet WPCQ-1 and Item 23 Temporary Fiber Roll of the contract.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Inquiry #5: When will the SDG&E utilities be relocated?
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Response #2:Please refer to Section 5-1.36C(3) of the Special Provisions.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Inquiry #6: Plan sheet 159 has 2ea Construction Notes #14. Please clarify.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Inquiry #7: Plan Sheet 161 has work shown on the southbound side without any legend references. Please confirm that work is not required to be performed and is informational only.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Response #2:No electrical work is required in the southbound direction on Sheet No. 161.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Inquiry #8: Refer to SP section 87-2.02D. Please confirm the quote model's noted include the Pole and anchor bolts.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents, plans and specifications. Anchor bolts and poles are included in the quote.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Inquiry #9: Refer to SP sections 87-2.02D. Please confirm the quote model's noted include the junction box the wall fixtures attach too.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents, plans and specifications. Junction box is not included in the quote. Wall fixture is included in the quote.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Inquiry #10: Refer to SP sections 87-2.02E. Please confirm the quote model's noted include the anchor bolts.
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents, plans and specifications. Anchor bolts are included in the quote.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Inquiry #11: In Section 5-1.36c(3) the SDG&E utility relocation calls for 120 working days for notification, and 40 days for the work. This exceeds the total working days for the contract. Has Caltrans provided SDG&E with the notification? If not, is it Caltrans intent to have the utility relocated prior to the start of the 155 contract days, thus pushing the bike path work into the winter months?
Inquiry submitted 02/21/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/21/2023
Response #2:Caltrans permit was just issued and we anticipate the SDG&E relocation to be completed by September 30, 2023.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Inquiry #12: With the September completion of the SDG&E utilities, would the Notice to Proceed be pushed back to allow enough time for the construction of the bike path?
Inquiry submitted 02/22/2023
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 02/22/2023
Response #2:Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 02/22/2023
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.