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Inquiry #1: Will the lighting fixtures (T002-D29 and T002-D30) listed on E-10 be newly furnished LED Luminaires along with the new LED Luminaires for permanent use on sheets E-1 to E-5?
Inquiry submitted 08/07/2023

Response #1:Yes, furnished by contractor.
Response posted 08/15/2023



Inquiry #2: Could you please provide the 3D CAD files for the subject project grading with the existing and proposed geometry and contours or surfaces.
That will help our engineers to accurately calculate the earth work quantities and estimate the best possible construction method and price.
Inquiry submitted 08/16/2023

Response #1:CAD files will be included in an upcoming addendum.
Response posted 08/21/2023



Inquiry #3: There are PCMS boards shown on TH-1, TH-2, TH-3 detour sheets.

It is not clear if these PCMS on the TH-# detour sheets are in addition to the PCMS that are indicated in the Stage Construction Plans SC-1 thru SC-15, SCQ-2.

Please advise.
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2023

Response #1:PCMS on TH-1 to TH-3 detour sheets are additional to PCMS from Stage Construction Plan Sheets.
Response posted 08/31/2023



Inquiry #4: We have been waiting for the CAD files in order to perform a grading takeoff. When will Addendum 1 release with the CAD files?
Inquiry submitted 09/06/2023

Response #1:Department is currently preparing addendum No. 1.
Response posted 09/07/2023



Inquiry #5: The specs mention a hydraulic engineer to oversee Item #124 engineered streambed material scope. Is this provided by Caltrans or by the Contractor?
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2023

Response #1:Department (Caltrans) will provide Hydraulics Engineer to oversee engineered streambed material scope.
Response posted 09/11/2023



Inquiry #6: Sheet 206 shows Typ Pier Cap Detail – F Bridge for Pier 2 , is this applicable for all Pier caps and is an optional construction Joint allowed between top of Pier wall and pier cap. Sheets 187,188 and 202 do not show a Pier Cap please advise.
Inquiry submitted 09/12/2023

Response #1:Refer to ELEVATION on sheet 201 of 239 and SECTION G-G on sheet 202 of 239 of the contract plans. The details apply to all pier walls on bridge no. 55-0290L.

Refer to ELEVATION on sheet 201 of 239, SECTION E-E on sheet 202 of 239, and PARTIAL LONGITUDIAL SECTION and Typ PIER CAP DETAIL – F BRIDGE on sheet 206 of 239 of the contract plans. The details apply to all pier wall on bridge no. 55-0290F.

Refer to section 51-1.03D(4) “Construction Joints” of the Standard Specifications. Place construction joints only where described unless authorized.

Bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 09/21/2023



Inquiry #7: Widths for the new pavement sections 5 and 4 on typical cross section X-2, right from "ALN415", do not match with the Layout L-2. Please provide the correct sizes.
Inquiry submitted 09/13/2023

Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 09/13/2023



Inquiry #8: Will there be an updated .EBSX file for Addenda 1?
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2023

Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 09/22/2023



Inquiry #9: Bid Item 12: TEMPORARY BARRIER SYSTEM, SP's and plans call for the 2022 Revised Standard T3D Temporary Barrier System. Our suppliers have informed us that the T3D Barrier is still being tested and may not be available until sometime in 2024 and that the Agency is allowing the T3A Krail to be used until January 2027. Is this correct? If not, will any accommodation be made for any delay in obtaining the new specified barrier for the project?
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2023

Response #1:Yes, that is correct.
Response posted 09/22/2023



Inquiry #10: Please clarify all the dimensions(Length, Width, Depth) of the cutoff wall for the low-flow channel per DD-6 & DD-7.
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2023

Response #1:The dimensions for the cutoff wall (DS 16b) are 140’ x 40’ x 31” (Length, Width, Depth). The low-flow channel (DS 16a) is a separate drainage unit and its dimensions/elevations are shown on sheets DD-6 and DD-7.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #11: Please be informed that you Roadway Embankment Quantity of 15997CY on Sheet Q-1 seams very high. We run the calculation with the 3d modeling software and got significantly lower fill volume. Could you please reconsider it, as you have may be calculated by mistake filling under the bridge.
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2023

Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #12: Provided CAD files doesn't have the Existing ground surface, nor Existing ground contours. Could you please provide complete CAD data as you said.
Inquiry submitted 09/22/2023

Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #13: Summary of Quantities plan sheet Q-1, see Earthwork Quantities... the table shown indicates an excess of material beyond what is needed for embankment. Typically there is an Export item provided to bid for. Will this be provided?
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2023

Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #14: Refer to IP-2 where a 2" irrigation lateral line crosses proposed stamped concrete paving.
There is no bid item for conduit, advise if conduit will be required here and where this is to be paid for. (Station 9090)
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2023

Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #15: Refer to irrigation sheet IP-1 where (4) new irrigation control valves are proposed. Controller TT is not identified on the drawings; for bidding purposes, will assume existing control & neutral conductors located at point of connection as shown.
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2023

Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 09/25/2023



Inquiry #16: Plan Q-1 indicates 15 CY of minor concrete (minor structure) – bid item 97 – but the plans don’t appear to provide any further details. What is the existing section for the bike path? What is desired to be constructed with the remaining 8 CY, following the bike path?
Inquiry submitted 09/25/2023

Response #1:Refer to C-1 for bike path section.
Remaining 8 CY for Anchor Block (Conc Barrier Trans)

Response posted 09/25/2023

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.