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Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: The Special Provisions indicate the addition to Section 2-1.12B(3) of Items 5, 6, 7 and 8. Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 2-1.12B(3) does not include Items 1 through 4. Please review this amendment to the Standard Specifications.
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #2: The quantity for Pay Item 51 is listed as a Final Quantity and is itemized on Plan Sheets 202 thru 205 (of 376). The Layout Plans indicate the beginning and ending point of each concrete anchor block. 4 EA of these blocks are shown on the Layout Plans, but not quantified for Final Payment. 1 EA on Plan Sheet 9, where the proposed 60MS will tie onto the northwest corner of the Southbound Route 241 Overpass. 2 EA on Plan Sheet 29, indicated as points "G", "H, "J" and "K". 1 EA on Plan Sheet 33, along Southbound Route 241 over Bake Parkway. Please review these locations and correct this Final Quantity accordingly.
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #3: Please confirm how the bid item for pre/post construction surveys (Bid Item 68) will be compensated. Plan Sheet 199 (of 376) lists 1 EA pre/post construction surveys for each of the proposed handicap ramps. Plan Sheets 208, 209 and 210 (of 376) indicate that a quantity of 2 EA pre/post construction surveys will occur at each proposed handicap ramp.
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #4: No saw cutting along the existing edge of pavement is depicted on Plan Sheets 121 or 123 (of 376) for the temporary pavement, nor is saw cutting the existing edge of pavement shown along the proposed maintenance vehicle pullouts on Plan Sheets 212, 213, 216 or 232 (of 376). Please confirm that saw cutting these edges of pavement will not be required.
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #5: Plan Sheet 46 (of 376) depicts partial removal of existing rounded barrier in certain scenarios. Can a unit price pay item be added to the Bid Item List to cover the associated costs?
Inquiry submitted 04/18/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #6: The grading plans do not include adequate information to determine that the roadway excavation quantities indicated on Plan Sheet 206 (of 376) are accurate. Additionally, the 2.7 CY of Roadway Excavation indicated on Sheet Numbers G-7 to G-8 is not found on those plan sheets at the Stations and offsets listed. Are CADD drawings available to confirm the Roadway Excavation Quantities?
Inquiry submitted 04/22/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #7: Special Provision Page 30 indicates that the unregulated earth material containing lead should be reused on the right of way. Special Provision Page 84 indicates that surplus material must be disposed of after the Contractor ensures adequate material remains to construct embankments. This provision also deleted Standard Specification language permitting the Contractor to obtain approval to use the excess material to widen embankments uniformly, flatten slopes or placing the material along the roadway or at other locations. Disposal of any surplus material containing minimal amounts of lead will be very expensive, please reconsider this requirement to reduce the project cost.
Inquiry submitted 04/22/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #8: Please add a pay item for structural excavation required to construct the Anchor Blocks detailed on Plan Sheets 46 and 47.
Inquiry submitted 04/22/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #9: As the small areas of asphalt paving are either temporary pavement or will be warped to match existing pavement and proposed handicap ramps, please confirm that Standard Specification Section 39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii) will not apply to this project.
Inquiry submitted 04/22/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #10: As the Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (Gap Graded) paving is located in small, wedge-shaped areas for temporary use, please strike the requirement that the paving must be placed using a material transfer vehicle (the first paragraph of Standard Specification Section 39-2.03C).
Inquiry submitted 04/22/2024
Response #1:
Response posted 04/29/2024
Response #2:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #11: Will Caltrans pay toll fees levied by the Transportation Corridor Agencies?
Inquiry submitted 04/24/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #12: Can you please provide a detail sheet for the contrast for the tape detail 27b, and detail 25b thank you!
Inquiry submitted 04/26/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #13: Roadway Excavation quantities required for Brushed Concrete as shown on LL sheets are not included in LQ-1. How will earthwork required for Brushed Concrete be paid, as part of Item #29 or not paid separately and included as part of Item #65.
Inquiry submitted 04/27/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #14: As the Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (Gap Graded) paving is located in small, wedge-shaped areas for temporary use, please strike the requirement that the paving must be placed using a material transfer vehicle (the first paragraph of Standard Specification Section 39-2.03C).
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #15: The Special Provisions indicate the addition to Section 2-1.12B(3) of Items 5, 6, 7 and 8. Caltrans Standard Specifications Section 2-1.12B(3) does not include Items 1 through 4. Please review this amendment to the Standard Specifications.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #16: The quantity for Pay Item 51 is listed as a Final Quantity and is itemized on Plan Sheets 202 thru 205 (of 376). The Layout Plans indicate the beginning and ending point of each concrete anchor block. 4 EA of these blocks are shown on the Layout Plans, but not quantified for Final Payment. 1 EA on Plan Sheet 9, where the proposed 60MS will tie onto the northwest corner of the Southbound Route 241 Overpass. 2 EA on Plan Sheet 29, indicated as points "G", "H, "J" and "K". 1 EA on Plan Sheet 33, along Southbound Route 241 over Bake Parkway. Please review these locations and correct this Final Quantity accordingly.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #17: Please confirm how the bid item for pre/post construction surveys (Bid Item 68) will be compensated. Plan Sheet 199 (of 376) lists 1 EA pre/post construction surveys for each of the proposed handicap ramps. Plan Sheets 208, 209 and 210 (of 376) indicate that a quantity of 2 EA pre/post construction surveys will occur at each proposed handicap ramp.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #18: No saw cutting along the existing edge of pavement is depicted on Plan Sheets 121 or 123 (of 376) for the temporary pavement, nor is saw cutting the existing edge of pavement shown along the proposed maintenance vehicle pullouts on Plan Sheets 212, 213, 216 or 232 (of 376). Please confirm that saw cutting these edges of pavement will not be required.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #19: Plan Sheet 46 (of 376) depicts partial removal of existing rounded barrier in certain scenarios. Can a unit price pay item be added to the Bid Item List to cover the associated costs?
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #20: The grading plans do not include adequate information to determine that the roadway excavation quantities indicated on Plan Sheet 206 (of 376) are accurate. Additionally, the 2.7 CY of Roadway Excavation indicated on Sheet Numbers G-7 to G-8 is not found on those plan sheets at the Stations and offsets listed. Are CADD drawings available to confirm the Roadway Excavation Quantities?
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Addendum will be issued.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #21: Special Provision Page 30 indicates that the unregulated earth material containing lead should be reused on the right of way. Special Provision Page 84 indicates that surplus material must be disposed of after the Contractor ensures adequate material remains to construct embankments. This provision also deleted Standard Specification language permitting the Contractor to obtain approval to use the excess material to widen embankments uniformly, flatten slopes or placing the material along the roadway or at other locations. Disposal of any surplus material containing minimal amounts of lead will be very expensive, please reconsider this requirement to reduce the project cost.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #22: Please add a pay item for structural excavation required to construct the Anchor Blocks detailed on Plan Sheets 46 and 47.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #23: As the small areas of asphalt paving are either temporary pavement or will be warped to match existing pavement and proposed handicap ramps, please confirm that Standard Specification Section 39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii) will not apply to this project.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #24: As the Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt (Gap Graded) paving is located in small, wedge-shaped areas for temporary use, please strike the requirement that the paving must be placed using a material transfer vehicle (the first paragraph of Standard Specification Section 39-2.03C).
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #25: Will Contractors, Subcontractors and suppliers need to include the anticipated cost of tolls for work trucks, delivery trucks and dump trucks coming in and out of the project work limits? Will Contractors, Subcontractors and material suppliers be permitted to use "authorized vehicle" turn-arounds and access points?
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it.
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #26: In adden no. 2 , bid item 118 ADDITIVE ITEM NO 1 was replaced with REMOVE CONCRETE BARRIER, and bid item 119 ADDITIVE ITEM NO 2 was replaced with MOBILIZATION.
ADDITIVE ITEM NO 1, ADDITIVE ITEM NO 2 and ADDITIVE ITEM NO 3 are not addressed in the revised Bid Item List.
Inquiry submitted 04/29/2024
Response #1:Bid as you see it
Response posted 04/29/2024
Inquiry #27: Please reference the project specifications, page 10, 3rd paragraph labeled “Add to the end of section 2-1.06A” describing forms for the bid. We have spent some time trying to understand this detail. Please explain the intent of this specification.
Inquiry submitted 04/30/2024
Response #1:Bid per contract documents
Response posted 05/01/2024
Inquiry #28: This project includes 3 Additive Items for Bid List 2, Bid List 3 and Bid List 4. As outlined in the project specifications, page 11, section 2-1.10, the contractor is directed to submit a Subcontractor List for the total base bid plus each of the 3 Additive Items (Bid List 2, 3 & 4). On Caltrans electronic submittal site there is no way to identify the 4 bid lists individually and separately when completing the Subcontractor List. We interpret this specification to simply require the contractor to make sure they have included any subcontractors for the Additive Items corresponding line items as required by Caltrans Standard Specifications, section 2-1.10 and not submit 4 separate subcontractor lists. Please confirm.
Inquiry submitted 04/30/2024
Response #1:Reference to 2-1.10 is confirmed; bid per contract documents.
Response posted 05/01/2024
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.