Contract 06-0C1904

The responses to bidder's inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addendem to the contract, are not a part of the contract and are provided for the bidder's convenience only. In some instances, the question and answer may represent a summary of the matters discussed rather than a word-for-word recitation. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidder's inquiries is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of Section 2-1.03 of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, the plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with those contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given.

Q1) Please provide the Class of pipe needed for the two systems on this job.

A) The contractor can use any class of pipe (600-mm in diameter) for these two systems. Please refer to Section 65-1.02A Circular Reinforced Concrete Pipe, 3rd paragraph.

Q2) Where is Item for Water Pollution Control?

A) Caltrans has implemented a new procedure for storm water management. Water Pollution Control item number 074020 has been discontinued along with the Cost Breakdown Table. Foreseeable bid items are included for a particular project. Such as, in this project a Temporary Concrete Washout is included as a line item. The Water Pollution Control Plan is prepared by the Contractor and details the Water Pollution Control Strategy for the project.

Q3) What is the definition of Construction Site Management?

A) We now use Construction Site Management item number 074016 as a bid item. Construction Site Management includes BMP's for Non-Storm Water Management, Waste Management, and Materials Pollution Control and are identified in the SSP.