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Viewing inquiries for 06-360214
Submit new inquiry for this projectInquiry #1: The Axis 421S video encoder is no longer available. Axis Communications offers the Q7401 (a stand alone model)and the P7224 (a rack mount model)as alternates. Which should be supplied for this project?
Inquiry submitted 07/10/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/10/2012
Response #2:P7224 (a rack mount model)is NOT an acceptable alternative. Please contact the manufacturer to verify compatibility of other models.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #2: I am the supplier of weed control mat, item 60, 15,400 sqyd on this project.
I am unable to come up with the quantities you are requesting.
Sheet 38 of 346(C5) shows all weed mat at 3' wide. Example:
Engineer call out #147 states 5,900lf DTBB Stl Post x3' wide = 17,700 sqft
17700/9=1966 sqyd.
On the median barrier table, 2nd line items station 352+00 to sta 359+42 calls out for 742lf DTBB and 742sqyd.
742'of 3' wide weedmat= 2,226 sqft
2226/9=247.33sqyd and you call out 742. I see this pattern throughout many locations on Sheet Q-5. Please advise how I should bid this.
Inquiry submitted 07/12/2012
Response #1:This inquiry has been submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/13/2012
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated Sept 7, 2012.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #3: Please Provide Cross Sections or DGN Cross Sections Digital File.
Thanks
Inquiry submitted 07/16/2012
Response #1:This inquiry has been submitted for consideration.
Response posted 07/17/2012
Response #2:Electronic files are available at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/project_ads_addenda/06/06-360214/pdf/x-sections/
Response posted 08/01/2012
Inquiry #4: On typical cross section x-1 an existing pavement structure section table was provided for the mainline. The existing pavement structure section information for the ramps adjacent to the mainline is needed. Please provide this information. Thank you
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2012
Response #1:This inquiry has been submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/01/2012
Response #2:No further information is available at this time. Please bid per the contract documents.
Response posted 08/22/2012
Inquiry #5: What is the status on the cross sections for this project? Please provide as soon as possible. Thank you
Inquiry submitted 07/31/2012
Response #1:This inquiry has been submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/01/2012
Response #2:See Response to Inquiry #3.
Response posted 09/04/2012
Inquiry #6: On sheets X-2 and X-3 of the typical cross sections the SEG is shown from stations 476+82 to 507+00 for both NB/SB. The summary of quantities sheet Q-1 does not have any SEG at these stations. Please update the summary of quantities sheet Q-1 and Bid Item # 59. Thanks
Inquiry submitted 08/09/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/11/2012
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated Sept 7, 2012.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #7: Per Section 13.1 and 13.2 "Railroad Relations", please provide copies of each SJVR's and UPRR's "Right of Entry Agreements" for review.
Inquiry submitted 08/14/2012
Response #1: Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/14/2012
Response #2:Signed copies of the San Joaquin Valley Railroad and Union Pacific RailRoad Agreements are not available at this time. Date of availablility is anticipated prior to February 4th per Special Provisions Section 10-1.01, page 45, Order of Work.
Response posted 08/22/2012
Inquiry #8: RE: Bid Item 22, Please provide the diameter's of the existing pipeline to be abandoned.
Inquiry submitted 08/20/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/20/2012
Response #2:Please refer to Drainage Profiles(DP-8) Sheet 50, Drainage Quantities(DQ-3) Sheet 56, and Summary of Quantities(Q-4) Sheet 145. Refer to Special Provisions 10-1.23 EXISTING HIGHWAY FACILITIES, Page 109 ABANDON PIPE LINE.
Response posted 08/20/2012
Response #3:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated Sept 7, 2012.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #9: Please reference the "Remove Concrete Curb and Gutter" table on summary of quantities Q-2 (sheet 143). Ramps 4,5, and 7 show 679 LF of C&G which appears non-existent. Can you please verify these quantities make any necessary adjustments to bid item 40?
Inquiry submitted 08/28/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/29/2012
Response #2:No additional information will be provided. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 09/12/2012
Inquiry #10: Please reference the "pavement transition taper" table on summary of quantities Q-2 (sheet 143) and the pavement transition details on construction details C-1 (sheet 34). The "pavement transition table" is not consistent with Table A on the construction details. Please confirm which is correct.
Inquiry submitted 08/29/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 08/30/2012
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated Sept 7, 2012.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #11: The response to inquiry #8 identified 1 location of the 9 total locations of pipe abandonment. Please provide the size of the remaining locations.
Inquiry submitted 08/30/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideraton.
Response posted 08/30/2012
Response #2:Refer to Addendum No. 1 dated Sept 7, 2012.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #12: Please clarify if the Chain Link Railing (Type 7, MOD) is to be set per the typical post detail with u-bolts and flange plate or per the alternative anchorage detail with a post pocket.
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/04/2012
Response #2: No clarification required. The alternative anchorage detail is an option. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #13: The project Special Provisions added section 6-1.085 Buy America. I do not see a Federal aid number within the specifications.
Please confirm that this project is NOT subject to the "Buy America" material requirement.
Inquiry submitted 08/31/2012
Response #1:Submitted for considerion.
Response posted 09/04/2012
Response #2:SSP 6-1.085 Buy America is an amendment to the Standard Specifications. Since there is no Federal Aid, this section does not apply
Response posted 09/04/2012
Inquiry #14: At the top of page 136 of the project special provisions under Widening it states that when widening the existing pavement section the new structural section must match the existing pavement's edge in increments of not more than 1,000 feet before the next segment of shoulder can be widened. Can the new shoulder widening section be built using the aggregate base to make a 4:1 safety slope of more than 1,000 feet before we pave the new shoulder so that we can keep the cost down by being able to pave more footage and getting more volume to pave in each new section.
Inquiry submitted 09/07/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Response #2:No. Please bid this project per contract documents.
Response posted 09/12/2012
Inquiry #15: section 10-1.36 Hot Mix Asphalt, Please Claifie, Binder Set point on your CEM-3512 minus 80% of the average binder content of the combined processed RAP.
Inquiry submitted 09/08/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Response #2: "When RAP is used, binder set point for HMA production must be the optimum binder content specified on
your CEM-3512 minus 80% of the average binder content of combined processed RAP." Bid per the specification.
Response posted 09/12/2012
Inquiry #16: Please reference inquiry #10; Addendum 1 does not provide an answer to this question. When will an answer be provided? Please provide hatching on a layout sheet that indicates where the transition tapers are to be constructed. Also, please provide additional information on how to use Table A on Construction Detail Sheet C-1 (How do we determine what variables X and Y are?).
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2012
Response #1:No additional information will be provided. Please bid per the current contract documents.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Inquiry #17: Ref Contract Items 153 and 157- Can't find any details showing dimensions, details e.g.rebar size and spacing. What do you have in mind for these non-standard barriers?
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Response #2: The Standard Plan sheets applicable to this contract include, but are not limited to those indicated below. Item 153and 157 details are shown in Plan Sheet Q-5, Sheet 146 of 346. Details for Item 157 are shown in Revised Standard Plan Sheet(A76I).
Response posted 09/12/2012
Inquiry #18: Please clarify the intent of Bid Item #77 (Pavement Transition Taper), with respect to addendum #1. Does the limits of pay include only the excavation and replacement of concrete that is to be removed for the AC taper and not the 12' transition panel (which is a part of the approach slab) ? Can you please provide widths, lengthes, depths and locations of each taper?
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Response #2:The 12' transition panel is not part of the approach slab. The 12' transition panel(concrete) is paid as Bid Item #77, Pavement Transition Taper. Bid Opening Date is Friday and an Addendum will not be issued and no additional information will be provided.
Response posted 09/14/2012
Inquiry #19: How many trains travel through the project area each day? We need this information for our insurance company.
Inquiry submitted 09/10/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/10/2012
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/14/2012
Inquiry #20: PROJECT PLANS REQUIRE HE MVDS AND CCTV TO SHARE POLES AT TIME. HOWEVER, THE PLANS AND DETAILS ONLY SHOW THE INSTALLATION OF ONE CABINET PER THEIR RESPECTIVE DETAILS. ARE THERE 2 CABINETS AT LOCATIONS WHERE THEY SHARE POLES? IF SO, PLEASE PROVIDE THE DETAILS.
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2012
Response #2:No, there is only 1 cabinet shared by CCTV and MVDS as shown on E-15 and SES-1. MVDS location 2, 3, and 6 share 1 pole and cabinet with CCTV location 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
Response posted 09/12/2012
Inquiry #21: THE PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS DO NOT CORRELATE WITH EACH OTHER IN SECTIONS 8-1.02 AND 10-3. PLEASE CLARIFY THE ITEMS THAT ARE STATE FURNISHED.
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2012
Response #2:Section 8-1.02 have all the State Furnished items listed as "Model 500 CMS, wiring harness, controller assembly, and Central control system which includes ethernet switches" (see electrical sheet E-15 detail 'B' for ethernet switch). CMS Controller assembly includes controller unit and completely wired cabinet.
Section 10-3.10 only refers to "STATE -FURNISHED CONTROLLER ASSEMBLIES" which is Model 170 controller assembly for CMS as mentioned in section 8-1.02.
Per Section 10-3.17 MODEL 500 CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN SYSTEM
The State-furnished controller assembly will be a Model 170E controller assembly with a completely wired Model 334LC cabinet.
Section 10-3.12 DETECTORS
The State-furnished loop detector sensor units are not required in this contract.
Response posted 09/12/2012
Inquiry #22: The Specials do not address the deck surface texture requirements, the amended standards do not address the deck surface texture requirements, what are the deck surface texture is requirements?
Inquiry submitted 09/11/2012
Response #1:Submitted for consideration.
Response posted 09/11/2012
Response #2:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/14/2012
Inquiry #23: Ref Layout plan sheets # 7 to 22 and cross section plan sheets 2 to 5 and Stage Constr. plan Sheet 59.
1- Except for N/B and S/B outside shoulders performed in Stage 3, Behind Temporary K Rail, you apparrently intend all other N/B and S/B outside shoulders to be constructed only with channelizers, without K Rail. Please confirm this to be your requirement.
2- If #1 above is confirmed as not generally requiring K Rail, there will be at least two periods of the Staged Construction where existing or new MBGR, N/B and S/B outside shoulders is at lower than 27 3/4" ( or new 29") above finish grade, due to pavement and shoulder HMA overlays. Please confirm that this non-conforming, potentially unsafe condition is your intent.
Inquiry submitted 09/12/2012
Response #1:Please bid per current contract documents.
Response posted 09/14/2012
Inquiry #24: Due to the close proximity of the 96" CIDH to the Train Tracks at the West Visalia Overhead do they need to we installed using the fully cased method? (Oscillator)
Inquiry submitted 09/13/2012
Response #1:Refer to
- The General Plan sheet 267 of 346 of the West Visalia Overhead (Widen) (Bridge No 0226 R/L) which shows an approximate 18-foot clearance between the pile and the centerline of tracks.
- Section 10-1.46, "PILING," subsection "CAST-IN-DRILLED-HOLE CONCRETE PILES," referencing permanent steel casing and payment thereof, and
- Section 13-2, "RAILROAD RELATIONS AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WIDENING WEST VISALIA OVERHEAD (Bridge No. 46-0226 R/L) for railroad requirements of the special provisions.
Response posted 09/14/2012
Inquiry #25: Now that this project has a Friday morning Bid opening date and the 24 hour due date for the Subcontractors list with columns 2 and 3 filled out falls on a non-business day (Saturday), Is the Subcontractors list due on the next business day, Monday or on a non-business day, Saturday?
Inquiry submitted 09/13/2012
Response #1:The subcontractors list is due on the next business day, Monday before 2pm.
Response posted 09/13/2012
The information provided in the responses to bidder inquiries is not a waiver of Section 2-1.03, “Examination of Plans, Specifications, Contract, and Site of Work,” 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.