BIDDER'S INQUIRIES & RESPONSES
DISTRICT 11 CONSTRUCTION

 
CONTRACT NO: 11-276104
ROUTE / KP 11-SD-5, 8, 15, 78, 94, 125, 805-var
LOCATION In San Diego County At Various Locations.
DESCRIPTION Replace Metal Railing With Concrete Barrier And Crash Cushions.

A + B Bidding
ESTIMATE $ 6,000,000
WORKING DAYS
 240 300 (120 Working Days Min. Type 2 Plant Establishment)
ADVERTISE DATE 07/23/2007
BID OPENING 08/30/2007 09/20/2007 10/11/2007  10/25/07 11/08/2007

FINAL POSTING

11/07/2007   @  15:40

BID RESULTS


The Caltrans District 11 Office is located at 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110. The District 11 Duty Senior telephone number is (619) 688-6635. Please submit all inquiries in the proper format by fax to (619) 688-6988 or e-mail to:
Duty_Senior_Const_District11@dot.ca.gov.
The responses to bidder' inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addenda 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 responses may be considered along with all other information furnished to prospective bidders for the purpose of bidding on the project. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidder' 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.
Caltrans District 11 Construction Department has developed this method of answering Bidder's Inquiries to better serve the needs of the Contractors who bid on our Projects. Caltrans District 11 Construction Department will post all of the questions submitted by any of the contractors that are registered Planholders for that Contract, but reserves the right to not answer any questions deemed unsatisfactory for public viewing.
The BIDDER'S INQUIRIES & RESPONSES will be updated continuously and all attempts will be made to do the final posting by 15:00 on Wednesday prior to the bid opening.
INFORMATION AVAILABLE
 
CROSS SECTIONS LOCATION 9
10/12/2007
BID ITEMS
 SPECIALS
PLANS
 PLANHOLDERS
CROSS SECTIONS LOCATION 5
10/15/2007




ADDENDUM

BIDDER'S INQUIRY SUBMITTAL FORM
Inquiry No.
 Inquiry
    1 

   Q:07/31/07
    R:08/01/07

Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Spec. Prov. Section 2-1.02 and "Notice to Contractors" on page 1 of the spec. prov.

Question= Is there a specific DBE goal for this project?
If there is a specific DBE goal for this project, will the good faith effort be required by the Contractor and will the good faith effort be a criteria of award? 

  • Contracts advertised after October 2,  2006 no longer contain DBE goals.  Therefore, meeting the goal or a good faith effort is not a condition of award.  The Department continues to encourage the participation of DBE's.  The successful bidder must execute and submit the Caltrans Bidder-DBE Information to identify DBE's participating in contract work and facilitate the collection of data.   In addition, the prime contractor shall maintain records of first tier subcontractors, including every DBE subcontractor, vendor and DBE trucking company, regardless of tier.  See page 114 and 115 of the Special Provisions.

2

   Q:08/03/07
   R:08/06/07
 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Item 33  prep and paint k-rail, speecial provisions section 10-1.35

Question= does water blasting meet the requirements for abrasive blasting?
  • Yes, as long as the abrasive blasting is done in accordance with Section 10-1.03 "WATER POLLUTION CONTROL", Section 10-1.04 "CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT", and Section 10-1.35  "PREPARE AND PAINT CONCRETE BARRIER (TYPE K)" of the Special Provisions, producing a generally uniform color and sandy texture with air and water bubbles in the concrete exposed.

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3

   Q:08/03/07
  R:09/18/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Plan sheet c-1

Question= In what item or items are the transistions shown on page c-1 paid?
  • The transistions are located within the limits for concrete barrier, therefore they will be paid for as concrete barrier. See Plan Sheet 69 for limits of Concrete Barrier.

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4

   Q:08/03/07
  R:09/18/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Plan sheet c-2

Question= In what item is the transition shown on page c-2 for the type 732 railing paid?
  • The transistion is located within the limits for concrete barrier, therefore it will be paid for as concrete barrier. See Plan Sheet 69 for limits of Concrete Barrier.

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5

   Q:08/06/07
   R:10/22/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Special Provisions, section 10-1.02
MATERIAL CONTAINING AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD; subparagraph headed "SOIL
HANDLING" the third paragraph states:"Surplus material excavated from areas
containing aerially deposited lead shall remain in the area of soil
disturbance.  The surplus soil shall not be disposed of outside the highway
right of way."  The cross sections and quantity summary do not indicate that
there is ANY roadway embankment in which to place the leaded dirt.

Question=Where is the leaded dirt located?  How does one leave the leaded
dirt in the area of soil disturbance if there is no embankment to be
constructed?
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.

6

   Q:08/08/07
   R:08/08/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Item 14 Temporary Crash Cushion (Adiem)

Question= Can the Absorb 350 be substituted for the Adiem, at no cost to the
contractor?
  • It could potetially be proposed to the RE as a CRIP, Post award and approval of the contract.









7

   Q:08/10/07
  R:09/10/07
  R:10/22/07






 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Various

Question= 1-Ref- Special Provision Section 10-1.30- Can you inform us what contract item these 9 + pages of contract documents apply  to?
  • Modify Lighting (Location 15)
2-Ref -Special Provision Section 10-1.33- Can you inform us what contract item these 6 + pages of contract documents apply  to?
  • Modify Lighting (Location 15)
3-Ref -Special Provision Section 10-1.34- Can you inform us what contract item these 2 + pages of contract documents apply  to?
  • Section 10-1.34 is a reference specification to Section 10-1.14, Construction Area Signs.
4-Ref -Special Provision Section 10-1.41- Is it the Contractors option as to materials to be used for post and block?
  • The post and block requirements are per the standard specifications referenced for this project.
5- Request that Dist 11 project management re-consider the criteria that was used to issue bidding documents approximately 8 months after plan approval, reduce the  working days by 50% (Ref Addnd, #2), consider the minimal available working hours established by Lane Closure Charts #1 to # 35,and consider time required for contract award, which will place the project construction into the upcoming rainy season.  Upon your carefull review you may want to re-establish the 240 Working Days that were in the original contract documents for Section 3.
  • Bid per the Contract Documents.
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.



8
   Q:09/05/07
  R:09/20/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Bid Item 19, Remove Concrete Curb, Plan
Sheet No. 69, Special Provisions Section 10-1.24 Remove Concrete

Question=The project plans depict curb type other than the curb type that
"as built" at the locations designated for curb removal. Please define the
limits of curb removal or partial curb removal.
  • Curb type is not stated in Sheet 69. Limits are shown on Sheet 69 (Q-3).







9
Q:09/12/07
R:10/22/07 R:11/06/07

 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=44,Type 60 Mod Concrete Barrier

Question=Location 1 SB:
1.The typical section on Sheet 2 for "SD-5L" from Sta 172+10 to 177+11 shows
the distance from the ETW to the "SD-5L" Line as 2.4m-2.8m.  Section A-A on
Sheet 48 shows the distance from the ETW to the "SD-5L" Line as 3.2m.  Which
is correct?
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.
  • Please bid per the current contract documents.
2. What is the layout line for the barrier in this section (what does the
offset shown from the survey line to the barrier mean)?  It looks as if it
is the top face of barrier on the traffic side but it would normally be
either the barrier C/L or the bottom face on the traffic side.  Please
clarify.
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.
  • Please bid per the current contract documents.


10
   Q:09/12/07
  R:10/22/07R:11/06/07

 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=44, Type 60 Mod Concrete Barrier

Question=Location 3a:
The typical section on sheet 2 shows the traffic face of new barrier 6.0 m
from the "S-4" Line and Section B-B on sheet 50 shows the traffic face of
the temporary railing to be 6.3 m from the "S-4" Line.  This puts the new
barrier overlapping the temporary railling by 0.3 m.  Please advise.
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.
  • Please bid per the current contract documents.





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   Q:09/12/07
  R:10/22/07R:11/06/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=45, Type 60 Concrete Barrier

Question=Location 2:
1.The typical section on Sheet 2 for Location 2 does not match Section A-A
on Sheet 50.  The Temporary K Rail would seem to be in the same alignment as
the permanent barrier on the Route 5 side.  Please advise.
2. The layout offsets are to what layout line for both the temporary railing
and the permanent barrier (C/L, bottom traffic face, or other?
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.
  • Please bid per the current contract documents.

12
   Q:09/12/07
  R:10/22/07R:11/06/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=44, Type 60 Mod Concrete Barrier

Question=Location 3b:
The typical section on sheet 3 shows the traffic face of new barrier 2.2 m
to 2.4 m from the ETW on the right of the "S-4" Line and Section B-B on
sheet 51 shows the traffic face of the temporary railing to be 2.1 m  from
the same ETW. This puts the new barrier overlapping the temporary railling
by 0.3 m to 0.5 m.  Please advise.
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.
  • Please bid per the current contract documents.

13
   Q:09/14/07
  R:09/20/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Item 46, Type 60C Concrete Barrier

Question=Location 5:
There is no information given that enables the contractor to determine the
overall height of the Type 60C barrier.  Does Caltrans have any additional
information?  The layout is on sheet 12 of the plans.
  • Please refer to Standard Plan A76A for details.

14
   Q:09/14/07
  R:10/22/07R:11/06/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Item 46, Type 60C Concrete Barrier

Question=Location 5:
1. The typical section for Location 5 on Sheet 3 for "VW-3" Sta 829+86 to
832+18 shows the traffic face of the Type 60C concrete barrier as 0.6m-0.9m
right.
Section B-B on sheet 53 shows the traffic face of the temporary railing to
be 0.3m to the right of the "VW-3" Line which means that up to half of the
new concrete barrier may be in conflict with the temporary railing.  Please
advise.
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.
  • Please bid per the current contract documents.





15
   Q:09/14/07
  R:10/22/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Item 44, Type 60Mod Concrete Barrier

Question=Location 9 SB:
1. The typical section for Location 9 SB on Sheet 4 for "SD-5" Sta 932+36 to
969+01 shows the traffic face of the Type 60C concrete barrier as 4.5m left
of the "SD-5" Line. The layout plans show offsets of 4.82m Lt (Sta 932+36)on
sheet 14, 4.90m Left (Sta 941+53 and 941+78)on sheet 17, and 4.90m Rt (which
should be Lt) (Sta 969+01) on sheet 20.  Per the typical section, the
barrier spans from 4.5m to 3.9m Lt of the "SD-5" Line which does not match
the layout drawing no matter what is used for the barrier layout line.
Please advise.
2.  What is used for the barrier layout line at this location?
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.










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   Q:09/18/07
  R:09/18/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference=Special provisions section 10-1.03 WPCP
and Special Provisions section 10-1.16 CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

Question=This is an "A + B" job, so time is of the essence.  There is a
maximum of 120 days allowed for construction, with a daily multiplier of
$14,100.  However, the provisions of section 10-1.03, (WPCP) allow the
Resident Engineer 15 days to review the WPCP submittal and unlimited to the
time to review any necessary corrections and total discretion as to any
impact on the progress of the job.  With $14,100 per day hanging in the
balance, these vague definitions of time durations and sequencing are
unreasonable.  In the matter of section 10-1.16, (CLOSURES), there is a
requirement that closures necessary to perform the work planned under this
contract shall be submitted not less than 25 days before the anticipated
date of operation.  As there is virtually no work that can be done without
such a closure, this could add 25 days (or $352,500)to the job. Further
adding to the concern in this area, the time intervals between bid date,
award date, and approval date are undefined, totally within the discretion
of Caltrans, and are currently unpredictable.  All combined, these
conditions seem inconsistent with the "fast-trak" philosopy.
  • Your input is appreciated and will be conveyed to other departments.

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   Q:10/03/07
  R:10/04/07
  R:10/22/07		 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference= Addendum # 5

Question= 1- The current bid date is 10/11/07, five business days from today. Addendum # 5 indicated that .." an addendum will follow advising you of other changes" Several significant pre bid inquiries remain un-answered. When will you provide .." an addendum... advising.. of other changes" and responses to all pre-bid inquiries on this project?
  • Please see Addendum #6
  • Responses will be forthcoming
  • Please refer to Addendum No. 7.





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   Q:10/08/07
  R:10/15/07

 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference= Concrete Barrier, Type 60C

Question= Ref: Your response to previous pre-bid inquiry # 13- The response you have provided to a  reasonable request, is vauge, and does not clarify the current ambiguity of contract requirement for Type 60C concrete barrier. Request that you provide the information your designer used to establish need for Type 60C concrete barrier on this contract. Additionally, request that you provide details so that correct evaluation can be made for quantity of concrete, reinforcing steel requirements to comply with note 9 on Standard Plan A 76A, and methods of construction, all of which are not determinable by your current incomplete contract infromation.
  • See cross sections for Location 5, dated 10/15/2007

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   Q:10/08/07
  R:10/22/07

 Plan Sheet / Specification Reference= 839604, 839605, 011142, are all REACT Crash Cushions.  Can the SCI Smart Cushion be substituted as an 'or equal'?

Question= Can the SCI Smart Cushion be substituted as an 'or equal'?
  • It  could be proposed as a CRIP (Cost Reduction Incentive Proposal) post Award and Approval of the the contract.

 

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   Q:11/05/07
  R:11/06/07

Plan Sheet / Specification Reference= Items 44,45, and 45 Type 60 Barriers

Question= The responses to Questions 9,10,11,12,and 14 all refer to Addendum #7 but Addendum # 7 only deals with Location 9 and these Questions were for other locations.  Are we missing something?

  • Please refer to the above changes to the responses to questions 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14.

                


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   Q:11/07/07
  R:11/07/07

Plan Sheet / Specification Reference= Section 4 of the Special
Provisions, page 109. Begining of Work and Time of Completion.

Question= Section 4 does not define a working day. Is a working day,
Monday through Friday, per the Standard Specifications Section 8-1.06 or
calendar day.

  • Please refer to Section 8-1.06 "Time of Completion" of the 1999 Standard Specifications.

                


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