3_03A3892_-Addendum_2_-_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA-------CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30TH STREET – MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

PHONE (916) 227-6000

FAX (916) 227-6155

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts

Making Conservation a California Way of Life.

October 24, 2024

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE NUMBER 03A3892

ADDENDUM NO. 2

A&E On-Call Hazardous Waste Program, Districts 1, 2 and 3 services

The purpose of this addendum is to provide responses to proposer’s questions.

Question 1:

Can we get a list of DBE used by CalTrans for this on-call contract in the past?

Department’s Response:

Advanced Technology Laboratories Asset Laboratories Penecore Drilling, Inc.

UNICO Engineering, Inc.

Question 2:

On the Scope of Work, Page 1, Construction Materials Testing is listed as a required service. Is appears outside of the environmental services scope. Is it to be included in this contract?

Department’s Response:

Testing of construction materials is within the scope of required services. Construction materials includes, but is not limited to, bridges and buildings that may have lead-based paint, asbestos or other potentially hazardous materials on or within the structure that will need testing for proper handling, management, and disposal.

Question 3:

On the Scope of Work, Page 11, can you provide greater context to the requested activity “ Container Inspection and Material Identification”?

Department’s Response:

Containers, such as tanks, drums, barrels, and cans may be present on Caltrans project locations.

These containers may need to be inspected and the material, liquid or solid, within the container may need to be identified.

Question 4:

Page 21, It is expected that a majority of the work (>60%) shall be completed with Caltrans staff at a Caltrans facility and the Consultant will assist Caltrans to perform the remaining work. Will the Caltrans staff be working under the direction of the registered professional within Caltrans or the contractor?

Department’s Response:

Caltrans staff will either be a registered professional or be working under the direction of a Caltrans registered professional at all times.

Question 5:

Most Consultant personnel shall be assigned in the “field” at Caltrans facilities for an extended period. Can https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts

RFQ 03A3892 - Addendum No. 2 you please define what an extended period of time will be?

Department’s Response:

The period of time in the field will depend on the project type as described in the Purpose of Work. Most field work would be limited to one week or less but could extend for several weeks. Generally, work is for 8-hour days but could include overtime and nighttime work.

Question 6:

Who is the incumbent consultant for these services?

The current incumbent is Geocon Consultants, Inc.

Question 7:

Can we get a list of interested bidders?

This information is not available.

Question 8:

How many consultants are you selecting?

One, most highly qualified consultant will be selected.

Question 9:

The Consultant is responsible for the return to Caltrans, in original condition, of all items provided for use under the Contract. The Consultant shall replace, at the Consultant’s sole expense, all lost or damaged Caltrans data or materials. What items will Caltrans be providing to the Contractor?

Department’s Response:

Items includes relevant and existing documents, if any are available, that are applicable to the current project within the project limits equipment such as analytical results, plans, designs, specifications, estimates, notes, calculations, analysis, reports, graphics, drawings, visual simulations, studies, product, data, manuals, details, other documents, and non-employee access cards and other such forms of identification.

Question 10:

When performing work within Railroad Company property, the Consultant is required to obtain sufficient and/or adequate insurance coverage that shall comply with the Railroad Company’s requirements when performing work within their jurisdiction. The amount of insurance and types of coverage required by the Railroad Company may be above and beyond that required by Caltrans. Does Caltrans know the level of insurance coverage required by the railroad company?

Department’s Response:

There are multiple railroads in northern California and the type of insurance coverage listed below may include:

a. Commercial General Liability Insurance.

b. Business Automobile Coverage Insurance.

c. Worker Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance.

d. Railroad Protective Liability Insurance.

e. Umbrella or Excess Insurance.

f. Pollution Liability Insurance.

Question 11:

Subconsultant Personnel section appears to be blank: Action: Edit to include qualifications for Subconsultant Personnel if needed. Will this information be updated?

RFQ 03A3892 - Addendum No. 2

Consultant (or Subconsultant) personnel shall hold all appropriate California Contracts State License Board licenses including, but not limited to C-57 and/or C-61 licenses.

All other terms and conditions of the original RFQ Notice are unchanged.

Please contact Alma Cortez at alma.cortez@dot.ca.gov for questions concerning this addendum.

“Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.”

mailto:alma.cortez@dot.ca.gov