QnA 3.19.24 Monterey.pdf

Questions and Answers during Advertisement for CA FLAP SCR T5(1) Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail

January 26, 2024

Questions Answers 1 Please provide Autocad file for the project showing finished surface, subgrade and existing surface. This will help in earthwork calculations.

No, xml files will not be provided

February 5, 2024

1 A017 and A018 are lump sum items, I did not see much on the plans, it would be nice to have clarification on what those items consist of

Presume this question is in regard to Line Item #A0170, 20304-1000, REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS (RAILROAD

REMOVAL), LPSM:

For information, refer to SCR203.04(d) Removal of Railroad Components.

An amendment will be issued showing the station range of railroad to be removed.

Presume this question is in regard to Line Item #A0180, 20304-1000, REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS (UTILITY

REMOVAL), LPSM:

For information, refer to SCR203.04(e) Removal of Private and Public Utilities.

2 Some of the Technical Services are lump sum also, it would be nice to get those clarified a bit more.

For items 62301-0000, General Labor, 62302-1000 SPECIAL LABOR, HIRED TECHNICAL SERVICES and 62302-1100 HIRED SURVEY SERVICES, refer to Section 623 of the FP-14 and the SCR’s.

For the 62303-1000, SPECIAL LABOR, HIRED TECHNICAL SERVICES (_______ MONITORING) Items, (line items A0780, A0790, A0800, A0810) refer to Sections 107, 623 of the FP-14 and the SCR’s.

3 Our Rail Road Panel supplier says he needs this information to quote the job:

• Specified panel length (Typ panel length is 8.125’ per BNSF / UP, SCRRA standards).

• Total track footage (combined length of all crossings etc)

This question results in an Amendment that is forthcoming. The intention is to use standard panels to cover the areas shown in the plans. See Amendment A003

• Rail size (90ARAA, 112RE, 115RE, 133RE, 136RE etc)

• Tie type (timber, concrete, composite, steel etc)

• Tie length (8’06”, 9’, 10’ etc)

• Tie spacing (center of tie to center of tie). Standard panels are built for 19.5” tie spacing

• Whether crossing is in tangent or curved track with radius less than 1910’

4 We are writing to request a two-week extension for the bid submission deadline for the above project. The complexity of the project and the involvement of various sub-specialties necessitate additional time for thorough preparation. We believe that the additional time will contribute significantly to the overall quality of our bid

See Amendment A001.

February 7, 2024

1 Can you please clarify if we need any railroad flagger during the construction of this project Refer to Appendix C, Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Rail Right-of-Way Specifications

February 14, 2024

1 I was working on the information signs and was trying to figure out the posts, is there a spec. on those, they have a 45 degree bend in them, so are they steel.

Please refer to the SCR's in section 633.04 and the two JOFOC’s located under the attachments in the Solicitation posted on Sam.gov.

2 Can you please provide clarity on how to advertise to meet small business goals on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail project? We have registered on connect.sba.gov; however, our access request to post is pending. As such, we do not have the ability to post sources sought notices.

Page A-iii and A-iv of the solicitation provides information for large businesses regarding subcontracting. We are not directly affiliated with the SBA so you may want to contact the helpdesk on the SBA website to expedite your registration and/or posting.

February 15, 2024: Site Visit

1 Are there any restrictions on where the contractor can cross the abandoned Railroad tracks?

ROW Exhibits in Appendix K of the Invitation for Bid show access points from Highway 1, and where you can cross the railroad; contractor needs to stay within the Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) limits. In addition, refer to Appendix C for Railroad encroachment permit information.

2 Will the options be awarded? Refer to the Basis for Award on page A-4 of the IFB, there is 90 days from contract award to award the Options. The government is not obligated to award the Options, but will if funding allows and the price is reasonable.

3 If Option X or Option Y are not awarded, will the parking areas be available for staging?

See Amendment A004.

4 What are the requirements for monitoring?

Section 107 of the SCR’s (107.13, 107.14, 107.15, 107.16) covers which monitors are required. Subsection 623.05 of the SCR’s covers the qualification requirements for the monitors.

5 What are restrictions for equipment access at the Davenport Reinforced Soil Slope (RSS) Repair (stations 33+00 to 34+70)?

Stay within the construction limits on plan sheet C1.

6 Can the beach at Davenport be shut down during construction?

Refer to Sections 108 and 156 of the Special Contract Requirements.

7 Do the bids need to be sent to the Colorado location? Original bids including the original bid bonds can be dropped off in-person or have them delivered to the location listed in Box 8 by the date and time listed in Box 13a on page A-1 of the SF1442 in the IFB. The contractor may submit electronic modifications up until the bid opening time according to the instructions on sheet A-iii of the IFB.

8 What is the method for coloring concrete for the Reinforced Soil Slope (RSS) repair at Davenport?

Refer to Section 257.05(h) of the Special Contract Requirements.

9 At the RSS repair at Davenport, there is water coming through the bedrock. Are there any requirements for how to drain the water?

Special drawing 204-C and Special Drawings 266-A (5 sheets) show drain requirements.

10 Can the tide/water reach the RSS wall at Davenport? Yes, the ocean can reach the bottom of the slope at times.

11 In addition to the information shown in the plans, are there any other special considerations for the RSS slope at Davenport?

Yes, refer to the geotechnical report for a trestle that is buried behind the existing slope.

12 Where does the IFB show construction access? Refer to Appendix K of the Invitation for Bid; the contractor needs to stay within the Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) limits.

13 Are special signs that are called out in the plans owner furnished or contractor furnished?

The signs will be contractor furnished, but FHWA will provide design files for the sign design. Refer to Subsection 633.05 of the Special Contract Requirements. Signs will be paid by the EACH.

14 How will the contractor move equipment across the rails? Refer to Subsection 107.04 of the Special Contract Requirements and Appendix C for Railroad encroachment permit restrictions.

15 Are contractors allowed to leave equipment on site overnight or will this need to be removed daily? Can equipment be left near abandoned railroad tracks?

Refer to Subsection 107 and 156 of the Special Contract Requirements.

Yes, the contractor is allowed to leave equipment on-site overnight and near abandoned railroad tracks at their own risk, as long as it is not preventing public access to beaches in alignment with the SCR’s.

16 Can contractors propose temporary crossing or bridging across the rails?

Refer to Subsection 107.04 of the Special Contract Requirements and Appendix C for Railroad encroachment permit restrictions.

17 Can the contractors propose a pre-fabricated restroom, similar to what parks or other Federal Land Management agencies use?

Provide a prefabricated restroom in accordance with Section 646A.03 of the SCR’s and Amendment A004.

No, but a If you would like to propose a different prefabricated restroom, a value engineering proposal may be considered after contract award. See FAR Clause 52.248-3 Value Engineering - Construction.

18 Is there vehicle access allowed at Bonny Doon? No. There is no vehicular or equipment access to the trail from the Bonny Doon Beach Parking Lot.

19 Can the excess sand at Bonny Doon be used by the contractor? Is it accounted for in the earthwork summary?

The sand excavated within the construction limits at Bonny Doon may be used as unclassified borrow. The sand is accounted for in the earthwork summary.

20 There are many informal accesses not shown on plan sheets, are contractors allowed to use these, specifically at Bonny Doon?

No, the contractor will use the access points as shown in Appendix K of the IFB, and will not use informal access points.

21 Is the contractor allowed to close a beach access while working as long as another beach access remains open?

Refer to Section 156 of the Special Contract Requirements.

22 How far does the ROW access go to and from the possible staging area near Yellowbank parking?

Refer to Sheet C-9 of the plans and ROW exhibits in Appendix K of the

IFB.

23 Can contractors access the site during the solicitation period? Yes, stay within the ROW and TCE limits shown in the plans. It is recommended to reach out to the farmers listed in table 107-1b (pg E-12) and to State Parks at the entrance gate.

24 Are there power hookups available for contractor use at the staging areas?

There are no existing power hookups.

25 Does the contractor inherit any rail and ties removed from the project?

Yes, refer to Section 203 of the Special Contract Requirements.

26 Are railroad flaggers required? Railroad flagging is not required. Appendix C of the IFB does provide flagging rates in standard language, but railroad flagging is not required for this project. Refer to Section 107.04 of the Special Contract Requirements.

27 Do contactors make the connection for the water line? Yes, refer to Sections 107, 611, and 612 of the SCR’s, and Appendices H and I of the IFB. There is a list of required items, and there are tap fees that may be required. Contractor will be required to make connection to public and private water and sewer lines, and perform testing.

28 Who is responsible for the PG&E utility relocations at the Davenport parking lot?

The contractor will install conduit, pull boxes, and conductors, as well as transformers and the service panel necessary to provide power service as shown on Sheet OU1 of the Option X and Option Y Plan Sheets. Refer to Sections 107 and 636 of the SCR’s regarding contractor requirements for coordinating with PG&E.

29 For the public utilities in the Davenport parking lot, is the contractor required to make the connection?

Refer to 107 of the SCR’s, and Sheet OU1 of the Option X and Option Y Plans.

30 If the public utility company is required to relocate utilities, is the contractor required to reimburse them for their costs? Concern that public utilities will not give contractors a price.

Refer to Section 107 of the SCR’s for tap fees. The only fees the contractor will be responsible for are listed in Section 107 of the SCR’s.

31 Is there a pre-approved location for the section 637 office space?

Is there a mileage limit for office location in relation to project site?

No, there are no pre-approved location or mileage restrictions. (need to verify verbiage in SCR’s). The government has first right of refusal. Refer to Section 637 of the SCR’s.

No, there are no pre-approved location or mileage restrictions. Submit the location for approval by the CO per Section 637 of the SCR’s.

32 Where can the contractor find the liquidated damages? Refer to section 108.04 of the SCR’s and FAR clause 52.111-12 Liquidated Damages – Construction (sheet C-3 of the solicitation).

February 16, 2024

1 I'm curious to know if there are biological monitoring requirements for the project. I've been refreshing the contract opportunity listing every week or so for a while now, but the attachments/links section won't load for me. I'm not sure if that's because there's nothing to load or if it has something to do with my browser/internet connection/computer. Could you please provide me with any information you might have regarding this?

See section 107 of the SCR's. The solicitation can be found here: SAM.gov

February 22, 2024

1 Schedule A plans, Sheet B5, Reinforced Soil Slope Summary table lists a reinforced soil slope in the Yellowbank Parking Lot Trail Connection from STA 50+75 to STA 60+50. This reinforced soil slope is not shown on the cross sections or on the plans.

Please provide cross sections to quantify the scope of this work.

The reinforced soil slope is not shown in the Yellowbank Connector Cross Sections. Refer to and apply the requirements of Special 204-C and the Special Contract Requirements for this location. The station range is updated in the summary table and on sheet D3 in Amendment A003.

2 Can the engineer provide the layout for rock dowels and rock anchors, plans say to refer to wall submittal, cant find that. Usually engineer provides layout and elevations of where to put the dowels/anchors.

Refer to Special 266-A for layout pattern and anchor depths. Refer to Section 257 for submittal requirements. Final Rock Dowel locations and dimensions are based on the Contractor design submittal.

3 The engineer should provide an index of plan sheets 1- 176, and not just grouped they way they have it.

The index to sheets will not be changed for either plan package.

https://sam.gov/opp/3d9ce30d7870434a839f36ed61b351f6/view

4 Section 607 does not specify pipe for lining.

Subsection 607.04 of the Special Contract Requirements requires a submittal with the proposed liner material and diameter. The contractor may propose a culvert lining material. Refer to the drainage summary for locations, and proposed and existing pipe material.

February 23, 2024

1 Please provide a count of trees exceeding 8 inches in diameter that are to be removed from the site for bidding purposes.

The Government will not provide a count of individual trees for removal.

February 26, 2024

1 We are getting requests for bid extensions from our subcontractors. Do you see possibility of another bid extension?

See Amendment A003 for the final bid extension.

2 Per response to question 30, contractor is responsible for the fees listed in section 107 of the SCR. We do not see any fees that are listed in this section. Can you please clarify further?

Contact the Utilities listed in the schedule of fees and in the Public Utility Table in Section 107 for schedule of fees.

3 Please provide the location of known archaeological sites in the project area where cultural resource monitoring will be required.

An answer will be provided at a later date. Refer to Subsection 107.14 and question 5 from February 26.

4 It is very difficult for contractor to anticipate the paleontological monitoring required on the project based on the information provided in the bid documents. Please change this bid item to hourly instead of LS.

Please bid according to the plans and specifications. Refer to Subsection 107.15

5 It is very difficult for contractor to anticipate the Cultural Resource monitoring required on the project based on the information provided in the bid documents. Please change this bid item to hourly instead of LS.

Please bid according to the plans and specifications.Please see Amendment A004 for change from LPSM to HOUR for the Archeological Monitoring.

6 I would like to get a copy of the list of potential primes bidding on this project. I could not see a list on SAM.gov after I log into SAM.GOV. Also, I noticed that there was a non-mandatory

Please see the attached Interested Vendors List. For future reference, there is an interested vendors tab on SAM.gov. You have to be signed in and have tied your entity to your registration when you signed up. If both of https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsam.gov%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cstephanie.navarro%40dot.gov%7C1f01e4a6afed4290cb0a08dc36ecb72e%7Cc4cd245b44f04395a1aa3848d258f78b%7C0%7C0%7C638445637505464621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NQ0ObsAL2%2Bs98S9pDp6VWlKmrcXr81HiqiSDRoYPTJE%3D&reserved=0 pre-bid meeting that I missed. Is it possible to get copy of the debriefing and sign-in sheet of the meeting?

those things don’t happen the interested vendors list tab won’t be visible.

We don’t maintain a separate plan holders list. You can call the federal service desk if you need further assistance. The number is 1‐866‐606‐7828.

Additionally, information from the site visit was posted on February 23rd and can found on SAM.gov under the subject projects attachments.

February 27, 2024

1 What is the correction period/ warranty time for this project? This project does not have a required warranty period.

2 There are several callouts for CMP to be lined throughout the plans. Is the lining requested for the CMP per Santa Cruz City Standard 11.02.b.2? If there is an alternate lining being requested, please provide specifications for the lining desired.

Please refer to response to question 4 dated 2-22-2024.

3 Can additional specifications and drawings be provided for the lift station located at Davenport parking lot? Only electrical details are provided, and no design parameters provided in specifications.

OU3 and OU4 (Sheets 612-A and B) provide details of the lift station including flow and head. These details are extracted from County of Santa Cruz Public Works, whose contact information is provided in the SCRs within table 107-1a. The County will be maintaining and inspecting the installation efforts. Details of the pump requirements should be directed to them. Refer to sheet 612-A for mechanical details.

4 Schedule A Drainage Summary quantities show pay items 25101- 0200 and 25101-0400. These pay items are not included in the specifications for Schedule A. Pay item 25101-0200 is shown in Schedule X and Y. Pay item 25101-0400 is not shown in any Schedules. Please clarify which schedule these pay items are to be listed in.

See revised Drainage Summary under Amendment 003. Items changed to match the Summary of Quantities/Bid Schedule for Schedule A. Option X and Option Y pay items are correct.

5 Sheets OD18 and OD19 notes refer to OD20.1 for pipe Culvert Profile. OD20.1 does not reflect the culvert profiles. Please confirm the correct sheet numbers for the Culvert Profiles.

Pipe profiles were moved to the back of the plans, and are shown on Culvert Profile sheets OZ2 and OZ3, after the cross sections. Refer to Amendment A003.

February 28, 2024

1 We noticed under the dust control specification section 107.16 it talks about soils testing and off haul of hazardous soil, there are no bid items for that work. Can you please clarify how it will be paid for?

Item # 62303-1000, SPECIAL LABOR, HIRED TECHNICAL SERVICES (DUST MONITORING), LPSM for the monitoring and testing work. Refer to Appendix L, Soil Management Plan for testing levels and remediation requirements and guidelines.

If hazardous soil is found during construction, stockpile and remove from the site as required in the soil management plan. This work should be considered under the 20420-0000, ROADWAY EMBANKMENT, CUYD pay item for schedule A and under the 20401-0000, ROADWAY EXCAVATION, CUYD pay items for Options X and Y.

2 If we are reading your earthwork grading summary correctly it is telling us that we will be borrowing 5,143 cy from somewhere, Looks like we are adjusting grades or borrowing from areas adjacent to the new trail, can the engineer clarify where that source is located. Is there more soil than that available for borrow? Typically, sand shrinks more than the 10% that the engineer has allowed for, There is no item for import fill, should there be an import fill bid item?

That is correct, the Schedule A grading summary shows an estimated borrow quantity of 5,143 CUYD. Material excavated within the slope stake limits may be used for unclassified borrow or other backfill/borrow material, provided it meets the requirements of the contract for the intended use.

There are no borrow areas adjacent to the trail for use.

If Option X and/or Option Y are awarded, waste material generated from Roadway Excavation may be used as borrow material for Schedule A, provided the material meets the contract requirements for the intended use.

An item for borrow material will not be added. The cost of unclassified borrow is included in the 20420-0000, ROADWAY EMBANKMENT, CUYD pay item.

3 Do you think the job will get postponed one more week for the final bid question answers and addendum?

See Amendment A003. No further bid extensions will be given.

February 29, 2024

1 Reading bid question 17, that says no prefabricated restrooms are allowed, and after contacting subcontractors to build a restroom. Reviewing Section 646A.03 General Construction requirements say to provide a prefabricated 12x18 ft, ADA compliant restroom. We will probably still proceed at building them, but you should clarify the specifications

To clarify response to 17 and to answer this question:

2-15-2024 Question 17 Clarification: Refer to revised answer to Question 17 from Feb 15, 2024 above, and refer to Amendment A004.

This Question: See Amendment 004 for revisions to the restroom specifications.

2 Per the specs and plans, a weathering agent is called to be applied to schedule A sign posts with weathering steel ASTM A847 to be used for fence & pedestrian railing. However, the plans of schedule X & Y are calling for the guardrail to be applied with the weathering agent.

Schedule A:

SCR 633.04. states requirements for sign posts. For clarification, where the perforated square galvanized tube is used, a weathering agent is required.

Can it be clarified what galvanized steel, rock or concrete bid items will have a weathering agent applied to?

For fencing, the cable fencing posts are weathering steel and would not require a weathering agent. A weathering agent is not proposed to the galvanized wire railing. Weathering agent would not be required on combination fencing. See SCR 710.14

For Option X/Y:

Refer to the guardrail summary. All guardrail on both options requires weathering agent. The cable railing fence requirements match Schedule A requirements.

See Amendment A004 for additional clarification.

March 1, 2024

1 Our company rock person called and has concerns about the rockery wall.

There is no rock around that can be made to stack like that, when we make rip rap it just breaks where it wants to break and is random. To get graduated sizes to stack like that prob. not available, and if so costly. Might want to consider a gabion basket wall like you have shown for option X at davenport.

Bid according to the plans and specifications. A value engineering proposal may be considered after contract award. See FAR Clause 52.248-3 Value Engineering - Construction.

March 5, 2024

1 The bid packet contained a standard bid bond form (rev 8/2016)

However, in the invitation to bid the link provided is for bid bond form (rev 10/2023). Which form should be submitted?

See A004 for the correct Bid Bond Form

March 6, 2024

1 Given the project’s proximity to the railroad tracks, there is a potential of uncovering contaminated/hazardous soil during excavation. Please clarify if the handling and disposal of the hazardous/contaminated materials not identified in the project documents will be considered as change order.

Refer to FAR 52.243-4 Changes.

2 The Grading Summary sheet in the plan set suggests that the excavated material from the project site can be used for necessary fills, including structural backfill for Reinforced Soil Slopes (RSS). Can we infer that the excavated materials will meet the structural fill requirements?

Material generated on site may be used throughout the project. If used, process the material available on site to meet the specifications of the intended use (example: unclassified borrow, slope fill).

March 12, 2024

1 Will profiles/depths/inverts/rims be provided for storm drain culverts and catch basins listed in Schedule A?

Refer to the Z-Sheets for proposed drainage cross sections provided. Refer to SCR 152.05(g) Culverts and the drainage summaries for more information.

2 A specification section denoting the pipe type and DR rating has not been provided for the proposed water lines. Will a specification section be provided? If not, what is the contractor to assume?

There are several waterlines specified in the project. Section 611 of the SCRs addresses standards and material requirements for the various installation conditions. The waterlines for irrigation, for example, is HDPE. Per Section 611.02, Select and install Polyethylene pipe in accordance with Appendix A of AWWA Standard C902-78 as published in the American Water Works Association Journal, 70 (4): 233-236 (April 1978).

For County and municipal waterlines, the Appendix I includes the specifications and options for these facilities.

For the waterline connection between the restroom water meter and the County waterline, per Plan Detail 611-A, 3 Pursuant to question #2 above, the City of Santa Cruz does not have a specification for HDPE fused pipe. The City of Santa Cruz specifies ductile iron, PVC C-900, or welded steel pipe. Will a modification to the bid schedule be made to conform to the City of Santa Cruz specification?

Per Section 611.02, Select and install Polyethylene pipe in accordance with Appendix A of AWWA Standard C902-78 as published in the American Water Works Association Journal, 70 (4): 233-236 (April 1978).

4 Will the culverts specified as HDPE be corrugated or fused pipe? The Contractor may propose corrugated or fused.

5 What gauge/specification of metal culvert pipes are required?

Refer to Standard 602-1 for gauge requirements. Refer to Section 602.

6 What class of RCP pipe is required for concrete culverts? Refer to Standard 602-7 and Section 602.

7 What does Bid Item A0470 pertain to? This item pertains to culvert elbows where required in the plans. Refer to the Drainage Summary for locations.

8 Can a specification be provided for the Trench Drain? Refer to SCR 604, FP-14 Section 604 and Special 604-A in the plans. An alternate may be proposed using a Value Engineering Proposal.

9 Can the agency confirm pipe type at the water connections? Contractor may contact the City/County for municipal utilities. For farm irrigation lines, per the SCRs;

Farm Irrigation Watering Systems:

Relocating agricultural irrigation water systems in conflict with the scenic trail widening activities. This work includes exposing the existing facilities at the proposed connection locations for investigation of the existing pipe materials in advance of work and ordering materials. Perform all extension/relocation work to tie the new HDPE irrigation lines to the existing water pipe materials. Relocate these facilities by providing new pipe and fittings with a uniform size maintaining the farmers use of irrigation fittings that will connect the existing irrigation system to the relocated irrigation lines and valves.

10 Phone number for Alex D Soria is disconnected. Please provide accurate PG&E contact OR provide actual PG&E fee's to be carried by the contractor.

The Government is searching for an updated contact.

Refer to Amendment A005 Michael Jarvis (831) 682-7686 (mobile)

(831) 479-3187 (office)

11 Section 106 - Acceptance of Work identifies Government Testing, including but not limited to: Sampling methods, Number of Samples, Test Procedures, Testing Laboratories, reporting, etc. Please indicate Government's intended sampling & testing procedures, notices prior to performing tests, types of tests, testing frequency, and whether these tests are for QC Acceptance or Quality Assurance.

Refer to each section of the FP-14 and SCR’s to see the Sampling, Testing and Acceptance requirements, frequencies and test methods.

12 Phone number for Kevin Crossley appears to belong to someone else. Please provide accurate City of SC contact OR provide actual fee's to be carried by the contractor.

City of Santa Cruz Water Dept.

(831) 420-5200

13 Phone number for Steven Wisener appears is disconnected. Please provide accurate County of SC contact OR provide actual fee's to be carried by the contractor.

County of SC Sanitary Sewer- ashleigh.trujillo@santacruzcountyca.gov 831-454-2786

14 Please post the Paleontological Investigation and Evaluation Reports, if they have been completed.

This information will not be provided.

15 Please furnish the PG&E "PM Number(s)" and copies of PG&E's Design Plans (separate from the contract drawings) for reference and timely coordination with PG&E. Please confirm that PG&E Design fees have already been paid to PG&E so that this work may proceed within the project's schedule timeline. These will help guarantee that the PG&E's: design of substructure, meter pedestal, conductors, etc. may commence in a timely manner within the project's constraints.

All coordination with PG&E to provide the utility service is the responsibility of the contractor. Per SCR Subsection 636.01, this work includes all electrical labor, equipment, and service agreements required to provide and install the electrical requirements…

16 For the directional bored conduits to house PG&E conductors, please furnish the PG&E "PM Number(s)" and copies of PG&E's Design Plans (separate from the contract drawings) for reference and timely coordination with PG&E as directional bored substructure may have additional requirements.

All coordination with PG&E to provide the utility service is the responsibility of the contractor. Per SCR Subsection 636.01, this work includes all electrical labor, equipment, and service agreements required to provide and install the electrical requirements…

17 Please identify the contaminated soils work limits designated for offsite disposal and types of contamination so that unnecessary costs are not paid by the Government.

Refer to Appendix L of the IFB for available information.

18 In the Q&A, dated February 28, 2024, question #1 response implied that stockpiling and removal of hazardous soil should be considered under 20420-0000, Roadway Embankment for Schedule A and 20401-0000 Roadway Excavation for Options X & Y. As the quantities and types of any potentially contaminated soil are indeterminate pre-bid, it is respectfully requested that the Government consider either (a) keeping any contaminated soils within the project limits with minimum cover encapsulation, or

(b) addressing the handling, transport, and disposal of any contaminated soil as a changed condition by future amendment to address any adjustments to cost or time.

Bid according to the current plans and specifications. Changes to the plans and specifications pertaining to this question/item will not be made at this time. Changes will be made in accordance with FAR Clause 52.243-4 Changes.

19 The original contract solicitation indicated NTP would be by April 16, 2024 and that contract completion date is February 27, 2026. Subsequent Amendments have now revised the NTP date to May 07, 2024 without a commensurate adjustment to the

Contract Completion date has been extended. Refer to Amendment A004.

completion date. Please adjust the completion date to match the original project duration contained within the original solicitation.

20 Please confirm that if Paleontological, Archeological, or Biological encounters, the CO stops work in any specific areas, and the contractor is precluded from working in any specific areas that these shall be deemed as changed conditions and equitable adjustments to time and cost would be considered as contract amendments.

Changes will be made in accordance with FAR Clause 52.243-4 Changes.

21 Per 52.222-23(d), the subcontractor listing shall be submitted within 10 working days following award. Please confirm that the CO's request for the small business subcontracting plan per FAR Clause 52.219-9 will be subsequent or coincident with the subcontractor listing following award to help ensure parity between the two documents.

Please refer to page A-iii of the Invitation for Bid (IFB).

22 Since this project has Federal finding and is subject to Section 106 of NHPA, please provide a copy of the cultural report, records search, and survey that inventory the cultural resources within the project area of potential effect.

Refer to Subsection 107.14.

23 Please confirm that the volumes of harvested top soil have been incorporated into the job quantities for Excavation and backfill of the respective bid items and that the contractor need not make up the deficit of this volume with additional imported materials.

Refer to the Grading summary. The grading summary does not show topsoil being harvested along the trail alignment. The project requires topsoil be furnished and placed. See Item 62402-0300.

24 Please confirm that any encountered water, perched standing water, or ground water that needs to be relocated outside of the work zones does not need to be sampled or treated prior to disposal within the project limits.

Conform to the requirements of the project permits.

25 Please provide product specification for detectible warning field.

See Amendment A004.

26 Please clarify the finish on the Sidewalk, Concrete. The specs mention an exposed aggregate finish, but it's not clear where this is applied.

Refer to Subsection 615.04(b)(1) of the FP-14 for concrete sidewalk. An exposed aggregate finish is not required.

27 I notice in the option X/Y there is an item for Soil Erosion Control (Caltrans SWDR MGMT, reporting & implementation.

Example bid item X2070.

Question:

The base bid does not have an item for this, where do we put the money for that work?

Schedule A is not being constructed within CALTRANS Right-of-way, and does not require SWDR reporting.

March 13, 2024

1 The detail is calling for redwood round posts which are not available, are square posts acceptable?

See Special 619-A, sheet 2 0f 2, Material, note 3.

2 For BI A0180, please provide the lengths and depths of the irrigation lines that are to be removed to better define the scope of work.

Bid the removals as shown in the plans, refer to SCR 203.04(e).

3 Sheet 619-A states 726-6-11, 726-6-12.5 and 832-6-12.5 and the detail calls out 3” x 3” woven wire, there is no woven wire with these item numbers that are 3” x 3” . Typically, the 726-6-12.5 & 832-6-12.5 are graduated wire mesh.

See Amendment A0004.

March 14, 2024

1 Could you please confirm whether it is acceptable to submit a blank bid item pricing sheet along with the original documents, with the intention of providing the revised pricing sheet closer to the bid date?

Yes, contractors are allowed to submit a blank item pricing sheet with the original bid documents. Please follow instructions for bid modifications on Sheet A-iii of the IFB.

March 15, 2024

1 Bid Item A0240, Rip Rap Method B, CL-1 – Breakdown of this item is not included in the drainage summary- schedule A. Please provide locations where we have to install this rip rap on the project.

Refer to the Permanent Trackout Pad Summary, Sheet B8.

2 Note 2 on drawing OD-20,1 of the Option X/Y plans says to use Caltrans Class 2 aggregate base. This will not perc much past the outlet pipe. I think they mean caltrans class 2 permeable.

Refer to Amendment A005.

March 18, 2024

1 Please Clarify contract documents for Farm Irrigation System

(SCR 611) (Bid item A0550 6-Inch Waterline, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC))(HDPE) 11,250 LNFT) that the intent of the plans and specifications are to utilize 6" HDPE for the above mentioned bid item as the plans detail HDPE and the specifications and bid item description depict pipe as (PVC), (PE) and (HDPE).

Correct: Use 6" HDPE for bid item A0550.

2 For The HDPE Farm Irrigation System, please Specify the SDR Ratio (Standard Dimension Ratio - Dia Pipe/Pipe Thickness) for the HDPE Pipe, as this is usually specified by the engineer. Also note that 6" HDPE Pipe will have an ID of less than 6".

Per Option X/Y Plan Sheet 611-B, 6-inch HDPE is SDR 11.

3 Will Recycled Baserock (Processed AC/ Conc) be acceptable as long as it meets contract Specifications?

Provide aggregates conforming to Subsection 703.06 Crushed Aggregate and SCR 703.06a Crushed Aggregate (Crusher Fines).

4 Bid Item #Y3790 -(Temporary Traffic Control Concrete Barrier) - Will Standard Caltrans K-Rail be allowed to be used or will the new (not yet widely used) Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt) system be required to be used?

Barrier must meet current Caltrans Standards for use on Hwy 1 ROW.

5 The current contract completion date is in March 2026; however, the Caltrans permit is predicated on all work being completed in Dec 2024. Please confirm the Caltrans permit will be extended by the permittee at no cost to the contractor.

The contractor is required to pull a double permit with CALTRANS using the Encroachment permit provided according to SCR Section 107.01.

Extensions of the permit will be the Contractor’s responsibility. There are no fees for permit extensions.

6 Please provide a Caltrans Lane Closure chart to be used for all operations performed for Highway construction.

There are no highway lane closures.

7 Please confirm that the design for the Yellowbank parking lot -specifically, excavation depths - will not negatively impact nor undermine the (Existing) Power poles that are shown to remain in place without modification.

Contractor is required to Protect In Place existing power poles.

8 The answer in the 4th addenda still does not specify a product that is available for the Fence Combination.

There is no 3”x 3”x 30” high woven wire products.

Please have the engineer list a supplier that has this product in stock

Please bid according to the plans and specifications. A value engineering proposal may be considered after contract award. See FAR Clause 52.248- 3 Value Engineering - Construction.