Addendum_1_32A0615.pdf
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This is Addendum No. 1 to Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 32A0615 issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for fencing removal and replacement in Sylmar, CA. The project involves removing existing chain link fence and installing new industrial curved-top wrought iron metal fencing with expanded metal. The mandatory pre-bid site inspection was held on February 6, 2025. The document provides answers to 16 questions from potential bidders regarding specifications, including confirmation that all existing cement footings must be removed, posts should be minimum 11 gauge steel, panels can be welded or fastened with clamps and screws, and materials must be primed and painted black rather than pre-galvanized.
The specifications require steel products to meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A513 or A500 Grade B standards or equivalent, though this is not strictly a Buy America project. Work hours are specified in Exhibit A Section 4, with confirmation that work cannot extend to 3:00 PM daily. Bids must be emailed to the contract analyst, with complete details on submission provided in IFPQ Section C.20. While American-made products are encouraged, alternate materials meeting the specified ASTM standards are acceptable. The addendum clarifies that bidders should refer to Cal eProcure Posting No. 32A0615 for complete bid documents, as no separate plans or specs are provided beyond the exhibits referenced.
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“Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability”
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
1727 30th STREET, MS-65
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
PHONE (916) 227-6000
TTY 711
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/
February 12, 2025
Addendum No. 1 Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) 32A0615
Fencing Removal and Replacement, Sylmar, CA
Notice to all prospective bidders:
Addendum No 1. is being issued for the above-referenced IFPQ. Bids for this work shall be with the full understanding of this Addendum.
The following represents questions submitted for this IFPQ and the department’s responses:
Question 1:
Do you have the bid documents I can review for this project?
Answer:
Yes, you may view the details on Cal eProcure Website. Refer to Posting No 32A0615 for details.
Question 2:
Do you have any bid docs/plans/specs for this project available?
Answer:
There are no plans or specs for this contract. Refer to answer 1 for the bid documents. You may refer to Exhibit A Attachment 3 for site photos and Exhibit A Section 6.B Installation.
Question 3:
Are you able to send me a copy of the plans/specs?
Answer:
Refer to Answer 2 above.
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IFPQ 32A0615
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Question 4:
What is the bid date for this project, is it 14th? Is this project required to buy America product?
Answer:
Refer to IFPQ Section C.1 for the final date for quote submission. For information on which products to be used, refer to Exhibit A, Section 6.B Installation Item 2 and Exhibit A Section 7 Item B.
Question 5:
Can you confirm we do-not need a bid bond to bid on this job? Also confirm we email bid forms to you.
Answer:
Refer to IFPQ Section C.16 for bond information. In addition, all bids need to be emailed to the listed contract analyst. Refer to IFPQ Section C. 20 for price quote submittal details.
Question 6:
Just want to confirm that the job walk at 9am is still happening, with rain tomorrow?
Answer:
A mandatory pre-bid site inspection was held on February 6, 2025. Refer to IFPQ Section C. 2.
Question 7:
Please clarify what gauge are the 2"sq top & bottom horizonal rails, 11ga or 14ga?
Answer:
The new posts should be a minimum of 11 gauge. Refer to Exhibit A Section 6.B Installation, Item 2.d.
Question 8:
Please clarify if the 2"sq rail & 1" picket materials should be pre-galvanized before fabrication?
Answer:
No. Refer to Exhibit A, Section 6.B, Installation 2.b. “prime and paint black in color.”
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Question 9:
Please clarify if the perforated metal or expanded metal panels should be welded to the pickets or if fasteners are acceptable means of installation.
Answer:
Refer to Exhibit A Section 6.B, Installation, Item 2.b.
Question 10:
Please clarify if the existing fence post concrete footings will be removed during the demo phase.
Answer:
All existing post footing shall be removed. Exhibit A Section 6.A, Removal has been revised. See Revisions below.
Question 11:
Please clarify if all raw materials should be domestically milled steel, “buy America act.
Answer:
Steel products must meet the requirements of “American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) a 513 or a 500-grade b or equivalent”. Refer to Exhibit A, Section 6.B, Installation Items 2.d and 2.f.
Question 12:
What is the minimum gauge or the specified gauge of the rails on the fence panels?
Answer:
11 Guage. Refer to Exhibit A, Section 6.B, Installation Item 2.d.
Question 13:
Can the panels be welded to the posts in lieu of the clamps and screws?
Answer:
Yes. Refer to Exhibit A, Section 6.B, Installation Item 2.b.
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Question 14:
Can you verify if we can stay on site until 3:00p.m. daily until the work is completed?
Answer:
No. Refer to Exhibit A, Section 4 for the service hours.
Question 15:
Project is buy America / American?
Answer:
No. Caltrans encourages the use of American made products. Steel products must meet the requirements of “American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A 513 or A 500 Grade B or equivalent”. Refer to Exhibit A, Section 6.B, Installation Items 2.d and 2.f.
Question 16:
Alternate to use Fortress Building Materials to use?
Answer:
Refer to Exhibit A, Section 6.B, Installation Items 2.b and 2.d for material specifications.
Revisions:
Item 5 has been added to Exhibit A, Section 6.A Removal to read:
All existing cement footing shall be removed.
All other terms and conditions set forth in the IFPQ remain in full force and effect.
Sincerely, Cristina Martinez Cristina Martinez Contract Analyst
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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