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This document is an Addendum No. 2 issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for an Invitation for Price Quotes (IFPQ) 07A5815 related to the installation of new Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and electric panel replacement in Los Angeles County, California. The addendum revises the electrical drawings, provides clarification on the concrete pads, electrical supply lines, and EV charger specifications, and responds to questions from prospective contractors regarding the contract requirements.

The contract requires the selected contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and other necessary items to remove an existing 200-amp electrical panel and replace it with an 800-amp panel, as well as install four dual-port EVSE charging stations at the Caltrans District 7 location in Pacoima, California. The contract will be a lump-sum payment, and progress payments are not allowed. The solicitation is open to Certified Small Businesses, including Minority-Owned, Small Business-Public Works, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises.

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

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th STREET, MS-65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

FAX (916) 227-6155

TTY 711

INTERNET http://www.dot.ca.gov/dpac

Making Conservation A California Way of Life.

May 15, 2024

Addendum No. 2

Invitation for Bid (IFPQ) 07A5815

New Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and Electric Panel Replacement, Los Angeles County, CA

NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:

Addendum No. 2 is issued for the above-referenced IFPQ. Price Quotes for this work shall be with the full understanding of this Addendum.

The following represents REVISIONS to this IFPQ:

Attachment B - Electrical Drawings has been replaced with the attached.

IFPQ, Attachment 10, Exhibit A, Item 7, Section K, L. since last posting:

K. Contractor shall provide and install four (4) concrete pads for the new electric charging bases per Attachment A, LADWP 22P0219 and Attachment B, Electrical Drawings.

Contractor shall remove all landscaping, concrete, and asphalt which shall require trenching, back-fill and compact to level existing ground. Contractor shall ensure ground is level before pouring new concrete 2500 PSI pads. Concrete pads shall have a dimension of

36” x 36” x four inches (4”). Heavy equipment shall be provided by Contractor and all equipment required to perform the work can be stored onsite.

L. Contractor shall install four (4) dual electric supply lines for dual EVSE per manufacturer’s specifications and as shown per Attachment A, LADWP 22P0219 and Attachment B, Electrical Drawings. EVSE chargers will be supplied by Caltrans. Each EVSE shall input power at 208 volts AC to 240 volts AC/40 80 amps, single phase, 60 hertz, which consists of four (4) vehicle charging stations of 32-40 80 amps, with two (2) dual port 16 60 amps available to each vehicle charging.

THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS AND

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) ANSWERS.

Question 1: Can you please share the manufacturer/model & spec sheet of the EV Chargers that contractor will be installing?

Answer 1: So far, the EV chargers have not been purchased by the state and we cannot provide that information.

Question 2: Is there a Wire Schedule that can be shared as we did not see in plans?

Answer 2: Please reference Attachment B – Electrical Drawings.

Question 3: Has the agency already purchased the upgraded panel or is it required for the contractor to supply all equipment?

Answer 3: Contractor shall provide all materials, except what the agreement calls for State furnished. This includes permits fees.

Question 4: IFPQ mentions that payment will be a lumpsum payment. Does this exclude progress payments including any type of draw for mobilization?

Answer 4: Contractor will be paid a lump sum, in arrears, in full payment for all work and services performed under this Agreement. Progress payments are not allowed.

Question 5: On the backside of building where we will be reconfiguring the overhead power to the underground, can the conduit be strap above ground running along the bottom of trailer then into underground J-box?

Answer 5: Conduits must be underground and provide underground J-boxes for each trailer.

Question 6: Is there any knowledge or further information on ground surface under the recycled asphalt on the lawn. We would like to confirm if there may be additional debris.

Answer 6: Contractor will be provided layout marks of utilities.

Question 7: Term "incasement" used for underground conduit, is this referring to concrete incasement, if so, is there a type of PSI?

Answer 7: Please see revisions above regarding PSI.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE IFPQ REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

Sincerely, John Leyva

Contract Analyst

Attachment B - Electrical Drawings

Contractor's Name TBD Agreement Number 07A5815

Electrical Drawings

Agreement

Attachment B - Electrical Drawings

Contractor's Name TBD Agreement Number 07A5815

80A-2P

80A-2P

1 1/2"C, 2#4, 1#8 GND.

Attachment B - Electrical Drawings

Contractor's Name TBD

Attachment B - Electrical Drawings

Contractor's Name TBD

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