Addendum_No._2_QA_04A7062.pdf

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

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th STREET, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

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

December 11, 2024

Addendum No. 2 Invitation for Bid (IFB) 04A7062

Construction Materials Lab Testing and Reporting, Various Bay Area Counties, CA

NOTICE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:

Addendum No. 2 is being issued for the above-referenced IFB. Bids for this work shall be with the full understanding of this Addendum.

The following represents questions submitted for this IFB and the Department’s responses:

Question 1:

I am writing to seek clarification regarding the certification requirements outlined in IFB #04A7062. Specifically, I would like to confirm if there are acceptable equivalents to the NICET Level III certification for the Laboratory Supervisor role. For example, would qualifications such as ACI Laboratory Technician Level II certification or possession of a California Professional Engineer License be considered equivalent?

Answer:

IFB, Section B, Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications, Item 3(C) has been revised to read as follows:

B) Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

3. Prime Bidder must employ, or subcontract with an entity who employs, individuals with the following credentials:

C. Laboratory Supervisor(s) must be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) at Level III or higher in the appropriate Construction Materials Testing field OR have a current and valid California Professional Engineering license, at time of bid submittal and for the duration of this Agreement. Bidder must submit a copy of the Supervisors certification(s) or Professional Engineering license with their bid submittal.

IFB, Attachment 6, Exhibit A, Section 10, Item I(1) has been revised to read as follows:

10. General Personnel Requirements I. Contractor and Subcontractor Personnel:

1. Laboratory Supervisors shall have a documented minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience acceptable to Caltrans in performing the material tests, which are run by the technicians they are supervising. The supervisors shall be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) at Level III or higher OR have a current and valid California Professional Engineering License in the appropriate Construction Materials Testing field.

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

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

Updated IFB, Attachment 4, Certification Statement and Required Certificates and Reports is attached. You must use this updated Attachment 4 when submitting your bid or your bid will be rejected.

All other terms and conditions set forth in the IFB remain in full force and effect.

Sincerely, Laura Heberle Contract Analyst

Enclosures

Invitation for Bid IFB Number 04A7062

Updated Attachment 4

Certification Statement and Required Certificates and Reports

(This form replaces the previous Attachment 4 in the IFB Solicitation Package)

Copy____ Caltrans Accreditation Laboratory Inspection Report in accordance with IFB 04A7062, Section B, Item 2.

Copy____

Documentation of laboratory supervisor’s National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) at Level III or higher OR current and valid California Professional Engineering License in accordance with IFB 04A7062, Section B, Item 3(C).

Laboratory Address(es) for Prime Bidder and Subcontractor(s) in accordance with IFB 04A7062, Section B, Item 4:

Only an individual authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the Certification Statement below. The signature shall also indicate the title or position the individual holds in the firm. The Certification Statement is required in accordance with IFB 04A7062, Section B, Item 3(A) and 3(B).

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: By signing below, I certify under penalty of perjury that for the duration of this Agreement (if awarded), I employ or subcontract with an entity who employs laboratory supervisor(s) with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing material tests, and material engineering laboratory technicians certified in CTM and possess a Caltrans IA proficiency certificate to perform the AASHTO tests within the Proposed Form of Agreement (Attachment 5).

X______________________________________ X_______________________________________ Printed Name and Working Title/Position Signature