Questions_and_Answers_during_Advertisement_12_19_2017.pdf

Questions and Answers during Advertisement for CA FTBL 67110(1) & 67113(1), Gecko & Grays Well Roads

December 7, 2016

Q1 – I am unable to access the current list of planholders (Interested Vendors)?

A1 – There is a technical issue with turning on the notification that allows vendors to add or view Interested Vendors on this solicitation. Please use the pre-solicitation notice to access the list of Interested Vendors.

December 12, 2016

Q1 - The plans only provide cross sections for Grays Well Rd. Please provide cross sections for Gecko Road.

A1 - We are only providing cross sections for specific locations on Grays Well Road where the horizontal and vertical alignment is changed. No additional cross sections will be provided. Please reference the plans for the locations of the alignment shifts and Section 152 of the SCRs for the survey and staking requirements.

Q2 - We are requesting access to the CAD files for the Project in order to verify our scope and take off quantiles.

A2 - We do not provide the CAD files, please refer to the plan set.

Q3 – Section 401.01 has specified that the Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete be treated with an Anti-Strip additive: “ a minimum of one percent of Type 3 (lime) is required in the asphalt concrete mixture.” California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has eliminating the TSR ratio requirement and specified AASHTO 283 dry strength at 100-300 and wet strength at 70 for both design and acceptance. If these criteria are met, Anti-Strip (lime) is not required. Will the Government consider this change in order to bring the project specification in conformance with State of California requirements? Please see the attached test results from a local manufacturer / supplier of asphalt concrete materials. Note that the mixture does not include Anti-Strip (lime).

Caltrans Specifications (2015) are also included here.

A3- We will not change the asphalt pavement to match the state mix. The contractor must meet all criteria specified in the FP and SCRs for the project.

Q4 - Due to the need to review the Government’s answers to RFI’s and to disburse these answers to suppliers and subcontractors, will the bid immediately before the Christmas holiday, impacting all bidders’ opportunities for proper diligence on the recruitment of small business subcontractors and suppliers.

A4 – The advertisement date will not be extended. REVISION: 12/19/2016: The bid WILL BE EXTENDED via amendment. The amendment is anticipated on 12/20/16.

December 13, 2016

Q1 – Special Contract Requirements, pages E-3, E24 & E26, Campgrounds, Camp pads along construction work areas. Will these Campgrounds / Camp pads be closed during construction period?

A1 – The campgrounds can be closed in accordance with section 156.07(i).

Q2-

Specification 634.01 Pavement Markings Type D Items: 63401-0700, 63401-0800, 63403-0400, 63405-1350, 63405-1650 The epoxy paint material application specified for the work items referenced above (Type D Markings) is not available from pavement marking contractors in the Southern California region.

Please let Prime Bidders know which of the other methods / materials in FP-14 are an acceptable alternative.

A2- Please bid the specifications as they are provided.

Q2 -

Specifications 158.02, 725.01 Construction Water Does the Government have knowledge of any on site water sources suitable for construction activities? Does the Government have contact information for local personnel at the site who may have this information?

A2 – See E-9, Section 107.11 (f) of the SCR’s. The only identified water source is listed, if that source is not issuing permits then contractors must bring water from a location outside the ISDRA.

December 14, 2016

Q1 - What are the education and experience qualifications for Biologist and Archaeologist monitors?

A1 – Please see the amendment to Section 623 of the contract.

Q2 - Where is the schedule listing for bidding on Archaeologist?

A2 – The Archaeologist is listed under Option X, Item 62304-0000 Line X0680 Special Labor (Archaeological Monitor).

December 15, 2016

Q1 - The typical sections in the plans label the shoulder backing at a 1:4 slope. This means the plans are calling out a 1 run (X) to 4 rise (Y). However, the drawing is showing a 4:1 slope (4 run (X) to 1 rise (Y). Please clarify if the shoulder backing is at a 1:4 or 4:1 slope.

A1 - The shoulder backing is to be constructed at a 1 rise (Y) to 4 run (X) slope. All slope ratios shown in the plans are referenced in rise:run (Y:X) format, unless otherwise specified. This standard format is specified on the plan sheet A1 on the left hand side of the sheet.

Q2- We would like a copy of the SWPPP.

A2-The preliminary SWPPP will be provided to the contractor after the time of award. The SWPPP Risk Level determination is provided in SCR Section 107.01(b).