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CA FLAP SR36(13) State Route 36 Federal contract opportunity
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Q&A 4/18/17

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Questions and Answers during Advertisement for

CA SR36(13), STATE ROUTE 36

April 3, 2017

Q1 – In Section 705.04 (Rock for Special Rock Embankment), and section 705.05 (Rock

Buttresses) it gives details about the weight and cubic dimension of the rock, is there a specific quarry that you want us to use, or is the rock available on site?

A1 – The contractor is to locate the material source. If suitable material is found in the excavation limits that meets project requirements, it can be used. Refer to the

Geotechnical Reports for information collected during the Government’s geotechnical investigation.

April 6, 2017

Q2 – Will non-American made Geotextiles and Geogrids be allowed on this job?

A2 – Refer to page A-7 of the solicitation and the Buy American Act clauses under

Section C.

April 10, 2017

Q3 – In Section 713.16 Silt Fence, it states: “Furnish 100% biodegradable products.

Photodegradable synthetic products are not considered biodegradable.”

Typical sediment fencing is made from a women polypropylene, which is not biodegradable.

What material for the fencing is acceptable? Jute?

A3 – After further discussion with the CA Water Board, an amendment is anticipated removing the biodegradable requirement from 713.16.

Q4 – Is the line item A02040, Sediment Log 9” or 12” in diameter?

The “wattles” are listed at 12” diameter on sheet Special 157-B, but the “sediment log” is listed at 9” on sheet C157-51. The terms wattle/sediment log seems to be interchangeable

(the line item is the bid schedule is listed as a “sediment log”).

A4 – Your statements are correct. C157-51 allows for 9” diameter minimum sediment logs (larger are permissible). Special 157-B are listed at 12” diameter. Both are paid under Pay Item Number 15705-1400 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SEDIMENT LOG.

April 18, 2017

Q5 – For the Sediment Logs and Wattles, is Certified Weed Free Rice Straw acceptable?

A5 – Yes, so long as it meets all of the requirements.

Q6 – On Detail C157-50, under Note 4, it lists fence both with AND without support mesh (steel wire). Can you find out one Line Item 15705-0100 is referring to?

A6 – Either type is acceptable.

Q7 – In regards to the geocomposite drainboard, the plans refers to a note Special 605-B, which does not specify it. It should indicate what Class of fabric per Table 714-1. It is not fabric Type 1, it can be either Class 1 or Class 2, woven or non-woven and may be either single or double sided. Can this be provided?

A7 – On Special 605-B, Note 6 refers the reader to 714.02(b). SCR 714.02(b) specifies the type of material to be used.

Q8 – Sec 40301-000 Hot Asphalt Concrete. No binder grade is designated. Typical binder for this area is PG 64-16.

A8 – Binders that conform to SCR 403.01 and SCR 403.02 will be acceptable.

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