Contract 05-0C5404

The responses to bidder's inquiries, unless incorporated into a formal addendem to the contract, are not a part of the contract and are provided for the bidder's convenience only. In some instances, the question and answer may represent a summary of the matters discussed rather than a word-for-word recitation. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidder's inquiries is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of Section 2-1.03 of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, the plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with those contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given.

Q1) If a bidder submits their DVBE information using certified mail and it is sent no later than the 3rd day after bid opening, will the bidder be considered responsive if Caltrans receives the DVBE packet after 4 P.M. on the 4th day?

A1) No. Section 2-1.02B, "SUBMISSION OF DVBE INFORMATION," of the contract special provisions, states in part, "If the DVBE information is not submitted with the bid, the apparent successful bidder (low bidder), the second low bidder and the third low bidder shall submit the DVBE information to the Department of Transportation, 1120 N Street, Room 0200, MS #26, Sacramento, California 95814 so the information is received by the Department no later than 4:00 p.m. on the fourth day, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, following bid opening. Failure to submit the required DVBE information by the time specified will be grounds for finding the bid or proposal nonresponsive."

Q2) Where and how can the Contractor obtain ALL available cross sections?

A2) Cross sections are available from Coastal Reprographic Services, 880 Via Esteban San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, phone number (805)543-5247.

Q3) Where and when can the rock cores be inspected?

A3) Borehole core samples are available for viewing at 1150 Laurel Lane, Suite 175, San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401, phone number (805) 549-3116. Rock cores are available for viewing during normal business hours.

Q4) Is a plan holders list available?

A4) Yes at the following website.

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/weekly_ads/index.html

Q5) What are the unbonded lengths of second row of tiebacks for soldier beams numbers 4 and 5?

A5) Please refer to Addendum No. 2, dated July 3, 2006.

Q6) For drilling tiebacks, we calculated the clearance between soldier beams to be 6.9" The largest tiebacks are 11 strand. The outside diameter of 11 strand anhors with corrosion protection is 5". With a minimum grout coverage of 1" the drill hole will need to be 7". With casing, which most likely will be required, the outside diameter of the casing will be over 8". We need approximately 10" between soldier beams to drill the holes. Will we be allowed to increase the clearance between soldier beams?

A6) Please bid per the current contract bid documents.