Requests for Clarification Responses

The following list is comprised of paraphrased Requests for Clarification (RFC) submitted by potential bidders or sub-bidders in writing via email, letter, and this form:

Request for Clarification (RFC) 21-04-C

These paraphrased questions and associated responses are not part of the contract documents and shall have no bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of the Standard Specifications, the Standard Plans, the Special Provisions, or the Plans. Nor shall they have any bearing whatsoever on the interpretation of other publications referenced therein.

Questions without answers may be posted here to indicate that we have received them before the deadline and we intend to respond. 

Last updated: 08/23/2021 1:33pm

Will the County use an on-call firm for any Special Inspections or Materials Testing, or will you accept any third-party testing quotes? (RFC 28145 submitted 7/26/2021)

The contractor will be providing their own quality control and other related testing. The County materials lab will be providing in-house quality assurance testing and assisted by on-call consultants when needed. Response date: 08/09/2021

When is the Job walk scheduled for this project? (RFC 28264 submitted 8/4/2021)

No pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this project. Contractors are encouraged to visit the job site and submit questions via Request for Clarification. See 2-1.07 JOB SITE AND DOCUMENT EXAMINATION Response date: 08/04/2021

Specification No. Section 20.5.03D
Do you have a material spec for the Decomposed Granite? This doesn't give much detail. (RFC 28289 submitted 8/5/2021)

Decomposed Granite shall meet or exceed Caltrans Standard Specifications 2015 Section 20-5.03D Response date: 08/09/2021

Where can we find a bid item sheet for this project? (RFC 28298 submitted 8/5/2021)

The Bid Item List can be found in the Bid Express Solicitation on the Bid Express webpage under "21-04-C Fancher Creek Trail" or in the Specifications(PDF, 6MB) in the Bid Book - Proposal 2. Response date: 08/09/2021

I am looking for the binder agent for the DG that is specified. Please let me know where I can find it. (RFC 28384 submitted 8/12/2021)

See Caltrans Standard Specifications 2015 Section 20-5.03D(PDF, 14MB)Response date: 08/17/2021

Please provide location and specifications for Bid Item Number 10 "Rolled Erosion Control Product (Blanket). (RFC 28536 submitted 8/21/2021)

See Addendum 2.