21-13-M Request 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:

 21-13-M Request for Clarification Form

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.

Last Updated: 05/02/2022 9:26am

When will the specs and bid documents be available?  (RFC 46930 submitted 4/6/2022 and 47006 submitted 4/13/2022) 

The specifications, bid documents, and Bid Express solicitation have been posted. Response date: 4/19/2022

On the bid item list Page 5 of 5, Section: 2 Additive Bid 10A-11A, the bid item numbers after #49 on page 4 of 5 are out of sequence, is there a reasoning for this or is it a typo? (RFC 47152 submitted 4/25/2022)

Yes, there are errors in the numbering of the bid item list but not in the items or quantities. The errors have been corrected in Addendum 1. Response date: 04/25/2022

Does the County have a Parent Permit in hand for the required Caltrans Encroachment Permit?  (RFC 47155  submitted 4/25/2022)

Yes, we have a current parent permit. See "Encroachment Permit" under Supplemental Information. Response date: 04/25/2022

Is there a cure time between the crackseal application and chip seal? Fresh crackseal has the tendency to bleed or reflect through.  (RFC 47214 submitted 4/28/2022)

The crack treatment must be fully completed before emulsion is applied.  The fog seal will mask most bleeding or reflecting.  Response date: 04/29/2022

When is the anticipated start date?  (RFC 47156 submitted 4/25/2022)


The anticipated start date is approximately 4 weeks from the expected award date of May 17, 2022. Response date: 05/02/2022