Request for Clarification Responses

CSA 1 Tamarack Water Infrastructure Replacement

Supplemental Information - Not Part of the Contract Documents

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:

23-29-C CSA 1 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.

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

Last updated: April 26, 2024 (02:45 PM PST)

Additive Bid item 48 of the specs calls for a 30,000 gallon tank to be installed but page 182 of the specs references a 60,000 gallon tank. The plans call for a 30,000 gallon tank to be installed. Could you please verify the required gallon capacity of the replacement tank for this project. (RFC 2329-1 submitted 4/16/2024)

The Geotech analysis was performed assuming a larger capacity tank. County decided to decrease the size due to funding limitations. The Contractor will be responsible to install a 30,000 gallons tank as indicated in the Description of Bid Item 48, and Construction sheet 22, CD-7, reference note 1. Response date: 04/16/2024

When is the project expected to start? Lead time on water tank can be an issue. (RFC 2329-2 submitted 4/16/2024)

The contract is anticipated to be awarded by June 18, 2024. Contractor will be required to finish the new pipeline to be operational within 60 working days from notice to proceed as stated in Section 8 of the special provisions. If due to circumstances outside Contractor’s control (i.e. tank lead time, snow season) the tank cannot be installed within this calendar year, then the project will be suspended until working site conditions allow for installation of the tank. Response date: 04/16/2024

Will a registered California DIR number be acceptable. "No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (RFC 2329-3 submitted 4/17/2024)

Yes, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Numbers enable the County to verify that the registration is current and paid. Response date: 04/18/2024

Is there a detail of the H20 rated vault lid with 8” round self closing reading lid for the PRV enclosure? (RFC 2329-4 submitted 4/18/2024)

This was removed. See revised Construction Details CD3, page 18A. Response date: 04/18/2024

Specification No. Notice to Bidders
Can the bid date be extended to May 9th, 2024? (RFC 23-29-5 submitted 4/23/2024)

The bid date will not be postponed. Response date: 04/18/2024

Is the existing water main chlorinated? (RFC 23-29-6 submitted 4/23/2024)

County Operators have the ability to chlorinate the existing main, if needed. Response date: 04/18/2024