Request for Clarification Responses
CSA 43W Raisin City Groundwater Well
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:
24-14-C Request for Clarification Form
Is there a liquidated damages value per day. We could only find one section referring to liquidated damages, but no values assigned to them in the specs. (RFC 2414-2 submitted 10/9/2024)
Refer to Section 8-1.04 of the Special Provisions. Response date: 10/21/2024
Can the term of contract for phase 2 be extended? Specifications call for up to 30 days for final design from engineer and if the slot design of the screen is changed additional time of contract will be lost for custom screen. 48 row mill slot isn't the most common of screen design. (RFC 2414-3 submitted 10/10/2024)
Will a C-57 be accepted for a prime contractor in lieu of an A license? (RFC 2414-4 submitted 10/16/2024)
We sent off for pricing on the site light and it looks like what is called out is no longer available. From the supplier: they still have the manufacturer as BETA which has been gone for 15 yrs. Please review and share the current spec sheet with available options. Have them choose what they need and let me know. Please review and share the attached spec sheet with available options. (RFC 2414-5 submitted 10/21/2024)
Are bids only through Bid Express? (RFC 2414-6 submitted 10/24/2024)
Bids will be accepted via hardcopy or electronic bids. Response date: 10/24/2024
Are bid details due within 24 hours only if you win the bid? (RFC 2414-7 submitted 10/24/2024)
The due dates and times for post-bid details and documents are listed in the Specifications and Instructions to Bidders. Post-bid details and documents are required for any bid to remain responsive. Response date: 10/24/2024
Where are we getting the water to drill with? Where will drill cuttings be stored/disposed? (RFC 2414-8 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Specifications. Response date: 10/24/2024
Do the existing wells work? (RFC 2414-9 submitted 10/24/2024)
Yes. Response date: 10/24/2024
Is placement of blow water decided? (RFC 2414-10 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Specifications. Response date: 10/24/2024
Will the current well be off during operation/construction? (RFC 2414-11 submitted 10/24/2024)
The current well is the only water source for the community. Contractor shall coordinate with County operator the possibility of temporarily turning off the well. Response date: 10/24/2024
Is it a gravel pad? (RFC 2414-12 submitted 10/24/2024)
The County will make the drillers log of the original well available under Supplemental Information. Response date: 10/24/2024
Is there something wrong with the current well? (RFC 2414-13 submitted 10/24/2024)
No. This project provides a back-up water source. Response date: 10/24/2024
Do you know where it's perforated, and does it meet water quality standards? (RFC 2414-14 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Plans. Casing perforations matches existing well. The existing well produce water meeting Title 22. Response date: 10/24/2024
What is the required flow rate? (RFC 2414-15 submitted 10/24/2024)
The expected well production rate is 200-240gpm based on the existing well. The contractor will pump test the well for the Engineer to determine the well capacity as part of the project. Response date: 10/25/2024
Does the tank by existing well have water? (RFC 2414-16 submitted 10/24/2024)
Yes. Existing well pumps to the existing tank. Response date: 10/24/2024
Where is the school's well? (RFC 2414-17 submitted 10/24/2024)
The school is supplied by the County well. Response date: 10/24/2024
Will the fence come down for access? (RFC 2414-18 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Plans and Specifications. Response date: 10/24/2024
Will the school's baseball backstop stay? (RFC 2414-19 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Plans and Specifications. Response date: 10/24/2024
Where is the new fence going to go? (RFC 2414-20 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Plans. Response date: 10/24/2024
the area next to the tank going to be available for storage and staging? (RFC 2414-21 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Plans. Response date: 10/24/2024
Will residents be notified of work? (RFC 2414-22 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Plans. Response date: 10/24/2024
Does current well feed tank by the school? (RFC 2414-23 submitted 10/24/2024)
Refer to the Specifications. Response date: 10/24/2024
Does current well have pipes going to school? (RFC 2414-24 submitted 10/24/2024)
Yes. The well supplies water to the school. The school fills up the tank occasionally as the tank is for fire suppression only. Response date: 10/24/2024
Do you have an approximate start time? (RFC 2414-25 submitted 10/24/2024)
The school is being supplied by a connection outside the work area. Response date: 10/24/2024
Any way to extend term past 100 days? (RFC 2414-26 submitted 10/24/2024)
Looking to break ground in March? (RFC 2414-27 submitted 10/24/2024)
The anticipated award date is December 17th. Notice to Proceed to submittals is approximately 20 working days after award. Response date: 10/24/2024
Does PG&E or SoCal service the area? (RFC 2414-28 submitted 10/24/2024)
PG&E supplies power to the system Response date: 10/24/2024