Questions concerning the anticipated work or scope of the Project should be directed to Terrence Salonga, Associate Civil Engineer, by email at tsalonga@cityofberkeley.info, no later than 10:00 A.M., October 26, 2023. The apparent low Bidder will be invited to a pre-award conference tentatively scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA. Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement - "Bid Package A" (Spec No. 23-11616-C) The work done under this component includes but is not limited to: traffic control; potholing; protection of underground utilities; survey monument and utility cover adjustments; tree removals; stump grinding; removal and replacement of retaining wall asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, sidewalk, and curb & gutter; retaining wall crack sealing; storm drain maintenance hole removal and replacement; removal and replacement of metal fence; removal and replacement of guardrails; pavement marker placement; and roadway sign installation. The work under this component is described in the bid documents, including but not limited to: o Plans, titled FY 2023 Retaining Wall and Storm Drain Improvement Project, Specification No. 23-11616-C. o Technical Specifications, with associated bid items indicated with the prefix "A". Planholders List: Bidders are responsible for notifying Terrence Salonga, Associate Civil Engineer, via email at TSalonga@berkeleyca.gov to be included on the Planholders List. Please include the following in the email subject header: "Spec. Nos. 23-11616-C & 23-11614-C. Request to be included in project Planholders List". In the body of the email, please state the Name of the Company Representative, Company Name, Address, Telephone Number, Fax Number, and Email Address. Technical questions should be directed to Terrence Salonga, Associate Civil Engineer, at TSalonga@berkeleyca.gov no later than 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 26, 2023