RFIs with Responses for Solicitation 36C25726R0053.pdf

RFIs for Solicitation#36C25726R0053 Improve Roads, Parking Lots and Entrances, Temple VA

Project#674-20-109

1. The asphalt paving is specified as 1.5” base course lift, then a 1” surface lift.

TxDot allows a single 2.5” lift using type TxDot item 340 Ty. C-HMAC. What is the reason for two separate lifts?

Response: Asphalt shall be installed in the two lifts shown on the drawings and specified in the contract documents, and no substitution to a single lift is approved.

(H2B Response) Single lift is acceptable with the exception of phased parking lots/roads.

2. Please confirm whether the medical center, emergency services, loading docks, and patient drop-off areas must remain operational at all times during construction. If so, identify any areas where closures will not be permitted and require hours of accessibility?

Response: The medical center, emergency services, loading docks, and patient drop-off areas shall remain operational at all times unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contractor shall submit any proposed roadway or access closure request to the COR no less than 14 calendar days in advance, identifying the exact location, duration, traffic control measures, emergency access provisions, and impact mitigation plan. The contractor shall not proceed with any closure or disruption until written approval is issued by the medical facility through the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3. Are there restrictions on work hours due to patient care, quiet hours, or hospital operations (night work, weekends, holidays)?

Response: Work hours shall comply with Specification 01 00 00 and shall not disrupt hospital operations.

4. Will the Government allow weekend or night work to facilitate roadway closures and minimize disruption to hospital traffic?

Response: Weekend or night work may only occur with prior written approval from the Contracting Officer Representative. The Contractor shall make the request to the COR no less than 5 calendar days in advance, identifying the exact location, duration, traffic control measures, emergency access provisions, and impact mitigation plan.

5. Confirm the contractor is responsible for all traffic control devices, signage, and flagging personnel in accordance with Texas MUTCD. If so, is a site-specific traffic control plan required to be submitted for approval prior to mobilization?

Response: The Contractor is responsible for all traffic control devices, signage, and flagging in accordance with Texas MUTCD and shall submit a site-specific traffic control plan for approval prior to mobilization.

6. What procedures must be followed when emergency vehicles require access through an active work zone?

Response: Emergency vehicle access shall be maintained at all times and coordinated through the COR in accordance with phasing requirements.

7. Are the detour routes shown on the drawings mandatory, or may the contractor propose alternate routes for approval?

Response: Detour routes shown on the drawings are mandatory unless an alternate plan is formally submitted and approved in writing.

8. Are there maximum allowable durations for closure of each roadway phase?

Response: Roadway or phase closures shall be limited to the durations identified in the approved Traffic Control and Phasing Plan, and prior to transitioning to a new phase or changing work locations the Contractor shall submit a written request to the COR no less than 14 calendar days in advance identifying the Proposed closure limits, duration, detour routes, traffic control devices, emergency vehicle access plan, hospital access impacts, and mitigation measures, and the contractor shall not proceed with any phase change, relocation of work, or roadway closure until written authorization is issued by the contracting officer representative after coordination with the medical facility.

9. Please identify the exact limits and locations of contractor staging areas and material laydown areas shown on the phasing plans.

Response: Staging and laydown areas shall be limited to areas shown on the drawings or otherwise approved in writing by the COR.

10. Will contractor parking be provided on campus? If not, where shall contractor personnel park?

Response: Contractor parking shall be coordinated with the COR upon award. Parking will be allowed at the contractors laydown area.

11. Are there designated haul routes for trucking material on and off the VA campus?

Response: Haul routes shall be coordinated with the COR and shall not disrupt VA operations. The primary entrance shall be the 8th street entrance.

12. May materials (aggregate, millings, pipe, or pavement sections) be temporarily stockpiled onsite, or must all material be removed daily?

Response: Temporary stockpiling is permitted only in approved areas, shall be coordinated with the COR, and shall not impede access or operations.

13. Will the Government provide existing utility as-builts? How will differing site conditions be handled for unknown or mismarked utilities?

Response: Existing utility information may be made available; however, verification and protection of utilities is the Contractor’s responsibility.

14. If utilities (water, sewer, telecom, electrical) conflict with proposed improvements, is relocation by the contractor included or by VA/utility owner?

Response: Utility relocations necessary to complete the work shown are included in the contract scope unless otherwise indicated.

15. Are potholing and exploratory excavation incidental to the contract, or will they be paid under a separate pay item?

Response: Potholing, test pits, utility verification, and exploratory excavation necessary to identify, verify, or protect existing utilities or sub surface conditions required to perform the work shown in the contract documents are incidental to the contract and shall be included in the contractors lump sum price, and the contractor shall not perform such work outside the duct find project limits or treat such efforts as extra work without written authorization from the contracting officer, with any alleged differing thought conditions to be processed strictly in accordance with F AR52 point 236-2 and not presumed by this response

16. Who coordinates and schedules utility shutdowns affecting hospital buildings?

Response: All utility shutdowns shall be requested in writing to the COR no less than fourteen (14) calendar days in advance with a detailed impact and mitigation plan, and no shutdown shall occur without written authorization from the Contracting Officer Representative, coordination with the Medical Facility and signed utility outage request form.

17. Will escorts be required for work near buildings or restricted areas?

Response: Where security or operational sensitivity requires, escorts shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative and are incidental to the contract unless specifically identified otherwise.

18. Confirm the superintendent must be a direct employee of the prime contractor and onsite at all times work is performed?

Response: The Superintendent shall be a direct employee of the Prime Contractor, fully authorized to act on its behalf, and present onsite during all active construction operations.

19. Can the superintendent perform the duty of an onsite SSHO and QCM?

Response: The Superintendent shall not concurrently serve as SSHO or QCM unless specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer following review of qualifications and workload, and such approval shall not relieve the Contractor of full compliance with Specifications 01 35 26 and 01 45 00.

20. Are there approved disposal sites required for demolished pavement and concrete?

Response: Selection of lawful disposal sites is solely the Contractor’s responsibility and all hauling, tipping, and environmental compliance costs are included in the contract price.

21. Has the Government identified any asbestos, contaminated soil, or hazardous materials within the project limits?

Response: No hazardous materials are identified in the contract documents, and if encountered, work shall cease in the affected area and procedures under FAR 52.236-2 shall govern.

22. Sam.gov has a “Date Offers Due” date of “Mar 25, 2026 11:00 AM CDT” listed.

Block 13a. of the SF1442 has 03-05-2026 at 10:00 CDT (assuming this is AM also and not PM). Which is the correct due date for proposals?

Response: The due date for offers is 03-05-2026 at 10:00 CDT, www.sam.gov has been corrected. Please follow the dates within the solicitation or any amendments that may follow.

23. Reference the Solicitation, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS, Part 4 Format Instructions, Subpart 2.ii. Volume II Past Performance where it states “…..projects it has completed or is in the process of completing within the last three (3) years.” Three (3) years is not a sufficient window of time for a small business general contractor to properly display their past performance resume. Can the limit be extended to ten (10) years, or at the least seven (7)? This would provide ample time frame to display similar work to that required for this project?

Response: Please follow the instructions to offerors as stated in the solicitation.

24. Reference the Solicitation, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS, Part 4 Format Instructions, Subpart 2iii. Volume III Price, item (3) where it states, “Provide supporting documentation showing quotes/price breakdowns for both prime and subcontractors.”

Considering we normally receive quotes from subcontractors and suppliers up to the last minute before our proposal submission deadline, it makes it extremely difficult to get these quotes incorporated into the technical proposal documents.

Furthermore, it may not yet be decided which subcontractor we are using. For evaluation purposes wouldn’t the breakdown provided in Attachment 4 price breakdown worksheet be sufficient and if it is deemed that additional breakdown is needed it can be requested and submitted at a later date?

Response: The breakdown provided in Attachment 4 will be sufficient.

25. Reference the Solicitation, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS, Part 4 Format Instructions, Subpart 2iii. Volume III Price, NOTE where it states, “Price breakdown shall be indicative of showing at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel will be spent on the concern's employees or the employees of other eligible service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns in accordance with VAAR 852.219-73(d)(3).” Is this to infer that we should include the “OFFEROR’S SELF PERFORMED ESTIMATED CALCULATIONS” as shown at the top of page 22 of 82 of the solicitation in the Volume III Pricing section?

http://www.sam.gov/

Response: Yes, you must fill out the self-performed calculations in the solicitation.

26. Will a set of specifications be issued for this project?

Response: Specifications are uploaded to www.sam.gov under solicitation#36C25726R0053.

27. Reference drawing CS208, Site Plan, Lot K where it states, “New Chain Link Fence…”. The details on drawing CS810 illustrate an ornamental picket fence.

Which is correct?

Response: The Contractor shall use the ornamental picket fence as shown on CS810.

28. Reference 2/ES401 where it states to relocate three (3) existing light poles to new locations shown on CS405 and CS509. CS405 only indicates two (2) light poles, but one to dispose and one to reuse. CS509 only indicates two (2) light poles, and both to be relocated. There is some discrepance in what is required here. Which drawing indicates the correct scope of work?

Response: NEED TO CONFIRM IF THAT ONE POLE IS DOWN. IF SO, THEN

MY RESPONSE IS GOING TO BE PULL BACK THE WIRE AND RESET THE

BASE AND INSTALL LIGHT POLE AT EXACT LOCATION. ENSURE LIGHT

POLE IS FUNCTIONAL IF NOT IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

29. Reference 2,3,&4/TY202 where it is showing EUC and Key Note 5. According to Telecommunications Symbols on T-001, EUC could mean both existing or new depending on the ‘shading’. Please don’t rely on shading if the intention is for this to be new conduit & cabling, but change the symbol to something other than E??, as E normally indicates “existing”. Please clarify if this is the new or reuse existing?

Response: 2, 3, & 4 on sheet TY202 contain new EUC as shown and existing to be reutilized UCR as shown.

30. It was mentioned at the site visit that some of the larger parking lots may be broken down into smaller phases than what is shown on the current phasing plans. Please indicate which parking lots may be considered for doing this as it will impact pricing?

Response: Phasing shall follow the contract drawings.

31. Reference the Geotechnical Report, part 4.3.1 under Lime Treated Subgrade where it states that it is anticipated that approximately 5 to 7 percent hydrated lime with be required. Specification 31 20 11 has no mention of any lime http://www.sam.gov/ stabilization. Please specify what percentage of lime is required as there is a considerable price difference between 5% and 7%?

Response: Per geotechnical recommendations, “laboratory testing will be required to determine the actual percent lime required”.

32. Reference specification 31 20 11, part 1.5. Will any excavation on this project be quantified and paid for on a unit price basis? Please clarify?

Response: Excavation is included in the lump sum price unless a specific unit price bid item is identified.

33. Specification 01 00 00, part 1.22 subpart D. states that water is available at no cost to the contractor. For some of the earthwork operations, water trucks will be needed and will require at time large volumes of water. Is it acceptable to connect to a fire hydrant on campus to fill water trucks or other earthwork equipment requiring water? If this is acceptable, will a meter be required for any record keeping purposes?

Response: Connection to campus hydrants requires prior written approval from the COR and shall include appropriate backflow protection and coordination. No meter is required

34. Specification 01 00 00, part 1.6 subpart J. states that a 7’ high chain link construction fence is required. It was mentioned at the site visit that construction fencing would most likely not be required at each location, i.e. roadways or small parking lots away from pedestrian traffic, and at areas close to the main hospital that a 48” orange safety fence would probably suffice to keep pedestrians from accidentally walking into the work area. Please provide some more clarity to the intent here and what will and will not be allowed as having to completely encapsulate each work area with a 7’ high chain link fence per the specifications can get expensive?

Response: Bidders shall base their proposal on full compliance with Specification 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.6.J, which requires a 7-foot-high chain link construction fence around construction areas indicated on the drawings.

After award, the Government may evaluate specific work areas on a case-by-case basis to determine whether alternative temporary barriers are acceptable based on location, risk, pedestrian exposure, and safety considerations. Any deviation from the specification must receive prior written approval from the COR.

Until such written approval is provided, the 7-foot chain link fence requirement remains in effect.

Reference Specification 01 35 26. Can the SSHO also serve as the Superintendent, or is the SSHO not allowed to have any other duties?

Response: No. Section 01 35 26 allows CPs to have collateral duties, but not the SSHO. The SSHO (or qualified alternate) must be dedicated and present during operations.

35. Reference Specification 01 45 00, 3.4.C. concerning other CQC Personnel where it states “These individuals or specified technical companies are directly employed by the General Contractor and cannot be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project”, but states further down “These individuals can perform other duties but need to be allowed sufficient time to perform the specialized personnel’s assigned quality controls duties”. Generally, we don’t see these 2 statements together. Can these roles be filled with either subconsultants, i.e. engineering testing firms, or specialized subcontractors, i.e. electrical subcontractor, in lieu of having to be directly employed by the GC? If directly employed by the GC, this will drive the Overhead costs up exponentially?

Response: CQC personnel shall be directly employed by the Prime Contractor as required by Specification 01 45 00 and may not be subcontracted in lieu of compliance.

36. Reference Specification 01 45 00, 3.4.C. concerning other CQC Personnel. Is a dedicated submittal clerk required for this project?

Response: No, a dedicated submittal clerk is not required for this project.

37. Reference Specification 01 57 19, 1.5.F. concerning Reduction of Noise.

Considering our work will be outside a 50’ distance from patient beds, is this section applicable to this project, especially regarding the sound deadening devices and constant monitoring / testing?

Response: Section 01 57 19 applies regardless of distance from patient beds. Contractor must comply with noise limits, monitoring, and mitigation requirements.

38. It was mentioned at the site visit that the GC could entertain an alternate phasing plan than those shown in the construction drawings. How will it be handled if we assume an alternate phasing plan for bidding purposes, get awarded the project and our assumed phasing plan is not approved?

Response: Bid the project based on the phasing plan provided in the solicitation documents. Alternate phasing plans discussed or assumed for bidding purposes are not guaranteed for approval. Final phasing will be determined by the Government after award, and no adjustments to price or schedule will be made for assumptions regarding alternate phasing.

39. Reference Specification 02 21 13. This specification reads as though it’s requiring the GC to provide an existing site topographic and utility survey. Please confirm that this is not required and that we are only required to provide a licensed surveyor or civil engineer to establish our benchmarks to work from.

Response: Specification 02 21 13 requires construction layout control only and does not require a new full campus topographic survey.

40. Reference drawings TY201 and TY202. For Keynotes 8 & 10 respectively, what do the “existing pathways” consist of and if they are existing why do we need to install conduit?

Response: Existing pathways” are reference routing locations only and are not a warranty of usable conduit capacity. Contractor must field verify and still provide required new conduit for Division 28 systems. Included in base scope.

41. Reference 2/TY202. For Keynote 6 on the west side, where do we connect this to? Where is the demarcation point?

Response: Connect to the existing campus Security Control Center system.

Exact tie-in point is to be field verified and coordinated with VA. Contractor responsible for all integration components.

42. Reference 3/TY202. For Keynote 6 on the north side and leading east and west from the handhole, where do we connect this to? Where is the demarcation point?

Response: Connect to the existing campus Security Control Center system.

Exact tie-in point is to be field verified and coordinated with VA. Contractor responsible for all integration components

43. Reference 1/TY201. For Keynote 6 on the east side, where do we connect this to? Where is the demarcation point?

Response: Connect to existing campus ESS for integration into Security Control Center. Contractor to field verify exact location.

44. Reference 3/TY201. Do the card readers require 120V power? If so, where is this power derived from?

Response: Contractor to field verify exact electrical tie in location. Card readers themselves don’t require 120V.

45. Reference CS201 Demolition Plan in the middle and east of the parking lot. It states to remove, salvage and reuse fifteen (15) existing parking signs, but the drawings, both demo and site plan show sixteen (16). Please clarify which is correct?

Response: There should be 16 existing parking signs.

46. Reference CS202 Demolition Plan in the SE of the parking lot. What appears to be parking signs is indicated to “Protect Existing Feature”, but several of them appear to be located in sections of the curb and gutter that are to be removed and replaced. Should these signs also be noted with the Keynote “RS”?

Response: Yes, any existing parking signs located within a section of curb & gutter that is to be replaced should be removed, salvaged, and re-installed.

47. Please advise on the manufacture, model number, and manufacturer’s point of contact for the existing CCTV system, and Access Control Systems currently installed that we need to interface with?

Response: See the attached list of components that the VA uses.

48. The drawings state for all disturbed areas to receive sod. What is the native sod there on this campus?

Response: Bermuda

49. Please provide the basis of design and color of the desired brick paver. The drawings only state to “Re: Arch”.

Response: Pavers are to be concrete, rated for occasional heavy vehicles for facility parking, 80mm minimum thickness, with a maximum aspect ratio of 3:1, and meet ABA Standards. Use Belgard Commercial, Holland Stone as basis of design. Color and texture to be selected by VA. Refer to CS804 for paver details.

50. Will the VA allow a mobile concrete plant to be set up somewhere on the campus? The mobile plant will need one to two acres of space. Having a plant onsite will drastically improve concrete delivery and consistency?

Response: No, a concrete plant will not be allowed on campus

51. What is the PSI for the 7" concrete pavement?

Response: The 7” concrete pavement shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,500 psi at 28 days.

52. What is the rebar spec for the 7" concrete pavement?

Response: Please reference Detail 3 on Sheet CS805.

53. What is the PSI for the 4.5" conc sidewalk?

Response: The concrete sidewalk shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi at 28 days.

54. What is the requirement and frequency of the testing of material that is being used for this project?

Response: Testing shall comply with Specification 01 45 00 and referenced material specifications.

55. For the lime treated subgrade what is the pound per square yard that will be used for this project?

Response: Per geotechnical recommendations, anticipate using 5%-7% hydrated lime but “laboratory testing will be required to determine the actual percent lime required”.

56. Sheet CS306-Can you please provide a detail and spec for the curb rebar?

Response: Please reference Detail 2 on Sheet CS805.

57. Sheet CS307-What is the PSI for the 6" concrete valley gutter?

Response: The 6” concrete valley gutter shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,500 psi at 28 days.

58. Sheet CS307-What is the rebar spec for the 6" valley gutter?

Response: Please reference Detail 4 on Sheet CS801.

59. Sheet CS307-What is the spec for the 2" asphalt binder course?

Response: For the asphalt binder course, please reference the TxDOT Item 340 specifications for Type C (Coarse Graded Surface Course) asphalt. For the 1” asphalt surface course, please reference the TxDOT Item 340 specifications for Type D (Fine Graded Surface) asphalt.

60. Sheet CS306-Are the Curb and Gutter shown drawn to scale?

Response: Yes, the curb & gutter is drawn to scale on the road typical section sheets.

61. The asphalt paving is specified as 1.5” base course lift, then a 1” surface lift.

TxDot allows a single 2.5” lift using type TxDot item 340 Ty. C-HMAC. What is the reason for two separate lifts?

Response: Single lift is acceptable with the exception of phased parking lots/roads.

62. What erosion controls would you like in place during construction?

Response: Please reference the TxDOT Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls Specifications and the TPDES General Permit TXR150000. Recommended erosion control measures are listed below.

• Stabilized construction entrances/exits

• Concrete washout areas

• Storm inlet protection barriers

• Regular street sweeping

• Silt fence where adjacent to non-paved areas

63. The plans show a 1.5” HMAC base course and a 1” HMAC surface course. Are these to be 2 separate lifts of Type D? If the HMAC base course is intended to be Type B, the 1.5” thickness does not meet the minimum required?

Response: For the asphalt binder course, please reference the TxDOT Item 340 specifications for Type C (Coarse Graded Surface Course) asphalt. For the 1” asphalt surface course, please reference the TxDOT Item 340 specifications for Type D (Fine Graded Surface) asphalt.

64. VA Temple to confirm current Manufacture, Software Version and License requirements for Access Control System and Card Readers, Video Management System, Cameras, Frame Rate Specification for Cameras, Intrusion Detection System and Video Intercom System?

Response: See comment #48 and the attached document that identifies the equipment.

65. Will there be a requirement for Security Systems Trainings, Documentation and Video presentation as specified in the bid documents?

Response: Refer to DIV 28 specifications for training requirements. VA to confirm.

66. Will there be a requirement for:

a. Illustrated Control Console Operator’s Manual

b. Service Manual

c. 2-two sets of Operating and Maintenance Manuals

d. Equipment and System Maintenance Manual Manuals

Response: Documentation shall be provided in accordance with Division 01 and Sections 28 13 00 and 28 23 00 requirements.

67. Does the VA Temple have the required Manufacturer Licensing available for each Security Sub System for the new additional devices?

Response: No owner-furnished licenses are identified. Contractor shall include all required manufacturer licensing in base bid unless otherwise directed by CO.

68. Will the VA Temple provide CAD Drawings of each Vehicle and Pedestrian Gate for As-Built development?

Response: Fencing is a deferred submittal. Contractor to provide fence and gate submittals for AE review/approval.

69. Does the VA Temple have Real Time Guard Tour actively deployed? If yes, confirm they enroll the new devices to the active system?

Response: Contract documents do not indicate existing deployment status.

Contractor shall not assume owner-provided configuration, licensing, or enrollment services. Refer to Specification 28 13 00 requirements.

70. Confirm that VA Temple will not require new NVR, Servers and Workstations for the net new Security Systems devices?

Response: Contractor must provide any additional servers, recording devices, or workstations required for a fully functional integrated system unless approved submittals demonstrate capacity exists.

71. Confirm that Temple VA will provide network connectivity to each of the 5 Vehicle and 2 Pedestrian Gates?

Response: Contractor responsible for all conduit, cabling, network extensions, and integration required for system operation. Any network connectivity required is contractor furnished and contractor installed.

72. There is not a curb and gutter detail on sheet CS801 for the curb replacement in the parking lots. Is it to follow the curb and gutter detail on sheet CS805?

Response: Please follow Detail 2 on Sheet CS805.

73. If some of the salvaged wheel stops are not suitable for reusing, will there be an item to pay for the replacements?

Response: Contractor to reuse where practical and verify with COR if unsalvageable. Replacement, if required to complete work, is incidental unless CO issues formal change.

74. 1” surface and 1 ½” HMAC base course goes against recommended thickness.

Can you provide hot mix specifications for the 1” surface and 1 ½” base course?

Response: With 6” of stabilized subgrade, this will meet geotechnical recommendations. For the asphalt binder course, please reference the TxDOT Item 340 specifications for Type C (Coarse Graded Surface Course) asphalt. For the 1” asphalt surface course, please reference the TxDOT Item 340 specifications for Type D (Fine Graded Surface) asphalt.

75. Are there specifications for crushed limestone base, lime, hotmix etc.?

Response: Please follow the recommendations provided in the Geotechnical Report including the referenced TxDOT specification sections.

76. What type of concrete for the curb and gutter, paving and sidewalk?

Response: Please use Portland Cement Concrete and follow the recommendations provided in the Geotechnical Report.

77. What are the steel reinforcing requirements for the curb and gutter, paving and sidewalk?

Response: Please reference Detail 5 on Sheet CS802 and Details 2&3 on Sheet CS805.

78. What percent lime is required in the lime stabilized subgrade?

Response: Per geotechnical recommendations, anticipate using 5%-7% hydrated lime but “laboratory testing will be required to determine the actual percent lime required”.

79. What type of fencing or barricades are required around the work areas?

Response: See Question #34.

80. Spec 32 05 23 -14 3.20 A says to apply linseed oil mixture to the concrete. Do you want linseed oil?

Response: Yes, please follow the protective coating specifications.

81. Sheet CS300 Roadway Typical Sections show stabilized subgrade. Is that lime stabilized subgrade?

Response: Yes, please stabilize subgrade with lime.

82. Reference drawing CS810 and spec 32 31 40. Part 2.5.A. of the spec states to fabricate per dimensions indicated on the drawings. There are no specific heights provided in the drawings, only a range of heights available (i.e. 7’, 8’, 9’, 10’). Please provide the height of the new security fencing.

Response: Fence height to match the height of the existing fence that it ties into.

83. Installation of the Division 28 Electronic Safety & Security items requires the equipment to be integrated into campus existing system. Can you please provide the existing system information needed for integration?

Response: Contract requires integration into existing campus Security Control Center. Existing conditions are diagrammatic and must be field verified. Contractor responsible for all hardware, software, licensing, cabling, programming, and coordination necessary for a complete operational system.

84. The asphalt paving is specified as 1.5” base course lift, then a 1” surface lift. TxDot allows a single 2.5” lift using type TxDot item 340 Ty. C-HMAC. What is the reason for two separate lifts?

Response: Single lift is acceptable with the exception of phased parking lots/roads.

85. CS200-For parking lot Full Depth replacement within mill & overlay detail- Can an alternate option be provided for the 6" lime treated subgrade the area for the lime placement will be too small to properly mix the lime into the subgrade.

Response: These smaller areas may be over-excavated to allow for a line bed of pre-mixed lime stabilized soil to be brought in instead of mixing the lime in place.