Questions and Answers as of 1.28.2026.pdf
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- GNV TOWB Parking Lot Refurbishment
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- 6973GH-26-R-00043
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This is a Questions and Answers document for FAA solicitation 6973GH-26-R-00043, GNV ATCT Parking Lot Refurbishment. The document clarifies scope and requirements for bidders in response to 39 questions submitted during the pre-bid period.
Key scope clarifications include: no survey information or record drawings will be provided; bidders must establish all pavement quantities from the Statement of Work; the existing parking lot is approximately 5,100 square feet, with approximately 13 parking spaces requiring resurfacing; milling will require removal of a minimum 2 inches of existing asphalt followed by new bituminous intermediate and surface courses, plus a new asphalt extension with 4-inch base, 1.5-inch intermediate, and 1.5-inch surface layers with 3-inch thickened edges; concrete hardscapes must be pressure washed; and the prime contractor must perform at least 15 percent of total contract value with its own organization, though specialty work may be subcontracted. Regarding site access and personnel: all contractor personnel require REAL ID or US Passport; FAA escorts will be required onsite during contractor work; no badging or background checks are required; and there is no limit on contractor personnel on site, though contractor parking must be coordinated with FAA personnel. Gate operator replacement specifications call for a HySecurity SlideDriver 30F (without UPS); existing power and control circuits may be reused if in good condition and meeting manufacturer specifications; and existing access control must be reinstalled into the new gate operator and tested for functionality. The cable vault lid replacement has been removed from scope as the utility company owns the vault. Light pole replacement is no longer required. Maintenance moratoriums historically occur around Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Year weeks, though the FAA policy is under revision with no dates currently published.
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Questions and Answers
6973GH-26-R-00043
GNV ATCT Parking Lot Refurbishment
1. Question: Existing Survey / As-Built and Limits of Milling Please confirm whether the current survey information or record drawings (CAD or PDF) showing existing parking lot grades, drainage patterns, and pavement limits will be made available to bidders. If so, please advise how these will be issued (e.g., via amendment or bidder portal) and whether they represent design grades or existing field-verified conditions.
Answer: No current survey information record drawings are available.
2. Question: Pavement Quantities and Thickness Confirmation The Statement of Work requires milling a minimum of 2 inches of existing asphalt, placing a new bituminous intermediate course and surface course, and constructing a new asphalt extension with 4 4-inch base, 1.5-inch intermediate, and 1.5-inch surface, with a 3-inch-thickened edge.
Please confirm that bidders are responsible for establishing all quantities from the SOW and attachments and that no government quantity schedule or engineer's estimate by pay item will be provided.
Answer: No government quantity schedule or engineer’s estimate by pay item will be provided.
3. Question: Subcontracting and Prime Self-Perform Requirement Clause 3.2.2.3-41 Performing Work requires the prime contractor to perform, with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 15 percent of the total amount of work on the site.
Please confirm that:
a) The prime may subcontract specialty work (e.g., asphalt milling and paving, electrical, gate operator, lighting, striping), provided the 15 percent self-perform requirement is met on a total contract value basis. Yes, the prime must keep 15 percent of the workload, but the prime may subcontract specialty work.
b) The 15 percent is calculated on the awarded contract price, excluding the cost of performance and payment bonds.
Answer:
a) Yes, the prime must keep 15 percent of the workload, but the prime may subcontract specialty work.
b) Yes, 15 percent is calculated on the award contract price.
4. Question: Maintenance Moratoriums and Access Constraints Section 6 of the Statement of Work references FAA maintenance moratoriums (e.g., major holidays) and local moratorium events, and states that moratorium dates and times will be provided upon request. Please provide the anticipated moratorium windows and any known local event constraints applicable to this project's expected performance period so bidders can plan realistic phasing and schedule impacts.
Answer: The Maintenance Moratorium policy is undergoing revisions. No dates have been published. Historically, moratoriums have been imposed on and around the following: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, the week of Thanksgiving, and the week of Christmas and New Year’s.
5. Question: Gate Operator Power / Controls Responsibility The SOW calls for the removal of the existing automatic gate operator and installation of a new HySecurity SlideDriver 30F UPS or approved equal, including photo eyes, loops, and sensors.
Please clarify whether the new gate operator is to be reconnected only to the existing power and control circuits, or whether the contractor is responsible for any new conduit, wiring, and panel modifications beyond the immediate gate operator connection, and whether any specific FAA security interface requirements apply.
Answer: Existing power and control circuits may be reused, assuming the wire is in good working condition and meets the minimum requirements of the gate operator manufacturer’s written specifications.
6. Question: Access, Badging, and Escorts Section 7 of the Statement of Work indicates that all persons requiring facility access must coordinate entry with local facility personnel at least 24 hours in advance and that the facility is a mission-critical ATCT. Please confirm:
a) Whether badging or background checks are required for contractor personnel, and the typical processing time.
b) Whether an FAA escort will be required at all times while contractor personnel are on site, or only in certain secured areas.
c) Any limits on the number of contractor personnel on site at one time.
Answer:
a.) REAL ID or US Passport for all personnel onsite.
b.) FAA escorts will be onsite while contractors are on-site.
c.) No limit on contractor personnel on site. Coordinate contractor parking with onsite FAA personnel.
01.09.2026
7. Question: Concrete half-circle at the gate entrance:
Is this area included in the scope for resurfacing, or is work limited to asphalt surfaces only?
Answer: Per SOW, concrete hardscapes including must be pressure washed. Existing asphalt areas are to be removed, milled, and resurfaced.
8. Question: Gate operator power source:
Please confirm whether power for the new gate operator will be provided from the existing electrical panel inside the building, including any required conduit and cabling.
Answer: See answer to Question 5. Existing power for the gate operator may be reused.
9. Question: Cable vault contents:
What type of cables are contained within the cable vault whose lid is being replaced and raised (e.g., electrical, communications, fiber, or other)?
Answer: The vault lid specified for replacement is owned by the local utility company. The local utility is responsible for replacing the damaged vault lid. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
10. Question: Do the workers need any passes?
Answer: No badging required with FAA escort.
11. Question: Please provide drawings, if available.
Answer: No record drawings available.
12. Question: Where can we install the pad for UPS, or can we place it inside the room?
Answer: UPS is no longer required for the replacement of the new gate operator. SOW requirement for the new gate operator will be revised to HySecurity SlideDriver 30F.
13. Question: Where can we install a single-phase UPS, as it cannot be connected to 3-phase?
Answer: See answer to Question 12.
14. Question: Do we need to replace the access control for the gates? Or can we reinstall the old one?
Answer: Exis�ng access control will remain. Access control must be reinstalled into the new gate operator controls and tested to ensure it is fully functional.
1.13.2026
Cable VAULT:
15. Question: Do we need to change the cable vault?
Answer: No. See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company.
SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
16. Question: What are the dimensions of the vault?
Answer: See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
17. Question: How many conduits and what size enter the vault?
Answer: See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
18. Question: Will cables need to be disconnected and reconnected to replace the vault?
Answer: See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
Gate controller:
19. Question: The panel in the IT room electrical, what is the breaker type?
Answer: 3 Phase, 20 Amp Square D.
20. Question: What is the existing breaker and wire size feeding the gate controller?
Answer: 20 Amp breaker and #8 wire
Light pole:
21. Question: What is the height and requirement of the new pole?
Answer: Light pole replacement is no longer required. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the existing light pole.
22. Question: Is the new pole to be steel, aluminum, or fiberglass?
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
23. Question: Is the new pole to be round or square?
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
24. Question: Is the new fixture to be a parking lot style head or a pole top lantern type?
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
25. Question: What is the bolt pattern measurement of the existing concrete base?
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
26. Question: What is the voltage of the existing lighting circuit?
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
27. Question: Does the new fixture require a photocell, or are there existing lighting controls?
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
RFI 1.22.2026
28. Question: Based on review of the site photos and observed conditions, the existing cable vault appears to have a composite/fiberglass lid, while the vault structure itself may be constructed of concrete or polymer concrete. To ensure material compatibility and proper sizing of the required extension/riser and replacement lid, could you please confirm:
Q1, The construction/material of the existing cable vault walls and base (e.g., concrete, polymer concrete, fiberglass), and Answer: See answer to Question 9.
Q2. The clear opening dimensions of the vault (length × width) were measured at the top of the vault structure with the existing lid removed.
Answer: See answer to Question 9.
29. Question: Please provide measurements for the area that is to be resurfaced.
Answer: Existing parking lot is approximately 5100 SQFT, not including new asphalt to be installed per SOW. Field verify.
RFI 1.28.2026
LIGHT POST
30. Question: Please confirm there is only 1 light post to be replaced.
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
31. Question: Is the pole tapered, what is the diameter?
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
32. Question: Please show the bolt pattern Answer: See answer to Question 21.
33. Question: Please confirm that the existing concrete base, anchor bolts, and conduit are reusable and in serviceable condition.
Answer: See answer to Question 21.
CABLE VAULT LID
34. Question: Please specify the size of the cable vault inside and outside dimensions.
Answer: See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
35. Question: Size of the current hatch Answer: See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
36. Question: Thickness of the vault Answer: See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
37. Question: Material specs of the new easy-access lockable cable vault lid (galvanized steel, thickness, etc.).
Answer: See answer to Question 9. The cable vault is owned by the local utility company. SOW will be revised to exclude the replacement of the damaged vault lid.
GATE OPERATOR
38. Question: Please confirm that the specified model Hysecurity SlideDriver 30F UPS was not discontinued by the manufacturer.
Answer: See answer to Question 12.
PARKING
39. Question: Please confirm the total number of parking spaces.
Answer: Per Google Earth approximately 13 spaces. Field verify.
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