TX QnA 11-07-25 FINAL.pdf

Questions and Answers during Advertisement for TX FLAP UV CR203(1) Fish Hatchery Road

October 21, 2025

Questions Answers 1 Will there be a site visit? I don’t see any details on the solicitation documents, I just want to make sure.

There is no site visit scheduled. The site is open and accessible to the public.

October 22, 2025

2 I was looking through the plans, but I don't see a summary of quantity for the polyurethane foam. Can you tell me how much foam is estimated for this job? Also, how is the foam going to be used for this project? Stabilizing/void filling under concrete? Any information is greatly appreciated.

Polyurethane foam is not needed on this project and there is no stabilizing/void filling under concrete.

October 28, 2025

3 Are there any other permits required for this project. Refer to SCR Subsection 107.01.

4 Is there a specific project phasing we are required to follow or does the contractor have the flexibility to phase the project as needed?

No specific project phasing is required, refer to SCR Section 108 and 156 for limitations of operations.

5 Will the contractor have access to water utilities for construction at no cost or will the contractor be required to pay for water?

Contractor required to source water in accordance with FP-25 Section 105 and Subsection 725.01(c)

6 Will this project need to comply with the buy American act or similar requirements?

Yes, see page A-13 of the solicitation.

7 Will this project be tax exempt? See FAR Clause 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes

8 Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Refer to SCR Subsection 153.04 for QC Manager requirements.

9 Please clarify the item A0270- Blotter in bid schedule. Refer to FP-24 Section 411 and Subsection 703.12.

10 Is there a CAD file available for this project. Available electronic data is listed in SCR Subsection 152.04 and provided in the “OneDrive_2025-08-01.zip” file posted in SAM.Gov.

November 4, 2025

11 For Asphalt Mix Design if 70-22 PG binder is acceptable compared to 7-10 PG binder. 7-10 is not used in this area and 70- 22 is more commonly used on TXDOT projects. Please confirm if 70-22 binder is acceptable.

Refer to SCR Subsection 403.02.

12 Drawing for signage and pavement marking states in pavement marking summery “ Pavement Marking Type B”. Specification page 634 states Type B- Waterborne pavement marking. Please confirm.

Yes, the pay items indicate Type B pavement markings.

13 To ensure we maintain accuracy on estimating proposed dimensions, utilities, grading, and tie-in locations, we respectfully request access to the current CAD files associated with this project.

If available, please provide the AutoCAD files you have available for civil/site, utilities, grading, paving/roadway alignment, and any structural/architectural sheets that are applicable.

Available electronic data is listed in SCR Subsection 152.04 and provided in the “OneDrive_2025-08-01.zip” file posted in SAM.Gov.

November 6, 2025

14 Clarify if pavement markings thermoplastic or waterborne (paint) See FP-24 Subsection 634.05.

15 Quantities of pavement markings stated on B-7 totals 36,196. We think these quantities will be less than stated on Drawing B-7.

Please advise.

See FP-24 Subsection 634.13 and 634.14

16 Do the Superintendent, SSHO and QC Manager need to be 3 separate individuals?

Refer to SCR Subsection 153.04 for QC Manager requirements.

17 Are there any phasing requirements? No specific project phasing is required, refer to SCR Section 107, 108, and 156 for limitations of operations.

18 Can the period of performance be extended after award once the material/equipment lead times are confirmed due to current market conditions for the equipment for this project?

Refer to FP-24 Subsection 108.04.

19 Are soil boring reports available? If not, it will be assumed that excavation will be clear of rocks and obstructions.

Borings are shown in the Pavement Design Report, see SCR Subsection 102.02A.

20 Please provide the site visit attendee sign-in sheet. No site visit was held

21 Is this project tax exempt? See FAR Clause 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes

22 Please provide details or sizes for mailboxes to be removed and reset.

Refer to SCR Section 646

23 Please clarify the intention for the pricing line "SUBEXCAVATION". There are no callouts on the drawing for this line.

Subexcavation areas are approved by the CO as needed. Refer to SCR Subsection section 204.07.

24 Per 204.16(a)(1) in the SCR's a pre-existing stockpile can be used for the embankment. Please clarify what this material consists of and if there is enough material onsite to complete this scope of work and if we will need to account for additional materials.

This SCR describes how to measure pay items listed in the bid schedule, as applicable.

25 Is the contractor responsible for removal of any leftover pulverized material should there be any?

Yes, refer to FP-24 Subsection 203.07.

26 Please provide details for object markers. Refer to FP-24 Sections 633 and 718 and the MUTCD.

27 The road has access to several private properties will there be a need for traffic control?

Yes, refer to FP-24 SCR Subsection 635 and Plan Sheets T14 – T17.

28 When prime oil is sprayed landowners will have be guided off the road or will 1/2 of roadway be built at one time?

No specific project phasing is required, refer to SCR Section 108 and 156 for limitations of operations.

29 Will there have to be vegetative watering for seeding? Refer to FP-24 Subsection 625.05

30 On typical section of pavement design it calls for fog seal on new asphalt is this correct? Only asking as fog seal typically is added on street with 3-5 years of wear and tear as preventative maintenance.

Yes, fog seal is required.

31 For Asphalt paving what is being recommended as the area doesn't have many Hot Mix asphalt concrete suppliers? TY D Mix? PG

64-22? LRA?

Refer to SCR and FP-24, Section 403, for Asphalt Concrete requirements, and the Pavement Report included as Physical Data.