(Amendment 1) 210000001906 Q&A.xlsx

This is an Amendment 1 Questions and Answers document for RFP 210000001906 issued by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a Truck Mounted Auger Drill Unit. The document addresses four bidder inquiries regarding the technical specifications outlined in Attachment A of the solicitation. The primary questions concern the drill drive system specifications, optional equipment requirements, and gauge instrumentation. MDOT's responses clarify that the equipment should be equipped with a high torque rotary drive as specified in Sections 5.4-5.6, and that any items not available on a bidder's proposed equipment should be marked as "not available for this model" with alternate solutions provided if available. The amendment confirms that a torque limiting clutch deletion and hydraulic holdback system optional status are subject to specification requirements, with bidders instructed to note unavailable items and propose alternatives accordingly.

The responses indicate that MDOT expects flexibility in meeting specifications while maintaining performance standards. Regarding the tachometer and engine diagnostic gauges specified in Section 8.2.j/8.2.k, MDOT clarified that these gauges are included in the engine ECM Diagnostic Module, allowing for consolidated reporting of engine oil temperature, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and tachometer information. This amendment provides binding guidance to all prospective bidders on the interpretation of technical requirements under specification C11-0047.21, ensuring uniform understanding of equipment standards and acceptable alternatives.