ESBD_394310_1739566822032_07. Questions and Answers.pdf
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- 601440000047173
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- Travis County, Austin City, Texas
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This is a Questions and Answers document from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding solicitation No. 601440000047173 for Rotational Viscometers for the Materials and Tests Division (MTD), dated February 14, 2025. The document addresses two vendor questions about the technical specifications of the viscometers. The first question concerns the possibility of bidding an alternative model (Visco QC 100H) instead of the specified Visco QC 300H, for which TxDOT refers vendors to the Terms and Conditions Paragraph 2.01(d) regarding alternate items. The second question seeks clarification about required spindle configurations, with TxDOT confirming that the listed spindles are examples only and that any equipment meeting AASHTO T316 standards with at least three cylindrical spindles for measuring asphalt binders will be acceptable.
No pricing information, set-asides, or funding details are included in this Q&A document. The document primarily focuses on technical clarifications regarding equipment specifications and the possibility of bidding alternate items that meet the fundamental requirements of measuring asphalt binder viscosity according to AASHTO T316 standards.
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Questions and Answers
TxDOT Solicitation No. 601440000047173
Solicitation Title: Rotational Viscometers for the TxDOT Materials and Tests Division (MTD)
Date: 02/14/2025
Question Answer
1. Reference: General
Paragraph #: N/A Question: I noticed the bid mentions the Visco QC 300H. We actually have a more affordable option, the Visco QC 100H, which may be an option.
Refer to the TxDOT Terms and Conditions on the solicitation, Paragraph 2.01(d) for instructions on bidding alternate items.
2. Reference:
Paragraph #:
Question: I saw that three spindles are listed in the bid, but we don’t have a SC4-25 spindle. It’s possible that it was part of an older configuration. Could you help confirm which specific spindles we should include in the quote?
The spindles provided on the Specification Part II Paragraph 2.1 are examples only. As long as the equipment has at least three cylindrical spindles sizes for measurement of asphalt binders of different viscosities as per AASHTO T316, it will meet the specification requirements.
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