Q and As - FY25 Repair Transient Ramp Asphalt Pavement Phase 1.pdf

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Program Title: FY25 Repair Transient Ramp Asphalt Pavement, Phase 1

Contracting Office: 436 CONS/PKA

Solicitation #: FA449725R0009

Subject: FY25 Repair Transient Ramp Asphalt Pavement, Phase 1

Summary of Site Visit (if applicable) A Site Visit was held on 26 August 2025 at 10:30 AM for the subject line requirement. Instructions were given to contractors to submit all solicitation-related questions via email for official Government response. Mr. Earl Waller was introduced as the Project Manager for CES and Mr. John Hampton was introduced as the Inspector. CES personnel escorted contractors and CONS personnel across the flight line to view the asphalt and pavement areas requiring correction in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The site visit concluded at 10:50AM. The contractors were reminded to provide questions via email by 1:00PM on 2 September 2025 to the points of contact identified in the solicitation.

Question Answer

1) Do you want the joints sealed where new hot-mix meets existing concrete or just where new hot-mix meets existing hot-mix?

All joints of new and existing pavements (AC or PCC) shall be sealed.

2) The table of submittals in the Statement of Work includes DelDOT “C” mix asphalt. Please confirm this should be FAA mix.

The appropriate mix is FAA Mix with PG-76-22 binder.

3) When does the Government expect this work to be completed?

As soon as it can be scheduled. The goal is to have it completed while the weather is still warm.

4) Please confirm that bidders are to change/adjust the Bid Schedule item quantities if we feel the provided quantities are incorrect.

The quantities in the bid schedule can and should be changed if the offeror’s estimates differ from those provided.

5) Will the section of Ramp Road within the work area be closed during construction or will at least one lane remain open to traffic during work hours?

Ramp Road (within Phase 1) is included as part of the project.

Only a small portion near the North end of the project will need to be accessible to transit the area.

6) Will any temporary pavement markings be required on the Transient Ramp or Ramp Road?

All permanent pavement markings shall be completed on the new pavement prior to final acceptance. No temporary markings are required.

7) How should the contractors plan to access the site and by what route? Will an access card or pin be required? Will the government provide escorts as needed to and from the site?

Access to the site will be through the Commercial gate, straight down Purple Heart Drive and through the ECP adjacent to the Fire Station. The Government will provide the contractor with access capability through the ECP and on the work site.

Date

02 Sep 2025

Earl D. Waller Project Manager

436 CES/CENM

earl.waller@us.af.mil

Signature

Date

02 Sep 2025

Princess A. Rivera Contracting Officer

436 CONS/PKA

princess.rivera.1@us.af.mil

Signature

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