New Germany Communications Tower_Q&A Responses_02182026.pdf

Questions and Answers New Germany Communications Tower

BPM054089

February 18, 2026

1. Question: Is the tower design to be Rev H and I or just Rev. I?

Response: Rev I

2. Question: Should an E1 + 1 light kit be quoted?

Response: No, a compliant E1 LED system is in scope. There is no requirement for an additional strobe/beacon, i.e. +1, system.

3. Question: Confirming the site dimensions that are fenced in will be 100’x100’?

Response: Yes

4. Question: Will spoils from the tower and building foundation be allowed to be spread on site?

Response: Spoils deemed suitable (compliant with proctor test and compaction requirements) may be reused for backfill. Any remaining spoils will need to be removed at the contractors expense to a suitable dump site. All MDE requirements listed in the Clearinghouse Review report must be followed.

5. Question: Will the balloon test and photo simulation both be needed or will it be an either-or situation?

Response: Both will be required.

6. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 1, Section M. Are there specific viewsheds that are requested and/or a specific number of views that will need to be presented for the balloon test site line graphs?

Response: There are no specific view sheds requested. For the balloon test, views from at least 12 different locations ranging from ¼ , 1 mile and 2 miles with 360 views of the site. For Tower simulation, 3 drawings. Locations TBD.

7. Question: Section 5.4.3.A.8. This states that copies of our Green/Yellow Erosion & Sediment (E&S) credentials are to be submitted with our proposal. It is our understanding that the Green/Yellow Cards have been replaced by the White Card. Please confirm that we can submit our White Card in lieu of the Green/Yellow Cards.

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #9

8. Question: Section 5.5.5. This says to assume that soil conditions for foundation construction are normal for the area. A geotechnical report was provided for this site. Should we base pricing on the soil conditions shown in the geotechnical report?

9. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 1, Section e. As part of the construction drawings, we will include the foundation design for the shelter, generator and LP foundation. Will any formal foundation analysis reports be required to substantiate those designs?

Response: The designs must be approved by the manufacturer where applicable (See Attachment Q, p. 2). The LP foundation should be a slab on grade and be in accordance with construction best practices. The state will deem the LP foundation satisfactory based on the provided drawings and recommendations. Formal reports are not required.

10. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 1, Section g. For the topographic survey to include metes and bounds for the property, can we assume that we only need to include the metes and bounds for the portion of the property line directly to the south and west of the tower to confirm that the tower location will not be on the property owned by Carol Lawson (Account ID: 005801, Deed Ref 01764/00462)?

Response: The end state is to document and ensure the entire proposed facility is located within DNR/State of Maryland owned property. If that is the only adjacent property then this solution is acceptable.

11. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 1, Section 1. Are there specific viewsheds that are requested and/or a specific number of views that will need to be presented for the photo rendering?

Response: See Response to Question No. 6

12. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 2, Section A.15. This states the vehicle gate should be a 20’ wide, double leaf gate. Attachment B, Phase 2, Line 11 states the vehicle gate should be a 12’ wide, double leaf gate. Please clarify.

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #8

13. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 2, Section C.2. The specified 400A integrated load center, Transtector ISP Series has been discontinued.

a. Is there another brand of integrated load center that can be specified?

b. Alternatively, we can provide a 400A Square D main distribution panel with a separate safety disconnect switch, surge suppression, and manual transfer switch if that would be acceptable.

Response: Reference to the Transtector ISP Series was by way of example only. See Amendment No. 4, #6

14. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 2, Section C.2. Is there a list of approved manufacturers for the generator?

Response: Generac shall not be offered. Kohler/Rielco and Cummins are acceptable solutions.

15. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 2, Section C.2. The specified generator size is 75 kW. If the manufacturer offers an 80 kW in lieu of 75 kW, will that be acceptable?

16. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 2, Section C.4. Please confirm that you want an Appleton Generator Receptacle.

Response: The Section calls for a weatherproof emergency generator receptacle such as Appleton AJA20044-200.

17. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 2, Section C.12.

a. Does the stoop have to be installed monolithically with the shelter foundation?

b. Is it ok to place it after shelter installation, so long as the depth of the stoop is the same depth as the shelter foundation?

Response: a. No

b. Yes. Please provide a suitable sub base and expansion joint where the stoop meets the shelter.

18. Question: Reference Attachment Q, Phase 2, Section C.13. Will a general floor loading of 300 PSF with reinforced areas of 500 PSF for certain equipment/racks be acceptable in lieu of the entire floor being 500 PSF?

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #7

19. Question: There did not appear to be any requirement for the size/area of the fenced tower compound. Please clarify.

Response: See Response to Question No. 3.

20. Question: There did not appear to be any requirement for the limits of clearing around the fenced tower compound. Please clarify.

Response: Provide a 2’ buffer of stone/fabric around the fenced area. Please plan to clear trees an additional 8’ outside of the 2’ buffer.

21. Question: There did not appear to be any requirement for the length/width of the access road. Please clarify.

Response: For bidding purposes plan for a 100’x10’ parking area outside the fence compound between the fence and Shale road. For bidding purposes plan for a 10’x30’ access road to meet with the parking area.

22. Question: Please confirm that when clearing the access road and site, small trees/shrubs can be chipped and large trees can be left adjacent to the main road (W. Shale Road) so long as they are neatly stacked in 8’ lengths.

Response: Confirmed

23. Question: Reference Key Information Sheet, page iii, The Task Order Duration is 120 days.

Does the 120 days refer to only the Phase 2 work? Please note, the duration of Phase 1 will depend on the response times of several agencies, of which we have no control.

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #11

24. Question: Can we expect a second NTP after the phase one work is complete and accepted to signify the initiation of the 180-day period of performance for actual construction?

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #11

25. Question: Section 2.4.1. The link provided does not work. Can you provide an updated link?

Response: The referenced link is non-material to the performance of the work under this TORFP and does not impact proposal preparation or evaluation. No additional information is required.

26. Question: Section 3.9.2. The link provided does not work. Can you provide an updated link?

Response: The referenced link is non-material to the performance of the work under this TORFP and does not impact proposal preparation or evaluation. No update is required.

27. Question: Section 7, Table 1. Label L, Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure has a

“Y” in the column for When to Submit. However, the TORFP Attachment L says this solicitation does not require a Location of the Performance of Services Disclosure. Please clarify.

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #2

Question: Section 7, Table 1. Label P, Prevailing Wage Rate Documentation says “With Proposal” in the column for When to Submit. The TORFP Table of Contents says Attachment P is the Prevailing Wage Rate Documentation. However, the TORFP Attachment P is for Certification Regarding Investments in Iran.

Please clarify: a. Is there an attachment for Prevailing Wage Rate Documentation? If so, please provide.

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #3

b. We assume that the Certification Regarding Investments in Iran needs to be submitted with the proposal. Please confirm.

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #3

28. Question: Section 5.3. This section references submitting the proposal in hard copies, on USB drive, etc. However, on the Key Information Sheet, it states only that the proposals are to be submitted via emma.maryland.gov. Please clarify.

Response: See Amendment No. 4, #1

29. Question: Section 7, Table 1. Label I, Non-Disclosure Agreement has a “Y” in the column for When to Submit. However, the TORFP Attachment L says this solicitation does not require a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Please clarify.

Response: See Amendment No.4, #4

30. Question: Section 4.17.5. This section states “After the initial, two-year warranty period, the state, in its discretion, may reduce the performance bond amount to 40% of the total TO Agreement price.” We shared this requirement with our bonding company and they had the following questions.

a. The Performance Bond ends upon substantial completion of the work. Is this section referring to a Maintenance Bond?

b. The section only states that the bond, what we are assuming is a Maintenance Bond, can be reduced to 40% after two years. Maintenance Bonds are typically issued for 12 months.

They can be extended to 24 months for a premium. Please confirm a 12-month Maintenance Bond will be acceptable. We understand this will not limit the length of the warranties specified.

Response: The Performance Bond will stay in effect at 100% until the State completes final acceptance of the project. Section 4.15.1 is removed from the solicitation by Amendment No.

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