Public Safety Pavement Repairs and Site Improvements

Pre-Bid Question Log
Project: Public Safety Pavement Repair and Site Improvements
Date: 5/8/2026
Question Answer
Will you please provide more detail regarding "FDR Medium Duty" and "FDR
1 See sheet C-501 of the design plans.
Heavy Duty". For example a spread rate and or mix design?
Also, what is your paving spec for "asphalt heavy duty" and "asphalt medium
2 duty"? Is this new full depth paving? If so where is this suppose to be See sheet C-504 of the design plans.
installed?
The plans are available for download from the City's website and the Georgia Procurement
3 Do you have a set of plans to show the proposed phasing and site work?
Registry.
Regarding the FDR, can the existing asphalt be removed prior to mixing? Or is Full-depth reclamation (FDR) shall consist of pulverizing and mixing the existing asphalt in
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the intent to pulverize and mix all the existing material in place? place.
Yes. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and coordinating around existing
utilities. Note that electrical and irrigation lines run under the concrete sidewalks at the
5 Are there any utilities that may be impacted by construction?
front of the building. The contractor should use extreme caution in these areas, and if any
utilities are impacted, stop work immediately and contact the City of Duluth for repairs.
6 Is any type of utility contractor license needed for this project? No.
7 Does this project require General Contracting license? Yes.
Any restrictions regarding the working days and hours that we should be Construction work will be allowed between 7:30 am and 6 pm on weekdays, and between
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aware of? 10 am and 6 pm on weekends/holidays.
Access to secured areas will be coordinated through the Police Department. The Contractor
9 How will the contractor access the secured areas behind the fence/gates?
shall coordinate scheduling and access requirements in advance.
Yes. The Contractor shall phase the work as necessary to maintain continuous pedestrian
Does the concrete work (including the stairs) at the entrance need to be
10 access to the front entrance throughout construction. The phasing plan shall be submitted
phased?
for review and approval by the Project Team by the selected contractor.
No. The existing Conex box will remain in place. The Contractor shall preserve and protect
Will the existing Conex box at the rear corner of the site be moved prior to
11 it from damage throughout construction and shall be responsible for any damage resulting
construction?
from construction activities.
The Contractor shall coordinate with the existing system installer/manufacturer for
12 Does the city have a preferred vendor for the detector loops at the gates? compatibility and integration requirements. The existing system was installed by ECA Gate
and Lock (https://ecagateandlock.com/).
In the case of a new firm, will relevant project experience held by the firm's For newly established firms, relevant project experience of principals and key team
13 principals or key team members be credited toward the firm's overall members will be considered; however, the firm will be evaluated as a whole based on the
experience requirements? qualifications and experience presented in its submittal.
Who is responsible for inspections and materials testing and the associated
14 fees? If the General Contractor is responsible for the testing, please provide This question will be addressed in a forthcoming addendum to be issued at a later date.
all the testing requirements for this project.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all required compaction and associated testing to
15 Does this project require any compaction test? demonstrate compliance with project specifications. Testing should be completed in
accordance with GDOT specfications.
16 How would the owner want to address soft soils conditions, if encountered? This question will be addressed in a forthcoming addendum to be issued at a later date.
The project team anticipates making a recommendation to City Council in early June.
17 When is the anticipated start date?
Contract execution will follow pending Council approval.
18 Will weather days count against the project? No. Bad weather days will be defined in accordance with GDOT specifications.
19 Does this project have a Force Majeure clause? No.
See the response to question #8. Weekend work will need to be coordinated with the city
20 Can the contractor work on the weekends?
in advance so that access and supervision can be provided.
Site security and safety measures shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The
What are the requirements to safe-up the project site? Do you require Contractor shall provide and maintain any necessary fencing, signage, barricades, and
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placement of chain-link fences, signages, and barricades? other protective measures required to comply with applicable codes and ensure public and
worker safety.

The Contractor shall be responsible for vehicular and pedestrian traffic control as required
Are there any requirements for vehicular traffic and/or pedestrian control? for the project. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary signage, barricades,
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Are there any signages required? and traffic control measures in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety
standards.
Water and power may be available on site via a standard hose bibb and a typical 120-volt
Are there water and power available on site within proximity of the electrical outlet; however, availability is not guaranteed and shall be coordinated with the
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construction locations? Police Department. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing any additional utility
needs required for the Work.
A portion of the existing parking lot may be made available for limited staging of dumpters
Any designated parking areas for construction personnel? Any designated and equipment, subject to coordination with and approval by the City. The Contractor shall
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areas for dumpsters and equipment? be responsible for complying with all requirements and applicable restrictions associated
with use of the staging area.
A portion of the existing parking lot may be made available for limited staging, subject to
Are there any available staging areas for this project close by? What are coordination with and approval by the City. The Contractor shall be responsible for
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requirements for staging areas? If any? complying with all applicable requirements and restrictions associated with use of the
staging area.
Is there any existing irrigation system within the construction areas? If there
26 Yes. See the response to question 5.
is, how would you want us to address it?
Do we have to use the services of a private underground utility locator for
27 Yes. See the response to question 5.
this project?