Public Safety Pavement Repairs and Site Improvements

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	May 11, 2026
Due:	May 26, 2026
Agency:	City of Duluth
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
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Pre-Bid Question Log

Project: Public Safety Pavement Repair and Site Improvements

Date: 5/8/2026

Question

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Will you please provide more detail regarding “FDR Medium Duty” and "FDR

Heavy Duty”. For example a spread rate and or mix design?

See sheet C-501 of the design plans.

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?

3 Do you have a set of plans to show the proposed phasing and site work?

The plans are available for download from the City's website and the Georgia Procurement

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

the intent to pulverize and mix all the existing material in place?

place.

5 Are there any utilities that may be impacted by construction?

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

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

aware of?

Construction work will be allowed between 7:30 am and 6 pm on weekdays, and between

10 am and 6 pm on weekends/holidays.

How will the contractor access the secured areas behind the fence/gates?

Access to secured areas will be coordinated through the Police Department. The Contractor

shall coordinate scheduling and access requirements in advance.

Does the concrete work (including the stairs) at the entrance need to be

phased?

Yes. The Contractor shall phase the work as necessary to maintain continuous pedestrian

access to the front entrance throughout construction. The phasing plan shall be submitted

for review and approval by the Project Team by the selected contractor.

Will the existing Conex box at the rear corner of the site be moved prior to

construction?

No. The existing Conex box will remain in place. The Contractor shall preserve and protect

it from damage throughout construction and shall be responsible for any damage resulting

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.

15 Does this project require any compaction test?

The Contractor shall be responsible for all required compaction and associated testing to

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.

17 When is the anticipated start date?

The project team anticipates making a recommendation to City Council in early June.

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?

20 Can the contractor work on the weekends?

What are the requirements to safe-up the project site? Do you require

21 placement of chain-link fences, signages, and barricades?

No.

See the response to question #8. Weekend work will need to be coordinated with the city

in advance so that access and supervision can be provided.

Site security and safety measures shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The

Contractor shall provide and maintain any necessary fencing, signage, barricades, and

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,

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

construction locations?

electrical outlet; however, availability is not guaranteed and shall be coordinated with the

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

24 areas for dumpsters and equipment?

be responsible for complying with all requirements and applicable restrictions associated

with use of the staging area.

Are there any available staging areas for this project close by? What are

25 requirements for staging areas? If any?

A portion of the existing parking lot may be made available for limited staging, subject to

coordination with and approval by the City. The Contractor shall be responsible for

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

is, how would you want us to address it?

Yes. See the response to question 5.

Do we have to use the services of a private underground utility locator for

this project?

Yes. See the response to question 5.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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