Experienced or not, don't let them give you the "hot mix" bullschitt. They didn't get a hot mix, they were too slow for the size of the pour. They needed more labor.
It happened to me last fall on a train station project. Not enough labor and they lost the mix.
I'm very glad they're working with you on it!!!
This ^^^^^
I'd be more up for the industrial coating vs. a 2" cap. Seems like a thin cap like that would just be asking for trouble down the road.
Bingo!
And this ^^^^
I doubt you could an engineer to sign off on a 2" cap anyway, and I'd dam sure want one before I'd even consider it.
Epoxy and keep rolling at this point.
Luck