Attachment 9 - RFI Submittal Form QA - RESPONSES.xlsx
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- Installation of Cold Storage Room
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- 1232SA25Q0201
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The file is an RFI (Request for Information) Submittal Form with Questions and Answers for a cold storage room installation project for the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service. The solicitation (1232SA25Q0201) is located in University Park, Pennsylvania, with a project value between $25,000 and $100,000, and is 100% set aside for small businesses. The project involves installing a cold storage room with specific technical requirements, including temperature range of -10 to 45 Fahrenheit (ideal 38 Fahrenheit), relative humidity of 45-50%, and a panelized modular construction with 4-inch thick insulated walls, roof, and floor.
Key project details include a 120-calendar day performance period, with a solicitation deadline extended to August 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. The cold room will be located on Floor Level 1, with shelving to be furnished and installed by the cold room manufacturer/contractor. Electrical requirements are specified in Attachment #5, and contractors must field verify electrical supply. The project requires specific technical specifications for construction materials, including acceptable surface finishes (22 ga smooth, white galvanized surfaces), LED lighting, and a remote chemical dryer unit. Contractors must supply their own unloading and installation equipment, as no loading dock is available at the facility.
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| 1232SA25RQ0201 Installation of Cold Storage Room |
| 8/4/25 |
| Question | Answer | |
| 1 | Please provide Cold Room requirements for external dimensions, temperature requirements, humidification requirements/ranges, insulated floor requirement, controller requirement, lighting, and receptacle/outlet requirements. | See Statement of Work and Attachment #3 for all dimensions. Temperature requirements shall be -10° to 45° Farenheit with an ideal temperature of 38° Farenheit. Relative humidity range shall be 45% to 50%. Insulated floor shall have an R Value of 25 and shall be per specification 13 21 26 paragrpah 2.1.1: "Type: Manufactured panelized field-assembled modular construction consisting of 4" thick, minimum, insulated walls, roof, and floor." Controller shall be per specification 13 21 26 paragraphs 2.1.1.h and 2.1.1.i. Lighting shall be impact resisitant LED light fixtures suitable for low temperature environment. No receptacle/outlet is required inside of the cold room. |
| 2 | Is Cold Room shelving to be provided by CR mfg, or lab casework supplier? | Shelving shall furnished and installed by the Cold Room Manufacturer/Contractor. See Attachment #2 paragraph 2.2. Coordinate shelving size with the Location's storage bins which are 10" tall and 21" deep. Six (6) tiers of 22" deep shelving with 12" clear space between shelves is acceptable. |
| 3 | Section 13 21 26, 2.3, Page 4 mentions providing refrigeration equipment as per manufactures recommendations that meets requirements of drawings and design. What is the target operating temperature and tolerance for the cold storage room as I do not see if mentioned any where else? | Temperature requirements shall be -10° to 45° Farenheit with an ideal temperature of 38° Farenheit. |
| 4 | Section 13 21 26, 2.1.1.M, Page 4 mentions a remotely mounted chemical dryer unit implying the room has a desired humidity set point. What (if any), is the target Rh% and tolerance? | Target Relative Humidity is 45%-50% to prevent condensation and mold growth. See specification 13 21 26 paragraph 2.1.1.m. |
| 5 | Section 13 21 26, 2.1.1.C, Page 3 - Would 22 ga smooth, white galvanized be acceptable in lieu of smooth aluminum exposed surfaces? Smooth aluminum is more susceptible to damage during transit, installation and throughout the life of the room | 22 GA smooth, white galvanized surfaces are acceptable. |
| 6 | Section 13 21 26 / Att. 5 - What is the electrical service available for compressor and evaporator? Are we to follow electrical listed on page 22 and 23 on Attachment #5 Cold Storage? | Follow electrical on Pages 22 & 23 of Attachment #5 and field verify available electrical supply prior to ordering equipment. |
| 7 | Section 13 21 26 - Installation Questions: What floor is the cold room located on? |
Is there a loading dock at the facility to receive full size tractor trailer?
Is there a fork lift or lull onsite to assist in unloading materials? Cold Room is located on Floor Level 1 (at grade level). There is no loading dock available. Cold Room Contractor to supply all necessary equipment for unloading and installation of all equipment.
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