Questions and Answers Solicitation 1232SA25R0068.pdf

Questions and Answers

Solicitation 1232SA25R0068

1. Can the USDA please provide as builds of existing equipment? No, as-built drawings are not available.

2. Does the USDA have a more detailed specification of desired equipment, or will the scope be based off the scope of work solely? No. Please use the SOW.

3. Does the Period of performance, at 240 days include site survey, design, submittals, and construction? Submittals and equipment procurement along may take 180 days. Can the POP be re-evaluated and extended? The POP will not be extended at this time.

4. Can the USDA please confirm code year is 2019? Yes, code year 2019.

5. Will the USDA allow advanced payments (Down Payments) for any materials or equipment to be procured under this task order, or will invoicing be restricted when the physical materials and/or equipment have been delivered to the project site? Progress payment for materials and equipment is allowed.

6. Can the USDA please confirm the contractor is to install third party Non-Proprietary universally serviceable American Made equipment? Please refer to 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials (MAY 2014) in the solicitation.

7. Per the SOW, it’s noted that the compensation ropes on car #4 are to be changed.

However, during the site visit, the ropes, comp sheaves and equipment were surveyed and appeared to be in very good condition. Can the USDA please confirm the intent on this scope of work and if it is truly desired? Yes, this is a requirement.

8. Can the USDA please confirm the equipment installed is required to meet the buy American Act? Please refer to 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials (MAY 2014) in the solicitation.

9. Can the USDA please confirm prevailing wage requirements must be followed per the wage determination document in the solicitation? Wage requirements must be followed.

10. Can the USDA please confirm the project will require Certified payroll? Yes, this is a requirement per the solicitation and the FAR.

11. Will an asbestos and lead pre-alteration (Pre-Alt) survey be a requirement of this project and will the contractors be responsible for including these costs in their bids? No.

12. Please detail when the warranty period if effective? After the completion of each elevator, or after the completion of the project in its entirety? After completion of the project.

13. While we are working on the first elevator, who is responsible for the O&M of the other elevators? Are we, the Prime contractor required to handle the interim maintenance during the POP? There is an existing service contract.

14. Field Staff clarifications: A. Please confirm the USDA's intent for the Prime Contractor to have a full time Superintendent for the entirety of the project? B. Please confirm USDA's intent for the Prime Contractor to have a full-time SSHO on site for the entirety of the project. Please confirm the USDA's intent for the Prime Contractor to have a full-time QCM on site for the entirety of the project. D. Can any of the above individuals Double or Triple hat? E. Can any of the above individuals be an employee of a subcontractor, or will the USDA require the above individuals to be a Full-time employee of the Prime Contractor? Please refer to the solicitation.

15. Will the USDA be issuing a more detailed scope of work, drawings, or specifications? Or is it the Prime contractor’s responsibility to determine what scope is required to accompany the Elevator modernization to meet the 2019 code year? No other drawings or specifications are being released.

16. Can the USDA please confirm if existing cab finishes are to remain, or if new cab interiors and flooring are to be included in the scope of work? If new finishes are desired, please provide more details for pricing. No. Please quote based on the SOW.

17. Will Microsoft Project be an acceptable scheduling tool for this project? Yes

18. What software will be utilized on the project for submittal transfers? Will the Prime Contractor be responsible for purchasing and maintaining? No special software required.

Submittal transfers should be via email and attachments in in pdf format.

19. Do the elevators currently receive a pre-transfer signal from the ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch)? The new controllers will require a pre-transfer signal from the ATS. No.

There is no ATS.

20. If no pre-transfer signal currently exists, does the ATS have the capability to time delay and send a pre-transfer signal to the elevators it serves? Additionally, where is the ATS located within the building for each elevator identified in the solicitation? Conductors will need to be run in conduit and programmed to function. Contractor needs to know the length of the run, quantity of runs, and potential routing. There is no ATS. Emergency power is supplied through automated switchgear outside of the building.

21. Can the facility please identify a location or placement for project dumpsters?

Dumpster location is behind Building 2

22. Can the USDA/Facility please provide a list of building preferred vendors including fire alarm, fire protection network/communications, BAS, security(cameras), and access control? No.

23. Can the USDA clarify if there will be an ICRA requirements to be met during the modernization? Standard commercial building air quality requirements apply.