Questions and Answers_1232SA26Q0445.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document (Amendment 2) for RFQ# 1232SA26Q0445, a federal contract solicitation for replacing fluorescent lights with LEDs at a facility in Brookings, South Dakota.
The project involves retrofitting approximately 1,936 T-8 fluorescent bulbs (32W, 5000K) with LED replacements rated 14-17 watts at 4000 Kelvin, along with 142 standard medium-base bulbs (8.5 watt, 4000K color temperature), 7 can fixtures with 5.5-watt, 3000K LED lamps, and sconce fixtures with compact fluorescent replacements. Detailed specifications are referenced in Revised Attachment 4. Materials must comply with Buy American Act (BAA) requirements per clauses 52.225-9 and 52.225-10, though vendors may submit cost comparisons if claiming unreasonable domestic material costs. An Administrative Officer will verify on-site that BAA-rated materials are installed. The contract is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, with electricians earning $53.15 per hour; certified payrolls must be submitted to the Contracting Officer upon project completion. No Master Electrician is required on-site, no dimmers are present in the facility, temporary on-site storage is available, and the project manager will have key building access. Work is limited to weekday hours only, with no weekend or holiday work permitted. No EPA disposal certification ("death certificate") for removed lamps is required. The lighting circuit voltage and emergency fixture quantities remain unavailable per the government's responses.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FAR Text_52.225-9_52.225-10_52.222-90.docx | DOCX document | |
| SF30_1232SA26Q0445_0002.pdf | ||
| Revised Attachment 4 LED Lights.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| SF30_1232SA26Q0445_0001.pdf | ||
| Site Visit Sign In Sheet.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 LED Lights List.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1 SF1442 Solicitation Terms and Conditions_1232SA26Q0445.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 DOL WD SD20260005_2026_01_16.pdf |
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Amendment 2
RFQ# 1232SA26Q0445 – Replace Fluorescent Lights with LEDs (Brookings, SD)
Questions and Answers:
1. Requesting detailed specifications for the lamps, including Lamp type and Lamp color
ANSWER: See Revised Attachment 4
2. Confirm the type of bulb that is currently installed. Specifically, is it a 42 watt, 4-pin compact fluorescent (CFL) bulb?
ANSWER: See Revised Attachment 4
The T-8s are 32W, 5000K, fluorescent bulbs, which is the vast majority of the lights.
3. For the “Bulbs (Qty 142)”, are these fluorescent, incandescent, or a mix of both types?
ANSWER: mix of both types
4. For the LED replacement, should the vendor assume Type A or Type B, or will this be determined after field verification?
ANSWER: this can be determined after field verification
5. What voltage do the lighting circuits operate on?
ANSWER: Information unavailable
6. Are there emergency fixtures that will be retrofitted and would we be responsible to replace those batteries? Can you provide a specific number of emergency fixtures? If not, can you provide an approximate number of fixtures (eg. 10%)?
ANSWER: Information unavailable
7. Are there rooms with dimmers in them? Depending on the lighting voltage these switches and possibly the bulbs may need to be changed. Would we be resposible for changing the switches?
ANSWER: No dimmers
8. Where the scope states bulbs are these medium based screw in bulbs (A19 or R30 type) or would they have to be determined?
ANSWER: Information unavailable.
9. Is there a local state Contractor Licensing requirement for this work?
ANSWER: No.
10. On SOW Page 3, Section 6 A & C calls for 142 bulbs and 48 cans, but there is no description provided for either. What is the type, base, color, and wattage for the 142 bulbs, and for the 48 cans, the diameter, depth, and type of fixture being used.
ANSWER: See Revised Attachment 4
Bulbs: type – standard; base – should be medium; color – 4,000; wattage – 8.5
Cans: the only cans remaining out of the original number is 7.
Current specs for the lamp that is in the cans are: 13W, DTT 4-pin, fluorescent lamp; model number is CF13DD/E/835; size is about 5.5 inches long;
Replacement lamp: 550 lumens, 5.5 watt, 3000 K
11. What type of bulbs are currently used in sconces, and with what wattage?
a. ANSWER: The bulbs currently used in sconces are a Sylvania CF9DD/835, 9 watt, 2 pin, compact fluorescent lamp.
12. What is the wattage of existing bulbs (142 in number; column titled “bulbs”) in various locations?
a. ANSWER: 100 watt
13. Are the materials to be BAA-compliant? (Luxrite seems to be made outside of the
US.)
a. ANSWER: The solicitation contains clause 52.225-9 Buy American- Construction Materials and provision 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials. (Alternate I)(May 2014). An attachment is provided will full text for both.
14. Please confirm whether the 1936 T8, 4-foot bulbs need to be type B (direct wiring).
a. ANSWER: Information unavailable
15. Will temporary storage for materials and tools be available on site?
a. ANSWER: Yes
16. According to the fair wages page, electricians will be paid $53.15 per hour ($36.32 base + $4.54 & $12.29 fringe benefits). Here are my questions:
a. Will a Master Electrician be required to be on site during the install?
i. ANSWER: No. The contractor is required to perform the requirements in the SOW.
b. What are the hourly wages for a Journeyman, Apprentice and Helper?
i. ANSWER: See Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division for compliance with Davis-Bacon
1. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/prevailing-wage-resource-book/db-compliance-principles
c. Where are the certified payrolls, once the project is completed, to be sent for verification and approval for final payment?
i. ANSWER: The Contracting Officer. Certified payroll instructions are discussed here https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/forms/wh347
17. According to the specs listed, Buy American Certificate, etc., we believe this requires the LED 4’ lamps and all others to have a BAA rating. But when discussed with all the contractors on site, most did not know this. In order for the bids to be apples to apples, we all need clarification. BAA certified lamps are 3 to 4 times the cost of a normal 4’ LED lamp you can buy at Lowes, Graybar, Grainger, or the local hardware store. We just need to know if the rating is required or that the standard 4’ LED lamp can be bid. Both types come with a 5 year warranty on the lamp. So my questions are:
a. Is the BAA rated LED lamp required?
i. ANSWER: The solicitation contains clause 52.225-9 Buy American-
Construction Materials and provision 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials. (Alternate I)(May 2014). An attachment is provided will full text for both.
b. Would you like everyone to submit two bids, one with the rated lamps and one without?
i. ANSWER: As explained in 52.225-9 and 52..225-10, vendors may submit a comparison if there is a claim of unreasonable cost of domestic construction material.
c. If required, who will verify on site that the lamps being installed are the BAA rated lamps and not the cheaper lamp?
i. ANSWER: Administrative Officer
18. During our discussion, 4100 Kelvin lamps would be used to match what has already been installed. Is this correct?
a. ANSWER: 4000 Kelvin is acceptable
19. The 4’ LED lamp wattage was also discussed. The consensus was that the wattage needed to be between 14 and 17 watts to match or improve the lumen output of what is there presently. Is this correct or is there a specific wattage you are requesting?
a. ANSWER: 14 watt to 17 watt is acceptable
20. Will we be able to work after normal working hours?
a. ANSWER: It may be possible during the week
21. Will we be able to work weekends? Holidays?
a. ANSWER: No
22. Will the project manager have key access to most of the building?
a. ANSWER: Yes
23. Will you require a “death certificate” on the old lamps that are removed from the existing fixtures from a qualified EPA disposal site?
a. ANSWER: No
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