12405B24Q0425-Bidding RFIs-Morris MNL-Replace Elec Feeders-USDA responseswm.docx
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This document contains Requests for Information (RFIs) for Solicitation 12405B24Q0425 to Replace Electric Panels at the USDA-ARS North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NCSCRL) in Morris, MN. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with an associated NAICS code of 238210. Key details include:
The purpose is to replace electrical panels, feeders, and other associated repairs. A site visit is scheduled for August 28, 2024. Offerors must provide a quote on company letterhead with the item description, unit price, total price, and valid for at least 60 days. They must also complete the FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis considering technical specifications, price, and past performance. All responsible sources may submit offers. The contract will be a firm fixed price. The contracting agency is the USDA-ARS Southeast Area.
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| 15-4957ep.txt | TXT text file | |
| Project Dwgs-Morris MN-Replace Pnl Feeders-Assoc Repairs (3).pdf | ||
| SOW-Morris MN-Replace Elec Pnls-Assoc Repairsep.pdf |
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Requests for Information Solicitation 12405B24Q0425 Replace Electric Panels North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NCSCRL) USDA-ARS, Morris, MN
Question 1: Is there a cost estimate for the project listed?
Answer 1: USDA: Government estimate will not be shared with offerors.
Question 2: Is there an actual start date for the project?
Answer 2: Start date will be determined mutually between the contractor and the government
Question 3: Is EMT conduit with screw set fittings acceptable?
Answer 3: USDA: Conduit shall be provided as specified in Section 26 05 33 of Project Specifications. As indicated in 26 05 33, EMT may be provided for indoor applications where conduit is routed exposed and not subject to physical damage and where conduit is routed above ceilings and within walls / partitions (see 26 05 33. 3.1). As indicated in 26 05 33, EMT conduit fittings shall be compression type (see 26 05 33. 3.1); screw fittings are not acceptable.
Question 4: Is THHN / THWN wire acceptable?
Answer 4: USDA: Wire shall be provided as specified in Section 26 05 19. As indicated in 26 05 19: Wire shall be copper, 600 V rated. No 8 AWG conductors and larger diameter shall be stranded type; No 10 AWG and smaller diameter conductors shall be solid. Conductor insulation for power and lighting conductors shall be 600 V, Type THWN / THHN or Type XHHW. See Section 26 05 19 for additional information.
Question 5: May new MDP be in Room 15? Reuse existing conduit and conductors from transformer, put new 800A disconnect where existing main switch is located and feed MDP in Room 15?
Answer 5: USDA: Proposals from offerors shall reflect locating new MDP as indicated in “Project Drawings” (along west wall of Room 14). The “awarded” contractor may submit installing the new MDP in Room 15 as a value engineering item. Any submission of a proposed value engineering item shall include the advantages to the Government (reduced cost, shorter shutdown periods, etc.). The Government will evaluate any proposed value engineering item and determine if it is in the best interest of the Government.
Question 6: Would KVA rating of breakers change in panels with new breaker disconnect?
Answer 6: USDA: No change in ratings on panel breakers is expected by using new main breaker disconnect.
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