Questions and Answers 12405B24R0031 final.pdf

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Cummins Generator Replacement- USDA, ARS, Schriever, LA Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
12405B24R0031
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery

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This document contains a set of Questions and Answers related to Solicitation Number 12405B24R0031, which is a request for proposal (RFP) issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service for a Cummins Generator Replacement project in Schriever, LA.

The key details are:

  • The intent is to replace an existing 50 KW diesel generator with a new 40 KW natural gas generator.
  • Contractors are required to provide a contract-specific QA/QC Plan and Safety Plan.
  • The project is tax-exempt, and the existing generator stand can be reused if it is in suitable condition.
  • The period of performance may be extended if needed to accommodate generator lead times.
  • Proposal submissions are due by 2:00 PM CT on August 30, 2024, and all questions must be submitted by 10:00 AM CT on August 20, 2024.
  • This is a 100% Small Business set-aside solicitation.

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Questions & Answers

Cummins Generator Replacement, Schriever, LA

12405B24R0031

1) Can you please clarify that the intent of the scope of work is to switch from a diesel generator to a natural gas generator. Diesel generator

2) Can you please clarify that the intent of the scope of work is to provide a 40KW natural gas generator even though the existing generator is a 50KW? 50 KW

3) Can you please provide the exact location of where the contractor is to tie into natural gas on the project site, in order to bring natural gas to the new generator. N/A, Diesel generator

4) Will the period of performance be able to be extended due to lead times of the new generator? The period of performance will remain the same at this time, but the contract can be modified as needed after award to extend the period of performance.

5) In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and

QAQC roles? The contractor shall decide how to staff their contract.

6) Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan? YES

7) Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan? YES

8) Is this project tax exempt? Taxes should be included in the cost breakdown (if any).

9) Where is the Gas tie in point (I‘ve identified one likely point, at the Headhouse)?N/A, Diesel generator

10) Will this be a new metered point or will it be taken off an existing meter? N/A, Diesel

11) Please confirm that existing gas supply, meter, regulator is adequate. N/A, Diesel

12) Is the city, parish, utilities provider, or contractor responsible for tie-in to the main gas line and meter installment? Is the owner or contractor responsible for payment. N/A, Diesel generator

13) Will the city, parish, utilities provider, or contractor be responsible for installing the gas line from the main gas line to the meter for the generator. N/A, Diesel generator

14) Can we reuse existing generator stand? Sandblast and repaint or Hot Dig Galv? Yes, if the stand is in reusable condition. If so, sandblast and hot dip galvanize.

15) Can we re-use existing conductors between ATS and new genset? Install new conductors

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