Att. 8 Solicitation Q&A 230309.pdf
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WSS Electrical Improvements Q+A - Pre-Bid 2/13/23
This Q+A Document contains the official answers to questions received at the pre-bid meeting on 2/13/23. Any perceived answers or other interpretations are not valid if conflicting with these answers.
Also included in this document are important notes that may not have been mentioned at the meeting.
All requirements in the contract plans, specifications, and statement of work still apply.
Outlet Installation & Incidentals:
• How many outlets are allowed per circuit for this project?
o See updated specifications section 260010 Part 3.
• What type of outlets are required for this project?
o See section 260010 Part 3 and referenced sections of the specifications.
• Can Romex Wire be used?
o No. See conduit requirements on plans and in specifications.
• Does the contractor have to identify the new circuits?
o Yes, update the schematic/schedule of circuits in the panel box with area building and type of circuit per specifications section 262416.
CAT6 Data Ports and Runs:
• Does the contractor need to follow any requirements when installing CAT6 cable and data ports?
o Yes, see specifications Division 26 and 27 of the specifications, especially section 270000.
• Do CAT6 Runs need to be certified?
o Yes, these need to be certified through an industry recognized process. See Division 27 of the specifications.
• Are all existing runs of Data CAT6?
o The runs from the currently installed Patch Panels are CAT6. If existing runs are damaged by contractor operations, the contractor is responsible for repairing these runs by running a new CAT6 cable and supplying a new CAT6 data port.
• What is the scope of the Data Upgrades?
o See updated Statement of Work.
• Does the contractor have to identify the data ports?
o See Division 27 regarding labeling.
• What are the quality requirements for Installation?
o See updated specifications.
• Are the Data Ports to be installed as A configuration or B configuration?
o The data ports are to be installed using the BICSI T568B configuration.
• Are the phones VoIP?
o Not at this time, an upgrade to VoIP phones is planned after this project but is a separate project.
• Does the current phone system contain boosters?
o This is unlikely, though the government makes no warranties that this is not the case.
• The current data switch looks full. Is the government adding an additional switch for all the new cat 6 cables being added?
o See specification section 270000 Part 1.07.
• If a new switch is added will we be responsible for a new patch panel/ telecommunications rack for data terminations?
o New patch panels are to be furnished and installed by the contractor, but no new racks are required. Some of the equipment in the existing rack may need to be moved around to allow space for installation of new patch panels. See specification section 270000.
General Technical Questions:
• Can CAT6 Cable or Electrical wire be run in the drop ceiling?
o No except where otherwise explicitly stated. Electrical Wire and CAT 6 Cable shall be run in the attic and drop into the walls from there except. See plan notes and specifications for information.
• Do data or electrical boxes have to mounted to a stud? Or can boxes be mounted to the drywall?
o In general, boxes should be mounted to studs. In situations where mounting boxes to studs is impractical, seek COR approval to mount it to the drywall using an appropriate remodel box.
• Is the building wood framed?
o The building is wood framed.
• What kind of desks are planned to be installed in the office space after the upgrades?
o This is the decision of the government and may not be known yet. Electrical outlet and
Data Port locations shall be approved by the COR per the contract documents.
• What color shall any wire mold, cover plates, and wall mounted boxes be?
o Off-white color, final color choice to be approved by the COR.
• Who is responsible for repairing damaged sheetrock, or other damages to the facility resulting from contractor operations?
o The contractor is responsible for repairing damaged drywall or other damages to the facility from contractor operations. This includes replacing items broken by the contractor.
o Color matching paint is the responsibility of the contractor. The color shall be approved by the COR prior to repairs.
o Meet requirements in the contract documents for repair of drywall.
• In areas where the wall is mainly comprised of windows, can the outlets be moved away from the windows?
o See updated project plans.
o Outlets placed under windows are not likely to be approved to be moved. Necessary sheetrock removal and replacement may occur to run wire to electrify outlets in these locations.
• Do the sticky notes physically attached to the walls have any bearing on the contract?
o No. COR and Contractor to discuss locations of outlets prior to installation. COR approval of final locations required per the contract documents.
• Is there a crawlspace under the building?
o The building is most likely a slab on grade with no crawlspace.
• Is there potential for temporary access to the attic through the ceiling?
o Yes, subject to COR approval and contractor repair. See notes on plans.
• Will any wiring be run in the new furniture or cubicles?
o No, no wiring in the furniture or cubicles.
• Who is responsible for moving the furniture?
o The contractor shall coordinate moving the furniture with the government COR and site manager. The contractor is responsible for moving furniture as necessary for the work.
• What are the approximate dimensions of the building?
o See attached diagram with approximate dimensions. Contractor shall field verify dimensions prior to purchase and installation of contract items.
Other Contract/Solicitation Questions:
• Who from the government has authority on this contract?
o Only the CO and COR.
o No other Forest Service employee, contractor, or any member of the public has authority under this contract.
• What is the period of performance end date?
o 60 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed.
• When does the solicitation close?
o Check the solicitation on SAM.gov.
• Where do solicitation and technical questions go?
o Email Jacob Hise and Erin Garcia.
o Jacob Hise is the technical contact.
o Erin is the contact for contract and solicitation terms.
• Is this project evaluated solely based on price?
o No.
o The project is evaluated following FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of quotations or offers, quotes will be evaluated using a best value – trade off approach. See Section M of the solicitation.
• Does the 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022) Clause apply to this contract?
o Yes.
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