RFIs.pdf

Question 1: Is there a load dock or forklift available? What are the hours of operation?

Answer 1: Yes, 0700hrs-1600hrs (7AM to 4PM)

Question 2: Will your team be moving the batteries from the loading dock to the UPS?

Answer 2: No, contractor will be responsible for moving batteries to UPS location

Question 3: Will there be a handcart or pallet jack available for use?

Answer 3: Yes

Question 4: What is the approximate distance from loading dock and/or shipping drop to UPS location?

Answer 4: Located in the basement, approx. 500 ft.

Question 5: Does the flooring need any protectant (floor covering)? If yes, how many feet?

Answer 5: No, but any equipment used by the contractor needs to be free of nails, screws and debris imbedded in the wheel surfaces.

Question 6: What floor is the UPS (battery replacement) on?

Answer 6: Basement

Question 7: Is there a freight elevator if not on ground floor? What is the approximate weight capacity?

Answer 7: Yes, freight elevator is rated for 5000 lbs.

Question 8: Are there any narrow doorways that would not permit standard pallet (40”x40”) or any other obstructions (carpet, etc.) from the loading dock or shipping drop to the UPS location?

Answer 8: No

Question 9: Are equivalents acceptable?

Answer 9: Yes, if they meet the requirements in the Statement of Work.

Question 10: Will this be performed during normal business hours or off hours?

Answer 10: During normal business hours

Question 11: List required equipment for this delivery (lift gate, pallet jack, dolly, or other equipment?)

Answer 11: Pallet jack, truck capable of hauling heavy batteries to a loading dock for standard semis.

Question 12: What is the approximated distance from the delivery vehicle location to the final inside delivery location?

Answer 12: 500 ft.

Question 13: What is the weight capacity of the freight elevator?

Answer 13: 5000 lbs.

Question 14: Are there any steps or ramps in the path the inside delivery location?

Answer 14: No

Question 15: What is the narrowest door way width?

Answer 15: Door to the UPS room is standard door width 36”

Question 16: What types of floors are inside the building? Tile, Wood, Marble, Laminate, Carpet, etc.

Answer 16: Dock area (concrete)-UPS room (concrete floor)-Small section of rubber floor tile on concrete floor deck to get into freight elevator, elevator floor is aluminum tread plate, mostly concrete throughout.

Question 17: Is it okay for the driver to use a pallet jack to move the pallets to the inside delivery location?

Answer 17: Yes

Question 18: Do the floors need to be protected by Masonite or plywood?

Answer 18: No

Question 19: Do pallets need to be broken down by the delivery driver?

Answer 19: No.

Question 20: Can the pallets be brought to the room and parts restacked on them?

Answer 20: Yes

Question 21: Do the pallets need to be taken off site when they are unloaded?

Answer 21: Yes

Question 22: How long can the batteries be on site until disposal?

Answer 22: We prefer a week or less.

Question 23: Where can the batteries be stored for disposal?

Answer 23: We do not store used batteries, we only allow the Contractor to stage the used batteries that have been placed on pallets on our loading dock for pickup by the truck driver.