Question and Answer 2.pdf
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- Pump and Motor Replace Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0365
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity for Pump and Motor Replacement at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) location in Peoria, Illinois.
The key details are:
- The contract opportunity is for cooling tower pump and motor replacements, with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000.
- The period of performance is 60 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
- A site visit is scheduled for October 1, 2024, and proposals are due October 8, 2024.
- The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside using the Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov website.
- The NAICS code is 238290 with a $22.0 Million small business size standard.
- A Bid Guarantee, Performance Bond, and Payment Bond will be required.
- The Questions and Answers cover topics such as reuse of existing insulation and cladding, use of vibration isolators, and pricing of valve replacements.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_12505B24Q0365_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Question and Answer.pdf | ||
| 1442 12505B24Q0365.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Past Performance Questionnaire.pdf | ||
| ARS-371.pdf | ||
| ARS-372.pdf |
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Q: Should an add alternative be included or should it be incorporated into the price for heat trace?
A: Existing heat trace will only require replacement if damaged during the installation process. Pricing should reflect your risk tolerance.
Q: Given the unknown current state of the existing valves. Should there be an additional alternative price for those valves? As well as obvious rusted hardware?
A: This is not a written requirement but voluntary alternates are acceptable subject to CO approval. Intention is to reuse/maintain existing
Q: Should bids include vibration isolators and pads as a precaution or an add alternative?
A: Bid requirements reflect replacement of grout bed, anchor bolts, and mounting plate per manufacturer’s written installation requirements. Recommendations for a more robust, trouble free installation are welcome and should be submitted as a voluntary alternate subject to CO approval. Pictures provided of existing installation for pump 1/3/4/6 for reference.
Q: What is the weight rating of the concrete bad leading to towers? Should 3/4” plywood be factored in?
A: We do not have that information
Q: Can existing insulation and metal cladding be re-utilized or is it required to be replaced?
A: If the integrity of the existing insulation and metal cladding can be retained, it is acceptable to be re-utilized. If damaged during installation activities, it should be replaced. Pricing should reflect your risk tolerance.
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