Q_and_A for water treatment 12639522Q0028.pdf

Q&A FOR 12639522Q0028

1. Q - Size, make, and model of Cooling Tower #1 and Cooling Tower #2

A-1 The model #’s for both cooling towers are VT1-N220-O/X. they are made by Baltimore Aircoil companies. They have 2 blowers in each tower. They are run off a CFD control.

2. Q - Amount of annual cooling tower makeup water for each cooling tower and Amount of annual boiler makeup water

A-2 We currently do not keep any records of how much make up water is used for our chillers and boilers.

3. Q - Last two months of monthly lab water analysis

Q - Last two months of water treatment logs for all equipment in the contract

A-3 The facility has attached the most current water treatment log that they have in the mechanical room. Hopefully this will answer some of the questions.

4. Q - What chemicals are currently being used to control slime and algae?

A-4 A biocide is applied to control slime and algae. Brand and quantity are unknown.

5. Q - What chemicals are currently being used for low-pressure/high pressure steam boiler that meets the mission critical requirement (safe for insects and personnel)?

A-5 We don’t have an answer for this at this time

6. Q - Annual spend on water treatment chemicals and service

6-A Approximately $ 7,140.00 annually

7. Q - Who is the current chemical and service provider?

A-7 The current vendor is listed on the attached water treatment log.

8. Q - The solicitation mentions “Demineralization” in training coverage. If contractor is required to perform work and inspect demineralization equipment, please provide a system description along with make, model, and throughput.

A-8 Traditional water softener system is in place at the facility. Facility personnel re-fill the salt tanks. The water treatment provider sets and adjusts, as necessary, the set point of the softener system.

9. Q - Will the demineralization equipment require chemicals/salt/resin replacement as part of contract scope?

A-9 The water softener equipment was installed March of 2017. The treatment provider shall set, and adjust as necessary, the set point of the softener system. If the treatment provider believes the system is not performing adequately or correctly, they should provide data to the facility to demonstrate what deficiencies or inadequacies they believe they have identified.