Attachment 07 Request for Information Questions and Responses_.pdf

127EAS22R0006 Placerville Nursery Cooler & Freezer Upgrades Request for Information

Question: All my government contracts to this point have been paid through WideArea WorkFlow/PIEE. They Guarantee payment of Process of invoice to Small Business with in 10 days. Electronic receipt. I am assuming it is the same with the USDA.

Response: All payments are processed through IPP. While the Government trys to process small business payment with 10 days the payment schedule is NET 14 on progress payments and NET 30 days for final payment.

Question: Also, it is my plan to have ALL equipment on Site ASAP to the storage container and invoicing upon delivery.

Response: This would be included as part of your mobilization and invoiced accordingly.

Question: The Contracts States 45 days on 11- and 60-day completion on C5. Equipment will not be available for at least 11 weeks after order. Will Completion Date be Modified?

Response: Yes, please state estimated delivery and installation times in your quote.

Question: Are facility’s available or do we need to Rent Porta units.

Response: There are restroom facilities that are available but only from 0700 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We also have portable toilets that are available all hours.

Question: We would like to place a storage container.

Response: Yes, space can be allocated for a laydown yard.

Question: We would like to Set an RV on site.

Response: No, there is camping/RV sites within the local area. No on site camping is allowed.

Question: Can the work schedule be modified? IE 3-12s, 4-10s.

Response: Yes is doable with advance notice

Question: Will a list of contractors be published?

Response: C&C Contracting, McHatton Electric. Stephens Construction Inc.

Question: What are the dimensions of each cooler and freezer space? LxWxH?

Response: 69’ x 43’ x 17.5’ high.

Question: What are the desired temperatures of the cooler’s and freezer’s?

Response: For the seedling coolers it is 33 to 35 degrees F. For the freezer it is between 0 and 5 degrees F.

Question: Is it necessary for the replacement units to be water cooled? (as opposed to air cooled)

a. If yes, where is the cooling tower and is the water piping able to be reused?

Response: Whatever has been done on the previous replacement equipment is acceptable. I believe the replacement equipment is air cooled.

Question: Do the spaces need to remain operational while the upgrade takes place?

Response: On the seedling coolers NO, on the freezer YES

Question: Are there any drawings of the existing coolers & freezers, piping, electrical?

Response: No, we do not have the as builts for the building or systems.

b. If yes, please send. N/A

Question: Is another site visit possible?

Response: No

Question: Lead times are out there, completion in 60 days is unrealistic given supply chain challenges. Is the contract time negotiable/ flexible?

Response: Yes, please state estimated delivery and installation times in your quote.

Question: Any discoveries/changes to the scope now that there has been a site visit with the other contractors?

Response: None