Amendment 1 Questions and Answers.pdf

Amendment 1: Questions and Answers for solicitation 127EAU26Q0047

Question 1) For the temporary six-month setup, our understanding is that you want to bring in a rental generator as prime power and to keep the existing generator as back up power. In order to do that, it appears we would need to bypass the existing 4160V switchboard area completely so that it can be demolished and replaced without affecting the temporary building feed.

Answer 1) That is correct and that approach to eliminating any dependence on the existing 4160V switchboard outside is the preferred approach for this project.

Question 2) The rental generator and ATS would sit next to the current panel (near the current generator) and the cable going from the ATS would have to go all the way from the back of the building to the front dropping down through the metal grate in the ground near the front entrance then going into the basement substation room. This run is approximately 500’. Unless you know of another way we can feed the cable into the substation room, this look like the only way to run the cable. Please confirm

Answer 2) Confirmed, there is no other known way into the basement electrical room.

Question 3) How often is invoicing allowed?

Answer 3) Invoices will be accepted in 30 day increments.

Other general notes:

1) Existing switchgear change out will be handled by a separate contractor. The plan for actual fix is full switchgear replacement and that solicitation for that project will be out very soon.

2) The rental generator can be placed anywhere on pavement but cannot block work on switchgear.

3) Both buildings on the gated compound are forest service owned.

4) The current switchgear is oversized.

5) We understand and expect to have an interruption in power while switchgear is actively being removed/installed.