RFI Official Responses - 3.pdf

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OFFICIAL RESPONSES

127EAW22R0012 - PNF Pike Co Lookout Solar

RFI responses will be responded to as necessary in amendment format which will be posted to the solicitation via beta.SAM.gov

Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

RFI #1 – Is there room in the existing brick building to house the battery bank?

USFS Response – New battery bank cannot be located within the existing radio vault.

RFI #2 – If no to the first question. Would you want a separate structure as a part of this quote to hold the solar and house the battery bank?

USFS Response – Yes, the battery bank shall be located within secure and lockable added infrastructure such as a vault, building, shed or trailer.

RFI #3 – Can you supply a power usage breakdown for the past 12 months for design purposes?

USFS Response – Reference new attachment for past PG&E usage data obtained from bills. Note that during fire season (May-October) usage will fluctuate depending on the fire risk and traffic across the radio repeater. In addition, during some of the 2021 fire season service was shut off to the existing meter due to PSPS events.

RFI #4 – Will a new enclosure on the backside of the repeater be acceptable for the inverter, new panel, and batteries?

USFS Response – Yes, a new enclosure adjacent to the repeater vault is acceptable including being located on the remaining concrete pad perimeter the repeater sits on.

RFI #5 – What size temporary generator is to be used? 30A or 50A. Need to select proper breakers and inverter.

USFS Response – The outlet size referenced in section 7.1.3.1 of the SOW should be a 50A receptacle.

RFI #6 – Is there a specification for the secured area? i.e. 6 or 8 foot fence? Barbed wire top?

USFS Response – If solar panels are to be located on the ground, the secure, lockable area shall at a minimum include a 6’ chain-link fence and man gate for entrance.

RFI #7 – Is the government providing internet access for the Remote Monitoring?

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USFS Response – The Government is not providing internet access for remote monitoring

RFI #8 – How long can the system be shut down for PGE disconnect and reconnect of power?

USFS Response – If within Fire season (April – October) the PG&E power can be disconnected for up to 4 weeks. If disconnect is required between November-March, it can last for up to 2 days.

Additional coordination can occur with Government during time of installation.

RFI #9 – What are the criteria for commissioning and/or 3rd party testing?

USFS Response – Reference SOW section 7.5 and new attachment regarding additional guidelines.

Contractor shall provide 3rd party testing if required in order to provide verification of functionality and installation.

RFI #10 – Is 3rd party underground locating survey required?

USFS Response – Contractor is responsible for providing underground location services if it is required to install new infrastructure provided by the contractor.

RFI #11 – SOW 7.2 states “Allow seven (14) calendar days for review and approval.”

Is it 7 or 14 and is this included in the 30 day period of performance from NTP?

USFS Response – SOW 7.2 should read “Allow fourteen (14) days for review and approval. This is not included in the 30-day performance period. The FS intention is to make an award and for the

NTP & period of performance to begin when “boots on the ground” work is to commence.

RFI #12 – Can you provide an attendance list from the site visit?

USFS Response – The information from the site walk will not be published.

RFI #13 – Are there any known safety hazards at this site?

USFS Response – There are no known safety hazards at the site.