Site Visit Q A.docx

Site Visit Q & A’s

1. Buy American Act? – Yes. Federal Government is required to Buy American per the Buy American Act of 1933. The Buy American Act restricts the purchase of non-domestic supplies. This act applies to federal government contracts for products used in the U.S. The act states that the cost of domestic components must exceed 50 percent of the total cost of components in an end product.

2. PVC or Steel Casing on 150’ well? – PVC for 300’ well and drillers discretion.

3. Road Maintenance of concern (2 days work)? – F.S. Road Crew will improve road on 2 areas.

4. Size of Meter? – 1.5”

5. Water source for drilling (Approx. 2500 gal/well)? – Will be contractor’s responsibility. Possible sources could be Luna VFD and Alpine (Reserve, would be last resort). If these options are exhausted forest will address.

6. Strategy if no water at 300’: (HY Clark Well)? Government will address as needed.

7. CID permit for Solar? – Will be determined next week.

8. Warranty on Workmanship? – Construction warranty will apply up to one year after work has been accepted.

9. Are we requiring only 330 watt solar panels? – Gov. is ok with other panel sizes as long as wattage is equivalent to the requested configuration per contract specifications.

10. What type of Bid Bond will be needed? – Pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 3132, for construction contracts greater than $35,000, but not greater than $150,000, the contracting officer shall select two or more of the following payment protections, giving particular consideration to inclusion of an irrevocable letter of credit: Payment Bond and Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC).

11. Controller Type (just solar or with generator connection)? – Will need just solar.

12. Depth of meter and water connections? – 3 Feet.

13. Drill material and drill mud? – A location will be identified on site to place this material. The Forest Service will remove at a later time.

14. What does our proposed system look like? We will provide a system design map. See attached.