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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION #1
SOLICITATION 12905B24Q0022
| Question 1 |
| …who is the manufacturer and model number of the HVAC system? Not the QCOM control system. |
| Response |
| CoolAir is the manufacturer and NBF36L is the model number for the main circulation fans for greenhouses 1-4. (SPECS for the fan are NBF fan, 1 HP, 460/3P/60HZ,) |
| Question 2 |
| Are the 4 HVAC controllers (Not HVAC itself) and the single Translator the only equipment to be replaced? May be the software manager is well? |
| Response |
| The contractor shall determine the equipment, and software necessary to provide environmental control to four greenhouses including, but not limited to sensors, software and training of up to five lab personnel. |
| Question 3 |
| We will need to know the interconnection between the four controllers and the four HVAC systems in use assuming all four HVAC systems are in a good condition and do not need to be replaced. |
| Response |
| The greenhouse control system is interconnected with low voltage telecommunications wire. The greenhouse CoolAir fans are 460/3P/60HZ and controlled by the existing greenhouse control system. |
| Question 4 |
| Is my understanding for this bid correct? |
1. Replacing the 4 controllers inside 4 control cabinets on wall, but not the metal cabinets.
1. Replacing the single broken translator unit mounted on wall.
1. Replacing the management software if necessary.
1. Providing all necessary replacement installation, labor, setup, testing, etc.
1. Providing all necessary training and user’s documentation.
1. Providing annual support and maintenance services.
1. Sensors as well.
| Response |
| Please refer to section 1.3 in the Statement of Work for all clarifications as to what is supposed to be performed on this project. |
| Question 5 |
| How many sensors and the types of sensors (temperature, humidity, CO2, light, digital or analog, etc.) in each greenhouse? |
| Response |
| There is a total of 1/EA of each of those sensors in greenhouses 1-4. Digital and analog functionality is is not my area of expertise so I cannot tell you if they are digital or analog. |
| Question 6 |
| (Is a) List of all HVAC control points (i.e. heater on/off, cooling on/off, humidifier on/off, de-humidifier on/off, etc.)…possible? |
| Response |
| I am not able to retrieve the control points for this system. |
| Question 7 |
| HVAC manufacturer and model number? |
| Response |
| CoolAir is the manufacturer and NBF36L is the model number for the main circulation fans for greenhouses 1-4. ( SPECS for the fan are NBF fan, 1 HP, 460/3P/60HZ,) |
| Question 7(a) |
| My question was related to the control interface standard that our controller will need to support and control the HVAC. It would be easier for me to find the interface connections if I know the model number. |
| Response |
| This will be a stand alone system, As stated in the scope of work the computer (control interface) will be furnished by the government. The contractor will be providing any and all equipment required to complete the project including, but not limited to sensors, software, and training of up to five lab personnel. |
| Question 8 |
| Is it possible to extend this opportunity/allow more time to bid? |
| Response |
| Yes. We have extended the due date for quotes to 3pm EST on February 20, 2024. |
| Question 9 |
| The existing switching devices are quite old and really should be replaced in addition to the control system. That would encompass all of the exhaust fan load contactors, motor controls, associated relays, along with new cabinet(s). We were planning to list these as an option. Or would you like us to include them as part of the control system and sensors? |
| Response |
| Please list any other parts or equipment that are not listed in the scope of work to make this project complete and functional as an option when working up your bid. Please make sure that any options included with the original scope of work bid have a separate itemized price list for all parts and materials that are included in that option. |
| Question 10 |
| We are including full labor, assuming that prevailing wages will be applicable. Can you confirm? |
| Response |
| The wage determination that I included in the solicitation will apply to this action. |
| Question 11 |
| Is this project exempt from State Sales Tax as a direct sale to the US Government? |
| Response |
| The Federal Government is exempt from sales tax. |
| Question 12 |
| We want to know if the Past Performance Questionnaire should be necessarily the prime contractor, or it can be our subcontractor past performances. |
| Response |
| We require the past performance information for the prime vendor. We are not hiring your subcontractor. |
| Question 13 |
| Is there a Control Schematic Available? |
| Response |
| No current control schematic is available. |
| Question 14 |
| Does QCom offer a list of installed equipment and is it available for this project? |
| Response |
| Please contact QCom to request any documentation that you may be looking for from them. |
| Question 15 |
| What is the current parameters being used for your sensors, pumps, fans, etc. |
| Response |
| We do not have the current control parameters information. |
| Question 16 |
| Is Johnson Controls an acceptable program for the supplied computer? |
| Response |
| Johnson Controls is a service provider not a program that can be installed on to a computer. |
