Responses to Questions.pdf

5/11/2023

RFQ - 1333MG-23-Q-00920

Responses to Questions

• QUESTION 1: Do either of the elevators currently run? The Government POC said he thought it had been 4-5 years since either of them ran. ANSWER: Elevator in Bldg. 1 is currently not running due to a missing relay which is the “switch” referenced in the statement of work that is missing (see attached photo of missing relay). The elevator in Bldg. 2 runs, however currently is not being operated due to the amount of fluid that has leaked out of the pistons to ensure no further damage is done by operating it.

• QUESTION 2 : The solicitation mentions replacing a missing switch in one of the controllers. Do you have any more detail as to what this switch is? The Government POC thought one of them needed the soft starter replaced, which can be referred to as a “switch” of sorts, as it turns on and off the motor. ANSWER: The “missing switch from control panel Bldg. 1” referenced in the statement of work, refers to a missing relay, not the soft starter. See attached photo of the missing relay. This can also be seen at the site visit where existing site conditions for both elevators can be reviewed.

• QUESTION 3: There is a high probability that if these elevators have been out of service for 4-5 years, even replacing the packings/seals and replacing the switch might not make them operational. Is this solicitation only intended to cover this exact scope of work, or if further action is needed to return these elevators to service, will that work be handled in the scope of the contract that is issued for these repairs? ANSWER: It is possible that further repairs found that are required to return the elevators to service may be authorized. However, only by written authorization from the Contracting Officer after the contractor has provided a detailed description of additional repairs needed, and an itemized breakdown of the labor and material costs quoted for the additional repairs. The Contracting Officer will then evaluate the additional repair costs and make a determination as to whether those repairs can be rendered under the current contract or not.