Generator_Solicitation_Questions_and_Responses_0001.pdf

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

TIMUCUAN ECOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVE – GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

PER THE STATEMENT OF WORK – 140P5425Q0030

Note: The following questions were received prior to the deadline for questions which was 08/01/2025 at 04:00PM EDT as per the solicitation.

1. Are payment bonds, performance bonds and/or bid bonds required for this opportunity? Are prime contractors required to have insurance for this project?

No, payment bonds, performance bonds, or bid bonds are required for this project. Additionally, prime contractors are not required to carry insurance for this opportunity.

2. Could you confirm the brand of the existing generator? Also, is there a preferred brand you'd like to have installed?

Cummins Generator Model GGHG-5788892, SER # B070018737 SPEC G. No brand preference. It needs to meet the requirement per the statement of work; 60KW, Single Phase, 400Amp, 240Volts, LPV Fuel Source (In ground).

3. Would you prefer a detailed cost breakdown (e.g., equipment, labor, materials), or is a high-level summary acceptable?

Yes

4. Based on the scope, it appears the contractor is responsible for both the procurement and installation of the new generator. Can you kindly confirm that we’re expected to furnish and install the equipment entirely?

5. Also, we didn’t see any mention of post-installation servicing or preventive maintenance. Please confirm that the scope ends with installation and commissioning.

The scope ends with installation, commissioning and testing.

6. Lastly, could you confirm whether the contractor is expected to provide electrical engineering support — including NEC compliance, ATS setup, and wiring — or if the government has in-house engineering support for that?

The Government does not have engineering support. The contractor needs to be in compliance with the NEC.

7. What should be the size and type of the new conduit?

The conduit/wiring should be sized to meet NEC requirements.

8. Is site restoration to the previous condition, such as the concrete walkway, required?

Yes, the site needs to be restored to previous condition.

9. What is the size of the existing generator pad? What is the brand and model of the existing generator? (which will help with matching the pad with the new generator).

Pad size is 120” L x 54” W x 16” Thick. Current Generator Specs answered in Question 2.

10. Is modification to the existing generator pad expected? (Modification such as a new conduit and pad size).

The Government does not expect a change in the generator pad. New generator will need to fit within the current pad. See size in answer to question 9.

11. A remote annunciator is NOT required?

A remote annunciator will be required. Installation will be in the Curator’s Office.

12. Is the contractor to replace the 400A disconnect on the back side of the transfer switch?

*If yes, can the contractor replace it with a Service Entrance Rated Automatic Transfer Switch and do away with the disconnect?

No, it needs to have the ATS with the separate disconnect.

13. Can you provide the bid package w/ scope?

The Information is in the solicitation.

14. Can you share the sign-in list?

Unfortunately, the sign-in list is not available for public disclosure in accordance with FAR 3.104, which governs procurement integrity and restricts the release of certain pre-award information to protect the fairness of the acquisition process.

15. Will a temporary generator be required during cut over?

Yes.

16. Is the contractor to dispose of the existing equipment; generator, transfer switch, ......etc?

The contractor will remove existing equipment for transfer on pallets to the park staff.

17. Can you please provide pictures of the mounting racks with the disconnects, ATS etc and the generator?

We can provide general pictures only.

18. Period of Performance: 08/18/2025 to 12/31/2025; is this the project completion window?

The stated Period of Performance (08/18/2025 to 12/31/2025) is an estimated timeframe and may be adjusted based on product availability and the actual time required to complete the project.

19. *Replace Curatorial Generator Product/Service Code: 6115 Product/Service Description:

GENERATORS AND GENERATOR SETS, ELECTRICAL Delivery: 12/31/2025; is this the project completion date or equipment ONLY must be onsite by date?

The stated Delivery Date (12/31/2025) is an estimated timeframe and may be adjusted based on product availability and the actual time required to complete the project.

20. To confirm under the "General Information"; Set Aside: Total Small Business & Size Standard:

$19.0 Million; this is a requirement?

Yes, based on this solicitation, an offeror must be self-certified under NAICS 238210 and meet the Small Business Size Standard of $19.0 million. This is a requirement to be eligible under the Total Small Business Set-Aside designation.

21. • Remove wiring from existing Generator.

RFI.1. - Can you please provide pictures of the generator and associated enclosures, controllers, meters, disconnects and safety switches (opened and closed) to get nameplate information that provides important details (voltage, phase, amperage, wattage, NEMA Rating) of these items being replaced.

22. RFI.2. - Can you please provide pictures of existing generators zoomed in and zoomed out, as well as photos of distance relative to building A, building B, Utility Pole that feeds it, Disconnect, associated Automatic Transfer Switch, Raceways associated with the buildings it feeds.

23. • Remove power from pole.

RFI.3. - Can you please provide pictures of the utility pole that feeds the generator as well as photos of distance relative to building A, building B, and the generator including the where the raceway enters the ground

24. • Temporary wire service to feed power to freezers/HVAC Units inside of building.

RFI.4. Can you please provide pictures of the nameplate of the Freezers AND HVAC units inside the building where we can visibly see their Voltage, Wattage, and Phase Rating. If these pictures are inaccessible, can you please provide pictures of the disconnects or breakers (as well as the amperage / pole of breaker such as double pole or triple pole 80A breaker) that controls the Freezer and HVAC Units inside of the building.

25. RFI.5. Can you please provide pictures of the load center / panelboard (open, closed, panel directory, and nameplate rating such as voltage, phase, amperage) that the fridge and freezer is on.

Unable to provide all of these specific pictures however, the fridge and freezers are on 4 separate 20-amp breakers in the building utility room.

26. • Remove existing automatic transfer switch.

RFI.6. - Can you please provide pictures of this ATS and where/how it is mounted.

• Remove existing 57kW generator.

27. • Remove existing disconnect on rack.

RFI.7. - Can you please provide pictures of this existing disconnect and where/how it is mounted.

28. RFI.8. - Can you please provide pictures of the existing rack and all the devices, enclosures, and mechanicals it currently mounts.

We can provide general pictures only.

• Install New 400-amp disconnect on existing rack.

• Install New 400-amp Automatic Transfer Switch on existing rack

29. • Install New 60KW Generator with Aluminum/Non-corrosive enclosure RFI.9. - Can you please confirm the phase and voltage of the new 60KW Generator?

See answer to question 2.

30. • Generator will be set-up for existing LPV fuel source, have a self-test mode and operate at less than 72 DBA RFI.10. - Can you please provide pictures of the existing LP fuel source and pictures of its distance relative to the existing 57KW Generator.

31. • Install New 400-amp meter can on wall.

RFI.11. - Can you provide pictures (is it mounted on building wall or post or rack?) of the existing meter can for existing 57KW generator.

32. RFI.12. - is this new 400-amp meter can replace the existing meter can for the 57KW Generator?

Yes.

33. RFI.13. - Can you provide pictures of the wall and building that the new 400-amp meter can will be installed on?