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Questions & Answers

Solicitation 140P6425Q00036

Amendment #1

Water Delivery

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

1. Are your cisterns gravity filled or pumped?

Cisterns are gravity filled by delivery trucks. Submersible pumps and jet pumps, pump the water into the building. The cisterns act as holding tanks.

2. Does the contractor have remote monitoring access to monitor the tank levels to prevent blue light indicators activating and low water levels?

We do not have remote monitoring systems for water levels in the cisterns. The cistern levels are checked daily for levels and orders are placed daily as needed.

3. Because the cisterns are all on paved roads, are the fill points close? Will trucks need to be equipped extended hoses to fill cisterns?

Cisterns are not on paved roads. They are accessible by paved roads. Some cisterns require extensions to reach the fill point.

4. What type of and size of connector is used on the cisterns?

3" cam lock connectors.

5. Is there an incumbent that is currently servicing Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

Yes.

6. If so, who is the incumbent and what is the current number and contract value?

Alexander Water currently provides this service to the Park via award 140P6420P0043. The base year of the contract was awarded for $46,800.00, and four subsequent option years have been exercised as well.

7. What situations have caused the requirement of same day delivery request from the

COR?

Same day delivery is very common for deliveries. Depending on visitation being high which we cannot predict, the stations with blue lights can engage due to heavy water usage. This is the most common reason for same day delivery. Blue lights are on high use areas. This allows up the ability to call for water prior to running out.

8. If same day request made on the weekends before 12:00 are required to be met, if necessary, can deliveries be scheduled on weekends without a 48 notice to the COR?

Yes. Deliveries can be made 24/7. As long as they are met prior to running out of water. If a station runs out of water, it has to be closed and shut down until water can be delivered.

9. What are the consequences of not being able to deliver water for same day request sent by 3:00 pm weekdays and by 12:00 pm on weekends?

If a same day request is made, and the delivery does not arrive on time, the building or buildings being serviced by that cistern will have to be shut down until water can be delivered. No exceptions, it will have to be closed while negatively effecting visitor experience and employee's as well.

10. Would early water delivery for the next day be considered reasonable except on recognized holidays per the SOL?

Yes, but depends on water level and urgency of running out.

11. Would reasonable delays be taken into consideration if the same day water delivery cannot be met?

Depends on water level and urgency of running out.

12. Are labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation, and supervision to be included in the pricing table for the $ Per Gallon fill in?

Yes.

13. Since the water levels must be monitored daily, does he park require daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly water delivery?

Most locations are filled 2-3 times per week. Some locations are only filled once per week to once every other week. All depending on visitation.

14. What type of water delivery schedule is most beneficial to CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK to prevent low levels of water?

Delivery upon request is most beneficial.

15. Are there limitations and clearance restrictions for large semi tankers to service the 10 locations including the 4 water buffaloes?

Water buffalos are rarely used. These are only used during summer events and emergencies. They are 400 gallons each. Limitations for clearance have not been an issue as of yet. Current water delivery service has a 2000-gallon truck and a 4000-gallon truck. The 4000-gallon truck is very big.

Long semis though may have an issue.