B09_Solicitation_Amendment_Questions_0001.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 140P8324Q0023
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This document is a set of questions and answers related to Solicitation 140P8324Q0023 for the Supply, Remove, and Install Communications Shelter with 20' Tower at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO).
The key details include:
- The National Park Service requires a communications shelter with an integrated 20' monopole tower. Guyed wires or wheeled options are not allowed.
- The existing equipment on the tower includes a Codan repeater, Telewave duplexor, and batteries. The contractor is only responsible for installing the antenna and cable from the monopole to the shelter.
- The NPS does not have CAD files available and will not schedule a site visit, but will try to accommodate requests to visit the site before the solicitation closes on May 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT.
- The NPS requires an aluminum tower, but will accept an optional quote for a steel tower in addition to the specified aluminum tower.
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Amendment 1 Questions and Answers
Solicitation 140P8324Q0023 – Supply, Remove, and Install Communications Shelter with 20’ Tower Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (CRMO)
CRMO - REPEATER AND SHELTER UPGRADE
1. Is the National Park Service looking for a COW, or a COLT style of two in one (shelter and tower combo) for the location.
NPS requires the shelter and tower combo.
2. Can we use guyed wires in this project to assist in the stabilization of the tower, held down with concrete blocks.
No
3. Do you have a current set of equipment on the existing tower, or a list of equipment that is planned in the future to be installed. This way we have an idea on what needs to be taken down.
Yes
4. Can the property be walked before the work is to be done to take a look at everything that needs to be removed.
Yes
(1) Codan MT4E Repeater
(1) Telewave TPRD 1544C Duplexor
(6) 12v batteries mounted to a 19" 2 post equipment rack
5. Can the moveable shelter/tower be on wheels.
No
6. Is their battery heaters on the property.
No
7. To confirm that all equipment will be installed on a separate time by either the Parks service or a future construction company to do the install.
Contractor required to install antenna on the monople and the cable from the monopole into the shelter NPS - will do the rest.
8. We are currently reviewing the specifications for the Repeater and Shelter Upgrade under Solicitation 140P8324Q0023, which specifies an aluminum tower. Given the required wind load specifications, we believe a steel tower might be a more suitable option. Could we discuss the possibility of adjusting this requirement?
NPS requires an aluminum tower. You can submit an optional quote with a steel tower proposal in addition to the aluminum tower that is stated in the scope of work.
9. I would like to inquire if there will be a site visit scheduled shortly.
An organized site visit will not be scheduled for this solicitation. You may contact Brianna Bowhay at (208) 527-6725 and she will try to have someone available to assist.
There are no guarantees park personnel will be available before solicitation closes.
10. Additionally, is there any CAD files or prints that you are able to provide me with?
No CAD files.
11. Will there be an extension?
This solicitation will not be extended. All quotes are due Monday May 20, 2024 at 1700 hours Eastern Daylight Time.
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