Q and A FINAL REV 04.30.2024.pdf

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Replace Chiller Pump
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity to Replace Chiller Pump at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Gilmer, West Virginia. The solicitation number is 15B11924Q00000007.

The key details are as follows: The requirement is to purchase and install a new chiller pump, with the installation to be performed by FCI Gilmer staff. The current pump is operational but requires replacement. The solicitation states the contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price award, with the Government reserving the right to make a single or multiple awards. The NAICS code for this requirement is 238820 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Quotes are to be submitted by May 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. PST to Sharon Fernandez at S2fernandez@bop.gov, using the SF 1449 form. The solicitation will be distributed solely through beta.SAM.gov, with no hard copies available. The Government estimates the cost should not exceed $40,000.

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Questions and Answers

Please note this solicitation has changed the due date to May 1, 2024.

The motor remains operational and in good condition. The only item required is the PUMP, PUMP

ONLY.

1. What is the serial number of the existing chiller pump? 439225

2. What is the date the current chiller pump was installed? Approximately 2002

3. Will there be a site visit scheduled? Wednesday, April 17, 2024, between the hours of

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST. POC is General Foreman, Mr. Jarvis.

4. Who in installing this? This will be installed locally, by institution staff.

5. Are photos of the chiller pump available (with pump name plate and motor name plate)? No, they will not; however, a site-visit has been set for April 17, 2024. (see #3 above)

6. What are the disposing procedures? FCI Gilmer will be responsible for disposing of the chiller pump (the one that is no longer operational)

7. Is there a cost estimate for the chiller pump? We do not have an exact cost estimate, but our research shows this should not exceed $40,000.00.

8. Is there an actual start date for the project? This is not a project, we are looking to purchase the chiller pump and install it locally, institution staff will install.

9. Is pump sized for water or a glycol solution? Water

10. What is flow rate required, hd vs gpm? 68 l/s 597m

11. Are there iso valves that can be closed to isolate the pump during demo and installation? What is contingency if valves do not hold? This is not applicable as the chiller pump will be installed by FCI Gilmer staff.

12. Is a formal T and Balance required after placing new pump in service. No

13. What is breaker or disconnect amp, voltage rating? This is not applicable as the chiller pump will be installed by FCI Gilmer staff.

14. What is wire size serving the existing pump? This is not applicable as the chiller pump will be installed by FCI Gilmer staff.

15. What is voltage, RPM and amp draw of existing pump? This is not applicable as the chiller pump will be installed by FCI Gilmer staff.

16. Is pumps volute presently insulated and is new pump to be insulated, if so provide specifications. Insulated.

17. Your cover letter directs us to “carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning content, format, and submission of quotes”. However, the solicitation package does not contain any instructions covering those topics. Have they been accidently omitted?

Information regarding submission is included in the Cover Letter. Quotes are to be submitted on the SF 1449. The SF 1449 should include pricing per line item. Quotes should be submitted to Sharon Fernandez @ S2fernandez@bop.gov.

18. Quote Package Contents. Please confirm that the entire package to be submitted consists of just the SF 1449. This is correct.

19. Confirm the bid date and time listed above are unchanged. Correct, this solicitation closes May 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. PST.

20. Construction cost estimate or a construction cost range for the project? Refer to line 7.

21. Planholders list/bidders list. This information will not be provided. Award information will be posted once awarded.

22. Have you issued an additional addenda after addendum 2? If so please attach them to this response. All respective documents are included in this solicitation.

23. When is the best time to follow up for bid results. Award information will be posted, once awarded. Please allow approximately 3 weeks.

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