Questions_and_Answers.docx

USP LEWISBURG— UPGRADE POWERHOUSE, STEAM HEADER

PROJECT 23Z2AH4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SOLICITATION 12B20723Q00000004

Questions submitted by Appellation Construction Services LLC.

1. Is all material to be domestic? Yes, if possible.

1. Is the work in a secure area? Is check-in/ check-out of tools and personnel a daily requirement? If so, how much lost time is to be expected each day? The work area is outside of the secure perimeter of the USP so there is no lost time checking in each day. Tool accountability is critical. We must be sure that every tool brought into the powerhouse is either removed daily or secured in a job box after hours.

1. There are no threaded check valves on the BOM for the trap assemblies. ?

1. There are no threaded isolation valves on the BOM for the trap assemblies. ?

1. Will the new trap assemblies tie into the existing condensate system? Yes

1. Will the existing supports be re-used? If any new supports/ hangers are needed, should they be roller hangers w/ weld on insulation shoes? (This would be the proper way to support steam piping). Existing supports will be reused. If any new supports/hangers are needed, they should be roller hangers w/ weld on insulation shoes.

1. What is the steam pressure and volume? Steam Pressure is 125 psi. Volume is unmeasurable, we have no metering device.

1. What style and size of steam trap? We have steam traps on site.

1. Should there be drain valves on the main header between the main valves to relieve pressure and drain condensate? Yes

1. What are the NDE requirements? ( 10%?) Yes 10%

1. Will a pressure test be required? (Hydrostatic) SOW says a steam leak test. Hydrostatic test is required.

Question submitted by MVP Specialty Services LLC

1. Is there any registration requirements to attend pre bid meeting? There are no pre-registration requirements as the powerhouse is not located inside the Penitentiary.

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