Answer to Question Regarding Solicitation 15B40720Q00000003 Replace 2 Cooling Towers Updated 03.03.2020.docx

Answer to Question Regarding Solicitation 15B40720Q00000003 Replace 2 Cooling Towers- FCI Greenville. UPDATED on 03/03/2020.

Q: Can we offer an all fiberglass (FRP) cooling tower?

A: Yes, as long as it meets the requirements listed in the Statement of Work.

Q: Who is the facility's proprietary controls vendor and who is the point of contact?

A: Siemens is our current BMS.

Q: Do you have contact information for that person?

A: Natalie Meyer 314-817-1100

Q: What BMS controls system is used at the facility?

A: Siemens

Q: Is the BMS open or proprietary?

A: We believe it is proprietary, contact Siemens.

Q: Is controls integration, graphics, sequence of operations, etc..,. covered by the facilities existing contract with the controls vendor, or will controls work be inclusive to the scope of work in this solicitation?

A: Contact Siemens

Q: Is there damage or a blown buss which requires the MCC to be replaced in total?

A: There is no damage to our existing MCC

Q: In replacing the MCC-5, can the buckets in the current MCC be transferred to the new MCC?

A: Square D or equivalent will build a new updated MCC to replace the entire unit. The original specifications for our existing MCC where sent out in the SOW.

Q: Is it the intent of the solicitation to upgrade the MCC-5 to a newer MCC-6 or equivalent from another manufacturer?

A: Yes, We want a new updated MCC Panel as specified in Division 02, Summary of Work.

Q: In regard to the Install new VFD's in the MCC. Are the existing cooling tower fan motor VFD's located within the MCC?

A: No, The existing MCC has 2 speed contactors to operate cooling tower fans, the VFDs will be matched to the cooling tower fans and built into the MCC.

Q: In regard to the install new Circuit breakers. Do the Circuit Breakers require replacement only or do the associated bucket, trip, controller, starter, etc..,. require replacement as well?

A: Only the circuit breakers need replaced. Photos were sent out of the breakers.

Q: Is Eddy testing a requirement or is such done by the facilities personnel or outsourced contract?

A: Eddy Testing does not apply to this SOW.

Q: An answer to a prior solicitation question referenced fiberglass cooling towers. Does the basin still require stainless steel if it otherwise complies, or is this an exception to having a stainless steel basin?

A: A fiberglass basin is fine as long as it meets our current specifications.

Q: Does the basin of the cooling towers need to have 304 or 316 stainless steel?

A: They can be fiberglass.

Q: Does the new cooling towers require a brand name or equivalent to the existing towers design criteria?

A: They must be equivalent to our existing.

Q: Are other types of Cooling towers (counterflow as opposed to crossflow style for instance) permitted?

A: Please refer to our current specifications in Division 02, Summary of Work.

Q: Is a T&B required to be performed pursuant to the Scope of Work or does the facility have its own source for such services?

A: Please elaborate what you are referring to, (T&B).

Q: Is mechanical, structural or electrical engineering required within the scope of this project or will such be done by the facility engineer or facility sourced service?

A: We will not be suppling any type of professional services for this project, this will be at your own discretion.

Q: Is energized (hot-suit arc/flash protection) work on the MCC and electrical panels permitted or required at this facility? Or is there a no energized work policy in effect?

A: For the breaker replacement, facilities personnel will power down the distribution panel. LOTO will be utilized in all phases of the project to ensure safety.

Q: What is the length of time for shutdown permitted for replacement of the MCC?

A: This work will be done in the off season, so that the cooling of the institution will not be affected.

Q: What is the length of time for shutdown permitted for the cooling towers?

A: This work will be done in the off season, so that the cooling of the institution will not be affected.

Q: Is there a commissioning agent we need to work with for this project?

A: Please elaborate what you are referring to.

Q: Does the 5 year warranty period cover just the MCC, VFD and Cooling Tower manufacturer's parts and labor? Or does everything require a 5 year warranty period?

A: 5 year warranty applies to all.

Q: Are the existing drawing and components within the solicitation, representative of the building and tower area, and unused space available to perform the work in this solicitation?

A: Yes, these drawings are asbuilts.

Q: Given the time of year the work is to be done, will temporary cooling A: No temporary cooling is required.

Q: Will it be required that both chillers stay operational during the replacement of each tower?

A: No

Q: What is the size of each cooling tower, and if the design is 95 in/85 out?

A: 712gpm, Yes.