15B50219B00000001_CLARIFICATION_SET_NUMBER_ONE_FCC_BMX_REP_STORM_HUR_ELECT.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administrative Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

May 8, 2019

ATTN: ALL BIDDERS

RE: Clarification Set Number One

Solicitation 15B50219B00000001 FCC Beaumont, Texas Repair Storm Hurricane Electrical

Dear Bidders, In reference to the above solicitation, enclosed are clarifications. These clarifications are for informational purposes only.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (972) 352-4641 or e-mail at dpatton@bop.gov

Sincerely, Douglas V. Patton Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

Enclosure cc: File

SCS, FCC Beaumont COR, FCC Beaumont Facility Manager, FCC Beaumont Regional Facilities Administrator, SCRO

CLARIFICATION SET NUMBER ONE

SOLICITATION NUMBER 15B50219B00000001

REPAIR STORM HURRICANE ELECTRICAL

FCC BEAUMONT, TEXAS

Question # 1. Type of cable copper or aluminum. We know it's copper I would like to confirm for bidding purposes. Copper #2 (SEE AMENDMENT ONE)

Question # 2. Type of shielding on the Wire? (Reference SOW-DESCRIPTION OF WORK, page 7) The shielding is 15kw rated insulation on conductors. Clarification

Question # 3. The specifications don't mention power outage or Contractor to provide temporary power which will definitely have to happen during this project, it will require multiple generators from us is that acceptable? Yes, the contractor to provide multiple generators if needed.

(SEE AMENDMENT ONE)

Question # 4. Power will have to be disconnected multiple times, in order to connect the generators, for a MAXIMUM of two hours. Contractor will work with the institution to schedule appropriate times for that to happen is that acceptable? (Reference SOW-CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES) page 6, item #5). Yes, it is acceptable and mandatory for contractors to work with the institution when power needs to be shut off. Clarification

Question # 5. Can you provide us with the electrical one line diagram? We required this in order to know which Transformer and which Sectionalizer box Supply which MDP (main distribution panel). Yes (SEE AMENDMENT ONE)

Question # 6. Can we have the load analysis of each MDP and its sub-panels marked with loads that CANNOT be disconnected due to security? One load is feed with 250 kva 13,200v – 480v transformer. The other load is feed with a 500kva 13,200v – 480v transformer (SEE

AMENDMENT ONE)

Question # 7. Are you able to provide drawings of the new Galvanized Metal stands that will be built by the institution? No, drawings will not be provided. The stands will be boxed in at the bottom with one side left open for installation purposes. Clarification

Question # 8. Is the contractor responsible to mount the metal stands on the existing pads or will that be done by the institution? (Reference SOW-DESCRIPTION OF WORK, page 7, last paragraph) Metal stands will be furnished and installed by the institution. Clarification

Question # 9. Would it be possible to add an additional 90 days for completion of the project?

(180 days) No. Not possible to add any time to completion of project. See additional information at question #18 below. Clarification

Question # 10. Would you allow the multiple temporary generators to be set on top of the roof?

We would take full responsibility for any roof damage, and required Crane to load and off load.

No, temporary generators are to be set on the ground. Clarification

Question #11. Will temporary power be supplied by the contractor while the new circuits are ran?

Yes, the contractor must supply temporary power to the institution while the new circuits are being ran. In addition, FCC Beaumont will need the contractor to submit a proposed schedule/timeline of how temporary power will be utilized and time frames involved before full power is ultimately restored. (SEE AMENDMENT ONE)

Question #12. How far is the Remote Utility Building from the Unicor Building? The Remote Utility Building is approximately 400 to 500 feet from the Unicor Building. (SEE

AMENDMENT ONE)

Question #13. Will a tool inventory be conducted in the morning upon contractor’s arrival to the job site and in the evening upon contractor’s departure from the job site? Yes, tool inventory will be conducted in the morning prior to the contractor beginning work and in the afternoon after the contractor has concluded work for the day. (Reference SOW-STORAGE OF MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, page 2). Clarification

Question #14. Will the contractor be able to deliver required materials thru the rear gate utilizing some type of motorized vehicle, such as a truck or forklift? Yes, the contractor will be able to deliver required materials thru the rear gate utilizing some type of motorized vehicle, such as a truck or forklift. Vehicles are subject to security searches conducted by BOP personnel in accordance with security requirements and BOP policy. (Reference SOW-SUMMARY, page 1, third paragraph). Clarification

Question # 15. Do we replace transformer? Transformers are not being replaced or purchased by the contractor. One of the transformers on-site will be exchanged with an identical one (provided by FCC Beaumont) during the raising process. (SEE

AMENDMENT ONE)

Question # 16. Conduit size was not specified. Does that means we are only replacing wire from point to point? (Reference SOW-CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES, page 6, item #3).

Contractor will determine conduit sizing per NEC Code. Clarification

Question #17. Provide photos inside of the existing pad-mounted switchgear of the connections as well as the conduits. YES (SEE AMENDMENT ONE)

Question #18. We feel 90 does not provide an adequate amount of days to complete the project.

From our past experience, it can take up to 90 days for clearance paperwork to be fully processed.

We feel the project requires 120-150 days to complete. See page 11 of the solicitation at clause FAO-0009 Contract Security, The FCC Beaumont anticipates 7 calendar days for security clearances, therefore, 90 calendars has been determined sufficient for the performance period. Clarification

END OF CLARIFICATIONS