QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS_19RP3824Q0136.pdf

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QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE PRE-QUOTATION CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT

RFQ No. 19RP3824Q0136

DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNITS FOR USAGM

Q1: In the SAM posting, the requirement is to complete SF 1442, which is for construction or non-commercial only. Please advise if your office requires SF 1449 or SF 1442.

A1: Refer to Amendment 0001.

Q2: Could you please provide me with the phone number and name of the point of contact?

A2: Refer to the solicitation package and SAM.gov.

Q3: Also, when could we visit the site?

A3: Refer to the Invitation Letter and Section 3 – Solicitation Provisions, FAR 52.237-1.

Q4: I would like to ask what type of HVAC you are requesting. Please see the reference below:

1. Split Systems?

2. Hybrid Systems?

3. Packaged Systems?

4. Duct-Free Systems?

5. Geothermal Systems?

6. Zoned Systems?

7. VRF Systems?

8. Central Air Conditioning Systems?

9. Furnaces?

10. Boilers?

A4: Refer to ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK and Amendment 0003.

Q5: The RFQ has FAR 52.217-5, please advise which CLIN is the base and option.

A5: Refer to Amendment 0002

Q6: Can the KTR use its SAM reps and certs instead of filling out section 5 of the RFQ manually?

A6: Refer to Section 5 - Representations and Certifications, FAR 52.212-3.

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Q7: We noticed that Amendment 1 was issued for the above solicitation, and the document mentions the SF-1449, but nothing else was posted on SAM.gov other than the SF30.

Will the SF1449, be posted?

A7: Refer to page 1 of solicitation package.

Q8: For the HVAC units:

(a) Please provide a picture of each side of the unit (4 sides).

A8(a): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 3 – PHOTOS pages 1-5

(b) What are the dimensions of each side of the unit?

A8(b): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK and ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS pages 8-9

(c) Please provide a picture of the inside of the HVAC control panel, if any information is inside.

A8(c): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 3 – PHOTOS page 5

(d) Please provide a picture of the disconnect switch.

A8(d): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 3 – PHOTOS pages 6-7

(e) What type of duct is in use? Please provide the measurements (height, width, length) and pictures.

A8(e): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS pages 3 and 6, ATTACHMENT 3 – PHOTOS pages 8-10 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

Q9: For the rooftop:

(a) Please provide pictures and dimensions of the roof that show all of the objects located in the overall area.

A9(a): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS pages 6-7 and ATTACHMENT 3 – PHOTOS pages 11-13

(b) What is the placement and distance of each HVAC unit on the roof (space in between, side to side, etc.)?

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A9(b): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS page 6 and ATTACHMENT 3 – PHOTOS pages 11-13

(c) What is the height of the building (for crane operation)?

A9(c): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(d) What are the dimensions of the roof access in case everything needs to be disassembled and reassembled if crane operation is not feasible?

A9(d): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

Q10: For the building:

(a) What BACnet software is currently in use?

A10(a): None

(b) Please provide details and pictures of the HVAC control room, including the fuse box/panel.

A10(b): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(c) What is the total footage (usable plus common area) of each floor, and what is the maximum number of people who will be working in the building at any given time?

A10(c): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK and ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS pages 3-7 and ATTACHMENT 3-PHOTOS pages 1-5 and 11- 13.

Q11: Is the BACnet Ready/ Multifunction Controller included with wires and rough ins from the BMS System(BMS Room)?

A11: There is no immediate plan for BMS installation. In case USAGM decides to have BMS, the AC units are ready.

Q12: If wires and rough ins not included, what is the distance from each AHU equipment to the BMS Room?

A12: Refer to A11.

Q13: Can you provide a schematic diagram of the system (whether it's chilled water piping or ducting system)?

A13: Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS pages 3, 5-6.

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Q14: Where is the exact location of all sensors prepared for BACnet(BMS)?

A14: There are no existing sensors in place for BMS. Also, refer to A11.

Q15: Can you provide the complete equipment schedule?

A15: Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS page 2.

Q16: Are all controls, sensors and DDC components from a US Brand?

A16: It is unclear if the question is for BMS or Condensing Units and Air Handling Units.

If for BMS, USAGM does not have an existing BMS connected to TX AC Units. If for Condensing Units and Air Handling Units, the existing units are from the US including controls, sensors etc.

Q17: Are there any additional details in the bid documents?

A17: Refer to the solicitation document and other attachments posted on SAM.gov

Q18: Could you please advise if you will provide a dedicated area / space to store all materials and equipment upon delivery?

A18: Yes, as per directive by the Station Manager/COR

Q19: Could you please advise if there is available space inside the USAGM for us to put site office during operation? This site office will be used for our supervisor to monitor the installation

A19: Yes, as per directive by the Station Manager/COR

Q20: Could you please kindly provide the site and building plan?

A20: Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS.

Q21: Could you please advise what kind of documents or form that we need to submit before the delivery and installation to get the work permit inside the base?

A21: Refer to Amendment 0003

Q22: If during the process we need electrical power and water resources, will it be covered and provided by USAGM?

A22: Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK.

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Q23: Drawing with dimension

A23: Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS pages 2-7.

Q24: Does the roof deck can withstand two or more AHU units? Or should it be hoisted one by one?

A24: Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK.

Q25: Location of Staging Area for delivery and hoisting.

A25: Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

Q26: Photos of AHU units and evaporator at the roof deck and penthouse.

A26: Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 3 – PHOTOS.

Q27: Under 1.2.1 Technical Specifications:

(a) 30 TR Capacity fixed speed compressor or VFD driven?

A27(a): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(b) Refrigerant?

A27(b): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(c) Wet bulb?

A27(c): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS page 2

(d) Dry Bulb?-

A27(d): Refer to A27(c)

(e) Static Pressure?

A27(e): Refer to A27(c)

(f) Air Flow?

A27(f): Refer to A27(c)

(g) Filter specification?

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A27(g): Refer to A27(c)

(h) High efficiency (Motor?)

A27(h): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(i) Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating 14. Certification of equipment?

Compliant?

A27(i): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(j) Building Automation and Control Networks (Points need to be controlled)?

A27(j): None. Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(k) Evaporator must weigh less than 70kg?

A27(k): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(l) AHU Motor start sequence ? ( DOL, Y-Delta, VFD / soft start)

A27(l): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(m) Required Factory Visit?

A27(m): Refer to Amendment 0003

(n) Project duration?

A27(n): Refer to Amendment 0003

(o) Installation works duration? (30 Days) Not workable

A27(o): Refer to A27(n)

(p) Testing Process, Need to Be satisty.

A27(p): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(q) Can we supply the brand and factory from Asian country, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia and Japan?

A27(q): Yes, as long as the brand being offered will be covered by warranty services to be performed in the Philippines. After the warranty expires, preventive maintenance and repair

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Also, refer to Section 2, FAR 52.211-6 on page 24 of the solicitation.

(r) Inclusion and Exclusion of warranty clause (5years equipment / 7 years compressor) how about other parts consumables and PM?

A27(r): Refer to ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK, Paragraph 7.0 Warranty and Amendment 0003.

(s) Request for Reference:

(s)(1): Existing drawing and technical specification of existing equipment (outdoor and indoor)

A27(s)(1): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS pages 2-7.

(s)(2): Electrical Details of Existing unit

A27(s)(2): Refer to Amendment 0003, ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS page 2.

Q28: Under 1.2.11, Air conditioning units shall be installed, powered, and commissioned one at a time until all six are installed and online. Clarification: We need to recover, dismantle, and install new units and commissioned before we can proceed to next unit?

A28: Yes

Q29: Trane is asking for the model of the old units. As you may be aware of, this is industry standard for manufacturer, as well as for contractors like us. It will give us confidence that what we will offer will be what you are expecting;

A29: Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

Q30: I want to make sure that the bid is indeed for (6) 30 ton unit. The average length of a 30-ton unit is 13' by 7' width.

A30: Yes, refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

Q31: The maximum weight at 750 kilograms is also a question mark. However, it may be attainable.

A31: Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

Q32: On one of the drawings, the curbs are shown as 1.5 MTS by 1.5 MTS or 5 feet by 5 feet which is quite small for a 30-ton unit?

A32: This is the existing dimension of the curbs.

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Q33: On one of the drawings, it shows ACCU TRANE on the roof then the downshoot air going to TRANE HVAC which is labeled as INDOOR UNIT.

(a) May I know what that INDOOR UNIT is? A package rooftop does not have an indoor unit. I am thinking, it must be the plenum.

A33(a): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.

(b) If it is a plenum, do you want it as sheet metal?

A33(b): Refer to Amendment 0003 and ATTACHMENT 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK.