19SL2024Q0002-QA NEW1.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 19SL2024Q0002
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Department of State
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) addendum related to Solicitation Number 19SL2024Q0002, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for preventive maintenance services for Switchgears, Medium and Low Voltage Transformers, and Low Voltage Automatic Regulator, issued by the U.S. Department of State.
The Q&A clarifies several details, including bond requirements, the need to include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance costs in the pricing proposal, access to NFPA 70 electrical code, non-emergency shutdown procedures, the scope of repairs covered, and the requirement for the contractor to handle oil testing. The one-line drawing for the electrical equipment will not be distributed due to security concerns. No specific drawings are anticipated to be needed for this Preventive Maintenance Service Contract (PMSC).
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| 19SL2024Q0002-A0003.pdf | ||
| 19SL2024Q0002-A00002.pdf | ||
| 19SL2024Q0002-A0001.pdf | ||
| 19SL2024Q0002-Switch-Gear-Solicitation 071524.pdf |
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19SL2024Q0002-Questions & Answers # Questions Answers 1 Bond Requirements are not clearly stated in section H.3 and H.3.1.
Please clarify the bond percentage for performance and payment bonds?
Please refer to the attached amendment.
2 There's no CLIN for DBA insurance on the pricing table unlike the U.S. Embassy Freetown other solicitations, should our pricing proposal still include cost for DBA insurance?
Yes. DBA is a requirement for this solicitation as you will be working on government property. Please note that the DBA cost is reimbursable after award.
Please see attached amendment to the pricing table. You are advised not to purchase the DBA rather provide an estimated cost that you would have obtained quote for in your submission.
3 Is the NFPA70 to be provided by the service provider or the US Embassy Freetown?
NFPA 70 is the USA electrical code. It is available for free at www.nfpa.org.
4 Business hours for any shutdown? All non-emergency after hours shutdowns require 3 days advance notice.
M-Th 1800-2200 F 1400-2200 Weekends 0800-1700
5 Are repairs going to be part of the contract? PM repairs of consumable items, yes.
Faulty non-consumable items, no.
6 Meaning of REPO? Remote Emergency Power Off 7 What are the lockout procedures? Attached.
8 Is the service provider responsible for sending out oil for testing?
Yes, oil testing shall be included as part of the service.
9 Please provide drawings if any? The one-line drawing is mounted on the wall for reference. For security reasons, I would prefer not to distribute drawings. I am not aware of any drawings that will be needed for this PMSC. Please specify if there are any specific drawings needed.
http://www.nfpa.org/
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