22. Attachment G - Site Visit Questions & Answers AMD 0001.pdf

Attachment G

Site Visit Questions and Answers AMD 0001

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12 April 2021

Pre-Bid/Site Visit Meeting Attendance Sheet and Q&As Seminoe Switchyard Stage 03

1 April 2021, 11:00am MT

NAME COMPANY PHONE EMAIL

Brett Short Short Power Line Service 307-436-9605 bshort@spswyo.com

Garrett Smith Sage Electric 307-922-4024 gsmith@sageelectric.org Scott Cobb Short Power Line Service 307-436-9605 scobb@spswyo.com

Mark Mulsick Interstate Elec 303-704-9433 markm@interstateelectrical.net

Questions and Answers:

Question: Can we install a crane on transformer decks?

Answer: The successful contractor is free to install a crane on the south side of the building, granted that a method is devised to transport and erect the crane within the limited space available.

Question: Can we put rig mats down inside the rail so we have crane access on the transformer deck?

Answer: Matting may be installed over the rail system as long the existing rail system is not damaged and all matting is removed at the end of the project.

Question: What is the weight limit on the roof?

Answer: A specific weight limit has not been provided by the building owner, however, scissor lifts and boom lifts have been utilized on this roof in the past and are expected to be utilized during this project.

Question: Are contractors allowed to climb steel structures?

Answer: Climbing is allowed in accordance with OSHA regulations and WAPA construction standard requirements.

Question: Elaborate on scope of work between WAPA crews and construction crews on the overhead powerline.

Answer: There is no transmission line work included in this contract. See DIV 1.E(3) of the written specifications for details on work completed by WAPA crews and DIV 9.7.C(8) and 9.7.C(9) for work completed by the contractor. In addition, note that transmission line material to be furnished by the construction contractor is called out in drawing S 1110.

Question: For the replacement of the molded case breakers can you provide the name of the panel manufacturer along with a nameplate?

Answer: See photos of existing panel and breakers included in DIV 9.B.7(a) of revised written specifications.

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Question: If Reps & Certs are filled out electronically on SAM will they need to be provided? If you request them, can they be attached from SAM in l lieu of filling out the reps & Certs within the solicitation?

Answer: By submitting a bid per FAR 52.204-8(d), the offeror is attesting that it has completed its annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM and verifies that it is up to date and accurate.

Question: Can the bid bond be turned in electronically only, or so you need the hard copy delivered to you prior to bid opening?

Answer: A hard copy will need to be provided if the contractor is awarded the contract. Electronic bid guarantees will be accepted at the time of the bid opening.