Govenment Responses to Questions for the Addabbo Federal Building.xlsx

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2 B.8, B.9.b), B.11.a, B.13, B.15, B.21.1) Does the threshold for reimbursable repairs apply to these "full service" subcontracts (BMS, Chillers, UPS, Fire Porotectuib and Suppression, R/V Solar, Vertical Transport Scaffolding)? BMS, Fire, and suppression,RV solar are not subject to the reimbursable repairs. Chiller repair's boards, tubes, heat exchangers all peripheral equipment are no cost to the government. Main Chiller motors compressors are subjected to reimbursable repair as out lined in the solicitation.

3 B.8, B.9.b), B.11.a, B.13, B.15, B.21.1) Please define the scope of "full service" for each function to be subcontracted. Contractor is responsible for all mainteance and repair of all systems as outlined in the contract.

4 B.9 The sections of this paragraph titled Standpipe Riser Testing and Hydrostatic Testing appear to be misplaced. Additionally, the components listed for Hydrostatic Testing do not appear to have anything to do with hydro testing. Please clarify. The stand pipe riser is subject to Hydrostatic testing. The verbiage should read Annual fire testing ( Not Hydrostatic Testing ) The Statement of Work should read, "The Contractor shall perform annual Fire testing of building fire systems including, but not limited to:"

See Attachment for Revision to Statement of Work

5 B.10, 5th paragraph The contractor is instructed to test the generaotrs IAW NFPA 99. Please confirm that SSA desires to apply the level of test and maintenance appropriate for healthcare facilities to this Project. Requirement reads NFPA99 and OEM recommendations needs to be followed.

When was the last time high voltage tests were performed? When is the next high voltage test due? 2014 Hight voltage test, new test is requireed in the first year of contract.

(2) When were boilers replaced? Are they still under warranty? If so, for how long? The Boilers were installed in 2010. The warranty has expired

(3) What were the major repairs preformed (valued over $25,000) In the last year? Chiller motors, and pump replacement.

Is the BAS system fully operational at this time? Are there any upgrades needed, scheduled or anticipated within the 1st year of the new contract? BAS is fully operational, server has been replaced and software update ocurred in August of 2019.

6 Please verify that elevators and other services requested under this solicitation can be awarded under the posted NAICS CODE: "238220-Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors" Yes, all services will be awarded under the posted NAICS Code.

7 B.6 and B.7 Are we to assume the manpower totals have tripled from 13 people on the existing contract to 37 people total this solicitation? Each shift requires an operating engineer and two mechanics, two apprentices. From 6:00am to 6:00pm one Fire Safety Director and one Deputy Fire Safety Director as required by code and outlined in the Statement of Work. From 6:00 pm to 6:00 am one evacuation supervisor as required by Statement of Work. Please review the management and chief engineer requirements.

8 Item # 0007 Can we get the most recent Fire protection inspection report? Fire testing is currently being conducted will not be available until after December 2019.

9 Item # 0006 Can we get most recent Chillers inspection reports? There is no Chiller Inspection report.

10 When was the last electrical testing completed? By who? The last Power Study was conducted in 2014 by an qualified contractor. A Power Study is currently underway, but will not be completed until after December 2019.

11 B.6 - b) Clarification on the 6 shutdowns. Please elaborate, i.e. what type of shutdown, Electrical? IT? Staff needed for each? Shutdown type may vary. The shutdown generally requires about six staff members.

12 B.6 - e) Are the hours for Mechanics and Apprentices considered 24/7/365? Yes, all shifts staffing levels are required.

13 E.2-5 52.212-2 Evaluation (A)1. Size What building size, building occupants, and annual and total contract value will the SSA consider relevant to the Addabbo FB? SSA will only consider the size, scope and complexity as identified in the current requirement.

14 E.2-5 52.212-2 Evaluation (A)1. Size Are these size factors firm limits? For instance, will the offer be awarded proportional credit for projects of less building size, building occupants, and annual and total contact value than SSA considers relevant? The contractor shall demostrate that he has the ability to handle the size, scope and complexity of the current requirement. These factors are firm and SSA will not consider any other size, scope or complexity not meeting the current soliciation requirement.

15 E.2-5 52.212-2 Evaluation (A)1. Scope Must each of the three experience examples demonstrate all scope factors, or will the SSA consider that all three experience examples cumulatively demonstrate the scope factors? No, not necessarily. The purpose of allowing Offerors to submit up to three experience references is to allow Offerors to combine experience to meet all work performance areas. The three experience references, when combined, must show experience in every work performance areas."

16 E.2-5 52.212-2 Evaluation (A)1. Scope The factors defining scope are fairly standard with the exception of Automatic Mail Distribution Equipment, which is unique to the Addabbo FB. This scope factor is too restrictive and can probably only be met by the incumbent contractor. Request that it be deleted. If not, is this factor to be considered a go-no-go limit? This is not a process that can only be met by the incument. This requirement was posted in previous solicitations and has been met by predecessor contractors. This is an integral part of the building and cannot be deleted. Evaluation will be made in the same manner as for all other solicitation requirements.

17 E.2-5 52.212-2 Evaluation (A)1. Complexity Must each of the three experience examples demonstrate all complexity factors, or will the SSA consider that all three experience examples cumulatively demonstrate the complexity factors? No, not necessarily. The purpose of allowing Offerors to submit up to three experience references is to allow Offerors to combine experience to meet all work performance areas. The three experience references, when combined, must show experience in every work performance areas."