3 Solicitation Questions and Answers 15B30820Q00000008.pdf

RE: Request for Quote: 15B30820Q00000008 Supply Tempered Glass Panels Federal Correctional Institution, Marianna, Florida

Q & A:

03/31/2020 Q: Would we accept low-iron (Starphire) glass?

A: As long as it is fully tempered glass meets or exceeds the standards set forth in the statement of work provided. The security level of the glass may go up such as SG-4 or SG-6, but must still meet the other requirements such as the correct thickness. The solar cool gray or smoked tint is to cut down on some of the heat transmitted.

The glass we are requesting is in according to FBOP Technical Design Guidelines as referenced in the SOW. FCI Medium/High Security exterior walls require TGT:

A. TGT: Tempered Glass and Structural Steel Tubing - Clear Tempered Glass complying with ASTM C 1048, Condition A (uncoated surfaces), Class 1 (clear), Kind FT (fully tempered); product shall be installed with structural steel tubing per Section 08 34 63

(DETENTION HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES).

Q: When will the bid close, or when do you need to have the product onsite?

A: The bid closing date and time, and delivery date are included in the solicitation.

04/03/2020 Q. Is the April 27th delivery date flexible as this is a 3 to 4 week leed time item under normal conditions? Due to COVID-19 the leed time could be longer.

A. We can be flexible for an additional 3 to 4 weeks with the delivery date depending on the circumstances.

Q. Is there a provision for deposit for the placement of the order to the winner of the bid?

A. No. There is no provision for a deposit. Full payment will be made after the delivery and acceptance of the items.

04/06/2020 Q. The solicitation mentions these panels being installed in “skylights”. Are these panels to be installed horizontally or vertically?

A. They are vertical.

U. S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Institution 3625 FCI Road Marianna, Florida 32446