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- 36C24221B0061_1
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This document contains questions and answers related to a solicitation for the installation of a generator at a Veterans Affairs medical facility. The scope of work includes installing a 1,000 kW Tier 4 diesel generator with an enclosed weatherproof housing, sub-base fuel tank, and associated automatic transfer switch and conduits. The generator will provide backup power and be monitored through the facility's building management system. Temporary power from the local utility will be required during construction. Submittals and long-lead equipment orders will need to be expedited due to the desire to minimize downtime. This requirement is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2021. Clarification is provided on specifications, manufacturers, commissioning responsibilities, and alternative technical approaches.
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| 36C24221B0061 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24221B0061 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| COVID-19 FORM.pdf | ||
| COVID-19 DIRECTIVE.pdf | ||
| COVID-19 POLICY.pdf | ||
| S02 DRAWINGS - CIVIL.pdf | ||
| S02 VA ID PACKAGE 06-18-2019.pdf | ||
| S02 DRAWINGS - ARCHITECTUAL.pdf | ||
| S02 DRAWINGS - GENERAL.pdf | ||
| 36C24221B0061_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| S02 SPECS - FINAL.pdf | ||
| S02 Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rate.pdf | ||
| S02 Participation Goals for Minorities and Females.pdf | ||
| S02 ALL POSTERS.pdf | ||
| S02 DRAWINGS - ELECTRICAL.pdf |
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Sheet1 630A4-18-415 (NSTALL GENERATOR FOR B85 and B86
| Discipline Responsible | Questions | AE Response | VA Response | |
| Electrical | Spec covers book states Install Generators for bldgs. 85, 86 and 87, where as solicitation SOW states INSTALL GENERATOR FOR BLDG 85 and 86 (SA)). --------------- Please clarify if generators are installed at bldgs. 85, 86 and 87 or only 85 and 86. Also what does (SA) stand for? | One generator will be installed to serve all three buildings | ||
| Electrical | Please confirm there is no HVAC work of spec division 23. | HVAC work is limited to the removal and replacement of an existing exhaust fan | ||
| Architectural | Dwg A-503, section 5 states ‘Steel fabrication to be designed by a license structural engineer, shop drawings required’. --- As this is not a design build project, please provide detailed sizes of the structural steel members | Project is not a design build project, however, the cost of the steel fabrication design along with all calculations should be included in bid. | ||
| Electrical | Drawing ES-101 shows new 1 MW tier 4 certified generator. Please confirm there is the only one ( 1 ) permanent generator for this project. | Only 1 permanent generator to be installed | ||
| VA | Spec section 01 45 00 has extensive requirements for Quality Control personnel, particularly para 3.4 states CQC organization shall have safety and health manager, CQC system manager and a design quality manager. --- Please clarify if contractor’s supervisor can perform all duties of these CQC personnel simultaneously or contractor has to hire independent personnel, if yes then how many personnel? | VA does not dictate the means and methods, however, the general contractor must provide qualified competent individuals that are experienced and able to execute the project as a whole while ensuring safety and contract compliance for the duration of the contract. The VA project manager/COR believes quality over quantity. | ||
| Commissioning | Spec section 01 91 00 is for General Commissioning Requirements. --- Please confirm it is VA’s responsibility to hire a third-party independent commissioning agent for this project. | Apogee will be performing the commissioning for this project | ||
| Architectural | Please confirm what is the scope of work for asbestos abetment and lead paint removal. There is a specification section but there are no drawings for lead or asbestos, if there is any work to be performed then please identify it and issue drawings accordingly. | There is no asbestos abatement, just lead paint removal. Scope of work is paint on metal joists and underside of deck. See specification section 02 83 33.13.01 for report. | ||
| electrical | Please confirm if Briggs & Stratton, Kohler, MTU, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, Generac Power Systems, Cummins are approved | |||
| Generator Manufacturers for the project | Other Manufacturers are acceptable dependent on meeting the tier 4 final EPA emission requirements | |||
| Electrical | Please confirm if ABB/GE, Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, Schneider Electric, WEG Industries, Siemens are approved Switchgear / ATS | |||
| manufacturers for the project | Other Manufacturers are acceptable. ATS shall be provided by generator manufacturer included within the generator enclosure | |||
| electrical | For detail shown on ES102 (Detail #2 TEMPORARY POWER) , Please confirm if the value engineering option / alternative means & | |||
| method of Schedule 40 or 80 PVC, with Aluminum/Copper feeders or MC feeder cable - located under the specified ground mounted temporary enclosure is acceptable . | Other means and methods are acceptable for temporary power cabling as long as they meet all NEC and VA codes and standards for the application. Temporary Power Protective cover will still be required. | |||
| Commissioning / Electrical/ VA | Specification Section 01 91 00.1 26 32 13 Engine Generators FPT, In the best interest of the VA and in an effort to reduce the lead |
time and schedule impacts caused by supply chain disruptions & COVID Pandemic; Please confirm if the value engineering option of a readily available NEW and in stock generator with adjacent fuel tank is an acceptable alternative. (See attached # 16V2000
| DS100DG16V2000B1N ****** available for delivery in late September 2021*****) Weather / Sound proof enclosure will be | Generator shall be a Tier 4 final EPA certified with belly tank and walk-in enclosure housing ATS, DEF tanks, and all other equipment required by manufacturer for proper operation of the generator. | |
| VA | In an effort to increase the probability of award to more SDBOV, please confirm if its in the best interest of the VA, thus the |
government, to be willing to issue a “master agreement” for the total project value in which individual task orders with their own
| terms/conditions applied or individual, separate distinct contracts, P&P bonded at $1M increments is acceptable to the VA . | Contractor will be required to furnish the following bonds: BID BOND (3% OF THE BID PRICE) - DUE AT TIME OF THE BID, PAYMENT BOND (100% OF THE BID PRICE), PERFORMANCE BOND (100% OF THE BID PRICE) - BOTH ARE DUE AFTER AWARD IS MADE BUT WITHIN 14 CALENDAR DAYS. | |
| VA | As a requirement for award: the project is 90% Electrical Scopes of work, please confirm the intent of VA is awarding this project to a |
PRIME SDVOB Certified & Qualified Electrical Contractor and NOT a SDVOB General Contractor or JV because under no
| circumstances is a General Contractor licensed or authorized to perform ANY electrical scopes of work at any time. | The VA is intending to award this project to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) as the general prime contractor. The electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrical general prime contractor or its licensed sub electrical contractor. The SDVOSB Prime can be an Electrical Prime Contractor | |
| VA | As a requirement for award: please confirm if the successful prime or sub SDVOB Electrical Contractor performing this scope of work |
shall have at least 1 completed similar switchgear replacement project valued at a minimum of $1M completed in a 24hr/7day per operating facility - within the last 12 months. The VA is intending to award this project to a successful prime or sub SDVOSB Electrical Contractor who is performing this scope of work shall have at least 1 successfully completed similar generator, switchgear, transformer and ATS replacement project within the last 10 years. With valid insurance verification.
VA As a requirement for award: because Medium voltage scopes of work are a critical aspect of the project, please confirm if the prime o sub SDVOB electrical contractor must have at least (1) completed medium voltage project, executed within a 24hr/ 7day per week
| operating facility - successfully completed within the last 12 months | AS long as the prime or sub SDVOSB electrical contractor have the required experience working on the medium voltage similar to this project, VA will award the contract to the sucessful contractor. Pending insurance verification. | |||
| VA / Civil | Please confirm if a temporary roadway or protection of grassy areas is required for logistic's/transport of genset and crane to final generator | |||
| location from adjacent roadways. | Adaquate temporary protection of grassy areas are required for logistic and transport of the genset and crane to final generator location. Roadways are adequate for general delivery of the Gen Set | |||
| VA | Please confirm if the min 750sq ft temp COR onsite office is NOT required and if required please designate the set up location | COR currently has onsite office within the facility. Additional min 750 sqft temp COR office is not required. | ||
| VA | Please confirm if a temp security camera system and unarmed security is NOT required for the project. | NOT required. | ||
| VA | Please confirm if a project documentation platform similar to "Open Space" is an acceptable means of furnishing pictures documenting the | |||
| project's progress. | Due to VA security and fire wall, VA only allows to access certain project management websites such as procore and newforma. Progress Pictures, RFI's, documents and red line marking drawings can be uploaded through the AE newforma website. The same way the contractor would send the submittal to A/E and VA for review and approval. | |||
| VA | Please confirm if value engineer options / alternative means & methods, which produce savings for the VA, should be included in the base bid or listed as an add/deductive alternate | Yes, qualified and legitimate value engineer options, suggestions / alternative means & methods, which produce savings for the VA, can be included in the base bid or listed as an add/deductive alternate | ||
| VA | What are the available record documents that can be used to assist in avoiding damage to underground utilities during installation of temporary overhead power poles and generator pad | NONE. | ||
| VA | Please confirm if the prime and/or electrical subcontractor must have at least (1) one OSHA 500 certified project team member which functions as the Project CP & SSHO | YES | ||
| VA | Please confirm if a $15,000 dewatering allowance should be including in the base bid and designate a suitable location for discharging water | |||
| from dewatering operations | Not allowed | |||
| Please provide the Con Edison Engineering & Coordination Contact for the project | Delva, Lesly | |||
| DELVALE@coned.com | Lesly Delva - email address is DELVALE@coned.com, Phone 646-498-1923 |
Energy Services | Customer Project Manager A Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
| Electrical | Please confirm if a new master label / certification of lighting protection system is required. | yes | |
| Electrical | Inaccordance with the NEC, Please confrim if Sch 80 PVC and RGC 90 elbows is an acceptable for detail 4 drawing sheet E501 | stubups and sweeps shall be as shown on drawings. Underground connection to sweeps can be schedule 80 PVC | |
| Electrical | Drawing sheet EP-101, Detail #1, Hex note 14 | Not sure of the question but see sheet E-601, E-602, E-604 & E-605 for 1-line diagrams for possible additional information | |
| Electrical | Typical 1000kVA 460-208 transformer dimensions are 112W x 54D x 91.5H. Considering the dimensions along with the size of new main Switchgear – please confirm the A/E has confirmed if the existing main electrical room can accommodate all of the designed/proposed new switchgear. | See general note C, sheet EP101 | |
| VA | Please confirm the NAICS code for this solicitation, 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, is the correct NAICS. We believe that this project should fall under the NAICS code 236220. | At least 85% of the work is electrical therefore this project does not fall under the NAICS code 236220-Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | |
| Electrical | Our Generac 1 meg units use a tier 2 engine. Would you except accept a tier 2. | Tier 2 is not acceptable |
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