Q and A pharmacy.docx

· Regarding Question 7. What type of bag filter is used, and size of bag? Historical usage? Monthly/Weekly replacement?

· Monthly, its literally a standard cloth type bag

· We need clarification on micron size of the filters

All I have on the filter bag is 6inch id 15 inches deep It has a 2 on the plastic piece. There is no label to be found.

· Regarding Question 2. What amount of salt can each softener system brine tanks hold? Specifically for the following: a) Building 3 – Boiler Plant, b) Building 2, c) Building 20 (BRAC)

· Bldg 2. 900lbs Brac unsure but much smaller than the other two Bldg. 3 540lbs total The 50lb weather proof bags are a must

· Please clarify what the monthly usage is of each softener Drum 55 gallon What amount of salt can each softener system brine tanks hold? Specifically for the following: a) Building 3 – Boiler Plant, b) Building 2, c) Building 20 (BRAC) Bldg 2. 900lbs Brac unsure but much smaller than the other two Bldg. 3 540lbs total

The 50lb weather proof bags are a must There are no usage logs

· Regarding the general tasks for all systems provided on pages 9 and 10, we have on item 25 the “Remote Access: Contractor will respond and make adjustments to alerts the same business day.

· Please confirm the method of remotely accessing the chemical systems the VA has installed onsite.

Remote access needs to be accessible 24/4 via a web based application Please confirm the Cooling Tower system Make/Model information, nor does it have any indication of monthly/annual makeup water usage. Please provide these numbers to be able to estimate chemical consumption.

Baltimore Aircoil Co Model S3E-1222-060-3/w Serial U164205701-01-01 Belt- 5R-B144 We don’t track make up water usage.

Will city water be required to be treated by phosphate? If not, then the bid should be modified. If it is included, please specify what product was used in the past for comparison.

City water not required to be treated with Phosphate.

The Cooling Tower system does not have any Make/Model information, nor does it have any indication of monthly/annual makeup water usage. Please provide these numbers to be able to estimate chemical consumption. The answer provided did not indicate makeup water usage, which is necessary to understand the amount of chemicals required annually. Also, Yates is a reseller of Delta cooling towers, not a manufacturer.

Baltimore Aircoil Co Model S3E-1222-060-3/w Serial U164205701-01-01 Belt- 5R-B144 We don’t track make up water usage.

What size micron is required for the filter bag, and what is the size? Common sizes are #2 (7-1/16" diameter x 32" length) or #4 (4-1/8" diameter x 14" length) for bag filters. Usually the box has the dimensions on it as well.

6inch id 15 inches deep It has a 2 on the plastic piece

Is the facility water usage number for 2-3 million gallons per month including ALL systems (boilers, cooling towers, and Domestic water)? It was unclear what that number was in reference to.

Yes, That number is the total amount of water that’s purchased each month for the facility.