S05 - Technical Questions-Answers 36C25625Q1430.pdf

Technical Questions – 36C25625Q1430 – Transfer Switch Replacement

1. Confirm if temporary power (generators or bypass) is required during changeout to maintain continuity of service.

No

2. Request confirmation whether the new switches must match existing footprint/cabinet space or if modifications are acceptable.

Modifications are acceptable with VA approval. MTS at Bldg. 171 will need a Nema 3R junction box for 2 -2 ½” secondary conduits mounted on back of MTS due to the size of the conduit window on the bottom of the MTS. The primary conduit is 4” and will be inside the conduit bottom window.

3. Is a site visit scheduled or available prior to the proposal submission deadline?

Site Visit Details:

Date: 09/10/2025 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Alexandria VA Health Care System at 2495 Shreveport Hwy 71 North, Pineville LA 71360.

Meet: Vendors will meet at Parking J behind Bldg. 5 POC: John Lincecum, Phone 318-466-2706, Email john.lincecum@va.gov

4. Is this procurement “brand name or equal,” or is ASCO required regardless of lead time? If “equal” is permitted, please provide the salient characteristics.

Asco is required as stated in Scope of Work.

5. Please provide an electrical single line, feeder/conductor sizes, conduit routes, ATS footprints, available fault current, upstream OCPD types/settings, and elevator interface drawings.

9-1 3 - 2 ½ “ Conduits 250MCM conductor fed from 250amp breaker and 1-1 ½” conduit feeding sub panel beside ATS.

9-2 3 – 2” Conduits 4/0 conductor fed from a 200amp breaker Both have ¾” and ½” conduits for remote test control wires.

6. What are the allowable outage durations on the weekends? Are there any blackout dates? If needed, are multiple outages permitted?

mailto:john.lincecum@va.gov

Bldg.9 is an Inpatient hospital; duration of installation should be kept to a minimum. Normal power will be available during each ATS changeout. Outages will need to be submitted two weeks in advance for VA approval.

7. Is the contractor responsible for coordination with CLECO and any applicable fees? If so, who is the best CLECO contact and what is the minimum notice required?

No, breakers feeding ATS in Bldg. 9 can opened by VA. VA is responsible for coordinating with CLECO to de-energizing Bldg. 171.

8. Please provide specifications for the VA-provided cam-lock box (ampacity, configuration, wiring standard) and the distance from the MTS to cam-lock box for cable sizing.

VA provided cam-box to be mounted on the side of the MTS.

9. Who is responsible for providing the temporary generator and fuel required for testing and commissioning?

VA will provide a mobile temporary generator for testing and commissioning.

10. Please provide the elevator make/model, existing generator/ATS selector logic, current time-delay settings, and whether a State elevator inspection is required post-cutover (and who schedules/pays).

Elevator selector controls are not required to be reconnected in new ATS.

Connection provided by others. Conduit and wiring are to be reinstalled in new

ATS.

11. Are local electrical permits required, who is the AHJ (local jurisdiction vs VA), and who pays for permits/inspection fees?

VA inspection only.

12. May existing raceways/conductors be reused if they pass inspection and manufacturer lug ranges? If not, specify new conductor/cable type and insulation ratings required.

Yes.

13. The SOW references Building 9 Room 110 and Room 122B for ATS replacement. Please confirm the correct location(s).

122B is the correct location for 9-1 and 9-1 ATS replacements.

14. Confirm whether a 3-pole (solid neutral) ATS/MTS is required, or if a 4-pole switched neutral is acceptable/preferred.

Refer to scope of work.

15. Please confirm the required minimum warranty period (e.g., 12 months’ parts and labor from acceptance).

12 months.

16. Please confirm the required training duration and format for VA electricians.

Training will consist of setting the desired run times and cooling down times with an ASCO technician. 1 hour duration per ATS and MTS.

17. Section B references “Other: 90 days ARO” while Section K references monthly invoicing. Please confirm invoicing requirements (monthly progress billing vs single invoice at completion).

This will be a one time payment upon completion of the job.

18. Should the contractor dispose of replaced equipment as waste, or return it to the VA as salvage property?

Return to the VA.

19. For the new freestanding outdoor MTS at Building 171, is the contractor responsible for providing the concrete pad, anchorage/seismic calculations, bollards, and/or protective fencing?

There is no existing concrete pad.