RFI_-_Responses.docx

GSA responses are in Blue

1. What is the Make and Model of the boiler needing to be replaced?

a. Judging by the size this sounds like a Flex Tube Boiler.

b. Do you have pictures of the boiler and nameplate?

Existing Boiler: Burnham, Three Pass Generator, Model 4FW-563A-45-G-W-LF Pictures of existing boiler and name plate are provided as an attachment

2. Where is the boiler room and how much space is available to install the boiler?

a. Does the boiler need to be field erectable (brought in pieces and built on site) or is there enough room to crane it into the building?

Boiler room is located on the south east corner of Building 23 at the Fort Worth Federal Center. Per the SOW, the Contractor shall field verify existing conditions prior to any demolition. GSA scheduled an onsite visit on Tuesday, August 14 to allow contractors to verify existing conditions. An additional site visit hasn’t been scheduled at this time.

3. Do you need any special controls?

a. Are the boilers remotely monitored by a Building Management System?

b. Do you have any special emission requirements (Lower NOx levels)?

The new boiler will need to have all applicable safety controls required for boilers. Per the SOW, the new boiler shall be connected and integrated into the existing Building Automation System (BAS). Existing sequence of operation shall be utilized.

Contractor shall ensure boiler meets all local/state/federal emission requirements.

4. What is the timeline for this project? Are you needing a replacement fairly soon, or is this project slated for next year?

GSA intends to award this contract in August/September 2018 with an install as soon as possible.

5. Please provide a copy of the pre-bid attendees.

Provided as an attachment.

6. Please provide a copy of the Control’s contractor list that GSA has.

Provided as an attachment.

7. Is an alternate boiler acceptable as long as it meets the spec’s and made in America?

Yes.

8. Please send the list of names for those that are certified Niagara JACE.

Provided as an attachment.

9. Will you allow venting through the roof rather than through the existing wall penetration? If roof has warranty, we could use the same roofers to ensure the new penetration is properly sealed. If so, will you provide company name of the company with the roof warranty?

No venting through the roof. Existing penetration through adjacent wall shall be utilized.

10. Newer boilers will have a smaller footprint. In replacing the one (1) current boiler on the south side, would you allow for 2 smaller footprint boilers as long as all specifications are met?

No.

11. Is it intended, as part of this SOW, to have the exterior vertical stack/chimney the flue ties into removed?

The exterior stack/chimney will remain in place.

12. Is there a wage rate related to this project?

TX322, Dated 01/12/2018 referenced in I.H. (2) is attached for your convenience.

13. Where is Attachment A?

Attachment A –and PBS Past Performance Questionnaire, are attached.