Q and A for Dunseith Generator.pdf

1) There is a skid steer with a forklift attachment, just need confirmation that we or facilities staff can use it to pick up and set generator onsite? GSA can not give approval to use equipment. That equipment belongs to the maintenance company and the use of the equipment will need to be made between those two parties.

2) Facilities indicated they wanted the generator to be set on the north-side of the building, but there is no concrete pad there, only sidewalk in front of parking spaces, which would also need bollards. Need exact confirmation on generator location? The generator location will be on the north side of the building, preferably in the far west parking spot. The parking space is an existing concrete pad which can be used as the location for the new generator. The generator will need to be fastened, per manufacturers specifications to the existing concrete parking pad. In the past during major storm events this area can fill up with as much as an inch or two of water, so mounting the unit on lag bolts would be preferred so the unit can be elevated slightly off the concrete pad.

3) Generator needs to be set a minimum of 5' away from all windows and doors, there are windows on the north side of the building, we won't be able to gain proper/code complaint clearances without encroaching on the parking space area. (Need further detail on how to proceed with generator location.) Yes, there is access to the panel on the north side of the building.

4) To gain access to the conduit routing to the basement from the generator, a basement window panel may need removal and patching as seen in attached pictures and would need approval from the facility. Access with conduit will need to be drilled through the foundation of the building and sealed.

5) Are there any drawings/attachments? Under Sam.gov, nothing shows up and the icon just spins indicating that it is downloading, but nothing downloads. There were no drawings attached to the statement of work.

1. Attached is photo of front of Dunseith LPOE where we have been told the new 25KW generator will be placed, is this the correct location, we were instructed just so it is not on top of the manhole. See Red Outline

2. Do we have to place the new generator on a concrete pad? No If so, how thick? Use Existing

3. Do we need to cut/remove/replace concrete between generator and building for the conduit? No, the conduit can be installed at surface level.

1. The proposed location of the new exterior generator is planned in the parking lot at the North Wall of the existing building. It appears there is a gas line along the building.

a. Can you provide the size of the line? No

b. Can we tie-into this line? We have reason to believe that this is where the GC will tie into the gas line to run the new generator. The gas line at the building.

c. Are we required to provide the gas service line from the propane tank farm? No

2. The proposed location of the new exterior generator is planned in the parking lot at the North Wall of the existing building.

a. Are we required to remove paving, curb etc. to provide a new equipment pad for the new generator.? No

b. Are we required to bury the new propane line to the new generator? No, Surface Mount

c. Are we required to bury the new power service line to the new generator? No Surface Mount

3. The proposed location of the new exterior generator is planned in the parking lot at the North Wall of the existing building.

a. Are we required to provide temporary barriers, curbs, fencing to protect the new generator from damage? No

4. The existing conditions indicate a window well at the location of the north wall of the exiting building.

a. Are we able to utilize this window well for the new power route access to the existing system and the new propane tank. Yes, with consideration for sealing any penetrations to the building

5. The new required generator has an 8–10-week delivery time and will take the complete project duration.

a. Would it be possible to provide an Award and then a Notice to proceed 10 weeks after the award to provide our procurement of the generator? We will not ask the GC’s to do the impossible. Time extensions will be granted for pending vender shipping of materials with the correct government documentation.

6. The contract documents indicate 50 calendar completion in the solicitation documents however the SF1442 indicate completing 70 calendar days.

a. Please clarify the contract duration. SOW indicates 70 days.

7. Has an asbestos survey been performed for this building. Yes

a. Are we required to perform this asbestos survey? No

8. Are we required to remove the existing Generator from the site? No

9. Are we required to remove old existing generator switches, feeders from the old generator?

No

10. Are we required to back feed the other building on site? No

11. Are there any special requirements for a power outage (if needed)? Yes, all power outage request need to be approved by the property manager.