ELP ATCT Lightning Questions Responses_3_30_2020.pdf

QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

697DCK-20-R-00167

MARCH 30, 20200

1. Will the FAA please specify an anticipated Period of Performance for this requirement?

The anticipated Period of Performance for this requirement is 90 days after Notice to Proceed.

2. Page 50 of the solicitation states Offerors should provide a “Certificate of Liability from your insurance company that shows you can meet the requirements identified in Part I.” However, there is no “Part I” in the solicitation. Will the FAA please clarify the requirements our certificate of Liability should reflect?

A Certificate of Liability from your insurance company must be provided to show you can meet the requirements listed in the solicitation.

3. Will a crimp 2 hole lug be acceptable on the #6 wire from the barb wire to the unistrut fence posts or a mechanical connection for unistrut?

A crimp 2 hole lug is acceptable on the #6 wire from the barb wire to the unistrut fence. A mechanical connection is acceptable for the connection to the unistrut.

4. Will a 2 hole lug or a mechanical connection be acceptable to connect the 4/0 to the fence post that is square unistrut or should it try to be welded?

No, a 2-hole lug or mechanical connection will not be acceptable to connect to the 4/0 to the fence post. You must use an exothermic weld when 4/0 grounding cables tie to fence post.

5. Will boring be acceptable where it is possible for all runs of the EES?

Boring will not be acceptable where there is asphalt/concrete on top or critical area.

A 24 inch hole must be dug below ground to run 4/0 AWG grounding cables around the security fence and tie to existing EES Base Building in Drawing ELP-D-ATCT-E022.

All connecting grounding cables & ground rods underground must be exothermic welded.

6. Will the awarded vendor have permission to run the counterpoise in the easement as is documented on the plans?

After award, the Resident Engineer/Contracting Officer Representative/Contracting Officer will make the determination if the easement is a critical area or not and if the counterpoint can be run in easement.

7. Will the FAA please provide confirmation that the counterpoise can be ran inside the south fence line as discussed in the site survey?

Yes, counterpoise can be ran inside the South fence line.