J-16_Q and A for ZMP Multiple Project.pdf
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- Solicitation for multiple projects located at Air Route Traffic Control Center in Minneapolis, MN
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file dated July 14, 2025, for a federal contract opportunity involving multiple projects at the Air Route Traffic Control Center in Farmington, Minnesota. The Q&A addresses specific technical and operational details for contractors, including requirements for LED lighting (CFR Title 47 Part 15 Class B compliant), fall protection systems, tower inspection documentation, and on-site work conditions. Key clarifications include removing and replacing side and apex lights, facility-specific safety equipment details, and working hours of 7:00am to 5:30pm, with potential for extended/weekend work approved in writing.
The Q&A provides additional critical information for potential bidders, such as onsite supervision requirements (allowing a single "Competent Person" to assume all roles), confirmation of FAA tax-exempt status (not extending to contractors), and access protocols (all contractor personnel will be escorted during the project). The document also specifies safety equipment details, including references to specific fall protection equipment like Turris RAM Rail, PETZL positioning lanyards, and 3M SALA full body harnesses, which may be relevant for contractors preparing their proposals for this solicitation.
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ZMP Multiple Project Question and Answer
July 14, 2025
1. Installing new side lights isn’t mentioned in the work scope. Are these lights to be removed and not replaced?
FAA Response: All side lights and lights on the apex are to be removed and replace with new LED lights
2. What is the requirement for the new lights, is there a speci�ic �ixture or brand?
FAA Response: The brand can be part of the contractor’s submittal. The requirements for exterior LED lights must be CFR Title 47 Part 15 Class B compliant per FAA regulations.
3. Tower Inspection Documentation. Could we get the last two reports? They are only looking for the summary, pictures are not needed.
FAA Response: We can provide an excerpt of the 2024 Inspection only. Given the sensitive information within this report, what part of the report does the contractor needs? See attachment (J-16) for the Report’s “Findings and Recommendations”.
4. Does ZMP have rail grabs for the fall protection system, if so, how many?
FAA Response: The facility does have a pair of rail grabs for FAA employee only and does not want to be held liable for a non-FAA employee(s) using them. The FAA requests contractor include safety equipment as part of their quote for work speci�ied in the SOW.
5. From the tower inspection report:
Could you please clarify what the recommended actions are? Is this only referring to section 2.0.24 Ladder Safety System? Are there any other recommendations in any of the other sections?
FAA Response: As far as we have been notified Ladder Safety System is not FAA approved and restricts us (Federal workers) Level 2 FAA employees from climbing until a MSA Dyna-Glide LSS is installed
6. Could you provide us with the manufacturer and part number of the rail grabs for the fall protection system?
FAA Response: The current LSS is a Turris RAM Rail and we have 2 RAM Class FRL Troll Part # 160372, as said below about liability. At the ARTCC, we use something like the PETZL positioning lanyard, 3M SALA full body harness, and SALA Shockwave 2 Y lanyard with locking snap hooks.
7. Is the project tax-exempt? If so, will a certificate be provided?
FAA Response: The FAA is tax exempt, however this does not carry over to the Contractor.
8. What are the onsite supervision requirements. Can one individual assume all required roles on-site as long as they remain on-site during work?
FAA Response: Once a “Competent Person” (according to OHSA) and/or someone with authority that understands the scope of work, is/are on the site during execution of the work, it is permissible to have a single individual to assume all required roles.
9. What are the anticipated working hours?
FAA Response: 7:00am to 5:30pm. Extended/Weekend work can be granted in writing if approve by CO.
10. Are PIV badges required? If so, could you please outline the requirements?
FAA Response: No. All contractor personnel will be escorted during the duration of the project
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