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70Z0G119BAB060100

Amendment 0002

Install Standby Generators, USCG AIRSTA Borinquen

01/31/2019

RESPONSES TO RFI QUESTIONS:

11Q: Do you have the generators and transfer switches already or are them part of the proposal?

11A: The Contractor is required to provide all materials, including the generators and transfer switches. The USCG will not provide any government furnished equipment or materials. Please read the solicitation, the specifications and review the drawings in their entirety.

12Q: Will the Generators, Transfer Switches, and Propane Tanks be supplied by the government?

12A: See response to Question 11.

13Q: Do LP tanks need to be filled?

13A: See response to Question 6 (included in Amendment 0001)

14Q: Why two generator setups for the duplexes?

14A: Bid the Plans and Specs.

15Q: What are the rules for barbequeing in backyards going to be with the LP tanks?

15A: Bid the Plans and Specs.

16Q: Specifications for the Automatic Transfer Switch indicates that it must be “Non

Service Rated”. In case that our 150A ATS do not comply with this requirement; Can we propose to upgrade it to a 200A ATS which complies with this requirement?

16A: See response to Question 2 (included in Amendment 0001).

17Q: No Wage Determination was provided with this solicitation posting. Please provide applicable Wage Determination to be used.

17A: Davis-Bacon wage determinations are not applicable to Puerto Rico. No wage rate will be incorporated.

18Q: We do not find any references about Liquidated Damages in the specifications. Are you considering any Liquidated Damages as part of this project?

18A: Liquidated Damages will not be included (FAR Clause 52.211-12 is not included in the

Solicitation), however, actual damages will be charged if incurred as a result of delay/damage by the Contractor.

19Q: The proposal says to “Sign and return ONE original of the entire solicitation form (see

SF 1442, Section B, Section I and Section K for applicable fill-in information). Provide a detailed price breakdown by discipline/spec. section.” Is the bid guarantee the only item under Section I that is required for inclusion in the proposal document?

19A: Submit the information requested above, including a detailed price breakdown. Also submit the bid guarantee in the form of a bid bond. Bidders are cautioned to read the entire

Solicitation/IFB.

20Q: Per FAR 28.101-2 -- Solicitation Provision or Contract Clause. It states (b) The contracting officer shall determine the amount of the bid guarantee for insertion in the provision at 52.228-1 (see 28.102-2(a)). The amount shall be adequate to protect the

Government from loss should the successful bidder fail to execute further contractual documents and bonds as required. The bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million. When the penal sum is expressed as a percentage, a maximum dollar limitation may be stated. The solicitation only refers to 20% on page 11 of the RFP under Section I. We have always provided bid guarantees for 20% of the bid price NTE $3M whatever is less. Please clarify if the $3M language is applicable.

20A: The “$3M” language is applicable. Submit the bid guarantee for 20% of the total bid price NTE $3m whichever is less.

21Q: To comply with PREPA Communication 05-02, will an electrical certification need to be submitted for each installation? Define each installation as described by the plan to submit them to PREPA.

21A: Certification(s) are not required.

22Q: Do we have to register each generator with the Oficina de Gerencia y Permisos

(OGPe)?

22A: Registration(s) are not required.

23Q: In the specifications, there is an ATS of 200 Amps and another ATS of 150 Amps.

Can they all be 200 Amps? Section 26 36 23 Part 2.1.2 Page 2

23A: See response to Question 2 (included in Amendment 0001).

24Q: In the specifications Section 01 11 00 Part 1.2.2.1 page 2 says that the concrete cannot be pre-cast. On Sheet 8 of the drawing, it says that it can be pre-cast. Which prevails?

24A: See response to Question 1 (included in Amendment 0001).

25Q: In the drawing, Sheet G-502 details the depth of the bollard but does not say the measurement of the base of the bollard.

25A: The measurement of the base shall be 12”.

26Q: Do the propane tanks have to be filled when delivering each installation?

26A: See response to Question 6 (included in Amendment 0001)

27Q: On the drawings, it says that the meter bases must be replaced. Do we have to keep the riser, the secondary conduit, and the service cable and connect the PV and direct AC to the new base so that those two loads are not connected to the ATS?

27A: Bid the Plans and Specs.

28Q: In the Style B1, it proposes a tank of 500 gallons for two generators of 16 KW each. In the Style, S1 proposes a tank of 1000 gallons for two generators of 16 KW each. Should Style

B1 be with a 1000-gallon tank or is it correctly specified?

28A: Style S1, as shown in sheet G-106, shall be changed to a 500 Gallon propane tank.

29Q: In the specifications Section 31 00 00 Part 2.1 page 3 says that the DANGER tape for power lines must be RED with BLACK letters and for Gas and Oil it must be YELLOW with

BLACK letters. PREPA uses yellow DANGER tape. Can we use yellow DANGER tape, or do we have to comply with the specification?

29A: Bid the Plans and Specs. The Contractor will have to comply with the specification.

30Q: Are you going to pay material on site?

30A: The USCG makes progress payments for installed and completed work. The USCG typically does not pay for materials, however, the USCG may consider paying for large, high cost material items (such as generators) delivered to the site and verified by the USCG

Inspector. It should be noted that if payment for materials is made, the Contractor shall remain responsible for protection of materials on site and for a complete acceptable installation.

31Q: Please show the area where the contractor can keep materials, vehicles and equipment?

Is it going to cost?

31A: The Contractor will be allowed a construction laydown area, which will be determined at the pre-construction meeting post award. The Contractor will be responsible for safety and security of the laydown area, to include costs incurred for safety and security. Refer also to Specifications section 01 50 00 1.6

32Q: Please show the area where contractor personnel can stay? Is it going to cost?

32A: The USCG does not provide lodging for Contractor personnel. Any lodging costs deemed necessary should be included in your bid.

33Q: Should Construction taxes (Arbitrio Municipal) be included as part of the bid?

33A: The cover page of the solicitation states that the bidder shall include all APPLICABLE

Federal, State, and Local taxes in their bid price. A tax exempt number will not be provided.

34Q: Which kind of permits shall be obtained. (ex: JCA consolidated permit, DRNA permit for tree removal)?

34A: No permits are required.

35Q: The construction schedule should be revised. The magnitude of impact on residential areas plus materials and equipment procurement and delivery time seems to be too tight.

35A: See response to Question 7 (included in Amendment 0001)

36Q: Is there any involvement of the Puerto Rico Power Authority in this project.?

36A: None. See also response to Question 37.

37Q: Coordination for electrical power outages when replacing service entrance conduits, conductors and weatherhead will be done with Base personnel or PREPA?

37A: Coordination shall be done with Base personnel, Contracting Officer and Construction

Project Manager/COR. Refer also to Spec Section 01 00 00 Part 3.

38Q: Will EPA permit for generators be part of the bid or will it be government responsibility?

38A: No EPA permit required

39Q: Will concrete encasement be required for underground LPG piping?

39A: Refer to Spec Section 26 32 13, 1.1.5 Propane Requirements. Contractor shall submit a code compliant LPG piping system, in accordance with 26 32 13 1.1.5, for approval by the

COR.

40Q: New bollards will be installed to protect LPG tanks from traffic. Chain link fence may be considered also to protect children.

40A: See response to Question 4 (included in Amendment 0001)

41Q: Is there any requirement of "no open flame" within 50 feet of tanks?

41A: Bid the Plans and Specs.

42Q: Is there any requirement of extended warranty for the equipment?

42A: FAR Clause 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction is included in Section I of the

Solicitation. Please also refer to the Specification for specific product and equipment warranty requirements.

43Q: Is the Bid/Offer Guarantee of 20% based on the Base Bid Item (45 units) or on the

Total Lump Sum Price?

43A: The Bid/Offer Guarantee shall be 20% of the Total Lump sum Price. See also response to Question 20.

44Q: Please clarify that all houses have the correct mount/base style according to sheet G-

102 of Drawings P11606075. If not, will the Coast Guard provide updated Drawings?

44A: Bid the Plans and Specs.

45Q: Please specify what type of underground propane vapor line will be used for the gas installation (NUG).

45A: See response to Question 19

46Q: In Drawings sheets E-501, E-502, E-503, & E-504 it is indicated that the contractor has to replace the cable section that feeds the existing internal electrical panelboard of the residences; could you indicate the length of these cable sections?

46A: For Bidding purposes, assume each individual load center is within 25’ of the meter base.

47Q: What is the correct sheet size to use for scale of Drawings P11606075?

47A: Use sheet size 22” x 34”

48Q: On page 7, Section H1, It states that Full insurance coverage in accordance with the

U.S. Longshoremen’s and arbor Worker’s Compensation Act, 33 USC 901 et seq will be required. Will the awarded contractor be required to provide this coverage if awarded this project?

48A: No. That insurance is only required if we are working on the waterfront, i.e. pier work. As this is electrical the Longshoremen’s insurance will not be required.

49Q: How many generators in total need to be installed?

49A: Bid the Plans and Specs.

50Q: When may the bid can be send?

50A: With this amendment, the due date for bids is changed to Tuesday February 19, 2019 at 2 pm EST in Warwick, RI. Please continue to monitor the solicitation on www.FBO.gov for any updates or changes to the solicitation, which may include due dates. As stated in the

Solicitation email, telegraphic, telephonic or facsimile bids will not be accepted.

UPDATES/CLARIFICATIONS TO THE SOLICITATION (IFB):

1. Page 1 (SF 1442) - “Pursuant to FAR Part 19.5, this solicitation is issued as a 100%

HUBZone Small Business Set-aside” shall be changed to ““Pursuant to FAR Part 19.13, this solicitation is issued as a 100% HUBZone Small Business Set-aside”

2. Page 8, Section H - Delete Paragraph H.2 SUBCONTRACT DATA

3. Page 10, Section I – The correct title of FAR Clause 52.214-26 is “Audits and Records –

Sealed Bidding”

4. Page 10, Section I – Delete “DEVIATION 2019-O0003” from FAR Clause 52.219-3.

FAR Clause 52.219-3 is still valid and incorporated by reference.

5. Page 10, Section I – Delete FAR Clause 52.219-9.

6. Page 11, Section I – The correct title of FAR Clause 52.232-33 is “Payment by

Electronic Funds Transfer – System of Award Management”

UPDATES/CLARIFICATIONS TO THE DRAWINGS:

1. Sheet G-106: Required propane tank size for Style S1 shall be changed to 500 Gallons.

2. Sheet E-501, (Wiring Details I): New Electrical Note #9 reads - " Reconnect (tap) the existing Air Conditioning circuit breaker panel conductors not to exceed ten (10) linear feet in strict accordance with NEC Article 240."

Change New Electrical Note #9 on Sheet E-501 to read - "Install a stainless steel wireway between the new meter base and transfer switch. Use the NEC 10 foot tap rule to connect the existing Air Conditioning circuit breaker panel conductors in the wireway to the residential load center feeder conductors in strict accordance with NEC Article 240. The intent is for the air conditioning circuits to have back up power provided by the new standby generator. Size wireway, conduit and conductors in strict accordance with the 2017 National Electrical

Code.”

3. Sheet E-502, (Wiring Details II): New Electrical Note #9 reads - "Reconnect (tap) the existing Air Conditioning circuit breaker panel conductors not to exceed ten (10) linear feet in strict accordance with NEC Article 240."

Change New Electrical Note #9 on Sheet E-502 to read - "Reconnect (tap) the existing Air

Conditioning circuit breaker panel conductors to the residential load center feeder conductors

(not to exceed ten (10) linear feet) in strict accordance with NEC Article 240. The intent is for the air conditioning circuits to have back up power provided by the new standby generator. Size wireway, conduit and conductors in strict accordance with the 2017 National

Electrical Code.

4. Sheet E-503, (Wiring Details III): Add New Electrical Note #9 to Sheet E-503 stating the following: "Install a stainless steel wireway between the new meter base and transfer switch.

Use the NEC 10 foot tap rule to connect the existing two (2) 50A, 2-pole Air Conditioning circuit breaker panel conductors in the new wireway to the residential load center feeder conductors in strict accordance with NEC Article 240. The intent is for the air conditioning circuits to have back up power provided by the new standby generator. Size wireway, conduit and conductors in strict accordance with the 2017 National Electrical Code.

5. Sheet E-504, (Wiring Details IV): Detail A1 shows a Keynote 9 symbol but there is no

Keynotes associated with the symbol. Contractor shall add New Electrical Keynote #9 to

Sheet E-503 stating the following: "Install a stainless steel wireway between the new meter base and transfer switch. Use the NEC 10 foot tap rule to connect the existing two (2) 50A, 2-pole Air Conditioning circuit breaker panel conductors in the new wireway to the residential load center feeder conductors in strict accordance with NEC Article 240. The intent is for the air conditioning circuits to have back up power provided by the new standby generator. Size wireway, conduit and conductors in strict accordance with the 2017 National

Electrical Code.