B05 Attachment A4-1 Pre-Proposal Inquiries.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 75H70126R00023
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This is a Pre-Proposal Inquiries document and Amendment A00004 to Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00014 for the Zuni Cooling Tower Repair by Replacement project. The Indian Health Service (IHS) Division of Engineering Service is soliciting contractor services for cooling tower replacement at its Zuni, New Mexico facility (Project No. AQ22ZS005). The document presents nine frequently asked questions from potential bidders with official IHS responses addressing scope clarifications and technical requirements.
Key scope clarifications include: full replacement of the existing heat exchanger is required; the Preventative Maintenance service provider (not the contractor) will handle water treatment services; condenser water piping replacement is only as needed; groove lock piping is acceptable instead of welded piping; epoxy paint per manufacturer recommendations is required for all cooling tower piping (interior and exterior); and the existing cooling tower basin must be repaired or totally replaced, not abandoned. Contractors must provide temporary cooling tower equipment during project execution, unless work occurs during winter months when cooling may not be necessary. Regarding bonding, a bid bond is required at proposal submission with Payment and Performance bonds required 10 calendar days after award. Chilled water pump VFDs may be replaced, but associated pump replacement is not included in scope. The document owner is Shaukat Syed at the IHS/DES, reachable at 516-361-4989.
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Amendment of Solicitation Amendment A00004 under Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00023 Zuni Cooling Tower Repair by Replacement
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
SERVICE
PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES
Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00014
PROJECT:
Zuni Cooling Tower Repair by Replacement
LOCATION: Zuni, NM
PROJECT NO: AQ22ZS005
DOCUMENT
OWNER: Shaukat Syed PHONE: 516-361-4989 DOCUMENTS:
DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES
Item No.
Reference Drawing, Spec, Page COMMENTS POC IHS Approved Response
Amendment A00004 dated 06/25/2026
1. RFP Would it be possible to clarify whether the bond requirement can be changed from a bid bond to a payment bond? CO
As per Section L.4 and L.10 of the Solicitation, the bid bond is required at the time of the proposal submission. Payment and Performance bonds are required 10 calendar days after award.
2. RFP
Will the contractor be responsible for providing and maintaining water treatment services for the condenser water throughout the duration of the project?
COR
No, The Preventative Maintenance service provider will be providing services.
3. RFP Will the contractor need to service the existing heat exchanger, or is full replacement required? Please clarify. COR Yes, Full replacement is required for the heat exchanger.
4. RFP
Will all cooling tower piping require painting, including both interior and exterior piping systems? Please identify required coating specifications.
COR Yes, Epoxy paint to be used based on Manufacturers recommendations for application.
5. RFP
During the site walk it was mentioned that the chilled water pump VFDs are to be replaced. Does this scope also include replacement of the associated chilled water pumps?
COR No, only the items outlined in the scope of work.
6. RFP Does the project scope include replacement of all condenser water piping, including both interior and exterior piping systems? COR Only as needed.
7. RFP Is welded piping required for the condenser water system, or will grooved/mechanical joint piping be acceptable? COR Groove lock is acceptable.
8. RFP Is the contractor required to provide temporary cooling tower equipment during the duration of the project to maintain building operations? COR
Yes, however, if the replacement is done during winter months, then there could be no need for temporary cooling services.
Amendment of Solicitation Amendment A00004 under Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00023 Zuni Cooling Tower Repair by Replacement
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
SERVICE
PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES
Solicitation 75H701-26-R-00014
PROJECT:
Zuni Cooling Tower Repair by Replacement
LOCATION: Zuni, NM
PROJECT NO: AQ22ZS005
DOCUMENT
OWNER: Shaukat Syed PHONE: 516-361-4989 DOCUMENTS:
DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES
Item No.
Reference Drawing, Spec, Page COMMENTS POC IHS Approved Response
9. RFP
Would it be acceptable to abandon the existing cooling tower basin by filling it with concrete and install new cooling towers with integral above-ground sump basins? If acceptable, will IHS provide the required structural and engineering design for this modification?
COR No, the existing basin will require repairs or total replacement.
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