Answers_to_questions_0805_Ammend_004.docx

Ammendment 004 08/05/2013

1) In section L of the Solicitation, the Government references the NCAUR. Should we interpret this to mean the ERRC? All References to NCAUR will be replaced with ERRC via amendment

2) Please confirm that there are no past performance questionnaires that must be distributed to our references to be returned directly to the government. A past performance questionnaire will be incorporated as an attachment.

3) Was Attachment A.2.2.2 Preventive maintenance schedule in the existing preventive maintenance plan for all historically maintained equipment and systems included in the Summary of Attachments? We could not locate it. See Attachment A.2.2.2 incorporated by Amendment

4) Was Attachment A.4.1 Historically Subcontracted Work [Contractor/Subcontracted] included in the Summary of Attachments? We could not locate it. This attachment was included via Amendment.

5) In Section 2.5.1 of the PWS (Priority 1-Critical), the last sentence reads “continuous basis until permanent repairs are”. Are what? “Completed”

6) In Section 4.1.3.1 of the PWS point 2. The last sentence reads “EPA, Pennsylvania DEP, and the manufacture; and”. And what? The sentence should end at “Manufacturer”

7) In Section 6.2 Electrical of the PWS, the statement is that the contractor shall install new outlets and circuits as required to support new or relocated equipment. In Section 2.1 Routine Work, the PWS states that work that substantially alters, modifies, or otherwise changes buildings, structures, or equipment is not considered routine work. QUESTION: FOR DETERMINING OUR FIRM FIXED PRICE WE BELIEVE RUNNING NEW OUTLETS/CIRCUITS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT RELOCATED EQUIPMENS IS AN AW WORK – DOES THE GOVERNMENT AGREE WITH THIS DETERMINATION? PWS is revised via amendment

8) The same question AS IN #7 ABOVE applies to Section 6.5 Plumbing and Piped Systems. QUESTION: FOR DETERMINING OUR FIRM FIXED PRICE WE BELIEVE RUNNING NEW PIPED SYSTEMS IS AW WORK – DOES THE GOVERNMENT AGREE WITH THIS DETERMINATION? PWS is revised via Amendment

9) How many total points are monitored by the BAS described in Section 6.6.8 Building Automation System? Is a breakdown of DO, AO, DI, AI and other points available? See Attachment A.6.6.8 incorporated by amendment.

10) Section 6.6.11 of the PWS Maintenance and Repair of Scientific Equipment bullet point 5 makes reference to Exhibit 3.1.9. Where is this Exhibit located? There is no exhibit 3.1.9.

11) PWS 2.5.1 Priority 1 – Critical Who will be the point of contact for immediate notification? Facility Engineer

12) PWS 3.1.1 Line Item 5 “Receive Chemical orders and enter into purchasers ChemMaster database using bar code reader.” Will the government supply the bar code reader? Delete any reference to bar code reader. PWS is revised via Amendment

13) PWS 4.1 Attachment A.4.1 – Historically Subcontracted Work Attachment A.4.1 – Historically Subcontracted Work is missing. Please provide. Attachment provided via Amendment

14) PWS 6.6.3 Primary Chillers and Chilled Water Systems Please confirm that the absorption chiller shall run 24/7? This is no longer accurate. The current approach is to rely on the centrifugal chillers.

15) If the contractor is to perform the annual testing of the fire alarm system, what are the fire alarm device count s per building, including the number of control panels, booster panels, annunciators, ceiling smoke detectors, above ceiling smoke detectors, below floor smoke detectors, manual pull stations, heat detectors, duct detectors, flow switches, pressure switches, tamper switches, horn-strobes, bells, fire doors, pumps, and strobes? The inventory only lists systems or types of devices, not unit counts per device or type. Please specify per site, per building. See Attachment A.6.6.8

16) Are there any kitchen hood fire suppression systems that will need to be tested? If so how are they are protected currently…with wet or dry chemical suppression systems or waterwash hoods? If they have wet or dry chemical systems, what are the manufactures name, model, and size of each? There is one Pro-Tec restaurant fire suppression system installed. It is a chemical system. See Attachment A.2.2.1

17) How many elevators in each building have elevator recall and or shunt trip, which will require testing with the fire alarm system testing? See 26 above.

18) Please indentify the type and number of fire detection and fire suppression devices in elevator hoistways, pit and/or machine rooms as this applies to each building. These are all wet pipe sprinkler systems.

19) Please confirm the requirement to perform an eddy current test on BOTH the evaporator & condenser sides in the first contract year. We don’t understand this question

20) Is there any special requirements for any unique water treatment devices? All of the water treatment equipment is commercially available. There are no unique devices.

21) Are there water treatment corrosion coupon racks in place currently for all open loops, & closed loops? Please clarify per building. Is this a new requirement to install coupon racks in all cooling, condenser, and heating water loops? We don’t understand this question

22) Is there a requirement to provide interior lighting other than emergency light fixtures at other than normal occupancy hours? No

23) Please confirm that USDA will pay for generator fuel oil. USDA pays for fuel oil for the installed emergency generator.