Further_questions_from_site_visit.docx

Solicitation No. AG-32SD-S-17-0003, HVAC Upgrade, Clay Center, NE Additional questions as of 2/24/2017

1. Regarding the fume hoods in rooms 209, 210, and 211, are the connection points on the fume hoods round or square/rectangular? Connection points are round.

2. It was stated during the walk through in building # 20 that there may be “changes to the controls, pending the new engineer” Do you expect changes? No changes are expected.

3. Regarding Additional Requirements, #3., below:

a) Is 3 weeks is the time that will be allowed to complete Bldg. #20? That is correct.

b) Will Room Nos. 209, 210, and 211 be remodeled at this time as well? Yes.

4. Regarding Additional Requirements, #2., below:

Are the three days provided to complete the work in the Pac-Bio room included in the three-week timeframe mentioned in #3? Yes. Additionally, after 3 days, the location must provide up to 3 research employees access to the Pac-Bio room, to ensure no disruption of research.

5. What is meant by an EPA air quality permit and what is it needed for? An Air Quality Permit is not required.

Previously answered question, more detail provided:

12. Owner cannot be without ultra cold freezers and walk-in coolers and freezers for more than 8 hours. Do documents indicate that contractor shall provide generator(s)? Yes. Package A Dwgs, Sheet B1-E-401, Keyed Note # 13. This keyed note is hereby included for all ultra cold freezers and walk-in coolers and freezers for Dwg Package A1 and Package A2 – i.e. All Ultra cold freezers, walk-in coolers and freezers for Bldg. 1, Bldg. 2 and Bldg. 20.

Additional Requirements:

1. Electrical power to Bldg. #1 may be off from noon on Friday to noon on Monday to accomplish the main power equipment replacement work.

2. The Pac Bio room in Bldg. #20 may be off for a maximum of 3 days straight to accomplish work in this area.

3. Bldg. #20 will be vacated for 3 weeks in order for the mechanical and electrical work to be accomplished. During this time, work shall be accomplished such that there will be no other interruptions to the lab and office work in this building.

4. No substitutions will be approved prior to bidding. It is incumbent on the contractor to bid according to the specs and drawings.