Attachment 3 Market Research Questions and Answers.pdf

MWD Kennel Market Research Questions and Answers

1. How far away does the generators have to sit away from the kennels?

Government Response: 20 Feet just beyond the existing sidewalks

2. Will the contractor be permitted to work on multiple kennels at the same time?

Government Response: Yes

Will After-Hours work be permitted?

Government Response: Yes, Kennel compound is a 24-hour operation

3. Will the generator noise disrupt the dogs?

Government Response: No

4. What is the anticipated time frame for issuing access badges for the duration of the lease agreement?

Government Response: Pass Request can be processed within 3-5 days after the award. However, pass requests can also be done in the morning to allow for immediate access.

5. What documents will be needed to be submitted?

Government Response: Refer to the solicitation for required documents

6. What are the hours of operation for construction?

Government Response: 0730-1630

7. Will we have full access to the Kennels when we start the installation of the temporary HVAC?

Government Response: Yes, Or will we be working around the dogs being brought in and out during our installation?

Government Response: No Kennels will be unoccupied during install

8. If they remain occupied and active how active will the kennels be?

Government Response: MWD will be moved back to kennels after installation is complete.

9. For the condensate drain will we be able install a drywell for the condensate discharge?

Government Response Yes

10. Can we anticipate placement of the temporary units as close to the kennels as possible knowing that we will fence off and utilize our pathway to service the kennels?

Government Response: YES, Please note this will create a small area of the extg. concrete sidewalk where the units are placed that will be obstructed is this acceptable?

Government Response: YES keep in mind egress in and out of main kennel doors shall not be blocked

11. The Kennels have a screened mesh covering the rafters for time’s sake and easy access can we hang the temporary duct sock below the screen mesh?

12. Kennels have curtains on the side for covering but nothing at the two ends of the building covering the open gables. Does the Govt. have cover for these areas?

Government Response: No

Or do we need to figure to provide temporary cover for these ends within our proposal?

Government Response: Contractor to include temporary covers on proposal to include installation.

13. When servicing and refueling the generators will there be a certain time frame or will we have access 24/7?

Government Response: MWD compounds is 24-hour operation contractor is to monitor closely required refueling.

14. Due to the uneven terrain our equipment will require us to level up the surface for equipment placement. We plan to install a base pad to level up the surface for our equipment and place 6’ High temporary fence panels around our equipment. Is this acceptable?

15. does the agency and end-user have a realistic timeframe in mind for the completion of this implementation?

Government Response: 8 May 25 or at latest 3-5 days after notice of award.

For example, is there a specific window of time by which the HVAC/Generator systems must be fully installed and operational at the facilities?

Government Response: 8 May 25 or at latest 3-5 days after notice of award.

16. Has the design concept been pre-engineered to meet the specific HVAC parameters and end-user needs for the project?

Government Response: Yes, the concept is to use no less than 10 TON units for temporary heating and cooling.

17. Is noise level a critical factor at this facility?

Government Response: Yes, as it is an active area and trainers are giving commands to the animals.

If so, is there a desired or recommended decibel range that we should plan for?

Government Response: 70 db at 23 feet