Answers to the Contractors Questions.pdf

Answers to Contractor’s Questions

1. Is a lift gate required? For the delivery truck? Yes.

2. Will entry permit a 48x40 pallet? Yes. Freight elevator capacity is 3500 lbs.

3. Obstructions (Pathway, stairs, single doorways, or carpet)? None

4. Is protective floor covering required (How many ft)? No

5. Pallet Jack Required? Yes.

6. Is There Adequate Storage On-Site? If you are unable to store the equipment, an additional charge may apply. Yes. We have storage space available.

7. Truck Restrictions (Size, type)? The loading dock can support a 26’ box truck.

8. Certificate of Insurance Required from shipping carrier (if required, please send sample COI to complete processing.)? The COI is not required.

9. Union Labor Required (Additional fee may apply)? No.

10. Security Requirements (please specify)? Installers must have a valid photo ID upon arrival.

11. Are there any restrictions on working hours for this project? Is it permissible to perform the battery replacement work during normal business hours? The work will be performed during normal business hours 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

12. Are there any noise or disruption considerations that need to be taken into account during working hours? Efforts should be made to perform the work as quietly as possible. Some noise is permissible.

13. Are the old batteries readily accessible for removal, or will any specific arrangements need to be made to access and remove them? The old batteries are in the racks in the UPS cabinet. No special arrangements are required to remove them.

14. Please supply the make, model, and serial numbers of all the batteries that need to be replaced as part of this project. The UPS is manufactured by APC. The model number of the UPS is 0G-PDRPPNX10.

The serial number of the UPS is PI1208160013. The model Number for the batteries is SYBTU2-PLP The serial number of one of the existing battery racks is PD1149425749.

15. What level of visitor access is required for individuals participating in the project?

Standard checks are performed by the Security Guards. Visitors will walk through a magnetometer and all materials brought into the facility will be inspected. All visitors must provide a valid photo ID.

16. Could you please provide further clarification on the requirement stating that all work must be performed by experienced APC by Schneider Electric certified field service field engineers? Does this mean only Schneider Electric can perform the installation on this contract. No. The work must be performed by staff who have experience with this specific system.