B600_Cooling_Tower_Pumps_Rebuild_-_Questions_and_Answers_2.pdf

Questions & Answers

Q: Will vehicles need security passes?

o A: Yes, in accordance with PWS para 8.4.3 Restricted Area Vehicle Passes are required. The vehicles entering base will need a pass if not manned by an individual with a form of military ID.

Q: What is the length of each pump?

o A: The pumps are approximately 9 feet

Q: Can you provide additional information about the model of the pumps?

o A: This is the additional information that was taken from the plate on the pump:

1) For the pumps for Cooling Towers 1 – 5, the manufacturer is Allis-

Chalmers. They are model VT, size H14X10, and have a GPM rating of

3,000 (See Allis-Chambers Instructions Manual for additional information).

Additional Details from Tag: Mfg Code: A1-A1-A1; Config: 500;

Size: H14x10 VTMO-1-1 3/16; Serial #: 841-44097-01-3; G/A:

D1-00-409-701 999; HD Ft: 70; Field Hydro Test Pressure: 100;

IMP DIA: 11.36; RPM: 1770

2) For the pumps for Cooling Towers 6 & 7, the manufacturer is American

Industrial & Submersible Pump Co., Model #: 14M27 0-2, and have a

GPM rating of 3,325.

Additional Details from Tag: Bowl: 14; Impeller: 14M320; Trim:

11.340; TDH: 70; Serial No: 6357; Date: 2-15-89; RPM: 1800

Q: What type of motors will the pumps be connected to?

o A: Pumps will be connected to a 100 hp motor. The motor is a U.S. Motors

Model#: FC56 o This is a picture of the data plate (next page):

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Q: What type of seals are desired for the pump?

o A: The seals need to be mechanical seals. The specific type selected by the contractor must be compatible with the motor and the pump and is left to their discretion.

Q: What is the process when a pump is dropped off and a new one is picked up?

o A: The contractor will inform the customer that the pump is being returned. The customer will remove the next pump to be rebuilt and will have it ready to be picked up when the contractor arrives. The contractor will stay at Building 600 to oversee the insertion of the new pump, connection of the pump to the motor, and confirm the proper operation of the rebuilt pump with whatever equipment and tools which are necessary to do so. The equipment and tools to ensure proper operation will be provided by the contractor. The contractor must use their own equipment to load the pump onto their vehicle. The government will not load the pump onto the contractor’s vehicle or allow the contractor to use their equipment.

Q: Is there a timeline in which each pump must be rebuilt?

o A: All 7 pumps must be completed before 09/25/19. The pumps can only be worked on one at a time. It is up to the Offeror what their timeline is to complete this project; this should be submitted as part of the technical portion.