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316th SFS Water Fountain Installation and Removal
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FA286025Q4015
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The document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) addendum for Solicitation FA286025Q4015, detailing specifications for a water fountain installation and replacement project for the 316th Security Forces Squadron. The Q&A clarifies multiple technical and logistical aspects of the project, including installation timing, gate locations, water fountain/bottle filler configurations, and work parameters. Key confirmations include: water fountains will be installed at multiple gates and locations during or after regular working hours (0600-1800), some locations will receive bottle fillers only, no additional piping or electrical work beyond connections is expected, and CE will manage water outages during installation.

Additional project specifics confirmed in the Q&A include: six water fountains will be removed and replaced, filters will be replaced every six months during the warranty period, parking for work trucks will be coordinated with Security Forces, no hazardous material testing is required, and a single project superintendent can serve triple roles as SSHO/CQC/Superintendent. The water fountains must deliver refrigerated water between 40-50°F, include a filtration system rated for 3,000 gallons, meet NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 standards, and comply with lead-free regulations. The contractor will be responsible for removing existing fountains, installing new devices, disposing of debris, and providing a one-year warranty covering equipment repairs related to water supply and pressure.

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1. During the site walk, the two (2) water fountains located at the main gate and Pearl Harbor Gates were discussed to occur after regular working hours (regular working hours are defined as 0600-1800). Please confirm that these will occur after regular working hours.

a. That is what security forces has been conveyed. Final scheduling can be worked out with SFS once delivery dates are known.

2. During the site visit, the four (4) water fountains located at 316 SFS training and 1845 Westover Drive can occur during regular working hours (0600-1800). Please confirm that this work will occur during regular working hours.

a. That is what security forces has been conveyed. Final scheduling can be worked out with SFS once delivery dates are known.

3. During the site visit, it was discussed that the water fountain located at the Main gate and possibly at the Pearl Harbor gate would be replaced with only a bottle filler due to a lack of space. Please confirm if these locations shall only be replaced with a water bottle filler.

a. Main Gate and Virginia Gatehouses are water bottle filler only. Pearl Harbor is a single combined fountain and filler unit.

4. During the site visit, it was discussed that the wall behind the water fountain located at the Peral Harbor gate would be refinished by others due to the trim piece needing to be removed. Please confirm if the wall refinishing is to be incorporated into our proposal.

a. The finish will be the matching finish of the walls

5. During the site visit, it was discussed that the existing walls behind the water fountains would not be refinished as part of this contract, including any disturbed trim and newly exposed wall due to changes in fountain size, and a rough finish is expected. Please confirm if wall refinishing behind the water fountains should be included within our proposal.

a. The finish will be the matching finish of the walls

6. Please confirm that no new piping is included within the contract besides the connection from the water fountains to the existing rough-in for the existing water fountains.

a. Unless the connection points are in a different location than the existing fountains, or the piping at the connection point is badly deteriorated and needs replacing, no pipe work is expected.

7. During the site visit, it was discussed that if an outage were required due to a valve not holding, the building would provide the outage, and that an outage should not be included within our proposal. Please confirm that the building will handle all the outages required, and we should not include any outages within our proposal.

a. CE will be available turn off the water during fountain replacement.

8. Please confirm the filters shall be replaced on six (6) month intervals for the duration of the warranty period. This would include two (2) filter replacements for each water fountain.

a. Confirm every six months for duration of the warranty.

9. Please confirm areas where parking will be allowed during the performance of work.

a. That will be coordinated with SFS. There is space for a work truck or two at each of the site locations with SFS approval.

10. Please confirm that no hazardous material testing is to be included in our proposal.

a. Confirm.

11. Please confirm that no hazardous materials are expected to be encountered within the scope of this contract.

a. Confirm.

12. Please confirm that no SHPO requirements are to be included within this proposal.

a. Confirm.

13. Please provide any additional photos available.

a. Photos available online are what has been provided to CONS.

14. Please confirm that our proposal does not include any electrical work besides the connection to the new water fountains and bottle fillers.

a. Confirm.

15. Please confirm that one triple-hatted SSHO/CQC/Superintendent is allowable for this project.

a. Confirm.

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