FA4417-16-R-0013_Q A_with_responses_18_Apr_16.docx

Questions and Answers

Q1. Please provide building # and street address for the Production Shop and laydown yard where we will pick up the new generators and deliver the old ones as well as any haul route requirements.

A1. The location of the Power Production shop is 415 Independence Road and is shown on Drawing T-1. There are no specific haul route requirements.

Q2. Is it permissible to trim the trees for the units which have a fair amount of overhang? If so, are there any special requirements/permits required?

A2. Trees and bushes may be removed/trimmed as necessary. The contractor must obtain Contracting Officer approval before proceeding.

Q3. Are the fire extinguishers mounted on the existing generators to be used with the new generators or are they to be replaced with new units?

A3. New fire extinguishers will be furnished and installed by the government.

Q4. Will the customer go straight to the manufacturer for generator warranty issues or will the contractor be the middle man so to speak and first point of contact for warranty items?

A4. The prime contractor will provide standard construction warranty on all items. The Air Force will contact manufacturers for equipment warranties outside of this period.

Q5. Will contractor be required to remove fuel from fuel tanks that are not sub-base belly tanks on existing generators?

A5. Fuel in separate tanks does not need to be removed.

Q6. Bldg. 90056 diesel storage tank, which is scheduled to be removed with the generator. Is it to be turned over to the power production shop or scrapped by the contractor?

A6. Contractor is responsible for proper disposal of the tank.

Q7. Is the government providing the batteries for each site generator?

A7. Batteries are provided with the GFE generators.

Q8. Info indicates replacement of transfer switches when they do not meet spec requirements. There were no specific indications on any of the sites that the transfer switch is to be replaced. Please indicate which site, if any, are to have the transfer switches provided by the government to be replaced by the contractor.

A8. As shown on drawing E-5, a new GFE ATS will need to be installed at Bldg 90056. This is the only facility requiring a new ATS.

Q9. Please provide the make and model of each new generator and submittals and sales contact if possible. (The specifications call for startup under supervision of manufacturer so we need to coordinate the startup and testing with sales rep prior to bid.)

A9. Utilize list “GFE Model #s” (below) for further details on generators.

Q10. Cummins normally will require a factory rep to do start-up and commissioning of the generators. Are there any indications of this from them for these government provided units?

A10. As stated on Drawing T-1 General Note 5, the contractor must utilize factory certified personnel for start-up.

Q11. Will any of the generators need to be scheduled for removal and replacement after hours or can they all be scheduled during normal working hours?

A11. Generator removal and replacement can be conducted during normal working hours. Power outages to facilities must be conducted after-hours, weekends, or down days.

Q12. Are there any critical down time issues for any of the sites we need to be made aware of? Most of these are lift stations, fuel station, fire station and possibly some IT services. These can be a critical entity if power happened to be out and the generator is not in service.

A12. As stated on Drawing T-1 General Note 4, power outages to the facility shall not exceed 12 hours. No specific time period without a functional generator is required, but contractors are expected to keep the length of this time to a minimum.

Q13. Are there any maximum generator outage durations we need to be aware of or can each generator be off line for a period of _____ days before a portable standby generator would be required?

A13. No specific time period is required, but contractors are expected to keep the length of this time to a minimum.

Q14. Can the contractor schedule as many consecutive and concurrent generator replacements as we can handle or do they need to be replaced in a specific order to 100% completion prior to starting on the next one?

A14. As stated on Drawing T-1 General Notes 3, the contractor must complete work at one site before moving on to the next.

Q15. IAW SOW 01 65 00-1 1.03 – Independent firm required to perform testing, adjusting and balancing. Please provide a detailed report as to what type of testing is required. Please detail any and all testing required.

A15. Hurlburt Standard Specification 01 65 00 Section 1.03 applies only to HVAC TAB and does not apply to this contract. Load bank testing requirements are stated in Specification 26 32 13 Section 3.03.

Q16. Do you want the new generators load bank tested? If so for what duration at what % load?

A16. Load bank testing requirements are stated in Specification 26 32 13 Section 3.03.

Q17. Will the startup testing need to be completed after hours so we can simulate outages to verify proper operation or will there be a scheduled power outage at each location?

A17. Startup testing can be conducted during normal duty hours or after duty hours with proper coordination. Power outages to facilities must be conducted after-hours, weekends, or down days.

Q18. Can the Government provide an average or information regarding the amount of diesel fuel in each generator that is to be removed?

A18. The level of the diesel fuel in each tank can vary. The tanks are normally full.

Q19. Can the Government define the type and condition of the diesel fuel that is in the tanks? Is it contaminated with water or any other product?

A19. The diesel fuel in each tank is in good condition as they provide fuel for the existing functional generators.

GFE Model #’s (see A9.)

Bldg 90007

· Generator: 20KW – Cummins C20 D6 Bldg 90020

· Generator: 300KW – Cummins 300DQDAC Bldg 90027 (Lift Station)

· Generator: 15KW – Cummins C15 D6 Bldg 90043

· Generator : 20KW – Cummins C20 D6 Bldg 90056

· Generator : 80KW – Cummins 80DSFAE

· Automatic Transfer Switch: 400A – Cummins BTPC400 Bldg 90215

· Generator : 175KW – Cummins 175DSGAD Bldg 90355

· Generator : 150KW – Cummins 150DSGAC Bldg 91350

· Generator : 100KW – Cummins 100DSGAA