QA.docx

FA4418-13-R-0014, Upgrade Area Lighting (Induction)

Q1. Who is responsible for traffic control?

A1. The contractor is responsible.

Q2. Under General Requirements, each category of work says "to provide lighting that meets or exceeds existing lighting specs as determined by IES recommendation". Will we be required to provide this data or is the intent to provide the specified fixture?

A2. Provide the specified fixture or a suitable equal

Q3. Does the "Buy American Act" apply?

A3. The Buy American Act applies, clause 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (SEP 2010) located on page 33 of 40 of the solicitation.

Q4. Are the T8 fixtures required for the Golf Cart Storage Facility to be 4' long/4 Bulb or 2 Bulb fixtures?

A4. T8- 4 foot long 2 bulb fixtures.

Q5. What should be used for prevailing wage, residential or commercial? Will you furnish a prevailing wage determination for our use?

A5. Commercial

Q6. ILP does not use Sherwin Williams paint, they have submitted new RAL numbers for the AFB to identify the color, what should we use?

A6. The standard ILP fixture is a Textured Architectural Bronze Powdercoat Finish over a Chromate Conversion Coating. This will meet the requirement.

Q7. What is the utility rate that we should use and apply to this project?

A7. Not need for this requirement Q8. Are there any permits required from either of the counties affected in this Statement of work?

A8. No

Q10. Will weekend work be allowed?

A10. No

Q11. The comment that system watts varies depending on pole location. Does that mean that wattage specified in the solicitation may change?

A11. No that means that there are different wattages by location, i.e. Street lights are 200 watt parking lot are 100/80 watt. Refer to the statement of work for wattages.

Q12. What are the hours for working?

A12. Monday – Friday (0700-1700) Q13. What time is considered heavy traffic time for Hill Blvd.?

A13. Heavy Traffic is 0730-0830 and 1630-1700

Q14. Will the base disconnect the power while working on Hill Blvd.?

A14. The Gov’t Project PM will coordinate power outages with the contractor and the Base Exterior Electric Shop. Power will be disconnected prior to performing changes out of fixture/surge protection.