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FA448426Q0027 Dock Levelers Questions and Answers

Can you confirm whether the (8) air-powered dock levelers require a specific manufacturer/model, or is this open to any unit meeting the stated specifications (45,000 lb capacity, 7ft x 10ft, integrated restraints)?

-No specific manufacturer required.

Our Air-powered levelers operate on 120 volts. Can you step down the 480-volt, three-phase power?

-The current 3 phase is only powering the restraints. There is no power to the leveler pits.

Can you please clarify the dock leveler power setup. The PWS says air-powered dock levelers but also lists 3-phase 460V terminal panels. What does the 460V power serve, and is a specific make/model required?

- The 3 phase powers the restraints. Blue Giant TL85A-460.

Are you looking for the restraints to be interlocked with the levelers?

-Yes

Please provide what type of truck restraints are required. Electric or Manuel?

-Electric

Do you need Dock seals and dock shelters pricing?

-Shelters

Please provide which product you would like to use. Shelters or seals. They are different products and there is a substantial difference in costs.

-Shelters

We will need to know the opening for the truck shelter and specifically, are you looking for a canopy or the cushions?

-Canopy

Could you please provide the specific dimensions for the door openings so we can ensure the dock seals and shelters are accurately sized and priced?

-111”H x 96”W

The dimensions of the dock doors where the dock shelters will be installed?

-111”H x 96”W

What are the width and height of each truck door opening? Please confirm whether all eight openings have the same dimensions.

-111”H x 96”W

Please provide size of loading dock doors, needed for dock seals or shelters.

-111”H x 96”W

What is the size of the door openings?

-111”H x 96”W

What are the dimensions of the eight dock-door openings?

-111”H x 96”W

What is the wall construction or mounting-surface type at each opening?

-Cinder block inside / brick, concrete and asphalt outside

What type of walls are we attaching materials to?

-Cinder block and brick

What type of wall surface will the dock seals or shelters attach to?

-Cinder block and brick

Are the existing dock seals/shelters and bumpers required to be removed and disposed of and replaced with new units as part of the project scope?

-Yes

Is there existing equipment in place?

-Yes

The specifications for the existing BOD (Basis of Design) on the dock equipment?

-This information is not available

What existing equipment is currently installed?

-Blue Giant Restraints TL85A-460 and Blue Giant Levelers MA7010-30

Will Contractor provide dumpster for disposal of existing materials?

-Yes

Is the contractor responsible for providing a dumpster and disposing of the removed equipment?

-Yes

Please note that due to current factory lead times this project will not be done in 60 days.

Will there be any flexibility from the government’s end?

-This depends on when you can start and what estimated completion is. Please advise.

Due to current factory lead times, would a completion period longer than 60 days be acceptable?

-Yes. However, the money funding this project has specific cut offs. How long (estimate) will this project take?

Is registration in SAM.gov the only prerequisite to submit an offer, or are there additional certifications required (e.g., bonding, specific NAICS registration)?

-This is a 100% small business set-aside under the NAICS code 333924. SAM registration is required. Please review the instructions to offerers for further.

Would it be possible to arrange a site inspection?

-A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th.

Is there a site visit or walkthrough available before the offer due date, given this involves removal of existing equipment and access to an active base?

-A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th.

Will there be a site visit, giving the workers a chance to see the actually work site? Also is this contract using prevailing wage?

-A site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th. This contract is not using prevailing wage.

Please confirm whether prevailing wage requirements apply to this project. If applicable, please provide the required wage determination or applicable labor rates.

-Prevailing wage does not apply to this requirement.

Are prevailing-wage or union labor rates required?

-Not for this requirement.

What are the contractor and vehicle requirements for base access?

-Please see the supplemental clause 352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations. The contractor that is awarded will be processed by the Security Forces base pass and registration office for access.