x4b._Walk-In_Freezer_Questions_Compiled.pdf

Walk-In Freezer Questions

1. The SOW does not require a trim kit for leveling purposes. Is one required?

a. A trim kit would be required to ensure structure is level.

2. With the adjacent walk-in refrigerator, what is the minimum spacing?

a. 4” is suggested to prevent condensation, along with a trim piece on the front to conceal the spacing.

3. Who will hook up the fire sprinkler drop?

a. A provision is present and the contractor is responsible for connecting the fire sprinkler drop to the freezer.

4. Confirm that they want an evaporator unit, not condensate having to be routed to drain.

a. An evaporator is required and stated in Section 8 of the SOW dated 13May19

5. How big are the doors going into the room?

a. There is a loading dock, however the narrowest door leading to the site is 38 inches

(width) x 83 inches (height).

6. Should we be installing the fire suppression system as well in it, or simply the freezers?

a. The contractor under this contract will not be responsible for installing the fire suppression system, however refer to question 3.

7. Is a site visit necessary, or after the award, site visit can be made for convenience?

a. Refer to Clause FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit: “Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.”

8. Are you requiring a packaged system similar to the walk-in cooler?

a. A similar packaged system is required.

9. How much lighting is required inside the freezer?

a. The SOW specifies an “Interior LED Light” within Section 8. This is a ceiling mounted LED light similar to the current walk-in refrigerator light, measuring 4 feet (length) x 6 inches (width).

10. As the contractor, are we required to hook up the electrical to the unit refrigeration and lighting?

a. The contractor is required to hook up the electrical, routed through the conduits present.

11. Is the loading dock available as a staging area?

a. The loading dock may be used as a staging area. Contractor is responsible to give advanced notice and coordinate with the Facility Manager. The loading dock height is 4 feet.

12. In efforts to meet the required insulated values for the flooring, is there a following option that is most preferred?

(Option 1) Pre-manufactured floors that are installed on the existing floor surface. No floor cutting involved. This is only done if your operation is ok with a ramp going into the freezer. The box will sit 6" above the existing floor. Not recommended if your operation uses pallet jacks to move product in and out of the box. Hand ruck will would be fine.

(Option 2) If your operation prefers a level floor without a ramp, the pre-manufactured floors can be recessed. The existing floor will need to be cut and dug down 6" to accommodate the floor panels.

(Option 3) Some operators prefer all concrete floors. In this case, the floors will need to be cut and insulated concrete poured in its place. I have attached a detail of those requirements for your contractor's review.

a. 92d FSS’s requirement is for a walk-in freezer that sits upon the existing surface with no modification to the floor below with a pre-manufactured freezer floor. A ramp is required.