QUESTIONS_and_Answers_-_Set_1.pdf

QUESTIONS FOR FA4626‐17‐R‐0005

UPGRADE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

1. This project will run for two years. Material for all sites has to be purchased one time to get correct pricing, and we will have to store some of it until it is ready to be used. Will we be able to invoice for stored material?

Yes, invoicing for stored material will be allowed. For the electrical components at the MAFs, this can be invoiced as a percentage of the total of CLIN 0001.

2. 01 00 00 3.10 UTILITIES

This states no utilities will be available to contractor without charge and contractor is to provide portable power. According to this specification, we cannot use the site receptacles and must bring our own generator. Is this correct?

Yes, will need Porta‐Pottie if water is shut off by you. If you go to

Automatic transfer switch and Commercial standby power and have a temporary construction panel thus you will not need a generator.

3. I understand that we need to have our own portable toilet, but are lunches available for purchase from the MAF lunch rooms?

Yes, but not guaranteed.

4. Can the Quality Control Manager also be the on‐site supervisor/foreman?

Yes.

5. We will get the AF Form 103 filled out and will call “one call” for locates.

Everything inside the compound is military. Must we rely on as‐builts or will the government come to each site and do locates?

No, the government will sign off the 103.

6. Will any part be a free zone or will an escort be required at all times/places?

Escorts are required now and free zones are not authorized as of right now.

7. Where can we leave equipment(backhoes, etc) at night?

In designated locations on site or outside the gate as per the facility manager and security forces personnel.

8. 26 05 19 1.5 A calls for an independent testing agency. 26 05 19 3.7 1. Calls for a megohmeter test. Electricians generally do this test. Can they do so?

Yes.

9. 26 24 16 3.4 A. and 26 28 16 3.4 A. call out for NETA testing. There are many sections to NETA, which sections are you specifically referring too?

Can we do the NETA testing or must it be done by a certified NETA contractor?

If its equipment and is label NETA certified that will suffice. If there is test on site needed to be done then the Onsite License Electrician can do the documented testing.

10. On drawing E‐1 the two C fixtures in room 104 are in addition to quantities on “FIXTURE QUANTITIES LIST” correct?

Yes

11. Detail 10/E‐5 calls for pvc coated conduit under traffic areas. All lines from support building to pumphouse(Panel PP) would be under traffic areas correct?

Yes

12. Drawings call out for pvc coated elbows. Elbows are short radius, would you rather have 24” sweeps?

Yes, at no cost to the government otherwise your preference.