FA465924QZ006 Pre-Bid Q and A Billboard Replacement.pdf

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This document is a set of Pre-Bid Questions and Responses related to Solicitation Number FA465924QZ006 for the Replacement of a Billboard on Steen BLVD B160 at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.

The key details are:

  • The solicitation is seeking small business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) small business contractors to provide a replacement billboard.
  • Responses to questions cover topics such as: electrical requirements, use of existing equipment, wiring and conduit, submittal requirements, display dimensions, and cellular service.
  • The government confirms that no new electrical components are required if the existing wiring and fused disconnect are sufficient, but a load center and breakers must be provided if new electrical is needed.
  • Submittals are limited to product information, shop drawings, and select contract forms after award. Design drawings are not required.
  • The new display will be taller than the existing masonry supports, and the contractor must repair any damage to adjacent grounds from equipment.
  • Cellular service for the life of the display must be included in the proposal.

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FA465924QZ006, Replace Billboard on Steen Blvd B160 – Pre-Bid Questions

Responses to bidder questions received 22 April 2024 are provided below.

1. In SOW it is stated to remove all electrical items for installation of new. If existing fused disconnect and wiring that are in place are sufficient to accommodate new signs that are installed, will new electrical components be necessary (load center and breakers, wire, boxes)?

Response: No, replace the existing wiring and components.

2. If new electrical components are wanted is a Load center and breakers the preferred method or will a service rated fused disconnect be allowed?

Response: Provide a load center and breakers.

3. If wiring to sign is to be redone and the underground conduit is broken, will a change order be issued to fix the raceway?

Response: Yes.

4. Please confirm that materials and shop drawings will be the only form of required submittals and no design drawings or specifications will be required.

Response: Design drawings are not required. Specifications in the form of product information and cut sheets must be provided with the quote for the purpose of determining technical acceptability.

Items that must be submitted after award include completed AF 103, contractor warranty, verification that display support brackets meet code, display warranty, and information and manuals necessary for users to operate and control the displays. Note: Verification that display support brackets meet code can be in the form of a memo from an engineer. Stamped design is not needed.

5. Can the existing CMS be reused?

Response: No. Provide new with the displays.

6. Please verify desired video display dimensions, to match existing or per SOW? Per SOW will be taller than current CMU/face brick wall.

Response: The dimensions in the SOW are correct. We are aware that the new display will be taller than the masonry supports. Confirm placement height with the government before installation.

7. Please verify existing power to current billboard.

Response: Existing power is two 20 amp, 120 volt circuits.

8. If equipment is driven on grass, will contractor be responsible for seeding?

Response: Yes, the contractor must repair any damage to the adjacent grounds.

9. How is AFB currently communicating with sign, fiber, copper, or cellular?

Response: Cellular.

10. Confirm cellular package for life of billboard is to be included in proposal.

Response: Correct, cellular service will be for the life of the display.

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