Attachment 11 RFI and Repsonse.docx

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FA468624R0022 B5700 Backflow Preventer Replacement at Med Clinic
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This document appears to be a Request for Information (RFI) for the B5700 Backflow Preventer Replacement project at a medical clinic on Beale AFB, California. The key details are:

The project will involve replacing the backflow preventers for both the domestic and fire water systems at the medical clinic. The RFI seeks to confirm acceptable durations for water outages, whether temporary domestic and/or fire water are required, and the presence of any hazardous materials. It also requests information on the fire alarm system tie-in for the new backflow preventers.

The related federal contract opportunity is Solicitation Number FA468624R0022, a set-aside for small businesses with a projected value between $100,000 and $250,000. The work must be completed within 60 calendar days. A site visit is scheduled for June 27, 2024, and RFI questions are due by July 1, 2024. Proposals are due by July 15, 2024. The contracting agency is the Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command.

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Request for Information for B5700 Backflow Preventer Replacement Med Clinic

1. Please confirm domestic water outage acceptable duration.

Periodic water outages to allow for contractor’s means and methods to interconnect the new backflow preventers will be allowed. Extended outages are not allowed. Methods are available to allow for temporary water supply to building during construction. Coordination is required during design with 9 CES personnel.

1. Please confirm fire water outage acceptable duration.

Fire water outage is acceptable during construction. Coordinate with 9CES and fire department for outage.

1. Please confirm if temporary domestic water is required for project duration.

Facility can not be without water during the work week. For extended outage, temporary water will be required.

1. Please confirm if temporary fire water is required for project duration.

Coordinate fire watch with fire department personnel and 9 CES for duration.

1. Please confirm if hazardous material is present?

Anticipate the pipe material to be asbestos cement piping.

1. SOW does not mention where to tie into the Fire Alarm panel for the tamper switches please provide this information.

Coordinate termination of tamper switches with fire alarm shop personnel and 9 CES.

1. The existing Back flow did not appear to be tied into the Fire alarm so will new conduit be required to building for this work?

Existing fire water backflow preventer is connected to fire alarm panel. Coordinate removal and replacement of tamper switches with 9 CES and Fire Alarm Shop personnel.

1. Tamper switches for the domestic water will this be required?

Tamper switches for domestic water is not required.

1. If tamper switch will be required please provide the means of monitoring the at is existing as it was not visible on the job walk.

Not Applicable

1. What are the working hours it was mentioned working on weekends at the job walk this is not in the SOW it assumed normal working hours 0700 to 1700.

Work hours on the weekends will be the same as week day hours. Coordinate with 9 CONS and 9 CES for which weekends are anticipated to be worked.

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