Attachment 09 FTQW 17-1017 Fire Pump Solicitation Q and A.pdf

Repair Fire Pump Questions and Answer Document Project #: FTQW 17-1017 Solicitation# FA500422R0008 Project Name: Repair Fire Pump B3426 Date: 28-Jun-22

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EXAMPLE SOW EX: Drawing E‐10

Solicitation/RFP

Section L, Part D of the RFP states Questions are due 15 June 2022. The online Solicitation states questions are due 8 June 2022, which matches what was stated at the site visit.

When are questions due

Section, Part D Questions were due 15 June. New Questions following additional site visit are due by COB 23 June 16‐Jun‐22

Solicitation/RFP

The RFP in Table 1 Deliverables shows the contractor site investigation beginning 5 days before the NTP. Is the contractor required to perform work on site prior to the NTP?

Attachment 1 RFP No.

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Solicitation/RFP

On page 8 of the RFP in Table 1 Deliverables the Transfer & Acceptance of Military Property (DD 1354) the Max delivery time frame refers to Section 4.1 of the SOW.

However, there is no section 4.1 in the SOW. What is this statement referencing?

Attachment 1 RFP

Will readdress when questions are distributed following the additional site visit.

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Solicitation/RFP

On page 8 of the RFP in Table 1 Deliverables Contractor it shows the contractor mobilization for construction 77 days after NTP. However, the design is not scheduled to be complete until 108 days after NTP. Section 5.1.1.2 of the RFP states the Government must accept preconstruction submittals, permits, and construction documents before the contractor can begin onsite construction activities. Is the contractor waived from this requirement?

Attachment 1 RFP The design and preconstrcution submittals are required before construciton can start.

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Solicitation/RFP

Provide the details of storage configurations and commodities being stored below and above the proposed future mezzanine, if rack storage provide racking details, height of storage and shelf type (open or solid). This will be needed for the Fire Protection Engineer to determine if new pump will be sized beyond the current 2000 GPM @100 PSI for the future mezzanine.

Drawings UFC requires the space to be class four commodities less than 12' height in accordance with UFC

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SOW

What is the current waterflow at the fire hydrant closest to the building?

Drawings

It is anticipated that the existing water supply can support the fire pump sizing. The Contractor shall perfrom flow test and calculations required by the UFC to confirm water supply and system demand. The corrective action to this deficiency would be a buffer tank. The intent would shall be a working system, the Government would perfer not to use a tank. The Government would be open to the a second site visit to allow Contractors to self perform a hydrant flow test.

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7 SOW

Will the water in the piping need to be remediated? Is the current water source to the pump considered contaminated with PFOS/PFOA?

SOW

The current water source for the building is potable water. The pump should not be considered to be contaminated with PFOS/PFOA. 16‐Jun‐22

8 SOW Is any excavation considered outside of the scope for this project? SOW The Contractor may present a proposal in which excavation is required. 16‐Jun‐22

9 SOW

If excavation is required at any point during the project, is there any anticipated ground contamination? Are there any soil testing requirements?

SOW

If excavation is required by the design prepared by the Contractor. All environmental soil requirements shall be followed. 16‐Jun‐22

Solicitation/RFP

Current lead times for the fire pump required for this project is 18‐22 weeks to ship from factory, 7‐10 days to Seattle and 7‐10 days to site. Factory Lead times are also subject to change due to current market conditions. Lead times start upon receipt of approved submittal from the Government. With these lead times, it is not possible to meet the timelines as structured in the SOW. Will time be allotted to the contract performance period for material delays?

The period of perfomace can be adjusted when proper documentation and communication with the Government shows the materail delays are based on market.

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Repair Fire Pump Questions and Answer Document Project #: FTQW 17-1017 Solicitation# FA500422R0008 Project Name: Repair Fire Pump B3426 Date: 28-Jun-22

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11 SOW

Section 3.1.1 of the SOW states the electric fire pump is intended to connect to the existing fire alarm control panel. However, the existing panel is so old that there is likely no longer parts availability for it. Will replacement of the existing fire alarm panel be included in the scope of this project?

SOW

Concur, the existing fire alarm system is old and replacement parts may no longer be available. The SOW states as follow, " The demolition, relocation, and replacement of any existing equipment required to facilitate the installation of a new electric fire pump. This shall include but not be limited to electrical systems, lighting, alarm systems, mechanical, architectural, and structural components to facilitate the replacement of the fire pump system. " The complete fire alarm system including transmitter should be replaced and be compliant with UFC and base standards.

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12 Solicitation/RFP Please provide 2‐years of electrical load demand data for the facility. Two years of electrical load demand data is not avaiable for the facility. 16‐Jun‐22

13 Solicitation/RFP Will an automatic Transfer switch on the Fire Pump Controller be required? Not required 16‐Jun‐22

14 Solicitation/RFP Please confirm that a secondary fire pump will not be required per spec. section 21 30 00.

Specifications Not required 16‐Jun‐22

15 Solicitation/RFP

If modifications to the room are required to allow new equipment to fit will it be considered outside the scope of this project?

SOW

The demolition, relocation, and replacement of any existing equipment required to facilitate the installation of a new electric fire pump. This shall include but not be limited to electrical systems, lighting, alarm systems, mechanical, architectural, and structural components to facilitate the replacement of the fire pump system. " The complete fire alarm system including transmitter should be replaced and be compliant with UFC and base standards. 16‐Jun‐22

16 Solicitation/RFP There is conflicting information in the As‐Built drawings as to the sizing of the water piping in the utilidor and the lateral into the building. What is the size of the water main in the utilidor and the lateral leading to this building?

Drawings The service line to the facility is 10".

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