Project No. AJJY 22-1054_Questions & Answers (Q&A) Document_ 06APR22.pdf

06 April 2022

Notice ID: FA524022R0001-Solicitation

Project Title: Project No. AJJY 22-1054 Replace Various Indoor Transformers at AAFB, Guam.

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS (Q&A)

QUESTION 01:

Please clarify mode of submission?

Sf 1442 box 13 - sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in item 8 by 12:00pm local time April 12, 2022.

Section L: 1.2 prospective offerors shall deliver proposals through the PIEE.

ANSWER 01:

The mode of submission for this solicitation SHALL be submitted ONLY through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

The web link is posted in the solicitation via SAM.gov under Notice ID: FA524022R0001-

Solicitation

QUESTION 02:

Please provide a list of the companies that attended the site visit on 23 March 2022.

ANSWER 02:

The list of companies who attended the site visit for Notice ID: FA524022R0001-Solicitation is displayed below in Table 1.

Table 1.

Company Number of

Attendees Amorient Engineering 2

Fargo Pacific Inc. 2

GSI Pacific, Inc. 1

InfraTech International, LLC

Modern International, Inc. 2

Pacific Federal Management

Pacific Rim Constructors, Inc.

Polyphase System Inc, 1

Reliable Builders, Inc. 2

Weldin Construction 1

QUESTION 03:

I have a question about the offer guarantee for Solicitation number FA524022R0001. Does the usual “20% of accompanying bid, not to exceed $3,000,000” apply?

ANSWER 03:

Be informed that FAR clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (SEPT 1996) will be incorporated in this solicitation and reflected in a forthcoming amendment to the SF 1442. In accordance with FAR 28.101- 2(b), the bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million.

Building 20011

QUESTION 04:

Is the contractor to remove existing (4 conduits will become unused after new installation) above ground feeders from old transformer room to the generator room?

ANSWER 04:

Yes

QUESTION 05:

B20011 site plan shows a new manhole but the one lines do not show a new manhole. Which is correct?

ANSWER 05:

The site plan is correct. Install manholes as required.

Building 18004

QUESTION 06:

Conceptual Drawings – 1/ES-101 Confirm that Sheet Note 1 is Not in Contract.

ANSWER 06:

It is in the Contract.

QUESTION 07:

Conceptual Drawings – Sheet Note 11 on 2/ES-102 states, “New 6’ x 8’ electrical equipment closet, no ceiling, with double swing door”.

a. What is the height of the closet?

ANSWER 07:

12’

QUESTION 08:

The new underground duct bank from SW-123 to MH-123 is directed through a large swale for water drainage. Would the government consider rerouting the new duct bank along the side of the building or allowing the contractor to reuse the existing duct bank?

ANSWER 08:

Yes

QUESTION 09:

SOW partially states "new transformer shall have a rating equivalent to existing.” B18004 existing condition (Drawing ES-101 & E-502) indicates 300 KVA, but Drawing E-503 new one line diagram indicates 500KVA. Which is correct?

ANSWER 09:

The contractor is directed to verify the size of the existing transformer in field.

QUESTION 10:

B18004 SOW states "re-use existing underground duct bank from existing MH-123-1 to new pad mounted transformer” while Drawing ES-102 Note 8 indicates new underground duct bank. Which is correct?

ANSWER 10:

Re-use existing duct bank where possible.

Building 25014

QUESTION 11:

B25014 one line diagram indicates a new manhole, but none is shown on the site plan. Which is correct?

ANSWER 11:

Provide new manholes as required.

General

QUESTION 12:

Project overview states to replace ATS, but detailed write-up for B20011 states to replace MTS. Please confirm scope is to replace MTS?

ANSWER 12:

The existing transfer switch is manual.

QUESTION 13:

Each building will require a new AMI meter. Beyond supplying and installing the meter, what else is required? Do we connect to the existing communication room? Is wiring required? Is any additional hardware required? Is a programming required?

ANSWER 13:

Coordinate connection of all AMI meters with 36CES group.

QUESTION 14:

Section G1030 states to provide grading so the site will drain. Please confirm and further define this scope.

ANSWER 14:

Provide grading so that the site will drain.

QUESTION 15:

Hi-pot and megger tests must be by qualified/NETA certified personnel. Are all secondary wires to be megger or just the feeders from the transformer to the new switchgear?

ANSWER 15:

All cables to be MEGGERED.

QUESTION 16:

The written description of the scope indicates B25001 is a 2000 amp service and has a generator and MTS.

The one line diagrams show the generator and 2000 amp MTS are located in building 20011. Which is correct?

ANSWER 16:

Building 20011 has the generator and MTS.

QUESTION 17:

Is MEC required?

ANSWER 17:

MEC is required for any excavation on the ground for foundation, concrete, pad of transformer and underground conduit installations.

QUESTION 18:

Confirm that existing duct banks and conduits are not to be reused.

ANSWER 18:

Re-use where possible after mandrel.

QUESTION 19:

Are there upstream protective devices on the transformers, if yes, who is tasked with changing the settings to correspond to the new transformer?

ANSWER 19:

The contractor is tasked with locating all upstream protective devices and changing the settings.

QUESTION 20:

Can the government provide as-builts for any buildings:

ANSWER 20:

The Government will provide any as-built drawings if any are available.

As-Built drawings regarding Notice ID # FA524022R0001 – Solicitation are provided on SAM.gov.

Refer to Attachment 10 on Notice ID # FA524022R0001 – Solicitation

QUESTION 21:

We would like to request for another site visit to verify the exact extent of repair and location of existing manholes.

ANSWER 21:

The Government does not intend on conducting an additional site visit for this subject requirement.

QUESTION 22:

We would like to respectfully request for a two (2) week time extension on the bid submission date. The additional time is necessary to prepare a competitive bid and give vendors ample time to provide their quotations.

ANSWER 22:

The Government intends on extending the proposal deadline for this subject requirement. The proposal deadline is hereby changed from 12 April 2022 at 12:00pm (ChST) to 18 April 2022 at 09:00am (ChST). An amendment to this solicitation is forthcoming to reflect the official change in proposal date and time.

QUESTION 23:

We are requesting if the government would consider an extension to the proposal due date from April 12th to April 19th. Reason being is we are still waiting for pricing on some of our larger equipment and want to ensure the lowest and most accurate price.

ANSWER 23:

The Government intends on extending the proposal deadline for this subject requirement. The proposal deadline is hereby changed from 12 April 2022 at 12:00pm (ChST) to 18 April 2022 at 09:00am (ChST). An amendment to this solicitation is forthcoming to reflect the official change in proposal date and time.