4._Q_ _A_-_Pre-proposal_Conf_Site_Visit_FA5613-13-R-0020.docx

700th Contracting Squadron - LGCE Kapaun Air Station, Germany

Pre-Proposal Conference / Site Visit Questions & Answers

Building 2140, Chili’s and JR Rockers

1. QUESTION: Are there charcoal filters?

ANSWER: There are no charcoal filters.

2. QUESTION: Is the equipment under the hoods removable?

ANSWER: Yes. (Reference PWS, Section 1.1.5.)

3. QUESTION: Are the systems in Chili’s and JR Rockers the same or separate?

ANSWER: They are separate. (Reference PWS, Appendix C)

4. QUESTION: Is there any special equipment needed to get to the roof?

ANSWER: Contractor will only require a ladder to access the roof. No lift is needed.

5. QUESTION: Where are the electrical switches?

ANSWER: Some are below and some are located on the roof.

6. QUESTION: What has to be cleaned?

ANSWER: The hood and ducts will need to be cleaned to bare metal. (Reference PWS, Appendix A - Cleaning Checklist)

7. QUESTION: How many filters are required for item #37 on Appendix C – Hood and Duct Frequency and Measurements?

ANSWER: Has 5 filters, PWS shows 4 filters. This will be updated in an amendment to the solicitation.

8. QUESTION: Will this hood and duct be in the contract (referring to the produce zone in Chili’s).

ANSWER: No, it is not in the contract.

9. QUESTION: How is quality assurance handled?

ANSWER: Please see Appendix A, Cleaning Checklist in the PWS. The Fire Department inspects every centimeter to ensure it is cleaned to NFPA standards. All hatches will need to be left open for the Fire Department to inspect.

10. QUESTION: Is it possible to estimate how long the inspection takes?

ANSWER: It depends on various factors, how many hatches, the specific hood and duct system, locations etc.

11. QUESTION: Are the lights part of the cleaning?

ANSWER: No.

Building 2107, Rhineland Inn Dining Facility

12. QUESTION: Is the entire hood and duct included?

ANSWER: Yes.

13. QUESTION: Is water and power supplied?

ANSWER: Water is supplied. Power is not always supplied. A generator may be required, it depends on how you clean it. (Reference PWS Section 3.1)

14. QUESTION: What do you do with waste water if there is no grease trap?

ANSWER: The water must be disposed of at an approved off-base location. (Reference PWS Section 1.1.7. and IAW 19 I WHG)

Building 3336, Macaroni Grill & Rooneys

15. QUESTION: Is there water or electricity on the roof.

ANSWER: There is no water or electricity on the roof.

16. QUESTION: Can you clean with high pressure?

ANSWER: Yes, it is built of solid steel with no silicon seals. Fully water proof.

17. QUESTION: Can you provide the special hours for the cleanings? ie. If it is late or middle of the night the contractor has to pay their workers night pay.

ANSWER: A list of historical cleaning scheduled times will be provided in an amendment to the solicitation.

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