Attach 11 - RFI.xlsx

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Attached to: CEI Community Sunshade Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: FA570322R0001
Issued by: Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command

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Attach 1 - SOW.pdf	PDF	Jun 24, 2022
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Solicitation - FA570322R0001.pdf	PDF	Jun 24, 2022
Attach 6 - Price Schedule.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 4 - 22C00XX New Pavement Map.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 3 - 22C00XX Drawings.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 2 - 22C00XX Specifications.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 10 - AF Form 1354.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 8 - FAR 52.204-24.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 7 - Questions Template.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	May 16, 2022
Solicitation - FA570322R0001.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 5 - 22C00XX Sunshade Plan Map.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 1 - 22C00XX Revised SOW.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022
Attach 9 - AF 3064.pdf	PDF	May 16, 2022

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Structural

Questions	Answer
Is Existing Slab interfering in the New Shed be Demolished or Same to be utilized and Connected to new Ground Slab?	See SOW Sec 1.1.1
What is the Thickness of the Existing Slab?	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #16.
What is the Thickness of the New Slab below Sunshade and the Pavement ? Is 100mm Reinforced Slab Acceptable as per Specification 3.8.2	See SOW Sec 8.10
for the Bird Nesting Prevention is Fabric Net installation acceptable?	Yes
Is any Floor Finish required for the slab of the Facility?	Smooth
Is floor sealant required on the Grade slab and Pavement Area?	No
Is Additional Ladder access needed for the facility for Accessing the panels for Maintainance?	No
Is 20M be clear Span of the Structure or Internal Columns are Acceptable along Width?	No interior columns. Contractor to design structure.
What is the thickness of roof and wall sheeting for the shed? Are 0.56mm(24 Gauge sheet Acceptable)	Contractor to design.
Please confirm do we need to submit technical proposal at tender submission time. If yes, please provide the details?	Yes. Review Section L and Section M of the solicitation.
Please confirm do we need to submit project schedule at tender submission time. If yes, please provide the details?	No.
1.	Kindly provide us with the Roof Inclination angle and direction?	See SOW Sec 8.11
2.	In SOW cl 8.11 pg. No 17, It is mentioned “Eave height/structural clear height shall be approximately 4.5 meters. The side and gable end clear height shall be approximately 3 meters.” Kindly be informed that eave height and gable end clear both heights should be same, so provide us with the rigid and eave height.	Roof height is 4.5m. Eave height is 3m.
3.	Kindly provide us with the detailed drawings of steel structure for sunshade	Contractor to design.
What is the thickness of the existing concrete pad? Please provide an as built section.
KINDLY PROVIDE THE UTILITY PLAN OF THE AREA TO DEFINE PARAMETERS FOR CONSTRUCTION, LOCATION OF FOOTINGS ETC	See attached drawing.
KINDLY PROVIDE SPECFICATIONS FOR THE ROOFING REQUIREMENTS , 0.5MM CORRUGATED KIRBY SHEET IS ACCEPTABLE?	Contractor to design.
KINDLY CONFIRM IF A BIRD NESTING PROTECTION IS REQUIRED, TYPICALLY A MESH IS PLACED BELOW THE RAFTERS TO PREVENT BIRD NESTING, BIRD NETS CAN BE PVC OR METAL TYPE, KINDLY ADVISE	Provide bird netting.
KINDLY ADVISE ON THE PREFERRED BRAND FOR THE SUNSHADE STRUCTURE	Contractor to design.

Mechanical

Questions	Answer
Water supply for Misting system will be connected to existing water supply line or manual filling to the water tank.	Domestic water to a tank from tank to mist system.
Specify the misting water tank location in sunshade area.	Contractor design
Kindly confirm any under ground utilities ( Plumbing System) need to relocate and also provide the As built drawing to verify.(As per SOW - 4.CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS - Point 4.3, The Contractor shall perform a physical survey of the actual site to verify locations of existing objects and buildings, as well as existing power cables, communication cables, water, and sanitary sewer line conditions prior to the start of construction. Utilities that are shown in attachments or As-Built drawings are approximate locations; Contractor shall verify conflict locations prior to construction. Also, the Contractor shall submit a list of items that will be moved to accommodate the construction work and design to the CO for review).	Existing water line will need to be relocated. See attached drawing.
please provide evaporation energy details for water?	Water will not evaporated by external source of heat, water will be pressurized by the mist unit and injected to the hot air stream, water will be evaporated and absorb the heat from the air to evaporate, with that the temperature of the air will be reduced and the humidity of the air will be increase to change the air status from dry hot air to cold and the humidity will be around 50%.
client to confirm required reverse osmsis(RO) water treatment system between Water/raw water and the high pressure misting pump system?
Sow State the water pipe should then be fastened to the vertical column with a spigot option installed 50 cm above the level of the concrete.its required for all columns please clarify?	Designer/contractor they have the decision how to fix the water lines from/to domestic water tank, and from the tank to the mist system according to the design and specs.
client to confirm required pressure for mist system?	Contractor will provide water from the domestic water system to the mist system tank and provide booster pump if needed between the tank and the mist system based on the mist system manufactural recommendation and the net positive suction head available by the mist system pump.
Please advise for what type of Equipment required for Misting System in Sunshade	(Power Breeze MFG) system or equivalent was noticed to be used in different location in the base, designer/contractor should do their diligence to find the best system that can fit the project budget and the required quality by the government specification.
Please advise for the capacity of Equipment required for Misting System in Sunshade	System will be design to provide adequate air flow to serve a space 15 m X 15 m. water flow will be design based on the air flow and the desire humidity for the supply air.
What is the pipe size and Material type of existing Utility Infrastructure waterline which need to reroute by the contractor	Contractor will determine/verify the existing system condition before bidding.
Kindly provide the Existing Utility map.	Please refere to the civil DWGs "C-101 and C-101A, attached by civil engineer"
Existing water line detail size and pipe type - as built drawing if avaliable ?	Please refere to the civil DWGs utility lines.
Drawing for the Proposed line required	Please refere to the civil DWGs utility lines.
water line route required with measurements and old route where where to join the proposed	Please refere to the civil DWGs utility lines.
Please provide the As-built Utilies site plan.	Please refere to the civil DWGs utility lines.
What is the existing water line pipe size. Is it HDPE pipe?	Please refere to the civil DWGs utility lines.
What is the current depth of the existing Water line?	Please refere to the civil DWGs utility lines.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL MISTING SYSTEM, MOUNTING TO BE ON THE ROOF OR ON THE COLUMNS?	System can be mounted according to unit’s manufactural recommendation, and the design specification.
KINDLY PROVIDE US THE PRESSURE AND FLOW DATA FOR THE EXISTING WATER LINE TO BE USED TO PROWER THE INDUSTRIAL MISTING SYSTEM, THIS WILL HELP US IDENTIFY IF A PUMP IS REQUIRED OR NOT	Domestic water line will provide common tank from the tank to all units provide poster pump if it is required by the manufacture.
Attachment 3- 22c00XX shows what I believe are some utilities near the sunshade location. Could a legend be provided to identify what utilities are shown? I am primarily interested in the water supply.	Please refere to the civil DWGs utility lines.

Electrical

Questions	Answer
As per the SOW the Solar panel will feed the lighting and power for the sunshade and extra power will go to the SDP, which means the Solar Panel will be the main source for Power & Lighting Circuit, please confirm?	Correct.
How much is the distance between the existing MDP and the new SDP?	Engineer to provide location of new sunshade panel based on design parameters and field conditions.
As per the SOW, we shall survey the existing MDP to check the load and available breakers type and rate, and that was not allowed during the site visit, so kindly provide the SLD of the existing MDP?	MDP has a main feeder breaker and (3) 415Y/240V, 3-PHASE, 250A/3P branch circuit breakers. (2) spare breaker avaliable to feed the sunshade DP.
As per the SOW, the solar system shall have a Solar Inverter, and that required a cooling system to protect the electronics component from overheating, so where we can find a cooled room to keep it inside?	Refer to attached UFGS 48 14 00 ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION for exact specification requirements.
As per SOW, power shall be brought to the sunshade SDP via EMT and multicore conductors routed from the exterior MDP to the sunshade SDP:	Engineer to locate new sunshade DP, based on site conditions and design basis. Once sunshade DP is located, engineer is to determine routing of feeder conduit from existing MDP to new sunshade DP.
Please confirm if the cables shall be armored cables XPLE or PVC cables?.	All feeder cabling shall be Copper conductor, XLPE Insulated Steel Wire Armoured, PVC sheathed cables.

All branch cabling shall be Copper conductor, PVC Insulated, Unsheathed cables.

Cabling shall be specified and installed per UFC 3-520-01, UFC 3-550-01, and UFGS 26 05 00.00 40.

	The cables shall be direct buried cable or inside EMT Conduit? if it’s an Armored XPLE so it’s not required to be inside EMT conduit as per MEW regulation?	Correct.
	The SOW mentioned “the power and light shall be terminated to MDP” Please confirm if it’s mistyping or not, since it is mentioned in other areas to SDP? How many Power Outlets are required and what types of IP protection we are looking for?	Existing MDP is to feed sunshade DP. Sunshade DP is to feed sunshade loads.
	Please provide the specification for solar panel if any.	Refer to attached UFGS 48 14 00 ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION for exact specification requirements.
	Please clarify what is the power source for Sunshade, MEW or Generator?	Panel MDP, will be the source panel, 250A/3P circuit breaker. Engineer to field verify exact circuit type and size, prior to design.
	As per Section 8.11, Page 18 of 20, it is stated that the "Source of power for the Sunshade lighting and outlets shall be the Sunshade SDP fed from the existing MDP located at the south east corner of existing corner pad". Kindly confirm the required number of outlets and outlet Electrical parameters required for the new CEI Sunshade edge.	Provide (1) outlet receptacle at the base of each column.
	As per Section 8.11, Page 18 of 20, it is stated that the "Source of power for the Sunshade lighting and outlets shall be the Sunshade SDP fed from the existing MDP located at the south east corner of existing corner pad". Kindly confirm the approximate distance of MDP from the new CEI Sunshade edge.	Exiting MDP is approximately 6 meters from edge of new sunshade. Engieer to field verify exact distance prior to design.
	As per Section 8.11, Page 18 of 20, it is stated that the "Solar Panels: Newly installed solar panels shall also help power the Sunshade lights and outlets as transfer excess power produced back to grid". Kindly confirm whether Online grid is only required or we have to consider the option of Offline grid Storage which includes battery, inverters etc.	Solar Panel is to provide main source of power. Any additional power consumption that is required, is to be delivered from the sunshade DP. In the event, excess power is produced by the solar power system, this power is to be stored and used before requiring power from the DP.
	As per Section 8.11, Page 18 of 20, it is stated that the "Solar Panels: Newly installed solar panels shall be mounted to the roof of the Sunshade". Kindly confirm the minimum KW rating to be installed at the Sunshade	Per the design basis, a 15 kW Solar Power system is to be used. Engineer to determine exact load requirements and design an adequately sized solar power system as a final design.
	As per Section 8.11, Page 18 of 20, it is stated that the "Power Shall be Brought to the Sunshade SDP via EMT and multicore conductors routed from the MDP to SDP". Kindly confirm whether direct buried Multicore conductor with Steel wire armoured is acceptable.	Direct-buried armoured cable is acceptable.
	As per Section 8.11, Page 18 of 20, it is stated that the "Photoelectric cell control circuits of the lights shall be incorporated into the design so that the light automatically turn oFF during daylinght conditions and will be tuned on with exterior rated ligt switches". Kindly advise whether we have to install Photocell to control the Sunshade Interior lights and Down Flood lights.	As a design basis, a photocell system is to be provided in the design and installed during construction, to control sunshade high-bay lighting and exteriror lighting.
	KINDLY PROVIDE THE IMAGES OF THE EXISTING ELECTRICAL PANEL THAT IS EXPECTED TO PROVIDE POWER TO THE SUNSHADE	MDP has a main feeder breaker and (3) 415Y/240V, 3-PHASE, 250A/3P branch circuit breakers. (2) spare breaker avaliable to feed the sunshade DP.
	KINDLY PROVIDE SOLAR PANEL SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVED BRANDS ?	Refer to attached UFGS 48 14 00 ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION for exact specification requirements.
	KINDLY CLARIFY ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF EXTERIOR FLOOD LIGHTING AROUND THE SUNSHADE
	KINDLY CLARIFY IF THE SUNSHADE IS TO BE POWERED BY SOLAR PANEL PRIMARILY AND NOT THE GRID , GRID POWER WILL BE UTILIZED ONLY DURING NIGHT TIME, IS THIS CORRECT?	Sunshade design load is to utilize solar panel system as a source, during daylight hours. At dusk, source is to be provided from sunshade distribution panel.
	ARE STORAGE BATTERIES REQUIRED TO STORE EXCESS POWER GENERATED BY THE SOLAR PANELS?	As a design basis, storage batterires are not required.
	CAN 4FT LED LIGHTS BE PROPOSED INSTEAD OF THE DOWN FLOOD LIGHTS, DOWN FLOOD LIGHTS ARE TYPICALLY UTILIZED FOR SUNSHADES WITH GREATER HEIGHT , 4FT LED LIGHTS CAN MEET THE REQUIREMENTS.	Flood lights are to be mounted on sunshade structure and provide exterior illumination. High-bay LED lamps will provide illumination for the interoior of the sunshade footprint.
	IS THE POPEYES RESTAURANT EXPECTED TO BE OPERATIONAL DURING THE CONSTRUCTION DURATION ?	Correct.
	Considering that outdoor floodlights are 3000k as required, please confirm if the color temperature of inside light fixtures will also be 3000k or should it be 4000k or 5000k or 6000k	Interior High-bay fixtures are to be 4000 Kelivn.
	No particular section in UFC that requires illumination level for a sunshade. Shall we provide 300lux? If not, please provide illumination level as per your requirement or reference section in UFC for information	At a 3 foot plane, a mainted illumination level of 300 lux shall be maintained.
	Please confirm if we are to consider three phase main supply or single phase main supply only.	Existing panel "MDP" 415Y/240V, 3-phase 250A/3P branch breaker will provide supply for new sunshade DP.
	please confirm if it is required to provide dust cleaning system for solar panels	Dust cleaning system is required.
	Please clarify if the total load requirement of the building should be the reference capacity of the total power accumulated by the group of solar panels	Solar panel system shall be sized adqueately for a 15kW demand load, as a design basis. The final demand load is to be determined by project engineer.
	Please provide maximum power rating per solar panel as reference to the total power of 80% group of solar panels on the roof	Refer to attached UFGS 48 14 00 ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION for exact specification requirements.
	Please provide number of outlets you need inside sunshade	See above
	Please provide us with the SLD of the exiting MDP and photo as well	See above
	Please clarify what is Lux (Illumination) required for the lighting of the sunshade	See above
	Regarding the Solar panels, are we looking for the maximum capacity possible from 320m² (80% of the total roof area), or do we have a target capacity	Correct
	For the Solar panels system, Is remote monitoring system required ? if so, Is there internet availability	No
	How many power outlets are required to be installed in the sunshade	See above
	1.	Kindly provide us with the distance from the Main Power source to new sunshade.	See above
	2.	Kindly provide with the existing spare Breaker size inside the existing power source, since it was locked during the site visit.	See above
	3.	Kindly provide us with the total load requirement for the solar panels.	As a design basis, a demand load of 15kW is to be used. Project engineer is to determeind final demand load during design phase.
	4.	Is there any heavy load equipment will be connected with the power sockets under the sunshade?	No
	5.	Are the Flood lights required only inside the sunshade or outside the sunshade as well?	Only on the exterior of the sunshade structure
	6.	Please confirm whether the solar system is grid tied or not.	See above
	7.	Kindly provide us with the Feeding DB location, distance from solar panel yard and Spare breaker availability at Feeding DB?	See above
	8.	Do we need to provide remote monitoring system?	No remote monitoring system is required
	9.	Any country of Origin restriction for the PV panels?	PV panels are to be purchased based on UFGS specification
	10.	Kindly provide us with the detailed drawings of electrical and solar panel for sunshade	Engineer to provide with a final design package
	Provide the picture of the existing electrical panel Sub distribution panel (SDP) focusing the breaker information	DP is to be new a part of final design
	Confirm the total connected load in the sunshade will be lights, power outlets, industrial misting system, water pump.	Engineer to detemine during design phase
	Will there be any other equipment powered through the solar powered electrical panel?	No
	Is there a designated location for the mist cooling pump and batteries (if required)?	Engineer to determine exact locations, based on site conditions and final design
	The current scope of work does not mention batteries for energy storage. The solar panels will be able to provide power during the day, however, no electricity will be available at night to power the lights and outlet via solar panels. Please advise if batteries are desired or will the lights and outlets rely solely on the MDP at night?	New sunshade DP is to be used a the source after dusk, to sunrise.
	Solar panels on the roof to be designed as per the total connected load ( ) or as mentioned in the SOW to cover 80% of the roof, please confirm.
Could you please provide an estimated load(present and future) this is required to calcualte and design the solar panels.	See above
	Please specify the solar system is Ongrid or Offgrid	Solar panel will be source during the daytime hours. At dusk the new sunshade DP is to be used as the demand load source.
	Please provide the minimum capacity of power production in solar panels.	See above
	Solar information required for the battery capacity	Not applicable
	DB load required if it is required to change	Not applicable
	No. of LED lights requirements	Engineer to determine quantity of LED lamps based on sunshade structure design and illumaince required.
	ligting protection system requiered or not ?	Unable to determine until a analysis is performed.
	Is there any existing on-grid solar system and sunshade solar system to be interfaced?	No
	Is the Excess power generated from the sunshade panels will be transfered to the existing grid?Please verify.	Yes
	Is there a hybrid inverter already installed on the main system?	No
	Is the whole power requirements of the project shall be derived from the 80% solar panel on the roof or in the total load of the sunshade power and lighting?	Solar panel system is to be sized adequeatly for the sunshade total load.
	SOW does not mention about batteries.So, during nightime, the power source will be from the grid. Please confirm.	Correct
	Shall we install a monitoring control panel to know sunshade solar system excess power( going to grid) and power usage of the sunshade( lighting and power)?	No
	Is the SDP to supply and install by the contractor?	Correct
	It is understood that the cable supply and installations from SDP to MDP(existing) is under contractor's scope of work. Please confirm.	Correct
	How far is the existing MDP to the new Sunshade Structure? Please provide some pdotographs of the MDP.	See above
	Is the whole power requirements of the project shall be derived from the 80% solar panel on the roof or in the total load of the sunshade power and lighting?	See above
	SOW does not mention about batteries.So, during nightime, the power source will be from the grid. Please confirm.	See above
	Shall we install a monitoring control panel to know sunshade solar system excess power( going to grid) and power usage of the sunshade( lighting and power)?	Correct
	Is the SDP to supply and install by the contractor?	Correct
	It is understood that the cable supply and installations from SDP to MDP(existing) is under contractor's scope of work. Please confirm.	Incorrect. Panel "MDP" is existing to remain. Existing 415Y/240V 250A/3P, 3-Phase branch circuit breaker is to feed new sunshade DP. DP is to be provided and installed by contractor.
	How far is the existing MDP to the new Sunshade Structure? Please provide some pdotographs of the MDP.	Project engineer to determine distance, as the new sunshade DP is to be located by engineer.

Civil

Questions	Answer
Please provide the Existing concrete pad thickness to follow the same thickness for the extended concrete pad under the sunshade and to understand the required construction joints for the pad extension.	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #16.
Please confirm if the demolition of the existing concrete pad is under the scope of contractor where the footings of the proposed Sunshade to be installed.	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #2.
What does the minimum clearance need to maintain between the communication handhole and new sunshade’s boundary?	Refer to "Communications" Tab, Question/Answer in row #2.

Minimum distance between edge of new footing and nearest edge of existing manholes should be 1.5 meters and to nearest handhole should be 0030 to 0.45 meters.

Provide the photos of water supply tying point to understand the rerouting plan.	Tie-in point will be in an open area with gravel surface. Photo of the existing line is not possible because it is buried.
SOW - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - Point 8.7 to 8.9, Filling/Grading/Levelling -Please provide the Existing NGL and Contour details required to aware about the existing lines and grades	See update drawings, C-101 and C-101A, attached.

Also, refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #4, for slab finished grade requirements.

In the drawing attached - Attach+3+-+22C00XX+Drawings.pdf, please provide the length of the pavement area with 4 m width is required	See updated drawing, C-101 and C-101A, attached.
SOW - GENERAL - 1.1.1 PEB SUNSHADE - it is mentioned as concrete pad 365 sq.m in sunshade as per the drawing no. mentioned in above, clarify what should be done for remaining area inside the sunshade	See updated drawing, C-101 and C-101A, attached.
Please provide existing site utilities layout	See updated drawing, C-101 and C-101A, attached.
Please provide sunshade slab top finish level	See SOW Sec 8.10
Please provide thickness of the existing concrete slab	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #16.
Will there be any underground utilities to be removed, relocated, or re-routed?	Yes. Existing water line to be relocated to new location outsde sunshade area. See updated drawing, C-101 and C-101A, attached.
1.	Kindly provide us with the distance between the new sunshade and the existing water tank.	There is no existing water tank on site
2.	Kindly provide us with the detailed drawings of foundation and misting system for sunshade	For foundation details, refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #10.

For misting system refer to "Mechanical" Tab.

Please specify the location for Utilities and its connecting points	See updated drawing, C-101 and C-101A, attached.
Please provide the Specification for Roof panels	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #10.

Also refer to Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Section 13 34 19 Metal Building Systems at https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2013%2034%2019.pdf

How much existing concrte slabe thickeness ?	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #16.
For shed footing its requiered to remove all existing concrete slable or only for footing as per new desgin ?	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #2.
Any eypoxy paint requiered for new slabe or its only brush finish ?	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #6 and #7
How much thickeness for new concrete slabe ?	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #4.
IS AN ONSITE DUMP AREA AVAILABLE TO DUMP EXCESS SOIL ?	There is not a site on base available for dumping excess soil. All excess soil will need to be hauled off base.
KINDLY PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE THICKNESS OF THE EXISTING PAD NA DTHE REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW PAD, IF LOAD REQUIREMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THEN WE CAN DEFINE A STANDARD THICKNESS FOR THE PAD	Assume exisitng pad is 400mm thick. See updated drawing, C-101 and C-101A, attached.
KINDLY ADVISE THE FINISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCRETE , ROUGH OR SMOOTH FINISHED, ANY COATINGS REQUIRED	Refer to "Structural" Tab, Question/Answer in row #6

Communications

Questions	Answer
Kindly Confirm any Communicatiuon works required for the Sunshade	No communications will be required for the sunshade
1.	Kindly provide us the details of Internet availability.	See above

Fire

Questions	Answer
Kindly Confirm any Fire works required for the Sunshade	Please clarify this question
any fire hydrant system required	Fire hydrant system will not be required
KINDLY CLARIFY ON THE FIRE PROTECTION / FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR A FIRE EXTINGHUISHER FOR THE SUNSHADE	No fire extinguisher will be required

SOW

Questions	Answer
As per the understanding from the site visit, Popeyes restaurant is one meter away from the edge of the sunshade boundary, during construction activities it may be a safety hazard, kindly confirm if restaurant can be shifted to different location during the construction period. If yes, please let us know under whose scope the relocation to be considered.	That information cannot be determined at this time. However, it is highly likely that Popeyes will be closed during the duration of construction.
Please confirm if we can obtain permanent gate pass from the beginning to start the work or obtain temporary gate pass initially to expedite the mobilization timeline. If temporary gate passes can be provided, how many days temp gate pass can be obtained.	Contractors should pursue getting their workers on IAAs
Please confirm if the contractor can be provided with mobilization area near the proposed work site, to store construction material and tools during the construction period.	This will be coordinated with the contstruction management office once the project is awarded.
Please provide us with the As-built drawings of the existing utilities (Water pipeline, sanitary, electrical.. etc)	Utilility layout has been provided.
Please advise and confirm if we can make barricades using plastic barriers instead of the metal fence surrounding the work area and protect the worksite.	4.4 the contractor shall erect a continuous fence line around the entire project site utilizing chain link fence or other pre-approved materials with a minimum height of 2 meters.
The 10 days of the pre-final inspection are considered from the construction period or it is separated.	It is within the construction period/agreed upon period of performance.
Please provide us with more information regarding the facility's use, hazards around, or purpose so we can assess the risk and determine if the lightning protection system is necessary or not.	lightning protection will be required for the sunshade.
Is there any Price Breakdown Format to be used for the Solicitation? Please share or advise.	Refer to the Contracting Officer
Please confirm that the drawing & progress schedule are not included in the 5 pages limitation on the Techniacl Proposal.	drawings are not included in the technical proposal. A schedule is considered as part of the proposal.
90 DAYS CONSTRUCTION AFTER APPROVALS IS NOT ENOUGH TIME TO ARRANGE FOR MATERIAL PROCURMENT, SOLAR PANELS USUALLY HAVE 16-20 WEEK LEAD TIMES FOR MATERIAL, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT WORKS BESTARTED WITH PARTIAL APPROVED SUBMITTALS, FOR EXAMPLE IF THE CIVIL DRAWINGS ARE APPROVED THIS SHOULD ALLOW US TO START THE CIVIL WORKS ON SITE, IS THIS ACCEPTABLE ?	Will work with the Contracting Officer to discuss adjusting the period of performance.
KINDLY CLARIFY ON THE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, SECTIONS M ON THE SOLICATION STATE THAT TECHNICAL PROPOSAL IS TO BE PROVIDED IN 5 PAGES ONLY , WHICH IS NOT ENOGUH TO PROVIDE A DETAILED PROPOSAL, KINDLY ADVISE IF THE PAGE COUNT CAN BE INCREASED.	The five (5) page requirement does not include drawings. Means and methods and Quality Control Plan will not exceed five (5) pages.
WILL THE CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL PROCESS BE PROCESSED THROUGH AN AF 3000 OR THROUGH RMS	The AF 3000 will be utilized for material submittals.
CAN THE USAF ASSIST THE CONTRACTOR WITH AN AK302 TO PROCESS THE MATERIALS FROM CUSTOM CLEARANCE	The USAF does not assist with processing materials through customs.

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