240146_Compiled Pre-Bid RFIs_Gov Responses.pdf

WWYK240146 – Design & Implement Monitoring & Control System for IWCS, Bldg. 62516

Pre-Bid RFIs

1.) Drawings reference existing Honeywell panels but do not indicate available capacity. Please confirm that the existing Honeywell panels located in Buildings 214, 3706, 2280, and 2136 have sufficient capacity for the additional communications and integration requirements or identify whether panel upgrades are required for this job.

a. HDR – The design intent is to integrate new Honeywell panels provided at the lift stations into the base Honeywell system. Any reference to existing Honeywell panels is only in reference to where the new Honeywell RTU panels will connect into the overall network.

b. HDR - Honeywell has confirmed that there are sufficient network connections at designated panels. There will be NO new IO connected to the existing panels.

c. Honeywell Tinker Contacts:

Tim Loudermilk / Tim.Loudermilk@Honeywell.com / (405) 641-2735 Brian Collins / brian.collins@honeywell.com / (405) 308-3099

2.) Without existing databases, integration labor and risk are difficult to quantify. Will the Government provide the existing Honeywell EBI database, graphics, point database, and backup files necessary for system integration? HDR – The design intent is to integrate into the exiting Honeywell system. Honeywell has access and provides support to Tinker on this system and are the preferred programmers. No information on the EBI top end software will be provided for bidding.

3.) Appendix B, Specifications lists specification section 25 05 11 CYBERSECURITY FOR SCADA CONTROL SYSTEMS – LOW IMPACT.

Specification section is not provided in the list of specifications. Will the Government provide an edited specification section for the SCADA Design and Implementation Requirements? PZ has access to all contract solicitation documents – Please contact CO/CS for any specifications. - JO

4.) Will an RCDD certified designer be required as part of the Design and Implementation of the project?

a. Yes – The Honeywell group that provides support for the existing will have this certification and ability to program the additions. Any proposed programmer will need to be approved by Tinker.

5.) Is the engineering design limited to the Control System Design and implementation Component?

a. HDR – Follow the design as shown in IFC documents.

6.) Will directional boring, with tradition potholing of utilities systems, be allowed? – These methods are allowable. Dig permits will be required for each location. – JO

7.) What is the allowed downtime or outage allowed at each lift station? Lift stations must be running at the maximum allowable time. Outage request must be submitted for each lift station and coordination for pump trucks will take place upon acceptance of request. - JO

8.) What are the phasing requirements for the project? Phasing requirements will be determined by user approval at time of outage request submission. - JO

9.) How will this project interact with the existing project to replace existing lift station 6N and 6S? – Whichever contractor begins work first shall be responsible to for replacing the overlapping scope item (Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) panel). If 240176 is completed upon commencement of work, please plan for a credit to the government for the price of material and labor to achieve the work necessary for RTU replacement. – JO

10.) Confirm existing power voltage at each RTU location. Sheet E-100 Note 11 directs: "Intercept 120VAC to existing RTU panel and route to new RTU panel." However, Note 4 simultaneously warns a 480V upgrade may be required. The instrumentation details (Y-301 through Y-304S) show existing 480V pump panels and new 120VAC taps side by side. The existing voltage feeding the RTU control circuits at B214, B3706, B2280, and B2136 is not confirmed in the demolition drawings (YD101–YD104). Please confirm the existing control power voltage at each of the five RTU locations so we can accurately price the electrical tap and disconnect scope.

a. HDR – There is an existing RTU panel to be demolished at each location. The contractor will evaluate the existing 120V feed and reuse. If additional power needs are determined, contractor should submit an RFI at that time.

b. In walk-through with Honeywell technicians, they determined the existing power sources will be sufficient for the new RTU panels.

11.) Confirm whether existing panels have capacity for the additional circuits required. Each new RTU panel requires a dedicated 15A circuit from an existing 120VAC source (per Y-301 through Y-304S), plus a 24VDC supply, 24VAC supply, and panel heater circuit. At IW-LS-2280, an additional dedicated GFCI circuit is required for the sump pump (Y-303, Key Note #12). Without confirmed panel schedules, we cannot verify available breaker slots and ampacity. Please confirm existing panel capacity at each location or advise if a new sub-panel or service upgrade is within scope.

a. HDR – Assume the same CB and circuit as that is feeding the existing RTU panel. There may be some electrical work to extend wires, etc. but the CB source will be the same.

b. HDR – If additional power needs are determined, contractor should submit an RFI at that time.

12.) Confirm routing responsibility for new conduit runs not shown on drawings. Sheet E-100 shows lift station locations on an aerial at 1"=500' scale. No conduit routing plan or panel-to-panel wiring path is shown for the power taps. If new conduit runs are required beyond the tap point, confirm whether the Government will issue a supplemental conduit routing drawing, or whether the contractor is responsible for routing per code at his discretion.

a. HDR final routing plan details are not included in the design. Contractor to provide in shop drawings.

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13.) Confirm outage classification for the 15A circuit additions at IW-LS-6 (controlled area). IW-LS-6 is in a controlled/restricted area adjacent to the Tinker AFB flight line security fence. The SOW Delivery Schedule (§3.3.3) requires 21-day advance submission for outage requests. Adding a 15A circuit breaker to an existing panel constitutes a brief interruption to the source panel. Please confirm: does this work require a formal 21-day outage request, or is a brief tap considered incidental and managed through COR coordination only? A 21-day request is required. Multipool stations can be done in one request if the plan is detailed well enough. - JO

14.) Confirm sump pump GFCI circuit at IW-LS-2280. Y-303 Key Note 12 requires a 120VAC GFCI circuit in the RTU panel for sump pump power. Please confirm the discharge point for sump pump drainage ("discharge into existing interior metal containment basin" per Key Note 12) and identify the basin location so we can confirm conduit routing and piping scope.

a. HDR – The intent was to provide a GFCI voltage source for the pump from the RTU panel, but this is not required.

If contractor has a better idea, please propose.

b. The sump pump is for rainwater in the interstitial areas. The water can be discharged on to the ground near the sump.

15.) What are the additional security requirements for access to B2136 and any other secure buildings? See SOW 2.6 - JO

16.) What comm box and wall are the communication runs being landed in B2280?

a. HDR – Coordinate with Honeywell as they are responsible for the connections of the networking. The drawing show approximate locations only for connection points.

17.) Will the Government require 3-4 individual sets of preconstruction submittals due to the multiple site locations? (Site plans, laydown areas, traffic control plans, etc.) One set of documents for all sites is acceptable if the submittal is accurately detailed specifically for the Site Plans, lay down areas and traffic control areas. - JO

18.) Is this project tax exempt? If so, will the Government provide a tax exempt form to the awarded contractor so that they may provide it to their subcontractors? No - PZ

19.) Please identify the required Cybersecurity requirements applicable to this project, including whether Contractor personnel will access, generate, receive, transmit, or store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). FCU and/or CUI are not included in any documentation as apart of the subject project. Distribution and dissemination of CUI documents and drawings requires the contractor to have a contract with the government for the protection of information. CUI cannot be distributed to the public without prior authorization from the government. Furthermore, contractors are not authorized to distribute government CUI to other outside agencies as per their contract requirements. Any subcontractors or suppliers must comply with the agreements made in the DD-254 of the prime contractor with a subcontractor DD-254 agreement if information will be shared. - JO

20.) If CUI is applicable, please identify the required CMMC level, SPRS requirements, assessment requirements, and whether subcontractors will be required to maintain the same level of compliance. – SPRS is a cyber security score and has no requirements regarding this project. CMMC is required - JO

21.) Please confirm whether any Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), Government Furnished Information (GFI), software licenses, network credentials, SCADA licenses, monitoring licenses, or proprietary control-system programming files will be provided for this project. HDR - Please coordinate with Honeywell to identify any need for these items. – The intent is for the current Honeywell team who programs the Honeywell EBI system, to do programming for this project. They understand the system and Tinker does not want anyone not familiar with the system to do any programming. No information on the EBI top end software will be provided for bidding.

Honeywell Tinker Contacts:

Tim Loudermilk / Tim.Loudermilk@Honeywell.com / (405) 641-2735 Brian Collins / brian.collins@honeywell.com / (405) 308-3099

22.) Please identify the Government point of contact responsible for coordination with Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (IWTP) operations, communications personnel, cybersecurity personnel, and network administrators during design and implementation.

a. Honeywell Tinker Contacts:

Tim Loudermilk / Tim.Loudermilk@Honeywell.com / (405) 641-2735 Brian Collins / brian.collins@honeywell.com / (405) 308-3099

b. Gov Contacts:

Anthony Drummond/ anthony.drummond@us.af.mil Jason Avery / jason.avery.1.ctr@us.af.mil

23.) Please confirm whether all six lift stations identified in the scope are currently operational and accessible for site investigation, testing, and field verification activities. Assume all lift stations are operational – 6S is inoperable currently but should not affect this project. For site access please contact CO/CS – after award access can be coordinated with project team. -

JO

24.) Please identify any known deficiencies, communication failures, obsolete hardware, unsupported software, or recurring maintenance issues associated with the existing lift station monitoring system. Existing monitoring system has failed and should not be considered operational. No current monitoring equipment should be re-used. - JO mailto:Tim.Loudermilk@Honeywell.com mailto:anthony.drummond@us.af.mil

25.) Please confirm whether all work locations are located within controlled, restricted, classified, mission-critical, or escort-required areas. If so, please identify applicable access restrictions, escort requirements, lead times, and working-hour limitations for each facility. – Any work in the area of 2280 is controlled and 2136 (inside the building is restricted – Outside is controlled) Work inside the IWTP Campus is not considered controlled but gate access and chick in at front office are required. For escort/work hour questions please see SOW 2.7 - JO

26.) Please confirm the Government's required level of design deliverables, including expected design review milestones (e.g., 35%, 65%, 95%, Final), review durations, and approval timelines. See SOW 3.3.3 for submittal timelines. - JO

27.) Please identify all required design submittals, calculations, studies, commissioning documentation, cybersecurity documentation, testing documentation, and training materials expected under this Design-Build effort. – See submittal register provided for solicitation - JO

28.) Please confirm whether Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), base communications, cybersecurity personnel, or other third-party reviewers must approve design documents prior to implementation. Please refer to specifications regarding cybersecurity PZ has access to all contract solicitation documents – Please contact CO/CS for any specifications. - JO

29.) Please identify whether communication between lift stations and the IWTP currently utilizes fiber optic, copper, cellular, radio, Ethernet, serial communications, or other communication infrastructure.

a. HDR – The existing SCADA system utilized radios. These radios and RTU panels are non-functioning and no part of them is planned for reuse. The only reuse will be 120V power and existing instruments and pumps.

30.) Please identify available spare capacity within existing communication infrastructure and whether new communication pathways may be required.

a. HDR – We have coordinated with Honeywell to determine connection points for the RTU panels. They have confirmed that the designated panels have capacity and ports for connections.

31.) Please confirm whether any outages of lift station monitoring, control systems, communications systems, or wastewater operations will be permitted during implementation. If outages are permitted, please identify outage request procedures, required lead times, allowable outage windows, and maximum outage durations. See SOW 1.8 - JO

32.) Please identify whether temporary monitoring, temporary communications, temporary bypass controls, or temporary operational measures will be required to maintain uninterrupted wastewater operations during construction. No temporary monitoring, communications, bypass controls, or operational measures are anticipated to be required. Any disconnection to the Monaco systems at contact: 405-734-3114 - JO

33.) Please identify whether all required software licenses, firmware updates, proprietary programming tools, and manufacturer access credentials are currently available and transferrable for use under this contract. No. Contractor to provide. - JO

34.) Please identify any badging requirements, background investigations, cybersecurity training requirements, escort requirements, or special access procedures required for contractor personnel. - See SOW 2.6 and Specifications 25 05 11 - JO

35.) Please identify any known operational constraints, mission restrictions, blackout periods, scheduled shutdowns, environmental restrictions, or access limitations that should be incorporated into the project schedule. Project schedule requirements will be determined by user approval at time of outage request submission. - JO

36.) Please confirm the required review and approval durations for outage requests, excavation permits, dig permits, communications approvals, cybersecurity approvals, and commissioning activities so that these activities may be accurately incorporated into the project schedule. – See SOW 3.3.3 - JO

37.) Please identify the required testing, startup, commissioning, operational acceptance testing, and training requirements necessary for final acceptance of the monitoring and control system.

a. HDR – Per IFC documents, contractor to identify a plan to provide testing and commissioning. Plan should show steps to identify individual components function and operator as a system. Testing shall demonstrate to the government that the system is complete and functional, including added graphics to the Honeywell system.

b. Per IFC documents, contractor to provide training to Tinker personnel on O&M of the system. This includes operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting of the systems.

38.) Please confirm the required warranty period for installed control systems, software, communications equipment, instrumentation, programming, and associated components if different from standard contract requirements.

a. HDR – See Specifications section 26 20 00 of the IFC Documents.

39.) Please identify whether the Government anticipates any future expansion of the lift station monitoring network that should be incorporated into the design for scalability purposes.

b. HDR - Expansion has been considered in the design but is not relevant to this project. Individual lift stations will not be expanded, only more lift stations added.

40.) Please identify whether the lift station monitoring and control system interfaces with any Air Force enterprise network, industrial control system (ICS) network, SCADA network, or other Government-owned information system. If so, please provide all applicable cybersecurity, Authority to Operate (ATO), RMF, CMMC, network accreditation, and system integration requirements necessary for design approval and system acceptance.

a. HDR – The system is connecting to the existing COINE network via existing Honeywell panels. For all intents and purposes, the new RTU will act as another node on the Honeywell BMS system.

b. This was done intentionally as the existing system already meets these requirements.

41.) Please confirm whether an Offer Guarantee (Bid Bond) is required with proposal submission. If required, please provide the required percentage and estimated dollar amount to be covered by the Offer Guarantee. Response: Offer Guarantee is required in the amount of 100% of the proposal price - PZ

42.) Please confirm the minimum on-site staffing requirements for the Contractor's Superintendent during design, construction, testing, commissioning, startup, and closeout activities. Please refer to SOW 1.3 for contract personnel requirements - JO

Specifically, please confirm:

• Whether the Superintendent must be physically present on-site full-time during all phases of project execution;

See SOW 1.3.2.4 for guidance on contract personnel requirements “Either the Superintendent or the Alternate shall be at the job site at all times when work is being performed” - JO

• Whether the Superintendent may be assigned to other contracts concurrently; See SOW section 1.3.2.4 Section

1.3.2.4 explicitly states, "An individual Superintendent may be assigned to more than one Order; however, the Superintendent shall not be assigned to more than 5 active Orders at Tinker AFB unless approved by the CO." - JO

• Whether periodic site visits are acceptable during portions of the work; Periodic site visits are not sufficient “Either the Superintendent or the Alternate shall be at the job site at all times when work is being performed” - JO

• Whether a dedicated full-time Superintendent is required exclusively for this contract. See SOW section 1.3.2.4 Section 1.3.2.4 explicitly states, "An individual Superintendent may be assigned to more than one Order; however, the Superintendent shall not be assigned to more than 5 active Orders at Tinker AFB unless approved by the CO." -

JO

43.) Please identify any required qualifications, certifications, security clearances, training requirements, or minimum experience requirements for the Superintendent, Project Manager, Controls Technician, Controls Programmer, or other key personnel assigned to this project. Please refer to SOW 1.3 for contract personnel requirements – JO

44.) Please confirm whether Contractor personnel will access, generate, receive, process, transmit, or store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in performance of this contract.

If so, please identify:

• Applicable CMMC requirements;

• Required SPRS score requirements;

• Applicable cybersecurity clauses;

• Any RMF, ATO, STIG, eMASS, or cybersecurity documentation requirements;

• Whether subcontractors must maintain the same compliance requirements.

FCU and/or CUI are not included in any documentation as apart of the subject project. Distribution and dissemination of CUI documents and drawings requires the contractor to have a contract with the government for the protection of information. CUI cannot be distributed to the public without prior authorization from the government. Furthermore, contractors are not authorized to distribute government CUI to other outside agencies as per their contract requirements. Any subcontractors or suppliers must comply with the agreements made in the DD-254 of the prime contractor with a subcontractor DD-254 agreement if information will be shared. - JO

45.) Please provide all requirements associated with integration into the existing COIN Network and EBI platform, including:

• Existing EBI software version;

• Existing server architecture;

• Existing licensing requirements;

• Required coordination with Communications Squadron personnel;

• Required cybersecurity approvals;

• Government-furnished software, licenses, programming files, databases, or credentials;

• Any Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements associated with system acceptance.

a. HDR – The intent is for the contractor to engage the existing Honeywell team to execute this contract.

b. They already know how to integrate the RTUs into the system and have access to all software.

c. If an alternative programmer is proposed, they shall be approved by CO.

46.) Please confirm the correct title and scope for drawing Y-304S. The SOW drawing index appears to identify Y-304S as related to IW-LS-2280, while the drawing sheet appears to identify Y-304S as the South Lift Station Detail for IW-LS-6S/B2136. Please issue a corrected drawing index or written clarification.

a. Y-304S is for the south LS-6 lift station.

47.) Section 40 60 00 contains a placeholder indicating Honeywell controller specifications will be provided in a future revision.

Please provide the final approved Honeywell controller model numbers, required I/O capacity, spare capacity, expansion requirements, firmware/software requirements, programming requirements, licenses, and any required Government-approved Honeywell/EBI integrator.

a. HDR – The existing Honeywell contractors that support Tinker are the approved integrators. Honeywell Tinker Contacts:

Tim Loudermilk / Tim.Loudermilk@Honeywell.com / (405) 641-2735 Brian Collins / brian.collins@honeywell.com / (405) 308-3099

b. HDR – Honeywell will provide final design under construction contact and will have the requested information.

48.) Please confirm the required device-level communications architecture and protocols for the RTUs, flow meters, and Honeywell EBI interface. Specifically confirm whether BACnet MS/TP, Modbus RTU, Ethernet/IP, a gateway, or another interface is required at each location, and identify whether the EBI node, graphics, database work, licenses, and network/IP coordination are Government-furnished or Contractor-furnished.

a. HDR – The networking was developed in cooperation with the local Honeywell support group.

b. They will provide a full control package in clouding RTU panels and control room computers and programming.

c. Any alternative integrators or hardware solutions must be approved by Tinker CE.

49.) The drawings identify an ONICON F-4300 clamp-on flow meter and transmitter, while the specifications provide general ultrasonic flowmeter requirements and multiple acceptable output types. Please confirm whether the ONICON F-4300 is mandatory or basis-of-design/or-equal and confirm the required output signal/protocol to the RTU/EBI.

a. HDR – We had Onicon representative visit each location and indicated what was a proper instrument. These are the basis of design.

b. The local representative will be able to provide assistance.

Tim Loudermilk / Tim.Loudermilk@Honeywell.com / (405) 641-2735 Brian Collins / brian.collins@honeywell.com / (405) 308-3099

c. HDR – If alternative meter is proposed it shall be approved by Tinker CO

50.) The SOW states the work is not located in an airfield operations area but also requires FOD training and includes Airfield Construction Waiver and FAA Form 7460-1 review durations. Please confirm whether an Airfield Construction Waiver and/or FAA Form 7460-1 are required for this project. If required, identify applicable locations, responsible preparer/submitter, review duration, and impact to the contract performance period. FAA Form 7460-1 is not necessary if no equipment is taller than the surrounding buildings are being used. All other forms required – please refer to project SOW Section 3 for guidance on submittal requirements. - JO

51.) Please confirm whether referenced codes, UFCs, base standards, and other criteria are to be applied as of solicitation issue date or as of award/date of delivery order. Please also confirm whether the 2026 Tinker AFB Facility Standards supersede older specification references where requirements differ. Use Standards sent in the design package, 2026 Standards do not supersede this design. - JO

52.) Please confirm whether the full Performance Verification Test, commissioning/trending, and 14-day endurance test requirements in Section 40 60 00 apply to this project. If yes, confirm whether all lift stations must be tested simultaneously, what constitutes a failed test, restart requirements, Government witnessing availability, and whether successful endurance testing is required before final acceptance.

a. HDR – The sumps can be tested individually as they are brought online.

b. HDR – Intent is that after commissioning, the sumps need to run for a period without faults as defined in the performance verification testing procedures per Parts 2 and 3.

c. If a fault occurs, such as pump failing to start on level, the problem is to be corrected and the test continues.

d. If the problem is severe or keeps repeating, the government may elect to repeat the test in full.

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