Site Visit Questions and Answers.pdf

Solicitation # FA8601-22-Q-0084

Site Visit Questions and Answers

1) What days of the week and times of the day would you like the work to be done on these galleries? M-F 630-1730.

2) Are the galleries open to the public during any of those times? Yes. Sections can be stanchioned off to limit access. The goal is to not close an entire gallery.

3) Are there any restrictions to late night work times? Case-by-case basis, for instance if a scheduled power-outage would conflict with daily operations. Contractor should plan ahead IAW the Statement of Work.

4) What are the dimensions of the doors exiting the galleries to the suggested adjacent staging areas? Man-doors are 7'10" W x 10'0" H. Hangar doors are available for *occasional* use to support aerial equipment movement, etc.

5) What lift do you own/have you used in the past with success in those spaces? We currently use, or have used the following: Genie Z60/34, JLG450, NiftyLift SP85, Genie S80/S85, JLG800 series, JLG Ultra Series. Larger lifts have been used, but they typically have extensible axels that require removal of handrails and exhibits.

6) How many lighting pods are being removed in each gallery? EYG: 12 pods

7) What is the height of the lighting pods? Approx. 40’0”

8) What is the height of the rigging points for the lighting pods? Variable, max ceiling height is 80’0”.

9) Is there any power available in the spaces to use rigging motors? Capacity exists, however only 110/120v outlets are installed. Contractor to tie-in to dimmer disconnects if motor distro is to be used.

10) Is 80’ the highest point for potential rigging in each of the galleries? Yes, at peak of arch.

11) What is to be done with the lighting pods and their gear? Amendment will appear in the Statement of Work, lighting fixtures and truss to be palletized and given to NMUSAF---all other pods, wiring/electric boxes, and rigging to be recycled/disposed of by contractor.

12) Is there a ground plan available showing all the lighting positions to be struck from each gallery, dimmer rack locations, and new positions to be installed? No drawing for lighting pods, drawings for new install is included in Statement of Work.

13) Can you confirm that bids are due August 15th, 2022 by 1pm EST? The current offer due date and time is 26 August 2022 at 5:00 PM EST.

14) Do you anticipate there being another round of questions before the bids are due? Questions may be submitted throughout the duration of the solicitation. All questions must be submitted in the format called out within the solicitation posting. Once the questions have been answered, they will be posted to the solicitation for all potential offerors to view.

15) Will the existing EMT leaving the current dimmer panels be required to be removed if not removed? EMT that is no longer in-use should be removed. If EMT can be reutilized for the new install, that is up to the Contractor to deem appropriate.

16) Will new EMT be required to be painted black or gray? EMT should be painted black or dark gray.

17) Would it be permissible to place a dumpster in the Contractor Storage (Lay-down) area? YES

18) Would it be permissible to place a storage container in the Contractor Storage (Lay-down) area?

YES

19) Are there restrooms available on site which the contractors can use? YES

20) Is there 120V electricity available for the contractors to use for equipment? YES

21) Can lifts be left in place overnight? YES