Completed Pre proposal Questions Answers.pdf

November 20, 2008

All Prospective Offerors Re: Boiler Replacement Project Byrne-Green Complex Preproposal Meeting Questions and Responses

1.) Can all of the boilers be taken out of service at the same time?

Response: Yes, all of the boilers can be taken out of service at the same time.

However, the existing boilers can not be taken out of service until May 16, 2009 and the new boilers must be able to provide heating to the building on or before September 7, 2009.

2.) Are the contractors required to get the project LEED certified?

Response: No, that is not required.

3.) Can contractors arrange an additional site visit?

Response: On Monday November 24 at 9:00am all bidders can perform their additional site visit. Please come to the GSA Office in Room 4200 of the Green Building.

4.) What are the contractors working hours?

Response: The contractors working hours are identified in specification section 01140 subsection 1.4.

5.) How are street closings for a crane to be schedule?

Response: The contractor shall make arrangements with the City of Philadelphia and any other party holding jurisdiction to obtain all necessary permits for the street closure.

6.) How do contractors get a copy of the drawings and specifications?

Response: All documents are available through the FedBizOpps website at www.fbo.gov.

7.) Can the boilers be staged on the roof?

Response:

The roof is not to be used as a staging area. It is only to be used to access the boiler room for boiler and equipment removal and load in of new boilers and equipment. GSA will designate a ground level staging area for contractor’s equipment and supplies.