Questions from interested parties.doc

Q:Will there be a list of attendees that were at the pre-bid walk-thru?

A:Yes, there will be an attachment provided on the solicitation.

Q:Couple of the bearing numbers on the cannot be identified

A:Many of the motors in the plant are aged and bearing specifics and tag data are not accurate. Contractor shall use their experience and motor data provided in the solicitation to provide pricing and develop bid proposal.

Q:How often are the bearings going to be changed out?

A:Bearing as well as all other replacements and repairs shall fall under the rules governing “minor repairs and replacement” as stated in the solicitation. Bearings shall be expected to be changed whenever analysis or evaluation calls for it. Motors will be expected to get PM’d a minimum of once a year.

Q:Motors that are located on the roof top location, how are they going to be removed? A:No mention of any line items about a crane used for removal of the motors.

Motors are to be broken down and put on elevators (either freight elevator which extends to the 5th floor or passenger which goes to the roof. Also, access holes are provided from the 6th floor down to the 5th for access to the elevator. Contractors shall note that removal of any motor will fall under the terms of “incidental repair” as stated in the solicitation.

Q:Motor that are going to be serviced at the site facility, will chemical cleaners be a problem? Or do we have to remove the motors back to the repair shop facility ?

A:GSA will instruct contractor if chemical cleaning will be prohibited for any specific motors or any particular day. Technically only green products should be used. Contractor shall assume that no motors will be removed for chemical cleaning as all the PM work shall be done at the plant.

Q:Electrical licensees for the District of Columbia by each individual, will we have to supply a copy of each licensed individual?

A:All applicable licenses for individuals performing any work shall be submitted with the proposal for review.

Q:Where do we need the confined space certification for?

A:Confined space training is a precautionary measure and is preferred but not completely mandatory as many of the spaces are not deemed confined.

Q:Motor Starters 4160V Vacuum Bottles what type of testing to we perform, an integrity or gap test?

A: Vacuum bottle testing will not be required. This service is in the realm of GSA’s high voltage Department.

Q: Parking for how many vehicles?

A: Parking will be provided for 3 to 4 vehicles. Contractor will be required to state number of vehicles to be on-site prior to any visit for GSA personnel to make security arrangements.

Q:If the freight elevator is not running would there be additional cost for crane service for removing motors?

A:Yes, there would be additional cost for a crane.

Q:Can you provide nameplate information on all motors for this solicitation?

A:Full nameplate data is not available for all motors in the solicitation. As mentioned in the solicitation, many of the motors in the plant are aged and nameplate data is not completely available. Contractor is to use data provided and experience to develop proposal and pricing for this contract.

Q:Is it possible to obtain maintenance manuals of the driven equipment (especially the Ideal Electric Motor driving the Air Compressor?

A:Contractors shall not assume that maintenance manuals are available. This is due to age of motors as well as lack of documentation for some motors in the plant. Maintenance manuals will not be provided during the bid and proposal process.

Q:For motors located in space with height restrictions and no beams, would we be allowed to install / weld some eyebolts that would help us move motors?

A:Yes, An “A” Frame is typically used for this situation.

Q:Will you allow contractors to have access to your facility equipments such as forklifts, manlift..etc?

A:Yes, in some cases the contractor may be granted access to some of the equipment here at the facility. The contractor should not assume that GSA has all the equipment required for all tasks required under this project. As stated in the solicitation, contractor is to supply all labor, material, personnel, equipment, supplies..etc to carry out the work.