HC1028-15-T-0007_questions_answers.pdf

Q1. CLINs 1-3 ask for pricing for 26 HVAC units in accordance with the PWS. Task 1 of the PWS also includes annual maintenance of the Tracer Summit Software, 65 VAVs, and the Hot Water/Gylcol

System. Can you please clarify the maintenance/repair requirements for CLINs 1-3?

A1- the Tracer Summit Software, VAVs, and the Hot Water/Glycol System will need to be monitored repaired as needed and maintained/adjusted IAW manufacturer’s recommendations.

Q2. CLIN 4 states that all work must be done by a certified Trane technician. Is this only required for the Tracer Summit System?

A2- This requirement is for any system that is proprietary to Trane licensing agreements, which includes the Tracer Summit System.

Q3. Is it expected that the repair items in CLIN 4 will be determined based on the awarded contractors initial quarterly/yearly PM of the equipment?

A3- CLIN 0004 is a Firm Fixed Price CLIN that provides service and material to bring all HVAC system components to a fully operational status within 30 days of award date.

Q4. CLIN 2 states that emergency maintenance materials will be billed back to government at Actual

Cost, but there is also a line item for profit and overhead. Will material be reimbursed at actual cost or cost plus profit and overhead?

A4- CLIN x002 will be amended to remove the “actual cost” verbiage.

Q5. Will the same material profit and overhead percentages apply to CLINs 3 and 4?

A5- CLINs x003 and x004 are FFP and do not require this information.

Q6. If subcontractors are required in the performance of the PWS will the subcontractor’s costs to the awarded contractor in CLINS 2-4 be able to be invoiced at cost plus overhead and profit?

A6- No. CLINs x003 and 0004 are FFP. CLIN x002 has been addressed in A4.

Q7. Task 1 of the PWS states that the contractor will support the Tracer Summit Software System and

Computer. Is part of the contract to also support the Trane Building Control Unit (BCU) and MP-581

Controllers (hardware)?

A7- Yes; should there be an issue with this equipment, the contractor would be responsible to provide troubleshooting/ support, and recommended repair.

Q8. Can you provide the specifications for the standalone computer?

A8- This CPU is a Dell Optiplex 780. It has Microsoft Windows XP Professional Ver. 2002, service pack 3

Operating System, Intel Core™ 2 DUO CPU E7500 @2.93GHz,1.96 GB RAM, 143 GB Hard Drive . Should this unit fail we would need the replacement to be an equivalent.

Q9. Is the contractor to provide maintenance and repair of the hot water/steam exchanger and the water circulating pumps?

A9- The hot water/steam exchanger would require troubleshooting, and repair to any fixture on the hot water portion of this system. The steam portion of the exchanger and any associated fixture is not part of this PWS. The water circulating pumps need to be maintained IAW manufacturer’s recommendations, and repaired as needed.

Q10- Is the contractor responsible for repairs in Item No. 0004 at no additional cost?

A10- Quotes for the work on CLIN 0004 are expected to be broken out and outlined on the SF 1449 and the Price Evaluation sheet.