Responses to Request for Information.docx

1. Reference:

RFP Page 11 of 60 - 4) Preventative Maintenance Program (paragraph 3) “The PM program shall also include replacement of all small UPS Units( Including the batteries)” Question:

Should replacing all UPSs being included or just the replacement of batteries as needed?

Response: The entire UPS unit needs to be replaced.

2. Reference:

RFP Page 14 of 60 - Reference 6 ) Pricing Task Orders; 6.0.1 “The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining this software and maintaining the most current version or update of RS MEANS Cost works Estimating Program.”

Question:

Are other estimating software platforms acceptable such as Accubid and McCormick?

Response: Other estimating software platforms are not acceptable.

3. Reference:

RFP Page 16 of 60 - Reference 7.2 Electricians - The contractor shall provide qualified, factory trained and certified maintenance personnel; training and certification must be current. The contractor shall provide a Journeyman Licensed Electrician with minimum of 5 years of direct experience in substation level electrical distribution systems maintenance to serve as a team lead and be present on site during all maintenance activities.

Questions: Is a NICET or AVO Certified test Technician in substation, relay, SWGR, and breakers acceptable as an alternate means as the team lead?

Response: A NICET or AVO certified test technician is not an acceptable substitution for the Journeyman Licensed Electrician requirement to serve as a team lead.

4. Is there a copy of the Terms & Conditions associated with this RFP or is all stated in the solicitation, SF-33?

Response: All terms & conditions associated with this RFP are included in the SF-33 and any changes to those terms & conditions will be incorporated through the issuance of a SF-30

5. Attachments J-1 and J-2 list all the equipment. How do I determine which building the equipment is located in so that I can break out pricing?

Response: In the attachment, the equipment is broken down by areas. Any areas with room numbers are from the Pentagon (including the RDF). The areas in the H&RP & Switch house 1 have HRP & SWH1 annotations next to them respectively. Attachment J-1 is updated to identify equipment located in the Heating & Refrigeration plant in amendment 2.

6. Is there equipment in the incinerator bldg that is mentioned in the scope of work? I don’t see it mentioned in the pricing section B of attachment SF-33 or Pricing Worksheet attachment J-3. Will there be an opportunity for a site visit?

Response: The only equipment being included for the incinerator plant is the main pad mount transformer and the switchboard that’s being fed from the transformer. Section B and attachment J-3 has been updated and incorporated in amendment 2. No site visits will be scheduled.