Electrical_Study_Solicitation_questions_and_responses_20180724_Final.pdf

DMEA Electrical Study - HQ072718R0014 Questions w/ Responses as of

24 July 2018

1) Do you have a one‐line drawing of the system you can provide us?

A: Due to security concerns we cannot release any drawings until award of the contract.

2) Do you have an approximate system loading, current facility KVA?

A: Two utility 1500 kVA transformers feed two 2000A double‐ended breakers with a tiebreaker in‐between the two feeds.

3) Are the systems under this study limited to a single DMEA building or are there other sites and building to be included?

A: This specific project is limited to a single building.

4) Do you have an idea of the size of this project in Engineering Fee and funds available for improvements?

A: Yes, a budgetary figure has been considered as part of a Capital Improvement Plan.

However, the detailed costs associated with this project should part of the deliverables submitted in the Final Report.

5) Do you have a preferred electrical contractor knowledgeable of the systems that could support us for meter installation and data collection. If so, please provide their contact information?

A: Yes, this information will be provided upon award, as to not overburden the contractor during the RFP process.

6) Is the pre‐proposal conference mandatory?

A: The conference is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged to ensure that a greater sense of the scope of the task is gained.

7) In regards to the DMEA Electrical Study opportunity – is the final submission due on 8

August 2018 at 9:30 AM PST , or “not later than 4:00 PM” PST on 8 August 2018?

A: The response date for submission of SF330 Parts I and II and technical volumes 1 and 2 is 8 August 2018 at 0930 AM (Pacific)

8) Are the requested “Technical Approach” and “Past Performance” sections to be included within the SF330 (If yes, Part I or Part II?), or should they be included as attachments following the SF330 Part II?

A: They should be included as attachments to the SF330.

9) Do the “Technical Approach” and “Past Performance” contribute to the overall 10 page max limit?

A: No they do not