5_Notes_applicable_to_Attachment_1_Specifications.pdf

IFBCD160042 Section J – List of Attachments ‐ Attachment J.5 Page 1 of 1

06 June 2016

Notes applicable to Specification sections for JMMB LOC Infrastructure . . .

1. Specifications: the specifications include construction/installation descriptive that are for informational purposes only. The AOC’s requirement is to purchase referenced equipment and general commission services inherent to the specifications and listed specifically in Section B “Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs” of the Invitation for Bids (IFB). The AOC will be installing all equipment purchased. All equipment and services listed for purchase in Section B shall comply with all documents, drawings and specifications provided. References to General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and other specification sections/divisions not included in the IFB are determined not to be applicable to the equipment and services to be provided under the resultant contract.

a. Section 26 3353 “Static Uninterruptible Power Supply”

i. Item 2.2 “General Requirements:” requires the UPS system shall be capable to be arranged with four (4) UPS assemblies providing a total system capacity of 1500kW rated output power for 20 minutes, and configured as indicated on the drawings. One UPS unit will pair with a second redundant UPS unit to support 750kW. A third UPS unit will pair with a fourth redundant UPS unit to support another 750kW. However, the resultant contract shall not exceed two (2) UPS assemblies, if Bid Option #1 is exercised.

ii. Item 3.5 “Factory Testing:” although stated, the AOC has no plans to witness factory testing.

iii. Item 3.7 B “Monitoring and Testing Schedule” The Contractor shall schedule the 10 day monitoring and testing period with the Government to coincide with the Section 01 9113 General Commissioning Requirements.

b. Section 01 9113 “General Commissioning Requirements:”

i. The requirement of the Contractor to submit the names of a minimum of three qualified commissioning firms is removed. However, the Contractor shall submit, for AOC review/approval, the name and documentation to support the entities meet or exceed the stated qualifications as follows:

1. Commissioning Firm

2. Commissioning Firm Personnel, to include, 1.03 B. “Commissioning

Professional requirement.”

3. Contractor’s Personnel

ii. Item 1.04 “Submittals” Paragraph C: although stated there is no “Master Construction Schedule” requiring coordination efforts. However, the Contractor shall work with the “CP” to develop a Project Commissioning Plan under Paragraph B of Item 1.04 which shall include the minimum required commissioning milestones as stated in Paragraph C.

of Item 1.04)

iii. Item 3.02 “Training:” the AOC has no plans to attend off-site factory training. All training of government personnel shall be conducted on-site at the JMMB, LOC.

Therefore, the Contractor shall not include cost of air travel, lodging, meals and ground transportation for AOC personnel in its pricing.

c. Final Acceptance: as used throughout the specification sections is defined to mean “at time of completion of all General Commissioning Requirements.”

d. Substantial Completion: as used throughout the specification sections is defined to mean “at time of completion of all General Commissioning Requirements.”

e. Warranties:

i. The warranties listed in the specification sections are required in addition to the warranties stated within Section I of the IFB.

ii. In respect to “warranties,” as used throughout the specification sections, the reference to

“manufacturer and installer” shall mean “manufacturer” only.

f. CxA: N/A