RFI2freezerLEW.pdf

Request For Information (RFI) 2

IFBP02070900001

Walk-In Freezer Project USP Lewisburg

1. Confirmation that scope of work to include a total turnkey job by the successful bidder.

ANSWER: Work will consist of providing all labor, tools and materials required to perform a complete turn key walk-in cooler/freezer system.

2. Can “as built” drawings of existing conditions be provided including all under slab conditions of depth of rebar, electrical conditions, drain lines and condensate drain lines, sprinkler system details, ceiling lighting floor plan?

ANSWER: Refer to ‘as built’ drawings posted on fedbizops.

3. Sprinkler system needs to be written in to spec. Supply company phone number, contact name of the sprinkler company used for work at facility so we can get a quote to bring existing sprinklers inside new walk in per code.

ANSWER: It is the responsibility of the selected contractor to follow all Federal, State and Local codes, and regulations including those pertaining to OSHA, Life Safety and accessibility issues.

4. Confirmation of if compressors are to be located outside the building or on top of walk in box.

ANSWER: Compressors shall be located on the outside of the building.

5. If compressors are to be remoted to outside the building, will a security fence enclosure be required and if so, provide specifications of requirements for fencing? Specify pad location outside of building.

ANSWER: A security fence shall not be required.

6. Supply company name, phone number and contact name of dumpster service currently used at facility for rental of dumpster.

ANSWER: It is the responsibility of the selected contractor to solicit their own waste removal company.

7. Confirmation that all existing storage shelving be relocated a minimum of 18’ from side of existing walk in – Confirm all food stored in existing coolers to be removed prior to successful bidder's arrival.

ANSWER: All shelving will be moved to allow sufficient work area for the selected contractor. All existing food materials will be removed prior to start of the project.

8. Confirm location of new footprint of box on existing drawings.

ANSWER: The new cooler/freezer shall be located in the same foot print of the existing. Please refer to as built drawings.

9. Confirmation of who reinstalls existing storage shelving.

ANSWER: FBOP will re-install existing shelving.

10. Confirmation that all steel; balluard security areas existing will be removed by and reinstalled by others prior to and after successful bidder completes job.

ANSWER: All steel balluards shall be removed and reinstalled by selected contractor.

11. Confirmation that successful bidder will be responsible for dust/debris control by means of tent style plastic enclosure from floor to ceiling without requirement of additional mechanical dust removal system.

ANSWER: Dust and debris control shall be the responsibility of the selected contractor and shall follow Federal, State and Local codes, and regulations including those pertaining to OSHA, Life Safety and accessibility issues.

12. Who is responsible for relocation of under slab electrical conduits, if needed?

ANSWER: The selected contractor shall be responsible for all known electrical conduits and relocation. Any unforseen conditions will be addressed on an as needed basis.

13. Can existing conduit, wiring, junction boxes, disconnect switches and conduit breakers be reused for new installation of walk in boxes?

ANSWER: All existing electrical items may be used if the meet or exceed the manufactures written specifications. The contractor shall provide a complete turn-key system. If the existing electrical items are not sufficient than the contractor must supply all equipment necessary.

14. Remove or relocate lighting above existing cooler? By whom?

New walk in box specified height of 18’ exceeds top of existing walk-in height, therefore requiring the existing light fixture to be relocated.

ANSWER: Selected contractor shall remove the existing lighting and moved to an unobstructed area just outside the footprint of the new cooler/freezer unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties.

15. Confirmation of working hours. Can the successful bidder work 12 hour shifts?

ANSWER: No. Work will be conducted during normal business hours of the food service warehouse Monday thru Friday excluding federal holidays

16. Confirmation that the successful bidder needs to have an escort guard at all times and, if they do, does the successful bidder need to stop work when the guard has morning, afternoon and lunch breaks.

ANSWER: The selected contractor will work eight hour days.

17. Do tools and equipment need to be checked, inventoried and inspected each day?

ANSWER: tools and equipment shall be inventoried on a daily basis.

18. Can the installation truck be kept on site overnight with the proper locks on it?

ANSWER: yes

19. Do the drain lines for condensate need to drain to the outdoors or to a floor drain? Do they need to be insulated like they are now?

ANSWER: outside, yes

20. Is there paperwork or requirements of the prison for the disposal of the refrigerant in the existing systems other than what the refrigeration company already is required to do.

ANSWER:It is the responsibility of the selected contractor to follow all Federal, State and Local codes, and regulations including those pertaining to OSHA, Life Safety and accessibility issues.

21. What safety training is necessary as far as OSHA requirements such as safety glasses, steel tip shoes, hard hats, body harnesses over 6 feet height and fire extinguishers when welding? Need clearly defined.

ANSWER: It is the responsibility of the selected contractor to follow all Federal, State and Local codes, and regulations including those pertaining to OSHA, Life Safety and accessibility issues.

22. Who is responsible for the job Johnny placement? Does it need to be locked daily? Are chemicals used in service of the unit okay for use?

ANSWER: The job johnny will be places as agreed upon between both parties and does need to be locked.

23. Will all electrical, water and sewer lines be marked in work area?

ANSWER: The agency will work closely with selected contractor on locating existing utility lines.

24. If a line is not marked but hit during excavation, who will be responsible?

ANSWER: The agency is responsible for any unforseen conditions.

25. Can we make an alternate exit through 8” CMU wall to take excavated concrete outside building? Exit can be boarded up with one way screws to secure up during nights. After completed, contractor will fix this exit in the wall.

ANSWER: At this time no.

26. If gravel is found under existing slab, can it be used for 2” compacted fill under new slab?

ANSWER: If it meets the requirements of the manufacturers written recommendations.

27. Are bids based on existing concrete being 6” thick, wire reinforced or 8” thick wire reinforced? Please specify.

ANSWER: Bids are based upon the manufactures written specifications.

28. Mason will quote a 12” depression, backfilled 2” with crushed stone, 4” of urethane insulation, 2” breaker strips around perimeter, 6” of PSI 4000 reinforced concrete and wire mesh. Please confirm that this is acceptable since there is no spec requirement.

ANSWER: All specifications are per the manufactures written specifications which shall be submitted after contract award for approval to FBOP.