IFBP05181500001_CLAR_SET_ONE_REP_UNDG_HV_CAB_FCC_OAK.pdf

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons Administrative Division

Field Acquisition Office Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

July 14, 2015

ATTN: ALL BIDDERS

RE: Clarification Set Number One

Solicitation IFBP05181500001 FCC Oakdale, Louisiana Replace Underground High Voltage Cable

Dear Bidders, In reference to the above solicitation, enclosed are clarifications to questions that have been submitted. These clarifications are for informational purposes only.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (972) 352-4641 or e-mail at dpatton@bop.gov

Sincerely, Douglas V. Patton Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

Enclosure cc: File

SCS, FCC Oakdale COR, FCC Oakdale Facility Manager, FCC Oakdale Regional Facilities Administrator, SCRO

CLARIFICATION SET NUMBER ONE

IFBP05181500001

REPLACE UNDERGROUNG HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE

FCC OAKDALE, LOUISIANA

1. Will the two (2) Replacement High Voltage Splice Cabinets fit on the existing foundation for the old cabinets without alterations other that to place anchors to hold them down? NO...it is a possibility that the slab will have to be added on to in order to accommodate the new splice cabinets depending on the cabinets used. Please refer back to the Statement of Work.

2. Will the existing conduits match easily to the new Splice Cabinets without alterations? The NEW cabinets will fit over the existing conduits, but some alterations will be required. Please refer back to the Statement of Work.

3. Is there a Spec. for the New Splice Cabinets? (Or they Brand Specific or Contractors choice) The only specifications are in the Statement of Work.

4. Are the New Splice Cabinets to be Fused? No

5. How are cables presently terminated on the Switch Gear? High Voltage Load Break Elbows

6. What is the Spec. for the cable feeding from the Switch Gear to the transformers. (Is it URD? What is the Mill? 1/0, 2/0, .....) Refer back to the Statement of Work.

7. Is the cable size common throughout the job? Refer back to the Statement of Work

8. Are the incoming feeders 200 Amp. or 600 Amp. ? Same question for outgoing feeders. Refer back to the Statement of Work

9. Is there any Excavation or Duct Bank required. Possibly, if spare conduits are not useable.

10. Is all new conduit required with the new cable? NO, The only new conduit will be to tie the new splice cabinets together.

11. Are we to remove existing cables and install new cables in existing conduits? Yes

END OF CLARIFICATIONS