Questions_&_Answers_for_19Q1180.docx

07 May 2019 Questions & Answers for Annual Fire Hose Testing requirement

RFQ# M6700119Q1180

Q1. Clarification on hose type?

Response: Forestry

Q2. What will the surface type of the test area be? i.e. pavement, rocks, etc.

Response: Abandoned roadway and Mobile Home Park that has a paved surface with adjacent grassy field.

Q3. Will be contractor be permitted to block roadway with traffic cones in order to establish a safe area IAW NFPA 1962-2018 4.8.5.2.10?

Response: Yes, if necessary. The Fire Department is part of SES and will handle notifications if required.

Q4. Can the customer provide a map or sketch of the designated test area, noting dimensions and the location of the nearest hydrant in order to maintain compliance with NFPA 1962-2018 4.8.4.5 and 4.8.4.7?

Response: Yes, if required at time of award. On site, the area is more than capable to accomplish testing practices and has been utilized for numerous years. There is a hydrant within 50’ of normal testing site.

Q5. Will the hose being tested be brought to the test area by the agency or contractor?

Response: The Contractor will be responsible for movement of reserve fire hose to and from the testing site location at Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 3. The hose will be restacked upon storage racks following testing. Passing hoses still loaded on fire apparatus should be off-loaded by the Contractor and re-loaded/restacked by the Contractor after testing is complete.

Q6. Can the customer confirm that the nearest hydrant to the test area is National Standard Thread and what size discharges it has?

Response: Yes the nearest hydrants are no more than 50’ away, one 4.5” discharge and two 2.5” standard discharges.

Q7. Will water usage from the hydrant be billed for/ and or will a temporary usage meter be required?

Response: No.

Q8. Is the current labeling in compliance with NFPA 1962-2018 4.11.1.2.1-2 and 4.11.4.2.1-2?

Response: Yes

Q9. Will the contractor be expected to perform any services other than testing? Such as maintenance/ repair of failed hose sections as a result of service testing?

Response: No. This requirement is for testing only.

Q10. Will the contractor be expected to maintain/update the department’s official record?

Response: No, the contractor is to provide a report of all hose testing and results to the Fire Department. Internal record keeping is handled by Fire Department staff.