N4523A20R1304 Questions and Answers REV 3.pdf

N4523A20R1304

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Would like to know if you will receive quotes from an SDVOSB certified company.

A: Yes.

2. Q: Quantity is 3 1000kW generators for CLIN 0001 and 7 1000kW generators for CLIN 0002?

A: In accordance with section 3.1 of the Performance of Work Statement (Attachment 2) the total quantity of 1000‐kW Emergency Diesel Generators is one (1). In accordance with the combined synopsis solicitation, CLIN 0001 is quantity three (3) unit “weeks” and CLIN 0002 is quantity seven(7) unit “months”.

3. Q: That is the period of rental? (1) generator for 3 weeks and (1) generator for 7months?

A: In accordance with the combined synopsis solicitation, yes.

4. Q: 3.22 Perform load test of EDG to a minimum of 80% of full load for one‐hour without failure of any component. Will this test need to be performed onsite?

A: In accordance with section 3.22, there are no specifications as to where the test must be performed. Performance Work Statement only requires the item to be performed.

5. Q: Will you need us to provide the fuel throughout the duration of the rental?

A: No.

6. Q: Will you provide a tax exemption to the company that gets awarded the contract?

A: Yes.

7. Q: Remote start Question: are they looking for a system that has an automatic transfer switch that kicks the gen on when power is lost? Or are they looking for an automated system that would allow them to turn on the gen from a computer or phone somewhere remote?”

A: Per section 3.4 and 3.5 of the Performance Work Statement, contractor will provide EDG with both local and remote electrical start features to initiate diesel start and assume the rated electrical load within 10 seconds of start. Provide EDG with remote start capability in accordance with Chapter 5.6.5 of paragraph 8.3 with the below listed features: Remote start contacts integral to the EDG and capable of automatically starting the EDG when contacts are closed or stopping the EDG when contacts are open. Accessible remote start contacts that are labeled as the remote start connection points and protected within the NEMA 3R enclosure.

Remote start connections that are of a two terminal design with the ability to be connected using bare wire sized ranging from 16 to 12 AWG.

8. Q:: PRS: 20 The contractor shall provide an Environment Protection Agency (EPA) off‐road certification for diesel engine in accordance with 40 CFR 63 Subpart ZZZZ and proof of San Diego

Air Pollution Control district (SDAPCD) registration. Units are registered under California Air

Resources Board (CARB) Portable Equipment Registration Permit (PERP) will that suffice at time of delivery?”

A: California Air Resources Board (CARB) Portable Equipment Registration Permit (PERP) will suffice the requirement for the EDG Rental.

9. Q: Will an onsite load bank test be performed by the customer or will we be required to perform this upon delivery of the unit?

A: The contractor will perform the load test of the EDG in accordance with 3.22 of the

Performance Work Statement.