Water Softener Questions and Answers.docx

Water Softener Questions and Answers

· Do you need any information before the site visit, i.e.. Company Name, phone number of the company visiting? Yes, email GF S. Sweat your company name, the employees name who will be visiting the in-person site visit.

· In the scope of work (SOW), is there any images of the location of the water tanks or drawings? There are no drawing and or pictures available of the site. A in person site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6th, at 10:00AM EST. No questions will be answered on site. All questions will be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer and posted to Sam.gov. Email all questions to CO C. Parker at cparker@bop.gov. Pictures on request will be taken on site by Facilities Staff and posted to Sam.gov.

· What is the pipe sizing for this application? 12-inch pipe in diameter.

· Is there a wage determination for the project? No wage determination as this is a Supply and oversite only.

· Does is fall under the SCA or DBA? Neither, as this is a Supply.

· Is a background check required to be submitted for the site visit or only the information stated in the provided Q&A? Can you confirm the site visit information is to be sent to ssweat@bop.gov? No, NCIC required for site visit as you are not going into the Prison itself. Visit information should be sent to GF S. Sweat as list in the Q&A.

· Will NCIC background checks be required to perform work on the project since it’s outside the secured area? NCIC will be completed upon Pre-Award.

· What is the period of performance for this project? 180 days after the issuance of notice to proceed.

· Are any bonds required for the project? No bonds required

· Is electrical available? Yes

· Will the system supply irrigation? No

· Will the system be general use? Yes

· Is the system well fed or from the city? City

· What type of pipe is in the ground? Steel (specifics not known)

· How deep is the line down in the ground? Unknown

· What size is the line coming into the institution? 12”

· Is there a separate line for fire suppression? No

· Is the contractor responsible for the tap into 12” main? No

· What is the normal PSI for daily water flow? 50 psi to 70 psi

· Has the water been tested for hardness? No, City of Jesup provides this information on their website.

· Do you have the means to unload a shipment of salt? Yes, we have a fork lift and a means to store it.

· Does it matter on the weight (40/ 50 lb. bags) of the bags of salt? No

· Do we need to follow guidelines? Yes, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, or any applicable regulating guidelines.

· Is there a building or concreate pad to put the water softener system on?

No, open concept until the dimensions are provide from awarded contract at that time FCI Jesup will supply the cement pad and building/covering.

· When they cut into the pipe are you aware that the water will be off for a day or two? This is just the supply of the water softener system, not an install. Therefore, not a concern in this phase of the project.

· Can the water get shut off with the water valve? Yes, the water can be turned off.