Responses_to_Questions.docx

Responses to Questions

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1. Is a single electrical line drawing available?

A single electrical line drawing is not available for this project.

2. Does the Buy American Act apply?

Clause 52.225-3 – Buy American – Free Trade Agreements – Israeli Trade Act and Alternate II apply to this acquisition.

3. Is a C-10 license required or are License A and B sufficient?

A California C-10 license is mandatory.

4. Do wage determinations apply?

No.

5. Are the outback inverters to be replaced also or just the charge controllers and combiners?

Outback inverters are already on site and are not to be replaced. Combiner boxes and charge controllers are to be new.

6. Are we to be charged for the material transportation to the island by helicopter?

National Park Service (NPS) will arrange for (packing and rig) and pay for the helicopter supply delivery all in one day and prior to the contractor site work. The NPS is responsible for the condition of the panels and other supplies once they have been received in good condition at the location specified in the contract.

7. How much weight will the helicopter lift?

Helicopter lifts weights are NTE 700 pounds per load. Helicopter operations will be via park vessel anchored off shore of Anacapa Island.

8. The installation date is set to begin 4/29/2016. Can it be pushed back until the end of May?

Bird nesting season appears to have begun early this year. As such, helicopter delivery cannot be scheduled until late summer.