Q & A - BPM026257.pdf
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- BPM026257
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- Washington County, Maryland
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This document is a Q&A related to a contract opportunity for Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE) to procure one (1) Hydraulic Guillotine Shear, equal to or better than the Haco Atlantic 10' x Shear HSLX, to be delivered to the Maryland Correctional Institution - Hagerstown, Metal Plant. The contract requires the successful vendor to be responsible for delivery, offloading, and turnkey installation of the shear. MCE will provide the electrical drop and connection, as well as the hydraulic fluid. The training on the use of the shear must be completed within one week of delivery and installation.
The Q&A clarifies various details related to the installation and delivery, including the distance from the loading dock to the installation location, access for the delivery vehicle, dimensions of the doorway, and confirmation that the machine will be placed on a level, concrete ground floor. The Q&A also addresses security clearance and COVID-19 requirements for personnel entering the facility to provide services.
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Q & A - BPM026257
1. Will you accept multiple options (using different brands) for this bid? No, multiple bids are not acceptable.
2. Are you wanting the SP9 Control for this machine or the SC100T control? Either Control panel will be acceptable.
3. What do you mean by installation, please describe in detail. Who is responsible for offloading the machine once it is delivered? Delivery is usually door to door offloading is not included. The contractor will be responsible for delivery, off loading and turn-key installation.
4. Who is responsible for moving the machine from the loading are to inside the building?
Awarded contractor will be responsible for moving the machine from the loading dock to inside the building.
5. If a Rigger is needed to move the machine from the loading area to inside the building, please confirm the following:
a. Once the machine is delivered to the dock, how far is it from the loading dock to the place where the machine will be locate? The installation location is approximately 50 feet and on ground level.
b. How close can the delivery vehicle get to the entrance of the facility? Delivery vehicle can go right up to the door.
c. What are the dimensions of the doorway? Are there any turns or obstructions that would limit the turning radius when the machine is being transported from the truck to the room where the machine needs to go? The doorway is approximately
12’x12’ and there are no obstructions.
d. Can you provide a map or sketch of the delivery dock location which includes the route the machine will take from the delivery locations to the entrance of the building? MCE can provide a rough sketch upon request.
e. Will the machine be placed on the ground level or will it go on the second level?
Are there elevators involved in moving the machine from the truck to its final resting spot? Yes on the ground level
6. Regarding where the machine will be located, is the floor concrete? What is the thickness of the floor? Is the floor level? Yes, there is a level, concrete floor but the thickness of the floor is unknown.
7. Please confirm that the facility will provide the electrical drop and connection so that the machine is plug in ready when delivered. MCE will provide the electrical drop and connection.
8. Section 2.2.5 on bid needs clarification, will the training date will take place after machine is installed or on the day of installation? You’re bid The training day can be decided on a day that suits both the contractor and MCE, but must be completed within one (1) week of the delivery and installation.
9. Will Maryland Correctional Facility provide the hydraulic fluid and fill the shear? MCE will provide the hydraulic fluid.
10. What forms of identification are needed for background check and security clearance?
Some facilities are requiring proof of citizenship in addition to a valid drivers license please be specific on what forms of identification are required. A driver’s license or other government issued identification will be needed for the backfround check.
11. Do you require proof of vaccination for persons providing services such as delivery, rigging, installation and training? For any persons entering the institution, a negative
Covid test conducted within the past week is required.
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