Water Softener Questions and Answers.docx

Water Softener Questions and Answers

· Will there be a site visit? Yes, December 4th, 2024, at 10:00am Est., 2600 US-301S, Jesup, GA 31599

· Do you need any information before the site visit, i.e.. Company Name, phone number of the company visiting? Yes, email GF S. Sweat ssweat@bop.gov your company name, the employees name who will be visiting the in-person site visit. No questions will be answered on site. All questions will be submitted by email to the CO C. Parker, cparker@bop.gov 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.

· 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? Approximately 8 feet

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

· 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? 124 mg per liter water hardness

· Do you have the means to unload a shipment of salt? Yes, we have a forklift 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.

· How many water softener systems are required for this project? 1 Water Softener System, with 3 Tanks as listed in the Statement of Work (SOW)

· Will the systems need to include 5-6 softener skid-mounted units? This would be up to the supplier if they are skid mounted, include in drawing if applicable.

· Could you please provide me with hours of operation at standard flow rates for this facility? Do you have daily water usage data? Hours of operation are 24 hours per day, with the highest usage times between 4pm and 10pm. The flow rates are dictated by the inmate usage and there’s no set standard flow. We do not have daily water usage data, only monthly.