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Questions & Answers Part II Gillem Enclave, GA

RFP # SPE600-12-R-0821

1. Were the manholes epoxy coated or lined when installed?

Government Response: No, the manholes were not coated or lined when installed.

2. Is the force main receiving manhole lined?

Government Response: No, the force main receiving manhole is not lined.

3. What is the maintenance schedule for cleaning and video inspecting the collection system?

Government Response: The Installation does not have a current maintenance schedule for cleaning and video inspecting the collection system.

4. Who performs the maintenance on the collection system?

Government Response: Currently, the maintenance of the collection system is provided by the Installation Operations Contractor (Reams Enterprises, Inc.).

5. Has a video inspection been performed on the 2000 LF of cast iron pipe in the collection system?

Government Response: No, a video inspection has not been performed on the cast iron pipe in the collection system.

6. Are there grease traps installed for any large kitchen/mess hall facilities on site?

Government Response: A 1,500 gallon grease trap is located behind Building 900 which has a commercial kitchen. There is a 35 gallon grease interceptor located at Building 608, inside the building under the floor of the kitchen. The kitchen in Building 608 is not currently in use, when it is used, the cleaning of the grease interceptor is the responsibility of the occupants. The grease traps will not be conveyed and are not included in the inventory in Section JA4.

7. Can you provide the current calibration and monitoring processes for the master water meter and sewer meters?

Government Response: There are no current calibration and monitoring processes in place. The meters are read by Clayton County Water Authority.

8. Is there a valve exercising program in place for the water distribution system?

Government Response: The Installation does not have a valve exercising program in place. The Forest Park Fire Department exercises the hydrants on the fire suppression system.

9. Is there a sampling plan in place for the potable water distribution system?

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Government Response: There is not a sampling plan in place for the potable water system. The system owner will be required to perform its due diligence and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations.

10. Are monthly bacteriological samples required and if so how many?

Government Response: Currently, the Installation is not required to take or provide monthly bacteriological samples as the system is operated as a Government owned system. The system owner will be required to perform its due diligence and comply with all Federal, State and local regulations.

11. When the water tower was last painted, was there an evaluation/inspection report completed on it? If so, can we get a copy of the report?

Government Response: An evaluation/inspection report was completed when the tank was painted inside and outside in 2002, however the report is not available. Please refer to RFP Section JA3.2.3 Condition Assessment for additional information on the condition of the water storage tank.

12. Are there blow off’s located in the potable water distribution system for system flushing?

Government Response: There are no blowoffs located on the potable water system. There are yard hydrants and hose bibs on the buildings that are currently being used to flush the system.

13. Does the state regulatory agency require a Monthly Operating Report for the potable water system? If so, can we get copies?

Government Response: Currently, the system does not fall under State regulation as it is a Government owned system. The system owner shall be responsible for performing its due diligence and shall comply with all current Federal/State and local regulations.

14. Is there locate wire installed on the potable water and fire suppression systems?

Government Response: Locate wires are installed on the potable water and fire suppression systems.

15. The inventory indicates 20 x 4” water meters. Can you advise the make/manufacturer/type of water meter installed. Can you confirm how many of the buildings are metered.

Government Response: The meters were installed by different Construction Contractors but were never read.

The make/manufacturer/type of water meter information is not available. All the buildings in the Installation have meters with the exception of Buildings 700 and 838.

16. Is there a backflow preventer testing program in place? If so, can you provide a history?

Government Response: The Installation does not have a backflow preventer testing program in place. The only backflow preventer testing is performed by Clayton County Water Authority for maintenance and testing of their master preventer which belongs to them.

17. The JA40 document suggests that the Payment Credit Term and the Purchase Price Recovery should have the same term and interest rate. Is this correct or can the Payment Credit be structured for a period of time less than the 50 year contract term.

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Government Response: Yes, the Government would prefer that the terms and interest rates for the Purchase Price Payment and the Purchase Price Credit are the same. Proposing different terms and/or rates could negatively impact the long-term benefits to the Government associated with the Contractor’s proposal. The term of the Purchase Price Payment and Purchase Price Recovery may be less than the 50-year contract term.

18. The JA40 document (footnote) suggests that the unrecovered investment in utility infrastructure is to be included as a terminal value at the end of the 50th year of the contract. Please advise if this is correct, as the footnote suggests that the Contractor will be compensated for unrecovered investment if the Utility Services Contract is not extended.

Government Response: Please note that the unrecovered investment in the utility infrastructure should be subtracted from the total net present value of total renewal and replacement (R&R) project expenditures in the calculation of the levelized R&R component. This unrecoverable investment will be included in the levelized R&R component calculation and recovered in the succeeding contract, i.e., the contract following the initial 50-year contract.