Attachment_8_Questions_and_Answers.docx

Question 1. Would the Government like to match existing poles on site? i.e.:

manufactured by Inovus Answer 1. Yes the Government wants the new light poles to match the existing light poles.

Question 2. Would the Government like concrete base painted yellow for high visibility or 6" concrete filled bollards with yellow sleeves to protect pole?

Answer 2: No the Government does not want or require the concrete base painted yellow or any protective sleeve.

Question 3. SOW states: 11.3.1.5. Contractor shall provide and install 4 each flat solar panel collectors at the top of each solar light pole so that it can add additional charging capabilities to the solar batteries. Is the Government requesting one solar panel for each pole and an additional solar panel for each pole for additional charging capability or 4 solar panel collectors for each pole?

Answer 3: The Government is requesting one solar panel for each pole. The solar panel would match the existing solar panels on the existing light poles.

Question 4: This is an 8(a) competitive solicitation restricted to 8(a) firms serviced by Small Business Administration offices of New York (except Long Island), Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont ,New Hampshire, Rhode Island and part of Pennsylvania. Please confirm if a NJ 8(a) contractor is qualified to bid this project.

Answer 4: If you are under the jurisdiction of the Small Business Administration of New York, then you are eligible to bid on this JOC