Questions and Responses 08-24-2020.pdf

Questions and Responses CSS #19999 Replace 7 Air Conditioning Units

Baltimore, MD (MD003) Solicitation # W15QKN-20-Q-5295

Dated 08-24-2020

Q1: Will the customer consider Heat Pumps on the same platforms or does the Government just want strictly Air Condition Split Systems?

R1: The Government is strictly requesting Air conditioning split systems.

Q2. Are new concrete pad(s) required?

R2: No.

Q3. Are lock boxes required for the wall mounted programmable thermostats?

R3: No.

Q4. How many remote-control devices are required per DSS?

R4: One (1).

Q5. What is the warranty period?

R5: Manufacturer’s warranty.

Q6. Is there a scope of work for the spacepak replacements?

R6: Please review Attachment 0002 – Specifications of Work Dated 08-14-2020.

Q7. Per Amendment 003 – “QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES DATED18 AUGUST 2020” –

QUESTION Q24C: Is it the government’s intention to replace all the electrical wiring and electrical components serving this equipment? Or is it the government’s intention to use the existing electrical components as needed and to increase only if the new equipment’s specifications require it.

A24C. It is the Government’s intention to replace the electrical components associated with each unit.

This answer is confusing and could grossly impact the overall cost of the project. PLEASE CLARIFY AS

TO THE GOVERNMENT’S TRUE INTENTION.

Q7: Does the government want the wire, conduit, disconnects, breakers, etc. (associated existing electrical components) replaced?

R7: Yes, it is the Government’s intention to replace the electrical components associated with each unit.

Q8: If government want the wire, conduit, disconnects, breakers, etc. (associated existing electrical components) replaced, can more drawings be provided? . Please confirm if any ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS are available to properly trace all circuits as to their origin. To do this in a site visit would take many hours of investigation. Or in a more typical replacement situation, use the existing electrical components as needed and to increase or replace only if the new equipment’s specifications require it or a testing failure.

R8: There are no additional drawings to be provided.