Questions and Responses - CSS 19999 MD003 08-06-20.pdf

Questions and Responses

CSS #19999

Replace 7 Air Conditioning Units Baltimore, MD (MD003)

Solicitation # W15QKN-20-Q-5295

Q1. Is this a design build project?

A1: No.

Q 2. Confirm the interior space pak units are to be replaced with new exact replacement units?

A2: No, the replacements must be 18 seer or higher.

Q 3. Confirm the outdoor condensing units shall be replaced with new exact replacement condensing units?

A3: No, the replacements must be 18 seer or higher.

Q4. There are two ceiling hung ductless units in the second floor training room. Shall these two units be replaced with in kind ductless units? And/or are these units part of the scope?

A4: Yes the two units shall be replaced with in kind ductless units that meet the 18 seer requirement. Yes these units are part of the scope.

Q 5. Page 14 section 11.3.2.1- Any special preference on the condensing unit manufacturer of the 18 SEER units?

A5: No.

Q 6. Confirm what trade permit is required by Baltimore County? And/or is a permit required?

A6: None, this is a Federal Building and permits are not required.

Q7. Confirm on site working hours?

A7: Monday through Friday 0800 – 1630 hrs. Except for federal holidays.

Q8. If you are not a WOSB can you still bid as a prime contractor?

A8: No, Solicitation W15QKN-20-Q-5295 is being set aside for 100% Women-Owned Small Business.

Q 9. Can all units be demo/removed at the same time?

A9: Yes.

Q 10. Do any of the existing equipment need to remain on site or can be properly disposed of at the contractor expense?

A10: All equipment that is demolished MUST be properly disposed at the contractor’s expense.

Q11. Confirm the type of thermostat that shall be used for all seven zones?

A11: Programmable and compatible to the units installed.

Q 12. The existing units have duct detectors. Can the existing detector be utilized? Do each detector tie into the building main fire alarm panel? For this project will this be a requirement to tie into the main alarm if it is not done on the existing?

A12: If there, and operational, functional and conducive to the new system, yes they may be re-used.

Q 13. What type of fire alarm system is in the building and who is the current fire alarm vendor that provides service?

A13: The fire alarm system in the building is Sensiscan 1000. The current fire alarm vendor is Fire Lite Alarms Inc., Q 14. Any CAD files available for the facility?

A14: Please see Attachment 0003 – Site Plan 01 and Attachment 0004 – Site Plan 02.

Q 15.Will a certified air balance report be required by a NEBB firm?

A15: No

Q16: The scope of work is requiring 18 seer equipment. Are you looking to have the old duct equipment removed and replaced or keep your current high velocity design in place?

A16: The current duct work can stay.

Q17: Many rooms that we entered during the site visit were very warm and it wasn’t rooms that had a unit that needed replacing. Are all the other units besides the 7 mentioned in this notice working?

A17: All units NOT mentioned in the Specifications of work are NOT applicable.