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Questions & Answers under Solicitation Number W15QKN-21-Q-5062

Question 1: Paragraph 11.5.2 specifies Ebara 5hp 3ph sewage pump. What is the voltage? Is that what is installed now?

Answer 1: Ebara 5hp 3ph is currently installed, and the voltage is the same as what is installed now.

In accordance with SOW Section 11.2.1. The contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and transportation to accomplish the following work which consists of but is not limited to: The replacement of pump #1 on the sewage lift station. The contractor shall field verify all specifications, dimensions and quantities prior to ordering material. Failure of the contractor to conduct a site visit and appreciate the complexity of the specifications herein shall not indemnify said contractor from contract obligations as stated.

Question 2: Paragraph 11.4.4 says to install a flow through plug inside the sewage lift station. What is the purpose of this? Are there not lifting cables for the existing pumps so that we can remove them without entering the confined space?

Answer 2: The flow through plug is necessary to prevent sewage from entering the lift station. There are lifting cables for the pumps.

Question 3: If a flow through plug is necessary, where will the temporary bypass go?

Answer 3: There is no temporary bypass and the occupants will not be using the facilities during the work and the flow through plug is installed to prevent any sewage coming into lift station.