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Questions & Answers

W15QKN-24-R-5031

CSS 93937

Q1: Please confirm if taxes should be carried in proposals?

A1: No taxes. As a federal agency, we are tax-exempt.

Q2: Please confirm if any state, local, and/or Federal permits will be required on this project?

A2: Any and all permits required for this project are listed within the Statement of Work (SOW).

Q1: Please confirm if there are any known hazardous materials?

Q1: There are no known hazardous materials present.

SOW page 15 section 11.5.1 references to see spec sheet, however nothing was provided. Please provide referenced spec sheet for Chillers.

See attachment “NH014-Londonderry-A3-CSS-93937-LAA0155SJ46VSD Stock Spec Sheet-Repair Chiller-yes”.

Q5: Please confirm what the existing BAS system is in the building?

A5: This information can be found during attendance of pre-scheduled site visits. Site visits are highly encouraged. In fact, in accordance with FAR 52.236-27(a), it is “urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed”. There is currently an existing BAS with a Niagara interface.

Q1:What is required for badging for access to a building?

A6:All access requirements are listed within the SOW.

What type of insulation will be required such as thickness and materials?

Please follow all Specifications listed within SOW, Manual, and Spec sheet. If there is no specific thickness or material provided, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to then propose an acceptable material.

What are the procedures on the demo of exiting piping?

In accordance with the SOW, Paragraph 11.4.1 “The Contractor shall stipulate in the project work plan the intended method of disposal for all anticipated wastes generated. DoD prefers and encourages recycling of waste materials generated rather than disposal”.

Is a dumpster required for the demo and if so, where can it be placed?

Paragraph 1.11 states “Shall be required to leave the job site in a safe and secure condition at the end of each workday. The contractor shall provide at his/her expense a Dumpster for all construction debris, dumping shall also be at contractor expense. The Contractor shall at no time use government dumpsters”. Determination of location, if contractor deems a dumpster as necessary, can be made during pre-construction meeting.

What location can the crane set up for both the removal and new equipment rig?

This location can be determined upon Award and Pre-Construction meeting with RFOS.

Are there any special permits required for the crane prior to rigging due to air space?

All required permits are within the Statement of Work.

What is the procedure for having vendors/subcontractors enter the site?

No subcontractors will be authorized to be onsite unless a fully executed Statement of Acknowledgment 1413 (SF1413) is received. All accessibility authorizations should be pre-approved in accordance with the SOW and all local, state, and federal regulations.

What is the procedure to have equipment delivered to site?

A timeline should be included with Technical Proposal as required by the Solicitation in “Instructions to Offerors, Paragraph 5. Specific procedures can be determined during Pre-Construction meeting and/or directly with the RFOS upon/after Award.

Where do the new piping connecting points start from?

This information can be found during attendance of pre-scheduled site visits. Site visits are highly encouraged. In fact, in accordance with FAR 52.236-27(a), it is “urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed”.

Q1:Is there any specific control system required for said project?

A: Please refer to SOW, Manual, and Spec sheet.

Is there a specification on the piping materials such as fitting and valves?

Please refer to SOW, Manual, and Spec sheet.

Will there be meetings such as safety/project scheduling and tenant notification?

Please refer to Paragraph 4.7 “Site Safety Plan” within the SOW.

Will there be a laydown area for the new equipment and tooling?

This can be coordinated after Award with the RFOS

Is there a date for completion of said project?

As required with the SOW Paragraph 11.1 “Period of Performance”, “The Contractor shall have 120 Calendar Days from the Notice to Proceed Date to complete ALL TASKS associated with the Specification of Work”.

What type of chiller - screw or scroll?

See SOW, Manual, and Spec sheet.