RFI Questions Backflow Preventers.docx
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This file contains Requests for Information (RFI) and answers related to a solicitation for the installation of ZURN 10" Model 375DA backflow prevention assemblies at building 700, Civil Engineering Classroom, located at 5401 East Lake Boulevard, Birmingham, Alabama 35217. The project, solicitation number W50S6M26QA012, is issued by the Department of the Army Alabama Army National Guard and involves the installation of two new backflow prevention assemblies to replace existing units adjacent to building B130.
Key project requirements and clarifications include: the contractor is responsible for performing water shutoff procedures, with government assistance on-site for location identification; the pipe specification for the spool piece is 10" iron ductile; no existing drawings of the backflow preventers are available, and no site photos are currently available; the proposal deadline cannot be extended; the project is not tax exempt; one superintendent may fulfill supervision, safety, and quality assurance/quality control roles; contractors are not required to submit contract-specific QA/QC or safety plans, but the assigned foreman must be qualified and certified for these duties; scope of work details regarding defective shutoff valves are covered in the Statement of Work; the work will impact the existing fire suppression system; and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM, requiring arrival at least 30 minutes prior. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for site assessment, removal of existing units, installation of new assemblies with necessary fittings and supports, testing and certification with official test reports, and site cleanup per ANGETL, ANG Handbook, and Unified Facilities Criteria standards.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Install Black Flow Prevention_.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - W50S6M26QA012 Professional Appearance.pdf | ||
| WILKINS 375DA SPEC.pdf |
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RFI Questions Backflow Preventers
1. Will the water shutoff points be handled by the Air Force, or will the contractor be responsible for performing the shutoffs? Contractor is responsible for shutoff.
2. Additionally, are there any photos available of the shutoff locations? Location of the shutoff is directly behind the bldg. Gov will assist contractor on site with to identify specific location.
3. Could you please provide the pipe specification for the material side of the spool piece? 10” iron ductile
4. Do you have any drawings of the existing backflow preventers that you could share with us? No, we don’t have any available drawings.
5. Can the proposal due date be extended by 1 week? NO
6. Is this project tax exempt? NO
7. In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and QAQC roles? Yes
8. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan? No, but assigned foreman must be qualify and certified to performs the duties of QA & QC
9. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan? No, but assigned foreman must be qualify and certified to performs the duties of safety representative.
10. What is the expected approach if the existing shutoff valves do not hold? If replacement of the shutoff valves is required, is that work included in the project scope?
Review SOW for repairs details.
11. Will this work impact the existing fire suppression system? Yes
12. Can photos of the existing conditions be provided? No pictures at this time
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