RFI W50S84-22-B-0004 MBMV212833 LED Lighting West Side.pdf

SOLICITATION W50S84‐22‐B‐0004 MBMV212833, LED Lighting West Side

All spaces will have occupancy sensors controllers. Use of existing is allowable, but installation of new required if not existent. Sensor at switch is NOT acceptable, and must be either wall or ceiling mounted.

In your Scope of work there is an approximate 571 2X4 lights in your count. It also mentions 2,3,4 lamp fixtures which are not stated in your drawings. This can possibly effect labor costs.

In the drawings supplied it appears that there are more than just this type. In the SoW it says the contractor is responsible for replacing every non LED non High Bay light. Can you provide the drawing details that go with the drawings provided so that I can better ensure proper fit of lights?

All available Lighting Schedules have been provided. Additionally .dwgs provided at the link below https://safe.apps.mil/pickup.php?claimID=Kh78442htBXEZNtp&recipCode=hrKBag

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3 Is there drawings for BLDG 6909?

There is not a lighting schedule/drawing for B6909 ‐ Pictures and a one‐line are provided

In attachment 5 MBMV212833 LED Lighting West Bldg Schedules there are no drawings for BLDG 6909. If none exist can you provide me with a room count?

There is not a lighting schedule/drawing for B6909 ‐ Pictures and a one‐line are provided

There was information that you were going to provide. The first was fixture counts for each area and because I was a sub, could you provide me with the attending GC's that were on the walk through.

The general counts have been included in the SOW and further detail provided with the lighting schedules.

I would like to know what the existing lights are. In some instances not all light will fit well if there are downlights for example. Also if possible a more exact count of the 2X4’s that have 3 or 4 bulbs would help.

All available Lighting Schedules have been provided.

7 Are there specific fixtures that should be used?

No

8 Is there a specific manufacturer that should be used or can we submit our own?

You may submit your own which meets specifications listed in the SOW

9 Do you have counts per fixture type per building based on fixture schedule shown on attachment 3?

The general counts have been included in the SOW and further detail provided with the lighting schedules.

10 Are all the light fixtures to be one Fixture type?

All similar fixtures will be the same make, there are multiple fixture types included (i.e.‐ 2x4 panel, down light, etc.)

11 Where exactly do we deliver the proposal? We are planning in hand deliver the bid.

Bids will be opened at Bldg. 6913, 110 MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING, 150 LIGHTNING AVE BATTLE

CREEK ANGB MI 49037.

12 Do we have to pre‐register to be able to get access to the base and deliver the package?

No, Base personnel will be able to escort with notice during normal business hours blueprint for bldg 7020 shows light type C, but these are not on the light fixture schedule. Could you provide light type C information?

C is a 2x4 parabolic recessed blueprint for bldg 6950 shows light types IA and FA, FB, FC, FD, FE, FH, HA, and HB. These types are not listed in the light fixture schedule. Can you provide more information?

Fixture provided will match dimensions of existing – Lighting in Quality Control Lab will be explosion resistant

Also, does the project include new exit lights? What about photo controllers and the Installation of new conduits?

New exit lights are not included. All spaces will have occupancy sensors controllers. Use of existing is allowable, but installation of new required if not existent. Sensor at switch is NOT acceptable, and must be either wall or ceiling mounted.

It is not clear what light fixtures are needed for Bldg. 6954, 6955, 7010; the blueprint does not seem to describe any. Please advise.

The general counts have been included in the SOW and further detail provided with the lighting schedules.

17 Building 6923: What are we doing with the Red Strobe Lights Nothing, leave in place

Since it's a 1x1 replacement, do we need to submit photometrics for every building? Or can we submit one example to meet requirements?

Photometrics will be supplied by the contractor for all facilities

19 Are we matching battery back fixtures per the drawings? Or are you using Contractors?

contractor will match existing battery back‐up fixtures

This contract is subject to FAR 52.219‐14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Can you please confirm if this is a Construction, Construction by Specialty Trade, or Services) contract?

Reference : 52.219‐14(4)

NAICS 238330, (4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor’s 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. (f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting.

Will the government accept modification requests if the cost of materials increases from the date the proposal was submitted to the date the contract is awarded and approved to commence?

No, clause included in this solicitation. Firm Fixed Price

22 Will the contractor be granted time extensions in the event of weather delays?

Time of performance extensions due to weather must be substantiated by the contractor and showing that the weather was “unusually severe” is not adequate justification. The Contractor is not entitled to a time extension just because it rained or snowed. Additionally, this is interior work.

Will the government provide bathroom facilities during contract or will the contractor be responsible for these facilities?

Contractor will be entitled to use on facility bathrooms based on location of work

24 Are there any specific permits that need to be pulled?

No

25 Will liquidated damages be included in this contract?

No. clause will be removed in an Amendment.

26 Will any independent tests be required on this contract?

No, but photometrics are required for each facility

Where on site should we expect to store equipment and materials. Do we need to provide any kind of storage containers on site?

A general Laydown site will be provided, storage will need to be provided if excess is required by contractor

28 Can we receive drawings for this project? At site visit, this was approved to be released.

All available Lighting Schedules have been provided. Additionally .dwgs provided at the link below https://safe.apps.mil/pickup.php?claimID=Kh78442htBXEZNtp&recipCode=hrKBag

Claim ID: Kh78442htBXEZNtpRecipient Code: hrKBagClaim Passcode: fZYv9CqbdtmopBrT