RFI W50S84-22-R-0002 Surge Suppression.pdf

Solicitation W50S84‐22‐R‐0002, Surge Suppression

Please clarify buildings: Attachment 1 lists BLDG 6904, but the map received at the Pre‐Conference lists BLDG 6922. Are these buildings the same?

Buildings are not the same. Map provided at the site visit was for order of visit, and not a contractual document. Install is in in buildings 6900, 6904, 6906, 6914, 6922, and 6923

Will contractor be allowed to shut down panel to install breakers for each of the buildings listed below?

Yes, contractor will be able to shut down panel with coordination from the COR and end‐user.

Majority have excess breaker that may be utilized.

For buildings 6914 and 6906, where photos were not allowed, can you give us the manufacturer and type of breaker required?

6914 has existing surge suppression being replaced, and Requires dedicated circuit breaker (60‐100A rated), 6906 Requires dedicated circuit breaker (30A rated).

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 238210, (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

6 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

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

No

9 Will liquidated damages be included in this contract?

Map No. in Red Blds Listed on Attach 1 Building Shut Down Possible?

1 d.1 BLDG. 6914

2 c.1 BLDG. 6906

3.A a.1 BLDG. 6900

3.B a.2 BLDG. 6900

4 e.1 BLDG. 6923

5 Not Listed BLDG. 6922

Not Listed b.1 BLDG. 6904

No, clause not included in this solicitation.

10 Will any independent tests be required on this contract?

No

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 / indoors will be provided

12 Can we receive CAD Drawings for this project? At site visit, this was approved to be released.

Electrical for 6914 attached.