MunLgt Solicitation Q and A Log w Attachment 20240314.pdf
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- Munitions Storage: Replace Lighting Systems Federal contract opportunity
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- W50S8F-24-B-A010
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- Department of the Army National Guard
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This solicitation seeks proposals for a munitions storage lighting replacement project at the 177th Fighter Wing in New Jersey. The project involves demolishing existing exterior and interior lighting systems, installing new exterior light fixtures, poles, bases, wall packs, electrical panels and wiring. Interior work includes removing and replacing lighting in munitions bunkers. The total small business set-aside contract value is estimated between $500,000 to $1,000,000. Bids are due by March 24, 2024, and the contract requires payment and performance bonds for proposals over $150,000. The solicitation is designated as a sealed bid and is issued by the Department of the Army National Guard.
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Solicitation #: W50S8F-24-B-A010
Project Name & Number: AQRC 162004: Munitions Storage - Replace Interior & Exterior Lighting Updated: Thursday, March 14, 2024
RFI # Submitted Answered Question Response Response By
1.0 11-Mar-24 What is the anticipated Lead time for the lighting fixtures?
The govermnet will exercise due diligence in allowing the requisite time for the procurment and integration of all essential components, ensuring the facility to be complete and usable. Lead time is manufacture and distributer dependent.
177 CES
2.0 11-Mar-24 What are the Tier Ratings for the Handholes per details 6/7/E-501?
(Typically Tier 5/8/15/22)
Tier 15 177 CES
3.0 11-Mar-24 Has a material, equipment and laydown area been established? (Employee Parking, Equipment Parking, Storage Containers, Material Laydown, Dumpster, etc.)
Staging and storage areas will be coordinated with the Project Manager/COR prior to work commencing
177 CES
4.0 11-Mar-24 For the Light Pole Bases there appears to only be a specification for Cast-In- Place Concrete, are Precast Pole Bases acceptable?
Precast is acceptable as long as it meets the specifications for the concrete and reinforcement.
177 CES
5.0 11-Mar-24 Who will be responsible for locating underground utilities?
The contractor shall be responsible to contact 1-800 U-Dig and forward the request ticket to the government. This will initiate an internal mark-out with both the FAA and ANG tradesmen.
177 CES
6.0 11-Mar-24 For repairing the asphalt for the two trench lines that go under existing roadways can you please provide asphalt paving detail and mix design?
Per general sheet note #10 on ES103, re-establish original grades unless other wise indicated. Please see Attachment 1 for existing asphalt grade details for the area of disturbance.
177 CES
7.0 11-Mar-24
In the project specifications there does not appear to be a specification section for panelboards and/or transformers. However, there appears to be a new panelboard ‘LP’ and Transformer. Can you please provide specifications?
Refrence information provided on drawing sheet ES103 177 CES
8.0 11-Mar-24 Are there any restrictions for equipment fuel sources in and around the munitions facility? I.e. battery powered, diesel, gasoline and/or propane.
No heat work allowed in the construction area and any refueling must be perform at the storage area.
177 CES
9.0 11-Mar-24 The site lighting fixtures, Type A & C, do not appear to have a dimensional layout. Are light pole locations to be scaled from drawings for installation locations? Yes
177 CES
10.0 11-Mar-24
Per the project SOW paragraph 15.3, the project site is to be restored to original or better condition. Specifically regarding mowed areas that have natural vegetation, what is the expectation for site restoration in these areas?
Section 8 of the SOW details applicable Codes and Standards that apply to this project. Section 8.23 calls out the standards for NJDOT specifications for roads and bridge construction. Under Section 806.03.01 Fertilizing and Seeding is required 3 to 4 inches of topsoil.
177 CES
11.0 11-Mar-24 11-Mar-24 Do the light fixtures need to be Buy America Act (BAA) compliant?
FAR 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials, Oct 2022, included in the Solicitation.
177 MSC
12.0 11-Mar-24 Was the selection of the lighting listed on the spec sheet based on a photometric analysis? If yes, is it possible to get the results in PDF format?
Selection of lighting was NOT based on a photometric analysis. No report available.
177 CES
13.0 11-Mar-24 Was the selection of the lighting listed on the spec sheet based on a photometric analysis? If yes, is it possible to get the results in DWG format?
Selection of lighting was NOT based on a photometric analysis. No report available.
177 CES
177th Fighter Wing Pre-Bid Questions & Answer Log
14.0 11-Mar-24 Exterior Lighting: What type of lighting is currently being used?
Metal halide bulbs
177 CES
14.1 11-Mar-24 If they are currently using metal halide lights, 4000K LED will be similar. 177 CES
14.2 11-Mar-24 If they are currently using HPS lights, they will want to go with 2200K or at the highest 3000K. 2200K will match HPS and be broad spectrum. 3000K is at least warm, but it has whiter light. Metal halide bulbs are utilized
177 CES
15.0 11-Mar-24 Exterior Lighting: Are there any concerns with light trespass or complying with local lighting ordinances? No current concerns
177 CES
15.1 11-Mar-24 Do they need this project to use full cut-oof lighting?
No
177 CES
15.2 11-Mar-24 Do they need the lighting to be dark sky compliant?
No
177 CES
16.0 11-Mar-24 Exterior lighting: What are they using for controls for the pole-mounted lights? Photocell
177 CES
16.1 11-Mar-24 What will turn the lights off and on?
Photocell
177 CES
17.0 11-Mar-24 Exterior lighting: A spec listed was CA Title 24. Do they know what that implies and does that match the base security requirements? CA Title 24 does not apply.
177 CES
17.1 11-Mar-24 CA Title 24 would require an integrated photocell and occupancy sensor to facilitate stepdown lighting. In other words, the lights would dim when no one is around. Would that compromise security? CA Title 24 does not apply.
177 CES
Not Waived. ENERGY Star does apply to commercial lighting, see link below
ENERGY STAR Certified Light Fixtures | EPA Energy Star
19.0 11-Mar-24 A spec states that the luminaires need to have 0-10v dimming. Is that required for exterior lighting?
No 177 CES
20.0 11-Mar-24 Interior Lighting: A spec states 0-10v dimming. Virtually all commercial lighting drivers are 1-10% dimming, which means they dim down to 10%. Is that acceptable?
Yes 177 CES
21.0 11-Mar-24
Interior Lighting: Is dimming required for dimming to determine the preferred light level or to facilitate step-down dimming controlled by an occupancy sensor? - The documentation for the light fixture specified does not state that the light fixture is dimmable. Dimming will not be required inside bunkers
177 CES
22.0 11-Mar-24 Interior Lighting: A spec listed said the fixtures need to be Energy Star rated.
The light fixture specified is not Energy Star rated nor is any hazardous location fixture likely to be Energy Star rated. Class 1, Div 1 overrides the energy star rating requirement
177 CES
177 CES
A spec listed said the fixtures need to be Energy Star rated. Is that waived?
The ENERGY STAR label is primarily intended for products to be installed in residential applications. Commercial lighting doesn't have an Energy Star rating.
11-Mar-2418.0
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