Q and A as of 16Aug23 W50S9C23B0001 Expand PV Array.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation number W50S9C-23-B-0001 from the Department of the Army Vermont Army National Guard to expand a photovoltaic array. The solicitation seeks a contractor to install additional solar panels and associated infrastructure at the specified location. Questions addressed include the type of stone required for a drainage cover, the location of the laydown area, preferred excavation methods, whether trees will remain near equipment, typical water line depths on base, and fire suppression requirements for the battery energy storage system. All questions were required to be submitted by August 18, 2023, five days before the bid opening date.
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W50S9C-23-B-0001 Expand Photovoltaic (PV) Array
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
As of 8/16/23
1. Question: What type of stone is required for Option #6 Stone Drainage Cover?
Answer: This is detailed on drawing C-1. This drawing was accidentally omitted for the original drawing set. It was uploaded to SAM.gov on 15 Aug 23.
2. Question: Where is the laydown area?
Answer: The laydown area is depicted below. Contractor to install construction snow fencing from fire department to connect to the installation perimeter fence line. See picture below. Contractor is responsible for returning the laydown site to existing conditions upon conclusion of the project.
3. Question: Is there a preferred method of excavation?
Answer: Means and methods are not dictated, contractor shall take reasonable precautions to not damage utilities in utility rich areas or in areas where unprotected utilities are present.
4. Question: Are the trees staying near the areas where equipment is located near NCO Drive?
Answer: Yes.
5. Question: What is the water line depth on base?
Answer: Varies. Assume a minimum of 5-6ft.
6. Question: Is there water connection on site for providing water for fire suppression?
Answer: BESS system shall meet the requirements of UL9540A and NFPA 855. BESS battery section shall be provided with self-contained, internal fire suppression system with water supply located in a tank within the BESS enclosure. Remaining sections of BESS for inverter and other components outside the battery area to be chemical type system (ie.
Novec). BESS shall have the required fire/smoke detection, gas detection and ventilation as required by NFPA 855.
REMINDER – ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED FIVE WORKING DAYS
PRIOR TO BID OPENING DATE (FRIDAY 18 AUG 23).
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