RFI Govt Response Pre Bid 002.pdf

SOLICITATION NUMBER:

W56ZTN22R0007 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RFI NUMBER:

Pre Bid 002

PROJECT NUMBER / TITLE:

Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, Maintenance (ITM) with Repair

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DATE SUBMITTED:

2/9/2023

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INFORMATION REQUESTED

1. Do the ITM tasks for components start at year 1 and end at year 5 or start at year 6 and end at year 10?

2. Identify the wage rate for ITM of water-based fire protection equipment who meet the criteria of the scope and UFC 3-601-02 1.8 personal qualifications.

3. No wage rate is identified for sprinkler fitter who specialize in fire protection. Can you please tell us the wage rate for a sprinkler fitter, not pipe fitter.

4. Are all deluge systems water-based only?

5. Since both standards have different criteria for frequency of tasks, are fire pumps required to be tested annually per NFPA 25 or every 5 years per UFC 3-601-02

6. High-speed deluge do not have a specific section in UFC 3-601-02 and fall under water spray fixed system ultra-high speed with regards to speed and delivery of system. Are these systems part of the solicitation and if so, clarify guidelines under UFC 3-601-02.

7. Are any systems equipped with foam generators and are the components in working order?

8. What are the maintenance requirements for nitrogen generators, which are not listed in UFC?

9. Does AFFF foam fall under a different inspection solicitation since there is none listed in the performance work statement?

10. Was E-98 form submitted to determine the correct prevailing wage for the tasks to be performed and meet the criteria of a craftsperson specified in UFC 3-601-02 for qualified persons to perform and execute the tasks and repairs required by solicitation.

11. Is there a separate wage rate for deficiencies that include removal and reinstallation of components and do not fall under ITM?

12. Are certified payrolls required on a weekly basis?

13. Will a work order be created for deficiencies discovered that would cost over $400 in material so that a proposal can be submitted?

14. During the walkthrough, several systems special hazard systems were out of service or not in working order.

Will it be the responsibility of the awarded contractor to place these systems in service as part of the contract or will it be awarded through another contract since it may be over $30,000.00?

15. It is presumed all systems listed in the solicitation are in service unless stated otherwise. Please confirm.

16. E4081 foam system service is listed on Maryland EMMA. Which solicitation will the bladder and foam replacement fall under.

17. Any new systems or buildings not listed would be a change order to the contract?

By: Date: 2/9/2023

RESPONSE

1. The tasks for Inspecting, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) start at year 1 and end at year 5. There are other factors such as every 10 years the sprinkler gauges need to be calibrated or replaced. When performing the annual inspection, the gauges are found outdated. The gauges would need to be calibrated or replaced to make the system compliant. Any task outlined in UFC 3-601-02 is required to be followed for the ITM duties.

2. This information can be found through the Davis-bacon Act website.

3. This information can be found through the Davis-bacon Act website.

4. No, there are some systems that contain Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF). However, most systems are water based.

5. Follow UFC 3-601-02 for all fire pump testing intervals. Using the NFPA 25 Centrifugal Fire Pump Annual Test Form leave any section blank that doesn’t apply to the required monthly testing listed in UFC 3-601-02.

6. All deluge system listed in this contract shall be inspected, tested, and maintained to the respective section of UFC 3-601-

02. If the system falls under fixed water spray system, that’s how the system shall be tested.

DELUGE DESCRIPTION:

A Deluge System is a fixed fire-protection system which totally floods an area with pressurized water through a system of piping and open nozzles or sprinklers. The system piping is empty until the deluge valve is activated by a hydraulic, pneumatic, electric or manual release system.

7. Yes, there are foam generators on the installation. The government does not know if these generators are functional.

8. Please refer to Table 2-14 Nitrogen Generation Systems ITM Tasks listed in UFC 3-601-02, and follow the manufactures recommended maintenance intervals.

9. All systems with AFFF fall under the DELUGE section of the contract. All ITM for deluge AFFF systems shall follow

UFC 3-601-02 Table 2-17 Low-Expansion Foam Systems for Flammable Liquid Tanks ITM Tasks. The following locations contain AFFF and are indicated in T/E 2H 1060, E4081. Additional sites not listed in the T/E are E4040, Poverty Island site 7.

10. Wage Determination rates were gathered from sam.gov as applicable for the requirement being performed in Harford, Prince George, Montgomery, and Charles Counties.

11. Wage Determinations as applicable for this requirement were gathered from sam.gov to reflect the wage rates in accordance with the Service Contract Act and the Davis-Bacon Act for the applicable counties (stated above).

12. Yes.

13. Yes, it is the responsibility of the awarded contractor to place these systems in service as part of the contract as stated in the PWS. If deficiencies are found during an inspection that exceed the $400 in material cost the contractor shall prepare a proposal detailing the nature of the deficiencies and the method to correct them. This proposal shall include a list of material, equipment, and labor cost with appropriate overhead and profit culminating in an overall total cost. The government will evaluate the proposal and determine if it should be approved for execution. The contractor shall submit these proposals even if they exceed the $30,000 limit. The government is under no obligation to approve any proposal.

The contractor’s cost of preparing proposals is a cost of doing business.

14. Yes, it is the responsibility of the awarded contractor to place these systems in service as part of the contract as stated in the PWS. There are some special hazard systems that require repairs and are out of service. The government cannot at this time provide the status of all systems listed in the PWS.

15. Yes, the service status is stated in each T/E. Some systems listed in service may have changed status since contract was advertised.

16. This was handled under the current contract.

17. As stated in the PWS the list of buildings is subject to change at any time. Some buildings are added just as some are removed or demolished. The contractor shall perform the required services on the facilities as this is a requirements contract. No contract modifications/change orders will be made for the addition or subtraction of buildings.

By: Anthony Casagrande Date: 02/10/2023

Concurrence: Charles DePase Date: 02/17/2023