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Questions and Answers – Fairlead beams

1.)FLB top plate what would be the appropriate type of hardware for this application Stainless, zinc plated, galvanized, Garde8, Grade5 etc.?

Answer: As per the RFQ, Grade 8

2.) Figure 5-20b and Figure 5-20c: FLB - The dimensions on the drawings are unclear or illegible. Can an updated drawing be provided?

Answer: Require more specifics on what in Figures are not clear or legible. Looking at PDF document I can see all clearly

3.)Disassembled fairlead beam total approximate weight?

Answer: All pieces/parts, minus the 5 rollers accompany the FLB to allow for painting. Total weight disassembled approximately 1800 pounds

4.)Responsibility on coordinating FLB pick-up or just shipping only?

Answer: Per RFQ The contractor is responsible for pick up and delivery

5.)Will the contactor be required to schedule any further inspections with CETSC, once inspections have been approved and completed for the first FLB?

Answer; If First inspection is satisfactory, no.

6.)usset plate shown in figure 5-21./ Will the gussets be placed directly center of each existing pipe located on the FLB and continuous welded 100%?

Answer; Gussets are center between stake pockets, flush to the outside of the FLB and with a 100% continuous weld.

7.) Am I responsible for getting the frames to our facility or will you be shipping them to the company awarded the contract and we are responsible for returning the completed parts?

Answer; Yes, you are responsible for getting the frames to your facility and returning them.

8.) Is it only 13 frames or is it 13 sets of frames with a left and right side.

Answer; It is 13 sets of frames with a left and right side.

9.) I see there is no hardware callout in any of the prints. I have attached a picture of the only spot I see hardware being mentioned. Do you have any information on this?

Answer;

Materials necessary to upgrade beams:

1 - top plate per beam 2 - hand hold access covers per beam 4 - bent plates for mounting lifting rings per beam 12 gussets per beam 28 - ¾” x 2” Grade 8 Machine bolt per beam 28 - ¾” Grade 8 Hexagon nut per beam 28 - ¾” Grade 8 Lock washer per beam 4 - 3/8” x 1.50" Grade 8 UNC Machine Bolt per beam 4 - 3/8” Grade 8 Lock Washer per beam Sherwin Williams Zinc Clad IV Sherwin Williams Acrolon 218 HS polyurethane topcoat, color to match existing beam

10.) Do you know how much one of these assemblies will weigh? Will the assemblies be shipped as a whole or will there be loose parts? Will they be palatized when picking up? How will these be loaded?

Answer;

Small parts will be removed by us, boxed up or palletized and will accompany the beam. Total weight of all together is 2000 lbs each. We will load by forklift on the vehicle provided.