20190228_Site_Visit_Questions_and_Answers.docx

Questions, Answers and Additional Information/Comment

1. Are all mechanics required to be badged and go through site training or only the primary?

All mechanics entering the Fort Drum installation to perform elevator maintenance will be required to complete training necessary to obtain documents to enter the Fort Drum installation.

2. What is the estimated total annual hours of site specific training per mechanic?

Estimated 4 hours

3. Who is the QEI?

The Semi Annual State Inspector will be a subcontractor of the prime contractor.

4. Can the actual service call dollar amount vary from the budgeted price in the bid?

This is a fixed firm price and CLIN0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004 are estimated at Quantity 24 Unit Each. The extended description has been modified to include: Each emergency call shall not exceed four (4) hours. PWS Section 5.5 Emergency Calls has been updated to include - Emergency visit exceeding 4 hours may be approved for multiple emergency visits pending COR approval.

5. Can the spreadsheet for deductions be shared?

Please refer to the PWS Section 4. This has been updated to include the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

6. Are overtime calls included?

Overtime calls are not needed.

7. What components/materials are covered under contract?

Refer to the PWS Section 5.1. General.

8. Who is responsible for materials and labor if an obsolete item fails and/or misusue?

Anything outside of the scope of the solicitation/contract will not be the contractor’s responsibility.

9. What are the cancellation terms?

Please refer to FAR 52.212-4.

10. Will the mechanic has access to the elevators?

One key may be provided and maintained by the mechanic for access to elevator controls. During normal business hours as stated in the PWS Section 1.2, all elevators can be accessed. The elevator in TWR01 and Bldg 11480 have sign in logs and may require an escort.

11. Can recent copies of inspections and violations be provided?

No. The elevator safety inspections (08/07/2017) have passed with the following exceptions:

#1 Hangar Bldg 19710 –standby of emergency power operation failed #2-P10720 – firefighter’s emergency operation failed #1 50002 Standby of Emergency Power of Operation failed #1 P-10000 Low oil protection operation failed #1 Bldg 285 Low oil protection operation failed

12. Schindler Elevator TWR01 is a traction elevator. There are a total of two (2) traction elevators Bldg 11480 and TWR01.

13. The Schindler Elevator in Bldg TWR01 is thirteen (13) stories with operations on Floor 1, 2, and 13. The elevator controls are located on Floor 13 via stair access and the cables weights have been adjusted from when the elevator was originally installed to allow access to all floor.

14. Bldg TWR01 and Bldg P-11049 have been identified as buildings that may have urgent requirements/needs due to the nature of building.

15. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) has requested that there be no connection on auto dialer updated in PWS Section 5.7.5.

16. The elevator emergency system phone/dial into the Fort Drum 911 system.

17. Reporting system is found in PWS Section 5.6. Report Submittals

18. Any apparent misuse or abuse is not within scope and depending on the situation, it may result in an emergency call.

19. The manufacturer’s warranty is void.

20. The Elevattitt elevator is the only elevator with a current manufacturer warranty. The leak in the machine room is being addressed with the manufacturer’s warranty.

21. Any items not addressed in the PWS are not within the scope of the contract.

22. The COR maintains records. At the time of award and prior to performance, you may ask COR specific questions regarding records.