Daily_Q A_(W911S8-16-R-0002)-15Apr16.pdf

WATER STORAGE TANK SERVICES – JBLM

W911S8‐16‐R‐0002

QUESTIONS AND ANSWER REPSONSES

The purpose of this document is to capture vendor questions and government answers in an efficient and accurate manner. This method is required in order to maintain a fair, yet competitive environment.

All proprietary information will be removed prior to the posting of questions and answers.

Vendor questions, if any, will be answered and posted daily (M‐F) NLT 2pm (PST). Any questions received after 1pm will be answered and posted the following day. No further questions will be entertained after 2pm (PST) on 21 April 2016.

4/11/16

Q. What are the heights of the tanks that are towers?

A. Refer to Technical Exhibit (TE) 3 of the PWS for water storage tank materials, descriptions, dimensions, and capacity.

Q. How many or which of the tanks are on‐grade tanks and which are below‐grade tanks?

A. There are no below grade tanks. There are six (6) tower water storage tanks and 29 on‐grade water storage tanks.

Q. Are all tanks located on base (JBLM)?

A. Yes. All water storage tanks are located on the JBLM installation.

Q. We have a Ford 350 Crew Cab truck and 22’ trailer. Are we able to get close to the tanks?

A. All water storage tanks are accessible by truck and trailer.

4/11/16

Q. What is the height of the tower water storage tanks from the ground to the top of the water storage tank bowl?

A. Refer to Technical Exhibit (TE) 3 of the PWS for the following facility numbers listed below:

5488: 165’ – 8” J82042: 165’ – 8” J82043: 163’ – 0” J82044: 165’ – 8” J82045: 141’ – 7” J82046: 142’ – 0”

(ALL HEIGHTS ARE APPROXIMATE)

4/15/16

Q. Just to clarify the scope of work; page 21 indicates "a comprehensive water storage tank inspection and cleaning" (interior and exterior). Are we cleaning and inspecting the interiors and inspection only on the exterior?

A. Interior is cleaning and close inspection of all areas, including video and / or photographic evidence showing the lining condition, metal condition, etc. The exterior is inspection only.

Q. Page 28 section 5.4 states we need to get a sample of the water and send it to a laboratory prior to entering the tank. Does this mean we have to wait for the results before we can start working?

A. No. The first water test shows the condition before entering. The vendor dives, cleans, and inspects, then take a sample of the water after it is cleaned. If the vendor is working on a linked tank, the vendor must have the first clean test back before they can enter the second tank.

Q. Page 28 section 5.5.3 "Contractor shall clean all underwater surfaces (floors, walls, and ceilings). As a diving company we cannot clean the ceilings unless the water can be kept full to the ceiling.

A. The only surfaces required to be cleaned are the surfaces underwater. If the water is below the ceiling the only required action is inspection of the ceiling.

Q. Page 31 "Inspection Only/Minor Repairs” indicates you are requiring an 8 hour response time?

A. The response time is required if the engineer or PM/COR requires an inspection without cleaning. If it is deemed that repairs are necessary following the inspection, the vendor shall complete the repair with 24 hours of discovering the need for repair.