Amend0001_Attachment_03_Vendor_Questions_Govt_Response.pdf

W9124R-21-B-0001 Install Electric Circuit at KOFA, Building 3185 (PWO1262GC20)

Vendor Questions and Government Response

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

1) Are base escorts needed for all work?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

No, base escorts are not needed.

2) Will the Contractor need to supply a porta potty?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Contractor may use restrooms in lobby area of 3185 or provide their own porta potty.

3) Who is responsible for obtaining the "Dig Permit."?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

DPW will request the dig permit based on contractor’s schedule. Dig permits usually take 7 to 10 working days to approve.

4) Request photos of the following:

a. Electrical panel with close up of the circuits to be installed.

b. Area above the drop ceiling at the panel and the exit from the building outside.

c. The trench area between the building and the Pre-Fab Building: A photo of the outside area where the new conduit trench path will be dug.

d. A photo the existing boxes that will connect to the new conduit with wiring and communication wires.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

See Amend0001_Attachment_06_Pictures_B3185.

5) Is there any evidence of pre-existing buried conduit in the new trench area?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

There is no evidence of pre-existing buried utilities in work area. See Amend0001_Attachment 05_Utility_Snapshot_B3185.

6) Please verify there are available breakers in the electrical panel the Contractor will be being used for this requirement.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Electrician verified power availability. Spaces 37, 39 and 41 are to be used for this project.

7) What is the ceiling height above the drop ceiling?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

At exterior wall, approximately 1’-6” At elect panel, approximately 6’ See Amend0001_Attachment 04_AsBuilt_Drawings_B3185, detail C on sheet A-10 for more info.

8) Is the area dirt where the Contractor will need to trench to bury the electrical and communications lines?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Correct, there is no concrete or asphalt to trench through or repair.

9) Where will the Communication wiring connect to Pre-Fab Building:

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Contractor is not responsible for communication wiring, only bringing conduit to comm box on Connex/Pre-Fab Building and supplying mule tape for government communications division to pull their own wiring.

10) How will the Contractor get access to the building and communication room?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Contractor will coordinate access with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

COR will request access based on contractor schedule.

ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS:

1) When do you plan to release the updated Amendment for the bid?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The solicitation amendment will be issued no later than Thursday, 22 July 2021.

2) What are the hours for the building?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

The building hours are Monday – Thursday between the hours of 0600 – 1630.

3) What is the process for obtaining access to the Installation during the duration of the contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE:

Contractor will coordinate acquisition of temporary passes with COR. Contractor will provide personnel information on supplied form that will be sent to the VCC for vetting.

Once employees are vetted, contractor will be notified the passes are ready for pick up.

Passes will only be good for the duration of the Period of Performance.