Questions and Answers Updated 14 Sep 2020.pdf

Q&A – Solicitation W9128F20Q0073

1. Are bid bonds required?

a. Bid binds are not required for submission.

2. Will you accept a Tripartite Escrow Agreement in lieu of Bonding?

a. No substitutions are allowed, a payment bond will be required within 10 calendar days of award.

3. Can you please clarify if grinder pumps or non clog solids handling pumps are required for this project?

a. Grinder units as stated in Section 33 32 13.13, Paragraph 2.1 – 1st paragraph, page 4. See also Section 33 32 13.13, Para 2.1.1.1b – Impellers.

4. In order to meet the flow requirements, we will have to quote a 30hp motor. Is this acceptable?

a. The pump shall meet the design requirements set forth in Section 33 32 13.13, Part 2.1 and 2.1.1. Pumps less than or equal to 20hp in size are acceptable.

Pumps larger than 20hp are unacceptable as a result of power distribution limits.

5. Did you have the site visit on August 13th? If not, will there be one or can one be requested?

a. We never had the site visit scheduled for 13 August, but Amendment 0001 changed the site visit to 2 September 2020.

6. What was the solicitation number previously for this project?

a. The previous solicitation number was W9128F19Q0132

7. Section 33 32 13.13, Part 2.2.5 Pumps calls for “pumps of the non-clogging, submersible type designed to pump unscreened sewage. Provide pumps with a rated capacity as specified and is capable of passing 3-inch solids of various normal domestic sewage materials”

Cutter/grinder/slicer pumps are typically not specified using passable solid size. This is primarily because solids are screened by the cutter/grinder/slicer mechanism, only allowing small bits of the solids to pass.

Our question is which of these two requirements takes precedence? Impellers with a cutter/grinder/slicer? Or a pump that passes unscreened 3” solids?

a. See Amendment. Language was revised in Section 33 32 13.13, Part 2.2.5.

8. The Statement of Work contains Background (sec 1.1) information and specifications for the existing equipment, is this information considered a requirement for the new equipment? Or are the requirements listed in Appendix B: Section 33 32 13.13 PACKAGED SEWAGE LIS STATIONS, WET WELL TYPE the only requirement that need to be met?

a. Section 1.1 of the Statement of Work is just background information of the existing lift station. The new equipment shall meet all other sections of the statement of work and Section 33 32 13.13 PACKAGED SEWAGE LIS STATIONS, WET WELL TYPE.

9. What is the period of performance for this job?

a. The period of performance is 270 after notice to proceed.