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Preventive Maintenance for UPS, Generators and ATS
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Q. "Contractor shall provide backup power source when conducting maintenance." Is this a strict requirement on all maintenance of ATS, UPS and Generators? Please clarify.

A. If generator/ATS/Ups is to be down for repairs "Days", a backup source must be provided.

Q. Will quarterly maintenance includes three (3) quarters and (1) annual service where by all filters, oil changes, samples, etc. are performed?

A. Yes

Q. Besides the manufacturer's guidelines, is the contractor to follow NFPA 110 requirements in performance of this maintenance and inspections? Are any locations listed considered NFPA 110 Level 1?

A. The activity will incorporate both NFPA and Manufacturer Specs. Yes it is a level 1. (Water treatment Plant)

Q. Technical Capability: What requirements for technicians: Number of years of Generator/UPS Maintenance experience? Etc.

A. Apprentice should be accompanied by a journeyman. A license journeyman with minimum of 5 years' experience.

Q. Are building Transfer Tests required and if so on what facilities (Critical facilities).

A. Yes. Annually, a full load test should be conducted. Full transfer, 100% operational test.

Q. Is generator load bank testing required, if so at what interval?

A. If user doesn't allow a full transfer/load test, load bank would be required to effectively run a load test.

Q. Only one ATS is in the solicitation and it is generally common to maintain the ATS operating that particular generator, should the associated ATSs be included in the solicitation?

A. Most generators have an ATS with it that should be check at the same time.

Q. Should the contractor provide backup power source when conducting maintenance Load bank testing? This can be done on the smaller generators, but is it necessary to do on the large generators?

A. Load testing is just that. Notify the customer that a load test will be conducted. Start and run the generator with load. If this cannot be accomplished because of the customer refuses, a load bank must be used. If a problem is found with the generator or the ATS and it will be out of service for days, a generator needs to be provided in its place while being repaired.

Q. Batteries shall be priced IAW the Firm Fixed Price incorporated in the contract. Batteries range quite a bit in size and quantity for the generators not all need to be replace during this period.

A. Agree. Batteries are different prices.

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