B.08.03 - Solicitation Q-A 1.docx

Questions and Answers 1

1) There is a pole close by to the lift station. Can it be removed?

If the pole is in the way, it can be removed.

2) Will service be shutoff or stay on while the site is being worked on?

It will be shut off.

3) If we would like to propose on an alternate type of tank, like fiberglass, is that OK?

Yes

4) The plan sheets show a model number that I can't make out...is it 4143? If you know what flow/pressure is required, please provide.

HYDRO-O-MATIC Pump Co. Model No. 4143. 7.5 hp is what is currently in there for comparison to the capacity that needs to be matched.

5) After award of project, can the notice to proceed be delayed until submittals have been reviewed, approved and returned to Contractor? I have been made aware by pump suppliers that 60 days would be impossible to prep and send out submittals, allow for their return and pump production.

Yes, we can choose to delay the NTP or extend the POP.

6) Live sewage will not be directed at the existing system during construction, correct? I am just verifying again that bypass pumping will not be required.

Correct. Bypass pumping will not be required.

7) Will this fiberglass system be considered equivalent to the concrete wet well/valve vault, and be considered an acceptable product?

Yes. A fiberglass system will be considered equivalent & an acceptable product.

8) Do you have a planholders list available of all vendors viewing the project?

An Interested Vendors List (IVL) is available in beta.sam.gov, but it will only be visible to those that have a SAM account and beta.sam.gov account associated with the same DUNS number and they are signed in. A link will be present on the left of the last section that will say “Add Me to the Interested Vendors List”. Click on that to be added and you can see the others that have been added to the list; they will be able to see your information as well.

9) Will the contractor be able to unload equipment in the grass field southwest of the existing lift station site?

Yes. And any other area around the lift station will be available to unload equipment.

10) Trees can be cleared to build a path to the site?

Yes. Any trees in the way may be cleared.

11) Is the contractor required to dispose of trees offsite or can they be piled and left within the project site?

Trees may be piled out of the contractor’s way and left within the project site.

12) Are there seeding requirements for the grass/vegetated areas that will be affected?

No. The Corps will replant the grass. Stated in paragraph 2.2, page 5.