GP Sources Sought Questions.pdf

Sources Sought – Q&A

Proposed responses in green below.

Questions C.J. Mahan

1. How are changes to be addressed if/when defects are discovered during the course of the project?

a. The List of Assumptions will be the basis for modifications. If anything assumed to be installed properly or assumed to function that is found to be otherwise, the contract will be modified to bring the item into conformance.

2. Will the contractor be given adequate time to validate existing defects and inspect the site prior to bid date?

a. Extended site visits to be provided during Solicitation. Exact duration TBD.

3. Please confirm contractor is not responsible for prior work. Prior work will be accepted by the owner.

a. Full warranty provisions will be provided in the solicitation. Contractor is responsible for completing the terminated contract in accordance with the awarded plans and specifications.

4. Please confirm contractor is not responsible for any unpaid bills.

a. Confirmed (assuming question is only referring to previous contractor’s bills).

5. What are the warranty provisions?

a. Full warranty provisions will be provided in the solicitation. Contractor is responsible for

6. How will the completion time be determined? Contractor does not want to step in and assume the same completion time as the previous contract.

a. A new period of performance will be developed prior to Solicitation, independent of previous contract.

Questions from Kiewit

1. What are the project key dates, or are they known yet?

a. Anticipated RFP Advertise Date:

b. Bid Due Date:

c. Award Date:

d. Project Start Date:

e. Project Completion Date:

Key dates are not yet finalized. Government anticipates solicitation package will be made available to bidders around June 2023 and anticipated award August 2023.

Precise project schedule TBD. A period of performance will be developed prior to

Solicitation.

2. Are there any particular seasonal restrictions that would affect the project schedule?

a. No.

3. Depending on the Project start date, would the work on the bridge on Hwy 70 be completed? Or the schedule of DOT’s work on the bridge?

a. TBD. Government will check with ArDOT.

4. How will the warranty for work already be performed be addressed to the new Contractor?

a. Full warranty provisions will be provided in the solicitation. Contractor is responsible for

Additional Questions during Q&A session on 03 MAR.

Are assumptions contractual?

Yes, the assumptions list will be part of Contract Documents.

Who manufactured pumps?

ITT Flygt.

Will this be RFP?

TBD, but likely.

Can cranes at station lift large pumps?

No.

How will shared construction access with concurrent Entergy project work?

TBD.

Question about inventory.

Inventory list showing items expected to be used by contractor will be provided with Solicitation.

Who was the electrical subcontractor that was used?

H&H Electric from Hot Springs, AR. Solicitation will include a list of previous subcontractors and vendors.

Percentage complete of GPPS?

MVM estimated approximately 75%.