QA from 04 Jan 2021 Site Visit_W912GY22R0002.pdf

W912GY22R0002

Questions and Answers #1

1 Q. Regarding the SCADA, is it already installed?

A. Yes, it exists at the main regulator station. The SCADA can not be accessed remotely, must be onsite.

2 Q. How many regulator stations are there?

A. 75-80 however not all are operational

3 Q. Are there line heaters?

A. Yes

4 Q. What is the status of odorization?

A. Odorization comes in from the main line from the Supplier.

5 Q. What is the nomination procedure?

A. Use the main meter and repor the usage.

6 Q. How much unplanned maintenance has been required?

A. No much so far, the system is only roughly 20 years old.

7 Q. How do you handle locates?

A. Dig permits; use of 811 and Depot utility personnel

8 Q. Does the plastic pipe in the ground use a tracer?

A. Yes

9 Q. Is the metalic pipe in the ground coated or wrapped?

A. Unknown. Both. Pipe is coated and wrapped.

10 Q. Cathodic protection, anodes or current?

A. Anodes. No current.

11 Q. Can we have a copy of a recent cathodic survey

A. Doug will provide. Attached.

12 Q. What happens when work is required at a building

A. Can turn off for short term or set up temporary connection. No need to re-light equipment in the buildings.

14 Q. Can a contractor bid on only a portion of the work e.g., leak detection surveys

A. No, the requirement is for the overall maintenance of the pipeline, including leak detection surveys. Partial bids will not be accepted.

15 Q. Are maps available upon request

A. No, security will not allow us to release a map to the general public but will be provided to the awardee.