QUESTIONS_FOR_HVAC.docx

QUESTIONS FOR SOLICITATION – Remove and Replace HVAC Units – W912L5-16-T-0205 Delaware Air National Guard (DANG) Facility – New Castle, DE

COMMERCIAL QUESTIONS AND GENERAL

1. The acquisition is currently listed as a set aside for small business. Will DANG issue a List of Site walk Attendants? Yes

1. What is the intended timetable from submittal of bids to Notice of Award (NOA); NOA to Notice to Proceed (NTP); NTP to Pre-Construction Meeting; and anticipated/required mobilization date? NOA will be a few days after proposal due date, notice to proceed with then be issued and must start work within 10 days.

1. What is the period of performance (POP) from Notice to Proceed to Contract completion? 120 days of receiving the equipment.

1. Will this contract be administered by DANG or other Defense Government Branch?

Delaware Air National Guard

1. What is the expected turn-around time for submittal review from DANG?

Two business days

1. What are the submittal requirements for this project? Is DANG going to issue a Submittal Register? Or is this to be supplied by the successful Bidder? If supplied by Bidder, please indicate what format or Form Number is to be utilized?

AF Form 3000

1. Does this project require the submission of a QA/QC Plan?

Yes

1. Does this project require a Health & Safety Plan with Activity Hazards Analyses per USACE EM 385-1? No

1. What Form is to be used for Invoicing of Final Payment?

WAWF

1. What deliverables are required for project close out, in order to invoice for above? (Certified Payrolls, Waiver of Liens, Warranty Letters, O&M Manuals, DD 1354, etc.)

Certified Payrolls, Warranty Letters, O&M Manuals

1. Please indicate what format and/or Form publications are to be utilized for the above documentation. PDF

SITE CONDITIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK QUESTIONS

1. Has Bldg 2816 NDI Facility walls been tested for Lead Paint? If not will the results be available before the bid due date deadline? Who is responsible for any transportation and disposal? No painting is required

1. Should the Bidder assume that the buildings will be occupied during construction? If so, how will this be managed by DANG, as to not impede construction? Yes, will discuss during preconstruction meeting

1. Please provide scalable floor plan or preferably an “As-Built” for Bldg 2816 and ceiling height and electrical power supply and location for Bldg #2816, in order to properly design the Diakan VRF/VRV system? Site visit is allowed to gather information

1. Please provide a one-line electrical diagram for Bldg 2816 and available circuits for new Diakan HVAC system design. Site visit is allowed to gather information

1. If another site visit is required for the HVAC design above, what date and time is convenient for DANG? Coordinate with contracting office

1. Will DANG accept a simple roof patch upon removal of the flue pipe at Bldg 2816 or will a new Roof panel be required? Simple roof patch

1. Please provide a floor plan or preferably an “As-Built” of Bldg 2805, showing the approximate location of the existing HVAC Units and duct sizes? PDF of facility provided

1. Please provide Model and Serial Nos. for the two (2) Bosch Units (GFE) and existing and the existing 7.5 and 1.5 ton units to be replaced? Provided

1. Please provide the Make and Model of the existing Allerton Control system to be integrated with and the current network protocol? Envision for BACtalk 2.5 build 0067 sp1

1. Please clarify what type and level of Control System is to be included with the new Diakan HVAC system and/or network protocol is required? Bac net ready

1. Please clarify what degree of Balancing, Adjusting, and Testing (BAT) is required in each Building. n/a

1. Please clarify what workmanship and Bidder supplied equipment warranties are required? 1 year

1. Please clarify if any glycol or other coolant should be included in the Bid? If so, what type, quantity and concentration? 166AW will manage the coolant

1. Please clarify, who is responsible for disposal/recycling of demolition debris? Will Government forms be required to be filled out by the successful Bidder, for property disposition or otherwise? If so, what forms are to be utilized? The contractor is responsible for disposal

1. The SOW makes multiple references to painting in Section 2. Purpose (In order to preserve the structural integrity of the buildings, the failing paint must be replaced. If the existing paint contains Lead, abatement procedures must be followed.) and Section 4. Scope of Work (The work specified consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, materials, travel, licenses, and permits required to paint each building).

Please confirm that the extent of painting requirements, and possible Lead abatement procedures, are limited to the work performed in 2816: NDI Facility. N/A – Will not apply to this project.

1. The SOW makes reference to Bonding in Section 9. Safety (the Contractor shall be held responsible under his contract and/or bond). Additionally, following the site visit it is apparent that this contract value will exceed the standard minimum threshold for bonding.

Will the government require a performance and payment bond, along with the associated bid bond, for this project? Will have answer in a later amendment.

1. Are there mechanical drawings available for review? No mechanical drawings available.