Responses_to_Questions.pdf

W912LR-18-B-0002

Project: 431856

Questions and Answers 28 August 2018

Q0002-001: Who will furnish the concrete poles the government or the contractor?

The contractor will furnish the new concrete poles.

Q0002-002: Please provide the quantity and capacity of the pole transformers to be removed and re-install.

The contractor is responsible for verifying the components to be replace on the existing poles.

Q0002-003: In drawing E-3, there is a detail showing an AEE Standard with the legend but we have no other reference or standard. Please let us know if you have a list of any other additional standard for these poles.

The majority of the poles have this PREPA standard, if there are some with another configuration it shall comply with the applicable standard.

Q0002-004: The GOVERNMENT will deliver a detailed pole schedule or photos of poles, showing existing construction standards?

No, contractor is responsible of gathering the information needed to make his proposal.

Q0002-005: On Drawing Sheet E-2, General Notes, Note 5, mentions the requirement to dispose excavated material. Can you clarify if excavated material is intended to be disposed within Fort Allen installation premises or outside?

The excavated material shall be properly disposed outside Fort Allen Facilities.

Q0002-006: On Drawing Sheet E-2, Electrical Notes, Materials, Note 6, mentions the use of polymer insulators on aerial distribution systems, but the existing hardware and insulators is intended to be reinstalled on new poles. Can you clarify if existing porcelain insulators are to be replaced by new polymer insulators?

Discard the electrical note #6. Must of primary electrical line will be reinstalled and the ones indicated to be replace shall be 13,200V type ACSR 266.8MCM

Q0002-007: If answer to question previous question is YES; who is going to provide the polymer insulators, Contractor or GOVERNMENT?

The primary lines indicated to be replace shall be 13,200V type ACSR 266.8MCM and will be furnished by the contractor

Q0002-008: Do the same approach of question # Q0002-006, will be applied to existing porcelain surge arresters, fused cut outs and air break switches?

Were those components exist they will be reinstalled on new concrete pole.

Q0002-009: On Drawing Sheet E-2, Electrical Notes, Construction, Note 2, calls for one grounding rod every four (4) poles, but the concrete pole detail and schedule of pole equipment shows one grounding rod at each pole. Can you clarify?

A grounding rod shall be installed at each pole.

Q0002-010: Do we have to consider the wage determination to be $10.35 or $15.00 as per the new directions for construction project in Puerto Rico.

Not applicable to federal contracting.

Q0002-011: Will the owner permit the disposal of the excavated materials within Fort Allen premises or it needs to be disposed outside the property?

See response to question Q0002-005.

Q0002-012: Can the bases of the new post be per manufactured?

Yes.

Q0002-013: What will be the location of these new post? Same location of existent or can they be re-located beside?

They can be relocated beside the existing ones, in cases where they have electrical transformer to service a building it preferably be installed at same location to facilitate the reconnection of the buildings to the transformers.