QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 6.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

112 MACHINE PRESS

1. The bid says Baileigh C-Frame Press Brake and also says Beckwood Elastomeric sheet metal forming kit. We are a Baileigh distributor and we do not deal with Beckwood. I am not sure what you really requesting. Please advise.

The original intent was for a Baileigh press with Beckwood’ s tooling made custom for that press.

2. The contractor shall provide one (1) brand name Baileigh Industrial CFP-112HD 112- ton Elastomeric forming press with brand name Beckwood commissioned Elastomeric sheet metal forming Kit in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) contained herein. Who will be responsible for rigging, and we need clarification on the installation as well.

The contractor shall be responsible for everything including rigging. This is to be a turn-key project with minimal activity on CCAD’s part. “Installation” includes connecting the electrical service from a disconnect box within 10’ of the equipment’s location. The equipment needs to be anchored to the floor, filled with hydraulic fluid, the tooling needs to be installed, and test runs made.

3. What services do they need in installation?

The contractor shall be responsible for getting the equipment shipped to NASCC, removed from the freight truck/trailer, transported into the building, and adjusted to its final installation spot. The equipment needs to be hooked up to electricity, tooling installed, hydraulic fluid filled, and tested.

4. Will you accept only Baileigh?

The Government will consider other manufacturers if the proposed system meets or exceeds the performance characteristics: forming area, daylight, and tonnage.

5. What is the shipping address for said bid?

The DODAAC is W45N7V which will be in block 15 of the contract with the address 9035 OCEAN DR. BLDG 10 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78419-5260

6. Because this RFQ is asking for off-loading and setting the machine in place we need to know a few details regarding the site as follows:

· Once the machine is delivered to the dock, how far is it from the loading dock to the place where the machine will be located? Please be specific.

· 100ft in concrete parking lot area, 700 ft down the asphalt road, 1200ft down concrete road, 600ft inside the building on smooth concrete

· Please specify what the pathway leading from the truck to the door of the building is made of (gravel, concrete, or asphalt).

· No gravel, building perimeters are all concrete, standard asphalt on the roads between buildings.

· Are there any steps or curbs involved? If there are steps or curbs how many?

· No, however there is a level crossing of a monorail for the hangar door, the gaps are maybe 1.5” wide and an inch deep.

· How big is the doorway (height and width)?

· 21’ high 16’ wide

· Are there any turns or obstructions that would limit the turning radius when the machine is being transported from the truck to the room where the machine needs to go? We need a description of the path the machine will take once it is delivered from the dock to its ultimate resting spot.

· Additional detail from first question and map: the path is nice and open up until the last bit within the shop where the turn radius is very open, to the right and down another 80ft, but headroom is reduced to 13.5 ft and one width restriction of 10ft.

· Can you provide a map or sketch of the delivery dock location which includes the route the machine will take from the delivery location to the entrance to the building.

· See below from google maps.

· Is there an onsite forklift that can be used to offload the machine or will the rigger need to bring one?

· The contractor is preferred to be self-sufficient for the process.

· Is the area where the machine will be placed a flat surface?

· Yes, it is a flat concrete surface, leveling shims may be required.

· If start up is required, who is responsible for electrical drop and connection for machine so that the machine is plug in ready when delivered? Please confirm that electrical wiring is either already done or will be done by end user. Electrical work of any kind CANNOT be done by the mfg or the contractor, by law this must be done by a licensed electrician, which will have to be outsourced.

· The electrical drop and disconnect box will be in place by CCAD prior to equipment delivery.

· Who is responsible for startup of the machine prior to training?

· The contractor is responsible for startup of the machine.

· Regarding training, please advise as how many people will need to be trained?

· No more than 12 including operators and mechanics who will be responsible for periodic maintenance.

· Please advise what credentials are needed to deliver and install the machine (forms of ID that the carrier/rigger will need to enter the facility).

· CLEAN CRIMINAL BACKGROUND (no felony convictions within 10 years, no sex crime convictions ever), NO WEAPONS, bring bill of lading/delivery invoice. Enter through commercial vehicle lane and fill out form for background check.

· Please confirm if facility allows for packing material to be disposed of onsite at Lackland.

· Lackland?? Packing material is fine to dispose of onsite at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), wooden crating material shall be disposed of in scrap wood roll-off, hazmat turned into environmental, and the remainder in regular dumpsters.

Please note: Prior to startup/training, coolant or Hydraulic fluid will be needed to be on hand prior to start up and training.

Contractor shall supply the initial fill of hydraulic fluid and any other chemicals needed. It may be drop shipped in advance though, this is primarily due to a very lengthy process to order hazmat/material that isn’t already stocked by CCAD. Contractor shall provide a list of all chemicals needed for the

7. Section 3.6 Site Specific Safety Plan

0. With past contracts we have had the SSSP is usually provide by facility not contractor, please clarify.

Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the COR for review by safety office.

0. Will SSSP from rigger and/or mfg suffice.

The plan should cover all the aspects pertinent to the whole scope of work, such it would make sense for the prime contractor to submit the documents.

8. Can you please share the part # for elastomeric forming kit?

The elastomeric forming kit does not have a part number and it is no longer offered, only a complete system is available now.

9. Because this RFQ is wanting to have the Beckman tooling which is specifically designed for the Baileigh C-Frame Press. It would be most helpful if we had a part # to reference. Do you have a part number?

The elastomeric forming kit does not have a part number as it was a proposed kit built-to-order, it is no longer offered, only a complete system is available and there is no part number.

10. I have some additional questions pertaining to the tooling kit you are needing to go with the BAILEIGH C-Frame CFP-112HD. Beckwood will not sell or release the tooling kit information. Beckwood is only offering to sell the tooling with their 150-ton press. Not knowing what the Beckwood specs are it is hard to determine what kind of tooling kit to offer. The following questions would help in determining exactly what the end user needs in terms of tooling.

The Baileigh press is no longer needed – the original combo has been superceded by beckwood’s complete system, per updated SOW. The “tooling” is the pad box included for that press.

11. We need to know the specs of the tooling kit.

The “tooling kit” is integrated as part of Beckwood’s press system, the specs are already in the SOW. It is essentially blocks of rubber encased in steel that squishes into our forming blocks to make parts.

12. We need to know what the end user would like to have in the tooling kit.

The “tooling kit” is integrated as part of Beckwood’s press system, the specs are already in the SOW. It is essentially blocks of rubber encased in steel that squishes into our forming blocks to make parts.

13. What is the end user using this C-Frame Press for (gage of material being used on the press).

The c-frame press is no longer a requirement, scope was revised to complete system from Beckwood. The material thickness varies, but depth of draw plays a more important factor.

14. We need to know specific dimensions and number of punches/dies/buttons that they would like to have in the kit.

There are no such tools. The “tooling kit” is integrated as part of Beckwood’s press system, the specs are already in the SOW. It is essentially blocks of rubber encased in steel that squishes into our forming blocks to make parts.

NOTE: RFQ due date will remain the same: Due no later than 10:00 AM Central Time, 27 January 2023.

The only change in the Statement of Work on 19 January 2023, is the pad thickness which is highlighted in yellow under section 3.2. Contractor Requirements.

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