W912P916Q0048_Questions_Answers.pdf

W912P9-16-Q-0048 Combined Synopsis Solicitation

Chain of Rocks Pump Station Pump Rehab

Questions & Answers

1. What wage rates shall be required by the contract?

• Ans. The Service Contract Labor Standards shall apply.

2. What length should the Wet Test be performed?

• Ans. In accordance with Section 7, Paragraph 11: The duration of the test shall be not less than 30 minutes unless the ponding area elevation drops below the minimum pumping level.

3. Are there bulkheads to assist with dewatering of the chamber as required?

• Ans. Bulkheads are not required and the Contractor may utilize the existing sluice gates to assist with dewatering.

4. Do all parts have to be MWI manufactured?

• Ans. Contractor may use non-MWI manufactured parts if the contractor can provide documentation that the parts are equal and/or better, are of the same make/type/quality, and are compatible with the existing system and will not cause impacts to the operation of the pumps.

5. Is there a HubZone Preference?

• Ans. There is no Hubzone preference.

6. Is there a Bond Requirement?

• Ans. No bonding is required.

7. No FAR Clauses were shown on FebBizOPs. What FAR Clauses will be associated with the contract?

• Ans. FAR Clauses are part of the original posting. Please see FBO posting for list of clauses.

8. Are there guiderails installed for the pumps?

• Ans. The system does not utilize guiderails. Pumps are installed with a shaft type assembly. See reference drawings included within the solicitation.

9. Is 3 projects involving rehab of MWI submersible pumps required or can variance be made?

• Ans. Variance for MWI Submersible Pump Experience shall be made. Section 7, Paragraph 3.f, Pump Rehabilitation Firm Experience shall be revised as follows:

f. Pump Rehabilitation Firm Experience; Government Approval. The pump rehabilitation firm shall have been regularly engaged in projects involving the rehabilitation or inspection of submersible pumps similar in size, application, and capability as described in these specifications for the past 10 years. Contractor shall submit a minimum of 3 projects involving rehabilitation and inspection of submersible pumps similar in size, application, and capability completed within the last 10 years within 14 calendar days from date of award.