A12._Questions_&_Govt_Answers.pdf

QUESTIONS & GOVERNMENT ANSWERS

1. If the Runner Maintenance Platform Assembly is required for work efforts, who will be responsible for assembly and installation?

ANSWER: Contractor shall be responsible in accordance with Paragraph 2.2.1 of the Specifications.

2. Are there any hatches available to transfer equipment or materials between levels and can Government Hoisting Equipment be utilized for raising and lowering between levels?

ANSWER: Yes, hatches are available for moving equipment and materials. A drawing showing locations of the hatches is included in Appendix A (S-CC 53/5). Government Hoisting Equipment can be utilized within the facility to raise and lower equipment through hatches. Operation of government overhead hoisting equipment shall be completed by Government Personnel. Contractor shall be responsible for supply, configuration, and installation of any rigging required.

3. Who is responsible for asbestos?

ANSWER: Contractor shall be responsible for all abatement and disposal of Asbestos.

Disposal shall be in accordance with state and federal regulations.

4. Can the government owned chain hoists leading down the stairs to Unit No. 1 and located within Unit No. 1 be utilized by the contractor?

ANSWER: These two hoists have not been certified or load tested for use. Contractor may utilize these hoist, however contractor shall be responsible for inspection, load testing of hoist and support beams, performance testing, and certification of equipment in accordance with appropriate and applicable sections of OSHA 1910, 1926, ASME B30, EM 385-1-1, and manufacturers recommendations prior to use. Certifications shall be submitted to the government prior to utilization. No separate measurement and payment shall be made for inspection, load testing, performance testing, and certification of these hoist, and all cost associated with this effort should be included as incidental cost to the bid item to which utilization of hoist is required.

5. Please clarify elevator dimensions and capacities?

ANSWER: Door: 84” X 41” Car depth: 39” Height: 96” Width: 66” Capacity: 4000#

6. Do you have any better drawings of the spiral case in reference to the access hatches?

ANSWER: No.

7. Do you have any drawings of the assembled packing box?

8. ANSWER: Yes. The additional drawing is attached.

9. Do you know the weight of the Packing Box components (especially the cover)?

ANSWER: No.

10. Will this remain a Total Small Business Set-Aside?

ANSWER: Yes.