Q A Round 1.docx

17 May 2011

Invitation for Bid (IFB) W912PQ-11-B-0002 - Squadron Operations Building #369 Pre-Bid Questions & Answers (1) :

1) Equipment Storage that is called out on plans, what are we doing with it?

a. Answer: The contractor shall be responsible to protect in place, or remove and relocate within the building, or provide onsite storage for existing building equipment and furnishings item number 4 & 5 on sheet AD101 at his/her own expense. An amended drawing AD101 will be issued to clarify these items and other items to be salvaged and stored by the owner.

2) Will security coming onto the Base be that same as it was for us?

a. Answer: Yes, all contractors and subcontractors will have to provide detailed information and allow vehicles to be searched at the Security Forces discretion.

3) Are there water flow tests for the sprinkler system?

a. Answer, yes, see the project specifications, and a copy will be made available to the successful contractor.

4) Is there a basement or crawl space under building # 369

a. Answer: No

5) What is the existing roof made of?

a. Answer: the existing roof is a ballasted EPDM roof.

6) Is there special consideration for veteran owned business?

a. Answer: No, not for this bid.

7) Does the building have any skylights?

a. Answer: No.

8) Does the site have lawn sprinklers?

a. Answer: Yes, and the contractor is required to protect and leave in place the existing sprinkler system.

9) What are we doing with the Communication Tower on the rear of the building?

a. Answer: As stated on the plans.

10) Where is the contractor’s lay down area?

a. Answer: The contractor’s lay down area is within the fenced project site as called out on the plans.

11) Are we doing anything to the large airfield exterior lights on poles?

a. Answer: No, replacement of these lights are not in your contract; however the contractor is responsible for protecting the power feed and reconnecting the switch in the renovated building for these lights.

12) Who is providing the new 500KVA transformer?

a. Answer: The contractor is providing and installing the new 500kva transformer. LIPA must approve the type of transformer to be installed.

13) Is the emergency generator replacement part of this project?

a. Answer: The contractor is NOT replacing the emergency generator, however, the contractor is responsible for reconnecting the generator and testing it as part of the project plans and specifications.