IFB_Questions_19-23_Response.pdf

30 August 2016

RFI Question 19-23

Project: WKVB142002, Repair Fuel Cell Hangar and WKVB139016 Add Fuel Cell Hangar

106th Rescue Wing, Gabreski ANG Base, Westhampton Beach, New York

Q19. In spec section 26-20-00, page 33, section #3.1.10 discusses using nonmetallic sheath cable for this project.

Is this acceptable? (Discrepancy with drawing #E-001, General note #1)

AQ19: Not acceptable. Bidders shall disregard section 26 20 00 – 3.1.10.

Q20. In spec section 26-20-00, page 12, section #2.6.7 discusses using MC cable for this project.

Is this acceptable? (Discrepancy with drawing #E-001, General note #1)

AQ20: Acceptable as used as noted in section 26 20 00 – 2.6.7 for power wiring only and shall not be used in hazardous locations.

Q21. On drawing #ES100, Note #9, “New Secondary Service ductbank serving POD Building.

Conduit & wiring shall match existing in type, quantity & size”

What size service feeds the POD Building? Since we cannot verify before bid date, please provide us with an allowance or reasonable guidelines so that we can price correctly & all bidders are pricing equally.

AQ21: 400A, 480Y/277V, 3 phase, 4-wire electrical service in underground concrete encased ductbank with a minimum of 2-4”C.

Q22. DISCREPANCY: On drawing #T-602, Communications scope of work, note #1 & 2 states to include cabling & equipment, etc. However, on this same drawing under the riser diagram, note #4, states this same scope of work is government furnished & installed. Please verify & clarify correct scope of work.

AQ22: The “COMMUNICATIONS SCOPE OF WORK” listed on T-602 pertains to the communications work as noted in items 1 through 5. The Intrusion Detection System work as noted in the riser diagram on T-602 does not fall under the Communications Scope of Work. Bid the security scope of work as noted in Note #4.

Q23. On drawing #E-002, site new work note #8, what size temporary service is required?

AQ23: The size of the temporary utility service will depend on which building electrical service is affected/shut down during construction for Hangar A and adjacent facilities. Contractor shall provide a schedule of service shutdowns to the BCE and Design Engineer indicating which facility and services will be affected prior to commencing work.

AQ23: The size of the temporary utility service will depend on which building electrical service is affected/shut down during construction for Hangar A and adjacent facilities. Contractor shall provide a schedule of service shutdowns to the BCE and D...