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“Permanent Battery Replacement Questions and Answers” Question: The solicitation on beta.sam states: Qty 1 Battery Removal/Replacement (Permanent) Qty 5 Batteries Strings (24 cells) Qty 5 Cable Kits Qty 1 Freight Qty 5 Service Disconnects. The performance work statement states: Seven (7) of the existing backup batteries strings are manufactured by C&D Liberty, model # LS2-600, which were originally installed in April 2006. One (1) of the existing backup battery strings is manufactured by GNB, model # Absolyte 100A31. Can you please confirm the correct number of strings.

Answer: This is the correct number of battery strings. The existing consists of a total of 8 strings.

Question: Is there a loading dock or forklift available? (Hours of operation if limited) Answer: Loading dock can be used to remove the existing batteries only. No forklift will be provided by the government.

Question: Will your team be moving the batteries from the loading dock to the UPS?

Answer: No. The contractor will be responsible for delivery, movement, and disposal. Refer to PWS para 3.2.4.

Question: If you’re moving them into place no more questions; if we are moving them into place we need to know the following for inside delivery.

Answer: Refer to PWS para 3.1.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.4, and 3.2.5

Question: Will there be a handcart or pallet jack available for use?

Answer: No. The contractor will be responsible for providing all tools, materials, supplies, etc. required to complete the work.

Question: Approximate distance from loading dock and or shipping drop to UPS location?

Answer: The loading dock will only be available for the removal of the existing batteries on the 1st floor. The new batteries will be delivered/installed in the basement. Driveway is close to basement door. Approximately footage from driveway to battery room entrance is 30 feet.

Question: Does the flooring need any protectant (floor covering) if yes how many ft?

Answer: Removal - yes, as well as loading dock (if the new loading dock has installed) Installation of new in basement – no

Question: What floor is the UPS (battery replacement) on?

Answer: Existing removal will be on 1st floor and New Installation will be in basement

Question: Is there a freight elevator if not on ground floor? Approximate weight capacity?

Answer: No elevator in building

Question: Any narrow doorways that would not permit standard pallet (40”x 40”) or any other obstructions (carpet, etc.) from the loading dock or shipping drop to the UPS location?

Answer: Basement door is only 36" opening with a 90 degree entry

Questions: General (If not stated in the bid) Performed during normal business hours or off hours?

Answer: Work will be performed during normal duty hours

Question: You reference Liberty LS2-600 strings and GNB 100A31 strings and cite 24 cells (48V)? You also indicate, that the batteries must provide 2000A for 2 hours and 30 minutes. None of the cited strings have that capability.

Answer: No question asked but the requirement is to provide a battery backup, as a minimum, runtime of 2.5 hours at 2000 amps.

Question: Do you have any detailed info about the cable kits needed. Lengths, what kind of service disconnects that are needed.

Answer: The contractor will have to propose the appropriate cables, disconnects, etc. for whatever backup battery bay system they're proposing. The cables will be installed between the 1st floor Dial Central Office and the basement. Enough cable should be proposed to successfully install between floors.