4310--Dental and Lab Air Compressors

RFQ 36C24826Q0666 QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

Q1. Is the bid being extended?

A1. All quotes are due no later than 06/03/2026 at 3:00 PM EST.

Q2. The model that was selected is 80 HP (total) for the dental side. Currently, the total is 45HP so the electrical side would need to be upgraded. Can I propose the same HP in a SCROLL system that would match what is there with a smaller model that could use the existing electrical panel?

A2. The current system in the Clinic Building supplying air to the Dental Clinic is a Powerex MPT1508 (Model Number: MPT1508s5122708). The provided unit must meet or exceed the specifications of the current unit.

Q 3. The Lab air compressor has the Same model number as the Dental system in the RFQ?

A3. This is a typo. The model number of the Lab Air Compressor should be: MTD0504s5122708.

Q4. Confirm the existing electrical breaker size for the clinical dental compressor?

A4. Current power for the Dental Compressor is fed from panel C0A2HN1, 480v/277v, ckt.7/9/11. It currently has a 100amp breaker in place.

Q5. Are there ICRA requirements for hot work in both mechanical rooms housing the compressors to be changed? If so, what level will be required and who is responsible for providing?

A5. All Hot Work (Welding, Cutting, Brazing, Soldering, etc.) that is required, is by permit only. Selected vendor will be required to adhere to all internal requirements for this work. This would include the appropriate fire extinguishers, fire watch, and Hot Work Permits. The COR would be responsible for coordinating with Safety Office and others internally. The Vendor would be required to provide everything else.

Q6. Advise on what is to be seen on the BAS interface in regard to the new compressors. Share required points to be pulled in and if there are any graphic updating requirements?

A6. All points to be viewed by the BAS are after the compressor controls and individual points in the line after the system. Current control panels that are physically on the unit are not connected to the BAS.

Q7. Can we receive a copy of the site visit sign in sheet?

A7. Yes. See attached site visit roster.

Q8. Will the VA allow any other compressors that are defined as or equal?

A8. Yes. If proposed equipment meets or exceeds all the specs of the proposed unit.

Q9. The enclosed PowereX MSED400X5 compressor footprint will not fit on the equipment pad detailed in the SOW for the Hospital Lab Air Compressor as 94 x54 x84 (LxWxH).?

A9. Available equipment pad Is the available space. Any required modifications to the pad to accommodate the equipment would be the burden of the vendor or contractor performing the installation.

Q10. The MSED4006X5 is listed on page 5 of the solicitation for both the Dental air and the Laboratory air. This configuration is fine for the dental air but is much too large for the lab air (footprint and HP)?

A10. This is a typo. The model numbers should be as follows for the current, existing equipment that is being replaced:

Dental Clinic Compressor Powerex MPT1508 (Model Number: MPT1508s5122708)

Hospital Lab Air Compressor Powerex OPT050 (Model Number: MTD0504s5122708)

Q11. The existing system is a duplex 7.5HP (total 15HP). The MSED is a duplex 20 HP (total 40HP). The existing laboratory air housekeeping pad is 94"x54"x84 . There are NO enclosed scroll packages that will fit the housekeeping pad?

A11. The existing Hospital/Lab Air Compressor Powerex OPT050 (Model Number: MTD0504s5122708). This is a dual 5hp (total 10HP) unit.

Q12. Although we are proposing an open scroll vs an enclosed scroll, it is still a SCROLL compressor.

A12. Will NOT accept open scroll for this requirement.

Q13. The attached LSE10-20-PREMIUM-2019 that has a smaller footprint & still will not fit on the Hospital Lab Air Compressor equipment pad?

A13. The existing pad for the Hospital/Lab Air is 94"x54"x84 . Available equipment pad Is the available space. Any required modifications to the pad to accommodate the equipment would be the burden of the vendor or contractor performing the installation.

Q14. What hours do the clinics operate? Will the installation be done after hours?

A14. The clinic closed from 4:00 PM on Fridays until 7:00 AM om Mondays. That is the preferred time for installations. POC is onsite24/7 to assist.