657A4-17-901 replace life safety generator (VA-19-00066349) answers to questions recieved and pre-bid sign- in

657A4-17-901: FCA Replace 518kVA Life Safety Generator
Solicitation is a SDVOSB 100% set aside NIACS 238210 FULL SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2019
A pre-bid walkthrough will be held on site. Questions may not be asked on site or directed to individuals. All questions shall be in writing submitted to the Contracting Officer by the specified deadline. Questions that do not make the deadline will not be answered. Lack of attendance or omission of questions at the pre-bid walkthrough shall not be subject to modification due to site condition or details.
The contractor shall provide all services, materials, labor, supervision, safety, and expertise for items described in the A/E provided Construction Documents; drawings and specifications.
The contractor shall provide training, as required by specification, to VA maintenance and operation staff. The contractor shall provide a preventative maintenance document to the VA that indicates manufacturer recommendations for all items within the scope of work. The contractor shall supply 1 additional set of all PM items such as lubricants, fuses, filters, and other required items. System commissioning and acceptance shall occur prior to any training. Commissioning components and functional testing shall be completed thoroughly and witnessed by the COR.
The generator shall provide electronic integration into Building Automation and provide reporting systems for documentation as required by NFPA 110. This reporting includes but is not limited to the following: alerting and notification to FMS, fuel levels, battery conditions, exercise schedules, oil pressure, charger status, engine status, coolant level, coolant temperature, history file and time stamp, immediate notification, transfer timing, maintenance log, fuel management and other record management abilities.
All NEC/NFPA and other applicable healthcare facility codes referred to in specification or VHA Publications such as VHA Directive 1028 and Electrical Design Manual are applicable to this project and will be strictly enforced. Seismic requirements published on the VA TIL and RP 8 are applicable. Any deviations or work that is non-conformant to standards, regulations, or specification shall be removed and corrected at no cost to the Government. The VA adopts the most current versions of the NFPA and other applicable publications. The arc flash and coordination study shall be performed (stamped) and field adjusted by a Professional Electrical Engineer and technician. Installation of electrical systems shall be performed by licensed or journeymen electrician; provide documentation via submittal. State requirements may be applicable for UST and AST.
Period of Performance
The period of performance is 365 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed..