purchase and installation of 12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

AMENDMENT 6/1/2021 Additional Q&A

QUESTION: "... I, went to the location looked at the job site there is fencing around the existing trailer in order to move the trailer the chain link fence needs to be removed and put it back up after removal. I, just wanted to let you know?

ANSWER: If the question is, if it is okay to remove/replace the fence.  The answer would be yes.  Also, note that the fence has grounding cable(s) connected to the fence poles which may/will need to be weld back in place if removed.

QUESTION: “I am working on the last part of the cost estimate for this project. I understand we are past the question time; however, I am not finding 30"x48" by 8ft 600 lbs shelves commercially available. Can we substitute 24" depths with the shelf being wider or can we go to 400 lbs shelves or can we use 30" x 72" x 72". 1000 lbs”  

ANSWER: “I spoke to the DAPM and he is okay going with 24" depth shelves.”

AMENDMENT 6/1/2021 Additional Q&A

QUESTION: The condition of the current storage trailer is described as non-repairable and appears to be only disposed. Is the trailer currently on wheels/axles? Are the wheels/tires in useable shape to transport to final disposition? Is the tongue with a hitch attachment to be towed by a larger tractor trailer or dump truck?  ANSWER:  This question was answered earlier and a site visit is recommended. 

QUESTION: Where is the final disposition of the trailer? Is it to be moved to a location near or on-site? Or does the trailer need to be disposed of off-site by the contactor?  ANSWER:  Disposed off-site by the contractor.

QUESTION: The contents of the trailer, as we understand, will be stored in a temporary container provided by the contractor. Who is responsible for moving the contents from said trailer to contractor’s provided container? If to be moved by contractor, is a list of contents to be provided?  ANSWER:  NWS will move the contents.

QUESTION: What is the dimension of the sidewalk and proposed location/drawing in reference to the building layout?  ANSWER:  There is not a sidewalk required by SOW.

QUESTION: Are there specific drawings for the building layout with power conduit locations, LED lights, A/C mini-split, door locations for walk through door and roll up?  ANSWER: No Tulsa NWS staff will determine the location prior to the building ordered or build.

QUESTION: Is the proposed roll up door manual or does it need a motorized opener?  ANSWER:  Manual.

AMENDMENT 5/28/2021

• QUESTION: Can you please identify the location of the roll-up door, either long side or short side? what about the personnel door? ANSWER: Roll-up door will be on the short side facing west and the personnel door will be on the long side facing south.
• QUESTION: Can the 3 outlets be on one 15-amp circuit or does each outlet need its own 15-amp circuit?  ANSWER: Each outlet needs its own 15-amp circuit. 
• QUESTION: Does the building need to have a main disconnect breaker? ANSWER: Building needs to have a main disconnect breaker.
• QUESTION: What is the electrical for the building being tied into? transformer, pole or existing breaker box? ANSWER: Existing breaker box.
• Will a "pole barn" type building be acceptable?  ANSWER: Pole Barn type is acceptable but no wood should be used to construct the building.

AMENDMENT 5/26/2021 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES TO JUNE 11, 2021

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

AMENDMENT 6/1/2021 Additional Q&A

QUESTION: The condition of the current storage trailer is described as non-repairable and appears to be only disposed. Is the trailer currently on wheels/axles? Are the wheels/tires in useable shape to transport to final disposition? Is the tongue with a hitch attachment to be towed by a larger tractor trailer or dump truck?  ANSWER:  This question was answered earlier and a site visit is recommended. 

QUESTION: Where is the final disposition of the trailer? Is it to be moved to a location near or on-site? Or does the trailer need to be disposed of off-site by the contactor?  ANSWER:  Disposed off-site by the contractor.

QUESTION: The contents of the trailer, as we understand, will be stored in a temporary container provided by the contractor. Who is responsible for moving the contents from said trailer to contractor’s provided container? If to be moved by contractor, is a list of contents to be provided?  ANSWER:  NWS will move the contents.

QUESTION: What is the dimension of the sidewalk and proposed location/drawing in reference to the building layout?  ANSWER:  There is not a sidewalk required by SOW.

QUESTION: Are there specific drawings for the building layout with power conduit locations, LED lights, A/C mini-split, door locations for walk through door and roll up?  ANSWER: No Tulsa NWS staff will determine the location prior to the building ordered or build.

QUESTION: Is the proposed roll up door manual or does it need a motorized opener?  ANSWER:  Manual.

AMENDMENT 5/28/2021

• QUESTION: Can you please identify the location of the roll-up door, either long side or short side? what about the personnel door? ANSWER: Roll-up door will be on the short side facing west and the personnel door will be on the long side facing south.
• QUESTION: Can the 3 outlets be on one 15-amp circuit or does each outlet need its own 15-amp circuit?  ANSWER: Each outlet needs its own 15-amp circuit. 
• QUESTION: Does the building need to have a main disconnect breaker? ANSWER: Building needs to have a main disconnect breaker.
• QUESTION: What is the electrical for the building being tied into? transformer, pole or existing breaker box? ANSWER: Existing breaker box.
• Will a "pole barn" type building be acceptable?  ANSWER: Pole Barn type is acceptable but no wood should be used to construct the building.

AMENDMENT 5/26/2021 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES TO JUNE 11, 2021

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

AMENDMENT 5/28/2021

• QUESTION: Can you please identify the location of the roll-up door, either long side or short side? what about the personnel door? ANSWER: Roll-up door will be on the short side facing west and the personnel door will be on the long side facing south.
• QUESTION: Can the 3 outlets be on one 15-amp circuit or does each outlet need its own 15-amp circuit?  ANSWER: Each outlet needs its own 15-amp circuit. 
• QUESTION: Does the building need to have a main disconnect breaker? ANSWER: Building needs to have a main disconnect breaker.
• QUESTION: What is the electrical for the building being tied into? transformer, pole or existing breaker box? ANSWER: Existing breaker box.
• Will a "pole barn" type building be acceptable?  ANSWER: Pole Barn type is acceptable but no wood should be used to construct the building.

AMENDMENT 5/26/2021 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES TO JUNE 11, 2021

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

AMENDMENT 5/26/2021 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES TO JUNE 11, 2021

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

AMENDMENT 5/26/2021 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES TO JUNE 8, 2021

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

AMENDMENT 5/26/2021 SECOND AMENDMENT. "Gauging cannot be any smaller than 29-gauge, but please support the applicable sizing and code to support whatever the state and local building codes are in regards to the gauge necessary for this pre-fab requirement."

AMENDMENT 5/265/2021 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES TO JUNE 8, 2021

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

AMENDMENT 5/265/2021 TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR QUOTES TO JUNE 8, 2021

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION NWWP93562100165SRG

Nonpersonal services for purchase and  installation of  12’x25’x9’ metal storage building at the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office (WFO), TSA KINX RDA, 30355 S. 4180 RD, Inola, OK 74036