Purchase, delivery and installation at the data collection office (DCO) hilo for replacement of its existing emergency power generator (EPG), automatic transfer switch (ATS) and diesel above ground storage tank (AST)

AMENDMENT 0003a 3/30/2022

CHANGES TO THE SCOPE

• Title of the photo labeled "Existing Diesel Fuel Storage Tank & Final Lines" 
• Update to paragraph 2.3.2 "New ATS Requirements"
• Updated the minimum service rating, minimum manufacturer's warranty, and model number of the suggested Onan automatic transfer switch. 
• 200 Amp minimum rating 208 Volt, 3 Phase
• Minimum one year manufacturer’s warranty.
• Note:  Onan OTEC225 fully meets these requirements for Cummins C35D6 EPG.

See below amendments to earlier amendment responses.

AMENDMENT 0002 3/28/2022 AMENDED AND UPDATED 3/30/2022

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO SCOPE

The service rating change to 200A vice 150A was planned for the automatic transfer switch vice "panel".

AMENDMENT 0001 3/22/2022 AMENDED AND UPDATED 3/30/2022

Question:  You say convault meets the standards?  Is there a brand convault model we could list as brand or comparable? 

Answer: Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment. Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment.

Question: What about your current Cummins for brand or comparable model?   

Answer: Any brand is easily serviced in Hawaii.  EPG shall be compatible with the new ATS. Also, the Cummins generator specified was just a suggestion.

Question: I see you have 7am to 4pm Mon-Fri, but are there any exceptions to these hours you might want to make if given notice so no adverse effect is felt during the transition to a backup generator or anything like that?  

Answer: Project tasks can be done within the given timeframe.

Question: The removal of the old and installation of the new, how is the accessibility to do this?  Are there removable walls, or large enough doorways?  Or do we have major tear-down build back?  

Answer: EPG should be able to be installed through existing Louvered openings.

Question: Incumbent

Answer:  No incumbent for this purchase and installation

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION AT THE DATA COLLECTION OFFICE (DCO) HILO FOR REPLACEMENT OF ITS EXISTING EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR (EPG), AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) AND DIESEL ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) DUE TO BEING AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE CYCLE. LOCATION IS DCO HILO, LOCATED AT 121 AILOLO STREET, HILO, HAWAII 96720-4602.

(I)            This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II)          This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  Submit written quotes on RFQ Number

NWWW40002200031SRG.

AMENDMENT 0003 3/30/2022

CHANGES TO THE SCOPE

• Title of the photo labeled "Existing Diesel Fuel Storage Tank & Final Lines" 
• Update to paragraph 2.3.2 "New ATS Requirements"
• Updated the minimum service rating, minimum manufacturer's warranty, and model number of the suggested Onan automatic transfer switch. 
• 200 Amp minimum rating 208 Volt, 3 Phase
• Minimum one year manufacturer’s warranty.
• Note:  Onan OTEC225 fully meets these requirements for Cummins C35D6 EPG.

AMENDMENT 0002 3/28/2022

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO SCOPE

Changes on the panel to be 200A vice 150A “SOW to reflect some changes and the optional bid item for Stainless Steel fittings on the Convault tank which was not on the original SOW.  He will also make changes on the panel to be 200A vice 150A.”  A copy of the updated scope is not available this time, but these are the changes which will occur when it does.

AMENDMENT 0001 3/22/2022

Question:  You say convault meets the standards?  Is there a brand convault model we could list as brand or comparable? 

Answer: Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment. Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment.

Question: What about your current Cummings for brand or comparable model?   

Answer: Any brand is easily serviced in Hawaii.  EPG shall be compatible with the new ATS.

Question: I see you have 7am to 4pm Mon-Fri, but are there any exceptions to these hours you might want to make if given notice so no adverse effect is felt during the transition to a backup generator or anything like that?  

Answer: Project tasks can be done within the given timeframe.

Question: The removal of the old and installation of the new, how is the accessibility to do this?  Are there removable walls, or large enough doorways?  Or do we have major tear-down build back?  

Answer: EPG should be able to be installed through existing Louvered openings.

Question: Incumbent

Answer:  No incumbent for this purchase and installation

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION AT THE DATA COLLECTION OFFICE (DCO) HILO FOR REPLACEMENT OF ITS EXISTING EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR (EPG), AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) AND DIESEL ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) DUE TO BEING AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE CYCLE. LOCATION IS DCO HILO, LOCATED AT 121 AILOLO STREET, HILO, HAWAII 96720-4602.

(I)            This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II)          This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  Submit written quotes on RFQ Number

NWWW40002200031SRG.

(III)        The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2017).

(IV)         This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 335312.  The size standard is 1250 employees.

AMENDMENT 0002 3/28/2022

TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO SCOPE

Changes on the panel to be 200A vice 150A “SOW to reflect some changes and the optional bid item for Stainless Steel fittings on the Convault tank which was not on the original SOW.  He will also make changes on the panel to be 200A vice 150A.”  A copy of the updated scope is not available this time, but these are the changes which will occur when it does.

AMENDMENT 0001 3/22/2022

Question:  You say convault meets the standards?  Is there a brand convault model we could list as brand or comparable? 

Answer: Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment. Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment.

Question: What about your current Cummings for brand or comparable model?   

Answer: Any brand is easily serviced in Hawaii.  EPG shall be compatible with the new ATS.

Question: I see you have 7am to 4pm Mon-Fri, but are there any exceptions to these hours you might want to make if given notice so no adverse effect is felt during the transition to a backup generator or anything like that?  

Answer: Project tasks can be done within the given timeframe.

Question: The removal of the old and installation of the new, how is the accessibility to do this?  Are there removable walls, or large enough doorways?  Or do we have major tear-down build back?  

Answer: EPG should be able to be installed through existing Louvered openings.

Question: Incumbent

Answer:  No incumbent for this purchase and installation

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION AT THE DATA COLLECTION OFFICE (DCO) HILO FOR REPLACEMENT OF ITS EXISTING EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR (EPG), AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) AND DIESEL ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) DUE TO BEING AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE CYCLE. LOCATION IS DCO HILO, LOCATED AT 121 AILOLO STREET, HILO, HAWAII 96720-4602.

(I)            This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II)          This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  Submit written quotes on RFQ Number

NWWW40002200031SRG.

(III)        The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2017).

(IV)         This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 335312.  The size standard is 1250 employees.

AMENDMENT 0001 3/22/2022

Question:  You say convault meets the standards?  Is there a brand convault model we could list as brand or comparable? 

Answer: Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment. Convault models - Stone Mountain, Littleton or Pleasanton 250 gallon, have similar piping layout. Whichever is available is fine. Recommend all stainless steel nipples and SS fill spill containment.

Question: What about your current Cummings for brand or comparable model?   

Answer: Any brand is easily serviced in Hawaii.  EPG shall be compatible with the new ATS.

Question: I see you have 7am to 4pm Mon-Fri, but are there any exceptions to these hours you might want to make if given notice so no adverse effect is felt during the transition to a backup generator or anything like that?  

Answer: Project tasks can be done within the given timeframe.

Question: The removal of the old and installation of the new, how is the accessibility to do this?  Are there removable walls, or large enough doorways?  Or do we have major tear-down build back?  

Answer: EPG should be able to be installed through existing Louvered openings.

Question: Incumbent

Answer:  No incumbent for this purchase and installation

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PURCHASE, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION AT THE DATA COLLECTION OFFICE (DCO) HILO FOR REPLACEMENT OF ITS EXISTING EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR (EPG), AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) AND DIESEL ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK (AST) DUE TO BEING AT THE END OF ITS USEFUL LIFE CYCLE. LOCATION IS DCO HILO, LOCATED AT 121 AILOLO STREET, HILO, HAWAII 96720-4602.

(I)            This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II)          This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).  Submit written quotes on RFQ Number

NWWW40002200031SRG.

(III)        The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2017).

(IV)         This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 335312.  The size standard is 1250 employees.