Amendment 1: Attchmnt 1 QA

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PWS page 5, section 2.3.1(b)-(c), lists a washer motor of 150 HP and a modified energy Standard commercial washer motor sizes (1/2 HP) are applicable. factor of 8.8 gal/ft3. What motor rating and efficiency measure, value, and units should we use? We understand the other stated size and ENERGY STAR requirements still 1 apply.
Refer to revised CLIN description in Amendment 0001. Please refer to Revised PWS attached with Amendment 0001. RFQ Section B, pages 3–4, gives paired lines 0001/0002, 1001/1002, and the later option pairs the same washer/dryer lease and maintenance description, each for 12 months. What work or equipment should be priced under each line so we do not count

2 the same cost twice?

ENERGY STAR certification is not required. The PWS requires washers to have no lid lock (Table 1(f)) and use nonEquipment compatibility (PWS pp. 4–6, §§2.3–2.4.1, Tables 1–2): Please confirm that High Efficiency (HE) detergent (Table 1(h)). Example models would include Speed Queen military use models, such as ENERGY STAR certification is required for both commercial top-load washers and LWN432SP115TW01. Please see Revised PWS.
commercial electric stacked dryers. For washers, must certification be met simultaneously with the no-lid-lock and non-HE-detergent requirements? Please identify any known compliant models or clarify which specifications will be revised if these 3 requirements cannot be met together.
The stated capacity, spin speed, and water consumptions are minimum thresholds. Please refer to Revised PWS. Washer specifications (PWS p. 5, §2.3.1, Table 1(b)–(c)): Please confirm the intended motor horsepower and correct energy-efficiency metric, value and units. The table currently specifies “150 HP” and “modified energy factor of 8.8 gal/ft3.” Are the stated capacity, spin speed and water consumption exact requirements or minimum/maximum

4 thresholds?

Pricing schedule (RFQ pp. 3–4, Section B): CLINs 0001/0002 and each corresponding Please refer to revised CLIN description in Amendment 0001 option pair have identical descriptions. Please explain the required allocation of 5 equipment and services between the paired CLINs.
Repair response (PWS p. 7, §3.1; p. 8, §3.4.2; p. 12, §8.2.1): Please reconcile the seven- The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the trouble call within two (2) business days. Following acknowledgment, the calendar-day response requirement with initiation of repairs within three working days Contractor shall conduct an on-site diagnostic inspection and initiate troubleshooting within five (5) business days of the