Attachment 1: Questions and Answers

Mechanical Services BOA - Questions & Answers
Solicitation No. SJ472268 |
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Question

Answer

Yes. BNL accepts proposals for the demolition, furnishing, installation of mechanical equipment, and associated mechanical piping as a standalone Will BNL accept proposals for demolition, furnishing and scope of work under the Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). Bidders should installation of mechanical equipment, and associated
ensure their submission addresses all specified mechanical scope items, mechanical piping as a standalone scope under the
technical requirements, and safety/quality standards outlined in the RFP BOA?
documents. The scope of work is listed on the first page of the mechanical drawing set.
Yes. Offerors may send an authorized representative, prospective subcontractor, or technical partner to the mandatory site visit, provided they meet BNL site-access requirements. However please note that the offeror is the company who is performing a majority of the work so they should be present on the bid walks.
Key points noted:

May an offeror designate an authorized representative,
prospective subcontractor, or technical partner to
attend the mandatory site visit on its behalf, provided that attendee meets BNL site-access requirements?

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Standard Practice: Allowing sub-trade representatives to attend is standard practice and expected by the BNL/BSA Project Manager.

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Technical Knowledge Required: Attendees must be knowledgeable about the Statement of Work (SOW) to address scope details, answer technical questions, and discuss project progress.

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Safety Supervision Clarification: If the inquiry specifically pertains to site safety supervision, refer to Div 0 Section 900 of the bid specifications for applicable requirements.

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Note that the Prime Contractor (Mechanical Task Order) shall selfperform a majority of the work under the BOA. Sub-contractors are allowed however this is not a GC or pass through contract.

Where will the equipment and tool storage area and
construction laydown area be located for work under
this solicitation?

Once awarded to the prospective bidder, construction specific staging area(s) shall be determined and coordinated with the Building Manager and BNL PM. However, Contractor shall note that a staging area provided by BNL is not required. The Contractor can provide a temporary storage container as deemed suitable. Please refer to Section 008 of Div 0 of the bid specifications for more information. BNL is not required to provide temporary staging areas