Attachment 9: Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers

1. Contract Clauses

1. Can the Government confirm that FAR clauses 52.219-14, 52.219-33, and 52.222-54 (E-Verify) do not apply because their corresponding boxes are unchecked? As they are not checked they are not required and do not apply.

2. Refrigerant / Acceptable Equipment

2. The specifications call for R-410A equipment. Given industry transition to lowerGWP refrigerants, will the Government accept equipment utilizing R-454B or R-32 (or other approved equal refrigerants) if performance requirements are met? 454B or R32 GWP refrigerants are acceptable
3. Will manufacturers other than those listed in the specifications (e.g., Goodman or other approved equals) be accepted if the equipment meets all required capacity, efficiency, and AHRI-matching requirements?
Substitutions shall be reviewed for acceptance by COR

3. Schedule / Performance Period

4. Please clarify the expected start date and governing period of performance, as the solicitation references both Summer/Fall 2026 and November 16, 2026 – April 2, 2027. Additionally, when will any amendment extending the quotation due date be issued? Nov 16-April 2 was the timeline
5. If weather conditions prevent normal charging and commissioning during the performance period, will the Government accept manufacturer's cold-weather commissioning procedures and/or a follow-up verification visit when ambient conditions are suitable?
The Contractor shall plan a follow up verification visit when ambient conditions are suitable to test the new AC unit

4. Bonding

6. Please confirm that no bid bond, payment bond, or performance bond is required. no bond is required for the government but the vendor must follow all applicable state and federal laws, as required

5. Site Visit and Access

7. Can an individual site visit be arranged prior to quote submission? Yes

8. Will the bunkhouse be occupied during construction, and are there any access restrictions, escort requirements, check-in procedures, work-hour limitations, or site-access constraints?
No limitations to access during construction

6. Drawings and Missing Documents

9. Several specification sections reference drawings and capacities/characteristics, and Section 013300 (Submittals) appears to be missing. Will the Government provide the referenced drawings and missing specification section? If not, what information should contractors rely on when preparing quotes? A floor plan with locations of new AC unit, existing thermostats and furnaces and specifications will be provided prior to bid