EVAC Water Closet Overhaul

*****THIS NOTICE HAS BEEN MODIFIED AND EXTENDED, PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT LABLED "Updated Contingency Parts List" FOR UPDATE ON THE QUANTITIES REQUESTED***** *****The following questions have been asked regarding this solicitation: 1) Section 1.2.1 of R-644-0635 describes major parts including cable harness. 1.2.1a states estimate and overhaul shall include these items. Mandatory parts for standard overhaul does not include cable harness. Does it get included in standard overhaul price or not? Response: Section 1.2.1 describes the unit and what should be included when the vendor receives the item. If these items are not included in the crate we should be notified. It is not part of the standard inspection when pricing the solicitation. It is a contingency item that will be added to the overall price, if required. 2) Sections 3.4 ( Overhaul is intended to restore water closet to a condition equal to new.) and Section 4.9 (Standard new water closet warranty applies. ) Are you asking for the same warranty you get when a brand new unit is purchased, even though some of these units have been in service for years and not all parts are being replaced ? Response: The overhaul is to bring the water closet to a like new condition. If there are parts that don't meet that requirement, they should be replaced. Section 4.9 has been modified to read "Warranty - The Contractor's standard overhaul warranty applies" 3) Section 3.8.3 requires a written certification the water closet was reconditioned to same standards as new when again, they have been in service for years and not all parts are being replaced? Response: The water closest should be certified to a like new condition. If the vendor does not wish to so, they should state their warranty in the proposal and it will be taken into consideration. 4) In HSCG40-13-R-11001, it states " all prices on below CLINS shall be a firm fixed price yet in CLIN 0003 it asks for the ESTIMATED cost of the overhaul? Response: Please note that the solicitation states "Unless otherwise stated," should the scope of repair be outside of the standard overhaul, an estimate would be required. 5) Pages 6 and 7, CLIN 0004, there is only room for labor. No room for mandatory parts or other pricing. Response: The Loaded Shop Labor Rate on CLin 0004 (1004, 2004, 3004, 4004) shall include the cost of labor and the total sum of all mandatory parts. 6) Page 7 and 8, Contingency Parts. All quantities should be one (1), per unit, except for CLIN 0004c which should be five (5) per unit. Also CLIN 0004n ( Electronic Box-Refurbished ) should be removed as all NEW parts are requested. Response: See attached updated contingency parts list. For CLIN 0004n, refurbished part may be accepted, please provide cost for the item as listed on the parts list. 7) Mandatory Replacement Parts list PN 5828090 Disc Valve is replaced as opposed to being rebuilt. We always rebuild them in our shop. Response: The Disc Valve, p/n: 5828090 shall be replaced as outlined in the specification. ***Proposals are now due no later than 5pm EST December 12th, 2012.