Community Clean Energy Resiliency Initiative

PON-ENE-2014-036

Request for Proposals Question and Answer Log

12-08-15

1. Are there any recent soil boring, soil contamination, and/or soil resistivity testing results which

may be made available?

a. Answer: SMLD will review its records for the following documents and provide PDF

copies of any that can be obtained to all bidders.

i. Substation Grounding Study

ii. Ground grid test results

iii. Soil resistivity test results

iv. Geotech report or soil borings at the substation

b. Answer: SMLD is not aware of any soil contaminations

2. Has the Battery Vendor been selected? If so, has a schedule been given for the Trade Prints as

well as long lead material delivery?

a. Answer: The battery vendor has not yet been selected. The RFP for the battery is in

development at this time. A delivery schedule for design drawings and major

components has not yet been established.

3. Are the current mylar prints marked up and redlined to reflect the current station wiring and

recent modifications?

a. Answer: No, the current mylar prints are not yet marked up for the known

undocumented modifications that have been specified in the RFP scope document.

4. Would it be possible to arrange for us to visit the substation to review the existing mylar prints

and any current Mark Ups?

a. Answer: Yes, SMLD will arrange for a group site visit date that will be open to all bidders

who have stated an intent to submit a proposal. SMLD will reach out with further

details when a date can be selected.