CORRIGENDUM No. 2 - Yap State Government

(ii). Clarification Request #35:
Since the panels will be installed outside and the controller inside, do we have to provide disconnect
switches at the Array and also before the Charge Controller Entry. This means 2 disconnection points
between the PV Array and Charge Controller. Please confirm.
Response:
Refer to the tender specifications for your systems designs for installation. These systems are to be
packaged component stand-alone outside compact systems which are to be installed as complete units
externally from the location being served by each system. All NEC guidelines must be followed as needed
for design. Follow the instructions and you can include changes and/or additions in your design for
evaluation.
(jj). Clarification Request #36:
As per the NEC guidelines, we can isolate one conductor and ground the other conductor or isolate both
current carrying conductors by using appropriate circuit breakers. Please confirm if we can to supply these
isolators / disconnection devices with this tender
Response:
All NEC and SEIAPI technical guidelines must be followed for design of stand-alone system. The guidelines
are available online and have been attached with this email. The tenderer must design the system
following these guidelines.
(kk). Clarification Request #37:
We have a question regarding the mounting structures for the modules.
Will they be rammed into the ground or will there be a concrete foundation
Response:
The systems will be installed on concrete poles. The poles will be prepared by YSPSC but the tenderer
proposal must provide the technical drawings for the poles along with the mounting requirements for the
system/s that they are proposing.
(ll). Clarification Request #38:
Since SCS will be installed outside (compact installation)
please confirm if both the controllers, inverters and all other accessories to be installed outside
Response:
SCS to be outside and please refer to the complete tender dossier and especially the documents of
“Instruction for Tenderers” long with “Annex II” for definition of “PV solar packages” and “complete”
system for both the SCS/SHS. All system components to be included with such.
(mm). Clarification Request #39:
Is SHS also a compact system with controllers and inverters mounted outdoors
Response:
Correct and again please refer to tender document Annex II item “h).” which provides guide to the region
and conditions of the where these systems will be installed. Reference to “Yap, Federated States of
Micronesia” is made and which also encompasses the outer islands of the state of Yap, FSM. Research and
becoming familiar with this region and the conditions that can be encountered is strongly encouraged.
(nn). Clarification Request #40:
Confirmation on Tender Guarantee
If TG is submitted in another form, say Bank Guarantee or Bank Draft, will the company be disqualified
from the tendering process