Questions and Answers for SAM Cameras.docx

August 18, 2025

Questions and Answers #1

1. Is there a floor plan or Pictures of the facility?

ANSWER: Will be provided as attachment.

2. There was no mention NVR or VMS for recording of the cameras?

ANSWER: Avigilon Version 8, already onsite

3. How many says of recording is required? n/a

4. Is there an Areial view of the location? Can be accessed via Google Earth

5. Is there a drawing or map available to show cameras locations and network room to determine cable distances? If no drawing is available, please provide camera distances to network switch(s) to determine cabling distances. I don’t know but suspect an average of 100’.

6. Type of ceilings for camera cabling? How high? Drop ceiling and raceway

7. Will all camera cabling go to the same network switch location or will different MDF/IDF rooms be utilized for camera cabling? If yes, please provide more details. Same MDF/IDF

8. Can you provide which cameras will require which type of mount? Different camera types will require different mount types. Not specified in SOW item 3.0.Please provide the appropriate mount for the camera quoted.

9. Is there existing patch panels or Network POE ports available on existing networks for additional cameras or will patch panels and network switches be required? Network ports on the switch and patch panels are available in the MDF/IDF

10. If network switches are required will any POE switch be acceptable. Is there a model number that the switch need to be equivalent to? n/a

11. If adding network switche(s) is there room available in existing network rack(s)? n/a

12. Are Channel Licenses required for all cameras? Yes

13. Is the existing Avigilon server capable of managing and storage requirements for the additional cameras or will an upgraded server or license be required? Current infrastructure will be used.

14. Are there blueprints available with the locations of the cameras? no

15. Will a workstation and monitor be needed for monitoring and reviewing playback? no

16. Will there be a recording server needed for video storage? If so, what length of time will be needed for playback? n/a

17. Is this a stand-alone system or connected to a network? If connected to a network, will IP addresses be provided? Connected to network. IT staff will provide static IP addresses

18. Is there a telecommunications room that the system will be running back to or will a network cabinet be needed? MDF/IDF

19. What is the maximum distance from the telecommunications room or desired location of the network cabinet to the farthest camera? unsure

20. Are all cameras located within the same building? yes

21. What is the maximum height of the desired locations for where the cameras will be mounted? Standard ceiling height

22. Will a lift be required? no

23. Will drilling through walls be needed to run the cable to the desired location of the cameras? If yes, what types of walls (sheetrock, brick, etc.)? no

24. Is there access above the ceiling for installation of the cable? yes

25. Is conduit required to be installed for the cable? no

26. Is there currently a network switch for the CCTV system? If so, is the current network switch PoE (power over ethernet)? yes

27. What equipment on the current CCTV system will be reused?

None. Will connect to current server infrastructure.

28. Will an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) be needed to maintain coverage in case of power failure? no

29. Will the existing CCTV equipment and wiring need to be removed? no

30. Will the updates to the software and firmware included in the one-year smart plan be done in house or be included in the quote as maintenance? In house

31. Is this a cloud based or On-Premise system? On prem

32. What's the height of the highest and lowest camera? around 8 ft

33. What is the estimated length of cable required? 200 ft

34. What's the estimated length of conduit if required? n/a

35. What type of walls is inside the area where the cameras needed to be installed? sheetrock

36. Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid? Drop ceiling and raceway

37. Is there an existing ethernet raceway installed in the building (cable channel, or J hooks)? yes

38. Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure? no

39. Is there a specific brand of camera required? Avigilon or Axis

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