RFI Responses_Amendment 0004.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document providing clarifications on two Request for Information (RFI) items related to a fire protection systems project.
RFI #1 addresses whether existing conduit can be reused for low voltage systems if space permits, with the existing cabling removed after commissioning. The response clarifies that all new fire alarm cable and conduit must be provided, with no reuse of existing wiring or conduit permitted. RFI #2 concerns the viability of retaining an existing fire pump as a backup unit in an N+1 redundancy configuration, given its apparent age and condition relative to current industry standards. The response confirms that the existing fire pump met nameplate specifications during 100% nameplate testing conducted by Phoenix Fire Protection in 2025, with results included in the amendment. Contractors are instructed to price the work as solicited, with no warranty expected on equipment not installed by the contractor, and the existing fire pump is not to be refurbished.
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Questions and Answers
RFI #1: “Clarification Request – Existing Conduit Reuse for Low Voltage Systems – From the response receive, the intent could be interpreted as installing all new conduit for the low voltage systems; however, can the existing conduit be used, providing existing space exists for new cabling, and then removal of the existing cabling after commissioning?”
Response #1: Provide all new fire alarm cable and conduit. Do not reuse existing wiring and conduit.
RFI #2: “The current documents and RFI responses dated 5-May-26 indicate that the existing fire pump is to remain in place and serve as the backup pump, with a new primary fire pump installed adjacent to it to provide N+1 redundancy. Based on our review of the existing fire pump’s apparent age, configuration, and condition, as well as current industry standards, our preliminary professional assessment is that the existing fire pump is functionally obsolete and may not be suitable as a reliable, code-compliant backup unit.”
Response #2: Fire pump was run at 100% nameplate during project design by Pheonix fire protection in 2025. Test indicated name plate was met. Please refer to the 2025 annual fire pump test results included with this amendment.
Price the work as solicited. Warranty on equipment not installed by the contractor is not expected. Existing fire pump is not to be refurbished.
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