Questions and Answers for 12405B23Q0386.docx
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This document provides answers to questions about requirements for an alarm system installation at the Administration Building in Stuttgart, Arkansas under Solicitation 12405B23Q0386 from the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery. The alarm panel must be UL listed with expansion for up to 8 additional zones and include Verizon cellular communication. Four keypads are required at each entrance in English. Glass break detectors are required for all windows and doors along with four commercial grade surface mount door contacts and a high and low gain exterior antenna. The 110V AC power supply must have at least an 8 hour battery backup. All sensors must be hardwired and the control panel wired into an existing load center. Access to the installation room is limited due to an asbestos ceiling. Cellular communication protocols must be used with no specified control interfaces.
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What are the detailed specifications and requirements for the following components:
a. Alarm control panel? Alarm panel must be UL listed, every detector must have an independent zone, with expansion room for up to 8 additional zones, Verizon Cellular Communication required.
b. LCD keypads? 4 Lighted keypads will be required, one installed at each entrance, English language.
c. Detectors? Glass break detectors will be required for all windows and doors. All detectors must be hard wired. Motion detectors will not be required.
d. Power supply? 110 AC electrical power and battery back-up with at least 8 hour minimum run time.
e. Door contacts? Install 4 commercial grade surface mount door contactors, one on each entry door.
f. Glass break sensors? Glass break detectors will be required for all windows and doors.
g. LTE full cell communicator? Yes, communicator service provider must be Verizon.
h. High gain antenna? High and Low Gain exterior antenna must be installed for optimum reception.
I. All electrical connections will be provided by the contractor
Could you provide information about the existing infrastructure and electrical systems in the Administration building?
a. What is the condition of the electrical wiring? This building has no existing alarm system and all wiring going to detectors and control panel will be a new installation.
b. Are there any specific connectivity options or requirements? All sensors must be hard wired and the control panel will have to wired into an existing load center.
c. Is there easy accessibility for installation? Site visit is strongly encourage, the room that the control panel is to be installed in has limited access points to the attic due to an asbestos ceiling that cannot be disturbed. The attic is lighted and has a walkway trough the center.
Are there any specific technical requirements for integrating the new alarm system with the existing building automation system (BAS)?
a. What communication protocols should be used? Cellular.
b. Are there any specific control interfaces to consider? No.
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