Questions asked to date 05.27.25.pdf

Questions asked to date 05/27/2025

1. Can you confirm the type and location of the fire alarm panel on site? The type of fire alarm panel is a 4100 U Simplex Grinnell and is in room 102.2.

2. Are there specific batteries to be tested as part of this scope? All the batteries have now been replaced.

3. Just to confirm — this solicitation falls under Service Contract Labor Standards (WD 2015-5567, Rev. 24), correct? Yes

• Total number of wet and dry sprinkler systems at the site - The wet and dry sprinkler system is not part of this contract

• Number of backflow preventers - The backflow preventers have been serviced by Forest Service Personnel and don’t need to addressed.

• Presence and number of fire hydrants, if applicable - The Fire hydrants are not part of this contract

• Total number of tamper switches and water flow devices - See the reports showing the number of switches and water flow devices.

• Size specifications for all valves and switches associated with these systems - The valves are not part of this contract (any defective valves have already been replaced), see the picture of the switches we have in the Fire Suppressant system that work with the Simplex Grinnell 4001 U system

• Question 1: Is there a previous inspection report available to determine quantities of devices to test? Added to RFQ as of 05/27/2025

• Question 2: What is the type and location of the fire alarm panel? The Fire panel is a 4100 U Simplex Grennell

• Question 3: What batteries are to be tested (assumed to be at the panel location)? The batteries have all been replaced and no longer need testing

• Will the corroded sprinkler head/escucheon/etc be specifically marked for replacement? – not mentioned in Statement of Work

• Regarding the mechanical bell, would an electric bell system be acceptable? Mechanical bell that was on the Corvallis Lab was removed and hence no longer used

• “correcting all deficiencies in the Fire Sprinkler System” “ensure that the Sprinkler System meets NFPA 25 Standards”, would entail fixing any and all deficiencies and/or problems with the fire sprinkler system even if not included in the SOW.

Such as, if the PIV does not become free-moving after lubricating, it would then need to be replaced. If there are hidden problems needing repair, will an amendment be issued to cover the additional work, parts and funding?

• Can you provide previous inspection documentation that details the specific deficiencies listed in Section 3.0?

• Section 3.0, paragraphs G and J state:

o G. The Contractor shall ensure that the Sprinkler System meets NFPA 25 Standards.

o J. Check the anti-freeze levels in the Sprinkler system and ensure that any leaks in the

Sprinkler system are mitigated.

Is it the intent of this scope of work/quote to include a thorough survey and report findings and quote for additional work needed to meet the requirements of these lines, or is it the intent of this scope of work/quote to include all work needed to meet the requirements of these lines? - It is the intent of this scope of work/ quote to include all work needed to meet the requirements of these lines

• Section 4, Paragraph A states:

o A. The estimated start work date is March 14, 2025, Work shall be completed within 60 calendar days (on or before May 16, 2025). Contractor shall perform work so as not to interfere with Government operations. The Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday…

What is the anticipated schedule for completion of this work? Is the work required to be performed outside of the stated hours of operation, or is work to be performed during the stated hours of operation? - Section 4 Paragraph A: The work is to be performed during the stated hours of operation.

• Section 4, Paragraph B states:

o B. Contractor must submit a work schedule for correcting all deficiencies in the Fire

Sprinkler System.

In this statement, does the phrase “correcting all deficiencies in the Fire Sprinkler System” refer to all deficiencies noted in this Performance Work Statement, or does it imply that any and all deficiencies, whether or not they are specifically noted in this Performance Work Statement, are to be corrected under the scope of this project and this quote - Section 4 Paragraph B: That any and all deficiencies, whether or not they are specifically noted in this Performance Work Statement, are to be corrected under the scope of the project and this quote.