RFIs and Responses- Knoxville FIA Wiring.pdf

Requests for Information & Responses

Project: Knoxville FIA Communications Wiring

Solicitation: 12445224B0012

Question 1

The floor plan provided – is the cable installation in the areas in the red blocks?

Response

The low voltage wiring will be installed in the red walls as part of this contract. The red walls are demountable walls that will be installed by the furniture supplier.

Question 2

Are there any symbols legend?

Response

An electrical legend with symbols is provided via amendment 001.

Question 3

For submitting the quote do we just send it to you via email? Was not sure since the RFP reads “sealed bid”.

Response

Yes, please submit the bid proposal to the contracting officer: Keisha Robinson via email at Keisha.robinson@usda.gov

Question 4

For bidding the project do we assume just the areas blocked off in “Red” on the prints?

Response

Red indicates demountable walls to be installed under a pending systems furniture contract. Low voltage wiring, jacks, faceplates, etc. are required in the demountable walls and all other areas as indicated on the revised drawing.

mailto:Keisha.robinson@usda.gov

Question 5

Are we to assume there is a rack in place or will a new rack be required for this effort?

A new rack with cable managers , vertical and horizontal type with covers is required.

Question 6

Are we to assume new Patch Panels for the new drops or is there existing space on existing patch panels in the Comm Room?

New patch panels are required for all new cable runs

Question 7

Is there existing pathway or basket tray in the hallways or are we to add j-hooks for cabling support?

Response

There are no existing basket trays or J-hooks. These devices must be installed per the specifications:

J-Hooks and D-Rings

1. Cable saddles and J-hooks shall be used in horizontal runs where cable tray or wire basket is not available (10 or fewer cables). These must be supported on their own ceiling wires, threaded rod, or affixed to building structure by use of beam clamps (on metal beams) or wood screws (on wood beams). Affixing communication cable supports to existing ceiling support wires is not allowed.

Question 8

Will the cabling, jacks and patch cords required be Cat 6A or Cat 6?

Response

a. Per specifications, horizontal cabling shall be installed between Telecommunications Rooms (TR) and Telecommunications Outlets (TO). Horizontal cabling shall be Category 6, unless otherwise noted in PWS or 2 contract documents. Supply Patch cables all workstations 10’ and IT rack 3-5’ , all slim line type

b. Wi-Fi connections and CATV systems shall be Category 6A copper cable shall be installed in accordance with most current ANSI/TIA-568 Series, BICSI TDMM, manufacturer's recommendations, and best industry practices. Cat 6A is required for Wifi locations only

Question 9

Will the work be plenum space or non-plenum space?

Non-Plenum Space

Question 10

Is there a preference on color of Cable, Jacks and Faceplates?

White is acceptable.

Question 11

Will all Wi-Fi locations be Single drops?

There is 1 dual drop in the main conference room, all other places are single drop.

Question 12

We are counting a total of (78) Cat 6/6a cables for the items blocked off in “Red” – can that be verified?

Please see revised drawing to determine cable count. The specifications require 2 cables per TO

Question 13

Are there any new fiber backbone requirements for this effort?

No new fiber backbone required, this space is 1 floor (ground floor) only