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RFIs and Responses

1. In executing this project, can one superintendent fulfill the supervision, safety, and QAQC roles? No, only one of those roles.

1. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific QA/QC Plan? Yes

1. Are contractors required to issue a contract specific Safety Plan? Yes

1. Is this project tax exempt? Yes

1. It was stated at the site visit that original and updated plans. Architectural, MEP, structural were available, can those be provided? Yes, will be provided soon.

1. Can you provide locations for any underground utilities, water, electrical, gas, data, etc. in the area surrounding the building? Yes

1. What is the material, size, depth, and location of the water main that would be used to supply the fire alarm system? Whatever is required by appropriate code and firefighting capabilities

1. What is the pressure of the water main near the building? Between 58-60 PSI

1. Will the suppression system be added into the current fire alarm system? It was stated at the site visit that the current alarm system was not properly working. Yes. Add to current fire alarm system. Fire Alarm System works for the building

1. Should a new fire alarm system be included in the bid, as a bid option, or not included with this project? Not included in this project

1. Is there a preferred location for the riser and other equipment? To be determined/proposed by contractor

1. Would it be acceptable to construct a lean-to structure on the outside of the building to contain the riser? Yes. Covered on all sides with door and sealed to keep pests and rodents out

1. What are the applicable codes and standards

12. International Code Council

0. International Building Code? Yes

0. International Fire Code? Yes

12. National Fire Protection Association –

1. NFPA 13 - Sprinkler Systems? Yes

1. NFPA 24 – Underground piping? Yes

1. NFPA 72 - Fire Alarm Systems? Yes

12. Others? N/A

12. Local amendments? Follow all local codes associated with this new installation

1) Water Supply –

a. Is there any Water Flow Test data available? No

b. What is the source of the water? Internal USDA Water Plant System

c. What is the anticipated location of the tie-in to a city water main? No city water. Internal USDA Water Plant System

d. Is it anticipated that either a Water Tank or a Fire Pump will be required? N/A

e. Should the new water main plan for future extension to other buildings? No

2) Fire Hydrants –

a. Are there existing fire hydrants? Yes

b. Are new fire hydrants required to comply with the International Fire Code requirements? Yes

c. Does the new water main need to meet the Required Fire Flow requirements for fighting fires? Yes

3) Site –

a. What is the anticipated location of the Backflow Preventer? To be determined by contractor to marry into the new riser room to be built

b. What type of Backflow Preventer is anticipated,

4) Drawings Available –

a. Is there a Site Plan drawing available? N/A

b. Are there drawings of the building available? Yes

5) Applicable Codes and Standards –

a. International Code Council – Yes

i. International Building Code? Yes

ii. International Fire Code? Yes

b. National Fire Protection Association –

i. NFPA 13 - Sprinkler Systems? Yes

ii. NFPA 24 – Underground piping? Yes

iii. NFPA 72 - Fire Alarm Systems? Yes

c. Others? N/A

d. Local amendments? Follow all local codes associated with this new installation

6) Fire Alarm –

a. Is there an existing Fire Alarm System? Yes

b. If existing, is it UL listed for supervising sprinkler systems? Yes

c. Is a new Fire Alarm Control Unit required to monitor the sprinkler system? No

7) Storage –

a. Is there any storage over 8’? No

b. If so, are the materials on racks? No

c. Storage height? No

d. Commodities stored? No

8) Building Access –

a. Will installation have to be done over existing equipment? No

b. Will installation proceed while building is occupied and in use? Yes