1305M325Q0090 Questions and Answers.pdf

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1305M325Q0090

Solicitation / Site Visit Questions and Answers

1) Are there parking or building requirements?

a.) No, there are no parking or building requirements.

2) Will there be recent NFPA testing reports or Simplex panel point lists provided?

a.) See attachment.

3) Is this a one for one replacement of the old systems?

a.) Yes, this is a one for one replacement of all devices, including all horn strobes, pull stations, heat and smoke detectors, and one fire alarm panel. All new devices and the panel will be addressable.

4) Would you please confirm the exact count of devices and equipment needed for replacement as mentioned in the Scope of Work?

a) A device count is on the inspection report; see attached.

5) Has there been any prior issues with the existing Simplex fire panel that prompted its replacement?

a.) Yes, the current system is not addressable and has given multiple trouble alarms over the past 5 years.

6) Could you please provide a detailed device count for the existing equipment to be replaced? A bill of materials or as-built drawings showing all device locations and quantities would be very helpful.

a) See question #2 and #4. As built drawings are not available.

7) Is it expected to use the existing wiring to perform this service?

a) Yes, unless the wiring that final terminations are being made on is damaged.

8) Please provide copies of all buildings past inspection reports.

a) See Appendix #1 – Fire Alarm Inspection Report.

9) Are there building drawings or emergency exit floor plan maps to be provided?

a) See Appendix #2 – Milford Floor Plans.

10) Do you have the drawings? Please provide them for the design and the permitting.

a) As built drawings are not available.

11) Please provide copies of as built drawings, showing the fire alarm systems currently installed.

a) As built drawings are not available.

12) Please provide a copy of the building emergency exit type drawings.

a) See Appendix #2 – Milford Floor Plans.

13) Is the job prevailing wage?

a) This contract is subject to Department of Labor minimum wage standards. The wage rates for this county are posted with the solicitation attachments.

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14) Are there any critical areas requiring special attention or detection since the existing system was initially installed?

a) No.

15) Any special safety required equipment / clothing / special installation requirements within the production areas?

16) Do you wish to replace the current aerial connection from Building # 2 to building # 10 with an underground raceway?

17) The underground raceway from building # 1 to building # 2 contains a number of old telephone lines.

Are they currently in use and must remain in use or can they be entirely removed?

a) Telephone lines are not in use, but they shall intact.

18) The same concern applies to the underground between building # 2 and building # 3?

a) Please see answer to question #17.

19) What are the locations / type and number of independent suppression systems?

a) Building #11(HAZMAT SHED) has an independent fire suppression system.

20) Are there any expansion requirements beyond simply replacing the existing system? (IE: adding door closures to isolate critical areas, low / high temperature monitoring of critical areas?

21) Is the access system connected to the fire system allowing limited or total access by responding personnel in the event of an alarm?

22) Are the RTU’s connected for shutdown in the event of a fire?

23) What critical equipment CANNOT be shut down in the event of an alarm activation?

a) Seawater systems.

*** Note to interested vendors: All site visits for this project are complete. Only the responses included above/ posted as an amendment to the solicitation will govern or alter the solicitation requirements. ***