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140A0125Q0021 – Fire Suppression System 5-Year Inspection at the Walter Miner Law Enforcement Center Questions and Answers 8/21/2025 Request clarification and supporting reports regarding the facility’s wet pipe sprinkler system(s). Specifically, to determine:

Q1. How many wet pipe sprinkler systems are present at the site.

A1, It's one whole system for the building.

Q2. Whether multiple buildings are included under this solicitation.

A2. It’s one building.

Q3. Detailed reports or records related to the systems.

A3. We have attached the last inspection report.

8/27/2025 Q1. Could you please confirm whether the prime contractor must hold a South Dakota fire suppression contractor license to perform this work?

A1. The person(s) completing the work must be licensed.

Q2. If a state license is required, would the Government accept a licensed subcontractor fulfilling that portion, or must the prime itself be licensed?

A2. If this license is required then the Prime must be licensed.

9/4/2025 Q1. How many fire sprinkler systems and/or zones are present within the facility?

A1. One.

Q2. What is the type of each system (e.g., wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, antifreeze)?

• If any systems are filled with antifreeze, please specify which ones, as draining, refilling, and concentration testing will affect the quoted price.

• Please note: dry, pre-action, and deluge systems require full internal inspection every 5-year cycle. Wet systems are typically staggered, with half inspected during the first 5-year cycle and the remaining half on the next cycle.

A2. It is a wet system with no antifreeze that we know of.

Q3. Is there a fire pump supplying any of the fire sprinkler systems?

A3. Not that we know of.

Q4. Is a 5-year hydrostatic test of the FDC included in the intended scope?

• If so, please confirm the size and type of check valve on the FDC (grooved or flanged).

A4. 4” grooved.

• Are the exterior FDC connections equipped with the appropriate plugs/caps?

A4. Yes.

Q5. Is there a scissor lift or any other aerial lift available on site that we can use to access branch lines and cross mains, or will rental be required?

A5. Shouldn't be needed but we have a skid lift. Otherwise, no.

Q6. Are there any scheduling restrictions or blackout dates we should be aware of (e.g., during business hours, holidays, sensitive areas)?

A6. No holidays, no weekends, working hours are 8 am to 5 pm. One of our personnel will escort the contractor since this is a jail - for security purposes.

Q7. Are current as-built drawings or zone maps available for review?

A7. No.

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