Government_Responses_to_Contractor_questions__-_Electrical_0001.pdf
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- BDO Electrical Upgrade Federal contract opportunity
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- 140L2623Q0077
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This document contains questions from prospective contractors and responses from the government regarding solicitation number 140L2623Q0077 for electrical upgrades at the Bureau of Land Management in Idaho. The solicitation requires contractors to provide electrical work including installation of new LED interior and egress lighting, replacement of damaged ceiling tiles, and integration of new devices with an existing wireless emergency lighting network. The government responses provide clarification on fixture locations and specifications, clarification that only tiles damaged during installation need replacement, confirmation that new devices must communicate with an existing wireless router, and references to related architectural specifications.
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| Attachment_2_-_BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Drawings.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1_-_BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Specifications.pdf | ||
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Question Government response Reference
Would a 7AM start time be available?
Bids should comply with the time set in the solicitation, but exceptions could be considered if it is advantageous to the government and depending on the days that are needed.
Would it be possible to move the location of the new frog eye lights in the downstairs bathroom (C‐D, 3 4 on drawing E201) to the wall common with the hallway similar to the new light locations in the upstairs bathroom (C‐D, 3‐4 on drawing E202)?
The frog eye lights in the 1st floor restrooms have been moved to the wall common with the hallway
3 Will the BLM be providing paint codes or replacement drop ceiling tiles? No. The contractor is to provide a paint sample set and the COR will select the color
Attachment_1_‐_BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Specifications has a section for SECTION 265119 ‐ LED INTERIOR LIGHTING but none for egress lighting. Will there be a section for exit signs and emergency lighting as shown on the drawings?
Refer to added specification section 265213 Attachment_1_‐ _BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Sp ecifications
Attachment_2_‐_BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Drawings, Sheet E001, Light Fixture Schedule, states there is an existing Emergi‐Lite wireless mesh network. Is it expected that the ‐NEXRF option to be added to all fixtures, in order to be compatible with wireless monitoring?
Provide fixtures with Nexus Monitoring or equal system compatible with the existing Nexus wireless network as noted in the light fixture schedule.
Attachment_2_‐ _BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Dr awings, Sheet E001, Light Fixture Schedule
6 Where is the existing Area Controller Router located?
All emergency communication is handled through the Fire Panel in the primary first floor mechanical room
Attachment_2_‐ _BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Dr awings, Sheet E001, Light Fixture Schedule
Is it expected for all new devices to communicate back to existing router, or is it the contractor's responsibility to assure they do?
Yes, it is expected that all new devices communicate back to the existing router, and it is the contractor’s responsibility to assure that they do.
Attachment_2_‐ _BDO_Electrical_Upgrades_Dr awings, Sheet E001, Light Fixture Schedule
On several sheets of the drawings and specs, it is stated that patching and painting may be required.
a. Can you clarify if we are required to only paint the patched area as closely as possible, or repaint corner to corner of that wall where repair was made?
b. Is the existing color and sheen known?
A) paint the patched area. B) Color to be selected as per question 3
9 Is this for any existing damaged ceiling tile, or only tiles damaged during installation?
Only tiles damaged during instalation will need to be replaced by the contractor
Sheets E101 and E102, General Note D, require replacing damaged ceiling tiles with new.
If replacing existing damaged tiles, can you provide a count of existing damaged tiles? Only tiles damaged during instalation will need to be replaced by the contractor
Sheets E101 and E102, General Note D, require replacing damaged ceiling tiles with new.
Can you provide the existing ceiling tile manufacturer and style for accurate pricing and availability?
Given the age of the building, the existing ceiling tile manufacturer and style are unkown to the government.
Sheets E101 and E102, General Note D, require replacing damaged ceiling tiles with new.
Sheet E001, Demolition General Notes, Note A, states we are to reference Architectural specifications for patch and repair requirements. Will there be an Architectural specification added to solicitation?
Refer to specification section 017329 – Cutting and Patching for patch and repair requirements. See General Notes and Plan Notes on drawings for additional requirements.
Sheet E001
13 Attached is a cut of drawing E202. What I’d like to know is there a work item for the shown NOTE 5? Note 5 at location in question is not required.
14 Attached is a cut of drawing E202. What I’d like to know is there a work item for the shown NOTE 2? Fixture in Question is type E1
Contractor Questions and Government responses: BDO Electrical Upgrade (140L26‐23‐Q‐0077)
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