ANSWERS_TO_RFI_-_2-3-2023_0002.docx

Questions asked and responses given during site vist:

1. Is all wire required to be in conduit?

a. Answer: Yes, all wire shall be in Hydromaxx, non‐metallic and liquid tight conduit or government approved equal.

2. Do you want the system plugged into the wall in an existing outlet, or do you want it to be on its own dedicated circuit? (on own circuit would require Certified Electrician work)

a. Answer: The system can be plugged into the wall in an existing outlet.

3. Do you want a UPS workstation to be installed with the system?

a. Answer: No, a workstation will not be required.

4. Who will buy/provide the wireless hotspot? Is the hotspot something the BLM will provide?

a. Answer: The BLM will provide a Verizon Jetpack Mifi 880l hotspot. The security system shall be compatible with the Verizon Jetpack Mifi 880l unit.

5. If the Contractor goes the wireless hotspot route, are there any specific BLM security requirements when using a hotspot?

a. Answer: The BLM will provide a Verizon Jetpack Mifi 880l hotspot. The security system shall be compatible with the Verizon Jetpack Mifi 880l unit.

6. Will the BLM require the Contractor to install an antenna on the outside of the building that will attach to the hotspot to provide better wifi for the system?

a. Answer: If an antenna is compatible with the Verizon Jetpack Mifi 880l, then yes, include the antenna.

7. Does the contract only require 1 UPS as a backup power source, no additional?

a. Answer: One UPS backup power source shall be sufficient.

8. Would the Government be open to other solutions to the security system, such as using a multisensor, 360‐degree camera on the inside of the building with a fisheye lens, and 2 multi‐sensors, 270 degree cameras on the outside, thus covering the same area but with 2 less cameras, less conduit, and less wire?

a. Answer: Yes, the government would be open to other solutions as stated but not limited to the example listed in this question as long as all four sides of the building’s interior/exterior are captured.