RFIs_for_6552_Cabling_final_0001.xlsx
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- 6552-HH AV CABLING & INFRASTRUCTURE Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140R6026Q0030
About this file
This file is a Request for Information (RFI) Q&A document addressing contractor questions regarding a cabling and audiovisual infrastructure project at a federal facility managed by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation (Solicitation 140R6026Q0030).
The project requires installation of Category 6 network cabling, single-mode armored fiber optic cabling, HDMI cabling, USB cabling, speaker wiring, and associated infrastructure components throughout a multi-floor facility with an MDF on the 5th floor and IDFs on multiple floors including outbuildings. Key specifications include LC-type fiber connectors, compliance with ANSI/TIA-568, NEC/NFPA 70, and BICSI cabling standards, all cables below ceiling installed in conduit or wiremold, service loops not exceeding three feet, and durable machine-printed cable labels at both ends. All conduits requiring access will need fishing for cable installation; contractors must estimate quantities and lengths for Category 6 cabling, HDMI, USB, speaker wiring, patch panels, rack connectivity components, cable management hardware, PDUs, and mounting accessories based on design and cable run counts. The government will provide network switches (Cisco C9300-48U and C9300LM-48U models), a 2200VA rack-mount UPS for IDFs, wireless access points (Cisco CW9166i), and ensure grounding and vault preparation; contractors must provide grounding for IDFs and prepare pull strings where necessary. Crestron processors and touch panels are mandatory for AV equipment. The proposal deadline was extended 14 days following RFI issuance to accommodate contractor questions and allow time for review of updated drawings, PWS, and facility photographs provided by the government.
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| Sol__140R6026Q0030_0002_4_3_26_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140R6026Q0030_Amd_0002.pdf | ||
| Sol_140R6026Q0030_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol__140R6026Q0030_0001_3_30_26_0001.pdf | ||
| available_storage_area_0001.pdf | ||
| Site_Visit_Attendance_List_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol__140R6026Q0030_2_26_26.pdf | ||
| 6552_Cabling_Pre-solicitation_Questions_and_Answers.pdf | ||
| Sol_140R6026Q0030.pdf |
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Sheet1
| Question | Answer | Answer POC |
| Since we could not inspect the inside of the conduits, is there an assumption of pull string in all conduits? Or should we assume they will need to be fished? | Assume they need to be fished. See updated section in PWS | Lance |
| If conduits are too full, will we be expected to run another new conduit to accommodate the fiber or copper? | See updated section in PWS. | Lance |
| What’s the acceptable alternative to Corning; as Corning is expensive and there are other alternatives that are equally as good? | Corning or Equivalent |
Ensure compliance with ANSI/TIA-568, NEC / NFPA 70, and BICSI cabling standards Perform cable management to maintain airflow, bend radius, and accessibility Wrap fiber with split-duct where sharp bends occur dropping from fiber basket / tray All fiber connectors shall be LC type Provide service loops not to exceed three (3) feet in length.
Label all ports on FTUs.
Ensure all test results meet or exceed applicable industry standards.
| Document and submit all test results to the Government | Greg West | ||
| Is there a drop count available on the map or is the assumption every mark is x number of drops? | Drawings in solicitation updated to clarify location and quantity of drops. | Ryan/Greg | |
| Will we be removing old drops after the new ones are commissioned? | Yes, this is specified in the solicitation | Greg West | |
| Does all cable need to be in conduit or is exposed (neatly run) acceptable in certain areas? | All cables below ceiling need to be installed in either conduit or wiremold. Calbes installed above ceilings not in exposed areas can utilize interduct or cable hooks. | Lance | |
| In the tunnels there were J-Hooks for an existing fiber run. Can we use the same J-Hooks, or will a new path be necessary? | No existing J-hooks will be allowed for use in the installation of this project. This has been clarified in the solicitation. | ||
| Will grounding of IDF’S be done by us or others? | Grounding will be done by the government. | Facility/ Greg West | |
| Can IDF locations be shown on the maps or provided? | See updated drawings in the solicitation. | Ryan M | |
| Is Liquid tight conduit acceptable in the outbuildings? | yes. The SOW already defines this in Task Order 3 section F. | Lance | |
| Are the vaults leading to each outbuilding clear of water, debris, and have pull strings available? | Facility will make sure vaults are clear of water and debris, some conduits may have pull strings available but others do not. The Government does not guarantee the usability of any existing pull strings and the contractor shall prepare to install new pull strings where needed. | Facility | |
| The Gravel building has a 1-inch conduit that may (with any cable that’s currently inside it) pose a bend radius problem with the fiber. Is it acceptable to add a box (6-8 inch)to allow for a better bend radius? | Yes | Facility/ Greg West | |
| Because single mode armored fiber is specifically asked for, we believe no innerduct should be needed to protect the fiber. Will you require innerduct for this job? | See answer to line 8 and updated solicitation. | Facility/ Greg West | |
| Category 6 network cabling – Should the contractor determine the required quantity/length? | Yes, length to be calculated/estimated by the contractor. No change to SOW since that is a requirement of putting in the bid. | Greg West | |
| HDMI cabling – Quantity or length required. | Quantity and length to be determined by the contractor based on A/V design | Greg West/D Zor | |
| USB cabling/USB extension cables – Required quantity. | This is to be determined by the contractor based on A/V design | Greg West | |
| Speaker wiring – Estimated quantity or footage required. | This is to be determined by the contractor based on A/V design | Greg West | |
| Patch panels and rack connectivity components – Required quantity. | This is to be determined by the contractor based on cable run count per location. | Greg West | |
| Cable management hardware – Required quantity. | This is to be determined by the contractor based on design. | Greg West | |
| Rack Power Distribution Units (PDUs) – Whether these should be included and the expected quantity. | This is to be determined by the contractor based on design and is clarified in the updated solicitation. | E Shaefer/D Zor | |
| Cable labeling materials – Required quantity. | Require durable, machine-printed, and legible labels at both ends of every cable. This has been clarified in the updated solicitation. | Greg West | |
| Mounting and installation accessories (brackets, anchors, wall plates, etc.) – Whether these should be included as part of standard installation. | These should be included by the vendor with the installation. Answered in Task order 3 section c. | Greg West/E Shaefer | |
| Additionally, please confirm if there are any preferred or mandated brands/manufacturers for the AV equipment and cabling infrastructure, or if equivalent industry-standard products are acceptable. | Only requirement with the A/V infrastructure is the use of Crestron processors and touch panels so the rooms and assets can be monitored/managed by Creston Fusion. | Greg West | |
| Will the government provide a secure space to store project related tools and equipment for the duration of the project or will this need to be the responsibility of the vendor? | no, see clarification on lay down and storage areas in spec. Added statement into SOW under Special Provisions section H. | David Zor | |
| Can the government note the elevator stop locations on drawing 447-D-415? | information is included in the drawings | Ryan M | |
| Can the government provide a symbol key for the annotations on drawing 447-D-415? | see updated drawings | Ryan M | |
| Can the government note the location of the MDF and each IDF on the drawing package provided in this RFP? | see updated drawings | Ryan M | |
| Will the government provide a copy of the drawings in a CAD format to the awarded vendor? | some drawings are not available in CAD, Where CAD format is available it will be provided. | E Shaefer/D Zor | |
| Can the government annotate the drawings with the location of each cabling vault? | see updated drawings | Ryan M | |
| Can the government confirm the requirements provided in the PWS? | see updated PWS. | Mitchell Frost | |
| Can the government provide a layout drawing of the space noting the following: |
i. Display locations?
ii. Conference table size and shape?
iii. Number of seating positions?
iv. Location of cable cubby and workstation connections?
| v. Equipment rack location | see updated drawings | Chase | |
| Can the government provide the following photographs of the Conference Table and seating | yes | Ryan M | |
| The SOW includes a need to provide a UPS in the MDF? Can the government provide a information on the devices that are to be powered by the UPS. Their Voltage and Power Draw and how long the devices are to operate in the event the primary power is lost? | 2 hours. This has been clarified in the updated solicitation. Task 3 section b. | Lance | |
| Who is responsible for providing the necessary switches at each IDF location? | The Government will provide the necessary switches | Greg West | |
| If the government is providing the necessary network switches can the government provide the make and model number being provided at each IDF? | The Government will provide the necessary switches, Government will be using C9300-48U and C9300LM-48U. This has been clarified in the updated solicitation. | Greg West | |
| Can the government provide the make and model of the government provided UPS at each IDF location? | Rack Mount 2200VA UPS typical for IDFs. This has been clarified in the updated solicitation. | Lance | |
| The PWS refers to vendors providing a new fiber optic backbone using single mode armored fiber optic cabling even in locations where the cabling will be run in conduit? Is it acceptable for vendors to provide Single mode Cabling that is not armored? | Armored fiber optic cabling is requred anywhere an existing protected pathway does not exist to ensure cabling is protected. Task 3 section c. answers this. | Greg West | |
| Can the government clearly identify WAP locations on the provided drawings | See updated drawings | Ryan M | |
| Can the government provide the make and model number of each Wireless access point? | This was specified in the solicitation - Cisco CW9166i | Greg West | |
| Will the MDF on the 6th floor serve as the IDF for the Network/Telco Cabling on the 6th floor? | Yes the MDF on the 5th floor will supply the telco and cabling to the IDF on the 6th floor. This is clarified in the updated drawings in the solicitation. | Ryan M | |
| Can the government provide existing conduit entry and exit points, quantity’s, size, and current fill state for all conduits that are existing? | No, due to man power limitations at this time. | Mitchell Frost | |
| Can the government provide the following Photos: |
- MDF Equipment rack location:
- MDF Rack Location to existing Demarc location for Telco/Network connectivity?
- MDF Core Drill/conduit access to 6th Floor?
- MDF Existing Cabling pathways and trays?
- Large Conference Room (LCR) Feature wall?
| - LCR Conference Table and Equipment rack locations? | pictures will be provided | Ryan M | |
| Will the Government extend the propsal submission deadline to allow for 7-10 calendar days after issuance of RFI answers? | Yes. The solicitation is extended an additional 14 days to accommodate the RFI answers. | Mitchell Frost | |
| provide overhead view of small conference room layout | This is included in the drawings in the updated solicitation. | Chase |
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