QandA.pdf

Questions and Answers

Q1: Type of FDAS system addressable or conventional A1: FDAS is addressable.

Q2: Conduit Roughing in type IMC or EMT?

A2: It will be IMC for indoor dump, high moisture area (attic, basement or crawl space) otherwise it will be EMT.

Q3: Contractor participation up to testing of cables only?

A3: Yes, contractor to participate up to testing.

Q4: What is the size of temporary ceiling manhole allowed both for basement and ground floor?

A4: Size is up to 16” x 16” and contractor is responsible for restoration.

Q5: Power source tapping location for FACP panel?

A5: main power FACP is 100-230VAC, for devices is 24VAC

Q6: Kindly expand details for the ff legend which are handwritten to avoid wrong interpretations (Sound Base =); (Reg base =)

A6: Sound base is a base detector for smoke/heat with sound otherwise it will be reg base.

Q7: Is mounting of smoke detector and other devices included in our scope?

Provide wiring details if so.

A7: Yes, it’s included. For wiring gauges, it’s indicated in the floor plan. Kindly refer to the provided to the drawings issued during site visit.

Q8: Aside for continuity test is there any other test required for wire integrity acceptance?

A8: Continuity and Insulation test are considered required for wire integrity testing.

Q9: Working Hours? for Noisy works? drilling etc?

A9: Kindly refer to section E of the solicitation package. For drilling works at CMR, it will be coordinated by the COR and by schedule.

Q10: Where is the power tapping point for the power supply of the FACP?

A10: For CMR, it will be at the electrical room. For Baguio Residence, it will be the existing old panel.

Q11: There is a requirement for power supply in the guard house including provision for fiber optic cable? Is this included in the scope? If so, please provide plan for the cable route since during inspection the route will pass through the Driveway.

A11: It is included in the scope of work, FAC will use the existing pipe underground. Guard house to basement is around 100 meters.

Q12: To minimize any chipping works & penetration to concrete during conduit layout, can we utilize an existing conceal conduit imbedded horizontal or vertical drop to walls & ceiling?

A12: Yes, for embedded pipes.

Q13: Is the equipment already available? May we know the model & specification?

A13: Yes, it is already available, model: NOTIFIER – 320. Kindly refer to Attachment 6 for the specifications.

Q14: To clarify if programming of FDAS included in the contractor scope of work?

A14: Programming is not included in the scope of work.

Q15: Does the integrity test report on wires & fiber cables should be tested and to submit after cable inserted to conduit?

A15: Yes, test should be done after cable installation.

Q16: Is there available power circuit breaker to energize the new FDAS controller?

A16: USG will use existing breaker.

Q17: Do we need to install another power breaker? Or use the existing from electrical panel?

A17: USG will use existing power breaker, but the contractor needs to run conduit/wires going to the source.

Q18: How many copies of As-Built drawing in a set?

A18: 1 hard copy and soft copy (CD or USB).