RFIs Questions and Answers.docx

1. During the walkthrough we were shown only one kitchen fire suppression system that was a Kidde System. Can you please provide the quantity and manufacturer for all fire suppression systems that need to be inspected for this SOW? Copies of prior reports would be greatly appreciated.

0. Building 3 – 1 Ansul System

0. Building 78 – 1 Kidde System

0. Maintenance Buildings – 3 Ansul and Kidde Systems

1. What panel types are at the Bedford VAMC and Crescent house locations as well as clarification on which buildings numbers on SOW sheet correlate to Bedford VAMC and Crescent house locations?

1. Edwards EST3

1. Crescent House is designated by Crescent.

1. Bedford VAMC are all Building numbers and Corridors.

1. Do you have any wet system/standpipes?

2. All buildings containing sprinkler systems have a wet system.

1. Are there any pre-action systems onsite?

3. No

1. How long is the cleaning of sprinkler heads taking onsite?

4. This work has been completed throughout the year during testing, inspection, and repair visits.

1. Confirm that Elevator testing is only for the annual inspections (not re-inspections, if failed) and these inspections are during regular business hours.

5. Elevator testing shall be performed at the required frequency per NFPA requirements and can be performed during regular business hours.

1. How many magnetic door holders do you have onsite?

6. 138

1. Please confirm the frequency of Annual extinguisher inspection. Should this be annual or semi-annual.

7. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected at the required frequency per NFPA requirements. NFPA 10 Chapter 7.

1. What does “customer shall provide upgrades to fireworks system” mean? Is this a billable line item? If so, please provide scope.

8. When devices are installed, remove, or moved, ensure these changes are reflected in fireworks.

8. When floorplans have been modified, ensure updated floorplans are added into fireworks.

1. Is Firewatch a billable service or is this included in the agreement?

9. Firewatch shall be included in this agreement.

1. Who is the incumbent?

10. Kinetix - Prime Contractor

10. Fire Equipment Inc. – Subcontractor

1. Do you need emergency light inspections?

11. No

1. Please confirm that service work will be billed separately and not part of the inspections cost.

12. Please provide theses as separate line items.

1. Are there any rolling fire doors onsite? If so, how many?

13. There are 2 rolling fire doors in Building 78.

1. Are fusible link and nozzles included in the Kitchen hood inspection cost?

14. Equipment and materials needed to preform testing and maintenance shall be provided by the contractor.

1. Please provide test reports or a Computerized lists of device types, locations, and known deficiencies.

15. Please see attached documentation.

1. Who is monitoring the panels? Does the VAMC need a price for this service?

16. Emergency 24 currently oversees the monitoring of the facility. This service shall be included in the price of the contract.

1. Do all devices need to be labeled?

17. Devices in the field have labels currently affixed to them. These labels are for Building Reports. Labels may not be compatible with other types of scanning and reporting software.