S05 - RFI Response Sheet - 36C24226B0016 Connect PIV to Fire Alarm System.pdf

528A6-24-612 Connect PIV’s to fire alarm system, RFI’s Dated: 2025 12 12

RFI’s and responses

1. Question on title sheet in drawings (G001) on FA104, FA105

a. FA104 and FA105 are not part of drawings set. That portion of scope was removed. Dwg was not updated

b. Specification 00 01 15 List of Drawings has correct listing

2. Will NFPA 72 reports be required? YES

3. Will the following be a regulatory requirement of the contract, (Both NFPA & UFC);

YES

4. NFPA 1- National Fire Code YES

5. NFPA 4- Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing 3 YES

6. NFPA 13- Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems YES

7. NFPA 70 (2023)- National Electrical Code YES

8. NFPA 72 (2022)-National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code YES

9. NFPA 101- Life Safety Code YES

10. UFC 3-600-01 2016 with Change 6- Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities YES

11. UFC 3-601-02- Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance YES

12. UFC 4-021-01 2008 with Change 1- Mass Notification Systems YES

a. To address the above 11 questions. From the Statement of Work Document, final page.

… Project must, at a minimum, be in accordance with

• All federal, state, and local building and safety codes MUST be followed.

• All work is to be completed as shown on the contract documents drawings and specifications unless otherwise directed by the facility/CO in writing.

• Industry Construction Standards

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

• Underwriters Laboratory,

• International Building Code IBC 2003,

• National Electric Code (NEC),

• VA Information Security Handbook 6500.6, etc.

13. Is it a requirement of the contractor to utilize responsible, capable, National Institute for

Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) certified employees in the execution of this requirement. YES

a. To address 13-16 above See section 2.1,B and 2.4D of specification 28 31 00 Fire

Detection and Alarm

14. Are we required to have at least 1 technician on site having a NICET certification when any work is being performed. If so, what level? YES

a. To address 13-16 above See section 2.1,B and 2.4D of specification 28 31 00 Fire

Detection and Alarm

528A6-24-612 Connect PIV’s to fire alarm system, RFI’s Dated: 2025 12 12

15. Are our technicians required to have a current New York State Security and Fire Alarm

Systems Installer’s license as per New York State Title 19 New York Codes, Rules, and

Regulations (NYCRR), Part 196 and adhere to current NFPA 70, 72, UFC 03-600-01 and

4-021-01 Codes. YES

a. To address 13-16 above See section 2.1,B and 2.4D of specification 28 31 00 Fire

Detection and Alarm

16. Is a 100% test of the entire Fire Alarm System a requirement of this contract with the

Government present prior to turnover of the facility? YES

a. See Section 4.4 of specification 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm and NFPA regulations

17. Are we to perform a 24-hour battery test prior to the alarm test if the answer above is yes?. For example, the breaker for the Fire Alarm system will be shut off at 0800, 24-hrs.

prior to testing, allowing for battery drainage over the period of 24- hours with a plan to test at 0800, 1- day later off battery power. Battery system is required to operate “Full

Alarm” capabilities for a duration of 5- min at the end of the 24-hour period, IAW NFPA

72 10.6.7.2 YES

a. See Section 4.4 of specification 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm and NFPA regulations

18. Please confirm that drawings Nos. E001 thru E005 and FA001 thru FA103 apply to

Building B-78 only, and in their entirety.

a. E01, primarily for the radio link portions of the system

b. E002, E003, E004, E005 primarily for the work in B-78

19. Drawing FA001, Approx.. 14th item down from top, reads in part “…done under the supervision of Honeywell trained…etc.”

Please confirm that in lieu of Honeywell that Johnson Controls is acceptable to perform same.

a. During scope development and technical consultations, Johnson Controls was only involved party as they hold the Bath VA Service Contract.

b. All current service and programming updates to the Bath systems are done by local Johnson Controls personnel

c. All the equipment is brand named Honeywell, manufacturer.

d. Johnson Controls/Honeywell is considered same source/company for this project.

References

00 01 15 List of Drawings

Statement of Work

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm