Attachment VI 36C24624B0009 RFI Response.pdf

Security Camera Upgrade Solicitation 36C24624B0009 Questions.

1. Is there an incumbent? If so, who?

Response: There is no incumbent.

2. Will the government confirm that in all accessible Ceilings throughout the facility, the contractor can use properly supported and spaced J-hooks to support cabling?

Response: Cabling shall be installed in existing cable trays located above corridor accessible ceilings. For areas where no cable trays exist pathways or j-hooks can be installed from the camera location to the nearest existing cable tray.

3. Will the government confirm there will be paint supplied to the contractor for proper matching of existing color for any required exposed conduit, supports, boxes, etc.?

Response: Contractor will be responsible for matching and providing paint.

4. Will the government confirm that the camera contractor can supply and install all required conduit, supports, boxes, etc. in any required exposed areas?

Response: The intent of this project is to provide conduit and cabling rough-in only for security cameras and PACS. Security equipment will be installed under separate future contract. Prefer to have a certified electrical contractor provide conduit and cabling rough-in.

5. A note on detail 2 of E501 calls for the installation of a composite access control cable and for 10 additional feet to be coiled up at each end. Besides that, no specifications were provided for PACS components. Can you confirm that the scope of work for PACS is for rough in only?

Response: Yes, PACS work is conduit and cable rough-in only.

6. A note on detail 2 of E501 If the intention is for the contractor to furnish all labor and material to control these 2 doors, can you provide information about your access control system and current service provider?

Response: PACS work is conduit and cable rough-in only

7. Note 2, Project Description on sheet G-001 calls for "provide power at multiple site locations for future wireless camera system and cameras." We did not see any other references to this scope of work anywhere else on the drawings. Is this still a requirement for this project and if so, can you provide additional information?

Response: Note #2 removed.

8. Can you please confirm that the intention is to have one new Cat6A cable installed at each new camera location?

Response: Yes, one new CAT6A cable for each camera location, terminated and tested.

9. Per existing conditions observed at the site visit, the sleeves through the wall extend not just through the wall but all the way to the data rack. On multiple sheets, new 2" sleeves are called to be installed, but appear to just go through the wall but not extend more than a few inches into the room.

Are we required to match the existing conditions with the newly installed sleeves or is through the wall only acceptable?

Response: Match existing conditions or provide new conduit sleeves to above nearest existing cable runway that routes to the IT rack within the IT room.

10. In the event drywall is required to be slotted for cable installation, and will then require patching and painting, will the VA provide a paint sample or paint so we can match existing and make the appropriate repair? For example, on sheet EY-126 one camera appears to be installed on a beam.

Unless surface raceway is permitted here, drywall slotting will likely be needed.

Response: Painted surface raceway or cutting and patching would be acceptable methods as coordinated in the field with the VA COR.

11. Will the contractor's superintendent be permitted to also serve as the

SSHO and the QA/QC manager?

Response: Superintendent can serve as SSHO but needs to have a separate

QA/QC manager.

12. On list of drawings in the specifications section 00 01 15, there are 35 sheets listed, on the drawing attachment, there are only 25 sheets. It appears the following sheets were not provided: EY-116, EY-118, EY-121, EY-

124, EY-125, EY-133, EY-141, EY-151, EY-161 & EY-163. Can you please provide these sheets?

Response: Sheets EY-116, EY-118, EY-121, EY-124, EY-125, EY-133, EY-141, EY-151, EY-161 & EY-163 has been removed spec updated.

13. Although the plans indicate that this project includes only the infrastructure and that the cameras and video recording is by others, the

SOW can be interpreted that we are to furnish and install new cameras.

Please clarify the intent of the scope of work.

Response: The intent of this project is to provide conduit and cabling rough-in only for security cameras and PACS. Security equipment will be installed under separate future contract.

14. What is the existing power infrastructure?

Response: The intent of this project is to provide conduit and cabling rough-in only for security cameras and PACS. Power for cameras or 120V is not required under this project.

15. Is the power supply stable?

Response: The intent of this project is to provide conduit and cabling rough-in only for security cameras and PACS. Power for cameras or 120V is not required under this project.

16. Will UPS(s) be required?

Response: No.

17. If so, what is the power requirement?

Response: N/A

18. How many UPS?

Response: N/A for the scope of this project.

19. Are there existing fiber optic access points?

Response: Fiber optic cables are not required for this scope.

20. Will new fiber optic cables be required?

Response: No, all cable routes shall be under 295ft.

21. If so, what type?

Response: N/A

22. What are the lengths of the fiber optic cables from point of origin to end destination?

Response: Fiber optic cables are not required for this scope.

23. How many fiber optic runs?

Response: Fiber optic cables are not required for this scope.

24. What termination types will be required?

Response: Fiber optic cables are not required for this scope.

25. Will trenching be required?

Response: No trenching required.

26. If so, are the utility locations marked on the ground and/or properly documented?

Response: There is no site work for this project.

27. Will dig permits be required?

Response: There is no site work for this project.

28. Who will be required to obtain the digging permits?

Response: There is no site work for this project.

29. Will lead and asbestos abatement be required?

Response: No

30. Have the buildings been tested for lead and asbestos?

Response: Areas of work above the ceilings and in stairwells do not contain asbestos or lead.

31. If so, will the government provide the results of the testing?

Response: N/A

32. Are there any other health hazards associated with the applicable installation and maintenance?

Response: No

33. Are any of the buildings listed as historic buildings?

Response: No.

34. If so, who will determine the locations approved for possible drilling and camera placement?

Response: N/A

35. Is the existing camera system analog or IP?

Response: The intent of this project is to provide conduit and cabling rough-in only for security cameras and PACS. Camera system is IP.

36. Are the cameras connected by ethernet or coax cable?

Response: The intent of this project is to provide conduit and cabling rough-in only for security cameras and PACS. Camera system is IP.

37. Is Cat6 plenum indoor and outdoor cable required?

Response: Plenum rated indoor/outdoor cables are not required.

38. Are there existing cable raceways or paths to route the new ethernet through?

Response: There are existing cable trays above the accessible ceilings of the cooridors. New pathways and/or j-hooks must be provided from the camera location to the nearest existing cable tray typically located above corridor ceilings. Contractor to field verify.

39. Will conduit be required?

Response: Yes, per the bid documents.

40. If so, what type and how many feet?

Response: Conduit length and routing shall be determined in the field.

41. Will existing equipment need to be tested?

Response: No.

42. If so, what type of equipment?

Response: N/A.

43. Number of each?

Response: N/A.

44. Will existing cameras need to be replaced?

Response: No.

45. If so, how many cameras need to be replaced?

Response: N/A.

46. What type and/or brand of cameras are they to be replaced with?

Response: N/A

47. Camera locations:

a. How many cameras are/will be mounted above 12' on the buildings/poles?

Response: No cameras will be mounted on the exterior building façade or on poles.

b. How many cameras are/will be roof top mounted?

Response: None.

c. How many cameras are/will require a lift?

Response: The use of a lift shall be determined by the contractor.

48. Do the buildings have drop ceilings, or are they solid ceilings between floors?

Response: All of the buildings have lay-in ceilings within the corridors and most rooms. Stairwells are open and constructed of concrete block.

49. Are “To Scale” drawings available for publication?

Response: Bid drawings can be used to determine lengths.

50. If not, what is the length, width, and height of the building(s).

Response: Drawings are to-scale, height of buildings shall be determined by the contractor.

51. What are the “testing requirements” for the new or upgraded system(s)?

Response: The only testing required is the testing of the CAT6A cable that is installed. There is no testing required for the system.

52. Is the government able to extend the solicitation’s due date?

Response: YES

53. Will providing the (34) camera device equipment be part of this bid contract? If not, please disregard questions 57, 58, and 59.

Response: No, the intent of this project is to provide conduit and cable rough-in only.

54. What is the existing Video Management System (VMS)?

Response: N/A.

55. Will supplying an additional storage NVR (network video recorders) be required under this contract?

Response: N/A.

56. Will supplying camera licenses for VMS be required under this contract?

Response: N/A.

57. Is there a cable tray currently installed above the ceiling in building 47 &

62?

Response: Yes.

58. It was discovered on the site walk there are (2) stairwell cameras already installed. Will an updated drawing with camera be expected to be created and uploaded on SAM.GOV solicitation account?

Response: Drawing updated

1) Drawing EY127 STR#4 already has camera conduit/wire installed.

Drawing EY127 will be deleted.

2) Drawing EY162 STR#4 5E509 already has conduit/wire installed. Work will be deleted from drawing. New conduit/wire will be required in

STR#1 5W510. That work requirement will remain on Drawing EY162

59. We appreciate your assistance and look forward to finalizing our engineering plans for this project.

Not sure this is an RFI?

60. Is this correct? Or should it read, “However, should an Offeror elect to submit their Bid by mail, it will be the sole responsibility of the Offeror to ensure that the bid is received, in its entirety, no later than 5:00 PM EST one

(1) day prior to the established Bid Opening Date identified”?

Correct.