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Project 614-19-111, Replace Fire Alarm System Federal contract opportunity
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36C24921R0070
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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9

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This document contains responses to contractor questions regarding replacement of the fire alarm system at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The medical center campus has an existing Notifier 3300 fire alarm system that will be fully replaced with a new system as detailed in the contract drawings and specifications. Key details include that new control panels, initiating devices, notification devices, and control modules will be installed as necessary for a code compliant system. The contractor is directed to existing drawings for details on networking fire alarm panels, conduit and cabling locations, and acceptable conduit materials in various spaces. The contractor must coordinate all work hours with the VA medical center and obtain approval from the VA and architect before using wiremold or relocating devices.

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From: Wayne Meyer To: Butler, Jonathan G.

Subject: [EXTERNAL] FW: RE: S02-36C24921R0070 (Repl Fire Alarm) RFI Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:43:54 AM

Mr. Jonathon Butler, Here are some additional RFI’s which were forwarded to me.

Thank You

Wayne Meyer Paradigm Engineering

From: Blaine Van Gansbeke <blaine@paradigmusa.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:23 PM To: Keith Pharis <Keith.Pharis@paradigmusa.com>; Wayne Meyer <Wayne.Meyer@paradigmusa.com>; Randy Hudson <Randy.Hudson@paradigmusa.com> Subject: FW: RE: S02-36C24921R0070 (Repl Fire Alarm) RFI

From: Keese, Roxie A. <Roxie.Keese@va.gov> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 4:22 PM To: Blaine Van Gansbeke <blaine@paradigmusa.com>; Butler, Jonathan G.

<Jonathan.Butler3@va.gov> Cc: Keese, Roxie A. <Roxie.Keese@va.gov> Subject: FW: RE: S02-36C24921R0070 (Repl Fire Alarm) RFI

Please see the attached questions and respond directly to me only. Thank you.

From: ISS Estimating <ISSestimating@issinternet.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 11:06 AM To: Keese, Roxie A. <Roxie.Keese@va.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: S02-36C24921R0070 (Repl Fire Alarm) RFI

Please see RFI questions below.

1. Note L on drawing FAES says to utilize existing piping to pull new fire alarm wiring to new PIV locations. If it is a new location will there be existing piping? Response: The PIV is existing and a new monitor module shall be added at each location and connected to the new fire alarm system.

2. Will any of the PIV valves shown require new conduit that will need to be trenched in?

Response: Refer to drawing FDES and FAES for installation requirements.

mailto:Wayne.Meyer@paradigmusa.com mailto:Jonathan.Butler3@va.gov mailto:Roxie.Keese@va.gov mailto:blaine@paradigmusa.com mailto:Jonathan.Butler3@va.gov mailto:Roxie.Keese@va.gov mailto:ISSestimating@issinternet.com mailto:Roxie.Keese@va.gov

3. Will the fire alarm conduit in the garage need to be GRC? Response: Refer to drawing

10.FA100.

4. Will the fire alarm conduit in the basement and mechanical spaces need to be GRC?

Response: Refer to specification 260533.

5. Will a blank cover be acceptable where an existing device is removed but the box is not being used? Response: The A/E has no objection to blank cover plate.

6. On drawing FA501.1 the conduit and cabling is not show between the networked control panels. Are all the raceways and cabling existing? Response: Refer to drawing FA505.1 for networking of fire alarm panels.

7. Is there an existing underground conduit that can be re-used to building #10? Response:

Refer to drawing 10.FD100.

8. Would it be acceptable to move the wall mounted A/V to the ceiling as long as it is in compliance with code? Response: No.

9. Will Wiremold be acceptable in finished areas where new wall mounted devices are required?

Response: Wiremold is acceptable only in areas where cutting and patching is not feasible, the contractor shall obtain permission from VAMC and A/E prior to performing work.

10. Will any of the work need to be performed “off-hours”? Response: The contractor shall coordinate work hours with the VAMC.

Thank you,

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