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1 According to TJC/VA/NFPA guidelines for electric fire pump NFPA 25-2017 section 8.3.1.2 has fire pump runs being performed Monthly and not weekly. Can you please confirm the frequency? Government response 1: Frequency must be weekly for all pumps.

2 Can you confirm that parts will be furnished by the VHSO as listed in the SOW Section Q.1? Government response 2: Yes. Parts as listed in the SOW Section II. Q.1. “All fire alarm replacement part(s) will be furnished by VHSO; however, Contractor must include labor to install the part(s).”

3 Can you confirm the estimated number of sprinkler gauges to be replaced under SOW Section Q.3? Government response 3: Please see SOW Section III, a. and b. including Device List.

4 How many kitchen hoods are to be tested? Government response 4: For Base Period and Option Years 1, 2, and 3 there are a total of 4 (4) kitchen hoods. For Option year 4 there are a total of six (6) kitchen hoods. Must be verified by Contractor. How many tanks? Government response 4: One tank per each kitchen hood.

5 According to TJC/VA/NFPA Guidelines for Fire Department Notification (NFPA 72-2016 Table 14.4.3.2 (4)) is only required to be inspected annually. Can you please verify the frequency? Government response 5: In accordance with SOW Section II.I.3.a) frequency must be Quarterly.

6 According to TJC/VA/NFPA Guidelines for Waterflows/Tamper (NFPA 72-2016 Table 14.4.3.2 (17)j)1)k) are only required to be inspected semi-annually. Can you please verify the frequency? Government response 6: In accordance with SOW Section II.J.3.a) frequency must be Quarterly.

7 Can you confirm that any improper installation, water damage of the fire alarm system in the parking garage will not be responsibility of the contractor? Government response 7: Contractor must be responsible for Building 18 “Parking Garage” fire alarm system; since, the fire alarm installation deficiencies have been corrected.

8 Is the cost of the elevator contractor coming out to provide access to elevator shaft/pit to be covered by the VA or contractor? Government response 8: VA shall engage a third party to furnish Contractor access to the elevator shaft/pit as required.

9 Can the contract billing be changed to 12 equal monthly payments? It will be base on your unit price in the RFQ.

10 Section II - Scope of Work; Letter J Water Based Systems - Question: Can you please provide a copy of the previous years inspection report so that our company can get essential information on sprinkler systems? The report is from another contractor and is not public knowledge.