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- 36C25621R0012
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This pre-solicitation notice describes a forthcoming request for proposals to correct fire alarm deficiencies at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The project has an estimated construction cost range of $500,000 to $1,000,000. The solicitation will be issued as a 100% small business set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Interested offerors should monitor the beta.SAM website for the full RFP to be posted around October 16th, with proposals due approximately 30 days later. The contract award is targeted for around 30 days after receipt of proposals. The recommended contract performance period is 240 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The solicitation number will be 36C25621R0012 and NAICS code 236220 applies.
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Attachment B
Questions Request Form 36C25621R0012
| # |
| Reference |
| Question |
| Answer |
| 1. |
| ES101 note 1 |
| Regarding the duct bank between the rear of building 3 that runs adjacent to building 7. Will the VA please clarify how far away the duct bank runs from building 7? |
Contractor must field verify distances and exact duct bank locations. Contractor may scale drawing ES101 at their own risk to obtain approximate distances. The drawing is depicted at a scale of 1 inch equals 70 feet as shown on the plan title.
| 2. |
| ES101 note 1 |
| How deep underground is the existing duct bank? |
| The existing duct bank varies but is typically approximately a minimum of 3 feet below grade. Exact depth must be field verified by Contractor. |
| 3. |
| ES101 note 1 |
| Is there currently a branch or a T coming off the existing duct bank to building 7? |
| Yes. As shown on drawing ES101, there is an existing conduit connection from this duct bank to building 7. |
| 4. |
| ES101 note 1 |
| What is currently (the type of media) in the existing duct bank that is tying building 7 FAP to the main FAP in building 1? |
Cables in the existing telecommunications duct banks are both fiber and copper.
| 5. |
| ES101 note 1 |
| Is there an existing pull string in the duct bank running adjacent to building 7? |
No. Contractor may use existing copper to pull in fiber. In some locations where copper is being replaced by fiber, the Contractor may be able to use the existing copper cable to pull in pull string for new fiber. Contractor must add pull strings as required. New pull strings shall be required in all existing conduits.
| 6. |
| ES101 note 1 |
| If there is not an existing pull string in the duct bank, is there any room left in any conduit for a pull string and more wire? |
Yes. As indicated in Sheet Keynote #1, the existing duct shall be used for new fire alarm fiber.
| 7. |
| ES101 note 1 |
| If the contractor discovers that there is no more room in the existing duct bank and subsequently must bury a new run of conduit, will this be reimbursed via a change order? |
As indicated in Sheet Keynote #1, the existing duct shall be used for new fire alarm fiber. Contractor must provide RFI and request to CO and COR upon discovery. The request will be reviewed by CO and COR at that time. Only CO can approve change orders.
| 8. |
| Note 2 on ES 101 |
| Note states “New” 2” underground conduit to connect….. from 3 FAP to 42 & 46…. Is this implying that this conduit is new and already there, or is the awarded contractor for this project to install a new run of conduit along the entire hashed line to the inside of building 1 or just to the back of the corridor behind building 3? |
“New” indicates a new conduit that must be provided and installed under this contract. Existing conduits are noted using the word “Existing”. The new conduit must create a continuous pathway from the duct bank to the conduit termination point in the building.
| 9. |
| Note 2 on ES 101 |
| Will the VA please provide a utility printout of all underground utilities between building 42 and the corridor behind building 3? |
VA does not have accurate drawing for utilities in this area. Contractor is responsible for location of existing utilities.
| 10. |
| Note 3 on ES 101 |
| The hatched line and detail note stops short of building 8. Should this new line be extended from the SE corner of building 11 to building 8 or is the line already there and only needs extending to bldg. 40? |
The conduit line shown between building 11 and building 40 is drawn continuous. As indicated in Sheet Keynote #3, this conduit is new.
Please refer to answer to question #8 for the definitions of the word “New” and “Existing”.
| 11. |
| Note 4 on ES 101 |
| Does the VA want expansions joints between the new concrete and each side of the saw cut joints? |
Note #4 does not require expansion joints. Driveway must be saw cut and patched. Provide #6 rebar dowelled at 12 inches on center into existing concrete slab to ensure weight bearing continuity of existing concrete driveway. Contractor may as an option bore under driveway at no additional cost to Government.
| 12. |
| Note 5 on ES 101 |
| Will the contractor be responsible for hiring an elevator company to operate the elevator to allow access inside the PIT or will the VA accommodate the contractor by operating the elevator for contractor access? |
VA can get the contractor into elevator Pits with two weeks advance notice at no cost to Contractor.
| 13. |
| FA103 Note 3. |
ICRA level 4 is required however the intent is to only replace two strobes and a speaker in this area. The specifications, section 013526-18, paragraphs 4.a.1-6 call for extreme measures to be taken, including the construction of an anteroom, temporary barriers, etc.. for the replacement of these three items. Will the VA please clarify in DETAIL the extent of ICRA compliance in 1-6 that they want the contractor to provide for these level 4 areas? Instructing the contractor to comply with all requirements as specified is not a suitable answer unless that is the true and extreme intention of the VA.
Contractor must comply with all VA ICRA requirements. Before Contractor begins working in an area the Contractor must have a plan that has been reviewed by VA Infection Control department and approved by the COR in writing.
| 14. |
| Page FA110 |
| In Detail D1, MRI room, the existing drawing shows a bolded strobe and a pull station on the (plan view) east wall. However, these are not bolded in detail B1 above it and neither of them are associated with an instructional key note explaining what to do with them. There are dozens of discrepancies similar to this on ALL plan pages between the EXISTING detail and the NEW detail. Some of these symbols have sheet note numbers associated with them, but most do not. What is the intent of the VA regarding the discrepancy and difference between the number of and location of bolded items with “no” keynote instructions on the existing detail in comparison to the difference in location and number of bolded items (with or without keynote instructions) on the new detail? |
There is no MRI room depicted on drawings FA110. Per General Sheet Note #1, existing devices must remain unless otherwise noted.
| 15. |
| Page FA114 detail C1. |
Note 4 refers to the signal line that comes from building 42 and into the auditorium of building 3. The inside of building 3 was not viewable during the site visit. Is this fiber optic cable?
Signal line circuits from building 3 FACP or building 1 FACP are copper conductors.
| 16. |
| Page FA114 detail C1. |
Regarding the signal line in note 4, once the line enters building 3 is the intent of this line to be installed above or below the ceiling?
All new fire alarm raceways must be installed concealed.
17.
Is the ceiling in building 3 a hard ceiling or ACT panels?
Existing ceilings in the areas of work in building 3 are lay in. However, contractor shall field verify the full extent of all existing ceilings. Except for connection of buildings 42 and 46 work shown will not be included in this project.
18.
If the Prime Contractor is a Notifier certified NICET level 4 contractor and the Prime’s onsite OSHA 30 superintendent is monitoring the installation of the technicians, can the superintendent who is also a trained and certified FACP programmer be allowed to program the modes and codes into the fire alarm panel?
Yes.
19.
G1001, Schedule of deductive bid items
Writing this RFI is difficult because the way these alternates are written makes very little sense. Starting with Bid Item #3, Alternate number 2 and running consecutively to the last bid item #8. Is the contractor to stack the sum of all the bid items previous to that one?
Structure of the deductive alternates in per typical VA required practice and consistent with federal procurement regulations. The alternates are cumulative beginning with the Bid Item 2 (Alternate No. 1).
| 20. |
| G1001, Schedule of deductive bid items |
| Should the contractor interpret bid items 2-8 to imply “Perform all work described in the base bid plus all of the alternates below it, don’t exclude anything except only the work in that bid item?” For example: “Bid Item #8, Alternate #7: Perform all work as described in the base bid and alternates 1-6, do not delete anything except the work in building 4.” If this meets the intent that the VA is trying to push will the VA please consider rewording the language in the schedule of deductive bid items. If not, then to clear up any confusion will the VA please rewrite the schedule of deductive bid items to make more sense? |
| Structure of the deductive alternates in per typical VA required practice and consistent with federal procurement regulations. The alternates are cumulative beginning with the Bid Item 2 (Alternate No. 1). |
21.
| Will a tax exempt certificate be provided to the prime contractor for this project. |
| No tax exempt certificate will be provided for this project. |
| 22. |
| 01 35 26 -11 “Site Safety and Health Officer |
| Can the Prime Contractor’s Site Superintendent also fulfill the duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) as long as he/she meets the qualifications necessary? |
| Contractors shall submit a quality control plan to include personnel qualifications IAW specs for evaluation by the COR prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. |
| 23. |
| 01 45 00 -5 “Quality Control Organization” |
| Please confirm a “Design Quality Manager” is not applicable to this project . |
| The Design Quality Manager is not applicable to this project. Contractors shall submit a quality control plan to include personnel qualifications IAW specs for evaluation by the COR prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. |
| 24. |
| : 01 45 00 -5 “Quality Control Organization” |
| Can the Prime Contractors Site Superintendent fulfill the duties of “CQC System Manager” as long as he/she meets the qualifications necessary? |
| Contractors shall submit a quality control plan to include personnel qualifications IAW specs for evaluation by the COR prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. |
| 25. |
| 01 45 00 -6 CQC System Manager Qualifications |
| The specification requires the CQC System Manager to have an engineering degree, architecture degree or construction management degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Would 10 or more years of relevant experience be acceptable in lieu of degree ? |
| Contractors shall submit a quality control plan to include personnel qualifications IAW specs for evaluation by the COR prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. |
| 26. |
| 01 45 00 – 7 CQC Specialized Personnel |
| Please confirm the additional specialty CQC personnel listed in the last paragraph of 01 45 00 -6 and in the experience matrix of specification 01 45 00 – 7 are not applicable to this project and that a CQC System Manager will be sufficient. |
| Contractors shall submit a quality control plan to include personnel qualifications IAW specs for evaluation by the COR prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. |
| 27. |
| 02 21 13 – Site Surveys |
| Are there existing surveys available for use on this project or will all Land Surveying and Utility Surveying mentioned in Specification 02 21 13 be performed new under the responsibility of the awarded Prime Contractor? |
| All work required by the contract documents, including all work referenced in the Specification 02 21 13 is a part of the contract and required to be performed as part of the contract. |
| 28. |
| 01 32 16.15 -4 |
| The specification states: “Contractor shall cost load work activities/events for all BID ITEMS including ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.” Please confirm there is no asbestos abatement requirement for this project as it is not identified elsewhere in the drawings or specifications |
| There is no asbestos abatement required under this contract. |
29.
| Please confirm all proposals are to be submitted by Email ? |
| All proposals shall be submitted via email to Felicia.lovelady@va.gov as per the solicitation. |
30.
| What is the maximum file size accepted by email ? |
| Our emails can handle up to 25MB. Multiple emails are acceptable but all must be received prior to closing date of solicitation. |
31.
| Since proposals are being submitted electronically, will a scanned copy of the bid bond be sufficient? |
| A scanned copy must be submitted electronically with the proposal. However, a hard copy must be received prior to issuance of notice to proceed. |
| 32. |
| Solicitation 1a “Corporate Construction Project Experience” |
| Will projects that are “substantially completed” (i.e. 90% or greater) be accepted for evaluation by contracting under the Technical subfactor 1a ? |
| 100% completed projects are required for evaluation under technical subfactor 1a. |
33.
| Who is responsible for ceiling tile replacement and sheetrock repair in all buildings? |
| Contractor. Please refer to General Sheet Notes which require that the contractor “remove and reinstall ceiling tiles in areas where above ceiling work takes place”. Contractor is required to replace or repair any damage as a result of preforming this contract. |
34.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 2? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| None is existing. |
35.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 3? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| Multimode/12. All new fiber shall comply with the requirements of the existing campus fire alarm system. |
36.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 4? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| Multi-mode/12. All new fiber shall comply with the requirements of the existing campus fire alarm system. |
37.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 8? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| Multi-mode/12. All new fiber shall comply with the requirements of the existing campus fire alarm system. |
38.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 18? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| Multi-mode/12. All new fiber shall comply with the requirements of the existing campus fire alarm system. |
39.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 21? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| None is existing. All new fiber shall comply with the requirements of the existing campus fire alarm system. |
40.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 27? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| None is existing. All new fiber shall comply with the requirements of the existing campus fire alarm system. |
41.
| What type of existing fiber for the fire alarm between Building 30? (How many strands and single mode or multi-mode?) |
| Single-mode/12. All new fiber shall comply with the requirements of the existing campus fire alarm system. |
42.
| The new fiber for the fire alarm between Building 7 and Building 3 should be multi-mode fiber? |
| Must be Muilti-mode OM4, or OM5 |
All new fiber shall be compatible with the existing campus fire alarm system. Please refer to project Specifications.
43.
| The new fiber for the fire alarm between Building 42/46 and Building 3 should be multi-mode fiber? |
| No. Should be copper to building 3 or 1. |
All new fiber shall be compatible with the existing campus fire alarm system. Please refer to project Specifications.
44.
| The new fiber for the fire alarm between Building 9, 10, 11, 34, 40 and 8 should be multi-mode fiber? |
| All new fiber must be compatible with the existing campus fire alarm system. Please refer to project Specifications. |
45.
| The new fiber for the fire alarm between Buildings 30, 31, 32, 33 should be multi-mode fiber? |
| No. Single mode is existing and may be used. |
All new fiber shall be compatible with the existing campus fire alarm system. Please refer to project Specifications.
46.
| The new fiber for the fire alarm between Buildings 30 and Building 1 should be multi-mode fiber? |
| No. Single mode is existing and may be used. |
All new fiber shall be compatible with the existing campus fire alarm system. Please refer to project Specifications.
47.
| Are campus wide fire alarm as-built drawings required per the specification documents? |
| Yes. Both AutoCAD (Latest Version) and PDF formats. Must incude both existing and new devices, fiber, and wiring. |
48.
| Do pull stations or any fire alarm devices locations or heights that do not meet current code need to be relocated? |
| Not unless shown as relocated on drawings. |
Please refer to General Sheet Notes. All existing devices shall remain unless otherwise noted.
49.
| Do test switches need to be added to existing duct detectors that do not currently have test switches? |
| Only those not in reach. |
Please refer to General Sheet Notes. All existing devices must remain unless otherwise noted.
50.
| Does the current method of fire alarm monitoring communication (phone lines) need to be updated to IP or Cellular? |
| No. This project must connect existing buildings to the existing campus fire alarm system. The existing system is monitored. No additional monitoring is specified or required where existing buildings are being connected to the campus fire alarm system. |
51.
| Per the specifications does the 5 year test and inspection agreement including fire sprinkler need to be included in this projects fire alarm pricing? |
| No. Only standard one year from acceptance warranty. |
Project bids shall incorporate all requirements of the Bid Documents which include the drawings and the specifications.
52.
| Are the Notifier FFT-7 fire fighter microphones or Notifier ONYX FirstVision displays required for this project? If so, how many and where are they to be located? |
| Project bids must incorporate all requirements of the Bid Documents which include the drawings and the specifications. |
53.
| Are Notifier fire alarm printers required for this project to provide a hard copy of all signals and operator responses? If so, how many and where are they to be located? |
| Printers are not required. |
Existing fire alarm printers shall remain unless otherwise required in the contract documents.
54.
| Where mentioned in the specification is the Digitized Voice Module (DVM) referring to the Notifier Digital Voice Command (DVC)? |
| Digital Voice Module mentioned in the project specifications must be a Notifier Digital Voice Command Module. |
55.
| Where mentioned in the solicitation scope of work, Are the HS-NCM-MF and HS-NCM-SF referring to the HS-NCM-WMF-2 and HS-NCM-WSF-2? Because the HS-NCM-MF and HS-NCM-SF are being replaced with the HS-NCM-WMF-2 and HS-NCM-WSF-2. |
| Newest parts available from Notifier must be used. |
56.
| How are the Notifier Onyxwork workstations going to be used in regard to the fire alarm voice evacuation system? |
| The existing work station and software has an interface for sending paging signals to selected personnel in the event of a fire alarm. The existing system displays texturally in the form of address descriptions on the work station and an alphanumeric display on the fire alarm panel. |
57.
| Are we able to utilize the cable trays for signal and data communication? |
| No, all fire alarm wire must be in dedicated conduit. Per General Sheet Keynotes on all drawings, all fire alarm wiring must be installed in conduit. Cable trays are not allowed by the Bid Documents. |
58.
| What level of containment is required on those patient areas? |
| Infection control requirements are shown on drawing GC100. Contractor must comply with all VA ICRA requirements. Before Contractor begins working in an area the Contractor must have a plan that has been reviewed by VA Infection Control department and approved by the COR in writing. |
59.
| For the communication out to buiding 46. Can direct burial cable be used? |
| No. Per General Sheet Keynote 4 on Drawing FA134, all fire alarm wiring must be installed in conduit. |
60.
| Are we able to provide RFI communication from the new remote panels to the existing fire system? |
| No, all systems must be wired. Radio frequency communication is not allowed in this contract. Connection pathways and fiber are clearly shown on the Bid Documents. |
61.
| Spec section 01 35 26 – 11 section 1.7 “a” calls for SSHO and a Competent Person. Can the superintendent onsite be considered the SSHO and CP? |
| Contractors shall submit a quality control plan to include personnel qualifications IAW specs for evaluation and approval by the COR prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed. |
62.
| Can Edge Guard anteroom enclosures be used for containment barriers? |
| Yes. Per General Sheet Note 5 on Drawing GC100, Edge-Guard containment systems must be utilized. |
63.
| Plan page ES101 note 1 calls to use the existing duct bank between ldg.. 1 and ldg.. 7 to install fiber for the fire alarm system. Is it known if there is a spare conduit available for the fiber route without sharing it with electrical voltage wire? |
| Sheet Keynote 1 on Drawing ES101 requires that the existing duct bank must be used for installation of new fire alarm fiber. Must use existing communication conduits. No spares conduits are available. There is no building to building power wiring associated with this contract. |
64.
| Plans state that building 6 be connected to ldg.. 7 and buildings 8, 9 ,10 & 11 to be connected. Can wireless devices be used to connect buildings in lieu of trenching/direct burial conduits? |
| No, all systems must be wired.Radio frequency communication is not allowed in this contract. Connection pathways and fiber are clearly shown on the Bid Documents. |
65.
| We would like the most recent copy of the VA fire protection design manual as referenced in section 28 31 00 |
| It is available online. |
VA TIL, Fire & Safety, Fire Protection Design Manual, Seventh Edition 2015 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual/dmFire.pdf
66.
| Is there a Monaco Mass Notification System that will be tied into? |
| New components must be interfaced provide the minimum functuality of the existing mass notification system. All new fire alarm equipment must be fully native compatible with existing Notifier campus fire alarm system. New equipment must fully integrate with the existing system and must maintain all warranty and serviceability requirements of the existing system without any modifications or third party integrations. |
All required work is described in the Bid Documents consisting of the drawings and project specifications.
67.
What class circuits are existing and what class for new work (class A, class B, Class X, etc.)?
Wiring class is fully described in Section 28 31 00 of the project specifications.
68.
| There were no mechanical plans, is there a need for duct detectors in the new fire alarm in buildings 5,6,7? |
| No, there is no need for duct detectors in the new fire alarm in buildings 5,6,7. |
69.
| .Are t taps allowed? |
| Existing SLC t taps may remain. No new t-taps will be allowed. |
Wiring methods are fully described in Section 28 31 00 of the project specifications.
70.
| There is no detail for digging trenches nor bedding the conduit underground. Will a detail be provided? |
| No. Reference the specs and spec section 260541 Underground Electrical Construction. |
| 71. |
| Dwg. ES101 sht. 3 of 39 keynote 6. |
| There is no detail how to make this crossing from one building to another. Is this above ground and supported? Please detail or instruct how to support? |
| Routing of conduits between buildings is fully described on drawings FA121 as referenced in |
Sheet Keynote 6 on drawing ES101.
| 72. |
| Dwg FA117, 118, and 119 shts. 21-23 of 39. |
| There are keyed notes in the drawing but none in the legend describing the work. Can a description of the work be provided? |
Delete Sheet Keynote 2 from drawings FA117, FA118, and FA119. All devices in this building are new.
73.
| Is it correct that there is no work on buildings 21, 30, 31, and 32? Essentially, dwg’s. FA124 – FA130 are not in contract (NIC). |
| No new devices in these buildings. Contractor must add new network card, connect fiber, program and incorporate these buildings into existing building 1 system. Fire alarm drawings of these buildings are included for reference only as described in boxed note in lower right hand corner of these drawings. |
| 74. |
| Dwg. GC100 sht. 2 of 39 general note 5. |
| Is it true that “Edge-Guard” material becomes the property of the VHSO at the end of the project? |
| No. |
As described in this note, “upon project completion, dismantle, package and deliver temporary components to the VA”.
75.
| At the site visit phasing was mentioned. Will a phasing plan be provided? Phases are very important for estimating cost. |
| No. Contractor will be required to coordinate work with VA COR. Areas will be made available to Contractor as to minimize impact to patients and staff. Contractor must take into consideration that this is a working hospital. Work will be required outside of standard working hours for some areas of the hospital. Also the Contractor will be allowed to work outide of normal working hours with permission of COR to allow the Contractor to work with less interreference from daily operations. |
| 76. |
| Dwg. GC100 sht. 2 of 39, ICRA general note A |
| Will an ICRA for each class be completed and signed by the VHSO infection control representative and be provided prior to the bidding due date? |
| No. |
| 77. |
| Spec 01 00 00 – 21, para. 16. A. |
| Does the contractor develop an ICRA? Or does a contractor follow an ICRA created by a VHSO infection control professional? Please explain ICRA phasing. |
| Contractor must follow an ICRA created by a VHSO infection control professional. |
| 78. |
| Spec 01 00 00 – 21, para. 16. A |
| Edge-Guard.com material is not mentioned anywhere in the specifications, please clarify whether the VHSO prefers Edge-Guard or Zipwall. |
| Please refer to General Sheet Note 5 on drawings GC100 for the requirements of the Edge-Guard temporary barrier system for this project. |
| 79. |
| Spec 01 35 26 – 15, sect. 1.12 INFECTION CONTROL, para A. |
| states “An AHA associated with infection control will be performed by VA personnel in accordance with FGI Guidelines (i.e. Infection Control. Risk Assessment (ICRA). The ICRA procedure found on the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) website will be utilized.” |
This spec conflicts with spec 01 00 00 – 21, para. 16. a.
Contractor must comply with all VA ICRA requirements. Before Contractor begins working in an area the Contractor must have a plan that has been reviewed by VA Infection Control department and approved by the COR in writing.
| 80. |
| Page FA102, Medical Records Rm (@ D-4). |
| Does the newly installed Carbon Monoxide device need to have a local audible notification? |
| No, will be tied into mass notification system with specialized announcement |
| 81. |
| Page FA103, Electrical Room E-102(?) with the FAVA and FASP. |
| Are there open circuits available for device expansion? Is there space in the room for expansion of the system with additional FAVA and FASP panels? |
| Space and capacity exist for the new system devices shown on drawing FA103. |
| 82. |
| Page FA110, Mechanical Room 1127-02 (C.75-2.5) with the FAVA and FASP. |
| Are there open circuits available for device expansion? Is there space in the room for expansion of the system with additional FAVA and FASP panels? |
| Space and capacity exist for the new system devices shown on drawing FA103. |
| 83. |
| Page FA112, Elevator Equipment Room, New Smoke (C.75-4). |
| Are proper elevator controls already in place (Machine Room Fire Hat/Recall)? Is this actually a Room or ON the Roof? The Elevator Equip Room associated with this elevator bank seems to be on page FA110 (D-2). |
| Work shown on drawing FA112 consists of device replacement only. No work is required nor is |
any shown for the existing elevator controls.
| 84. |
| Pages FA115 & FA116, New Elevator Equipment Room Heat Detector, Elevator TOS Smoke Detector. |
| Are proper elevator controls already in place? (Shunt, Recall, Fire Hat, etc) |
| Work shown on drawing FA112 consists of device replacement only. No work is required nor is |
any shown for the existing elevator controls.
85.
| Are SLC Circuits between buildings Class A? |
| No. All fire alarm system wiring must be in accordance with specification section 28 31 00. |
86.
| Does this include having “Class A” underground raceways between buildings? |
| No. All fire alarm system wiring must be in accordance with specification section 28 31 00. |
87.
| What is the separation distance required between raceways paths.? |
| All fire alarm system wiring must be in accordance with specification section 28 31 00. |
88.
| Do buildings 5, 6 and 7 evacuate as a GENERAL ALARM or individually evacuate |
| As indicated in General Sheet Note 1, each building will operate independently. |
89.
| Buildings 5, 6, and 7 Indicate that Notification devices are CHIME/Strobe devices. Is this correct? |
| Notification devices are chime/strobe devices as indicated on the plans. |
| 90. |
| Page FA131. |
| Fire Alarm Devices (H inside a Circle) not show on Device Legend on FA100. |
| Replace speaker with speaker strobe in this location. Existing fire alarm speakers in this building shall be replaced with new fire alarm speakers in the same location. Please refer to existing drawing on this sheet for quantity of devices to be replaced. |
| 91. |
| Page FA131, |
| Buildings 26, 27, 29 seems to indicate removal of Voice Evac Speakers and replacing with Horn/Strobe evacuation signals, but also shows the installation of NEW Speaker Strobes in some areas (Drawing C3) |
| Remove existing separate device for a combo device. |
92.
| Page FA133, Building 40. Devices show that Chime Strobes are to be used in this area. Is this correct? |
| New devices in this building must be horn strobes. |
93.
| Are evacuation signals during FIRE ALARM events campus wide or selective evacuation to only the building currently in alarm? |
| Evacuation signals must be selective evacuation to only the building in alarm. All alarms must be annunciated at the main campus fire alarm control panel. |
94.
Are strobe notification devices currently synchronized within the buildings? If so, What buildings and areas?
If not, Will we be required to correct this deficiency?
Strobes come off a control module per zone / half floor. All new and existing strobe notification devices must be synchronized within each building where more than one device can be viewed within the same space.
95.
| Is information on numbers of installed devices per SLC loop available campus wide? |
| No. Information available is dated with unknown accuracy. Contractor must furnish this information with as build drawings. |
| 96. | |
| Page ES101 | |
| NEW CONDUIT Shown on FA101 that exits Building 1 to go underground to Buildings 3 and 42. Will this be a Class A circuit with required separation on cable with 2 individual conduit feeds20. | Same question for raceways and wire between Buildings 11 and 40. |
| No. System wiring requirements must be as specified in Specification Section 28 31 00. |
97.
When plans call for a NEW device to be added to the system near an EXISTING device;
Or Will it be permitted to tap off of the raceway of the existing device to add the new device if Class A circuit supervision remains intact or Can raceways be shared for Fiber Optic cables and traditional Copper conductors for SLC wiring between buildings or will separate raceways be required.
Yes, as long as a circuit remains intact. Class B.
System wiring requirements must be as specified in Specification Section 28 31 00.
98.
| Will a raceway return path to the original circuit be required to have a distance separated path regarding conduits & wiring? |
| No. System wiring requirements shall be as specified in Specification Section 28 31 00. |
99.
| What methods of splicing conductors in Junction boxes are acceptable? (Traditional Wire Nuts, Push or Locking Connectors, Screw Type Terminal Blocks etc) |
| Traditional Wire Nuts, Push or Locking Connectors, and Screw Type Terminal Blocks are acceptable. Contractor must label all wires at splicing points and label junction box cover. |
As referenced in Specification Section 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm, conductor installation and splicing shall comply with Specification Section 28 05 13.
| 100 |
| Page FA101. |
| New Elevator Pit devices. Are all elevator control interfaces for recall controls in or near the Elevator Machine next to the associated Elevators? |
| Existing interfaces are in the general vicinity of the elevators. Contractor must field verify exact location of elevator control interface devices. |
| Page 5 Schedule of Offer Items second line of first paragraph reads: to install catwalks and replace piping at Boiler Plant is this a typographical error? |
| Error corrected – see revised solicitation |
| 102 |
| Drawing ES101 Keynote 2 & 3 |
| Is underground conduit required to be encased in concrete? |
| The undergound from B1 to B3 cooridor is allowed to be installed without conduit provided the conduit is schedule 80 PVC underground and ridged conduit above ground. Ridgid elbows must be used. All other areas will require concrete duct bank for new construction. |
Per Specification Section 260541 Underground Electrical Construction - 3.3.B.1, all underground conduits shall be concrete encased.
| Is ¾ Conduit the minimum size that can be used? |
| Yes. Per Specification Section 28 05 28.33, conduits must not be less than ¾ inch. |
| Raceways containing Fire Alarm wiring. Are the raceways required to be Red as well as the junction boxes? |
| All fire alarm conduits except for those below ground must be red. Red EMT conduits must be factory painted, powder coated, or anodized. |
| Will a Hepa-Cart be required to be used on this project? |
| Yes. Infection control measures shall be as required on drawing GC100. |
| Amendment 2 there was no SF30/OF309 to sign for acknowledgement. |
| Amendment 0002 SF30 to extend the closing date also acknowledges the posting of site visit sign in sheet. |
| Is there a wage determination for a Fire Alarm Tech? |
| Addressed per DOL Wage Hour Division, a Wage Determination has been requested. For solicitation purposes, the use of an electrician is suitable. Once final wage determination is made, the information will be provided to the awardee. |
| Are fire alarm strobes required in stairways? |
| Fire alarm strobes must be deleted in stairway S02, S102, S202, S301, S302, S303 in Building 1 on Drawing FA 101, FA103, FA107, and FA108. |
| 109 |
| Drawing FA102 |
| Will a smoke detector be required in diesel engine driven fire pmp room MB02. |
| Smoke detector in fire pump from in MB02 on Drawing FA102 must be changed to a heat detector. |
| 110 |
| Drawing FA103 |
| Is a smoke detector required for protection of fire alarm panels in room 102? |
| A smoke detector must be added to room E-102 on Drawing FA103. |
| 111 |
| Drawing FA103 |
| Is the heat detector needed in Laundry 113? |
| Delete heat detector Laundry 113 on Drawing FA103. |
| 112 |
| Drawing FA109 |
| Is a smoke detector required for protection of fire alarm panels in room 407? |
| Add smoke detector at FASP in Mechanical 407 on Drawing FA109. |
| 113 |
| Drawing FA115 |
| Is a smoke detector required for protection of fire alarm panels in room MB2? |
| Add smoke detector at FACP in HVAC MB2 on Drawing FA115 |
| 114 |
| Drawings FA117, FA118, & FA119 |
| What is keynote 2 referencing on Drawings FA117, FA118, and FA119? |
| Delete Sheet Keynote 2 on Drawings FA117, FA118, and FA119. |
| 115 |
| FA121 |
| Is the heat detector in sprinklered Service room 006 needed? |
| Delete heat detector in Service room 006 on Drawing FA121. |
| 116 |
| Drawing |
FA123
| Is a smoke detector required for protection of fire alarm panel? |
| Add smoke detector at Lobby at FACP on Drawing FA123. |
| 117 |
| Drawing |
FA131
| Will a smoke detector be required in generator room? |
| Replace existing smoke detectors in Generator room #1 27-1101 with 175 degree F heat detectors on Drawing FA131. |
| 118 |
| Drawing |
FA131
| Will the heat detector need to be rated for a higher temperature in generator room? |
| Change heat detectors in Generator Room in Building 29 to 175 degree F heat detectors on Drawing FA131. |
| 119 |
| Specification |
28 31 00 Part 1.6
| Is 5 years of warranty service required for the complete system? |
| In Specification Section 28 31 00, 1.6.A., change five years to one year. |
| 120 |
| Specification |
28 31 00 Part 1.7.B
| Is the Contractor required to use the most current editions of codes referenced on drawings and in specifications? |
| In Specification Section 28 31 00, 1.7.B., change all occurrences of 2010 edition to “most current edition”, change all occurrences of 2009 edition to “most current edition”. |
| 121 |
| Specification |
28 31 00 Part 2.1.A
| Must the new equipment match the existing Notifier System? |
| In Specification Section 28 31 00, 2.1.A., all new fire alarm equipment must be fully native compatible with existing Notifier campus fire alarm system. New equipment must fully integrate with the existing system and must maintain all warranty and serviceability requirements of the existing system without any modifications or third party integrations. |
| 122 |
| Drawing |
FA114
| Building 3 is under construction. Is Contractor responsible for adding new devices shown on drawing FA114? |
| New devices in building 3 will not be required under this contract. The only requierements under this contract for building 3 will be the connection to buildings 42 and 46. |
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