PRE-BID RFIs - Upgrade Physical Access Controls Answers (002).pdf
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This document contains answers to pre-bid requests for information (RFIs) regarding solicitation number 36C25623Q1507 to upgrade an existing access control system for the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16. The scope of work involves upgrading software and hardware at multiple facilities, including replacing access control panels, servers, card readers and installing new components at satellite locations that are currently not connected to the existing network. Keypad card readers are required in 60 locations and spares must include 5 normal card readers and 5 keypad readers. Site visits will be arranged for offerors to survey conditions.
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| 1stFloor Access Control Locations.pdf | ||
| 36C25623Q1507 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 4thFloor Access Control Locations.pdf | ||
| Switch locations.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Bld L4 (Dental) Access Control Locations.pdf | ||
| 2ndFloor Access Control Locations.pdf | ||
| 3rdFloor Access Control Locations.pdf | ||
| 586-24.101_ Upgrade physical access controls sign in sheet.pdf | ||
| Basement Access Control Locations.pdf | ||
| Med room Locations.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| WAGE DETERMINATION - Service Contract Act WD 2015-5153 12-27-22.pdf | ||
| 36C25623Q1507 SOLICITATION.docx | DOCX document |
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PROJECT # 586-24-101
Upgrade Access Controls Jackson, MS
DATE: September 22, 2023
ITEM 1 – Bidding Requests For Information
# Reference Question Answer
1. Please provide plans/drawings showing locations of existing access control system components to be upgraded or replaced (i.e. Software House CCURE 9000I Star panels, associated power supplies, network cards, network switches and other electronic devices.
Attached
2. Please provide plans/drawings identifying locations of the existing access control servers to be upgraded/replaced along with location of the Police Service Data room where system server(s) are to be relocated.
Attached
3. Please advise if site visits can be arranged to survey the existing conditions of the VISN Pear Orchard office where the new workstation/enrollment station is to be installed. If not, please provide the address and plans of the facility highlighting where the new system components are to be installed.
Address is 715 S Pear Orchard Plaza 1 Ridgeland, MS 39157
No floor plans available.
Closet located on 3rd floor and this is where the panel is also. The second floor panel was removed when vacated. This location only requires replacement of existing equipment and no new wiring will be installed at this location.
Site visit can be done post award to verify existing conditions.
4. Upgrading the CCURE 9000 2.8 software platform will likely drive the need for the integrated PIVCheck software to be upgraded as well for compatibility purposes. Will a PIVCheck software upgrade be part of this project? Please advise.
Yes, PIV Check is part of this project.
5. Please provide plans/drawings showing locations of existing Med.
rooms to receive new access control hardware.
Attached
6. Please confirm that electromagnetic locks are an acceptable means of securing doors where existing doors/frames are to be secured with new access control components.
Yes they are acceptable. Door strikes can be used if electromagnetic locks are not feasible on particular door.
7. Please advise if site visits can be arranged to survey the existing conditions of the Dental satellite building location where a new, I Star panel along with (7) existing doors are to be retrofitted with new access controls components as specified. If not, please provide the address and plans of the facility highlighting where the new system components are to be installed.
Attached site plan.
Site visit can be done post award to verify existing conditions.
655 Dogwood View Parkway Jackson, MS 39213
8. Please advise if site visits can be arranged to survey the existing conditions of the Pearl Fee Unit satellite building location where a new, I Star panel along with (5) existing doors are to be retrofitted with new access controls components as specified. If not, please provide the address and plans of the facility highlighting where the new system components are to be installed.
No floor plans available.
A site visit will be held on 10‐5‐23 @ 10:00 am local time at this location.
100 Spring Lake Cv, Pearl, MS 39208
Offerors are to meet Electrical Supervisor, Bill Rushing, at the Front Entrance
9. Please identify any cabling requirements for new system components to be installed (i.e. type of cable, plenum rated, free‐wire above ceilings, etc.)
Yes plenum rated free wire for use above ceiling. No conduit required. Do require cable management going into the panel.
10. The NAICS code assigned to the project is 238210 ‐ Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, which is a Special Trade Construction Contractor code. However, in the clause VAAR 852.219‐75 VA NOTICE
OF LIMITATIONS ON
SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND
CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)
(DEVIATION), paragraph (i) ‐ Services is selected requiring the contractor to not pay more than 50% to non‐ SDVOSB subcontractors. Please advise if paragraph (iii) ‐ Special trade construction contractors requiring the contractor to not pay more than 75% to non‐SDVOSB subcontractors should be selected to align with the NAICS code and type of work to be performed.
This is being procured as a service to upgrade the existing system using PSC J063 for Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems in conjunction with NAICS 238210 for Electrical Contractors. This is not considered a construction procurement. The successful offeror will be required to comply with VAAR 852.219‐75 for Services as indicated in the solicitation.
11. Scope of Services, Item B.
Does the current network switch utilize MAC filtering and if so, who will be responsible for reprogramming the switch to allow for the new controllers?
Not sure, if reprogramming is required facility will be responsible.
12. Scope of Services, Item B.
If the existing I Star panels are found to be physically sound and intact, can they be reused?
No, scope is to upgrade all I star panels. Only exception will be SPS since it is the new style of panel.
13. Scope of Services, Item C.
The scope of work states, “Readers must have capability to enter PIN codes in required areas.” How many required areas are there so it can determine how many keypad card readers are needed?
60 readers must have keypad.
14. Scope of Services, Item D.
In regard to updating the software on the existing server, can the VA answer the following:
a. What is the remaining Hard Drive capacity on the existing server?
b. How much RAM is installed on the existing server?
c. Which processor is installed in the existing server?
Attached
15. Scope of Services, Item E.
In regard to relocating the server from the electrical shop to the police service data room, is there currently a switch installed in the police service data room that has access to the existing access control network? Can a floor plan be provided for the facility?
No.
Floor Plan is Attached
16. Scope of Services, Item E.
Does the Pear Orchard office currently have a connection to the existing access control network?
Yes
17. Scope of Services, Item F.
Regarding the installation of access controls at the 35+/‐ medication rooms, can the VA provide a floor plan to show location of the medication rooms in relationship to existing access control locations or access control network switches?
Attached. Locations are not exact.
18. Scope of Services, Item G.
Does the Dental satellite building currently have a connection to the existing access control network?
No. It is being developed in mod to a contract now.
19. Scope of Services, Item H.
Does the Pearl Fee Unit satellite building currently have a connection to the existing access control network?
No. It is being developed in mod to a contract now.
20. Scope of Services, Item I.
Which type of additional card readers are required for spares? Keypad, etc.
5‐ normal readers and 5‐ keypad
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