RFI questions_674A4-18-105Part2 10-27-21.docx

RFI Questions – Relocate Pharmacy to Bldg. 15, Waco VAMC, Texas Solicitation VA257-22-B-0028 Project 674A4-18-105

NEW AS OF 18 OCTOBER, 2021

Question 42: PROPOSAL DUE DATE

Q42: Please consider extending the proposal due date from 11-01-2021 at 10:00 a.m. to 11-04-2021 at 2:00 p.m.

A42: Proposal due date has been changed to 5 Nov. 2021 at 2:00 PM CST

Question 43: RFI DEADLINE

Question 44: SHEET A0.2

Question 45: SHEET C1.0, Note 8

Q45: Please identify where tree protection is to be installed.

A45: See answer to Question 27. Tree protection will NOT be required.

Question 46: SHEET C2.0, Note 9

Q46: Note 9 states the contractor is to contract with a low voltage designer to finalize the installation of the gate operator. Please confirm this is to be developed after the award of the contract and any additional equipment not identified on the pricing documents will be a negotiated modification to the contract.

See answer to Question 51 Notes 1 and 2.

Contractor to provide a complete and fully operational Video Assessment Surveillance System, Intrusion Detection System and Physical Access Control System complete with all required devices, cabling, connections etc. complying with Sheet QY-2.1 and VA Guidelines see links to Physical Security Design Manual and VA Directive 0730 Security and Law Enforcement.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asphttp://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc http://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc Contractor will not be compensated for design of systems or any additional components required or not shown in the Contract Documents for complete and functional VASS, IDS and PACS systems.

A46:

Question 47: SHEET QY2.1, Note 1

Q47: Note 1 states the contractor is to contract with a low voltage designer to finalize the required video assessment surveillance systems. Please confirm this is to be developed after the award of the contract and any additional equipment not identified on the pricing documents will be a negotiated modification to the contract.

See answer to Question 51 Notes 1 and 2.

Contractor to provide a complete and fully operational Video Assessment Surveillance System, Intrusion Detection System and Physical Access Control System complete with all required devices, cabling, connections etc. complying with Sheet QY-2.1 and VA Guidelines see links to Physical Security Design Manual and VA Directive 0730 Security and Law Enforcement.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asphttp://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc http://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc Contractor will not be compensated for design of systems or any additional components required or not shown in the Contract Documents for complete and functional VASS, IDS and PACS systems.

A47:

Question 48: Section 05 50 00

Q48: There are many paragraphs in this section, particularly in Part 2, that don’t apply to this project. The paragraphs in Part 2 are also not consecutive. Can the Government provide a modified section that is applicable to this project? No.

A48:

Question 49: SHEET A2.2

Q49: Note at Vault 124 states Level 3 Ballistic Rating at Roof – Install Level 3 Gyp Bd on 3-5/8” Metal Studs @ 16” O.C. From Roof Purlins. To our knowledge, there is no Level 3 gypsum board. Is the government wanting bullet resistant fiberglass panels at the roof?

A49: Level 3 refers to level of finish for sheetrock surface. Bullet resistant fiberglass panels are NOT required.

Question 50: Phased Project

Q50: Is this a phased project?

A50: YES, see answer to Question 41.

Question 51: CABLING RFI’S

· The category 6 cable is called out in the specifications. Does the owner want Cat6 or Cat6A? Cat6A

· Is the cabling contractor pulling any Audio-Visual cables or coax since there is a Conference and Break Rooms? See note 1.

· Is the cabling contractor supplying and installing the cable ladder trays and raceways in the IDF. See note 1.

· Conduit for the communications network is this in the EC’s scope? See note 1.

· Is the cabling contractor supplying UPS for each Rack? If so, how many watts and the preferred brand?

· Are switches being provided by others (IT Network)?

· Are racks being provided by the cabling contractor or others? See note 1. If the cabling contractor, is there a preferred brand? NO

· What brand of category cable, jacks, plates, and wire management is preferred or is this about the lowest price? See specifications.

· Is the structured cabling contractor providing the category cable for the new cameras? See note 1.

· Is the structured cabling contractor providing the access control combo cable roughed in above the doors? See note 1.

· Will the VA NEC/Facilities bring the Fiber Network connection into the IDF NO or is the cabling contractor responsible for this? See Note 1. If the cabling contractor is responsible for this then where is the fiber ground vault to be located?

· Is the cabling contractor responsible for Fiber out to the parking lot island entry/exit gates? YES

A51 NOTE 1: General Contractors decision, Means and Methods.

NOTE 2: Contractor to provide a complete and fully operational Video Assessment Surveillance System, Intrusion Detection System and Physical Access Control System complete with all required devices, cabling, connections etc. complying with Sheet QY-2.1 and VA Guidelines see links Below:

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asphttp://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc http://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc Contractor will not be compensated for design of systems or any additional components required or not shown in the Contract Documents for complete and functional VASS, IDS and PACS systems.

Question 52: ACCESS CONTROL RFI’S

· What type of door locking hardware is being supplied, i.e; Door Strikes, Electrified Crash Bars, Electrified Mortise Locks, Mag-Locks, & etc.?

· Who is responsible for supplying the door hardware for the new building? Security Contractor or Door Supplier? See Note 1.

· If the door supplier is responsible for supplying the locking hardware will they connect the locking device to the power hinge or is this the responsibility of the security contractor? See Note 1.

· Are door contacts required for every access-controlled door? See specs.

· Are REX required for every access-controlled door? Typically.

· Does your access control system communicate over a Federal Network?

· Do your Card Readers have to be FIPS and FICAM compliant? FIPS

· The existing access control system (Software House) is already in place with control panels in the current building. Are these control panels being demoed and reused? What is the current door capacity of these control panels and are they capable of being expanded? Paladin is a Software House Dealer. See Note 1. Refer to Contract Documents.

· Is the cabling contractor responsible for pulling the access control cable? See Note 1.

· Is the Software House access control system and the CCTV system integrated?

· Are additional licenses to be included by the security contractor?

· What series of Ccure 9000 is being used? The series options are as follows; L,N,M,P,Q,& R?

· Of the current series how many card readers are being used?

· How long has it been since the current system was updated?

A52: See answer to Question 51. Notes 1 and 2.

: Contractor to provide a complete and fully operational Video Assessment Surveillance System, Intrusion Detection System and Physical Access Control System complete with all required devices, cabling, connections etc. complying with Sheet QY-2.1 and VA Guidelines see links Below:

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asphttp://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc

Contractor will not be compensated for design of systems or any additional components required or not shown in the Contract Documents for complete and functional VASS, IDS and PACS systems.

Question 53: CCTV RFI’S

· Does the Waco VA have a preferred brand of cameras we need to quote? NO What does Temple have? N/A

· Does the Waco VA have a recommended Megapixel per camera requirement? Wasn’t listed in the specifications. 3MP for indoor cameras 8MP for exterior cameras.

· What Frame Per Second and percent of motion are to be recorded?

· How many days of recorded video images retention are required?

· Is a separate American Dynamics Victor NVR need to be quoted for this building or are the cameras being ported to the existing system across the Fiber Backbone?

· The existing Video Management System is American Dynamics Victor. How many camera license slots are open? Unknown How long has it been since the last VMS system update? Unknown

· Is there Intrusion Detection System (IDS) being integrated with the CCTV or Access Control systems? YES

· Is the CCTV system to be integrated with the Access Control System? YES

A53: See answer to Question 51 Notes 1 and 2.

Contractor to provide a complete and fully operational Video Assessment Surveillance System, Intrusion Detection System and Physical Access Control System complete with all required devices, cabling, connections etc. complying with Sheet QY-2.1 and VA Guidelines see links to Physical Security Design Manual and VA Directive 0730 Security and Law Enforcement.

https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/dManual.asphttp://www.va.gov/vapubs/search_action.cfm?formno=730&SortBy=Pub_Type_Desc

Contractor will not be compensated for design of systems or any additional components required or not shown in the Contract Documents for complete and functional VASS, IDS and PACS systems.

Question 54: AUDIO VISUAL RFI’S

· In the drawings there is a conference and break rooms. These room normally have some of type of A/V in these rooms, however this is not called in the specifications nor the drawings. Did the Waco VA overlook this? NO

· Is there an Audio-Visual System requirement to manage the screens like Creston, Extron, or BiAmp? NO

· Who is responsible for providing the LCD Screens in these rooms if any? VA

A54: See answers above.

Question 55: ASBESTOS TESTING/ABATEMENT

Q55: Will the successful bidder be required to abate asbestos, lead, or any other hazardous material? If so, please provide the required survey report.

A55: See answer to Question 12. See also Lead based paint Removal Spec. 02 83 33.13.

Question 56: ICRA LEVEL

Q56: What is the ICRA level for this project?

A56 See answer to Question 34.

Question 57: CMU WALLS

Q57: Will any portion of the new CMU walls require waterproofing?

A57: NO

Question 58: ADDENDUM 1

Q58: Plan Page M9.2, Detail 2 is unreadable. Please upload a readable Detail 2.

A58: Detail has been deleted.

Question 59: OVERHEAD DOORS

Q59: Are existing overhead doors 144F, 144G, and 144H to remain with no modification by the contractor?

A59: YES

Question 60: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Q60: Will the new electrical system being installed with ATS be required to be monitored by the VA energy management system? If yes, what is the current system in place?

A60: NO

Question 61: METER REQUIREMENT

Q61: What will be the meter requirement to communicate with the VA energy management system?

A61: See Specification 22 05 19, Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping.