Questions_and_Answers_for_RFQ_70FBR918Q00000216.pdf

Questions and Answers for RFQ: 70FBR918Q00000216

Region IX

1. My team is interested to perform this project. In order to fully assess it, is there a possibility to process site visit of 1111 Broadway, Suite 1200, Oakland, California, 94607?

Yes. A site visit will be held Monday, June 25 at 10:00 AM.

2. The RFQ states the project has to be completed within 365 calendar days but then states we have 5 days to do the work from the instruction to begin.

a. Is there a schedule for the project? If so, please provide a start date and completion date.

July 23rd to 27th –New furniture installed Cabling can be pulled July 19th and 20th, Cabling can be installed July 25th – 27th

a. Is this consecutive day project? As stated above.

3. The RFQ states that the contractor is to demo the existing station cabling. Should the cable be disposed off-premise?

Yes, disposal shall be off-premise.

4. Per Section 1 “New Cabling”/a/2/i: states the contractor shall terminate data cabling to RJ45

Mod Heads directly to switch

a. Are the Mod heads an RJ45 crimp or Ice Cube?

RJ45 Crimp/and Ice Cube (Same), due to the all the new wiring being CAT6. The RJ45 CAT6

Modular Plugs will maximize the performance of the new CAT6 cables, and these ends are mainly used for new or repair based CAT6 installations.

5. Section 4, Paragraph 1 - “New Cabling” ”/a/2/iii states that the contractor shall leave additional slack for future patch panel

a. If the ability is to be able to be housed in a patch panel in the future is it still needing to be a

Mod head or RJ45 Jack?

RJ45 Modular Heads, shall be used as a standard for this build out. See example below.

b. How much slack will be needed on the cable? This will be based on where you place the patch panel and how you will route the cabling.

6’ – 10’ slack; will vary depending on the range and location.

6. Section 4, Paragraph 1 - “New Cabling” ”/a/3/i states the termination shall be dead hung

a. Please give a description of the term dead hung.

The Term Dead Hung means the cables are either overlapping on the deck, or coiled in the ceiling.

7. Same questions as 5 and 6, for Voice Cabling.

See responses above.

8. Sections 4 and 5 state that cabling shall terminate in mod heads directly to the switch and patch panels. Which is correct? If both, is there a difference when one versus the other should be used?

The terminology that is used for the connector on the patch panel and switch, the Mod Heads, in 4 established we will be using RJ45 connectors, to leave slack in the ranges of 6’ – 10’ varying on the range and location.

9. Section 5 “Cabling” subsection “3” states voice cabling shall terminate on 110 frames with C4 clips.

a. As stated above in question #6 to Mod heads and now 110 frames. Please clarify.

The 110 Block are one in the same; the Mod Head are where the RJ45 connectors will go on the 110 Block.

10. Section 7 “Securing” states tie wraps approximately every 24” in cable tray.

a. How much cable tray is currently used for the existing pathway?

Currently less than 30’ of cable trays. (Measured out as what is currently above the racks now.)

b. If cable tray is existing throughout the entire route for existing cabling is the contractor required to provide J-Hooks in any quantity or manner?

Yes, 2” to 4” “J” Hooks.

c. If the contractor is terminating to MOD HEADS as stated multiple times above where are the strain reliefs going to be installed?

The slack/Strain Reliefs shall be in the ceiling area above the racks, not directly above the ceiling tiles

11. Section 11 “Cable System Documentation” states electronic copies

a. Will electronic copies be provided to make provide as-built.

FEMA is currently getting this information from the vendor who previously installed, but does not have the information currently available.

12. Section 16 “Security” states to gain access a Government issued identification is required.

a. Is a Driver’s License acceptable?

Yes

13. Section 17 “Insurance Requirements” states a $3 million auto policy.

a. Is that a special requirement? Industry standard is $1 Million. Will that be acceptable?

Insurance requirements are set by Building Management and must be adhered to.

14. What room number is the 12th Floor IT Data room and will I find it on the drawing provided?

It is labeled “Data Room” on the drawing provided.

15. Is the ceiling where cable is to be placed a plenum return ceiling?

Yes.

Example from Question 5:

Referenced as the modular head that the RJ45 will connect to. These will be on the patch panel and at the lower desk plates.

Example of Lower Desk Plate with Voice and Data Mod connection.