Attachment D - Questions and Answers.pdf

Questions: Answers:

1 Can you confirm the part number for the Cisco

Switch?

The switch indicated in the SOW is not a POE Switch.

a. Should the part number be c9300-24 (U or P) - (A or E)

b. If it is the c9300-24s, (which model A or E)

c. Also, being a Non-POE switch how do you intend to power the cameras?

1. Vendor must provide technical engineering dynamics in their proposal and in accordance with (IAW) Statement Of Work (SOW) D.4. Network Managed Switch.

a.

It must be POE, vendor must provide technical engineering dynamics in their proposal and

IAW SOW B.2.1 #8.

b. Same as answer #1

c. POE powers the cameras

3 Are there any specifications for the rack? Open frame or closed and lockable, seismic?

Closed/lockable, as necessary, and

IAW SOW E.2.2.

4 Removal of current equipment:

a. The existing system has 10 cameras, since some of those cameras are being replaced as part of another project are we responsible for removing only the 4 interior cameras?

b. Can the existing rack be re-used for the new equipment?

a. The only cameras that should be removed are the exact cameras being replaced.

All cameras are being replaced IAW SOW B.2.1.

b. IAW B.2.2. states to remove all equipment- however if it fits, yes.

5 Do all contractors/sub-contractors need to possess HSPD-12 credentials?

a. will an escort be provided during the work?

Yes. IAW SOW G.8

a. No, escorts will not be provided. IAW SOW G.8.4

6 NVMS requirements:

a. What Active Directory server will be provided/utilized for authentication to meet the NMVS requirement in C.3.3 or is this to be configured on the new server?

a. No, Active Directory Server will not be provided.

It must be configured on a new server IAW C.3.1.

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b. Will all of the AD credentials/usernames be provided by FPS?

c. The existing system is closed loop/offline, will the new system be connected to an existing network so the NVMS Server can sync to an NTP time server?

d. Are there any specifications for the KVM/KVM host described in C.3.6?

b. Yes, system operator names will be provided by the Inspector.

c. It will be closed as well and connected with the IL0069 building. IAW SOW B.2.1.

d. No, Vendor must provide technical engineering dynamics in their proposal.

7 What are the requirements for installing patches and updates to the servers and workstations if they are offline? Frequency (monthly, quarterly, annually)?

This would be included with the annual maintenance.

IAW SOW E.19.2 software maintenance shall include screen development, report generation, software upgrades, OS patches, virus protection, system configuration, response plan implementation and other such support required for operation, annually.

8 What are the configuration/recording/storage requirements for the system (frames per second (FPS), resolution, days of retention)?

IAW SOW F.2.6 (b) 15 FPS for camera and system storage is 30 days

9 a. Does there need to be a dedicated electrical circuit installed in room 1038 for the new equipment

b. Does the building have an emergency back up generator circuit that needs to power the rack and workstations?

a. A standard electrical circuit is provided IAW SOW B.2.1.1

b. The building does not have an emergency generator. It will need a backup UPS IAW

SOW F.2.6.

10 a. Can an alternative solution VMS and hardware be provided? If so, do all of the servers, software, workstations and cameras need to be of the same manufacturer per e.2.1?

Vendors system must be compatible with “Bosh System” in IL0069 IAW SOW D.1. and D.2.

11 Do all wires need to be in conduit if above the existing ceiling, floor to floor penetrations from the basement to 1st floor electrical closets, in room 1038?

Above ceiling tiles are J hooks, from penetration to electrical closet must be in security conduit. IAW SOW E.3.4

12 Can you elaborate on the requirements in E.6.2? Outside of a normal annual VSS-PMI, are there requirements for routine service calls for technical support, testing and minor repairs (ie.

Contractor is to provide a pre-defined hourly rate for support services or the contractor is to

After the one-year base warranty period, the contractor shall include four (4) one year option periods for technical services, support, testing, preventive maintenance, camera lens cleaning and minor repair of the provided xx number of hours per month/period of time for support services)?

system and components installed in this SOW. This does not cover minor repairs. This is an annual PMI and mandatory software/firmware updates.

IAW SOW E.6.2

13 As part of e.6.2, should this include extended warranties for all equipment installed or just specific equipment? If the later, can you identify which equipment? Should this section include upgrading the system to the latest version of VMS software or OS?

Does not include an extended warranty beyond 1 year.

Extended warranties are not included under E.6.2, however, technical services, support, testing, preventative maintenance, camera lens cleaning and minor repair is for all equipment installed per the SOW.

SOW E.19.2 states the software maintenance shall include software upgrades and OS patches.

14 Is the building ceiling drop ceiling or hard lid? Interior is drop ceiling, exterior hard lid.