70RFP422QE5000002 Grand Rapids MI MI0137 - QA Final.xlsx
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- Replacement Video Surveillance System (VSS) at Gerald R. Ford Federal Building U. S. Courthouse
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- 70RFP422QE5000002
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This federal solicitation requests proposals to replace a Video Surveillance System at the Gerald R. Ford Federal Building US Courthouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vendors are to provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment to install a new VSS in accordance with the Statement of Work by June 24, 2022. The Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service is seeking this replacement and encourages vendors to attend a site visit on June 7, 2022 to review the scope of work. Questions are due by June 10 with responses from the contracting officer. The new system must meet requirements for cameras, servers, recording and storage capabilities as outlined in the solicitation.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 70RFP422QE5000002_SOW_MI0137 REV 1.pdf | ||
| 70RFP422QE5000002_Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| 70RFP422QE5000002 Conformed.pdf |
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Sheet 1
| 70RFP422QE5000002_Amendment 0001 | ||
| Question | Answer | |
| 1 | Please confirm that the table provided depicts all the existing cameras and DVR's at this site. | Yes, These are the FPS provided cameras. |
| 2 | Please confirm if the network domain hardware and configuration are GFE, or contractor provided? | All network domain hardware and the configuration are all Contractor provided. See C.2.1, C.2.2, and all of of Section 5 for specific references. |
| 3 | If the network domain hardware is by the contractor, please confirm minimum server spec are those provided in D.2? | The contractor does provide this and the minimum specifications are located in section D.2 |
| 4 | If the network domain hardware is by the contractor are one or two DC required? | One Domain Controller (See C.3.2). |
| 5 | Please confirm if the GPS enabled network time source hardware (GPS clock & antenna) and configuration are GFE, or contractor provided? | Security Contractor provided. See C.3.5. |
| 6 | If the GPS enabled network time source hardware is contractor provided, please provide specification for the required product. | No specification other than to provide time synchronizationwith a GPS enabled time source. The time source will not have any connectivity capability beyond receive funtionality. |
| 7 | How many existing monitors are to be removed and replaced? | Fifteen (15) monitors will be removed and replaced. (See C.4.1) |
| 8 | Are there any VSS workstations to be replaced? If so, how many? | There are no current workstations to be removed. |
| 9 | Please confirm the UPS runtime for this location. Four hours or fifteen minutes? (FPS Security Room, USMS Garage CSO Post, USMS Lobby Screening Post, USMS JSI 1 Room 785, FPS Office, & USMS Command Center) | Four Hours (See 4.3.7, 4.4.3, 4.5.4, 4.6.4, 4.7.4, and E.1.4). |
| 10 | Is there an existing VSS workstation at this location? If so, is it to be replaced? (USMS Garage CSO Post & USMS Lobby Screening Post) | No |
| 14 | This room is not mentioned in the list of where the monitors are going to be located nor is the count accounted for (Section C.4). Please confirm that the monitor count for 27" monitors are fifteen (15) for this SOW. | The count is fifteen (15). This room (JSI II) is listed in C.4.6.5. The specific location of the monitors within that room will be coordinated with the Judicial Security Inspector (JSI) during the Pre installation walkthrough |
| 18 | Is there existing infrastructure/pathway/conduit to support this SOW? | Yes, There is a vertical 3 conduit raceway that runs from the basement to the rooftop penthouse. There are 2'x2' juntion boxes on each floor. This entire raceway system is empty and will be used for vertical runs between floors. This is located in closets south of the elevator bank. |
| 19 | Will the SC contractor provide new pathway/conduit for this SOW or will it be provided by the government? | Vertical runs between floors is provided. Any additional raceways needed would be provided by the Security Contractor and coordinated with the Government prior to start of any installation. |
| 20 | Should the SC assume there is electrical circuits available for this SOW or will new circuits be required? | Power is in the locations identified for head end and work station. |
| 21 | Will GSA provide a new electrical circuit if needed or will the SC need to provide it? | The Security Contractor will need to provide any nessessary electrical work with an licenced electrical contractor. All electricial work is required to be approved by the Government prior to any start of installation. |
| 22 | Is the SC required to provide network performance monitoring software? If so, for how many elements? | J.3.1 1-6 states what specifically required to meet this request. |
| 23 | Can it be assumed that the SC will provide conduit, j-hooks, infrastructure, etc for the new devices in this SOW? | Yes, the Security Contractor will provide all conduit, J hooks, and any infastructure for this installation. See C.2.2, and E.3.4 |
| 24 | Please confirm which category minimum shall be used for Security Systems Installer? | See Service Contract Act Wage Determiniation paragraph on page 4 of RFQ |
| 25 | Is the 32-hour Asbestos certification class hosted by the GSA vendor? Is it an online training or would it be in person at GSA vendor facility? | The 32 hour training can be scheduled on https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/miosha/divisions/construction-safety-and-health-division/asbestos-program |
| 26 | Due to the presence of asbestos, can the government provide GSA approved asbestos abatement contractor’s for successively working on the first-floor canopy? | Per GSA: HBC Specialized Contracting (2170 Apollo Dr. Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 886-2772) or Pro-tech Environmental and Demolition (15 North Park. Grand Rapids, MI 49514 (616) 364-9170) |
| 27 | Can the government provide GSA approved contractors for additional power requirements? | Per GSA: Miller Electric (2614 One Hundred Forty-Second, Jamestown, MI 49427 (616) 896-7453) or Lawdensky Construction Company, Inc. (1106 Morse Ave. Schaumburg, IL 60193 (847) 352-4371) |
| 28 | Will there be any restrictions to install new rigid conduit installed on the roof? | No. This is replacing the old rusting existing low voltage ridgid conduit raceway with a new one. This includes all hardware, boxes and sealtyte whips. |
| 29 | Will there be a secured area for on-site storage of equipment? | Per GSA: Yes, we have a small caged area in the Sub-basement. |
| 30 | Are there any requirements of the government to dispose of existing equipment and cable? | There is no requirement to dispose of the cable. All equipment (cameras monitors) will be returned to Mr. Brent Clark of the United States Attorneys Office. Room 413. |
| 31 | Is the government requesting for a proposed schedule to be included in the proposal? | No |
| 32 | Is the VSS to integrate with the existing PACs? | No |
| 33 | Work hours for installation of equipment and cable at government site. | Exterior Work and any interior work below the second ceiling is M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (See G.6.4.). Any work above the second ceiling will be After 1730 M-F or on the weekends. Specific times to be coordinated with GSA. |
| 34 | SOW C.5.6 identifies several locations where the contractor shall install new VSS client workstations. Please confirm if a new data drop or electrical work will be required at these locations or any other location. | Cat 6 cable will need to be pulled to these locations. There is power in these areas supporting current analog system monitors. |
| 35 | Please share drawing identifying riser closet and rooms listed in SOW C.5.6 as well as proposed routing which avoids prison areas/hard to gain access to areas. | See addenum drawing. You will be coordinating your work with GSA and the Marshals Service for work in their area. |
| 36 | Electrical work was identified at new head end location in basement. Please confirm number of outlets and required breaker size as well as acceptable electrical panel. | The 120VAC panel has been identified by GSA and is in the room directly next to the head end room (B54). One 20A single pole breaker is required. This work will be required to be coordinated with the GSA. The specific number of outlets is determined from the vendors design. |
| 37 | Please share the Abatement Plan of Action for each area where work proposed to occur. | Per GSA: These will be produced once we have a set date as this plan will need to be submitted to the state for approval. |
| 38 | Due to abatement containment setups and negative air requirements confirm work can be performed during regular working hours. | Exterior Work and any interior work below the second ceiling is M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (See G.6.4.). Any work above the second ceiling will be After 1730 M-F or on the weekends. Specific times to be coordinated with GSA. |
| 39 | Please confirm if there are there any areas inside the building, such at the 1st floor lobby, that are already abated and if so where are these locations. | Per GSA: The main lobby and the entire 7th floor has been abated. |
| 40 | As part of the pre bid walkthrough, it was noted there were existing empty riser conduits that could be used to facilitate installation actives but their location(s) were not identified. Please confirm size of conduit, start and stop of any existing conduit runs for use, and if any j-boxes exist. | There is a vertical 3 conduit raceway that runs from the basement to the rooftop penthouse. There are 2'x2' juntion boxes on each floor. This entire raceway system is empty and will be used for vertical runs between floors. This is located in closets south of the elevator bank. See raceway location on updated drawing in amendment 1 |
| 41 | Replacement of rusty conduit on roof was discussed as part of the walkthrough conducted last week, and is was noted this work would be added to scope. Please provide additional information regarding this additional scope item, to include total distances of conduit to be replaced, j-boxes, and pictures of existing conditions to clarify intent. | The two conduit runs are approximately a total of 300 lf of 3/4" ridgid conduit. It will be security contractors design on juntion boxes. Pictures of existing is attached. |
| 42 | Please confirm the outdoor soffit has low voltage raceway or existing cable supports for the new cabling. | Current cabling is in place and believed to be properly supported. All new cabling will be required to be properly supported. |
| 43 | Please confirm areas where conduit is required, such as the roof and riser, as well as areas where CAT6 can be run “free-air”. | Ridjid conduit is required to be replaced on the roof. There is existing riser raceways and floor closet juntion boxes listed in the addenum drawing. Runs on floors above the second ceiling can be open are run providing the cable is Plunum rated and properly supported. Any cabling below the second ceiling will be required to be placed in either wiremold or EMT conduit. |
| 44 | Please confirm if the Government will accept a base bid that includes a VMS that is not currently on your approved vendor’s list for consideration. | It is the responsbility of the security contractor to ensure all equipment technically meets or exceeds all apsects of the RFQ requirements. |
| 45 | Referencing the attached compliance letter provided by Siemens, please verify if Siveillance Video an OEM of Milestone is an acceptable VMS. | It is the responsbility of the security contractor to ensure all equipment technically meets or exceeds all apsects of the RFQ requirements. |
| 46 | Please confirm if the Government will accept a base bid of either Hanwha, Bosch, or Axis cameras. | It is the responsbility of the security contractor to ensure all equipment technically meets or exceeds all apsects of the RFQ requirements. |
| 47 | Please verify if enable archiving will need to be on the server. | Yes, See D.1.2 and D.2 |
| 48 | Please verify if the server will require redundancy of any kind | No , but is required to have have the capability of failover and redundancy options. See D.1.5 and D.1.6 |
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