MN0036 QAs.pdf

MN0036 - 70RFP425QE5000012

Questions and Answers

1. We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number? This is a new contract.

2. Has there been a site visit already, or is one pending? Yes the site visit was 07/21/2025.

3. In reviewing the deliverables we did not identify a desired brand/model, is that up to the contractor. The contractor is to submit devices with technical specifications similar to those devices listed in the SoW, section B.2.1, B.2.2, and Chapter D.

4. We also did not identify a quantity or type of IDS...windows, doors, digital, physical, cypher or lock & key. SoW section B.2.1 lists the devices needed, quantity, and placement. Additionally, SoW chapter K has rough drawing which describe the devices needed and placement.

5. Is there an existing IDS installed equipment to remove for disposal,...if so what type. SoW section B.1. describes the existing system in place, which will need to be removed. Section C.1.2 describes the removal of all current IDS equipment in place.

6. Is this an even swap or request for upgrade. This is an upgrade. Contractor will remove existing IDS equipment in install new IDS equipment.

7. CLIN 0001-4001 read "The contractor shall provide technical services, support, testing, maintenance and repair of the system and components in accordance with the attached Statement of Work." If there needs to be a IDS purchase(s) Is that included though not stated? Please refer to the SOW and Pg. 4 of solicitation : 70RFP425QE5000012 which states “The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, management, expertise, transportation, supervision, training, licenses and permits to provide the services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) for an installation of an IDS at the Paul D. Wellstone Federal Building located at 212 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 (Building

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MN0036 - 70RFP425QE5000012

8. How old is the facility?

9. How much square footage is in the facility?

10. How stable is the power?

11. Is there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation?

12. What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?

13. Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

14. Do we need to use conduit? If yes, what do you estimate the total conduit footage will be?

15. Are the door frames metal and concrete filled?

16. Please provide a comprehensive list of quantities of all IDS items needed to include model # (e.g. total number of motion sensors, glass breaks, etc.) per location.

17. Do you currently have existing IDS Sensors in your doors? Please specify which doors.

18. What is the manufacturer of the existing IDS system?

19. Will we be able to reuse the existing cable? If so, what type of cable is there currently?

20. Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

21. Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

22. Can Existing Wiring be utilized?

23. Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required?

24. re “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed?

25. Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable?

26. Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov’t?

27. What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any)

28. Please provide/post other “Q & A” requests.

29. Please provide a list of equipment and parts # that are to be installed.

30. Are there pipe chases between floors?

31. What is the range of the budget for this project, and is it already appropriated?

32. Because of the high cost of the parts can we bill when parts arrive on site, or in the alternative are progress payments allowed?

33. How many feet of new wire will have to be run?

34. What kind of cipher lock and quantities are required e.g. X-10

35. Please post the sign in sheet and Q&A's from the site visit.

36. Please post the drawings and the key for the drawings.