12e SF30 - Amendment 00004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

PAGE OF PAGES

1 14

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

00004

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

3/25/2025

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

4615609

6. ISSUED BY CODE 51283 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 51283

Contracting Officer USCG Civil Engineering Unit Providence 475 Kilvert St., Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., STREET, COUNTY, STATE AND ZIP CODE)

TO ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS

AMENDMENT MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

70Z0G125BSSNE0007

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02/27/2025

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE 834953036 FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[X] The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

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(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of Amendment 00004 is to provide answers to questions submitted and to provide the Attendance Sheet (Attachment 1) for the second Site Visit held on March 12, 2025 at 10:00a.m. Questions and answers are as follows:

Referencing 1.1.1 project description Subpart “a”.

Question 1a. First paragraph, list three buildings at the Coast Guard station and the boathouse in Galilee. The three buildings are listed as the multi-mission building, fuel oil storage building, and emergency generator/FOG Signal.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

16B UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment 00004 March 25, 2025

Question 1a., Part a. (Continued)

The fuel oil storage building is located directly behind the station and appears to have no electrical connections to the multi-mission building. In the preconstruction meeting it appeared that the building listed as the gym is the actual building to be connected to the system, not the fuel oil storage building. Is this a correct understanding?

Answer 1a., Part a. That is correct.

Question 1a., Part b. If the answer to this question is yes, can you provide a photograph of the interior of the gym?

Answer 1a., Part b. No need. See the drawings provided it is an open building one initiation device required.

Q1b. Second paragraph indicates the boathouse at Galilee must communicate with the multi-mission building.

We understand this to mean that the boathouse will communicate to the multi-mission building an alarm signal, trouble signal or supervisory signal in the event of an issue at the boathouse. It is not necessary for the multi-mission building to communicate to the boathouse in the event of an issue at the multi-mission building. The communication between these two sites is one way. Is this a correct understanding?

A1b. That is correct. Multi-mission building does not need to communicate with boathouse.

Q1c. Third paragraph, is it correct to understand that the devices to be installed under this project are to be hardwired together and that wireless devices are not permissible?

A1c. That is correct. Hard wired devices only wireless devices can be used for a temporary system during construction.

Q1d. Fourth paragraph, the sprinkler system coverage listed includes flow switches and tamper switches. We observed pressure switches on the system. Should these devices be monitored as well?

A1d. The Coast Guard was unaware that a pressure switch was in the system, so yes, if a pressure switch is there it must be monitored.

Q1e. Fifth paragraph, if conduits are located above hard ceilings can they be left in place? If not, this may require the removal of sizable portions of ceilings and walls to remove concealed items.

A1e. Conduits above hard ceilings can be abandoned.

Reference 1.1.1 project description Subpart “b”.

Q2a. Is it the intent of this project that the fire alarm control panel in the multi-mission building will provide site specific information for all devices including devices at the boathouse? We are not aware of a system that will transmit this data over phone lines. The boathouse information does not have to be site specific.

A2a. We need to know when that panel is in alarm.

March 25, 2025

Q2b. Is it the intent of this project provide an electronic graphic map at the annunciator system location? These types of graphic systems are available but are extraordinarily expensive. A standard annunciator will provide a written indication of the precise location of the issue. The owner may define each indication with multiple characters, and this can be programmed into the system. Would this be acceptable or does the facility want a graphic annunciator?

A2b. Per the Specifications a graphic system is required.

Q2c. The front door to the facility faces the ocean and is not observable from the road where the fire department might enter the site. Is there a location where an outside beacon could be installed for better visual indication to the fire department?

A2c. The door near the garage that is the most visible place from the road.

Referencing 1.1.1 project description Subpart “c”.

Q3. There is a single conduit between the multi mission building and the other buildings on the site. Later in the project description the document indicates a Class A system is to be installed throughout the site. A single conduit will not allow for the installation of a Class A system as a common conduit may not be utilized for this purpose. Should an additional conduit be installed, or can this portion of the system not meet the Class A requirements?

A3. There is no need for an extra conduit we can use the existing conduit we understand that the two outbuildings are not going to be Class A. We would like a Class A system throughout the multi mission building and the boathouse.

Reference 1.1.1 project description Subpart “e”.

Q4. Indicates the Government will furnish an electronic version of the CAD drawings for the buildings. Can we assume that the drawings we are provided will meet the present CAD standards for the Coast Guard?

A4. No, the existing drawings do not meet Coast Guard standards. The Designer of Record is required to bring them up to current standards.

Reference 1.1.1 project description Subpart “i”.

Q5. Indicates the Coast Guard will furnish one escort during the project to support construction workers. This project will require multiple construction workers to be in different rooms at the same time and on different floors to complete the installation. If only one escort is provided, and all workers must be in that escort presence there is no way to effectively perform this project. Can multiple escorts be provided? Or once workers have been vetted can they move freely in the building to complete their work?

A5. The escorts will be required in personal spaces only. For example, the bedrooms only. There are only two other small spaces that will require an escort one being the Armory and the SK closet which has valuable Coast Guard items. Most of the work throughout this unit will not require an escort.

March 25 2025

Reference 1.1.1 project description Subpart “j”.

Q6. Indicates the existing system appears to be in conduit with fire alarm wiring. Is the existing system a Class A system or Class B system?

A6. We believe it to be a class B system.

Reference 1.1.1 project description Subpart “k”.

Q7., Part a. Indicates the system should be installed in conduit above suspended ceilings and exposed with decorative raceways and boxes that matched the paint on the walls. Fire alarm installations on federal properties require red conduits and boxes. The direction in subpart “k” appears to contradict this installation standard. What is the engineer's intent?

A7., Part a. The boxes shall be painted red and the raceways shall be painted to match existing wall.

Q7., Part b. Can you define what a decorative raceway is? In the basement of the building most rooms appear to have open ceilings and exposed conduit. Will this type of installation be acceptable in the basement?

This paragraph speaks of ‘one-hole conduit conductors” when running exposed conduit. What is this item?

A7., Part b. Yes, exposed conduit is acceptable if it's painted the same as the wall. When you make an corner around a wall, we would like to see an LB box 1 in one out. It should be a clean looking installation.

Reference 1.1.1. project description Subpart “i”.

Q8. Indicates the drawings should be signed and approved by a Fire Protection engineer. Fire Protection engineers design sprinkler systems not detection systems. Will a registered professional electrical engineer with five fire alarm projects designed in the last two years for the Coast Guard be acceptable?

A8. Yes, that is acceptable.

Reference Drawings #ES101

Q9a. Is the fog Signal building a conditioned space? Is the building heated? The addressable fire alarm system listed in the Specifications will not operate in an unconditioned space.

A9a. It is an unconditioned space. We do not specify what you are to put in that space. It is your design. You should design something that will work within that space.

Q9b. The fuel oil storage building located immediately adjacent to the multi-mission building does not appear to have a conduit connecting it to the multi-mission building.

A9b. The Coast Guard believes there is a conduit that goes to that building if during construction it is found that there is no conduit we will have to mod the contract. We currently have drawings that show a fire alarm conduit going to that building if it is not there it is an unforeseen condition.

Q9c. Is the underground routing shown for the connection to the fog signal building and gym accurate? Can we consider this routing and length when calculating the cable required for the installation?

A9c. The Coast Guard believes there is a conduit that goes to that building if during construction it is found that there is no conduit we will have to mod the contract. We currently have drawings that show a fire alarm

Q9d. Is there any known issue with the underground conduits which might inhibit the installation of new conductors in them?

A9d. The Coast Guard believes there is a conduit that goes to that building if during construction it is found that there is no conduit we will have to mod the contract. We currently have drawings that show a fire alarm

Q9e. A Class A fire alarm installation will require two conduit roots to the external buildings. Can the connections to these buildings be Class B?

A9e. Yes.

Q9f. Would it be acceptable to have the remote buildings report to the multi-mission building as a single zone not individual devices?

A9f. No, we want addressable devices.

Reference Drawings E-101 & E-102

Q9g. During the site walk we noticed that there is an existing public address system in the building. We assume the new fire alarm system will be a notification system only and not a voice evacuation system. Is this a correct understanding?

A9g. Yes, notification only.

Q9h. We noticed an Ansul fire suppression system on the grill. Does this system contain auxiliary contacts capable of connecting to a fire alarm sensing device?

A9h. Yes, we believe so.

Q9i. Within the building we noticed locations where walls exist that are not shown on the drawings. Will the

CAD files be updated prior to delivery to the contractor?

A9i. No, the CAD drawings will be the same as the drawings you were provided. The Designer of Record to update the drawings per the specification.

Q9j. Will the owner require a preliminary investigation of the facility documenting the existing conditions prior to design?

A9j. Yes, the designer of record will have access to the building before the design.

Q9k. Is the cupola on the third-floor conditioned space?

A9k. Yes.

Q9l. The first floor TV room is adjacent to the dining area, there is a space on the second floor above. Is this space accessible? Are you aware of any detection system within this space presently?

A9l. I do not know of any. It is a requirement of this project bring that space up to code whether a device is there now or not. This project is not 1 for 1 exchange. There are several areas within this building which are not properly covered and will require more coverage than is currently there.

Q9m. In the mechanical room there is a symbol for a sprinkler flow switch. We could not locate this item in this position. Can the owner locate this item and take a photograph of it for us?

A9m. We do not have drawings of the existing sprinkler system and we are not sure if it is installed to code. In

Question 1d. above, a pressure switch was mentioned which may be the flow switch. This will be worked out during design we have no further information at this time.

Q9n. The front door to the facility faces a beautiful view of the ocean. Is this the best location for the annunciator panel? Will the fire department utilize this entrance when addressing emergencies?

A9n. No, use the door in between the garage and the multi-mission building as your main point of entrance.

Q9o. In the cupola we noticed a manual pull station. This space does not appear to be a normally occupied space, is a manual pull station at this level required?

A9o. This is a design question and is up to the Designer of Record to determine if that is required or not. The current system is not up to code. It is the intent of this project that the new system be code compliant.

Q9p. In the garage space adjacent to the roll up door we noticed a manual pull station. A roll up door is not considered a normal means of egress. Can the owner provide clarification on what areas are considered normal exits for the facility?

A9p. This is a design question and is up to the Designer of Record to determine if that is required or not. The current system is not up to code it is the intent of this project that the new system be code compliant

Q9q. We noticed the boiler in the basement mechanical room. Are there any other combustion units on the site? This information will provide guidance regarding carbon monoxide detection.

A9q. The boiler in the basement 1st floor has a gas oven which also will need carbon monoxide detectors on the

1st floor. This is all we are aware of at this time.

Q9r. The second floor of the garage presently contains fire detection and indication units. This is an unconditioned space and not suitable for addressable fire alarm devices. Can the second-floor heat detectors be addressed as a single zone of detection?

A9r. Yes.

March 25, 2025

Q9s. Is the first floor of the garage conditioned space?

A9s. No.

Q9t. We observe no air handler units at the multi-mission building. Conditioning was through local AC units. Is this a correct understanding?

A9t. Yes.

Q9u. Does the new FACP need to be installed in the same location as the existing FACP? Can the new FACP be surface mounted?

A9u. Surface mounted is acceptable and does not have to be in the exact same place.

Q9v. The space available in the communications room for the FACP and battery backup is inadequate to support both systems. What additional space can be allocated to manage one or both enclosures?

A9v. This is a design question and is up to the Designer of Record to determine.

Q9w. The fog signal building presently contains a fire alarm control panel. Does the fog signal building require a new fire alarm control panel?

A9w. This is a design question and is up to the Designer of Record to determine.

Q9x. Is the generator room in the fog signal building conditioned space?

A9x. No.

Q9y. On the third-floor birthing room 302 is presently used as a TV recreation room. Should this room be considered berthing for the purpose of design or should it be considered a TV recreation room?

A9y. Berthing.

Q9z. Are the labels on any of the other spaces inconsistent with their actual use?

A9z. The drawings are not up-to-date spaces and may have changed usage and should show as the current use in final drawings.

Q9aa. In the basement we noticed the room labeled rec 004 is actually two offices. Will the government update the CAD file to indicate the updated configuration prior to turning it over to the contractor? Should this space be considered office space for the purpose of design?

9aa. The drawings are not up to date spaces and may have changed usage and should show as the current use in final drawings.

Q9bb. The documents indicate an annunciator panel should be placed at the front door entrance. We see no space in the vestibule where this can be accommodated, nor do we see space in the hallway adequate for a cabinet size graphic annunciator. The main fire alarm control panel is less than five steps from this location. Is an annunciator panel necessary?

A9bb. For bidding purpose carry a graphic annunciator. If, during the design, we find there is actually no good space for it, we can mod the contract during design.

Q9cc. There any accessible attic spaces above the third floor?

A9cc. There is a crawl space above the 3rd floor in the main building, but nothing is stored there. The Boat

House, on the second floor in a corner, it could be considered an attic.

Reference Drawing E-103

Q9dd. The floor plans do not accurately reflect the existing layout. The front wall of the building contains a roll up door, the back wall of the building shows a roll-up door which has been covered over, and there are locker rooms and hallways that are not depicted. Will these backgrounds be updated prior to turning over CAD files to the contractor?

A9dd. No, the CAD drawings will be the same as the drawings you were provided. The Designer of Record should update the drawings per the specification.

Q9ee. We found the heating unit located in the mechanical room but could not determine the CFM for this unit.

If the air flow is above a certain CFM level it will either require return air sensing or supply air sensing, and possibly both. Can the owner provide any information on the CFM level for this unit?

A9ee. This is a design question and is up to the Designer of Record to determine.

Q9ff. One of the doors to the men' locker room is padlocked shut. Should we assume for the purpose of estimating and design that this is a non-operational access point?

A9ff. Yes.

Q9gg. The boathouse contains two interstitial spaces adjacent to the second floor. Should we consider these as separate levels for the purpose of alarm initiation or are these considered part of the second floor?

A9gg. This is a design question and is up to the Designer of Record to determine.

Q9hh. Can the FACP be relocated from the back hallway to the front entrance? If yes, will an annunciator panel be required at this location?

A9hh. Yes, the FACP be relocated. I do not believe any fire alarm control panel would have a graphic annunciator on it that would be acceptable for this project.

Q9ii. If an annunciator panel is required, will it need to be a graphic type of annunciator?

A9ii. Yes.

Q9jj. How far is it from the boathouse to the multi mission building, line of sight.

A9jj. This is a design question and is up to the Designer of Record to determine.

Q9kk. Are there any significant structural obstructions between the boathouse and the multi mission building, line of sight?

A9kk. This a design question and is up to the designer of record to determine.

Q9ll. The heating unit in the mechanical workroom appears to be the only combustion unit in the building. Is this a correct understanding? If not, what other combustion devices exist in this building and where are they located?

A9ll. We believe that is the only combustion device.

Q10. Reference Spec 4615609 – Section 01 11 00 – Summary of Work 1.1.1.h states the contractor shall install a wireless temporary, battery, operated fire alarm system when the existing hard-wired system is inoperable.

Q10a. Is it acceptable to maintain the existing system as active until the new system is installed and commissioned? The existing system can then be demolished and mitigate the need for a temporary battery-operated system.

A10a. Yes, you can use the existing if it remains online the temporary system is only if you plan on taking the existing system down.

Q10b. If the temporary battery-operated system is required, what are the design criteria for locations of temporary initiating devices and occupant notification?

A10b. Install temporary system per manufacturers recommendation.

Q11. Is a QFPE required for this project?

A11. (Qualified Fire Protection Engineer) Yes, if the engineer is a professional engineer that would be acceptable

Q12. Is there a preferred fire alarm manufacturer for these 3 buildings?

A12. No.

Q13. What are the ceilings made of?

A13. Most of the ceilings are hard ceilings, however, there are a few drop ceilings.

Q14. How many total rooms are there inside the Lighthouse (and two exterior dwellings) and the boathouse?

A14. Please refer to the drawings that were provided.

Q15. Will the contractor need to drill through walls, or can we run EMT conduit or flex without coring/patching?

A15. Please refer to Specifications on surface mounted conduit.

Q16. Does new system need to call out to Narragansett FD and the coast guard or just to Narragansett FD?

A16. The system will not be calling out to the Narragansett Fire Department.

Q17. Will the government be providing preference points for SDVOSB entities?

A17. This requirement is a total small business set-aside. If a contractor is a SDVOSB, they can submit a bid, however, the award will go to the lowest bid offeror. No preference points will be given.

Q18. Will the government allow for an extension to the proposal due date and provide one additional site visit to reconfirm site conditions? Less than 20 mins would be required.

A18. No, the Government will not be holding another site visit, and the bid opening date will not be extended.

Q19. Will the government allow a site visit to the awarded contractor for the pre-design?

A19. Yes, as per the Specifications, a site visit will be allowed to the awarded contractor for the pre-design.

Q20. Will the client allow for invoicing of services provided in accordance with a schedule of values provided within bid proposal?

A20. Only work on the Schedule of Values which is completed can be submitted for payment. Invoices should be submitted one time per month for payment.

Q21. Will the client require certified payrolls?

A21. Yes.

Q22. Will the APP be obligated to be in accordance with USACE EM 385?

A22. Yes an APP - Accident Prevention Plan is required. I am unfamiliar with USACE EM 385. We do not believe it will have to follow this format.

Q23. Will the client be requesting any Preventative Maintenance schedules and/or services of the new system in accordance with NFPA 72? If so, please provide terms and conditions requests and if that cost should be inputted into the total new install contract price.

A23. Yes, maintenance schedule in accordance with NFPA and manufacturer's recommendation.

Q24. What HVAC equipment is needed to be shut down? What are the current controls in BLDS? REF page 55 of specs paragraph D.

A24. This is a design question and the designer of record will need to make that determination.

Q25. Reference 3.1.3.1 Restrictions Applicable to EMT section F: What type of conduit will be required for fire pump rooms?

A25. There is no fire pump within this Project.

Q26. Please confirm if taxes should be carried in proposals?

A26. Bidder shall include all applicable Federal, State, and Local taxes in their bid price.

Q27. Please confirm if any state, local, and/or Federal permits will be required on this project?

Q27. No permits required.

Q28. Please confirm if there are any known hazardous materials?

A28. None are known at this time, but ultimately it will be the Designer of Record to determine.

Q29. Please confirm how the system can be Class A if there is only a single underground conduit from the main building to the outbuildings?

A29. The outbuildings are not required to be Class A.

Q30. Please confirm if MC Cable will be acceptable in inaccessible places?

A30. Yes.

Q31. Please confirm if the UFCs a design requirement.

A31. No. NFPA 72 is the code to follow.

Q32. Please provide the classification for all of the areas receiving coverage (residential, commercial, storage, etc.)?

A32. This is the Designer of a Record’s requirement/ determination.

Q33. Please confirm that the system is a standalone system not needing to contact the fire department or any monitoring services?

A33. Yes, this is a standalone system. It does not require monitoring services by the Fire Department.

Q34. Please confirm that access to sleeping area and secure areas will be by escort only and the USCG will provide all necessary escorts?

A34. Yes, please refer to the Specifications.

Q35. Please confirm that there is no requirement for monitoring of the system.

A35. Yes, this is correct. Please refer to Q32. and answer A32.

Q36. The Boat House is +/- 3 miles away. Please confirm that the system in the boat house is a separate system that will call out to the system in the main building via Cell dialer only.

A36. This is the Designer of Record’s requirement/determination. The System needs to call out to the system in the main building. Contractors can determine how this is done.

Q37. Please confirm the laydown area for contractors to use?

A37. The laydown areas will be discussed at the Pre-Construction Meeting after the contract is awarded.

Q38. Is the Government looking for a third party commissioning to be provided by the contractor?

A38. The Manufacturer’s Representative can Commission.

Q39. Is there any off hours required for this project? If so, please confirm what they are?

A39. The hours the contractor can work are in the Specification. Working hours shall consist of an 8 ½ hour period, between 7:00a.m. and 3:30p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. Work outside of those hours shall require advance notice to the Contracting Officer.

Q40. What is the building classification for the design of fire alarm?

A40. This is the Designer of Record’s requirement/determination.

Q41. Specification b state “MMB device location to be identified on annunciator when in trouble” Does this mean graphical on floor plan or written text on the FACP?

A41. The answer is floor plan.

Q42. Are strobes required in bedrooms?

A42. This is the Designer of Record’s requirement/ determination. This is a military building that no civilians sleep in.

Q43. Is CO detection required as part of Fire Alarm System design?

A43. Yes, per the code.

Q44. Does the existing fire alarm system function properly?

A44. No, it does not, nor is the coverage to code.

Q45. When was the last date the fire alarm system was tested?

A45. This is unknown at this time.

Q46. Is surface installed EMT/wire mold acceptable?

A46. Yes.

Q47. Is plenum rated cable acceptable for old work installations, or does it need to be F/A MC cable?

A47. F/A MC.

Q48. Does surface installed EMT/wire mold need to be painted?

A48. Yes.

Q49. Does the existing system need to remain in operation until the new system is commissioned?

A49. This is the Designer of a Record’s and contractors requirement/determination. If you remove it before the new system is commissioned, then a temporary wireless system will have to be installed.

Q50. What is the classification of the Narragansett location?

A50. This is the Designer of Records requirement/ determination.

Q51. What is the classification of the Galilee (boat house) location?

A51. This is the Designer of Records requirement/ determination.

Q52. Will this be subject to RI State Fire Code?

A52. This is the Designer of Records requirement/ determination.

Q53. Will central station monitoring be acceptable for the boat house?

A53. No.

Q54. Several questions were asked about temperature-controlled spaces (required for addressable devices).

A54. Yes.

Q55. If not Narragansett Fire, who is the AHJ? Who will permit the fire alarm system and who will perform the final inspection?

A55. The United States Coast Guard will permit the fire alarm system and will also conduct the final inspection.

Q56. It is understood that monitoring would be acceptable for the boat house. However, the monitoring fee must be included in the bid. How much monitoring should be included in the bid? First year?

A56. There is no monitoring fee the monitoring will be done at the multi-mission building.

Q57. Are there fossil fuels in use anywhere in the buildings? (CO Coverage).

A57. Yes, in the basement there is a furnace/boiler, and on the 1st floor there is a gap oven.

Q58. Would a radio transmitter be acceptable for signal from the Station House to the Fog Signal Building, Gym and Light Tower.

A58. Yes.

Q59. The Spec calls for an LCD annunciator but the section seems to describe an LED annunciator. Could you please clarify which is required?

A59. LED annunciator.

Q60. If it is LCD, this will require a workstation which will be quite expensive for this type of application.

A60. This is acceptable.

Q61. If it is to be LED, please confirm the quantity of LEDs/zones.

A61. This shall be provided with the building floor plan, drawn to scale, with alarm to represent the location of each device.

Q62. What is the building classification for the design of fire alarm?

A62. Please refer to Q32. and answer A32.

Q63. Are there any fossil fuel appliance (boilers, air handlers, etc.) in the building? If there are, is CO detection required as part of Fire Alarm System scope?

A63. Yes, per the code.

Q64. Specification state “MMB device location to be identified on LCD annunciator when in trouble” Please clarify annunciator panel specification – Is LCD graphical a computerized monitor or LED/zone graphical with LED text display?

A64. It shall be provided with the building floor plan, drawn to scale, with alarm to represent the location of each device.

Q65. Are strobes required in bedrooms or any areas above and beyond the designated building classification?

A65. Yes, per the code.

Q66. Is CO detection required as part of Fire Alarm System design – If yes, please define scope?

A66. Yes, per the code.

Q67. Is Class A wiring required for FOG/GYM based on understanding that there is only 1 existing underground conduit shown on existing drawings provided?

A67. Please refer to Q3. and answer A3.

Q68. Regarding PE stamping, is it acceptable for the initial Tier 1 - design drawings (layout, performance design, equipment types, details, etc.) be stamped by a licensed State of Massachusetts Mech or Elec PE (with appropriate fire alarm experience). Then the formal Teir 2 - installation shop drawings and final Tier 3 - As-builts stamped by a Fire Protection specific PE (i.e. QFPE per definitions)?

A68. PE stamp will be acceptable.

Q69. Does the project have a Buy American requirement throughout all equipment and materials?

A69. Yes.

Q70. For new fire alarm devices in new walls or hard ceiling locations, can the raceway to the device be surface mounted (vs. opening wall and/or ceilings)?

A70. Yes.

Q71. Are any fire alarm maintenance contract costs to be included in the scope of the work? If so, for what time duration?

A71. No.

Q72. Is third-party commissioning of the fire alarm system required in the scope of the work?

A72. Refer to Q37. and A37.

Q73. Will the Government allow for invoicing of payment/performance bond costs within 10 working days after bonds are submitted/accepted?

A73. Bond costs may be invoiced within 10 working days after the bonds are accepted. However, the invoice must be accompanied with proof of payment of the bond premium.

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DATE REMAINS AS TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025 AT 2:00P.M. EST.