ESBD_507910_1777469217409_Addendum II - RE-BID 26-5120-01 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.pdf

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Attached to: RE-BID Fire Panel Upgrade
Solicitation number: 26-5120-001
Issued by: Texas

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Addendum II: RE-BID 26-5120-01 Fire Panel Upgrade Questions & Answers

This is an addendum document to a competitive sealed bid procurement issued by Burnet County, Texas for the fire alarm system upgrade at the Burnet County Jail located at 900 County Lane, Burnet, Texas 78611. The addendum provides clarification and responses to bidder inquiries regarding the scope of work for upgrading the existing Edwards EST3 fire alarm system to EST4 or equivalent equipment. Key clarifications include confirmation that the new EST4 system is backward compatible with existing field devices, allowing contractors to reuse existing wiring where feasible while replacing as needed; reuse of existing fire alarm devices is acceptable if compatible with the new system; an Alarm/Trouble condition on the panel (Smoke Head Issue I1517) is excluded from the scope due to insufficient information; as-built drawings and programming documentation from the original installer (Metroplex Control Systems) are available by email request; approximately 15 duct detectors are tied to the existing fire alarm system per available plans; HVAC units are shut down via relay from each duct detector; access to the facility and cell blocks is available during any working hours; and submission of a Historian Utilization Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is a mandatory bid requirement. The document also includes the complete fire alarm system inspection report dated January 15, 2026, which documents that 420 alarm initiating devices (primarily smoke detectors with GE Security SIGA-PS models, heat detectors, and duct detectors), 5 supervisory signal devices, 20 auxiliary devices (fan shut-down relays and damper controls), and 3 alarm notification appliances were tested and passed in compliance with NFPA 72 (2013) standards.

The inspection report confirms the existing fire alarm infrastructure is operational with 100 percent pass rates across all device categories tested. The existing system includes manual pull stations, water flow monitors, monitor modules, and automated response controls for HVAC zones and fire/smoke dampers. The document confirms that Burnet County Jail requires compliance with the Texas HUB policy for disadvantaged business enterprises. No pricing information, specific quantities of replacement components, contract values, or funding sources are detailed in this addendum; however, the related procurement solicitation indicates bonding requirements suggesting a project value exceeding $100,000, with performance and payment bonds required and all bids excluding sales tax as the County is a tax-exempt entity. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM with a question deadline of April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and sealed bid submission deadline of May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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Addendum II

RE-BID 26-5120-01 Fire Panel Upgrade Questions & Answers

1. Copy of last inspection report? YES, PLEASE SEE ATTACHED.

2. Is there a copy of as-built drawings and program from Metroplex Control Systems for the EST fire alarm system? (they were the company who originally installed the FA System) CAN EMAIL THEM. FOR THE VENDORS WHO DID NOT ASK

THIS QUESTION AND ARE NEEDING IT PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL

FOR THE REQUEST.

3. Are we to replace all fire alarm devices on this project, or just the panel head end and remote annunciator components and programing? IF WILL WORK WITH

THE OTHER ITEMS THEN THIS IS ACCEPTABLE

(the new EST4 system is backward compatible for field devices)

4. Can we reuse existing wires? YES, BUT REPALCE AS NEEDED

5. Based on the site walk, there currently is an Alarm/Trouble on the panel. This will be excluded in the scope of work based on lack of information to correct the issue. SMOKE HEAD ISSUE I1517

6. How is the PLC-Lock Interface connected to the fire alarm system? If none, please indicate “none” in reply. NONE

7. How many Duct Detectors are tied to the existing fire alarm system? 15 I THINK, SEE PLANS BY EMAIL REQUEST. FOR THE VENDORS WHO DID NOT ASK

THIS QUESTION AND ARE NEEDING IT PLEASE SEND A SEPARATE EMAIL

FOR THE REQUEST.

8. How are HVAC units shutdown? RELAY

a. Relay from each duct detector?

b. Or, input to the Energy Management System?

9. Please indicate working Hours and access to cell blocks? ANY

10. HUB Subcontracting Plan: I see your HUB Policy, but I do not see if a HSP submission is a bid requirement or not. Please advise. Yes it is required.

Inspection Report

Presented To Burnet County Jail

For Burnet County Detention Center 900 County Ln Burnet, TX 78611

Tested By:

Jon Chelgren STAR Asset Security 12500 Network Blvd ste 402 San Antonio, TX 78249

Accepted By:

Clinton Milam Burnet County Jail 900 County Ln Burnet, TX 78611

This site has been inspected and tested in compliance with applicable standards.

Completed:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Inspection Status:

Passed

. 01

Inspection Information

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Name: Burnet County Jail Address: 900 County Ln City: Burnet State: TX ZIP: 78611 Phone: (512) 715-8600

BUILDING INFORMATION

Name: Burnet County Detention Center Occupancy Type:

Not determined

Address: 900 County Ln City: Burnet State: TX ZIP: 78611 Retransmission Entity Phone:

(512) 715-8600