Dorma Kaba Locks Questions and Answers.docx

Dorma Kaba Locks Questions and Answers

1. The RFQ schedule identifies 76 right-hand locks and 76 left-hand locks (152 total locks), while the PWS and Salient Characteristics reference approximately 127 openings. Can the Government confirm the required quantities and explain the discrepancy? The additional locks are to be stored on campus just in case a lock needs to be replaced in the future. Many locks have been un-repairable and needed replacement. 152 Quantity 127 installed.

1. Will the existing cylinders/cores be reused, or is the contractor expected to provide new cylinders and/or cores? The cylinders and cores will be replaced to specifically work the Dormakaba RT Plus Locks.

1. Can the Government provide a room schedule, opening list, floor plan, or door inventory for Building 1690? Yes, we can provide a floor plan.

1. Are any spare locks, trim plates, privacy kits, cylinders, keys, or other components required to be turned over to the Government at project completion? Yes, they are required to be turned over to the JB Andrews Dorm Management Office.

1. Will the Government provide access to the existing Dormakaba Community and Ambiance software databases, including administrator-level permissions necessary to add new rooms, modify lock/key design, and program the new locks? Yes, we will provide access to the system.

1. Is remote support from Dormakaba or the current system administrator available during software configuration and commissioning? Contractor will have to work with remote support from Dormakaba for software configuration and commissioning.

1. Are all existing openings currently equipped with Dormakaba RT Plus-compatible mortise preparations, or should contractors anticipate door modifications beyond the installation of the specified trim plates? Bldg. 1690 has old MT magstripe locks. There are dormitories that are currently using the Dormakaba RT Plus locks for reference.

1. Are there any required training deliverables, sign-in sheets, manuals, or turnover documentation associated with the staff familiarization and training requirement? Contractor will provide onsite installation and training to the dorm management personnel to include installation of the lockset, manual programming of the lockset, and operation.

1. Also, I need to know if there is storage on site or do we have to provide a Connex and is there dumpsters on site or do we have to supply a dumpster? A storage area is available at the dormitory next door and there is a dumpster near the site across the parking lot.

1. Does their computer that they use for this have Windows 11 or newer because the community plus software will only work on Windows 11 or greater. Yes, we have Windows 11.