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REPAIR EMCS II

FA4626-18-R-0013

Question 1: 02072 Part 1, 1.1.B.3 This section references specification section 03002, Concrete however, this section is not included in the specifications. Please clarify.

Answer: Paragraph 1.1.B.3 is hereby removed from the specification 02072.

Question 2: 02221 page 3 section 3.2.C.8 This section asks to include dewatering in the lineal foot price of the conduit/ductbank installation. The bid sheets do not contain a pricing item for this. Please clarify.

Answer: There is very little open trench in this project, as most of the underground conduit is installed by the directional boring method. The transitions between borings would have some open trench for which dewatering could be necessary. Please include the cost of dewatering in Contract Line Item Number 0001 for the Fiber Optic installation.

Question 3: Solicitation Section B pricing Item 0001 refers to horizontal boring for the fiber optic installation. Specification Sections 02221 & 16150 refer to trenching/excavation for utilities. There is no specification for horizontal boring. Please clarify.

Answer: A specification for Horizontal Boring has been added. See new specification section 02507 Utility Directional Drilling

Question 4: Design of Energy Monitoring and Control System Drawings Page 29 of 214 (Typical) Please define ATFP.

Answer: Anti‐Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP) is any increased security measure that would protect against a Terror attack.

Question 5: Design of Energy Monitoring and Control System Drawings Page 29 of 214 (Typical) Design of Energy Monitoring and Control System Drawings Page 29 of 214 (Typical) Please clarify "Install New Niagara JACE Building Controller Front End." Is the intent of this statement a new JACE per call out or a connection to the Web Supervisor?

Answer: The statement "Install New Niagara JACE Building Controller Front End" will require that a new JACE be installed.

Question 6: Design of Energy Monitoring and Control System Drawings Page 182 of 214 Is Building 1154 connected to 1466 as indicated on this drawing?

Answer: The reference to Building 1154 on drawing page 182 should be Building 1466.

Question 7: Design of Energy Monitoring and Control System Drawings Page 181 of 214 Is Building 1441 connected to this building as indicated?

Answer: The reference to Building 1441 on drawing page 181 should be Building 1466.

Question 8: Design of Energy Monitoring and Control System Drawings Page 188 of 214 Can this building use JACE I/O or is Delta I/O requested?

Answer: Building 1845 requires a new JACE and a new Building Controller. The building devices shall be controlled thru the Building Controller I/O. The communication over the network shall be managed by the JACE I/O.

Question 9: 13402‐3 2.2 EMCS Software Tridium provides options for up to 5 years of Software Maintenance Agreements. Is this acceptable?

Answer: The requirement has been reduced from 10 years to 5 years of Software Updates in Specification 13402, 2.2 A.1.

Question 10: 13402‐3 2.2 EMCS Software Niagara N4.4 is currently stable and has received approval at other DOD installations. N4.6 is expected this summer but does not have approval. Is N4.4 acceptable?

Answer: In order to maintain compatibility with existing control systems on base, the new JACE's will require that they be downgraded to version 3.8.

Question 11: 13402‐3 2.2 EMCS Software Niagara requires the Web Supervisor to be at the revision of the highest JACEs installed in the field. Will the server/Web Supervisor be upgraded prior to this work commencing?

Answer: The contractor shall modify the Web Supervisor as necessary to allow new systems to be added to the Central Controller

Question 12: 13402‐3 2.1 EMCS Hardware Spec calls out PCMCIA, is USB acceptable alternative?

Answer: Both PCMCIA and USB are acceptable. Specification 13402 has been revised to allow both.

Question 13: Do any of the building have restricted work hours associated with them. If so, which buildings and what are the hours of work?

Answer: Buildings do not have restricted hours, however multiple buildings require scheduled access and escorted entry. All dormitory facilities are by escorted entry only, as well as building 1845.

Question 14: Have the buildings involved in this project been examined and tested for asbestos, lead paint or any other harmful items that may affect the installation scope of work? If so, please provide a list of buildings and planned remediation (responsibility).

Answer: Generally, areas have already been tested and cleared of asbestos and lead based paint. If suspect materials are encountered during construction the Government will add to the contract for testing and abatement.

Question 15: 13402‐3 2.1 EMCS Hardware Is there a basis of design for the actual JACE equipment?

Nothing is noted.

Answer: A specification for the JACE has been added.