Completed contractor questions.pdf

Hangar 7 Sound System Upgrade – Contractor questions with answers

1. Regarding access equipment, do you have a scissor lift for access to the hanger ceiling or would we need to arrange hire ourselves?

- The contactor will be responsible for providing any high reach equipment required for installation as per the

Statement of Objectives paragraph 6.0

2. Working hours, are there any restrictions to the hours or days that we can work?

- Workdays are from Monday through Friday, excluding US Federal holidays and UK Bank holidays. Work hours are 0800 to 1600 local UK time as per the Statement of Objectives paragraph 5.4

3. Will an induction be required to work onsite and if so, how long does this take?

- There is no induction process. If you do not have base access, you will be escorted on site.

4. What A/V system do you require? Do you have a brand in mind

- We require a sound system that delivers dynamic and crisp audio, the brand of speakers is not important just the quality of the product.

5. What network is available currently? please explain

- There is wireless internet that is utilized in the building.

6. What is the current sound system installed?

- There are 4 stadium style speakers around the inside perimeter of the hangar, 3 of which are wall mounted.

There are also speakers amongst the rafters attached to support beams on the roof inside the hangar.

7. Would it require removing/replacement of the previous sound system?

- This is a question best left to the contractors bidding and their design. While it might not require removal, it would be beneficial to remove them as they will not be incorporated in the new design.

8. Where within the hangar can the rack/amp cabinet can be sited?

- I would need to know the size of the proposed rack/amp cabinet and whether it is stationary or on caster-wheels/movable. There are a number of cages around the hangar which could house equipment pending discussions within 48 MXG and approval by the 48 MXG Commander.

9. Are there audio inputs (as listed on the SOO) located near to where the above cabinet can be sited?

- Unknown, there does not appear to be any existing audio inputs.

10. Please confirm that the speaker will be presenting from multiple positions within the hangar?

- Speakers may be presenting from multiple positions within the hangar.

11. Please confirm you will not be re-using any of your existing speakers?

- We will not be re-using existing speaker equipment.

12. Do you want the old speakers removed?

- Yes.

13. Please confirm if it is one or two of the following items that is required:

• Wireless Handheld microphone

- Two

• Body-pack transmitter

- Two

• Wired gooseneck microphone

- One

• Wireless gooseneck microphone

- One

• Unidirectional head worn microphone

- Two

• Lectern (made from Melamine with a minimum thickness of 25mm, with fitted industrial rated castors, with logos to be customized on the front. See attachment 2: Lectern Logo, for logo design)

- One, however please include what a second lectern would cost.

• Protective cover for Lectern (must be durable and provide dustproof protection.)

- One, however please include what a second cover would cost.

14. Is the minimum thickness of 25mm fixed or we can go down to 18mm/19mm?

- 25mm is the required thickness.

15. Is the Melamine lectern fixed or would you be open to real wood veneered/oak fully wood or Oak with acrylic design for the lectern?

- Melamine is the fixed due to the environment it will be in.

16. Would you like the gooseneck microphone to be positioned on the lectern?

- Yes, please affix the wired gooseneck microphone to the lectern.

17. Can the system proposed be either wired or wireless?

- The system can be either wired or wireless.

18. Does the area have any RF (Radio Frequency) blockers that may disrupt the RF from the microphones? (You normally find these at places like major train stations and airports).

- Unable to provide an answer for this question.

19. With my design I will suggest a manual overriding system that can be used to control the audio (acts as a failsafe)

Do you have a location in the Hangar where this could be operated? Ideal this would be close to the housing of the equipment/system.

- Yes, depending on size.

20. How much on-site maintenance is required in a 12-month period outside of the warranty period?

- A minimum of a 12-month warranty is required and any on-site maintenance should not exceed what is normally expected.

21. What is the expected budget/spend for the resulting contract?

- Unable to provide an answer for this question.

22. When is the anticipated contract award date.

- Expected to be awarded by the end of the year.

23. How many years is this contract for – service Maintenance & annual maintenance?

- This contract is for the original install only. Any servicing or maintenance outside of the warranty period will be a separate contract.

24. Could you please provide the photos of the area? Could you share ..

• Pictures of each area (ideally the walls)

• Pictures of the speakers hanging from the ceiling line

• Close up-pictures of the Trusses/Steel beams on the ceiling line

- Unable to provide the requested pictures.

25. Can you please provide the height from

• The floor to the speakers current hanging position

- Unknown

• The height of the hangar from floor to ceiling

- 9.5m

• The floor to the top of the hangar door

- Unknown

• The floor to the ceiling on the edge of the hangar at its lowest point

- Approx 7m

• The center of the hangar door to the ceiling (with the roof being curved this will show the highest point of the roofline)

- Unknown

26. Can you please provide any cross-section drawings of the front and rear of the hangar?

- Unable to provide this request.