Second_Wave_of_questions_from_Contractors.pdf

Second Wave of questions from Contractors:

1. Provide alarm contractor contact information.

Response: WIN-DSX system for access control (Keypad Installation): Local company is Paradyme 360.

(WIN-DSX authorized dealer/installer)

Note: The end-user has just come online and provided another alarm company other than Advantor.

WIN-DSX system for access control (Keypad Installation): Local company is Paradyme 360. (WIN-DSX authorized dealer/installer).

2. Can we have a better picture of the HVAC duct?

Response: The end-user is currently working on it.

3. Are soil boring necessary for this project?

Response: I would say YES, your Desinger of Record (DOR) will probably concur.

4. Provide information of location for hose bib for water supply for construction? Where to connect ?

Response: There is one water supply on the outside of the west side the facility. Contractor will have to provide their own hose long enough to reach the East side of the building if necessary.

Second Option: as discussed during the site visit, you also have access to fire hydrants around the facility. For this option the contractor will have to provide his own backflow preventer.

5. Where to connect electrical service ?

Response: There are no external outside electrical outlets but there are two in the mechanical room on the west side of the facility. Again you will have to provide extensions cord rated for that length run.

6. Provide Instruction for materials delivery and temporary storage.

Response: As discussed during the site visit, you are responsible for coordinating/scheduling and picking up your deliveries at the front gate and escorting them back to the construction site.

As it relates to storage, you will be allowed to store items in the grassy area on the South or West side of the building. There is a possibility that the user may allow storage of certain items in the bay. However, access might be limited. The contractor will be responsible to secure its property, the Government will not be responsible for any missing items.

7. Provide schedule working hours

Response: Working hours have been provided. See SOW page 11 para. 5.2.3 “Working Hours”.

8. Verify dimension of each side of wall next to existing door.

Response: 2’ to the roll up door and 2’ to the column.

9. Provide Brand name of existing security lock and keypad to match new devices.

Response: Page 2, Para. B

10. Specify what type of ceiling desire.

Response: Stucco and paint.

11. Specify type of vestibule lighting size.

Response: Light should comply with UFC 3-530-01. Any LED light type that meets Chapter 3 requirements, minimum at 15 fc.

12. Specify Is the existing electrical panel have available space for new circuit ? We have to reconnect new devices for existing circuit or we tapping into the existing light fixture connection

Response: This is a design build project, and your DOR will have to make this determination. All installation must comply with code.

13. Is a receptacle outlet require in vestibule space ?

Response: This is not requirement.

14. Specify desire location for existing phone box

Response: Anywhere within the vestibule should be fine. During the design submissions you may propose a couple of convenient locations, the user can then review your propose location and circle one of them.