FWC 25.26.88C Questions & Answers.pdf

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DATE: MARCH 27, 2026

ADDENDUM NO.: 1

BID NO.: FWC 25/26-88C

BID TITLE: ST. PETERSBURG RMI HALON REPLACEMENT

UPDATE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

The enclosed addendum has been issued for consideration in the preparation of your response to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s

(FWC) Solicitation No. FWC 25/26-88C, “ ST. PETERSBURG RMI HALON

REPLACEMENT”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 3 :00

PM (ET) on Monday, April 13, 2026.

A response received after the exact time specified will not be considered.

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Written notices, formal requests and proceedings must conform with the requirements set forth in

Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). Protests must be filed with the Purchasing Office, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875

Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-6160 within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S. and Chapter 28-110, F.A.C.

Sincerely, Randy Golightly

FWC Procurement Manager

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 2

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QUESTION #1

Are we required to provide room integrity repairs? We typically exclude any sealing or patching work.

ANSWER #1

Yes.

QUESTION #2

Are we required to supply and repair/replace any motorized/fire dampers? We typically only include relay interface for shutting down on alarm.

ANSWER #2

Yes

QUESTION #3

Will the work be performed during normal business hours or will it need to be off hours?

ANSWER #3

Work to be performed during normal business hours, Monday – Friday 7am to 5pm.

Weekend and/or after-hours work will require further discussion and approval from

FWC.

QUESTION #4

The drawing shows the agent distributed in six cylinders is this required to distribute the load for concrete slab rating.

ANSWER #4

Yes. If an alternate cylinder layout is proposed (quantity, size or location) different than what is shown or specified on the bid documents, the awarded contractor will be responsible for providing structural drawings and calculations developed and signed & sealed by a Florida licensed structural engineer identifying compliance.

QUESTION #5

There are multiple doors leading into the protected space that do not have self-closers or sweeps. Will we need to supply those? This is also a standard exclusion for us.

ANSWER #5

Yes

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QUESTION #6

Can we propose an alternative solution that combines a clean agent system with a pre-action OR wet SPRINKLER system, where the clean agent provides the primary protection for any Class A surface fires or Class C electrical fires and the pre-action serves as a backup for any deep-seated hazard risk. An additional option we can offer is a standalone total-flood CO2 system which is approved for protection of deep-seated fire hazards. We arrived at this conclusion based on the information provided in NFPA 2001 and NFPA 12.

ANSWER #6

Based on prior discussions and project history, it is my understanding that FWC does not want any sprinkler system installed within the records storage area. While a pre-action sprinkler system was originally considered as an alternate to the Halon system in the initial construction documents, it was ultimately not installed. It was again evaluated during the early Halon replacement assessment due to existing room integrity issues but was not pursued due to the owner’s preference.

Given no redundant sprinkler system, several design measures have been incorporated to provide a more robust level of protection in accordance with NFPA 2001.

The system will utilize a more conservative design concentration based on ISO 14520 rather than the minimum values permitted by NFPA 2001.

The existing spot-type smoke detectors will be replaced with an air aspirating detection system to allow for earlier detection and agent discharge.

Additional project scope has been included to address room integrity issues, ensuring that the required agent concentration can be achieved, maintained for the specified hold time, and effectively penetrate the storage rack configuration.

With respect to alternative systems, a total flooding CO₂ system in accordance with

NFPA 12 would not be appropriate for this application, as it is not permitted for use in a normally occupied office/storage environment due to life safety considerations.

In lieu of a secondary sprinkler system, an acceptable means of addressing potential deep-seated fire concerns while remaining consistent with the owner’s requirements would be a bid submitted with greater design concentrations and extending the minimum agent hold times. Any additional agent weight would require a structural evaluation to determine if the existing floor slab can support the agent weight.

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QUESTION #7

We regret that we are unable to submit a bid for the Clean Agent project as requested and currently designed due to the risk of deep-seated fire hazards associated with the document storage units. That said, we can propose an alternative solution that combines a clean agent system with a pre-action OR wet SPRINKLER system, where the clean agent provides the primary protection for any Class A surface fires or Class C electrical fires and the pre-action serves as a backup for any deep-seated hazard risk. An additional option we can offer is a standalone total-flood CO2 system which is approved for protection of deep-seated fire hazards.

We arrived at this conclusion based on the information provided in NFPA 2001 and

NFPA 12.

Can we submit a bid that abides by the NFPA 2001 and NFPA 12, codes and qualifications

ANSWER #7

See Answer #6.

QUESTION #8

Will there be any protection in the tank storage area?

ANSWER #8

Yes, the building’s wet-pipe sprinkler system protects this space.

QUESTION #9

Who is responsible for providing the Magnetic Door Holder?

ANSWER #9

The contractor awarded this project.

QUESTION #10

An additional 3 modules will require a permit for the Building FACP. Who is responsible for the additional monitoring modules installation & Permit?

ANSWER #10

The contractor awarded this project.

QUESTION #11

Can the existing Halon System be removed / demo after the installation of new system to avoid fire watch?

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ANSWER #11

Sequencing may be done with any construction activities to reduce or avoid fire watch.

Halon system may stay in operation as long as risk of accidental discharge of the Halon agent is avoided. See II. Fire Watch and Sequency on fire suppression plans for more information.

QUESTION #12

The exclusions listed on plans, are they part of the suppression bid responsibility?

ANSWER #12

The intent of the exclusions section is to identify portions of the project scope that are not expected to be self-performed by the fire suppression contractor. However, this solicitation is for the complete project scope, and all bids submitted to FWC shall include these items. The fire suppression contractor may either perform this work if qualified or include it through a subcontractor.

QUESTION #13

Please confirm no additional smoke detectors are added as it will be Vesda Only?

ANSWER #13

A single spot smoke detector is required at the releasing panel in addition to the air aspiration smoke detection system.

FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 6

QUESTION #14

Please confirm work can be performed during normal business hours 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

ANSWER #14

Yes. See Answer #3.

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