FWC 26.27-22C Addendum 2 Q&A.pdf

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DATE: OCTOBER 15, 2026

ADDENDUM NO.: 2

BID NO.: FWC 26/27-22C

BID TITLE: ST PETE CAMPUS FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT

UPDATE: SCOPE OF WORK CHANGE & Q/A

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 26/27-22C, “St Pete Campus Fire Alarm Replacement”.

All responses to the subject solicitation must be received no later than 4:00 PM (ET) on Monday, October 26, 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, Elbert Orellana FWC Procurement Manager

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QUESTION #1

What is the substantial completion date?

ANSWER #1

We will not know the substantial completion date until the Contract and all permitting is in place and we issue the Notice to Proceed with construction.

QUESTION #2

Is there a design for a BDA System?

ANSWER #2

The project is for Fire Alarm System Replacement.

QUESTION #3

Will parking permits be issued?

ANSWER #3

The Owner shall coordinate limited available parking with the contracted vendor.

QUESTION #4

Is there a space we can use for staging?

ANSWER #4

The Owner shall coordinate limited available staging area with the contracted vendor.

QUESTION #5

Can a general contractor bid as prime with an appropriately licensed fire-alarm subcontractor, or must the prime contractor itself hold the required specialist license and certifications?

ANSWER #5

No, only Certified Electrical, Certified Mechanical, or Fire Alarm Certified Contractors will be allowed to bid on this project.

QUESTION #6

If our participation structure is permitted, could you please direct us to the current bid documents and confirm the submission deadline, mandatory site visits, and required qualification documentation?

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ANSWER #6

Relevant bid documentation can be found by going to My Florida Market Place, clicking on “search advertisements”, clicking on “agency advertisement number”, typing in “FWC 26/27-22C” and looking at attached bid documents.

The mandatory site visit was on 9/17/2026 at 11 AM.

Bidders must be prequalified if submitting a bid over $200,000. Specific instructions can be found by following the instructions above and clicking on the terms and conditions document and making their way to section B-1 or by emailing fwcprequalification@myfwc.com.

QUESTION #7

Please confirm the current operational status of each existing fire alarm system and identify any known deficiencies, disabled circuits, disconnected devices, abandoned equipment, or active trouble conditions.

ANSWER #7

The existing fire alarm system is operational. No known deficiencies exist that would prevent continued building occupancy.

QUESTION #8

Are existing fire alarm programming files, record drawings, inspection reports, acceptance test reports, maintenance records, and as-built documentation available for bidder review?

ANSWER #8

We do not have programming files. We have JCI/Simplex come in for that, but the latest inspection report will be added under the file name “FWRI 3-14-26 Quarterly Report” and it can be found by going to My Florida Market Place, clicking on “search advertisements”, clicking on “agency advertisement number”, typing in “FWC 26/27-22C” and looking for the file listed above.

QUESTION #9

Is the existing monitoring service currently active, and if so, who is the current monitoring provider?

ANSWER #9

JCI/Simplex is monitoring the existing campus Fire Alarm system.

QUESTION #10

Are there any known nuisance alarm, supervisory, communication, or trouble conditions that bidders should be aware of?

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ANSWER #10

Our current system is still using a landline (POTS) to monitor the Simplex system. We have had trouble in the past with Verizon and losing signal for monitoring. We recently failed a morning test and had Verizon come in and repair the landline. The new system will be cellular, and the landline is to be eliminated.

QUESTION #11

Please confirm whether all existing fire alarm equipment, including control panels, annunciators, initiating devices, notification appliances, monitor modules, control modules, power supplies, and associated components, are to be replaced.

ANSWER #11

All of the fire alarm system components as well as conduit and wiring shall be replaced with new. Existing conduit that is deemed to be “code correct” may be re-used.

QUESTION #12

Please confirm whether all existing fire alarm cabling is to be removed and replaced or whether existing cabling may remain in service where approved by the Engineer and AHJ.

ANSWER #12

All existing fire alarm system cabling shall be replaced.

QUESTION #13

Please confirm whether existing conduit infrastructure may be reused where code-compliant and serviceable.

ANSWER #13

Please refer to Answer # 11.

QUESTION #14

Please confirm whether existing underground conduits, raceways, communication pathways, and fiber infrastructure between buildings are intended to be reused.

ANSWER #14

Please refer to Drawings Sheet “FM”. It will confirm existing underground raceways are to be reused, but all new fiber and cabling is to be run.

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QUESTION #15

Are there any known damaged, obstructed, abandoned, collapsed, or water-intruded underground pathways within the campus?

ANSWER #15

Not to our knowledge.

QUESTION #16

If existing underground pathways are found to be unusable, how should bidders account for replacement or installation of new pathways?

ANSWER #16

As indicated on Drawing Sheet “FM”, “INSTALL NEW FIBER OPTIC CABLE IN EXISTING CONDUIT BETWEEN BUILDINGS.” The conduit is understood to be usable for the intended addition.

QUESTION #17

Please confirm whether an existing pathway currently exists to serve the Wet Lab Building.

ANSWER #17

There is not an existing pathway. Please refer to Answer # 14.

QUESTION #18

If no pathway exists to the Wet Lab Building, should bidders provide new underground communications infrastructure as part of the base bid?

ANSWER #18

Please refer to Answer # 14.

QUESTION #19

Please identify the quantity, type, ownership, and condition of existing interbuilding fiber optic cabling.

ANSWER #19

Since the project requires new fiber optic cable to be installed between buildings, there is no need to describe the existing fiber. Please refer to Drawing Sheet “FM”.

QUESTION #20

Please confirm whether spare fiber strands are available between campus buildings.

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ANSWER #20

Please refer to Answer # 19.

QUESTION #21

Please confirm whether available spare fiber strands may be utilized to install, program, test, and commission the new fire alarm network while maintaining operation of the existing Simplex system.

ANSWER #21

Please refer to Answer # 19 and Drawings Sheet “FM”.

QUESTION #22

Please confirm whether the design intent is to maintain the existing Simplex network fully operational until successful installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of the replacement system.

ANSWER #22

It is. Please refer to Drawing Sheet # E0.1, GENERAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT NOTES # 2; “THE EXISTING

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL REMAIN IN OPERATION DURING THE REPLACEMENT PROJECT.”

QUESTION #23

If spare fibers are not available, please clarify the required migration and cutover strategy.

ANSWER #23

Since the project requires new fiber optic cable between buildings, there is no need for “spare” existing fiber.

Please refer to Drawing Sheet “FM”.

QUESTION #24

Should bidders include new fiber infrastructure, temporary communications networks, temporary network equipment, or alternative communications pathways to support phased migration while maintaining uninterrupted fire alarm protection?

ANSWER #24

Since the project requires new fiber optic cable between buildings, there is no need for temporary or alternate communications. Please refer to Drawing Sheet “FM”.

QUESTION #25

Please identify any fibers, network pathways, or communication circuits that must remain dedicated to the existing Simplex system and are unavailable for temporary use during migration.

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ANSWER #25

Please refer to Answer # 24.

QUESTION #26

Please identify any restrictions associated with occupied buildings, laboratories, offices, research areas, or mission-critical operations.

ANSWER #26

Please refer to Drawings Sheet # E0.1, GENERAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT NOTE # 2; “THE CONTRACTOR

SHALL COORDINATE ALL WORK AND OUTAGES WITH THE OWNER.”

Many labs work on sensitive subjects, and access will require scheduling.

March 25th through April 6th, 2027, our campus will be closed for an annual event. During this period, the Contractor and any visible sign of the on-going work will be restricted to “behind the scenes” areas.

QUESTION #27

Are there areas where work must be performed after hours?

ANSWER #27

No, all work can be done during working hours. Any loud work (such as core drilling) will need to be scheduled in advance.

QUESTION #28

Are weekend shutdowns permitted?

ANSWER #28

We do not anticipate the need, but weekend work can be scheduled with the Owner as long as there is no additional cost to FWC.

QUESTION #29

Are there owner-imposed blackout periods during which fire alarm work cannot occur?

ANSWER #29

March 25th through April 6th, 2027, our campus will be closed for an annual event.

QUESTION #30

Please clarify the anticipated phasing strategy for maintaining continuous life-safety protection throughout construction.

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ANSWER #30

Referencing Answer # 22, the existing system shall be operational during the replacement project. It is expected that the new construction would move from installation of the new panels (FACP & FAAP) to installation of new fiber infrastructure between the buildings, then to the installation of the new location devices, then to new conduit/wiring, then new for existing device change-outs (all including migration from old to new panels when appropriate), then on to removal of old system components no longer working.

To simplify the process the Contracted Vendor (winning bidder) for this Project will assume responsibility of the existing system upon receipt of the “Notice to Proceed – Construction” for the duration of the Project. This will ensure they will not be prohibited from migrating existing circuitry to the new system. However, the sequencing of work shall be coordinated between the Owner and the Contracted Vendor to ensure all proper fire watches, alarm testing and continuity of operations are maintained.

QUESTION #31

Please clarify expectations regarding temporary fire alarm systems, temporary monitoring, temporary notification systems, and temporary communication networks required during cutover periods.

ANSWER #31

Referencing Answer # 30, with both systems operating simultaneously, there is no requirement of temporary needs.

QUESTION #32

Please clarify the required fire watch procedures whenever a system or portion of a system is removed from service.

ANSWER #32

Please refer to Drawings Sheet # E0.1, GENERAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT NOTES #9; “THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A FIRE-WATCH AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROJECT WHEN THE EXISTING SYSTEM IS DISABLED

FOR MORE THAN 4-HOURS IN A 24-HOUR PERIOD.”

QUESTION #33

May owner personnel perform fire watch functions, or shall fire watch personnel be provided by the contractor?

ANSWER #33

If Fire Watches are necessary, they are the responsibility of the Contractor. Please refer to Drawings Sheet E0.1, GENERAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT NOTES # 10; “THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOTAL WORK

OF THE PROJECT. NO PART IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER’S PERSONNEL.”

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QUESTION #34

Are there AHJ-specific notification requirements associated with fire watch activities?

ANSWER #34

Yes. The Contractor shall notify FWC, the local fire department and the AHJ before a Fire Watch activity is implemented.

QUESTION #35

Please identify the elevator manufacturer(s) and maintenance provider(s).

ANSWER #35

The elevators on the campus recently went through a modernization project (completed in June, 2026), and all fire alarm components were brought up to current code. The Maintenance is currently being done by Florida Elevator of Sarasota.

QUESTION #36

Shall elevator testing, programming, recall verification, inspections, and coordination activities be included within the Fire Alarm Contractor's scope?

ANSWER #36

Please refer to Drawings Sheet # E0.1, GENERAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT NOTES # 16; “THE FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY ALL FEES FOR GENERATOR, ELEVATOR, ACCESS-CONTROL, FIRE SPRINKLER AND/OR BUILDING AUTOMATION VENDORS TO RE-PROGRAM, RE-CONNECT, COORDINATE, TEST/DEMONSTRATE AND OTHERWISE COMPLETE THEIR WORK TO TRANSFER FROM THE EXISTING SYSTEM TO THE NEW FIRE ALARM

SYSTEM.”

QUESTION #37

Will elevator vendor support be provided by the Owner or by separate contract?

ANSWER #37

Please refer to Answer # 35 and 36. The Fire Alarm Contractor shall contract the Elevator Vendor for this support.

QUESTION #38

Please confirm that Automated Logic remains the active BAS provider.

ANSWER #38

Confirmed.

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QUESTION #39

Please identify the party responsible for BAS programming modifications associated with the new fire alarm system.

ANSWER #39

Please refer to Answer # 36. The awarded Contractor is responsible for everything within the scope of the project, including BAS programming.

QUESTION #40

Shall the Fire Alarm Contractor be responsible for all BAS programming, modifications, testing, commissioning, coordination, and associated vendor costs?

ANSWER #40

Please refer to Answer # 39.

QUESTION #41

Are all AHUs currently monitored and controlled through the Building Automation System?

ANSWER #41

It is understood that all AHU are currently monitored and controlled by the BAS.

QUESTION #42

Are HVAC shutdown functions currently performed through BAS programming, hardwired relay interfaces, or a combination of both?

ANSWER #42

Regardless of how the shutdown is currently accomplished, the project requires new fire alarm system cabling, conduit and components for a fire alarm-initiated AHU shutdown. Please refer to Drawing Sheet “FJ6”, Work Notes # 8, 23 & 24 for examples of instructions for AHU shutdown preparations required throughout the project.

QUESTION #43

Are existing fire alarm monitoring points currently integrated within the BAS?

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ANSWER #43

Please refer to Answer # 42.

QUESTION #44

Please identify all existing fire alarm functions currently interfaced with the BAS.

ANSWER #44

Please refer to Drawing Sheet “FJ6”, Work Note # 21. The existing fire alarm system is connected to the existing Building Management System (BAS) for this function.

QUESTION #45

Please clarify the required BAS functionality, including alarm monitoring, supervisory monitoring, trouble monitoring, event logging, historical reporting, and event printing requirements.

ANSWER #45

Please refer to Answer # 44.

QUESTION #46

Are all fire and smoke dampers currently connected to and monitored by the BAS?

ANSWER #46

Regardless of how the dampers are currently connected/monitored, the project requires new fire alarm cabling, conduit and components for a fire alarm initiated damper action. Please refer to Drawings Sheet “FJ6”, Work Note # 16 for instructions on damper preparations required for the project.

QUESTION #47

Are all fire and smoke dampers currently operational and capable of successful testing?

ANSWER #47

Please refer to Answer # 46.

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QUESTION #48

Are there any known BAS, HVAC controls, smoke control, damper, or sequence-of-operation deficiencies that should be considered by bidders?

ANSWER #48

Please refer to Answer # 7.

QUESTION #49

Has Automated Logic provided the Owner or Engineer with an estimated scope or budget for required integration services?

ANSWER #49

No.

QUESTION #50

Please identify any known deficiencies involving AHUs, duct detectors, smoke control functions, fire/smoke dampers, shutdown relays, or HVAC control interfaces.

ANSWER #50

Please refer to Answer # 7.

QUESTION #51

Will all duct detectors, smoke dampers, fire dampers, AHU shutdown sequences, and HVAC-related interfaces require end-to-end testing during project closeout?

ANSWER #51

The Contractor shall perform such tests as required by the Authorities Having Jurisdiction over the site.

QUESTION #52

Please identify any inaccessible equipment, above-ceiling areas, roof-mounted equipment, or locations requiring special access equipment during testing and commissioning.

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ANSWER #52

The project includes work above ceilings, on building roofs, inside Mechanical/Electrical rooms and in some Laboratory Areas. Ladder work will be required in a majority of the work. Technicians shall be qualified for the type of work and surroundings.

QUESTION #53

Please identify the generator manufacturer, model, age, and maintenance provider.

ANSWER #53

The generator is a 900HP, 650Kw Caterpillar diesel powered unit. The existing transfer switch is an Asco.

QUESTION #54

Please identify all Automatic Transfer Switch manufacturers and models.

ANSWER #54

The transfer switch is an Asco, 600 Amp.

QUESTION #55

How many ATS units are connected to the emergency power system and required to interface with the new fire alarm system?

ANSWER #55

One. It is inside the JU Building Main Electrical Room. Please refer to Answer # 53.

QUESTION #56

Please confirm that all required generator monitoring points are available as dry contacts.

ANSWER #56

The existing generator monitoring points are understood to be dry contacts. Please refer to Drawings Sheet “FJ6”, Work Note # 22.

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QUESTION #57

Please confirm that all required ATS monitoring points are available as dry contacts.

ANSWER #57

The existing ATS monitoring points are understood to be dry contacts. Please refer to Drawings Sheet “FJ6”, Work Note # 22.

QUESTION #58

If dry contacts are unavailable, shall bidders include all relays, interfaces, programming, equipment modifications, and third-party vendor support required to obtain the required monitoring signals?

ANSWER #58

Yes.

QUESTION #59

Please identify the vendor responsible for maintenance and support of the generator and ATS systems.

ANSWER #59

Ring Power of Sarasota.

QUESTION #60

Are existing drawings, wiring diagrams, and point lists available identifying current generator and ATS monitoring interfaces?

ANSWER #60

The points list is not available. Any available drawings and wiring diagrams will be provided with the file name

“SW-STP-JU-FP”.

QUESTION #61

Have any generator or ATS components been replaced or upgraded within the past five years?

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ANSWER #61

Yes. A new generator control panel was installed recently.

QUESTION #62

Are there any known emergency power deficiencies that may impact system integration or testing?

ANSWER #62

QUESTION #63

Please confirm that all required fire pump monitoring points are available at the fire pump controller.

ANSWER #63

All required fire pump monitoring points are understood to be available.

QUESTION #64

Please identify the fire pump controller manufacturer and maintenance provider.

ANSWER #64

The Fire Pump located at USF is a Cummins Diesel Model 6BTA with a ITT-AC model 393H jockey Pump. Their system is serviced by TAW Power Systems

QUESTION #65

Are there any known deficiencies with the fire pump system, controller, supervisory contacts, or alarm contacts?

ANSWER #65

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QUESTION #66

Shall fire pump testing and coordination be included within the Fire Alarm Contractor's scope?

ANSWER #66

Yes. Please refer to Answer # 36 where the fire pump work is mentioned as the fire sprinkler category work.

QUESTION #67

Will a fire pump vendor be made available during commissioning and acceptance testing?

ANSWER #67

The Fire Alarm Contractor shall be responsible for contracting the Fire Pump Vendor as required for Final Testing

QUESTION #68

Please identify the access control system manufacturer and service provider.

ANSWER #68

The system is a PAXTON system, and serviced by Southern Security & Electronics in Land O Lakes, FL

QUESTION #69

Please identify all doors, locks, gates, and egress devices requiring fire alarm interface.

ANSWER #69

Please refer to Drawings Sheet “FJ6”, WORK NOTE #14 for an example of instructions for preparations required for access control cross-connect for each building in the project. Please refer to Answer # 68.

QUESTION #70

Shall access control programming, coordination, integration, and testing be included within the Fire Alarm Contractor's scope?

ANSWER #70

Yes. Please refer to Answer # 36.

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QUESTION #71

Please clarify requirements for cellular communications, text notifications, email notifications, remote monitoring, and network reporting.

ANSWER #71

Please refer to Drawings Sheet “FJ6”, WORK NOTE # 17 and 21 for references to BMS, WORK NOTE # 18 for reference to cell phone text messages, WORK NOTE # 19 for email messages, and WORK NOTE # 20 for cellular dialer notification to Emergency Services.

QUESTION #72

If recurring monitoring, cellular, cloud, licensing, or communications services are required, please specify the duration to be included within the base bid.

ANSWER #72

There shall not be recurring licensing costs. The contract for the purchase of the new Fire Alarm system shall include the hardware and technical connectivity required for the Fire Alarm System to communicate its Life Safety and Auxilliary Awareness signals to the Central Station. All recurring costs for monitoring, cellular, cloud or other related communication services shall be negotiated by the Owner under separate contracting.

QUESTION #73

Please confirm that all software licenses required for programming, diagnostics, reporting, network management, and future system modifications shall be perpetual licenses transferred to the Owner at closeout.

ANSWER #73

QUESTION #74

Please clarify requirements for software upgrades, firmware updates, and cybersecurity patches during the warranty period.

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ANSWER #74

The contract for the purchase of the new fire alarm system shall include all perpetual software licenses and their updates as required for the Owner to continue beneficial use of the system. The Warranty period for this purchase is five years.

QUESTION #75

Please identify any cybersecurity, password management, or network security requirements applicable to the fire alarm system.

ANSWER #75

The FWC IT Department shall provide the Contracted Vendor with security information and requirements at the required time.

QUESTION #76

Please confirm whether Potter, Silent Knight, Fire-Lite, Mircom, and Hochiki represent the complete list of acceptable manufacturers, or if additional manufacturers may be submitted for approval as equals.

ANSWER #76

Instead of a “List of Acceptable,” the list provided was to be “Examples” of manufacturers considered to be Non- Proprietary, leaving room for others. Please refer to Drawings Sheet E0.1, GENERAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT NOTES # 14 & 15 for information relating to the qualification and evaluation of prospective non-proprietary manufacturers.

QUESTION #77

Please identify minimum hardware support and software support life-cycle requirements.

ANSWER #77

Please refer to Answer # 74.

QUESTION #78

Please identify required spare capacity for future expansion, including panels, network nodes, addressable devices, amplifiers, communications channels, and voice evacuation resources.

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ANSWER #78

The fire alarm system shall have an expansion capacity to accommodate a 15% increase in devices beyond those shown on the plans.

QUESTION #79

Please confirm whether mass notification functionality is required, or whether voice evacuation functionality alone satisfies the project requirements.

ANSWER #79

Mass Notification functionality is not required for the system in this project.

QUESTION #80

Please define the required training scope, including number of attendees, attendee roles, training duration, curriculum requirements, training materials, on-site versus remote requirements, and any factory-certified instructor requirements.

ANSWER #80

Please refer to Drawings Sheet E0.2, Part 1.6. E.

QUESTION #81

Please confirm the required warranty duration.

ANSWER #81

Five Years.

QUESTION #82

Please clarify warranty coverage for software, firmware, programming, labor, workmanship, fiber infrastructure, network equipment, field devices, amplifiers, power supplies, batteries, and ancillary equipment.

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ANSWER #82

Please refer to Answer # 74.

QUESTION #83

Please confirm that turnover requirements include all software, databases, backups, passwords, administrative credentials, licenses, cables, adapters, and documentation necessary to support future operation and maintenance.

ANSWER #83

Yes, as well as tests, demonstrations, Evidence of Final Inspection and Acceptance by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and Record (As-Built) Drawings.

QUESTION #84

Please confirm that unrestricted future maintenance access by any licensed fire alarm contractor is required in accordance with the project's non-proprietary system requirements.

ANSWER #84

QUESTION #85

Please clarify responsibility for AHJ inspections, acceptance testing, integrated systems testing, elevator testing, generator testing, fire pump testing, BAS testing, access control testing, and final acceptance testing.

ANSWER #85

This bid requires that the fire alarm contractor serve as the Prime Contractor (there is no Construction Manager or General Contractor). He must arrange, coordinate, attend and pay for all of the required system vendors of these items. Please refer to Drawings Sheet E0.1 and E0.2.

QUESTION #86

Will Owner representatives and third-party vendors be available during testing and commissioning activities?

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ANSWER #86

Testing and Commissioning activities shall be coordinated with the Owner. Owner representative (s) shall be in attendance. Addressing third party vendors, please refer to Answer # 85.

QUESTION #87

Please identify any known site conditions, security requirements, hazardous materials, environmental concerns, utility conflicts, operational constraints, access restrictions, or Owner-provided services not specifically identified within the contract documents.

ANSWER #87

The project includes work above ceilings, on building roofs, inside Mechanical/Electrical rooms and in some Laboratory Areas. Ladder work will be required in a majority of the work. Technicians shall be qualified for the type of work and surroundings.

QUESTION #88

Sheet E0.1 General Note 1: In some areas there are solid walls that have existing surface mounted conduit or wire mold currently in place. It may not be practicable to conceal conduit in these locations. Is it acceptable to install surface mount raceways for new fire alarm work in these locations? (This RFI applies to all buildings.)

ANSWER #88

Project instructions indicate “all new cabling shall be in conduit and all conduit shall be concealed.”. In areas such as Mechanical/Electrical Rooms where conduit is almost exclusively surface-mounted, it shall be acceptable for new conduit to be surface-mounted as well. In other areas where surface-mounted conduit or Panduit has been utilized in the past, the Owner shall review on a case-by-case basis for replacement with concealed conduit or approval for surface-mounted raceway.

QUESTION #89

Sheet FF2 Work Note 6: The Riser calls for Class A Cabling in Conduit throughout. The Riser Diagram does not show the code required separately routed return pathway. Does the existing system currently have Class A wiring with the code required separately routed conduit? Are we required to add a new separately routed return conduit for each branch shown on the riser? Can Class A wiring outgoing and return wires be installed in the same existing conduit. Would you consider Changing the Specification to Class B? (This RFI applies to all buildings.)

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ANSWER #89

Class “A” wiring is required. The Contracted Vendor shall illustrate Class “A” wiring in his Shop Drawings as prepared for the State Fire Marshal. The fire alarm contractor shall configure the new system as Class “A” wiring (outgoing and return) using a combination of existing “code correct” conduit and new conduit configured to the outgoing and return pathways.

QUESTION #90

Sheet FJ0A Work Note 1: Is a dual monitor module acceptable to cover the Flow and Tamper in this typical scenario, or shall 2 single monitor modules be installed? (This RFI applies to all locations that match this.)

ANSWER #90

Two single monitor modules is the preferred method.

QUESTION #91

Sheet FJ0B: Passenger Elevator Pit. Spot Type Smoke and Heat Detectors are shown to be replaced. Please confirm if it is acceptable to replace the spot type detectors like for like in the pit as currently installed or will any of the following be required; Linear Heat Detection, VESDA Smoke Detection, UL Listed Access Panels or Enclosures. Is Smoke Detection required in the pit. (This RFI applies to all elevators I all buildings.)

ANSWER #91

The project requires the like-for-like replacement of currently installed devices.

QUESTION #92

Sheet FJ3B Work Note 5: Is the Fire Pump that is located in the USF building currently supervised by the FWC JU buildings Simplex fire alarm system? Is there existing conduit from the FWC building to the USF Fire Pump room or will new conduit be required from the JU Building to the USF ORC fire pump room?

ANSWER #92

Regardless of the current level of supervision of the subject fire pump by the FWRI Fire Alarm System, all of the necessary conductors and devices shall be new. Any existing conduit and/or boxes deemed “code-correct and serviceable” may be reused. Provide new conduit and/or boxes where existing is not available. Please refer to Answers # 11 and 13.

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QUESTION #93

Sheet FJ4B Work Note 2: Passenger Elevator top of Shaft: Spot Type Smoke and Heat Detectors are shown to be replaced. Please confirm if it is acceptable to replace the spot type detectors like for like in the top of the shaft as currently installed or will any of the following be required; Linear Heat Detection, VESDA Smoke Detection, UL Listed Access Panels or Enclosures. (This RFI applies to all elevators in all buildings.)

ANSWER #93

The project requires the like-for-like replacement as currently installed.

QUESTION #94

Sheet FJ4C Work Note 4: Are the pre action systems to be supervised by the new fire alarm system for alarm activation only or do they also require a trouble and or supervisory condition monitor module?

ANSWER #94

Only alarm activation. Please refer to Drawings Sheet E0.1, FIRE ALARM INPUT/OUTPUT MATRIX.

QUESTION #95

Sheet FJ6 Work Note 7: The Riser calls for Class A Cabling in Conduit throughout. The Riser Diagram does not show the code required separately routed return pathway. Does the existing system currently have Class A wiring with the code required separately routed conduit? Are we required to add a new separately routed return conduit for each branch shown on the riser? Can Class A wiring outgoing and return wires be installed in the same existing conduit. Would you consider Changing the Specification to Class B? (This RFI applies to all buildings.)

ANSWER #95

Please refer to Answer # 89.

QUESTION #96

Sheet FJ6 Work Note 15: The note calls for new cabling, but not new conduit. Is Conduit currently in place between the FWC system and the USF buildings Fire Pump? Is new Conduit required to be installed between the FWC system and the USF fire pump room?

ANSWER #96

All of all of the necessary conductors and devices shall be new. Any existing conduit and/or boxes deemed “code-correct and serviceable” may be reused. Provide new conduit and/or boxes where existing is not available. Please refer to Answers # 11 and 13.

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QUESTION #97

Sheet FJ6 Work Note 17: BMS Conditions: Doest the BMS except Modbus RTU? If another protocol is required, please identify it. Is it the intent to send general alarm, trouble and supervisory conditions to the BMS or individual point status?

ANSWER #97

It is understood the connection protocol for the BMS is MODBUS or BACnet. The intent is to graphically illustrate the floor plan location of the initiation device and to store the fire alarm system incident history electronically on the BMS.

QUESTION #98

Sheet FJ6 Work Note 18: Text Cell Phones Major carriers have discontinued their email-to-text gateways (AT&T as of June 2025, with Verizon following), so text notification now requires a cloud-based platform or a central station service. We propose Honeywell CLSS Facility Manager. It delivers real-time mobile app push notifications of supervisory, trouble and alarm signals to each designated user, and users can forward events by text or email from the app. Is this acceptable?

ANSWER #98

As indicated in Work Note # 18, the fire alarm contractor shall provide the communication connection to notify certain phones via messages. The Fire Alarm Contractor shall provide Cellular / Cloud Platform Forwarding with a “dual-pathway” system for the specified communication tasks. The Life Safety task path shall send a direct cellular signal to the Central Station automation software to dispatch Emergency Services, The Auxilliary Awareness task pathway shall simultaneously send an automated SMS Text alert to the Owner’s list of technical staff cell phones.

QUESTION #99

Sheet FJ6 Work Note 19: Send Emails: Email notification can be delivered through the Honeywell CLSS facility manager rather than directly from the FACP. This avoids the FACP needing to authenticate the owners email system which current Office 365 and Gmail security requirements make difficult. Is this method acceptable? Owner will need to provide IT connections fire wall access and white list recipients.

ANSWER #99

As indicated in Work Note # 19, the fire alarm contractor shall provide the communication connection to notify certain email addresses via messages. Referencing Answer #98, the Fire Alarm Contractor’s Cellular / Cloud

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Platform Forwarding shall include rich-test notification alerts delivered to the Owner’s list of technical staff email addresses. This shall be completed independent of the Owner’s Local Area Network/Data Network.

QUESTION #100

Sheet FJ6 Work Note 21: BMS Graphic Display: The fire alarm contractor provides point-level status and device descriptions over the Modbus RTU interface described under Note 17. The BMS controls vendor creates the floor plan graphics and performs event logging and storage on the BMS server.

ANSWER #100

Correct. The fire alarm contractor (the Contracted Vendor) shall coordinate this effort and pay all fees associated with the BMS vendor programming this feature.

QUESTION #101

The BMS graphic display is supplemental only. It is not intended as a listed fire alarm annunciator or as the required means of supervision under NFPA 72.

Electronic event history through BMS logging and/or the CLSS cloud event history meets the "no paper printout" requirement, so no printer is to be furnished.

The Owner will provide current floor plan CAD backgrounds to the BMS vendor for the graphics.

Is this acceptable?

Note: A Honeywell Notifier system would be the more compatible solution for this requirement. Notifier's manufacturer BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP interfaces deliver native point-level data directly to the BMS. Notifier's ONYXWorks workstation can also provide fire alarm graphics and electronic event history independently of the BMS, with no outside vendor interface required.

ANSWER #101

It is understood the current BMS system employs a floorplan for their graphics. Device locations shall be inserted and “labeled/named” with their individual identification, which will be a coordination effort directed by the fire alarm contractor.

It is understood that based upon this “no paper printout” request, no printer shall be furnished.

QUESTION #102

Sheet FM Work Notes 5-12: Will Maxcell / Inner Duct be required to be installed in any of the fiber optic conduits?

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ANSWER #102

No innerduct will be required for the fiber optic work.

QUESTION #103

Sheet FRO: FACP shows PN in Mech Rm I-027 and also on sheet FR1 Lobby I-101B. Please clarify new FACP location.

ANSWER #103

The FACP symbol shown in the ground floor Mech Room (I-027) on Drawing Sheet “FRO” is incorrect, as it should be labeled “FATC” for a Fire Alarm Terminal Cabinet. The FACP symbol in the first floor lobby (I101B) is the correct location for the Fire Alarm Control Panel for this building.

QUESTION #104

Sheet FR2: Record Storage I-205 shows smoke detectors connected to a Halon system. Please confirm that these are not in the scope of work included in this contract.

ANSWER #104

Correct. The smoke detectors are depicted as connected to the halon panel by the “squiggle” line. They are not part of the scope of work for this project. Work Note # 5 indicates the scope of work to connect the new fire alarm system to monitor the halon system.

QUESTION #105

Sheet FR3: Rooftop Storage 308 shows a new smoke detector. Is there currently conduit going to that room. If new conduit is required, is it to be run along the roof surface or is there another pathway that you can specify.

ANSWER #105

A new conduit extension to this room should be extended from the adjacent boiler room and across a short stretch (approx. three feet or less) of the roof material. Provide Unistrut and junction boxes as required, but no penetrations of the roofing material.

QUESTION #106

Sheet FR4 Work Note 7: The Riser calls for Class A Cabling in Conduit throughout. The Riser Diagram does not show the code required separately routed return pathway. Does the existing system currently have Class A wiring with the code required separately routed conduit? Are we required to add a new separately routed return conduit for

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each branch shown on the riser? Can Class A wiring outgoing and return wires be installed in the same existing conduit. Would you consider Changing the Specification to Class B? (This RFI applies to all buildings.)

ANSWER #106

Please refer to Answer # 89.

QUESTION #107

System Brand: Is Notifier by Honeywell an acceptable system? Notifier will handle the requirements of this property better than the other suggested brands. It is supported by many local partners, so you are not locked into a sole source vendor like is currently in place. We have recently used Notifier successfully at other FWC and DMS locations.

ANSWER #107

Please refer to Drawings Sheet E0.1, GENERAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PROJECT NOTES # 14 & 15 for information relating to the qualification and evaluation of prospective non-proprietary manufacturers.

QUESTION #108

Permitting: Please advise on the permitting requirements. Will a local City of St. Petersburg permit be required?

Will a USF permit be required? Will a State Fire Marshal Permit be required?

ANSWER #108

The Contracted Vendor is responsible for filing and paying for all permitting and inspection fees. USF has indicated there will be no permit requirement for the extension into their Oceanographic Building, however, they will require a pre-construction meeting and will share their guidelines and standards for installing conduit within their building.

QUESTION #109

As-Builts: Please provide As-Built Drawings of the current system for our review.

ANSWER #109

Any available drawings and wiring diagrams will be available under the file name “SW-STP-JU-FP” and can be found by going to My Florida Market Place, clicking on “search advertisements”, clicking on “agency advertisement number”, typing in “FWC 26/27-22C” and looking for the files listed above. If you have not completed the Confidentiality Form, please go to My Florida Market Place, clicking on “search advertisements”, FWC SOLICITATION ADDENDUM 28 clicking on “agency advertisement number”, typing in “FWC 26/27-22C”, clicking on “invitation to bid”, completing Confidentiality Exemption Form found on the last page of the document, and returning that page to Elbert.orellana@myfwc.com.

QUESTION #110

Test and Inspection Report: Please provide a recent fire alarm test and inspection report with a complete device list.

ANSWER #110

Please see the answer to Question # 8

QUESTION #111

Parking: Will on-site parking be available at no charge for our crew?

ANSWER #111

Please refer to Answer # 3.

QUESTION #112

Storage: There appears to be adequate space in the JU to store our materials. Will secure storage space be provided at no charge in the building?

ANSWER #112

Please refer to Answer #4.

QUESTION #113

Working hours: What are the allowable working hours for the project? Are there any days that we will not be able to work on site?

ANSWER #113

Working hours for the project shall be 7am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. We can support after hours work, but it shall be at no additional cost to FWC.

The campus is closed March 25th through April 6th, 2027 for an annual event.

mailto:Elbert.orellana@myfwc.com

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QUESTION #114

Reference: Responses to Comments – Additional Specification Considerations, dated July 20, 2026

The Responses to Comments indicate in several instances that Pinnacle will edit the current project documents to incorporate or further define requirements concerning system procurement, owner access to components and programming tools, software/password ownership, training, software licensing, warranty, and system capabilities.

Clarification Requested:

Please confirm whether revised specifications and/or an addendum incorporating these requirements will be issued prior to bid.

Please identify the final specification documents/addenda that bidders are to use as the governing basis for pricing.

ANSWER #114

Plans dated July 24th are the correct iterations of the drawings. If they are missing, please contact Elbert.orellana@myfwc.com for a copy of the updated plans. If you have not done so, please fill out a confidentiality exemption form with instructions to do so on Answer #109.

Addendum 1 & 2 can be used to calculate pricing.

Bidders will use the invitation to bid document, terms and conditions document, Revised Set of Plans, and Addendum 1 & 2 to come up with prospective bidder pricing.

QUESTION #115

Reference: Fire Alarm General Notes/Legend and applicable floor plans and riser diagrams

The drawings define:

“RP – Replace existing device with new in same location. Provide new cables. Remove existing cabling.

Conduit may be reused if it is code correct…”

The designation “RP” is shown in connection with existing sprinkler waterflow and/or valve tamper monitoring locations.

Clarification Requested:

Where “RP” is applied to an existing sprinkler waterflow or valve tamper point, please clarify whether the Fire Alarm Contractor is required to:

1. Replace the actual sprinkler waterflow switch and/or valve supervisory/tamper switch with new equipment; or

2. Leave the existing sprinkler-system switch in place and replace only the associated fire alarm interface/monitor module, fire alarm wiring, programming, and related fire alarm equipment.

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If replacement of the actual waterflow or tamper switch is required, please confirm whether this work is within the Fire Alarm Contractor's scope or is to be performed by the Fire Sprinkler Contractor.

ANSWER #115

The Fire Alarm Contractor shall leave the flow and tamper switches in place (no piping or “water-side” work requiring the Fire Sprinkler Contractor), and replace only the fire alarm interface, monitor module, fire alarm wiring, any boxes or conduit not meeting code, and then programming and labeling.

QUESTION #116

Reference: Fire Alarm General Notes/Legend; Fire Alarm Floor Plans and Risers

The “RP” note requires new cabling and removal of existing cabling while allowing existing conduit to be reused if code compliant.

Clarification Requested:

Please confirm whether the intent is for all existing fire alarm conductors associated with devices designated RP to be removed and replaced with new conductors, with existing raceway permitted to remain where it is code compliant and suitable for reuse.

Please also clarify whether existing fire alarm cabling serving any devices or equipment designated to remain may be reused after testing, or whether all fire alarm cabling throughout the project is required to be replaced.

ANSWER #116

All existing fire alarm conductors associated with devices designated as ”RP” (REPLACE) shall be removed and replaced with new conductors.

For clarification, there are no devices indicated to “remain”. Devices are designated only to be “REMOVED” (RM), or “REPLACED WITH NEW” (RP), or “PROVIDE NEW” (PN). However, all fire alarm cabling/wiring throughout the project shall be replaced.

QUESTION #117

Reference: 100% Construction Documents dated June 23, 2026

The contract drawings are identified as 100% Construction Documents and provide device layouts, riser diagrams, and system design information.

Clarification Requested:

Please confirm whether the contract documents establish the required quantities, locations, system configuration, and design criteria, with the Fire Alarm Contractor responsible for manufacturer-specific shop drawings, calculations, programming, and product coordination.

Please identify whether the Fire Alarm Contractor is required to provide separately signed-and-sealed delegated engineering drawings as part of the Base Bid and, if so, define the required engineering deliverables.

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ANSWER #117

THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL HAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS.

THE FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT FIRE ALARM DRAWINGS THAT ARE IN SUBSTANTIAL TECHNICAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRE ALARM DESIGN PREPARED BY THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL OF RECORD. THE FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LICENSED FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK AND SHALL PROVIDE THE SHOP DRAWING PACKAGE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: (A) PLAN SHEETS DEPICTING THE LOCATIONS OF ALL FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNITS, NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES, INITIATING DEVICES (WITH DEVICE SPECIFIC INFORMATION), AND ALL OTHER COMPONENTS AS APPLICABLE. (B) DEVICE, COMPONENT, AND PANEL SPECIFICATIONS(MANUFACTURER CUT SHEETS), (C) A COMPLETE RISER DIAGRAM SHOWING ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND INTERCONNECTIONS., (D) WITING NOTES OR A WIRING SCHEDULE IDENTIFIING CURCUIT CLASS, CONDUCTOR TYPE, AND APPLICABLE PATHWAY DETAILS, (E) POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY CALCULATIONS INCLUDING STANDBY AND ALARM CURRENT VALUES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 72 REQUIREMENTS.(F) WHERE APPLICABLE, A LETTER OR STAMP FROM THE ENGINEER OF RECORD INDICATING

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE SHOP DRAWINGS, (G) FOR NEW SYSTEMS OR SYSTEMS THAT AR

SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED. PROVIDE A COMPLETE SEQUENCE OF OPERATION, INCLUDING METHOD OF COMMUNICATION AND ALL EMERGENCY CONTROL FUNCTIONS, FIRE ALARM SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE APPROVED OF THE STATE FRIRE MARSHAL (SFM) PLANS REVIEW SECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM. SUBMMIT A COPY OF THE CONTRACTOR'S CURRENT FIRE ALARM LICENSURE WITH THE SHOP

DRAWING SUBMITTAL PACKAGE.

QUESTION #118

Reference: July 20, 2026, Responses to Comments – Comment/Response 6

The response indicates that the training requirements should be further defined so all bidders can price the same scope.

Clarification Requested:

Please define the owner training to be included in the Base Bid, including:

• Number of training sessions

• Duration of each session

• Number of anticipated attendees

• Required level of training.

• Whether manufacturer/factory-certified training is required

• Whether training is limited to system operation or is also to include programming, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.

• Number of days, if any, a manufacturer-certified instructor is required to be on site.

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ANSWER #118

Please refer to Drawings Sheet E0.2, Part 1.6.E.

QUESTION #119

Reference: July 20, 2026, Responses to Comments – Comment/Response 8

The documents indicate a five-year warranty requirement.

Clarification Requested:

Please define the required five-year warranty.

Specifically, please confirm whether the requirement is:

• Manufacturer's equipment warranty only; or

• A full five-year contractor-provided parts-and-labor warranty.

If contractor service is required for five years, please clarify whether the requirement includes preventive maintenance, emergency service calls, programming, software support/updates, batteries, consumable items, and/or annual inspection/testing.

ANSWER #119

The Contract Documents indicate the “Warranty shall be parts and labor for a period of not less than 5 years from the date of Substantial Completion”. The services shall not include annual inspection/testing, as these are contracted separately.

QUESTION #120

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