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Q&As 5/29/25 How old is the facility?

Varies based on rendition of expansion. Originally built in 1951, upgraded and expanded in 1972, upgraded in 1992, upgraded in 2009, with the latest physical security upgrades occurring in 2017.

How much square footage is in the facility?

Total Plant Perimeter 3,503 yd Area 543,388 yd²

Lab Building 101 1,830 ft²

Lab Building 102 748 ft²

IBWC Admin Building 4,792 ft²

Chlorine Building 609 ft² How stable is the power?

Power is stable. No know issues.

Is there a dropped ceiling in all areas of installation?

Yes.

What type of walls are in the perimeter areas?

Lab Building 101 Cinder block inside with brick facade

Lab Building 102 Cinder block inside with brick facade

IBWC Admin Building Sheetrock inside with stucco outside

Chlorine Building Sheet metal Do we need to drill between the walls, to run our cable infrastructure?

Existing cable infrastructure in acceptable condition so can re-use with little drilling.

Do we need to use conduit? If yes, what do you estimate the total conduit footage will be?

Conduit would be for cable from the Chlorine Building to the new Security Pole/Gate Controller. See conceptual drawing for detail. ~200-300ft

Are the door frames metal and concrete filled?

Metal frames

Please provide a comprehensive list of quantities of all IDS items needed (e.g. total number of motion sensors, glass breaks, etc.) per location.

Listed in conceptual drawings.

Do you currently have existing IDS Sensors in your doors? Please specify which doors.

Refer to conceptual drawings. Labeled and identified.

What is the manufacturer of the existing IDS system?

BOSCH

Will we be able to reuse the existing cable? If so, what type of cable is there currently?

YES, Cat5(e), Cat(6), fiber, etc.?

Are Ceilings Suspended? Or Hard Lid?

Yes suspended. One case of Hard Lid in Lab Bldg 102

Are there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

Yes in some areas.

Can Existing Wiring be utilized?

Yes, in the majority of cases.

Is a “UPS” required? If so, What Time/Power Duration is required?

Yes, 15 min -30 min duration depending on system.

re “Or Equal” Equipment substitutions allowed?

Yes on case by case basis and as long as meet minimum requirements per PWS.

Is “Plenum Wire” acceptable?

Yes, In areas where air is circulating. No in areas where air is not circulating due to cost.

Is “After Hours Access” for said work, available to contractor at no add’l cost to the Gov’t?

No work is authorized after hours with exception made by plant manager or if conducting a light study.

What is the height of Exterior Cameras? (If any)

15ft at the various security poles. 12-15ft on buildings.

Please provide/post other “Q & A” requests.

TBD

Please provide a list of equipment and parts # that are to be installed.

IGE has the number of each specific type of physical security equipment. Part number TBD based on solution.

Are there pipe chases between floors?

No. All single story buidings.

What is the range of the budget for this project, and is it already appropriated?

900K

Because of the high cost of the parts can we bill when parts arrive on site, or in the alternative are progress payments allowed?

Parts delivered and accepted may be billed. Keep in mind that once invoice is submitted via IPP, it may take up to 30 days for payment to be submitted.

How many feet of new wire will have to be run?

200-300 for gate controller and security pole. Unknown in other parts of plant due to using existing cable/wire.

What kind of cipher lock and quantities are required e.g. X-10

NO X-10 required. Doors should have Mechanical Push Button Locksets such as those from Schlage, KABA, or Simplex.

Locks shall be weather resistant and vandal proof.

Please post the sign in sheet and Q&A's from the site visit.

TBD

Please post the drawings and the key for the drawings.

Need to sign NDA before releasing.