Answers_to_Questions_Asked_by_Vendors.docx

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS for VENDORS on GS-11-P-16-YT-C-7089

RFI-Question from Scope of Work:

Concerning the subject project, please clarify the scope of work related to security. Is the contractor responsible for providing infrastructure and devices for security including card readers, power control panels, modules, contacts, electric strikes, door position switches, Request for Exit PIR, storeroom function lockset as specified in section 7? If not, please specify exactly what devices have to be provided by the General Contractor?

Answer:

See highlighted section below for devices to be purchased by vendor:

5.1. The contractor shall reuse the existing power supply and Istar Pro located in the 20 Mass, 3rd Floor LAN Room to connect the following ACS equipment :

5.1.1. 3rd Floor RAIO Door shall have installed by the contractor a HID R40 PIVclass card reader, door position switch, Request to exit PIR, electric strike, and storeroom function lockset.

Question:

Yesterday I walked through the project for the construction, alteration, or repair bid. Just wondering, were the doors paint grade metal or wood slabs?

Answer:

The doors are solid wooden doors - so the wooden slabs option.

Question:

Ramona, Would you please elaborate on what this specific line from the scope of work pertains to (Furnish and install all appropriate fire protection and egress devices throughout entire construction area in accordance w/ all local, State, Federal, and National codes.)

The way that I read and understand this, it's refering to temporary fire and protection and egress devices during the work taking place, is that correct?

Answer:

If it applies to their scope of work, "yes" they must adhere to it. In this case its Minimum fire alarm work if any.