Attachment D RFI_s answered.docx

RFI’s Installation of a Fire Suppression System in Telecom Room at the FRC in Maynard MA Attachment D

HSFE-01-12-R-0018

July 9, 2012

1) Question: Where is the best location to place the bottles and system panel?

1) Answer: In the room and on the left of the common entrance door.

2) Question: Is the contractor responsible for the entire perimeter of the room being 1 hour fire rated?

2) Answer: Yes.

3) Question: Is an elevator available?

3) Answer: Yes.

4) Question: Does the contractor need to protect any rugs in the building throughout the duration of the project?

4) Answer: Yes, all rugs are brand new and will need to be protected with an industry standard covering, excluding paper.

5) Question: Who is the current fire alarm company?

5) Answer: East Coast Security Services, Inc. was the fire alarm company in the previous contract that ended 2 months ago.

6) Question: Where is the power coming from?

6) Answer: the small panel in the room has a 20 AMP dedicated circuit.

7) Question: Are we subject to Maynard permit fees and inspections.

7) Answer: This is a Federal owned facility. The company will not need to pull a permit, and there is no inspection by the town.

8) Question: Do you plan on having the computer power shut down upon discharge of the suppression system? If so, is that something we would be wiring?

8) Answer: All computer power needs to shut down when the system is discharged.

9) Question: During the survey we noticed some low voltage wiring on the exposed ceiling outside the Server Room. Can we also use low voltage to run to the Fresh air fan shut down panel?

9) Answer: Yes you can.