Questions_and_Answers_to_HSFE09-16-Q-0012.docx

Questions and Answers to HSFE09-16-Q-0012 Workstation Cabling

1. Is there a specific material standard and or parts list for the wall jacks, CAT6 connectors, etc. needed for the installation of the cabling?

a. RJ45 and or industry standard

2. Are there existing cable trays to support the CAT6 cable runs to the workstations? If not, what is the tolerance level for noise during the workday if we are required to install?

a. J hooks and work can be completed during duty day.

3. Is there a requirement to remove existing CAT5 cable? If so, is there a need to document and or label the cables?

a. Yes remove Cat5. Everything needs to be labeled

4. Is there a standard tone/ grid scheme to enable us to label the cables appropriately?

a. Yes, industry standard

5. Is there availability to accommodate secure storage of materials and equipment onsite?

a. Yes

6. Are there any specific restrictions on the test equipment?

a. Consult with onsite technical staff

7. Is there a 25% (or other %) upfront approved material cost to be paid by Government to contractor?

a. Not at this time.

8. Is cabling to be installed so that is connected to work stations from floor or ceiling? If from floor, is there an existing raised false floor?

a. It will be coming from columns and or ceiling

9. On the FBO listing page this bid is listed under a set aside for total small business, but on the 1449 it is listed as an unrestricted bid. Would you clarify which one it is?

a. This is a total small business set-aside, an will be issued.

10. On the scope of work the period of performance is 30 days from award and 48 hours from start to finish. Just to clarify the project must be completed within 48 hours of the actual start time?

a. Correct. Once installation of the cabling begins, cabling and associated work must be completed within 48 hours.

11. What has FEMA estimated the size or magnitude of this project (in dollars) to be?

a. Between approximately $30,000 - $40,000.

12. Please provide clarification on the number of drops in the collaborative work area/station.

a. Drops for 56 workstations are definitely required.

b. Due to the redesign of the space under another RFQ (on GSA eBUY), we do not have the finalized number of work stations that will be added beyond the 56. We are requesting per workstation pricing for up to 80 total workstations.

c. In addition to the workstations there are two collaborative areas that require cabling.

13. Will the floor be vacated, furniture and personal during installation?

a. Yes old furniture removed

14. Is there demolition to be performed prior to installation?

a. Furniture demolition

15. Cable trays, J-Hooks, Conduit and Wire Mold already in place?

a. J hooks, should be a sufficient number already in place

16. Ceiling consist of grid tiles or is it hard pack?

a. Grid tiles

17. Is the work space currently in use by FEMA personnel?

a. The workspace is currently in use by FEMA personnel. That is why there is a short turn around requirement for installation.

18. If the answer to #1 is yes, will the removal of existing furniture and data cabling occur during the 30 day construction time allowed in #4 on Statement of Work?

a. We would like the time frame a short as possible demo, new cabling, new furniture installation and installing cabling in furniture

19. Does the 11th floor cabling currently utilize underfloor Walker duct for cabling?

a. No

20. Is the selected contractor responsible for the demolition and removal of existing data cabling?

a. Yes.

21. Is the 11th floor Telephone room, adjacent corridor 11-B, the termination point for all 11th floor data cables?

a. Room identified as 11-005

22. Are personnel and the space available for a site visit, or is one planned?

a. No. There is not a site visit planned at this time.

23. Are voice Cat6 cables to terminate on 110 style terminal blocks?

a. Patch Panels

24. Are you handling the electrical disconnect and reconnection for the workstations in-house?

a. Yes

25. If the answer to question 24 is no, would you like an alternate proposal for this work?

a. NA.

26. If the new workstations are fed from the ceiling (instead of from a column), will the furniture company be providing power/data poles as part of furniture or will additional power/data poles be required as part of our bid?

a. If the furniture contractor proposes coming from the ceiling in a couple areas they are to provide the poles.

27. In the Statement of Work it mentions to obtain any permits required for this work. Typically on Federal projects we haven’t been required to pull any permits. Please advise.

a. We are aware there is a court ruling exempting federal projects but building management requires them when structural work is done on the building. The building where work is being performed is managed by: CBRE (CB Richard Ellis), 1111 Broadway, Suite 120, Oakland, CA 94607. Phone: 510-267-1126

28. Is the existing voice/data cabling plenum or riser rated? Which is preferred for the new installation?

a. Plenum for both questions.

29. Are we to provide new patch panels or utilize an existing? Same with the 110 blocks?

a. Provide new for both.

30. Is the ceiling space above the work area a t-bar grid type or is it hard-lid?

a. Grid type.

31. Could you take a picture of the area marked as point of entry for the cabling (IDF)?

a. Due to our situation we are unable to facilitate that request. However, there is nothing special or unusual about the POE.

32. Is there a prevailing wage determination for this project?

a. Yes, the prevailing wage, based on http://www.wdol.gov/sca.aspx for Oakland (Alameda County), CA.