FCI_Dublin_-_Response_to_Bid_Questions.pdf

FCI DUBLIN – UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM – PHASE I

PROJECT 6A9G QUESTIONS

SOLICITATION RFPP06021500001

Vanden Bos Electric:

Plan ref: FA1.01-FA1.09 sheet notes 1 & 2 - Sheet notes indicate to demo existing devices and wiring and reuse the existing conduit and boxes for new work. In many areas the new devices will be installed in the same location as the existing devices.

1a. Will the new fire alarm system need to be tested and approved prior to demo of existing system and wiring?

Response: No. FCI Dublin will provide fire watch until new fire alarm system has been tested and approved in accordance with Note 3 on sheet FA0.01A. Downtime to be kept to a minimum. No more than one housing building and one other building shall be without a working fire alarm system at any one time. (Clarification)

1b. What is the approved process to have both devices installed and active where the same device location is used and accessible to building occupants during construction and leading up to final test/approval?

Response: See response above. (Clarification)

2. Is a fire pump used for the fire sprinkler system?

Response: No. (Clarification)