ANSWERED QUESTIONS.pdf

FDC SEATAC – REPLACE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM

PROJECT 6A1M QUESTIONS

SOLICITATION IFBP06111200001

SUBMITTED BY: Fire Protection, Incorporated

1. The site has a set of fire alarm system design drawings dated 01-04-95. Would it be possible to post these prior to bid time?

CHANGE: The fire alarm system design drawings will be amended into the solicitation.

2. Existing Annunciators are flush in concrete walls and desk tops. The replacement annunciators will be a different size. Can these be surface mount or will the walls and desk need to be modified to flush mount the new units?

CLARIFICATION: The contractor who receives award will be responsible to determine whether the annunciators are to be surface mount or if the walls or desks need to be modified to flush mount the new units in accordance with Federal, State, and local safety codes.

3. Would it be possible to get a copy of the software, (custom program) for the IRC-3 and FCC before bid time?

CLARIFICATION: No. We are not authorized to distribute software from another vendor, as it is copyrighted.

4. Would it be possible to get a copy of the points list to include custom messages, (or what’s available) before bid time?

CHANGE: A list of all addresses will be provided. We currently do not have access to the custom messages.

5. Can it be identified what type of wire is used on the ZAS loops? I.e. Type of cable, gauge, twisted, and or shielded.

CLARIFICATION: All Z wire is solid, shielded, 18 gauge.

6. Please confirm that all existing visible appliances (strobes) are in synchronization?

CLARIFICATION: We cannot confirm all existing visible appliances are in synchronization.

7. Please confirm that;

a. existing coverage (for both notification and initiating devices) is up-to-code, CLARIFICATION: The system is up to code, as it was re-certified in May 2011.

b. existing devices (IE: strobes, smoke detectors etc.) are listed for intended purpose.

CLARIFICATION: This is confirmed.

c. Contractor is not responsible for bringing the coverage up-to-current-code

CLARIFICATION: The contractor receiving the award WILL BE RESPONSIBLE to bring this system to code, and test and certify the system.

8. Would it be possible to post pictures of the existing head-end equipment shown during the site survey (both cabinet door closed & cabinet door open)?

CHANGE: Pictures will be incorporated into the solicitation via amendment.

9. Would it be possible to post pictures of the existing annunciator panels?

CHANGE: Pictures will be incorporated into the solicitation via amendment.

10. Please confirm that the desk top mounted graphic annunciators are part of the fire alarm system.

CLARIFICATION: If the confirmation requested is in regards to what is installed on the desk surfaces located within each housing unit officer stations, be advised there are two separate system interfaces. One is a duress panel reflecting a “graphic” layout of the housing unit cells. Next to this duress panel is the smaller fire alarm annunciator panel. These two hardware components/systems are not connected to each other.

11. Please confirm that fire watch will be provided by Federal Detection Center.

CLARIFICATION: Fire watch is provided by FDC Seatac staff.

12. Performance is to start 10 days after receiving Notice to Proceed. How long Federal Detention Center anticipates for submittals, product data, material approval after submittal from the Contractor?

CLARIFICATION: It is ANTICIPATED the Federal Bureau of Prisons will notify the contractor awarded the contract within 10 days of approval or non-approval of submittals, product data, and material approval.

SUBMITTED BY: Lorache CAD/IT Services (LCS Contracting)

1. Can the existing system be taken out of service for the duration of the project? If so who provides for fire watch?

CLARIFICATION: The existing system must be taken out of service to complete the established requirement.

The FDC staff will provide the fire watch.

2. Can you provide drawings of the existing system

CHANGE: The fire alarm system design drawings will be amended into the solicitation.

3. Print out of the existing operating system IRC3 panel – this will let us know the sequence and how the system works.

CLARIFICATION: As we currently understand it, the existing system interface is too antiquated. It does not provide a function or means to produce this information.

4. We would like to replace the smoke detectors – will access to every area be provided?

CLARIFICATION: We are not requiring replacement of the smoke detectors. Should you choose to exchange them at no cost to the Government, the contractor receiving award will be granted access to areas required.

SUBMITTED BY: Convergint Technologies

1. Who is the active bidders list.

CLARIFICATION: See www.fbo.gov for the active bidders’ list.

2. How are you handling fire watch as part of the project.

CLARIFICATION: Fire watch is provided by FDC Seatac staff.

3. What is the cutover strategy for the project.

CLARIFICATION: The "cut over" strategy is as follows: 1. Existing System taken off line with fire watch personnel provided and posted by the institution. 2. Fire watch calls to the institution control center every

30 minutes. 3. New system components installed. 4. New system brought on-line, tested, and certified.

4. Please provide a list of the active troubles on the system.

CHANGE: Please see Amendment 0003 for the active trouble listing.

5. Can you provide a concise points list and device list of the existing system.

CHANGE: A list of all addresses will be provided. We currently do not have access to the custom messages.

6. Can you provide in detail what is the successful bidders criteria.

CLARIFICATION: Please review Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 14 “Sealed Bidding” for this information.

7. Based on the complexity of this project will a bid extension and future site visit be provided.

CLARIFICATION: This question is addressed on page 22 of the solicitation.

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