IFBP06181700001_QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS.pdf

IFBP06181700001

UPGRADE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM

U.S.P ATWATER, CA

QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Question 1: After completing the site visit we have one question about this project. Can you confirm if the existing fiber is Multi-Mode or Single Fiber Optic Mode?

Response: multimode

Question 2: Who will provide fire watch while the fire alarm system is being worked on? Pre-bid meeting response: Atwater Federal Prison will provide fire watch.

Response: Fire watch provided Atwater Federal Prison.

Question 3: Will electronic AutoCAD background files be provided to aid us in the development of our shop drawings?

Response: No

Question 4: Is the Gamewell/FCI product by Honeywell considered to be an equal to the specified product?

Response: Products are approved through submittal after award.

Question 5: Are the existing fire alarm wall-mount device heights in compliance with the current codes?

Examples of this include: manual pull stations, horn/strobe devices, strobe devices, & horn devices.

Response: The Bureau of Prisons requires the Awardee to ensure all work is in compliance with current codes.

Question 6: Is there a minimum of two (2) strands of spare fiber between all of the new fire alarm panel locations? If so, can you please confirm that it is multi-mode OM1 (62.5um) and terminated with ST connectors?

Response: Yes there is a minimum of two strands of spare fiber between all of the new fire alarm locations. We can confirm it is multi-mode OM1 (62.5um) and is terminated with ST connectors.

Question 7: Does the existing fire alarm wire need to be replaced?

Response: No the existing fire wire does not need to be replaced