RFI2.pdf

Request For Information (RFI) 2

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Perimeter Fence Project FCI Ray Brook

1. Can we take pictures?

ANSWER: No

2. Summary of Work Section 01010-1 paragraph 1.2.B mentions paving. Where is the paving?

ANSWER: The paving will be done on the inside of the interior fence after existing fence is removed.

3. Spec Section 02360 refers to soil sterilization between the fences and crushed rock. Is this to be done on the entire perimeter, all new? How can we quantify what is needed?

ANSWER: This process is required around the entire perimeter, between the new fence and the existing outer fence.

4. Most of the perimeter security equipment specified in Section 17400 is noted as "Perimeter Products". There name is now Senstar. Where these products are mentioned, it states "no equal". Is this correct?

ANSWER: Perimeter Products(Senstar)is the Bureau Standard, so this is correct.

5. What are the tables in noted in Section 17120 referring to?

Are these just showing us how we are to refer to certain items?

ANSWER: Tables refer to minimum requirements for fiber specs.

6. How may fence zones will there be? Are the zones equal to the layout of the pull boxes on page page 2 times 2?

ANSWER: The specs have a minimum distance between zones, the number of zones will be determined according to requirements from manufacturer.

7. There is microwave called for in the spec, none shown on the drawings. Is there microwave? If yes, where is it located?

Is this a separate zone?

ANSWER: Yes, Two microwaves set at Vehicle Sally Port

8. This is essentially a design build? Many details are missing concerning the grounding, the perimeter security system, etc.

ANSWER: No, this is not a design/build requirement. This is a construction acquisition.

9. What are division 17 model documents? They are referred to in (16119 3.1 A 1) and I believe a few other places.

ANSWER: Specifications section are General Provisions(Section 17000) .

10. Where is the control center?

ANSWER: The Control Center is Located on the corner of D-Building next to the entrance walkway.

11. Spec section 16060 1.3.A.2.a refers to Typical Ground Bar Connection Detail. Where is this detail?

ANSWER: This will be in regards to manufacturers specifications.

Contractor will provide details.

12. Spec section 16060 1.3 refers to a lightning protection system including air terminals Are air terminals required on the perimeter grounding?

ANSWER: No

13. Spec section 16060 3.1 A 1 again refers to a detail for perimeter fence grounding. Where is the detail?

ANSWER: If it is not on the blueprint,there is no detail.

14. Please verify that 17400 2.16 is referring to the PSE enclosure which house the various security components that are needed for each zone. Typically, these will hold the security components for two zones. Is this correct?

ANSWER: Yes

15. What is detail 5/A5 on sheet 5 of 5? Are we to run a conduit to a phone room?

ANSWER: Yes, a conduit will need to be run to phone room.

16. Sheet 3 of 5, Note 2, how many locations of 4" weep tiles are there? What is the spec for these?

ANSWER: There is two areas that will need 4" tile install to allow water to drain away from fence post.

17. Sheet 3 of 5, Note 21, how much grading there to be done?

ANSWER: Grading will be required around entire perimeter to allow for paved walkway, As well as identified areas for 4“ drainage tile.

18. Sheet 4 of 5, detail 2/A4 indicates "new asphalt snow path".

Where is this? Where is spec?

ANSWER: The paving will be done around the inside perimeter once the old fence is removed, specs are in section 02700.

19. Where is the power source for the system located?

ANSWER: In Phone Room next to Control Center.

20. What voltage service is available? 120v? 480v?

ANSWER: 120V, 277V, 480v