Question_&_Answer_Report_Addendum_2.pdf

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Theater Lighting Renovation
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25-CR-034
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Pinellas County, Florida

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The document is a Question & Answer Report for Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-CR-034 issued by the Pinellas County School District Purchasing Department for a Theater Lighting Renovation project. The bid involves theater lighting system upgrades at two high schools: Clearwater High School and Hollins High School. The document details specific clarifications and responses to technical questions submitted by potential bidders, addressing issues such as DMX outputs, electrical circuits, network connections, fire alarm integrations, and existing infrastructure. The response deadline is set for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm, with questions and answers documented on February 5, 2025.

The questions and answers focus on technical specifications and existing system components, with Christine Roney providing detailed responses about specific electrical and networking requirements. Key clarifications include confirmation of DMX output locations, electrical circuit usage, existing network control plate retention, fire alarm connection requirements, and replacement of door entry stations. The project requires a Florida licensed "EC" or "ES" Electrical Contractor to perform the work according to plans and specifications provided by MPS Engineering Inc., with work to be completed in compliance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) and the Florida Building Code.

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Pinellas County School District

Purchasing Joe Benjamin, Director 301 4th St SW, Largo, FL 33770

(727) 771-2105

QUESTION & ANSWER REPORT

Invitation to Bid - Theater Lighting Renovation

QUESTION & ANSWER REPORT

ITB No. 25-CR-034

Theater Lighting Renovation

RESPONSE DEADLINE: February 10, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Approved, Unanswered Questions

Approved, Answers Provided

1. Clearwater HS

Feb 3, 2025 10:51 AM

Question: 1. All DMX out should be done by note 16, existing data outlet will be replaced by a DMX Out node. There is one DO output next to the Back Stage Data rack with no note 16, and it’s not represented on the Theatrical Lighting Control Details. Could you please confirm if it should be new, or its existing or it should not be added as its not in the Controls details print?

Feb 3, 2025 10:51 AM

Answered by Christine Roney: Existing Network Control plate to remain. Only one DMX out is required for Stage Right at noted.

Feb 5, 2025 11:18 AM

2. Clearwater HS

Feb 3, 2025 10:52 AM

Question: Could you please confirm if connection between front and back of the house Rack and control booth is existing? Controls print does not have any notes.

Feb 3, 2025 10:52 AM

Answered by Christine Roney: That Data run is existing but will need to be rerouted from the Net Jack in the booth to the input of the new network switch. Or make provisions to replace the run.

ITB No. 25-CR-034

3. Clearwater HS

Feb 3, 2025 10:52 AM

Question: The projector shelf receptacle has two circuits numbers (33,35), please confirm if only one circuit is required.

Feb 3, 2025 10:52 AM

Answered by Christine Roney: Only one circuit is required number 33. Circuit 29,31 is a 208V circuit for the projector.

4. Clearwater HS

Feb 3, 2025 10:53 AM

Question: Print E5 has only two DMX outputs in the catwalk, one marked as existing and one as new, but print E4 has three of them, please confirm how many are required in the catwalk and if only one will be new.

Feb 3, 2025 10:53 AM

Answered by Christine Roney: The third one is located on the catwalk just above the lighting booth – shown on print E4

5. Clearwater HS

Feb 3, 2025 10:53 AM

Question: Print E5 has a fire alarm connection from the back of stage rack to the existing Paradigm control. Please confirm if this work is required or does it exist? If it’s required, could you please advise who is the fire alarm contact for the school?

Feb 3, 2025 10:53 AM

Answered by Christine Roney: Fire alarm connections to the house lighting system are required. Expect to perform this work and demonstrate it to the AHJ as part of this project. F/A Company is ADT

6. Hollins HS

Feb 3, 2025 10:54 AM

ITB No. 25-CR-034

Question: Print E5 has some connections from door entry stations to existing Paradigm control. Prints do not show any work related to the existing general lighting or where does controls should be located.

Please confirm if this work is required or does it exist?

Feb 3, 2025 10:54 AM

Answered by Christine Roney: The Existing Stations are to be replaced with new, Wire runs to paradigm are existing.

7. Hollins HS

Feb 3, 2025 10:54 AM

Question: Print E5 has some connections then fire alarm panel to existing Paradigm control. Prints do not show any work related to the existing general lighting. Please confirm if this work is required or does it exist? If it’s required, could you please advise who is the fire alarm contact for the school?

Feb 3, 2025 10:54 AM

Answered by Christine Roney: Fire alarm connections to the house lighting system are required. Expect to perform this work and demonstrate it to the AHJ as part of this project. F/A Company is SAI

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