Contractor_Questions_and_answers_for_Rear_Gate_6-27-16.docx

Questions & Answers

United State Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

AUSP THOMSON

RFQP04191600007

1. What is the opening Device, What and where is this coming from and are we running the wire for it?

The Opening Device refers to the Vehicle operator devises as outlined in section 2.2, A, 1, Section a thru F for Vehicular Sliding Gate Operator. Also sections 2.4 EQUIPMENT CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS, and 3.3 INSTULATION. This information is in the Specifications supplied.

2. What is needed for the PLC Connection? Is it just a closure that tells if the gate is opened or closed?

The PLC refers to the Programmable Logic Controls which are currently in use at the institution. The current system is Easter Owen, Omron system. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the new gate system operates with the current PLC program. The contractor will be required to install and conduit and cabling necessary to ensure the gate operators open and close using the current system.

3. Are we doing any Fence Work or replacing the gates?

All of the existing fence and gates will be removed by the Facility. The Contractor is responsible for setting the new Vehicle Gates and will also be required to set all terminal post, support columns related to the vehicle gates. The contractor will be required to install grade beams as required by the manufacturer specifications.

4. Are we using the existing power to the gates that are there now or running new conduit and wires and how far?

The contractor will be required to install all conduit and electrical service needed for the two, 208VAC 3 phase gate motors as well as the 110VAC service to the two gearbox heaters. The electrical distribution panel is approximately 80 feet from the building to the location of the new vehicle gates.