T02 47PE0721R0022 Attachment 3 TSA Ft Lauderdale RFIs 2020 10 16.pdf

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Data (RFI) Request for Information. GSA Response / Comments

Previous Solicitation: TSA Security Upgrade - Pre-Bid RFI's 1 SOW 4. Are there any work hour restrictions on this project? Nights or weekend work?

To be coordinated with the local TSA staff, contractor shall antipate after hours work as required to complete the project. Work inside the TSA spaces will require escort coodination.

2 Solicitation Will the period of performance be increased to reflect the updated SOW?

Yes, the period for performance will be as follows: Design Stage 60 Days;

Construction Stage 120 Days. Total Period of Performance: 180 Days. In Design Stage, Design Build contractor is required to submit for GSA review 65%, 95%, 100% Construction Drawings.

3 SOW 11. Please confirm what permits are required with anticipated cost and anticipated duration of the permit process.

This is a Design Build Contract. Selected Design Build Contractor shall provide all design and construction services. Design Build Contractor shall be responsible for all required permits and cost of permits. Include permit cost and processing into Design Build proposal.

4 Solicitation Is a technical proposal required? If so, please provide requirements. Contractor shall provide a Design Build proposal that meets all the requirements in the SOW to include Design and Construction services.

5 SOW 12. Can the superintendent / site safety and health / quality control functions all be performed by one individual?

Yes, Contractor is responsible for Quality Control. GSA may conduct periodic inspections to verify contractor work meets plans and specifications and is of high quality.

6 SOW 13. What is the site access point / route in and out of the work area? This is to be coordinate with onsite TSA personnel and GSA Project Manager.

(Ask TSA for input)

7 SOW 13. What are the onsite contractor personnel clearance / security requirements?

Refer to the GSA HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification and Credentialing Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) for Further Guidance. This SOP can be obtained upon request by the GSA Project Manager. (Update with TSA Airport Requirements - Emailed TSA)

8 SOW 7. Confirm how the panic buttons and strobes operate when not connected to the IDS panel - should this just be powered locally and local notification?

Terminal 1 & 2 to be connected to IDS panel at the headend room in Terminal 3 (if distance for cabling is allowed). Terminal 4 has its own IDS panel

9 SOW 7.

Where CCTV cameras are being added but not local NVR/DVR, will these need to connect across the owner's network? Will the owner be providing POE switches?

Terminal 1 & 2 to be connected to DVR at the headend room in Terminal 3 (If distance for cabling is allowed). Terminal 4 has its own DVR. The contractor is responsible for obtaining, installing, program and train personnel on turn-key operational and intergrated security systems as specified in the SOW.

10 SOW 6. If switches are not being supplied by others, does the TSA have a preferred model? Please check with manufactures on compatible models

11 SOW 6. Will switches need to be rack mounted? If so, who supplies the rack? Does the TSA have a preferred model?

Hirsch network switch will be mounted inside the controller enclosure. CCTV network switch will be rack mounted inside the equipment rack, by the DVR.

*Note: These are standalone network switches and are NOT to be connected to TSA network

12 SOW 6. Should UPS be allowed for at each location a rack/switch is needed? Yes

13 SOW 6. Please confirm the model of the Kaba 8000 model to be used.

Per SOW, KABA 2000 Series are to be utilized. The exact model will be depended on the current doors (i.e. Mortise vs Cylindrical, Leftvs Right handed)

14 SOW 6. Please confirm locations of Hirsch system controllers. Per SOW, Hirsch controller at Terminal 3 will be located inside Door 14.

Hiesch controller at Terminal 4 will be located inside Door 21.

15 SOW 7. Access control: will this need a separate server and workstation or will server/workstation combined suffice? Server/Workstation combined will suffice

16 SOW 7. Access control: will Hirsch 3.6 or 3.7 software be required? Per SOW, Hirsch Velocity 3.6 SP3

17 SOW 7. Access control: will all access control readers need to be FICAM compliant? Per SOW, *FICAM Ready - R Version for TSA

18 SOW 7. Access control: are the reader mounting boxes to be flush or surface mounted? Per SOW, MB8 - Heavy duty slope flush mounting box

19 SOW 7. Access control: are all existing mechanical locks to be changed and electric strikes added or should electric locks be allowed for? Electric strikes for Hirsch Readers

20 SOW 7. Access control: on double exit doors that currently have exit devices, are these to be electrified or will maglocks be accepted?

Per Sow, Maglocks for double doors with Request to Exit button to dis-engage MagLock

21 SOW 7. Access control: will separate controllers be required for each terminal? Hirsch controller is only required for areas with Hirsch Readers

22 SOW 7. Intruder alarm: will alarm be separated for each terminal or will the all need to link together?

Terminal 1 & 2 to be connected to IDS panel at the headend room in Terminal 3 (if distance for cabling is allowed). Terminal 4 has its own IDS panel

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23 SOW 7. CCTV: will all terminals need to link to a single video recorder? Terminal 1 & 2 to be connected to DVR at the headend room in Terminal 3 (if distance for cabling is allowed). Terminal 4 has its own DVR

24 SOW 7. CCTV: will cameras work across the owner's network to link back to the NVR? These are standalone systems not allowed to be connected to the TSA network. A local network switch will be required for IP systems.

25 SOW 6, 7. Network: please confirm all security hardware works across the airport's/existing TSA network.

These are standalone systems not allowed to be connected to the TSA network. A local network switch will be required for IP systems.

26 SOW 7.

Access control: the SOW does not specifically call for replacement or adding new doors and frames. Are any new doors and frames included in the work?

Are any doors 12 or 14 gauge security hollow metal?

Not phsysical security unless buildout includes new doors for IT Room HSDN or Primeter doors are solid core wood doors or if metal 14 gauge both are 1 3/4" thick.

27 SOW 7. Access control: the SOW calls for installaing mortise high security deadbolt locks. Is there a specific type the TSA requires? Detention grade or builders? No necessarily deadbolt but url 437 Medeco.

28 SOW 6, 7. Where is headend equipment to be located? Do all of the access panels need to be located in the same space?

Per SOW, Hirsch controller at Terminal 3 will be located inside Door 14.

Hiesch controller at Terminal 4 will be located inside Door 21.

29 SOW 6, 7. Does the wiring need to be in conduit or are trays available for low voltage wiring within and between the areas?

Must meet all applicable electrical and building codes and Design Build Contractor must specify and deliver a code compliant design.

30 SOW 6, 7. Willl we need to have an escort with all of the work crews? What will be the limitations in providing escorts? Yes.

31 SOW 6, 7. Does a CESIP certified technician need to be available or on site during the installation for compliance? No its low voltage.

32 SOW 6, 7. Please extend the proposal due date so contractors can include government responses in their proposals. Will be done via amendment, if required.