Town_of_Farragut_RFP_2025-08_Fiber_Optic_Cable_Addenda_3.pdf

Town of Farragut

Addendum 3

RFP# 2025-08

Farragut Fiber Optic Cable Implementation

The proposer acknowledges this addendum shall modify and become a part of the original solicitation document. The Proposer further acknowledges that should it be determined at the time of the bid opening that the Proposer has failed to acknowledge receipt of ALL issued addenda; the Proposer’s Bid submission shall be rejected. The Proposer understands that any verbal representation made or assumed to be made during any oral discussion held between

Proposer’s representatives and any Town personnel is not binding. Only the information issued in writing and added to the specifications by an official addendum is binding.

The due date and time for submitting proposals has changed to November 18th, 2024, at 2:pm.

Sealed bids for the Construction of the Farragut Fiber Optic Cable Implementation project will be received by the Town of Farragut at 239 Jamestowne Blvd., Farragut, TN 37934

Please mark on the outside of all submittal/proposal packages with the following:

RFP#2025-08

Farragut Fiber Optic Cable Implementation

Submitter/Proposer:___________________

Farragut Fiber Optic Cable Implementation Project

RFP #2025-08

Bid Addendum #3 Issued 11/05/2024

Item #1 Attachments

1. A plan revision was made for Sheet 11 at the request of utility provider Kinder Morgan. The revision includes Kinder Morgan notes in addition to approximate easement and pipe location.

Item #2 Questions and Answers

1. We have been previously qualified with TDOT but resubmitted our questionnaire today for requalification. Can we still submit a proposal?

- The RFP states that the contractor must be prequalified by the bid (opening) date.

2. Do we need to submit only 1 original bid proposal?

- Please submit one (1) bid proposal.

3. Is there a defined standard hardware vendor to ensure compatibility/standards with existing network devices? (i.e. Cisco, TP-Link, Fortinet)

- No, the only requirement in SP725 is compatibility with the existing Layer 3

Ethernet Switch in the TOC. The existing Layer 3 switch is a Ruckus ICX 7550 and the Layer 2 Ethernet Switches are Transition Networks

SISPM1040-582-LRT.

4. Is redundant power already set in each room/location or should bid also include UPS?

- No, a UPS is not located in each room or location and should not be included in the bid price.

5. Are standards already defined for IP addressing, VLANs, security, etc. by the technology services department of Farragut?

- According to SP725, the Contractor will coordinate with the Town of

Farragut to develop the networking standards while preparing the Requirements Definition Document (RDD).

6. Who is maintaining the network and equipment post installation? The wording in section G. System Integration statement 1 is a bit ambiguous for when ownership of support transfers.

- The Town of Farragut will maintain the network once construction and testing are complete. The contractor shall maintain the network prior to system acceptance testing (SAT).

7. Are there any specific specifications needed for the Fiber Optic Termination Cabinet (725- 23.29)? I could not find this unit in the SoW / Unit Descriptor.

- Please refer to SP730FA (which was included in Addendum 2) for cabinet specifications and see Sheet 03 in the construction plans for cabinet dimensions. The cabinet shall have a black finish.

8. Also, for the data racks, ethernet switches, etc. Should a battery backup be quoted as part of this bid?

- No, a battery backup should not be included as part of the of this bid.

9. Can you provide additional clarification on the Unbalanced Bids provision? How is it determined that a unit price may be out of balance? If you proceed with award, will you stipulate which units are out of balance prior to work beginning? Will we get reimbursed at the unit prices it was awarded us under?

- The Town of Farragut, in coordination with the project Engineer, will review each bid item and compare them to unit prices from similar sized and scoped projects from across the state of Tennessee to determine if an item(s) is unbalanced. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if it determines any item(s) is unbalanced. If an item(s) is considered unbalanced, the bid will be rejected; therefore, that contractor will not be awarded the project.

10. Are we able to suggest redlines to the contract with our bid?

- The bid book shall not be altered prior to submittal.

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Company pipelines.

Corrosion Technician/Supervisor about any newly-proposed power lines that cross or parallel

2.2.7. The Company’s Right-of-Way or Project Management personnel must notify the area easement.

any equipment is moved or located 25-feet or closer to any Company pipeline or pipeline

2.2.6. The Company must be notified in advance and must have its own personnel on-site before beginning work anywhere near or within Company’s pipeline easement.

forty-eight (48) hours or according to applicable state laws, whichever is more stringent, before

2.2.5. The Local One Call System or Underground Service Alert shall be contacted minimum mitigation measures may be necessary before such a crossing may be made.

pipelines without the review by Company of the size and weight of that equipment. Special

2.2.4. No heavy equipment shall enter any Company pipeline easement or cross any Company clearance to the lowest conductor must be a minimum of 30-feet.

2.2.3. Conductors shall at all times be at least 30-feet above the top of the ground, i.e. ground

KINDER MORGAN CONSTRUCTION NOTES

Company pipelines.

Corrosion Technician/Supervisor about any newly-proposed power lines that cross or parallel The Company’s Right-of-Way or Project Management personnel must notify the area easement.

any equipment is moved or located 25-feet or closer to any Company pipeline or pipeline The Company must be notified in advance and must have its own personnel on-site before beginning work anywhere near or within Company’s pipeline easement.

forty-eight (48) hours or according to applicable state laws, whichever is more stringent, before The Local One Call System or Underground Service Alert shall be contacted minimum mitigation measures may be necessary before such a crossing may be made.

pipelines without the review by Company of the size and weight of that equipment. Special No heavy equipment shall enter any Company pipeline easement or cross any Company clearance to the lowest conductor must be a minimum of 30-feet.

Conductors shall at all times be at least 30-feet above the top of the ground, i.e. ground

(TDOT PIN 120326.00).

ROADWAY AND SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY OTHERS

ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE (SEE SHEET 3E FOR DETAILS).

PLACEMENT OF RSU. SEE TECHNICAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR

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