W15QKN-19-R-1020_Soliciation_Q&A.docx

QUESTIONS

1. Will the following UFC codes need to be followed on this project or will there be a different specification provided?

4.2.1 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirement, with Change 2 - (a) References to applicable International construction codes, such as: International Building Code (IBC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are located within this UFC. (b) Utilize the latest edition at the time of issuance of the RFP, regardless of references in this RFP or in other publications.

UFC 3-580-01 Telecommunications Bldg. Cabling Systems Planning/Design UFC 3-600-01 Design: Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings UFC 4-021-01 Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems

2. What type class circuits (A or B) will be used for the following circuits? SLC Speaker circuits Notification Circuits Alarm initiating Devices

3. There is an existing conduit from the main building to the motor pool. The conduit currently carries the fiber optic cable for the office in the motor pool. Is this conduit able to be used?

4. The assembly area has two HVAC units that bring in fresh air but also recirculates the air. Will these require shutdowns, duct detectors?

5. Will having a shutdown switch for the HVAC units located in the assembly hall going to be required per UFC 4-010-01?

6. Is monitoring of the Kitchen Hood system going to be required?

7. Are the locations of the new main fire alarm panel, LOC in main building, and remote annunciator shown on bid drawings as rough final locations?

8. During the duration of this project will a full time Q.C. be required along with a designated safety coordinator.

ANSWERS

1. All of the UFC codes referenced will be a part of this project, as they are incorporated into 3-600-01.

2. Yes. All UFC requirements will need to be followed.

3. See paragraph 11.6.7.

SLC - Class A Speaker Circuits - Class B Notification Circuits - Class B Alarm Initiating Devices - Class B

4. If the existing conduit meets or exceeds the requirements stated within

11.6.2 in regards to underground conduits/conductors this conduit can be utilized. And damages to any existing wiring within the conduit shall be immediately repaired by the contractor at no additional costs.

5. If the design of the system as proposed includes smoke detection in the entire area protected by these units, and no additional areas are covered by these 2 units, duct detectors are not required. Shutdowns are required for them.

6. Yes. HVAC shutdown is required. Button can be integrated with the LOCs

7. Yes, monitoring of the existing kitchen hood is required. Any modifications to the existing kitchen hood that are needed for monitoring shall be noted, and will be completed separate from this contract.

8. All locations in the plans are recommendations. The contractor's Qualified Fire Protection Engineer shall submit locations of control panels and devices.

9. Yes as stated in the SOW