RFI Response for CES Repair Communications Infastructure.pdf

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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) related to the CES Repair Communications Infrastructure project, Solicitation #W50S7U-24-Q-0003. The RFI includes questions and answers regarding the project scope, including the use of existing electrical drawings, work hours and downtime, panel and grounding requirements, and other technical details.

The related federal contract opportunity is for the CES Repair Communications Infrastructure project, under the Department of the Army National Guard. The solicitation is for a Request for Quote (RFQ) to repair the communications infrastructure in Building 8 at the 183d Wing, Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, Air National Guard Base in Springfield, IL. The period of performance and other key requirements are provided in the solicitation details.

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PROJECT DCFT242002

SOLICITATION/IFB # W50S7U-24-Q-0003/RFI 1 CES Repair Communications Infrastructure

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #1 August 07 2024

Q1. Should the existing electrical drawings be used only as a reference, or is the subcontractor expected to execute all the work described in them?

A1. Existing electrical drawings should be used as reference only. Execution of work to be per Scope of Work (SOW) given.

Q2. The drop ceiling in top Security areas are unclear about the space and working in those area. Can you clarify the space and working on those area?

A2. Existing drop acoustical ceiling grid in COMSEC 116 Rm is 9’-0” A.F.F. and there is a mechanical space above ceiling to metal deck of 5’-0” high from ceiling grid to deck where electrical conduit and MEP existing routes through. No special requirements for working in those areas except for you will be monitored at all times during work in that specific area.

Q3. What will be the work hours and down time?

A3. Reference section 1.8 in Scope of Work (SOW) for Hours of Operations for work. Any down time which is to be kept at a minimal will need to be coordinated 30 days in advance for any power or telecommunication interruption so it can be properly coordinated with government entities on base. Building users will be live and using spaces at all times during work.

Q4. Can the project completion date be extended if awarded?

A4. No, contractor to perform all work within Period of Performance (PoP) given in Scope of Work (SOW).

Q5. Has the current panel that is going to feed the sub panel be check? We need to see if the additional load can be added without overloading the feeder panel

A5. Existing Main Panel SR1 has spare space and can accept a new SR4 panel. Reference existing drawings and one-line electrical diagrams and coordinate work properly to perform per Scope of Work (SOW).

Q6. Grounding To Server Rack (Wire Size Of Grounding Wire is not given?

A6. Telecommunications cabinets and racks, shall be bonded to the mesh-BN, TGB, or TMGB using a minimum sized conductor of No. 6 AWG. Contractor shall verify though their grounding conductor distances per their intended install route and bond all telecommunications spaces and infrastructure in accordance with TIA 607, UFC 3-580-01, and NEC to meet codes per Scope of Work (SOW).

Q7. Panel 'Sr4', Electrical Sub Panel (Need To Know The Panel Amp For Feeder Sizing?

PROJECT DCFT242002

SOLICITATION/IFB # W50S7U-24-Q-0003/RFI 1 CES Repair Communications Infrastructure

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) #1 August 07 2024

A7. Reference Scope of Work (SOW) section 1.3.2.1 for amperage of new “SR4” panel. It should be 125AMP.

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