B08 - Amendment 02 W519TC23Q2125.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND – ROCK ISLAND

3055 Rodman Avenue

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

March 9, 2023

SUBJECT: Request for Quotation (RFQ) W519TC-23-Q-2125, Amendment 02

The purpose of this Amendment 02 to RFQ W519TC-23-Q-2125 is to answer the following Industry questions:

QUESTION: Provide to scale floor plans for all bldgs.

ANSWER: See attachments now included in the attachments section associated with this solicitation for all available plans (Attachments 002, 003, 004).

QUESTION: Provide a list of all parts needed for the installation.

ANSWER: The list of parts needed for the installation will be developed by the contractor based off the details and regulations stated in the scope of work.

QUESTION: Are the ceilings suspended or hard lid?

ANSWER: Ceilings are suspended.

QUESTION: What is the occupancy type of each building?

ANSWER: Based on interpretation of the International Building Code Chapter 3 Occupancy Classification and Use, each building would be Group B - Business occupancy type.

QUESTION: Provide any type of plans of the buildings (evacuation plan).

with this solicitation for all available plans (Attachments 002, 003, 004).

In 2005 there was a building addition to 60-021. Before the 2005 building addition, there was an existing fire alarm system that is still in place for the west side of the building. There are no available fire alarm plans for the earlier fire alarm system. In this project, these two separate fire alarm systems will be combined into a single fire alarm system for building 60-021.

QUESTION: Is there existing Cable Trays for wiring above ceilings?

ANSWER: No, there are not existing cable trays for wiring above ceilings. All wiring, existing and new, should be run in conduit.

QUESTION: Can existing wiring be utilized?

ANSWER: No, new wiring shall be utilized.

QUESTION: Is a "UPS" required? If so, what time/power duration is required?

ANSWER: Yes, a UPS is required. Battery calculations must be submitted to verify the power supply provided is capable of supporting the electrical load of the new and existing devices. 15-minute time duration is required.

QUESTION: Are "or equal" equipment substitutions allowed?

ANSWER: Yes, "or equal" substitutions are allowed.

QUESTION: Is plenum wire acceptable?

ANSWER: Plenum wire is acceptable, but all wire must be run in conduit.

QUESTION: Is after-hours access for said work available to the contractor at no additional cost to the Government?

ANSWER: Yes, after-hours access will be available to the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

QUESTION: What is the height of exterior cameras (if any)?

ANSWER: There are not any exterior cameras. There are cameras in the main vestibule and west entrance of the 60-021 2005 building addition. Details are shown in the provided 60-021 Fire Alarm Plan (Attachment 004).

QUESTION: How many zones does the Monaco Panel need to report back to the fire station?

ANSWER: At a minimum, the Monaco Panel needs to report back one zone per device type.

QUESTION: Proof (certificate) that there is not any asbestos in the bldgs.

ANSWER: See Attachment 009 now included in the attachments section associated with this solicitation.

QUESTION: Please provide pictures taken during site visit.

with this solicitation for (Attachments 005, 006, 007).

QUESTION: Is this a prevailing wage project? Please provide the wage scale.

ANSWER: See Wage Determination now included in the attachments section associated with this solicitation (Attachment 008).

The closing date of this solicitation is hereby extended to Monday, March 20, 2023.

Quotes shall be received no later than 9:00 a.m. CT.

The points of contact for this action are Mr. Greg Brown at greg.j.brown.civ@army.mil, and Mr. John Fotos at john.g.fotos.civ@army.mil.

Sincerely, John Fotos Contracting Officer mailto:greg.j.brown.civ@army.mil mailto:john.g.fotos.civ@army.mil