Answers_to_Questions_on_649_Repair_Fire_Alarm_System_MWR_00008-3J.docx

Below are some questions from 4-4-2018 for MWR-0008-3J, W912D018Q0016 Replacement Fire Alarm System Bld. 649 site visit meeting:

1. Will a copy of the Fort Greely Fire Alarm Criteria be made available?

Answer: Yes, I have attached the criteria.

2. Will the government furnish a fire alarm design, stamped by a certified FPE? If yes, will the contractor be required to verify the design drawings and how will discrepancies be addressed?

Answer: The Government has furnished a fire alarm design, which was certified by FPE. The contractor will be responsible in providing shop drawings by submittal, showing how the NICET 4 or 3 will install the fire alarm system and show the battery calculations.

3. Will the contractor be required to furnish fire alarm design, stamped by a certified FPE? If yes, will there be a 35% and 65% review of the design prior to installation?

Answer: No.

4. Will the contractor be require to furnish final design and as built/shop drawings at the completion of the project and must they be stamped by a certified FPE?

Answer: I have attached the final design. The contractor will be responsible in providing shop drawing by submittal procedures and providing as-built drawings when the project is completed. No they don’t have be stamped by a certified FPE. For the shop drawing, contractor will have to show NICET certification as part of the submittal procedure.

5. Is a NICET certified professional required onsite to oversee the installation and commissioning of the fire alarm system?

Answer: As per Ft Greely Fire Criteria 3.2.3: The installing Contractor shall provide the following NICET fire alarm technicians to perform the installation of the system. A NICET Level 3 (minimum) fire alarm technician shall supervise installation of the fire alarm system. A NICET Level 2 (minimum) fire alarm technician or Class IC shall install and terminate system components. A journeyman electrician or NICET Level I (minimum) fire alarm technician shall install conduit wire. The Government will provide the FPE for the final testing but the contractor is still responsible is performing all testing as per NFPA 72 and Ft Greely Fire Criteria. Contractor shall furnish all equipment, instruments and personnel required for commissioning and tests as per NFPA 72.

6. Although not identified on the drawings provided, shall the contractor provide and install a documentation cabinet? Per NFPA 72 (2016), 7.7.21-77.2.5, "With every new system, a documentation cabinet shall be installed at the system control unit or at another approved location at the protected premises. Documentation cabinet shall be prominently labeled SYSTEM RECORD DOCUMENTS.

Answer: No, this is not required. The contractor shall provide the shop drawings in the new FACP installed by the contractor.

7. Is the existing fire alarm system and associated antenna currently connected to the central station?

Answer: Yes, attached the as-built drawing for 649 to show how it’s connected. The contractor will use existing system.

8. Will the contractor be required to demo the existing fire alarm system (or portions of), if not reused in the new installation? If yes, will the contractor be required to patch and paint.

Answer: Yes, the contractor shall be responsible in demolishing the existing fire alarm system, if not reused in the new installation. Yes, the contractor shall be required to patch and paint the walls and ceilings.

9. Can the government provide the paint color code(s) for the interior of the building?

Answer: The Government can’t provide the paint color for this project, but the color needs to be close.

10. Has the building been tested for or is it know to contain any asbestos, lead or other hazardous materials? If available, will a copy of the Environmental Analysis and Provisions be provided?

Answer: This building was built in 1989, so now AHERA survey has been done for this building.

11. I noticed on the prints that you were wanting a new pull station on the right side of the door on the back of the building on print F-101. There is currently a pull station on the left side of the door. Can the new pull station go in the old location or do they need to follow the prints?

Answer: It doesn’t matter what side as long as a pull station is installed as per NFPA. The drawings provided shall be reference for the NICET 4 to determine the installation of the fire alarm system.

Below are some questions from 4-11-2018 for MWR-0008-3J, W912D018Q0016 Replacement Fire Alarm System Bld. 649 site visit meeting:

1. On the fire system for building 649 can the painted conduit that is in place be reused?

Answer: As per Ft Greely Fire Protection Installation Criteria 5.7.1.: Conduit minimum size shall be ¾”. No ½” conduit shall be installed or kept for this project. Conduit shall not be filled more than 70% full. For this building, the exposed conduit shall be painted to match the finish of the ceilings and walls. Exposed junction boxes shall be painted red and if covered with blank plates, cover plates shall be painted red. Also see SOW 2.5.13 and 2.5.16

2. Can any existing wiring be reused that is in the conduit?

Answer: SOW 2.5.11, Install all circuits using solid copper or stranded wire as permitted by NFPA 70. All signaling line circuits must be minimum 18 AWG. Initiating device and circuits must be a minimum 16 AWG. Therefore, no existing wiring can be reused.