QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_24_AUG_2015.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

W912L7‐15‐B‐0002 Cyber FOC

As of 24 AUG 2015

1. Question: Is the only approved Manufacturer "Tate Access Floors" for section 10270 Access

Flooring?

Answer: No

2. Question: Is it the intention of 2.01 A. 1. in section 10270 Access Flooring that CCN1250 be the basis of design and that other manufacturers of a structurally equal products be considered equal?

Answer: Equal products will be considered.

3. Question: Sheet A4.2 Detail 9 This Detail shows fire treated plywood over the Access floor. Is this correct?

Answer: The arrow on detail 9, A4.2 should only point to the top of the stud furring wall as it does on detail 7, A4.2. Plywood is not on the raised floor. It is just for the top of the stud furring as a floor sheathing strip under the carpet tile.

4. Question: According to the USG website, they do not make a 2’x2’x5/8” Halcyon ClimaPlus

Acoustical Ceiling Tile with a revealed edge. The closest thing they make is a 2’x2’x1” with a revealed edge. Would this be acceptable dimensions?

Answer: Contractors use USG Radar Illusion Two/24 panels 2’x4’x3/4” SLT edge HRC with DX/DXL grid as the basis of design.

5. Question: Acoustical Ceiling Tile II calls for a 2’x2’x5/8” Climaplus with a plastic liner, after contacting USG we have discovered that this item is not available. There also seems to be a discrepancy between the plans and the specs. On sheet A6.1 all acoustical ceiling tile is called out to be 24”x48”. In the specs 2’x2’ is called out. What tile

(manufacturer, product number) would you like us to use as a basis of design? What size tile would are you asking for, 2’x2’ or 2’x4’?

Answer: Clarify – USG Radar Illusion ClimaPlus Two/24 panels 2’x4’x3/4” SLT edge HRC with DX/DXL grid as the basis for design.

6. Question: We would like to suggest using the Rockfon Tropic SL 1060 ceiling tiles for they meet both the dimensional requirements and they can also maintain stable at levels of humidity up to 100%. They are made of water‐repellant stone wool with a membrane‐faced overlay.

Answer: No response required.

7. Question: Section 13010 2.1 A says to install 19" Panduit racks. However we installed all Server

Cabinets into the Server room. Not sure there is room to additional Cabinets, Can someone confirm if we are installing into the Cabinets we installed in original install or if we need to provide new.

Answer: Should be PCI (Panduit Certified Installer)

8. Question: Section 13030 3.2 States that all cabling shall be in underfloor basket tray. Can you please confirm, since all existing is in above ceiling cable tray in Server Room.

Answer: Cable runs both underfloor and above in server room. For FOC new cable will be installed underfloor in the Server Room for comm installation into 1st floor of new construction.

9. Question: Section 13030 3.9 says that all fiber shall be epoxy or fusion spliced. All existing fiber in original install is Panduit Opticam connectors. Can we stay consistent with what is already installed.

Answer: Please stay consistent with what is already installed. Panduit Opticam connectors.

10. Question: Section 13030 5.2 What quantity and lengths shall the fiber patchcables be?

Answer: 135 FX2ZPKCLNSCM002 Green OM3 Fiber Optic Duplex Cable Green Keyed LC to LC, 2 meter 90 FX2ZPKDLNSCM002 Yellow OM3 Fiber Optic Duplex Cable Yellow Keyed LC to LC, 2 meter

90 FX2ZPKBLNSBM002 Red OM3 Fiber Optic Duplex Cable Red Keyed LC to LC, 2 meter 15 TV Green Cat 6A STP with shielded RJ45 Connectors, 3 Ft.

11. Question: I have not seen Hardware Sets, either on the plans, or in the specifications.

Answer: Insert hardware schedule as follows:

HARDWARE SCHEDULE

SET NO. 1

Each to have:

6 Hinge BB1279 2 Flush Bolt 282D 1 Exit Device 1 Closer 5300 1 Protection Plate 190S 2 Wall Stop 236W Dust Proof Strike 2BOX 2 Card Reader 1 Power Supply 2 Door Position Switch 1 Mag Lock

SET NO. 2

Each to have:

3 Hinge BB1279 1 Privacy Set 93K-0-L-15-C-S3 1 Wall Stop 236W 3 Silencers 307D

SET NO. 3

Each to have:

3 Hinge BB1279 1 Exit Device 1 Closer 5300 1 Protection Plate 190S 1 Wall Stop 236W 1 Card Reader 1 Power Supply 1 Door Position Switch 1 Mag Lock

SET NO. 4

Each to have:

3 Hinge BB1279 1 Passage Lock 93K-7N-14C-S3 1 Closer 5300 1 Protection Plate 190S 1 Wall Stop 236W

SET NO. 5

Each to have:

3 Hinge BB1279 1 Storeroom Lock 93K-7D-14C-S3

1 Protection Plate 190S 1 Wall Stop 236W

SET NO. 6

Each to have:

3 Hinge with Hinge Pin Set Screws 1 Exit Only Exit Device No External Hardware 1 Closer 5300 1 Protection Plate 190S 1 Wall Stop 236W 1 Electric Strike w/ Audible Alarm 1 Door Position Switch Weather strip STC 50

SET NO. 7

Each to have:

3 Hinge BB1279 1 Classroom Lock 93R-7D-14C-S3 1 Protection Plate 190S 1 Wall Stop 236W

12. Question: What is the material highlighted in green?

Answer: 6” of rigid insulation as noted on the drawings.

13. Question: The door for room 153 does not appear on the door schedule.

Answer: Replace door schedule number 257B with 153A. Door 153A is the door into room 153.

14. Question: Door 257B does not appear on the floor plans.

Answer: Replace door schedule number 257B with 153A. Door 257B does not exist.

15. Question: There is no door type “G” on the type legend.

Answer: Door schedule replace Type G with Type F for door 151B, 157A, 257A.

16. Question: What does frame material type “ALS” mean?

Answer: Sliding door in demountable partitions have aluminum frame and track.

17. Question: There is a specification for 09300 – Tile. I did not find any on elevations or on the room finish schedule.

Answer: See addendum #1.

18. Question: The specifications call for “Towel Dispenser and Receptacle”, while the plans show a paper towel dispenser.

Answer: Provide what is called for in the specification.

19. Question: Please confirm Simplex Grinnell is the F/A vendor currently on‐site for building 735?

Answer: Confirmed.

20. Question: Is there an existing or preferred fire suppression vendor and/or manufacturer that we should contact?

Answer: Advantor.

21. Question: Is there a particular gear manufacturer that we need to use?

Answer: New breakers in existing panels shall match the manufacturer of the existing panel. New panels may be by any vendor, pursuant to the specifications.

22. Question: There is a spec section for a dry type low voltage transformer. The one line riser diagram and electrical plans only show existing transformers. Please confirm if there is a new transformer being installed?

Answer: All transformers are existing and to remain. No new dry type transformers.

23. Question: Please confirm if there is any existing PVC between the addition and existing power shelter that is intended to be used with the new wires labelled on the one line riser diagram. Or should the PVC be considered new?

Answer: There is no existing conduit intended for use. Contractor to provide all new conduits. “EPVC” refers to Electrical PVC Conduit (not a reference to ‘existing’).

24. Question: Please confirm all furniture is government purchased and provided with the electrical contractor only providing the connection to the floor boxes.

Answer: Confirmed.

25. Question: Sheet E1.1 Lighting Plans. In the offices on the first floor there is a square symbol with a "D" in it. What is this referring to? I cannot find reference in the legend or notes?

Answer: Dimmer switch, slider type, with separate on/off toggle. Coordinate selection with Type B lighting fixture; refer to Lighting Fixture Schedule, Note #5.

26. Question: Sheet IT1.1 General Notes #2. Who is the Security Contractor / Brand that is used at this this location.

Answer: Advantor.