A21 - Piedmont Security System Questions and Responses.pdf

Question # Question Response 1 Are there any other drawings? No, there are no more drawings 2 Are the drawings up to date? The drawings supplied are for general layout purposes and are up to date for that purpose.

Will the systems be wireless or hardwired?

The systems can be either wireless or hardwired depending on location and meeting the need of monitoring for security and fire/smoke/heat detection.

Are there some systems that are no longer in use?

Both the fire and security systems at Jordan and Falls are currently in use at all locations shown during the site visit.

Will the systems be partitioned?

Fire system will not be partitioned, Each location (3) at each lake will be separate and have separate alarms. The vehicle compound could be partitioned for the two separate buildings.

Are there some systems that are private/not related to this requirement?

There is no requirement for video survelience at either location. There are some video camera systems in place, but they are sepearte from the installation and/or monitoring requirements for this action.

Are there any defunked systems/ any equipment that's no longer working?

The security and fire systems that are currenly in place are both working. There is a video system at Jordan Dam that is not functioning and that was pointed out at the site visit. It is not part of the current system and would also NOT be part of the system for this action. There is no fire system at either the Jordan maintence compound or at Jordan Dam.

There is a keypad at the Falls Lake dam that is not functional, the keypad for this contract will be located inside the main control tower door.

Are systems inspected currently? How often? Yes, annually or as needed. The systems that will be in this contract will be inspected as required by the contract.

Is vendor responsible for getting all systems up to date?

Yes, vendor is responsible for providing and installing systems at each location in order to properly monitor for fire and security. To be clear, the successful contractor will be SUPPLYING the systems and providing monitoring and testing of the systems, base plus four option years. The systems supplied will be non-proprietary fire and security alarm systems along with monthly reporting and annual testing.

Do the buildings have names?

The office building at each lake is called the Visitor Assistance Center (Jordan or Falls), The maintence compound (Jordan or Falls) , Jordan Dam Control Tower, Falls Lake Dam Control Tower

Will there be internet at all the locations?

This was discussed at the site visit. Internet is provided at the Jordan Lake Visitor Assistance Center. Internet at the Falls Lake VAC is a password protected public wifi and the password changes weekly, may not be suitable for use with monitoring systems. NO INTERNET: Maintence compound (Jordan or Falls), Jordan Dam Control tower, Falls Lake Dam Control tower.

12 Are there any burglar alarms? YES this is why we want SECURITY and Fire systems.

Are some doors armed and others not armed?

All exteral doors will be alarmed at each location. At Jordan the conference room door, lobby/office door, supply room door are also alarmed.

Is new equipment required? Or is use of existing equipment allowed?

The request is for a new system that will be provided according to the contract, with no GOV furnished equipment provided. This is an install and monitoring contract, not just a monitoring contract.

What are the requirements for fire system standards/permits/stamps/fire codes/ etc. for a federal building?

We are a Federal agency and do not report to the County Fire Marshal. Installation, compents and monitoring must comply with applicable sections of UFC3-600-01, NFPA 101 and NFPA 72.

Questions and Responses 9-Feb-26

Solicitation Number: W912PM26QA018

Please confirm whether low-voltage cabling is required to be installed in conduit throughout, or if exposed/opn routing is acceptable in non-

Inside of control towers at both Jordan and Falls lakes, if wiring is needed, it will need to be installed in conduit. Other locations will be according to appropriate NEC and UFC3-600-01, NFPA 101 and NFPA 72.

Please confirm required cable jacket for this project (CMP plenum-rated vs CMR riser-rated)

Industry standard - CMP if cable is used.

1. For the building Fire Alarm that we are installing new systems for should we include in our price Fire Alarm permit fees, PE Stamp, and engineered drawings? Typically, when installing Commercial Fire Alarm Systems, we need to provide a complete a Commercial Fire Submittal Package to the local Fire Marshals office or local authority having jurisdiction.

We are a Federal agency and do not report to the County Fire Marshal. Installation, compents and monitoring must comply with applicable sections of UFC3-600-01, NFPA 101 and NFPA 72.

1. We need clarification whether this cost should be included or not in our

Yes, this cost for compliance with applicable sections of UFC3-600-01, NFPA 101 section 9.6, and NFPA 72 should be included in the bid total.

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