20180724_LMR_Upgrade_Walkthrough_Questions_and_Answers.docx

LMR Upgrade Walkthrough Questions and Answers

1) Will the vendor be providing all electrical contracting services for the project or will DPW be providing an available outlet at each of the mechanical rooms where the BDA's will be mounted and installed?

A1) Contractor to do the electrical work

2) If vendor to provide the electrical contracting services, will DPW provide a process and spec requirements for vendors' sub-contractor to follow?

A2) Contractor to provide submittal of intended electrical wiring to DPW for approval. MC cable is not authorized and dedicated circuits shall be provided. All work will be done to current NEC code requirements.

3) Is there a request for the BDA system to have battery backup?

A3) Yes. In order to preserve the equipment service and integrity without interruptions a battery backup is require.

4) If needed, what time duration should the battery backup provide?

A4) 15 minutes minimum, enough to serve as a buffer in the event of power outage between the main power and the backup generator.