Z1DA--Upgrade Fire Alarm System 583-26-221

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RFI and Response Per Amendment 0003, there is still some missing information regarding the conduit for this project. Is there anyway to confirm if we can utilize the existing conduit that is in place? If not, is there anyway to provide the specific conduit material that is needed it is to be replaced, as well as an approximate linear footage required? Any cabling replacement that is required is expected to use existing conduit runs. Because there is no way to know how much, if any, faulty cabling will need to replaced, the Contractor should bid the project assuming no cabling replacement. If replacement is required after beginning the project it will be dealt with via Construction Modification at that time. .... Read More

RFI Questions and Responses In accordance with the VA's Technical Information Library, QUALIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF SERVICES PROJECT FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER, June 21, 2021, the services of a fire protection engineer is required for all projects that include the addition, reconfiguration, or elimination of a fire protection system. It is very unusual to see a VA construction project replacing an entire campus fire alarm system without a design prepared by, or with the involvement of, a fire protection engineer. Is there a design available for this project? If so, who is the fire protection engineer of record for the .... Read More

Clarification to bidders - The Contractor is expected to obtain programming rights to the RLR VAMC fire alarm system, currently held by AADCO Inc., for the purposes of successfully installing and programming upgraded devices for this project. All associated costs with obtaining the programming rights will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The transfer of programming rights for this contract to a certified fire alarm contractor is expected and should not deter any such contractors from providing a bid. See attached document: Attendance Record .... Read More

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