14-092 Bid Document Addendum 05 (Issued Jan 23, 2014) - RTC

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600 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 350 ● Las Vegas, Nevada 89106-4512 ● 702-676-1500 ● Fax: [phone]

Tina Quigley,
General Manager

ADDENDUM NO. 5

BID NO. 14-092
IBMF STATE OF GOOD REPAIR UPGRADES

PWP NO. CL-2014-127
January 23, 2014

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) herewith issues this
Addendum No. 5 to the above-referenced project. Except as modified herein, all other
addenda, terms and conditions shall remain in effect.

INVITATION TO BID
1. The Bid due date and time remains February, 4, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

DRAWINGS
2. Please delete the following Drawings their entirety and replace with the attached Drawings
dated 1/22/14 Addendum # 5 (issued on January 23, 2014).

A2.8 Main Gate Control Building
A2.9 Main Gate Control Building
A7.4 Hydraulic Lift
E0.1 Abbreviations, Legends and Notes
E1.1 Electrical Site Plan
E2.16 Electrical Partial Site Plan - Main Gate Control Building
E2.17 Electrical Partial Site Plan - Secondary Gate Control Building

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3. Please delete the following Technical Specifications their entirety and replace with the
attached Technical Specifications dated 1/21/14 Addendum #5 (issued on January 23, 2014).

083613 - SECTIONAL DOORS
14999 - PARALLELOGRAM LIFT
281300 - ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM
282300 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE (CCTV) SYSTEM
280500 - ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
280514 - FIBER OPTICS

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SEQUENCING OF ACTIVITIES
4. The successful bidder/awarded contractor shall immediately start the HVAC and
mechanical work as identified in the Para Transit Administration Building as noted
on the drawings and specifications. This work shall be coordinated with the RTC and
include the staging, submittal of documentation and ordering of all related equipment
at this location.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
5. Please see below for Questions and Answers. Attachments A thru E are for the
specified questions.

BIDDER QUESTIONS AND RTC RESPONSES
QUESTION 1:
Please refer to Spec 14999 Part 5; which of the 6 options available should be included/ excluded
with/from Bid Alternate 1?
RESPONSE 1:
Please bid on all options identified.

QUESTION 2:
RFI – page A2.2 key note 2 what door #?
RESPONSE 2:
Please see Door Schedule on Drawing A6.1 for the requested information.

QUESTION 3:
Same page key note 5 call for hole repair; this same type of note is on all of the pages what does this
repair consist of?
REPONSE 3:
Please see Door Schedule on Drawing A6.1 and the Door Repairs Schedule on A7.3 for the
requested information. It is the responsibility of the bidding contractor to perform a thorough
field survey to verify the extent of the repairs identified/needed.

QUESTION 4:
Also, on page A2.4 key note 4 what door #?
RESPONSE 4:
Please see Door Schedule of Drawing A6.1 for the requested information.

QUESTION 5:
The multimode fiber specified does not have the Modal bandwidth to support 10 Gigabit per second
operation. 50 Micron OM3 or OM4 will support 10 Gigabit per second network speeds. Please clarify
requirements.
RESPONSE 5:
Multi-mode shall meet OM4 specifications/requirements as identified.

QUESTION 6:
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Sheet E1.1, Note 9 calls for the installation of a 25 pair category 6 cables. There are no manufacturers
that we can find that offer this cable. In addition, the cable should be outside plant water blocked
construction. Please clarify.
RESPONSE 6:
Please provide seven Cat 6 cables in place of the noted 25 pair cat 6 cables.

QUESTION 7:
Fiber optic cabling end to end testing is stated as 2.0 dB, BICSI standards typically allow for .75 dB
per muted pair for connector loss in addition to the loss of the fiber. This will leave only .5 dB for
fiber loss which may not be achievable if there are bends in the conduit system. Can the maximum
loss be extended to 2.4 dB?
RESPONSE 7:
The maximum loss can be extended to 2.4 dB.

QUESTION 8:
Software upgrades are required for four years (per the specification) after substantial completion.
Please provide a list of all workstations currently running Bosch Ready Key Pro and BVMS so we
can calculate the upgrade.
RESPONSE 8:
Software upgrades are required for 60 months (5 years) starting on the date of substantial
completion, please see the enclosed list in Addenda #5 Attachment A.

QUESTION 9:
Operating system upgrades required for 4 years (per the specification) after substantial completion.
Please provide a list of all workstations requiring OS upgrades. Will the RTC provide the required OS
licenses? What mechanism will be in place to notify us when the RTC has adopted the latest OS?
Will the RTC assist in the upgrade process?

RESPONSE 9:
Operating system upgrades are required for 60 months (5 years) starting on the date of
substantial completion, please see the enclosed list in Addenda #5 Attachment B.

QUESTION 10:
Are software support agreement and software maintenance agreements which are agreements made
directly with the RTC and the software manufacturer to be part of this contract? If so they can only be
priced at 2014 current cost. If all sites are to be included as indicated in the specification we are
assuming the site are Bosch only locations.
RESPONSE 10:
The RTC does not enter into agreements with the software manufacturer. The identified
required agreement(s) are to be priced for the 60 month (5 year) duration as identified and all
sites are to be included. Please provide the pricing as required.

QUESTION 11:
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Please provide a list of all Bosch sites with camera quantities, reader quantities and work station
quantities so we can calculate the cost of software support
RESPONSE 11:
Please see the enclosed list in Addenda #5 Attachment C.

QUESTION 12:
Since the project is a retrofit/remodel cable management software does not lend itself to this type of
project. Can as-built drawings indicating cable pathways and cable identifications suffice?
RESPONSE 12:
As-built drawings are acceptable.

QUESTION 13:
Is the warranty period for all systems 48 month or 24 months?
REPONSE 13:
The warranty period for this project is for 60 months (5 years) from the date of substantial
completion.

QUESTION 14:
The specification call for 34 hours of training for the CCTV and access control system. Ince the RTC
has been using these systems for at least 5 years can the number of training hours be reduced?
RESPONSE 14:
The number of hours of training identified shall remain as specified.

QUESTION 15:
Specifications indicate the use of duplex angles SC connectors is this referring to angle physical
contact connectors? Angled physical connectors are inconsistent with what is currently used at all
RTC site and require the use of special angles physical patch cords if they are to be used.
RESPONSE 15:
Angled SC connectors are not required on this project, please use fusion spliced connectors.

QUESTION 16:
What connector termination process is desired? Epoxy polish, fusion spliced factory polished pigtails
or mechanical connectors?
RESPONSE 16:
The RTC will accept epoxy polish, field fusion splice or fusion spliced.

QUESTION 17:
The access control system specification specifies that the system should capable of 1024 readers.
2048 Alarm Inputs, and 2048 programmable outputs. Does this refer to system capacity or to actual
license requirements?
RESPONSE 17:
Please see the enclosed response in Addenda #5 Attachment D.

QUESTION 18:
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The current Advance level Ready Key Pro license may not support the expansion at IBMF. Should
allowances be made to change the software from advance level to a professional level system?
RESPONSE 18:
The RTC expects that the software should change from the current advance level to a
professional level system. Please verify that the work specified on this project raises the RTC to
a professional level for both ACAM and CCTV and provide the RTC with the parameters for a
professional level system(s). See enclosed response in Addenda #5 Attachment E.

QUESTION 19:
When the specification refers to access control “Central Station” is that referring to a guard work
station or a separate receiver hardware like a Connetix D6600 central station monitoring receiver?
RESPONSE 19:
In this context, “Central Station” refers to a server, please see the updated specification 281300.
QUESTION 20:
Please clarify Peer Computer Control software on page 28 13 00 2.4 B. Does this refer to a disaster
recovery system for the Ready Key Pro server? If this refers to disaster recovery, will the existing
server be converted to a virtual machine and flex key license? Where will the second server be
located? Will it be a virtual machine as well?
If the term “Peer Computer Control” refers to a disaster recovery system then Bosch field engineers
will engineer the system disaster recovery system.
RESPONSE 20:
In this context, “Peer Computer Control” software refers to a disaster recovery system.

Prospective Bidding contractor(s) are to verify that the existing Ready Key Pro software is
operable in a Virtual environment. If the software is operable in a Virtual environment, than
the response to this question is yes.
Please verify in writing to the RTC that the Ready Key Pro software is operable in a virtual
environment.
The second server will be located at the RTC Administration Building – 600 South Grand
Central Parkway.
This server will be a virtual server.

QUESTION 21:
Are Graphical maps to be implemented at IBMF? This is not currently implemented at other RTC
sites. If the maps are to be used Autocad files will be needed for each building.
RESPONSE 21:
Graphical maps will not be implemented on this project.

QUESTION 22:
The readers specified require that they include a visual LCD display and although these are iClass
(they are not Weigand) readers they are not consistent with what is used by the RTC and cost three to
four times more than HID iClass readers in use at other locations. Should he HID iClass reader be
used instead of the visual display readers?
RESPONSE 22:
Please provide HID iClass readers for this project that are compatible with all other existing
readers at this site.

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QUESTION 23:
Readers specified on 28 13 00 -30 2.11 G indicate that the readers are to be setup for 26 bit operation.
The RTC currently uses 37bit iClass cards. Are we to add a 26 bit format to the Ready Key Pro
server?
REPONSE 23:
Please utilize 37 bit iClass cards for this project.

QUESTION 24:
Are we to supply and install only what is on the plans relative to access control or everything that
appear in the specification where the language “That may be incorporated into the work.”
RESPONSE 24:
Provide all equipment identified in the revised specifications and drawings.

QUESTION 25:
Are we to supply product and materials as indicated on 28 13 00 -36 through 28 13 00 -38 4?
RESPONSE 25:
Please provide, integrate and install (3) HID iClass Badge Printers – as identified in the updated
specification 28130.

QUESTION 26:
Badge Configuration software is part of the existing Ready Key Pro system are extra licenses needed?
RESPONSE 26:
Please provide the additional licenses as identified in the updated specifications 281300.

QUESTION 27:
Please clarify the intention of Field-Processing Software 28 13 00-40 2.16. Does this refer to an
intelligent system controller?
RESPONSE 27:
This section refers to an intelligent system controller, please see updated specification 281300.

QUESTION 28:
Can the cable and asset management software described on 28 1300 00-46 2.23 b3 omitted and as
built documentation of cables be substituted.
RESPONSE 28:
Please see the response to Question #12.

QUESTION 29:
Are the existing RTC access control system forms residing in the Ready Key Pro server to be
modified as provided for in 28 13 00 -47 3.2C?
RESPONSE 29:
The existing forms are not to be modified, please see updated specification 281300.

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QUESTION 30:
Can the pre-installation drawings be omitted and as-built drawings substituted?
RESPONSE 30:
Please see the responses to Question #12 and Question #28.

QUESTION 31:
Is the intent of this project to replace the existing DiBos end of life IP hybrid recorder with Bosch
network attached digital storage?
RESPONSE 31:
The intent of this project is to replace the existing DiBos end of life recorder with Bosch
network iSCSI/DIVAR IP or equivalent system.

QUESTION 32:
Please provide existing IBMF camera count and work station count so the appropriate number of
camera licenses can be included for existing BVMS central server.
RESPONSE 32:
Please see the response to Question #11.

QUESTION 33:
Please provide maximum storage requirements for stored video along with camera resolution settings,
target bit rate and camera frame rate for all recording settings.
REPONSE 33:
Please provide a minimum of 7 days of storage based on camera resolution, target bit rate and
camera frame rate as noted in the updated specification 282300.

QUESTION 34:
Sheet E0.1 Access Control General notes number 9 indicates that all existing cameras are analog and
are cabled with 75 ohm coax. All existing cameras are IP cameras and are utilizing the IP
functionality of the existing DiBos hybrid recorder. Are there existing analog cameras that are to be
integrated into the new digital storage systems?
RESPONSE 34:
There are no existing RTC analog/wireless cameras to be integrated into this project. All
existing RTC cameras are IP based cameras, there are however existing cameras that are the
property of the O&M Contractors that are not part of this contract.

QUESTION 35:
Sheet E0.1 Access Control General Notes number 11 indicates that all doors with electrified locks to
interface with fire alarm system. Who will provide the fire alarm hand off to the access system at each
building? Who is currently providing the system maintenance of the existing fire alarm system and
will they provide the required interface to the fire alarm system/? Will the doors that are equipped
with electric strikes be required to be interfaced with the fire alarm system?

RESPONSE 35:
Drawing E0.1 General Note Number 11 access control general note should state, “All doors
with electrified locks, which impedes an egress path, shall interface with the fire alarm
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controllers”. An exit sign on the locked side of the door designates the door. Successful
contractor will be responsible to identify these doors and make these connections, if any.
American Fire and Electric is the current maintenance contractor for the existing system.
Scheduling with them prior to the interconnection will be required. They can make these
connection points at the successful contractor’s expense. Electrified strike doors will follow the
same rules of egress as listed above and as designated by the approved North Las Vegas egress
design.

QUESTION 36:
Are the signs indicating that the area is under surveillance to be provided on the new cameras only or
on existing cameras as well?
RESPONSE 36:
Please provide such signs indicating area is under surveillance for all new and existing cameras
at the site.

QUESTION 37:
The specifications indicate the use of a Matrix switch is an analog device and is not compatible with
digital cameras please clarify?
RESPONSE 37:
Matrix switches will not be incorporated into this project.

QUESTION 38:
Is the existing BVMS central server to be utilized for the IBMF project or will it be a stand alone site?
See 28 23 00 -12
RESPONSE 38:
Please provide a separate BVMS central server and install this server in Room #105 – Fixed
Route Transportation Building and coordinate the installation and integration with the RTC.
Provide specifications to the Owner of the latest version Bosch BVMS server specification to be
installed at this location.

QUESTION 39:
If the server specified on page 28 23 00-13 is to be used as the BVMS server it does not meet the
minimum requirements for a BVMS central server.
RESPONSE 39:
Please provide the latest version Bosch BVMS server and provide this server(s) as part of this
project.

QUESTION 40:
If the intent is to use the BVMS central server now in use at the RTC 28-23 00-14 J 1 through 5 are
not relevant. Please clarify.
RESPONSE 40:
The intent is to not use the existing BVMS server but for the successful bidding contractor to
provide a new BVMS central server that meets or exceeds the required needs for this project.

QUESTION 41:
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28 23 00-17 K.12 b. Indicates the use of shielded category 6 cable for cameras, however 28 23 00 -7
indicates that Category (Cat)-V cable is to be used. Will category 6 UTP cable be acceptable for all
cameras?
RESPONSE 41:
Please provide Category 6 up to 300 feet and fiber optic cable for all locations in excess of 300
feet.

QUESTION 42:
28 23 00-19 Part 3 refers to integration with other systems where “appropriate” please define
appropriate.
RESPONSE 42:
Please see updated specification 282300.

QUESTION 43:
Is there an intrusion detection system or Duress system at the IBMF facility?
REPONSE 43:
These systems are not being included in this project.

QUESTION 44:
Please provide a list of acceptable “Supplemental Contractor Quality Control” agencies as provided
for on page 28-23-00-22. Can the contractor provide quality control since we are certified by the
manufacturers for the installation of the equipment involved?
RESPONSE 44:
Certified and licensed installers can provide quality control on this project.

QUESTION 45:
How many additional workstation licenses will be needed if any to support the IBMF Ready Key Pro
access control system?
RESPONSE 45:
There are five new workstations/licenses required; one at the new Guard Building, one at the
relocated Guard Building, one located in the Para Transit Administration Building, one located
in the Fixed Route Administration Building and one spare to be provided to the RTC along
with all licenses. The five new badge printers are to be HID compliant, equal to model DTC
4000, as approved by the Owner.

QUESTION 46:
Are additional credential center licenses needed to support the IBMF Ready Key Pro access control
system?
RESPONSE 46:
Please see the response to Question #18.

QUESTION 47:
How many access control work stations are needed including spares? Are laser printers to be included
with all work stations including the spare work stations?
RESPONSE 47:
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Please see the response to Question #45.

QUESTION 48:
The access control specification refers to “Central-Station Equipment” that must have an UPS system,
does this refer to existing Ready Key Pro server at SMF or to new work stations used for access
control monitoring?
RESPONSE 48:
The access control system requires that rack mounted UPS equipment, with a minimum of 30
minutes back up power must be provided for this project at all IDF/Data rooms.

QUESTION 49:
Are iClass credentials to be supplied as part of this project? Please state the quantity desired.
RESPONSE 49:
Please provide an additional 500 iClass HID Badges as part of this project. The RTC will
provide the facility code for these badges.

QUESTION 50:
28 13 00-36 describes an enrollment center consisting of a steel desk, work station, entry enrollment
software, storage cabinet, etc. Where is this enrollment station to be located?
RESPONSE 50:
Please see updated specification 281300.

QUESTION 51:
Is the Entry-Level processor an intelligent system controller or some other type of hardware? The
intelligent system controller will support described functionality.

RESPONSE 51:
Please see updated specification 281300.

QUESTION 52:
If the existing RTC BVMS server is not to be used for the IBMF project the servers specified do not
meet the minimums for a Bosch video management server.
RESPONSE 52:
Please see response to Question #38. Please provide a separate BVMS central server and install
this server in Room #105 – Fixed Route Transportation Building and coordinate the installation
and integration with the RTC. Provide specifications to the Owner of the latest version Bosch
BVMS server to be installed at this location.

QUESTION 53:
The workstations specified do not meet the Bosch minimum standards for a BVMS work station.
REPONSE 53:
Please provide HP Z230 Tower workstation(s) and all workstation equipment as identified in
the updated specification 281300/282300.

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