Tennessee Department of General Services #32101-13994

Installed acoustic and vibration monitoring system for the James K. Polk Building

Tennessee is seeking an installed, continuously operated acoustic and/or vibration monitoring system for the James K. Polk Building in Nashville. - Government buyer: Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS), State Real Estate and Asset Management (STREAM) division; Central Procurement Office (CPO). The solicitation also names Anne Raley. - Procurement: One monitoring system with installation, plus monitoring, maintenance, and reporting services. The solicitation allows equivalent equipment and alternative acoustic or vibration system proposals. - OEMs and example equipment: PCB (353-B33 accelerometer), Endevco (Isotron 43A accelerometer), Novatel (USB551L modem), Cradlepoint (router), Sierra Wireless (Airlink Raven XE), and National Instruments (cRIO Model 9064 chassis, NI-9234 C-series modules, and CompactDAQ chassis). These are examples, not mandatory brands. - Quantities and technical capabilities: One installed monitoring system; an example configuration uses 16 single-axis accelerometers, with eight at the core structure roof-level slab and eight at the building roof perimeter. The data acquisition system must scan all channels simultaneously at 10 kHz or faster and capture waveform files of at least one second. - Notable requirements: Monitor the post-tensioned truss anchorage and roof framing; locate anomalies within five feet of sensors and notify the State within five minutes. The system must operate independently of the State network, achieve at least 99.99% uptime, collect data continuously, provide weekly activity reports and critical anomaly reports, and include a minimum 60-month warranty and service period. Installation and acceptance testing must comply with applicable Metro Nashville electrical requirements and the 2014 National Electrical Code. - Performance term: Initial three-year term with two one-year renewal options, for up to five years. The State may extend the term by up to 180 days. The service and warranty requirement is at least 60 months.

Description

The State of Tennessee is seeking a contractor to provide an acoustic and/or vibration monitoring system for the James K. Polk Building in Nashville. The work includes providing, installing, testing, maintaining, and operating a system to continuously monitor for unusual floor vibrations and acoustic anomalies, with data collection and reporting to the State. The solicitation is for a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options. A single contract covering all line items will be awarded to a responsive bidder offering the lowest cost.

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