Virgin Islands Army National Guard Civil Support Team (CST) Ready Building

GDS Notes

• Estimated value: The Range of Magnitude (ROM) is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00.
• Bid bond required: No
• Mandatory site visit: Yes
• Local integrator required: No
• Construction beyond panels: Yes
• PLC details: PLCs/RTUs mentioned but brands/models not specified. The RFP mentions 'information systems' which implies control systems, but does not specify PLC or RTU brands or models.
• HMI details: HMI/SCADA mentioned but specific software not specified. The RFP mentions 'integrated building systems performance' which implies HMI/SCADA systems, but does not specify software brands or models.
• Comms details: Network infrastructure mentioned but specific media/protocols not detailed. The RFP mentions 'information systems' which implies a network, but does not specify communication protocols or media.
• Confirm PLC platform, firmware, programming environment, and whether standard libraries/naming conventions are required.
• Clarify communications path (licensed/unlicensed/cellular), polling rates, and any radio path study or coverage constraints.

Integration Checklist

• Confirm existing site inventory, I/O counts, and any required standards (tagging, alarms, naming).
• Request current drawings, network diagrams, and as-built documentation (or plan for discovery).
• Define acceptance testing: FAT/SAT steps, cutover plan, and rollback expectations.
• Confirm PLC platform, programming environment, licensing, and source code handoff requirements.
• Clarify communications path, latency constraints, polling rates, and any coverage/path study requirements.

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