Description
The National Weather Service (NWS) Southern Region (SR), Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Shreveport, LA, needs to replace the front entry gate operator due to inoperability. The contractor will be responsible for removing the existing gate operator, disposing of the old equipment, and installing a new commercial-grade gate operator. The new operator must seamlessly integrate with the current loop system, Aiphone IX entry controller, and remote entry capabilities. The contractor will also be required to provide a minimum 1-year warranty on labor/installation and provide basic operational and manual-override training to designated NWS staff.
• The contractor must ensure the new operator and installation comply with UL 325 and ASTM F2200 safety standards for automated gates.
• The contractor must supply and install a minimum of one pair of monitored, outdoor-rated photo-eye sensors and/or safety edges to ensure complete entrapment protection.
• The contractor must integrate the new gate operator with the existing Aiphone IX intercom/access controller to ensure seamless remote opening capability from inside the facility.
• The contractor must test existing loop wires for proper resistance, insulation, and megohmmeter (megger) readings to verify integrity prior to connection.
• The contractor must connect and calibrate the new modules to the existing in-ground 4' x 10' inductive loops (safety, exit, and/or shadow loops) and fully test for operability.