PSP Domain 3: Implementation of Physical Security Measures Flashcards
What document describes the company’s requirements for qualification of the bidders such as licenses, labor affiliations, experience, and bonds?
Bidders’ instructions.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 5, page 75
What enables bidders to understand exactly what they are expected to supply and install?
Specifications.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 5, page 77
What party should clearly state what its evaluation criteria are, how each criterion is weighted, and what the method of evaluating proposals will be?
The purchasing organization.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 6, page 99
What is the purpose of the invitation for bid (IFB)?
When a system is already designed, the IFB is used to obtain the lowest cost for the equipment, software, and installation.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 6, page 98
What should the company be prepared to use to defend its selection of qualified contractors?
Written selection criteria results documentation.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 6, page 102
The output of the project design phase is called what?
Bid package.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 5, page 75
What are the components of the bid package?
Bidders’ instructions, Specifications, Drawings and schedules, Hardware schedules.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 5, page 75
Which component of the bid package supplies the security system requirements in sufficient detail that bidders have a common understanding of what is needed?
Specifications.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 5, page 75
What are the most commonly supplied drawings within the bid package?
Plan drawings, Elevation drawings, Detail drawings, Riser diagrams, Conduit and cable lists.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 5, pages 75-76
What are the hardware schedules included in the bid package to aid in understanding the specific components to be provided?
Data panel schedule, Door hardware schedule, CCTV camera schedule.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 5, page 76
What group carries out the security system procurement activities?
The procurement committee.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 6, page 94
What brings all potential bidders together in a room so the project manager can explain the procurement requirements to all of them at the same time?
Bidders’ conference.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 6, page 97
What should a bidders’ conference include?
Opening remarks;Introductions of evaluation team and bidders;Overview of project and key objectives;Explanation of procurement process;Discussion of purpose, time line, evaluation criteria, etc.;Tour of the site;Opportunity for vendors to submit questions.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 6, page 97
What should the company consider giving a bidder to resolve a minor informality or irregularity in the bid?
A chance to cure any minor deficiency, such as missing information or attachments, wrong number of copies, or missing signatures.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 6, page 104
What are the six phases of the physical protection system (PPS) life cycle process?
Planning,
Design and estimation,
Procurement,
Installation, operation, and training,
Testing and warranty,
Maintenance, evaluation, and replacement.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 2, pages 19-20
How long can the typical physical protection system (PPS) implementation process take?
18 to 24 months.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 2, page 19
What is the most important phase of the physical protection system (PPS) life cycle?
Planning phase.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 2, page 20
The procurement process is included in which physical protection system (PPS) life cycle phase?
Phase three, procurement.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 2, page 22
What are the three common types of procurement actions?
Sole source,Request for proposals (RFP),Invitation for bids (IFP).
Source: IPPS, Chapter 2, page 22
What are the three major components of the physical protection system (PPS) procurement phase?
Form a procurement committee,Prepare bid package,Prequalify contractors.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 2, page 23
Conducting a bidders’ conference, reviewing technical and cost evaluations, and interview and due diligence results are part of which physical protection system (PPS) life cycle phase?
The procurement phase.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 2, page 27
What has evolved for the purpose of planning, coordinating, and controlling the complex and diverse activities of modern security projects?
Project management.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 3, page 31
What is the documentation called that is prepared during the planning stage of project management?
Project scope document.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 3, page 35
What is a good practice for project managers in ensuring the comprehensiveness and appropriateness of a physical protection system (PPS)?
Divide the project into several stages.
Source: IPPS, Chapter 3, page 36