05.29.2009_Compiled Answers.pdf

Department of Health and Human Services

Indian Health Service Division of Engineering Services - Seattle

SOLICITATION NUMBER

09-102-SOL-00003

CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW NORTON SOUND REGIONAL

HOSPITAL, NOME, ALASKA

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS No. 4 dated May 29, 2009

NOTE: Some of the questions have been edited to conceal the identity of the source, to prevent release of other competition sensitive data or for other appropriate reasons.

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No. 00013

TITLE: Specs - General Questions 3 DATE: 4/16/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Continuation from previous inquiry on April 10, 2009:

17) Specification section 01 26 00 1.3.F.1 These percentages shall be limited to three tiers only… conflicts with Solicitation section H-21 paragraph (f) two tier limitation. Please clarify.

18) Specification 10 28 00 states Liquid-Soap Dispensers are furnished by Owner and installed by Contractor.

Sheet A-490 identifies Soap Dispensers as furnished and installed by Contractor. Please clarify.

19) Specification 10 28 00 states Sharps Containers and Glove Dispensers shall be furnished by Owner and installed by Contractor. Sharps Containers and Glove Dispensers are identified as Hospital Purchased/Hospital Installed on the Medical Equipment Lists. Please clarify.

20) Lockers are indicated in the plans but there is no specification. Please provide a specification for the lockers.

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ANSWER:

17. The specification section 01 26 00 is correct. Since the specification section covers the same subject as Section H-21, Amendment No. 4 deleted Section H-21 in its entirety.

18. Reference Amendment #2, Dwgs, Item 11

19. Reference Amendment #2, Attachments, Item 1

20. All lockers in this project are custom casework – none are pre-manufactured. See specification for custom casework.

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Paul Geisert

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No. 00022

TITLE: Specs - General Questions 7 DATE: 4/20/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

1. Detail 11/A562 indicates a 3-3/4" wood filler at the end of the diffuser. RCP Sheet A/421 Legend indicates hatched area as "blanked of linear ceiling diffuser". Is the intent for the hatched areas between diffusers, lights and walls shown on typical ceiling drawings to be wood filler by ceiling installer or blanked off diffuser by mechanical contractor?

2. Wood ceiling spec 095426 does not indicate a requirement for owner stock. Will there be a requirement to provide an owner stock?

3. Spec section 054000 2.3, A, 1 indicates Minimum 16ga or as required by design. In the event 18 ga or lighter meets design loads are we to maintain the min. required 16ga?

4. Spec section 054000 3.4 E requires bridging per design but not less than 48" oc. In the event engineered shop drawings do not require 48" oc. bridging, can we delete the 48" requirement and install per engineered design?

5. During initial review of the architectural drawings, it did not appear the was any interior wall type legend.

The drawing index does not indicate a wall type sheet.

6. Sheet A405 indicates column at grid F-12 to be wrapped square column enclosure. Detail 20/A512 does not list column at grid F-12 as a radius column cover, However RCP sheet A425 indicates column at F-12 to have radius column cover and detail 3/A587 indicates column F-12 to be radius column cover.

7. Does column at F-12 get a radius column cover and if so what diameter cover is to be used?

8. Detail 20/A512 indicates there is a 20" dia. radius column cover at grid 1A-A on the second floor. There is no column at grid 1A-A. Should 20/A512 20" column cover be removed from schedule?

9. At the metal stud framed "cripple" w/ batt insulation, there appears there is no plywood/dens-deck substrate between the cripple wall and the roofing. will plywood or densdeck be required at this location?

10. There appears to be plywood at the backside of the insulated panel, between the cripple wall and the insulated panel. Will this plywood be part of the premanufacted insulated panel or will this be field installed?

11. Are the aluminum metal closures shown in details 6, 7, 10 / A562 intended to be part of the electrical fixtures/diffusers? If so, is the intent that the ceiling system is supported from the Aluminum Metal Closure?... If

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No. 00022 fixtures/diffusers? If so, is the intent that the ceiling system is supported from the Aluminum Metal Closure?... If not, is this suppose to be part of the ceiling system? Please clarify.

12. Wood ceiling spec 095426 does not indicate a requirement for owner stock. Will there be a requirement to provide an owner stock?

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ANSWER:

1. Reference amendment #6, changes to Drawings, items #2 and #7.

2. No

3. 16 ga is the minimum. Heavier is to be used if required by design but lighter would not be acceptable. Part of the criteria is relative to the pull out of fasteners needed to the insulated panels, etc.

4. No, the bridging requirements will not be changed.

5. Reference Sheet A-550, "INTERIOR DETAILS - PARTITION SCHEDULE"

6. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 6.

7. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 6.

8. Reference Amendment #2, changes to drawings, item 10.

9. No, provide as detailed.

10. Field installed as detailed.

11. No

12. Reference Amendment #6, sketches SK10 and SK11

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No. 00023

TITLE: Specs - General Questions 8 DATE: 4/20/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following question concerns Drawings, Sheet #

1) Sheet A-403 at approximately grid 7.5 intersecting B.75 is a dashed line with a reference to 6/A-454. Please provide a correct detail reference.

2) Is the Contractor to furnish and install the “Metro Shelving” shown on the drawings? If so, please provide specifications.

3) Room #1610 on sheet A-405 has a dashed line running vertically on the page @ approx. grid 13.3, what does that line represent?

4) Provide specifications for the lead apron and hanger called out in room #2003.

5) Please clarify what the EM shielding is in room # 2065 and provide specifications.

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ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment #5, Changes to drawings, item 28.

2. Reference Amendment #5, For Information, items 3 and 4. All other "Metro" shelving shown dashed on the drawings shall be Hospital purchase and installed.

3. Reference Amendment #5, Changes to drawings, item 27.

4. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 116.

5. Reference Amendment #5, Changes to drawings, item 26. Delete EM shielding.

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No. 00038

TITLE: Electrical - General Inquiries DATE: 4/23/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

1) 01 78 23 - Operations & Maintenance Data section is missing. Please provide.

2) 01 79 13.3.2 - Table of training hours required for each trade is not filled out. All trades require this information. Please provide populated training table.

3) 23 09 23 -Please clarify if this section is required for this project. Sheet M-902 shows the heating plant with 3 boilers under DDC system control without the use of a separate boiler control panel (BCP). Please clarify if a BCP is required for these hot water boilers because sequence of operations doesn't mandate one.

4) 22 61 13.2.6.I & K and 22 62 13.2.5.G & I - Anesthetizing Area & Dental Area Panels not shown on Medical Gas Schedule on P-005. If the panels are required, add to Schedule and indicate locations on floor plans.

5) P-005 - Medical Gas Schedule shows six alarm panels, however the Master Alarm Panels do not indicate the type and quantities of each gas to be monitored. Please provide a schedule of alarms to be monitored for each Master Panel.

6) 23 XX XX - Please provide specification section to describe variable frequency drives required for hydronic pumps.

7) 23 73 13.2.X - Please provide specification for air-handling unit airflow monitoring stations required for both supply and return fans per sequence of operation.

8) M-419 - Laundry make-up air fan LFC-1 not shown on fan schedule. Please provide equipment information and sequence of operations.

9) M-400A thru M-400F - Location and quantity of space sensors to control fin tube heat in crawlspace required. Can entire crawl space heat loop be controlled by a single control valve? If so, clarify sequence of operation for this area.

10) 23 90 00.2.5 - Are electric alarm monitoring panels desired for this facility? Usually these are not needed when a fully automated DDC controls system is being provided. Delete if not required.

11) M-901/detail 4 - Sequence describes fin tube radiator valves in occupied spaces as being controlled based solely on window temperature. Please clarify if detail applies to every fin tube loop (some rooms have more than one loop) or every fin tube zone (combining loops in the same room together as one zone) or just rooms with

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No. 00038 one loop) or every fin tube zone (combining loops in the same room together as one zone) or just rooms with large window walls (specific rooms along south & west walls). As there are hundreds of fin tube loops throughout hospital, it is more cost effective to stage the fin tube with the local VAV terminal controller whenever possible and use glass sensors only where specifically indicated on the plans.

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ANSWER:

PO response dated 5/21/09

1. Reference Amendment #2, Specifications

2. Reference Amendment #6, changes to specifications, item 5.

3. This section deleted per Amendment #4, changes to specifications, item 18.

4. Local area alarm panels are not required for the dental areas.

5. Master alarm panels are wired and not piped. Refer to specification sections 22 61 13, 22 62 13 and 22 63 13 for the specific alarms that are required.

6. Reference Amendment #4, changes to specifications, item 20: A specification for VFD's for hydronic pumps has been added.

7. Reference Amendment #4, changes to specifications, item 21: A specification for air flow monitors has been added.

8. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, items 32, 33, 34 and 35.

9. Reference Amendment #4, changes to drawings, item 17. Drawings have been re-issued.

10. Reference Amendment #4, changes to specs, item 19. Paragraph deleted.

11. Detail applies to each fin tube loop.

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No. 00041

TITLE: Sprinkler room and glass ceiling DATE: 4/23/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following question concerns Drawings, Sheet #: A-401, A-590 and 15/A556 Is the platform in Sprinkler room 0005 to be constructed per the metal framing and ship’s ladder on A-590 or the platform & steps per 15/A-556 and what are the materials to be utilized?

Is the handrail at the glass railing on Entry Stair # 1 made of aluminum per the details on sheet A-527 or stainless steel per specification 05 73 00 ?

Should the wall railings on the same stairs be made of the same material or steel tube per spec 05 51 00 -2.8 ?

Where can I find the species and finish of the wood cap rail in 05 73 00 – 2.3?

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ANSWER:

1. See Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 33.

2. See Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 34.

3. Reference Amendment #5, changes to specifications, item 26.

4. Reference Amendment #5, changes to specifications, item 26.

5. Reference Amendment #5, changes to specifications, item 26.

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No. 00046

TITLE: Triple glazing DATE: 4/24/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following question concerns Drawings, Sheet #: Please refer to ADD Alternate #3. Is the intent to include triple glazing for the interior and exterior of the building per the referenced spec. sections? If not, please indicate the delineation point between the triple glazing noted in Alt.3 and what is specified in the bid set of documents.

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ANSWER:

1. See Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 36.

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No. 00059

TITLE: Windows/Water Work/Hours DATE: 4/29/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Additional Questions – Nome Hospital

1. Drawing A-113, between gridlines 14 -17 shows 6ea. Type A windows on the 1st floor. Drawing 1/A-204 shows 5ea windows on the first floor. Should there be a 6th window shown on the elevation view @ gridline 14.3? Please clarify.

2. Drawings C-3.2 and C-3.3 note that the off-site water and sewer piping construction is not included in this project (NIC). Various notes on these drawings also indicate to install bentonite water stop per details 1, 2 & 3/C4.3. Is it the intent of the contract that the bentonite water stop work is to be done on all NIC off-site water and sewer piping, but the supply and installation of the actual piping itself is not part of this contract? And, if so, who/how will the piping installation be coordinated with this project work? Please clarify.

3. If the above bentonite water stop work is to be done, detail 1/C4.3 notes that the depth of excavation as directed by the engineer. It is also unclear as to the depth required in detail 3/C4.3 (single pipe, frozen ground detail) For bidding purposes, what should be the assumed depth of this excavation?

4. Addendum #2 clarified the work hours between 7:00AM and 10:00 PM, however the days of work remain unchanged as Monday through Friday. Will weekend work be approved by the Contracting Officer?

Knowing this information in preparing the proposal would be helpful.

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ANSWER:

1. Drawing A-204, Detail 1 – North Elevation, East End: Add (1) Type “A” window (at PHN Exam-1) to match plan Sheet A-113.

2. No, all off-site utilities including water stops are by others and not part of this contract.

3. NA - see answer to question 2 above

4. Reference Amendment 2. Reference to days of work was deleted and unless restricted by Ordinance, work

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4. Reference Amendment 2. Reference to days of work was deleted and unless restricted by Ordinance, work may be performed 7 days per week. "Replace Section H-16, Hours of Work, in its entirety with the following:

H-16 HOURS OF WORK. Work may be performed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM or as permitted by Ordinance."

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No. 00062

TITLE: HVAC Specs DATE: 4/30/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Specification section 230900, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, references ASHRAE 135 compliance which is BacNet. Is LonWorks also acceptable?

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ANSWER:

Reference FAR 52.236-5, Materials and Workmanship. Unless the plans clearly indicate that no substitution is allowed, the Material and Workmanship clause, FAR 52.236-5, provides that references to brand names are to establish a standard of quality and shall not be interpreted to limit competition. Products from other manufacturers may be used provided they are the same level of quality and provide the same performance characteristics. Approval of proposed products is not made prior to contract award.

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No. 00065

TITLE: Door/Security Shutter Schedule DATE: 4/30/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

RE: Drawing A-613 Door Schedule, Security Shutter Schedule

The Security Shutter Schedule lists several full or counter top security grilles, as well as the rolling counter doors. I haven't been able to locate the specification section for either type of security grille. I checked 083325 -rolling counter doors to see if they were included in this section, but still could not find anything. Please clarify as to the specification section related to grilles S-1,2,6,7,8,9,10 & 11 in the Security Shutter Schedule. Also, could you clarify as to how long the rolling counter doors are to be fire rated for.

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ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 115.

2. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 115.

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No. 00069

TITLE: Specs - General Questions DATE: 4/30/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Nome questions:

1046, 1048, 1049, 1052, 1053, 1054, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1066, 1067, 1071, 1072, 1073, 1110, 1500, 1575, 1701 or 1701a, 1725, 1750, 1754, 1823, 1825, 1900, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1975, 2075, 2077, 2078, 2079, 2080, 2081, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2500, 2818, 2875, 2903, 2904, 3500, 3575, 3600, 3700, 3700a, 3700b – which walls receive a wainscot?

B. Section 10 28 00 – Accessories- There is nothing shown in the drawings or indicated in the specs. Please provide what is required for accessories for the following rooms: 1051, 1023, 1007, 1103, 1202, 1303, 1121, 1309, 1126, 1509, 1555, 1607, 1614, 1611, 1608, 1705, 1704, 1706, 1833, 1831, 1822, 1834, 2201, 2054, 2048, 2015, 2083, 2104, 2105, 2107, 2513, 2803, 2806, 2914, 2813.

indicate aluminum? Please clarify.

F. Opening 1603A, 1923A, 1924A, 2059a, 2061a, 2062a, 2064a, 2066a, 2088a, 2069a, 2070a, 3204a, 3205a, 3207a, 3209a, 3211a, 3213a, 3215a, 3221a, 3223a, 3225a, 3227a, 3405a, 3407a, 3408a, 3409a, 3410a, 3411a, 3700a frame type is not indicated on drwg A620 or A621? Please clarify.

A613 conflict?

indicated on the schedule? Please clarify.

L. Section 08 71 00 – For a double door, are we to double the indicated hardware in the specs. (ie- opening 1512B requires two sets of ED8)?

M. Drawing A463, A466 and A467 indicate a handrail. Please provide further info on what is required for this handrail?

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O. Spec Section 08 11 13 calls for all hollow metal frames to be welded. Drawings A620 and A621 have some pretty big frames called out (they will not come from the manufacturer welded – they will have to be field welded). Do we assume that all hollow metal frames including the big ones indicated are all to be welded?

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ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 12

2. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 13

3. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 14

4. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 117.

5. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 15

6. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 16

7. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 17

8. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 18

9. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 19

10. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 20

11. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 21

12. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 22

13. Contractor is responsible for reviewing plans to establish total count of R1 style relites.

14. Contractor is responsible for reviewing plans and establishing door hardware counts based on itemizations provided. For specific response to this question, see Amendment #3, changes to drawings, item 1.

15. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 24

16. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 23

17. Reference Amendment #5, changes to specifications, item 34.

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No. 00070

TITLE: Security window DATE: 4/30/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following question concerns Drawings, Sheet # A-405, A-446, A-452, & A460 and Specifications, Section # 08 56 53 –Security Windows

The relight between Rooms 1601 and 1700 on A-405 is called out as R14, which is a 1’6”x 8’6” unit per the relight schedule on A620.

This does not match the 4’x5’ sliding relight on elevations 5/A-446 and 2/A452.

Which should we be utilizing?

Also, The elevations reference a sliding window with a smoke seal. Is this specified assembly in section 08 56 53?

If not where can we find the appropriate smoke seal specification and /or the location of the security windows?

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ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment #3, changes to drawings, item 4.

2. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 35.

3. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, items 35, 41 and 42.

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No. 00072

TITLE: HVAC and mechanical questions DATE: 4/30/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

1. I have seen no details on the Arctic Hoods, can we please get some so that everyone is bidding the same thing.

hoods?

5. Linear diffuser, this is confusing, you call out for all slot diffusers to be 4’ long in the schedule but show many different sizes on the plans. It is also written on the plans that they should be continuous. Should I count everything that looks like a diffuser, as a 4’ diffusers? Should I plan on blanking off all areas that have the hatch marks? Please clarify.

to use, galvanized, black iron, stainless steel or alum.?

per SMACNA?

12. Drawing P400A- how much of the diagramed piping is above the insulated soffit. If drain waste and vent piping is above the soffit will it require insulation?

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ANSWER:

1. The Arctic Hoods (Tees) are accomplished by the design of the penthouse.

2. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, items 32, 33, 34 and 35.

3. The arctic Hoods (Tees) do not have louvers.

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3. The arctic Hoods (Tees) do not have louvers.

4. The exhaust fan discharge ducts terminate into the relief/exhaust Arctic Tee.

5. See Amendment #6, changes to drawings, items 7 and 70.

6. See Amendment #6, changes to drawings, items 7 and 70.

7. This is an incorrect assumption. The duct within the fire wrap shall be per specification section 23 31 13, 3.11

DUCT SCHEDULE.

8. Since the lab hood is bench mounted, this should be installed by the lab equipment contractor.

9. These hoods should be installed by the Food Service Contractor.

10. These fans are shown on sheets M410 and M413.

11. Dampers shall be per specification section 23 33 00, paragraphs 2.2 and 2.3.

12. All of the piping in the soffit is in a heated space and will not require insulation over and above what may be specified for the service.

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No. 00083

TITLE: Piping schedule DATE: 5/6/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Please provide response to the following pre-bid question/comment ASAP.

1. Specification Section 22 11 16.2.1.A indicates that piping materials shall comply with requirements in the “Piping Schedule” Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting materials, and joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes. However, Section 22 11 16.3.13 “Piping Schedule” does not contain this information. Please provide specifications for the domestic water distribution pipe, tube and fittings inside the building.

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ANSWER:

Refer to Amendment #6

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No. 00087

TITLE: Spec Section 06 40 23 & 06 65 00 DATE: 5/13/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Re: Norton Sound Hospital Casework – Spec Section 06 40 23 & 06 65 00

1. RE: Det 5/A583 & 5/A591- Counter at Pharmacy Waiting 1315, Details show SS-1 material used and the finish schedule calls out PL-5. Which is correct?

2. RE: Sheet A403 – Lab/Work 1301. Are the 2 island counters, 1 of which indicates enlarged plan 6/A454 that does not exist, part of the casework? If so are they stainless steel like rest of the countertops in the room?

3. RE: Elev8.4/A462 – Counters in Receiving /Blood Bank 2310 – No materials are listed for the cabinets and counters on the finish schedule. Please provide the finishes.

4. RE: Sheet A411 – Prof Office 2801 – No elevation is provided and no materials are listed on the finish schedule. Is this desk area casework? If so please provide elevations, details and finishes.

5. RE: Sheet A415 – HR Office 3208 – The back wall casework appears to furnishing. The finish schedule indicated PL. Please clarify?

6. RE: Sheet A416 – Administrative Supply 3403 – The cashier counter is listed on the finish schedule as PL & SS. There are no enlarged plans, elevations or details provided. Please clarify?

7. RE: 2,8/A583 & 3,4/A584 – Reception Control 1201- The details call out for PL-3 on the vertical surfaces and SS on the finish schedule. Please clarify?

8. RE: Det 4/A590 – Meditation Healing 2321 – The FAB-7 is called out to be located in section 06 41 00, which does not exist. The fabric is also not called out in section 06 40 23. Please provide fabric details.

9. RE: Section 06 65 00 – The P20 Shower is specified in this section but it addresses just the pan. Please confirm that the P20 Shower is also to have a solid surface surround and that the surround is SS-3 as indicated in Section 06 40 23? Please confirm that the surrounds will go from top of shower pan to the ceiling? Are there any solid surface accessories such as soap dished or shelves required?

10. RE: Elev 4.2/A448 – ER Pro 1710 – Are the walls wainscot or PL Headwall per Det 2/A590?

11. RE: Elev 1,2,4/A460 & Det 1/A590 – The elevations indicates drawers and the detail indicates perforate metal grill. Please clarify? Who is to supply the metal grill?

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No. 00087 metal grill. Please clarify? Who is to supply the metal grill?

12. RE: Det 2,3/A581 & 7D/A583 – The bench support frame section does not match the frame detail. Please clarify?

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ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 13.

2. Reference Amendment #5, changes to drawings, item 28. Also, reference Amendment #6, chagnes to amendments, item 1 and changes to drawings, item 8.

3. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 14.

4. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 15-A and 15-B.

5. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 16.

6. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 17-A and 17-B.

7. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 18.

8. Reference Amendment #6, changes to specifications, item 6.

9. Reference Amendment #6, changes to specifications, item 4.

10. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 19.

11. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 20.

12. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 21.

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No. 00088

TITLE: Lead lined Doors DATE: 5/13/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Given the note @ rooms 1609 & 1610, "All wall this room to be lead lined", it seems there should be some lead lined doors.

I find no indication on the doorschedule.

Plan sheet A552 does indicate L.L. doors but no specifics.

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1. Reference Amendment #4, changes to drawings, item 16.

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No. 00089

TITLE: Building water supply/return piping DATE: 5/13/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Questions Nome Hospital

1. Drawings C-3.3 and 2/C-4.6 indicate that the building water supply and return piping is sized 8". Drawing P400A indicates the water service return is sized 4". Which is correct? There are no 8" x 4" reducing fittings shown on any drawings indicating a change in pipe sizes.

2. Referencing the building water supply/return piping, should/is there a connection detail similar to those shown for the building sewer and storm systems (details 1 & 2/C-4.5) allowing flex at the connection? Or is this simply a hard piped fused joint connection?

3. Reference TS section 019114 - Functional Testing Requirements. What schedule duration should be assumed for the performance of the Functional Testing for the various systems (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, life safety systems, building envelope, etc..) detailed in the referenced TS? Various subcontractors and/or vendors are required participants in the testing (at the direction of the CxA), a duration of time needed for their presence would be helpful in preparing the proposal. The CxA is to develop a step-by-step procedure for the testing, so the CxA should have an estimate of what this testing duration will be.

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1. The supply and return lines are intended to be 8-inch, drawing P400A should be revised to agree with C-3.3 and 2/C-4.6. Refer to Amendment #6.

2. Details 1 and 2 on C-4.5 relate to gravity sewer and storm drain – and are an expansion joint with protective “bellow” sleeve. These are not appropriate for pressure water piping. The mechanical engineer, Notkin, should consider installing a pressure-type expansion/flex (FL x FL connection) joint at the building entry for the 8-inch water supply & return. A Red Valve series D-30, 8” FL x FL (ANSI CL 150 flanges) would be an option. The 8” HDPE SDR 11 pipe could have butt-fused flange adapters with backer rings installed to match up with the expansion/flex joints. Depending on where the expansion joint is located, a rubber boot “bellows” may, or may not, be needed for the building penetration. Refer to Amendment #6.

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3. The domestic water piping and the gravity sewer piping need to be tested in conformance with ADEC requirements and to the satisfaction of NJUS. Typically, sewer piping is air tested between MH’s and between last MH and the building service connection. The water piping is typically air tested as a quick check during construction; then, it is fully disinfected, flushed, and hydrostatically tested (1.5 x operating pressure or 150 psi max.) as part of the final acceptance. ADEC and NJUS needs these testing results, as well as the final bacterial test, prior to serving the facility with potable water.

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No. 00092

TITLE: Piping DATE: 5/13/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Please provide response to the following pre-bid question/comments ASAP.

1. Specification Section 22 07 00.3.11.B.2.a indicates ½” insulation for piping 1-1/2” and larger. Please confirm this correct.

2. Specification Section 23 11 13.3.18 and 3.19 indicates all aboveground fuel oil piping both outdoors and indoors is required to be double-wall containment pipe with the carrier pipe having socket or butt-welded fittings and joints. Double-wall containment piping is typically not utilized inside the building. Please confirm that all fuel oil piping on this project is to be double-wall containment pipe and provide the limits for both the outdoor and indoor containment piping (i.e. at valve, tanks, equipment, etc.). Furthermore, Section 23 11 13.2.1.B.1 and 3 indicates threaded piping. Please provide direction as to where threaded piping can then be utilized.

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ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment #6, changes to specifications, item 7.

2. Reference Amendment #6, changes to specifications, item 8, 9 and 10.

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No. 00093

TITLE: Signage DATE: 5/13/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Referring to Section 10 04 00:

Are all signs indicating a 1/4” frosted white acrylic to be the specified photoluminescent acrylic? Are the backers to be photoluminescent as well?

When is Signage scheduled to be completed? Are you aware that there is a 90-120 leed time for the specified Photoluminescent Acrylic?

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ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment/Modifications No. 5, Changes to Specifications, Item 2: The material “photoluminescent acrylic” is not used in this project.

2. Reference Amendment/Modifications No. 6, Changes to Specifications, Item 1.

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No. 00096

TITLE: Terrazzo treads DATE: 5/14/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following questions concerns Drawings, Sheet # A-521 showing Precast Terrazzo treads. These precast terrazzo treads were mentioned in section 09 66 23 – Resinous Matrix Terrazzo Flooring (ADD.ALT.#5). This section does not specify the precast treads. Please provide detailed specs.

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1. Reference Amendment 6

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No. 00097

TITLE: Liquid floor treatment DATE: 5/14/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following questions concerns Drawings, Sheet # Specifications, Section # 03 30 00–2.8.A Penetrating Liquid Floor Treatment and 03 30 00-3.12 Liquid Floor Treatment. Where can we find direction on where this is to be installed? The Finish Schedule seems to refer to concrete slab only.

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ANSWER:

1. Penetrating liquid floor treatment is intended to be for exposed/unfinished concrete surfaces such as sealed stair treads, landings and rooms with an exposed concrete finish

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No. 00099

TITLE: Tile type DATE: 5/14/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following question concerns Drawings, Sheet # Spec. section 09 65 19 (2.2) calls for tile type (RFT-2) which does not appear on the drawings. Please advise.

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1. Reference Amendment #6, changes to specs, item #3.

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No. 00100

TITLE: Contradiction COTR DATE: 5/14/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following question concerns Specifications, Section 01 50 00-items 1.2.C.1; 3.2.G.1.c and 3.3.B seem contradicting as to what is actually required for the COTR trailer.

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1. Reference Amendment 6, Changes to Specifications, Items 38 - 42

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No. 00105

TITLE: TS sections/key personnel DATE: 5/14/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

1. TS 221319-3.1 and TS 235233-3.2 (and several other TS sections, for that matter) make reference to Common Work Results for Plumbing (Division 22) and HVAC (Division 23), regarding concrete bases for mechanical equipment and other issues. Neither of these "Common Work Results" sections are included in the specifications. Please provide these TS sections.

2. Reference H-20 Key Personnel. A "Contract Manager" is listed as a Key personnel for this project. What exact duties are expected by the Owner of this individual? Is signing authority for contract documents/modifications required of this position? Is this a full time, on-site position? It's a bit unclear of the duties this postion entails.

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1. CSI MasterSpec has deleted the Common Work Results sections from their specification sections, but has not updated all off the other sections to remove the references. Housekeeping pads are detailed on sheet S5.30, detail 12.

2. Contract Manager is the individual responsible for managing all administrative aspects of the contract including but not limited to the processing of payments, contract modifications, Recovery Act reporting, bonding and insurance, and labor and subcontracting reporting. The individual may or may not have signatory authority or be full-time depending on how your firm intends to organize the project.

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No. 00106

TITLE: Sect 10 04 00 DATE: 5/14/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Referring to Section 10 04 00:

Can a Photoluminscent Vinyl laminated over Acrylic be used as an alternate to the Lumistone Photoluminscent Acrylic?

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1. Amendment 5, Changes to Specs, Item 2: Reference Division 10, Section 10 04 00, Exterior and Interior Signage: Delete Paragraph 2.2.11 Photoluminescent Acrylic. This material is not used in the signage.

Amendment 6, Changes to Specs, Item 1: Reference Division 10, Section 10 40 00, Paragraph 2.2 MATERIALS, add new sub-paragraph as follows: “2.2.15 White Frosted Acrylic: Provide Rohm & Haas “Plexiglas” extruded acrylic sheet in Clear/Frost. Provide in sizes 3/16”, 1/4” and 1/2” thicknesses as noted.”

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No. 00107

TITLE: Pad and ramp elevations DATE: 5/14/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

The following question concerns Drawings, Sheet #

Specifications, Section # Bid Form, Item 0003, Unit Price 2: Select Embankment Fill as needed to achieve final pad and ramp elevations….3,800 CY

As written and described on the civil drawings unit price # 2 will be utilized to bring the entire site and ramp up to sub grade for the 6” gravel top course. Is this 3,800 CY of material to include construction of the ramp? If no, are we to bring in ramp material at the unit price # 2 rate?

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1. Section 012200: 1.4.A states that Unit Prices are all inclusive (i.e. material, delivery, installation, insc., taxes, and O & P). 3.1.B describes the work and references the “Select Embankment Fill” as described in 312000, Earth Moving. Contractor should price the 3800 CY as “all inclusive” – which includes loading/delivering, placing, trimming and compaction to lines and grade, and all associated OH and profit costs.

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No. 00108

TITLE: Laundry EQ Sect 112300 DATE: 5/15/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

We have a question regarding Solicitation 09-102-SOL-00003 Under Division 11- Laundry EQ Section 112300, Item L-14 calls for work counter Millwork. Can you specify the vendor for this section? We cannot locate.

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1. Refer to Amendment #6, changes to specifications, item 2.

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No. 00109

TITLE: Open communications protocol DATE: 5/15/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Your response to bid inquiry 00085 is greatly appreciated, but I don't believe it completely addresses this issue.

You response addresses product specific issues, this is not a product specification, but rather a communication protocol for the HVAC control system and therefore I don't believe this would be a reference to a brand name as FAR 52.236-5 would be addressing. As in my originally inquiry, what I am seeking is permission to use a similar, but different, HVAC control system open communications protocol. Specification section 230900, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, specifies the direct digital HVAC control system to be ASHRAE 135 compliant (BacNet). BacNet is an open communications protocol for HVAC systems similar to the LON protocol. What I am seeking is permission to use another open communications protocol for HVAC systems as long as the system can still communicate to the other equipment as specified as well as meeting the other functional requirements for this project. The protocol I am seeking to utilize is LON.

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No, use the specified protocol.

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No. 00110

TITLE: Flooring DATE: 5/15/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Continuation from previous inquiry on May 13, 2009 PM:

59) Rubber Sheet Flooring (RSF) is listed in the finish legend on dwgs A601 – A605. However, there are no specifications for RSF and there are no rooms where this flooring is noted on the finish schedule or plan drawings. Is RSF scheduled to be a product used on this project? If so, please provided specification requirements. Where is it to be installed? Should it be integrally flash coved and heat welded?

60) Rubber Floor Tile (RFT-1) is noted in the specifications and identified in the drawings. Should it be integrally flash coved and heat welded?

61) The specifications list a static-control floor tile (RFT-2). There are no rooms that are identified for RFT-2 in the finish schedule or shown on the finish plan drawings. Is static-control floor tile suppose to be installed on this project? If so, where?

62) RB-1 is listed for stairs 2, 3, 4, and 5. The finish plan drawings show that the stairs are to have an exposed concrete finish. Please confirm than that the stair treads, risers, and landings are to remain unfinished (i.e., no resilient flooring) with only a rubber base.

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PO response date 5/22/09

59. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 22.

60. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 23.

61. Reference Amendment #6, changes to specs, item #3.

62. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 24

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No. 00111

TITLE: Photoluminscent Vinyl vs. Acrylic DATE: 5/15/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Referring to Section 10 04 00:Can a Photoluminscent Vinyl laminated over Acrylic be used as an alternate to the Lumistone Photoluminscent Acrylic?

Requested By:Division of Engineering Services Date:

Signed: Abram L. Vinikoor

ANSWER:

1. Amendment 5, Changes to Specs, Item 2: Reference Division 10, Section 10 04 00, Exterior and Interior Signage: Delete Paragraph 2.2.11 Photoluminescent Acrylic. This material is not used in the signage.

Amendment 6, Changes to Specs, Item 1: Reference Division 10, Section 10 40 00, Paragraph 2.2 MATERIALS, add new sub-paragraph as follows: “2.2.15 White Frosted Acrylic: Provide Rohm & Haas “Plexiglas” extruded acrylic sheet in Clear/Frost. Provide in sizes 3/16”, 1/4” and 1/2” thicknesses as noted.”

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No. 00112

TITLE: SP-4 Basin Depth DATE: 5/15/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

I would like to quote equivalents to the scheduled sump pumps, but I need to know the depth of the basin used for SP-4.

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1. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 45.

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No. 00115

TITLE: Ground Floor -Curved north wall DATE: 5/18/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

1/A-401 Enlarged Ground Floor

1) Where can I find the call-out for the wall type and construction materials for the ground floor curved north wall?

2) Is there an elevation or detail that defines the relationships on this wall with the crawl space soffit and the first floor deck?

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Signed: Abram L. Vinikoor

ANSWER:

1. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 38.

2. Reference Amendment #6, changes to drawings, item 38.

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No. 00116

TITLE: VFD's and starters on page E308 DATE: 5/18/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Please clarify the intent of the notes on page E308. Various notes on drawing E308 indicate multiple motors, for example: AHU1 (SF) (10) 10 hp. Does this indicate 1 VFD with capacity to run 10 x 10 hp motors ,ie a 100 hp VFD, or 10 VFD’s. Another example from the same page is MVP-1 with (2) 10hp. Is the intent to have one 20hp starter to power both motors or two 10hp combo starters?

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1. Refer to mechanical documents and amendments for clarification.

2. Refer to mechanical documents and amendments for clarification

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No. 00117

TITLE: Amp rating of ATS-O DATE: 5/18/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

Reference E-500 and E-601. ATS-O is shown as 1600A on page E-500 but on E-601, it is shown as 1000A fed by a 1000AT breaker. Is it 1600A or 1000A?

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1. Refer to Amendment 6, sheet E-500.

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No. 00118

TITLE: H-8 DATE: 5/18/2009

PROJECT: New Nome Hospital

TO: Attn: Paul Geisert Division of Engineering Services

REQUEST:

All Questions are in Reference to Section H-8 Revised April 28,2009

(In Section (a) says; "date-and-time-stamped", in folder named and date of photograph.)

1. Please elaborate, Does it mean you want PRINTS and also are the images suppose to have the time and date imprinted onto the image itself or stamped on the back if they are prints?

(d) "Maintain one set of images accessible in the field office..,"

2. Are these to be Hard Copies, if so , What Size?

(h) "Photograph all key elements before they…