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RFI # Drawing/Spec Category Question Response Date In

86 Solicitation

Is there a construction schedule, or is the project still going through the approval and planning process? Are plans on hold for any reason?

As noted in specification Section 01 0000 Supplementary Conditions for Constrction, Paragraph 3. Contract Time for Completion (page 16), the period of performance is 730 calendar days. A complete project schedule will be submitted, by the General Contractor who is awarded the contract, within 90 days after receipt of notice to proceed. Project design and documentation is finished with the approval and planning phase.

Plans are currently not on hold for any reason. Bid Drawings and Specs are available on SAM.gov

5/6/2025

87 Solicitation Who is the architect? Ayers Saint Gross (ASG) 5/6/2025

88 Solicitation Who will be the project's general contractor? Has a bid date or approximate time for bidding been established?

GC will be determined upon award. Bidding period has begun and bids are due 28May2025. 5/6/2025

89 Spec 27

Spec mentions Cat6 in on definition but also mentions CAT6A

– are we to use CAT6a for voice, data, access points, and CAT6 for the rest?

Cable Spec 271500 covering Voice/Data/Wireless Communications calls for Cat6A UTP. Cable Spec 271500.10 covering Security Cameras call for Cat6 UTP.

5/6/2025

90 Spec 27 Fiber is Corning but there is no mention of any fiber drops or an interconnect to an existing telco closet with fiber between them…

There are no cable specs issued for fiber backbone cabling.

Telecom drawing TN-701 references a Riser Diagram indicating fiber connections to the campus hub are considered NIC. We defer to OCIO and OPS for concurrence. MMM confirm Contractor to provide conduits only.

5/6/2025

91 Spec 27 There is reference to color coded cables but nothing specific about what color for which wire (Cat6, Cat6a, telecom/data, security, intercom, camera, PACS, etc.)

Color coding is indicated in Smithsonian Design Standards, available at this web address: www.sifacilities.si.edu/codes-standards

5/6/2025

92 Spec 27 12” Patch cords indicated in the spec will never reach the switches on the lower half of the rack - are we to omit or include patch cables?

Bidders shall disregard any 12” references in lieu of patch cord lengths custom sized to the anticipated lengths needed to reach active switch placement within the rack.

5/6/2025

93 Spec 01 Please provide attachment referenced in response to RFI 14. Attachemnt sent to Christine Grant and Ivy Tucker to add to response package. 5/6/2025

94 Drawings

The Phasing Plans and Arch Demo Plans show cross-hatched areas labeled as “ACM to be Abated” but there is no HazMat Report to indicate what surfaces the Asbestos-containing-materials are located. Please clarify what specific surfaces contain what type of ACM products to be abated and provide us with the HazMat Report so this work can be estimated.

See response to RFI No. 34 5/7/2025

95 Drawing A-702-DT, detail 7H / Specs

Detail 7H calls for the window lite and exterior frame to match existing. Please provide specifications for the existing frame for Door 100.

As listed in comments and detail, lite on new door is to match existing via verification in field. Both the exterior and frame are to be painted to match existing, also to be verified in field.

5/13/2025

96 Drawing A-602-SH

Please provide the dimensions for the mesh partition panels for Wards 3-5. Drawing A 602 SH shows the panels in each ward being “EQ” but does not provide dimensions, and in accordance with the general notes on G 0004 SH, the drawings are not to be scaled.

Overall dimensions have been added to those elevations in pending Addendum 1. 5/13/2025

97 Drawing A-531-DT, Detail 1A

Please confirm that the backsplash on shown as “solid surface backsplash” in detail 1A on A 531 DT is to be Stainless Steel.

No. Backsplashes shall match the countertop material.

Stainless steel backsplashes are in labs and animal kitchen with the stainless steel countertops

5/13/2025

Drawings A-404-EP and A-531-DT / Spec 12.3553.13

Please advise on the types of casework (Plastic Laminate- Clad vs. Stainless Steel) to be used in the Vet kitchen.

Drawing A 404 EP calls the cabinets out to be PLAM, but the kitchen is listed under Spec Section 12 3553.13 “METAL LABORATORY CASEWORK,” with the base cabinets listed as typically (painted) stainless steel on A 531 DT.

There are two separate kitchens. One for staff to prep their food A120 (finishes are plastic laminate clad cabinets and solid surface countertops) and one for staff to prep food for animals C107 (painted stainless steel cabinets and stainless steel countertop). See A404EP for human kitchen and A405EP for the animal kitchen.

5/13/2025

99 Drawing X-XXX-XX

Please advise on locations for the fire extinguisher and related cabinets to be installed. All fire extinguishers and related cabinets are existing to remain.

There are recessed cabinets in each of Corridors A101, A110, C132, and D101 and a surface mounted extinguisher in Work Area C103.

5/13/2025

100 Drawing C-104 Please confirm the size of the transformer and switch pad to be added as noted on C104.

Medium Voltage Switch: 5’-2” x 6‘-0“, Transformer Pad: 5‘-7“x 7‘- 8“ 5/13/2025

101 General Please confirm who the electrical service provider is for this project. Is it Rappahannock Electrical Cooperative or some other entity?

Rappahannock is the service provider. Three Phase Service is provided to the campus at 522. 5/13/2025

102 Drawing C-104 Transformer and Switch equipment pads noted on C104 .

Please clarify the size and details of the pads.

Medium Voltage Switch: 5’-2” x 6‘-0“, Transformer Pad: 5‘-7“x 7‘- 8“ 5/13/2025

103 Drawing C-106 Please clarify transformers and switches noted on C106 will be by the service providers.

MV transformer and switches shown on E-701DG shall be by owner. 5/13/2025

104 Drawing C-106

Regarding incoming electrical service, please verify the service provider will provide cabling to the switch and then to the transformer. Please clarify who provides cabling from the transformer into the building/gear. Ductbanks to be provided by the contractor per C106 and profiles provided.

No Contractor shall provide all requirements for new service and upgrades. 5/13/2025

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105 General Please confirm any electrical connection fees are by SI. No FEEs are required. 5/13/2025

106 Drawing C-106

C106 calls for an electrical conduit running out of Phase 2, to the NE of the plan. Please clarify conduit size.

See sheet C-104 for the size of all electrical conduits. The electrical conduit from the building to the EV charging station is a 1” SCH 80 PVC pipe. See the electrical plan for wiring information.

5/13/2025

107 Drawings - Civil Per the civil documents, please confirm water, storm and sanitary services to the building are to remain. Water and sanitary services are to remain. See sheets C104 SP and

C107 SP for storm drain information.

5/13/2025

108 General Please verify incoming propane gas service is existing to remain and there is no site work required.

Verified 5/13/2025

109 Solicitation Please confirm if there are any US Citizen documentation requirements.

Contractor's must comply with all Federal Requirments for working on Federal Property 5/13/2025

110 Amendement 002

RFI Question 6 on Amendment 002 noted CAD files would be available on Sam.gov, but have not been issued. During the 04/29/25 Architect-Engineer/Construction Symposium the project was mentioned and it was noted a full model would be posted. Please confirm this information will be provided, and provide the documents for use during the preparation of the solicitation.

See RFI 152 for Response 5/13/2025

111 Amendement 002 RFI Question 14 on Amendment 002 noted a designated field office location was provided in an attachment which was not included in Amendment 002. Please provide.

Attachment available on SAM.gov. 5/13/2025

112 Amendement 002 RFI Question 15 on Amendment 002 noted a parking and laydown spaces were provided in an attachment which was not included in Amendment 002. Please provide.

Attachment available on SAM.gov. 5/13/2025

113 Spec 01

RFI Question 17 on Amendment 002 confirmed laser scanning was required on the project, but did not clarify the scope. Per previous SI project, site work installations were as-built, and laser scanning was performed AFTER rough-in operations/prior to close-in. Please confirm or project detailed direction.

See RFI 17 for Response 5/13/2025

114 Solicitation RFI Question 22 on Amendment 002 noted updated Davis Bacon rates would be provided for heavy equipment, etc. This document has not been provided. Please provide.

See Attachments for Davis Bacon (Heavy ) 5/13/2025

115 Spec 01

RFI Question 32 on Amendment 002 noted the COTR would coordinate deliveries with the GC. Please clarify if there are any day/time restrictions which should be taken into account for the project.

Off work hours deliveries can be pre scheduled if required. 5/13/2025

116 Solicitation

Please verify that Small Business Plan reporting (per terms of the Solicitation) will be provided to the successful awardee, and there is no submission requirement for a Small Business Plan.

Confirmed. 5/13/2025

117 RFI 21

RFI Question 21 on Amendment 002 noted a Geotech report has not been provided. Please verify allowances should not be carried for differing conditions including unsuitable soils, contaminated soils, rock excavation, etc.

No "Special Allowances" are required. 5/13/2025

118 RFI 34

RFI Question 34 on Amendment 002 noted the ACM report is implemented into the demo plan via hatching of rooms. This does not provide the level of detail to properly analyze the hazards and price the work. Please provide the specific report outlining any hazardous materials located per room/location.

A/E team provided final ACM Survey Sept 2024. ACM locations are noted on the demo plans with a hatch. See AD102DP. 5/13/2025

119 Spec 01 Regarding asbestos removal, please confirm SI will provide the Industrial Hygienist during the abatement process.

Two Industrial Hygenist are required. One provided by the contractor and a second one provided by SI. 5/13/2025

120 Solicitation

Regarding Haz Mat reporting, Clause 52.223-33 of the Solicitation notes the offeror must list any hazardous materials. Please verify this is a post-award deliverable that will be provided during construction.

Confirmed. 5/13/2025

121 Drawing X-XXX-XX

Seeing as the construction of the ramp at Building 303 will necessitate the closing of the only entrance to that building shown on the drawings, please confirm that it is acceptable that this building be inaccessible during this construction.

Confirmed. 5/13/2025

122 Drawing X-XXX-XX

Phase 2 (&3) will involve most of the site work related to the parking lots as outlined in the BOD document, drawings, and RFI responses in previous amendments. Please confirm that SCBI staff will have elsewhere to park during this construction and that access to these areas can be closed off during these phases.

Confirmed 5/13/2025

123 Spec 01 Are temporary construction roads permitted to be installed elsewhere on site to allow for the delivery of materials to the rear of the building?

Yes, with all the details reviewed and approved by the COTR 5/13/2025

124 Solicitation

Please clarify if updated trade and tariff policies affect provisions provide in Sections 52.225-11 and L.4. 52.225-11 (Buy American) of the RFP, and if so, provide revisions to that section.

Tariffs do not change the legal requirements of the BAA. 5/13/2025

125 Specs Specifications for the species and cut for the Wood Doors say to “match existing.” Please advise on the existing wood frame and cut. Orginal spec is not available. Contractor to verify in field.

5/13/2025

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126 Drawings / Specs

Please confirm the radio-active material in the current laboratory space is to be removed and/or remediated by the Owner prior to construction start (referencing the non-ACM).

Confirmed 5/13/2025

127 Drawings / Specs Please confirm if all site work marked “to be done under separate contract” will be completed by the time construction starts.

Confirmed 5/13/2025

128 Solicitation

Referencing Liability Insurance as required in 52.228-S0015R and 52.228-S0016, the contractor is responsible for the deductible for any claims. If this is the case, please clarify if the not to exceed value of $10,000 for the deductible per 52.228-S0016 (a) applies and is a project requirement.

Any deductible provision in such insurance shall not exceed $10,000.00 without prior written approval of the C.O. Notwithstanding any such deductible provision, the Contractor shall remain solely liable for the full amount of any item covered by such insurance.

5/13/2025

129 Solicitation

Per Section L.11. Proposal Preparation Instructions of the Solicitation, offers are to be emailed directly to Tuckeri@si.edu. Please clarify if there is a file-size limitation, and if the response exceeds that size limitation, how a proposal is to be submitted.

A Drop Box will be added if required. Contact Ivy Tucker if there are difficulties 5/13/2025

130 Solicitation Please clarify if the Small Business Subcontractor Plan requirements outlined in L.31. 52.219-S0097 F. of the RFP is a project goal or requirements.

This is a requirement for construction over the amount of 1.5 ML per FAR clause 52.219-9 5/13/2025

131 Drawings / Specs Please advise if other subcontractors are allowed to install EIFS system that are not directly mentioned in the Specifications.

The EIFS system must meet the requirements of the specification. 5/13/2025

132 Drawings / Specs

Please confirm life safety systems within occupied spaces are to remain operational while adjacent phases are under construction. Please verify that existing life safety systems will not remain operational within phases under construction.

Confirmed. 5/13/2025

133 Drawing P-104

Drawing P-104 calls for a “6” FD-B” but does not include any piping for the drain. It is believed this is for the Dock Lift per 7K/A 552DT. If this is the case, please provide piping associated with this drain.

The piping associated with this location can be found on the civil site plans C104SP.

5/13/2025

134 Spec 01.28.16

Specification section 010000/28.16 (page 34 of 729), notes vehicular traffic is restricted in the Smithsonian Enid A Haupt Garden, and then notes load values not to be exceeded.

Please confirm this section does not apply to this project.

Confirmed. The Haupt Garden traffic loads do not apply to this project. 5/13/2025

135 Drawing D-101 / Spec

Please advise on access requirements for SCBI staff to the Phase 1 area when Phase 2 is under construction. With most of the site work around the perimeter of the building will occur during phase 2, many of the entrances to the building will be closed off. Please confirm that access through the south entrance of Corridor D101 provides adequate access to the phase 1 area during phase 2 construction.

Confirmed - Corridor D101 will provide adequate access to phase 1 area for SCBI staff during phase 2 construction. 5/13/2025

136 General

Please advise if providing overhead protection in the loading dock canopy area will be a permissible method to allow SCBI staff to use this area to access the building during Phase 2 Construction.

Contractor shall provide "safe" access for the SI staff to desiganted areas. Contrator shall submit plan for review and approval to both the contractor and SI safety professionals.

5/13/2025

137 Drawing D-101 / Spec

Please advise if a constructed pathway from Cottage Lane leading to the south entry of corridor D101 would be a permissible method to allow SCBI access to the building during Phase 2 construction.

Yes this would be acceptable based upon prior approval of all the details by the COTR. 5/13/2025

138 Drawings G-004, C- 104, and C-112

Please confirm that the site work phases broken up between C104-C112 follows the same phasing clarification located on G004. If so, please advise on which phases of the site work are to be completed before the initiation of Phase 2.

Phase 1 must include the Dstalls, the temporary surgical suite and the building 303 swing space. Phase 2 includes all remaining work including that of the new canopy. Sequence of work completed in phase 2 is at the discretion of the contractor.

5/13/2025

139 Spec 01

Follow-up question to RFI #16 Response: Will Smithsonian provide a Tax-Exempt Certificate to the awarded Contractor? If not, what are the procedures and will the State of Virginia and Front Royal approve a Tax-Exempt status for this project?

See response in RFI # 16. Virgiania requires a form ST-12 to be submitted. 5/13/2025

140 Spec 23-0900-2.1-A-d

Referencing Specification Section 23 0900 – INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC, Section

2.1 – A – d – a notes Siemens as the approved controls supplier. Please clarify if other suppliers will be accepted and if so provide a list of acceptable suppliers.

No. Siemens are the sole approved controls supplier. 5/19/2025

141 General - Phasing lease clarify that MEP systems (ductwork, conduit/raceways, etc.) that are brought offline in switching between phases can remain abandoned in place when located in completed areas (Phase 1). Are registers/diffusers used for phased conditioning to be removed and patched, and if so clarify how this is done in the phased, occupied space.

MEP systems brought offline are to be demolished unless otherwise noted as existing to remain throughout the duration of the project in drawings. Registers/Diffusers to be removed and patched to match existing as noted on drawings. Sequence of work completed in phase 2 and phase 3 is at the discretion of the contractor. Access to the temporary surgical suite completed in Phase 1 must be maintained.

5/19/2025

142 Drawing M-104

Referencing answered RFI’s 61, 62 regarding temporary conditioning for Phase 1. Per M-104, AHU-3 is to be utilized for temporary conditioning of Phase one and is removed per M-

304. Please clarify the ductwork routing through the exterior of the building as it is not shown on the architectural drawings.

Please clarify any new openings, and restoration required following removal. Reference bid RFI’s 61-63.

No new openings are required. See note A70 on A113CP. The mesh referenced can be seen on the south elevation on

A201EL.

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143 General

Referencing mechanical systems, please verify the bid documents account for refrigerant revisions recently mandated by the EPA. Such revisions should include equipment specifications, venting, rated shafts, etc.

See G-100VP for codes, guidelines, and standards applicable at the completion of documentation.

5/19/2025

144 Drawing C-107

A Temporary Genset is referenced per C107 but does not appear to be shown on the electrical documents. Please clarify if the temporary generator is required. Is so, please provide details on the system including size/loading, tie-in, controls/sequencing, etc. Please provide documents and generator specifications.

Refer to portable generator provisions on E-701DG, as well as pages 30 and 31 BOD/narrative, for more information on temporary generator

5/19/2025

145 Drawings C-102 and P-103

Per C102, existing propane are to be abandoned. P-103 notes “EX PROPANE GAS SEE CIVIL FOR CONTINUATION”.

New details for services do not appear to be detailed on the civil plans.

Confirming that there is no longer a need for propane at the site, resulting in no new details for propane in the Civil plans. 5/19/2025

146 Drawings C-102 and P-104

Per C102, telecom services are to be abandoned and new raceways installed per C104. Please confirm the contractor is to provide raceways only and the wiring/service would be by owner/service providers. Please clarify the service providers to be utilized.

Confirmed. 5/19/2025

147 Drawing D-120

The proposed location for the field office trailer shown in the attachment with Amendment 3 is located in the same area as the exterior animal containment structures to be constructed in Phase 2. Please advise whether this location must be used, or if the trailer can be located elsewhere on the rear driveway (ie.

Abutting storage room D120) in order to remove the need to relocate the trailer between phases and create a more accessible site.

Alternative locations can be coordinated with the COTR. 5/19/2025

148 Spec 12-3553.13-2.8 A

Section 123553.13 - 2.8 A: Please clarify if the stainless steel worksurfaces require field welding or if mechanical joints will be acceptable.

Please weld per the requirements of the specification. 5/19/2025

149 A-531-DT, Detail-1A

Sheet A531 DT - Detail 1A - the detail is labeled "open worksurface-concealed brackets – SSM”. The graphics show a surface mounted countertop brackets. Please confirm that surface mounted brackets can be used.

Surface mounted brackets may be used at open worksurfaces. 5/19/2025

150 Drawings/Specs

Safety and Service fixtures for labs, sinks and gas outlets - Please confirm if the Plumbing contractor is to be responsible for furnishing and installing all safety fixtures and point of use fixtures. (sinks, gas valves etc ...)

Confirmed. 5/19/2025

151 Spec 22-6219-3.1-A Please confirm that the vacuum equipment cleaning requirements listed under Spec section 226219 – 3.1 A is applicable to this project.

Confirmed. The scope of work does include vacuum equipment and preparation needs to meet the requirements of the spec. 5/19/2025

On 5/14/25 information was posted via Sam.gov for the ReNew Vet project. This included a Dropbox link and BIM + CAD download.

(a) For the Dropbox Link – This appears to be documents posted as part of the original solicitation. Please clarify if there’s new information here and how that is added/addressed contractually?

(b) The BIM + CAD files, we are receiving below access error message. Please confirm how we can access this information?

The following link can be shared. This should eliminate the access error message:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w2gewy492sd6sxdijz8jw/207010 8_Renew_Vet_Hosp_BIM- CAD.zip?rlkey=hqvuqpy41hxtkb0ueex6vby6q&dl=0

5/19/2025

153 Spec 01

Please clarify how warranties will be address for Phase 1 turnover. Will the warranty period begin upon users' beneficial use of the space as outlined in the contract documents?

Confirmed - Warranty period for phase 1 will begin upon users beneficial use of the space. 5/19/2025

154 Spec 01.3100

RFI-20 provided via Addendum 02 noted no additional permits are needed beyond those listed in specification section 01 3100; a list cannot be found in that section. Based on past SI projects, it is believed a building permit is not required as SI is their own AHJ. It is believed the project may need a Land Disturbance Permit, and an Asbestos Removal Permit. Please confirm the need for the contractor to provide these two permits, and clarify if any other permits are needed.

No permits required - contractor to coordinate compliance with

SI AHJ. 5/19/2025

155 Solicitation

The RFP and sam.gov have different wage scales listed. The RFP notes wage scale "Davis Bacon Act Wage Determination VA20250158 Mod#3 dated February 28. 2025" on page 129 of

151. This wage scale is for Loudoun County, VA. The wage scale listed on sam.gov is VA20250168 dated 02/28/25, which is for Warren County, VA. Please confirm wage scale for Warren County (VA20250168 dated 02/28/25) is to be used.

Confirmed - Warren County wage scale should be used. 5/19/2025

156 Solicitation

Multiple responses to the RFIs provided in Amendment 4 reference a “Pending Addendum 1” which will provide updated drawings and clarifications. See RFI response 37 for reference. Addendum 1 has already been issued and does not contain this information. Please advise on when this Addendum will be issued and what number it will be.

Addedum 1 addressed these issues. For the example referenced, addendum 1 included updates schedules. 5/19/2025

157 Drawing A-603-SH, 1A

Please confirm that the thickness of the plexiglass panels for the ward partitions is to be 3/16” as indicated on detail 1A on Sheet A603SH.

Confirmed. 5/19/2025

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158 Drawings A-602-SH and A-606-SH

Please clarify the meaning of the abbreviations in the “TYPE” and “MATERIAL” columns in the door schedules located on sheets A602SH and A606SH. Please also indicate where the details for these specific door types can be located within the bid documents.

The door schedules on A602SH and A606SH have been revised in pending Addendum 1. TYPE has been removed.

Abbreviations for materials can be found on G003SH, with the caveat that Welded Wire Fabric has been reduced to WF from WWF for the door schedules. The details for the door type are on the same sheets as the schedule. Wire mesh section details are on A-603SH as noted on A602SH.

5/19/2025

159 Specs 08-3113 and 10-2213

Please confirm the finish and material for the exterior yard door frames. Frame types can not be found within specification section 08 3113 or 10 2213, nor in the A60X sheets.

All exterior yard door frames shall be galvianized steel. 5/19/2025

160 Spec 23-0993

In reviewing the Mechanical Specifications (specifically 230993) for the referenced project, subsection 1.18.B indicates that “The following pages of I/O Tables complete this section”. In searching the specifications, Siemens is not able to locate the I/O Table pages.

Please provide the referenced I/O Tables.

This spec section has been updated with the referenced I/O Tables in pending Addendum 2. 5/21/2025

161 Spec 01

Portions of the within various divisions of the specifications reference LEED requirements and reference “Division 01 Sustainability Sections” for the LEED certification process.

This section cannot be found, and it does not appear a LEED scorecard has been provided. Is LEED required? If so, please provide the sustainability specification along with a scorecard for the project. If not, please clarify which specifications in the project should maintain LEED requirements. These specification requirements cannot stand on their own without a LEED Scorecard to meet a requirement.

This project is not LEED. Please disregard reference to LEED. 5/27/2025

162 Spec 52.219-9R

Per section 52.219-9R Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Section (c) (1) notes the Subcontracting Plan will be submitted by the apparent low bidder. Please confirm this is not required in the solicitation submission.

A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for federal construction contracts over $1.5M (FAR 52.219-9) 5/27/2025

163 Sheet A-601-SH and Spec

Per Detail 1A on Sheet A601SH, the drawings call for a 2 ply SBS system and a 1.5” Substrate board. This contradicts the specifications calling for a 5/8” gyp substrate board.

The languge of the roof assembly detail has been revised to coordinate with the spec. See pending Addendum 3. 5/27/2025

164 Sheet A-607 and Spec

The Wall Base schedule per Sheet A607 calls for Quartz flooring but the specifications for Resinous Flooring mentioned vinyl flake flooring. Please advise which is correct.

The correct product is called out in drawing. The manufacturer has since changed the product we had originally specified as RES-1. As a result we will be updating the finish schedule and the spec to reflect the new name in pending addendum 3. The product type remains the same; a resinous epoxy flooring with an aggregate. The broadcasted aggregate will be updated from "vinyl flake" to "Manufacturer's colored quartz".

5/27/2025

165 A104RP Keynote R03

Sheet A104RP Keynote R03 states that the flat roof assembly will be replaced during phase 2. Please advise if this is to include the entire roof or just areas affected by the replacement of mechanical units

The entirety of the low slope roof, as shown on the demolition roof plan, AD104RP. 5/27/2025

166 Spec 01 Please confirm that the Phase 2 area will be accessible during Phase 1 construction for access to the roof scope of work during the initial phase.

Confirmed. 5/27/2025

167 Solicitation

Regarding Solicitation No. 33330225RF0010019, form SF1442, Item 13b is noted to be “0 calendar days”. We believe this value should be greater than 0, and is typically in the range of 60 days. As this document must be signed by a person authorized to sign for the proposer, this value needs to be verified as correct. Please clarify and correct. 60 days, see Amendment 9 5/27/2025

168 Solicitation

Regarding Amendments 0001, 0002 and 003 of Solicitation No. 33330225RF0010019, dates provide on line 3 all noted as 04/01/2025, which is the date of the original solicitation issuance. As this document must be signed by a person authorized to sign for the proposer, this value needs to be verified as correct. Please clarify and correct.

Dates corrected in Amendment 5 5/27/2025

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169 Drawings C-104, G- 101, and G-102

Please advise on phasing for site work. C104 shows that loading dock improvements and site utility work in the area around the loading dock is to commence in phase 1. G101 - G102 shows this work occurring in Phase 2. RFI response 66 clarifies that all work associated with the canopy is to take place during Phase 2. Please clarify or update civil plans to reflect the proposed phasing to be followed.

See G 006DG, the proposed legend states that civil phases are doing in preperation of the building construction phases. See RFI responses #66 and 138.

5/27/2025

170 Spec 01

The proposed lay-down area is located adjacent to existing staff parking. Please advise if it will be permissible for the GC to take control of parking spaces to allow for access to this area.

Contractor will have access to laydown area through means that will not include parking spaces. Contractor shall coordinate parking with COTR.

5/27/2025

Drawing A-602, Specs 10-213, and 11-9812

Please clarify the following finishes for animal containment systems:

(a) 10 213 – Wire Mesh Partitions – Per the specification section, these are to be hot-dip galvanized with no painted finish.

(b) 11 9812 – Detention Doors and Frames – Per Section 2.5 the galvanized material is to be shop primed and field painted.

Please clarify the paint finish to be applied in the field.

(c) A602 calls for all doors and frames to be aluminum on the schedule Please note, the three above items are not consistent regarding a post-galvanized finish vs. aluminum. It is assumed the doors, frames and partitions would be the same material, with the same finish. Please clarify both material and finish for the systems.

a) Confirmed.

b) Paint overhead track doors to match the paint of the corridor, see finish schedule A 607SH. Note overhead door track and accessories are also to be galvanized and painted with exterior grade metal paint, See A606SH note. Additional information is included in the 09 9113 Exterior Painting spec and will be added to 09 0123 Interior Painting spec as part of pending Addendum 3.

c) Original intent was for cage doors to be aluminum and the door frames and partitions to be galvanized steel, The schedule has been updated to reflect all wire mesh doors to be bare galvanized steel and galvanized welded wire fabric as part of pending Addendum 3.

5/27/2025

172 Specs 01-7823 and 01-3250

Specification Section 017823 and 013250 reference a Facility Asset Data effort and not a SF Facility Asset Data Spreadsheet is available in (.xlsx). Please provide this spreadsheet, and explain the scope of work relative to project integration.

The .xlsx version of the facility asset data spreadsheet will be provided upon award. 5/27/2025

173 Spec 23-0993-1.18.B

In reviewing the Mechanical Specifications (specifically 230993) for the referenced project, subsection 1.18.B indicates that “The following pages of I/O Tables complete this section”. In searching the specifications, Siemens is not able to locate the I/O Table pages. Please provide the referenced I/O Tables.

See Addendum 2 for updated spec, 23 0993. 5/27/2025

174 Drawing X-XXX-XX

Please advise on the salvage/retainage of existing finishes within the existing swing space bathroom. With the relocation of plumbing fixtures, it is assumed that patching, capping, and repairing will be necessary. Please provide desired extent of renovation along with the specifications of the finishes within this area to match in the space.

Extent of demolition is shown on 1G/ A701EP. Confirmed patching, capping, and repairing finishes following plumbing installation. All finishes to match existing. Original specs are not available. Contractor to verify in field.

5/27/2025

175 Drawing C-104

Please advise on the purpose of the existing electrical conduit shown that protrudes into the parking lot on the north side of the construction area shown on C104 (highlighted on below screenshot). It is not clear if this is new or proposed work.

Please advise if there is any new work associated with this electrical conduit and provide details on conduit size, encasement, etc.

The highlighted portion is called out as new along with it's size on C104SP. See C110SP and Note 1, E-100SP; The conduit will power a new electrical vehicle charging station. See 7/ E501DT for similar detail.

5/27/2025

176 Contracting and Drawing A-201

Bid Form B.3.1 includes an “Option 1”

(a) Please confirm option 1 is to be priced as an add alternate to the base bid and the numbers inputted in this portion of the form should ONLY include those of Option 1

(b) Please clarify the scope of Option 1. It is only noted on sheet A201. Are these elements: Stucco, doors, gutters, soffit, guardrail, columns the only elements to be painted? No prep work will be assumed unless clarified.

(a) Price as an option with a separate number in accordance with the Bid Schedule.

(b)The note is not to meant to be a conclusive list. The add alternate includes all exterior surfaces currently baring paint that will not be demo'ed during the course of the project that includes but is not limited to stucco, exterior doors, gutters, soffits, guardrails, and columns. All surfaces are to be prepared per section 3.2 of the exterior paint spec 09 9113.

5/27/2025

177 Spec Please advise if Haier freezers will be an acceptable substitute to the Thermo-Scientific equipment specified.

No, Haier freezers are not an acceptable substitute. Please provide equipment as specified. 6/9/2025

178 Spec Div 12

Please confirm that the “painted stainless steel casework” mentioned in the response to RFI #98 is in reference to the typical PC-1 painted metal cabinets located elsewhere throughout the project and is not calling for a stainless steel finish.

Casework to be stainless steel finish for ANIMAL KITCHEN ONLY, upper cabinets to remain glazed but with stainless steel finish. All remaining metal casework to be finished per section 2.4 of spec 12 3553.13.

6/9/2025

179 Drawings Please confirm the quantity and locations of all the fire extinguishers to be supplied and installed for this project. This are not called out on the plans.

All fire extinguishers and related cabinets are to be replaced in kind. Any surface mounted units are to be reinstalled at same location. See RFI response #99 for locations only (There are recessed cabinets in each of Corridors A101, A110, C132, and D101 and a surface mounted extinguisher in Work Area C103).

Contractor to verify in field.

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180 Drawing S-000-CS

Referencing general sheet S 000CS, Structural Steel Note 8 directions finishes for structural steel. Note 11E calls for lintels to be fireproofed. The following questions require clarification:

1. Note 8/S 000CS – Please clarify what structural elements off of S104MP required spray applied fire proofing. Does the exterior canopy framing require fireproofing; if so please clarify the system as it is exposed to the elements. Please clarify the finished finish requirements for the canopy.

2. 11E – It does not appear there are any new lintels that require spray fireproofing. Please confirm existing lintels would not require fireproofing. If so, please clarify the system; this would affect existing to remain work not called for in the contract documents.

1. Note 8 is just noting that exposed members not encased in concrete or spray fireproofing need to be shop painted. The exterior canopy framing does not require fireproofing. 2.

Confirmed.

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