36C10E18Q0182-0001004.pdf

RFI Log

RFQ 36C10E18Q0182

Title Install HVAC and Lighting, St Petersburg, FL

RFI # Question Answer 1 Will the VA issue drawings for the subject project? Yes, all present at the site visit took a picture of the drawings. Drawing provided by Amendment 0001

The Statement of Work Document references the following link as documents related to this project: http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#23 Are we to pull a specific spec sections out of this link and incorporate them into this solicitation? If so, which spec sections?

Section deleted, see revised Statement of Work (SOW) dated July 9, 2018 3 What is the make and model of the 2x2 light fixture to be used? 2X2 LED Max LED model # MLFP22D54041 or similar 4 What is the make and model of the thermostat to be used for the offices? Johnson control #NSBTP7001 tied into the metasys system

During the installation of the sprinkler systems, what procedures do we need in place with respect to shut off, turn on, notification, etc. during the installation? Coordination Through Johnson Control and life safety at VHA on campus to disarm,drain & recomission

6 Would we have access to a staging area for materials and light equipment? If so where? Yes in the first floor warehouse area

7 Would we be authorized to turn of the AC units while we are sealing the joints at the ductwork? If so, what is the process for doing this? Yes I will have our in house HVAC person coordinating this.

8 Are you able to include the sign in sheet on the addendum for the answered questions? Sign in sheet from site visit will be provided by Amendment 0001

9 Are there any type of as‐built/construction plans or drawings? If so please provide electronic copies? No

Para 1.3 Scope states “14 offices need 2X2 LED lights 29 are complete? Did a contractor complete the 29? If so who is the contractor? Why weren’t the other 14 completed when the 29 were completed? The lights and switches were installed by VA electricians and stopped when we decided to add HVAC

11 Will the VA provide the 2X2 LED lights, dimmer switches and independent VAV boxes? No 12 Are the 43 supervisor offices on 3rd floor of building 46 currently in‐use? Yes 13 Will work need to be completed after normal work hours? Yes 1800hrs‐0200hs (6pm‐2am). See Para 2.6 of SOW 14 Is this new construction or part of a building renovation? Both 15 Is this project a new construction or a renovation? This project would be considered a renovation.

What are the electrical specs on the VAV's? VAV's are to be equipped with electric heat (per the scope). Spec on the VAV will give us insight as to the load requirements. 277V 1 phase with 24vDC controller Single duct terminal unit

Is the thermostat part if the VAV package itself? Will the thermostat (kit) be included in the mechanical estimate?

I am unsure if they are sold in kits, I would estimate them separately

Is the project going to be executed during normal business hours, while people are working at their cubicles?

No all work will be 6PM‐2AM M‐F See Para 2.6 of SOW 19 What are the dust containment requirements? Cover work areas during construction

Multiple ceiling tiles, as well as some 2' T's will need be removed for each of the 43 work areas. Are we responsible for furnishing, and installing acoustical ceiling material?

Contractor will be required to remove and replace when complete

Are we, the contractor, required to cover all surfaces of desks during work? The reason I ask is that this time will add up considerably over 43 work areas. Yes

Are we to add provisions in the estimate for demo/relocation of existing pendant and/or parabolic fixtures that are existing in the supervisor’s offices? yes

23 Is there a manufacturer preference for panelboards and distribution equipment? No 24 Is aluminum XHHW permitted to be used for feeders? No Copper only 25 Is MC Cable permitted for VAV branch ckts? Yes 26 Are powder actuated tools/fasteners permitted? No

27 Please confirm the following offices require new 2x2 LED fixtures; 3, 9, 10, 14, 19, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, and 42? That's correct

Please provide specifications of the existing 2x2 LED fixtures installed and confirm they all have dimmer control switches to be kept at their existing locations. Max LED #72587 Model MLFP22D54041

29 Please provide As‐Built drawings for the electrical installation and service available for power supply to the VAV boxes and new lights. Will be provided in future amendment 30 Please provide As‐Built drawings of the Reflective Ceiling Plans. Will be provided in future amendment 31 Please provide clearance between false ceiling and ceiling. Roughly 5' 32 Please confirm only two offices require sprinkler movement per the SOW? Correct