Attachment 1 - RLP 36C10F23R0055 - Lecanto OPC QA Matrix.pdf

Question Answer

Is a teaming arrangement sufficient for two small businesses to compete in an SDVOSB solicitation (rather than a JV)?

Yes

2 The PFD and Conceptual floor plan conflict.

Which one takes priority?

PFD has precedence

Are the VA Barrier Free Design Standards incorporated as part of the LDN? Note:

Questioner wants to confirm if they are required as the standards would impact the parking design

Yes, the Barrier Free Design Guide applies to this procurement

With the removal of annual CPI operational cost adjustments, what method is recommended to account for these costs throughout the term of the lease?

Offeror shall submit their operating costs base rent and any, if applicable, proposed incremental adjustments, i.e., x % increase every x years. Upon selection of the award the Government will transcribe the successful offeror's final offer operating costs base along with, if any incremental adjustment into the lease.

5 Are Revit files available for review? No

What is the recommended ratio of staff to patient parking?

There is no ratio recommendation for staff to patient parking. 350 spaces required with 35 designated as handicapped spaces.

There will be 80 FTE.

7 See FSL II - Section 1.15, - Is the 25ft requirement valid for this procurement?

Yes

Is there a requirement to use AbilityOne to support Janitorial services in the new Lecanto clinic?

No, the current Lecanto clinic does not utilize the AbilityOne contract.

Therefore, its use is not required for the new clinic.

9 Is the Lease Acquisition Fee part of the lump sum or paid through shell?

These are shell costs

Is the front door the only public access point?

Is the staff entry point the only access staff should be using? Are all other doors egress only except near the mobile MRI pad and ambulance entry?

Front door is main public access point. Staff has its own access.

Others are means of egress and must include FGI requirements.

Also see question 54

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Will the building be designed to applicable local building codes or follow the VA design guides referenced in Section 2.4.1 of the technical narrative?

Must be designed to meet local code and all codes referenced in the LDN.

12 Can you provide a ratio of staff and patient parking?

See question 6

13 Is the mailbox part of the TI or shell? Shell if required by AHJ.

Please confirm VA will pay for cable, telephone and data directly.

Lessor pays for all utilities. VA will reimburse at the end of the year.

Section 4.1.3.8.1 of the technical narrative requires, 1 POW flag and 1 US Flag Lessor provided. The lease requires 3 flagpoles with US flag only Lessor supplied. Which is correct?

Are the flagpoles TI or Shell?

3 flag poles. US flag is shell, the rest TI.

Is the VA signage required in Section 4.1.3.9 considered part of the shell or TI? Does VA want an allowance from all bidders for consistency?

Must comply with VA Signage. All code-required signage will be paid by Lessor and is a shell cost. Non-code signage is TI.

The floor plan provided appears to be approximately 51,700 GSF and contains 2 more rooms than the PFD and solicitation includes a maximum of 55,497 ABOA, is the desire to provide 55,497 ABOA SF or to provide what is shown in the bridging documents? If we need to add square ABOA SF to the building to which service would the VA prefer the space be added.

PFD has precedence with an ABOA of 55,497.

18 Please confirm audiology booths are TI. Audio Booths are TI.

Please confirm VA interior signage, facility plaque and medallion displays are TI or VA provided.

For signage, see question 16. No items are provided by VA

Will the antenna referenced in Section

4.2.11.5.5 require any additional supporting steel?

Yes, it will need additional structural support.

There are multiple places in the RLP where lab is referenced. Can you confirm if the lab/receiving area is classified as a lab under FGI guidelines? Can you describe what acids and concentrations will be used in the lab and in what quantities to allow sizing of the neutralization tank and pricing the correct pipe material.

Follow FGI guidelines, lab/receiving is part of lab.

There are multiple references to pharmacy in the technical narrative but no pharmacy shown on the plans, can you confirm if there is a pharmacy or not? If yes, will it be a compounding pharmacy?

The facility has a medicine room, but no formal, walk-up pharmacy.

23 Are window shades part of TI or Shell? Window shades for exterior wall windows are a Shell expense

Section 4.4.4.2 of the technical narrative requires dedicated exhaust for Pharmacy, Lab, Police and Kitchen areas. Please confirm there are no areas VA classifies at kitchen or pharmacy in this building. Is the lab receiving considered a lab for this purpose?

See answer to question 21 and 22.

There is no kitchen in this program.

Facility does have a pathology lab (See Functrional Area 11 in PFD)

25 Is Section 4.4.6.1 of the technical narrative meant to require hot water heating?

Hot water heating required.

Section 4.4.7, are humidifiers required if the system can maintain humidity requirements?

System design must take into consideration temperature and humidity control.

Section 4.4.13.2.3 requires coordination with VA radiology vendor as part of the shell cost, please provide the pieces of equipment to be used for design if the costs are born by the Lessor.

Refer to functional area 10 on PFD.

Data sheets to be provided at time of design.

Section 4.5.4.2 of the technical narrative requires connections to high purity water systems in lab and other special use areas.

Please provide a list of the high purity water and quantity required.

System to be designed to meet the equipment needs at the lab (TI).

Section 4.5.4.3 of the technical narrative requires connections for specialty gases please confirm if there are any gases required in the building.

No specialty gases are required for building operations.

30 Can VA’s architect provide the REVIT model? No

The generator requires 96 hours of fuel, can this be reduced?

No, 96 hours is the requirement. If using natural gas, then you will have continuous flow.

Will VA pay for fuel as a part of utility expense?

Yes, it is a reimbursable expense for the fuel used by VA only during an emergency of power outage. VA will not pay for fuel costs for monthly / annual joint commission testing

Please confirm there is no perimeter security fence. If fencing is required, does staff parking need to be physically separated from patient parking by gates?

Perimeter fencing is required and is a TI cost. Please see VA Fence guidelines. Interior code-required fencing is a shell cost

Section 2 of the Security Requirements mentions Blast requirements in the facility.

Can VA provide access to engineers the exact blast requirements?

FSL Level II, no blast requirements.

Section 5 of the Security Requirements shows monitoring and recording, is the CCTV system part of the shell or TI. Should the system terminate in a special systems closet or VA IT closet. Whose responsibility is it to monitor the cameras, VA police or LL security? Who owns/controls the video images?

CCTV is TI requirement. Terminate at a closet in Police area. It is a

Police system.

Section 4.8.8.5.3 says VA will provide monitors, signal processors & recorders contradicting #28 above, please clarify.

Lessor to provide complete and usable system.

37 Please confirm telephones are VA Furnished/Installed.

Telephones are VA furnished and installed.

38 Please provide and delineation of Tenant Improvements and Shell improvements

Refer to L-100 Section 3 for Shell, Section 5 and LDN for TI unless otherwise noted.

39 Is a 25’ set off required around the building? Yes, 25' setoff required around building.

Section 2.07 requires the entire facility to be compliant with ADA, Section 4.2.2.1 requires bariatric restrooms, 1 per PACT module.

Bariatric toilets design guideline typically don’t match the ADA guidelines. May these rooms deviate from ADA guidelines?

Correct, bariatric would be an exception.

Section 4.8.8.16.2 requires an RED system as required, is an RED system required? If yes will VA contract for the music service directly?

RED system is required inclusive (fully functional system)

Please clarify the number of flag poles, there are numerous places quantities and heights are mentioned. Shell or TI and flag responsibility?

US Flag pole is Shell, others are TI.

What size audiology booth is required. Please confirm if the booths is double wall in both sides and that a single door is adequate.

Rated SINGLE door required. Only patient side needs to meet sound requirements, not employee side.

And, doors must swing outward.

Are walls in exam rooms and group rooms 50

STC or 55 STC. The RLP conflicts.

Refer to LDN paragraph 4.9.20.

Conference rooms are STC 55 minimum.

45 What is the preferred staff parking and patient parking counts

See question 6

Section 4.9.33 technical narrative requires white noise throughout, other sections require

MH consult and group rooms only, please clarify

White noise system required throughout Mental Health Service.

Section 4.9.36 technical narrative requires RO water system 7500 gpd capacity with distribution throughout the facility, what is this for?

Pathology Lab (See Functional Area 11 in PFD)

Section 4.9.37.7 of the technical narrative requires code blue stations, are these TI or shell? How many stations are required?

No Code Blue stations are required for this facility.

Section 4.9.37.8 of the technical narrative requires dedicated parking for Gov cars. Please confirm there are 10 cars and they are part of the 350?

10 parking spots minimum included in the 350 count.

Section 4.9.37.10 of the technical narrative requires motorcycle, van spaces and electric car parking. Please provide the quantities for each of the latter 2; if they are part of the 350 spaces and if charging is required for the EV spaces.

5 each minimum. Motorcycle parking is in addition to the 350

(standard is 5 spaces for 10 motorcycles)

Section 4.9.37.11 of the technical narrative requires a trash compactor, 2 dumpsters and 7 day/week trash pick-up. This is far above standard for a building of this size, can you elaborate on the reason for this requirement?

Must meet the requirements of this size facility, (expected to be a minimum of 2 times per week)

Section 4.9.37.12 of the technical narrative requires a VA provided Bailer. Will the Bailer be in a VA space inside or outside? Can you provide a proposed model for electric sizing?

Bailer will be outside the facility.

Proposed model to be identified during design phase.

53 Please provide the normal operating hours of the clinic.

As per Section 6.01 A, L100, the hours are 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

There are a number of places a women’s entrance is discussed. Is there a separate public entrance for women?

Depends on design and layout, there may be a separate entrance for women.

Will the tenant improvements be paid lump sum or amortized?

Expectation is that the TIs will be paid lump sum but the govt retains the option to amortize some or all of the amount

If there will be no CPI Annual adjustments, why must a Operating Cost Base be listed in Section

1.14 of the L100?

See the accompanying amendment

How will VA use the present value price evaluation methods described in RLP Section

4.05 C7(a) to evaluate price proposals?

See the accompanying amendment

58 Is an ASR document part of the RLP Package?

No ASR specific document is included in the package. The technical requirements are covered in provided documents.

Appendix A.2 – Lease Narrative. In Sections 4 and 8, canopies are required at the Main

Entrance, Ambulance Entrance and Loading Dock. Are these items in the Shell or the TI

Cost?

All canopies are Shell

Appendix A.5 – FSL II - Are windows, storefront windows and/or curtain wall systems required to be designed to meet structural blast requirements, or are the requirements simply applied to the window glass only (i.e.

protective film)?

No structural blast rating required but must meet Florida hurricane requirements. Protective film does not meet hurricane requirements

Please confirm an emergency generator is required. If an emergency generator is required, will it will only serve the VA

Viewpoint system, IT PDU’s, and medical refrigerators per the ASR?

100% emergency backup required.

62 If an emergency generator is required, will it be considered a shell cost or TI cost?

Equipment cost: 15% is a shell cost, 85% will be TI

Appendix A.2 – Lease Design Narrative. Section

4.6.2.4.1 states: “VISN 8 required full building load backup. A/E to coordinate with utility supplier for uninterruptable utility service”

Please elaborate on this statement. Is this line item in the ASR requiring full building backup?

Please define backup requirements for VISN 8.

See answer to question 61.

Appendix A.2 – Lease Design Narrative. Section

4.6.2.1 lists a generator must be dual fuel

(natural gas and diesel), this limits the types and sizes of generators available. If a generator is required, please confirm the intent is a duel fuel generator in place of a standard diesel only NFPA 110 certified generator? Please note that per Appendix A.2 Section 4.6.2.4.1, if full building backup is required, NFPA certified dual fuel generators are not available in the sizes necessary to achieve this without paralleling ~3 generators together. Retrofit kits can be installed on diesel generators to achieve dual fuel operation, but these void manufacturer engine warranties.

Power generation must be designed as efficiently as possible to meet the need.

L100 Section 3.43(I) states that parking lot lighting must be on emergency power. This is in excess of typical egress emergency lighting to just outside the building. If no generator is provided, this will result in a sizable battery system to support this operation. Please confirm parking lot lighting must be on emergency 90-minute backup power?

N/A, parking lot lights would be powered by the generator

Appendix A.2 - Lease Design Narrative. Section

4.9.37.10 states to provide dedicated parking spots for electric vehicles. Do these spots include EV Chargers? If so, please confirm quantity of chargers/spots required and if they may be Level 2 AC chargers.

Only infrastructure for EV charger required.

67 If EV chargers are required, will these chargers be included in the Shell or TI costs?

Infrastructure (conduit) is a shell cost

Are there any special requirements for fire suppression in any IT or server rooms (Pre-action, clean agent, etc…). Otherwise, should IT rooms be provided with an NFPA 13 compliant wet sprinkler system with wire cages on sprinkler heads?

Yes, follow NFPA 13 guidance

Appendix A.2 – Lease Design Narrative. Section

4.4 includes “(SHELL)” in its description. Is VA requiring that ALL costs associated with mechanical/HVAC systems be included in the shell price, or should some of the mechanical/HVAC costs be included in the TI price?

All costs associated with mechanical/HVAC system to be factored as Shell.

Appendix A.2 – Lease Design Narrative. Section

4.4.5.6 requires all HVAC systems to be serviced without entering the computer room, however Appendix A.4 shows ductless computer room A/C units which may require entry into the room for servicing. Are ductless computer room units located within the main computer room and other OI&T rooms are acceptable?

Access to these rooms must be coordinated with staff. Note:

Rooms will be in general dual fed with AC. The water lines serving individual AC units shall be installed in adjacent room to IT room.

L100 Section 6.05 (H) omits a BTU output for the server room. Will VA provide BTU output information for the server room and other OI&T rooms for HVAC design purposes?

Information to be provided during design phase. Use previous project history as a reference

Appendix A.2 - Design Narrative. Section 4.4.9 states that return air duct is to be constructed and that plenum return is not allowed. Is plenum return air allowed for this facility?

Ducted return as required.

The OIT CBOC Infrastructure requirements define some of the systems that are allowed to be in the OIT Room (Comm Room), however not all of the required technology systems are shown. Are there systems that are NOT allowed to be in the OIT Communications

Room (e.g. Radio Systems such as an Emergency Responder Radio System which would be code required for this building., etc…)?

Correct, Police owned systems are to be located in the Police area.

Regarding compliance with Javit's-Wagner- O'Day Act, can the Government confirm if subcontracting under the AbilityOne Program is required? If so, can the Government provide the point of contact for the current janitorial contract holder(s) that would need to bid this contract?

The AbilityOne Program is not a requirement for this procurement.

Could the Government provided a revised or excel version of the Room Contents List - the current version doesn't appear to align?

Will be provided, See the accompanying amendment

Please confirm if View Point temperature and humidity monitoring is required for Clean Utility rooms.

Yes, it is required.

77 Can the Government identify the areas the RO water system is intended to service?

Pathology Lab (See Functional Area 11 in PFD)

Please confirm if back up generator requirement is intended to supply 100% of the facility electrical system or if standby operations can be at a reduced level. Room

Data Matrix is unclear on specific emergency power load requirements.

See answer to question 61.

Please confirm if uninterruptible utility requirement is intended to require two primary supply feeders with primary automatic transfer switch or if utility provider is required to provide an alternative backup power from a different power generation source or battery system.

Only main feed required.

The RLP states that "Offeror must provide documentation of the proposed GREEN

GLOBES FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION (GG-NC)

credits for Two Green Globes level certification," and "The Offeror must provide a Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors project checklist documenting the proposed criteria and points to meet Green Globes certification (at the minimum One Green Globes level)," are both certifications required?

Two Green Globes are required for new construction. One Green Globe is required for existing facilities

The Program for Design states 0 SF for Shipping/Receiving under Functional Area 11

(Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) Service), however, the Conceptual Floor Plan

Illustrates 250 SF allocated for Shipping/Receiving for PLM - Please confirm the correct square footage and whether it is included under the current ABOA SF of 55,497.

The Shipping/Receiving/Lab space is 275 SF as per the PFD and Plan and is included in the total ABOA

SF of 55,497

Can our proposal response be submitted via emailed PDF’s, in lieu of the CD submission that has been requested? (Referenced in Section 3.02, on page 13 of RLP)

No

If “no” to the previous question, can our proposal response(s) be submitted via USB drive, in lieu of the CD submission that has been requested? (Referenced in Section 3.02, on page 13 of RLP)

No

Can a previously completed Past Performance Questionnaire, Past and Present Performance

Questionnaire, Performance Confidence Survey, Past Performance Survey, ORP Past

Performance Questionnaire, or CPARS be submitted in lieu of the “ORP Past Performance Questionnaire” form (labeled as PDF 11 in the

Lecanto RLP Zip folder) provided in this solicitation, as long as it represents the project being presented for past performance evaluation in this proposal response and also presents the same data requested in the solicitation-provided ORP Past Performance Questionnaire form? (Referenced in Section

1.06 and Section 4.04, pages 4 and 24-25 in the

RLP)

No

Are Janitorial services required to be contracted through the AbilityOne Program? (Referenced in Section 1.06 on page 3 of RLP, Section 3.02 on page 15 of RLP, Section 4.04 on page 28 of

RLP, and Section 4.06 on page 31 of RLP)

The AbilityOne Program is not a requirement for this procurement.

Is an on-site building manager required?

(Referenced in Section 4.04 on page 28 of RLP) Yes, it is required.

Please confirm the RE Office space and remote oversight space referenced in section 7.0.1 of the ASR is not required.

RE Office space is required.

VA to confirm the Appendix A.1 Program for Design shall override the Appendix B

Conceptual Floor Plan if any discrepancies exist between the two documents.

See question 2

VA to confirm it is their intent to have a dedicated reception desk for each of the three

(3) PACTs as well as dedicated reception for

Mental Health, Lab and Radiology/PT as shown in the Conceptual Floor Plan. This somewhat relates to Question #1 above. The PFD calls for “Reception” one time at 980 SF and then another Reception at the Lab. No other dedicated Reception areas are identified yet the Conceptual Floor Plan shows all the Reception areas noted above (Qty: 6).

Refer to PFD for Reception area guidance

90 Is it anticipated that the Canteen will be operated by an outside vendor?

Canteen service contracts out the operation to vendors.

Lease Section 3.14.A.4 states “The Lessor is encouraged to purchase at least 50 percent of the Government tenant’s electricity from renewable sources.” Please confirm the 50% renewable electricity is not a requirement.

Follow the Green Globes and contract requirements

Lease Section 3.40.A states “HVAC systems shall be installed and operational per the requirements of this lease, additional codes listed, and Agency Specific Requirements identified in the Appendices, including all

Building common areas. The design, operation and maintenance of the systems will meet

American National Standards Institute, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and

Air-Conditioning Engineers (ANSI/ASHRAE) Standard 170, Ventilation of Healthcare

Facilities. All HVAC systems shall be provided as part of the shell rent.”. This is not consistent with the Typical GSA Shell

Mechanical Requirement for an “Open Office Space”. ASR Section 4.4 also notes that “4.4 Mechanical (SHELL)”. Section 4.4 Mechanical and the Mechanical Information included in the Room Contents list do not provide enough information for the Lessor to price the TI

Mechanical System. Please confirm if the

See answer to question 69.

ASR Section 4.2.7 calls for multiple entrance canopies including an entrance canopy at the

“MRI Pad”. Please confirm these Entrance Canopies are a TI Cost.

Canopies are exterior and part of Shell cost.

Please confirm if a MRI Pad and/or any other provisions for a Mobile MRI Trailer are required and if so please confirm these are all TI Costs.

MRI Pad is required. These are TI costs

Appendix A.2 - Lease Design Narrative notes that Section 4.4 Mechanical as “(Shell). This is the only section that includes the “(Shell)”.

Please confirm unless included in Lease Section

3, all items noted in the Appendix A.2 - Lease Design Narrative are TI Costs.

See answer to question 69.

RLP Section 3.06.AC calls for a Project Schedule. Lease Section 4.01 provides the required Schedule Design and VA Review

Periods but does not provide Durations. Please provide durations to complete Section 4.01.

Duration to be 15 days.

Appendix A.5 - Facility Security Level II Section

1.11 Vehicle Barriers as a “(Shell)” Cost but

does not provide quantity per location. Please provide additional information regarding required QTY.

This will be part of the submitted design package as per the FSL guidance and local code

Appendix A.5 - Facility Security Level II Section

2.1 Blast Resistance-Windows, 2.2 Blast

Resistance: Façade And Structure, and 2.3 Blast Resistance: Progressive Collapse as a Shell Cost. Typical GSA/VA FSL II Buildings don’t require blast resistance including Blast Resistance Windows. Since this is a FSL II

Building please confirm if Blast Resistance is a requirement.

Blast resistance not required, window and glazing to meet

Florida hurricane requirements

Appendix A.5 - Facility Security Level II Section

2.18 Emergency Generator Protection notes

that “ISC LOP III: New Construction: Generator shall be secured against unauthorized access and locate the emergency generator and fuel tank at least 25 feet away from loading docks, entrances, and parking, or implement standoff, hardening, and venting methods to protect utilities from the DBT at these locations.”

Please confirm the Generator and Generator Enclosure are TI Costs.

Generator costs - see question 62.

Generator Fencing is a shell cost to meet local code requirements.

Based on what is on the plans it appears they are incorporating the waiting space in the main circulation? Scaling the width it looks to be about 12’ wide which seems to be too narrow.

With a 50% grossing factor on the program element say the drawing does not illustrate that.

Drawing is diagrammatic in nature and will vary from final proposed plan.

Is the entirety of the barrier system/blast protection to be included in the SHELL budget?

No blast protection required for this level. Barrier system is shell

Programmed square footage vs. ABOA discrepancy, what is their target ABOA because this building right now is right at 50,000 gross sf?

55,497 ABOA SF

Will the security specs remain the same? This is a large increase from their typical programming.

Provide per LDN

Can you provide further clarification on the expected timeline for the Coastal Zone Management Act?

No additional information can be provided.

105 Confirm no freight elevator will be required. No elevators required since this is a one story facility

106 Energy Star vs. Green Globes – confirm which one or if both are required.

See answer to question 80.

107 Confirm Two Green Globes level certification for New Construction includes Interiors.

See answer to question 80.

108 Confirm One Green Globes level certification for Interiors is included in Item S.

See answer to question 80.

109 Confirm One Green Globes for Interiors, One Green Globe for shell.

See answer to question 80.

For the SDVOSB set aside qualification at submission, typically in the past when having 2 individuals or firms pursuing a project you have accepted a SPE i.e. (LLC or S-Corp), when it is set up confirming with the FAR Subpart 19.7 guidelines. Having a full JV through the SBA will take roughly 10 months to complete.

Please clarify requirements.

An LLC or S-Corp is acceptable for two small businesses as long as

51% of the entity is owned by the SDVOSB. The SDVOSB and the small business partner must both be certified by SBA. A JV is required if the non-SDVOSB partner is a large firm.

Confirm that there are no adjustments for operating costs?

GSA Form 1217 will establish the Base for Annual Operating Costs.

There will be no annual CPI adjustments; however, an offeror can propose operating costs adjustments. Adjustments on operating costs, if any, will be transcribed for the successful offeror and it will be dependent on their proposal.

Will cleaning be required to be performed during normal operating business hours (7:30 am – 4:30 pm)?

Yes

113 Will all cleaning be performed by the Lessor? Yes

Does this include cleaning areas between patient use? If so, what areas does this include?

If necessary, cleaning between patients will be performed by nursing staff

Who will determine and how will it be determined if more frequent cleaning is required in high touch and high traffic areas which is based on use?

VA personnel will work with janitorial staff to determine needs based on use

Is it the intent that all cleaned surfaces be allowed to air dry or is dwell time sufficient based on the product being used?

Yes, air dry per the L100

According to this section, only the carpet and base are to be replaced, every 5 years, does this mean no hard floor surfaces are to be included?

This is correct but Lease states that flooring (including hard floor surfaces) shall be replaced when in disrepair as per L100, Section

6.12B

What is the definition of prompt response time? Is there a priority list for different types of deficiencies?

Response time shall be within 1 hour; Correction time for safety deficiencies shall be within 4 hours

Is there no requirement for an onsite superintendent during all normal operating hours?

Onsite superintendent required during normal working hours. See question 53

Please confirm that local recycling ordinances if in place will be the requirement for the recycling program in the facility?

Meet local ordinance and Green Globes guidance

121 Confirm pages 258 – 5889 of the RCL are intentionally left blank.

Will be provided, See the accompanying amendment

LDN 4.1.3.7.1 - Indicates 5 drive under canopies required, confirm only Main Entrance and Ambulance Entrance require drive under canopies.

Confirming two drive under canopies at Main Entrance and

Ambulance Entrance with minimum clearance of 14 feet clear.

Confirm there is no Women’s Clinic entrance, as only 2 exams are indicated in Program for

Design, in PACT Clinic 2.

Depends on design and layout, there may be a separate entrance for women.

Confirm Main Entrance Canopy can serve as

Bus stop canopy if a bus stop canopy is required.

See answer to question 122, minimum 14 feet clearance.

125 Confirm no staff drive under canopy is required. No staff drive under canopy required.

126 Confirm MRI Pad not required. See question 94

127 4.2.7.2 - Confirm whether cars are required to be stacked, side by side, or either.

Side by side.

128 Confirm minimum canopy clearance of 14’-6” (Section 4.9.37.4 indicates 14’-0”).

14'-0"

Confirm no EV charging stations are required.

Confirm amount of passenger van and electric vehicle spaces required.

See answer to question 66.

130 Confirm Conference Room is part of program (or provide alternate room name).

Provide per PFD

131 4.9.39.11 - Confirm STC rating required. Conference Rooms shall be STC 55 minimum.

Confirm Audiology Booth doors will be internal to Audio Booth rooms, not opening directly into corridors.

No, doors shall open outward; See answer to question 43.

4.9.41.4 - Confirm Cardiology Exam Room locations. Further, confirm if scales are required to be recessed for PACT unit W & H Alcoves.

Scales to be recessed where located on PACT unit W &H

Alcoves.

134 Confirm Conference Room is part of program (or provide alternate name).

Confirming Conference Room is part of the program.

135 Confirm Bluebeam Studio Sessions can be used in lieu of Dr. Checks.

Confirming Bluebeam Studio can be used instead of Dr. Checks.

136 The PFD and Conceptual floor plan conflict.

Which one takes priority?

See question 2

Are the VA Barrier Free Design Standards incorporated as part of the LDN? Note:

Questioner wants to confirm if they are required as the standards would impact the parking design

See question 3

LDN Section 2.3.1.14 lists USP 800 standards.

What type of hazardous drug compounding will be used in this facility?

No compounding done at this facility.

Section 2.4.1.7 lists the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual as a reference that applies to this RLP. Section 1.4.6 of that Manual states that this project would not be required to comply with this Manual. What part of the PSRDM, besides 1.4.6, are we to comply with?

PSRDM paragraph 1.4.6 refers to ISC requirements to be followed.

Section 4.1.3.7 Canopies requires a ‘drive-under type Canopy’ at among other area, the

Women’s Clinic, Staff Entry and Bus Stop. Can you verify there is a Women’s Clinic entry and if a drive-under Canopy is needed at the Staff Entry and Bus Stop?

See answer to questions 122 and

123. Also, drive-under canopy would not be required for a

Women's entrance

Section 4.2.7.1: Can you clarify that ‘medical water’ should be ‘Medical Waste Room’?

Under LDN Section 4.2.7.1, "medical water" should be revised to read "Medical Waste".

Section 4.1.1.3 requires a 4’ extension of the canopy at the dock. Section 4.2.7.5 requires a 3’ extension of the canopy at the dock. Which is the minimum required?

4' extension is the minimum requirement.

Section 4.2.13 lists requirements for Pharmacy Dispensing Windows. What room will these be used in and how many are programmed?

Medication rooms are required.

Section 4.3.13.2 Radiology Mobile Unit asks us to confirm adequate turning radius be provided. What type of mobile unit should be planned for?

Full length trailer radius.

Section 4.4.1.1.2 requires the HVAC system to meet ASHREA 90.1-2013. Section 2.3.1.10 lists

ASHREA 90.1-2019 as a standard. Which standard should be used?

ASHREA 90.1-2019

Section 4.4.2.4 notes requirements for a CT Room and Pharmacy Compounding area.

Confirm these are not in the Program.

Not in program.

Section 4.4.3.4 requires dedicated AHU’s for Pharmacy Services, and the Surgical Suite.

Confirm these are not in the Program.

Not in program.

Section 4.4.13.3 lists requirements for a

Pharmacy Clean Room. Confirm this space is not in the Program.

Pharmacy Clean room is not part of this space program.

Section 4.6.2.4.1 requires a utility supplier to provide “uninterruptible utility service”. Is more explanation available on this requirement?

This is a reference to uninterruptible natural gas utility

Section 4.2.2.1 of the technical narrative requires 650lb lifts, Section 4.9.35 requires 2 -

1,000lb lift and all other 600lb, which is correct 650lb or 600lb. Please confirm these are part of TI.

Minimum 650lb. They are TI.