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1 Considering a significant portion of the delineated area is realtively remote and might not have access to a sewer system, Is a septic system acceptable to the VA, provided it meets all local, state and federal requirements, if access to sewer connections is not available?

Yes

2 Considering a significant portion of the delineated area is realtively remote and might not have access to water, Is a water well system acceptable to the VA, provided it meets all local, state and federal requirements for potablility etc?

Yes

3 Appendix A.6- Conceptual Floor Plan Can the VA provide the CAD file for the concept building plan?

The blocking diagram posted shows spatial relationships and preferred adjacentcies between some identified requirements. That said, the VA "concept" is not a true building concept put out for bid therefore, VA will not be providing CAD drawings.

4 RLP Section 3.02 In the past, we have been requested to submit our qualifications in one large volume (through an app like ShareFile). Alternatively we have been requested to submit in sections via ordinary email (usually several emails). Which would you prefer?

Proposals shall be submitted following RLP Section 3.02. A specfically 3.02 A, 7.b and 3.02 A.9.

5 RLP Section 4.04 Regarding PPQ's, is it acceptable to submit PPQ's that are already signed in our submission? (There are instances when the VA has required the client listed on the PPQ to send directly).

Yes, please refer to RLP Section 4.04, Factor 4, Submission Instructions 4.a.i.

In addition, please refer to RLP Section 4.04, Factor 4, Submission Instructions 4.a.ii

6 LDN 4.2.14

Pharmacy dispensing windows are described. However, neither the PFD nor the ABOA floor plan show that there is to be a pharmacy in the project. Please confirm that this paragraph does not apply.

No Pharmacy, paragraph does not apply.

7 LDN 4.2.15

Radiation Shielding requirements are described for Radiology, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, CT, and Dental x-ray rooms. However, neither the PFD nor the ABOA floor plan indicate these rooms to be part of the project. Please confirm that this paragraph does not apply to this project.

Paragraph does not apply to this project.

8 LDN 4.2.16

RF Shielding and Magnetic Shielding requirements for MRI rooms are described in this paragraph. However, neither the PFD nor the ABOA floor plan indicate that an MRI is part of this project. Please confirm that this paragraph does not apply to this project.

Paragraph does not apply to this project.

9 LDN 4.6.1

The LDN indicates the facility will not have any Category 1 or Category 2 spaces as defined by NFPA 99, therefore a Standby Generator would not be required by that code. A Standby Generator is, however, listed as a requirement for the facility in the LDN, section 4.6.1. Should the Type 2 EES, which will support Life Safety and Equipment Branches and will include a generator, automatic transfer switches and distribution equipment, be included in the Building Shell or the Tenant Improvement?

A back-up generator is required for those emergency requirements listed in the LDN 4.6.1.3. This is a shell requirement.

10 LDN 4.3.10

Surgical and Endovascular Services are referenced in the LDN, sections 4.3.10, 4.4.13.5, 4.5.4.5, and 4.6.2.1, but none are shown on the ABOA Diagram Drawings. Is a Surgical Suite required, and if so, would it be considered a Category 1 space as defined by NFPA 99?

No surgical suite is required.

11 LDN Confirm Sterile Processing Services will not be provided on site per the PFD No Sterile Processing Service is required.

12 LDN Confirm no pharmacy will be provided onsite per the PFD. No pharmacy is required.

13 LDN Confirm no Endoscopy Services be provided on site per the PFD? No endoscopy services are required.

14 LDN Confirm no Dental Treatment Services be provided on site per the PFD? No Dental Treatment Service is required.

Cheshire County, NH - OPC - RLP No. 36C10F24R0006

RFI TRACKER

RFI # Reference Document RFI Dept of VA Response

Cheshire County, NH - OPC - RLP No. 36C10F24R0006

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15 LDN

Due to high demand and limited supply, Zone Power Distribution Units may have longer than normal lead times. Is it acceptable to provide power to each equipment rack and/or cabinet with a TR or MCR separately?

Required to follow IT Standards in the RLP. MCR not included in PFD.

16 LDN

Confirm No central Piped Medical gas system is required and all gases will be provided in portable bottles. As the PFD does not call out any rooms requiring medical gas.

No piped medical gases are required.

17 LDN Confirm that per the ABOA drawings that a demark/TR room combination is acceptable or will an additional TR room be required.

It is recommended to provide a separate Demarc Room and provide the two required TR Rooms. The Demarc Room is a shell cost. The two required TR Rooms are Tenant Improvement costs.