Attachment 1 RLP 36C10F25R0035 Port St Lucie FL OPC Q and A Matrix.pdf

Port St.

Lucie, FL OPC 23-Jun-25

ABOA SF 142,811

RSF 160,662

Parking Spaces 850

Ref Question Answer

L 100- Section

3.46

Lease Section 3.46 states that the space will not be considered substantially complete until the LCO receives Seismic Form F, Certificate of Seismic Compliance - New Building, however, RLP Sections 2.03 (Moderate Seismicity) and 2.04 (High Seismicity) have been deleted. Design teams request verification of what seismic forms, if any, are required to be submitted.

Follow L100, as applicable.

R 100 - Section

3.10

Section 3.10 of the RLP related to Green Globes requirements has been deleted, however, Section 3.48.A of the Lease requests 2 Green Globes for New Construction. Design team requests verification of the Green Globe requirements, if any.

2 Green Globes for new construction and 1 for existing.

Appendix A6 -

Conceptu al Floor

Plan

Please confirm if any departments showing on the first floor of Appendix A6 - Conceptual floor plan need to remain on the first floor.

VA has presented the conceptual plan and for offeror's to adhere to adjacencies.

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - Section

4.2.8

Lease Design Narrative 4.2.8 Additional Elevator Requirements states to provide passenger elevators for patient transport and one freight elevator for logistical support.

While (2) passenger elevators and (2) freight elevators were showing on the conceptual floor plan showing. Please confirm the number of passenger/freight elevator will be required for this project.

Follow LDN unless AHJ requires additional elevators.

5 - When is the expected award date for this project?

The current projection for the VA is Q4 2026, but does not consider congressional budget authorization timelines or challenges with timelines with due diligences

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.1.4

Please confirm the height for the flag poles as required in the Lease Design Narrative

4.1.4 Additional Site/Civil Requirements.

A 45 foot flag pole is required for the US flag.

Any additional poles will be 36 feet tall.

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.8.8.9

Lease design narrative requires guest Wi-Fi in section 4.8.8.9 In our recent experience these public Wi-Fi systems have been removed during project design and replaced with partitions within the VAMC Wireless System. Please confirm in advance if this will also be the case for this project, or if we should include public wireless in our bids.

Follow LDN.

8 - Please confirm if there will be any specialty items like sterilizers, etc. that will be lessor maintenance responsibility.

Follow the RLP; Specific items will be developed during Post award; the designer of record will be responsible for with compliance with RLP

9 - Please confirm if there will be an FM200 system for this project. Not required

10 Lease, L- 100 / 6.01

Confirm that Clinic will be seeing patients during the hours of 6:30am to 8:00pm M-F and 7:00am to 6:30pm on Saturday.

The anticipated patient service hours are Monday to - Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm;

Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm

11 Will the VA consider property just outside the geographic boundary? No

Any restrictions on type of Tenants that could share the space with the VA if 3 story building and one of the floors has another tenant?

See Incompatible uses as defined in the RLP.

Based on the growth of Tradition, is there any restrictions on sharing parking spaces with adjacent to the clinic as long as the working hours don’t impact the VA?

All parking spaces will be for the exclusive use of the VA. The Department will not intertrain shared spaces.

Lease Section 3.45 notes that the “The Lessor is responsible for providing countermeasure provisions outlined in the attached FSL document.”. Please confirm that only the scope items designated as “Shell” in the Appendix 5 - FSL II document need to be included in the Shell Pricing.

Follow FSL II requirements, shell.

Lease Section 3.48 requires (2) Green Globes for New Construction. Lease Section

3.49 Green Globes for Interior Construction

was deleted. Please confirm that Green Globes for New Construction is the only Green Globes Requirement.

2 Green Globes for new construction and 1 for existing.

ASR Section 2.5.1.4 states “Section 3 of the L-100 provides minimum requirements of the shell. Any further requirements identified in this LDN to items in Section 3 shall remain shell unless specifically designated as TI.”

Please confirm the ASR Sections listed below are TI.

Follow LDN, applies to below areas.

a - 2.4 VA Construction Observation Office and Phot Documentation Follow LDN b - 4.1.3.2 Golf Chart Enclosure and Charging Stations Follow LDN c - 4.1.3.2 EV Charging Stations Follow LDN d - 4.1.4 Ambulance Drive Through/Pick Up Entrance Follow LDN e - 4.2.14 Pharmacy Dispensing Windows and Vault Follow LDN f - 4.2.15 Radiation Shielding Follow LDN g - 4.2.16 Radio Frequency Shielding and Magnetic Shielding Follow LDN h - 4.8 Telecommunications Follow LDN

The 2024 HVAC design manual Section

4.4.3.1 General states: Use of electric

resistance heaters shall be prohibited, except when other heating sources (hot water, steam, gas) are not available, and/or for applications where use of any other heating source could pose a safety hazard.

Written approval by VA Authority identified in Chapter 1, paragraph 1.1 is required for use of electric resistance heating. Please confirm utilization of electric resistance heating (with SCR controls) in the terminal units and air handling units in lieu of a hydronic system with electric boilers is acceptable.

Follow HVAC design manual.

RLP Document “18 Certification of Building Energy Performance” requires the project to comply with the energy performance of the above project will fully satisfy the energy efficiency requirements of DOE regulations, 10 CFR Part 433, "Energy Conservation Voluntary Performance Standards for Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential Buildings. This requirement has been removed from several other GSA/VA Projects. Please confirm if this is a requirement for this RLP.

Follow RLP

20 N/A We are requesting a 2-week extension to the RLP due date. No extensions will be granted at this time.

LDN -

Section

4.2 Architectur

e - Additional Architectur al Requirem ents

This section states, “Provide a total of 3 bay doors aligned to recessed dock levelers.”

However, the Conceptual Plan shows only one overhead door, and the Project Room Contents List includes only one dock leveler.

Please clarify the required quantity.

1 bay door with loading dock for 3 trucks, 1 recessed scissor lift, 1 recessed dock leveler.

R100 RLP

- 1.04.7 Loading Dock and Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - Page 9.

Please confirm that this facility requires a loading dock with a 4'-0" elevation change for the truck to back up to.

4'-0" elevation confirmed.

R100 RLP

- 1.04.7 Freight

Elevator.

Please confirm, since the lease is proposed as a single tenant in multi-floor building, that the "freight" elevator is not required if the Logistics receiving area is on the ground floor and that a "service" elevator can be used to move both staff and supplies to upper floors.

Follow RLP

R100 RLP

- 1.02.B Building

Materials.

Please confirm whether Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) is considered a permanent material acceptable for the building façades.

EIFS is not desirable.

Appendix A.1 Room Contents -

Room Code

CS141.

The report lists ceiling mounted equipment column and service column as Contractor- Furnished. These items can vary greatly in features and cost, which likely would result in all Lease Proposals using a low-feature product to stay cost competitive. We would recommend changing these to VA- Furnished. Please confirm.

Follow the RLP

Appendix A.1 Room Contents -

Various Room Codes.

The report lists several items as Contractor- Furnished that seem more appropriate as VA- Furnished. Please confirm the intent of these items, including JSNs: R4650 Ice Maker, A4015 Clock, A5220 Television Bracket, A5225 Television Bracket, X3150 Apron Rack, M3110 Blanket Warmer, S3185 Cart Washer, S0940 Washer/Disinfector, S0442 Sterilizer, S0495 Transfer Cart, S1830 Steam Sterilizer, L2337 Fume Hood, D0755 Curing Tank, D6150 Dental Light, D0680 Dental Delivery System, D0670 Dental Delivery System, M0041 Audiology Booth, M7405 Ceiling Exam Light, K2515 Dishwasher, K3402 Microwave, K4500 Stove.

Follow the RLP

A.1 Room Contents -

Utility Columns.

Please provide definitions for the columns in the schedule labeled Util1, Util2, Util3, Util4, Util5, and Util6. Please provide definitions for the A, B, C, D, E, F remarks in those columns.

Utility 1 - Plumbing A Hot & Cold Water B Cold Water and Drain C Hot Water and Drain D Cold and Hot Water and Drain E Treated water and drain F Cold, hot and treated water and drain G Cold and treated water and drain H Hot and treated water and drain I Drain Only J Cold Water only Utility 2 - Electrical A 120 Volt, conventional outlet B 120 Volt, special outlet C 208/220 Volt D 120 and 208/220 Volt E 440 Volt, 3 phase F Special electrical requirements (includes but is not limited to emergency power, multiple power connections, etc.)

G 208/220 volt, 3 phase Utility 3 - Medical Gas (Provide operating pressures in accordance with NFPA 99)

A Oxygen B Vacuum C Air, low pressure (dental or non-medical) D Air, high pressure (dental or non-medical) E Oxygen and vacuum F Oxygen and medical air G Oxygen, vacuum, and medical air H Vacuum and HP air K Medical air Utility 4 - Miscellaneous Gas A Steam B Nitrogen Gas C Nitrous Oxide D Nitrogen and nitrous oxide gas E Carbon Dioxide gas F Liquid Carbon Dioxide G Liquid Nitrogen H Instrument Air Utility 5 - Non-Medical Gas A Natural Gas B Liquid Propane Gas C Methane

D Butane E Propane F Hydrogen Gas G Reserved H Acetylene Gas Utility 6 - Miscellaneous A Earth ground B Lead lined walls C Remote alarm ground D Empty conduit with pull cord E Vent to atmosphere F Special gas requirements G Lead lined walls; empty conduit with pull cord H RF/Magnetic shielding J Wall/Ceiling support required K Empty conduit with pull cord; wall/ceiling support required L Wall/Ceiling support required; CAT 6 wire to nearest telecommunications room M Earth ground; wall/ceiling support required P Lead lined walls/ wall/ceiling support required T CAT 6 wire to nearest telecommunications room

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 2.2

Codes.

The LDN includes a statement "List rooms or procedures that are planned that may render a patient incapable of self preservation." This appears to be a note that the VA was intended to edit. Please confirm the number of patients incapable of self preservation by department.

Follow ambulatory care guidelines for 4 or more patients incapacitated.

A2 Lease

Design Narrative -

2.5 Pricing

Standards

The PFD and Conceptual Layout include a Surgery department which will require a special HVAC system beyond that typically required for outpatient clinics. Please confirm that the TI cost shall cover the cost difference between the special HVAC system and a standard HVAC system for this space.

All HVAC is Shell

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.2.8.2

Elevators.

Please confirm that "freight elevator" means a service elevator that is 5000 lb capacity.

The term "freight elevator" can mean a wide range of sizes and typically not an elevator that staff would want to travel.

5000 lb capacity with stretcher in straight access position.

A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.2.15.1 and 4.2.15.4.

Please confirm that the requirement for Lead Shielding in Dental X-Ray Rooms refers to Room Code CDS03 and not all dental operatories with X-Ray arms.

Each DTR has a x-ray arm - ref to dental design guide section 4 page 85 -99. Page 96 on x-ray unite "Dental radiographic unit. Wall mounted, 7 mA, 70 kVp, 120 VAC, electronic remote exposure control unit. The unit shall have electronic timing with automatic reset timing capability and main power correction unit to adjust for line voltage fluctuations. Tube head shall be of the oil immersed, shield type with total inherent filtration of 1.5 mm AL , with a focal spot of 0.6." Dental X-ray room "Lead Equivalent as Determined by Physicist"

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - Page 8.

LDN states "Screening Room shall be located by the Main Entrance." A screening room is not listed in the Program for Design or shown on the Conceptual Floor Plans.

Please confirm this room is not required.

This reference is for a screening area in the lobby, not a dedicated room.

A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.3.7

Additional Window Shades

Requirem ents.

Please clarify the meaning of "above 8 feet".

Please confirm whether this mean total height of the window opening or height of the window head above finish floor.

Height of window head above finish floor.

Accessibility concern.

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.4.3.3 and 2.5.1.5.

Please confirm that the shell cost should account for a basic HVAC system and the difference between that basic HVAC system and the enhanced HVAC system required for Surgery, SPS, and Pharmacy Compounding will be part of the TI cost.

All HVAC is Shell.

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.5

Additional Plumbing Requirem ents.

There are statements that overflow roof drainage shall be via scuppers and statements that overflow roof drainage shall be piped. Please confirm that the design team has liberty in the design of the overflow roof drainage system provided the primary roof drainage is piped/internal and connected to the stormwater system.

Both piped system and scupper system are required.

A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 2.5.1.5 and 4.6.2 Additional Electrical Requirem ents.

Please confirm whether the Emergency Generator described in 4.6.2 is considered a Shell Cost or TI Cost. Section 2.5.1.5 notes that "any portion of a code required alternate power source" is part of Shell Cost; however, the 100% building load coverage listed in

4.6.2 exceeds code requirements for this type facility.

Any requirements beyond EES requirements per NFPA 99 is TI. The Governments estimates distribution between shell and TI between 60- 40 and 85-15 and will be finalized during TI negotiations.

Appendix A Program for Design and Appendix A2 Lease

Design Narrative -

4.8.3.1.

The LDN states that a Demarc is required.

The PFD only lists an MCR and 6 TRs.

Please confirm whether a Demarc is required. If required, please confirm whether the Demarc is considered part of ABOA or is a Lessor-provided space.

Demarc is required (shell).

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.3.7.1.1 and 4.3.8 Additional

Screen Requirem ents.

The 4.3.8 additional requirements discusses double blind setup. We believe this is referring to double roller shades at windows, which would be under 4.3.7. However, we typically see a double roller shade including a black-out or solid shade, and 4.3.7.1.1 indicates most rooms would receive the semi-transparent shades. Please clarify intent.

Follow the RLP

A2 Lease

Design Narrative -

4.8.8.2 Nurse Call

System.

Since codes do not require most outpatient clinics to have a nurse call system, please clarify which functional areas are required to have the Nurse Call system installed and whether it is only for patient toilets or for exam/treatment rooms as well.

Follow LDN 4.8.8.2.

Appendix A5 Facility Security Level.

We have not found any reference in the RLP documents requiring a fence except around the golf cart parking (LDN 4.1.3.2). Please confirm no fence is required around the perimeter of the site.

No fence under FSL II. FSL determination will need to conducted for site selected.

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative - 4.2.7.3.

Please confirm whether canopy at ambulance building access point needs to cover the entire ambulance or only the rear 4-feet of the ambulance.

The canopy needs to cover the entire ambulance.

Appendix A2 Lease Design

Narrative -

4.4.3 and 2.3.1.18.

Please confirm that roof top Air Handling Units (AHU) are acceptable and a penthouse or mechanical room is not required for enclosing the AHUs.

Roof top is acceptable with enclosure/penthouse.

L100 - Section 2.09.B.1 and Section

3.06.J.1.a

The specifications include detailed ENERGY STAR requirements, specifically in Section 2.09.B.1, which calls for: Preconstruction certification that the design meets ENERGY STAR criteria, and Post-construction certification within 18 months of project completion.

However, there is no mention of Green Globes certification or any alternative sustainability certification system.

Additionally, Section 3.06.J.1.a references the GSA Form 12000 for fire protection and life safety evaluation (Part A or B, as applicable), but no further clarification is provided regarding scope or applicability.

Please confirm the following:

Is Green Globes certification required for this project, or is ENERGY STAR compliance the sole sustainability objective?

Does the Government intend to engage or approve a consultant to assist with ENERGY STAR tracking and documentation?

Can you clarify which Part (A or B) of GSA Form 12000 applies to this project and whether a consultant is needed to support this evaluation?

Follow LDN

Appendix A2 Lease

Design Narrative

Section 2 - General Requirements - Additional General Requirements calls for the lessor to provide an office trailer for the VA as well as 3rd party photo documentation. Please clarify if this is a shell or TI requirement.

TI

A1 Project

Room Contents

List

SC293 ASC Pre-OP Phase II Holding Room is not on the concept floor plans. Is this room type to be in the project?

Follow LDN and applicable code requirements.

Appendix A1 Project

Room Contents

List

SC016 Clean Cart Holding states it needs air, oxygen, and vacuum in the Room Contents list. This appears just to be an alcove for cart holding on the concept floor plans. Does this space need medical air, oxygen, and vacuum medical gases?

SC016 is under the clean core area. Refer to blocking diagram and PFD.

Appendix

A2 LDN

2.2

How many patients will be rendered incapable for self preservation per department?

Assume 4 or more patients will be incapacitated.

Appendix

A2 LDN

4.1.3

Confirm if motorcycle parking will be counted at a 3:1 ratio for inclusion with overall parking count.

Yes, 3 motorcycle spaces is equivalent to 1 normal vehicle space.

Appendix

A2 LDN

4.1.3

Confirm if outdoor green plaza space must be located proximate to PM&R and PM&R courtyard for additional gait training or other adjacency relationship exists.

Proximity to PM&R. No additional green space is required.

Appendix

A2 LDN

4.1

Additional Parking Requirements, are there any specific location requirements for the secure/fenced covered golf cart parking?

Near the employee entrance / loading dock - This is to be determined post award

Appendix

A2 LDN

4.1

Additional Parking Requirements, last bullet, does the covered PM&R staff GOV parking space need to connect directly to the outdoor gait training covered courtyard?

No, the covered PM&R does not need to be directly connected to the outdoor training space

A2 LDN

4.1

Additional Site/Civil Requirements, first bullet point, confirming in addition to main patient entrance, only a single separate entrance is required, serving both service and ambulance needs.

Follow LDN 4.1.4.

Appendix

A2 LDN

4.2

Additional Canopy Requirements, what are the requirements of the Lease Design Narrative for the Staff entrance canopies?

Follow FGI guidelines.

Appendix

A2 LDN

4.4.3.2

The LDN states food preparation spaces need dedicated units. Will there be any food preparation in the building? The café space appears to be a small footprint in the concept floor plans. Is a dedicated unit required for this space?

Follow LDN.

Appendix

A2 LDN

4.5.2.2

Normally legionella prevention would promote circulating water at 140° to local mixing valves to then mix to 110° for this type of facility. Section 4.5.2.2 reads to provide a master mixer set at 115°. Is it requested to provide a master mixer to circulate water at 115° and then to provide point of use mixing valves to supply 110° at the fixture?

Follow LDN and applicable code requirements.

A2 LDN

6.2.1

6.2.1 Additional Electrical Requirements

Bullet 1 states the lessor to provide backup generator for 100% building load coverage without load shedding for 96 hours. Bullet 14 states that an external plug quick connect for second generator can be provided for facility full capacity. Is the intent to provide code required generator to be on site for 96 hour run time that will provide power to one isolation panel in each operating room, all egress lighting, fire alarm, medical refrigerators/freezers and safes used to store medication, laboratory refrigerators/freezers, IT equipment and associated HVAC installed in the MCR, security system (access control, cameras), and the telecommunication rooms for 96 hours? A portable generator connection would be provided for this generator as well as a second connection to allow for a whole-building portable generator. If the intent is different, please clarify.

The 96 hour run time is for the tank's fuel capacity. The entire facility is to be on 100% generator power at full load until normal power is restored.

Appendix A3 Room

Data Matrix

Dermatology Procedure/Treatment - Room matrix indicated (4) duplex receptacles for this room. FGI indicates procedure/treatment requires a minimum of (6) duplex receptacles. Please confirm required quantity.

Follow FGI guidelines.

A3 Room

Data Matrix

Rooms in the Imaging Area, listed below, state summertime cooling temperatures of 78°. This appears to be higher than normal.

Is this required?

Radiology Class I Imaging Ultrasound Class 1 Scanning Room CT Class 1 Scanning Room MRI Control Room

Follow the RLP. Final temperature requirements will be determined in the post-award design.

Appendix

A5 FSL II

1.13

Per Appendix A5 FSL II, Section 1.13, vehicles will be unscreened. Please confirm the required stand-off distance from the building exterior and entry points to the edge of curb for parking and/or internal roadways.

25 feet from edge of curb.