leopardo rfi questions and answers.pdf

Project Question Sheet Number

Specification Section Response

General Both There appears to be stored material located on the premises. Should the general contractor assume that they will have beneficial use of these stored materials, free of cost for this project? If so, please provide an inventory with types of materials, quantities, material conditions and warranty status.

VA Engineering Response: No, the contractor will not have beneficial use of these stored materials.

Both What is the floor's existing floor height to the deck above on each floor (basement, first floor, and 2nd floor)?

VA Engineering Response: See attached original Building 6 record drawings:

* Project No. 1094, Continued Treatment Bldg No. 6, drawing number 6‐4, dated 03/28/1936, Elevation Front (East) Elevation (drawing file B6 Elevation

(11304).PDF); *

Project No. 1094, Continued Treatment Bldg No. 6, drawing number 6‐5, dated 03/28/1936, Elevations End (North) Elevation, End (South) Elevation, Roof Plans, Sections (drawing file B6 Elevation (11305).PDF).

Both There is a lot of non construction material sitting on the 1st floor. Will this be removed by the VA/others before construction begins?

VA Engineering Response: Yes the non‐construction material sitting on the first floor will be moved by the vA before construction begins.

Both Can we work during the daytime within the occupied space in the basement for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire‐protection, carpentry, concrete, and other miscellaneous work?

VA Engineering Response: It is the intention of the project that work can be performed during the daytime as long as VA business operations are not negatively affected; otherwise, that work that will negatively affect VA business operations will have to be performed on off hours acceptable to the VA.

Both Who is the manufacturer of the existing BAS system in the building? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance temperature control contractor.

VA Engineering Response: Trane; Rich Steidle, rsteidle@trane.com, 781‐305‐1313

Both Who is the manufacturer of the existing fire alarm system in the building? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance fire alarm contractor.

VA Engineering Response: Edwards EST‐3; Fire Equipment Incorporated, Kevn Regan, krefan@feinewengland.com, 617‐799‐7609

Both Who is the manufacturer of the existing CCTV equipment? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance CCTV/video surveillance system contractor.

VA Engineering Response: Johnson Controls Software; Joshua Woody, joshua.woody@jci.com, 703‐317‐4473

Both Who is the manufacturer of the existing nurse call system? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance nurse call system contractor.

VA Engineering Response: Rauland Responder; Signet, Debra James, debra.james@signetgroup.net, 781=871‐5888 x1208

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

Both Who is the manufacturer of the existing Access Control System? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance access control system contractor.

VA Engineering Response: Johnson Controls Software; Joshua Woody, joshua.woody@jci.com, 703‐317‐4473

Both What is the make/model of the existing emergency call system and who is the manufacturer of that system? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance emergency call system contractor.

VA Engineering Response: None

Both Under the Evaluation and Basis for Award ‐ Relevant Experience, can you confirm how many projects are required to meet the solicitation's technical requirements?

RFP VA Engineering Response: The Offeror shall provide three (3) references of work, similar in scope with the two projects, contact information, brief description of the work completed, and contract # (if relevant).

Both Under the Evaluation and Basis for Award ‐ Technical Approach, can you confirm which key personnel are required to meet the solicitation's technical requirements?

RFP VA Engineering Response: Project Manager, Construction Superintendent, Safety Officer, Quality Control Officer.

Both Can one person fullfill two key personnel roles and if so, which ones can be fullfilled by the same person (Super/SSHO, Super/QCM, SSHO/QCM)?

RFP VA Engineering Response: * As long as a Site Superintendent can also serve during construction on site as: a) the Safety Officer/OSHA Competent and Qualified Person on site as per Specification Section 01 00 00 General Requirements paragraph 1.7 “Site Safety and Health Officer” (SSHO) and “Competent Person”; and b) as the Quality Assurance Manager on site. The duties of the Site Superintendent shall not be negatively compromised by the Site Superintendent serving multiple roles.

* Submittals shall be performed by a separate Quality Assurance Manager.

Both Can both projects start and run cuncurrently? VA Engineering Response: Yes, that is the intention of the combined projects.

Project 1 Specific

518-18-001 1. G. Phasing:The order of phasing may change at the discretion of the VA.

2. One phase needs to be completed before the next phase can commence.

Please clarify the requested Phasing for this project so we can understand the scheduling requirements and areas to be worked.

01 00 00;

1.6 G1

VA Engineering Response for both projects: * Project 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B does not have phasing requirements. * Project FCA Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐18‐035 does have phase requirements; see drawings and specifications.

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 H. Building 6 will be vacated by Government in accordance with above phasing beginning immediately after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and turned over to Contractor. Please confirm the building will be empty during all construction.

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1.6 H1

VA Engineering Response for both projects:

* Specification Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, paragraph 1.6.H: Replace paragraph wording with "Building 6, floors 1 and 2 will be vacated by Government in accordance with the above phasing beginning after Notice to Proceed and VA approval to start Construction once all submittals have been submitted by the Contractor and spproved by the VA. * Floors 1 and 2 will be unoccupied once construction commences.

518-18-001 B. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Engineering Officer at the VA Medical Center and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

Please provide this document prior to bidding.

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1.11B

A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 A. The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one SSHO at each project site. Is this combined project considered 1 project site?

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1.7A

VA Engineering Response: Combined Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035 are considered 1 project site.

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 1. Fastener Pull Out Tests: ANSI/SPRI FX‐1; one test for every 230 sq. m (2,500 sq. ft.) of deck. Perform tests for each combination of fastener type and roof deck type before installing roof insulation.

a. Test at locations selected by Contracting Officer's Representative.

b. Do not proceed with roofing work when pull out resistance is less than manufacturer's required resistance.

c. Test Results:

Repeat tests using different fastener type or use additional fasteners achieve pull out resistance required to meet specified wind uplift performance.

Patch cementitious deck to repair areas of fastener tests holes.

2. Examine and probe roofing membrane and flashing seams in presence of Contracting Officer's Representative and Manufacturer's field representative.

3. Probe seams to detect marginal bonds, voids, skips, and fish mouths.

4. Cut 100 mm (4 inch) wide by 300 mm (12 inch) long samples through seams where directed by Contracting Officer's Representative.

5. Cut one sample for every 450 m (1500 feet) of seams. 6. Cut samples perpendicular to seams.

7. Failure of samples to pass ASTM D1876 test will be cause for rejection of work.

8. Repair areas where samples are taken and where marginal bond, voids, and skips occur.

9. Repair fish mouths and wrinkles by cutting to lay flat. Install patch over cut area extending 100 mm (4 inches) beyond cut. These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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3.8A

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035: * All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contractor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

518-18-001 B. Furnish service of approved inspector to inspect firestopping in accordance with ASTM E2393 and ASTM E2174 for firestop inspection, and document inspection results. These Inspections are not listed in the testing specification. Are these inspections to be performed by 3rd party Inspection agency and are these inspections to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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3.5B

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035:

* All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contractor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 C. Product Testing: Obtain test results from a qualified testing agency based on testing current sealant formulations within a 12‐month period.

1. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent testing agency qualified according to ASTM C1021.

2. Test elastomeric joint sealants for compliance with requirements specified by reference to ASTM C920, and where applicable, to other standard test methods.

3. Test elastomeric joint sealants according to SWRI’s Sealant Validation Program for compliance with requirements specified by reference to ASTM C920 for adhesion and cohesion under cyclic movement, adhesion‐in peel, and indentation hardness.

4. Test other joint sealants for compliance with requirements indicated by referencing standard specifications and test methods.

These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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1.3C

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035:

* All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contracgtor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

518-18-001 D. Preconstruction Field‐Adhesion Testing: Before installing elastomeric sealants, field test their adhesion to joint substrates according to Method A, Field‐Applied Sealant Joint Hand Pull Tab, in Appendix X1.1 in ASTM C1193 or Method A, Tail Procedure, in ASTM C1521.

1. Locate test joints where indicated in construction documents or, if not indicated, as directed by COR.

2. Conduct field tests for each application indicated below:

a. Each type of elastomeric sealant and joint substrate indicated.

b. Each type of non‐elastomeric sealant and joint substrate indicated.

3. Notify COR seven (7) days in advance of dates and times when test joints will be erected.

4. Arrange for tests to take place with joint sealant manufacturer’s technical representative present. These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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1.3D

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035: * All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contracgtor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 A. Field‐Adhesion Testing: Field‐test joint‐sealant adhesion to joint substrates according to Method A, Field‐Applied Sealant Joint Hand Pull Tab, in Appendix X1 in ASTM C1193 or Method A, Tail Procedure, in ASTM C1521.

1. Extent of Testing: Test completed elastomeric sealant joints as follows:

a. Perform 10 tests for first 305 m (1000 feet) of joint length for each type of elastomeric sealant and joint substrate.

b. Perform one test for each 305 m (1000 feet) of joint length thereafter or one test per each floor per elevation.

B. Inspect joints for complete fill, for absence of voids, and for joint configuration complying with specified requirements. Record results in a field adhesion test log.

These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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3.6A & B

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035: * All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contracgtor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

518-18-001 C. Inspect tested joints and report on following:

1. Whether sealants in joints connected to pulled‐out portion failed to adhere to joint substrates or tore cohesively. Include data on pull distance used to test each type of product and joint substrate.

2. Compare these results to determine if adhesion passes sealant manufacturer’s field‐adhesion hand‐pull test criteria.

3. Whether sealants filled joint cavities and are free from voids.

4. Whether sealant dimensions and configurations comply with specified requirements.

D. Record test results in a field adhesion test log. Include dates when sealants were installed, names of persons who installed sealants, test dates, test locations, whether joints were primed, adhesion results and percent elongations, sealant fill, sealant configuration, and sealant dimensions. These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the

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3.6C&D

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035:

* All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contractor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 3.5 FIELD TESTING

A. Field Tests: Performed by testing laboratory specified in Section

01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.

B. Test Method: AAMA 502.

C. The Contractor shall notify in writing the VA Project Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) when the windows have been installed so the COR can select the windows to be tested.

D. The testing agency will perform testing on a 10% sample of the total quantity of units installed. The COR will determine which windows are to be tested.

E. Test Specimen:

1. Include window assembly and construction. Affix test chamber to interior side of test specimen and the conduct testing using positive static air pressure (Test method A).

2. Test specimens to be selected by the Contracting Officer's Representative after windows have been installed. These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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3.5

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035: * All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contracgtor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

518-18-001 G. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869. Proceed with application only after substrates have maximum moisture‐vapor‐emission rate of per flooring manufactures formal and project specific written recommendation.

H. Perform in situ probe test, ASTM F2170. Proceed with application only after substrates do not exceed a maximum potential equilibrium relative humidity per flooring manufacture’s formal and project specific written recommendation.

K. Alkalinity: Measure surface pH in accordance with procedures provided in ASTM F710 or as outlined by qualified testing agency or flooring manufacturer’s technical representative. These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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3.2

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035:

* All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contractor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 1. Test 10‐percent of anchors in masonry and concrete per ASTM E488, and ACI

355.2 to determine that they meet the required load capacity. If any anchor fails to meet the required load, test the next 20 consecutive anchors, which are required to have zero failure, before resuming the 10‐percent testing frequency. These tests are not listed in the testing specification. Are these tests to be performed by 3rd party testing agency and are these tests to be paid for by the GC or the VA?

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3.1D

VA Engineering Response for both Projects 518‐18‐001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B and Out Patient Mental Health Renovation Building 6 1st Floor 518‐ 18‐035:

* All testing is to be performed by an independent third parting testing agency hired by the Contractor and subject to acceptance by the VA. The Contractor shall be responsible for bearing costs for all testing as stated in Specification 01 00 00 General Requirments, paragraph 1.24.B inboth projects.

* All third party testing agency reports shall be sent directly from the testing agency to the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

518-18-001 There is no thickness indicated for the aluminum brake metal at the storefront frames. Please provide the thickness.

A501 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 The specifications don’t call out a particular window manufacturer, but the drawings call out Wausau. Is Wausau the only acceptable manufacturer?

08 51 13 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Architectural sheet AE602 shows the windows to be Wausau Windows 4000i–DT.

Types K and L are to have a 2‐hour fire rating. Wausau does not make a fire‐rated window. Please confirm that the window frame will not be fire rated of if we can use another manufacturer? If so, please specify the alternate manufacturer for fire rated windows.

AE602 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Architectural sheet AE103 shows all windows are to be replaced however, there is only one page of building elevations (AE201) which only shows 3 building elevations. Can you please confirm if all windows shown on the floor plan are being replaced or only the ones shown on the building elevations?

AE103 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Spec section 02 82 11 1.1.2 A of project 1, indicates to remove the 91 windows and caulking, which contains Chrysotile and PCBs in the exterior brown and gray caulking. 40 CFR 761 regulates adjacent materials (PCB Remediation Waste) containing PCBs greater than 1 ppm as a result of a spill or leaching from the source material (Caulking). The documents ask to remove the windows and caulking.

Please confirm that we are only to scrape off the caulk and remove the windows.

02 82 11 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 The quantities of lead to be removed were not provided in spec section 02 83 33 .13 of project 1. Please provide the lead‐based paint abatement quantities for bidding purposes.

02 83 33.13 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Detail 8/S103 calls for an expansion joint at the 2nd floor and attic. Please provide the expansion joint specifica on.

S103 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 The steel lintel schedule is provided on drawing S501. Please indicate the locations where these lintels are used.

S501 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 AE111 calls for half‐height lockers in room 227 staff lounge. Please provide the locker specifica on.

AE111 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Item "9" in the equipment schedule on AE111 is identified as a "CONVEX SAFETY MIRROR ‐PROVIDING 160 DEGREE WIDE FIELD OF VIEWING AREA." Please specify the installa on loca ons for these mirrors.

AE111 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 The enlarged floor plan 2/AE104 indicates relocation of the entertainment system from the existing nurse dictation workroom 203 however, the details shown in elevation 36/AE202 show a new entertainment system and there is no reference to the relocation in this elevation. Please confirm that the contractor needs to relocate the unit in as‐is condition, and provide existing condition photographs of this unit.

AE104 &

AE202

A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 There are 2 details on drawing AE503, detail 1 & 2/AE503, 1 for a TV cab with an extended soffit, and 2 for a TV cab with a flush soffit. There is only one TV cab unit called out to relocate as per the floor plans. Please provide details for the existing cabinet so we know if the soffit in the new location needs to be extended or flush.

AE503 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Detail 3/AE503 calls for a computer station. We do not see any computer station called for in the floor plan/elevation/equipment plan. Please identify the location(s) for the computer station in the drawings.

AE503 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Detail 6/AE503 shows a corner guard; please provide the corner guard locations in the floor plan.

AE503 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Please provide the missing hardware set numbers for doors 036, 136 & 244B in the door schedule.

AE602 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Detail 1/AE602 shows a pocket door detail but we do not see any pocket doors in the drawings. Please clarify.

AE602 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Keynote 1/ES101 calls for new conduits to run from a location north of Bldg 7 to the basement of Bldg 6. Please provide excavation and duct bank details for the new conduit run. The drawing asks us to reference A/00‐EX‐002. Please provide the missing detail. Could you please also provide details of any hardscape surfaces that would be disturbed as a result of this work, so that we can accurately bid the restoration?

ES101 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 A/00‐EX‐002 refers to drawing E602. No such detail is provided on drawing E602.

Please provide the missing detail.

ES101 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Existing handhole shown in E602 refers to ES001 but there is no such drawing in project 1. Please clarify.

ES602 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-001 There are no auto door operators called out in any of the hardware sets provided in spec section 08 71 00 however specification 08 71 13 is provided in the spec booklet. Please confirm auto door specs are redundant and there is no auto door scope in project 1.

08 71 13 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 The table of contents lists specification section 10 25 13 but we do not see the patient headwall scope in project 1 and the actual specification is not in the booklet. Please confirm that no patient headwall is involved in the project.

Specification s, Table of Contents

VA Response:

* Specification section 10 25 13 is in the specifications; see attached extraction of pages 681 through 690 of 1561 (file Section 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls from Final Specifications_REV1 02182020.pdf). * See attachment file "2020‐08‐13_VAMC Bedford 6B Renovation_Pre‐Bid RFI 01.pdf" that identifies rooms 243, 246, 234 and 239.

518-18-001 Drawing S104 asks for the FRCM (Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix system manufactured by Simpson Strong Tie). Please provide a specification and contact information for a sales representative.

S104 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

518-18-001 Drawing S104 asks for the FRCM (Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix system manufactured by Simpson Strong Tie). Please provide a specification and contact information for a sales representative.

S104 A/E (Wunderlich‐Malec Engineering/AECm) Response:

Project 2 Specific 518-18-035 Aluminum frame type A6 on project 2 has two different glass types indicated, type

5A, and 5. There is no glass type 5 in the glazing schedule. Should we quote both panels as type 5A?

A501 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Spec section 02 82 11 1.1.2 B of project 2 refers to an asbestos report for quantities and types of materials to be removed. Please confirm that we are to bid the areas marked down on drawing D102 for asbestos and lead abatement.

02 82 11 VA Engineering Response: See attached Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report, Prepared by ATC Group Services LLC, Prepared for MustardSeed Cultural & Environmental Services LLC , Dated October 5, 2018 and Summary Letter, Provided to Tompkins Architects LLC from MustardSeed Cultural & Environnment Serviced LLC, Dated October 9, 2018 (file MCE ACM_LBP Bedford VAMC Rpt.pdf). This Report and Summary Letter were inadvertently not included in the Specifications. This Report and Summary Letter forms a part of the Specifications and Contract Documents; the Contractor is required to treat these as part of the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall abate the 15 items identified on Drawing D102 in the abatement notes and in the plans; quantities for these items are identified in the Report.

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-035 Spec section 02 82 11 1.1.2 B of project 2 includes a reference to the asbestos report for quantities and types of materials to be removed. No asbestos report is provided in the specifications. Asbestos note 1 on drawing D102 says to remove windows and caulking. 40 CFR 761 regulates adjacent materials (PCB Remediation Waste) containing PCBs greater than 1 ppm as a result of a spill or leaching from the source material (Caulking). The documents ask to remove the windows and caulking. Please confirm that we are only to scrape of the caulk and remove the windows.

02 82 11 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Spec section 084113, 2.1 B 3 indicates the storefront system is to be blast resistant and calls out certain criteria. Per the Physical Security Design Manual for VA Facilities; Mission Critical Facilities, the storefront manufacturer requires the following information to supply proper pricing.:

Pressure (psi), Impulse (psi‐msec), Glazing Performance Condition (1, 2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5), Rotation Limit or Deflection Limit (degrees‐or‐L/), Ductility Ratio Limit, Glass Makeup (applicable to the above), if Rebound Loads are to be considered during design.

Please provide the required information so that we may obtain accurate pricing.

08 41 13 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

NOTE to A/E from VA COR: why is the storefront blast resistant when the windows are not blast resistant? What is driving the blast resistance for the storefront? The Physical Security Design Manual for VA Facilities; Mission Critical Facilities, section

7.1.2 Existing Facility‐Blast Resistance states "No additional physical security requirements." I suggest, if we are not violating the Physical Security Design Manual, that this requirement is removed. Please respond.

518-18-035 Aluminum storefront spec section 08 41 13, 2.9A1 calls for a clear anodized finish.

In the same spec section 08 41 13, 1.8 B calls for a painted finish with a 20‐year warranty. The painted finish can provide a 20‐year warranty however the clear anodized finish would not have any warranty. Please clarify if you want a painted finish or an anodized finish

08 41 13 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Drawing A204, elevations 1 & 2 of A201, and some other drawings reference GFRC and refer to the specification but there is no such specification provided. Please provide the specification, Basis of Design, and sales representative contact informa on for the GFRC product.

A201 & A204 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 The window schedule on drawing A501 includes type A4 storefront but we do not see this anywhere on the floor plan. Please clarify where A4 is to be used.

A501 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Images of doors 19A & 19B show a swing door in drawing A101 however the door schedule, door & frames schedule notes and door types in A501 call for a sliding glass door. Please clarify.

A101 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 The finish schedule on A701 & A702 includes CPT‐1 but we do not see such a product in the finish plans. Please identify the CPT‐1 carpet locations.

A701 & A702

A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-035 Reflected ceiling plans A601 & 602 show privacy curtains. Please provide specifications/basis of design.

A601 & 602 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Room 160, staff lounge shows lockers. Please provide the locker specification. A102, A702

& FE102

A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Elevation 7/FE203 calls for AC2 panel. The product AC2 is not specified. Please provide a specification/basis of design for AC2.

FE203 A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Elevation 1/FE101, 5/FE203, and equipment schedule in FE302 show a media wall (Equipment 25). The product manufacturer is listed as DIRTT. The responsibility matrix is not shown in the equipment schedule. If it is the contractor's responsibility for furnishing and installation, please provide the specification and contact information of the DIRTT sales rep.

FE101,

FE201, ,

FE203 &

FE302

A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Equipment 18 is illustrated in elevations 12, 14, &16/FE202, 7/FE203, and is listed on the equipment schedule in FE302 as a smart board. The responsibility matrix is not shown in the equipment schedule. If it is the contractor's responsibility for furnishing and installation, please provide the specification and contact information for the product's sales rep

FE201,

FE202,

FE203 &

FE302

A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 Window Type A10 & A11 are the only two windows that require Ballistic Glass.

Please confirm only the glass needs to meet Ballistic requirements, not the window frame.

A/E (Tompkins Architects) Response:

518-18-035 C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a days, 7 days a week after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises. Please clarify the qualifications of the guards and the locations for the video equipment locations.

01 00 00;

1.6C

VA Engineering Response: Specification 01 00 00 General Requirements, parargraph 1.6.C Guards, remove this paragraph in its entirety. Guards are not required.

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Specification Section Response

RFI MASTER LOG Correct Mental Health Bedford MA

518-18-001

RFI

Number

Ryan Lucero Email: RMLucero@Leopardo.com

Phone: 224.281.2224 5366 Logistics Leopardo MPA SDVOSB JV, LLC.

4501 Route 12 Richmond IL 60071

DUNS # : 117113786

518-18-035 A. Specification 01 00 00 1.19A for project 1 says the elevator can be used subject to certain conditions while the same specification section for project 2 states that the contractor will not be allowed the use of existing elevators. Outside type hoist shall be used by Contractor for transporting materials and equipment.

Now that both projects are combined will use of the existing elevator be allowed? If yes, please provide internal dimensions and the opening size of the elevator.

01 00 00;

1.19

VA Engineering Response: Specification 01 00 00 General Requirements, parargraph

1.19 Temporary Use of Exis ng Elevators, replace paragraph wording with "A.Use of existing elevator(s) for handling building materials and Contractor's personnel will be permitted subject to following provisions:

1.Contractor makes all arrangements with the COR for use of elevators. The COR will ascertain that elevators are in proper condition. Contractor may use elevators in Building No. 6 for daily use between the hours established by the COR, and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2.Contractor covers and provides maximum protec on of following elevator components:

a.Entrance jambs, heads soffits and threshold plates.

b.Entrance columns, canopy, return panels and inside surfaces of car enclosure walls.

c.Finish flooring.

3.Government will accept hois ng ropes of elevator and rope of each speed governor if they are worn under normal operation. However, if these ropes are damaged by action of foreign matter such as sand, lime, grit, stones, etc., during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new hoisting ropes at the contractor’s expense RFI 67 continued:

4.If brake lining of elevators are excessively worn or damaged during temporary use, they shall be removed and replaced by new brake lining at the contractor’s expense.

5.All parts of main controller, starter, relay panel, selector, etc., worn or damaged during temporary use shall be removed and replaced with new parts at the contractor’s expense, if recommended by elevator inspector after elevator is released by Contractor.

6.Place elevator in condition equal, less normal wear, to that existing at time it was placed in service of Contractor as approved by Contracting Officer."

* Note: the above wording is the same wording in Project 518-18-001 Correct Mental Health Deficiencies 6B.

* Existing elevator interior dimensions, approximate: 4'-8" wide x 7' long x 7'-10" high.

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