RFIs.pdf

No. RFI Question Answer

Please supply as‐built drawing for the work area

Original 1951 drawings and latest project as‐builts of various projects are provided for reference. If you need specific question / clarification, please review attached scope clarifications document (Attachment Scope Clarifications).

Please supply new design drawings for Arch, Structural, Plumbing, Elect and Mech

New MEP design drawings were part of original solicitation posted with file title "Design Drawings DMA Brock 091823 FS" (page 2 of the drawings). In addition, original 1951 drawings and latest project as‐builts of various projects are provided for reference as mentioned in RFI # 1. If you need specific question / clarification, please review attached scope clarifications document (Attachment Scope Clarifications).

Please supply an equipment list with who is furnishing and who is installing

For the main kitchen (MK), the new equipment list is portrayed on solicitation design drawings "Design Drawings DMA Brock 091823 FS" page 1. With proper coordination with GC, all new equipment will be ordered and delivered by VA (different vendor contract) to Brockton Campus. Upon delivery, GC shall be responsible for storage due to any GC caused delays and all installation as specified in Phase 4 of the "scope clarifications" document.

The new hood and vent system going in PDR room is to be furnished and installed by the GC.

4 Is this project a Design Build This is not a Design Build contract. However, since it is a station level project, we only have limited design information available. Therefore, performing limited specialized site investigation and providing coordination drawings for VA approval before construction is part of the scope.

Does all existing equipment slated for reuse currently work properly

All existing equipment slated for reuse is being used daily and is currently working properly. Any equipment not working properly would be VA's responsibility to replace with same kind of equipment.

6 Please clarify new countertop locations

All countertops in patient dining room (PDR) are only being demolished and disposed of. No new countertops are going in PDR. In main kitchen (MK), the existing and new equipment locations are shown on design drawings provided in solicitation "Design Drawings DMA Brock 091823 FS". Final location of each equipment is to be field verified by GC during construction based on the design layout provided.

7 Who has the existing roof warranty The existing roof warranty is with Tremco. Refer to Scope Clarification document (Attachment Scope Clarifications)‐Phase 1 ‐ #7 and attached B.20 Roof Warranty Letter (Attachment 2010 B20 Roof Warranty Letter).

Please clarify where spec section 07 40 00 is applicable

This spec section is not applicable as the roof type is EPDM.

523A5‐22‐010 Enhanced Kitchen Equipment Site Prep VAMC Brockton, MA

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Please supply a drawing showing locations of finish types per the finish schedule

All finishes shall match the surrounding areas. This spec section 09 06 00 is for reference only and some items may not be applicable. Any wall surface damaged / changed due to demolition or new work shall be painted to match existing surrounding wall colors. This color and paint type shall be approved via samples during submittal process.

What type materials/manufacturer to be used for damaged flooring tiles?

The existing tiles are Quarry tiles from American Olean manufacturer. See details in Scope clarifications document (Attachment Scope Clarifications) "Phase‐1 # 2".

Please Clarify process manufacturer tests/commissioning?

See scope clarifications document (Attachment Scope Clarifications) "Phase 4 # 3".

Please supply a hazardous material survey

A hazardous material survey is not performed and not required for this project.

If asbestos, lead paint or other hazardous material is found during demolition or at any point during construction, GC shall immediately notify the COR and CO.

13 Please clarify flooring scope.

Flooring is to match existing tiles upon demolition of one partition wall in PDR and the walk‐in cooler in main kitchen (MK). Refer to RFI # 10 for tile information. The GC will be responsible to provide tile samples during the submittal process to get matching colors approved tiles and mud/grout and associated assesorries. In addition, the GC shall patch any holes opened in the slab during demolition or temporary relocation phases for the flooring work. All patches will need to have tile work to match existing surroundings.

14 Additional information:

Past Project roofing specifications and design details are attached for reference to aid roof patching work (Attachment 2005 Roof Specifications and Attachment 2005 Roofing Details).

15 Additional information: Scope Clarifications Document (Attachment Scope Clarifications) is attached to aid bidding process.

16 Additional information: Additional photos are provided for various pipes, electrical rooms, and panels.