RFIs Amendment 2 36C24124B0033.pdf

RFI Questions Submitted with Answers 36C24124B0033

Amendment 0002

523A5-19-003 - Police Service Relocation Brockton, MA VAMC

Question 1: Specification section 02 82 11 paragraph 1.2 states that the quantities for abatement are on the drawings but the only drawing that mentions abatement is drawing ID1.0, The notes on this drawing say abate as needed. It does not confirm the presence of hazardous materials and it does not provide any way to calculate quantities for a fair competitive price. We request a hazardous material report or quantity information be provided.

Answer: See the provided ACM Sampling Reports for the Crawlspace and the remainder of the building. (See “BR-25-01”, “BR-25-Basement”, and “Pages from VA BHS Crawlspace Soil Sampling - B25”)

Question 2: The scope of work mentions MEPS work but there are no drawings. Will drawings be provided so we can provide an accurate bid?

Answer: Contractor to make connections for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Sewer at the nearest possible tie-in location as allowable by code. VA is providing as-built documentation, but the Contractor is to VIF. For the electrical, the existing “Panel C” shown on the designs shall be replaced. The HVAC Unit will be tied into this new panel. All remaining power for the space shall come from Panel “COPS” in Room 125B. Outages for this panel must be limited in number and coordinated at least 4 weeks in advance with the VA. (See “25-H1”; “25-H2”, “25-P1”, “25- S1”, “25-S2”, “25-S3”, “25-S4”, “Pages from Site Security As-Builts B25”, and “2024-03- 06_Rev1 Elec ID1.3”).

Question 3:

a. Please provide the abatement report

b. Make and model of the exterior light fixture

c. Final location of the HVAC unit.

d. Location of the normal and emergency power panels.

e. Where will the tie in point for drainage be located on existing piping?

f. No plumbing specs noted on drawing for plumbing fixtures. Please specific fixtures to be used.

g. Please confirm the VA demountable wall partitions and it not apart of the scope of work.

h. Confirm location for normal electric panel.

Answer: a. See the response to Question 1.

b. The BoD of the new light fixture is Slim 17 FA LED Wall Pack by RAB Lighting. 15W LED Wall Pack Angle Adjustable 4000K Light with Photocell to allow light to turn on automatically in the dark.

c. The preferred location is on the roof of the building. The GC owns verification by a structural engineer that the building roof can support it by providing calculations demonstrating this. (See 2024-03-06_Rev1 Elec ID1.3)

d. See the response to Question 2.

e. See the response to Question 2.

f. See the Specifications Booklet for the Specifications for the Plumbing Fixtures.

g. VA confirms that the demountable partitions will be purchased by the VA. The GC is responsible to provide necessary utilities to the partitions.

h. See the response to Question 2.

Question 4: Keynote 1 on drawing ID.,0 is shown in logistics room 120. The only wall shown in dashed line to be demolished is the wall that boarders the corridor. Is this the only wall in the roof to be demolished?

Answer: No, there is a section of wall to be demolished between the Logistics Storage Room and the EMS Closet to accommodate opening to the new restroom.

Question 5: Will the VA be issuing a tax-exempt certificate for materials and equipment installed on this project?

Answer: Yes, upon award tax exempt certificate will be issued

Question 6: There is a keynote 2 in EMS closet 120 on drawing ID1.0 but there is no door to be removed. Is this note an error? If it is not an error please identify the door to be removed.

Answer: This is a typo on the drawings. There is no door to be removed in this room.

Question 7: Keynote 8 on drawing ID1.0 calls for demolition and removal of supply and waste lines to the source but none of the drawings show where the source is. Please provide location of the source of these lines so we can calculate the proper quantity? Also please advise if we will be required to saw cut and demo the concrete floor to remove these lines or can they be abandoned in place?

Answer: See the response to Question 2.

Question 8: Keynote 10 on drawing ID1.0 includes prep for new exposed ceiling to the deck above but drawing ID1.2 shows a new 2’x2’ suspended acoustical ceiling in the area. Will a new suspended acoustical ceiling be installed or will it be exposed to the deck above in this area?

Answer: Suspended acoustical ceiling tiles will be installed in this location.

Question 9: Do the demountable partitions come with the electrical and data outlets or do these need to be provided by our electrician.

Answer: The GC is responsible to provide whip connections to the top of the demountable partitions for electrical. The data connections must be brought to the demountable partitions to the height of the data connection point. The outlets are provided in the demountable partitions.

An office needs to comply with electrical codes and have outlets every 6’ and all workstations need to have 1 Quad data, 1 Quad electrical and 1 duplex (total of 6 electrical outlets per station).

VA has provided a drawing showing typical DIRTT Connections from another project. (See DIRTT Power - VA Brockton FL4 MH Offices)

Question 10: What is the finish floor to roof deck height?

Answer: The floor to deck height is 11’-5-1/2”. (See “25-S1”, “25-S2”, “25-S3”, and “25-S4”)

Question 11: The finish plan key on drawing ID1.4 includes WP2 (Acrovyn wall protection #848 Aspen) but this product is not shown anywhere on the plan. Please provide locations for this product.

Answer: This product is not being used. This product on the Finish Key Plan can be ignored.

(See 2024-03-06_Rev1 Finishes ID1.4)

Question 12: Who is responsible to hire the 3rd Party IH Services necessary for asbestos abatement?

Answer: The GC is to provide the 3rd Party IH Services. The IH cannot be a 2nd tiered subcontractor under the abatement contractor.

Question 13: Two Test Drains for Sprinkler System are not shown on the drawings. One is in the Janitor Closet (Room 125) the other is in Room 121. What work will be done to accommodate these drains?

Answer: The test drain in the Janitor’s Closet can be demolished. The test drain in the current 121 Space will be demolished. A new test drain will be installed and connect into the roof drain leader as noted on the drawings. (See “2024-03-06_Rev1 Demo ID1.0” and “2024-03-06_Rev1

RCP ID1.2”)

Questions 14: Inside the space there are multiple electric panels and disconnects not shown on the drawings. What work will be done to accommodate these panels and disconnects?

Answer: There is panel labelled “Panel C” in the space. That is to be replaced with a new panel.

All other panels and disconnects can be made safe and demolished back to their source. (See “2024-03-06_Rev1 Demo ID1.0”)

Questions 15: Work inside the crawl space may be necessary. Is the GC required to fulfill all requirements of Permit Required Confined Spaces?

Answer: Yes, the GC is required to provide all requirements (including a 3rd party rescue service) per Permit Required Confined Space requirements.

Questions 16: There is an existing ceiling mounted heater in Room 120. What should be done with it?

Answer: The existing fans and heater unit in Room 120 shall be demolished.

Questions 17: Specification Section 10-26-00 refers to wall & door protection. I do not see any schedule indicating where this material is to be installed. There are no designated locations on the plans for this material. Please advise.

Answer: This Spec section was inadvertently included and can be ignored.