523A5-24-010 RFI Responses from COR 11-5-24.pdf

No. RFI Question Answer

Please provide a hazardous material survey of the work area.

VA has reviewed documentation and there is no need to provide a hazardous material survey for this work area.

The flooring was previously abated and there is no ACM on these doors. Additionally, no concerns with lead based paint are identified either.

2 Is a SSHO required on for this project? A separate SSHO is not required for this project. However, a dedicated site super is required and must be present during all work activities and have the required safety certifications.

Please provide a Spec for the expansion joint assemblies.

No, all requirements for the products are contained within the SOW.

For the “Work Areas” (#1‐#7) can the Government provide a list of hardware and devices for each set of doors requiring replacement?

The hardware on the doors is included but not limited to: a crash bar on one side of the doors with a handle on the other (swing dependent), closers, hinges, and a rim exit device. Additionally, these doors have magnetic hold opens connected to the fire alarm. The Contractor shall verify all items in the field.

For the “Work Areas” (#1‐#7) can the Government provide a list of door type, swing and jamb details (Door Schedule) for each set of doors? Some appear to be double egress‐opposite swing, glazing requirements, size opening and slabs, etc (Please note: The door swings indicated on the drawing provided do not seem to be consistent with the pictures provided)

Contractor to VIF all information below. All swings shown in the pictures are what are to be followed:

‐ Work Area #1: Doors: Two Leafs, 2" D, 41.25" L; 83.25" H, Single Vision Light on the Doors. Frame: 6.75" D; 88" H; 88" W ‐ Work Ares #2: Doors: Two Leafs: 1.5" D; 41.5" L; 83.25" H, Single Vision Light on the Doors. Frame: 8" D; 88" H;

92.25" W ‐ Work Area #3: No Door Replacement is Required.

‐ Work Area #4 :Doors: Two Leafs: 1.75" D; 29.75" L; 83" H, Single Vision Light on the Doors. Frame: 5.25" D;

86.25" H; 64" W ‐Work Area #5: Doors: Two Leafs: 2" D; 41.25" L; 83.25" H, Single Vision Light on the Doors. Frame: 7" D; 88" H;

88" W ‐ Work Area #6: Doors: Two Leafs: 2" D; 43.5" L; 83.5" H, Single Vision Light on the Doors. Frame:6.75" D; 87.75" H; 92" W ‐ Work Area #7: Doors: Two Leafs: 2" D; 41.5" L; 83.5" H, Single Vision Light on the Doors. Frame: 6.75" D; 87.75" H; 88" W All doors and frames scheduled for replacement are to be 90 minute fire rated. Doors are to be installed in compliance with NFPA 80 and UL 10C. The color of the doors is to match the newly installed cross corridor doors (Bronze).

Is there a requirement for Fire Alarm? If so, what is that scope of work. Please include quantity, locations and contact for VA specified vendor

Doors are currently held open via connections to the fire alarm. At completion of the project, the doors shall be connected to the fire alarm and release in the event of fire alarm activation. POC for VA Vendor is Encore (Chad Lehtinen, 401‐328‐5724, clehtinen@encorefireprotection.com)

523A5‐24‐010 Expansion Joint Corrections BID Process RFIs

Response Date: 10/30/2024

Is there a requirement for PACS? If so, what is the scope of work. Please include quantity, locations and contact for VA specified vendor

No, there is no PACs requirements.

Are there any auto door openers associated with this project? If so please provide current make and model?

No, there are no automatic door openers.

Can the Government confirm the installer qualifications (page 4 of 7, #22 2.22.1) require seven years demonstrated experience specifically with VA?

Correct. The 7 years experience should be on VA Projects.

Can the Government confirm that this project is only addressing floor expansion joints, fire doors and frames (i.e. not wall, ceiling, roof and exterior expansion joints)?

VA confirms, the project will only address floor expansion joints.

Can the Government provide a section detail of the intended repair with the epoxy product?

No, VA does not have a detail of the intended repair.

Can the Government provide Basis for design product for the epoxy product?

See the specifications for salient characteristics.

Are specifications for other than Division 1 going to be provided for this project?

No, no other specification secitons will be provided.

Is the contractor to assume a full shutdown is required for the demolition and installation the fire door double frames in the “Work Areas”.

Please confirm.

See the SOW for information regarding VA closure expectations.

Is the contractor to provide temporary fire doors when existing fire doors are taken out of service during the proposed construction operations? If so does there need to be any temporary fire alarm/mag locks for these areas

VA's anticipation is that the frames and doors (once removed) will be replaced immediately following demolition.

Is there lead‐based paint at any of these locations?

See the response to #1.

17 Is there ACM at any of these locations? See the response to #1.

What is the existing adjacent construction at each fire door location? Masonry, Gypsum and metal stud, etc.

Contractor to VIF all information below:

‐ Work Area #1: GWB and Stud ‐ Work Ares #2: GWB and Stud ‐ Work Area #3: No Door Replacement is Required.

‐ Work Area #4: Concrete ‐Work Area #5: GWB and Stud ‐ Work Area #6: GWB and Stud ‐ Work Area #7: GWB and Stud

Is the contractor to produce a Primavera P6‐ CPM, cost loaded project schedule for this project?

No, a Cost Loaded P6 Schedule is not required.

Should the contractor assume that punch and dimple welded frames will be acceptable for reinstallation of double fire door frames (i.e. no masonry toothing/jamb rebuilding)?

Yes, VA confirms.

Are there utility spaces below the intended locations that may be compromised or affected by the demolition of the floor expansion joints (i.e. depth of cut, using water for dust control, etc.)?

Below the corridor is a utility tunnel.

Is there any anticipated HVAC work associated with this project?

No, there is no HVAC work associated with this project.

Please confirm the fire doors in Work Area #3 don’t require replacement.

VA confirms.

Please confirm the door rating at each location to be replaced.

All doors and frames scheduled for replacement are to be 90 minute fire rated. Doors are to be installed in compliance with NFPA 80 and UL 10C.

Can you please provide the sign in sheet from the site visit on 10/22?

please see amendment 1 for site visit sign in sheet

Will a site visit sign in sheet be provided in an upcoming Amendment?

please see amendment 1 for site visit sign in sheet

Will there be any additional specifications provided?

No, all requirements for the products are contained within the SOW.

Will a site map/drawing be provided so it can be determined how to properly contain the area?

No, this will be coordinated with the VA during construciton. VA requirements for the closures can be found in the SOW.

Are you going to post a site visit roster this project site visit on SAM.gov for this project. If not could you email me a copy of it?

please see amendment 1 for site visit sign in sheet

In the scope of work for areas 1 through 7, item 3 states: “Furnish and replace existing frie rated frames and double doors. These are currently held open by magnets attached to the fire Alarm System with new fire rated framed and double doors. These doors are being replaced in‐kind as they are damaged. Contractor is to field verify dimensions, hardware and devices and furnish and replace with new.” I checked all of them for any sticker information on the make and model as normally are placed on the door frames and door slabs but no one of them had any. Please provide information on the existing doors and frames and the hardware for us to be able to replace them in‐kind. The doors seemed to be fairly new, and I believe the VA in Brockton should have such information available for us.

The doors being replaced are original to building construction as shown in the photos provided during solicitation. It is possible the doors being referenced by this RFI are the newly installed cross corridor doors installed via a separate project. These doors are not being replaced.