S06 RFI Questions and Answers 523A5-10-316 Upgrade VISN 1 Laundry Building 45.docx

RFI Questions and Answers Project # 523A5-10-316 Upgrade VISN 1 Laundry Building 45 Solicitation # 36C24125R0008

Question # 1: Signage The sign schedule does not match what is shown on the drawings regarding sign types and descriptions. It also does not match up with the designations found on AE901A & B. Please provide clarification.

Answer: Refer to updated drawings, specifications, and attachments issued in Amendment 0006.

Question # 2: Submitting Proposals What is the size limit on the attachments required to be submitted to NCO1constructionteam2proposals@va.gov and can we submit multiple emails to cover all the required documents for this proposal if need to?

Answer: Yes, NCO1constructionteam2proposals@va.gov is the correct e-mail to submit your proposal package to. A google search says that the file size limit is 20MB max file size total for outlook outgoing mail. You can submit multiple e-mails to cover all the required documents for your proposal submission. I would recommend making it very clear in the subject line of the e-mail stating “e-mail 1 of 3” so on and so forth for example, so it is clear to me how many e-mails I need to look out for and compile together, so nothing gets missed or overlooked.

Question # 3: Demo work not shown on the drawings After reviewing the project with a Structural Steel Subcontractor, they stated to install the new structural supports for the first floor, all MEP equipment, sprinkler piping, and conduits between column lines 2.1 & 6 – between column lines A & F will need to be removed. Additionally, by extending the existing concrete beams 6” as shown S301 note 6, the ceiling height in the lounge will be approximately 6-6” and by the security office 7-2”. Please note that the floor is 22” higher in this area of the basement. Was this the intent of the design? None of the demo work is shown on the drawings. Please see attached marked up drawings and photos for reference.

Answer: Refer to updated drawings, specifications, and attachments issued in Amendment 0006.

Question # 4: Structural connections missing bolts The pictures attached for reference show structural steel connections that are missing bolts. These connections are located over the roll up door in the front of the building basement level. Please advise if this was included in the structural calculations for the project. If they were not and these need to be repaired, please provide a detail so we can include this in our proposal.

Answer: Refer to updated drawings, specifications, and attachments issued in Amendment 0006.

Question # 5: Concrete Beam Reinforcement Drawing S102 shows detail 6/S301, Concrete Beam Enlargement and reinforced. At this time, column lines D and F have a masonry wall directly positioned under the concrete beams, at its full length. Do we remove the top portion of the masonry to perform the work as detailed in 6/S301? Or can we utilize an alternative method of fully grouting the masonry wall?

Answer: Refer to updated drawings, specifications, and attachments issued in Amendment 0006.