36C24218B0563-0003002.pdf

VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

FACILITIES ENGINEERING

BUFFALO VA MEDICAL CENTER | 3495 BAILEY AVENUE, BUFFALO, NY 14215 | (716) 834-9200

CLARIFICATION

Project Number: 528-16-104

Project Name: Dietary Walk-In Coolers and Freezers

RFI Topic: Concealed Piping

Contract Number: 36C24218B0563

Vendor: TBD

Contracting Specialist: Rachel Beason

Date: 25 Oct 2018

SOURCE

Drawing package review conducted as part of the Construction Walk through 12 Sep 2018.

CLARIFICATION

Although not shown on the drawings, the Contractor shall remove and replace all typically concealed waste, vent, steam supply, and condensate return piping revealed during the demolition of the walk-in coolers and freezers walls in accordance with the Construction Specification Sections below. Referenced 1949 as-built drawings are provided for informational use only; no contract work listed on those drawings.

• 22 13 00 (Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping), Section 1.1 (Description), Paragraph C

• 2861 - Dwg 32-01-04 - Sht 095 of 167 - Plumbing Basement Wing C - 1949.12.19

• 23 22 13 (Steam and Condensate Heating Piping), Section 1.1 (Description), Paragraph D

• 2861 - Dwg 32-01-04 - Sht 127 of 167 - Heating Basement Wing C - 1949.12.19

Once replaced, all piping shall be reinsulated in accordance with:

• 22 07 11 (Plumbing Insulation), Section 3.1 (General Requirements), Paragraph C

• 23 07 11 (HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation), Section 3.1 (General Requirements), Paragraph C

See Requested Actions below.

REQUESTED ACTIONS

VA Contracting Officer:

Request that an amendment to Solicitation 36C24218B0563 be issued to clarify the concealed piping requirements.

SUBMITTED BY

Bryan Silverblatt Contracting Officer Representative