36C24219B0038-0005001.pdf

RFI Responses #3

1. Specification section 090600 is the schedule of finishes. There are items listed in sections 11 53 53 and 12 31 00. Which items are by VA and which items are to be provided by contractor? Also, please provide specifications for these divisions since none are provided in main specification.

THINKFORM RESPONSE:

Items listed under sections 11 53 53 and 12 31 00 in Specification Section 09 06 00, Schedule of Finishes, appear on Drawing Sheet 1-AS600 (issued with 07/09/2019 Amendment). The Furniture/Equipment Schedule assigns all supply/install responsibilities. Bidders are to ignore Schedule Key item “C*” and instead read this item simply as “C”.

In particular, for equipment tagged F40 and F41, CACI Isolators are by Germfree (Basis of Design) with Baker and NuAire listed as Alternates. This equipment is purchased by the VA and delivered, installed and commissioned by the Vendor. However, the Contractor will be required to complete any hard duct connection for direct exhausting of equipment.

For equipment tagged F35, these refrigerators are supplied and installed by the Contractor.

For equipment tagged F38, this Pass-Through Cabinet is supplied and installed by the Contractor.

For Mobile Storage System tagged F9, refer to previous responses to questions.

What height shelving is required?

How many levels are required in each section?

RESPONSE: Drawing 2/AS201 notes that mobile unit shelving is to be coordinated with user prior to ordering. For pricing, unit is shown w/ 6 shelves high (approx. 7’-2” overall height).

What depth shelving is required?

Is the shelving to be back to back for independent adjustability on each side or full depth shelving?

RESPONSE: Drawing 2/AS201 notes that mobile unit shelving is to be coordinated with user prior to ordering. For pricing, unit is shown w/ 6 shelves high (pprox.. 7’-2” overall height).

Plan shows back to back shelving. 5 units that are 7’ long by 2’-4” deep (1’-2” back to back).

Is fire retardant plywood required for the raised subfloor between the rails?

RESPONSE: Yes, all wood used for framing or blocking on the project is to be fire retardant.

2. We received amendment nos 3 and 4 today, there are eight ( 8 ) revised drawings issued via amendment no.3, we have to send this drawings to our suppliers, vendors, sub-contractors, they need time to review and work on their pricing/quote, so in order to provide fair and competitive pricing requesting agency to extend the bid due date at least by one week.

3. Amendment no.3, drawing 1-AS600 states C* - Equipment to be included in clean room manufacturer package to contractor. ---- Please clarify if the bidding contractor has to considered any cost associated with the work of clean room manufacturer or the clean room manufacturer package price should be included in the bid. THINKFORM Response: SEE Answer

No. 1 above

4. Amendment no.3, RFI response no.4 states spec section 01 45 00 applies to this bid and bidders shall comply with requirements accordingly -- we have following questions about this spec section 01 45 00.

a) Para 3.2 states Include CQC system manager --- Is this manager required full time or part-time? Can our supervisor simultaneously perform the duties of this CQC systems manager?

VA RESPONSE: The Prime Superintendent who will be there overseeing the subs should be able to perform this function

b) Para 3.4,A states the requirements for the CQC organization are a Safety and Health Manager, Design Quality Manager ---- Is this Safety and Health Manager and Design Quality Manager required full time or part-time? Can our supervisor simultaneously perform the duties of this Safety and Health Manager and Design Quality Manager?

VA RESPONSE: The Prime Superintendent who will be there overseeing the subs should be able to perform this function

c) Para 3.4,C states In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist in the CQC system manager for the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Environmental, Architectural. ---- Please clarify if all these personnel has to be separate individuals?, do they have to be present full time or part time?, can our supervisor simultaneously perform the duties of all these individuals?

VA RESPONSE: The Prime Superintendent who will be there overseeing the subs should be able to perform this function

5. Amendment no.3, drawing 1-AS600 lists Furniture/Equipment schedule, spec section 09 06 00 page no.8 states and lists 2.11 Division II - Equipment , A.Section 11 53 53, Biological Safety Cabinets. ----- There is no spec section 11 53 53 in the spec book. Also does contractor has to include the cost of all these cabinets in the bid?

THINKFORM/VA RESPONSE: For equipment tagged F40 and F41, CACI Isolators are by Germfree (Basis of Design) with Baker and NuAire listed as Alternates. This equipment is purchased by the VA and delivered, installed and commissioned by the Vendor. However, the Contractor will be required to complete any hard duct connection for direct exhausting of equipment.”

For equipment tagged F35, these refrigerators are supplied and installed by the Contractor.

For equipment tagged F38, this Pass-Through Cabinet is supplied and installed by the Contractor.