Manhattan VA 4 W-Pre-Bid RFIs-Responses.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24221B0001
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This document contains responses to questions regarding a federal solicitation to renovate a patient ward at a Veterans Affairs medical center. Key details include that the solicitation number is 36C24221B0001 and is for a project to renovate the 4W step down unit at the Manhattan VA medical center. The questions and answers provide clarification on the scope of work, such as confirming that work is to take place on the 4th floor and clarifying whether other floors shown on drawings are in scope. Logistical questions regarding construction phasing, site access, and responsibility for temporary facilities are addressed. Product and system specifications are clarified, including for medical equipment, plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, and the nurse call system. Allowances are provided for certain demolition and repair work where quantities are unknown prior to starting that work. The response date for bids was extended to February 24, 2021 based on questions received.
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| RFI # | RFI Question | Discipline | Response | Documents Updated (NA for Not App.) | Date Closed |
| 1.01 | In review of the electrical drawings 1-ED601 and 1-EP601 which is the electrical distribution riser, please clarify of our scope of work is related to only what is in Bolded lines for the 4th for and for the 10th floor. Also, please advise if there are any drawings reflecting the scope of work / conduit routes for the distribution feeders related to the 10th floor. | Electrical | All work related to the 4th floor is within the bolded lines. Reference drawing EP401 Detail C5 for 10th floor work. | NA | |
| 1.02 | According to drawing EP-601 and ED-601 riser drawings there are keyed notes shown to equipment in dashed lines, is this scope of work related to the base bid or not? | Electrical | Key notes in the cross-hatched or shaded areas are not in this scope of work. Riser diagram EP601 requires clarification at panel 10CPEL1 on the 10th floor, wherein a new 60A/3P branch circuit breaker will be installed to support the new panel 4WLEL1 on the 4th floor west. | EP601 | |
| 1.03 | Drawing 1EP401 shows work related to 5th Floor equipment, please advise if this work will be done on normal working hours and if so please advise if this location will be occupied during construction or will this area of work be done on overtime? | VA | This work should be done during normal hours and will be occupied. If arrangements could be made so work could be performed during off hours, it will be approved accordingly with no additional cost to the VA. | ||
| 1.04 | Regarding the same drawing 1-EP401, please provide the required feeder size to refeed the new pumps shown on drawings. | Electrical | Size per pump motor horsepower rating listed in schedule on drawing 1-M601 but not exceeding 3#10 and 1#10 ground in ¾” conduit. | EP401 | |
| 1.05 | Please be more specific as per the Deduct Alternates shown on drawing 1-EP401 whereas to the equipment feeder sizes and where are these equipment's located on the drawings | Electrical | Tags linking the electrical deduct numbers to the plan items are missing from the electrical drawing but correspond directly with the M-tag locations shown HVAC drawing 1-M302. | EP401 | |
| 1.06 | Drawing 1-EP401 Electrical Closets shows new light fixture Type LI2B, please send manufacture/ specs for this fixture since it is not shown on the fixture schedule. | Electrical | A light in these electrical rooms is not shown on the EL (lighting) drawing since the panel fronts are almost flush with the door. Ambient light from the corridor should suffice in illuminating this space. This fixture should not be shown in the EP (power) plans. | EP401 | |
| 1.07 | Riser drawing 1-EP601 shows existing Panel ES4 to Furnish and install (1) 40Amp-3P CB & (1) 100 Amp-MCB, to match existing panels, please provide the existing manufacture for this Panel ES4. | Elec/ VA | To clarify, the diagram shows installation of only the 40A/3P branch circuit breaker. The 100A MCB is existing. The existing panel manufacturer is Square D. | NA | |
| 1.08 | Fire Alarm Specs are not provided in any of the documents, please provide specs. | Electrical | Section 28 31 00 will be added to project manual by addenda, to extend the existing Notifier system into the renovated area. | Section 28 31 00 | |
| 1.09 | We request more information regarding manufacture specifications on equipment and cabling for Security, Telecommunication, Audio Visual and Nurse Call System. The specs only related to the operational aspect of these equipment's and does not give any manufacturing information, also Facility Maintenance vendor contact information is required for us so we can contact for pricing of the new devices which needs to be integrated with the existing facility systems. | Telecom | Telecomm: NEC PBX 8500, Nurse Call: Hill-Rom Navicare, Audio/Visual: regualr coaxial cable, Security: Contact Homefront Security LLC | NA | |
| 1.10 | Regarding the Telecommunication devices, please confirm how many cables will be required for each device | Telecom | Provide (3) cables per telecom device (TCO) | NA | |
| 1.11 | In regards to the Nurse Call System, we spoke with Hill-Rom the vendor for this facility and it is told that the system we are looking at on the drawings is already a new system installed approx. 2 years ago, please clarify what is the scope of work related to this Nurse Call System. | Telecom | Bids should include a new system. Awarded contractor could review this following construction kick off as a potential savings. | NA | |
| 1.12 | Drawing EL-104W shows light fixture Types LD1C & LU3, however, both types are not shown on the luminaire schedule on drawing EL-601, please provide manufacture information for these fixtures. | Lighting | LD1C - SAME AS TYPE 'LDlA' EXCEPT WET LOCATION |
USAI "BEVELED BASIC" #1010-W-B1-S-10 + #LSDT4-9014-M2-35KS-80-NCSM-120-DIML2
LU3 - provide LU1 fixture in place of 'LU3' on drawings.
| 1.13 | Drawing EP-401 shows the 5th Floor Equipment Room, and keyed notes #24 thru#28 states to reconnect and extending wiring as necessary to pumps shown on the drawings, please advise what is the feeder size/amperes of the pump units? | Electrical | Size per pump motor horsepower rating listed in schedule on drawing 1-M601 but not exceeding 3#10 and 1#10 ground in ¾” conduit. | EP-401 |
| 1.14 | Drawing EP-401 keyed note#32 states to "Upgrade existing feeders from 100 Amps to 250Amps, from existing 600 Amp Sub-Distribution Panel PPGC-2" please advise the location of these equipment's so we can get actual linear footage of the new 2 1/2"C 3#4/0, 1#4 Grd feeders as per notes. | Electrical | Location and approximate length of replacement feeder will be added to the bid documents by addendum | EP-401 |
| 1.15 | There is no reference to new plumbing fixtures brand or model numbers to be installed. | Plumbing | The current VA process is not to provide specific Manufacturers and the respective model number for plumbing fixtures. The VA has set plumbing "Fixture Numbers and Tags" to ensure consistency. Please refer to the Plumbing specifications. | NA |
| 1.16 | Please advise what phase the bulk of the work is at the 3rd and 4th floors, not designated as either phases 1,2 or 3. | Arch | Bulk of the work is stage 1, see the legend on sheet 1-G204W that indicates which hatch belongs to which intended phase. Please note we did this to capture scope, the contractor will be responsible to develop a full logistics plan with the VA (based on these documents). | NA |
| 1.17 | We do not see a manufacture and specific model for the Nurses call stations which may be matching the units currently in place at all similar locations throughout the building. Please advise. | Telecom | Based on other RFIs this seems to be Hill-Rom Navi-Care, VA to confirm. Confirmed | NA |
| 1.18 | The fixtures listed below do not seem to be listed in the Lighting Schedule. LD1C, 2. LU3, 3. XA3. Please advise on the manufacture and model # for each. | Lighting | LDC1 is addressed in the response to 1.12. LU3 may be a typo on the plans and should have been LU2, which is scheduled, but not found anywhere on the plan drawings. I believe the same is true for XA3, which fits with the description for XA2 in the Luminaire Schedule. |
| 1.19 | We do not see a specific manufacture listed in specification section 085113. Is there a preference or is this a performance specification? | Arch | Project manual and drawings are intended to be performance specifications and not to direct specific make and models | NA |
| 1.20 | General Construction note # 13 on dwg 1-104W indicates removal of loose concrete and new fireproofing- Please advise where this occurs on the plans. | Architecture | Columns can be quantified on 1-AD104W, see keyed notes 8 and 13 in plan. For beams design team suggests an allowance for 50sf of fireproofing be included in bid. Contractor is to quantify exact amount following demolition based on this agreed upon cost per sf for any repair less than or beyond the 50sf of repair included. VA to confirm if this is acceptable. | NA |
| 1.21 | General Construction note # 14 calls for repairing existing concrete and refers to dwg # 1-2SJ001- We don’t see this dwg listed in the dwg index or in the bid set in order to quantify same. | Structural | Drawing 1-A104W Note #14: change drawing reference 1-2SJ001 to 1-S001. | 1-A104W |
| 1.22 | Structural dwg 1-S001 has details B-8 & C-8 for slab infill, steel and fireproofing- Please advise where this occurs on the plans. | Structural | Detail C8 on drawing 1 -S001 is referenced in detail F8. The notes in detail F8 indicate an allowance for the number of locations repair is required. The actual location will be determined during construction. |
| Provide an allowance for detail B8 to occur at 3 locations an opening approximately 4'x4'. Actual location and size will be determined after demolition. | NA | ||||
| 1.23 | For the deduct alternates 1 &2, can you please indicate on the plan which exact rooms/area are deemed “Support Staff Space” (Alt # 1) and “Public Space” (Alt #2) | Architecture | These areas are surrounded by a heavy dash line on sheets 1-AD103W, 1-AD104W, 1-A104W. The dashed areas shown on these sheets are applicable for all scope, refer to all MEP and IT plans as well for any work within this area still required. | NA | |
| 1.24 | Ceiling detail F on drawing 1-A711 indicates roll down shades “Where scheduled”. Please advise if window treatment is required and provide specifications and locations if so. (The finish schedule calls for WT-3 at Corridor 4180N, please clarify. | Architecture | Exterior windows use integral blinds and the rolling shade shown in 1-A711 is not used. | 1-A711 | |
| 1.25 | Please clarify where the Pneumatic tube firestopping infill detail C1/A802 is on the plans | Architecture | This detail is not applicable for this scope of work, this will be removed from the sheet. | 1-A802 | |
| 1.26 | Please advise on the height and construction type of existing parapets for possible use of a hanging rig for the window related work. | Architecture | Windows for prior projects were installed from the interior. Awarded contractor is recommended to install windows from interior in line with all OSHA required protections in place, while providing appropriate pedestrian protection below. VA to confirm this direction. | NA | |
| 1.27 | Detail F4 on drawing A801 indicates work at a laundry chute door, please advise where this exists on the plans. | Architecture | Refer to sheet 1-AD104W, room Soiled Utility #4007W. | NA | |
| 1.28 | Drawing 1-Q104W indicates a Medical equipment schedule- Please provide specifications for each item. | Medical Equipment | Refer to equipment cut book and room by room list which was provided with Bid Documents. This indicates what is contractor's responsibility and provides cut sheets for certain products. | NA | |
| 1.29 | Please confirm that the existing wall construction being demolished is Drywall and the ceilings are hung ceilings. | Architecture | This is not the case. Many of the original walls are masonry, and the ceilings are hung as well as framed ceilings. VA to confirm if bidder site walk through will be scheduled prior to bids due. Documents were assembled with the assumption that bidders would have opportunity to visit existing area to inform their pricing. | NA | |
| 1.30 | Details B-6, E4,D6 on dwg A801 and detail E8 on dwg A-802 indicate fireproofing on existing steel columns. Please clarify where these exact column locations are that are to receive fireproofing. | Architecture | Details B6, E4 and D6 on 1-A801 and E8 on 1-A802 are not applicable to the 4W project and will be removed. | 1-A801, 1-A802 | |
| 1.31 | On Elect dwg1-EP601, there seems to be new electrical work designated on other floors with notes (i.e., # 1,8,12,14). Is this work part of this contract or not in scope? Similarly, on dwg ED601. | ||||
| The electrical switchboard/panel vendors that have previously looked at this project have only priced what is on the 4th floor, therefore it needs clarification. | Electrical | All work related to the 4th floor west scope is within the bolded outlines, including the relevant key note numbers. Key notes in the cross-hatched or shaded areas are not in this scope of work. Reference drawing EP401 Detail C5 for 10th floor work. | |||
| On demo drawing ED-601, feeders noted as demolished (short dashed lines) that connect to panels outside to bolded outline area and/or are located in the cross-hatched/shaded areas are not part of the 4 west scope of work. | NA | ||||
| 1.32 | The Project manual indicates that Storage space and toilets will be provided by the VA on the premises. Please confirm that the contractor field office and subcontractor shanty areas will also be provided on premises as well. | VA | storage space outside of the project site is not guaranteed and not likely. Contractor field office and shanty areas will not be provided and is the contractor's responsibility. | ||
| 1.33 | Detail C1E on dwg 1-A1002 indicates a corner detail referencing new/existing masonry walls. Please confirm that there is no new masonry wall as per the partition schedule. | Architecture | There are no new masonry walls proposed for this project, this detail would be applicable to existing masonry walls. | NA | |
| 1.34 | Window Caulking – What are we allowed to do in order to provide the exterior removal of the windows over the atrium and security check point in the atrium? If the windows are to be removed from the atrium, that is a public space so some type of scaffolding or lifts would need to be provided to complete the work which will get in the way of public access. |
These areas are:
Right over the security entrance – 4006/4005/4004 on the west side and possibly rooms 4010/4011 on south side.
Do you want this work performed on off hours or will an exception be made to allow for work to be done from within these rooms to minimize risk and cost?
| VA | This is the contractor's means and methods to perform the work | |||
| 1.35 | Will we be able to accomplish all abatement in one Phase? Please confirm there is no abatement work required on F5/1-H104W. What is this drawing trying to indicate to the abatement contractor? | Asbestos | This is an occupied medical center that operates 24-7 365 days a year. There probably will be phasing that will be determined by the VA. | NA |
| 1.36 | Dwg no. 1-AI404W is furniture plan and dwg no.1-Q104W is equipment plan and has a medical equipment schedule. Is VA providing all the furniture and equipment? Are there any equipment’s or furniture which are to be purchased and installed by contractor, if yes, the please provide the specifications and quantity of those equipment’s and furniture? Please clarify what is the responsibility of contractor for the work of furniture and equipment’s. | Interiors | Furniture specifications are not in the scope of this project and contractor should contact VA with questions on responsibility for furniture procurement process. | NA |
| 1.37 | In order to remove the 4th floor asbestos pipe insulation which may be above the existing ceiling, will all the existing ceiling have to be demoed by licensed asbestos sub-contractor? | Asbestos | The majority of the ceiling can be demolished by the general contractor after asbestos abatement is completed. | NA |
| 1.38 | Does the asbestos pipe insulation run along the perimeter wall above the ceiling? | Asbestos | The majority of asbestos pipe insulation is located in pipe chase. | NA |
| 1.39 | On the 3rd floor does the contractor have to remove the entire area which is showing as ‘scope affected areas” under the demo legend? | Architecture | Ceiling removal and replacement should be minimized and actual extent based on scope of above ceiling work shown on MEP plans. | NA |
| 1.40 | Will VA have its own industrial hygienist to perform air monitoring and inspections? | VA | No, this is the contractor's responsibility | |
| 1.41 | Please confirm there is no asbestos abatement in any of the 3rd floor ceilings which requires demolition. | Asbestos | There is no asbestos abatement in the 3rd floor ceiling for the 4th floor west wing. | NA |
| 1.42 | After RFI responses are issued by VA our sub-contractors and vendors will need at least couple of weeks to review and work on their prices, most of the supply houses and sub-contractors’ offices are closed for the long weekend of thanks giving. Requesting agency to extend the bid date at least by two to three weeks’ time so that all subs and supplier get enough time to provide fair and reasonable price. | VA | The Bid response date has been extended to 02/24/2021 2:00pm ET. | |
| 1.43 | Drawing 1-AD104W, demo keynote no.28 states to construct sidewalk bridge, but there is no detailed drawing showing the width, height. Please provide a detailed sidewalk bridge drawing. | VA | This would be delegated design to be completed by awarded contractor. | |
| 1.44 | Room no. 4023W; 4032W; 4001W; 4011W --- Full height closet – Clarify Door material -Glass (GL-1) or PLAM | Architecture | Refer to typical room interior elevations (1-A600 series), the full height cabinet is to be PLAM-1. | NA |
| 1.45 | Room no. 4023W; 4032W; 4001W; 4011W --- Clarify how PLAM panels and AP need to be connected | Architecture | If this is in reference to the patient service wall, the PLAM panels are a finish option of the modular headwall system. Please provide more specific question if this does not respond to what is being asked. | NA |
| 1.46 | Room 4026W --- Drawing A603/C5 shows PLAM shelves -no details with more information- Clarify | Interiors | Refer to addendum drawings: 1-A603, 1-A903 (new sheet) | 1-A603 |
1-A903
| 1.47 | Where the sink shown in drawing A901/D1 should be used | Architecture | Detail F1 on 1-A901 should be followed for integral sink millwork detail. This detail will remain in the set, but is not applicable to current scope. | NA |
| 1.48 | 4079aC Staff Lounge --- Drawing A604/C1, C3 Shows 36 lockers. There is no information in the specifications. Please confirm if this is our scope of work and if so, please provide specifications for lockers. | Architecture | Spec section 10 51 13 will be provided in Addendum 01 for locker information. | 10 51 13 |
| 1.49 | Drawing A902/B5, D5 --- On detail B5, it looks as if Stainless Steel Frame with a PLAM is shown as a divider panel. Please clarify if that is correct and provide more information. | Interiors | Refer to addendum drawings: 1-A902, 1-A603, 1-A903 (new sheet) | 1-A902 |
1-A603 1-A903
| 1.50 | Please provide toilet and bath accessories schedule with model numbers and manufacturer name. | Architecture | Project manual and drawings are intended to be performance specifications and not to direct specific make and models | NA |
| 1.51 | There is no plumbing schedule. Please provide a detailed plumbing schedule with manufacture’s name and model numbers. | Plumbing | The current VA process is not to provide specific Manufacturers and the respective model number for plumbing fixtures. The VA has set plumbing "Fixture Numbers and Tags" to ensure consistency. Please refer to the Plumbing specifications. | N/A |
| 1.52 | Please provide a detailed schedule for all the new mechanical equipment’s with manufacturer name and model numbers. | HVAC | Please refer to schedules on M601. The basis of design for the following: AHU = Trane TCFS size 39, Ret Fan = Greenheck QEI-24-II-150, Pumps = B&G e-80 1.5x1.5x7C, Gly HX = B&G SU63-4, HW HX = B&G SU64-2, FCU's = Trane | NA |
| 1.53 | Drawing 1-H104W legend states floor tiles and mastic (multiple layers) to be removed. – Please specify how many existing layers of floor tiles and how many existing layers of mastic as this will have impact on price of our asbestos abatement sub-contractor. | Asbestos | There are at least two (2) layers of floor tile and mastic where indicated in the specification. | NA |
| 1.54 | Drawing 1-A451 elevation B1 states existing original steel window frame to remain, plus dwg 1-H001, note no.8 states “exterior window caulk removal shall be performed from outside the building”. – If this is required then asbestos contractor will have to build/set up platform on the pipe scaffold which has to be built from 1st floor level to the 4th floor throughout the perimeter of the window length. This pipe scaffold will be very expensive and will have a big impact on our price, So please confirm that pipe scaffold will have to be built as there is no access to get a boom lift on 1st floor levels and in the interior main lobby. Also advise if this caulking abatement and window removal must be done on weekends? | Asbestos | This is a means and methods determination by the contractor. | NA |
| 1.55 | Drawing 1-H001 ACM quantity table indicates quantity of 170 SF for the exterior window caulk. – Usually this caulking quantity is in linear feet and not SF. Please provide linear feet quantity for exterior window caulk. | Asbestos | Quantity provided will remain in square feet. | NA |
| 1.56 | After exterior window caulk is abated then does the contractor has to re-caulk the perimeter of all the window frames? | Asbestos | The contractor is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the building and keeping it watertight. | NA |
| 1.57 | Please refer to finish legend on dwg 1-A1201, under the window treatment it states only one (1) window receives WT-3 and WT-1 is not used. Please provide elevation of window which receives this window treatment WT-3. Also, the listed room 4188C is not found on drawings. | Interiors | WT-3 is a window film by Solyx . 4288C is a discrepancy. The room number should be 4180N Corridor per sheet 1-A1202, however the area is NIC. Disregard WT-3. | NA |
| 1.58 | Drawing 1-S001, F8 note nos. 1 and 2 states patching at 8 locations. Is the total square footage at all the 8 locations 120 SF? Please identify locations of these 8 locations on the reflected ceiling plan. Also please identify the work/locations of detail B8 existing slab opening infill on floor plan. | Structural | Total area of patching is 8 locations at 60 sq-ft equaling a total or 480sq-ft of patching. |
Per the note on detail F8 on 1-S001: LOCATIONS OF REPAIRS WILL BE DETERMINED DURING CONSTRUCTION BASED ON THE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR. The quantity noted in the detail is an allowance, the actual area and location is to be determined during construction.
| NA | ||||
| 1.59 | Please confirm the prevailing wage rates issued dated 8/28/2020 are to be used for this project. As the latest published NY state prevailing wage rates are dated Oct 1st, 2020. | VA | The prevailing rate should be updated to NY20210003 01/01/2021 | |
| 1.60 | Is there any basis of design or manufacturer for ceiling mounted patient lift system and aluminum windows? | Medical Equipment/ Architecture | Refer to provided Equipment cutbook for patient lift. For exterior windows, the project manual and drawings are intended to be performance specifications and not to direct specific make and models | NA |
| 1.61 | Drawing 1-A801 detail B4 note states Contractor to include this remediation in 10 locations for each wing. --- Please confirm there are only 2 wings in this project and what is linear feet at each wing. | Architecture | This project has only 1 wing. 10 locations are to be assumed, and confirmed upon completion of Demolition. | NA |
| 1.62 | Drawing 1-A104W general note # 9 states provide partition type 32 at the interior face of the wall along the perimeter U.O.N. ---- Please confirm this is partition is required throughout the perimeter of project as this partition type is missing/not shown on floor plan. As per the dwg the length of this interior face of the wall along the perimeter is approx. 700 linear feet, please confirm. Also, detail F8 on dwg 1-A451 states 1 ¼” fluid applied thermal barrier coating over 4” spray foam insulation, Is this typical? | Architecture | Design team confirms that partition 32 is to be applied at the interior face of the perimeter wall. Refer to detailing on 1-A450 series for additional information. The 1-1/4" fluid applied thermal barrier indicated on F8 is typical at radiator enclosures only, refer to F5 and B6 on 1-A451 for the termination of the fluid applied thermal barrier. | NA |
| 1.63 | Drawing 1-A104W general note # 10 states float entire slab with hydraulic cement underlayment. – Please confirm this is required and thickness is ¼” thick. | Architecture | Design team confirms this is required and is to be minimum 1/4" uniform thickness per specification. | NA |
| 1.64 | Specification section 02 82 11 page 1, para 1.1.2 C states there are areas where ceiling plaster, wall plaster, sheetrock, masonry and or ceiling tiles will be removed and disposed off as ACM because it contaminated with thermal system ACM (please see specifications for locations). --- Please clarify that the quantities shown on pages 3 to 7 are to be used for bidding and NOT the quantities shown on drawing 1-H001. | Asbestos | The quantities listed in the specification are to be used. | NA |
| 1.65 | Specification section 02 82 11 page 2, para H states following completion of work area preparation, the contractor shall remove all wall/ceiling plaster, sheetrock, masonry and ceiling tile wet as ACM to access underlying pipe and fitting insulation. --- This means licensed asbestos workers/contractor will have to be used for all the conventional demolition work too. Please confirm our understanding is correct. | Asbestos | The asbestos abatement contractor will only remove the material enclosing the pipe insulation. The remaining material can be demolished by the general contractor following asbestos abatement. No demolition before asbestos abatement is completed. | NA |
| 1.66 | Specification section 02 82 11 page 48, para 3.5.4,A states apply 2 coats of encapsulant to scratch coat plaster or piping after all ACM has been removed. --- Please confirm this is required. | Asbestos | Encapsulation of the piping is required following successful clearance air sampling. | NA |
| 1.67 | Drawing 1-A104W general note # 13 states All loose existing concrete material around beams and or columns to be removed to expose structural steel. Prepare structural steel to receive and apply fireproofing. All cracks to be filled with non-shrink grout. --- Please identify the locations of these beams and columns on the scaled structural drawings or else provide quantities or allowance amount, so that all the contractors have the same information for bidding. | Arch/ Structural | Refer to response to item 1.20 | NA |
| 1.68 | Drawing 1-A104W general note # 14 states repair underside of existing concrete slab where required. Refer to dwg 1-2SJ001 for additional information. --- This drawing is missing/not found. Also please identify locations of these slab repair on scaled drawing or else provide quantities or allowance amount, so that all the contractors have the same information for bidding. | Structural | Drawing 1-A104W Note #14: change drawing reference 1-2SJ001 to 1-S001. |
See notes on detail F8 on 1-S001 for the allowance of area to be repaired. Note that the total area of patching is 8 locations at 60 sq-ft equaling a total or 480sq-ft of patching.
| 1-A104W | |||||
| 1.69 | Drawing 1-AD104W demo keynote # 24 states remove existing expansion joint cover at floor, wall and ceiling. There are three ( 3 ) locations on this demo dwg which is showing the key note # 24. But these locations do not inform the linear footage of the new expansion joint cover, also dwg 1-A801 detail B2 and C2 states patch and repair finish to receive new expansion wall ceiling/joint as required. --- Please confirm that only the aluminum cover is being replaced and not the joint material. | Architecture | Design team does not provide quantities or linear footage, extent of expansion joint cover replacement is shown and is what is required. Actual length is to be verified in field. Bids do not include replacement of joint material and should indicate this being excluded, however, as noted within details B2 and C2 on 1-A801, contractor shall inspect remaining expansion joint material upon removal of cover. If the joint material is damaged, joint material would be performed at an additional cost. | NA | |
| 1.70 | Drawing 1-802 detail F6 shows marker board. Please identify the location/count of these new marker boards on drawing plans or elevations. | Interiors | Marker boards are located on the interior elevation drawings, indicated as GL-1 for glass writable surface. Refer to sheet/drawings 1-A602 / A7, 1-A602 / B4, 1-A602 / C7, 1-A602 / E5, 1-A603 / E1, 1-A603 / B7, 1-A603 / C4, 1-A603 / E7, 1-A604 / A5, 1-A607 / E1. Refer to the Finish Legend for GL-1 product and description. Refer to sheet 1-A1202 Finish Schedule for exact room locations. Refer to 1-A1204W Finish Plan for GL-1 location at corridor. | NA | |
| 1.71 | Please confirm all existing windows, ceilings inside the project area are being removed/demolished as its not shown on demolition dwgs. Is the detail B1 of dwg 1-A451 applicable for all the windows demolition? | Architecture | Window demolition is indicated by graphic linework and all windows within scope are to be replaced as is scheduled on 1-A104W. Refer to general note 5 on 1-AD104W indicating all ceilings within area of work are to be fully removed. | NA | |
| 1.72 | Drawing 1-A1201 finish legend indicates Acrylic panels AP-1 to AP-4, in remarks column it states to use at 4W nurse station, isolation headwalls and med/surg headwalls. – Please provide what sizes of acrylic panels are to be used at these locations and how many? Please provide a detailed elevation drawing for each location. | Interiors | AP-1 and AP-4 acrylic panels are located with dimension and sizes on interior elevation drawings. Refer to sheet/drawings 1-A602 / A4, 1-A602 / C4, 1-A602 / E4, 1-A603 / A6, 1-A603 / E5, 1-A607 / D1. Refer to sheet 1-A1202 Finish Schedule for exact room locations. | NA | |
| 1.73 | Drawing 1-A1201 finish legend indicates Fabric wrapped panels FWP-1 and FWP-2, in remarks column it states to use at 4 west. – Please provide what sizes of acrylic panels are to be used at these 4 west locations and how many? Please provide a detailed elevation drawing. | Interiors | FWP-1 and FWP-2 fabric wrapped panels are located with dimension and sizes on interior elevation drawings. Refer to sheets / drawings 1-A603 / E1, 1-A603 / E7, 1-A603 / E4, 1-A604 / A5. Refer to sheet 1-A1202 Finish Schedule for exact room locations. Refer to 1-A1204W Finish Plan. | NA | |
| 1.74 | Dwg 1-AD104W, the scope of demolition of partition walls is not clear, demo keynote # 8 states remove all partition walls… but this note is shown only at a few locations and does not say typical. Please advise if all the dotted lines mean wall demolition and clarify if these existing walls which are to be demoed are masonry or sheetrock as this will have impact on our price. | Architecture | Demolition keynote 8 is specific to demolition of partitions around columns along the exterior. Graphics indicate which walls are to be removed and which walls are to remain, refer to legend for graphic guidance. | NA | |
| 1.75 | Drawing 1-AD103W, demo keynote # 1 is shown at most of the ‘scope of affected areas’. Please specify what type of existing ceiling is there in these areas. Note # 1 does not inform the existing ceiling type. Also confirm contractor will have to demo | Architecture | As noted within RFI 1.29, many of the ceilings area combination of hung or framed ceilings. Note 1 refers to the general area of scope where MEP removal scope is required. Each room also includes a note 2, 3, 4 etc. which notes what the existing ceiling condition is. | NA | |
| 1.76 | Deduct Alternate no.1 is for 4C Staff Support Space, para 2 states Deduct Alternate: Area indicated in drawing set is to be existing to remain. ---- Please identify on architectural drawing, which is the Staff support Space area, dwg 1-A104W construction plan legend indicates, but it is not cleat at all. If possible, please provide a separate dwg/architectural floor plan showing the Staff Support Space area. | Architecture | Scope area covered within this deduct Alternate 1 is located in the following program spaces: 4076C, 4075C, 4079aC, 4080C. CannonDesign to add hatch pattern over scope area for further clarification. CD TO PROVIDE IMAGE IN RESPONSE. | NA | |
| 1.77 | Deduct Alternate no.2 is for 4C Public Space, para 2 states Deduct Alternate: Area indicated in drawing set is to be existing to remain. ---- Please identify on architectural drawing, which is the Public Space area, dwg 1-A104W construction plan legend indicates, but it is not cleat at all. If possible, please provide a separate dwg/architectural floor plan showing the Public Space area. | Architecture | Scope area covered within this deduct Alternate 2 is located in the following program spaces: 4204C, 4203C, 4208C, 4000C, 4049C, 4200C, 4034W, 4035C, 4051C, 4052C, 4037C, 4036C. CannonDesign to add hatch pattern over scope area for further clarification. CD TO PROVIDE IMAGE IN RESPONSE | NA | |
| 1.78 | Spec section 01 45 00 has extensive requirements for quality control and personnel. Para 3.4 states to have CQC systems manager. Please clarify if the contractor’s full-time supervisor can simultaneously perform the duties of CQC and SSHO. Or if independent personnel must be hired as CQC for full time or part time on the job site. Please clarify in detail as this will have a big impact on our price. Also confirm no other personnel is required full time or part time on the job site. | VA | yes, they can perform both duties if they are qualififed to perform QC duties | ||
| 1.79 | Spec section 01 35 26 para 1.9B states a CSP shall randomly conduct monthly site safety inspection/visit. – Please clarify that besides a SSHO on job site this CSP’s monthly visit is required. | VA | yes, an independent safety inspector is required for monthly inspections | ||
| 1.80 | Dwg 1-P103W, 3rd floor shows 4” sanitary line with a solid dark line, 3’’ vent lines, CO’s. Are all these new piping and new clean outs? | Plumbing | Please refer to the work notes for points of connection to the existing systems and extent of new work. | N/A | |
| 1.81 | Dwg 1-AD104W general demolition note no. 21 states to fill all floor voids solid flush to face of the original flooring material with cement mortar whenever exist partitions, toilet fixtures, equipment, floor drains are to be removed. Fill all large voids solid with light weight concrete. ---- Based on our experience huge amount of labor and material is consumed for this work, can VA please provide allowance amount for this work. Contractor won’t know the quantity till all the demo work is completed. | Arch/VA | After seeing the result of the demolition on the 9th floor project, design team suggests a 1" fill for the scope of work be used as a basis. There were areas of deep voids following demolition and other areas with minimal leveling required. If we hold this to a standard quantity then we can get an even bid from all parties. VA confirm if this is acceptable. | NA | |
| 1.82 | Dwg 1-AD104W general demolition note no. 20. States to provide rated infill for all openings or remaining penetrations following demolition. -- until all the demolition work is completed contractor won’t know the extent of this work. Please provide an allowance amount. | Architecture | For more specific information, refer to keyed note 7 throughout the plan as well as the existing rated walls shown on the life safety plan on 1-G104W. Design team suggests that the contractor provide an allowance to repair 50sf of existing masonry walls to match required rating. Contractor is to quantify exact amount following demolition based on this agreed upon cost per sf for any repair less than or beyond the 50sf included. VA confirm if this is acceptable. | NA | |
| 1.83 | Dwg 1-AD104W general demolition note nos. 4 to 33 states miscellaneous and major demolition work which is not shown under the keyed demolition notes and neither on the demo plan, all this work is going to consume lot of labor, will agency please identify all these work items on the scaled demo drawing and keyed notes. | Architecture | The intent is that this is a gut renovation with comprehensive demolition. Demolition plans are to scale and areas for demolition are graphically indicated. | NA | |
| 1.84 | For Chilled Water piping can grooved pipe and fittings be used? | HVAC | 23 21 13 3.2 Pipe Joints ; Does not list grooved | NA | |
| 1.85 | Dwg 1-A104W specific construction note # 2 states to provide new convector enclosure. Please confirm this note # 2 is typical, as at some of the enclosures this number is not shown. Also, as per the scaled length each convector enclosure is @ 7’ – 0” LF, whereas detail B1 of dwg 1-A451 indicates this enclosure is 4’ – 0’’ LF. Please clarify which length is correct and provide a detailed drawing showing the material and thickness of the convector enclosure. | Architecture | Refer to detail on 1-A451 for this extent. This is included at every window. | NA | |
| 1.86 | Dwg 1-A104W, general const note no. 8 refers to dwgs 1-2QH, 1-2AF, D1/1-2AI520 and D6/1-2AI520. --- Unable to find these drawings. Please provide the listed drawings. | Architecture | Please refer to the following for corrected sheet designations: 1-2QH = 1-Q104W, 1-2AF = 1-A1200 series. Additional references for D1/1-2AI520 and D6/1-2AI520 will be corrected to reference E8/1-A901. | 1-A104W | |
| 1.87 | Please confirm all deliveries can be made in regular work hours between 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As if it’s after hours then we must pay extra cost for the deliveries. | VA | all work should be done during normal business hours 8am-430p. If work can be accomodated for alternative hours, it will be allowed with no extra cost to contract | ||
| 1.88 | As there are patients on 4th floor, 3rd and 5th floor too, our experience is that most of the work must be done on weekends and afterhours. Please confirm as it will have big impact on our labor cost/productivity. | VA | all work should be done during normal business hours. If work can be coordinated to be performed off hours, it would be on a case by case basis with no extra cost to the contract | ||
| 1.89 | Please specify how many certifications are required for each phase of the work for medical gas work. | VA | Provide per specifications and NFPA | ||
| 1.90 | Please provide a plumbing fixture schedule. | Plumbing | The current VA process is not to provide specific Manufacturers and the respective model number for plumbing fixtures. The VA has set plumbing "Fixture Numbers and Tags" to ensure consistency. Please refer to the Plumbing specifications. | N/A | |
| 1.91 | We cannot locate the manufacture/vendor for the security system in the specifications. Please advise. | Telecom | Security: Contact Homefront Security LLC | ||
| 1.92 | Is new nurse call hardware required for this project? | ||||
| a. If yes, Manhattan VAMC currently utilizes the Hill-Rom Navicare Nurse Call System. In order to efficiently leverage the existing nurse call system, should the required system be Hill-Rom Navicare Nurse Call? | Telecom | Bids should include a new system. Awarded contractor could review this following construction kick off as a potential savings. | |||
| 1.93 | Will the VA provide the required quantities and counts for the nurse call components required? | VA | provided in design | ||
| 1.94 | What endpoint(s) should the nurse call alarms be routed to? | Telecom | Nurse call alarms shall report to local nurse call master station. Report to additional master stations as dictated by VA. | ||
| 1.95 | Is the new nurse call system required to be fully compatible with the facility’s existing nurse call system? | VA | Yes | ||
| 1.96 | Can you please clarify if the sign quantity of “0” on the signage schedule is true? The subcontractor was also looking to receive clarification on the type of signage system to be used. See below: | ||||
| I am more concerned with the section of the specs that say that the sign needs to be able to be converted to many other sizes, without removing the base. That’s extra parts (or a specific system). | Wayfinding | Refer to signage schedule on sheet 1-A1302 and signage location plan on sheet 1-A1304W; Contractor responsible for quantity count take off from documentation. Regarding the signage system and spec, the signage design and construction is based on VA standards and intended to match those standards and other signage in the facility. This spec note is referring to the construction of the sign, where outer frame jointage allows the sign to extend downward if sign messaging or functionality changes. See VA Signage Design Guide and refer to signage drawing sheets 1-A1311 through 1-A1313 in architectural package. | |||
| 1.97 | Detail C3 on dwg 1-A452 indicates “1-1/4” Thermal barrier coating” over spray foam. Based on the application, in absence of a specification for this exact item/application we believe that an ignition barrier, DC 315 is what should be used. In the alternate, we have attached the data for an 1-1/4” ignition barrier to be Ure-K (an ignition barrier and added R-value.) Ure-K is a sprayed cellulose product. I have attached both for review. Please confirm the product to be used. Also please confirm the exact extent of this product on the exterior wall, as there are some details that do not show this product over the spray foam, example detail F5/1-A451 | Architecture | Extent for this product is only at radiator enclosures. Sheet 1-A451 plan section B6 is intended to show where the use of this fluid thermal barrier is to terminate. In all other areas the continuous thermal barrier is achieved with drywall. The proposed product would be considered, but would require to be vetted with formal submittal of product data. | NA | |
| 1.98 | Please provide the specified manufactures for the following: Radiant heat panels, Humidifiers, Radiators and enclosures with factory paint color, Fan coil units | HVAC | Radiant heat panels: Zehnder Rittling, Humidifiers: Armstrong, Radiators: Trane | NA | |
| 1.99 | Please provide a contact for the Nurse call system. | VA |
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