Questions and Answers - 10 27 2021.pdf

Project No. 620-20-206 Firehouse Enhamcement

Pre-Bid RFI's

Item # RFI # Request for Information VA Response

1 1 After reviewing the Specifications it seem that Spec section 05 12 00 and 22 14 00 are missing.

Section 05 12 00 "Structural Steel Framing" has been removed from Section 00 01 10 "Table of Contents" since it is not applicable to this project. Section 22 14 00 "Facility Storm Drainage" has been added to Section 00 01 10 "Table of Contents". See the attached revised Section 00 01 10 "Table of Contents" dated 10/20/2021.

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Can you please confirm with your designer if the extra items should remain in the job and if the missing items no longer apply?

EXTRA

04 72 00 - CAST STONE MASONRY

23 22 13 - STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 23 00 - REFRIGERANT PIPING

26 05 11 (DUPLICATED)

MISSING

05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

22 14 00 - FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

23 21 13 - HYDRONIC PIPING

See VA responses in red below. The changes noted have been incorporated in the revised specifications.

EXTRA

04 72 00 - CAST STONE MASONRY - This section shall REMAIN in the in the specifications. Section was added to revised Section 00 0110 "Table of Contents".

23 22 13 - STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING - This section shall REMAIN in the specifications. Section was added to revised Section 00 0110 "Table of Contents".

23 23 00 - REFRIGERANT PIPING - This section shall REMAIN in the specifications. Section was added to revised Section 00 0110 "Table of Contents".

26 05 11 (DUPLICATED) - Duplicated section has been REMOVED in the revised specifications dated 10/20/2020.

MISSING

05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING - This section has been REMOVED from Section 00 01 10 Table of Contents in the revised specifications since it is NOT applicable to this project.

22 14 00 - FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE - This section has been ADDED to the revised specifications.

23 21 13 - HYDRONIC PIPING - This section has been REMOVED from Section 00 01 10 Table of Contents in the revised specifications since it is NOT applicable to this project.

3 3 Figuring type ‘x’ board thru-out, as not seeing indication of MR board (except for in the specifications)

Type X fire resistant wall board shall be installed throughout.

For the exterior infills- figuring 30mil 6” framing- unless you state otherwise- and going to stop at the 5/8” densglass on the exterior side- OK?

The exterior infills shall have a thin brick paneling system adhered to 5/8" Densglass sheathing. Thin brick paneling system shall be Glen- Gery Thin Tech Classic Wall System or approved equal. See the attached Salient Characteristics for the new thin brick paneling system to be installed under this project. The thin brick paneling system shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's insturctions. The stud walls construction at these exterior infills shall be framed with 5-5/8” metal studs. 6" fiberglass batt insulation shall be installed in between the studs and up the full height of the wall. Type X wall board shall be fastened to the studs on the interior side of the wall.

What type of ceiling tile & grid system are they looking for? (ceiling tile # and intermediate or heavy duty grid system)

All new ceiling tile and grid systems shall consist of ARMSTRONG Model 1754 fine fissured white accoustical ceiling tile and ARMSTRONG PRELUDE XL white 15/16" Exposed Tee grid. See the attached Salient Characteristics for all new accoustical ceiling tiles to be installed under this project.

The enlarged kitchen, toilet & shower room- shown on AI-400 is NOT part of the scope- correct?

Correct. The enlarged kitchen, toilets, and shower rooms shown on A!-400 is NOT part of the scope of work.

On the finish schedule, AI-600 it calls out room #16A to have a gypsum board ceiling-but sheet AI-102 shows ACT- which one is it?

Contractor shall provide an accoustical ceiling tile (ACT) ceiling in room #16A as shown on Drawing AI-102.

Pre-Bid RFI's

Please confirm that partition type #1B is mislabeled on sheet AI-501 & that it should also read 3 5/8” framing- 4 5/8” is a typo.

The second partition type 1A (the one between the bunk rooms and the Community Room) on Drawing AI-501 should have been labelled Partition Type 1B. For clarification, the metal framing for all new walls shall be 3-5/8" and shall extend to the underside of the concrete slab (roof deck).

9 What is the deck height from the floor? The height of the deck from the floor is nominally 12'-6". There may be deviations of plus or minus 2" at a few locations.

Pre-Bid RFI's

10 4

Abatement

concrete ceilings? Is it ceilings only?

• Can pre abatement demolition be performed of non-asbestos walls etc., as long as the soft demo doesn’t disturb any asbestos?

See VA responses in red below...

Abatement

• Can the roof ballast be removed and disposed of as non asbestos materials? Loose roof ballast can be be removed and disposed of as non-asbestos materials so long as it is not removed using mechanical means. Any ballast that is imbedded in the roof field or flashing must be removed and disposed of as asbestos-containing material.

• How many square feet of removal of loose and flaking lead paint is there from the concrete ceilings? Is it ceilings only? The approximate quantity of loose and peeling paint to be scraped is 5,400 square feet of wall and ceiling paint. The interior demolition shall remove all the walls and ceilings first so that the loose and peeling paint on the original masonry ceiling and perimeter walls are exposed.

• Can pre abatement demolition be performed of non-asbestos walls etc., as long as the soft demo doesn’t disturb any asbestos? The asbestos abatement is to be performed before any demolition is to be performed including "soft demolition".

Some common items are missing from the specs/drawings, please confirm or advise:

See VA responses in red below...

resistant drywall required in this project.

• No automatic door openers- There are NO automatic door openers in this project.

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Referencing project specifications, the specifications are incorrectly labeled making it nearly impossible to navigate the 1,000 + page document. The first page to each specification section identifies the title and specification section, however, the label on the bottom of each page instead of listing its respective specification section and page number (as all VA specification packets do), it labels each page an arbitrary specification section. Starting at 02 82 11, then jumping to 23 05 41, and the last few hundred pages are labeled 00 01 10. Please provide correctly labeled specifications, this will alleviate potential confusion, assist not only the bidders, but also the awarded contractor and VA during the project

See the attached revised specications with the labels on the bottom of each page correctly identifying the section number and the page number within that section number.

13 6 Within the Spec book there is a whole section “0472000 Cast Stone Masonry”. This spec section is NOT listed in the table of contents. Is the cast stone masonry work part of our scope of work.

Section 04 72 00 "Cast Stone Masonry" has been added to revised Section 00 0110 "Table of Contents" dated 10/20/2021.

14 On Plan AI-200 Detail 14, it pictures cabinets. Is casework part of the project as there is no spec or detail on any floor plans

There is NO casework in this project. Please disregard this reference.

On Plan AI-501 notes of new ceramic tile on wall types for 2A & 3, 3A, 3B. Please confirm there is no ceramic tile on this project.

There is NO ceramic tile in this project. Please disregard this reference.

16 On Plan AI-501 notes, the different wall types. Please confirm that only types 1A & 1B wall enclosures & 4 Typ. Fire rated partition walls are part of this project.

All partition types showing ceramic tile are NOT in contract and should be disregarded. The second partition type 1A (the one between the bunk rooms and the Community Room should have been labelled Partition Type 1B. For clarification, the metal framing for all new walls shall be 3-5/8" and shall extend to the underside of the concrete slab (roof deck).

With Spec Section of 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows, there is no specified manufacturer or specified model. Please provide one to give better understanding of an as equal that could be used on the project.

All new windows shall be Model 843TL ISOLOCK as manufactured by KAWNEER or approved equal. See the attached Salient Characteristics for all new aluminum windows to be installed under this project.

Pre-Bid RFI's

18 On Drawing AI-600 Finish Schedule, it states new signage and data. Please specify what type of signage you are requiring and please specify what you mean by data.

There is NO new signage required in this project. Please disregard this reference. Also, disregard the reference pertaining to "data" on the finish schedule.

19 7 Please provide spec section# 221400 Facility storm drainage. Section 22 14 00 "Facility Storm Drainage" has been added to revised Section 00 01 10 "Table of Contents" dated 10/20/2021.

Pre-Bid RFI's

20 8

The objectives section of the SOW mentions a new stair tower being designed. I do not see any stairs in the drawings anywhere nor do I recall discussing a stair tower at the walk through. Is this an error? If not, please provide detailed specifications / requirements and location for the new stair tower.

There is NO new stair tower in this project. Please disregard this reference.

Will the contractor be allowed to use building 19 for storage of tools, equipment, and materials? If not, will a storage container be allowed on site near building 19? Where will the storage container be located?

Contractor will be allowed to store tools, equipment, and materials within the interior space of the Building 19 construction site. NO storage cointainer will be allowed in the exterior vicinity of Building 19. If additional storage is needed, the contractor will be allowed to have an exterior storage container by Building 66 on the Montrose Campus.

21 9 Spec 08 11 13 Hollow Metal – Part 2 – 2.2 Fabrication General – C. Heavy Duty Doors, calls for core construction to be type a, d, or f for interior doors and type b, c, e, or f for exterior doors. Q: Please clarify, what is this referencing?

As mentioned in the same Spec 08 11 13 Hollow Metal – Part 2 – 2.2 Fabrication General, this is referencing Steel Door Institute (SDI) standard A250.8.

22 10 We do not see a Lighting fixture schedule indicating fixture manufacturer or model #.

Please provide info.

See the attached Luminaire Schedule listing an acceptable manufacturer's name and model # for each fixture type . Also see the attached List of Salient Characteristics if another make and model will be proposed. Also, see attached revised Drawing EP-130 dated 10/26/2021 which has this Luminare Schedule on the Lighting Plan.

22 11 Please provide spec Section 23 09 23, Direct Digital Control System for HVAC Section 23 90 23 Direct Digital Control System for HVAC has been added to the attached revised specifications. Also, see attached revised Drawing ME-502 dated 10/26/2021.

23 12 Wage Rates – The wage rates included with the bid are the Service Contract Act Wage Determinations. We usually see the Davis Bacon Act WD for commercial construction projects like this one. Can you please confirm?

See the attached revised wage determination NY20210017 09/10/2021

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