36C24222B0014 0002.docx

620-18-203 RENOVATE BUILDING 13AB

Solicitation 36C24222B0014 Questions and Answers

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 620-22-1-2392-0001 620-18-203 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 2 James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx

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10468-3904 36C242 Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 2 130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx

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10468-3904 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24222B0014 02-08-2022

X x x ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to:

March 22, 2022 2pm EST x Amendment 2 to solicitation 36C24222B0014 Building 13ab at the Montrose VAMC.

See attached responses to RFI's submitted.

The bid due date is extended to March 22, 2022 at 2PM.

Michael Giaquinto Contracting Officer See attached specifications for the Building 13AB project at Montrose VAMC

1. Bid due date extended to March 22, 2022, at 2pm EST The bid opening will take place on a WEBEX video conference call. To access the video conference, please access 2762 458 4615 The password for the video conference is 3JUzAcfJ43* . Additionally, you can dial in for voice-only access via +14043971596,,27624584615## .

1. Bidders should utilize the bid sheet from page 5 of 59 from the solicitation, Bids must include copy of bid bond, signed amendments, signed subcontracting certificate from the solicitation.

1. Revisions:

Sub-section 2.2.B.3 “Transparent Finished Faces: Premium Grade. Plain sliced white maple. Plain sliced red oak.”

1. Spec section 00 26 00 is for Substitutions Prior to Bidding. Please clarify in detail if agency will accept approved equal products for this project? as this is a federal government project and compulsion cannot be made to purchase a specific manufacturer product/equipment.

4. Substitutions are allowed per 00 26 00. Contractor shall also meet all requirements contained in specification section 01 33 23. Basis of design is provided for salient feature comparison. Contractor shall highlight differences in the proposed product versus the basis of design product for government review.

1. Spec section 00 26 00 has 51 pages for list of brand name or equal equipment. Make, model and saliant characteristics. Please advise if the contractor must fill out all these 51 pages and submit with bid? If approved equal product/equipment is accepted, then these forms will be null and void?

5. These forms are for substitution requests only. If the basis of design product is to be provided, no substitution form is required.

5. If any forms are submitted with the application and approved, they become part of the contract.

1. New equipment for mechanical work is being installed in attic, please advise how is the access, does contractor has to demolish existing exterior masonry wall and rebuild it? Or opening must be created in roof and restore the roof back?

6. See AD104 and C7-A602 for proposed attic access demolition and reconstruction. The size of the opening will be determined by the equipment proposed by the contractor. Coordination plans, including demolition plans for attic access, are required prior to acceptance of the proposed mechanical solution. See also F5-A501.

1. During the site visit bidders were informed that access for construction trucks is through an arch opening. This is far away from the contractor staging area location, due to snow on ground contractors were unable to take the measurements of this arch opening. Please provide the dimensions of the arch opening preferably with an actual picture of opening so that contractor can determine if the construction truck can pass through this opening, if incase the truck cannot pass through this opening then can the arch opening be made bigger by demolishing the required portions of arch? Or please inform if there is any other convenient access for construction trucks? As construction trucks will be absolutely required to reach the contractor staging area which is shown at the rear of the building.

7. Archway is 13’-5” wide, 9’10” tall. Opening measured from far side of below picture.

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1. Please advise/identify on drawings which existing walls are masonry and which are sheetrock? As this will help contractor to determine the demolition cost.

8. All highlighted walls on the attached original construction plan are masonry. All walls in the current layout that overlap these original wall locations are likely to consist wholly or partially of original masonry. All other walls are framed partitions with GWB sheathing.

1. During the site visit it was observed that above the existing acoustical ceiling there is another ceiling with some patties on it.

9. Please clarify if this other layer of ceiling is present throughout the project area? Or it is present only above acoustical ceiling system only?

1. It is present throughout the project area.

9. Are these ceiling and patties to be considered as asbestos or non-asbestos, please see the attached photos 1010 and 1011

2. ACM scope is limited to the ACM drawings and abatement plan.

9. Also please confirm that there is just one ( 1 ) layer of ceiling (plywood with patties) above the existing acoustical ceiling system or there are multiple layers?

3. Confirmed, AE only anticipates 1 layer of plywood and patties above existing ceilings.

1. Please confirm trash chute will be allowed to construct from the first-floor window level to the dumpster location to remove all the construction debris.

10. Confirmed, however a debris removal plan must be submitted and approved prior to the start of demolition. Refer to sheets CS101, GI201-203 for illustrated locations of all demolition infrastructure components. Trash chute, chute collection cart and construction dumpster must comply with VA fire safety requirements.

1. The exterior area where new stair towers are being constructed has existing concrete sidewalks or it is a grass area. Unable to see during the site visit because of snow.

11. Site demolition is identified on sheet CD-101.

1. Please provide the contact of current DDC controls contractor/vendor for project area.

12. Station does not have a current DDC controls vendor.

1. Please provide the contact of current fire alarm contractor/vendor for the project area.

13. Station does not have a current fire alarm vendor.

1. Please provide the contact of the current nurse call system contractor/vendor for the project area.

14. Station does not have a dedicated nurse call system vendor.

1. Please provide the contact of the current electronic security contractor/vendor for the project area.

15. Station does not have a dedicated electronic security contractor/vendor.

1. Please confirm no dewatering work and rock excavation will be required for the excavation of stair tower foundation and storm sewer, if required then please provide the soil boring reports.

16. The soil borings encountered no water during the survey. See report at the end of 00 31 33 for additional information.

16. Additionally, from 31 20 00:

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1. There is a spec section 09 05 16 for subsurface preparation for floor finishes. – Please clarify if self-leveling will be required for the new flooring work. If yes, what thickness as this is an expensive item and will impact our bid price.

17. Self-leveling is not anticipated for the stair tower floors but floor preparation and slope requirements are captured on sheet A-406. The contractor is required to provide a leveling plan prior to the start of flooring installation and water content of affected floors must be within allowable range per the flooring manufacturer's requirements.

1. Please refer to spec section 01 35 26 para 1.7 and para 1.9B and kindly confirm that contractor’s site superintendent can simultaneously perform the duties of SSHO and CSP.

18. Negative. These are separate duties and must be performed by separate qualified personnel.

1. Spec section 01 00 00 para 1.2F states to have superintendent and project manager for this project. Please confirm contractor’s project manager can be hired for part time and only site superintendent must be present on site for full time.

19. Confirmed. A part time project manager is acceptable unless the responsiveness from the project manager is deemed unacceptable. Responsiveness shall be within 24 hours of the inquiry.

1. Spec section 01 00 00 para 1.5C states The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. --- Please confirm security guards are not required either full time or part time.

20. Security guards are not required for this project, but the contractor is responsible for all tools and materials kept on site.

1. Spec section 01 00 00 para 1.12 states A registered professional land surveyor is required for survey and layout of exterior work. Please confirm if this is a mandatory requirement.

21. Confirmed. This is a mandatory requirement.

1. Please confirm contractor can set up small field office inside the project area and then there is no need of temporary office trailer on jobsite.

22. Confirmed. A small field office in the project area within B13 is acceptable. All requirements such as professional language, conduct, and adherence to the no-smoking policy are required within this space, as well as the rest of the project area and campus. Complaints from building inhabitants may result in ejection of field personnel from the station.

1. Table of content has section 01 00 00.A1 Appendix A – Bid Form Template. – This section is missing. Also please confirm there is no bid form, only bid pricing sheet is to be filled out as per page 5 of 59 of solicitation document.

23. Confirmed. Bid breakdowns by division may be requested after bidding for verification purposes if needed.

1. Spec section 01 45 00 para 3.4 has extensive requirements for CQC managers. Please confirm contractor’s site superintendent can perform the duties of all these CQC managers simultaneously.

24. Negative. Para 3.4.A lays out personnel requirements. These are to be separate people except where in Para 3.4.C a single person is permitted to provide CQC management assistance for more than one trade as long as they have documented experience or qualifications as laid out in para 3.4.E, experience matrix.

1. Spec sections 01 45 29 and 01 45 35 states to hire services of testing laboratory and third-party inspector for special inspections by the contractor. Please confirm this is correct and required.

25. Confirmed. See following clip from specification:

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1. Spec section 01 91 00 para 1.8B states General Contractor will engage the Commissioning agent under a separate contract. – Usually, this commissioning agent is hired by VA and not the contractor, please clarify as hiring a third-party agent is expensive.

26. CxA will be hired by the contractor for this contract.

1. Specs has confusing language, so please confirm all the air monitoring and testing will be performed by agency’s hygienist for all the asbestos abatement and lead paint removal work and no need for contractor to hire a third-party hygienist for daily air monitoring work.

27. Negative. Contractor shall hire testing and monitoring agent. See following clip from specifications with requirement highlighted.

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1. Please specify the location of dumpster.

28. Refer to sheets CS101 and GI201 for illustrated locations of all demolition infrastructure components. Trash chute, chute collection cart and construction dumpster must comply with VA fire safety requirements.

1. Asbestos abatement quantities are listed in the spec sections 02 82 13.13, 02 82 13.19 and 02 82 13.31. There is Asbestos Containing Materials quantity table for building 13 at the end of the division 2 which has different quantities than shown on spec sections 02 82 13.13, 02 82 13.19 and 02 82 13.31, also hazardous material abatement drawings has quantities listed, so please clarify which quantities should be used for bidding purposes.

29. In all cases, when there is a discrepancy, utilize the greatest quantity for bidding.

29. For specification section 028213.31 Transite, consult drawings.

29. For specification section 028213.19 Flooring, consult drawings.

29. For specification section 028213.13, Glovebag, consult drawings.

1. Spec section 02 83 33.13 Lead Based Paint Removal and Disposal page no.5 para 2B calls for paint removal contractor registered or licensed by applicable state agency. Part 2, para 2.1 calls for paint removal products such as chemical strippers. Para 3.2 sub para C.2 states Contain removal operations using negative pressure full containment system with minimum one change room and HEPA filtered exhaust. ---- From the above work description, it looks like this is a lead paint abatement work and not just safe lead work practices, please confirm. Also Is the intent of lead paint removal is to completely remove the lead paint surfaces under lead base paint containment using chemical strippers or are there any alternate paint removal methods other than the chemical strippers? Please clarify in detail as this will have a big impact on bid price.

30. Lead paint is not required to be chemically stripped if wall is scheduled to be demolished. The lead spec is applicable when paint is required to be stripped. Refer to the Asbestos report included in the specifications directly after spec section 02 33 33.13 and diagrammatic plan indicating lead paint locations for reference, see example below.

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1. Spec section 05 12 00 page 2 para 1.5 states to have AISC fabricator and erector. Requesting agency to remove this requirement as usually this is required for ground up or bridge construction work.

31. AISC Quality Certification will be required. If AISC Quality Certification is removed a fabricator full time shop inspection must be provided. Refer to the following Specification section. Per 01 45 35 (Special Inspections) Part 2 – 2.1 A “Special Inspections of fabricator's work performed in the fabricator's shop is required to be inspected in accordance with the Statement of Special Inspections and the Schedule of Special Inspections unless the fabricator is certified by the approved agency to perform such work without Special Inspections.”

1. Please provide a detailed plumbing fixture schedule.

32. See sheet P-001 and spec section 22 40 00.

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1. Drawing GI000 contractor scope work note states that A commissioning plan and commissioning agent resume shall be submitted with contractor bids. Can agency please cancel this requirement with the bid, as Contractor hires the commissioning agent after the award of bid as agent has to inspect the site after all the equipment’s are installed, to prepare a commissioning plan is time consuming and the third-party agent will ask the money upfront which contractor will have to pay before the bid. So, requesting agency to cancel this requirement of submitting commissioning plan along with the bid.

33. Contractor shall provide an example plan and resumes from a recent, similar project.

1. Drawing GI020 and GI021 has extensive requirements for LEED, usually contractor will have to hire a professional LEED consultant to prepare the plan. Also is segregation of demoed material required. If LEED credits are required, then separate dumpsters will be required for the recycling and to cart out various demoed material in separate dumpsters. This will have impact on bid price, so please confirm LEED plan and credits are mandatory.

34. LEED plan and credits are mandatory for this project. Separate dumpsters and haul logs will be required for the separated debris.

1. Drawing GI201 legend shows infection control/dust control partition, but this partition legend is not found on ground floor, first or second floor plan. Also please provide detail section of the partition. Also keynote no.1 states Class III anteroom, please provide detail section of this wall for anteroom construction.

35. See GI series sheets for requested information. F7-GI202 shows the requested ante-room wall section.

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1. Drawing A-202 states new brick is handcrafted colonial Bradford, this specified brick is a regular hand molded brick/non glazed. But spec section 04 20 00 para 2.3A.3 states ceramic glazed facing brick, para 3.9 states glazed structural facing tile. – so please clarify which brick is to be used, regular hand molded or ceramic glazed facing brick? If agency wants ceramic glazed facing brick, then please provide the detail name of manufacturer and brick.

36. New exterior brick to be per drawing A-202. There is no ceramic glazed brick in this project. There is no new structural facing tile in this project.

1. Drawing AD151 keynote no.1 states to replace stained tiles w/new to match existing. Please provide quantity of the new ceiling tiles as contractor cannot determine without seeing the entire site. Also please provide the ceiling tile manufacture item number to procure price from supply house.

37. All anticipated replacement to occur in hatched areas only on AD151. Request existing ceiling information from the COR.

37. Existing ceiling tiles provided by Armstrong manufacturer.

1. Please advise what is floor to deck height at first floor level as all the new partition walls go up to the deck.

38. See S-201.

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1. Reference dwg AC102 and IN 001, please specify the ceiling tile (type AT-1) manufacturer’s item number, without this information supply house will not provide the ceiling tile price.

39. See 00 26 00:

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39. Additionally, please refer to sheet IN601 for product size information.

1. Dwg A-401 key note no.1 states Furniture in not in contract. But there is JSN Equipment list which has ACQ/INS column and some of the items are marked as “CC”. – Does contractor have to supply all these marked CC items?

40. Confirmed. The contractor shall purchase and install all CC items.

1. Please confirm this is a tax-exempt project and contractor does not have to pay the sales tax on material and no taxes on labor.

41. Negative. Per FAR 52.229-3 “The solicitation requires all taxes to be included in the bid. The contractor is responsible for payment of all taxes and the government will not provide a tax exemption certificate or any other information resulting in a tax exemption. If the contractor seeks and receives a tax exemption after award of contract for any materials or supplies purchased by the contractor to perform any work required under the contract, any such tax savings must be returned to the government.”

1. Because of the current market situation and supply chain issues, every week the material and equipment prices are increasing. Please confirm there is escalation clause in contract to pay the difference in prices to the contractor.

42. There is no escalation clause in this contract. Market fluctuations have always been ubiquitous to the construction industry. The contractor shall obtain bids from the subcontractors of sufficient duration to ensure the bid price offered is resilient.

1. Drawing A-720 partition types has a table for partition modifier with description. It list modifier L, S, T, etc. for lead shielding, security mesh, etc. at partition walls. But these are not shown on any of the partition types. Please confirm there is no work of any lead shielding, security mesh, etc. as shown in the table. As these are expensive material/items.

43. Confirmed. Lead shielding and mesh wall types are not used for this project.

1. Drawing AW001 states signage is for reference only. Please confirm furnishing and installing signage is not contractor’s responsibility. Drawings AW001, AW102 and AW501 are for reference only.

44. Signage detailed and found on sheets AW001, AW102 and AW501 should not be included in the bid and is not the responsibility of the general contractor, however Contractor shall provide and include pricing for signage as detailed in spec sections 01 58 16, 08 17 10, 28 23 00, 32 90 00.

1. Drawing Q-001 has equipment schedule with quantities of items. Please confirm that contractor can use these quantities for bidding.

45. Confirmed. The quantity column identifies the quantity for the project, contractor to reference equipment plans for additional information.

1. Drawing Q-001 has table/column for Medical Gas. But there are no drawings or specs showing work of medical gas, please confirm there is no work of medical gas in this project. If there is work, then please provide drawings and specs.

46. Confirmed. There is no medical gas renovation or installation in this project.

1. New chillers are being installed at penthouse roof level. Please confirm there is a proper access for crane from rear of the building. There is no access for crane from front/street side of building as there are steps, so obviously crane has to come from rear of the building. This crane won’t pass through the arch opening, so please advise a different route and also identify on drawings the access route for the crane. This is very critical to have a proper access for the crane to reach near the building roof to install the chillers as well as steel beams.

47. Crane access will be from the street, avoiding damaging the steps or any requirements for access through the archway.

1. Can the steam and hot water services be shut down for new tie ins? Will this shutdown occur after hours?

48. Confirmed. A cutover/shutdown plan must be submitted with the project schedule for review and approval.

1. The work of water softening system is by the plumbing sub or mechanical subcontractor?

49. Water softening is part of this contract. The General contractor shall determine if it subcontracted or self-performed.

1. Please clarify how to access basement to bring equipment in?

50. A stairway is the primary access point. This stairway is identified as Stair Hall 1 on PL101 and has an exterior door to the rear of the building.

1. Spec section 31 20 00 para 1.4 is for Classification of Excavation. Please confirm that for this project classification is Classified Excavation and If any rock is encountered during excavation, then it will be paid separately.

51. The geotechnical report (starting page 73 in specifications) was provided for excavation pricing.

51. Please see attached addendum 3. Base amount of 373 cubic yards of bedrock excavation and removal to be included in the base bid. Also, a price per cubic yard must be provided for excavation and removal of any additional bedrock required to be excavated.

1. Please advise if the new structural steel must be hot dipped galvanize? specs are not clear.

52. Sheet S-002 – Structural Steel General Structural Notes 52.

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52. Sheet S-505 52.

52. SHEET S-520

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1. Please confirm that other manufacturers will be acceptable for all mechanical, plumbing and other trades equipment so long as performance criteria are met?

53. Confirmed. A basis of design is provided to ensure that salient characteristics are clear.

1. Will the building be able to provide 460/60/3 volts when required? This may be required for new mechanical equipment.

54. The existing electrical service feeding the building is 208V-3Ph. New mechanical equipment are 208V. Please see M-002 and M-003 for mechanical schedules.

1. Note 6 on “Hydronic Water Pump Schedule” says the following: “FOR THE 13CD RENOVAITON, AND THIRD PUMP MEETING THESE SAME SPECIFICATIONS WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED” Please clarify this part of the note. Where will the third pump be installed, how will it be tied into the new system?

55. A third pump will need to be installed for the future 13CD project, not part of this project. This pump will be used to add the required flow and pressure to the system for the added load of the 2nd floor. The pump should be installed in the basement adjacent to the HHW pumps for this project and tied in parallel to the pumps in this project. It is brought up in notes to ensure sufficient planning is done for the future pump.

1. Are the existing TPO and Asphalt shingles roofing under warranty? If yes, then please provide the contact of roofing contractor. If it’s under warranty, then does the contractor have to use the roofing contractor whose warranty is still active?

56. The existing roof is at end of life cycle and scheduled for replacement under another project.

1. Spec section 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing para 1.1 states This section specifies spray-applied mineral fiber and cementitious coverings to provide fire resistance to interior structural steel members shown. --- This work of fireproofing is not shown on any drawings. Please identify this work on project drawings.

57. Refer to sheet A104 keynote 8.

1. What is the finish at shower surrounding in Resident Rooms?

58. See sheet IN-501:

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1. Please confirm if the wall (at wall mounted lavatories) is Solid surface. Rooms 103 and 128A.

59. See sheet IN-501:

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1. Spec section 07 95 13 is for expansion joint cover assemblies. – We were unable to find this work on drawings, is it for interior walls, floor and ceiling joints and exterior walls too? Please clarify and identify the work on drawings.

60. See KN 13/A-404

1. Please advise if all the windowsills remain as is or are being replaced? If replaced, then please provide the construction and material details.

61. Existing window sills shall remain. New window sills at new windows shall be new.

1. Sheet AS100 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN Keynote 5 indicates Loading Docks are not to be impeded. Please confirm exception will be made for crane placement to rig new equipment into attic space.

62. A crane placement plan is required to be submitted for approval which shall include specific times and durations for loading dock impediment.

1. Is overhead protection/bridging required at loading dock during masonry work at attic gable end wall?

63. Confirmed. Overhead protection will be required. Personnel safety plans must be submitted prior to demolition. Protection of personnel will include overhead protection.

1. Please provide photos of ground floor spaces not accessible during site visit, where ceiling access and plumbing work is required.

64. Please see attached drawing and documentation for response.

1. Per drawing EY102A. Can you please clarify? What is the existing/preferred system for this building?

a. From sheet E503:

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1. Sheet A720 shows two sets of Type U partitions, “High” and “Very High” STC partitions. How are these to be differentiated on the plans?

66. No resilient channels will be required for this project.

1. Sheet A102B, Med Room 128A has a W6 partition, not listed on the partition types. Please clarify.

67. Utilize U6 at this location.

1. Please Confirm Engineer Field Office isn’t required for COR?

68. Confirmed. The COR occupies an office on station.

1. Please advise on Contractor’s field office?

69. Confirmed. A space inside the project area in B13 is acceptable. See response to inquiry 18.

1. Please advise on Temporary Storage trailers?

70. A laydown space has been provided. The contractor is required to submit a laydown yard plan for review and approval prior to mobilization.

1. Please confirm furniture work is not contractor responsibility and it is mentioned on drawings for Information Only?

71. See IF series sheets for contractor purchased and installed FFE.

1. Please advise, who is responsible for Air Monitoring?

72. The contractor shall employ the air monitoring professional. Resumes must be provided with the Abatement Plan submittal.

72. From the contract drawing cover sheet:

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72. From Specifications:

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1. Please confirm on Third party Inspection Scope and who is responsible for the expense?

73. The contractor shall bear the cost of all inspections as cited in specification 01 00 00:

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1. Specification Section 01 45 29 Para 3.11 provides the Type of Tests required and Quantity, Please confirm this quantity can be used for bidding purpose?

74. Confirmed. Those quantities are for bidding and planning purposes. Failed tests will need to be resampled and retested with the same quantities.

1. Please confirm Vibration monitoring isn’t required for excavation close to existing Building?

75. Since B13 is occupied, use of vibration generating equipment is not allowed:

75.

1. Please clarify the Project duration as in specification section 01 00 00 Para 1.3 B Shows expected construction duration is 540 Days?

76. Confirmed:

76.

1. Specification section 01 00 00 A.1 is missing please provide Bid form Template and advise which bid form will be submitted on bid date?

77. Bid form has been provided. See attachment

1. There is a discrepancy in Asbestos Quantities in specifications and Drawings Please confirm that contractor can use Drawing Quantities for Bidding?

78. In all cases, when there is a discrepancy, utilize the greatest quantity for bidding.

1. Please confirm Stair case railing is stainless steel?

79. Painted steel is required. Match existing, interior stair paint color and finish.

1. Please confirm this project is tax exempt?

80. Negative. Per FAR 52.229-3 “The solicitation requires all taxes to be included in the bid. The contractor is responsible for payment of all taxes and the government will not provide a tax exemption certificate or any other information resulting in a tax exemption. If the contractor seeks and receives a tax exemption after award of contract for any materials or supplies purchased by the contractor to perform any work required under the contract, any such tax savings must be returned to the government.”

1. Please confirm Buy America act is applicable for this Project?

81. Confirmed. The BAA is applicable for this project.

1. Please advise that registered design professional will be required for special Inspections?

82. Confirmed. Registered professionals are required for special inspections.

1. Please confirm Superintendent and SSHO can be a same personal on same Project?

83. Negative. See response to inquiry 14.

1. Please confirm Superintendent can perform duties of QA Manager at same project at same time?

84. Negative. These are separate duties and require separate, qualified personnel to perform the required duties.

1. Please provide Contractor’s Staff requirements on this Project?

85. Contractor shall provide a schedule and personnel execution plan prior to the start of work at this station. A prescriptive personnel roster is not provided by these contract documents.

1. Please advise QA Manager can perform responsibilities of Project Manager at same time?

86. Negative. These are separate duties and require separate, qualified personnel to perform the required duties.

1. Please confirm if GPR Testing is required for underground utilities and who is responsible for the expense?

87. GPR has been conducted and the contract documents identify the results of that survey. However, the contractor is responsible for all construction activities within the project scope and utility locations shall be verified by the contractor prior to the start of any underground (UG) activities.

87. Per Montrose VAMC station policy, GPR services are required to be reported as part of the dig permit application process. This dig permit must be approved prior to any shovel breaking ground.

1. Please confirm Underpinning/ Shoring is required to support the existing structure while construction of Stair wells.

88. Confirmed. Per the Geotechnical Report and 02 41 00:

1. Please confirm wiring and equipment for CCTV Cameras should be included in Base bid. There is a specification 28 23 00 for Video Surveillance, but the notes and symbols on the Special System Floor plans indicate "3/4" conduit with a pull string from each camera location to an accessible ceiling location.

89. CCTV cameras wiring and equipment should be included in base bid.

89. “Panasonic” manufacturer is the only permitted camera manufacturer for our security systems at Montrose VAMC.

1. Please confirm wiring and equipment for the Card Access system should be included in the Basebid. There is a specification 28 13 00 for a Physical Access Control System, but the notes and symbols on the Special System Floor Plans indicate "3/4" conduit with a pull string from each device to a Door Controller.

90. Card Access System wiring and equipment should be included in base bid.

1. Please confirm if cable is to be included for each Cable TV Jack shown on the drawings. If cable is required, please specify type of cable required and location of CCTV Headend equipment. Special System Floor Plans indicate a "1" conduit with a pull string to an accessible ceiling location.

91. Coaxial cable. CCTV DVR headend equipment shall be located in the IT room.

1. Please confirm that only new windows will be requiring the Window shades

92. Please refer to IN102A; IN102B; IN102C; IN102D; for locations and sheet IN601 for window covering basis of design information.

1. Please provide Section “SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES”

93. Schedule of finishes spec section was not utilized for this project, please refer to sheet IN601 construction drawings for all interior basis of design information.

1. There are two Schedules for Louver in Drawing set with different quantities on Drawing A-601 and M-003, Please clarify

94. Contractor to bid quantities listed on sheet M-003.

1. There is a discrepancy in Equipment quantity in list with a Quantity on Drawing sheets, please advise which will govern.

95. If the bidder is asking about the Q series drawings, please utilize Q-001 for bidding purposes.

1. Drawing AW001 Building Signage Schedule is providing Sign Counts which are not matching with the Drawing on AW102, please advise which Quantity contractor should consider for bidding

96. Please utilize sign counts on AW001.

See attached document: 620-18-203.13AB.IFC.Submittal.210318.

See attached document: 620-18-203.13AB.Addendum.3.Summery.22.03.04.

See attached document: Final J2207020 Building 13 Montrose NY GeoReport.

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