RFI 2 VA Response.docx

Request for information (RFI)

IFB: 36C24222B0026

Project: 528-809 New Emergency Department Addition Location: Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY 12208

NURSE CALL QUESTIONS:

Q3: How many EQ Jacks in total are needed for each patient room. 2 or 3?

A3: Please provide 3 EQ jacks per each patient room.

Q4: Do we want Graphical stations for all the staff stations?

A4: No, only provide stations as shown on the drawings plus the 3 rooms stated in questions 5,6, and 8.

Q5: Where is the new IDF closet Located? What is the distance from that location to the existing Hillrom IDF closet?

A5: The new IDF closet is located in the basement in BioMed room E005 shown on drawing 1-ES-302. The existing IDF closet is in room C61 ~230’ away shown on 1&3/1-ES-302.

Q6: Is the CB in 102A North Hallway valid? If so, where should dome lights be placed?

A6: No, remove call button in 102A North Hallway.

Q7: In Clean Utility E131 staff Station is required per FGI Guidelines. Plans Do not show it, should we add it?

A7: Yes, please add.

Q8: In Meds rooms E134 staff Station is required per FGI Guidelines. Plans Do not show it, should we add it?

A8: Yes, please add.

Q9: Ante Room De Con E114 it only has Dome light associated on Inside of the door in E115, we expect dome lights to also be at the outside door near the corridor. Should we add that?

A9: Yes, add dome light (P2506NNC1B00) outside of Ante room E115 leading into corridor E127/E128.

Q10: Soiled Holding E137 is calling for Bathroom switch and a single dome light, where we expect Staff station and No Dome light, what would you like in this location?

A10: Remove the emergency bathroom switch and single dome light and add staff station in Soiled Holding E137.

Q11: Storage E147 Calls for dome light, which is redundant and not expected, what would you like in this location?

A11: Remove dome light over door to Storage room E147.

Q12: Control Room E152 Has single dome lights which are unexpected and not needed, Should They remain?

A12: Remove single dome lights over doors within Control Room E152.

Q12: Ct E151 and x-ray E153 Have CB Buttons, would you like to add Staff emergency buttons as well?

A12: Yes, add staff emergency buttons for rooms E151 and E153.

CEILING LIFTS QUESTIONS:

Q13: To achieve a 1,000 lb. lift capacity, is a dual rail, dual motor option acceptable?

A13: As per the VA Physical Therapist, Daniel Gecewicz, a dual rail, dual motor option is acceptable.

HANDRAIL QUESTIONS:

Q14: Dwg 4/1-GS-101 shows detail for handrail at sidewalk. However, the location and extent of it is not shown on the drawings. Please advise.

A14: Handrail to start at intersection with drop-off area sidewalk and proceed up walkway to plaza area.

Q15: Please confirm is the handrail is required on both sides of the sidewalk and concrete steps.

A15: Refer to detail 1/1-GS-101 notes #2 and #3.

MECHANICAL QUESTION:

Q16: Drawings 1-MH-100 and 1-MH-100B show a 2” LPS riser up to AHU-ED-1. Drawings 1-MH-601 and 1-MH-602 show a 3” LPS line. Can you confirm which is correct?

A16: The 2” LPS is the correct size for the AHU-ED-1 humidifier.