S05 - RFI - 561A4-18-118 Bldg 1 Upgrade Clinical Spaces.pdf

July 11, 2022

Department of Veterans Affairs Lyons VA Medical Venter 151 Knollcroft Rd.

Lyons, NJ 07939

Attn: Victoria Clark, Contract Specialist, NCO 2

Canandaigua VAMC 400 Fort Hill Ave.

Canandaigua, NY 14424 P: 585.393.8228 Victoria.Clark6@va.gov

Gary Boehner, COR Lyons VAMC 151 Knollcroft Road Lyons NJ, 07939 P: 908.647.0180 ext. 4265 F: 908.604.5228 2.boehner@va.gov

Re: RFI #1 – General Questions from 6/30/22 Upgrade Clinical Space Extended Care in Bldg. 1 at VA Lyons Campus VA Project No. 561A4-18-118 FE Project No. 19-324

Attachments: Sketch SKAS-100.1, Sketch SK-MH702.1, Phasing Sketches #1-3

Dear Ms. Clark and Mr. Boehner, In response to the RFI’s received on 6/30/22 please find our official responses, in italics, below:

1. On plan AS-700, detail 18: Typ. Window-Ceiling Detail:

It shows a “new solid surface window stool with eased edge on ¾” fire treated blocking with dimensions to be V.I.F.”

Is this for every single window in building #1? (There is no window schedule) This is only for the windows within the indicated scope of work.

2. On plan HA-101 “Asbestos Abatement Plan Ground Floor Through Roof”:

VA Project No. 561A4-18-118; Upgrade Clinical Space Extended Care – Bldg. 1 VAMC Lyons, NJ

FE PROJECT NO. 19-324

Under asbestos abatement legend, note #5 exterior window caulk, remove all layers of exterior window caulk and backer rod.

Are we to do this for all the windows at building #1?

No. Exterior window caulk and backer rods are only to be removed in the areas shown on drawing HA-101 (approximately 56 windows +/-).

Are we also to install new backer rod and caulking at the windows where caulking and backer rods are being removed?

Yes. New window caulk and backer rod to be installed at all locations subject to asbestos abatement. Please see below for installation procedure. All materials to be provided by the G.C.:

3. On plan MD-202:

It calls for ductwork on the roof to be demolished.

What is the existing roof system made of?

Is there an existing roof warranty in effect?

The existing is a white membrane roof in good condition and currently not under warranty. Cut and patch as required with compatible materials. Guarantee roofing work in accordance with contract documents.

4. On plan MH-101 for the new ACCU-1:

We need additional information for the concrete equipment pad, such as the thickness of the concrete and if there is any rebar in the pad?

Drawing AS-100 shows the equipment pad to be 4” thick.

See attached sketch SK-MH702.1.

5. On plan MH-701 “Concrete Pit Fence and Ladder Detail”:

We need a spec for the black chain link fence.

FE PROJECT NO. 19-324

See attached specification 323113 Chain Link Fences and Gates. All new fencing shall have a black finish.

6. On plan MH-702, detail 9 “Extroic Concrete Pit Detail”:

The note says “provide 6’ high black aluminum fence around the concrete pit. See detail 15/MH-701 for more information” Detail 15 note says “black chain link fence” We need to know which fence material to use - is it black aluminum fence or is it black chain link fence?

We also need a spec for whichever material you chose (chain link or aluminum) for around the concrete pit.

See attached specification 323113 Chain Link Fences and Gates. All fencing shall have a black finish.

7. Please provide more detail on the cabinets and storage cabinets. Which of these are to be plastic laminate, which are to be stainless steel metal? As the finish plan says plastic laminate, but there is a spec section for stainless steel cabinets.

The cabinets within the Clinic are all wood with P-Lam and Corian.

8. Please provide measurements and dimensions on the plan to show how big the rooms are, the length of walls, the existing window sizes, etc.

See attached sketch SK-AS101.1 with added dimensions. All sizes, quantities and counts are the responsibility of the bidder.

9. Please provide more details and both interior and exterior elevations of the handi-lift Please re-review the drawings and specifications. More specifically please see the following:

Detail 2/AS-100 shows footing plans for the lift.

Drawing AS-701 shows demolition and construction elevations of the lift area.

Drawing AS-702 shows demolition and construction wall sections of the lift area.

Detail 6/AS-703 provides all product data and plan views of the lift.

10. The plaster walls call to be removed due to the asbestos in the plaster, and there is a detail on the furring partitions but the floor plan doesn’t indicate what walls are to be partition type A, E, F. Please indicate these partitions on the floor plan.

See attached sketch SK-AS101.1 with added tags. All sizes, quantities and counts are the responsibility of the bidder. No Type F in the project.

11. There is a plan page on scaffolding. Please detail why and where this scaffolding would be required. As a manlift would be sufficient for this work.

Scaffolding drawing was provided for reference only. Contractor to determine what equipment is necessary for completion of work. A manlift would be acceptable if all specified and governing safety requirements are met.

12. Please provide more detail in the plaster containing asbestos removal. Please indicate what exactly needs to be removed.

FE PROJECT NO. 19-324

The contractor is to remove approximately a one foot (1’) wide strip of plaster from floor through ceiling to expose underlying pipe insulation. Both pipe insulation and plaster are to be removed and disposed of as asbestos-containing material.

13. What type of glass are we to use for replacing the window panes to match existing.

New glazing units are to be 1” insulated glass, with Low E coating and tinting to match existing.

14. Please indicate the windows sizes and the quantities that require window shades Windows are approximately 3’ wide and 7’ tall, all dimensions to be verified in field. All windows in the indicated scope of work are to receive shades. Window shade needs to be 1% open, not 3%.

15. Please provide more detail with ICRA barriers and how the VA is expecting us to renovate the area while also keeping the blood work area in operation.

This project shall be broken down into three phases. For exact locations of each phase please see the provided phasing sketches. All night work and weekend work for phase II shall be coordinated with the VA in accordance with the specifications.

Thank you, Eric D. Fellenzer, P.E.

Project Manager Fellenzer Engineering, LLP

845.343.1481 ext. 240 (voice)

1.845.343.4986 (fax) edf@fellp.com

ENGINEERING LLP

www.fellp.com

181 Church St., Suite 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 t 845-454-9704; fx 855-320-8735

22 Mulberry St., Suite 2A, Middletown, NY 10940 t 845-343-1481 fx 855-320-8735

UPGRADE CLINICAL SPACE

EXTENDED CARE - BLDG. 1 SKAS-100.1

VA LYONS CLINIC

DIMENSION SKETCH

ACCU-1 SLAB ON GRADE DETAIL

ENGINEERING LLP

www.fellp.com

181 Church St., Suite 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 t 845-454-9704; fx 855-320-8735

22 Mulberry St., Suite 2A, Middletown, NY 10940 t 845-343-1481 fx 855-320-8735

UPGRADE CLINICAL SPACE

EXTENDED CARE - BLDG. 1 SKMH-702.1

ACCU-1 SLAB ON

GRADE DETAIL

VA NEW JERSEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, LYONS, NJ

UPGRADE CLINICAL SPACE EXTENDED CARE – BLDG.1

VA PROJECT NO. 561A4-18-118

05-01-18

32 31 13 - 1

SECTION 32 31 13

CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Chain link fence, gates and accessories.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Grounding: Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

1. A121-13 - Metallic Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire.

2. A392-11a - Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric.

3. A491-11 - Aluminum Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric.

4. A817-12 - Metal-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link Fence Fabric and

Marcelled Tension Wire.

5. B429 - Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube.

6. F567-14a - Installation of Chain-Link Fence.

7. F626-14 - Fence Fittings.

8. F668-11 - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other Organic Polymer-Coated

Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric.

9. F900-11 - Industrial and Commercial Swing Gates.

10. F1184-16 - Industrial and Commercial Horizontal Slide Gates.

11. F1664-08(2013) - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other Conforming

Organic Polymer Coated Steel Tension Wire used with Chain Link

Fence.

12. F1665-08(2013) - Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Other Conforming

Organic Polymer Coated Steel Barbed Wire used with Chain Link Fence.

13. F2200-14 - Automated Vehicular Gate Construction.

14. F1043-16 - Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial

Fence Framework.

15. F1083-16 - Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures.

C. Chain Link Fence Manufacturing Institute (CLFMI):

1. Product Manual.

VA PROJECT NO. 561A4-18-118

05-01-18

32 31 13 - 2

D. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

1. FF-P-110J - Padlock, Changeable Combination.

E. Master Painters Institute (MPI):

1. No. 18 - Primer, Zinc Rich, Organic.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Show size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Installation instructions.

D. Certificates: Certify each product complies with specifications.

1. Zinc-coating.

E. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer with project experience list.

2. Installer with project experience list.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Regularly manufactures specified products.

2. Manufactured specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Regularly installs specified products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

C. Welders and Welding Procedures Qualifications: AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

VA PROJECT NO. 561A4-18-118

05-01-18

32 31 13 - 3

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide fences and gates from one manufacturer.

2.2 CHAIN-LINK FENCING AND GATES

A. General: Conform to CLFMI Product Manual.

B. Chain Link Fabric: 50 mm (2 inch) mesh, 3.76 mm(0.15 inches), 1.8 m

(72 inches) high, top selvage and bottom selvage.

1. Aluminum-Coated Steel Fabric (Aluminized): ASTM A491.

2. Fabric Selvage: K&T, Knuckle finish at one end, twist at other.

a. Fabric less than 1.8 m (72 inches) width, knuckle finish top and bottom.

C. Fence Framework:

1. Round Steel Pipe and Rail: ASTM F1043, Group IA Heavy Industrial

Fence Framework, ASTM F1083 schedule 40 galvanized pipe.

a. Line post: 60 mm (2.375 inch) diameter.

b. End, Corner, Pull post: 60 mm (2.375 inch) diameter.

c. Brace rails, top, bottom, and intermediate rails, 42 mm

(1.660 inch) diameter, 3.38 kg/m (2.27 lb./ft.).

2.3 TENSION WIRE: NOT USED

2.4 BARBED WIRE: NOT USED

2.5 FITTINGS

A. General: ASTM F626.

B. Tension and Brace Bands: Galvanized pressed steel.

C. Terminal Post Caps, Line Post Loop Tops, Rail and Brace Ends, Boulevard

Clamps, Rail Sleeves: Pressed steel galvanized.

D. Truss Rod Assembly: Steel truss rod with a pressed steel tightener.

VA PROJECT NO. 561A4-18-118

05-01-18

32 31 13 - 4

2.6 TIE WIRE and HOG RINGS

A. Galvanized: Minimum zinc coating 366 g/sq. m (1.20 oz./sq. ft.);

3.76 mm (0.148 inch) diameter steel wire.

2.7 GATES

A. Swing Gates: ASTM F900 single swing type.

1. Galvanized steel:

a. Frame: ASTM F1043 and ASTM F1083 Group IA schedule 40 pipe

48.3 mm (1.900 inches) OD. Apply galvanized repair paint on welded joints.

1) Vertical and Horizontal Spacing: Maximum 2400 mm (8 ft.).

b. Hardware:

1) Hinges: 180 degree gate hinges per leaf.

2) Positive locking gate latch, 7.9 mm (5/16 inches) thick by

44 mm (1 3/4 inches).

3) Padlocks: Fed. Spec. FF-P-110J.

2.8 CONCRETE

A. Concrete: As specified in Section 03 30 00, Cast-in-Place Concrete.

2.9 FINISHES

A. Steel Paint Finish:

1. Powder-Coat Finish: Manufacturer's standard two-coat finish system as follows:

a. One coat primer.

b. One coat thermosetting topcoat.

c. Dry-film Thickness: 0.05 mm (2 mils) minimum.

d. Color: Black

B. Finish exposed surfaces after fabrication.

C. Aluminum Anodized Finish: NAAMM AMP 500.

1. Color Anodized Finish: AA-C22A42 or AA-C22A44; Class I

Architectural, 0.018 mm (0.7 mil) thick.

2. Color Anodized Finish: AA-C22A32 or AA-C22A34; Class II

Architectural, 0.01 mm (0.4 mil) thick.

2.10 ACCESSORIES

A. Primers

B. Barrier Coating: ASTM D1187/D1187M.

C. Welding Materials: AWS D1.1/D1.1M, type to suit application.

D. Galvanizing Repair Paint: MPI No. 18.

VA PROJECT NO. 561A4-18-118

05-01-18

32 31 13 - 5

E. Touch-Up Paint: Match shop finish.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Remove existing grating to permit new installation.

1. Dispose of removed materials.

D. Apply barrier coating to steel and aluminum surfaces in contact with dissimilar metals and cementitious materials to minimum 0.7 mm

(30 mils) dry film thickness.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Layout fence and locate position of post.

B. Installation:

1. General: Comply with ASTM F567.

2. Framework:

a. Posts: Set plumb in concrete pit wall.

1) Space line posts not exceeding 4 ft. on center.

b. Top rail: Install 6.4 m (21 ft.) lengths of rail continuous thru line post or barb arm loop top. Splice rail using top rail sleeves minimum 150 mm (6 inches) long.

1) Secure rail to terminal post by brace band and rail end.

2) Field cut and secure bottom rail or intermediate rail to line posts with boulevard bands or rail ends and brace bands.

3) Provide mid rail for fences 3.7 m (12 feet) high or higher.

c. Terminal posts: Brace and truss end, corner, pull and gate posts for fence 1.8 m (6 ft.) and higher and for fences 1.5 m (5 ft.)

in height without top rail.

C. Chain Link Fabric:

1. Install fabric outside of the framework with ground clearance of

50 mm (2 inches) maximum.

2. Stretch fabric between terminal posts and secure with tension bar.

3. Cut off and bend excess wire to prevent injury.

D. Gate:

1. Swing Gates: Comply with ASTM F567. Outward swing. Gates plumb in closed position with 75 mm (3 inches) bottom clearance. Install

VA PROJECT NO. 561A4-18-118

05-01-18

32 31 13 - 6 electrically operated gates according to manufacturer’s instructions.

E. Nuts and Bolts:

1. Bolts: Install carriage bolts with head on the secure side of the fence. Peened over all bolts shall be to prevent removal of the nut.

F. Electrical Grounding:

1. Grounding: Grounding, when required, as specified in Section

26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

G. Touch up damaged factory finishes.

1. Repair galvanized surfaces with galvanized repair paint.

2. Repair painted surfaces with touch up primer.

3.3 CLEANING

A. Clean exposed fence surfaces. Remove contaminants and stains.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect fence from construction operations.

B. Repair damage.

- - - E N D - - -