RFI Q and A- Renovate Main Kitchen- 27 June 23.docx

1- Let Please clarify the requirements related to the SSHO (013526-1.7):

a. Is a separate, full-time SSHO required in addition to a full-time Site Superintendent for the Prime Contractor? No, as long as the Site Superintendent is qualified and meets the requirements of the SSHO.

b. Please clarify proof/documentation to satisfy the requirement the “SSHO to have (5) years of construction industry safety experience (013526-1.8A) As a minimum the SSHO must have completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety class and have five (5) years of construction industry safety experience or three (3) years if he/she possesses a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or certified Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) certification or have a safety and health degree from an accredited university or college.

2- Please verify the requirement that the Competent Person(s) must have taken or retaken their OSHA 30 Hour within the past 5 years. We will accept a 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety certificate, regardless of the date completed.

3- Please verify the requirement of a separate (LICENSED) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) to conduct random monthly site safety inspections. The word “or” clarifies this question…. Meaning, as a minimum the SSHO must have completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety class and have five (5) years of construction industry safety experience…that is the minimum and it can be the Site Superintendent.

a. Please verify this requirement cannot be fulfilled by a corporate safety professional (Safety/Operations Manager) and this person must be licensed and provide their certificate number. Please refer to the response on minimum qualification required above in 3.

4- Please confirm the quantity of parking spaces available to the prime contractor (per spec: “A limited number of permits shall be issued for General Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only”). Refer to spec 01 00 00 section 1.5.F.1.

5- Will the government agree to pay for Stored Materials on this project due to the volatile material price fluctuations and unpredictability of the market, with the provisions of material invoice/packing slips, photo, and insurance backup information for each relevant charge?

No.

6- Will the government agree to material increase cost adjustment requests for suppliers (change orders) for products subject to long submittal review periods, long lead times and/or general post-bid issues? This is a firm-fixed price contract and there is no economic price adjustment clause in this contract.

7- Asbestos abatement shown on H-101R is within the “Ingredient Storage” Room C202F and Cooler C202G. This work will take multiple shifts for containment set-up, removals, air clearances, and de-mobilization. Access to these locations by kitchen staff will not be feasible. Does the VA have a contingent plan for their staff to relocate all items within these two rooms will this work is performed? Yes, see G-102R1 in regard to swing space.

8- Two-hour wall locations unclear on drawing G-102R as everything is black and marked over one another. Can another color be used, or two-hour wall locations be highlighted? Please see sheet G-101 for the two-hour wall locations.

9- What is the measurement from existing floor to deck above (for wall requirements)? 11’-0”

10- Is there any ductwork that will be within two-hour walls where a fire damper would be required? If so, please clarify qty. No.

11- Are there any utilities above ceiling where two-hour walls are called for that will interfere with wall installation? Please clarify any and all obstructions. See the attached HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical and Lighting sheets for the Main Kitchen area that clarifies the location of the utilities above the ceiling. - Perform demolition and construction to minimize interruption to all utilities. There shall be no interruption of utilities without prior permission of the Contracting Officer or the COR. The Contractor shall develop an interim utility plan where interruptions are anticipated. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption to the Contracting Officer or COR.

12- 2-hour wall shown on North end of Elev. Lobby B200 will need to extend into the corridor to allow adequate workspace. Please confirm clearance above ceiling for installation of wall and clearance in corridor. The true floor to true ceiling is 11’-0”, the suspended ceiling is 8’-0”, the clearance above the suspended ceiling is 3’-0” in the Elevator Lobby B200. Also see the “140-CEILING-2ND FL UNIT A FLOOR PLAN 1-C-13.TIF” and the “02-24 of 190 FRONT (NORTH) & REAR (SOUTH) ELEVATIONS. 1-24.TIF” sheets attached.

13- North End of Elev. Lobby B200 calls to demo wall for new door. Please verify existing wall material (CMU, CMU with tile, Drywall, etc.)? CMU.

14- North End of Elevator Lobby B200 calls to demo wall for new door. Is this wall expected to be demoed floor to ceiling? It appears this is a 2-hour wall, but no detail how to maintain 2-hour integrity of wall above door. If block above, we do not see anything for steel lintel? Please review and provide further detail. Yes, demoed floor to ceiling. Please refer to sections 042000 and 055000 in the specifications on lintels. Provide a temporary fire rated barrier during construction of the new door and masonry above the door as shown on G-102R1.

15- Please provide manufacturer, product number, and color for wall protection wainscot and handrail outside of Elev. Lobby B200 we are to match and install. Paint: Sherwin Williams or PPG Heavy Cream. Wall protection color: INPRO 0165 Point Blue. Handrail: 800 Series, color INPRO 0165, Point Blue. J-Channels color INPRO 0165, Point Blue.

16- Installation of Cooler C205B is listed under “PRE UDS-TASKS (RED)”, but is highlighted in Green. Please clarify if new cooler work C205B work is “PRE UDS-TASKS (RED)” or “ANCILLARY TASKS NOT UDS DEPENDENT (GREEN)” C205B should be shaded red as a (PRE UDS-Task) on sheet G102R, we edited that drawing accordingly, included in this amendment to the solicitation as G102R1.

The following questions are based on Infection Control Specification (013526-1.12). Per specifications this project is Class III.

17- Per 013526-1.12B3 “During Construction Work”- Maintain negative air pressure, 0.01 inches of water gauge, within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units and continuously monitored with a digital display, recording and alarm instrument, which must be calibrated on installation, maintained with periodic calibration and monitored by the contractor..

a. If certain locations do not have access to a window to pull negative air out, and/or negative pressure is not obtainable in certain areas, what will be required per VA Safety in order to perform work? Where a window is not available, air can be directed to a space outside the work area utilizing HEPA filters. See Spec 01 35 26 -23, 1.12.H.1 - The Contractor shall provide enough HEPA negative air machines to effect > - 0.02” WCG pressure. Per Spec 02 82 11 – 29, 3.1.3 Negative Pressure Filtration System.

18- Are we able to run air through HEPA equipped air filtration units and release air back into the kitchen space? No. Release air must be discharged outside the kitchen space utilizing HEPA filters if a window is not available. See Spec 01 35 26 -23, 1.12.H.1– HEPA filtration is required where the exhaust dust may reenter the medical center, including the ceiling and spaces under barriers.

19- Per 013526-1.12B3 “Upon Completion” - Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the Contracting Officer Representative and thoroughly cleaned by the contractor to include above ceiling and below. The VA shall inspect the above the ceiling cleaning prior to the Contractor laying in the tile.

i. Work within certain areas physically cannot be completed (demo to finish product) in a single shift. For example, the main kitchen area we are to remove the existing ceiling and install new. This cannot be performed in one shift. There will be demoed unfinished ceilings, or old ceiling meeting new ceiling with voids (dust and sanitation hazard, fire hazard for un-finished ceiling). Will this be acceptable with the in-house VA Health & Safety Department? The contractor will be responsible for phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments that can be accomplished in one shift as much as possible. Working across the main kitchen, the contractor will construct a temporary full-height, fully sealed, true-floor to true-ceiling containment enclosure constructed of a minimum 6 mill heavy duty poly sheeting (Visqueen) in the area of work, phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments to isolate work from the kitchen staff work areas. Also, the contractor is responsible for covering the equipment in the vicinity of construction activity to prevent dust and/or contamination at all times during construction. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and kitchen staff to temporarily relocate and move back the kitchen equipment when necessary to facilitate construction. The kitchen staff is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen equipment a part of their normal kitchen operations duties. It is imperative that the contractor ensures no interruptions in the ceilings, floors or walls when turned over to kitchen staff for use during the day. Per 013526-1.12B3 - “Upon Completion” of each segment - Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the Contracting Officer Representative and thoroughly cleaned by the contractor to include above ceiling and below. The VA shall inspect the above the ceiling cleaning prior to the Contractor laying in the tile. Also see Spec 22 05 11 -10, 1.6.A.1.

20- In the main kitchen, will this equipment be removed by VA Staff and put back in place before and after each shift? The contractor will be responsible for phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments that can be accomplished in one shift as much as possible. Working across the main kitchen, the contractor will construct a temporary full-height, fully sealed, true-floor to true-ceiling containment enclosure constructed of a minimum 6 mill heavy duty poly sheeting (Visqueen) in the area of work, phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments to isolate work from the kitchen staff work areas. Also, the contractor is responsible for covering the equipment in the vicinity of construction activity to prevent dust and/or contamination at all times during construction. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and kitchen staff to temporarily relocate and move back the kitchen equipment when necessary to facilitate construction. The kitchen staff is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen equipment a part of their normal kitchen operations duties. Any equipment that must remain in place, due to inability to be moved (structural issues), must not be used by the construction contractor as work surfaces. Per 013526-1.12B3 - “Upon Completion” of each segment - Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the Contracting Officer Representative and thoroughly cleaned by the contractor to include above ceiling and below. The VA shall inspect the above the ceiling cleaning prior to the Contractor laying in the tile. Also see Spec 22 05 11 -10, 1.6.A.1.

21- On a recent Syracuse VAMC project, the VA Safety/Health Department wouldn’t allow furniture of any kind to be in or around a “occupied construction zone”, even if behind a poly wall. Being that is the basis of this project (working behind poly), will that rule not apply on this project? - The VA will provide storage for the furniture during construction and the installation of the furniture will occur last, after dust production has ceased and the area has been cleaned.

22- Will kitchen equipment be removed in entire Main kitchen area to allow for ceiling replacement? No. The contractor will be responsible for phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments that can be accomplished in one shift as much as possible. Working across the main kitchen, the contractor will construct a temporary full-height, fully sealed, true-floor to true-ceiling containment enclosure constructed of a minimum 6 mill heavy duty poly sheeting (Visqueen) in the area of work, phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments to isolate work from the kitchen staff work areas. Also, the contractor is responsible for covering the equipment in the vicinity of construction activity to prevent dust and/or contamination at all times during construction. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and kitchen staff to temporarily relocate and move back the kitchen equipment when necessary to facilitate construction. The kitchen staff is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen equipment a part of their normal kitchen operations duties. See Spec 22 05 11 -10, 1.6.A.1

23- With work being in and around food prep & cooking areas, who will be responsible for ensuring surrounding equipment outside of poly construction areas is clean and safe for food the next day? All construction around kitchen equipment and units that hold food that needs to be maintained at a certain temperature will be planned in advanced to be accomplished in phased segments. The contractor will communicate with the COR and the kitchen staff to ensure the safety and protection of all food preparation areas. The contractor will be responsible for phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments that can be accomplished in one shift as much as possible. Working across the main kitchen, the contractor will construct a temporary full-height, fully sealed, true-floor to true-ceiling containment enclosure constructed of a minimum 6 mill heavy duty poly sheeting (Visqueen) in the area of work, phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments to isolate work from the kitchen staff work areas. Also, the contractor is responsible for covering the equipment in the vicinity of construction activity to prevent dust and/or contamination at all times during construction. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and kitchen staff to temporarily relocate and move back the kitchen equipment when necessary to facilitate construction. The kitchen staff is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen equipment a part of their normal kitchen operations duties. See Spec 22 05 11 -10, 1.6.A.1

24- Is the contractor expected to clean all equipment within entire kitchen area each and every day?

All construction around kitchen equipment and units that hold food that needs to be maintained at a certain temperature will be planned in advanced to be accomplished in phased segments. The contractor will communicate with the COR and the kitchen staff to ensure the safety and protection of all food preparation areas. The contractor will be responsible for phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments that can be accomplished in one shift as much as possible. Working across the main kitchen, the contractor will construct a temporary full-height, fully sealed, true-floor to true-ceiling containment enclosure constructed of a minimum 6 mill heavy duty poly sheeting (Visqueen) in the area of work, phasing the ceiling replacement and utility upgrades within the ceiling plenum in segments to isolate work from the kitchen staff work areas. Also, the contractor is responsible for covering the equipment in the vicinity of construction activity to prevent dust and/or contamination at all times during construction. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and kitchen staff to temporarily relocate and move back the kitchen equipment when necessary to facilitate construction. The kitchen staff is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen equipment a part of their normal kitchen operations duties. See Spec 22 05 11 -10, 1.6.A.1

25- Spec section 013526-1.12C2 states:

a. Class III & IV (where dust control is the only hazard, and an agreement is reached with the Resident Engineer and Medical Center) - Airtight plastic barrier that extends from the floor to ceiling. Seams must be sealed with duct tape to prevent dust and debris from escaping

i. Many of the areas called for work behind poly also contain work beyond just “dust control”, for example cutting and patching of ductwork/mechanical work which will require abrasive cutting (sparks), electrical work, etc. How is work to proceed behind poly as defined on drawings to meet this specification?

The entire kitchen is already within a 2-hour fire rated barrier.

The following questions are based on General Notes on drawing G-100:

26- #3 - THE CONTRACTOR IS COMPLETELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EQUIPMENT THAT HE INTENDS TO INSTALL. IF THERE ARE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE EQUIPMENT SHOWN ON THE DESIGN DRAWINGS AND THE EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE ALL CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW EQUIPMENT AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. THIS APPLIES TO ALL SUPPORT SERVICES AND FACILITIES NECESSARY TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT TO FUNCTION ADEQUATELY AS PART OF THE SYSTEMS FOR WHICH THEY WERE DESIGNED AND SELECTED. THESE CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE SUCH THINGS AS WEIGHT, DIMENSIONS, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND UTILITY SERVICES, ETC. ACCOMMODATING SERVICES INCLUDE SUCH THINGS AS DIMENSIONS, LOCATIONS, AND SIZES OF SUPPORTING MEMBERS, PIPE, CONNECTION SIZES, ELECTRICAL SERVICE SIZE AND PROTECTION, ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LOCATION, UTILITY AND PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES AND LOCATIONS, ETC. ALL REQUIRED CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY REGISTERED ENGINEERS IN THE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINE EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND SHALL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS. ALL CHANGES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT A/E AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE.

Drawings and specifications need to be clear and concise, and quantities need to be provided to ensure fair and equal bids are submitted. This project is not design build and therefore this statement should be revised or removed. This statement is not clear and concise, therefore this statement should be revised or removed.

The Above General Note will be changed to:

26-#3. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED MEETS THE INTENDED OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE VETERAN’S HEALTH ADMINISTRATION END-USER. SHOULD THERE BE ANY DIFFERENCES IN PROVIDING UTILITY SERVICE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR CONFIGURATION/LOCATION OF THE EQUIPMENT SHOWN ON THE DESIGN DRAWINGS, THE CONTRACTOR MUST COORDINATE WITH THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE AND PROPOSE MEANS AND METHODS TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION. THIS APPLIES TO ALL SUPPORT SERVICES AND FACILITIES REQUIRED TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT, ALLOWING IT TO FUNCTION ADEQUATELY AS PART OF THE SYSTEMS FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED AND SELECTED. THESE CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WEIGHT, DIMENSIONS, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND UTILITY SERVICES. ACCOMMODATING SERVICES MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED, SUCH AS DIMENSIONS, LOCATIONS, AND SIZES OF SUPPORTING MEMBERS, CONNECTION SIZES FOR PIPES, ELECTRICAL SERVICE SIZE AND PROTECTION, ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LOCATION, UTILITY AND PLUMBING CONNECTION SIZES AND LOCATIONS. ALL REQUIRED CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE DESIGNED AND STAMPED BY REGISTERED ENGINEERS IN THE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINE EMPLOYED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND INCLUDED AS PART OF THE EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS. THESE CHANGES ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT A/E AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIELD VERIFICATION OF MEASUREMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION IS REFERENCED IN NUMEROUS SECTIONS OF THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. ANY NEW WORK CHANGE REQUESTS BY THE CONTRACTOR, AS A RESULT OF ANY DEVIATION, WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WHO WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION, BASED ON REVIEW OF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AS TO WHAT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CONTRACTOR.

27- #4 PRELIMINARY AIR BALANCE REPORT. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WORK IMMEDIATELY AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE TO PROCEED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MEASURE AND SUBMIT A PRELIMINARY BALANCE REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL TERMINAL UNITS IN THE AREA OF

WORK OF THIS PROJECT.

Please confirm this is a requirement to be provided by Mechanical/HVAC contractor. This is a requirement to be provided by the contractor that is awarded this contract.

28- #8- THE CLOSING AND OPENING OF VALVES SHALL BE WITNESSED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE; NOTIFY LOCAL AUTHORITIES AS

REQUIRED.

Is the contractor expected to turn off these valves or in house VA Staff?

If an existing shutoff valve fails, breaks, or leaks as a result or turning, who will be responsible? As long as the COR witnesses the valve operation by the contractor, the VA will be responsible to repair.

29- #13. CHANGES REQUIRED TO FIT EQUIPMENT, PIPING, AND DUCTWORK SHALL BE PROVIDED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER. ANY MAJOR DISCREPANCIES SHALL BE CLARIFIED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF BID.

Pre-bid site visits are not mandatory. This information cannot be known. Please identify all conflicts and quantities. Drawings and specifications need to be clear and concise, and quantities need to be provided to ensure fair and equal bids are submitted. This project is not design build and therefore this statement should be revised or removed.

The Above General Note will be changed to:

29-#13. ANY CHANGES REQUIRED TO FIT EQUIPMENT, PIPING AND DUCTWORK, THAT IS NOT CLEAR FROM THE DESIGN DRAWINGS, SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE. THESE CHANGES ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT A/E AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE. THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIELD VERIFICATION OF MEASUREMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION IS REFERENCED IN NUMEROUS SECTIONS OF THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. ANY NEW WORK CHANGE REQUESTS BY THE CONTRACTOR, AS A RESULT OF ANY DEVIATION, WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER, WHO WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION, BASED ON REVIEW OF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AS TO WHAT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CONTRACTOR.

30- #15. VISIT THE SITE AND BE FULLY COGNIZANT OF ALL CONDITIONS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BID. REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES TO THE ENGINEER PRIOR

TO SUBMITTAL OF BID.

Pre-bid site visits are not mandatory. This information can not be known. Please identify all conflicts and quantities. Drawings and specifications need to be clear and concise, and quantities need to be provided to ensure fair and equal bids are submitted. This project is not design build and therefore this statement should be revised or removed. – This statement is hereby deleted

31- #20. WHERE THERE IS A CONFLICT ON THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, NOTES, GENERAL NOTES, REFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS, CODES, ETC. WITH RESPECT TO MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, METHODS, WORKMANSHIP, PROCEDURE, EXECUTION, ETC. THE MOST STRINGENT OR BENEFICIAL TO THE OWNER AS DETERMINED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE SHALL BE UTILIZED OR INSTALLED. NO RELIEF OR EXTRA PAYMENT

a. SHALL BE MADE TO THE CONTRACTOR BECAUSE OF THE INTERPRETATION OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE.

This statement is not clear and concise. Please verify the precedence of the contract documents (i.e., drawings supersede specifications?). Specifications supersede drawings. Specifications take precedence.

32- #23. FOR EACH PHASE AND BEFORE INTERRUPTING EACH (E) UTILITY, DETERMINE, IN ADVANCE, IF ANY DOWNSTREAM SERVICE BEYOND THE CONSTRUCTION AREA OF THE PHASE, WILL BE INTERRUPTED AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SERVICE BYPASSING THE CONSTRUCTION AREA.

DETERMINE ALL SUCH TEMPORARY SERVICES PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BID. THERE WILL BE NO FUTURE CONSIDERATION TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR ANY

TEMPORARY SERVICES REQUIRED.

Pre-bid site visits are not mandatory. This information cannot be known. Please identify all conflicts and quantities. Drawings and specifications need to be clear and concise, and quantities need to be provided to ensure fair and equal bids are submitted. This project is not design build and therefore this statement should be revised or removed.

The Above General Note will be changed to:

32- #23. FOR EACH PHASE AND BEFORE INTERRUPTING EACH (E) UTILITY, DETERMINE, IN ADVANCE, IF ANY DOWNSTREAM SERVICE BEYOND THE CONSTRUCTION AREA OF THE PHASE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, AND PROPOSE MEANS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SERVICE BYPASSING THE CONSTRUCTION AREA. THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIELD VERIFICATION OF MEASUREMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION IS REFERENCED IN NUMEROUS SECTIONS OF THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. ANY NEW WORK CHANGE REQUESTS BY THE CONTRACTOR, AS A RESULT OF ANY DEVIATION, WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER, WHO WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION, BASED ON REVIEW OF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AS TO WHAT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CONTRACTOR.

33- #24. THE FLOOR AREAS BELOW OVERHEAD WORK, WHERE WELDING “HOT WORK” IS TO BE PERFORMED, SHALL BE CLEARED TO A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 36 FEET (OR MORE BASED ON MOST STRINGENT BETWEEN FACILITY POLICY, MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS, OR NFPA 241) BEYOND THE POINT DIRECTLY BELOW THE OVERHEAD “HOT WORK”. ALL FLAMMABLE MATERIALS SHALL BE CLEARED TO A DISTANCE 50 FEET (OR MORE BASED ON MOST STRINGENT BETWEEN FACILITY POLICY, MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS, OR NFPA 241) BEYOND THE POINT DIRECTLY BELOW THE

OVERHEAD “HOT WORK”.

Due to the location of this area and size, it seems this requirement is not feasible whatsoever. Please review and confirm this requirement. This requirement is confirmed as written.

34- #25. EXISTING DUCTWORK, DOMESTIC COLD-WATER PIPING, DOMESTIC HOT WATER PIPING, CHILLED AND HEATING HOT WATER PIPING, WASTE, VENT, FIRE SPRINKLER LINES, FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, TELEPHONE CONDUIT, COMMUNICATION CONDUIT, PNEUMATIC TUBING, ETC., MAY HAVE TO BE RELOCATED TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW WORK. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE ALL EXISTING SERVICES THAT REQUIRE RELOCATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING HIS BID AND INCLUDE ALL COSTS IN THE BID. THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA COMPENSATION TO THE

CONTRACTOR FOR THIS WORK.

Pre-bid site visits are not mandatory. This information cannot be known. Please identify all conflicts and quantities. Drawings and specifications need to be clear and concise, and quantities need to be provided to ensure fair and equal bids are submitted. This project is not design build and therefore this statement should be revised or removed.

The Above General Note will be changed to:

34- #25. EXISTING DUCTWORK, DOMESTIC COLD-WATER PIPING, DOMESTIC HOT WATER PIPING, CHILLED AND HEATING HOT WATER PIPING, WASTE, VENT, FIRE SPRINKLER LINES, FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, TELEPHONE CONDUIT, COMMUNICATION CONDUIT, PNEUMATIC TUBING MAY HAVE TO BE RELOCATED TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF THE WORK. THE CONTRACTOR MUST COORDINATE WITH THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AND CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE AND PROPOSE MEANS AND METHODS TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE WORK. THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIELD VERIFICATION OF MEASUREMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION IS REFERENCED IN NUMEROUS SECTIONS OF THE CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. ANY NEW WORK CHANGE REQUESTS BY THE CONTRACTOR, AS A RESULT OF ANY DEVIATION, WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER, WHO WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION, BASED ON REVIEW OF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AS TO WHAT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO BOTH THE GOVERNMENT AND THE CONTRACTOR.

In reference to Government Furnished Property:

1) There are two windows and sash accessories for the Kitchen that are located on the 9th floor currently…. that is noted on Sheet A-101…. NEW WINDOW AND SILLS (OWNER FURNISHED, CONTRACTOR, INSTALLED)

2) On Sheet QC102R, there is a table with a keynote legend at the bottom that identifies everything else:

35. Pre-Bid RFI: Asbestos Abatement Scope // Spec Section 028211 Please clarify the abatement scope of work:

· Spec Section 028211 – Traditional Asbestos Abatement mentions 100 CU FT of contaminated material along existing chase/columns, 300 SF of metal wall panels w/presumed ACM filler and 600 SF of Floors w/mastic suspected of ACM.

· Spec Section 28213.13 – Glove bag Asbestos Abatement references removal, cleanup and disposal of ACM pipe and fittings and contaminated elements in an appropriate regulated area as indicated on drawings.

· Spec Section 028213.19 – Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement does not provide a quantity.

· Drawing H-101R shows only 125 SF of Tile/Mastic.

1. Syracuse FMS Engineering has removed all asbestos removal from the specs and plans except for the 125 SF of Tile/Mastic shown on sheet H-101R.

1. Spec Section 028211 has been revised: - Deleted 100 CU FT of contaminated material along existing chase/columns. Deleted 300 SF of metal wall panels w/presumed ACM filler. Revised 600 SF of Floors w/mastic suspected of ACM to show only 125 SF.

1. Spec Section 28213.13 has been revised: - Deleted “1. Removal, clean-up and disposal of ACM piping and fittings and asbestos contaminated elements in an appropriate regulated area as indicated on drawings.”

1. Spec Section 028213.19 has been revised: – Added -125 sq ft of floors with mastic suspected of ACM.

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