23-503 Replace Windows B36-RFI Responses.pdf

WINDOW REPLACEMENT BUILDING 36 GROUND AND SECOND FLOOR, CANANDAIGUA NY VAMC –

PROJECT 528A5-23-503

ATTENTION QUALIFIED BIDDING CONTRACTORS:

ISSUED the following drawing set as part of the Contract documents:

• 23-503 Replace Windows B36GB-BID_Doc-Amendment1.pdf dated 04/12/2023

Refer to these newly issued Bid Documents in corresponding responses to RFI QUESTIONS Listed below.

Canandaigua VAMC, Department of Engineering organizes the collection of Pre-Bid RFI Questions by numbering the individual RFI questions as per the following:

VA responses are shown below each question in ‘Bold Font’. Some highlighting is used in responses for emphasis.

RFI QUESTIONS WITH RESPONSES:

1. RFI #1 (FROM Cherokee 8A Group, Inc - Sol. 36C24223B0018) 3/27/23 - To my understanding a hazardous materials report has been completed by a third party along with a site walk-thru.

Will those items be posted and made available on SAM.gov?

RFI #1 VA RESPONSE:

Refer to Appendix A: Asbestos Summary Report dated 11/16/10

2. RFI #2 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) It calls for the new aluminum windows to be field tested. How many windows are required to be field tested?

RFI #2 VA RESPONSE:

All windows are required to be field tested.

Refer to testing requirements per revised specifications.

3. RFI #3 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) It calls out multiple finishes for the aluminum windows. Assuming we are to match the existing finish color in the field, what finishing process is required, painted or anodized to match? Section 90600, schedule for finishes is not provided in the contract documents. Would you please provide.

RFI#3 VA RESPONSE:

The finishing process is anodized. Refer to revised specifications.

4. RFI #4 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) Are pole operators & rings required for the new aluminum windows? If so, please provide locations.

RFI#4 VA RESPONSE:

These are not required.

5. RFI #5 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) The new aluminum windows are to be double hungs, are they to receive half or full screens? What screening material is required?

RFI#5 VA RESPONSE:

Provide full height insect screen for all operable windows.

6. RFI #6 - (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) There are multiple glass types called out in the specification. Would you please provide what type is for this project. Example; are the follow required - ultra clear low iron, switchable privacy, polycarbonate, ballistic resistance, radiation protection, forced entry, tinted, fire rated, laminated, mirrorpane, etc..

RFI#6 VA RESPONSE:

Glass types are insulated clear glazing system and insulat6ed frosted glazing system. Refer to revised documents.

7. RFI #7 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) Sheet note #2 calls for seven windows on the ground floor to be replaced, but the elevation only shows qty. 1 type "E".

RFI#7 VA RESPONSE:

Refer to revised plans.

8. RFI #8 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) Sheet note #2 calls for five windows on the ground floor to be replaced, but the elevation only shows qty. 1 type "E".

RFI#8 VA RESPONSE:

Refer to revised plans.

9. RFI #9 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) Sheet note #2 calls for five windows on the ground floor to be replaced, but the elevation only shows qty. 4 type "F".

RFI#9 VA RESPONSE:

Refer to revised plans.

10. RFI #10 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) Please provide an insulated panel specification.

Are the new panels to be fire rated, what type of core, smooth or textured finish ? Insulated panels come in a variety of thicknesses, what thickness is required ?

RFI #10 VA RESPONSE:

Insulated panels are not required. Refer to revised plans.

11. RFI #11 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) We are removing the security screen per note #2, but is the window type "F" also being replaced ?

RFI #11 VA RESPONSE:

The window type ‘F’ is being replaced, refer to revised plans.

12. RFI #12 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) Please confirm that there are no alternates for this project.

RFI #12 VA RESPONSE:

There are no alternates for this project.

13. RFI #13 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) The 400 series fixed windows is called out for the type "F" & "E", but the 4000 series is called out for the type "R". Is this correct ?

RFI #13 VA RESPONSE:

All of the are 4000 series.

14. RFI #14 (FROM Serviam - Sol. 36C24223B0018) Are the new aluminum windows to be blast rated ? If so, please provide design criteria. Are the new aluminum windows to be engineered by a New York State certified engineer with stamp?

RFI #14 VA RESPONSE:

Windows are not required to be blast rated.

15. RFI#15 (FROM RF Hyland- Sol. 36C24223B0018) Please specify the quantities of abatement and lead removal for this project, and if a survey was conducted, please provide.

RFI #15 VA RESPONSE:

All windows contain ACM window caulk and require abatement. Refer to revised documents.

16. RFI#16 (FROM RF Hyland- Sol. 36C24223B0018) Are all windows to be removed under abatement conditions?

RFI #16 VA RESPONSE:

Yes.

17. RFI#17 (FROM RF Hyland- Sol. 36C24223B0018) Are any occupied areas unable to be worked on during normal business hour? How many days in a row can work be done in occupied areas to complete finishes?

RFI #17 VA RESPONSE:

Refer to phasing requirements in revised documents.

18. RFI#18 (FROM Northern Dreams Construction, Inc. Sol. 36C24223B0018) Can you advise on what kind of windows will be used? Are they Boyd Windows, the same windows that were used in Phase 1 of this project? Will the windows have the same finish and glass as well?

Please advise, thank you.

RFI #18 VA RESPONSE:

The basis of design, finishes, and glazing are per the Boyd 3500 and 4000 windows in the window schedule

19. RFI#19 (FROM Northern Dreams Construction, Inc. Sol. 36C24223B0018) Please advise on the quantities of ACM to be removed and locations of said quantities.

RFI #19 VA RESPONSE:

Refer to attachment A: Asbestos Summary Report dated 11/16/10