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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

MASONRY REPAIRS

36C24225B0041

PROJECT # 528A4-25-208

Q. Please confirm whether infectious control plan / measures are required for this exterior work.

R. There shall be NO infection control plans as this work is outside, however there will be safety implications and an Interim Life Safety Plan. The SOW calls for safety requirements to be adhered to. There will need to be a lift plan for the front sign. Dust mitigation to assure that demolition or concrete dust do not enter the building and silica protection measures. What I have provided in this RFI response is NOT all inclusive.

Q. Are each of the 4 work areas to be surrounded by 7’ chain link fence, or would barriers with warning tape suffice?

R. We have not yet conducted the ILSM with safety for this project. The contractor shall anticipate that fencing is required to block stairs. The front sign work may also require some fencing for specific periods of this work.

Q. Please confirm no as-built drawings will be required due to the nature of the work and lack of drawings.

R. No as-builts for the front sign are needed.

Q. Please confirm whether the following specified items are required in consideration of the nature of this work:

1. Construction Sign Yes safety procedures shall be followed

1. Safety Sign Yes safety procedures shall be followed

1. Professional Photos NOT Needed

1. Survey NOT Needed

1. TB Screening NOT Needed

Q. Can it be assumed that no lead paint and / or hazardous materials will be encountered with this work?

R. Correct

Q. Submittal Log is referenced (3.2.2) but not provided.

R. Submittal Log Will NOT be needed however submittals shall be provided for this project.

Q. Has consideration been given to schedule effects of required mortar testing (typ. 60 days R. If this project were to start by September / October, we could get this work done. If not, the contractor may need to request a no cost extension until the Spring 2026 and work could be suspended for the winter.

Q. Please confirm the new electrical service can extend up the back of the sign.

R. When you remove the sign from the existing base, you will be able to access the wires inside and extend the conductors from the sign back to the panel in the pump house. Conduit will also be needed from the pump house to the sign; there is conduit in the pump house. There are a few ways to wire this sign up however you will need to rough this in prior to placing the sign back on the new base that will be constructed.

Q. At Employee Entrance #1, can we use steel pipe railing similar to Employee Entrance #3 for railing replacement?

R. No, handrails match closely to existing style. Submittal to be approved by COR and facility.

Q. Should NTP timing and weather conditions not permit the completion of this work in the 2025 construction season, can the work be extended into 2026?

R. We need to confirm with Contracting however it should be planned that this work will stop for the winter and be completed in late spring 2026.

Q. Are you able to confirm that the metal facia at Employee #1 Entrance is tin versus copper?

R. The metal is NOT copper. It is aluminum that has the finish of copper. Color shall be patina green and 0.050 inch thick or 16-gauge Aluminum.

Q. General design and material specifications of railings needed. If no drawings are provided, please provide a reference R. Stainless steel material, fabricated design and paint to match existing.

Q. The specs call out multiple railing shapes and materials, but does not provide clarification beyond general standards.

R. Shapes and materials to match existing as discussed on walk through. We are not altering anything due to historical value and approvals requirements.

Q. What are the desired materials and coating for this scope?

R. Sikagard Flex Coat system for Cement coating, Prosoco Satguard WB for salt prevention on floor and walls

Q. What’s the total footage/LF of the masonry repair?

R. Not exactly sure what the question here is. Everything was explained on the expectation on the walkthrough.

Q. Are interior toilets available for worker use?

R. No, contractors shall provide their own.

Q. Please confirm that landscaping in the sign area will be provided by the VA after the sign relocation is complete.

R. The landscaping will need to be repaired and graded to the point that we can do the landscaping in house. We cannot leave tire ruts in soil or knock over trees and leave them. The area shall be graded and cleaned ready for any fine tuning or planting of flowers that the VA will do. The contractor will not need to replace flowers, mulch or decorative rock that was affected. The VA COR will reach out to the grounds department and prepare for this work.

Q. Regarding railings, is touch-up painting of weld and repair areas acceptable, or do you want the entire section of railing that was worked on to be painted?

R. Yes, ALL handrails in work areas received refresh paint to match existing.