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RENOVATE BUILDING 2 WEST

PROJECT 542-16-114, SOLICITATION 36C24418B0072

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00002 01-11-2018 542-16-114 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road Catesville, PA 19320 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24418B0072 12-04-2017

X X X 01/26/2018 at 10:00 AM X Renovate Building 2 West, Project No. 542-16-114

Solicitation No. 36C24418B0072 is hereby amended as follows:

To provide answers to contractor questions, include site visit sign-in sheet and drawings MV-100.1, M-702, basement floor plan fire protection and first floor plan fire protection as-built drawings

Bid Opening 01/26/2018 at 10:00 AM Bldg. 19S Conference Room, VA Medical Center, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road

Coatesville, PA 19320

Elizabeth Morin Contracting Officer

1. Contractor questions and VA Responses.

2. Include Drawings MV-100.1, M0702, Basement Floor Plan – Fire Protection, First Floor Plan – Fire Protection

3. Include Site Visit Contractor Sign-In Sheet dated December 18, 2017

4. Bid Opening Date January 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM

A. Wescott Electric Company – dated 12/26/17

With reference to the electrical work:

1. Is MC Cable an acceptable wiring method for branch circuit wiring in hollow walls and partitions?

2. Is MC Cable an acceptable wiring method for branch circuit wiring in drop ceilings?

3. Is MC Cable an acceptable wiring method panel feeders?

VA Response:

1. No

2. Only for light fixtures (max length of 6’)

3. No

B. Fidelis Design & Construction – dated 12/19/17

1. There is a discrepancy within the wood door spec. In section 2.2.B.3 it calls for premium grade red oak doors with transparent finish. Section 2.2.B.4 calls for mill option closed grain hardwood or MDO if the doors are paint grade. The door schedule (A-601) does not specify a finish. Please clarify which is required.

VA Response:

1. Scheduled doors with wood indicated as the door material shall have transparent finish.

C. Patriot Construction LLC – 12/27/2017

1. The Door schedule on A-601 indicates that door # B-07 is a wood door with a HM frame. The drawings for this door and the subsequent details indicate that the door in this location is an aluminum storefront sliding automatic door at the new entrance structure. Please confirm the correct door schedule for this location.

VA Response:

1. Door No. B07 is an aluminum storefront automatic sliding door.

D. J. L. Masclans - General Civil Company, Inc. – dated 1/3/2017

1. Basement foundation Plan 2/S-100, indicates that basement slab is to match existing 5” building slab. All sections ie 3, 4, 5 and 6/S-100 show a 1’-0” thick basement slab.

2. Also, Drawing Key Note A-S 100 requires #4 re bar at 12” oc each way, bottom. All sections show #5 re-bar at 12” oc each way, top and bottom.

VA Response:

1. The basement slab in the addition is 12” thick

2. A-S 100 Keynote should read: #5@12 EW top and bottom

E. Rich Slusser - Guardian Environmental Services Company, Inc. – Dated 1/2/2017

1. Schedule M702 lists two louvers L1 & L-2. Drawing MV-103.1 states that L-1 for AHU is existing to remain. On M702 in the schedule it shows to replace it, please clarify?

2. Additionally on drawing MV-100.1 it shows that the louver in Mechanical Room B34A is also L-1, L-2 is shown on the schedule for this location.

3. Lastly, L-3 is shown on MV-103.2, but not listed in the schedule. Is it a new louver and should it be included in the schedule on M702?

VA Response:

1. L-1 is a new louver for air intake Unit. The existing to remain note on Drawing MV-103.1 refers to the air intake that is open to the attic.

2. Louver in Mechanical Room B34A should be labeled as L-2 (See Attached Drawing MV-100.1)

3. L-3 Has been added to the Louver Schedule. (See Attached Drawin M-702)

F. Jack Schrader Elite Medical Systems – dated 1/5/18

1. Will stamped engineered drawings with details and calculations be required from a licensed structural engineer?

2. Will union labor be required?

3. Will electrical outlets be installed by others?

4. Will the ceilings be removed when we install our ceiling mounted patient lift?

5. Will this be a phased installation where we install our above ceiling supports, then return another time when the ceilings are in place to install our motor and weight load test?

6. If the ceilings will be removed when we install, can our track be installed as recessed where we install prior to the ceiling being installed so the majority or our track is recessed or “hidden” above ceiling?

7. Will the sign-in sheets be posted from the December 18th site visit?

VA Response;

1. Shop drawing submittal should include all required details, calculations and stamped drawings.

2. Construction Wage Rate Requirements (formerly known as Davis Bacon) wage rates apply to all trades

3. If required by chosen lift outlets should be installed by GC

4. Coordination to be conducted by GC between trades to provide design based on contract douments.

5. Decision to be made based on model submitted and shop drawings. Coordination to be conducted by GC

6. Decision to be made based on model submitted and shop drawings. Coordination to be conducted by GC

7. Yes with the amendment 00002.

G. Wescott Electric Company – dated 1/4/18

1. Specification 27 05 33 -pages 6 & 7 Indicate that there is to be cable tray. No cable tray is shown on the plans Is cable tray required?

2. If cable tray is required can low voltage cabling from the stub up to the cable tray be installed using J-Hooks & Bridle rings?

3. Is there a Section 28 13 00 Physical access control as listed on Page 00 01 10-4 Table of Contents?

4. Is there any existing Teledata outlets and wiring to be removed?

5. Is there any existing Nurse Call Equipment, outlets and wiring to be removed?

6. Is there any existing Security equipment, outlets and wiring to be removed?

7. Is there any existing Card Access equipment, outlets and wiring to be removed?

VA Response:

1. No. However, if there is existing cable tray for telecommunications and miscellaneous system leave “as is”

2. Not Applicable

3. No

4. Yes, Refer to demolition Plan Notes 1 & 2 in Drawings EPD-100

5. Yes, Refer to demolition Plan Notes 1 & 2 in Drawings EPD-100

6. Yes, Refer to demolition Plan Notes 1 & 2 in Drawings EPD-100

7. Yes, Refer to demolition Plan Notes 1 & 2 in Drawings EPD-100

H. Jeff Oyler – dated 1/10/18

1. The sizing of the existing sprinkler mains are not listed on the plans. For me to calculate and provide an estimate for bidding, I would need to know the current sizes/diameter of the sprinkler mains & branch lines currently in the building for renovation. I am assuming that the mains are 4” and the branch lines are 2”; would this be an accurate assessment?

2. I noticed that there isn’t any information in the specs regarding the fire protection of the attic of the building. There isn’t any mention of any system currently in the attic. Are there any changes in the requirements to add fire protection to the attic of building 2?

VA Response:

1. Attached are the First Floor and Basement As-Built Floor Plans for Information Purposes only

2. There is an existing sprinkler system which will remain as is. Possible field coordination in area where new AHU will be installed.

I. J. L. Masclans General Civil Company, Inc.- dated 1/5/18

1. Do they have finishes for the Compass? There were finishes for casework but not Compass. (See in red below)

2. The wood grain or solid color durawrap finishes has multiple price points.

3. Corian for the sinks also have multiple price points.

4. Are the surfaces next to the sinks corian or durawrap?

5. The knock out above the surface is that for a duplex or data?

6. I counted (6) Exam rooms on the Ground Floor in Phase 2 and (15) Exam rooms on the First Floor in Phase 1 is that correct?

7. I’m attaching the Herman Miller Finish Chip Chart for your reference.

VA Response:

1. See Responses below

2. Durawrap – color – Soft White LU

3. Corian – Savannah 15

4. Vertical surfaces Durawrap

5. Knock outs for quad outlet

6. Correct

7. N/A

J. Kevin Brolin Groundbreaker Development Corp – dated 1/5/18

This RFI is in refernce to specification section 08 63 00

1. Specification Section 1.2.B.1 – Laboratory test reports for credit SS 7.2: For roofing materials with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) for a minimum of 75%of the roof surface of 29 or higher for a steep sloped roof (>2:12) per ASTM E 1980. Emittance to be greater than .90 per ASTM E 408 or ASTM C1371.

Due to contradictions within the body of the specification there are a number of possible panel configurations, some of which may not meet this requirement. Please confirm the specific panel design requirements so it can be determined if there is documentation to support this paragraph.

2. Specification Section 1.2.B.3 – Provide computer simulation (Radiance) that demonstrates that 75% or more of all regularly occupied spaces achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 25 foot candles (fc) and a maximum of 500 foot candles (fc) in a clear sky condition on September 21st at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Due to contradictions within the body of the specification there are a number of possible panel configurations, some of which may not meet this requirement. Please confirm the specific panel design requirements so it can be determined if there is documentation to support this paragraph.

3. Specification Section 1.2.F.1.n – ASTM E1886/1996 or TAS 201,202, and 203 (Optional-Windborne Debris) The test reports noted in this paragraph refer to specific design in accordance with wind borne debris resistance /hurricane prone regions. This design can be provided however the exterior face sheet required to meet this design (.060” white Hurricane Hi-Impact) will not meet the UL Listed Class A roof by UL 790 requirements of this specification. Please advise which requirement, either the wind borne debris or the Class A roof by UL 790, we should proceed with.

4. Specification Section 1.5.C.1 Windborne Debris Impact Resistance Performance:

Translucent panels must be impact resistant meeting the requirements of an approved impact-resisting standard: ASTM E 1996 and ASTM E1886 or TAS 201, 202, and 203.

The test reports noted in this paragraph refer to specific design in accordance with wind borne debris resistance /hurricane prone regions. This design can be provided however the exterior face sheet required to meet this design (.060” white Hurricane Hi-Impact) will not meet the UL Listed Class A roof by UL 790 requirements of this specification. Please advise which requirement, either the wind borne debris or the Class A roof by UL 790, we should proceed with.

5. Specification Section 1.8.B – Extended Panel Warranty: Covering separation of faces from grid core, and/or abnormal color change of the exterior face 10 years from date of delivery.

Extended warranties are not available on Hi-Impact face sheets. Please confirm a standard one (1) year warranty from date of substantial completion of the installation of the skylight is acceptable.

6. Specification Section 2.2.A.3.b – Exterior Face Sheets – Strength: Exterior face sheet shall be uniform in strength, with panel meeting ASTM E1996 and ASTM E1886 or TAS 201, 202, and 203.

The test reports noted in this paragraph refer to specific design in accordance with wind borne debris resistance /hurricane prone regions. This design can be provided however the exterior face sheet required to meet this design (.060” white Hurricane Hi-Impact) will not meet the UL Listed Class A roof by UL 790 requirements of this specification. Please advise which requirement, either the wind borne debris or the Class A roof by UL 790, we should proceed with.

7. Specification Section 2.2.A.4.a – Appearance – Exterior face sheet: .052 Hi Impact thick and crystal in color.

Paragragh calls out crystal for the color of the exterior face sheet. The hi-impact face sheets are only offered in white. Please confirm that a white face sheet is acceptable.

8. Specification Section 2.3.A.2 – Light Transmission: minimum 50% Due to contradictions within the body of the specification there are a number of possible panel configurations. The Light Transmission can only be determined once a specific configuration is advised. Please confirm the specific panel design requirements so the appropriate Light Transmission can be determined and advised.

9. Specification Section 2.3.A.3 – Solar Heat Gain Coefficient: 0.65 Due to contradictions within the body of the specification there are a number of possible panel configurations. The Solar Heat Gain Coefficient can only be determined once a specific configuration is advised. Please confirm the specific panel design requirements so the appropriate Solar Heat Gain Coefficient can be determined and advised.

10. Specification Section 2.3.E.2 – The test report noted in this paragraph refers to the roof needing to be a UL listed as a Class A Roof by UL 790. This design can be provided however the exterior face sheet required to meet this design (Type A) will not meet the wind borne debris resistance/hurricane prone regions of this specification. Please advise which requirement, either the or the Class A roof by UL 790 wind borne debris, we should proceed with.

VA Response:

1. Remove LEED Section 1.2 B LEED Submittals from Specification Section 08 63 00

2. Remove LEED Section 1.2 B LEED Submittals from Specification Section 08 63 00

3. Class A Roof by UL 790 is the requirement to proceed with

4. Class A Roof by UL 790 is the requirement to proceed with

5. Not using Hi-Impact

6. Class A Roof by UL 790 is the requirement to proceed with

7. Color to be submitted and approved via shop drawin submittal

8. Class A Roof by UL 790 is the requirement to proceed with

9. Class A Roof by UL 790 is the requirement to proceed with

10. Class A Roof by UL 790 is the requirement to proceed with

K. Rich Slusser Guardian Environmental Services Company, Inc. dated 1/4/18

1. Which HVAC control system does the facility currently use and who is the required system integrator VA Response:

1. Per our notes Niagra System

L. Jeff Yekenchik,The Forge Group – dated 1/5/18

1. The solicitation alternative deducts do not match the specifications and/or drawings requests. This includes repairs to the ceiling and floor for the floor slab penetrations, as well as an alternative to Herman Miller for the furniture supplier (only references in the drawings/specs).

1. The scope for landscaping alternate deduct is not clear (only mentioned in the RFP), as all of the civil drawings are listed and the specification section referenced include notes for seeding grass and sediment/erosion control. What is meant by landscaping?

1. What are the names of the existing security, fire alarm, and building automation contractors?

1. There is designated parking for 2 to 5 spaces for the General Contractor. Where are the sub-contractors and employees to park?

1. Does our staging area, material/equipment storing containers and dumpsters need to be inside the “limit of disturbance” areas? Is there anywhere else we can place a dumpster or stage?

1. Please confirm that ALL Work must be conducted during normal business hours, this would include all abatement and demolition activities. Additionally, please confirm that the west side of the building is to be occupied and operational during all phases of construction.

VA Response:

1.The additional verbage in the solicitaion was to provide clarity to the Dudct Alternate Summary on Sheet G-3

2. Refers to Note of drawing C-103 “All lawn areas disturbed by the contractor shall be reseeded

3. Fire alarm contractor is Wescot Electric. We do not have security or building automation contractors

4. We will allow 2 parking spots close to job site. All others will need to park in remote lots A,B,C,D or in staging area at north end of campus

5. Staging areas are typically discussed at the construction kick off meetings. We try to accommodate areas close to the work area for convenience if at all possible

6. Work may be designated as off hours(other than the typical 7am-4:30pm) depending on the noise factors and disturbance factors to the facility. Refer to Specification Section 01 00 00 General Requirements and Drawing G-003 for additional After hours notes and requirements.

See attached document: VA24416C0178_702-02_RFI01_DWGS.

See attached document: Site Visit Sign In Sheet.