36C24418B0577-0003001.pdf

Renovate Building 58 Basement & Infrastructure

Solicitation No. 36C24418B0577

Amendment 0003

A. VA Response to Contractor Questions B. Inclusion of FAR 52.208-9, Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply and

Services (May 2014) C. Inclusion of FAR 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) D. Sign-In Sheet, Site Visit conducted 7/12/2018 E. Sign-In Sheet, Site Visit conducted 7/26/2018 F. Asphalt Paving Detail

1. Please confirm Section 010000 – 1.5.C Guards 1-3 apply to the solicitation and are to be provided by the contractor

VA Response: No Guards are needed during construction on this project

2. Please confirm Section 010000 – 1.13.D is not required for this solicitation as no new building foundation or floor construction is provided under the solicitation.

VA Response: Foundation is provided for new retaining wall(s).

3. Reference Section 010000 – 1.28 Photographic Documentation- will the VA permit the

Contractor’s Superintendent to provide photographic documentation?

VA Response: Yes the site superintendent may take the pictures for documentation as long as they are cataloged and turned into the VA

4. Please confirm Section 010000 – 1.31 VA TRIRIGA CPMS will be used on the project

VA Response: This is in reference to projects exceeding $10,000,000.00. This does not apply

5. In areas with hard ceilings that have asbestos above them (note 6 on drawing AD110), are we to demo the hard ceilings in the noted areas in their entirety or just in the area of the note?

VA Response: We want all hard ceilings removed

6. Can you please post sign in sheet from site visits

VA Response: Please see attached.

7. What are the MBE/WBE targets for the GC point on this project?

VA Response: This project is being solicited to Service Disabled Veteran Owned

Contractors only at this time.

8. The drawings call for the removal of existing ceramic tile [Ref Dwg AD 100 Note 33]. It appears that the tile floor is laid on wet bed mortar base over a depressed slab. No direction is provided in the drawings addressing the infill of depressed slabs. Please provide direction as to extent, depth and infill materials required for depressed slabs under ceramic tile floor to be demolished.

VA Response: DWG AD100, note 33 pertains to the ceramic tile wall finish.

DWG AD100, note 22 refers to quarry tile floor finish. Remove floor finish. Prep substrate for new epoxy terrazzo floor finish.

9. Multiple areas of the building have existing plaster finish, not specified to be removed or refinished, in very poor condition. Please clarify extent and scope as it relates to plaster repair.

VA Response: Refer to relevant spec sections for prep of substrate for new finishes:

(incl.) 09 91 00-Painting; 09 96 59-Glazed Coatings;09 30 13-Tiling

10. Please provide an asphalt paving section detail for the new parking lot

VA Response: See attached asphalt paving detail

11. Please clarify if a seal coat is required on the new asphalt.

VA Response: Sealer required per spec 31 12 16

12. Please clarify the 1st and 2nd floor corridor and storage room wall and floor finishes which will require repair as shown on sheets AE 101 and AE 102 . These areas were not viewed during the walkthrough.

VA Response: Match existing adjacent wall and floor finishes. Painted wall finish.

VCT floor finish.

13. We assume detail 11/S401 is meant to address slab infills at the 1st and 2nd floor

Laundry Chute. Please confirm

VA Response: Refer to note 2, S301

14. Is Food Prep B 13 to receive exposed sprinkler pipe and heads or concealed as shown on sheet FP 100. If concealed please modify demo and architectural drawings to show removal and replacement of the existing drywall ceiling scheduled to remain.

VA Response: Piping is to be concealed. Demo Note 3, Drawing AD110 is modified to read “Remove existing gypsum ceiling.” Drawing AE110 is modified to indicate

“Provide gypsum ceiling, in room BH13. Match existing ceiling height.

15. Reference Dwg PP501 detail 6 where is the pictured manhole to be located?

VA Response: Refer to PS100.

16. Please specifications and details for the trench drain required at the new parking area.

VA Response: Provide traffic rated trench drain. Slope to outlets.

17. Please quantify (sq . ftg) of Vat and Mastic removal to be removed under the Asbestos

Removal scope of work

VA Response: Refer to Spec 02 82 13.13, 1.1.2 Extent of Work

18. Please quantify (pipe size and ftg) of pipe insulation removal under the Asbestos

19. Please quantify (pipe size and quantity) of pipe elbow insulation to be under the Asbestos

Refer to MP101.

20. Dwg G1005 references 5 different phases for the project.

(a) Please clarify if each phase is to be performed independently of each phase and or if multiple phases can be performed at one time.

VA Response: BID as shown on drawings. Provide project schedule for COR approval per section 01 32 16.15

(b) Please clarify if the areas within each respective phase will be vacant and that complete access will be provided.

VA Response: All areas except the kitchen area which will need to be phased as it will still be in operation during construction

21. For Deduct Alternate #3 please clarify the that Government will purchase and install workstations.

VA Response: Yes if this is to be used as a deduct alternate then at that time the VA will be purchasing and installing. This is only if the Deduct alternate is deemed necessary to use during the bid process

22. Please clarify if the facility has a designated controls contractor that must be used for this project.

VA Response: There is not a designated controls contractor at the CVAMC. There are several who have control packages on site.

23. Please clarify if the facility has a designated fire alarm and sprinkler contractor that must be used for this project.

VA Response: Must match the existing Notifier system. There is not a designated sprinkler contractor.

24. Please clarify if the facility has a designated access controls contractor that must be used for this project.

VA Response: Must match the existing Velocity Software/Hirsh Identiv, The facility prefers the use of Niagra based systems

25. Per Specification 01 00 00 -26/ 1.25 reference is made to providing storage for VA equipment. Please clarify how much space will be required and provide location where storage container is to be placed wither onsite or off base.

VA Response: Storage will be on site. A definite location cannot be provided at this time. It will need to be coordinated between the VA and the contractor of award.

26. Reference is made to abatement of asbestos. Please provide Asbestos Abatement report for area of work.

VA Response: Refer to Specs, Division 2, Appendix: Asbestos Survey

27. In the corridor on AE111, they call for ACT-1 & ACT-2. The finish schedule only shows a typical tile which is Ultima #1911 & Clean Room #868 tile which is in the Food Prep

Area. Please identify ceiling type ACT-2 in the Corridor.

VA Response: Omit reference to “Type I” and “Type 2” on AE III. Provide

(Typical) ACT per spec section 09 06 00, 2.6B; Acoustical ceilings.

28. Is the insulation at partition type D spray foam insulation?

VA Response: Spraying is one application method for foam-in-place insulation.

Refer to spec section 07 21 13

A. What size perimeter trim are we to price for "Ceiling Clouds" at B03 & B03A?

VA Response: Provide STD 4-inch perimeter trim.

B. #4 - Partition schedule calls for 18 gauge metal studs, specs call for 33 mil metal, which is 20 gauge. Which gauge metal are we to price?

VA Response: Provide 18-guage metal studs.

29. Can you provide a location for the main Electrical panel MDP?

VA Response: The MDP is located in Room B03C which is exterior. Access only around back.

30. Sheet A110- Please provide required height of new fire rated wall per note 5.

VA Response: Please clarify sheet #. Refer to AA002 for partition schedule.

31. During the site visit access to the plenum was not conducted due to ICRA concerns. This leaves the uncertainty of determining from where and how the medical gas pipe will be supported.

Please clarify what the design intent is for supporting the medical gas pipe that is installed in the plenum.

VA Response: Medical gas does not form a part of this contract.

32. Please provide section drawing of building.

VA Response: Refer to AE300-301 for section.

33. Drwg G-501 indicates that hours of work is TBD.

For pricing purposes please clarify the working hours and days of work.

VA Response: No such drawing exists in set.

34. Per Specification Section 01 00 00-3/ C reference is made to providing unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

Please clarify if this requirement can be omitted from the project requirement. Please clarify if there is a Security Guard company approved for this base and or facility.

VA Response: No security guard necessary on this project.

35. Per Specification Section 01 00 00-3/ C reference is made to providing the VA police with communication devices as directed.

Please clarify what devices are required to be provided and quantity.

VA Response: This refers to providing the COR who will provide to the police a list of contacts in case of an issue during construction.

36. The Pre-Construction Risk Assessment provided in the specifications do not indicate whether ICRA Hardwall Barriers are required.

Please clarify if hardwalls will be required while working in the hallways and patient rooms.

VA Response: Refer to GI004 for ICRA details

Refer to GI005 for ICRA barrier locations for each phase.

37. Reference the Door Schedule on sheet AE600. Doors B12B and B13-1 do not have a door type or frame designation included.

VA Response: B12B Existing to retain

B13-1 Similar to B11-2 Except size

38. Reference the Door Schedule on sheet AE600. Door frames type A and B are shown, but there is not any door frame types shown.

VA Response: Frame Type A: Single door HM frame

Frame Type B: Double door HM frame

Coordinate Frame Type with door operation

39. We would like to request an additional site visit if possible. This would allow us to have some of our sub-contractors see the site.

VA Response: No other site visit will be performed for this project

40. EL101, note 1 states existing lighting in main corridor B00-A to remain While ED101 shows all corridor lights to be removed. Is note 1 mislabeled?

VA Response: Note 1 is mislabeled.

41. Is there a manufacturer, model no., or specification for the charging pedestal shown on

E501, detail 2?

VA Response: ACE AP Power pedestals AP-4-AH

42. Where is panel B58-MDP located?

VA Response: B58-MDP is located in Room B03C

43. Where is panel B58-SDP located? Is this panel and panel SDP the same?

VA Response: Yes, they are the same, located in the hallway out-side Room B05

44. Where is ATS-B58-FCU located?

VA Response: Located in Room B03C

45. What size feeder should be figured for panel LPJ?

VA Response: LPJ at 200A should be 4-2/0 AWG, 4AWG EG

46. What size branch breaker in panel ELP-1 feeds panel ELP-2? (This illustrates a 250A circuit being fed from a 225A panel)

VA Response: The MC8 in ELP-1 is 225A

ELP-2 is currently on a 100A breaker. Contractor to verify actual feeder size.

47. Is panel FCU-58 existing per EP-101 or new per E-602?

VA Response: FCU-58 is new

48. Is panel LPJ existing per EP-101 or new per E-603?

VA Response: LPJ is new

49. Is there a site plan showing Building 38, room B16A for the fiber optic cable?

VA Response: See attached Campus Plan. We were not provided T-Drawings with existing OSP work

50. Do the fixtures with the 'EM' designation get switched with the other fixtures in the room? If so, could we get a detail?

VA Response: Yes, detail shall be sent.

51. that Drawing AE600 under the door schedule show door B12B to be replaced with new door/hardware. Drawing AE100 does not show this door as being replaced.

Please clarify if door B12B is to be replaced with new door and hardware.

VA Response: Door at Room B12B: Existing to Remain

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