36C24419B0007-0003001.pdf

RENOVATE BUILDING 1 GROUND FLOOR EAST & 3RD FLOOR

PROJECT 542-15-204, SOLICITATION 36C24419B0007

AMENDMENT NO. 0003

A. VA Responses to Contractor Questions

B. Corrected Specifications Sections:

1. 06 20 00

2. 08 14 00

3. 08 31 13

4. 08 90 00

5. 09 91 00

6. 11 70 00

C. Drawing PSE-12504, PSS B1

D. Drawing PSE-12505, PSS B1.

E. Drawing EPD102 – Third Floor Plan Power Demolition

F. Drawing GI107 – Ground Floor ICRA Plan

G. Drawing GI108 – Third Floor ICRA Plan

H. Drawing I101 – Finish Schedule and Legends

I. Drawing I102 – Signage Schedule and Details

J. Drawing MP102 – Ground Floor Plan HVAC Piping

K. Soundproof Barrier

L. July 2017, Lead Paint Survey

1. Spec section 11 70 00 is missing from solicitation documents. Please provide.

VA Response: Please see attached Spec sections.

2. Per keynote legend, D-13 calls for demo of existing wall to accommodate new door. Is this wall a masonry wall, if so, what is the thickness? Please note for this location on Detail 2-A-601 shows 3 5/8’ metal stud wall with 5/8’ GWB.

VA Response: Assume this wall is masonry. Please see SK-1 for details of new door in existing masonry wall.

3. Please provide anchoring detail for the new door jambs in existing wall per key note legend D-

03. The drawing does not show any jamb details for existing masonry wall.

VA Response: D-03 indicates the removal of an existing door that will not have a new door and frame placed in that location. Please see SK-1 for details of new door in existing masonry wall.

4. Spec 09 91 00 para 3.9-A calls for Spec section 09 06 00, Schedule for Finishes, but we cannot locate this Spec Section in bid documents. Please advise.

VA Response: Specification section 09 06 00 is not required.

Please see sheet I101 for the finish schedule and material information.

5. Drwg # ASB-2 does not delineate Alternate#1 for Asbestos abatement. Please advise.

VA Response: Please see sheet A104 and A106 for deduct Alternate No. 1 delineation.

6. Drwg GI104/GI105: Please clarify which fire extinguishers are surface mounted and which are recessed.

VA Response: All new fire extinguisher cabinets within the limits of this project are to be semi- recessed. See detail 10 on sheet A301.

7. Drwg GI106: Please clarify gauge of 3-5/8” metal stud

VA Response: 18 Ga – typical.

8. Drwg GI107: Please provide drawing showing limits of work for ICRA Walls Sequence 1.

VA Response: See updated sheet GI107 attached.

Drwg GI108: Please provide drawing showing limits of work for ICRA Walls Sequence 1.

VA Response: See updated sheet GI107 attached.

10. Drwg GI108: provides note for Demo of medical gas line;

Please clarify where the demo of the medical gas line starts and where the stop point is for the medical gas line is to be made.

Please clarify if the demo medical gas line services other medical gas equipment which will require rerouting of medical gas line to allow continued servicing.

The note provided on this drawing is not shown on the mechanical/plumbing drawings and will not be priced by appropriate trade. Please provide updated drawing and include in mechanical/plumbing drawings.

VA Response: The only note referencing medical gas is the demolition of one med gas panel. Demo med gas lines only to the mains and cap.

Please see the plumbing drawings for any medical gas line demolition.

11. Drwg GI109: ICRA General Note 9 references providing temporary dust barrier during construction shift.

VA Response: This is actually note 21.

12. Please provide drawing showing where the temporary barrier is to be installed

VA Response: This is only needed if limited work is to be done outside of solid ICRA walls.

Contractor is to coordinate that with the VA.

13. Please confirm that this temporary dust barrier is to be installed prior to start of every work shift and removed at completion of work shift.

VA Response: All ICRA and Dust barriers are to remain in place for the duration of the project construction as called out in the Specification.

14. Drwg GI109 ICRA Sheet Note 6 references wearing shoe covers.

Please confirm that this note will be mandatory under this contract.

VA Response: No shoe covers required in this contract. Sticky matts outside of all construction entrances are required in lieu of the foot covers.

15. Drwg ASB-1/ASB-2 General Notes references removing ceilings as necessary

Please identify if secondary plaster ceilings are present, show locations of ceilings and quantify how much secondary plaster ceiling requires removal if any.

VA Response: There are plaster ceilings above most of the project areas. Note 6 on ASB-1 and ASB-2 indicates the areas where the plaster ceilings are to be removed to access and remove pipe insulation. Also note 5 on the drawings refers to places where wall chases must be demolished in order to remove pipe insulation. We recommend that all plaster ceilings on the 3rd floor are taken out. The contractor will need to remove plaster ceilings as needed on the 2nd floor to remove existing waist lines and install new.

16. Please clarify if secondary plaster ceilings are asbestos containing, show locations of ceiling quantify how much asbestos plaster ceiling requires removal if any.

VA Response: The plaster ceilings are not asbestos. There are pipes with asbestos insulation above the plaster ceilings.

The pipe insulation is included in the scope and the quantity is estimated on the drawings and in the specifications.

17. Drwg ASB-1/ASB-2 General Notes references preparing plaster walls and window sills for repainting.

Please provide lead survey for areas affected under this contract.

VA Response: Sections of an August 2010 and July 2018 lead survey are attached.

18. Please identify which walls/sills/metal frames have lead containing paint.

VA Response: Assume all window sills, plaster walls, door frames and radiator covers are coated with paint that contains lead. Refer to the following section of the lead specification, found in Section 1.04A.

Scope of Work: Work includes limited removal of loose peeling paint throughout the project areas from metal door frames, plaster walls and plaster window sills. Loose and peeling paint was observed on isolated walls and door frames. Paint on these surfaces contains a trace to more than more than 1.0 mg/cm2 lead and should be assumed to be lead containing paint or lead based paint. Lead was not detected in paint on sheetrock or concrete block walls. Work is limited to removal of loose peeling paint, dust control and preparing the surfaces for repainting.

Metal doors with intact paint can be disposed of as metal waste.

19. Please clarify what level of finish (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4) will be expected for the final appearance of the plaster walls.

VA Response: Level 4.

20. Please clarify that plaster walls can be repaired using a mixture of plaster mix and joint compound.

VA Response: No. Please use Plaster Do not mix joint compound with plaster.

21. Drwg AD101/Keynote D-20 references saving existing refrigerator for re-use.

Please clarify if awardee is to make provisions for storing of refrigerator.

VA Response: The contractor is to coordinate this with VA

22. Drwg AD101/ AD102 General Note 4 references removing/cleaning handrails. Drawings do not show location of handrails and during the site visit handrails were not observed.

Please identify location of handrail.

VA Response: This note is intended to provide for the temporary removal of any handrails that may extend outside of the area of work for the erection of ICRA barriers. The contractor is to confirm whether or not any exist. If none exist. Disregard this note

23. Drwg AD101/ AD102 General Note 11 references that “prior to removing any piping contractor shall verify that piping only serves the project area notify COR and engineer if piping serves areas outside of project scope” Drawings provided do not allow one to determine how/where piping is run thus inhibiting one from pricing any work outside of the area of work.

Please clarify that any piping encountered which is outside of our work area which requires rerouting/modification due to the project requirements will be performed as a cost modification to the contract -after award is made.

VA Response: Mechanical and plumbing drawings indicate piping to be removed. Removal of other piping must coordinated with the VA.

24. Drwg AD101/ AD102 Keynote D-01 references to remove wall.

During the job walk it was observed that the majority of walls were solid and appeared to have finished plaster appearance. Please clarify if the walls are load bearing and identify what the walls are made of for pricing purposes.

VA Response: Walls may be made of 4” clay and concrete masonry units, covered in metal lath and plaster. No interior walls are load bearing.

25. Drwg AD103/ AD102 General Note 8 references to coordinate noise generating activities with COR prior to construction start; as excessively loud operations will need to be accomplished after normal working hours.

For pricing purposes please clarify what decibel level of noise is acceptable for working normal working hours.

VA Response: Noise DB of 70 or more over an 8 hour period is considered excessive noise

The contractor is to coordinate this with VA.

26. Drwg A101 provides note to “Provide sound loaded vinyl at toilet room side”.

Please clarify what sound loaded vinyl is and where it can be found in the specifications.

VA Response: Please see attached cut sheet, soundproof barrier.

27. Drwg A101/ Detail 1/Rm. GE33: Schedule (A601) and specification do not provide product data for window unit for this room.

Please provide product data for window unit.

VA Response: Please provide a single hung window similar to or a Kawneer OptiQ AA

5450 series window with double paned glass. Exterior finish is to match existing windows.

28. Drwg A101/A102 shows a half wall at the Reception Area. It would be advisable to install a tubular post welded to a flat metal plate and anchored to the concrete slab to help reinforce the wall.

Please advise if post will be required.

VA Response: Yes, a post in the middle of the half wall at the change of half wall elevation would be desired.

29. Drwg A103/ Deduct Alternate #1

Please clarify if walls/doors/frames along the corridor are NOT to be priced/installed under this deduct option.

VA Response: Yes, that is correct.

30. Please clarify that painting will be limited to painting door frames on corridor side only per this deduct.

VA Response: Yes, that is correct.

31. Drwg A401/A402 restrooms do not show trash receptacle.

Please advise if the VA will be providing free standing trash receptacle

VA Response: Yes, that is correct.

32. Drwg A405 refers to console treatment unit to be relocated.

Please clarify what is required for the relocation of this unit

Please clarify if relocation has to be performed by a particular vendor to prevent voiding of warranty

VA Response: Console treatment units are to be relocated by contractor or vendor of choice, but consoles must be in good working condition after install. No specific vendor is called out The contractor is to coordinate this with VA.

33. Drwg AQ101/AQ102: Note 2 indicates existing furniture is existing and is to be relocated in the new space.

Please clarify who is responsible for relocating furniture to space.

VA Response: This will be completed by the VA.

34. If awardee is responsible for relocation of furniture please clarify what are the responsibilities for receiving/unloading of the furniture are.

VA Response: The contractor is to coordinate this with VA.

35. Drwg AQ101/AQ102: Electric/Telecommunication drawings do not provide for provisions for data/electric at conference room tables. It would be suggested that a recessed box for data/electric be installed at table location to provide ease of accessing data/electric for conference room table.

Please advice if floor mounted electric box/data box would be required at conference table locations and provide drawing showing locations required.

VA Response: Floor mounted electrical/data boxes are not required.

36. Drwg AQ102 references for contractor to install projector screen. Drawings does not show projector.

Please advise if the Government will install projector.

VA Response: The projector will be installed by the VA. The contractor is to coordinate this with VA.

37. Drwg PL001- General equipment note 2 reads that “..may require revision based on COR confirmation of requirements”.

Please confirm that if after award of contract the Government determines that the dental requirements which require to be implemented differ from the contract documentation that RFP will be issued and a cost modification will be issued after award of contract to address this matter

VA Response: Any cost modification will be at the discretion of the VA.

38. Drwg I101 shows signage type but there is not a signage schedule to know where each type of sign is to be placed.

Please provide signage schedule.

VA Response: Please see the revised drawing sheet I102.

39. Please provide legible specification sheet 494. Page provided in specifications is not legible.

VA Response: Please see updated Specification.

40. Amendment #2 indicates to install Government furnished ceiling mounted patient lift system.

Please clarify and show on drawing where lifts are to be installed and or provide quantity.

VA Response: Please see room TX3 on sheet A105.

41. Please confirm that Government will provide all lift products as noted in Part 2 of specification 11 73 00.

VA Response: Lifts are to be provided by the contractor to match existing Arjo lift system.

The contractor is to coordinate this with VA.

42. SSHO/Superintendent: Please confirm that the superintendent can also serve as the SSHO.

VA Response: SSHO and Superintendent can be the same person as long as the superintendent holds all pertinent credentials to do so. The contractor is to coordinate this with VA.

43. Please clarify that all work is to be performed during regular work hours.

VA Response: All excessively loud noise making activities such a core drilling are to be done after normal work hours. The contractor will have to coordinate which noise making activities will be performed after hours.

44. Please provide name of existing facility Control Company.

VA Response: The existing control system is a Tridium Niagara system as indicated in spec. section 23 09 23.

45. Please confirm as stated in specifications, Abatement and IKRA Plan developed by VAMC

Resident Engineer.

VA Response: Please see Sheets GI107 & GI108 for ICRA barrier locations and GI109 for

ICRA Details and notes.

46. Please confirm as interpreted in specifications, VA is responsible for all aspect of communications.

Contractor assists in coordination. If interpreted wrong, please provide name of existing communication contractor.

VA Response: The Contractor is responsible for all communications and security work per the contract documents. The VA will need to provide the name / contact information for the existing communications cabling contractor and security contractor for VA Coatesville.

47. Please provide name of existing facility Roofing Company representing manufacturer in its existing warranty if any.

VA Response: There is no exiting roofer company.

48. On the drawing index drawing MP102 is noted but actually in its place in the set is MH102.

Page MP102 is not found in the drawing set.

VA Response: Please see MP102 Attached.

49. Please provide a signage schedule to determine how many type A & B signs are required?

VA Response: Please see the new sheet I102.

50. For sign type B, are the inserts to be supplied by the owner or contractor?

VA Response: All inserts are to be provided by the contractor.

51. How many type D signs are required?

VA Response: Five (5). Please see the note on sheet I102, attached.

52. Will any of the floors require a poured underlayment prior t new flooring being installed?

VA Response: Yes. Please see Specification 09 05 16.

53. The following specifications are missing from the bid documents:

a. 11 70 00 Miscellaneous Equipment

b. 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

VA Response: Please see updated Specification.

54. Drawing EPD102 is missing from the bid documents.

VA Response: Please see EPD102 attached.

55. Is there a single line available showing where the existing panels G34 and EPGB2 are fed from to be removed?

VA Response: Please see drawings attached, Drawing PSE-12504, PSS B1 and Drawing

PSE-12505, PSS B1.

56. On T-302 Detail #2 shows 1” emt stub up to accessible ceiling for all wall mounted outlets.

On T-301 Detail #6 says 1” emt, new cabling in raceway for entire run to IT closet. Please confirm what we are running.

VA Response: All IT jack conduit is to be stubbed up at a 90 degree above all finished ceilings and all cabling is to be taken from there to J hooks to IT room. Any Fiber Optic cabling is to be in solid conduit from termination point to the IT closet.

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