RFI LOG_542-18-106_08052020.r2.pdf

Issued: 5 Aug 2020

Coatesville VAMC, Coatesville PA Project Title: Renovate Building 4A & B Floors Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

BANCROFT ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS Project No.: VA Project 542-18-106 / Bancroft 18-102

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C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site 24 hours a days, 7 days a week after construction hours.

2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed.

3. The General Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.

How many guards will be required for the building?

Will 1 camera per floor suffice for the systemic checking of the premises or can the VA specify the number of cameras required?

01 00 00; 1.5 C Per the VA, no guards will be required. Therefore, no equipment for recording guard rounds will be required.

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Monthly schedule update meetings will be held on dates mutually agreed to by the COR and the Contractor.

Contractor and their CPM consultant (if applicable) shall attend all monthly schedule update meetings.

Will the CPM Consultant be allowed to provide updates via WEBEX or another shared live audio visual technical service instead of attending meetings in person?

01 32 16.15 1.9A Per the VA, there will be times when the presence of the CPM Consultant will be desired by the VA. This will be resolved on an as needed basis.

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The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. Please clarify if the SSHO may also have an additional role onsite such as Superintendent.

01 35 26; 1.7D Per the VA, the SSHO may also have an additional role on site such as Superintendent, as long as the individual fulfills the qualifications of each position

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The Safety and Health Manager shall satisfy the requirements of Specification 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS and reports directly to a senior project (or corporate) official independent from the CQC System Manager.

Please clarify if the SSHO is unable to also serve as the QC Manager.

01 45 00; 1.4A Per the VA, the SSHO may also have an additional role on site such as the QC Manager, as long as the individual fulfills the qualifications of each position

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The CQC System Manger is assigned as CQC System Manager but has duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control.

Please confirm if the QC Manager is able to also be the Superintendent.

Please confirm that the minimum quantity of General Contractor Staff onsite is 2: SSHO & QC/Superintendent.

01 45 00; 1.4B Same response as RFI No. 4 above: as long as the individual fulfills the qualifications of each position.

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CQC Personnel: In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager for the following areas, as applicable:

electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician submittals clerk, Commissioning Agent/LEED specialist, and low voltage systems. These individuals or specified technical companies are directly employed by the General Contractor and cannot be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project; be responsible to the CQC System Manager; be physically present at the construction site during work on the specialized personnel’s areas of responsibility; have the necessary education or experience in accordance with the

Experience Matrix listed herein.

Please confirm that these QC Specialists must be employed by the GC and not by subcontractors.

01 45 00; 1.4C The QC specialists must be employed by the GC and not by Subcontractors.

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Assume approximately 10,000 square feet of surface area will need to be scraped to remove loose and peeling paint that contains lead.

Please verify if this entire amount should be assumed to be above the 2nd level ACT ceiling space or if there are other locations that may contain Lead.

There is some loose/peeling paint located above ceilings on the first floor. Keep in mind, this is "Lead

Stabilization", not "Lead Abatement".

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A. Asbestos Removal: Section 02 82 13.21, ASBESTOS ROOFING ABATEMENT is referenced for this section.

Is there asbestos containing material within the existing roof? The referenced specification section has not been included in the specifications and is not listed as potential scope.

07 01 50.19; 1.2A Per the VA, the roof tiles have been replaced within the last 15 years. Asbestos containing material is not anticipated within the existing roof.

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A. Field Tests: Performed by testing laboratory specified in Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.

1. Fastener Pull Out Tests: ANSI/SPRI FX-1.

These tests were not listed in section 01 45 29. Are these to be provided by the third party testing agency?

07 01 50.19; 3.13A The Contractor is asked to verify the fasteners installed are secure, but a Fastener Pull Out Test provided by a third party testing agency is not required.

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Item DescriptionRFI # Date Received Spec or Dwg No. Response

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Project Title: Renovate Building 4A & B Floors Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

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B. Existing Roofing System Warrantor Services:

1. Inspect reroofing preparation and roofing installation to verify compliance with existing warranty conditions.

2. Submit reports of field inspections, and supplemental instructions issued during inspections.

Are these services to be provided by the VA? If not, please provide contact information for the Existing

Roofing System Warrantor so that we can provide pricing.

07 01 50.19 3.13B The VA has no contact information for the Existing Roofing System Warrantor.

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B. Existing Roofing System Warrantor Services:

1. Inspect reroofing preparation and roofing installation to verify compliance with existing warranty conditions.

2. Submit reports of field inspections, and supplemental instructions issued during inspections.

4. Cut 100 mm (4 inch) wide by 300 mm (12 inch) long samples through seams where directed by Contracting

Officer's Representative.

5. Cut one sample for every 450 m (1500 feet) of seams.

6. Cut samples perpendicular to seams.

7. Failure of samples to pass ASTM D1876 test will be cause for rejection of work.

These tests were not listed in specification 01 45 29. Are these tests to be provided by the third party testing agency?

07 53 23; 3.8A See answer to No. 10 above. Testing is not required.

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Inspector Qualifications: Contractor to engage a qualified inspector to perform inspections and final reports. The inspector to meet the criteria contained in ASTM E699 for agencies involved in quality assurance and to have a minimum of two years’ experience in construction field inspections of firestopping systems, products, and assemblies.

These tests were not listed in specification 01 45 29. Are these tests to be provided by the third party testing agency and paid for by the GC?

07 84 80; 1.5C Firestopping systems inspections are done by the VA Fire Department. It is suggested that the G.C. consult with the Fire Department before submitting data on firestopping systems, products, and assemblies.

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A. Field-Adhesion Testing: Field-test joint-sealant adhesion to joint substrates according to Method A, Field-Applied

Sealant Joint Hand Pull Tab, in Appendix X1 in ASTM C1193 or Method A, Tail Procedure, in ASTM C1521.

1. Extent of Testing: Test completed elastomeric sealant joints as follows:

a. Perform 10 tests for first 305 m (1000 feet) of joint length for each type of elastomeric sealant and joint substrate.

b. Perform one test for each 305 m (1000 feet) of joint length thereafter or one test per each floor per elevation.

These tests were not listed in specification 01 45 29. Are these tests to be provided by the third party testing agency and paid for by the GC?

07 92 00; 3.6A This is part of Fireproofing requirement. Testing will be by the VA Fire Department.

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A. Field Tests: Performed by testing laboratory specified in Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.

B. Test Method: AAMA 502.

C. Test Specimen:

1. Include window assembly and construction. Affix test chamber to interior side of test specimen and the conduct testing using positive static air pressure (Test method A).

2. Test specimens to be selected by the COR after windows have been installed according to the drawings and specification.

These tests were not listed in specification 01 45 29. Are these tests to be provided by the third party testing agency and paid for by the GC?

How many units are to be tested?

08 51 13; 3.5A,B,C Tests of Window Assemblies are not required.

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G. Perform anhydrous calcium chloride test, ASTM F 1869. Proceed with application only after substrates have maximum moisture-vapor-emission rate of per flooring manufacturer's formal and project specific written recommendation.

H. Perform in situ probe test, ASTM F2170. Proceed with application only after substrates do not exceed a maximum potential equilibrium relative humidity per flooring manufacturer’s formal and project specific written recommendation.

I. Provide a written report showing test placement and results.

J. Prepare joints in accordance with Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS and material manufacturer’s instructions.

K. Alkalinity: Measure surface pH in accordance with procedures provided in ASTM F710 or as outlined by qualified testing agency or flooring manufacturer’s technical representative.

These tests were not listed in specification 01 45 29. Are these tests to be provided by the third party testing agency and paid for by the GC?

09 05 16; 3.2G-K

Testing of floors on the First and Second Floors will not be necessary. However, the VA has concerns over the Basement Flooring. The tests listed herein will be required to be provided by a Third Party Testing

Agency and paid for by the GC for work on Basement Flooring.

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A. Test floors in accordance with ASTM C627 to show compliance with codes 1 through 10.

This testing is by the Robinson Testing Machine and is a destructive test. Does the VA want us to build a

Mock Up Flooring assembly with the tile to be tested on the Robinson Machine for this destructive testing?

This is a very costly test.

09 30 13; 3.19 This test is not necessary.

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H. Non-Destructive Examination of Piping Welds:

1. Perform radiographic examination of 50 percent of the first 10 welds made and 10 percent of all additional welds made. The COR reserves the right to identify individual welds for which the radiographic examination must be performed. All welds will be visually inspected by the COR. The VA reserves the right to require testing on additional welds up to 100 percent if more than 25 percent of the examined welds fail the inspection.

2. An approved independent testing firm regularly engaged in radiographic testing shall perform the radiographic examination of pipe joint welds. All radiographs shall be reviewed and interpreted by an ASNT Certified Level III radiographer, employed by the testing firm, who shall sign the reading report.

These tests were not listed in specification 01 45 29. Are these tests to be provided by the third party testing agency and paid for by the GC?

23 22 13; 3.2H Welds will be tested through pressure tests, not radiographic testing.

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3. During the bidding process the Contractor shall submit a request for information to the Owner to determine if a pre-delivery test will be required. If a pre-delivery test is not required, the Contractor shall provide a written notification that the Pre-delivery Test is not required in their shop drawings submission.

Is a predelivery test required?

28 05 00; 3.7B3 Pre-Delivery testing will not be required. All systems need to be tested and fucntional before project turnover.

19 07/27/20 As it relates to the photographic documentation specification, will drone photography be required for the exterior documentation or can photographs from ground level be assumed?

01 00 00 No Drone Photography will be required.

20 07/27/20

As it relates to the photographic documentation, the requested software to interface with AUTOCAD drawings and online multiple user interface with overlap capability is a limited software and is very expensive monthly subscription. We are including this in the proposal but if this requirement were waived the cost could be significantly reduced.

01 00 00 Software interface with AUTOCAD drawings and online multiple user interface with overlap capability is

NOT required.

21 07/27/20

As it relates to the photographic documentation specification, we have VDC capability in house that meets the past performance requirements and qualifications. If the superintendent could provide the camera tripod setups for imaging by the technician remotely, we could have a significant cost savings for the technician's monthly travel to the site. Can the superintendent place the camera for imaging capture by the technician remotely?

01 00 00 YES, the Superintendent can place the camera for imaging capture by the technician remotely.

22 07/27/20

Is this project tax-exempt? If yes, Please issue the Tax Exemption number for bidding purposes. If not, what percentage is the tax?

The VA will not issue a Tax Exemption Number. Bidders should research and determine the tax percentage for the project.

23 07/27/20 Please verify that the freight elevator/regular elevator is available for use by the contractor during construction. If yes, please provide internal dimensions and the opening size of the elevator.

Refer to Specification Section 10 00 00 Paragraph 1.19 "Temporary Use of Existing Elevators for information.

24 07/27/20 What is the existing height from the floor to the deck above on each level (basement, first floor, and 2nd floor)? See A201 & A202. See A444 for spot elevations in basement.

Project Title: Renovate Building 4A & B Floors Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

BANCROFT ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS Project No.: VA Project 542-18-106 / Bancroft 18-102

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Please provide the following missing drawings:

• A012 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN - SECOND FLOOR

• IF100.3 BASEMENT - FLOOR AND W.P. PARTIAL FINISH PLAN ZONE 3

• IG103 ATTIC SIGNAGE PLAN

• MV103 ATTIC MECHANICAL VENTILATION PLAN

• MPD103 MECHANICAL PIPING - ATTIC DEMOLITION PLAN

• MP100.1 MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT PLAN ZONE 1

• MP100.2 MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT PLAN ZONE 2

• MP100.3 MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT PLAN ZONE 3

• MP100.4 MECHANICAL PIPING - BASEMENT PLAN ZONE 4

• MP101.1 MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR PLAN ZONE 1

• MP101.2 MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR PLAN ZONE 2

• MP101.3 MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR PLAN ZONE 3

• MP101.4 MECHANICAL PIPING - FIRST FLOOR PLAN ZONE 4

• MP102.1 MECHANICAL PIPING - SECOND FLOOR PLAN ZONE 1

• MP102.2 MECHANICAL PIPING - SECOND FLOOR PLAN ZONE 2

• MP102.3 MECHANICAL PIPING - SECOND FLOOR PLAN ZONE 3

• MP102.4 MECHANICAL PIPING - SECOND FLOOR PLAN ZONE 4

See Addendum 1.

Drawing A012 will be issued. The following drawings do not exist and should not have been on the Drawing

List: IF100.3; IG103; MV103 (MV103 was a typo; see drawing MV013 for the Attic Ventilation Plan):

MPD103; MP100.2; MP100.3; M)100.4; MP101.1: MP101.2; MP101.3; MP101.4; MP102.1;

MP102.2; MP102.3; MP102.4.

26 07/27/20 There is a lot of existing furniture still on the floors. Who is responsible for removing the remaining furniture - desks, tables, cabinets, appliances, etc.?

The VA will remove all furniture.

27 07/27/20 Can we work in the occupied space in the basement during the daytime for plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire-protection, carpentry, concrete, etc.?

Day work is allowed, depending on noise and hazard conditions. If work is done above the ceiling, ceiling tiles must be replaced on a daily basis. The VA notes that, at their discretion, they can order work

(Hazardous or Noise issues e.g.) to be done off hours at no additional cost to the Government.

28 07/27/20 Can the VA provide contact info for the Professional Industrial Hygienist (VPIH) they plan to engage? 02 82 00 This information will be provided to the contractor at the Pre-Construction meeting.

29 07/27/20 The floor tile and mastic abatement quantities provided in the Hazmat drawings are 22,606 SF however, specification section 02 82 00 gives the quantity as 20,783 SF. Which is the correct number?

02 82 11 Use 22,606 LF as the quantity.

30 07/27/20 Can the VA provide a lead survey report showing the location(s) and quantities of lead to be abated? 02 83 33 No such survey is available. A lead screening found lead in paint. The Specification Section 02 83 33 should be carefully read and followed for Lead Stabilization.

31 07/27/20 Can the AISC certification requirements be waived for this project due to the limited scope of work? 05 12 00 AISC Certification Requirements cannot be waived.

32 07/27/20 The specification section 08 17 10 (Integrated Door Assemblies) is included in the specification booklet however, none of the hardware sets mentioned in 08 17 10 are shown in the door schedule provided on drawing A601. Please clarify.

08 17 10; A601 Integrated Door Assemblies are not used.

33 07/27/20

Specification section 08 36 16.13 (Barn (Sliding) Doors) is included in the Specification Table of Contents but this specification is not included in the booklet and there is no reference made to a barn door in the project documents.

Please clarify if there are any barn doors in this project. If yes, please provide locations and details.

08 36 16.13 No barn doors in project, spec TOC is revised

34 07/27/20

Specification sections 08 71 13 (Automatic Door Operators)and 08 71 13.11 (Low Energy Power Assist Door

Operators) are included in the specification booklet however, none of the hardware sets calling for operators are shown in the door schedule provided on drawing A601 and hardware specification section 08 71 00. Please clarify if there are any automatic door operators on the job.

08 71 13, 08 71 13.11 & 08 71 00;

A601 Automatic door operators are not used.

35 07/27/20

Section 2.5 A of 10 14 00 states "Conform to the VA Signage Design Guide. Coatesville VA to provide final finishes for

Takeform or VA approved equal." We respectfully request that the VA provide the Takeform interior and exterior

Veterans Affairs brand guideline/design signage manual to facilitate pricing the intended product.

10 14 00 See updated sheet A620.

36 07/27/20

There is a note on C101 " IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE ALL EXISTING

UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE PROPOSED LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COVER OF 4'-

0" TO THE TOP OF THE PIPE FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWER AND A MINIMUM 3'-0" FOR ALL OTHER

UTILITIES IMPACTED BY THE PROPOSED GRADES. IF THE ABOVE MINIMUM CAN NOT BE MET, THE

EXISTING UTILITIES MUST BE REPLACED IN KIND. ALL UTILITY WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH VA STANDARDS." Please provide as-built drawings for the existing utilities within the project boundaries with section details for each utility to evaluate the replacement possibilities. Alternatively, please confirm that all of the existing utilities comply with the requirements above. If this is not feasible, is there an allowance that bidders should use to cover this work and if so, how much should be included so that all bidders can bid the same scope?

C101

The note on C101 stands as written. The reshaping of the front of Building 4 is part of this contract. If utility elevations are noted on the drawing, and need to be lowered to the minimum cover per the note on C101, then the cost will be the responsiblitiy of the contractor. If utility elevations are not on the drawings, and a line needs to be lowered as a result of the reshaping work, then the VA and the Contractor will determine the scope and an equitable adjustment will be made in the field.

Project Title: Renovate Building 4A & B Floors Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

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Specification section 10 21 23 (Cubicle Curtain Tracks) is included in the specification booklet. Detail 12 on A530 also makes reference to the curtain track but there is no reference to the cubicle curtain tracks on any of the reflected ceiling plans. Please provide revised drawings showing the location and length of the cubicle curtain tracks.

10 21 23; A530 See A011 and 101.1-4 and QH101.1-4

38 07/27/20 Please provide the Basis of Design for the elevator. 14 24 00 Meet the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

39 07/27/20 Could you please identify the manfacturer of the existing elevators in other buildings?

Multiple companies provide elevators on the campus at different buildings. A building by building recap of elevator companies will not be issued.

40 07/27/20

Detail 6 on S300 shows to cut the joist rib however, all of the SF drawings have a note that clearly states "REFER TO

DETAIL 6/S300. DO NOT CUT JOIST RIBS." Some of the ductwork will require openings wider than the 17" between joists. Please clarify.

S300 Per JWA max opening width between ribs will be 18". See arch'l notes concerning shafts/risers. Risers in excess of 18" will be resized.

41 07/27/20

Detail 6 on S300 calls for an HSS12x6x1/4 welded to the top plate, then sandwiching a precast floor with another plate.

Please provide the following:

* The location(s)?

* What is the plate thickness and width @ each location?

S300 Detail 3/S300 has been updated to show 1/2"x12"x12" plates at 24" c/c. The contractor is reminded to review General Notes - Shafts and Risers on GI002.

42 07/27/20

General note L on AD101 and some other drawings states "PLASTER CLGS CONCEALED ABOVE SUSP CLGS

CONTAIN ACM ADHESIVE DOTS. REFER TO HAZMAT REPORT IN SPECS AND HAZMAT DWGS FOR

LOCATIONS OF ACM ADHESIVE DOTS." We do not see any reference to the ACM adhesive dots on any of the

Hazmat drawings. Please provide.

AD101 There are no ACM adhesive dots on the Hazmat drawings.

43 07/27/20 Please provide the asbestos survey report. See HA-series drawings.

44 07/27/20

KN B8 on the drawings states "APPROX. LOCATION OF EXISTING SLAB OPENINGS ABOVE TO BE ABANDONED

AND INFILLED, SEE STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL, HAZMAT, AND M/E/P/FP DRAWINGS." Please provide details for the infill.

A100.1 to A100.4 Details 10 and 11/S300 have been added for filling in abandoned openings.

45 07/27/20 KN R6 and R10 called out to patch the roof for new mechanical units. Is the existing roof under warranty? If yes, please provide the contact information for the roofing installer.

A014 The VA notes that Labor is not under warranty. Material is under warranty.

46 07/27/20 KN-3 on these drawings states "MILLWORK CASEWORK ASSEMBLY WITH SINK, TYP., SEE DETAILS AND

SPECS." Please provide details for this proposed millwork.

A101.1 to A101.4, & A102.1 to

A102.4

Contractor to note all D2525 to be CC not VV. See spec, Midmark or equal, with integral sink. All exam room sinks to be ADA height. See revised drawings including A101.4, IF series, QH series, P700.

47 07/27/20 Is there casework required for Nurse Triage 215A? We did not see any details for the Nurse Triage 215A casework. If it is needed, please provide detail drawings and specific requirements.

A102.4 See QH102.4 and QH606 for casework. See elevations on A414.

48 07/27/20 Drawing A201 states to match the proposed double hung windows with the existing windows. Please provide the manufacturer of the existing windows.

A201

Double Hung Window manufacturer: Quaker Commercial Windows and Doors, Freeburg, MO. E300

Series CW-PG50 3-1/4" Frame Depth.

49 07/27/20 Drawing A201 includes "EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE FINISH COLOR LEGEND" with three different colors but does not specify which finish color applies to what product. Please specify.

A201 Color 1 for exterior louvers. Color 2 for exterior windows. Color 3 TBD.

50 07/27/20 Exterior assembly legend WF-1 on A440 refers to the membrane waterproofing. Please provide the waterproofing specification.

A440 See specification 07 13 52 in Addendum 1.

51 07/27/20 Exterior assembly legends WB-1 and WB-2 provided on A440 refer to the non-permeable barrier. Please provide the non-permeable barrier specification.

A440 See specification 07 27 27 in Addendum 1.

52 07/27/20 Detail 4 on A505 refers to the fall protection details. Please provide the location where the fall protection needs to be provided.

A505 Provide locations in accordance with OSHA guidelines.

53 07/27/20 Detail 11 of A530 refers to the patient lift track but there is no reference to the patient lift on any of the other project documents. Please clarify.

A530

The basis of design for the patient lift is ARJO. Noted on Equipment list as "VA Furnished, Contractor

Installed". Located in Primary Care Exam Room 115. Electrical noted on Dwg. EP101.4. See specification section 11 73 00 in Addendum 1. Detail 8 and 9/SF104 added for patient lift support

54 07/27/20 Detail 8 on A602 shows a reference to the sliding door. We do not see any sliding doors in this project. Please clarify. A602 These details are not used, there are no sliding doors in the project. See revised sheet 602.

55 07/27/20 Who is the manufacturer of the existing BAS system in the building? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance temperature control contractor.

Tridium Niagara system. CM3 (Contractor) - 215-322-8400, Ext. 8858

56 07/27/20 Who is the manufacturer of the existing fire alarm system in the building? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance fire alarm contractor.

ADT is the Manufacturer. Contractor: Red Hawk (Bill Crawford), (w) 215-579-7000. (Cell) 267-

228-5904

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57 07/27/20 Who is the manufacturer of the existing CCTV equipment? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance CCTV/video surveillance system contractor.

Apex is the manufacturer. Contractor is M3T, (Matt Seymour) 717-790-0501

58 07/27/20 Who is the manufacturer of the existing nurse call system? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance nurse call system contractor.

There is no station-wide preferred Nurse Call system. No interlink of systems between building. Rauland

Nurse Call was installed recently in Building 2, or approved equal.

59 07/27/20 Who is the manufacturer of the existing Access control system? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance access control system contractor.

ADT is the Manufacturer. Contractor: M3T. (Matt Seymour) 717-790-0501

60 07/27/20 If COV-19 prescreening is in place during the contract period, will construction site workers have to go through screening each day before going to the project job site? If yes, would the screening begin at 7:00 am?

Covid-19 screening is 24/7. The screening takes place in Parking Lot D, adjacent to Engineering building

70.

61 07/27/20 If the COV-19 prescreening is effect during the contract period will construction site workers have to go thru screening each day before going to the project job site ? If yes would the screening begin at 7:00am ?

See response to RFI #60.

62 07/27/20

This RFI (2) pertains to the following control spec section:

Section 23 09 23 Part 1, 1.1,A. states …“ New digital control components must seamlessly integrate with the existing facility Tridium Niagra system. “

What is the existing building control system name and complete details on and who currently services the controls for this building ?

See response to RFI #55.

63 07/27/20 Would BACnet meet the spec requirements mentioned above for seamless integration into the existing building control system ?

See specification 23 09 23 for requirements for new controls.

64 07/28/20 Performance spec for sprayed foam indicates this is required for exterior walls. Is this for all exterior masonry furred walls within renovation areas of the Basement level, 1 st floor and 2 nd floor?

Det 1/ A503 Spec 072129 Intended at all exterior masonry furred walls within renovation areas of the Basement level, 1st floor and

2nd floor. See plans and partition types on A501.

65 07/28/20

Provide material and performance specs for foundation waterproofing, foundation Dampproofing, elevator pit waterproofing, masonry cavity wall insulation and air barrier, air barrier at exterior walls behind spray foam, Brick masonry, terra cotta cornice w/ internal gutter.

A440 – Elevator Shaft See Division 04 specifications. See Division 07 specifications. Review other RFI responses.

66 07/28/20 Building Elevations – Provide material and performance specification for Brick Masonry. Provide material specification size, color, and bonding pattern and purchase source for rusticated brick needed to match existing.

A-201, A-202 Spec 042000

Size and bond pattern to match existing. VA has responded regarding material: We typically match the best we can. No exact match out there to our knowledge.

67 07/28/20

Scope for masonry restoration is unclear. Provide exact areas or percentage of repointing and brick replacement needed to carry in this bid of over overall façade footage that needs to be cleaned, repointed, repaired or replaced

Provide performance spec for Masonry Restoration that provides remedial methods and products needed to perform this scope of work

A-201, A-202 Spec 040100

Masonry repair/restoration scope is generally intended at locations impacted by other project scope.

Coordinate among drawings and across trades. Also see GI-series notes and Specification Section 02 42

00.

68 07/28/20 Are window treatments required ? if so, provide material and performance specs. Window Treatments The VA will install Window Treatments at project completion.

69 07/28/20 Provide material and performance specs for toilet partitions. Advise if these are floor mounted, OH braced or ceiling mounted Toilet Partitions See Specification 10 21 13 in Addendum 1.

70 07/28/20 Are lockers required ? If so, provide material and performance specs for lockers Lockers See Specification 10 51 00 in Addendum 1. See elevation 9/A402.

71 07/28/20 Provide material and performance specs for Aluminum Column Covers and locations needed. Only one was observed. Aluminum Column Covers -7/A-502 Basis of Design is: Pittcon Architectural Metals, Riverdale, MD. 301-927-1000. Or VA approved equal.

Check plans for quantities.

72 07/28/20 Advise of all locations where solid surface window sills are needed. This is not clear. Solid surface window sills- 1/A-503 Provide SS-1 sills at basement, first, and second floors, at all exterior windows where exterior walls are furred.

73 07/28/20

The Mirrors designated as Bobrick #1556 are polished stainless steel, the description says float glass, ada accessible.

The 1556 is a flat ss mirror surface polished to a mirror finish and is secured flat to the wall, no ada, no tilt. It may be considered ada if located low enough on the wall, but Architect will need to make a determination on that. If a float glass mirror is desired, the item number would change and a determination is required as to a tilt or flat mirror. Please advise.

Toilet Accessories ADA Mirrors to be Bobrick – B-293 2436 – ADA – 304ss and ¼” select float glass

74 07/28/20 The scope of the lead abatement is unclear and is not quantified. Please provide locations and quantities to be abated Abatement – Lead – Spec 028333 See responses to RFI #7 and RFI #30

Project Title: Renovate Building 4A & B Floors Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

BANCROFT ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS Project No.: VA Project 542-18-106 / Bancroft 18-102

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) LOG

Updated: 5 Aug 2020

Project Location:

Architect-Engineer:

75 07/28/20 Provide material color and finish specification needed for external Gable End Louver Louvers –Spec 08800 Bronze Anodized, per VA.

76 07/28/20 Provide material specification and color for asphalt shingles Asphalt Shingle –Spec 073113 Color appearance and performance to match existing or approved equal.

77 07/28/20 3.3.F – Is this required ? If so, provide specification for Lead lined HM frames and leaded glass assembles and locations needed

Hollow Metal, Glass–Specs

083113, 088000 No lead lined frames are required.

78 07/28/20 Provide material and performance specification for Roof accessories – not in spec book Roof Accessories –Missing Spec

077100 See Division 07 specifications.

79 07/28/20 Provide material and performance specification for Gutters and downspouts needed at west stair and at elevator shaft bumpout Gutters and downspouts

Gutters, gutter liners and downspouts shall be copper per VA. See Specification 07 60 00, Flashing and

Sheet Metal, in Addendum 1.

80 07/28/20 Are Appliances needed ? If so, provide locations and material and performance specification for appliances Appliances Appliances are “VV”:

VA furnished, VA installed.

81 07/28/20 Provide typical firestopping details, assemblies and locations Spec 078480

Details, systems and products per specification 07 84 00 Firestopping, drawings and notes including

General Notes for Contractors on GI001. Locations per drawings and notes. Also see VA response to RFI

#12.

82 07/28/20

Since this is a Psych area, are there any special requirements for any trade scope items that need to comply with special anti-ligature requirements such as finish hardware, toilet accessories, coat hooks, plumbing fixtures, ceilings, millwork, etc ? Any item that prevent a psych patient from hanging themselves ? If so, please identify trade specific scopes and specific materials needed

Anti-Ligature scope There is no Anti-Ligature scope of work on this project.

83 07/28/20 General Intentions notes states that there are structures to be removed. Please define this scope 010000 This is VA standard language. Refer to balance of documents for scope of work.

84 07/28/20 Note 1.19.A.1 – Provide missing information about elevator usage 010000 See response to RFI #23

85 07/28/20 Note 1.27 Provide a list of all equipment and requirements for this equipment. 1.28 – Explain parameters of storage space requirements 010000 – Relocated equipment

Refer to drawings for equipment to be relocated. Equipment shall not be damaged or subject to deleterious conditions in storage. Contractor is permitted to store equipment within the project area subject to floor loading and other safety requirements.

86 07/28/20

2.1.A-Government to provide list of items to be salvaged and stored by owner. 2.2 -Is there on-site storage for the project or are we to provide ? Is CC is responsible, do we have to provide temperature controlled storage for this requirement ?

24200

Turn over the following to the Government:

I.T. Racks

WAPs

Security Cameras

87 07/28/20 Does ACT ceiling grid need to be seismic rated ? If so what is that rating ? 95100 ACT ceiling grid does not need to be seismic rated.

88 07/28/20 Have secondary plaster ceilings scheduled to be removed been tested for presence of asbestos ?

Plaster Ceiling Abatement –

AD131A, AD132A

Yes, ceilings have been tested, and no ACM has been found in ceiling plaster.

89 07/28/20 Identify areas where MEP penetrations thru concrete slabs in vertical shafts and where CMU partitions are removed during demolition require slab infills. Provide typical details how to accomplish these separate tasks.

Cutting and patching Refer to drawings and notes. See general demolition notes on AD sheets. See Demolition Keynote 17 on

AD sheets. See response to RFI#44.

90 07/28/20 Identify areas where Lumicor panels are required. Provide details. Lumicor Panels Lumicor panels shown on elevation 8/A403 – check-in/reception.

91 07/28/20 Identify areas where cubicle curtains and tracks are required. Provide details. Cubicle Curtains and tracks See response to RFI #37

92 07/28/20 Identify areas where visual display units and tack boards and white boards are required. Provide details. Visual display These items will be provided by VA as a "VV" item. Contractor to coordinate w/ VA for blocking locations.

93 07/28/20 Identify areas where corner guards, door protection, crash rails & handrails and Acrovyn wallcovering are required .

Provide typical details and heights.

Wall protection See IF-series drawings and A001. See Addendum 1.

Project Title: Renovate Building 4A & B Floors Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

BANCROFT ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS Project No.: VA Project 542-18-106 / Bancroft 18-102

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) LOG

Updated: 5 Aug 2020

Project Location:

Architect-Engineer:

94 07/28/20

1.The mirrors call for a shelf. Shelf is n/a with the ada tilt, please advise?

2.Accessory Item # A5077, Hand Sanitizer Dispenser, need specification?

3.Accessory Item A5115, Swing Up Grab Bars are not available in 1 ½” Dia., 1 ¼” Dia. Only. Please advise?

4.Grab Bars are stainless steel straight bars. Nylon Coating is n/a, Vinyl Coated is available if desired, please advise?

5.Diaper Changing Station KB111 SSWM is n/a in a vertical Mount @ B02A, Horizontal only, please advise.

6.Clarify Item #U5090, Fem Napkin/Tampon Vendor, 37063C? Items available are 37063, 370634, 370639, please clarify the 37063C?

7.Accessory Item # A5090, B4354 is a partition mounted fem napkin disposal @ 103, 133, 204, 205, 216, 217, 222,

223. There are no toilet partitions @ these location. Alternatives are a Recessed unit B4353 in the same style or a surf mntd unit B254. Please advise.

Toilet accessories

1.SS Shelf: provide one in each toilet room, loca�on TBD.

2.Hand Sani�zer to be provided by VA.

3.A5115 – Swing up grab bars available in 1-1/4” – Bobrick B-4998.

4.Grab bars to only be provided in stainless steel.

5.Changing sta�ons: Provide ver�cal changing sta�on at rooms B02A, 103, 204. Provide horizontal changing sta�on at rooms 132, 222. Provide changing station at the following rooms, vertical/horizontal TBD: – B02 (See 2/A414), 104

(see 15/A414), 125 (see 7/A411), 133 & 223 (see 13/A411), 205 (see 15/A414), 216 (see 21/A411).

6.Fem Napkin/Tampon Dispenser – provide Bobrick B47069 25.

7.For single occupant toilet – fem napkin disposal to be Bobrick surface mounted B354.

95 07/28/20 Will the western portion of basement (where major renovations take place) occur in 1 phase? Will this work be scheduled as regular work hours or 2nd shift?

The Western portion of basement will occur in Phase 1.

Day work is allowed. If work is done above the ceiling, ceiling tiles must be replaced on a daily basis. The

VA notes that, at their discretion, they can order work (Hazardous or Noise issues, e.g.) to be done off hours at no additional cost to the Government. This also applies to work on the floors above.

96 07/28/20

Where work occurs above the ceiling in the occupied basement (in areas to where ceiling is to remain), will the ceiling be removed and replaced to accommodate the new work? Does a plaster lid exist in this location? If so, what happens to the plaster lid in this area? Must it be fully removed, partially removed, and/or patched back to existing condition? Will the work in the ceiling be regular hours or 2nd shift? How many phases?

No plaster lid exists in this location.

See response to RFI #97.

97 07/28/20

Please provide a specification for the following items which are noted on the drawings but not included in the project manual:

•Waterproofing (for elevator pit)

Air Barriers (at new exterior wall construction)

•Column Covers (2 each)

•Operable partition per 1/A603, located in the basement between rooms B01C and B01B.

•Toilet Partitions

•Waterproofing (for elevator pit): see response to RFI #65

•Air Barriers (at new exterior wall construction): see response to RFI #65

•Column Covers (2 each): See response to RFI #71

•Operable partition per 1/A603, located in the basement between rooms B01C and B01B. See Specification

10 22 26.13.

•Toilet Partitions: see response to RFI #69

98 07/28/20 Please provide sheet A012 (missing from set). See Addendum 1

99 07/28/20 Please clarify the 5 Deductive Alternates. The wording on the bid form is ambiguous. Is the intent to list the value of the alternate deduct or to provide 5 alternate lump sum base bids with 5 different scope items deducted?

Provide a single bid for the entire project inclusive of all alternates. Provide the value of each deduct alternate.

100 07/28/20 Please provide detail for operable partition. Detail 1/A603 refers to a structural detail which does not appear to exist Plan 7/SF104 and sections 3,4,5/S301 added for operable partition.