Final Answers 12.9.24.xlsx
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This is a Questions and Answers document containing responses to technical queries (questions #119-146) related to a construction project at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The Q&A addresses various construction specifications including the withdrawal of commissioning requirements, confirmation of special inspector requirements, clarifications about unsuitable soil handling, spray foam fireproofing specifications (1-hour fire rating), metal soffit requirements, and alternate pricing submission formats.
Key clarifications include: alternates should be listed as standalone deduct options on the pricing sheet with separate CLINs, technical proposals should include the VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting (VAAR 852.219-75), and actual email transmittals for past performance questionnaires must be submitted. The document also addresses construction phasing requirements to maintain 24/7 emergency department access, confirms Lot #6 as the staging area, and clarifies that the vestibule connection to the existing building is a rigid connection not requiring expansion joints. The period of performance is the same for all alternates.
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| # | Question/Comment | VA Response |
| 119 | Questions 1, 2, 48, and 103 references the commissioning will be provided by the contractor. Multiple references are made in the specifications for spec section 01 91 00 Commissioning Requirements, but this specification was not provided. In addition, spec section 23 08 00 was referenced in the Specifications but not provided. Please provide the commissioning specifications for all required systems on this project. | AFTER FURTHER DISCUSSION, VAPHS HAS DETERMINED TO WITHDRAW THE REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONING SPECIFIC TO THIS SEED PROJECT GIVEN LACK OF HIGH COMPLEXITY SYSTEMS (HVAC & Otherwise), GC Team Quality Control (and that of their subs) will be sufficient for this effort. This response supercedes any prior response in Pre-Bid RFI Items #1,2,48, 103, Typical. |
| 120 | Please confirm the special inspector of record is required for the seed project. | Confirmed |
| 121 | Please confirm who is responsible for the cost of additional excavation and import where unsuitable soils are found? Unsuitable soil locations should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis post contract award during construction. | Refer to soils report provided. Unsuitable soil will be evaluated on a case by case basis for costs. |
| 122 | Please confirm the Testing Laboratory qualified person is sufficient on-site during earthwork and excavation operations as outlined in spec section 01 45 29. | Testing Lab qualified person is sufficient as outlined. |
| 123 | What thickness or R-value is required for the closed cell spray foam on Drawing A301. | Intent is to provide fire proofing not insulation. Per Drawing GI101 roof to have 1 Hour Fire Rating. |
| 124 | On Drawing A301 the Spray Foam Insulation is listed with a UL263 rating. Please provide Basis of Design for this Product. | Refer to specification section 07 81 00. |
| 125 | Is the intent to Insulate, (and) if so, please provide R Value. Is the intent of the spray foam to provide fire proofing, (if so) please provide Hour Rating | Intent is to provide fire proofing. Per Drawing GI101 roof to have 1 Hour Fire Rating. |
| Question/Comment | VA Response | AE Response | ||
| 126 | Reference sections 1,2&3/A301. These sections indicate closed cell spray foam (UL263) at the ceiling. | |||
| a. | UL263 does not relate to spray foam insulation. Should this read fireproofing (UL263) In lieu of closed cell spray foam? | |||
| b. | If spray foam insulation is required is there a specification? | |||
| c. | If spray foam is required. Please advise of R-value or thickness required. | See Response to Items #120-122 above | ||
| 127 | Please verify a metal soffit ceiling is required below the floor as shown on detail 3/A301. | Yes, Soffit desired for finished appearance below (adjacent office users @ G-Level) | ||
| 128 | Please verify the foam or fireproofing shown below the roof remains exposed or should the ceiling occur there? | Remains exposed, paint as noted on drawing AC101. | ||
| 129 | RFI #65 & #71 asked about notes on AS101. The VA responded, “See revised drawing AS101 in Addendum #1.” There were no drawings posted with addendum 1. Please provide the referenced revised AS101. | Please see attached addendum #1 | ||
| 130 | RFI #98 requested a price schedule showing the alternates. The VA responded, “VA can confirm that Alternates on SHEET GI 002 shall be included in your price proposal as deduct alternates.” Without a price schedule, the format of the alternates remains unclear. | |||
| a. | Does the VA want these alternates presented as the credit value to the VA if the alternate is selected or the total cost of the project if the alternate is selected? | |||
| b. | Is each alternate independent or cumulative? | |||
| c. | Should the contractor include the lowest option cost for if all alternates are selected? | Alternate cost should be listed in its own category as a deduct on the pricing sheet and labled “alternate 1” and the alternate should list what it is doing. This should be clin description either an additional cost or a deduct. Use the provided Clin Sheet for each alternate. | ||
| 131 | In which volume does the VA want to see the VAAR Clause 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting signed and turned in with the proposal? | Please keep it with the technical volume. | ||
| 132 | In a prior RFI, it was asked if offerors should submit "Exhibit D – Sample Transmittal Letter and Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire". The response was yes, but we want to clarify if you want offerors to include a copy of the actual emails/transmittals that we sent requesting PPQs or only a copy of the example one included in the solicitation? | Please submit the actual email/transmittals to show you made the attempt. | ||
| 133 | Please advise how to present the alternate costs on the proposal. | |||
| 134 | Do we need to deduct the prior alternate options for alternates 2 and 3 or are these stand alone alternate options? | they are stand alone options. | ||
| 135 | To ensure the ER staff, maintenance staff, and the patients are not affected by the renovation work, please provide the phasing needs to keep the Emergency drop off open 24/7. | General Phasing / Sequencing has been outlined in Sheet GC101, with related notes w/in the Bid Documents similar ro ICRA Notes at Sheet GI401. Staging activities / access from adjacent exterior courtyard and scheduling by successful bidder of any high impact activities (Outages, Heavy Noise/Vibration, Access External to the ICRA Containemnts, Etc) w/ Clinical Staff and VA COR will further inform scheduling of those unique milestone activities. For any final paving activities that fully obstruct ambulance access, COR/GC will work to redirect ambulance traffic on weekend or similar off-peak hours for concerted period of time to complete work, including phasing if needed to minimize overall disruptions. | ||
| 136 | It was stated that we are to use Lot #6 for a staging area. Per the plans, we are to remove the asphalt in this Lot. | Successful bidder shall coordinate sequencing of their construction activities, including final paving, as needed to limit disruption to their supplies and other activities in this area that are part of the project scope. | ||
| 137 | What is the POP for the alternates? | Same POP for all alternates. | ||
| 138 | On Drawing S0-002, under "SI SPECIAL INSPECTIONS", Note SI-1 states "SEE S-003 FOR SPECIAL TESTING AND/OR INSPECTIONS". There is not a sheet S-003. Please provide this sheet. | See Sheet S0-003, included in the Bid Set | ||
| 139 | Please provide the dimensions and locations for the mullions on the upper CW-2 assembly in the new Vestibule. | Coordinate between information included on Sheets A201, A301 & Similar within the Bid Set. Final Coordination within Successful Bidder Team to be completed in-field | ||
| 140 | Please specify and provide locations and details of the expansion joint assembly at the floor, wall, and ceiling in the new Vestibule where the new Vestibule attaches to the existing building. | Vestibule connection to existing building is a rigid connection, expansion joint not required. | ||
| 141 | Please specify and provide locations and details of the expansion joint assembly at the new door opening in the Vestibule leading into the existing building. | Vestibule connection to existing building is a rigid connection, expansion joint not required. | ||
| 142 | Who is the existing curtain wall manufacturer on site? | Unknown; No information on existing curtainwall systems readily available to VAPHS Staff at this time. | ||
| 143 | Will there be any tube steel or miscellanous metal be needed to support the upper CW-2 assembly? | No | ||
| 144 | Please provide details on the landscaping around the monument sign. | Successful bidder shall provide drought resistent perrenial planting, mulch, and topsoil adjacent to monument sign. Plantings shall be 'lower profile' in height to provide clear sightlines of signage. Final coordinate w/ VA Grounds via COR | ||
| 145 | What stage of sequencing will the new Vestibule and awning need to be constructed? | Reference VA Response to similar Items #132 and 133 above | ||
| 146 | We have used 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Assemblies on various past VA projects. Please advise the details of this specification on the Seed project. | Vestibule connection to existing building is a rigid connection, expansion joint not required. |
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