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Huntington VAMC-Western West Virginia Questions and Answers

15Q. where is the locations of the contractors staging area, dumpster location, and office location?

15A. this will be determined after award of contract with COR. Dumpster will be located as close as possible behind Bldg. 1W; staging area and office locations may be on the western point of property near

Bldg. 28.

16Q. is a certified industrial hygienist required during lead removal, or will the personnel monitoring performed by the contractor be sufficient. If a CIH is required, does VAMC have an in house CIH to perform the air monitoring during lead removal, or will the contractor employ a CIH.

16A. Reference Specification 02_83_33.13 Lead Based Paint Removal and Disposal. The specification is detailed and clear. In general, lead is a personal monitoring based performance by the contractor in compliance with OSHA regulations for protection of their employees. 1.5.C details CIH responsibilities by the contractor. Employees must be trained, and have a pre-physical, and be signed by CIH. VA does not have a CIH.

17Q. Part 2 of the spec includes a description and basis of design for the roofing panels, but no basis of design for the wall panels. Please provide a basis of design for wall panels.

17A. the wall panels in the section are written as a performance specification; please match criteria.

18Q. Note 2 AE102 and part 1.1 of the 07_40_00 Roofing and siding panel specs call for non-insulated metal wall panels. However, Bid Item I of SOW sheet calls out insulated wall panels to enclose dock.

Which is correct, insulated or non-insulated wall panels

18A. Reference drawings. They are non-insulation wall panels.

19Q. Are there any systems or components which utilize the chiller during the fall/winter months?

19A. the chiller system is activated when the building calls for cooling. Reference heat tape system for protecting chilled water piping.

20Q Detail 7/AE102 shows a steel angle on the edge of the loading dock. Please confirm this angle is existing.

20A. Yes, it is existing.

21Q. Detail 9/AE102 shows a steel stud labelled as a structural steel tube column. Please confirm this is either a steel stud or a tube steel column

21A. Steel Stud

22Q. Based on the sections provided on sheet AE102, it appears the inside face of the laundry dock walls and ceiling are uncovered and left exposed. Please confirm.

22A. Correct

23Q. Spec Section 08_33_00 2.2F, the spec states “the coiling doors shall be superimposed over the coiling grille in a common assembly where dual installation is required.” Does this condition existing, and is the coiling door to superimposed over a coiling grille? If so, please provide additional information

23A. Delete 2.2F in entirety. This condition does not exist.