540-24-102_Repair Purple Firm Water Damage_Questions.pdf

540-24-102, Repair Purple Firm Water Damage, Clarksburg, Pre-Bid RFIs:

1. The scope of work item #8 states the contractor shall demolish existing Ambulatory Care parapet cap. Approximately 375 lf. According to the measurements on the drawings the length is only 110’ (see attached screen shot).

Is the whole parapet cap to be removed (including the upper level) or just at the area for the exterior walls at the purple firm?

Answer: The whole parapet cap, including the upper level over the main entrance.

Approximately 110 LF

2. The statement of work item #3 states for contractor to utilize stair J for access into the work area. It appears stairwell J is covered be the “modular panel office in below picture.

Can the VAMC clarify what route is to be utilized to access the project work site for material access and debris removal?

Answer: The contractor may use the main entrance. This route may not interfere with patient access/services. Infection control measures shall be taken while removing debris from the site.

This may include but is not limited to containing debris in covered trash carts, wiping down carts prior to leaving the construction site, etc. Tracking of dust or debris from the construction site will not be tolerated.

3. Where can a dumpster be staged for this project?

Answer: Space for a dumpster will be available in between the ambulance bay and building 22.

4. The statement of work: walls for the lightning protection to be removed and reinstall previously removed lightning protection.

•Will this require any UL certification?

•If so, to what extent?

Answer: If no modifications are done to the system, a recertification is not required.

5. The statement of work states the Acrovyn is to match existing. Can a product data sheet be provided for the existing Acrovyn?

Answer: Previous approved submittal has been provided.

6. The statement of work items #9 & 13 references replacing drywall and insulation on exterior walls terminating at the deck.

Can an existing wall detail be provided to determine insulation thickness?

Answer: Drawings have been provided.

Are the existing perpendicular walls only to be tied in and finished accordingly not demolished all together?

Answer: This is correct.

7. Spec section 01 35 26 states “the SSHO has to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties on as the

SSHO.”

Are we required to have a superintendent and SSHO on site at all times?

Answer: The SSHO will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR clause 52.236-6:Superintendence by the Contractor.

8. The scope of work states that the contractor is responsible for the terminal clean.

Please clarify to what extent the terminal clean will be for this project.

Answer: The terminal clean shall include all work areas and any other areas utilized by the contractor. Once clean, these areas shall be completely free of dust, debris, etc. as if construction did not occur.

9. Has a parking and staging area been established on the work site?

If so, can those details be sent to be accounted for in our estimate planning?

Answer: Room for a dumpster will be available in between building 22 and the ambulance bay.

Use of this area shall not hinder ambulance and police access or other construction. Material staging shall occur inside of the construction barrier. Contractor parking is available in our main lot or in the lots on the drive leading towards the nursing home.

10. The statement of work states to demolish cove base, Acrovyn, gypsum board, and insulation on exterior walls terminating at deck. There is a bathroom (room #1257A see attached picture) that has ceramic tile. Is this exterior wall in the scope of work?

Answer: The bathroom is not a part of this scope.

11. The statement of work calls for Class IV barriers (which include hard barriers).

Can a location layout and wall detail be provided for these barriers?

Answer: Layout and material shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to construction.

Note that the entire Purple Hall will be shut down during construction. Rigid barriers are required.

12. What color is the Acrovyn wall protection and how thick are the sheets?

Answer: Previous submittal data for the wall protection is provided.

13. What paint color(s) are the walls?

Answer: An exact match is unknown. If one is found before construction begins, it will be provided. Otherwise, match existing conditions.

14. What color and type of cove base is in these rooms?

Answer: Documentation on the cove base does not exist.

15. How many devices will require Preconstruction & Post Construction TAB? Are TAB reports for this area available?

Answer: A TAB report is provided.

16. When was the existing roof installed?

Answer: See Roof Warranty Document.

17. Have specific areas/materials been identified as containing mold?

Answer: Testing has not been performed.

18. Is the air quality report available for mold?

Answer: No.

19. Are full as-builts for the work areas available?

Answer: Mechanical as-builts have been provided.

20. Are the HVAC drawings available?

Answer: Mechanical as-builts have been provided as well as original HVAC construction drawings.

21. Approximately how many linear feet of duct will need to be cleaned?

Answer: Mechanical as-builts have been provided.

22. Where will we be able to place a dumpster for demolished materials?

Answer: Space for a dumpster will be available in between the ambulance bay and building 22.

Use of this area shall not hinder ambulance or police access. Use of this area shall not hinder other construction.

23. During the walkthrough, the room numbers started with 12xx. The drawings provided with the bid documents indicate room numbers starting with 13xx. Please confirm that room numbers are correct.

Answer: Room numbers do not match, however, the drawings provided and the area inspected during the site visit are correct.