S06 RFI Responses.pdf

Washington DC VAMC RFI Responses 50 Irving ST NW May 03, 2024 Washington, DC 20422

SELECTIVE REPLACEMENT - BUILDING 1, 4B AND 4E WINDOWS

PROJECT # 688-24-106

1-ROCKY BLEIER CONSTRUCTION

1. Please provide quan�ty and extent (SF and/or LF) of Masonry Repairs that the GC should include in their Bid. Approximately 2,500LF (assuming perimeter of window brick repair prior to new window installa�on)

2. Spec Sec�on 0512300 Structural Steel Framing refers to Structural Steel Lintels. Please provide a quan�ty of lintels to be replaced. Please provide details for replacement of lintels. Please provide addi�onal structural informa�on so we can account for Delegated Design. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

3. Please confirm the number of ICU rooms that will be available for window replacement and pain�ng at one �me. Phasing shall be coordinated with the COR prior to start of project. Refer to SOW for phasing clause.

4. Please confirm what level of ICRA containment will be required in the ICU.

The containment shall follow the highest level of infec�on preven�on and control as specified in the specifica�ons.

5. Please provide a Phasing Plan for removal of wallpaper and pain�ng in the ICU including corridors, closets, and nurse sta�on.

Phasing shall be coordinated with the COR prior to start of project. Refer to SOW for phasing clause.

6. Will the VA remove all wall hangings and equipment/items in the ICU pa�ent rooms prior to removal of wallpaper and reinstall a�er pain�ng?

VA shall remove, salvage and store wall hangings and equipment/items in the ICU pa�ent rooms.

7. Will work in ICU need to be done during off hours? Please provide work hours for ICU work.

No, the ICU has no “off hours”. Pa�ents shall be relocated during work in ICU rooms. We will not be performing work while a pa�ent is in the room.

8. What level of wall finish is required? See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

9. Please provide Spec for pain�ng in ICU Room and for ICU corridor. ICU corridor is not part of the scope of work. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment for pain�ng spec.

10. Will the E Wing remain vacant during this Project?

E Wing is not en�rely vacant. The areas of work shall be vacant during its ac�ve phase of the project.

11. Many of the exis�ng windows are connected to HVAC duct work. Who is responsible for disconnec�ng the duct? Will it need to be reconnected? If the GC is responsible, please provide HVAC Drawings. Will the GC be responsible for re-balancing the HVAC system? Air condi�oning and nega�ve air units were put in as temporary system. Contractor shall remove and dispose flexible ducts and remove, salvage and return all equipment to the VA.

12. During the Site Visit contractors got split up and half of the Contractors did not go inside. During the interior por�on of the site visit, the AE noted some key areas that are in the scope that other contractors may not be aware of and not price accordingly. Given this is a Low Bid submission, Washington, DC 20422 these contractors could be substan�ally low missing this scope. We would like to request a second site visit post RFI answers to make sure the right scope is captured for bidding purposes.

A second site visit shall be scheduled if deemed necessary upon receipt of RFI responses and specifica�ons amendment.

2-HAMILTON PACIFIC CHAMBERLAIN

13. Do all employees and personnel need background checks? Are these checks done by the

Government? Yes, background checks are done by VA during the badging process.

14. Is a DC contractors license required? As long as someone is a licensed contractor and can meet VA

Requirements and be bonded, etc. they can bid the job.

15. The infec�on control men�oned in the Specifica�ons requires not using the exis�ng exhaust system. How can the nega�ve air machines be exhausted? Exhaust shall be �ed into exis�ng duct system above ceiling, not into the portable individual AC/Flex Duct system that is to be removed.

16. Is Parking available onsite? Yes

17. How many phases are required? Phasing shall be coordinated with the COR prior to start of project. Refer to SOW for phasing clause.

18. How much are Liquidated damages? No Liquidated Damages.

19. Will physical mock ups be required? See specifica�ons.

20. Will Procore be used as the digital management system? It is the responsibility of the Contractor to set up a FTP site that complies with VA requirements, i.e. PROCORE or NEWFORMA, to publish/transfer the required informa�on like submitals, shop drawings, RFIs, cut sheets, etc.

21. Will a separate SSHO be required for the dura�on of the project? Comply with OSHA requirements per specifica�ons.

3-ASTRA

22. Please confirm if the new windows are to be fixed or operable. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

23. Please confirm whether the new openings should have a similar looking trim protruding out past the brick as the exis�ng trim. See below photo for visual reference. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

24. Please confirm whether the Government or Contractor will need to remove the Government’s equipment, supplies and other loose items from the individual rooms that will be worked in. VA shall remove, salvage and store equipment, supplies and wall hangings from the individual rooms.

25. Please confirm whether the Contractor will need to install one (1) 24x36 sign at each room to receive new windows for the whole dura�on of the project (approx. 125), or is the intent that the 24x36 signs will be in place at those rooms only under construc�on during that par�cular phase (8-10). The 24x36 signs shall be placed at rooms only under construc�on during the par�cular phase. See SOW for phasing clause.

26. Please confirm the aluminum window basis of design. Spec sec�on Para 08 51 13 – 1 para 1.1B references the YKK YES 45XT windows, but the separate IFB atachment Wausau InVent windows is considerably different. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

27. Please confirm that 5/8” thick in-glass vene�an blinds should be included in the Contractor’s base price and scope of work. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

4-AMERICAN VET

28. Can the windows be removed from the inside? The Contractor is responsible for determining the prac�cable means and methods.

29. Who will be responsible for the Ven�la�on? Air condi�oning and nega�ve air units were put in as temporary system. Contractor shall remove and dispose flexible ducts and remove, salvage and return all equipment to the VA. Contractor is required for hooking up the necessary ven�la�on for ICRA ONLY.

30. Throughout the spec’s, a reference to contract documents calls out SOW, Contract, photos, drawings, and specifica�ons in mul�ple loca�ons. Can the VA kindly provide the photo’s men�oned in specifica�on? See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

31. Spec Table of contents refers to spec sec�ons not contained in the spec’s provided. Can the VA kindly provide the remaining specifica�ons for review? See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

5-COMPASS

32. BOD states the BOD to be YKK AP, YES 45XT Windows. This 45XT is a storefront system. We normally don't see storefront systems with such small openings (45" x 67".) Please confirm if windows or storefront is desired. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

33. Sec�on 3.5 Finishes men�ons a clear anodized finish, but later men�ons a 2-coat aluminum paint finish. Please confirm if a clear anodized finish or a 2-coat fluorocarbon finish mee�ng AAMA 2605 is desired. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

34. Please confirm that the en�re exis�ng window & trim is to be demolished (so that all that remains is the brick rough opening.) We assume the VA does not want the old exterior perimeter trim to remain a�er inves�ng in new windows/storefront systems. See forthcoming specifica�ons amendment.

35. Sec�on 4.2, D. states "anchor windows on four sides with anchor clips or fin trim." Please confirm a receptor system is acceptable. Install per manufacturer’s requirements.

36. Please confirm a typical/standard 12-24 month installer warranty is acceptable. Contractor warranty differs from window manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to specifica�ons.