36C24618B0611-0003002.pdf

REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION

RFI NO. 02 PROJECT: Bldg. 110A ROOF & BRICK REPAIRS

LOCATION: HVAMC 100 Emancipation Dr.

DATE: 05/24/2018 Hampton, VA 23667

TO: VAMC COR, A/E

TDSC PROPOSAL NO: 0606

ATTENTION: Mr. Keith Norman REQUESTOR: Darren Bryan, PM

DRAWING REFERENCE: AE400 POSSIBLE COST IMPACT: ☒ YES ☐ NO

SPECIFICATION SECTIONS: N/A POSSIBLE SCHEDULE IMPACT: ☒ YES ☐ NO

REQUEST RESPONSE BY: ASAP

REQUEST:

1) Could the A/E confirm if we are placing shoring on a load bearing wall?

2) There is a large Inline fan located in the mechanical space which obstructs the proposed shoring. Will the

VAMC allow us to deviate from the proposed shoring & bracing system to work around this obstruction?

3) What type of access ground controls will be required to restrict pedestrian traffic near the main entrance?

4) There is limited availability for stair tower placement. Will the VAMC accept stair tower in front of the window? Photo attached with proposed locations (either 1 or 2).

REQUEST FOR

INFORMATION (CONT)

RFI NO: 02

Proposed Stair tower placement locations.

RESPONSE:

1) Wall shown is not a structural load bearing wall. The masonry wall to be shored directly supports all masonry from low roof to high roof.

2) The shoring shown on the drawings represents a general schematic of what needs to be shored and states maximum spacing requirement to safely complete the project. The shoring shown on the drawings is a general schematic that utilizes a cantilever design; alternative shoring systems and methods to incorporate actual field conditions and temporary construction loads are acceptable. The contractor shall retain a professional engineer to design a shoring system to temporarily support the brick wall and all construction loads during construction activities.

3) The pedestrian travel path will have to be rerouted and protected with overhead protection. The rest of the construction area should be blocked from pedestrian access with a construction fence, as appropriate.

Specifics will be discussed after award. Also, electrical equipment in the construction area must be protected with overhead protection.

4) Yes, as long as window protection is supplied to protect the windows.