36C24618R0711-0002001.pdf

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Asbestos abatement:

Pipe wrap/sleeves (allowance of $50.00 per linear foot) Radiator heat shields (allowance of $250.00 per unit)

Floor tile and mastic to be abated by the VA.

Section 230923-6 DDC System:

New and existing equipment specific to this project must be BACnet equipped and fully compatible with the existing system currently utilized.

Section 010000 Photo Document:

Photographs can be electronically transmitted via a secured/government cleared FTP site.

Section 117300 Patient Lifts:

Ceiling mounted patient lift system is to be provided and installed by a VA vendor. General Contractor is responsible for any structure required to support the system (above ceiling).

Patient lift system cut sheets and templates will be supplied for contractor coordination.

Drawing Sheet AE-102/103 Headwalls:

Headwalls are to be supplied and installed by the VA however the General Contractor is responsible for the headwall infrastructure and Contractor is to use the headwall manufacturer’s templates to supply and install all device/work/equipment boxes/piping, wiring, data to accommodate the full use of the headwall and its components.

Fire alarm system:

New system must be compatible with the existing system by ‘Notifier’.

Access controls:

Existing system is by Lenel.

Section 010000-18 Construction Service Elevator

A dedicated construction service elevator is not required.

Fire suppression/fire alarm systems during demo/construction:

See Specifications in Project Manual. Heat detectors to be used during demolition and construction. Any flex sprinkler heads must be removed during demo and construction and replaced with hard pipe until ceiling grid is replaced.

Drawing Sheet E-001:

Correction on legend-wiring, device, and cover plate should read ‘By Contractor’.

Tariffs issues:

The VA will not consider a price escalation prior to award.

Drawing IN 103:

Resubmitted. See attached.

Reheat line size:

All pipe sizes are indicated on sheet MP103 and run-outs are indicated on M501.

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Can 2-AHU-4 chilled water and steam be fed from existing 8” chilled risers and steam risers in dumbwaiter in lieu of new lines from basement? If not what are the work requirements in sterile basement?

The existing chilled water piping indicated in dumbwaiter is being installed under another project. Verify with the VA if these lines will be active and available for this project and if capacity is available. There is no existing steam piping indicated in the dumbwaiter. If piping has been identified please indicate location and size. Verify with the VA for work requirements in the basement area.