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0003 06-02-2021

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 2300 Ramsey Street, Bldg 4 - 006 Fayetteville NC 28301

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 2300 Ramsey Street, Bldg 4 - 006 Fayetteville NC 28301

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24621R0050

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The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the attached responses to request for information and supporting documents into this request for proposal and any resultant contract.

Question 1: Please provide the Asbestos and Lead Paint Survey per Specification Section 02 82 11 item 1.1.1 B.

Response: Building 8 ACM Survey 2004 (40 pages) Building 8 Lead Based Paint Survey Results 2003 (5 pages) FNCVAMC Lead Survey 2003 includes Building 8 (222 pages)

Question 2: Please confirm that the SSHO cannot have collateral duties as the superintendent or quality control manager or project manager.

Response: The SSHO shall have no other duties. SSHO will not be allowed to be site superintendent nor QCM nor PM.

Question 3: CD 101 indicates to demolish existing steam line to 15‘ outside of the new building footprint. Is this line active?

Response: Yes, it is active.

Question 4: Sheet SS100 indicates in the footing schedule that the footings are on Geopiers. We have been unable to locate a specification nor the geotechnical investigation. Both will be needed in order to price the work. Please provide.

Note 4.3 describes the aggregate pier foundation. Footing Schedule on SS100 states they are on Geopiers.

Dec 2016 Subsurface and Geotechnical Analysis for Expand D-Wing Project (38 pages).

Question 5: Sheet AE104 & AE105, General Note 4 indicates to coordinate location and quantity of access panels. No access panels are shown. Please provide a basis for us to bid or indicate how many to assume.

Response: Contractor is responsible for means and methods for mechanical and electrical systems. Part-3 (“Execution”) of Section 08 31 13 (“Access Doors and Frames”) directs the Contractor to “Verify [that] access door locations and sizes provide required maintenance access to installed building service components.”

…and… “Install access doors and panels permitting access to service valves, traps, dampers, cleanouts, and other mechanical, electrical, and conveyor control items concealed in walls and partitions, and concealed above gypsum board ceilings.”

Question 6: On sheet AE201, elevation note 3, indicates to install Lime Based Plaster Over Brick.

We cannot locate a specification for this product. Please advise.

Response: See attached edited VA master for Section 09 24 00 (“Portland Cement Plastering”) for this Project

Question 7: Should the lime based plaster receive any paint?

Response: The Portland cement plaster shall be integrally colored – not painted.

Question 8: Plan sheet AE606, NSTA4 Observation Station equipment schedule indicates that A6165 Pnuematic Tube System is to be contractor furnished contractor installed. There is no specification or drawings to indicate any design for this system. Please advise.

Response: There are no Pneumatic Tube Stations in the project

Question 9: Plan sheet AE606, TRET6 – Exam/ Treatment Room Equipment schedule, indicates that A1203 Patient Lift system is required to be contractor furnished contractor installed. There is no specification or drawings to indicate any design for this system. Please advise.

Response: There is one TRET 6 Room in the project, and it is serving a Behavioral Health / Bariatric Patient. The design intent was not to install a ceiling mounted lift as this would introduce a ligature point

Question 10: There is a note on the AE601-AE609 plan sheets that indicates “NOT ALL ITEMS LISTED ARE USED IN PROJECT.” Please advise on how we should quantify the work that is identified in the AE601-AE609 plan sheets.

Response: The Drawing intent is that if a JSN number appears in the floor plans, then the corresponding equipment is required; otherwise the equipment is not required.

Question 11: On sheet AE411, notes 13 and 14 indicate to install a unistrut support system for the x-ray track. We need more information, at a minimum the product data and layout, for the x ray track or whatever equipment that is to be attached to this support system. Please provide, so we can price this work.

Response: The intent for these details was to provide seismic requirements for ceiling mounted equipment such as the Surgical Lights M7485. There is no X-Ray included in this project.

Question 12: On sheet E001, there are several notes indicating the electrical contractor is to provide all back boxes and raceways for the security and communications and that the wire and devices is by a vendor. Are these systems to be provided and installed under the prime contract or is the VA providing?

Response: This is intended to be under the Prime Contract.

Question 13: Specification Section 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames is included in the specification but there is no scope shown in the drawings. Please advise.

Response: Entrance Floor Mats are not required for this project. Walk Off Mats are to be provided per the finish plans in lieu of the Floor Mats.

Question 14: Specification Section 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System is included in the specification but there is no scope shown in the drawings. Please advise on what we are to provide for Electronic Personal Protection System.

Response: Spec section is not applicable to project

Question 15: Specification Section 28 13 53 Security Access Detection is included in the specification but there is no scope shown in the drawings. Please advise on what we are to provide for Security Access Detection.

Response: Spec section is not applicable to project

Question 16: Please provide the manufacturer and/or contractor for the VAMC’s existing systems as follows:

Response: The VA is not requiring contractors to use any existing product manufacturer.

Any new system requirement must be installed and compatible with, communicate with and function with any existing system being connected to and operate seamlessly as a whole per specifications.

a. Communications/ Structured Cabling – any product that meets specifications will be acceptable.

b. Nurse Call System – ASCOM Telligence

c. Public Address System - NEC

d. Physical Access Controls System – CCURE 9000

e. Video Surveillance System – VICON Velerus

f. Security Access Protection System – CCURE 9000

g. Electronic Personal Protection System – CCURE 9000

h. Fire Alarm System – Edwards Electronics EST-3

Question 17: Please confirm proposals are to be emailed and not submitted hard copy.

Response: At the discretion of the offeror, A Hard Copy or email copy of proposals may be submitted. Whichever method used proposals remain due Not later than the date and time specified in the request for proposal.

NOTE: HARD COPIES OF ALL OFFER QUARANTEES ARE TO BE SUBMITTED NOT LATER

THAN THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECIPT OF OFFERS. TO:

Regional Procurement Office East – NCO 6 2300 Ramsey Street, Bldg. 4 – 006 Fayetteville, NC 28301

Question 18: Do the cover page, table of contents, and company information count against the 20 page maximum in the technical proposal?

Response: No, Cover page and Table of Contents will not be counted against the maximum page requirement.

Question 19: Page 9, Tab. B: Offer, Guarantee, and Certifications, item b. requests Offerors to complete the Proposal Item List on page 6. There is no Proposal Item List on page 6. Please confirm the Proposal Items List on page 22 is the correct list.

Response: VA action.

Question 20: The item in question is specification section 28 31 00 Scope 1.2 item A. The spec list Spectronics at the existing network when the existing network is an Edwards EST 3 fire alarm campus network.

Response: The existing system is an Edwards Electronics EST-3. The VA is not requiring contractors to use any existing product manufacturer. Any new system requirement must be installed and compatible with, communicate with and function with any existing system being connected to and operate seamlessly as a whole per specifications.

Question 21: Could you please clarify the requirements for Volume II – Past Performance? Will the VA accept CPARS evaluation forms to satisfy this requirement? What is the maximum number of projects we can submit?

Response: Yes, CPARS evaluation forms are acceptable methods of conveying this information. The maximum number of projects is 5.

Question 22: Page 12 of the RFP indicates that a hard copy of the proposal is required, but in several other locations elsewhere in the RFP, it says to submit it via email. Can you confirm that email is the VA’s preferred method of submission?

Response: See Question 17 above.

Question 23: Drawing MH102 shows the VAV box layout for the 1st floor. M603 shows a list of VAV boxes for this project. The below list of VAV boxes are listed on drawing M603 and do not appear on MH102, or MP102.

2-1 2-2 2-8 2-13 2-16 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-20 2=21 2-23 2-24 What are we to assume for these boxes that are not shown on MH102, and MP102?

Response: Only the terminal units indicated on MH102 & MP102 are required. Also note:

1D-TU-2-4 should be box size C and max CFM=355, min CFM=175, HW GPM=1.0.

Question 24: Trauma Bay (TRET3), Is object A1122 a boom or a column headwall? If it is a headwall can I possibly get the details on what services would be attached? The equipment list makes no mention of it. Our database of military standards indicates this to be a Column, equipment arm, Ceiling mounted, Surgery. If it is a boom, that is not an item we carry in our product line.

Response: The TRET3 equipment list on AE607 indicates A1122 is a Column, Equipment Arm, Ceiling Mounted, Surgery and as shown on Enlarged Plan 1 (Trauma Bay TRET3) on

AE401

Question 25: Typ. Exam Room (TRET4) object A1107 our military Standards say this is a Horizontal 3 rail headwall, however the drawing and specs indicate a vertical headwall. Please Clarify if the desired headwall is to be vertical or horizontal as well as advise if there is an elevation drawing available which includes the type and count of services.

Response: The design of these headwalls is based on a vertical configuration as shown on the plans and elevations. The new standards indicating a horizontal rail were issued after the design of these rooms was completed.

Question 26: Sheet AE401 had some areas of the headwalls greyed out, and we would like confirmation if the prefab headwall as specified in Div 10 25 13 would be within the scope of the prime contractor.

Response: The headwall rail system as defined in 10 25 13 and as noted on the AE 603 – AE608 Equipment Lists as “CC” are Contractor Provided/ Contractor Installed

Question 27: The below listed spaces have 2x2 lighting fixtures that have no designator for their type please define.

00001a- Vestibule (lob02), 0035 – stair,0001 – waiting (WTG20), 0006b corr, 0015 – corr, 0040 – emergency entrance, 1007 open office area (OPA09). Please provide clarification.

Response: These 2x2 fixtures shall be type T32 unless noted otherwise as indicated on note 7 of the lighting plan.

Question 28: E501 the power riser diagram shows a requirement to bring (2) sets of parallel feeders from room EB-4 from existing switchboards MS and ES. There is no plan page or detail that I was able to find showing how far away from the new panels the existing panels are. Please provide a scaled plan page with the location of the existing with a relationship to the new to be able to obtain the information required.

Response: Drawing EP200 shows the location of the existing switchboards MS and ES.

Question 29: E001 ELECTRICAL LEGEND o it refers to the teledata to have “wiring, device and cover plate by teledata contractor”. Is this by owner’s vendor or via EC (Electrical Subcontractor)?

Response: General Contractor/Electrical Subcontractor shall accomplish this work.

o It refers to the security to have “all wiring and devices by security vendor”. Is this by owner’s vendor or via EC (Electrical Subcontractor).

Response: General Contractor/Electrical Subcontractor shall accomplish this work.

o There is no reference on this page as to responsibility for Nurse call wiring and device.

Please define.

Response: General Contractor/Electrical Subcontractor shall accomplish this work. Refer to specifications.

Question 30: ESD101 - Note 6 - is the EC (Electrical Subcontractor) responsible for removing the feeders from the utility transformer to the main panel only?

Response: All facility transformers and sectionalizing switches are VA property. General Contractor/Electrical Subcontractor shall be responsible for the removal of all feeders and the transformers and coordinate with both the VA and local power company prior to doing so. Old transformers shall be removed and disposed of offsite by the general contractor.

Question 31: What is the service size?

Response: See attached photographs document of the Building 8 transformer (4 pages).

Question 32: ESD101 - Note 7 – what requirements is the EC (Electrical Subcontractor) expected to fulfill with regards to the utility transformer?

Response: See response to Question 30 above. GC/EC shall remove and dispose of all existing transformers at Building 8.

Question 33: Are there additional feeders that will require relocation by the EC (Electrical Subcontractor)?

Response: The Bldg. 8 service also feeds a sub-panel at the Facility Decontamination site located just south across the existing road.

Question 34: Spec states the contractor is responsible for confirming and bidding the asbestos abatement quantities. Will quantities be provided by VA?

Response: Per response to Question 1 the VA is providing the most recent ACM survey. Bidders are responsible and expected to use firms experienced in asbestos abatement and familiar with buildings of this generation and type. In addition to and as part of this reports findings the VA can agree to assume the following with the understanding that all bidders realize this is a complete demolition and removal of the entire structure and associated utilities per drawings and specifications:

• 250 linear feet of 2 inches - 6 inches diameter pipe insulation.

• 1000 square feet of plaster ceiling/wall.

• 1000 square feet of miscellaneous material.

Question 35: E502 details 2 and 3 show a requirement to have requirements to send conduits to the existing building. Can we get anything more on where they are to go and a scaled plan page to get raceway lengths? Detail 2 is a 1” conduit and cabling, detail 3 is a 2” and fiber, possibly underground to building 21.

Response: Fiber Optic and Copper communications cabling do connect to Building 21. Building 21 is indicated on drawing cover sheet GI001 Campus Map. Scaled drawing is located on drawing sheet C-001.

Additional Building 8 Drawings (6 total sheets) being provided:

Heat Pumps and Solar sheets 1,3,4,5 of 5 (sheet 2 missing intentionally as not applicable) Bldg 8 Fire Alarm Replacement 1990 Telephone System Replacement Bldg 8-E1 Electrical 1984

As an added clarification to Section 2.8 regarding urinals, we will need to also communicate the following electrical provision:

Drawing E701 Detail “Low Voltage electronic Faucet/toilet senor wiring” to include low voltage wiring to all Urinal flush valves.

Clarifications to Specification Section 22 40 00

PART 2

Section 2.7 Paragraph I (P-111 Water Closet) Item 3: Flush valve to be electric solenoid operated.

Section 2.8 Paragraph D (P-204 Urinal) Flush quantity to be 1.9 L (0.5 gallons).

Item 2: Flushing device to be hardwired active infrared sensor.

Section 2.10 Paragraph L (P-418 Lavatory) Item 1: Requirement for faucet access panel to be coordinated with V.A. personnel.

Section 2.11 Paragraph K (P-519 Sink) Item 3: Valve to be 8.3 l/m (2.2 gpm) Paragraph L (P-520 Sink) Item 2: Valve to be 8.3 l/m (2.2 gpm)

Section 2.13 Paragraph A (P-701 Shower) Item 2: Shower head assembly to be 9.5 l/m (2.5 gpm) Item F: Valve to be 9.5 l/m (2.5 gpm)

Section 2.15 Paragraph I (P-809 Dialysis Box) Dialysis box to be recessed wall type.

Section 2.16 Paragraph G (P-910 Ligature Resistant Water Closet) Water Closet to be 4.8 L (1.28 gallons) Item 1: Fittings to be back spud.

Paragraph M (P-935 Ligature Resistant ADA Lavatory) Item 5: Faucet to be hot and cold type.

See attached document: Building 8 Transformer Photographs.

VA Engineering 2300 Ramsey Street Building #9 Fayetteville, N.C. 28311

FNCVAMC Building 8 transformer photographs for pre-bid response to Question 31:

Photograph 1: Building 8 transformer data plate

Photograph 2: Building 8 transformer main

Photograph 3: Building 8 transformer main closer view

Photograph 4: Building 8 transformer interior