Attachment I - RFI 010.pdf
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- 36C24624R0045
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) related to Solicitation 36C24624R0045 for the Correct FCA Deficiencies Steam 590-20-903 Distribution System project at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hampton VA Medical Center.
The RFI seeks information on several aspects of the project, including: whether paint is required on galvanized steel pipe supports, whether the existing pipe supports contain lead-based paint, requesting pipe support details for Building 110/110A/110B, asking if the AISC Certification requirement can be waived for steel fabricators/installers, and clarifying the use of pipe support details S302/1 and S300/3. The government provided responses to each of these information requests. The RFI also reminds contractors to thoroughly review the solicitation documents and properly identify the relevant sections when submitting questions or requests for clarification.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
36C24624R0045
TO: Contracting Officer Madeline Lucena-Pulst (email: madeline.lucena-pulst@va.gov)
RFI NO.: 010 DATE: 5/10/24 REFERENCE:
REPLY NEEDED BY:
INFORMATION NEEDED:
1. Is paint required at the galvanized steel pipe supports?
2. Is there lead based paint on the existing pipe supports?
3. Sheets S300, S301, and S301 provide pipe support details for the Black Avenue Tunnel and McClellan Ave
North Tunnel, but not for Building 110/110A/110B. Please provide pipe support details for Building
110/110A/110B.
4. Can the AISC Certification requirement be waived for steel fabricators/installers?
5. S300 Detail 3 is noted to appear every 10’ and S302 Detail 1 every 30’. Where these locations would align, should S302/1 be provided in addition to, or in lieu of S300/3?
REPLY:
1. Paint is not required at the galvanized steel pipe supports.
2. See hazardous materials consult Limited Asbestos, Lead Paint and Mold Inspection report dated 12/06/2022.
For steel pipe supports within tunnel, assume all contain lead based paint.
3. Drawing M503 details 3 and 4 show typical installation of pipe hangers. An addendum will be provided to
M503 to include details for floor mounted pipe supports within the building. Refer to spec sections 232213-
1.4 and 230510-1.3 for contractor’s shop drawing requirements.
4. AISC certification is required for Steel fabricator and installer.
5. In locations where pipe support details S302/1 and S300/3 align, the contractor shall utilize the pipe alignment guide, S302/1, rather than a standard roller support.
REPLY FROM: BAE
DATE: 5/22/2024
ATTACHMENTS:
COPY TO: File
PROJECT NUMBER: 590-20-903 Please ensure that before submitting questions or requests for clarification that you thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents. When submitting questions on this project the
Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements are met. Failure to comply may prevent the Government from responding in a timely manner.
PROJECT TITLE: Correct FCA Deficiencies Steam
PROJECT LOCATION: Department of Veterans Affairs
Hampton VA Medical Center
100 Emancipation Drive
Hampton, Va. 23667
SUBMITTED BY: City/State:
PHONE NO.:
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