Additional Questions 3.06.2025.pdf
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- N045--Replace Fire and Smoke Dampers Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C24625B0002
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This document is a set of Additional Questions related to a VA Medical Center project for replacing fire and smoke dampers in Asheville, NC. The project involves working on multiple building levels in at least 4 phases, with a total project duration of 235 calendar days after notice to proceed. Key technical requirements include using HEPA-equipped Negative Air Machines in each work area, with ceiling heights varying from 8' typical to 17.5' in the penthouse.
Specific operational details include HVAC system shutdowns anticipated to take 3 hours, with some work requiring after-hours scheduling (specifically on the first floor and 2 south areas). The VA requires contractors to submit and receive approval for their phasing plan, with flexibility in damper replacement timing. Maintenance personnel will need approximately 15-30 minutes to shut down HVAC systems before work can commence. The solicitation (36C24625B0002) is specifically for the N045 project to replace fire and smoke dampers at the Asheville, NC VA Medical Center, under the Veterans Health Administration's Veterans Integrated Service Network 6.
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Additional Questions - Dampers
1) Will the different levels of the building be worked on in separate phases?
Yes, See phasing plan.
2) Do the different levels of the building have to be worked on in separate phases?
No, but the proposed phasing plan of the contractor must be approved by VA. The entire area of work will not be given at one time.
3) Can the different levels of the building be worked on all at once?
Yes, but not the entire building at one time. We expect at least 4 phases, if the contractor has an alternative solution, it must be approved by VA.
4) Do the different levels of the building have to be worked on all at once?
No.
5) If the different levels of the building are to be worked on in separate phases, please provide a phasing plan.
Phasing plan provided.
6) If the different levels of the building are to be worked on in separate phases, please provide a duration for each phase.
Work to be completed in line with the solicitation. 235 calendar days after notice to proceed.
7) Will we need a HEPA equipped Negative Air Machine inside EACH work area identified in the drawings?
Yes.
8) If the answer to the previous question is no, please provide the work areas requiring a HEPA equipped Negative Air Machine.
See previous question.
9) Will air pressure monitors be required?
No.
Additional Questions - Dampers
10) If the answer to the previous question is yes, please provide specifications on the types of pressure monitors required.
Not required.
11) Please provide the ceiling height as it pertains to temporary construction barriers.
8’ typical to 17.5’ in the penthouse.
12) Please provide the ceiling type as it pertains to temporary construction barriers.
ACT in most areas. Hard ceiling in 5th floor A571(18” access), B527, 5E525 (Multiple 18” or smaller accesses). Penthouse no ceiling.
13) How long will the HVAC system that the fire/smoke damper is in be off so that demolition can be done, and the new one can be installed?
3 hours anticipated. Time could be longer depending on the needs of the hospital and temperature during the day.
14) If there are multiple fire/smoke dampers in same area being feed by the same HVAC system, well they all need to be done in the same day?
No. Ideally, the same day, but it is not a requirement.
15) Will there be areas where work will have to be done after hours?
Work on first floor and 2 south (A274, and A272) should be planned for after hours.
16) How much time should be allowed each day for facilities to shut down HVAC system before work can be performed?
Anticipate 15-30 minutes once maintenance personnel are dispatched to shut down the unit.
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