S05 RFI Questions- Renovate Bldg 143 4J Shower Floors.pdf
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This document contains solicitation questions and answers for a VA renovation project (Project #658-26-102, Solicitation #36C24626B0003) to renovate shower floors in Building 143, 4J Inpatient Unit. The project involves replacing existing Daltile Balans Glazed Ceramic tiles (2x4 mosaic floor tiles and 12x12 wall tiles in white) and requires a total performance period of 120 days, with the 4J Inpatient Unit closed for 45 calendar days. Key details include work hour restrictions, with night and weekend work permitted, and noise limitations around the adjacent 3J specialty care clinic.
Critical bid submission information specifies electronic bids are due by December 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with hard copy bids due December 23, 2025, by 10:00 AM EST. Bid opening will occur via Microsoft Teams at 1:30 PM EST on December 23, 2025. The contractor can use patient rooms for temporary lay-down and fixture storage, must adhere to minimum 1/8" per foot slope requirements for floor drains, and is expected to minimize noise during high-decibel activities by performing such work on weekends or after clinical office hours.
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Solicitation Questions for RENOVATE BLDG 143 4J SHOWER
FLOORS
Project # 658-26-102 Solicitation # 36C24626B0003
1. Could you please provide the brand, make, and model number of the existing small shower floor tiles and the existing wall tiles currently installed in the project area?
a. Floor Tile: Daltile – Balans Glazed Ceramic, 2x4 straight mosaic, White BA30
Wall Tile: Daltile – Balans Glazed Ceramic, 12x12 floor tile, White BA30 Grout: Mapei Ultracolor Plus FA, 93 warm Gray
2. Will the entire ward be available during construction or in phases by area?
a. The project’s total period of performance of 120 days from NTP includes time for submittal preparation, review and approval, material procurement, installation, and contract closeout. The 4J Inpatient Unit will be closed for a total of 45 calendar days.
All physical work within the unit must be completed within 45 calendar days. Night and weekend work is permitted and must be coordinated through the COR.
3. Please clarify the project work hours.
a. 4J unit will be available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week while unit is closed for 45 calendar days. Contractor must adhere to noise and vibration restrictions outlined in Div 01 specifications. Note 3J specialty care clinic on the third floor located below the work area will be occupied during 6am – 6pm.
4. Please provide the existing door threshold and floor drain elevations. It is highly likely the plumbing will need to be adjusted below the floor, due to the pans being built up during the previous 4J project.
a. See attached drawing with additional information regarding floor drain and threshold elevations.
5. Can the superintendent, QC and SSHO be one individual?
a. Yes.
6. Site visit - will there be another site visit made available for this project, since access to the rooms was prohibited during the original scheduled site visit by patient occupancy?
a. No
7. Photos - the contract officer provided a screening of several photos of one or more of the bathrooms. Could we have access to these photos, in addition to or in lieu of another site visit (as mentioned above)?
a. Photos are attached to bidder inquiry responses.
8. Selections - the contract officer mentioned that a selection of the existing tile could be provided for our reference in matching new tile where patching is required, and for the new mosaic floor tile. Can we get a copy of these selections?
a. See response to question 1.
9. Lay-down - the contract officer mentioned that the entire area (Zone J) will be shut down for the duration of construction; can we have this confirmed? Can we use each room for lay-down for the bathroom fixture(s) and accessories removed temporarily?
a. The entire 4J unit will be made available for 45 calendar days for construction. Yes, fixture to be reinstalled may be stored in patient rooms. Contractor is responsible for protection of existing conditions.
10. Clarify minimum and maximum fall from edge to drain rim - A-101 Section 2, Note 1 indicates 1/8” slope; can you clarify if this would be 1/8” per foot? Maximum or minimum slope?
a. 1/8” per foot is the minimum slope allowed. Max slopes shall comply with ABA Accessibility Standards.
11. Noise Levels - for noise levels exceeding those listed in Section 01 57 19 - 7 of the Project Manual, please clarify when such operations may be permitted, and for what duration of time? Tile removal for the scope shown on AD101 will likely exceed 100 dB.
a. Reference specification section 01 57 19 paragraph 3.5.F. Contractor shall minimize noise using every action possible. Repetitive, high level noise generating activities shall be performed on weekends of after hours while clinical offices are closed.
12. What is the due date and time for the receipt of bids?
a. Bids are due on Tuesday December 23, 2025 by 10:00AM EST. Bids submitted electronically are due no later than Monday December 22, 2025 by 5:00PM EST. Bid opening is Tuesday December 23, 2025 at 1:30PM EST via Microsoft Teams. MS teams link is provided in solicitation.
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