RFI Response Renovate 6th Floor CLC Bldg C.pdf

ASSIGNED TO RESPONSE

Amico Mobility Solutions - Konstantin Belomitcev

1 Are there any existing tracks that require removal (despite no demolition plans)? GUIDON No.

The track layout seems to have tracks running through walls, can you confirm if there will be changes made to these? (See diagram). GUIDON

Plans will be updated in Addendum 1. The intent is that the lift track will pass over a portion of wall that is lower and does not go to ceiling. See enlarged plans on AE401 for more info.

3 Is the VA looking for additional option items like scales?

VA

Refer to spec section 11 73 00 and the Till Equipment Guide List. (Scales not outlined). Scale feature to be Integrated with patient bed

Please advise as to whether third-party commissioning is required and who would be responsible for hiring the commissioning agent. VA

VA Responsible for soliciting 3rd party service contract

Shall the voice cabling be terminated on 110 blocks or patch panels in the telecommunications room? It is unclear based on the information in the specifications and what is stated in the drawings.

CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Per Detail 1/E005, all Category cables shall be terminiated on Patch Panels. [Note: The reference to 110-style was a description of an IDS (Insulation Displacement Connector) means of termination.]

Regarding data outlets, specifications require each station to receive two data ports and one voice; however, drawings show 1 data and 1 voice. Please clarify how many data ports and cables are required.

CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Per specification 27 15 00, 2.2.4.e, workstation outlets (TCO) are to be provisioned with three (3) Category 6A cables terminated on an 8P8C (RJ45) jack.

3 Specifications and drawings conflict and the fiber cabling. Are we to provide SM or MM, and do the terminate in SC or LC connectors?

CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Per the specifications and the drawings, provide 12-strand single mode optical fiber cable (OS2) with SC connectors.

4 What is the manufacturer of the existing data cabling?

VA

See Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces Please per the Till Design Guidelines. (4.4 Telecommunications Standards). 4.4.1 Structured Cabling addresses any modernization project werk of legacy cable plant systems.

5 What is the manufacturer of the existing CCTV system? VA Avigilon Camera and Avigilon System

Is the Access Control in this scope of work? Drawings seem to indicate that infrastructure and conduit is within the scope, and the system parts and smarts are under a separate contract. CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Refer to provided Specfication Section 28 13 00.

7 What is the preferred video surveillance camera brand?

VA

Avigilon Camera and Avigilon System, any selected brand must work with existing system and meet contract document requirements

8 What is the manufacturer of the existing Nurse Call system? VA Jeron Nurse Call System

Note T on Sheet E001 states that all voice, data, CCTV, CATV, nurse call, PA, and access control is by Owner. However, there are extensive details provided beyond what is necessary for the EC to provide only pathways. Additionally, the Price Offer Schedule says we are to provide these systems and the specs for IT equipment, structured cabling, nurse call, access control, video surveillance state to provide complete systems for all of these. Please confirm this contract requires only pathways for these systems as indicated in Note T, or if we are to provide complete systems. If they are provided by Owner, please clarify who is to perform the demolition for these systems. CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Note "T" on Sheet E001 does not apply to this project.

Provide and install low voltage systems per the drawings and specifications.

Division 22, 23, and 28 specs require commissioning per 22 08 00, 23 08 00, and 28 08 00, but these are not found in the manual. Can you provide these spec sections?

CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

These spec sections will be provided. Please note that commissioning services will be provided by a third party procured by the VA.

11 Commissioning Spec 01 91 00 is mentioned in Solicitation and several specs, but is not provided; please provide.

CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

This spec section will be provided. Please note that commissioning services will be provided by a third party procured by the VA.

Per AE101- coded note 2 "Provide Concrete infill at recessed slab from cerfamic tile removal. Appx 2" infill to be flush with floor to receive new finishes, shade indicates approximate area of infill." there is no shaded area or coded note on the floor plan, please provide locations of infill. GUIDON

Plans will be updated with indicated locations in Addendum 1.

Place Services, Inc. (PSI) - Michael Christner

Birmingham Industrial Construction (BIC) - Antonio Cabello

Per AE101 general note I "Provide metal plate on underside of floor slab where concrete infill is required and chip away concrete at floor level to create a sloped opening/lip to patch penetrations and prevent concrete infill from falling through opening to floor below." No locations indicated on plans. Please provide locations where this is to occur. Will also need details on metal thickness, how it is to be fastened, how large they need to be, along with a ceiling plan of the 5th floor below to determine accessibility, removal and replacement of any ceiling, structural, mechanical or electrical equipment that would be in the way, along with elevations of the 5th floor to determine ceiling heighth. GUIDON

Note I will be removed from general notes. Please see updated drawing in Addendum 1.

Per AD101 demo note 2- "remove existing stud and drywall at exterior wall, full height. Do not remove existing studs and drywall from around exterior columns." Per AE101 general note J "Provide wall type F2D.Gt for all exterior walls, however AE002 indicates 2-1/2" studs, and only shows drywall on the interior side of the framing, please confirm this is the correct, and indicate where on the exterior wall the 07 27 27 fluid applied weather barrier is to be applied.

GUIDON

Fluid applied weather barrier if intended for use in the showers. Updated specification will be supplied in Addendum 1. Exterior walls are to be furred with partition type F2D.Gt as indicated with gyp bd on the interior side of partition.

15 Please provide the floor to floor height. GUIDON 11'-9 3/8" Field verify.

16 Please confirm the only location for 09 77 53 Vegetative Wall Systems, is shown on plan page AI201 detail 3, behind a pexi-glas frame. GUIDON Yes. Framing Detail on sheet AI501

02 41 00 mentions lead paint removal and spec 02 83 33.13. Is there any lead paint to remove in this project? If so, please provide this spec for guidance GUIDON

There is no lead paint that needs removed.

02 82 11, 1.1, B, 2 states to remove ACM in the following quantities, but all are blank. Is there any ACM to remove on this project?

If so, please provide the hazardous material survey.

GUIDON

Existing reports provided by VA in addendum 1. Contractor furnished ACM report required for materials associated with 6th floor CLC project.

Drawings show windows to be removed. What is the extent? It appears they have been replaced with aluminum windows leaving a bullnose metal cladding system in place. Is the bullnose metal cladding to remain? GUIDON

Bullnose metal clading system does NOT remain in place.

See AE602 for more info.

20 The last pre-bid had ACM for tile mastic. This is not listed in this pre-bid. Has this been removed or is it part of this package?

VA

ACM is part of package. Addendum issued to include requested documents.

Page 32 #5 states, “A complete assessment of asbestos materials and conditions are available for viewing by contacting the facility safety officer”. GUIDON

What is the question?

2 Pages 155-159, (Item B. Extent of Work) expresses suspect materials but fails to give quantities. GUIDON Need additional info as to what is being referencing

1 What is the facility safety officer’s contact information? VA Will be provided post award 2 Is there an up-to-date asbestos inspection or survey report of the building? VA non completed within the last 3 years

Plaster Ceilings and walls are listed as a suspect ACM material according to the specs but is not mentioned on the demo drawings. Will the report contain the quantities of plaster ceiling & walls?

Existing reports provided by VA in addendum 1. Contractor furnished ACM report required for materials associated with 6th floor CLC project.

4 Will workers have access to elevators throughout demolition process? VA yes, as specififed during pre-construction

5 Will there be a laydown area and parking sectioned off for workers close by entry point?

VA

On campus parking allowed. No sectioned off parking for workers. Laydown area TBD post award.

1 What is the nurse call system currently deployed in the rest of the facility? VA Jeron Nurse Call System

To maintain the standard of care at the Atlanta VAMC, can the nurse call system in the area covered by this solicitation be an expansion of the nurse call system currently deployed in the rest of the facility?

VA

Yes it can, contractor still responsible for associated infastructure / Fiber optic infrastructure to support connection and function.

3 Is the nurse call system currently deployed at the rest of the facility connected to an RTLS system?

VA

No, it is not connected to an RTLS system. Specific to the main hospital building., A vocera system is in place as well as existing ACOM phones/ paging devices.

4 Is the nurse call system currently deployed at the rest of the facility connected to a nurse location system? VA Uncertain. However a vocera system is in place.

5 Is the nurse call system to be deployed in the area covered by this solicitation required to be connected to an RTLS system?

VA

No, it is not connected to an RTLS system. This response is specific to the main hospital building. Fiber optic infrastructure , vocera system, and Jeron Nurse call system in place

6 Is the nurse call system to be deployed in the area covered by this solicitation required to be connected to a nurse locator system? VA Uncertain. However a vocera system is in place.

Birmingham Industrial Construction (BIC) - Antonio Cabello Regarding the Specs:

Questions/Concerns

Standard Communications, Inc. - Charlie Nowak

USA BEST WINDOW TINTING LLC. - John R.

1 Do all 40 windows need film, or is it only the 10 windows labaled in the architectural plan?

GUIDON

Only the windows indicated on the architectural plan are to receive film.

2 Is there any film that needs to be removed prior to installation? GUIDON No there should be no film to remove.

1 Please list materials, colors, thickness and specifics on signs construction methods. GUIDON To be determined by VA during submittal process.

2 Please provide any additional details for the signage construction. GUIDON To be determined by VA during submittal process.

3 The blue backing of some signs have a pattern. Can you provide this pattern? GUIDON To be determined by VA during submittal process.

4 Can we schedule another visit to take samples and/or photos of signage used on other floors that comply with the scope of work on this bid?

VA

Va interior design to provide signage. Photo sample will be included for reference.

1 Please provide the current manufacture and what are the acceptable manufacturers for the access control and CCTV?

VA

Existing Avigilon Camera and Existing Avigilon System.

Access control and and CCTV to be compatible with existing

2 The hardware descriptions for sets 2.0 and 2.1 call out Rite-Door. Rite-Door only produces hollow metal doors but the door schedule calls out wood doors. Please advise.

GUIDON

Doors are to be wood doors meeting the minimum fire rating required. Remove reference to Rite Door for hardware sets 2.0 and 2.1.

3 Please provide hazardous materials reports.

VA

Existing reports provided by VA in addendum 1. An Updated ACM report required for materials associated with 6th floor CLC project.

4 Is the Contractor responsible for the asbestos abatement?

VA

Existing reports provided by VA in addendum 1. Contractor furnished ACM report required for materials associated with 6th floor CLC project.

5 Will we have exclusive use of 1 of the Cargo elevators for the duration of the project?

VA

Use not limited to CLC 6th floor. service elevator available for VA staff and other contractors.

6 Please clarify if contractors will have clear unobstructed use of the hallway in the basement from the elevator to the loading dock? VA no basement hallway to loading dock 7 Please provide location for project laydown areas? VA To be determined post award

8 What will be the badging requirements for access to the hospital?

VA

To be determined post award per Engineering Service line.

Site Specific Secuirty Plan will require signing in as a min.

requirement. With Stickers for Authorized personnell.

9 How many dumpsters will we be allowed to place at the loading dock by the contractor under this contract? VA zero 10 AD101 Plan keynote 13, 15 and 16 do not appear on the plans. Please let us know if this is a mistake or if they were not use GUIDON Drawings will be revised in Addendum 1.

11 Spec section 10 21 23 calls for cubicle curtain tracks but it not shown on the drawings. Please provide locations of curtain tracks.

GUIDON

Shower curtains are to be provided. Drawings will be updated in Addendum 1.

12 Please provide a bathroom accessory schedule.

GUIDON

Toilet Accessory Schedule on QH102- To be revised in Addendum 1.

13 3/AE401. Please clarify restroom track requirements. Is the 90degree curve a lift track? If so, is it interconnected with the large XY? Or is it a separate track with its own lift?

GUIDON

The lift system will be one system with an interconnecting point.

Drawigns will be revised in Addendum 1.

14 AE111. Patient Room 7 and Toilet 7 appear to have separate track/lift systems. Please confirm.

GUIDON

The lift system will be one system with an interconnecting point.

Drawigns will be revised in Addendum 1.

15 Are the patient lifts CFCI? GUIDON yes 16 11 73 00 2.2. Are the lifts powered horizontal movement, or manual horizontal movement? GUIDON Lifts are powered.

17 Can Superintendent, QC, and SSHO Be covered by the same person? VA Yes Safety

Given the significant workload that VA Contracting Officers and COR’s face, in order to minimize workload impact can PPQ’s previously completed by Government personnel be submitted instead of new PPQ’s specifically for this project? VA

Yes, this is be acceptable.

TAB B Past Performance – Given the significant workload that VA Contracting Officers and COR’s face Please clarify whether CPARS completed by Government personnel are acceptable instead of have CO or COR complete new PPQ’s for this RFP response.

VA

Per gsa guidelines. Yes this is acceptable. need 3 from cpars within the last 3 years. See reference link below as a guideline. https://www.gsascheduleservices.com/kb/offer-preparation/pp-questionnaire/

Contracting 20 Is Flooring Moisture Testing required to be performed by a 3rd Party contractor or can the tests be performed by flooring subcontractor? GUIDON Can be performed by the flooring sub contractor 21 Can contractor furnish Anodized Aluminum rather than Stainless Steel on the flooring transitions? GUIDON yes 22 Please confirm no flash cove or integral cove base @ rubber flooring is required. GUIDON Confirm. Resilient base RB-1 required only

Tangerine Sign Studio - Sent from "Customer Service"

CPS, Inc. - Michael Spencer

23 Please confirm mudbed (thickset) required at floor tile? Depth? Is existing slab depressed ? GUIDON Assumed slab is depressed. Depth unknown.

24 Please confirm locations of mudbed required, walls to be thinset/mastic installed. GUIDON Assumed slab is depressed. Depth unknown.

1 The Safety Spec does NOT indicate that the designated SSHO must be a separate individual from the Superintendent. Please confirm that the GC's superintendent can also serve as SSHO VA

Yes. Also provide an alternate site safety person. DIGITAL Copy of OSHA 30 CARD TO BE PROVIDED AND ON FILE.

Safety

Spec 01 00 00 -16 indicates that there is temporary fencing required to be installed around the construction area. Please confirm this is not required CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Temporary fenching is required around construction laydown area.

Spec 01 45 35 - Statement of Special Inspections - section 1.3 B indicates Structural Observations will be performed by Government, but section 1.4 E and 1.4H indicates the special inspector is retained by the Contractor Please confirm who is responsible CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Structural Observations are not applicable to this project's scope of work.

Spec 01 45 35 - Statement of Special Inspections - section 1.3 A indicates that the statement of special inspections and sechedule of special inspections are included as an attachment to this specification. This attachment was not included. Please provide as indicated CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Attachments are included on Page 5 of Specification 01 45 35 in Section 1.4.L.4.a.3). a).

The testing spec 01 45 29 - does not list qty of inspections required and provides an extensive amount of testing including batch plant testing for "Concrete" and rebar inspections. There are no structural drawings for this project. Please provide info and testing qty's that are applicable to the scope of work. CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Specification 01 45 29 is not applicable to this project and shall be omitted.

Spec 01 74 19 indicates that the contractor is responsible for recycling a minimum of 50% of construction and demolition waste. This may not be possible due to the materials encounted during demo. Please confirm if this is the goal and not a requirement. CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous resources resulting from construction, remodeling, alterations, repair and demolition operations.

Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible. Of the inevitable waste that is generated, as much of the waste material as economically feasible shall be salvaged, recycled or reused. refer to (01 74 19 Part 1.1and 1.4). 50% shall be met if exceptions are not applicable.

Spec 01 74 19 indicates that the contractor is to sort debris as needed to maximize recycling which will require multiple dumpsters designated for different materials. Please confirm if this is required and provide location on a drawing showing designated area where these dumpsters can be located.

VA

Dumpster location will be provided during pre-con meeting. Open spaces for dumpsters may change based on availability of space on campus.

Spec 02 82 11 - Traditional Asbestos Abatement has no qty's listed on page 1 or 2. There is no Asbestos plan. Please include qtys so all GC's are bidding the same scope GUIDON

Existing reports provided by VA in addendum 1. Contractor furnished ACM report required for materials associated with 6th floor CLC project.

9 Spec 02 82 11 still includes various "notes" within the specifications for the spec writer to address or delete and does not appear this has been completed. GUIDON Specification will be updated in Addednum 1

Spec 02 82 11 - Please confirm that the Contractor is to hire a separate Industrial Hygienist from the VA's industrial hygienist to perform daily air monitoring and sampling GUIDON

Contractor to hire a separate Industrial Hygienist from that of the VA's.

Spec 01 00 00 indicates that the existing Fire Sprinkler systems cannot be disturbed or shut down for more that 4 hours without implementation of a Fire Watch. With this project being a complete renovation of the 6th Floor, would it be acceptible to demo/remove the existing Fire Sprinkler system within the entire construction area and provide NO FIRE WATCH as long as a 1 hour fire separation was maintainted CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

No, that would not be acceptable. The contractor must comply with all requirements states in Specification 01 00 00.

In the Solicitaion - page 7 of 82 lists several requirements for the First Construction Meeting. At this first meeting, it states that the completed baseline schedule along with SOV must be completed. In order to accurately complete the baseline schedule and SOV all Subcontracts must be executed and input received from subs and suppliers on the SOV and cost loading of schedule. The kick off meeting as described in this Solicitation most likely needs to occur before finalizing the baseline schedule. Please clarify

Contracting

The contractor shall submit a schedule of cost to the contracting officer for approval within 30 calendar days after date of receipt of Notice To Proceed (NTP). Such schedule will be signed and submitted in triplicate. The approved cost schedule will be one of the bases for determining progress payments to the contractor for work completed. This schedule shall show cost by the branches of work for each building or unit of the contract, as instructed by the COR. The contract requires that the Contractor submit, within ten (10) days or within such time as determined by the Contracting Officer after receiving the notice to proceed, a realistic schedule showing the order in which the work will be performed under this contract. These submittals are discussed during the kickoff meeting.

Harbor Services, Inc. - Kim Thompson

The Scheduling spec indicates that the Schedule is due within 15 Calendar days of the NTP. Due to the Size of this project we request this time be changed to the standard 45 Calendar days after the NTP as sufficient time is required by the GC in order to issue and execute subcontract agreements while also allowing time to collaborate wiht Subcontractors on creating, reviewing and finalizing an accurate and realistic schedule and SOV

Contracting

The contractor shall submit a schedule of cost to the contracting officer for approval within 30 calendar days after date of receipt of Notice To Proceed (NTP). Such schedule will be signed and submitted in triplicate. The approved cost schedule will be one of the bases for determining progress payments to the contractor for work completed. This schedule shall show cost by the branches of work for each building or unit of the contract, as instructed by the COR. The contract requires that the Contractor submit, within ten (10) days or within such time as determined by the Contracting Officer after receiving the notice to proceed, a realistic schedule showing the order in which the work will be performed under this contract. These submittals are discussed during the kickoff meeting.

Per the Solicitation and Specs, it states that the GC is required to submit an Infection Control plan with sketches showing proposed location of infection control barriers and other items. The infection control plan and barriers required should be completed and included in the bid documents so that all GC's are bidding the same scope of work. Please provide drawing showing temporary wall locations, types, and ante rooms required at all areas and access points on the 6th floor GUIDON

A plan is still required to present to the VA . No infection control barriers required on the 6th floor, but coordinate with the VA for all requirements at doors/elevators and outside the construction area.

Per the Solicitation, TASK 3 indicates that the GC must not mobilize onsite until all Pre-Construction requirements are met. It also states that the GC will not be able to mobilize to start work until all "construction submittals" are reviewed and approved by the VA. Is the intent that all submittals for the entire project be completed, reviewed, and approved before the GC starts any work onsite? This is not the typical process. If there are specific "pre- construction" submittals that are required prior to mobilizing, please provide a detailed list

Contracting

Payment and Performance bonds along with insurance are required before a Notice to Proceed can be issued. Before work starts, SOV, baseline schedule along with a Superintendent Delegation letter.

The solicitation - page 13 of 82 indicates that no onsite office and no onsite storage units are allowed on campus and that material deliveries must be staged in the work zone.

Spec 01 00 00 - page 10 states Contractor's trailers shall be located at the Area Assigned. Which document is correct, the specs or solicitation? Will office trailers and storage units be allowed? If so, please show location on a drawing. VA

A work area/staging area will be provided at the time of award by COR

Spec 01 00 00 page 15 states "Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas in qty's sufficient for not more than two workdays" Based on this requirement and possibility of no storage units allowed onsite, will the VA consider for payment - stored materials that are located offsite? If so, please define items that will be required in order to receive payment for items stored offsite. VA

VA will not cover cost of materials stored off site. A space will be provided at time of award by COR

Where can Contractors and Subcontractors park if no parking is allowed on campus VA

Parking is allowed on campus. To be discussed at time of award based on availability

The solicitation states that All contractors must have proof of positive or negative result purified protein derivative (PPD’s) PRIOR to starting work. Please confirm

Safety

Yes. All contractors must have proof. Primary contract holders (GC) employees who will perform the work on site to provide proof prior to starting work at minimum. All sub contractors also require testing, GC shall provide proof upon additional request made by VA.

The Solicitiation states all workers onsite shall be required to have the Flu Vaccine and be tested for Tuberculosis. Please confrim this is correct and provide clarificaiton on how these items are to be submitted to the VA

VA

Yes. All contractors must have proof. Primary contract holders (GC) employees who will perform the work on site to provide proof prior to starting work at minimum. All sub contractors also require testing, GC shall provide proof upon additional request made by VA. To be submitted via electronic copy unless other wise specified.

The solicitation states , "Wear DuPont Tyvek coveralls or equivalent over clothing and shoe covers in moderate to high dust areas to prevent contamination of employee clothes and tracking dust and dirt into the facility. Remove coveralls and shoe covers before leaving the area" The construction area will most likely be in a states of moderate to high dust areas particularly during demo and drywall activities. Are these items required to be worn by all contractors in the construction area each day? VA

Yes

Per the solicitation - page 74 as it relates to Coordination drawings, it states, "The Contractor shall, in advance of the work, prepare coordination drawings showing the location of openings through slabs, the pipe sleeves and hanger inserts, as well as the location and elevation of utility lines, including, but not limited to, conveyor systems, pneumatic tubes, ducts, and conduits and pipes two inches and larger in diameter. These drawings, including plans, elevations, and sections as appropriate, shall clearly show the manner in which the utilities fit into the available space and relate to each other and to existing building elements. Drawings shall be of appropriate scale to satisfy the previously stated purposes, but not smaller than 3⁄8-inch scale. Drawings may be composite (with distinctive colors for the various trades) or may be separate but fully coordinated drawings (such as sepias or photographic paper reproducibles) of the same scale. Separate drawings shall depict identical building areas or sections and shall be capable of being overlaid in any combination. The submitted drawings for a given area of the project shall show the work of all trades that will be involved in that particular area.

Six complete composite drawings or six complete sets of separate reproducible drawings shall be received by the Government not less than 20 days prior to the scheduled start of the work in the area illustrated by the drawings, for the purpose of showing the Contractor’s planned methods of installation. The objectives of such drawings are to promote carefully planned work sequence and proper trade coordination, in order to assure the expeditious solutions of problems and the installation of lines and equipment as contemplated by the contract documents while avoiding or minimizing additional costs to the Contractor and to the Government. In the event the Contractor, in coordinating the various installations and in planning the method of installation, finds a conflict in location or elevation of any of the utilities with themselves, with structural items or with other construction items, he/she shall bring this conflict to the attention of the Contracting Officer immediately. In doing so, the Contractor shall explain the proposed method of solving the problem or shall request instructions as to how to proceed if adjustments beyond those of usual trades’ coordination are necessary. Utilities installation work will not proceed in any area prior to the submission and completion of the Government review of the coordinated drawings for that area, nor in any area in which conflicts are disclosed by the coordination drawings, until the conflicts have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to submit the required drawings in a timely manner consistent with the requirements to complete the work covered by this contract within the prescribed contract time." Please note the items and coordination required by these "coordination drawings' should be completed and by the Design Team prior to the Bid date in order to eliminate delays to the schedule and so the GCs can provide the best possible pricing at the time of bid. The requirement to have finalized cooridination drawings prioir to starting any utility work onsite will also greatly impact the scheudle and it does not appear this has been considered in the overall project duration. Work can still be coordinated amongst all of the trades in the field without having to create a separate set of design docs and drawings before work is started. The creation of these coordination drawings also cannot begin until demo work is complete and all existing conditions, existing fire sprinkler systems, and existing structural members can be verified. This requirement directly contradicts previous comments in the specs and solicitation that indicates all submittals must be 100% complete prior to mobilizing. The previous renovation project on the 5th floor had similar requirements which ultimately resulted in termination for convenience as these items were not coordinated prior to the bid. We recommend this to be done prior to bid or at a minimum please confirm work can begin prior to approval of coordination drawings. GUIDON

Provide a drafted schedule to included coordinated drawings to address period of performance fesiblity.

Include as part of drafted construction schedule. Scale and drawings requirements to be red line draings marked up using provided construction documents. Red line drawings or "markup drawomgs" to avoid additional drafting requirments required and to avoid additional time and expedite turn around time required to be received by Goverment: 20 days prior to the start of work in the area.

Digital copy and 2 separate physical copies to be be issued.

Demo Plan - note 2 - states to remove existing stud and drywall at exterior wall - full height. Please provide a section cut or drawing of the exterior wall so the "stud" to be demolished is clearly shown along with exterior facade components and transition to floors above and below. We would not want to demolish any exterior studs that may be an attachment point for the exterior facade. This is also needed in order to determine how the Fire Rating may be affected between floors once demo is completed. GUIDON

Existing construction at exterior wall is brick with masonary backup, finished with plaster. Where studs exist, they are indipendent of the exterior veneer

Please confirm tube steel as indicated on details 9,8, and 12 on sheet AE501 are only to be used at bathrooms TLT11 and TLT 9 as indicated on sheet AE401 GUIDON

No, these steel tube details are to be used for all patient toilet rooms. These are typical details. See AE401 for typical rooms.

If existing structure is to receive Fire Spray, please show designated areas that will require fire spray. It is assumed that any/all existing fire spray would remain in place during demo and no fire spray would be missing from structural steel where existing walls are installed GUIDON

Yes, all structure is to be sprayed fireproofed.

General note Y on sheet AE002 states all exterior furring walls to have spray foam insulation. The wall types on the same sheet do not appear to show any spray foam insulation or indicate spray foam insulation in designations i or t on the wall tag legend. Detail 10 and 11 on AE602 shows spray foam at window jamb. If spray foam is required, please provide clear indicator of locations where this is to be applied GUIDON

Spray foam to be provided at exterior furring walls.

27 There is no spec section for spray foam or insulation in Div 7 GUIDON Specification will be provided in Addendum 1.

Where is fluid applied air barrier used? Is this only required behind the tile as indicated on detail 15/AE501. There is none indicated on any wall types GUIDON

Fluid applied weather barrier if intended for use in the showers.

Updated specification will be supplied in Addendum 1.

What is the hardware required for doors 648 and 649? GUIDON

These are overhead coiling doors. See spec section 08 33 13 for locking requirements. Key operated cylinder lock is required.

Is PM- Preserved Moss as indicated on sheet AI206, the same as specified in section 09 77 53 - Vegetative Wall systems? Is this only located in one area shown on sheet 3/AI201 GUIDON

Yes. Framing Detail on sheet AI501 spec section phenolic interior wall paneling 09 78 23 lists several basis of design manufactures. Do not see these listed on the Finish schedule AI206. Where is this product used and does it correspond with one of the products listed on the finish schedule? GUIDON

Product not used.

32 Are the Window Shades indicated by WS-1 on Finish Schedule meant to be the same as the roller shades shown on elevation details on AE+602 GUIDON Yes

QH102 TOILET ACC SCHEDULE ITEM T13- WASTE RECEPTICAL T14- 24"SHOWER GRAB BAR LOCATIONS AND QTY'S CAN'T BE FOUND IN PLANS PLEASE PROVIDE INFO GUIDON

No waste receptacle T14 used in the building. Grab bar numbers to revise in Addendum 1.

Specifcation 27 15 00, paragraph 2.2.B.2.a specifications call for “48-port modular patch panels, 110A or equivalent type punch down blocks that are dedicated to voice and data applications”. Is the intent to use standard punch-down type patch panels? CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS

Yes.

3 The rack elevation on sheet E005 shows a Zone PDU which typically is not used in a 1-rack configuration. Is this 30 AMP 3-Phase ZPDU is required? CHARLOTTE ENGINEERS Yes.

Place, Inc. - Andrew Martin

I’m hoping you can assist me confirm the Fireproofing scope for this Renovation. We installed the Fireproofing on the 5th floor about 4-5 years ago (the job was cancelled after we finished) . Can you confirm that this is the same instance? There was asbestos so the existing Fireproofing was abated, and we reapplied new Fireproofing. Is this the same case on the 6th floor? GUIDON

Existing reports provided by VA in addendum 1. Contractor furnished ACM report required for materials associated with 6th floor CLC project.