557-20-102 Renovate 5B North and East - RFI 1 through 62.pdf

RFI # Question Response

Regarding Specifications: In several parts it talks about the Commissioning agent and then it says comissioning - not used. Please advise if comissioning is required and who hires the third party comissioning agent. Commissioning is not required.

The bid date is listed as 9/1, which is a federal holiday. Please confirm or provide a new bid date.

This action is a Request for Proposal (RFP). There is no bid date or public bid opening. Early submission is permitted. Offerors may submit, withdraw, and resubmit proposals any time before the closing time. The VA will evaluate the latest timely version received. The closing date remains unchanged.

A majority of the drawings were not issued in original size, but on 8-1/2 x 11 sheets and are not legible after being imported into our takeoff software. Can original size drawings be provided? Scales are included on drawings sheets, and dimensioned floor plans are included.

POP is stated on the SF1442 to be 550 calendar days, however, in specification 01 00 00.1.6, construction duration is stated as 24 months from NTP to final acceptance. Please confirm which is correct. POP is 730 days. Will update SOW for award.

5 Please confirm that contractors are to include state & local taxes in their proposal. Yes, Georgia has no tax exemption.

Please confirm that the CQC System Manager can also be the project superintendent.

Yes, the project superintendent can serve as the CQC System Manager. However, one person cannot serve more than two roles.

7 Please confirm that a stand-alone SSHO with no other duties is required.

The SSHO cannot serve any other duties. The SSHO is, "…a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor's Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO" (01 35 26 par. 1.7.C).

8 Please advise on deck height in the work area For existing floor to floor heights, see sheet 5-AE401 Building Sections.

9 Please advise on deck/floor construction type and thickness

The existing structure is cast-in-place, reinforced concrete/beam system with one-way concrete joists. The existing concrete/terrazzo deck is 5-inches thick. The concrete deck alone is 3-inches thick. Concrete joists are spaced approximately 14-to 18-inches on center.

Please advise who the existing manufacturers of the Fire Alarm, DDC Controls, CCTV, Access Controls, Nurse Call and Medical Gas Certification

Fire alarm - Notifier, DDC controls - Honeywell & Trane mostly, CCTV - Avigilon, Access Controls - Tyco CCure-9000, HID Signo Readers, Nurse Call certification - Standard Communications Inc, Medical Gas certification - Evergreen Medical

11 Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the Access Control additions No additional licences are available, contractor to purchase any additional licenses required.

12 Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the CCTV additions No additional licences are available, contractor to purchase any additional licenses required.

13 Please confirm there is enough space on the existing nurse call server for new design New nurse call system to be standalone in accordance with plans and spec section 27 52 23 (included, but not listed in TOC), utilizing a virtual server.

14 Please advise who is responsible for terminal cleaning Contractor is responsible for terminal cleaning.

Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Quality Control Manager (QCM) on this projec

There are no exceptions from the Superintendent dually serving as the Quality Control Manager, provided the Superintendent also meets the specified CQC System Manager requirements (014500 par. 3.5.B).

Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on this project

The SSHO cannot serve any other duties. The SSHO is, "…a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor's Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO" (01 35 26 par. 1.7.C).

Please confirm that the Period of Performance (PoP) since the Solicitation and the Statement of Work (SOW) indicated 550 calendar days while the General Requirements (Specification Section 01 00 00), Page 7, Item #2 indicates 24 months. See answer to RFI #3.

18 Please provide As-builts for the 1st, 2nd and attic Floor as they impact the work area. Due to security restrictions we can not provide as-builts to all contractors.

Please confirm due date is on Labor day which means most offices are closed.

Please review and advise. See answer to RFI # 2.

20 Please provide Phase 1 and Phase 2 working hours and working days of operation.

Construction will generally occur during normal business hours 7am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Excessively loud work such as demolition may need to occur after hours or on weekends. This is for all work on the 2nd floor in the areas that will be vacated by the VA. For all 1st floor work (above ceiling work), this must occur after hours and the space will need to be returned to regular patient care areas before normal business hours.

Please identify any existing walls that are not metal framing and drywall such as clay block construction walls mentioned in the Site Visit in order to prepare an accurate demolition estimate.

5B East: Approximately 95% of existing partitions to be demolished are 4-inch thick hollow clay tile masonry with plaster veneer.

5B North: Approximately 15% of existing partitions to be demolished are 4-inch thick hollow clay tile masonry with plaster veneer.

5B Center Area: Approximately 95% of existing partitions to be demolished are 4-inch thick hollow clay tile masonry with plaster veneer.

Please confirm the bid date as September 1, 2025 since that date is a National Holiday, Labor Day. See answer to RFI # 2.

Please confirm note between Grid Index Lines Q and R stating "room here? Not on floor plan but is on RCP". No clarification or additional information provided for given note.

On sheet 5-AD100 detail F3, delete the note "room here? Not on floor plan but is on

RCP."

Please provide Glazing type for the vision panel on Door 207-E-5. No information provided on the door schedule.

Door 207-E-5 does not receive a vision panel. Vision panels are assigned by Application Code in the Door Schedule's "DOOR GLZ" column. Door 207-E-5 does not have a vision panel Application Code. So Door 207-E-5 does not receive a vision panel.

Please provide Glazing type for the vision panel on Door 211-B-5. No information provided on the door schedule.

Door 211-B-5 does not receive a vision panel. Vision panels are assigned by Application Code in the Door Schedule's "DOOR GLZ" column. Door 211-B-5 does not have a vision panel Application Code. So Door 211-B-5 does not receive a vision panel.

Please provide Glazing type for the vision panel on Door 211-E-5. No information provided on the door schedule.

Door 211-E-5 does not receive a vision panel. Vision panels are assigned by Application Code in the Door Schedule's "DOOR GLZ" column. Door 211-E-5 does not have a vision panel Application Code. So Door 211-E-5 does not receive a vision panel.

Please provide louver specifications and size for all door type #1 noted on the door schedule. No information was provided.

Door louvers are assigned by Application Code in the Door Schedule's "Remarks" column. Door Type 1 does not have Application Code "L." So Door Type 1 does not receive a louver.

28 Please provide tempered Glass specification on door code type D. See section 088000 for the vision panel's tempered glass specifications.

Please provide specifications on the exsiting doors which we are only to replace the frame. : 200D-5-A, 202-A-5, 223-B-5A. We need to make sure the frame is sutiable for the exisiting doors.

Doors 200D-5-A, 202-A-5, and 223-B-5A receive Frame Type 4. Frame Type 4 does not reuse existing doors.

Please confirm Door size for door#'s 200-D-5-A & 200-D-5-A. Door Size SS is not found on the Bid Drawings. Door Size "SS" is a double "S" door. See Door Sizes table on sheet 5-AE601.

31 Please provide Sound Rated Specification for Door Type 19. See section 081400 for doors' sound rating specifications.

Please advise what Remark YES stands for which is noted on door#'s 201-D-5, 201-E- 5, 203-E-5, 204-D-5 & 230-B-5. No was information provided.

"YES" means the term yes to affirm the Application Code "DS" (Security Door) in the Door Schedule's "Remarks" column.

Provide Specifications for the Laminated Glazing Type A noted on the door schedule.. No information was provided.

1. Doors 200-A-5, 200-B-5, 200-C-5, 200-D-5, and 200-E-5 receive laminated glass vision panels.

2. See section 088000 for the vision panel's laminated glass specifications.

3. On sheet 5-AE601 Door and Frame Schedule, for Doors 200-A-5, 200-B-5, 200-C- 5, and 200-E-5, revise Door Type "3" to Door Type "1."

Please provide the Basis of Design and specifications for all items noted on the Specialty Equipment Schedule that are to be Furnished and installed by the General Contractor (CC). No information was provided in the Bid Specifications and/or Bid Drawings.

For specialty equipment specifications, see relevant sections like 102800, 105113, and 123600. Where no basis of design make/model is provided, follow specifications' salient requirements. For JSN A5220 Wall Mounted Television Bracket, the basis of design is Fleximount A04 Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount Bracket, or equal.

35 Please provide size and details for the WSF-1 Wall base.

WSF-1 Wall Base is an integrated coved wall base, which is part of the welded seam sheet flooring system. See section 096516. As stated on sheet 5-AF602, in the Comments column of the Room Finish Legend, use heat welds, not chemical welds, with WSF-1.

Please provide specificatiions for SS-1 Countertops noted on the Room Finish Schedule. No information provided on the Room Finish legend.

On sheet 5-AF602, under the Room Finish Legend, delete the mark "S-1." Replace the deleted mark with the mark "SS-1."

On sheet 5-AF602, under the Room Finish Legend, delete the mark "S-2." Replace the deleted mark with the mark "SS-2."

Provide details, sizes, and specifications for the windows we are to remove and reinstall in Work room A212-5 and 213-5 as per plans.

Windows are aluminum storefront in existing rooms A212-5 and A213-5.

Contractors are to remove the existing windows for the trash chute and reinstall when trash chute is no longer needed.

On Note 12 on Sheet 5-AD102, we are to remove Glazing from Window. What do we do with the Glazing we remove? Are we to replace the glazing in given areas? If so, please provide glazing details and specification. No information provided on the plans.

1. On sheet 5-AD102 Detail F5, in existing Clinic Washroom C224-5, delete hexagonal Keynote 12.

2. On sheet 5-AE102 Detail F5, in Staff Toilet 209E-E-5, delete hexagonal Keynote 1.

3. On sheet 5-AD102, under "Sheet Keynotes" in the right-hand margin, delete Keynote 12 in its entirety. Replace with, "12. Clean and prep existing glazing in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions to receive new spandrel film."

4. On sheet 5-AE102, under "Keynotes" in the right-hand margin, delete Keynote 1 in its entirety. Replace with, "1. Apply spandrel film on the exposed, interior glass surface. Basis of Design: SF-Spandrel Plus, or equal. Install window film in acccordance with manufacturer's instructions."

39 Please provide Manufacturer and specifications for the existing roofing system.

Roof is original slate, circa 1942. Flat Roof area is under warranty with Sika Corporation, via 21st Century Roofing LLC. Sarnafil Roofing Membrane. Warranty information can be provided to awarded contractor for coordination.

Please provide existing manufacturer and specifications for the existing lighting protection system we are to tie into for the new Guardrail at roof.

Labeled Lightning Protection, Inc., Norcross, GA, meet minimum requirements of UL 96A.

Please provide Specifications and dimensions for the Spandrel Glass we are to install as per Key note 1 on Sheet 5-AE102. No information provided.

On sheet 5-AE102, under "Keynotes" in the right-hand margin, delete Keynote 1 in its entirety and replace with, "1. Apply spandrel film on the exposed, interior glass surface. Basis of Design: SF-Spandrel Plus, or equal. Install window film in acccordance with manufacturer's instructions."

Detail B3/AE515 noted on sheet 5-AE402 is not found on the plans. Please provide detail. See revised sheets 5-AE515 and 5-AE402 in Amendment 1.

Provide exisiting conditions and finishes for the areas we are to repair and refinish when we remove exisiting exterior louvers and all its components as per Key Note #2 on Sheet 5-AD102.

The existing vent/louver with aluminum, sheet metal surround is inserted into the bottom half of an open, double hung window. Carefully remove the vent/louver.

Then close the double hung window. Then clean the window and provide paint touch-up to the frame, to match the existing aluminum frame.

Please provide existing conditions, substrate and finishes for the Dormer since we are to cut and install framing for the new Louver as per Keynote #4 on sheet 5-

AE120.

The existing dormer is wood, platform-frame construction using 2x4's, 2x6's, and 1-inch thick wood siding boards with exterior vinyl siding.

Please confirm the Window Shades (Spec 12 24 00) are not in the scope of work and are not to be included. No information was provided on plans.

Window shades are included in the scope of work, with locations defined by section 122400 par. 1.1.

Please provide details and specifications for the JSN#1132 Rail we are to install which will be provided by the VA.

Horizontal equipment mounting rail with lock mounting devices capable of;

supporting up to 75 pounds each, being repositioned, and mounting and dismounting of equipment without the use of tools (special tools may be required to unlock adapter that was previously locked to the rail). The rail must be capable of supporting medical equipment and accessories normally found in exam or patient rooms. The rail system must be capable of mounting and dismounting equipment without leaving or creating new holes in the finished surface of the wall. The rail system utilizes a series of mounting plates and adapters specific to the device being mounted to the rail.

Please provide specification for Floor type RES-1 noted on the Finish legend and in room HAC 203-C-5 on sheet 5-AF102. This floor type is not found on the Room finish legend on Sheet 5-AF602.

On sheet 5-AF102, for HAC Room 203-C-5, delete the mark "RES-1." Replace the deleted mark with the mark "EPY-1." On sheets 5-AF101, 5-AF102, and 5-AF103, under "Finishes Legend" on the right-side margin, delete the phrase "RES-1, Refer to 5-AF-602" in its entirety. RES-1 is not used.

Please provide specification for Floor type SVT-1 noted on the Finish legend and in the Corridor 200B-C-5 on sheet 5-AF102. This floor type is not found on the Room finish legend on Sheet 5-AF602.

On sheet 5-AF602, under the Room Finish Legend, delete the mark "SVF" and replace the deleted mark with the mark "SVT-1." Pair SVT-1 with section 096516.

Please provide specification for Floor type VT-1 noted on the Finish legend and in the Storage Supply Room 219-B-5 on sheet 5-AF102. This floor type is not found on the Room finish legend on Sheet 5-AF602.

On sheet 5-AF102, for Storage Supply Room 219-B-5, delete the mark "VT-1."

Replace the deleted mark with the mark "LVT-1." On sheets 5-AF101, 5-AF102, and 5- AF103, under "Finishes Legend" on the right-side margin, delete the phrase "VT-1, Refer to 5-AF-602" in its entirety. VT-1 is not used.

Please provide Basis of Design and specifications for Wall protection WP-1, EG and

CG.

On sheet 5-AF602, under General Sheet Notes, add line as follows:

1. "L. WP-1 is a composite indicator of CR-1 (Crashrail) and HR-1 (Handrail), as shown on interior elevations."

2. On sheet 5-AF602, under Room Finish Legend, delete the CG-1 row in its entirety and replace with:

"CG | Inpro | 130BN BluNose High Impact/ 150BN BluNose High Impact | Surface Mount | 3-inch Wing Size | Eggshell Color | Use 130BN or 150 BN as needed at 130-degree or 90-degree corners."

3. On sheet 5-AF602, under Room Finish Legend, add the row as follows:

"EG-1 | Inpro | 140D Flush Mount End Wall Protector | Flush Mount | 2-inch Wing Size| Eggshell Color | [no comments]"

Please provide Basis of Design and specifications for Crash rail, Guard rails and handrails noted on the room elevations on the plans. No information was provided.

Crash Rail: See Room Finish Legend on sheet 5-AF602 for basis of design data. See section 102600 Wall and Door Protection for additional information.

Handrail/Wall Guard Combination: See Room Finish Legend on sheet 5-AF602 for basis of design data. See section 102600 Wall and Door Protection for additional information.

Please provide exisitng manufacturers for Access control, Fire Alarm and Security systems in place.

Access Control - Tyco CCure-9000, HID Signo Readers. Fire Alarm - Honeywell Notifier.

Please provide existing RCP for first floor as related to Plumbing Demolition - cutting & capping as per Sheet 5-PD102 and the duct replacement as per Sheet 5-MH100

See sheet 5-AD100 Overall First Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan - Demolition for the first floor, existing reflected ceiling plan.

Sheet 5-PG101 mentions a crawl space. Please detail all existing risers from crawl space to work areas.

Sheet Keynote #1 shows the existing 1" line that is in the crawl space Sheet Keynote #2 shows new to connect to existing before bringing to 1st floor via pipechase/riser

Will GC be responsible for any window modification / replacement due to window AC removal as per KN5 / 5-MD101?

Yes, however generally the windows are in the open position to accomodate the window unit.

Are existing steam convectors each fed through floor as per 4/MD106. Is there any required masonry patching at perimter wall? Perimeter walls are not impacted

During the site visit, it was stated that the central stair was the only means of access to the attic space. The doorway from the stairwell to the attic space is relatively narrow. Please advise if the design intent assumes the AHU will be manufactured in pieces that will fit through the door or if contractors should plan on disassembling and reassembling the unit components in place? Units to be modular, to be assembled in attic space.

Details, C2, C7, & E2, on sheet 5-EE401, indicate a symbol for keynote # 9. There is no keynote # 9 on this sheet. Please identify what the keynote # 9 symbol is referring to? Intentially left blank.

Detail A1 on sheet 5-EE501 provides direction to connect a new Access Control DGP to a patch panel in IT rack. Please identify which IT Room is intended and confirm there is existing fiber available at this location for connection to the existing campus Access Control system? Intentially left blank.

Detail D5 on sheet 5-EE501, Note 3 gives direction to provide a fiber optic cable injector and connect the new camera switch to backbone fiber strands to tie into network. Please identify the point of connection to the existing fiber backbone for this connection to the campus CCTV system? Intentially left blank.

Detail E5 on sheet 5-EE401 indicates the design intent to install a new Nurse Call control panel, a new Physical Access Control panel, and a new Fire Alarm NAC panel in room 202C-5. Please identify the location where these special systems can be connected to the respective existing campus networks for nurse cals, access control, and fire alarm.

Access Controls will need to be brought back to Bldg 40 to connect.

Nurse Call

Fire Alarm

On sheets 5-EY101 & 5-EY102, symbols are shown indicating the intent to install Public Address Speakers and Wireless Access Point antennas. However, no information is found indicating where these system components are intended to be connetced to the respective existing campus networks supporting these systems.

Please provide the points of connection to the campus Public Address and Distributed Antenna Systems?

Wireless Access Points will be determined based on a survey completed by IT near the end of the project. Approximate locations are shown on EY plans. Contractor should provide CAT6A with 15 feet coiled in the ceiling in general area. Exact install locations to be confirmed by IT toward end of construction, with a Wireless Access survey they complete. Contractor to connect in IT closet.