Attachment 10 RFI Questions Responses.pdf

534-CSI-714 Cardiac Cath Lab 1 Site Prep

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Ct Optional

RFI # Origination A/E Question: Assigned To Entry

Date

VA Response

Date VA Response

Status

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OPEN

Days Open

1 Section 10 14 00, Signage - Where can we access the VA Signage

Design Manual? Engineering

26-May-26 The signage is sole sourced by takeform. The specific signage required is attached.

2 The description for the signage package calls out directional/wayfinding signs, exterior signs and dimensional letters, yet there are no specifications or locations listed in any of the drawings currently available, are these sign types part of the scope of this job Engineering

26-May-26 There is one new sign to be included in the scope of work.

That sign is located at the Equipment Room AA205A, see takeform information provided for this sign, there are two locations where the signage name will change and the signage insert will need to be provided, those locations are RME Storage AA204A and Sterile Supply AA206

3 During the site visit, I noticed many signs beyond Room-Identification in the area that will be receiving renovations including, "CAUTION-

BIOHAZARD", "Authorized Personnel Only", "Caution Radiation", "X-

Ray In use", "If you are pregnant or think you are pregnant, notify the

Radiology Technologist", and "What To Do In Case of Fire:". I do not see any call out for these types of signs in the Specifications or

Drawings documents currently available to us, would these be part of the scope of this job?

Engineering

26-May-26 There is one new sign to be included in the scope of work.

That sign is located at the Equipment Room AA205A, see takeform information provided for this sign, there are two locations where the signage name will change and the insert will need to be provided, those locations are RME

Storage AA204A and Sterile Supply AA207

4 For the temporary signs to be put up during construction, the callout in the specifications document is Matte Finished Paper, we wanted to confirm these would be the material requirement for all temporary signs?

Engineering

26-May-26 Yes, 110 pound mat finish per Specification

5 We also noticed during the site visit there were wall coverings and artwork that fall under our capabilities, would either of those be in the scope of this job?

Engineering

26-May-26 Demoliton of wall coverings is part of the demolition plans, see updated 1-AD012, title 1-AD012R1 for extents.

Coordinate with VA COR for an artwork

6 Can you provide the after-hour working times for nights and weekends if required? Engineering 26-May-26 Afterhours working times will be coordinated on a case-by-case basis.

7 Is the floor area on 1st floor being occupied during construction phasing? Engineering

26-May-26 Yes, it will remain occupied during the project.

8 1. 01 00 00 1.6 I Can we perform any phases concurrently?

Engineering

26-May-26 It may be possible to run multiple phases concurrently so long as the access is maintain for full fuctionality of CATH

LAB 2, to be coordinated with VA ENG

9 Are the defined phases of work unoccupied during construction work?

Engineering

26-May-26 The areas within the confines of the ICRA barriers are intended to be unoccupied. However, the corridors not located within the confines of the ICRA barriers are to be accessible to the staff. Coordinate with VA Eng.

10 Can you clarify fi we are required to perform lead and asbestos abatement and disposal? Engineering

26-May-26 No abatement to be included in base bid, if asbestos or lead materials are encountered during work, stop work on those items and notify COR.

11 If we are required to perform lead and asbestos abatement and disposal indicated on Sheet HA101 note F can you provide specification requirements for lead and asbestos abatement and disposal?

Engineering

26-May-26 No abatement to be included in base bid, if asbestos or lead materials are encountered during work, stop work on those items and notify COR.

12 Infection Control: Please confirm modular walls (such as STARC) are allowed for ICRA Requirements Engineering

26-May-26 STARC walls are acceptable so long as they meet all set forth requirements of the specifications

13 Can you provide a list of VA equipment to be removed and reinstalled by contractor?

Engineering

26-May-26 Refer to 1-AE102 for matrix of responsibilities.

14 Does ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust need to be vented directly outside? Engineering

26-May-26 See attached guidance in Appendix A.

15 Is this acceptable for ICRA HEPA Negative air exhaust to be returned back into the hospital space?

Engineering

26-May-26 See attached guidance in Appendix A.

16 Can ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust be vented back into a return air duct?

Engineering

26-May-26 See attached guidance in Appendix A.

17 Regarding the ICRA construction barriers, how much hallway space are we required to preserve for VA use in corridors? Engineering 26-May-26 4'-0" minimum CLEAR

18 Are All employees of general contractors and subcontractors shall have successfully passed VA background checks can you clarify what type of background checks are required.

Engineering

26-May-26 Contractor will be required to submit all personnel for badging process.

19 Does the Period of Performance account for employee badging time frame? Engineering

26-May-26 Badging timeframe may vary.

20 Will the VA provide a limited notice to proceed to allow for the contractor and subcontractors VA badging? Engineering 26-May-26 No.

Required Calculated

Project Name:

Start Date:

00-Jan-00

21 01 00 00 1.6 Can you provide location of staging area assigned to this project? Engineering 26-May-26 There is space available outside the project area, but not known at this time. Coordinate with VA COR

22 Are we required to unload and store Government supplied materials?

Engineering

26-May-26 No.

23 If we are required to store VA materials, can you provide location for these materials? Engineering 26-May-26 No.

24 Can you provide the location for available interior storage space? Engineering 26-May-26 Storage is only within the boundaries of the project.

25 01 33 23 1.3 Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project

Management software as the primary submittal platform?

Engineering

26-May-26 Yes.

26 01 33 23 1.10 Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project

Management software as the primary RFI’s and Project Management platform?

Engineering

26-May-26 Yes.

27 Section 01 35 26 1.9 Can the superintendent perform dual hat responsibility’s functions as superintendent and SSHO manager?

Engineering

26-May-26 Not at this time.

28 Section 01 45 00 Can the superintendent perform dual hat responsibility’s functions as superintendent and quality control manager.

Engineering

26-May-26 Not at this time.

29 Section 01 35 26 1.9 Can the superintendent perform Triple hat responsibility’s functions as superintendent, SSHO manager and quality Control Manager?

Engineering

26-May-26 Not at this time.

30 01 45 00 1.4 B Can the onsite CQC Manager have construction experience with the same qualifications as the superintendent in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management? Engineering

26-May-26 Yes — under § 1.4.B of Spec 01 45 00, the on-site CQC

Manager may be an experienced construction professional

(e.g., your superintendent), in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or CM graduate—as long as the specified minimum years of relevant experience are satisfied and clearly demonstrated in the CQC submittal.

31 Does the SSHO have to be a direct employee of the Prime Contractor?

Engineering

26-May-26 No, not by default. 01 35 26 Safety Requirements -Site

Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) must be designated, qualified, present during work, and have stop‑work authority, but the spec does not require the SSHO to be a direct (W‑2) employee of the prime contractor.

32 Has the designer of record and project design accounted for requirements for blast rated components?

Engineering

26-May-26 No blast resistant components are required for this project

33 Can you clarify the components that are required for blast rated components?

Engineering

26-May-26 No blast resistant components are required for this project

34 Can you confirm or provide the performance requirements for blast loading for the individual components as defined in the Physical

Security and Resiliency Design Standards Data Definition for VA

Facilities? This is not a document that contractors have access to without having an active contract and acceptance to access from the

VA.

Engineering

26-May-26 No blast resistant components are required for this project

35 01 45 35 Is there any seismic design requirements for Piping, Electrical

Mechanical or other scopes of work required for this project, if so can you define the components and the category? Engineering

26-May-26 Yes, See seismic design information on SG001, SG003 and SG004 include detailing and minimum requirements for seismic bracing of nonstructural components, see specs 13 05 41 for any further requirements.

36 Will any of the commissioning for this project require commissioning services for existing systems in the building?

Engineering

26-May-26 No

37 Section 01 91 00 1.8 Can you clarify and confirm the commissioning agent is contracted by the VA?

Engineering

26-May-26 The specifications indicate so

38 Is there an asbestos and lead report for the areas we are working in? If so can you provide this report?

Engineering

26-May-26 See attached survey.

39 Can you define and provide a list of items that the VA will be relocating by their own team members?

Engineering

26-May-26 Not at this time.

40 Can you provide shop drawings or product data for existing VA equipment where we provide the relocation, installation or connections?

Engineering

26-May-26 Refer to 1-AE102 for responsibilities, Siemens Vendor drawings are attached

41 Can you provide shop drawings or product data for owner supplied VA equipment where we provide installation or Connections?

Engineering

26-May-26 Refer to 1-AE102 for responsibilities, Siemens Vendor drawings are attached

42 Will VAMC be able to provide attic stock for ceiling tile, wall coverings, flooring where we may be tying into Engineering

26-May-26 No.

43 Can you clarify if any sprayed fireproofing is required to be repaired for any existing areas?

Engineering

26-May-26 There is no spray fireproofing noted in the work area. No spray fireproofing is anticipated.

44 Does the Period of Performance account for all long lead time items?

Engineering

26-May-26 Unclear what this is referring to.

45 Can you provide the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Building Automation System or Temperature Controls

System?

Engineering

26-May-26 Siemens Desigo

46 Can you provide the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Fire Alarm System?

Engineering

26-May-26 No specific vendor - refer to specifications for additional information

47 Can you provide the current data/Security Service Provider?

Engineering

26-May-26 No specific vendor - refer to specifications for additional information

48 Can you provide the current Fire Alarm Service Provider? Engineering 26-May-26 Coordinate with VA COR

49 07 84 00 1.5 Please confirm the installer qualifications for firestopping or can firestopping be installed by individuals who hold manufacturers’ certifications such as Hilti or 3M?

Engineering

26-May-26 No. The qualifications listed are standard qualifications from the VA Specifications.

50 08 14 00 2.4 Can you clarify which doors receive factory finish and which doors receive a field finish?

Engineering

26-May-26 All doors are factory finish, see the finish schedule on 1-

AI101 for door finish

51 08 80 00 2.2 Heat-Treated Glass Can you define the location of heat-treated glass location?

Engineering

26-May-26 Not applicable - See attached updated specification 08 80

00.

52 Section 09 05 16 Subsurface has there been an asbestos flooring analysis performed on the flooring being removed.

Engineering

26-May-26 Floor sampling was performed on all flooring to be removed. Survey report is available at request to COR

53 Section 09 05 16 2.4 B Subsurface Preparation If the substrates after flooring removal is completed and does not meet the substrate requirements can you clarify that this would indicate an unforeseen site condition?

Engineering

26-May-26 No, this would not be an unforeseen condition. The requirement is to remove to bare substrate and prep for new flooring as noted in the specification. Plan accordingly.

54 Are we required to provide All of the floors including existing floors to include a moisture remediation coating?

Engineering

26-May-26 If the existing floors, after the removal of existing flooring shows unsatisfactory moisture conditions than, yes, this would apply. Refer to Spec Section 09 05 16.

55 10 14 00 2.1 B indicates to match existing signs; can you provide the supplier of the current signs to match existing?

Engineering

26-May-26 takeform is the sole sourced supplier, see RFI responses above for additional signage requirements.

56 Is there any sprayed fireproofing at the ceilings, are we required to patch and repair?

Engineering

26-May-26 There is no spray fireproofing noted in the work area. No spray fireproofing is anticipated.

57 If sprayed fireproofing is required can you provide the sprayed fire proofing specification?

Engineering

26-May-26 There is no spray fireproofing noted in the work area. No spray fireproofing is anticipated.

58 Spec Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Section 1.1B.1, indicated this section is for wall and ceiling mounted items. Does this spec section apply for the new lead lined door AA205A?

Engineering

26-May-26 No. The door should be sourced from a supplier who specializes in providing lead lined doors and frames, reference specs 08 11 13 / 08 14 00.

59 Sheet SG004 Detail 4 note “REFER TO ANCHORAGE DETAIL

C1/S301 (1/2”BOLTS MIN.)” detail C1/S301 is missing can you provide the anchorage requirements?

Engineering

26-May-26 E1/1-SG004 is the correct reference detail

60 Can the Structural support for equipment be attached to interstitial space beams? can you provide a Detail for this attachment type?

Engineering

26-May-26 The floor structure beams are all reinforced concrete, similar bolt requirements apply

61 Can the VA provide an accessory backing detail for wall mounted accessories?

Engineering

26-May-26 Refer to sheet 1-SG-003 for typical blocking.

62 Can the VA provide a backing detail for wall mounted sinks?

Engineering

26-May-26 Refer to sheet 1-SG-003 for typical blocking. Additionally, the manufacturer of the sink will provide installation drawings which may provide additional blocking requirements.

63 Can the VA please provide backing details for lead apron racks?

Engineering

26-May-26 Refer to sheet 1-SG-003 for typical blocking. Assume greater than 250 #

64 Are we allowed the utilization of a freight elevator, can you provide location?

Engineering

26-May-26 Elevators for material transport are Service Elevators located in the main bank of elevators for the facility, or the

Service Elevator near the Engineering Service/Loading

Dock 2.

65 Can you provide the shop drawings / Installation drawings for the

Siemens and Philips equipment to be mounted to floor and ceiling?

Engineering

26-May-26 See attached drawing set.

66 Can you clarify if there are mounting requirements for monitors? Engineering 26-May-26 Refer to SG-003 for typical blocking details.

67 If Room Cath lab is classified as a surgical suite, does the resinous floor need to be applied in a screed and trowel method?

Engineering

26-May-26 This is a means and methods question. Please see specification 09 67 23.30 for installation requirements.

68 Is the specified resinous flooring allowed to be installed as scheduled with integral base?

Engineering

26-May-26 Yes.

69 On the Cover Sheet of the plans on the right side, there is a section called Vendor Drawings. It lists some plans from the plan set.

However, there are no plans for A-101, A-102, S-101, S-102, S-501 in the plan set. Will these missing plans get added as part of a future

Amendment ?

Engineering

26-May-26 See attached drawing set.

70 In the Specifications on the Table of Contents there is a spec section listed 28-31-00 - Fire Detection and Alarm. But when you go through the Spec Book it stops at 28-13-00 then goes to the forms. Will the 28-

31-00 get added as part of a future Amendment?

Engineering

26-May-26 Yes, this specification has been updated and included in

Addendum #1, 06/04/2026

71 Please provide a drawing showing Locations for trailers/laydown yard.

Engineering

26-May-26 There is space available outside the project area, but not known at this time, coordinate with VA COR

72 Please confirm the minimum onsite personnel required to fulfill the roles of GC Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager.

Engineering

26-May-26 Minimum of two (2) people if accepted in QC Plan

73 Per spec 01 45 00, it notes that the onsite CQC system Manager is to be a graduate of construction management with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Please confirm if this degree is required or if this can be waived for the required experience.

Engineering

26-May-26 See Response to Question 30

74 Drawing GI100 shows typical ICRA elevations and details and wall types A, B, C. These wall types are not indicated on sheet GI101 and

GI102. This information needs to be provided with specific ICRA wall types and locations shown as required by the Facility so that all GC's are bidding the same scope of work.

Engineering

26-May-26 Given this is a logistical and evolving part of construction for this type of facility, specific detailing of the means & methods will not be provided. The intent here is to show phasing and options for maintaining the access as required by the VA for functionality. As stated Contractor shall submit an ICRA plan showing barrier structure, locations and time required for continuous barrier use.

Submit ICRA Plan and barrier time schedule along with overall construction schedule. Refer to the specifications.

VA May require daily disassembly to maintain operations.

75 Drawing GI101 and GI102 - General Phasing Plan Notes - D states -

"ICRA containment does not reflect final configuration including multiple temporary locations of mobile cart containment work.

Contractor shall submit containment plans prior to start of work" With this project being a competitive bid where low price wins, the VA and

Facility need to provide a complete containment and ICRA plans shown all required temporary barriers, containment, wall types, exhaust routing, etc... to ensure all GC's are bidding the same scope and also to ensure they are bidding a complete scope.

Engineering

26-May-26 Given this is a logistical and evolving part of construction for this type of facility, specific detailing of the means & methods will not be provided. The intent here is to show phasing and options for maintaining the access as required by the VA for functionality. As stated Contractor shall submit an ICRA plan showing barrier structure, locations and time required for continuous barrier use.

Submit ICRA Plan and barrier time schedule along with overall construction schedule. Refer to the specifications.

VA May require daily disassembly to maintain operations.

76 Abatement plan 1-HA101 does not clearly identify items to be abated.

Please provide an Abatement Specification that provides Qtys of different items to be abated including Lead Abatement. This job specific info and qty will not be included in the Terracon Survey that is referenced on sheet 1-HA101.

Engineering

26-May-26 No abatement to be included in base bid, if asbestos or lead materials are encountered during work, stop work on those items and notify COR.