PN557-21-101 _VEG 26.09_ Pre-Bid RFI Log_FINAL_07AUG26.xlsx
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Summary: Pre-Bid Request for Information (RFI) Log
This document is a Pre-Bid Request for Information (RFI) log for VA Project PN 557-21-101 / VEG PN 26.09, titled "Correct Life Safety and FCA Deficiencies," a construction renovation project at a VA facility involving kitchen renovation, temporary kitchen operations, and building upgrades across Buildings 2 and 41. The RFI log documents 163 questions submitted by contractors between July 21, 2026, and responses completed by July 31, 2026, addressing design clarifications, construction methodology, staffing requirements, equipment specifications, and scope delineation. Key project parameters include: construction of permanent food service facilities requiring a temporary modular kitchen (electric-powered, serving up to 300 people daily across three meals) that must remain operational during renovation; concurrent work authorization on multiple floors in Building 2; three required full-time site personnel (separate Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer, and Quality Control Manager); asbestos abatement scope including 200 SF of floor tile, 15 radiators with asbestos panels, and 100 linear feet of pipe insulation; resinous epoxy and tile flooring installations in various rooms; structural steel work with seismic special inspection requirements; fire suppression, access control, and fire alarm tie-ins to existing systems; and foodservice equipment procurement contracted separately by the VA rather than the general contractor.
Critical clarifications from the RFI responses address specification hierarchy (plans and specifications govern; specifications override drawings), personnel qualifications (degree waivers permitted if experience requirements met), temporary kitchen scope (contractor-installed and maintained, operating until permanent kitchen commissioning), hazard abatement (contractor responsible for testing and 3-stage decontamination during asbestos removal), and alternates (topping slab demolition and self-leveling cementitious underlayment pricing to be included as Alternate 1). Phasing requirements mandate warehouse operations continuity and kitchen turnover to the general contractor only after temporary kitchen installation. Special inspection requirements include a Special Inspector of Record (SIOR) for seismic compliance, certified fire-stopping inspectors, arc flash studies for electrical systems, and structural engineering review of seismic restraints—all procured and managed by the contractor. The document clarifies that the commissioning agent will be contracted by the VA or A/E, not the general contractor, and that the VA will separately contract foodservice equipment installation through a dedicated Kitchen Equipment Contractor.
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| Pre-Bid Request For Information (RFI) Log | |||||||
| Project | Correct Life Safety and FCA Deficiencies | ||||||
| VA PN: | 557-21-101 | ||||||
| VEG PN: | 26.09 | ||||||
| Project Manager | Zach Miller | ||||||
| ID | Date | Request for Information | Client/ Source | Decision Maker | Request for Information Response | Date Needed | Date Completed |
| Unique ID | Date |
Added (Incoming) Describe request for information. Ex: VA, AE, etc. Answers Date information is needed by.
*green: complete Date this item was completed.
(Outbound)
| 1 | 7/21/26 | The Resinous flooring spec 09 67 23 has two products under Res-A and Res-B. Part A is for climatic (thermal shock areas) such as kitchens Res-B is for non-climatic area. Please confirm the usage of Res-A of 09 67 23 for the project. | BIC | ARCH | Yes, use type RES-6A. | 7/31/26 |
| 2 | 7/21/26 | Solicitation & Price Sheet show 1 item to price, 01 00 00 General Requirements show 2 bid items plus 2 alternates. Which is correct? | BIC | VA | Please follow the direction provided in the specifications. | 7/31/26 |
| 3 | 7/21/26 | Specifications 01 45 00.3.4.B states the superintendent & CQC are to be the same person. Can the SSHO be this person also or must they be a separate individual? | BIC | VA | Must be separate invidviduals. | 7/31/26 |
| 4 | 7/21/26 | On the finish legend (AE641), the rooms 133a,133b,134a,134b,135, 138, and143 are called out as Res-1, but on the plans the rooms show LVT or PT-1. This is on AE141A and AE141B. What is the finish that is required? | BIC | ARCH | For room 143 - PT-1 and PT-2 with PT-3 boarder between as shown on the finish plan (AE141B) ;For rooms 133A, 133B, 134A, 134B, 135, and 138 - RES-1 is correct and is indicated on both the Finish Schedule (AE641) and the finish plans (AE141A and AE141B). On the finish plans these rooms have the pattern for "COOL / FREEZER FLOOR - RES-1". | 7/31/26 |
| 5 | 7/21/26 | G001 Shows modular kitchen by the VA, please clarify if VA or contractor is to provide. | BIC | VA | Contractor to provide. | 7/31/26 |
| 6 | 7/21/26 | Please clarify who is providing power and connection of Mobile Kitchens to the grid? | BIC | ELEC | Power will be tied into VA grid, GC to provide connection. Power paid by VA. | 7/31/26 |
| 7 | 7/21/26 | If GC is responsible for number 6 above, where and to what equipment are we making the connections. | BIC | ELEC | Power connections will be determined once final loads of temporary kitchen are determined | 7/31/26 |
ValhallaEngineer: ValhallaEngineer:
Response submitted to contractor directly by VA COR. 8 7/21/26 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? Blue Cord VA No, must be seperate individual. 7/31/26
ValhallaEngineer: ValhallaEngineer:
| Response submitted to contractor directly by VA COR. | 9 | 7/21/26 | If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? | Blue Cord | VA | Does not have to be full-time. | 7/31/26 | |
| 10 | 7/21/26 | Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? | Blue Cord | VA | Not permitted. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 11 | 7/21/26 | If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? | Blue Cord | VA | Yes, QA/QC will need to be full-time. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 12 | 7/21/26 | Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? | Blue Cord | VA | No, this is not permitted. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 13 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set. | Blue Cord | VA / VEG | The stamped drawings are the most current set, Addendum 2 is the latest update to the specifications | 7/31/26 | ||
| 14 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines. | Blue Cord | VEG | This project was designed to the VA TIL guidelines that were current when the design contract was signed. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 15 | 7/21/26 | Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county. | Blue Cord | VA | Included in soliciation. It will be reposted wit RFIs. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 16 | 7/21/26 | Past Performance: If we have a PPQ, requested for another opportunity, that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested? | Blue Cord | VA | Yes, this is permissible. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 17 | 7/21/26 | Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as Edgeguard panels) acceptable? | Blue Cord | VA | Yes, the proposed ICRA barrier is acceptable. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 18 | 7/21/26 | Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area? | Blue Cord | VA | Conractor is responsible for final cleaning of construction area upon completion. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 19 | 7/21/26 | Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent? | Blue Cord | VA | GC not responsible. A/E or VA to provide. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 20 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over the specifications and construction drawings? | Blue Cord | VA | Plans and specs govern, specs override drawings. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 21 | 7/21/26 | Does the VA currently have a food service equipment contract at this facility? If, so please list the name and contact information of the vendor. | Blue Cord | VA | No contract for equipment purchase or maintenance. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 22 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for removing and storing any existing equipment. | Blue Cord | VA | Contractor will not be asked to store/relocate equipment. Only responsible for equipment that is set to be demolished. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 23 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for removing and storing any FF&E items. | Blue Cord | VA | Contractor will not be asked to store/relocate equipment. Only responsible for equipment that is set to be demolished. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 24 | 7/21/26 | Sheet AD111 demolition legend contains an alternate to demolish the topping slab. This alternate is not mentioned in the solicitation or CLIN. Please confirm if alternative pricing is to be provided. | Blue Cord | ARCH | Yes, to be included with alternate one as described in the specifications. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 25 | 7/21/26 | Sheet AE111A keynotes contains an alternate to apply self-leveling cementitious underlayment. This alternate is not mentioned in the solicitation or CLIN. Please confirm if alternative pricing is to be provided. | Blue Cord | ARCH | Yes, to be included with alternate one as described in the specifications. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 26 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm if work in building 2 and building 41 can occur concurrently. | Blue Cord | VA | Yes, concurrent work is acceptable. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 27 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm if each floor in building 2 can be worked on concurrently. | Blue Cord | VA | Yes, concurrent work is acceptable. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 28 | 7/21/26 | Sheet AE401, shows an interior gate being installed in the basement of building 2. Please provide a detail for this gate. | Blue Cord | ARCH | 36"Wx42"H flush wood panel with 2 hinges and a latchset. Place at center of wall height. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 29 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm if new concrete housekeeping pads will be installed for new AHU units. | Blue Cord | MECH | Exterior Units to be installed on grade will need concrete pads | 7/31/26 | ||
| 30 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm whether the contractor must include costs for factory witness testing of AHUs, chillers, coolers, etc. | Blue Cord | VA | Comply with mechanical specification requirements as written. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 31 | 7/21/26 | Due to the 'Temporary Kitchen" plans posted we can assume there will be some phasing. Obviously, the temp kitchen will need to be installed and then removed at a different phase once the permanent new kitchen installed. Are there any other phasing requirements we need to be made aware of on this project ? | HS | VA | Temporary kitchen will be required until the kitchen is fully commissoned. We expect the temporary kitchen to be in place for the majority of the project duration. Contractor will be asked to keep warehouse operational during upgrades. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 32 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm if any interior phasing is required or if all interior areas can be completed simultaneously. | HS | VA | Warehouse will need to remain open. Kitchen will be turned over to GC once temp kitchen is in place. Notes have been added to Addendum 3 drawings to reflect this. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 33 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm total number of GC site personnel that will be required to fulfill the roles of GC Superintendent, SSHO , and QC officer. | HS | VA | 3 total. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 34 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm location of Contractors Job Trailer, Dumpster, and Lay down area on a campus map. | HS | VA / VEG | Attachmentprovided detailing location. Previous contractors have been located there. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 35 | 7/21/26 | Can you please confirm the furniture will be Removed prior to working in the space? | HS | VA | Yes, furniture will be removed unless it's being thrown away. Contractor is not responsible for moving furniture to storage. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 36 | 7/21/26 | There are no actual temp walls or ante rooms identified on the plans. Please provide locations and wall types so all bidders are bidding the same scope. Since this is a competitive bid some sort of quantifiable criteria should be provided as a baseline so all GCs are bidding the same scope - even if this will change after award. These temporary walls are not shown on the corresponding pages. Please confirm if Sticky Mats will be the only items are required. If additional work is required for ICRA please indicate ICRA type and barriers required at each location. | HS | VA / VEG | 3-stage asbestos containment will be required during abatement. |
ICRA barrier will be needed in CR12-2, and CR 14-2.
| Existing doors leading to the warehouse and offcies will serve as ICRA barrier. Addendum drawing provided to show construction barriers. | 7/31/26 | |||||||
| 37 | 7/21/26 | Per spec 01 45 00- the QC manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 3 years construction experience on construction. like the scope of this Contract. Please verify if this degree can be waived if QC and construction experience meet the requirements. | HS | VA | Degree requirement can be waived if construction experience meets requirements. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 38 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm that all Special Inspections for this project will be completed by a 3rd party and will be employed by the Owner as indicated in the Statement of Special Inspections - note 1 on sheet S601. | HS | VA | Contractor to provide special inspections. Contractor to hire 3rd Party. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 39 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm how long the overall time to obtain a badge should take as described in spec section 01 00 00 form the time the initial paperwork is submitted until the time the badge is in the employee’s hands. | HS | VA | Badging can take 1-2 months. All contractors onsite must be badged. Site superintendent can serve as escort until other workers are badged. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 40 | 7/21/26 | Please provide specs for the Temporary Kitchens to be provided including detailed info on all equipment to be provided and maintenance requirements. | HS | VA | Please refer to requirements document provided as an addendum. KCI temp kitchen drawing is provided as a conceptual drawing. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 41 | 7/21/26 | Please provide plan of temporary kitchen showing location of where to be installed on site and provide a plan showing all temporary connections for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas etc.… that should be figured and included in each GC's bid. The plan for the temp. utilities show origin point for each electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas line. | HS | VA/VEG | Site plan to be provided for proposed location of temporary kitchen | 7/31/26 | ||
| 42 | 7/21/26 | AD-111 on the Demolition Legend says - "Demolish Floor Finish and Cove Base. Alternate, Demolish Topping Slab". The Bid form currently does not have any alternates on it. Are alternates going to be added to a future bid form from an amendment ? | HS | ARCH | Yes, this will be part of Alternate 1 as described in the specifications | 7/31/26 | ||
| 43 | 7/21/26 | AE-111-A on the Keynotes says - +/-2" Self-Leveling Cementitious Underlayment / Alternate No. 1. The Bid form currently does not have any alternates on it. Are alternates going to be added to a future bid form from an amendment ? | HS | ARCH | Yes, this will be part of Alternate 1 as described in the specifications | 7/31/26 | ||
| 44 | 7/21/26 | AE-111-B on the Keynotes says - 2" Topping Slab (Deductive Alternate). The Bid form currently does not have any alternates on it. Are alternates going to be added to a future bid form from an amendment ? | HS | ARCH | Yes, this will be part of Alternate 1 as described in the specifications | 7/31/26 | ||
| 45 | 7/21/26 | Door schedule AE-611. Door Hardware is not identified which Hardware type in the 08-71-00 Door Hardware specs go to which door. The specs show 21 different door hardware types. Can you please let us know what door hardware goes to what door ? | HS | ARCH | Doors to receive hardware type are identified at the top of each hardware set in the specification. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 46 | 7/21/26 | Can this question be answered referring to Div 27 / 28 ? Since this will be an addition to the existing systems.... Will TR 104-2 be the terminating location for all new access control door locations and video cameras for this project? Does the Dublin VA still utilize Software House CCURE for PACS and Avigilon for cameras? And will the current ESS incumbent handle all programming into existing systems? There is notations that there is a " An upgrade of the Physical Access Control System (PACS) is currently in progress providing new controllers and cabling to TR 104-2. Can you confirm there will be no new control panels required by the contractor? Will there be available switch ports for the new cameras or does the contractor need to supply any cabinets, racks, patch panels, etc. for connection in TR 104-2? | HS | VA |
1)TR 104-2 will be the terminating location for all video cameras/access controls.
2) Yes, still using software house CCURE for PACS and avigilon cameras.
3) ESS incumbant will not be responsible for programming. The GC will be. The VA has had success with using Convergint on other projects.
4) If it is not noted in the drawings, a new panel is not required.
| 5) The TR is out of scope for this project, so the contractor is not responsible for providing cabinets, racks, patch panels,etc. There is an ongoing data closet upgrade project (557-22-700) that is currently underway and will be renovating the data closet. | 7/31/26 | |||||||
| 47 | 7/21/26 | Can this question be addressed from Spec Section 09-67-23 and the plans on Sam.gov ? The Resinous flooring (spec 09 67 23) has two products under Res-A and Res-B. Part A is for climatic (thermal shock areas) such as kitchens. Res-B is for non-climatic areas. Please confirm the usage of Res-A of 09 67 23 for the project. | HS | ARCH | See response to RFI #1 | 7/31/26 | ||
| 48 | 7/21/26 | Regarding The Temporary Kitchen. The power connections for the Temporary Modular Kitchens could not be found on the MEP Plans. Could the VA please provide a drawing showing this info. Regarding the power usage for the Temporary Kitchen, is the VA paying for that or will a separate meter need to go in to monitor usage? If a separate meter is required, who provides it, what are meter requirements, where will it be installed? A diagram would also be needed showing connection. | HS | ELEC | Power connections will be determined once final loads of temporary kitchen are determined | 7/31/26 | ||
| 49 | 7/21/26 | Regarding The Temporary Kitchen. We Could not find the potable water connections for the Temporary Modular Kitchens on the MEP Plans. Could the VA provide plans showing these requirements? The water usage for the Temporary Kitchen, is the VA paying for that or will a separate meter need to go in to monitor usage? If a separate meter is required, who provides it, what are meter requirements, where will it be installed? A diagram would also be needed showing connection. | HS | VA / PLUMB | Water will be paid for by the VA. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 50 | 7/21/26 | Regarding The Temporary Kitchen we could not find the natural gas connections for the Temporary Modular Kitchens on the MEP Plans. Could the VA provide plans showing these requirements? The Natural Gas for the Temporary Kitchen, is the VA paying for that or will a separate meter need to go in to monitor usage? If a separate meter is required, who provides it, what are meter requirements, where will it be installed? A diagram would also be needed showing connection. Should any propane be included as part of the temp. kitchen? | HS | VA | No natural gas required for temporary kitchen. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 51 | 7/21/26 | Regarding The Temporary Kitchen, we Could not find the grease trap connections for the Temporary Modular Kitchens on the MEP Plans. Could the VA provide drawings showing these requirements. The Grease Trap for the Temporary Kitchen is the VA paying for that ? Has the VA thought about clean outs for this Grease Trap Connection ? If there is, we need a picture of where it is located and a diagram of how to connect to it. | HS | VA | GC to provide a temp grease trap and is responsible for dumping/clean outs as necessary. GC will be able to connect to sanitary line. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 52 | 7/21/26 | The Foodservice Equipment Plans identify equipment by item number only and reference utility schedules on Sheets QF600, QF601, and QF602; however, these sheets and the corresponding itemized Basis of Design equipment specifications do not appear to be included in the contract documents. Please provide the complete itemized Basis of Design equipment specifications, including manufacturer/model information, required accessories, and utility requirements for the foodservice equipment. | HS | VA / VEG | A complete and detailed specification with product information will be provided with Addendum 3 | 7/31/26 | ||
| 53 | 7/21/26 | The contract documents state: "The Government shall NOT be responsible for payment of any stored materials. Payment for material will not be made until the material has been installed and confirmed to meet the technical standards required under this contract. Please confirm that this requirement will be waived or modified for the food service equipment package. As written, this provision requires the food service contractor to procure, warehouse, and finance the entire equipment package until installation is complete. Given the significant value and long lead times associated with food service equipment, this places the full financial burden on the contractor and effectively requires the contractor to finance the Government's equipment procurement. We respectfully request that payment for properly procured and stored food service equipment be permitted prior to installation, if ownership is transferred to the Government and all applicable documentation (including invoices, insurance, secure storage verification, and manufacturer certifications) is submitted in accordance with standard stored materials payment procedures. If the provision is not intended to apply to the food service equipment package, please clarify that stored materials associated with this scope are eligible for payment prior to installation. | HS | VA | Contractors are paid based on the progress of the schedule, not materials stored. Payment for activities involving equipment purchases will be evauluated by the CO after award. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 54 | 7/21/26 | Does the Temporary modular kitchen need to be State of Georgia approved ? | HS | VA | No inspection by the state is required. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 55 | 7/21/26 | Are container Temporary kitchens acceptable? | HS | VA | Must meet requirement documents. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 56 | 7/21/26 | Will the temporary kitchen be operated by propane, natural gas or all electric ? Design narrative indicates natural gas but single drawing of temp kitchen layout indicates LP gas, but neither are shown on plans. | HS | VA | Electric | 7/31/26 | ||
| 57 | 7/21/26 | How many people will the kitchen be feeding daily? | HS | VA | Up to 300 people, 3 meals per day. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 58 | 7/21/26 | Are ramps and stairs needed for the temporary kitchen? | HS | VA | Contractor must have the walkway as shown in the temporary kitchen drawing. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 59 | 7/21/26 | Is there a site plan for the temporary kitchen? | HS | VA/VEG | A/E to provide a genral site plan showing where the temp trailer is to go | 7/31/26 | ||
| 60 | 7/21/26 | Is the temporary kitchen site surface level? | HS | VA | Yes | 7/31/26 | ||
| 61 | 7/21/26 | For the temporary kitchen, what is the height of the dock? | HS | VA | Dock is 4 ft. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 62 | 7/21/26 | For the temporary kitchen is health department approval required? | HS | VA | No inspection by the state is required. May be inspected by VA and healthcare organizations (TJC, AWE, etc.) unannounced. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 63 | 7/21/26 | Should a maintenance package for the temporary kitchen be provided or does the VA want to use their own maintenance crew if there is a problem ? | HS | VA | Temporary kitchen will be maintained by the GC. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 64 | 7/21/26 | What type of dishwasher is required for the temporary kitchen? (flight dishwasher or rack conveyor dishwasher) | HS | VA | Converyor type as shown in temp kitchen drawing. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 65 | 7/21/26 | For the temporary Kitchen, please provide the make and model and specifications for the client supplied equipment (slicer, mixer)? | HS | VA | Hand Slice: Globe food equipment. Model number: S13A | |||
| Mixer: Hobart. Model Number: HL400 | 7/31/26 | |||||||
| 66 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen, who is providing the desk? What size is it? | HS | VA | VA will provide the desk. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 67 | 7/21/26 | For the temporary kitchen, who is providing the 30” x 60” cold service tables? | HS | VA | VA will provide cold service table. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 68 | 7/21/26 | For the temporary kitchen, are all table cold wells as shown on layout drawing? How many wells? | HS | VA | 10 cold wells. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 69 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen, where is the hot food being assembled? | HS | VA | 4 of the cold tables shown will be hot tables. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 70 | 7/21/26 | For temp kitchen please provide the following info, who is providing the 36” x 72” coolers? | HS | VA | VA will provide the coolers. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 71 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Provide the equipment make and model and specifications. | HS | VA | Equipment make and model is not defined. Please meet intent of the temp kitchen drawing. For instance, we will need a 6 burner conventional stove. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 72 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Do the food carts require electricity? What is required? | HS | VA | No | 7/31/26 | ||
| 73 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen How many people will be seated in the dining space? | HS | VA | GC is required to meet SF (1000 SF) requirement listed in requirement document. 150 patients will eat in the dining room. Shifts will be made if needed. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 74 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen How many and what size tables will be in the dining space? | HS | VA | Tables will be provided by VA. Not yet determined how many will be moved into space. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 75 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Do you need a restroom for guests or staff? | HS | VA | No restroom required. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 76 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Do you need a temporary cart wash? | HS | VA | No | 7/31/26 | ||
| 77 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen How will you accommodate beverages, trash and dish drop off in the dining room? | HS | VA | VA to provide carts for dish drop. VA staff to manage trash. No soda fountains. VA staff to stock beverages in coolers. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 78 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Is pallet jack access required in the temporary kitchen? | HS | VA | Yes | 7/31/26 | ||
| 79 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Is pallet jack access required in the temporary cold and dry storage? | HS | VA | Yes | 7/31/26 | ||
| 80 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Are sprinklers / fire suppression required in the temporary kitchen? | HS | VA | Yes, it will be required. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 81 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Are fire alarm required in the temporary kitchen? | HS | VA | Yes, it will be required. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 82 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Is there an employee restroom and locker room needed? | HS | VA | Not needed. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 83 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Is the temporary dry storage area intended to receive product? | HS | VA | yes, it will receive product. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 84 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Will pallet jacks be used inside the unit? | HS | VA | yes | 7/31/26 | ||
| 85 | 7/21/26 | For the Temporary Kitchen Do you need a receiving dock, platform or ramps and stairs at the end of the dry storage? | HS | VA | Yes, it will be required. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 86 | 7/21/26 | The Finish Legend on page AE641 lists the Basis of Design for the epoxy flooring system as Laticrete Spartacote Flex Pure which is rather thin but the spec section 09 67 23.60/2.1 list a 3/16” – ¼” Troweled Mortar system which is a much thicker, heavy-duty system. Which should we follow? | HS | ARCH | Follow specification requirements, use product listed in Finish Legend as reference for color selection. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 87 | 7/21/26 | Room 143-2 is listed on the Room Finish Schedule (AE641) as having Resinous Flooring but on the Finish Plan (AE141A) the rooms shows Tile. Which should we follow? | HS | ARCH | Follow the finish plan, using PT-1 and PT-2 with PT-3 boarder between as shown. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 88 | 7/21/26 | Room 110-2 is not listed on the Room Finish Schedule (AE641) but is indicated as having Resinous Flooring on the Finish Plan (AF141B). Please confirm the flooring for room 110-2 is Resinous. | HS | ARCH | Correct, use RES-1 floor finish. Paint wall | 7/31/26 | ||
| 89 | 7/21/26 | Spec Section 096723.60 lists a RES-6A & RES 6-B but the Finish Schedule does not indicate which system is going where. Please specify which rooms are to receive RES-6A & RES 6B. | HS | ARCH | RES-1 is to be RES-6A | 7/31/26 | ||
| 90 | 7/21/26 | For Epoxy flooring, should the epoxy system account for sloping to any drains or will we be able to follow a pre-existing pitch? | HS | ARCH | Slope epoxy to drains. Pitch can be done with epoxy system or when releveling subfloor. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 91 | 7/21/26 | For the temporary kitchen, if we are using a onsite temporary grease interceptor, how often will it need to be pumped out? Should this be included in the GC's scope? | HS | VA | As needed. GC is responsible. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 92 | 7/21/26 | Div 01 00 00 Specs show two bid items required. Bid Item 2 is to include costs to rent and maintain temporary modular kitchens at the loading dock for Bldg. 3. This is not a bid option on the official bid form and should be added if this is to be shown as a separate bid item. | HS | VA | Please follow the direction provided in the specifications. Bid form will be modified. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 93 | 7/21/26 | In addition to the 2 bid items shown in spec section 01 00 00, 2 alternates are also listed and described. These items also are not shown on the official bid form and should be added if alternates are to be priced. | HS | VA | Please follow the direction provided in the specifications. Bid form will be modified. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 94 | 7/21/26 | Spec section 01 00 00, page 10 indicates that an NPDES permit is required for this project. Please confirm this is required and if so, please provide a list of certifications that will be required by GC's and subs to comply with the permit requirements. | HS | VA | Not required. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 95 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm that photographic documentation of the project including interactive online indexing of photos and drawings is required as described in spec section 01 00 00. | HS | VA | Photo documentation only required for daily log updates/management. No professional photography required. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 96 | 7/21/26 | If two alternates are required as indicated in spec 01 00 00, please make sure these alternates are clearly defined on the drawings. | HS | VA / VEG | Notes wil be added to drawings to further clarify alternates | 7/31/26 | ||
| 97 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm temporary upright sprinkler heads will be required once ceilings are removed during demo. | HS | FIRE | Sprinkler Heads during construction must comply with NFPA 241 and NFPA 13. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 98 | 7/21/26 | General note F on sheet AD111 states to "Remove all equipment. Return to VA." Please provide a list of all equipment that is to be removed and that is not already identified by keynotes on the demo drawings. | HS | VA / VEG | General Note F on Sheet AD111 is a general requirement to remove all existing equipment within the project area that is not designated to remain. Equipment such as carts, general utensils, mixers, slicers, freestanding shelving, and similar loose kitchen equipment will be moved by VA staff. The note is not intended to be an itemized inventory. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 99 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm new walls or furring of existing walls has been incorporated on the Architectural plans along exterior walls and other existing walls wherever new electrical outlets or other "in wall" items are required. If this has not been coordinated, please provide updated drawings showing where furring may be required. | HS | ARCH | Provide wall furring as shown on drawings. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 100 | 7/21/26 | QF100 shows overall floor plan with areas separated. Can drawing references be input on these pages to show where each area is located in the plans? | HS | VEG | There are view callouts on QF100 that reference the enlarged veiws. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 101 | 7/21/26 | The Asbestos spec has no qtys input for the various items and there also do not appear to be any Abatement plans. Please confirm there is no asbestos abatement anticipated for this project. | HS | VA / VEG | For bidding purposes, assume the following quantities: |
200 SF of floor tile with mastic 15 wall radiators with asbestos panels
| 100 ft of pipe insulation, mostly between 2 and 4 inches in diameter | 7/31/26 | |||||||
| 102 | 7/21/26 | Please confirm if new Fire Spray is required on any existing structures as part of the scope. If so, please show locations on drawings. | HS | ARCH / FIRE | We do not anticipate any to be needed, this information was included as a contigency in case it is come across and damaged during construction. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 103 | 7/21/26 | Food Service Equipment specs do not provide detailed or project specific info, manufacturers, model numbers, or product characteristics for all items noted to be CC on the equipment plans. The info provided in the specs is only general. Please provided detailed info for all items noted to be provided by the Contractor. | HS | VA / VEG | A complete and detailed specification with product information will be provided with Addendum 3 | 7/31/26 | ||
| 104 | 7/21/26 | For the items located in the equipment schedules that are to be CC, - reference QF111, QF121, QF131, QF141, QF151, QF161, QF171, QF181, can the corresponding page number where the equipment is detailed be indicated in the equipment remarks section. The specs provided do not appear to provide site specific info for all items and referencing the details or page number in the remarks section would help ensure a complete scope is covered. | HS | VA / VEG | A complete and detailed specification with product information will be provided with Addendum 3 | 7/31/26 | ||
| 105 | 7/21/26 | Page 9 of 82 of the solicitations indicates we are to provide previous project experience "to include elevator construction, elevator maintenance, phasing of work, and elevator shutdowns, working within an active hospital". Elevator work does not appear to be a component of the project. Was this a typo? If so, can the VA project the requirement for previous project experience. | HS | VA | Typo- Please ignore this. Foccus past performance on kitchen renovation projects. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 106 | 7/21/26 | Page 9 of 82 of the solicitation, - item 5. C - includes [description in requirement] as part of the instructions. Can this be filled in? | HS | VA | To be updated. | 7/31/26 | ||
| 107 | 7/21/26 | SF 1442, Block 8/9 vs. Instructions to Offerors S8-9 |
The SF 1442 cover sheet designates Terrence McMillan for RFI/proposal submission, while the Instructions to Offerors section designates chaz.bowling@va.gov for both.
| Please confirm the single correct point of contact and email address for RFI and proposal submission. | VA | Please send questions to Terrence McMillan, terrence.mcmillan@va.gov. | 7/31/26 |
| 108 | 7/21/26 | Spec 01 45 00 S3.4.B vs. S3.1 |
Section 3.4.B states the CQC System Manager "is assigned as CQC System Manager but has duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control," combining the two roles in one individual. Section 3.1 separately defines the Project Superintendent as "the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site."
| Please confirm whether the CQC System Manager and Project Superintendent may be the same individual, or whether these must be two distinct people. | VA | Must be seperate people | 7/31/26 |
| 109 | 7/21/26 | Spec 01 45 00 S3.C |
Section S.3.C states that in addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist in the CQC System Manager for the following areas, as applicable: electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician submittals clerk, Commissioning Agent/LEED specialist, and low voltage systems. These individuals or specified technical companies are directly employed by the General Contractor and cannot be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project.
Please confirm whether these roles can be fulfilled by the CQC Manager or if the contractor is required to hire individuals to fulfill these roles outside of the CQC Manager.
If the contractor is required to hire individuals to fulfill these roles outside of the CQC Manager, please confirm which areas will require the specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager.
| VA | All roles can be filled by the CQC manager. | 7/31/26 |
| 110 | 7/21/26 | Spec 01 35 26 S1.7.C |
This section states the SSHO "has to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor's Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager."
| Given the apparent combined Superintendent/CQC Manager role described in 01 45 00 S3.4.B, please confirm whether the SSHO must be a third, distinct individual from that combined role. | VA | all roles must be seperate. One SSHO, Superintendent, and QC manager. | 7/31/26 |
| 111 | 7/21/26 | Spec 01 45 00 S3.4.C, Experience Matrix / Design Quality Control Manager |
The Experience Matrix lists a "Design Quality Control Manager" (Registered Architect or PE) as part of the CQC organization.
| Given this is a Design/Bid/Build project using A/E-furnished design drawings and specifications (not design-build), please confirm whether a Design Quality Control Manager is actually a required position for this contract, and if so, define that role's scope of responsibility distinct from the CQC System Manager. | VA | Deisgn QCM is not required. | 7/31/26 |
| 112 | 7/21/26 | Spec 01 91 00 S1.9.A vs. S1.8.C.1 |
Section 1.9.A ("Contractor's Commissioning Responsibilities") instructs the Contractor to "Appoint an individual, company or firm to act as the Commissioning Agent." Section 1.8.C.1 states the Commissioning Agent is a member appointed by the VA and that "the VA will engage the CxA under a separate contract."
| Please clarify who is responsible for engaging/appointing the Commissioning Agent (CxA) -- the Contractor or the VA. | VA | GC will not be responsible for CxA. | 7/31/26 |
| 113 | 7/21/26 | Spec 01 45 35 S3.1 (Responsibilities Matrix) / SIOR |
Multiple SIOR (Special Inspector of Record) duties are marked "Applicable when SIOR is required," and structural notes reference AISC 341 seismic special inspection requirements for steel structures.
| Given the scope of steel work in this renovation (Building 2, Seismic Design Category D per drawing S-001), please confirm whether a SIOR is required for this project, and if so, identify the specific structural elements/systems triggering that requirement. | VA/VEG | Confirmed. A SIOR is required. Per Section 01 45 35, the SIOR requirement applies to projects classified as Seismic Design Category D and Risk/Occupancy Category III. Drawing S-001 identifies Building 2 as SDC D and Occupancy Category III. The SIOR shall provide oversight of the special inspections required by the Contract Documents and the Statement of Special Inspections on S-001. | 7/31/26 |
| 114 | 7/21/26 | Spec 27 05 11 / 28 13 00, Cable Installer Qualifications |
The specification states "Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician" certification.
Please clarify whether this BICSI certification requirement will be required.
| If required please confirm whether it applies to the Project Superintendent personally, or to the cable/low-voltage installer/technician performing that scope of work. | VA | Yes, applies to low voltage technicians pulling fiber and cat6A. Certifications must be submitted prior to starting work. | 7/31/26 |
| 115 | 7/21/26 | Spec 27 05 11 S1.4.C.2 states Cable Installer must have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCCD) certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International. The staff member shall provide consistent oversight of the project cabling throughout design, layout, installation, termination and testing. | |
| Please confirm whether the Registered Communication Distribution Designer will be required to be on staff of the Cable Installer. | VA/VEG | Yes, having an RCDD on staff is a required contractor qualification | 7/31/26 |
| 116 | 7/21/26 | Amendment 0001, Item 2 ("Rescaled drawings") | |
| Amendment 0001 states rescaled drawings are provided in "557-21-101_ Drawings Rev 01." Please confirm whether Rev 01 is a full replacement of the entire original 100% bid drawing set, or only reissues specific sheets -- and if partial, please provide a sheet-by-sheet list of which sheets are superseded. | VA / VEG | Yes, REV 01 is a full replacement of the original drawing set. | 7/31/26 |
| 117 | 7/21/26 | Structural General Notes (S-001) vs. Specification 01 45 35 |
The structural general notes on drawing S-601 state special inspections "shall be provided by a third party agency employed by the Owner," while Specification 01 45 35 places CQC/Special Inspection coordination, scheduling, and daily-report responsibilities on the Contractor's CQC organization.
| Please clarify the division of responsibility for procuring and paying the Special Inspection agency, Owner versus Contractor, for this project. | VA/VEG | Per the specs, Special Inspector of Record (SIOR) – SIOR must be an independent third | ||
| party hired directly by the Prime Contractor | 7/31/26 | |||
| 118 | 7/21/26 | Spec 01 45 00 S3.4.B ("PM or SRE to determine qualifications...") |
Multiple personnel qualification clauses in Section 01 45 00 defer final qualification standards to a "PM or SRE" determination "based on project complexity."
| Please identify who fills these PM/SRE roles for this solicitation, VA or Contractor side, and confirm whether qualification standards will be fixed at award or remain subject to post-award adjustment. | VA/VEG | PM refers to government COR. Qualification standards will be fixed. Degree requirements may be waived if experience requirement is met. | 7/31/26 |
| 119 | 7/21/26 | KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet |
The KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet shows the layout of the temporary kitchen.
| Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for providing and installing the temporary kitchen. | VA | Yes, the contractor is responsible for installing the temp kitchen. | 7/31/26 |
| 120 | 7/21/26 | KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet |
| If the contractor is responsible for providing and installing the temporary kitchen, please provide more information as to what will be required, ie. Drawings showing construction type, dimensions, details, etc. | VA | Contractor is asked to adhere to information in the "Temporary Kitchen Requirements Document". The drawing provided by KCI is to be used as a conceptual example of the layout needed. | 7/31/26 |
| 121 | 7/21/26 | KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet |
| If the contractor is responsible for providing and installing the temporary kitchen, please confirm whether the contractor is required to use the exact layout and company (KCI) shown on the drawing for this scope. | VA | Contractor is asked to adhere to information in the "Temporary Kitchen Requirements Document". The drawing provided by KCI is to be used as a conceptual example of the layout needed. | 7/31/26 |
| 122 | 7/21/26 | KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet |
If the contractor is responsible for providing and installing the temporary kitchen and is not required to use the exact layout and company (KCI) for the temporary kitchen, please confirm the dimensions, layout, and parameters that will be required for an alternative.
| Please also confirm that the equipment schedule and utilities schedule requirements would not change if the exact layout and company (KCI) are not required. | VA | Contractor is asked to adhere to information in the "Temporary Kitchen Requirements Document". The drawing provided by KCI is to be used as a conceptual example of the layout needed. | 7/31/26 |
| 123 | 7/21/26 | KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet |
If the contractor is only responsible for installing utilities for the temporary kitchen, please provide utility drawings that identify the location and tie in points of each utility.
-The domestic water source to tap.
-The existing sanitary sewer or manhole/cleanout tie in point -The existing electrical service/panel location or feeder route -The LP gas tank/source, regulator, or gas service route
| -Exact routing, lengths, elevations, trenching, sleeve, backflow, metering, or disconnect requirements. | VA / VEG | Contractor to provide overall shop drawings for temp kitchen. | ||
| 7/31/26 | ||||
| 124 | 7/21/26 | KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet |
| Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for supplying and installing the equipment listed in the equipment schedule for the temporary kitchen. | VA | Yes, contractor is responsible for installing equipment that is not designated to be provided by the VA. | 7/31/26 |
| 125 | 7/21/26 | KCI Temporary Kitchens Drawing Sheet |
| If contractor is responsible for supplying and installing any of the equipment listed in the equipment schedule for the temporary kitchen, please give sizes, makes, models of the equipment required. | VA | Temp kitchen shown must come with all equipment shown in the drawing provided. KCI provides all equipment in trailer. | 7/31/26 |
| 126 | 7/21/26 | The Design Narrative section N. vs. Spec sections 02 82 11, 02 82 13.13, 02 82 13.19 |
Section N. of the Design Narrative states that Asbestos/Lead/Mold Abatement is not applicable. However, the project specifications contain specifications for asbestos abatement.
| Please confirm whether abatement of Asbestos/Lead/Mold will be required for this project. | VA / VEG | Yes, abatement will be required | 7/31/26 |
| 127 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| Please confirm whether there are existing testing reports for the areas of demolition. If these reports exist, please make available. | VA / VEG | Existing reports are available but are out of date. Recommended that GC completes their own testing during construction. | 7/31/26 |
| 128 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| Please confirm whether contractor is to include testing for hazardous materials within proposal pricing. | VA | Existing reports are available but are out of date. Recommended that GC completes their own testing during construction. | 7/31/26 |
| 129 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| If contractor is to include testing for hazardous materials within proposal pricing, please clarify what materials and locations are to be tested. | VA | Testing for lead paint and asbestos containing materials throughout project scope area | 7/31/26 |
| 130 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
If contractor is required to include abatement for Asbestos/Lead/Mold within proposal pricing, please give locations, materials, and quantities for pricing purposes. VA For bidding purposes, assume the following quantities:
200 SF of floor tile with mastic 15 wall radiators with asbestos panels
| 100 ft of pipe insulation, mostly between 2 and 4 inches in diameter | 7/31/26 | |||
| 131 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, if asbestos floor tile/mastic is removed using OSHA class 2 methods (non-mechanical removal), are all class one specifications still applicable? (3 stage decon, constant .02 negative pressure) or could the abatement contractor perform abatement under OSHA class 2 requirements? | VA | Assume 3-stage decon and negative pressure is required for all asbestos removal. | 7/31/26 |
| 132 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, please confirm whether asbestos PCM samples be read onsite by a qualified NIOSH 582 & PAT Round Proficient Air Sampler instead of shipping samples each day to a laboratory? | VA | No. In accordance with Section 02 82 13.13, Paragraph 3.7.G, PCM air samples are required to be analyzed by an AIHA-accredited laboratory successfully participating in the AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) program. Samples are to be sent daily by the VPIH/CIH, with results available within 24–36 hours. Onsite analysis by an individual based solely on NIOSH 582 training and PAT proficiency does not meet the specified requirement. | 7/31/26 |
| 133 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, please confirm whether TEM samples be required for all final asbestos clearance sampling over 260LF/160SF instead of PCM final clearance sampling. | VA | Yes, this is required as stated in specs. | 7/31/26 |
| 134 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, please confirm whether OSHA asbestos personnel samples must be collected by an IH or can they be collected by a NIOSH 582 certified air sampler? | VA | Yes, this is acceptable. | 7/31/26 |
| 135 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, please confirm whether the GOV is requesting that a bridging encapsulant be used instead of a lockdown encapsulant after asbestos abatement? | VA | Yes per the specs, "Lockdown encapsulation is an integral part of the ACM removal. At the conclusion of ACM removal and before removal of the primary barriers, the contractor shall encapsulate all surfaces with a bridging encapsulant." | 7/31/26 |
| 136 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, the Specifications state “the contractor shall encapsulate all surfaces with a bridging encapsulant”.
| Please confirm whether “all” surfaces mean even surfaces not disturbed during abatement but within the project area or just the surfaces within the project area that once had ACM prior to abatement. Ie, Should the ceilings be encapsulated after abating floor tile in a certain area? | VA | “All surfaces” refers to surfaces from which ACM was removed and adjacent surfaces disturbed or impacted by the abatement operation, not all surfaces located within the regulated/project area. Surfaces that were not disturbed by the asbestos abatement and did not previously contain the ACM being removed are not required to receive bridging/lockdown encapsulant solely because they are located within the regulated area | 7/31/26 |
| 137 | 7/21/26 | Hazardous Materials |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, please confirm that a 3-stage decontamination is not required when using glove bagging methods for ACM pipe removal. | VA | Assume 3 stage decon for all abatement activities. | 7/31/26 |
| 138 | 7/21/26 | Spec section 02 82 11 – 1.6.A.1.a. |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, Spec states the Contractor must provide a CPIH/CIH as part of its required administrative and supervisory team. Please confirm whether this will be a requirement. | VA | Not required. | 7/31/26 |
| 139 | 7/21/26 | Spec section 02 82 11 – 1.6.A.1.a |
| If contractor is required to include abatement within proposal pricing, spec states to provide an IH Technician as part of the administrative and supervisory personnel. Please confirm whether this will be a requirement. | VA/VEG | Not required. | 7/31/26 |
| 140 | 7/21/26 | Spec section 01 00 00 – 1.3.A., B., C., and D |
This spec section calls for pricing CLINS to include Item 1 General Construction Base Bid, Item 2 General Construction temporary kitchens, Alternate No. 1 topping slab, and Alternate No. 2 Building 41. However, the A.3 Price/Cost Schedule only includes one CLIN with a Grand Total.
| Please confirm whether Item 1, Item 2, Alternate 1, and Alternate 2 are required. If they are required, please update the A.3 Price/Cost Schedule to reflect. | VA | Please follow the direction provided in the specifications. | 7/31/26 |
| 141 | 7/21/26 | Spec section 11 40 00 – 1.1.B and 2.1.A |
Spec section 11 40 00 – 1.1.B states “the Foodservice Consultant generated work is defined as the planning and design of all CSI Section 114000 food service and equipment. This excludes the actual construction or installation of this equipment, work by “other divisions”… Spec section 11 40 00 – 2.1.A. states “The Owner with counsel from the Food Service Consultant will be the final determining authority as to acceptability or equality of alternates.”
| Please confirm whether the Foodservice Consultant is to be employed by the Contractor or the Owner. | VA / VEG | Food Service consulant is contracted by the AE. | 7/31/26 |
| 142 | 7/21/26 | Spec Section 11 40 00 |
Specification references a Foodservice Equipment Contractor and a KEC and highlights their responsibilities.
Please confirm whether the Foodservice Equipment Contractor and the KEC are the same contractor or separate with separate responsibilities.
| Please also confirm whether the Foodservice Equipment Contractor and the KEC are to be a subcontractor of the general contractor, or will be hired by the VA. | VA/VEG | Foodservice Equipment Contractor and KEC (Kitchen Equipment Contractor) are the same and will be contracted by the VA to supply the kitchen equipment. A Foodservice Design Consultant has been retained by the AE to review submittal documents during construction. | 7/31/26 |
| 143 | 7/21/26 | Spec section 01 00 00 – 1.17.A. |
Spec states the contractor shall, within fifteen days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, provide where shown on the drawings a temporary field office, furniture, and two inch deep gravel surfaced area for use of the COR. Office and furniture shall be new.
Please confirm whether this will be a requirement for this contract.
| If this is required, please update the drawings to show location of the building, location of utilities to be used and details of the building that is to be constructed. | VA / VEG | Drawing not required. Please use google maps to take screen shot of area. Mark up Proposed fenceing area, existing hose bibb, gate location, and electrical connection. | 7/31/26 |
| 144 | 7/21/26 | Spec section 01 35 26 – 1.9.B |
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