23-039-Montgomery Legionella-Pre-Bid RFIs-20260430 - AE Response.xlsx

XLSX spreadsheet 70 KB Posted May 7, 2026

Attached to: Z1DA--619-26-1-5381-0002, Correct FCA Assessment Findings on Failing PLUMBING Conditions for Building 1 (VA-26-00027345)
Solicitation number: 36C24726R0039
Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7

About this file

Written by GovTribe AI · May 7, 2026

This is a Pre-Bid Request for Information (RFI) Response Log for the Montgomery Legionella Design project (VA Project Number 619-23-105, ACG Project Number 23-039) at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility. The document provides architect-engineer responses to 37 pre-bid inquiries submitted by prospective contractors, addressing mechanical, plumbing, commissioning, quality control, safety, scheduling, phasing, infection control and remediation actions (ICRA), fire protection, and hazardous materials concerns.

Key project requirements include: mechanical system testing and balancing per specification 23 05 93; prohibition of Pro Press plumbing joints with copper fittings required per specification 22 11 00; mandatory commissioning with specified roles for the superintendent and quality control manager; phased construction with one area released at a time, fully completed before proceeding to the next phase; work in occupied areas must occur after 4 PM to midnight or weekends; scheduling of all shutdowns with the Contracting Officer's Representative minimum three weeks in advance; ICRA barriers and precautions required in specified high-risk areas including operating rooms, intensive care units, and sterile processing; temporary upturning of sprinkler heads during construction with fire watch required for impairments exceeding four hours per 24-hour period; contractor responsibility for permits including hot work and confined space; and potential hazardous materials discovery requiring compliance with specification 02 82 13.13. The Building Automation System manufacturer is Metays with Johnson Controls as the service provider. Project start is anticipated for Q4 FY2026.

View the file

Other files

File	Type	Posted
36C24726R0039 0005.docx	DOCX document	May 20, 2026
23-039-Montgomery Legionella-Pre-Bid RFIs-20260430 - COMPLETE AE Response.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	May 8, 2026
36C24726R0039 0004.docx	DOCX document	May 8, 2026
36C24726R0039 0003.docx	DOCX document	May 7, 2026
Site Visit Sign-in April 24 2026.pdf	PDF	May 7, 2026
Construction_SOW_619-23-105_CFMOHE.docx	DOCX document	Apr 16, 2026
36C24726R0039 0002.docx	DOCX document	Apr 16, 2026
Sign in 619-23-105.pdf	PDF	Apr 15, 2026
36C24726R0039 0001.docx	DOCX document	Apr 15, 2026
36C24726R0039_1 Construction Solicitation.docx	DOCX document	Apr 3, 2026
PAST AND PRESENT PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf	PDF	Apr 2, 2026
Drawings.pdf	PDF	Apr 2, 2026
SF24-23a.pdf	PDF	Apr 2, 2026
Specs.pdf	PDF	Apr 2, 2026
CAVHCS Contractor Safety Manual.pdf	PDF	Apr 2, 2026
36C24726R0039_1.docx	DOCX document	Apr 2, 2026
852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING.pdf	PDF	Apr 2, 2026
Proposal Sheet 619-23-105 Plumbing Project Building 1.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Apr 2, 2026
Experience Modification Rate Form 2026 Revised 2 2 2026.pdf	PDF	Apr 2, 2026
Wage Rate AL20250093.txt	TXT text file	Apr 2, 2026

Show all 20

On GovTribe

Work with this file

Download the original file
Contacts named in this file
Similar government files
Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Try for free Login

Text version

The file's text, extracted by GovTribe without its formatting.

Comment-Response Log

Project Name:	Montgomery Legionella Design
VA Project Number:	619-23-105
ACG Project Number:	23-039	31-Dec-99

			Pre-Bid RFI Response Log
			REQUIRED			Tracking	Backcheck
	Item
#	Sheet /
Page #	Pre-Bid RFI	Entry
Date	Finish
Date	Discipline	AE Responder Initials	AE Accept/ Reject?	AE Response	Status

CLOSED /

OPEN	Days
Open	RFI?	Backcheck	Back Checker	Location of update	Column1
	1		Will the Mechanical system need to be tested and balanced? Please advise.			Mech	SMR		Yes, testing and balancing will have to be performed. Spec section 23 05 93- Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC will be added.	0
	2		Will Pro Press plumbing joints be allowed? Please advise.			VA			No, pro press fittings are not allowed at VA. Spec section 22 11 00 paragraph 2.2.B.3.	0
	3		Is any commissioning required on this project?			VA			Yes.	0
	4		Can the Superintendent also be the Prime Contractor’s Commissioning Manager during
commissioning?			VA			Refer to specifications.		0
	5		Is a full-time on-site quality control manager required for this project?			VA			Refer to specifications.	0
	6		Can the Superintendent also be the quality control manager?			VA			Yes	0
	7		Is a full-time on-site Safety and Health Officer required for this project?			VA			Refer to specifications.	0
	8		Can the Superintendent also be the site safety and Health Officer?			VA			Refer to specifications.	0
	9		Can the Superintendent be Triple hatted as the SSHO and QC Manager?			VA			Refer to specifications.	0
	10		As is typical for most VA projects can the QC plan be implemented by the onsite superintendent

and administrated by the PM without additional staff (other than what is required for

commissioning) as call for in 01 45 00.?		VA	Yes		0
	11	Has this funding request been approved and available to the NCO station?	VA			Yes	0
	12	When does the VA expect this project to start?	VA			Q4 FY2026	0
	13	Will any of this work have to be performed after hours or weekends?		SMR		Yes, work in patient areas, common areas, offices, conference rooms, exam rooms, consultation rooms, and other similar areas that are occupied on a regular basis during business hours shall be performed after business hours from 4 pm to 12:00 am, or during the weekends. Please also refer to G-003.	0
	14	Will this project be done in phases?		SMR		Yes, this project shall be phased. Please refer to General Phasing Notes on P-001 for phasing requirements. Contractor shall submit a detailed phasing plan for review by the COR, architect and engineer. Phasing plan shall include,

but not be limited to, start and end dates of all tasks throughout the entire project, and date and duration of suggested shutdowns.

		0
	15		Will each phase have to be fully completed before moving to the next or can some phases be
completed simultaneously?				SMR	Each phase shall be fully completed before moving to the next. The contactor shall finish work in one area before starting work in another area.		0
	16		How many areas will we be given at a time?			SMR		One area at a time. No more than half of a wing shall be shut down at the same time without approval. The area of work shall be minimized and shall coincide with a logical domestic water cut off point. The contactor shall finish work in one area before starting work in another area.	0
	17		Will the contractor have to ask for access to certain areas weeks ahead of time in order to be
given access to some areas?				SMR	Yes, schedule all shutdowns with the contracting officer's representative (COR) a minimum of three (3) weeks in advance.		0
	18		Can the VA provide some indication of how they expect the contractor to maintain ICRA
throughout the project since the project involves the entire building?				SMR	No more than half of a wing shall be shut down at the same time without approval. The area of work shall be minimized and shall coincide with a logical domestic water cut off point. The contactor shall finish work in one area before starting work in another area. Please refer to G-003 for areas where work inside the walls, above hard ceiling, or other activities that create increased dust level compared to the rest of the above ceiling work is expected. These areas are classified by ICRA class. Refer to G-002 for ICRA class precausions and requirements. In addition, any area caring for immunocompromised patients, Cardiac Cath Lab/IR, Central Sterile Supply, Sterile Processing Service, Intensive Care Units, Medical/Surgical Units, Negative pressure isolation Rooms, Outpatient Chemotherapy Areas, Operating rooms, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Dialysis, Dental Areas will need ICRA barriers in accordance with G-002.
		0
	19		Will all work need to be performed from HEPA carts?			SMR		No, please refer to question above and the following. Where ICRA barrier in accordance with NFPA 241 is not required, work above the ceiling in HIGH Risk Group 3 shall be performed using HEPA carts. LOW Risk Group 1 and Medium Risk Group 2 do not require HEPA carts but the contractor still needs to provide Infection control precausions in accordance with table on G-002.	0
	20		Will the contractor be required to turn the existing sprinkler heads up during construction once
the ceiling is removed?				SMR	Yes, sprinkler heads shall be temporarily turned up within the area of work. Please refer to General phasing note 6 on P-001. Contractor shall provide fire watch for the sprinkler / fire alarm imparements more than 4 hours in a 24 hr period. Please refer to BUILDING AND OCCUPANT SAFETY - INTERRUPTION OF
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE on FX001.		0
	21		Who is the manufacturer of the current Fire Alarm system		VA			Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	22		Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Fire Alarm System					Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	23		Who is the manufacturer of the current Security and Access Control system?		VA			Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	24		Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Security and Access
Control System?			VA		Not relevant to plumbing project.		0
	25		Please confirm whether the Access Control work in this project is to be CFCI, OFCI, or OFOI?					Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	26		Who is the manufacturer of the current CCTV system?		VA			Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	27		Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current CCTV System?		VA			Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	28		Please confirm whether the CCTV work in this project is to be CFCI, OFCI, or OFOI?					Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	29		Who is the manufacturer of the current Telecommunications system?		VA			Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	30		Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Telecommunications
System?			VA		Not relevant to plumbing project.		0
	31		Who is the manufacturer of the current HVAC Controls?		VA			Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	32		Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current HVAC Controls?		VA			Not relevant to plumbing project.	0
	33		Who is the manufacturer of the current Building Automation System?		VA			Metays	0
	34		Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Building
Automation System?			VA		Johnson Control		0
	35		Is there any chance of uncovering hazardous materials?

a. If so please provide the latest hazardous materials survey report for the area of

construction?			SMR	Yes. Please refer to Asbestos Note on P-001 and specification section 02 82 13.13 paragraph 1.1.B.	0
	36	Who is the existing signage contractor for this VA?		VA		VA Manages	0
	37	Will the contractor be responsible for any permits?		VA		Yes. Hot work permits. Confined space.Etc.	0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0
							0

&F Page &P Printed: &D &T

Responsibility Matrix The Project Scope of work defines who is responsible for what aspects. Definitions are listed below the table. Modify what is necessary in the scope and the description of work for each party responsible.

Level of Development for each project, per the company standard, is LOD 300, as the ultimate objective to convey design intent and produce construction documentation. However, depending on the scope, budget, schedule, and the team assembled to execute the project, it may be necessary to complete a Model Element LOD Breakdown worksheet to create a detailed plan of the elements to either be modeled or excluded from modeling for this project, depending on which is more expedient. BIM Use Chart - What is BIM being used to accomplish on this project.

Remove items from this chart that are doing being done utilizing a Building Information Modeling process on this project. If an entire column is not being used (i.e. Operations), remove that whole column as necessary.

*It is important to define the final "Model" delivery to the owner at the end of the project. The simplist is to provide the owner with the individual deisgn models and invidual construction models, along with a Navisworks coordinated full design/construction model. Understand how the owner plans to use the models and keep them updated.

Also note that creation of a fully updated, as-built project model can be very expensive to create. If required, meet with the project manager and the BIM manager to discuss how best to accomplish this deliverable.

Project Scope	Description of Work	Responsible Party	Scope	Planning	Design	Construction	Operations
Site	Benchmark, Design, CD's	Civil Engineer Consultant	Model Creation	Laser Scan Existing Conditions	Architectural	Building Enclosure	Energy, Control, and Facility Management
Landscape	Existing and New site and element creation, Design, CD's	ACG		Site Layout	Civil	Framing and Drywall	Record Update*
Structure	Model Creation, Analysis, Design, CD's Shop drawings, Model Coordination			Programming Options	Mechanical	Mechanical	As-Built Update
Architecture	Existing and New Building Model Creation, LEED Evaluation, Design, CD's, Model Coordination, Record Drawings	ACG		Existing Building Modeling	Electrical	Electrical
Mechanical	Existing and New Building Model Creation, Energy Analysis, Daylighting, Design, CD's, Model Coordination	ACG			Plumbing	Plumbing
Plumbing	Existing and New Building Model Creation, Design, CD's, Model Coordination	ACG			Fire Protection	Fire Protection
Electrical	Existing and New Building Model Creation, Design, CD's, Model Coordination	ACG			Interiors	Owner Furnished Equipment
Fire Protection	Existing and New Building Model Creation, Design, CD's, Model Coordination	ACG			Landscaping
					Structural	Structural and Supports
Model Creation:	Model Creation is the act by a Project Participant in creating a Model that represents their physical scope of work. Each Project Participant will design utilizing the models from other participants to mitigate design conflicts as they arise.		Model Analysis	LEED Evaluation	LEED Evaluation	LEED Documentation	Building Operation Optimization
Model Analysis:	Model Analysis consists of a Project Participant analyzing models for a specific purpose. e.g. structural analysis, energy analysis, cost analysis, logistics planning, etc.			Logistics (4D)	Logistics (4D)	Logistics (4D)	Space Management Planning
Model Coordination:	Model coordination consists of a formal review process by the Project Participants at project milestones, or more frequently if project needs dictate, to resolve physical and sequence clashes that could not be resolved by Participants during Model Creation.			Cost Estimation (5D)	Cost Estimation (5D)	Digital Fabrication Planning	Disaster Planning
					Air Distribution	Pre-Con Cost Estimate
					Water/Mechanical Piping
					Structural
					Code Validation
					Lighting and Daylighting
					Energy Use
			Model Coordination		Underground MEP	Underground MEP
					Overhead MEP	Overhead MEP
					In-Wall MEP	In-Wall MEP
					On-Wall Equip and Furnishings	On-Wall Equipment and Furnishings
					Exterior Enclosure	Exterior Enclosure
			Documentation	Programming	Contract Documentation	Change Order Updates	Record Drawings
					Coordinated Shop Drawings/Models	Coordinated Shop Drawings/Models	As-Built Models
				Model Walk Through	Model Walk Through	Model Walk Through

Software Dropdown

Design Software	Collaboration Methods
AutoCAD 2016	Aconex
AutoCAD 2017	Ajera
AutoCAD 2019	BIM 360
AutoCAD 2020	Newforma
Civil 3D 2017	PlanGrid
Civil 3D 2019	Procore
Civil 3D 2020	Sharepoint
Revit 2016
Revit 2017
Revit 2019
Revit 2020
Revit 2021
AutoCAD MEP 2017
AutoCAD MEP 2019
AutoCAD MEP 2020
RISA
Hourly Analysis Program
Green Building Studio
STAAD Pro
SAFE
TRACE 700
Visual Lighting Software
AGI
Robot
Insight
ElumTools
SAP
Navisworks 2019
Navisworks 2020
Revizto
Solibri
Tekla
Vectorworks
ArchiCAD
Microstation
Solidworks
Catia
TRNSYS
HVAC Solution
BricsCAD
3D Studio Max
Enscape
Rhino
Grasshopper
Lumion
Maya

DynamoInfo

ACG Project Number	ERROR:#REF!
Project Issue Date	ERROR:#REF!
Project Status	ERROR:#REF!
Client Name	ERROR:#REF!
VA Project Number	ERROR:#REF!
Project Name	ERROR:#REF!
Project Address	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Building Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Plumbing Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Mechanical Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Electrical Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Fire Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Energy Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Other Code 1	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Other Code 2	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Other Code 3	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Existing Building Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Construction Type	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Primary Occupancy	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Proposed Use	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Secondary Use	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Accessibility Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Life Safety Code	ERROR:#REF!
Code: Accessibility Code 2	ERROR:#REF!
Organization Name	ERROR:#REF!
Organization Description	ERROR:#REF!
Building Name	ERROR:#REF!
Author	ERROR:#REF!
Managing Office Address	Place Managing Office Address Here

City, State and Zip Code

Milestone: Milestone 1 Date	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 1 Description	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 2 Date	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 2 Description	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 3 Date	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 3 Description	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 4 Date	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 4 Description	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 5 Date	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 5 Description	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 6 Date	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 6 Description	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 7 Date	ERROR:#REF!
Milestone: Milestone 7 Description	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Architecture	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Architecture Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Audio Visual	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Audio Visual Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Civil	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Civil Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Electrical	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Electrical Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Fire Protection	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Fire Protection Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Food Service	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Food Service Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Interiors	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Interiors Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Landscape	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Landscape Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Low Voltage	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Low Voltage Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Mechanical	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Mechanical Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Plumbing	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Plumbing Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Structural	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Structural Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Surveillance	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Surveillance Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Lighting	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Lighting Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Process	ERROR:#REF!
Team: Process Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Building Number	ERROR:#REF!
Approved Project Director	ERROR:#REF!
Project CO	ERROR:#REF!
Project CO Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Project COR	ERROR:#REF!
Project COR Contact	ERROR:#REF!
Project Manager	ERROR:#REF!
Project Manager Contact	ERROR:#REF!

Building Codes List

Column1

2018 International Building Code

2018 International Residential Code

2018 International Energy Conservation Code

2018 International Mechanical Code

2018 International Fuel Gas Code

2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code

2018 International Existing Building Code

2018 International Plumbing Code

2019 NFPA 13 Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems

2019 NFPA 14 Standard for installation of standpipe

2019 NFPA 20 Standard for stationary pumps for fire protection

2018 NFPA 70E Standard for electrical safety in the workplace

2017 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

2019 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

2017 NFPA 75 Standard for the fire protection of information technology

2016 NFPA 76 Standard for the fire protection of Telecommunications Facilities

2019 NFPA 77 Recommended practice on static electricity

2019 NFPA 88A Standard for Parking Structures

2018 NFPA 90A Standard for Air Conditioning and Ventilating

2018 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities code

2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

2019 NFPA 110 Standard for emergency and standby power systems

2018 NFPA 730 Guide for Premises Security

2017 NFPA 731 Standard for installation of electronic premises security systems

2017 NFPA 780 Standard for installation of lighting protection systems

2018 NFPA 790 Standard for competency of third party field evaluation

2018 NFPA 791 Recommendation practictice and procedures for unlabeled electrical eq. eval

ASHRAE 90.1-2016

ASHRAE 170-2017

ASHRAE 62.1-2016

VA Design Guide HVAC Design Manual 2017 November 01

VA Design Guide Plumbing Design Manual 2018 May 01

VA Design Guide Electrical Design Manual 2015 December 01

VA Design Guide Architectural Manual 2014 August 01

VA Design Guide Fire Protection Manual 2015 December

VA BIM Manual Version 2.2

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

image1.jpeg

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated May 7, 2026.