02 Solicitation_Contractor RFI Log.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C24726R0073
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This is a Contractor Request for Information (RFI) Log documenting bidder inquiries and responses for the Renovate Canteen Kitchen Phase 2 project at Ralph H. Johnson VAMC in Charleston, South Carolina, solicitation number 36C24726R0073. The log captures 17 RFIs submitted primarily by Harbor Services and MPS Engineering & Construction between May 20 and May 27, 2026, with responses provided by May 29, 2026 and closing dates through June 4, 2026.
The inquiries address critical specification and coordination gaps, including missing spec sections for wet-pipe sprinkler systems (21-13-13) and heat tracing for plumbing piping (22-05-33), corrections to the table of contents, and clarifications on kitchen hood vendor drawings and mechanical coordination. Multiple RFIs request confirmation of personnel roles, with the VA confirming that the General Contractor's superintendent can serve concurrently as Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Quality Control (QC) manager and must be onsite at all times during work completion. Additional clarifications address temporary ductwork routing responsibility, one-week transition time required between phases, asbestos abatement survey location and quantities, and confirmation that MEP drawings are coordinated with architectural phasing plans. Responses were provided by Ryan Thor-Shultz, T Beck (ATRIAX), and Christian Militzer (VA), with the A/E responsible for providing third-party air monitoring for abatement activities per the CPS services contract rather than requiring the GC to hire a separate Industrial Hygienist.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24726R0073 0004.docx | DOCX document | |
| Charleston VA Canteen Kitchen Hood_Basis of Design.pdf | ||
| EN257341 Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center Canteen Hazmat Phase 2.pdf | ||
| A102_06 04 26.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Contractor RFI Log 06042026.pdf | ||
| Signed Sign in Sheet 534-25-102.pdf | ||
| combined spec_set 06012026.pdf | ||
| 36C24726R0073 0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24726R0073 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24726R0073 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 5- Drawings.pdf | ||
| 36C24726R0073_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 3- DBA WD - SC20260023.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 6- Specifications.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Itemized Cost Breakdown.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 1- 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on SubcontractingCertificate of Compliance.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - INVOICING.docx | DOCX document |
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QUESTION LOG
| RENOVATE CANTEEN KITCHEN - PH 2 RALPH H JOHNSON VAMC CHARLESTON SC | ||||||||||
| RFI NO. | DATE | CONTRACTOR | DISCIPLINE | INQUIRY | RESPONSE | AUTHOR | RESPONSE RECEIVED | RESPONSE DUE TO VA | RESPONSE SUBMITTED | DATE CLOSED |
| 1 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Plumbing | Comparing Table of Contents to the Specs in the Spec Book Itself, the Spec Section 21-13-13 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System is missing. Can this missing specs section please be addressed in a future amendment? | Spec Section 21-13-13 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System is provided. | Ryan Thor - Shultz | 5/20/26 | 5/28/26 | 5/29/26 | 5/15/26 |
| 2 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Plumbing | Comparing Table of Contents to the Specs in the Spec Book Itself, the Spec Section 22-05-33 - Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping is missing. Can this missing specs section please be addressed in a future amendment? | Spec Section 22-05-33 - Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping is provided. | Ryan Thor - Shultz | 5/20/26 | 5/28/26 | 5/29/26 | 5/15/26 |
| 3 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Architectural | In the table of contents under Division 23 in the middle, it flips back to some Division 22 specs before flipping back to Division 23. Can that please be fixed in a future amendment ? | Corrected TOC provided. | T BECK - ATRIAX | 5/20/26 | 5/28/26 | 5/29/26 | 5/15/26 |
| 4 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Mechanical | Mechanical Sheet MH100 (keynote 1) shows a new kitchen hood over the fryer and griddle. It states to reference the kitchen vendor drawings for the information on the hood. I did not see these in the current bid documents. Are these going to be available, or can we request a copy of them? | Basis of design hood drawings from CaptiveAire will be issued for reference only to convey the intended design concept and coordination requirements. Included in OneDrive link. Final dimensions, utility rough-ins, duct connections, support requirements, and all other installation details shall be based on the approved shop drawings/submittals provided by the selected kitchen hood vendor/manufacturer. Contractor shall coordinate all work accordingly. | Ryan Thor - Shultz | 5/20/26 | 5/28/26 | 5/29/26 | 5/15/26 |
| 5 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Owner - VA | Where are the Locations for trailers/laydown yard ? | Laydown area can not be gauranteed. | Christian Militzer VA | 5/20/26 | |||
| 6 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Owner - VA | Please confirm the GC is to hire a Contractor Industrial Hygienist in addition to the VA's IH to perform air monitoring and supervision per the Abatement spec. | A/E is to provide the 3rd party air monitor for abatement per the CPS services contract. | Christian Militzer VA | 5/20/26 | |||
| 7 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Mechanical | ICRA detail on sheet A101 shows temp duct routed to building exterior. Can this temp ductwork route be indicated on the drawings? | The contractor is responsible for determining the route for the temporary negative air duct. The Pre-Bid walk through is the contractor's opportunity to survey possible routes and review with VA personnel while on site. | T BECK - ATRIAX | 5/20/26 | 5/28/26 | 5/29/26 | |
| 8 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Owner - VA | How much transition time does the VA required between phases? | One Week | Christian Militzer VA | ||||
| 9 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Mechanical / Electrical | Have the phasing plans as shown on the architectural drawings been coordinated with the MEP engineers as this phasing is not identified on the MEP drawings? | Yes, the MEP drawings are coordinated with phasing plans. Phasing provided is a 'basis of design' for the construction period. See revised provision 1.6.G for required phasing in Spec Section 01 00 00 General Requirements. An adjusted Phase 1 plan is provided per the VA to allow extended operation of the existing hood during the construction period. See revised Sheet A102. | T BECK - ATRIAX | 5/20/26 | 5/28/26 | 5/29/26 | |
| 10 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Owner - VA | Please confirm if the GC's Superintendent can also serve as the SSHO. | Yes, Superintendent can also serve as SSHO | Christian Militzer VA | 5/20/26 | |||
| 11 | 5/20/26 | Harbor Services | Owner - VA | Please confirm the GC's superintendent is to be onsite at all times during completion of work. | Yes, Superintendent is to be on site at all times. | Christian Militzer VA | 5/20/26 |
12 5/22/26 MPS Engineering & Construction Mechanical Mechanical Sheet MH100 (keynote 1) shows a new kitchen hood over the fryer and griddle. It states to reference the kitchen vendor drawings for the information on the hood. I did not see these in the current bid documents. Would you please provide these. Duplicate of RFI 4 - Basis of design hood drawings from CaptiveAire will be issued for reference only to convey the intended design concept and coordination requirements. Included in OneDrive link. Final dimensions, utility rough-ins, duct connections, support requirements, and all other installation details shall be based on the approved shop drawings/submittals provided by the selected kitchen hood vendor/manufacturer. Contractor shall coordinate all work accordingly. 5/22/26 6/1/26 5/29/26
| 13 | 5/27/26 | not identified item 1 of email 27 May | Owner - VA | Can you please advise if the Site Superintendent can also serve as the Site SSHO and Site CQC manager? | VA to advise (duplicate of RFI 10) | 5/27/26 | 5/29/26 | ||
| 14 | 5/27/26 | not identified item 2 of email 27 May | Architectural | Please provide the location of the asbestos abatement quantities listed in the 02 82 11 1.1 B2 section of the specifications. | Quantities for asbestos containing materials is referenced in the survey. See Appendix A Table 1. | T BECK - ATRIAX | 5/27/26 | 6/3/26 | 6/4/26 |
| 15 | 5/27/26 | not identified item 3 of email 27 May | Architectural | Please provide the asbestos survey associated with the abatement for this project. | VA to provide survey. | T BECK - ATRIAX | 5/27/26 | 6/3/26 | 6/4/26 |
| 16 | 5/27/26 | not identified item 4 of email 27 May | Owner - VA | Please confirm if Superintendent / QC / SSHO can be the same person due to the size/scope of this project. | VA to advise (duplicate of RFI 10) | 5/27/26 | 5/29/26 | ||
| 17 | 5/27/26 | not identified item 16 of email 27 May | Architectural | On site visit when looking above the ceiling, the existing grease ductwork appears to have asbestos mastic on seams which is not listed as part of the quantities in the abatement specification. Please confirm this red mastic does not contain asbestos and does not have to be abated. | Additional materials are referenced in a previous report from Phase 1 in Appendix D. It is unclear in the RFI what 'red mastic' specifically refers to. A red fire caulk is referenced as a tested material related to ductwork and was found to be free of asbestos containing material. | T BECK - ATRIAX | 5/27/26 | 6/3/26 | 6/4/26 |
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