Attachment - Government Official Responses.PDF

Building 18, Laundry Renovations and Addition RFI QUESTIONS –

GOV OFFICIAL RESPONSE

Project #679-24-102

1 General Is any commissioning required on this project?

Yes, See Section 01 9100 General Commissioning Requirements and other related Commissioning Sections.

2 VA Can the Superintendent also be the Prime Contractor’s Commissioning Manager during commissioning?

Yes, See Section 01 9100 General Commissioning Requirements Section 1.6 Definitions pg. 8

3 VA Is a full-time on-site quality control manager required for this project?

Contractor is required to provide at least 2 project coordination roles. They shall provide a full time site superintendent and a full time QA/QC manager for the duration of the project. Both roles can dual hat as a Dedicated ILSM / Infection Control / Safety Officer. However, the contractor must designate the individuals they are dual hatting for what roles. Provide named individuals (with construction experience) subject to approval by COR. Provide daily logs and documentation specific to Safety, ILSM/ICRA, and QA/QC functions regardless of dual-hatting."

4 VA Can the Superintendent also be the quality control manager?

No, See answer to question 3.

5 VA Is a full-time on-site Safety and Health Officer required for this project?

No, See answer to question 3.

6 VA Can the Superintendent also be the site safety and Health Officer?

No, See answer to question 3.

7 VA Can the Superintendent be Triple hatted as the SSHO and QC Manager?

No, See answer to question 3.

8 VA 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.?

No, the commissioning plan is prepared by the Commissioning Agent. See Section 01 9100 General Commissioning Requirements Section 1.12 Commissioning Documentation pg. 20

9 VA Has the funding for this project been approved and available to the NCO station?

Yes

10 VA When is the projected start date for this project

Projected start date will depend on how long this process takes.

11 Architectural Can the work on the site be performed during normal business hours?

See G-008 for phasing. Some work can be completed during normal business hours, but the majority will be nights and weekends

12 Architectural Can the new Electrical, Generator and Tank buildings be constructed during normal business hours?

Yes, See G-008. Change over of power will have to be at night or over a weekend.

13 Architectural Will any of the work inside Building B18 be allowed to be performed during normal business hours?

See G-008 for phasing. Some work can be completed during normal business hours, but the majority will be nights and weekends

14 Architectural What time of day does “after hours” start and end?

See G-008 for phasing. Some work can be completed during normal business hours, but the majority will be nights and weekends

15 Architectural To what extent will the work in B18 have to completed each day in order for the facility to remain operational the next day?

See G-008 for phasing. Some work can be completed during normal business hours, but the majority will be nights and weekends

16 Architectural Should the contractor assume they will only be allowed to demo what they can replace in 1 night or 1 weekend?

Yes, See G-008 for phasing. Some work can be completed during normal business hours, but the majority will be nights and weekends

17 Architectural Will this project be done in any specific phases?

See G-008

18 Architectural Will each phase have to be fully completed before moving to the next or can some phases be completed simultaneously?

See G-008, there can be some minor overlap as long as the facility remains operational.

19 Architectural How many areas will we be allowed to work in at a time?

See G-008

20 Architectural/VA If all of the interior work is performed at night when no one else is in the building, will there be any ICRA requirements?

Dust and debris will need to be controlled and the facility and equipment will need to be clean and ready for use each day.

21 Mechanical Will we have to remove a window in each area to vent the negative air outside or is there another means of venting air from the space to achieve the negative pressure required by ICRA?

Existing windows can be used to vent ICRA air. Coordinate with the window work shown on the drawings.

22 Mechanical What openings can we use to vent our negative air to meet the ICRA requirements?

Existing windows can be used to vent ICRA air. Coordinate with the window work shown on the drawings.

23 VA In ICRA areas that require Category B Level 1 or 2, can we use zip-walls or plastic sheeting as containment?

Yes, Per spec 01 35 26 1.12.D, Medium Risk. Level III ICRA requirements will be required along with the requirements of section 01 00 00 1.6.F. Laundry has to remain operational; therefore, cleanliness is highly required to protect the veteran’s clean linen daily.

24 VA In any ICRA areas that require above Category B containment, can plastic wall panels be used for the ICRA walls, such as STARC Panels or Temporary Wall System’s panels?

Lockable Starc walls will be considered in lieu of the barrier wall requirements of 01 00 1.6.F phase 2.

25 MEP When can the new fire sprinkler work take place if the building has to be re-occupied everyday? This does not allow for enough time to remove an existing system and install a new system.

New fire suppression system in the basement can be fully installed before the tie-in to the existing fire suppression system occurs during unoccupied hours.

See FX and FK series drawings. The other areas of the building have fire suppression systems and only require minimal alterations.

26 MEP/Technology Who is the manufacturer of the current Fire Alarm system

Simplex.

27 VA Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Fire Alarm System

JCI - Johnson Controls; Traci Curlee (334) 309- 1500

28 VA Who is the manufacturer of the current Security and Access Control system?

JCI - Software House

29 VA Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Security and Access Control System?

JCI-Michael Hunter michael.hunter@jci.com

30 MEP/Technology Please confirm whether the Access Control work in this project is to be CFCI, OFCI, or

OFOI?

CFCI

31 MEP/Technology Who is the manufacturer of the current CCTV system?

Avigilon.

32 VA Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current CCTV System?

See #29 Response

33 MEP/Technology Please confirm whether the CCTV work in this project is to be CFCI, OFCI, or OFOI?

CFCI

34 VA Who is the manufacturer of the current Telecommunications

The Telecommunications system for LAN is managed by VA OIT. There is no manufacturer. VA OIT will provide all necessary active equipment.

system?

35 VA Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Telecommunications System?

VA OIT manages Telecommunications system for LAN.

36 MEP Who is the manufacturer of the current HVAC Controls?

See Section 23 0923, Paragraph 1.1, F. Trane is the current control manufacturer.

37 MEP Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current HVAC Controls?

The VA can provide this information for Trane.

38 MEP Who is the manufacturer of the current Building Automation System?

See Section 23 0923, Paragraph 1.1, F. Trane is the current control manufacturer.

39 MEP Please provide contact name and phone number for who services the current Building Automation System?

The VA can provide this information for Trane.

40 Architectural Is there any chance of uncovering hazardous materials? a. If so please provide the latest hazardous materials survey report for the area of construction?

Keynote #4 on Sheet AD-101 states to "mitigate and remove lead paint on interior walls". Keynote #4 on Sheet AD-111 states to "mitigate and remove lead paint on wood ceiling structure". VA to provide latest hazardous materials survey report for the area of construction

41 VA Who is the existing signage contractor for this VA?

Creative Signage System, Missy Weisenburger POC, 614-496-6873

42 Architectural/

VA

Will the contractor be responsible for any permits?

VA is the AHJ, no construction permits will be required. GC will be responsible for obtaining permits from the VA Fire Department for any work requiring open flames or sparks. VA to coordinate any other requirements for permitting.

43 Architectural Are doors to be factory finished or field finished?

Interior doors are to be factory finished. HM doors should be factory primed and field painted.

44 Architectural What is the height from finished floor to bottom of deck above in the Laundry Area?

Ceiling height varies. The ceiling is the bottom of the pitched roof deck. Verify during site walk.

45 Architectural Will there need to be insulation above the new ceilings?

No insulation will be required above new ceilings

46 Mechanical Is there a floor or crawl space below the Work area or is it the bottom floor with slab on grade?

See P series drawings for locations where there is Basement, crawl space or slab on grade.

47 Structural Is there any reason to believe the slab has moisture in it and moisture remediation will be needed?

It has been some time since the A&E has been in the crawlspace, but moisture was present at the time we originally observed the space, though concentrated mostly at the basement area. It is not believed that the slab itself contains moisture, but that the moisture issues stemmed from the laundry operations and the basement area where the water reclamation system was.

However, it is prudent to anticipate drying of the structure prior to any repairs, as is typical in the repair of anything in a damp environment.

48 MEP Have other areas on this floor needed moisture remediation on the concrete slab in past projects?

Moisture was prevalent in the crawl space and basement during the Design surveys.

49 Architectural What is the existing flooring in the Men’s, Female, and Dressing TLT rooms?

KEYNOTE #9 ON SHEET AD-101 STATES ITS MOSAIC TILE FLOORING

50 Architectural On sheet A-601 there are 4 Door Notes however in the Door Schedules none of the 4 door notes are ever referenced. Is the contractor to disregard these notes or will the door schedules be revised to include the applicable door notes?

Disregard Notes # 1-#3. Apply Note #4 to all doors. See Sheet A-601 for addendum #1 revisions.

51 Architectural Door 07A and 07B are not called out to be blast rated.

Please confirm these doors do not require a blast rating?

BLAST RATING REQUIRED FOR ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. See Addendum #1 sheet A- 601, door note #5.

52 Architectural Please provide a specification for Hollow metal Doors and Frames and Wood Doors?

Specification has been provided for HM doors.

53 Architectural Please provide a specification and basis of design product for the Overhead Door?

Specification has been provided.

54 Architectural Please specify which doors receive Automatic Door Operators, spec section 08 71 13

Doors 104, 104A, 105A and 108 have Automatic Door Operators. See specifications section 087100 Door Hardware. See sheet A-601 for Addendum #1 revisions. See also revised sheets EP101, E-601 and E-602.

55 Architectural When does the contractor need to use spec section 08 51 13 Aluminum windows instead of spec section 08 52 00 Historic Aluminum windows?

SECTION 08 51 13 IS THE VA'S BASIC REQUIREMENTS. 08 52 00 IS TO GIVE MORE

INFORMATION FOR THE REQUIRED HISTORIC REPLACEMENT WINDOWS.

56 Architectural Spec section 08 51 13.11 is for side-hinged windows, however on the window schedule on A- 601 there are no side-hinged windows shown. Please revise the window schedule to include any side- hinged windows?

REMOVE SECTION 08 51 13.11

57 Architectural Please provide a basis of design for the side-hinged windows?

THIS SECTION IS NOT USED. REMOVE FROM SPECS.

58 Architectural Please confirm that the side-hinged windows do not have to meet any “historic” requirements?

THIS SECTION IS NOT USED. REMOVE FROM SPECS.

59 Architectural Spec section 08 51 69.11 is for storm windows, however on the window schedule on A-601 there are no storm windows shown. Please revise the window schedule to include any storm windows?

See Addendum #1 sheet A-601 showing elevation of storm window.

60 Architectural Please provide a basis of design for the aluminum storm windows?

ALL WINDOWS NEED TO BE FROM THE SAME MANUFACTURER. HISTORIC

WINDOW MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE USED FOR ALL WINDOWS AND STORM

WINDOWS.

61 Architectural Please confirm that the storm windows do not have to meet any “historic” requirements?

STORM WINDOWS WILL BE INSTALLED OVER THE FEW EXISTING WINDOWS TO

REMAIN ON THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING ON THE INTERIOR SIDE.

62 Architectural Spec section 08 56 53 is for blast resistant windows, however on the window schedule on A-601 there are no blast resistant windows shown. Please revise the window schedule to include any blast resistant windows?

A 601 HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE BLAST WINDOWS ON ALL EXTERIOR

WINDOWS AND HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THE ADDENDUM.

63 Architectural Please provide a basis of design for the blast resistant windows?

BLAST RESISTANT WINDOWS MUST BE HISTORIC REPLACEMENT WINDOW -

REFERENCE 08 52 00

64 Architectural Please confirm that the blast resistant windows do not have to meet any “historic” requirements?

WINDOWS MUST MEET HISTORIC REQUIREMENTS.

65 Architectural Please confirm that the contractor has to provide a 24”x48” window and installation system to the VA during the Submittal stage of the project, as stated in spec section 08 52 00?

SAMPLE WINDOW NOT REQUIRED

66 Architectural Sheet A-102 indicates several window issues but does not give clear direction on the solution.

For example “Existing 1950’s steel window has been replaced. Not Suitable for Egress” Does this mean the whole window needs replacing in this project? Please provide the scope of the new work at

Sheet A-102 is meant to show existing conditions of the windows on the building.

Sheet A-101 Keynote #1 states New exterior Low E- windows and frames. See floor plan for location of keynote #1 for new window locations. Sheet A-101 Keynote #20 states existing steel windows to remain. See the floor plan for location of Keynote #20 and (3) steel windows to remain.

each window called out on Sheet A-102?

67 Architectural Will the VA have the work areas cleared out before the contractor begins their work each day?

GC WILL NEED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE WORK.

68 Architectural Will the contractor be required to move any of the existing furniture or equipment?

GC WILL NEED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE WORK.

69 Architectural If the contractor is responsible for moving the existing furniture, will storage be available from the VA for the furniture, equipment, or casework?

GC WILL NEED TO MOVE EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE WORK.

EQUIPMENT WILL NEED TO BE MOVED BACK INTO PLACE FOR THE VA TO

CONTINUE TO USE THE FACILITY. NO STORAGE WILL BE PROVIDED EXCEPT FOR

TEMPORARY (DAILY) STORAGE UNDER THE COVERED AREA AT THE REAR OF THE

FACILITY.

70 VA Where it says that removed items remain property of government until COR determines that they are not required. Will there be a place provided onsite for storage of items as they will not be able to be removed from the site?

No, COR will determine the what, when, how and where of the removed property.

71 General When the Bathrooms are being renovated will be VA provide temporary facilities for the laundry workers until this scope is complete?

Only one set of toilet rooms shall be under construction at a time so that the occupants have access to toilet facilities at all times. See Phasing description and plans on G-008.

72 MEP 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation Specification is not provided will this be provided?

Section 23 0711 was included in the set sent to the VA. We can resend section 23 0711 if needed.

73 VA Removed items remain property of government until COR determines that they are not required. Will there be a place provided onsite for storage of items as they will not be able to be removed from the site?

See #70 Response

74 Structural Will the contractor be required to Hydro-vacuum for any of the excavations?

MEANS AND METHODS, GC RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS

75 Structural Does the undercut for the new generator and fuel tank foundations need to be Hydro-vacuumed?

MEANS AND METHODS, GC RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS

76 Civil Please confirm that SWPPP will not be required since less than 1 acre of land is being disturbed?

Per ADEM, if less than 1 acre of land is disturbed. We recommend submitting a Project Review Request to ADEM to confirm; as they also state that it is required for any site of any size whose discharges have a reasonable potential to cause/contribute to a water quality concern.

77 MEP Will new underground electrical need to be encased in concrete to make an electrical duct bank?

The new underground electrical needs to be encased in 3" of concrete encasement. Refer to Detail 6/E-501.

78 MEP It is not clear how the contractor is to install the new plumbing and HVAC work while leaving the existing systems operational for the facility to continue use throughout construction. Has the VA and A&E firm discussed how this is going to take place?

Please provide some direction of how the VA intends on continuing operations when replacing plumbing and HVAC systems in the building?

See drawing G-008 AND Mechanical and plumbing drawings for phased work. To summarize the intent; New piping is installed parallel to the existing and made active, then old piping is disconnected from the equipment and new piping is connected during unoccupied hours. Last phase is to remove the old existing piping complete.

79 MEP Is there any specific certifications that the contractor must have in order to perform the fuel oil piping work?

See Section 23 1000 Facility Fuel Oil Systems for all necessary requirements related to the fuel oil systems and piping.

80 Architectural/E lectrical

The Plumbing and Mechanical Drawings make reference to Phase I, II, & III, however on the Architectural and Electrical Drawings there is no reference to Phasing. Please provide Phasing plans for the Architectural and Electrical Drawings as well?

ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PHASING IS SHOWN ON G-008 ALONG

WITH PHASING NOTES SHOWN FOR MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING. REFER

TO MEP DRAWINGS FOR FURTHER REQUIREMENTS.

81 MEP Please provide a basis of design for the new diesel generator?

Refer to Specification 26 32 13 for performance specifications of generator.

82 MEP Who will be responsible for filling the new fuel tank and generator with fuel?

The contractor will fill the main storage tank and day tank, after all field tests. See Specification 26 32 13 Section 3.2K

83 MEP Who will be responsible for the The contractor will fill the main storage tank and day tank, after all field fuel used while testing and commissioning the new generator?

tests. See Specification 26 32 13 Section 3.2K. This would include all fuel necessary for testing.

84 General Please provide a geo tech report and recommendations for and excavations and infill for the new generator and fuel tank buildings?

NO GEOTECH INVESTIGATION WAS PERFORMED. FOUNDATION BEARING

REQUIREMENTS ARE PROVIDED ON S-001 AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE

VERIFIED BY A LICENSED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER DURING

CONSTRUCTION.

85 Architectural What location will be allowed for staging material?

Sheet G-008 First Floor Phasing Plan has a note pointing to the Generator Building stating to: Utilize the parking lot as the site lay down area. Do not interrupt the Laundry facility deliveries for construction of the Generator building.

86 Architectural Will the site need to be fenced off during construction?

THE AREAS OF NEW CONSTRUCTION (GENERATOR AND FUEL BUILDING)

WILL NEED TO BE FENCED FOR SAFETY. IF ANY RAILING WILL BE

REMOVED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, SAFTEY FENCING WILL HAVE TO

BE PROVIDED.

87 General The Solicitation provide 2.1 Price Schedule with one total price for all work in the drawings. Please confirm that there is only one Base Bid price required and no Alternates that have to be priced?

ONE BASE BID (FOR ALL OF THE WORK) IS REQUIRED. PRICING FOR

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED WITH THE BASE BID,

THIS IS CLEARLY SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS.

88 Architectural If there are alternates that have to be priced, please answer the following questions: a. Alternate #1- Please provide an exact Lineal Foot measurement for the Handrails that have to be cleaned, repaired and painted?

b. Alternate #3 - Restoring historic windows can become very expensive very quickly depending on the amount of work that is required. Please provide detailed descriptions of what repairs will be required for which windows, along with an exact window quantity? c. Alternate #4 – This alternate states to only repair and repoint brick where absolutely needed. This is a very subjective statement and 1 contractor may not thing a repair is absolutely needed in one area while another contractor determines that the same repair is absolutely needed. Will the VA please provide a specific square foot quantity of brick repair/cleaning/repointing for this alternate to be priced fairly? d. Alternate #5 – Please provide a detailed description of what the repairs to the ships ladder need to include?

a. LINEAR FEET OF RAILINGS = 400 linear feet .

b. Alternate #3- Alternate star symbol #3 have been shown on the floor plan A-101 to show which windows will be repaired, cleaned, and repainted. See the floor plan to locate the star symbols. Also Keynote #20 is already provided on sheet A-101 to clean, refurbish, and repaint (3) existing windows. See the floor plan. Alternate star symbols are also shown on the elevations sheets showing locations of windows to be repaired.

c. Alternate #4 star symbol is shown on 2/A-201 - West Elevation and 1/A- 202 - North Elevation with a tuckpoint note.

Alternate #5-Clean, refurbish, repair any damaged components, and repaint ships ladder-dark gray

89 VA Please clarify if the information on Page 1 of Attachment 3 PPQ satisfies the requirements for Factor 1 – Relevant and Recent Past Performance or if additional information is

Yes, Attachment 3 PPQ can be utilized for rating Past Performance. Complete guidance is provided under “II. Evaluation Criteria and Factors”, Paragraph C.

required in narrative form?

90 VA Please provide the site visit sign in sheet in an addendum?

See attached

91 VA Can the bid date for the project be extended to provide more time for contractors?

Yes, the bid date for this project can be extended. The VA intends to allow at least 1 week between posting of RFIs and the proposal due date.

92 VA Can a second round of RFIs be submitted once the initial RFI answers are provided as usually these answers call for more clarifications in most cases?

Yes, but only if required. The VA may not be able to accommodate additional RFIs.

1 General Will the Contractor be required to maintain full laundry operations 24/7 during construction? If so, please provide the required temporary laundry capacity or bypass plan.

Yes. Full Laundry operations are required during occupied hours (daytime hours) as shown on the drawings. Any possible interruptions to the Laundry functions shall occur during after hours or weekends. Facility must remain operational.

2 VA Please clarify the required ICRA classification and containment requirements for work in and adjacent to the active laundry area (Bldg. 18).

See Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

3 VA Will the VA provide a current asbestos and lead survey for all areas of demolition and renovation? If not, is the Contractor responsible for testing and abatement?

Yes

4 MEP Please clarify the exact locations, sizes, and shutdown procedures for all new utility connections (domestic water, sanitary, storm, electrical, medical gas if any).

Shutdowns shall occur during after hours or weekends unless otherwise coordinated with the VA. See drawing G-008. Pipe sizes and locations for all anticipated tie-ins to existing systems are shown on the Contract Documents.

5 MEP Are there any planned utility outages or shutdown windows already scheduled by the VA, or must the Contractor coordinate all shutdowns?

Shutdowns shall be coordinated by the Contractor. Coordinate shutdowns during unoccupied hours unless otherwise coordinated with the VA .

6 Structural Please confirm the foundation and structural requirements for the new addition (soil report, bearing capacity, seismic requirements).

The structural notes on general notes sheet S-001, foundation notes #1 through #3, provide the required bearing information. The contractor shall certify the bearing medium as a part of this project per note #2.

There is no geotechnical report for this project.

7 MEP Will the VA or a third-party CxA manage overall commissioning, or is the Contractor responsible for full commissioning of all new MEP systems?

VA TO RESPOND

8 MEP Please clarify whether the existing fire alarm and sprinkler systems must remain fully operational during construction and how tie-ins will be coordinated.

The existing fire alarm and sprinklers shall remain fully operational during occupied hours of the Laundry. Occupied hours are shown on the Contractor Documents.

9 VA Will the VA allow double-hatting of the Site Superintendent with the Quality Control Manager or SSHO on this project? What is the minimum on-site supervision required daily?

See #3 Response

10 CONTRACTING Can the Offeror use past In accordance with Section 2.2 of the solicitation (see Factor 1 – Relevant and performance from key subcontractors to satisfy the SDVOSB past performance factor, or must all referenced projects be performed by the Prime?

Recent Past Performance Experience), offerors may include project experience from both the prime offeror and/or proposed key subcontractors in their proposal narratives. If past performance from key subcontractors is submitted, those subcontractors must be clearly identified in the proposal and are expected to remain on the contract for its duration, unless compelling justification for replacement is provided and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Please also note: All requirements for SDVOSB self-performance, as detailed in VAAR 852.219-73 and VAAR 852.219-75, still apply and must be met by the prime contractor. The inclusion of key subcontractor past performance does not relieve the offeror of any limitations on subcontracting or SDVOSB participation requirements.

Offerors are responsible for ensuring that all past performance references and narratives clearly state which firm(s) performed the referenced work, and for providing commitment letters or documentation as required by the solicitation.

Please refer to Section 2.2, Factor 1 for additional details and contact the Contracting Officer if further clarification is needed.

11 CONTRACTING Will the VA issue updated wage determinations closer to NTP, or must the Contractor use the current ones included in the solicitation?

The DBA Wage Rates AL20260098, dated 01/02/2026 and included in the solicitation, are the most current and applicable rates for Tuscaloosa County, AL. Offerors should use these wage rates when preparing their proposals.

If the Department of Labor issues a revised wage determination that becomes effective prior to contract award, the updated wage determination will be incorporated into the contract at award. After contract award, the rates in the contract apply, unless otherwise modified in accordance with applicable regulations.

12 General Will the VA furnish and install any new laundry equipment, or is the Contractor responsible for all equipment procurement and installation?

NO NEW LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT.

13 MEP Are temporary power, water, and sanitary facilities to be provided by the VA or must the Contractor provide them at no additional cost?

Temporary facilities are not anticipated however, if needed, would be provided by the Contractor.

14 VA The solicitation states 600 calendar days after NTP. Does this include all phasing, temporary operations, and final punch list / commissioning?

Yes

15 VA What is the anticipated turnaround time for RFI responses prior to the proposal due date?

3 weeks

16 General Please clarify responsibility for new laundry equipment (owner-furnished vs.

contractor-furnished) and any required coordination with equipment manufacturers.

NO NEW LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT.

17 General/MEP Will the Contractor be required to provide temporary laundry facilities or bypass systems during any shutdown periods?

Yes, temporary piping or systems may be required depending on Contractor work planning. Laundry must be kept fully operational during occupied hours as noted on the drawings.

18 VA Please provide clarification on required noise, vibration, and dust control measures during construction in this occupied medical facility.

See Section 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

19 Architectural Are there any specific infection control or barrier requirements that differ between the renovation portion and the new addition?

G-008 First Floor Phasing Plan shows a barrier wall and note stating:

Provide a construction barrier wall to enclose Phase 1 Work. Wall to be made out of metal or wood studs with drywall or plywood on the exterior of studs. New "additions" are separate buildings and will NOT need to adhere to any ICRA requirements.

20 Architectural Please confirm the exact scope of work for roof modifications, penetrations, and waterproofing for the new addition.

Refer to sheet A-302- Wall Details for the Generator building roof details. Refer to sheet A-1/106 for the Generator building roof plan and keynotes. See penetration detail 2/A-106 for TPO roof pipe penetration. Refer to sheet A-304 Wall sections for roof details for the Fuel Tank building. Refer to 2/A-105 for the roof plan and keynotes for the fuel tank building. These are NEW free standing buildings, NOT additions.

21 MEP Will the VA provide as-built drawings for the existing Bldg.

18 mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems?

Contact the VA to obtain the drawings requested. Some of the existing systems are shown on the demolition drawings.

22 MEP Please clarify coordination requirements for relocating or protecting existing fire suppression and alarm systems during construction.

Provide fire watch for any area where the fire suppression system is turned off. Or turn existing heads upright to serve areas during renovation.

23 VA What are the requirements for temporary facilities, site access, and contractor parking during the project?

Currently behind Building 18. However, coordinate with the COR for specific locations.

24 General Please confirm if the Contractor is responsible for providing all new laundry-specific equipment (washers, dryers, ironers, etc.) or if any is owner-furnished.

NO NEW LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED IN THIS RENOVATION

PROJECT.

25 MEP Are there any special stormwater management or drainage requirements for the new addition?

Storm water management and drainage for the two new buildings are shown on the Contract Documents.

26 MEP Please clarify the firestopping and smoke control requirements at all new penetrations and tie-ins.

Fire stopping of openings is required at all fire walls. All penetrations shall be sealed with sealant through ALL walls.

27 Architectural Will value engineering or alternate proposals be considered prior to award?

DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES ARE INCLUDED IN THE DRAWINGS.

28 VA Please confirm the required submittal schedule and review turnaround times for shop drawings and product data.

Submittal review is a week

29 MEP What are the exact warranty and O&M manual requirements for all new

See sections 01 00 00, 01 33 23, 22 05 11, 23 05 11, 25 05 11, 27 05 11, and 28 05 00 and individual sections for other system submittal requirements and systems installed in the laundry addition and renovation?

warranties. Also reference FAR clause 52.246-21.

1 Structural There is a detail for both Typical Beam Repair, and for a full Beam Removal and Repour.

What is the criteria for determining when we repair vs.

replace the beams?

Full Beam Removal and Repour is only required at the bay where the section 8/S-302 is cut along grid line one elevation in detail 17/S-302.

2 Structural They are asking for 3 separate Phases; the first will include all non-invasive concrete spall repairs not requiring shoring, the second will be column repair, install new columns in the crawlspace, and any severe spalls that require shoring, the third will include the repairs of basement area concrete once all MEP Demolition is complete. We will assume that all repairs in phase II and phase III will require shoring. Do you an idea of the start dates for each phase? This will let me know if we will have to demobilize and remob between phases.

MEANS AND METHODS

3 Structural For the circles highlighted yellow, it shows overhead concrete spalls. Because there are no SF quantities provided, we will qualify these as no more than 2'x2'x3" based on the photos provided.

This seems to be a fair estimate of the extents of repair at each location in aggregate. The A/E team does not have SF numbers to provide at this time.

4 Structural It looks like all the column replacement are the HSS steel columns. We will not be bidding any of this work, including any shoring needed for this work.

GC to bid all work required.

5 Structural Below are the work items we will bid short of the steel column locations in blue.

Please let us know if this will work for you.

GC to bid all work required.