36C24818R0446-0002001.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Responses Solicitation No. 36C24818R0446

Correct Access and Storm Water Deficiencies – Viera OPC Project No. 675-16-650

Attachment 1 – RFI Responses

RFI NO. QUESTION/RESPONSE

1. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1 – Do not provide work associated with Landscaping and

Irrigation. What is intended to be installed in place of no landscaping?

VA Response: Contractor shall sod all disturbed areas with Bahia sod.

2. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1 – Do not provide work associated with Landscaping and Irrigation. Are we to grade to finish elevations and leave bare soil?

VA Response: Contractor shall sod all disturbed areas with Bahia sod.

3. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3 – Do not provide work to install wall. What is intended to be installed in place of the wall?

VA Response: Install 8' height decorative fencing per detail 5, 8'-0" Industrial Grade Fence Detail on Sheet C3.1.

4. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3 – Do not provide work to install wall. Should new fence line be extended, including spacing of masonry columns?

VA Response: Install 8' height decorative fencing per detail 5, 8'-0" Industrial Grade Fence Detail on Sheet C3.1.

5. Can the Government please provide specifications, finish texture, finish color, and design criteria for pre-cast wall system?

VA Response: The design intent of the pre-cast wall system is provided in the plans and the contractor is expected to provided final shop drawings for approval. Finish color to be determined by VA. Finish texture to be smooth.

6. Can the Government please provide specifications for exterior paint system?

VA Response: The contractor is to provide final shop drawings of the pre-cast wall system.

This should include recommended paint application. At a minimum, the process should include pressure washing components and application of primer coat and up to (2) two paint finish coats.

7. Should the installer of the Hirsch access control system be a Hirsch certified approved partner?

VA Response: Yes

8. Should the CCTV installer be a Pelco approved partner?

VA Response: Yes

9. The pre-cast wall design that is shown on the drawings is a specific vendors proprietary system which would limit the number of bids that can be obtained for this project, will other vendors be acceptable provided they meet state and local codes for design and installation?

VA Response: Yes. All proposed systems must meet the specification requirements and be approved by the COR/CO.

10. The drawings indicate a split face block finish for the pre-cast wall, is this required, or will a smooth finish be accepted?

VA Response: This was a specific design finish selected to match other masonry on site. Any deviation from this finish needs to be approved by the COR.

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11. What type of security means will be required at the temporary fence for access into the facility during WHEN hours?

VA Response: See answer to Q12.

12. Will the temporary front access gates be required to be automatically opened and closed, or physically opened and closed during WHEN hours?

VA Response: All construction work at the front entrance gate must be accomplished during WHEN hours. The clinic does have after-hours clinics, sporadic in nature. The clinic also has Saturday clinics as well. Only one side of the gate may be constructed at any given time, leaving the other side accessible. If the contractor elects to construct the fence during these times, it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to provide flag men and proper signage to ensure the patients, security and employees understand the pathway to get into and out of the clinic. The gate under construction needs to be closed or appropriately “sealed off” at night.

13. Will pedestrian access be required at the temporary fence?

VA Response: Pedestrian access during construction shall be provided during the day.

14. What will be the type and location of the security fence gates to be installed for traffic entry/exit?

VA Response: This information is addressed on Sheet C3.1 and should also be outlined within contractor shop drawings.

15. Sheet C1.0 shows concrete apron to the north side of the entry gate. Sheet C2.0 does not. Is this concrete apron to be demolished?

VA Response: Sheet C1.0 is the demolition plan and depicts the apron to be removed. Sheet C2.0 is construction plan and does not depict replacement of the apron.

16. Please provide detail drawings of the existing fence column foundations for demolition purposes.

VA Response: Attached are pdf drawings C101-960 and VAa6-3 which depict the existing fence column. These drawings are not as-builts and may not be accurate.

17. The legend on drawing C2.0 shows small black squares for precast columns and larger black squares for split face masonry columns. There are 22 locations where small black squares are used, however the elevation note indicates “top of block elevation”. Is the term “block” used interchangeably between masonry and precast columns?

VA Response: Yes, this term applies to both column types.

18. On drawing C3.0 the free-standing columns are shown with a shallow spread footing as well as a deeper footing. Which type of footing is required at what locations? Where is the shallow spread footing to be used?

VA Response: A spread footing will likely not be utilized. The provided detailing is to convey design intent. The contractor shall provide final shop drawings for the precast wall system which will included the footer dimensions.

19. On drawing C3.1 detail 4 shows 8’ long sections of 2’ high fencing. Detail 2 on C3.2 shows a shorter section of wall with the 2’ high fencing on it. 2’ high fencing is not shown anywhere

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VA Response: The 2'-0" fencing was accidentally omitted from the elevation detail on Sheet

3.0. The fencing will be installed on top of the 6'-0" wall in between the columns similar to detail 2, Splitface Column w/ Wall and Fence on Sheet C3.2

20. Please clarify the intent of Demo notes 1 & 3 is to remove cable entirely back to the source.

VA Response: Wiring shall be removed back to source. See VA General Demolition Note A on drawing E-001 for more information.

21. What height is required for the temporary chain link security fence?

VA Response: 8' height

22. DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2 - involves sidewalk replacement and crossings scopes of work.

Would the pedestrian gate scope of work be included in the deduct alternate #2?

VA Response: No

23. Is the contractor responsible for installing and maintaining gates at the main entrance?

VA Response: Yes

24. IR 1.1 indicates a directional boring, what is this directional boring for?

VA Response: This boring is to contain (2) two lateral lines extending into the center median and also running to other side of drive.