36C24818R0454-0003001.xlsx

RFIs VBA

2 Will the Government allow for Contractors to utilize previously submitted PPQ’s from our customers/clients in our proposal? No.

3 The drawings file provided is scaled as an 8.5” X 11” document. Can you please provide this file to scale? The Drawings file has been reposted to FBO via amendment in the correct scale.

4 Plans calls for C Cure access control system, however existing system is Hirsch Electronics, please confirm. Hirsch is acceptable.

5 Should installer be a Hirsch Certified installer? yes.

6 Should new access control for Room 126 (File Room) be separate for the main Building system and only controlled by OIT staff? All telecommunication rooms are OI & T exclusive and have their own controled keypad access.

7 Should Room 126 be dual card & code or will card only be acceptable? see answer #6.

8 Where will new system controllers need to be housed? ??????

9 Will all locking hardware be supplied by door hardware company? Can you confirm hardware being used? Look at the project spcs.

10 Will Request to exit switches be built in to the locking hardware or should we allow for these? Look at the project spcs.

11 Will door hardware also be monitored or should we allow for a separate door contact? Look at the project spcs.

12 Do you have expansion capacity with the existing software? yes.

13 Specification calls for Pelco cameras, do you have a minimum specification these cameras should be? Refer to solicitation. Also, see "Camera System Notes" and related attachments.

14 Confirm the additional storage required at the NVR units for the new cameras, please confirm size to be added. Refer to solicitation. Also, see "Camera System Notes" and related attachments.

15 Confirm that the VA will be proving the POE switches for the cameras. Refer to solicitation. Also, see "Camera System Notes" and related attachments.

16 Confirm where the each POE switch will be located. Refer to solicitation. Also, see "Camera System Notes" and related attachments.

17 Do you have spare camera licenses in the existing NVR or should we allow for 1# per additional camera? No.

18 Cameras shown on outside of building, are these existing cameras? No.

19 Is this duress system already in place elsewhere in the facility? yes.

20 During the site visit, COR stated that Johnson Controls will need to re-establish the HVAC controls connection from the communications room to the CEP. Please clarify whether the Johnson Controls scope of work is included in the contractor’s scope of work. yes.

21 During the site visit, COR stated that the Lab shares both electrical and HVAC with construction area. Will contractor be able to schedule outages for HVAC and electrical? Or will service have to remain 24/7 for the Lab? Yes. Coordination has to be completed thru the COR.

22 Confirm that the crawl space for Bldg 500 is defined as a “confined space.” Yes.

23 During the site visit, COR stated that an interior design guide would be provided for this RFP. Please provide/post the design guide. Information to be provided by the Project's architectural firm.

24 Confirm Simplex as the fire alarm system. yes.

25 Can the VA provide information on where the laydown will be for this project? And whether any space close to the building can be made available? yes.

26 There was discussion during the site visit about where and what type of barriers may be constructed for the project. Can the VA provide a temporary barrier plan to all contractors? Contractor responsible for formulating their own plan.

27 Will the VA be doing the monitoring and final visual inspections for the abatement? Yes.

28 Does the VA have a current or preferred manufacturer for door hardware? No.

29 Are all of the walls within the work area sheetrock, or are any lathe/plaster construction? yes.

30 As discussed during the site visit, valves for the HVAC and sprinklers may be nonfunctional. Can the VA provide information about the condition of the valves associated with AHU 1? Are all the valves functional? If not, what measures does the VA expect the contractor to take to accommodate frozen valves, or how to proceed despite frozen valves? Also for the sprinkler system? Contractor responsible for determination during site visit. Assume that valves will not close 100% for AHU replacement.

31 Will it be possible to begin this construction project before the Lab project is complete? No.

32 Can the VA provide the asbestos report/survey that applies to the construction area? Was provided.

33 Information we received at the pre-bid meeting indicates this project won’t begin until the end of the year or into 2019, due to required relocation of the “Blood Lab”. Should we carry cost escalation percentage within our bids to cover inflation due to excessive elapsed time after award? Refer to Block 13 d. of the solicitation SF1442. "Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected." The contract arrangement is a firm fixed price (FFP) and no adjustments will be allowed. Plan accordingly.

34 Specification section 01 00 00 page 7 describes a chain link construction fence. Is this required for a project that is almost exclusively indoor work? No.

35 Specification section 01 00 00 page 14 requires GC to meter and pay for electric usage. Is this correct? No

36 Can our on-site superintendent serve as safety officer, competent person and quality control? Safety officer yes, QA is a conflict of interest, no.

37 Is TB screening required? no.

38 No floor finish is shown on A-105 to the east of offices 161-163 & 136 where wider corridor is created. Please specify what is to be done with flooring for the entire 10’ width of this corridor. Old flooring will not match new. Floor finish to remain.

39 Wall protection (WP-1) is shown in Finish Legend on drawing A-105, however is not indicated on plans. Is there any Acrovyn Handrail/crash rail on this project? Look at the project specs.

40 Due to note 1 on drawing F-101 is the fire sprinkler design considered to be delegated to the GC Fire sprinkler subcontractor and their engineer? Responsibility of Prime Contractor.

41 There was some mention of “no plastic” in our bid proposal materials. Please confirm with more detail. Look at the OI & T requirements.

42 At the pre-bid meeting it was mentioned that the existing roof top AHU above the project would be replaced. The mechanical drawings for the project do not indicate a new AHU. Please confirm the existing roof top AHU will remain with no work required to be done to it. Yes, you have to replace the fan unit. Look at pages M104 and M601.

43 It was mentioned at the pre-bid meeting that existing isolation valves for fire sprinkler and domestic water will probably not function. Please specify which existing valves are required to be replaced with new valves. All sprinkler isolation valves that reside in the construction area.

44 Please advise on VA requirements for working in the confined space below the project in the crawl space. Follow OSHA Guidelines.

45 In the pre-bid meeting it was mentioned that a “Finish Schedule” would be provide to us in a future Amendment. The finishes appear to be already specified on the drawings. Is there another Finish Schedule to be issued? No.

46 Please provide a list of any proprietary companies that may be required to perform work at this facility for existing systems that may be under continuing warranty or ongoing maintenance or control such as: fire alarm, HVAC controls, roofing, HVAC water treatment, public address system, CCTV systems, Physical Access Control systems and/or telephone/data. Open.

47 Please indicate where all existing head ends are located for various systems being added on to for fire alarm, public address, CCTV, Physical Access Control, telephone/data, Duress system and HVAC controls. 2 Quads per room for OI & T devices.

48 Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate? No the project is not tax exempt.

49 Will there be a designated laydown and parking area for workers accessing the construction site? yes.

50 Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations. yes.

51 During construction in an area where the ceilings or fire suppression system will be disrupted, will NFPA 241 apply? Will the government require additional security measures beyond NFPA code such as fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc. Yes, 241 will apply. No.

52 Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions? Simplex.

53 Has the work area been checked for lead based paint? Yes.

54 Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials? Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin. This is all speculation at this point. The contract arrangement is a firm fixed price (FFP) and no adjustments will be allowed.

56 Describe any and all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control? Look at the solicitation documents.

57 What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this site? medium

58 Please confirm If all Category 6 Copper & Fiber Optic Data & Voice Network Cabling Infrastructure, Video Surveillance Cameras, Paging Systems and Integrated Access Control will be part of the scope of work. Yes

59 Which direction is the grain running in the PL-1 Panels in the SF3 store front? ????????

60 How deep is the concrete floor where the new holes are to be cored? Will GC need a xray scan to test these locations? 6 inch

61 I’ve consulted with Horton regarding S3 and they concur, it can’t be built like the Architect shows and properly function the way the architect intended to perform. The way the Architect has it will only have an available clear opening of less than 34” and the small side frame will be a 3rd party addition. I have drawn a recommendation that will give a much larger clear opening of about 41 ½” and have continuity of framing members. Will this be allowed? CO Note: Drawing(s) forwarded to COR. Refer to solicitation.

62 Is there an equipment/furniture list that the VA will be furnishing and installing? Will not affect contractor's schedule.

63 This Design-Bid-Build ITB has final drawings and specifications. Exactly what is the scope of work required for an Architect on our Team? This is not a design-bid-build. This is a construction only contract bid.

64 Please confirm there are no MWBE goal requirements on this project. This project is set-aside for SDVOSB concerns.

65 The site visit attendees list that I have is not readable. Please provide site visit attendees list. Included in amendment as an attachment.

66 What is the scope of card reader system? Refer to solicitation.

67 What is the scope of CCTV system? Refer to solicitation

68 Any new public address system? Update existing to new floor plan.

69 Any new fire detection/alarm system? Update existing to new floor plan.

70 Any new access controls system? Update existing to new floor plan.

71 Any new security equipment? Update existing to new floor plan.

72 Any new AHU? Update existing to new floor plan.

73 Any new appliances? No.

74 Any new overhead coiling shutters? No.

75 Any new TV? No.

76 Names (dept. of VA), and signage shown on 1/A451 or 11/A702 are existing or provide new ones? Contractor is responsible for interior signage with guidance of the VA interior designer.

77 Any new furniture? Does not affect contractor work.

78 Any existing furniture need to be moved out of the project site? yes.

79 Is this LEED project? yes.

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