Government Responses.pdf

ITEM # QUESTIONS / COMMENTS Government Response

1 We would like to use 26 GA Hugh Rib R-Panel in lieu of anondized aluminum on the exterior walls?

26 GA High rib R-panel can be accepted for exterior wall and skirts but shall meet “Florida Product Approved as well as HVHZ Zone Approved – Miami/Dade Counties” and shall be installed not to become projectiles during high winds.

Could you please clarify if the site location is asphalt or if it will require site work?

It is confirmed the site is asphalt. Images attached to the Amendment.

If the site location is totally asphalt. The use of footings is not common.

Could you please confirm if footings will be required regardless of site location.

Footers are required. Protection of asphalt road surface is required.

Is the use of Bard Wall Pac HAVC units acceptable in lieu of Roof top units?

HVAC units are vendor decided and serviced by vendor.

5 Please advise where I can find the Concept layout #MK1.

MK1 is concept drawing developed with the cooperation of Dietary Department. MK-1 concept drawing is attached to Amendment.

6 Referencing the equipment list please define the acronym KTG and CS.

A/E designated acronyms: KTG is reference for “Kitchens to Go”, and CS is referenced to “Client Supplied”

7 Pleas confirm if both ramp locations are considered Service ramps.

All ramps will be considered service ramps for the purpose of food delivery cart motion.

8 Can the use of EPDM be used in lieu of TPO? TPU was stated in the SOW. EPDM is acceptable material.

Can the use of stainless steel casework be used in lieu of plastic laminate finish?

VA CPO and Activation will provide office and break room furniture and case work. Water and sanitary will be required for break room hand wash sink.

10 Do both ramps need to completely covered by a canopy?

Ramps will be required to be covered. Ramps will be path of food conveyance.

11 Reference Price/Cost Schedule 0001. Please clarify if this is for design only or design and install?

This is for design and installl. 95% design drawings are being provided. The remaining 5% design should apply to utilities as value added to eliminate generator. The period of performance of design and install is 150 days. CLIN 0001 period of performance is amended.

Regarding the interior walls. Is FRB which is in your SOW the same as FRP which is our commonly used material?

FRP board is acceptable. Wall surfaces may be exposed to moisture and will be sanitize on a regular basis with VA approved cleaning chemicals.

The plans show spacing between the building ends. Can you confirm that we can design the unites to butt up directly? This would greatly reduce the risk of any leaks.

Butting is fully acceptable.

Referencing the canopies. The plans call for pressure treated lumber and asphalt shingles, the SOW calls out aluminum. Can you confirm that aluminum is acceptable?

Aluminum is preferred material for the purpose of durability, maintenance, and cleaning.

15 Please confirm who is supplying the final cores for the door hardware. Vendor to provide blanks. VA will replace cores.

Referencing the water, sewer, and fire water. Is the VA bringing the utilities to the building foot print, and we are only required to manifold with in the building footprint?

VA is not bringing utilities to buildings for value added opportunities, and connection to VA sources.

Does the ramp sloping need to follow standard VA sloping of 1 and 20, or the industry standard of 1 and 12?

Ramps will meet ABA 1 and 12.

18 Is there a one line diagram? We need to know where the transformer/panels are fed from…

Vendor to design electrical supply system originating from existing T-106, T-109 pad mount transformers (12470V/480V-277V) to feed distribution panel MSB (Sheet E 601 -95% drawings).

Images will be forwarded to CO for distribution.

On the plans the MDP says it’s new – in the MDP panel schedule it says it’s existing. Please clarify.

Need clarification of reference (document – page) for better explanation.

Who’s supplying/installing the generator?

No Generator is to be used as a source of power for modular kitchen. VA request that the modular kitchen be connected to the existing east loop electrical utility transformers T106, T109 (12470V/480V- 277V). Images are attached to the Amendment.

Could you please clarify if we are to supply the fire extinguishers and the cabinets, or just the cabinets? Cabinets to be installed by vendor. VA Safety Department will supply fire extinguishers.