(12) 08152023 RFIs Q_As.pdf

Solicitation 36C24823R0153 Renovate & Abate Flooring in Three Bay Pines Buildings

Request for Information (115)

RFIs (51)

Q1. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

Answer: Yes

Q2. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

Answer: see answer to Q1

Q3. Please clarify if a superintended can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

Answer: yes

Q4. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full-time for this project?

Answer: see answer to Q3

Q5. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO as well as

QA/QC?

Answer: Superintendent shall NOT triple hat.

Q6. Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set.

Answer: See REVISED drawing set provided as attachment.

Q7. The drawings provided are not to scale. Should the contractor base their estimate on the quantities provided by the VA in the scope of work? Doing so may result in a change order if the provided quantities do not match actual required quantities.

Answer: Use provided dimensioned drawings.

Q8. If the contractor is not to use the VA provided quantities as the basis of their estimate, will the VA provide a scaled set of drawings?

Answer: See provided dimensioned drawings. Note that these drawings are NOT to scale.

Q9. The drawings are not signed and sealed by an architect or engineer. Are the plans that have been provided?

Answer: There is no architect or engineering firm for this project.

Q10. Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

Answer: Not applicable. This project does not require design by an Architect/Engineer.

Q11. Please clarify if the bid bond should be included as a part of the price proposal or if it should be a separate attachment.

Answer: Per Contracting: Bid Bond shall be included.

Q12. Is the emergency room operational 24/7?

Answer: yes

Q13. Will the emergency department lobby be temporarily relocated to facilitate this project?

Answer: Yes

Q14. Will the contractor be able to take down the entire emergency department lobby at once?

Answer: Yes.

Q15. Will the emergency department lobby remain operational during this project?

Answer: No. Emergency Department Lobby will be closed while construction activities are underway in the Emergency Department Lobby.

Q16. The statement of work indicates that all work in the Emergency Department Lobby must take place within seven calendar days. Is work allowed to take place 24/7 within that period?

Answer: Yes. Coordinate with COR.

Q17. Can work take place 7 days a week throughout all areas of the project?

Answer: Yes. Notify COR 14 calendar days in advance to work weekends or holidays.

Q18. The building 2 Key Plan indicates, “Abate existing flooring. Prepare surface and install new flooring and vinyl cove base”. What type of new flooring will be used?

Answer: See attached flooring drawings.

Q19. What type of new flooring will be used in Building 100 Emergency Department Lobby? No Key Plan was provided.

Q20. What type of new flooring will be used in Building 102 Domiciliary Hub? No Key Plan was provided.

Q21. Will the VA be providing their own VPIH?

Answer: Yes

Q22. Will the VA be using PCM or TEM clearance?

Answer: PCM

Q23. If the VA is using TEM clearance, what will the turnaround time be?

Answer: VA will be using PCM clearance. Turnaround time can be up to 3 working days.

Q24. Is there an area on the second floor of building 2 where water is available to be used for temporary decontamination showers?

Answer: yes. Housekeeping closet

Q25. Is there an area in building 102 where water is available to be used for temporary decontamination showers?

Answer: yes. housekeeping closet

Q26. Is there an area in building 100 where water is available to be used for temporary decontamination showers?

Answer: yes. Outside the emergency department entrance on the service bay wall

Q27. Does the storage of VA owned furniture being removed from the building need to be climate controlled?

Answer: Yes.

Q28. Can VA owned furniture be stored offsite and brought back when work is complete?

Answer: Yes, if the storage site is climate controlled, and the contractor provides proof of insurance to cover the stored items in the event of a loss.

Q29. Can VA owned furniture from building 2 be stored temporarily in building 102?

Answer: Not applicable. Reference REVISED scope of work. The building 2 furniture scope has changed.

However, furniture from the Emergency Department lobby could possibly be stored in Building 102 HUB, during construction activities in the Emergency Department lobby.

Q30. Please confirm that all the new LVT flooring will be provided by the VA?

Answer: No. Reference scope of work. The term “furnish and install” indicates that the contractor shall provide the flooring. VA will provide LVT flooring (flooring material ONLY – not glue or cove base) for Building 102 hub ONLY.

In addition, the contractor shall supply all adhesive and required floor leveler for all areas of the project.

Q31. Will the contractor be providing any materials handling for the VA provided LVT?

Answer: Yes. Contractor shall retrieve flooring material from storage on the Bay Pines VAMC campus.

Coordinate retrieval with COR.

Q32. Is the VA currently in possession of the LVT flooring they will provide for this project?

Answer: Yes

Q33. Is the VA provided LVT flooring currently onsite at the Bay Pines VAMC?

Answer: No, it is stored offsite, but will be delivered to the Bay Pines campus prior to installation.

Q34. Please confirm the VA requires 2 weeks between phases in building 2 only.

Answer: Reference REVISED scope of work. There is no longer a set number of phases for building 2.

The 2-week requirement between phases in Building 2 no longer applies. However, the contractor will need to allow sufficient time for moving barriers, etc. while maintaining access for the VA to spaces indicated in the REVISED SOW.

However, the contractor shall allow two weeks between completing work in Building 2 and beginning work in the Building 102 Hub.

Q35. Can multiple phases run concurrently?

Answer: No.

Q36. Can work take place in multiple buildings concurrently?

Answer: no.

Q37. For building 2, please identify a laydown area for items such as a dumpster or connexe(s).

Answer: a dumpster can be placed on the side of the building closest to the bay. Coordinate with COR.

Q38. For Building 2, please identify where subcontractors may park.

Answer: in lots 15 or 22, which are located to the east side across from Building 37.

Q39. Does the VA recognize that the project will likely extend past the solicited performance period of 180 calendar days?

Answer: Since the 10-phase requirement for Bldg. 2 has been removed, the PoP 180 calendar days remains (CON and FMS coordinated).

Q40. Are there areas in this project in which off-hours work is prohibited or discouraged?

Answer: No. However, coordinate off-hours work with COR 14 calendar days in advance.

Q41. Please confirm that areas of the plan not highlighted are excluded from this project's scope.

Answer: For work in Buildings 100 and 2, confirmed. For Building 102 hub, see attached flooring finish schedule site plan.

Q42. In Building 2, does the VA require the contractor to maintain access to the elevators while flooring is abated in corridor 213?

Answer: Yes. Contractor shall maintain access to the HUD/VASH office (room 224) from at least one elevator.

Q43. Building 2: Do rooms 200, 201, and 225 require badge access?

Answer: Yes. Door access shall be coordinated with COR.

Q44. Will VA personnel need to be present when work is being completed in rooms requiring badge access?

Answer: VA personnel will not stay at the work location the entire time work is taking place.

Q45. Will access badges be provided to subcontractors working in badge access areas?

Answer: Yes, if needed, but only to the prime contractor. It is not anticipated for contractors to require access badges.

Q46. If yes to the above question, what are the requirements for workers who are requesting an access badge?

Answer: Request access badge from COR and sign for it.

Q47. Please confirm that building 2 room 211B requires abatement, as this is a porch?

Answer: Room 211B DOES require abatement. This area is no longer a porch.

Q48. Please confirm what material will be installed in areas in building 2, highlighted in yellow.

Answer: See attached flooring finish plan

Q49. Please confirm what material will be installed in areas in building 102, highlighted in blue.

Answer: See attached flooring finish plan

Q50. Please provide a hazardous materials (asbestos) report for the project area.

Answer: Assume all flooring and/or mastic contains asbestos. Please see attached reports.

Q51. The specs reference a “schedule for finishes”, but it doesn’t appear that one has been provided.

Will the VA please provide a schedule showing each type of flooring with applicable manufacturer information, color code, size, and pattern?

Answer: See attached flooring finish plan. The contractor shall still submit the Room Finish Schedule as a submittal using the provided spreadsheet template. A “schedule for finishes” will not be provided.

RFIs (9)

Q1. Can all buildings be done in one phase? For example, can the contractor Mobilize in building 2 remove all furniture, Abate, install flooring, Trim, and repairs in one phase? Assume 3 Phases - "immediate areas of alterations" are Building 2, Building 100, Building 102 If no can the VA provide a phasing plan for the rooms in each building?

Answer: No, each building and phase shall be done consecutively. For Building 102 hub, contractor shall develop the phasing plan (quantity of phases is up to the contractor for B102 hub). The order of buildings shall be Building 2 first, Building 102 Hub second, and Emergency Dept last.

Building 2 second floor will require phases, as indicated in the SOW. The VA will not dictate phasing.

Q2. Can the Contractor place a shipping container near each building to store furniture? or can the VA provide a suitable location? If a location is to be provided what is that location?

Answer: Building 102 Hub – yes. Building 2 – Yes. For the Emergency Department, there is no place nearby for a shipping container. That shipping container could be stored in the same location as the storage containers for Building 2 or DOM hub.

However, since the scope of work has changed to have the contractor dispose of furniture in Building 2, a shipping container for Building 2 may or may not be needed.

In addition, since work in each building shall be performed sequentially, the contractor may choose to store the emergency department furniture in the Building 102 Hub.

Q3. for equipment that may be bolted or affixed to the floor will the contractor be responsible for the removal, reinstallation, calibration, programming, etc. of that equipment?

Answer: Contractor is not expected to move equipment requiring calibration or programming. For all other furniture and equipment: In the emergency department –nothing to unbolt from floor; in the DOM Hub – nothing to unbolt from floor. For Building 2, 2nd floor, the cage in room 202 is bolted to the floor.

Q4. If Qualified for both roles - Can the SSHO and the Site Supervisor be the same person?

Answer: Yes

Q5. Will the contractor be provided with a space for a covered ACM dumpster?

Answer: Yes

Q6. If containment is to remain in place for multiple days will the contractor be expected to provide a Firewatch when work is not taking place?

Answer: Firewatch is only required after performing hot work (work producing sparks, welding, soldering, grinding (including concrete/masonry grinding which produces sparks, etc.). 24-hour fire watch is not expected. Firewatch is required for 30 minutes AFTER hot work concludes.

Q7. Has the VA contracted or do they intend to contract 3rd party for Background air sampling and monitoring Ref Spec - 02 82 13.19 - 1.5.11, 2.3.1, 2.3.2. Can CPIH and VPIH/CIH be the same company with 2 contracts?

Answer: The CPIH and VPIH CANNOT be the same company. VA will provide for 3rd party background sampling and monitoring under a separate contract.

Q8. 02 82 13.19 - 1.5.12 E - "The Contractor's Competent Person shall control site security during abatement operations in order to isolate work in progress and protect adjacent personnel. A 24-hour security system shall be provided at the entrance to the regulated area to assure that all entrants are logged in/out and that only authorized personnel are allowed entrance. Is the VA security in place acceptable or is the contractor expected to provide additional security personnel 24/7?

Answer: Contractor is not required to provide a security system or security personnel. However, the contractor shall ensure their worksite remains secure (to prevent accidental unauthorized entry).

Q9. Flooring removal will be noisy this noise will carry to adjacent areas, areas above and areas below -will this work be allowed in all buildings during normal working hours without work stoppages for noise?

Answer: Yes.

RFIs (21)

Q RFI #1: How is project phasing going to be broken down for each building? And will there be a designated staging area for each building, if so what type of security measures are required?

Answer: Project phasing shall be coordinated with COR. Contractor may stage inside work area once each work area or phase is turned over to the contractor.

Q RFI #2: Is there a specific order that the VA would like the work done in? Can we start in any building or area?

Answer: The order of work shall be as follows: Building 2 first, then the B102 Domiciliary Hub, and finally the Emergency Department lobby.

Q RFI #3: Who is responsible for inventorying all items and equipment?

Answer: The contractor shall be responsible for all items and equipment not removed by the VA. The VA will remove computers and related accessories (power cords, keyboards, mice, monitors, printers, etc.).

Q RFI #4: What areas will be designated for contractor parking, and storage of materials for each building?

Answer: Contractors may park near the DOM hub and on the water (bay) side of Building 2. Contractors may also park in lots 15 or 22, which are located to the east side of Building 37.

Q RFI #5: Are we authorized to work past normal business hours? Building 100 Emergency Dept. Lobby

Answer: Yes. However, work outside normal business hours shall be coordinated with the COR with an APPROVED advance 14 calendar days’ notice.

Q RFI #6: Emergency Lobby main entrance and side entrance "C1-37A", "C1-36A" will have to be blocked off to perform abatement will this be an issue during normal operating hours. If so, what will be allowed in this area?

Answer: No, this will not be an issue. The waiting room will be turned over to contractor all at once for construction activities.

Q RFI #7: Will we be authorized to complete the entire emergency room at once, or will we have to split it up into sections to accommodate patients and foot traffic?

Answer: Work associated with the emergency room shall be completed all at once.

Q RFI #8: Reception Area "1E226", there is furniture and computer hardware will this be removed prior to work commencing?

Answer: VA will remove and store computer hardware and peripherals. Contractor shall remove, store, and reinstall furniture.

Q RFI #9: Waiting Room "1E225", benches are bolted down to floor is there a designated area for the placement for these benches?

Answer: The benches in 1E225 shall be removed, stored in the same manner as other furniture, and reinstalled. VA did not see any benches in 1E225 that were bolted down. All chairs and benches are sitting on the floor and are not bolted to floor.

Q RFI #10: Storage: wall decorations will need to be removed from Building 100 prior to commencement of work – if the wall decorations are fastened to the wall can the decorations be protected in place and not removed prior to work?

Answer: For Building 100, the wall decorations may remain and be protected in place. However, the construction contractor shall document condition of each wall decoration prior to commencement of work in each area. Any damage sustained during construction activities shall be the responsibility of the construction contractor.

Building 2 Second Floor

Q RFI #11: What type of security measures / if any need to be implemented on critical rooms?

Answer: Close the door at the end of a work shift unless containment prevents closing the door.

Q RFI #12: Access to second floor is limited to Two staircases and elevators, how many offices, rooms, and square footage of hallway are we allowed to occupy at one time?

Answer: Coordinate phasing with COR. Building 2 has three stairwells – one on each end and one in the middle across from the elevators. See REVISED SOW for revised phasing requirements.

Q RFI #13: All furniture related information Other RFIs:

Answer: This is not a question

Q RFI #14: Per the SOW the period of performance is 180 days from notice to proceed. However, per the SOW Task #1, Bldg. 2 OI&T second floor, the contractor is to plan for the work to include ten (10) phases with a 2-week break between phases. With 10 phases at 10 days each plus a 14-day break between phases we’re at 300 days for this portion of the project. Please provide a breakdown of VA’s expectation.

Answer: See the REVISED SOW. The PoP remains 180 calendar days after NTP.

Q RFI #15: Section 1.4 Notes, A: each work area must be fully isolated with construction barriers and negative air while work is performed – does this requirement of negative air apply to the work task associated with removal of furniture and wall decorations?

Answer: For walls, no, as long as activities do not create dust. For floors, any disturbance to the existing floor tile or mastic (i.e. removing bolts from concrete, etc.) shall be performed under containment.

Q RFI#16: SOW section 2.7 Hours of Operations: Evening and Weekend work will be required – there was discussion during the site walk that evening and weekend work would not be allowed – please confirm that evening and weekend work will be required and allowed for all work tasks associated with the project.

Answer: See REVISED scope of work.

Q RFI #17: Is the contractor required to provide protection of floor and walls outside of the specific work areas when moving furniture and wall decorations.

Answer: No. However, contractor shall be responsible to repair damage to areas outside the scope of this project if the contractor causes damage.

Q RFI #18: Storage: Per the SOW, wall decorations will need to be removed from Building 1000 prior to commencement of work – if the wall decorations are fastened to the wall, can the wall decorations be protected in place and not removed prior to work?

Answer: Wall decorations in Building 100 may be protected in place, but the contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the decorations. Contractor shall document condition of any remaining wall decorations prior to commencement of work and submit report to COR.

Q RFI #19: SOW 1.2 Task #2: Building 102 service Hub: per the SOW the contractor is responsible to remove items from conference room 106 and place them into the connecting corridors in preparation for construction. Is the contractor permitted to phase the work in Bldg. 102 and will the contractor be allowed to remove the items from the conference and place them into a protected area within Bldg. 102 while work is performed in conference room 106.

Answer: Contractor may, if they choose, phase the work in Building 102 service hub. Contractor may place items into connecting corridors outside the scope of flooring replacement (leave a 4-foot clear path in the connecting corridors). The contractor may place the items in another area of the Building 102 service hub if the contractor’s phasing plan allows for this.

Q RFI #20: SOW 1.2 Task #2: Building 102 service Hub: Will the VA be responsible for removal of all furnishing and wall decorations (including temporary storage and replacement) for all areas of Bldg. 102 with the exception of conference room 106.

Answer: No. In the multipurpose room (107 & 107A), VA will only remove the IT equipment, which makes up for 90% of the items in that room. The contractor shall move the billiard table, drink machine(s), etc. All other furniture and items in the DOM hub shall be temporarily relocated by the contractor in accordance with the SOW.

In addition, the contractor shall also move items from the Building 102 Service Hub rooms 102, 103, 104, 105, 132, and 133 to allow for work in those rooms.

Concerning wall decorations, contractor may protect them in place in the B102 Service hub.

Q RFI #21: Workstation IT peripheral equipment and stored IT equipment (including monitors, computers, wiring, printers, etc.) will the VA’s staff be responsible for the disconnect/packaging/moving of IT equipment/components prior to turning the work area over to the contractor for renovate and abate of floors?

Answer: VA will remove and store all IT equipment (including monitors, computers, wiring, printers, etc.), but not the furniture on which the equipment sits.

RFIs (31)

Q1. Will there be a VPIH and CPIH used for this project?

Answer: Yes. The VA will engage the VPIH under a separate contract. Contractor shall hire the CPIH.

Q2. Will a full asbestos abatement work plan be required as part of the pre-job submittals if awarded the work?

Answer: Yes, per the abatement specifications.

Q3. Will an asbestos survey report of the renovation areas be provided or are we to assume that all the impacted materials contain asbestos?

Answer: Assume all flooring/mastic contains asbestos.

Q4. Is certified payroll required?

Answer: Yes.

Q5. Schedule - Can the work be conducted during regular hours, 0700-1700 hours? Can we work on the weekends?

Answer: Yes. Yes, with advance coordination (14 calendar days) with COR.

Q6. Phasing - Please verify who to provide phasing plan. It is hard to believe that the contractor will dictate phasing in an occupied medical facility.

Answer: Contractor shall coordinate phasing with COR. The contractor shall submit phasing plan to COR for approval after coordination with COR.

Q7. Multiple layers of floor tile - There is likely multiple layers of flooring throughout the project areas.

Will each area of discovered multiple layers be treated as change order areas? Are we to assume two layers of flooring throughout and if more than two layers, then a change order will be initiated?

Answer: See specification section 02 82 13 - 1.1.2H for approximate quantities to be abated. The phrase, “on top,” indicates that there are two layers of flooring.

Q8.Can HEPA air machine exhaust be discharged into the return air vents in the areas or do we need to exhaust to the exterior of the building?

Answer: Negative air machines shall be exhausted to the exterior of the buildings.

Q9. Can we use "low odor" or "no odor" mastic removers inside the areas or do we need to do mastic removal without the use of chemical products?

Answer: low-odor or no-odor mastic removers can be used, subject to submittal approval.

Q10. On site storage - Will the VA be providing a lay down area near the building entrance for dumpsters, equipment trailer, etc.?

Answer: No laydown space will be provided for work in Building 100. The contractor may use the space outside Building 2 (side closest to the bay) and the area outside the DOM Service Hub for laydown space.

Q11. Temp restrooms - Do we need to provide temp restrooms (port o pottys) on site?

Answer: This is at the contractor’s discretion, especially for Building 102 Hub (restrooms in Building 102 Hub are not stocked or cleaned). Contractor’s staff may utilize public restrooms. If contractor utilizes the bathrooms in the Building 102 hub, they shall be left in the same or better condition (cleanliness) as they were found.

Q12. Can we use ride-on battery powered floor removal machines in all areas?

Commented [MCA1]: KELLY: Need to determine contractor’s laydown area. Perhaps in the back behind the credit union with all the other trailers????

Commented [SKA2]: Provide campus map showing laydown location

Commented [MCA3R2]: Map completed

Answer: Yes. Means and methods of construction shall be determined by the contractor. However, there are some areas, like the UPS battery room in Building 2, where special care will have to be exercised around the batteries.

Q13. Section 13 of the SF1442 is for seal bid however this is an RFP. Is a bid bond required?

Answer: Per Contracting: This is not a sealed bid solicitation. Yes. Bid Bonds are required.

Q14. The DBA is for ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR $ 30.12/ fringe 13.11. Can the government request an asbestos labor rate from dept of labor or should we use the labor category under the service NACIS code that’s been used?

Answer: Contractors / Offerors shall use the Labor Rates associated with the most current Pinellas County Wage Determination

Q15. What is the adjectival rating for the evaluation factors.

Answer: All individual Offeror / Contractor RFP evaluations will be complied, documents, and reported after receipt

Q16. Does Clause 3.5 VAAR 852.236-92 belong in this solicitation?

Answer: Per Contracting: This provision will be removed.

Q17. On pg. 7 of the solicitation, the government is requesting information for a time and material contract “Labor (Direct & Indirect), Materials, Material Markups, Material Overhead, Equipment, Subcontractor Cost, Other Direct Costs, Overhead Expenses, Indirect Cost, General & Administrative (G&A) expenses, and Profit.” So, is this a Firm Fixed Price Contract of Cost Contract?

Answer: This is a FIRM FIXED price contract

Q18. Clarify moving of Furniture: Will the furniture need to be moved completely out of the area into a storage container on the jobsite or can we move into the hallways during each phase?

Answer: for Buildings 100 and 2, furniture CANNOT be stored in hallways. In Building 102 hub, furniture could be moved to other parts of the hub, as the contractor’s phasing plan allows. See REVISED scope of work for instructions regarding furniture in Building 2.

Q19. Will we need to self-level to match current existing height, or will the walls need to be primed and painted to fill in where the floor was.

Answer: See REVISED scope of work. Walls shall be patched, primed, and painted. See paint basis of design in other RFI responses and REVISED specification manual. Facility and Contracting would HIGHLY appreciate an itemized price for Specification Section 09 91 00.

Q20. On the schedule for finishes there is no specific brand for epoxy and the carpet. Please specify.

Answer: Basis of design for epoxy flooring is Stonhard Stoncrete EFX. See flooring finish plans. The “Interface” flooring products are carpet.

Q21. In SOW it makes a reference to abating and removing two layers of floor material. Is this consistent throughout or just in Building 102 Service Hub?

Answer: See table in specification section 02 82 13.19 – 1.1.2H for descriptions of flooring to be abated in each building. Use of the phrase, “on top,” indicates that there are two layers of flooring.

Q22. If two layers of material is to be removed, do we need to add self-leveler to the floor or are we increasing the base height from 4” to 4.5 or 6 to hide the paint line that will be visible once new single layer of flooring is installed?

Answer: Basis of design for cove base in Building 2 shall be as follows: carpeted areas: 4” Mannington Cove Toe 527 Clay; corridors: Mannington 5-1/4” Regal 527 Clay. Contractor shall level all floors in all buildings/areas covered by this scope of work. Floor leveler is not intended to increase the overall height of the floor. Patch and prepare wall for paint in conjunction with installing wall base, per REVISED scope of work.

Q23. Is there tile underneath all the gray VCT in the corridors? Since the 5” tile cove base is being removed are we going back with a 6” base to cover the damage to the walls or are we needing to bring a paint crew to mud, skim, and paint the walls?

Answer: Repair the walls before installing base. Patch, prime, and paint all walls (floor to ceiling) where base, furniture, and wall-hung items are removed to match existing. Coordinate paint colors with COR.

The basis of design for wall paint is Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec 500 eggshell. See specification section 09 91 00 included in REVISED specification manual.

Q24. We need the “Schedule of Finishes” (section 09 06 00) that the spec doc refers to on 09 68 00 – 2

Answer: Contractor shall complete and submit the schedule of finishes document as a submittal. Use the provided template. Specification section 09 06 00 will NOT be used in this project.

Q25. LVT is to be supplied by VA – is VA also supplying the manufactures adhesive? Is the VA supplying LVT based on their own take off or from quantity I recommend purchasing?

Answer: Contractor shall supply all adhesive for LVT flooring in all buildings associated with this scope of work. See scope of work – contractor to supply ALL flooring materials for Building 2. NOTE: See SOW and related documents; VA is ONLY providing LVT flooring material (the planks only) for certain areas.

VA already possesses the VA-provided LVT flooring material; contractor does not need to provide quantity figures for VA to purchase.

Q26. Can we use a staging area inside the building to store material to allow proper acclimation 3 days prior to install?

Answer: Yes, once an area or phase is released to the contractor.

Commented [MCA4]: COR to attach finish schedule template when returning RFIs to Contracting.

Q27. Can this be done in fewer than 10 phases or are we being held to 10 phases, and will the VA provide us with a phasing schedule/map as to be the most efficient for their work staff because they know what areas are necessary to work in conjunction with other areas.

Answer: Yes. See REVISED SOW. VA will not provide a phasing schedule. However, contractor shall work with COR to develop a phasing plan to keep required areas of the second floor of Building 2 accessible.

Q29. Can we drive the spec on the epoxy?

Answer: No. Submit epoxy for approval. See project specifications for required epoxy specifications.

Q30. How many Cubicles, Desks and all Furniture are in each building needing to be moved?

Answer: See attached furniture plan for building 2. This plan indicates the approximate (within 10%) quantities of furniture needing to be removed.

In Building 2 rooms 218 and 220, the furniture is actually millwork that is attached to the wall. This millwork shall be removed and disposed, and the contractor shall repair and paint the wall. Coordinate paint color with COR. Paint basis of design is covered in another RFI. Also, see REVISED project specification manual which includes paint specifications.

For Building 102 DOM Hub, see attached file with pictures and descriptions of items contractor shall move.

For the Building 100 Emergency Department, see attached file with pictures of furniture to be moved, stored, and reinstalled by the contractor. These pictures indicate the quantity of furniture (within 10%).

Q31. Will the Government remove the Electrical and Computer Cables?

Answer: The Government will remove electrical and computer cables . Contractor shall disconnect cubicle whips in accordance with the REVISED scope of work.

RFIs (3)

Q1. Will integral cove base be required with the epoxy flooring?

Answer: Yes. Epoxy flash cove per specifications

Q2. The spec calls for a system build of about 90-100 mils, but the system characteristics call out a system 3/16"-1/4" thick. Which thickness is required?

Answer: Epoxy shall be 3/16” to ¼” thick.

Q3. Will the site walk sign in sheet be uploaded?

Answer: Per Contracting: A future site walk will be schedule per the solicitation.

Commented [SKA5]: Include direction for HUB and ER.

Commented [MCA6]: CONTRACTING: FMS is changing the phasing of the work in Building 2 2nd floor (OIT) ONLY.

Commented [MCA7R6]: FMS wants the contractor to remove and dispose the furniture from the 2nd floor of Building 2 ONLY. i.e throw away in a contractor-provided dumpster.

Commented [SKA8]: Check existing conditions. Does the furniture have whips? What other items are electrically connected that have to be dealt with?