S05_RFI 36C24823R0199 BB Renovate 5 South Private Patient Rooms UPDATED 11 3.xlsx
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This document contains a request for information (RFI) log and related files for a renovation project at a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. Key details include:
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The project involves renovating patient rooms on the 5th floor of Building 1 to convert them to private rooms. Work includes demolition, hazardous material abatement, installation of new finishes, fixtures and equipment.
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Numerous RFIs were submitted by contractors seeking clarification on requirements for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and architectural systems. Questions covered topics like asbestos abatement scope, design drawings, specifications and equipment.
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Additional documents include equipment schedules, demolition plans, specifications and drawings providing further details on requirements. Clarification was provided on items like signage, lighting, access control and security systems.
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DIRECTIONS
TAILORED COMMENT MATRIX
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RETURNED IN A MICROSOFT EXCEL FILE FORMAT. DO NOT RETURN YOUR RESPONSES IN ANY DIFFERENT FILE FORMAT.
| Directions & Explanation of TAILORED COMMENT MATRIX |
| This Tailored Comment Matrix is provided in order for potential offerors to provide feedback, comments, and ask questions with regard to the released RFP. |
The sheet labeled "DIRECTIONS" explains this document, and provides directions for its use.
The sheet labeled "MATRIX" contains a table with all labeled and numbered elements from the RFP. This table is where potential offerors may respond to the Government with feedback, comments, or ask questions.
| Directions and explanation of sheet labeled "MATRIX" |
| The MATRIX sheet can be reached by clicking the "MATRIX" Tab at the bottom of this spreadsheet. Add rows as necessary under the applicable item. |
| MATRIX COLUMN DESCRIPTIONS: | |
| Column A: | Contains the Item reference number for this item. This number is used for organizational purposes, when referring to this document only. |
Column B: Contains the section number that each element is labeled, within their respective documents. The section number relates directly to the item's location in the RFP.
Column C: Contains the written title for the corresponding item/section number.
| Column D: | Contains a drop down box for selecting the type of comment. Available options are "Critical" "Substantive" or "Administrative". |
| Critical: Violations of law -or- Unnecessary risks to safety, life & limb, or Material; waste or abuse of VHA appropriations; unreasonable burden on resources. | |
| Substantive: Appears or is potentially unnecessary, incorrect, misleading, confusing, or inconsistent with other sections; disagree with proposed responsibilities, requirements, and/or procedures. | |
| Administrative: Address typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors (grammar, punctuation, style, etc.) |
Column E: Contains recieved date of offerors' comments/questions/responses.
Column F: Contains space for potential offerors' comments/questions/responses.
Column G: Contains space for VHA comments/questions/responses.
Column H: Contains response date for VHA comments/questions/responses.
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RETURNED IN A MICROSOFT EXCEL FILE FORMAT. DO NOT RETURN YOUR RESPONSES IN ANY DIFFERENT FILE FORMAT.
MATRIX
| ITEM # | SECTION or ATTACHMENT # | DOCUMENT NAME | COMMENT TYPE | |
| (Select from drop down) | Received Date | QUESTIONS / COMMENTS | ||
| (With justification of why considered source selection sensitive if applicable) | VA Response | Response Date | VA |
Response
| From | Company Name | ||||||||
| 1 | SOW | NA | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? | The SSHO cannot assume any other role on the project | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 2 | SOW | NA | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? | The SSHO must be present at all times | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 3 | SOW | NA | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? | The superintendent can assume QC/QA roles | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 4 | SOW | NA | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? | N/A - see above | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 5 | SOW | NA | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? | No | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 6 | SOW | NA | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If we have a PPQ that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested? | PPQs less than 12 months old will be accepted. PPQs must be signed by evaluator | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 7 | SOW | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to the VA? | Temporary plastic wall panels may be used permitting they are installed correctly and meet all requirements for the level of barrier needed | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 8 | SOW | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area? | Contractor must ensure general cleanliness of the space when turning over the project, but a final terminal clean will be completed by VA | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 9 | SOW | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent? | VA's AE, Aesus Desgin | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 10 | Division 5 and 13 | Specifications | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Based on the table of contents of the specs division 5 and 13 are missing. | AE to provide specs | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 11 | SOW | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Will air testing be required by the VA for work on the 4th Floor? | 2018 survey will be provided for reference only. If ACM is suspected, it should be brought to the attention of the COR immediately. Air testing will be required in areas that have or are suspected to have ACM, which includes wall cavities. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 12 | SOW | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Will the VA use TEM or PCM clearance? | Both. See specification for further details | DS | Blue Cord | |
| 13 | SOW | RFP | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please confirm that photographic documentation must be completed by a 3rd party other than the general contractor. | Photographic documentation may be provided by third party or general contractor at the contractor's discretion. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 14 | N/A | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide the POC for the BMS system for the facility. | POC for all facility matters is the project COR | DS | Blue Cord | |
| 15 | N/A | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide the POC for the fire alarm system for the facility. | POC for all facility matters is the project COR | DS | Blue Cord | |
| 16 | N/A | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide the POC for the access control system for the facility. | POC for all facility matters is the project COR | DS | Blue Cord | |
| 17 | N/A | N/A | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide the POC for the nurse call system for the facility. | POC for all facility matters is the project COR | DS | Blue Cord | |
| 18 | ASB-2 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | The asbestos drawings only show the area being renovated. Are there areas where scope will be performed outside of the main renovation area that contain asbestos? (For example, above ceiling where utilities will be connected or cut and capped) | There is the potential for ACM in areas outside of the main space. Please see drawings included for reference only. Any additional suspected ACM encountered shall immediately be brought to the attention of the COR | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 19 | N/A | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Can asbestos drawings be provided for the area outside 5 South as well as for 4 South, 6 South, and 7 South? | Drawings will be provided for reference only. Any additional suspected ACM encountered shall be immediately brought to the attention of the COR. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 20 | N/A | RFP | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Who will be responsible for contracting the VPIH? | The VA's AE | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 21 | N/A | RFP | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Who is responsible for contracting the Commissioning Agent? | VA's AE, Aesus Desgin | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 22 | NA | NA | Substantive | 09/13/23 | During the site visit it was stated by the VA that the 4th Floor would be active with patients during construction. What will be the minimum number of rooms on the 4th floor that will be provided to the contractor concurrently? | 3-4 rooms, subject to availability. Schedule must be coordinated with VA- the VA reserves the right at any point to halt work in affected patient rooms if facility capacity is in jeopardy. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 23 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide final construction documents for mechanical and plumbing. Pages are listed as 90% submission – Not for Construction | This was an error in the drawings. These drawings are construction documents. Label corrected. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 24 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines. | The intent of the design documents is to meet all VA TIL guidelines. If contractor notices a discrepancy, it shall be reported to COR. Note: Not all EHRM or PSRDM requirements are met due to facility infrastructure. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 25 | AE1.0 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | AE1.0 shows a shared ante room between rooms 5A-522 and 5A-525. The VA TIL requires an ante room for each isolation room. Is this layout correct? | The layout is correct - we acknowledge that this is a deviation from standard TIL | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 26 | AE1.0 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If there was a waiver to TIL requirements and the layout is correct are there supposed to be interlocks between the 3 doors preventing the hall door, door 5A-522, and 5A-525 from opening at the same time? | We will add hand wave sensors to both 522 and 525 doors | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 27 | AD1.0 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On AD1.0 the wall between 5A-531a and 5A-534 shows existing to remain. Is this correct? | We will update Demo drawings to show extents of demo to remove drywall and clean out cavity per ACM. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 28 | AE3.00 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On Sheet AE3.00 note 6 states at lead lined partitions studs should be 20ga. Are there lead lined partitions included in this project and where? | there is no lead lined partitions used in this project, disregard note. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 29 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide an attachment detail for the new windows to achieve the desired rating. | The exterior windows are to be blast resistant for hazardous rating of Mission Critical Protected Facilities per the PSRDM, Specs 08 56 53 and 08 80 00. Per the VA, blast structural attachment is not required and therefore details 07 & 08 on AE3.32 shall be used. Attachment to meet hurricane wind speed ratings are per the window manufacturer. Refer to structural drawings for wind pressure ratings. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 30 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide an attachment detail for the new louvers. | See AE3.31, 3.32. Attachment to meet wind speed ratings are provided by the louver manufacturer. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 31 | AE1.0 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | The North wall of storage room 5A-538 is shown as non-rated is this correct? | The existing wall is already rated 1 hr for the smoke compartment wall. However, we will be demolishing one side of the gypsum board to grant access into wall cavity to remove ACM. Therefore, a new 1 hr fire/smoke rated gymsum board wall will be required. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 32 | AE2.03 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On sheet AE2.03 detail 7 has a note to provide a deductive alternate for all patient room furniture to be VA provided and installed. However this is not included on the pricing schedule, are we to provide the deductive alternative? | No - note has been removed | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 33 | Q.202 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | A5109 Waste disposal unit, Sharps. This is listed as CC. Sharps bins are typically VV. Is this correctly listed as CC? | Changed the following items to VV - A5075, A5077, A5080, A5082, A5090, A5107, A5108. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 34 | Q.202 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If the sharps bins are CC, what size are required? Are different sizes required in different rooms? | sharps are now VV, contractor to provide backing as required by drawings | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 35 | Q.202 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M0515 40” tv is listed as CC. Is this correct? | TVs to be VV. For patient room, TVs must be min. 40" and compatible with GetWell Network. Basis of design is LG Procentric. | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 36 | Q.202 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | E1500 is on the equipment list but isn’t shown on any drawing. What is this and where does it go? | Refer to 1/AE2.01 enlarged plan. This is located in the clean supply to mount the E0912 lockers. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 37 | AE3.41 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | The locker schedule on AE3.41 there is a note that the VA is providing the lockers in the locker room and the contractor is responsible for installing them. Is this correct? | This is an error. Lockers shall be CC, with a bid deduct for VA to provide. Preferred color: Sky Blue | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 38 | AE2.03 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On AE2.03 detail 17 calls for the lockers having a built-in base. On the locker schedule on AE3.41 the lockers are shown with a prefabricated steel base. Will the lockers the VA is providing require a base be constructed or will the lockers come with a steel base? If a base is to be constructed please provide a detail for the base. | "Built in base" refers to the steel base that is built into the metal lockers as an integral piece of the manufacturer's system. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 39 | Q.202 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M2055 wire storage shelving in the clean and soiled linen rooms is shown as CC. Is this correct? | Yes | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 40 | Q.202 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | E 0912 Med/Surg supply locker in the clean linen room is shown as CC. Is this correct? | Yes | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 41 | AS3.00 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | AS3.00 none of the shown signs match the VA’s standard signage at this facility. Is this correct? | Yes - this is the signage plan the facility is moving to | ID | Blue Cord | |
| 42 | AS3.00 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide a signage plan with the location and type of each sign to be installed. | Per specification 10 14 00, the contractor is to submit a signage location plan based on the VA signage design standards and design guide to the VA COR for approval. Per note 4 on General Notes for Signage on AS3.00, the contractor will provide a signage location plan based on typical locations. AS3.00 "General notes for signage" should provide direction to assume quantities and locations, all other assumptions and directives can be found in the Signage Design Standards and Design Guide (please note – PG 18-10 – Signage Design Manual was updated on 5/16/23) | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 43 | AE4.01 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | AE4.01 FRP is called out on the walls in 5 rooms but does not appear on the finish materials schedule on the same page. Is this the same as WP-1 or is it different? | Updated. Refer to specification 09 06 00 for complete list of finish materials | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 44 | AE3.41 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Room 5A-504 on AE4.01 calls out for FRP on the walls, the finish schedule on AE3.41 calls for IPT-2 on the walls. Which is correct or does it get both and at what elevations if it does get both? | Per spec 09 06 00 FRP is Marlite Smooth, Light Grey S490N. It is to be used in addition to the IPT-2 on the walls of Room 5A-504. See updated schedule. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 45 | AE3.41 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | AE3.31 the door Schedule has door 5A-523 as a power sliding door. The hardware set called out is for a swing door. Please provide the correct hardware set. | This is an ICU Sliding Glass Door and will have hardware by the sliding door manufacturer per specification 08 32 13. It will require interlocks. See updated hardware set provided and referenced in updated schedule. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 46 | EY.102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Door 5A-542 on EY.102 shows a card reader. The door schedule calls out for an electronic keypad. The hardware set calls for a push button cypher lock. What equipment is door 5A-542 to receive? | Push Button Cypher Lock. See updated door schedule. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 47 | AE3.31 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | A3.31 all patient restroom doors are shown as power sliding doors. The hardware set called out for them on the door schedule are for swing doors. Please provide the correct hardware sets for the 13 patient restroom doors. | See updated door schedule. All hardware for auto sliders will be provided by the door manufacturer for the push button operated custom sliding barn doors. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 48 | AE3.50 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | AE3.50 detail 2 and 3 show a solid surface integral bowl detail, the plumbing specs call out for vitreous china sinks. Do these details apply to this project, if so where? | please use the architectural integral bowls at all solid surface countertops. Countertops to be Antartica. See updated finish schedule. | ID | Blue Cord | |
| 49 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide structural details for anchoring roof top curbs. | Refer to details on AE1.01. We will also add information to this detail. Roof top curbs are premanufacturered. Anchoring is per the manufacturer, confirm existing roof structure and roof system, existing roof should be concrete over metal deck. Since this is an existing roof, contractor will need to patch and repair existing roof. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 50 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide structural details for anchoring exhaust stack tie downs. | Structural and architectural will provide updated details | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 51 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Is there any structural re-enforcement required at the location where the 14” duct penetrates the roof? | Structural will add detail for 14" duct opening | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 52 | AD1.2 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | AD1.2 shows demolition of ceilings on the 4th floor for access to plumbing. Is all space above ceiling on the 4th floor assumed to contain asbestos? | Drawings will be provided for reference only. Any additional suspected ACM encountered shall be immediately brought to the attention of the COR. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 53 | ASB-3 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On sheet ASB-3, the main exhaust duct line does not appear to be depicted as ACM. Is all ductwork assumed to contain ACM? | All ductwork is assumed to be ACM and must be abated inlcuding the main exhaust duct. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 54 | ASB-3 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On sheet ASB-3, has the existing exhaust fire damper that is being tied into been verified to not contain ACM mastic? If no, is the contractor to assume this fire damper is intended to be replaced as part of this project? | All the fire dampers are assumed to contain ACM and must be abated accrodingly. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 55 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please confirm that all materials (Fireproofing, Walls, Studs, Lockers, Floors and Floor substrate) being removed are assumed to contain Asbestos? | Correct | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 56 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Is there asbestos in the area outside 5A-534? | Yes | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 57 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Is there asbestos on 7 south? | Drawings will be provided for reference only. Any additional suspected ACM encountered shall be immediately brought to the attention of the COR. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 58 | ASB-2 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | ASB-2 shows the walls of electric room 5a-514 being ACM. The architectural drawings identify the room as existing to remain. Is electric room 5A-514 to be demolished and rebuilt? | IH and architectural will ammend their drawings to show removal of dryall and to clean out the wall cavity. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 59 | ASB-2 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | ASB-2 shows the south wall of 5A-534 as being ACM. The architectural drawings identify the south wall of 5A-534 as existing to remain. Is the south wall of 5A-534 to be demolished? | Gypsum board to be demolished for ACM Removal inside wall cavity per hazard material report | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 60 | EP-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | There is no power shown on EP.101 for door 5A-523 | Provide 20A circuit, 2#12, #12G and connect that receptacle with the question mark to 5A-XEQ-P1 ckt 6 | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 61 | EP-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EP.101 please provide which circuit is feeding receptacles in 5A-543. | Provide 20A circuit, 2#12, #12G and connect that receptacle with the question mark to 5A-XCR-P2 ckt 18 | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 62 | EP-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EP.102 shows running power to an AFCV in the stairwell, is this correct? | Corrected. Refer to mech drawings for exact AFCV quantity and locations. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 63 | EP-501 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EP.501 shows (1) 60amp feed to AHU 5S. Per mechanical drawings there are (4) VFDs, 1 for each motor. Is this the correct number and size of feeds for this location? | The AHU is a single electrical point of connection. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 64 | EP-601 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EP.601 Wire sizes for the feeders are not identified. Feeder schedule does not match the designations on the drawing. Will the VA please revise this sheet to match the feeder schedule, or with wire and conduit sizes on the drawing? | Sheet will be updated. All wires will be sized per NEC 310.16 amapacity requirements. Ground wires will be sized per 250.122 except where directly downstream of the a transformer where 250.102 will be used. Feeder schedule has been added as response | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 65 | EP-701 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EP.701 and EP.702 All room numbers on the panel schedules are listed as 5C on all other drawings the rooms are list as 5A. Will the VA please clarify this? | 5C was an error. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 66 | EY-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Regarding Sheet EY.101 General note T Will the VA please provide the location and quantity of required points of connection that will need to be integrated to the main hospital systems? | Contractor is responsible to field verify locations and quantity with VA. Existing access points for WiFI, cellular, etc. can be removed by contractor, stored, and reinstalled. | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 67 | EY-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.101 Keynote 4 Provide 1 Get well connection at each patient TV. Where is the Get Well equipment located? | Existing 5 South IT Closet (5A-525e) | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 68 | EY-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.101 Keynote 4 What type of connection is required for Get Well? | Coax and Cat 6 Data or higher | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 69 | EY-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.101 Keynote 4 what type of cabling is required for the Get Well network? | Coax and Cat 6 Data or higher | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 70 | EY-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Ey.101 Keynote 4 Is there any equipment required for Get Well? | No | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 71 | EY-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.101 Keynote 5 Provide 1 cable outlet to the breakroom tv. Where is the cable coming from that will connect to this outlet? | Existing 5 South Signal Closet (5A-525d) | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 72 | EY-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.101 Is the breakroom tv the only tv that requires a cable tv connection? | No. Breakroom and all Patient rooms - each should be run separately to signal closet. Drawings to be updated | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 73 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Please provide camera equipment parts and part numbers to be installed | Illustra Pro 12MP Fisheye, indoor-outdoor, vandal, white, TDN, w/IR, WDR - Model PS12FFOCWIYA | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 74 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Please specify where we tie into the existing camera system. | Panel 1-5W-CRP-3-15 in 5B-502 Electric Room | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 75 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Please specify what we are using to tie into the existing camera system Fiber? Cat 6? Free wired? In Conduit? | Cat 6 in 3/4" EMT | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 76 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Keynote 2 Mount camera at eye level on wall. Please provide a mounting detail for this installation. | Note Removed | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 77 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide a CCTV Riser diagram | See attached | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 78 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide an access control riser diagram. | Not available | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 79 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Please specify where we tie into the existing card reader system. | Existing 5 South Signal Closet (5A-525d) | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 80 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Please specify parts and part numbers of equipment required for the card reader system. | Software House Ccure 9000, HID 920PHRNEK00004 and 921PHRNEK00005 PIV class readers currently. WaveLynx PIV Class ET25-3PS, ET20-3PS or equivalent also compatible | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 81 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Calls for electric room 5A-512 to receive a card reader, however its door, frame and hardware are existing to remain. Are we replacing the door, frame and hardware to door 5A-512? If so please add it to the door schedule. | See updated schedule showing door & frame for the electrical room to be removed and replaced. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 82 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 The card reader for door C5-50 is located on a concrete elevator shaft. Is it the intent to surface mount the equipment, boxes, and conduit? | EY.102 is incorrect and will be updated. Refer to architectural drawing AE1.0 for all mounting locations of push plates, hand wave sensors, and card readers. Architectural locations govern. There is no card reader for C5-50, it is a push plate operator and it is located on a new wall shown as part of the staff break room. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 83 | EY-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.102 Please confirm the location of the card reader for door C5-20. | There is no card reader for C5-20, it is a push plate operator only and it is located per architectural AE1.0 on the wall of 5A-574b and will require patch and repair at the existing wall. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 84 | EY-103 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.103 Please provide the point of connection for the nurse call system. Is it in this wing? On this floor? In this building? | Existing 5 South Signal Closet (5A-525d) | Electronics | Blue Cord | |
| 85 | EY-104 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.103 What is the second call station in 5A-537 for? | Only the call station next to the toilet is required. Install at 48in AFF | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 86 | EY-105 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.103 If there are call stations in 5A-537 and 5A-540 shouldn’t there be dome lights in the ceiling in front of the doors? | Confirmed, dome light is required above both doors on hallway side of door. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 87 | EY-411 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EY.411 detail 2, keynote 5 please confirm the contractor is responsible for providing the UPS | Yes | DS | Blue Cord | |
| 88 | EL-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.101 Are the fixtures in 5A-527 type D or type D2? | Fixtures are type D2. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 89 | EL-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.101 what type of lighting control is to be installed in 5A-543? | Wall mounted occupancy / dimming switch | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 90 | EL-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.101 what type of lighting control is to be installed in 5A-501? | On/Off toggle switch | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 91 | EL-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.101 what type of lighting control is to be installed in 5A-527? | On/Off toggle switch | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 92 | EL-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.101 what type of lighting control is to be installed in 5A-520? | On/Off toggle switch | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 93 | EL-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.101 Please define switch $O this designation is not on the symbol legend. | $O represents a wall mounted occupancy switch. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 94 | EL-102 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.102 The only circuits listed are Normal and Life Safety. Usually, we use Normal and Critical circuits for regular switch lighting, and reserve Life Safety for egress lighting, emergency lights and the like. Are we sure we want only Normal and Life Safety Lighting circuits? | Normal lighting will be circuited to the normal power branch. Life saftey egress lighting will be circuited to the life saftey branch as indicated. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 95 | EL-501 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EL.501 Please provide the wattstopper part numbers for the equipment shown as basis of design. | Intended sequence of operations is provided. Exact model numbers are not. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 96 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Is lightning protection required for the new rooftop equipment? | Yes | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 97 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If so, please provide a lightning protection drawing. | Provide a single air terminal at each mech equipment located outside and connect to existing lightning protection system via #2/0 bare CU | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 98 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If lightning protection is required, will the contractor be required to provide a new master label certification? | Provide a single air terminal at each mech equipment located outside and connect to existing lightning protection system via #2/0 bare CU. Maintain warrenty and master label certification. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 99 | FA-101 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | FA.101 calls for door hold open mags on the corridor doorways. These doors also have automatic door operators. Is it the intent of the VA for these doors to have both? | No additional mag holds, automatic door hold open mags will suffice. This has been updated | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 100 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide a location and panel schedule for Panel A5D. During the site visit the panel could not be located. | Disregard - Panel A5D (previously in 5A-548B on 5N) has been demolished | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 101 | MD-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | MD.205 does not show the demo of the hvac duct work to rm 5A-534. The asbestos drawings show’s ductwork heading out of the work site towards elevator lobby 5A-536. Where does the ductwork demo back to? | Demolish air terminal unit and associated ductwork back to supply main in adjacent corridor. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 102 | MD-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 Please provide duct sizes for all ducts depicted on this page. Currently most branch lines and some main lines do not identify what size they are. | Ductwork is demolished throughout suite. Duct sizes are available on original plans, which can be provided to contractor and shown on plans for reference. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 103 | M-601 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | 5A-522 is shown as an isolation room but based on the CFM’s shown 5A-522 is a positive pressure room. Is this correct? | All rooms are to be adjustable to negative pressure (epidemic mode). However, isolation room 5A-522 should be adjusted to negative pressure upon build (AFCV at 5A-522 to be 620 cfm). | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 104 | M-601 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | 5A-525 is shown as an isolation room but based on the CFM’s shown5A-525 is a positive pressure room. Is this correct? | All rooms are to be adjustable to negative pressure (epidemic mode). However, isolation room 5A-522 should be adjusted to negative pressure upon build (AFCV at 5A-522 to be 705 cfm). | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 105 | M-601 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | If the exhaust CFM’s in the isolation rooms have to be increased to become negative pressure rooms are the exhaust fans sized correctly? | Yes, fans are sized for 1400 cfm (1320 cfm connected). | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 106 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 There is no exhaust in the Ante room 5A-523, this room is also supposed to be under negative pressure. Is this correct? | Ante room to have 105 cfm supply air, 180 cfm exhaust. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 107 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 5A-523’s supply air is fed from the same VAV serving isolation room 5A-525. Does this conform to the TIL requirements regarding pressure relationships between the isolation rooms, the ante room, and the hallway? | Per VA TIL, the exhaust/supply may be from shared VAV to patient room and ante room. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 108 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 Please provide a room pressure schedule for 5A-522, 5A-523, and 5A-525. | At TAB, pressure in ante room to be -0.01--0.025 relative to corridor, pressure from ante room to patient rooms -.01--.025 | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 109 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Ante room 5A-523 appears to only have 8 air changes instead of the TIL required 10. Is this correct? | Ante room to have 105 cfm supply air, 180 cfm exhaust. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 110 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 shows flex connections to the exhaust grills throughout the wing, including the Isolation rooms. Is this correct? | Hard ducting of exhaust and return is required per VA standards. Provide hard ducting in leiu of flex duct. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 111 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide details, structural and mechanical for running duct work in the existing shaft that has no access. | Existing shaft must be investigated by contractor. Coordinate period of investigation with VA. Structural detail provided | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 112 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Is there any structural re-enforcement required at the location where the 14” duct penetrates the roof? | Yes, structural detail to be provided. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 113 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide mechanical roof top details for curbs. | Architectural detail to be provided. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 114 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide mechanical roof top details for exhaust stack. | As scheduled, fan is to be integral to fan (Vector). Detail provided on M-502. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 115 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide mechanical roof top details for exhaust stack tie downs. | Architectural detail to be provided. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 116 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide a schedule with information regarding the bag in/bag out hepa filters on the roof. This appears to have been omitted from the plans. | Filter detail noted on plans. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 117 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Are back draft dampers required, before the hepa filters, to allow for filter change out without affecting isolation room pressure? | Yes, dampers to be provided. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 118 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide a schedule for CU-1 | This is an error. CU-1 has been removed from design | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 119 | EP-501 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | EP.501 has a note that CU-1 feeds AC-1. What does this equipment serve? | This is an error. CU-1 has been removed from design (and "AC1" - which was originally a split unit in the OIT closet) | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 120 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Where is AC-1 located? | This has been removed from design | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 121 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide piping plan for CU-1 and AC-1. | This is an error. CU-1 and AC-1 have been removed from design | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 122 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | 5A-543 only has supply air. Is this correct? | No- has been corrected | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 123 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | 5A-543 is fed from a vav and t-stat located in a storage room. Is this correct? | Relocate T-stat to Consult room. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 124 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 VAV-17 feeds both the corridor and the clean supply and equipment room from the t-stat located in the clean supply and equipment room. Is this correct? | Correct. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 125 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 detail 2, what are the water lines in room 5A-537 going to? | Water lines to be omitted. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 126 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 detail 2, what are the water lines in room 5A-541 going to? | Water lines to be omitted. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 127 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 detail 2, what are the water lines in room 5A-504 going to? | Water lines to be omitted. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 128 | M-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.205 detail 2, what are the water lines in room 5A-527 going to? | Water lines to be connected to VAV. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 129 | M-801 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | M.801 detail 2 Exhaust Air calls for the rooms to be able to transition from positive to negative pressure. We understand that the VA TIL does not allow for changing room pressures in this manner. Is this note correct? | Language has been changed to show "neutral" | KC | Blue Cord | |
| 130 | P-001 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.001 note GG calls for med gas piping to be type L. Specifications call for med gas piping to be type K. Which type of copper shall be used? | Yes, should be type "K". AE to update on drawings and spec | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 131 | P-001 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.001 There is no spec for P-713 | Additional description provided | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 132 | P-204 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.204 and P.205 There seems to be no sanitary piping shown for P-502 | Extend trap arm from riser at keynote #2. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 133 | P-204 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.204 and P.205 There seems to be no sanitary or water piping for P-708 | 708 replaced w/ 713 in soiled room | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 134 | P-204 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.204 and P.205 There seems to be no sanitary or water piping for P-713 | Shares drain & water feeds with sink. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 135 | P-204 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.204 Shows a P-709 which isn’t on the fixture schedule in 4A-407. P.205 detail 1 shows a P-713 in the same vicinity. P.205 detail 2 shows a P-709 in the same room as the P-713 shown in detail 1. Does 5A-504 get a P-709 or a P-713? | P-708/709 replaced w/ 713 in soiled room | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 136 | P-204 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.204 There is no sanitary piping for P-809 | Updated on sheet P-204 | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 137 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Are thermostatic mixing valves required on all sinks? | Yes | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 138 | P-305 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.305 detail 1 shows a med gas zone valve box in the mechanical room. Is this correct? | This should be in the hallway, just on the mechanical room wall on the outside. AE to add note to clarify for all boxes | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 139 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no CWR or HWR to P-113 and P-418 in 5A-540, is this correct | No, there should be both CWR & HWR. Added | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 140 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no CWR or HWR to P-420 in 5A-542, is this correct? | Yes - to be confirmed by COR | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 141 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no valves on branch lines to 5A-542, is this correct? | No, there should be valves. Updated | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 142 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no CWR to P-112 and P-418 in 5A-537, is this correct? | No, there should be both CWR. Updated | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 143 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no valves on the branch lines feeding 5A-522A and 5A-525A, is this correct? | Isolation valves added for both rooms. | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 144 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no CWR or HWR to P-502 and P-708 in 5A-520, is this correct? | No, there should be both CWR & HWR. Added | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 145 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no water lines shown to P-420 and P-713 in 5A-510 | No, there should be water lines and return lines update prints | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 146 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no CWR or HWR to P-420 and P-812 in 5A-506, is this correct? | No, there should be both CWR & HWR. Added | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 147 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Detail 1 no CWR to P-418, P-505, and P-713 in 5A-504, is this correct? | No, there should be both CWR & HWR. Added | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 148 | P-204 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.204 Detail 2 no floor drain shown in the mechanical room. Is this correct? | No, there should be a Floor drain Per the Til. Added | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 149 | NA | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | There are no trap primers for any of the floor drains. Is this correct? | No, there should be trap primers per the TIL. Pressure activated traps are preferred. Added | ER | Blue Cord | |
| 150 | P-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | P.205 Note 4 states, “Inspect chase up to roof level. Existing lines may need to be relocated to accommodate new exhaust riser.” It is our understanding that this chase is inaccessible. Will the VA please provide a design for how to access the chase. | Temporary access into shaft cannot be granted because it is assumed to contain ACM in the wall cavity. During ACM demolition, access to the shaft will be granted. Temporary conditions need to be made to maintain the rating of the shaft. If in the event the shaft wall is made from concrete block, see added detail in arch drawings to create an opening. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 151 | F-205 | Construction Documents | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On sheet F.205 the line weight used for the existing sprinkler piping is the same as the surrounding walls and ceiling tiles. Will the VA please revise this sheet to have different line weights for the fire sprinkler lines than the walls and ceiling tiles? | Drawing may be reprinted and provided, yes. | AE | Blue Cord | |
| 152 | Specification Manual | - | Administrative | 09/13/23 | Specification sections 05 12 00, 05 50 00, 08 51 13, 09 96 59, 13 05 41, and 23 25 00 are indicated in the Specification Manual Table of Contents but the individual specification sections were not provided. Please advise. | AE to add sections 051200, 050000, 085113, 130541, 23 25 00 | |||
| AE to add updated TOC by removing 099659 | AE | Pointer Construction Group | |||||||
| 153 | Specification Manual | - | Administrative | 09/13/23 | Specification sections 10 11 13, 12 24 00, and 12 24 21 were provided but are not indicated in the Specification Manual Table of Contents. Please advise if these are a part of the project. | AE to send updated TOC adding 10 11 13 | |||
| AE to remove 12 24 00 and 12 24 21 from spec book | AE | Pointer Construction Group | |||||||
| 154 | Sheet GL-001 | Cover Sheet | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per sheet GL-001, there are six (6) alternates noted but the solicitation does not reference alternates. Please advise if there are alternates on this project. | Added into soliciation | KC | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 155 | General | Commissioning | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please provide specification section 01 91 00 - General Commissioning Requirements as it is references in several places throughout the manual. Please confirm that the commissioning agent will be directly hired by the VA and that the commissioning costs are handled directly by the VA. | Commissioning to be provided by VA through AE | KC | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 156 | Sheet AD-1.0 | Demolition Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per sheet AD-1, General Demolition Note A, indicates that the Contractor is to refer to Hazmat report. Please provide a copy of full hazmat report for the project area or confirm the contractor is relieved of all responsibility of hazardous materials outside of what is shown in the drawings. | AE to provide updated report. VA to provide copy of entire facility report for reference only to contractor if desired for 4th floor information. Any suspected ACM shall be reported to the COR immediately | AE | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 157 | Sheet ASB-1 (Note 9) | Asbestos General Notes | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per sheet ASB-1, Note 9, it states that electrical power and transformers to be provided by owner. Please clarify and/or confirm. | Restate: Temporary power can be fed from existing electrical service in building. See updated ASB drawings | DS | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 158 | Sheets ASB-1/ASB-4 | Asbestos General Notes/Floor Coverings and Misc. Materials | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per Sheet ASB-1, Note 3, defines the fireproofing abatement as "Scope of work includes abatement of less than one square feet of fireproofing debris..." However on Sheet ASB-4, Note A, it states to remove all of the fireproofing in the entire scope of work area. Please clarify the fireproofing abatement scope of work. | Remove all fireproofing within the workarea as ACM. Note 3 on ASB-1 to be changed | AE | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 159 | General | - | Administrative | 09/13/23 | Please confirm that elevators will be used for personel egress, trash removal and deliveries. If not, please advise on routing for personnel egress, trash removal and deliveries. | The service elevators 10/11 may be used for this. The loading dock will be the primary delivery location | DS | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 160 | General | - | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please advise on the requirements for lower level work that feeds the space- Example: Sanitary piping. Will this be off hours work? How many rooms can be shut down at a time? Will patients need to be relocated? How many can be relocated at a time? | 3-4 rooms, subject to availability. Schedule must be coordinated with VA- the VA reserves the right at any point to halt work in affected patient rooms if facility capacity is in jeopardy. | KC | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 161 | Sheet AD-1.0 (General Demolition Note L) | Demolition Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per Sheet AD-1.0, Note L lists items to be salvaged. Will the VA please confirm if these are all of the items (i.e. Doors, door closers, magnets, pneumatic damper operators, heating coil actuators and heating coil valves). Please advise on the exact location that they will need to be relocated to so we can determine the level of effort and manpower that will need to be required. | As stated in note, list is not inclusive of all items. The VA reserves the right to keep any removed items prior to disposal. A pre-demolition walk will be held to identify all items. The contractor is responsible for safely disconnecting items, but VA will remove them from site. | KC | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 162 | Sheet AD-1.0 (General Demolition Note N) | Demolition Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | On Sheet AD-1.0, Note N requires the contractor to remove all casework even if it is not shown on the plans. Please identiy and provide pictures of any existing conditions that are not defined on the Bid Documents. | Site visit was held for contractor to document any items in question. | KC | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 163 | General | - | Administrative | 09/13/23 | Please advise on the deck height in the project area. | The rough height is 12' 2" but this may vary | ER | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 164 | General | - | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please advise who the existing CCTV system manufacturer is and the basis of design for the cameras. | Illustra Pro 12MP Fisheye, indoor-outdoor, vandal, white, TDN, w/IR, WDR - Model PS12FFOCWIYA | Electronics | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 165 | Sheet AD-1.1 (Keynote #30) | Demolition Ceiling Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per Sheet AD-1.1, Key Note #30, it states "Confirm with VA, the extention of demolition within the signal closet." Please advsie on this scope and provide pictures of specific areas. | The signal closet shall be expanded into the existing IT closet to the maximum extent possible by demo of wall that separates the two and a new set of double doors provided, unless it is determined that not all OIT systems can be removed from closet. All systems must remain online at all times during construction. Pictures of the area are prohibited. | DS | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 166 | Sheet AD-1.2 | Demolition Level 4 Ceiling Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per Sheet AD-1.2, Keynote #18, the contractor is to remove, patch and repair ceiling as necessary. Please advise on the ceiling types on lower floors to detemine materials and manpower to patch the ceiling as required. | Site visit was held with access to areas needed. It is the responsibility of the contractor to field verify accordingly. | KC | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 167 | Sheet AE-1.0 (Note P) | Arch. Floor Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per Sheet AE-1.0, Floor Plan General Note P, it requires "two rows of continuous backing plates along all partitons inside storage rooms." Please provide adetail for this scope of work. Should it be metal or wood? What gauge metal? Does this mean the whole wall coninuously (floor to ceiling) should recieve 2 layers of backing or would there be 2 single layer rows? If two single layer rows, how wide should they be, and confirm they should encircle the entire room. | Refer to backing details and notes on AE3.00. | AE | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 168 | Sheet AE-1.0 (Note V)/ Sheet EY-101 | Arch. Floor Plan/LV Floor Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Per Sheet AE-1.0, Floor Plan General Note V, it requires us to salvage all WIFI devices and reuse. However all WAPs are drawn as new on Sheet EY-101. Please clarify the note on Sheet AE-1.0. If we are to salvage and reuse, please quantify and advise if there is anything besides WAPS requred to be salvaged. | AE 1.0 - V updated: All exisiting WAPS are removed and stored by contractor during construction. Existing WAPS shall be reinstalled as shown in EY-101 and confirmed by VA. No new WAPS are required unless existing are damaged. | AE | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 169 | General | - | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please advise if the current roofing system is under warranty, and advise on who the contractor is that installed the roofing system. | No. Most recent work was done by Abrams Construction | DS | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 170 | General | - | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Please advise on roof construction type | TPO | DS | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 171 | General | - | Administrative | 09/13/23 | Please advise on the following manufacturers for the building - DDC Controls, Security & Access Control, Nurse Call, Medical Gas, Public Address System and Fire Alarm System. | DDC - Johnson Controls, Nurse Call - Rauland Responder 5, Med Gas Alarm - Amico Alert-3, Fire Alarm - Simplex (Johnson Control), Access Control - Software House Ccure 9000, HID | KC | Pointer Construction Group | |
| 172 | Sheet S-103 | Level 6 Floor Framing Plan | Substantive | 09/13/23 | Sheet S-103 shows the unisrut systems. Please provide the specification section for unistrut support systems (section 05 10 00). | General structural notes on S-001, Section 12 call out Unistrut requirements. | AE | Pointer Construction Group |
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