36C24824R0016 0002.docx

Request for Information (RFI)

DB - Install Fall Protection Anchorage and Guardrails for Bldg. 1 and 2

PROJECT # 673-23-104/ 36C24824R0016

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 673-23-104 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Tampa FL 33637 36C248 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Tampa FL 33637 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24824R0016 11-03-2023

X X

X Project Title: DB Install Fall Protection Anchorage and Guardrails for Bldg 1 and 2 Project # 673-23-104

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to RFIs and additional drawings.

Phase 1 Proposal Due Date to January 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM. EST. remains the same.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

POC: David Hernande

z. Email: david.hernandez1@va.gov

Contracting Specialist.

David Hernandez

Response

· Fall Prevention System: Prevents people from reaching the fall hazard by creating a barrier between the person and the fall hazard, such as passive guardrails.

· Fall Restraint System: Prevents people from reaching a fall hazard through a tie off system such a horizontal lifeline (e.g., a cable traveler system)

· Fall Arrest System: Stops a fall that is in progress through a tie off system.

· Suspended Access System: Also considered rope access anchors, window cleaning anchors, facade maintenance anchors, or tie-backs. This is an anchor system that allows for suspending a worker to conduct facade maintenance work such as window cleaning.

A suspended access system can double as a fall restraint or fall prevention system. So typically, you would not need to add fall prevention guardrails where suspended access anchors are newly installed.

Please confirm which of the above is desired for the following locations: Bldg. 1 Penthouse roof, Bldg. 1 3rd floor roof, bldg. 2 roof and bldg. 2 penthouse roof.

VA Response: :

Bldg. 1 Penthouse roof: Guardrails Bldg. 1 3rd floor roof: Guardrails and anchors Bldg. 2 roof: Guardrails and anchors Bldg. 2 penthouse roof: Guardrails Please review the last pages and the pictures attached for further clarification of areas lower than 3rd floor roof

VA Response: The guardrails that are existing should remain. The new guardrails will fill in the areas that are not currently covered. The project is providing safety measures for 2 sets of people. The safety of untrained persons and trained persons. Untrained persons may not know how to use fall protection and the guard rails will be installed for their safety. The suspended access anchors will be used by contractors and equipment for maintaining the buildings.

VA Response: Correct

VA Response: Correct, the anchors can be used for other maintenance activities.

VA Response: Correct. The east façade side would not need to have them. It doesn’t look like a suspended scaffold could be used there.

VA Response: Yes

VA Response: No

VA Response: Yes, due to the type of project this is, the SSHO will have to be onsite and active in the installation process.

VA Response: Yes

VA Response: N/A

VA Response: No

VA Response: Attached

VA Response: Attached

VA Response: Confirmed

VA Response: There are no specific warranty requirements (that apply to the existing roof system) identified. The contractor should be prepared to research the roof material and review warranty with any manufacturer’s requirements. This should be a part of the design phase.

VA Response: Attached

VA Response: It has been decided that it is included, please review pictures at the end of this document

VA Response: It has been decided it is included, please review pictures at the end of this document

VA Response: Confirmed

VA Response: It has been decided that it is included, please review pictures at the end of this document

VA Response: Unable to locate this label

VA Response: New work associated only

VA Response: No

VA Response: We will provide AHERA for review, but a NESHAP is required prior to beginning work in all areas the contractor expects to work in

VA Response: That will be acceptable

VA Response: That is correct

VA Response: The safety anchor system design shall comply with current OSHA, ANSI, and local regulations pertaining to window cleaning and fall protection.

VA Response:

Bldg. 1 Penthouse roof: Guardrails Bldg. 1 3rd floor roof: Guardrails and anchors Bldg. 2 roof: Guardrails and anchors Bldg. 2 penthouse roof: Guardrails Please review pictures at the end of this document

VA Response: The intent is to leave the existing and install new to fill in the spaces that are not protected with guardrail

VA Response: This project is not responsible for any roof repair outside of the area affected by the new work installed

VA Response: Aluminum would be preferred. There is an aesthetic piece to this project and the product should match the majority of existing.

VA Response: Attached

VA Response: No

VA Response: It should follow the rest of the existing campus design

VA Response: No

VA Response: Only the anchors

VA Response: Yes, every façade that can benefit from tuck pointing and window cleaning etc.

VA Response: NA

VA Response: No structural survey has been completed.

VA Response: There are many variables affecting a definite answer for this RFI question. The COR will work with the affected departments to accommodate any underside work. Please understand that these areas include medical and surgical patient areas. Depending on the contractor solution for the anchors, the underside work may require Infection Control measures as well. This installation will have to incorporate a plan to complete sections for this coordination.

VA Response: The AHERA will be provided. All areas affected will require a NESHAP from the contractor to identify hazmat.

VA Response: 2024

VA Response: Yes

Emergency West- S outh Side

Emergency South side Emergency West-South Side South Sub Station MRI West side looking N orth MRI west side looking east Warehouse roof southeast

SHADED AREAS SHOW THE 2 LEVELS THE ANCHOR POINTS WILL BE INSTALLED

See attached document: Roof Warranty.

See attached document: ED roof plans and section.

See attached document: Architectural - Bldg 1 penthouse.

See attached document: 01 -2nd floor framing Drawings.

See attached document: 01 - Floor Plan Penthouse Drawings.

See attached document: 01 - Elevations 2 Drawings.

See attached document: Specialty clinics addition detail.

See attached document: James A. Haley VA Hospital OR Lab Addition (ARCH) detail.

See attached document: Bldg 2 parapet.

See attached document: AHERA Survey.

See attached document: 01 - Penthouse Framing Drawings.

See attached document: 01 - Exterior Elevations Drawings.

See attached document: 01 - Dimension Plan Drawings.

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