RFI_36C24824R0113_completed.pdf

REPAIR AND REPLACE WALLS AND FLOORS FROM FIRE SPRINKLER LEAK

SOLICITATION #:36C24824R0113

RFI NBR Question/ Response

Company Submitted By

Dated Received

1. We noticed that the drawings provided have the rooms labeled from 3G-157 to 3G-164, but the rooms visited during the pre-bid are labeled from 3A-176 to 3A-183. Please confirm that the floor plan drawings provided are the same and can be used to quantify the SOW.

Sun Island Contractors

04/22/24

VA Response: Both are the same floor plan area; VA change the numbering for rooms after construction. Please use 111-3A Building 111 Third Floor Plan rev (current room numbers)

2. Please confirm if the entire GWBS drywalls in all bedrooms is going to be replaced

Sun Island Contractors

04/22/24

VA Response: No.

3. Please confirm if the contractor is responsible to remove and reinstall the existing bathroom equipment and fixtures.

Sun Island Contractors

04/22/24

VA Response: Contractor is responsible removal and reinstall fixtures needed for flooring work.

4. SOW states “Remove welded sheet vinyl flooring and replace flooring with Resinous flooring in all Toilet/Shower rooms in accordance with PG18-12 Inpatient Mental Health (IPMH).” During the site visit it was observed that Resinous flooring is already installed.

Please verify what the exact extent of work is for this flooring.

Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: The current flooring in Toilet/Shower rooms is vinyl.

5 It is unclear the extent of drywall work in the bathrooms. The walls appear to have a solid surface ALTO system which is water resistant.

Why would it need to be replaced?

Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: These walls don’t need to be replace only corridor wall up to 4’ high.

6 SOW document references all rooms as 3A and provided drawings state 3G. Please confirm what areas the work is in when referencing the provided drawings in amendment 1.

Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: Both are the same area VA change the numbering for rooms after construction. Please refer 111-3A Building 111 Third Floor Plan rev (current room numbers)

7 Where any of the electrical devices or any other systems damaged in the walls during the leak requiring work to be performed on them?

Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: No

8 Will the VA be removing and reinstalling the furniture in the rooms? Midwestern 04/23/24 VA Response: No, Contractor responsible to remove and dispose of furniture.

9 The SOW says to remove the FRP in the hallway does it need to be reinstalled?

Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: It will need to be remove and replace.

10 Does the insulation in the wall need to be replaced 4’up? Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: No, only the portion remove up to 4 feet.

11 What is the fire rating on the hallway walls? Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: Please see attached Life Safety Plan

12 Does the handrail in the hallway get reinstalled or replaced? Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: Reinstalled 13 Can you provide wall details for the shower walls? Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: Shower wall don’t need to be replace only flooring

14 Will materials and trash for this project have to be brought in and out through the stairway?

Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: No, the service elevator will be available at the start of construction.

15 Is this considered a full mold abatement project with a full containment and clearances?

Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

16 If so, who will be handling the clearances and final inspections? Midwestern 04/23/24

VA Response: VA 17 Will the space be under occupancy during renovations? Reyes

Sourcing 04/24/24

VA Response: No

18 If the space is occupied, what are the phasing requirements for renovation?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: N/A

19 What are the infection control requirements for negative air during renovation? Please include ICRA level for containment

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Yes. Level IV

20 Depending on the phasing and occupancy requirements, this can create an issue with venting negative air machines outside the space. Where does the VA want the negative air vented to?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: The negative air machines can vent to the “Day Room Terrace”.

21 What are the construction barrier requirements and locations for barriers?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Hard wall nonporous material. Location will be determined after award.

22 As this is to be treated as presumptive fungal growth, will a pretest and clearance test be done by the contractor or by the VA?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: All the post remediation inspection and biological air samples will be performed by the VA VPIH. Limited to Toilet/Shower rooms.

23 With the presumptive fungal growth, are we to assume that the duct system and AHU for the space will require sterilization?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: No

24 If sterilization of the HVAC system is required, is this to be included in our number or will this be done by the VA?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: No 25 Please provide mechanical drawings if HVAC sterilization is required.

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: N/A

26 Can the VA provide As-Built drawings for the entire space? The drawings provided appear to exclude half the rooms listed for flooring replacement

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: The plans were provided for the space. Please refer to 111-3A Building 111 Third Floor Plan (Room numbering).

27 Can the VA depict on the As-Built drawings all the walls and floors to be replaced? This would help clarify the SOW.

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Corridor walls up to 4’. Flooring in bedrooms and corridors. Toilet/ Shower area replace with resinous flooring. Please refer 111-3A Building 111 Third Floor Plan rev

28 Are we to include replacement of the items below, along with the wall demolition and replacement?

a. Cove base in corridors

b. Cove base in rooms

c. Corner guards in corridors

d. Corner guards in rooms

e. Handrails in corridors

f. Bumper guards in corridors

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Yes, “a” through “d”. “e” and “f” remove and reinstall 29 As painting of the new walls in corridors and patient rooms will require a final coat of the whole wall surface, who is responsible for removing and reinstalling all wall mounted artwork, medical devices, dry erase boards, etc.?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Contractor

30 Will the VA be removing, storing, and reinstalling all furniture items in the impacted areas, as this is typically done to allow for final terminal cleaning and end of renovation?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Contractor will remove and dispose of furniture.

31 Please confirm that the finishes listed on the “Floor Plan and Reyes

Finishes” file provided are what’s to be used.

VA Response: Yes, the finishes provided in the “Floor Plan and Finishes” are to be used.

32 Please confirm that all walls to be replaced are only to be replaced 4’ high from the floor

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Only in the corridor

33 Are there any walls to be replaced from floor to ceiling? Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: No

34 B.2 Background / Description of Work, Section B, Bullet Point #02, state Remove GWBS in all rooms starting from 3A-176 and 3A-183. Remove GWBS on the walls adjacent to the hallway 4 feet up from the floor. Please clarify if the intent is to replace the GWBS for the adjacent wall for rooms not listed within the corridors to be replaced? Please also clarify this to mean that for the rooms listed, 3A-176 through 3A-183 are to have total GWBS removal of all walls within these rooms.

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Wall are only to be remove 4 feet up in the corridors.

35 B.2 Background / Description of Work, Section B, Bullet Point #03, states to remove flooring in all corridors and rooms. Please confirm if this is for the entire Ward or provide a list of room numbers

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Only in the list rooms (eight (8) rooms and corridor) including the Toilet/Shower rooms (8). Refer to drawing 111-3A BUILDING 111 THIRD FLOOR PLAN rev

36 B.2 Background / Description of Work, Section B, Bullet Point #04, states Remove welded sheet vinyl flooring and replace flooring with Resinous flooring in all Toilet/Shower rooms in accordance with PG 18-12 Inpatient Mental Health (IPMH).

Please provide PG 18-12 and confirm this is for the entire Ward or please provide a list of room numbers.

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Toilet/Shower rooms (8). Refer to drawing plan 111-3A BUILDING 111 THIRD FLOOR PLAN rev. Please refer to attachment dgMH.

37 For the Patient/Shower rooms, resinous flooring; Please confirm that a liquid applied, low VOC, waterproof membrane can be utilized to waterproof these areas to receive resinous flooring.

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: Please refer attached spec 09 67 23 20

38 Will the VA be responsible for shutting down the AHU feeding this space and starting the system back up? As this is a requirement for ICRA to obtain proper negative air.

Reyes

VA Response: VA will be responsible if any equipment needs to be shutdown. Supply and return grills will need to be cover during

39 Our biggest concern would be gaining access to a service elevator to bring a flooring removal machine and several building materials. Are we able to find a time frame/window that works that allows us to remove the temp wall and bring our equipment/material and reattach the wall immediately. It would reduce time and labor costs.

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: The service elevator will be available during construction

40 The welded vinyl comes in 12 foot rolls, it has to be prepared in a climate controlled area and then transported to the third floor. We will require a dedicated work/prep area for one week. will the VA provide the requested space as required?

Reyes Sourcing

04/24/24

VA Response: We don’t have a prep area available; you will have to follow manufacturer installation requirements. Note: the ward A will be vacated during construction phase.

41 Please confirm a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes

42 Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes 43 Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set. Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes

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

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: We are installing the same finishes in the area.

45 Please confirm that this building has no asbestos. Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: No, asbestos the building was constructed 2017.

46 Past Performance: 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?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: You may submit previously submitted PPQs, provided the PPQ submission complies with the instruction to offerors.

47 Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Will need to follow ICRA. Any wood or porous materials shall NOT be used for construction barriers

48 Who is responsible for the terminal cleaning of the project area? Blue Cord 04/24/24 VA Response: VA

49 Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent? Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: N/A

50 Will stairwell #6 be the only access to this floor as a project entrance and materials?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: No, the service elevator will be available

51 If no to the question above, please provide the project entrance and the hours of use?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Service elevator, 0700-1700

52 Is there to be any 4-foot drywall removal in any of the 9 bathrooms? Blue Cord 04/24/24 VA Response: No

53 In the solicited SOW “Remove and replaced welded sheet vinyl flooring”, the drawing handed out at the site visit don’t match the rooms 3A-176, 3A-176A, 3A-177, 3A-178, 3A-178A, 3A-179, 3A-180, 3A-181, 3A181A, 3A-182, 3A-183, 3A-183A and Corridors 3A-C3-16 and 3A-C3-17.

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Both are the same area VA change the numbering for rooms after construction. Please refer to 111-3A Building 111 Third Floor Plan.

54 Please provide the nearest laydown area for a dumpster. Blue Cord 04/24/24 VA Response: It will be determined upon award for availability.

Currently there no space in the immediate vicinity of the building

55 Who’s will be responsible for the removing and returning the furniture in these rooms?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Contractor will remove and dispose furniture.

56 Will the contractor be required to place furniture in storage during construction?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: No 57 Will the existing blocking in the walls (Crash Bars blocking) be replaced with new blocking?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes 58 Are there any other areas that will need new blocking? Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: No 59 Please confirm that no ceilings in this project are to be removed and replaced.

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: No ceiling work is required 60 Will the VA want the existing bathroom and berthing room door frames painted?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes 61 Will the VA want the existing bathroom and berthing room ceilings painted?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes

62 Will the contractor need to repaint the complete wall from corner to corner and from ceiling to floor in the berthing rooms?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes

63 Does the VA agree that once the (FRP) board is removed from the corridor walls it can’t be saved due to the adhesive in which it was installed with?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes

64 The solicitation calls out that the “IPMH bathrooms and patient toilet walls shall be painted with epoxy paint for clean-ability and moisture and mold resistance”. The existing IPMH bathrooms and patient toilet walls have an Altro Impact Resistant/Waterproof wall system installed

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Only flooring work in the Toilet/Shower rooms.

65 Since this project references “possible presumptive fungal growth” will the demo contractor need to be a licensed Florida Mold Remediator?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes, all PFG must be assumed to be mold and must be removed by a Fl Licensed mold remediator. Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

66 If no to the question above, once presumptive fungal growth is identified as “Mold” if found and tested by an accredited lab, then this project will fall under a “Mold Remediation”.

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: This project must be treated as a mold remediation.

Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

67 Will the VA require this project to have “Air-O-Cell” sampling performed after demo is completed and before new materials are installed?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes, post-remediation inspection and biological air sampling will be performed by the VPIH. Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

68 If yes to the question above, then will the VA (VPIH) and the Contractor (CPIH) be required?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes. Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

69 On page 191 within the solicited “Consolidated Specs” it references resinous finish schedule. Please provide the specification section 09 67 23.xx for the resinous flooring, and base.

VA Response: Please see attached spec 09 67 23 20

70 Floor+Plan+and+Finishes drawing refers to a “Cornerstone CS5000SB CornerCrete troweled applied. Is this system still available?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: If not available a similar product will need to submit it for approval. Please see station finishes for reference.

71 If no to the question above, what product or equivalent product be accepted?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Please see station finishes for reference

72 Will Stonhard be the required resinous flooring product? Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes 73 Is the contractor to remove flooring throughout bathrooms? Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes

74 Does the washboard throughout bathrooms get removed up 4 feet? or removed floor to ceiling?

VA Response: No

75 Are all the upper crash rails to be removed and reinstalled? Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Only in the corridor 76 Will the removal of materials need to be done under containment and mold remediation protocol?

If so, will the contractor be responsible for passing air clearances?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes, must treat all VPFG as mold remediation under full containment and negative pressure enclosure. Limited to the

77 Are toilets, sinks, vanities, and grab bars to be removed and replaced in the bathroom to access the wall behind it?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Only the necessary fixture to conduct the flooring work in the Toilet/Shower rooms.

78 Is there a nearby usable elevator or will debris need to be carried down the stairwell?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: The service elevator will be available during construction

79 What does WR-1 indicate? With in the drawing set issues as Amendment 0001, Sheet AF103A there’s a WR-1 indicated for those corridors CG-C3-16 and CG-C3-16. Can’t be found within the finish schedule.

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: Notes: WR-1 (USED WITH RSF-1) OR WR-2 (USED

WITH RSF-2) ARE TYPICAL WELD ROD COLORS TO BE USED

IN CORRIDORS AND FIRST FLOOR, REFER TO AF PLANS

AND TRANSITION LEGEND FOR EXCEPTIONS. Please see Floor and Finishes attachment.

80 Please issue drawing AE101 – 103C partial plans as it is referenced in note #12 on drawings AE656 and AE657

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: The only plans for third floor are AE103-A “Partial Third Floor Plan – Area A” and AE-103AD “Partial Third Floor Dimension Plan – Area A” AE-101 series refers to First Floor

81 Please confirm that completed Past Performance Questionnaires do not need to be provided for the project experience related projects

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: It is required

82 Please confirm that CPARS do not need to be provided for the project experience related projects.

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: No required but the VA reserves the right to review and consider past performance from other VA stations, CPARs and other sources.

83 Both a 7MB document size submission restriction and a 5MB document size submission restriction is referenced in the RFP, can you please confirm which size is the actual document size submission restriction?

Blue Cord 04/24/24

VA Response: It is 7 Mega Bytes

84 The RFP instructs the offerors to “include copy of the Pricing Schedule of the solicitation called the Base Offer Cost Breakdown that is attached to this RFP.” Please provide a copy of the “Base Offer Cost

Breakdown.”

VA Response: Please view attachment A

85 During the Site Visit on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, it was relayed by the VA that the existing furniture in the patient rooms within scope would need relocated and stored during construction activities. In particular, for purposes of installing the new flooring in the rooms.

Please confirm that the VA will be responsible for relocating and storing the VA furniture prior to Contractor commencing construction.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Contractor will remove and dispose of furniture.

86 Similarly, if the VA wishes the Contractor to remove and store existing VA furniture in the construction zone, will the VA be amenable to Contractor removing said furniture and storing in one or two of the adjacent rooms on the same corridor to complete construction activities within the now emptied rooms and then replace furniture back into rooms? We would propose a “2 phased” approach if Contractor is responsible for removing and storing furniture. So that furniture remains on the same wing, stored in 1-2 rooms (Phase One), then flooring, etc. installed in last rooms for Phase Two. To avoid unnecessary damage to walls, flooring, etc. outside of the construction zone on the 3rd floor by attempting to move furniture in and out of the building. Please confirm.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Contractor will remove and dispose furniture.

87 If RFI #2 is not acceptable to VA, and VA wishes to have Contractor move and store furniture during construction, where will furniture be stored?

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: N/A 88 Please identify a laydown area and safe access to the 3rd floor for

Contractor during construction for activities such as demo trash removal and delivery/storage of new materials

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Currently the access to the area will be through the service elevators. Storage can be in the construction area.

89 Due to the need to utilize a Flooring Machine for the demo of existing flooring within scope and the weight of Flooring Machines (approx.

900 to 2000lbs depending on machine), please confirm that Contractor shall be able to utilize the VA elevator to delivery Machine to the 3rd floor and to remove Machine after required use. Additionally, please confirm that maximum allowable weight for the elevator the VA will allow Contractor to use for this activity.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: The service elevator will be available. Capacity S-1 6,000lbs.

90 During the Site Visit, it was noted by the VA the existing fixtures and handrails will NOT require removal by Contractor for construction activities. Please confirm

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Contractor shall remove and reinstall handrails and fixtures to do any repair work.

91 Conversely, if the VA does wish to have fixtures and/or handrails removed and reinstalled and/or replaced, please specify which ones are anticipated to be within scope.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: All handrails and fixtures within the construction area of Ward up to the existing temporary barrier

92 Does the VA wish the existing fiberglass wall insulation to be upgraded to Rockwool insulation during Contractor’s repair of the corridor walls?

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Should be the existing insulation replacement.

93 Please confirm that the VA does NOT require mold and/or asbestos abatement activities at this time for the replacement of the existing FRP, GWBS, and welded sheet vinyl flooring within scope.

Alternatively, if the VA does anticipate mold remediation to be performed, please confirm that the VA will require Contractor to utilize a subcontractor with an active Mold Remediation License and adhere to the required remedial action plans for work of this nature.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes, must treat all VPFG as mold remediation under full containment and negative pressure enclosure. Limited to the

94 Please confirm if the VA requires Contractor to install new Purple gypsum board to provide for future mold-resistant protection versus utilizing standard Gypsum Wallboard as indicated within the VA Statement of Work.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes 95 Please confirm that there are no IC plans nor ICRA permits required for this project (due to the nature of the zone in question being sealed off from the active, adjacent corridors/rooms).

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: There will be ICRA requirements for the space. Level

IV.

96 Please confirm whether the VA requires Contractor to utilize a specific Submittal Exchange platform.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: There is no specific platform.

97 In the VA’s Statement of Work, Section B.2, it is indicated that the VA utilized a moisture meter to assess the moisture content of surfaces.

Can the VA provide those measurements to Contractor at this time?

Similarly, will the VA provide bidders with the Moisture Map report generated?

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes, please see attachment 1.

98 In the VA’s Statement of Work, Section B.2, it is indicated that Contractor shall paint all IPMH bathrooms and patient toilet walls.

However, during Site Visit, it was noted by the VA that the walls are, in fact, made of a plastic-like, waterproof/resistant material that will NOT requiring any painting by the Contractor. Please confirm.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: No painting in the Toilet/Shower only floor replacement.

99 Within VA Solicitation, Instructions to Offerors, Page 67 of 70, the VA indicates that a copy of a Base Offer Cost Breakdown is attached to the RFP. Contractor can find no attachment within the sam.gov posting.

Please provide the Base Offer Cost Breakdown sheet that the VA wishes Contractor to provide with their Pricing Schedule at time of bid.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Please view attachment A

100 Within VA Solicitation, Instructions to Offerors, Page 65 of 70, the VA indicates that bidder proposals shall be no larger than 5MB in file size.

However, Page 67 of 70 states no larger than 7MB in file size. Please confirm which file size is the maximum allowable.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: It is 7 Mega Bytes

101 Please provide the Date of the Incident of the fire sprinkler leak. Please disclose the length of time the sprinklers were turned on. Additionally, please provide how many fire sprinklers were set off in the hallway in scope and other patient rooms, if any.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Fire sprinkler bursting on February 8th, 2024. The sprinkler was on for roughly two hours. One (1) sprinkler head in the hallway.

102 Please provide the date of original construction of the Mental Health building.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: September 2017.

103 Please provide the approximate square footage of the project within scope. Alternatively, please designate on the VA-provided Floor Plan specifically where the existing, temporary partition wall is currently to confirm the delineation point of the construction zone.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: 3,000 SF, please see attached 111-3A Building 111 third Floor Plan rev. the temporary wall will need to be relocated.

104 Please confirm that Contractor is NOT responsible for the painting of the hallway/corridor walls above the 4ft line where the new FRP will be installed. Painting of those walls did not appear in the VA Statement of Work.

SPANOS 04/24/24

VA Response: Contractor should paint all walls including rooms 105 Is a floor plan showing the correct room numbers available? LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes. See attached 111-3A Building 111 third Floor Plan rev

106 Has an asbestos survey been provided? LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: No. Building completed in 2017.

107 Are all bathrooms associated with Rooms 3A-176 through 3A-183 to have GWBS walls removed to 4 feet? If not, which rooms will be affected? Are all walls to be removed, or just the walls adjacent to the hallway?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: Wall adjacent to hallway. Bathroom will need new flooring only.

108 Are all walls in Rooms 3A-176 through 3A-183 to have GWBS walls removed to 4 feet, or just the walls adjacent to the corridor?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: Just the walls adjacent to the corridor.

109 Can windows be removed to allow for exhaust? Are there any alternate means available for the placement of exhaust vents?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: There is an alternative to use the day room terrace 110 Will an elevator be available for equipment and waste transportation? If so, will it be available for a limited amount of time each day during normal or after-hours?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: Will use the service elevator

111 Will the VA IH/Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (FLMA) provide a Scope of Work?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: The VA will not provide a scope of work for the mold remediation. Please refer to the VA master mold specification 02 85 16 for reference. The contractor will be required to submit a mold remediation plan for approval by the VPIH. The contractor must also reference controls for infection control in their plan. Limited to the

112 What are the post-remediation verification (PRV) requirements? Will the VA IH/FLMA provide PRVs, or will the contractor team be responsible for this? Will air testing be required as part of the PRV? If so, will the VA or Contractor IH/FLMA perform the testing?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: The VA will not provide a scope of work for the mold remediation. Please refer to the VA master mold specification 02 85 16 for reference. The contractor will be required to submit a mold remediation plan for approval by the VPIH. The contractor must also

113 Are there any VPIH and/or CPIH requirements? LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: There are VPIH requirements hired by the VA. Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

114 Is there a mold remediation protocol for the work? If not, will one be provided?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: The contractor will need to provide a protocol and submit for approval by VA. Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

115 Are there any air and/or surface testing requirements for after the mold remediation has occurred?

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: The VA will not provide a scope of work for the mold remediation. Please refer to the VA master mold specification 02 85 16 for reference. The contractor will be required to submit a mold remediation plan for approval by the VPIH. The contractor must also

116 Can we obtain copies of the floor drawings? LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: Where provided. See attached

117 Remove FRP in hallway at 4’. Can you Clarify. LC3 Solutions 04/24/24 VA Response: Will need to replace and install wall four (4) feet up in the hallway.

118 Remove all drywall in units/ bedrooms or just near doors? LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: Drywall work only in the corridor. Rooms will require new flooring and paint.

119 Remove only flooring in bathrooms? Found in SOW: IPMH bathrooms and patient toilet walls shall be painted with epoxy paint for clean-ability and moisture and mold resistance.

LC3 Solutions 04/24/24

VA Response: Remove and replace flooring in the Toilet/Shower Rooms with epoxy.

120 Amendment 1 Floor+Plan+and+Finishes provide on 4/17/2024 does not show the rooms of corridors that are called out in the SOW. Please provide finish schedule for rooms and corridors called out in the SOW:

a. 3A-176, 3A-176A

b. 3A-177

c. 3A-178. 3A-178A

d. 3A-179

e. 3A-180

f. 3A-181, 3A-181A

g. 3A-182

h. 3A-183, 3A-183A

i. 3A-C3-16

j. 3A-C3-17

Diversified 04/24/24

VA Response: Please refer to 111-3A Building 111 Third Floor Plan for current room number. Floor plan is the same location with finishes are in the same location Ward 3A

121 SOW does not call out Bathrooms(See list below), but on SOW B.2 Para B Bullet point 3 states “Remove flooring in the hallway and all rooms due to water entry through seams in door thresholds.” Are these rooms listed below to be included in the project as there is existing water damage and are adjacent to other water damaged areas called out in the

SOW?

a. 3A-177A

b. 3A-179A

c. 3A-180A

d. 3A-182A

Diversified 04/24/24

VA Response: All flooring will be replace including the rooms and Toilet/Shower rooms. These are the Toilet/Shower rooms that will need floor replacement in addition to the rooms and corridors.

1. 3A-176A

2. 3A-177A

3. 3A-178A

4. 3A-179A

5. 3A-180A

6. 3A-181A

7. 3A-182A

8. 3A-183A

122 On SOW B.2 Para B. Bullet point 2 States: “Remove GWBS in all rooms starting from 3A- 176 and 3A-183. Remove GWBS on the walls adjacent to the hallway 4 feet up from the floor.” Are we to remove all GWBS at the room perimeter or just GWBS adjacent to the corridor 3A-C3-16 & 3A-C3-17?

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VA Response: Just GWBS adjacent to the corridor 3A-C3-16 & 3A-C3-17.

123 During the Site walk it was identified that there is existing furniture and wall décor. Is the VA going to remove and relocate the existing furniture and wall décor? Or is this to be the responsibility of the contractor?

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VA Response: Contractor will remove and dispose of furniture.

124 During the site walk it was identified that there are existing handrails in the corridor. Is the VA going to remove and relocate the existing handrails? Or is this to be the responsibility of contract?

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VA Response: The contractor shall remove and reinstall handrails.

125 During the site walk it was identified that there is existing piping within the walls at access panels within the rooms. The existing pipe insulation appears to have water damage is the contractor to replace the existing pipe insulation. If so, to what extent?

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VA Response: No

126 During the site walk it was identified that the existing solid surface walls within the bathrooms does not go down to the finished floor (FF) and stops 2”-3” above the FF; there is clear evidence of water damage behind the solid surface wall panels on the GWBS. Is the contractor to remove the solid surface walls 4’ feet from the FF or remove the wall panels from FF to finished ceiling (FC) and install new?

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VA Response: Contractor to remove the solid surface walls 4’ feet from the FF.

127 During the site walk it was stated by the CO/COR that there is only one path of egress to the work area via the west stairwell. Is this to be the only path of egress to the work area? Or will the contractor be allowed to install a temp construction door on the existing temp wall and be allowed to utilize an elevator to allow for bigger materials, heavy equipment, and ILSM measures?

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VA Response: Yes, the service elevator will be available during

128 During the site walk it was identified that there are existing locking devices on the wall for the room doors that fall within the 4 feet removal of FRP and GWBS in corridor 3A-C3-16 & 3A-C3-17 are the existing devices integrated with the door(s) locksets electronically or mechanically?

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VA Response: Locksets electronically 129 Where does the VA intend to have the contractor provide negative air ventilation to conform with ICRA standards Diversified 04/24/24

VA Response: Yes

130 In the bedrooms there are existing access panels to the water utilities, Do the water utilities within the access panels have the capability to be isolated to that specific bathroom location?

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VA Response: They should be in working order.

131 Does the VA have a location for a lay-down area for dumpsters, connex, and materials?

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Currently there no space in the immediate vicinity of the building.

132 Please confirm that construction will be completed during normal hours of operation.

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VA Response: Yes 133 If needed, can night‐work and weekends be made available to expedite Kee Solutions 05/01/24 the project's completion.

VA Response: Will need to be coordinated with the COR

134 Confirm if Procore is acceptable to be used as the project’s management tool for submittals, record keeping, and project organization of project’s data.

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VA Response: Yes 135 It is mentioned in the solicitation that mold build up might be present, should the contractor include a budget for mold remediation?

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VA Response: Yes. Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

136 Is there an updated hazardous material report? Kee Solutions 05/01/24

VA Response: No 137 If any additional hazardous material (anything but mold) is found in the project, would this be considered an unforeseen?

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VA Response: Yes 138 Please confirm if any state, local, and/or Federal permits will be required on this project?

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VA Response: No. Adhere to all contract requirements.

139 Provide architectural drawings with correct room numbers for proposed work areas.

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VA Response: Please refer to 111-3A Building 111 Third Floor Plan for current room number. Floor plan is the same location with finishes are in the same location Ward 3A

140 It was mentioned during the walkthrough that the VA's intent is to remove all furniture in preparation to the new flooring and walls. Is this correct? Who will be responsible for the removal and disposal of the furniture?

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VA Response: Contractor will remove and dispose furniture.

141 Can you please confirm the noise hours to accommodate the demolition phase accordingly to minimize the impact on the patient care.

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VA Response: Will be normal working hours

142 Can you provide the specific submittals of the flooring, base board material, wall protection and other items that the contractor is to match that is currently used on the project to price accordingly and meet the VA's intent.

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VA Response: Please refer to finishes plan 143 Can you confirm the flooring types for each section to price accordingly, based on the site walkthrough, hallway and bedrooms are LVT and bathrooms are epoxy, is this correct?

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VA Response: Yes

144 Confirm that there is no additional mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarms, access control, cameras, or electrical work under this project.

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VA Response: No additional work.

145 Can you confirm that the VA would take away all the furniture and any other objects prior to the project starting and install back after the project's completion.

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VA Response: Contractor will be responsible removal and disposal of furniture. Any other items will need to be remove and reinstall as needed.

146 Can you please confirm where the proposed stage down area would be (This will be used for material storage and dumpster lay down).

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Currently there no space in the immediate vicinity of the building.

147 Can you confirm the means of entrance & egress for the project's debris and materials, would this need to come through the emergency stairs, or can a service elevator be used; if so, provide route and what the contractor needs to do to secure a safe passage for the material, debris and/or equipment.

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VA Response: The service elevator can be use when the construction starts, current temporary wall will need to be relocated.

148 Since this is a mental health facility with active patient care, what are the preferred methods of security the VA wants the contractor to include into this bid.

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VA Response: Ward A won’t have any patients during construction, they will be relocated.

149 Will the existing handrail and/or crash rail be replaced with new or is the contractor to remove, store and replace the handrail and/or crash rail.

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VA Response: Remove and reinstall 150 The drywall inside the bedrooms do not seem to be damaged by the sprinkler that went off, would they need to be changed or treated for mold? Please advise.

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VA Response: No

151 Are the hallway walls insulated or acoustical deadening foam. Kee Solutions 05/01/24 VA Response: Please refer to partition types of plans

152 Are door, door frame and door hardware to remain in place. Kee Solutions 05/01/24

VA Response: Yes 153 What is the height of the FRP in the hallway. Does the top of the FRP align with the transition to painted GWBS?

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VA Response: Approximately 4 feet 154 Please confirm that no RFRP and/or GWBS is to be removed in the bathrooms and showers, i.e., around and/or behind the toilet, cabinets, sinks, backsplash, etc.

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VA Response: Yes

155 What is the function of the keyed cylinder set in the hallway wall outside of the patient room door frame?

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VA Response: Locking door mechanism. Pressure sensor.

156 Are there any type of alarm and /or alarmed doors affiliated with the patient room. Is the egress door to the stairwell alarmed and can the alarm to the stairwell door be disarmed during work hours.

VA Response: The doors have pressure sensors. The access should be through the Service elevators.

157 Is the contractor required to test for mold during construction and/or prior to beginning construction activity.

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VA Response: Yes. Limited to the Toilet/Shower rooms.

158 Is the contractor required to maintain a continuous negative air space for the construction area and if so can the HEPA unit(s) exhaust be vented into the existing HVAC air exhaust system.

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VA Response: Continuous negative pressure is required but it will need to be exhaust to the exterior. As per ICRA Level IV.

159 Will the contractor be required to remove and reinstall the bathroom toilets in order to replace the flooring. Can the VA provide manufacturer and model for the existing toilets.

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VA Response: Yes 160 Will the existing handrail and/or crash rail be replaced with new or is the contractor to remove, store and replace the handrail and/or crash rail.

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VA Response: The contractor to remove, store and replace the handrail and/or crash rail.

161 Are the portable water control valves located within the work area and/or the valves accessible.

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VA Response: Yes 162 Can the electrical power to the work area be isolated/de-energized separate from the adjoining active medical floor area(s) Kee Solutions 05/01/24

VA Response: Yes 163 Can any of the existing utility panels and/or access panels be removed, stored and reinstalled or will new panels be required.

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VA Response: Utility panels in rooms and/or access panels should not be removed.

164 Will a transition strip be required where sheet vinyl flooring abutts resinous flooring in all toilet/shower rooms and if so, can the VA provide manufacturer information for the transition material?

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VA Response: They should not be a transition piece as this is an acute mental health ward

165 Please confirm that the finish schedule with the provided plans, will be the same schedule for all new finishes, i.e., FRP, paint color and finish,vinyl sheet floorings, resinous flooring, etc.

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VA Response: Please refer to the finishes plans

166 Will the contractor be required to remove and reinstall the bathroom toilets in order to replace the flooring. Can the VA provide manufacturer and model for the existing toilets.

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VA Response: Yes 167 Please confirm, the floor sketch highlights only shower areas and note

(green) the flooring "is failing". Please provide a description of "is failing", i.e., is the drain leaking and will the continuous drain be replaced? Will the subflooring in the shower need to be replaced?

VA Response: We are replacing the vinyl flooring for resinous flooring. That is the comment of “is failing”. No subflooring needs to be replaced.