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0005 02-17-2025 673-21-149

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

36C24824R0177

10-02-2024

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** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 03-11-2025 2:00PM EDT

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PROJECT TITLE: BB Convert 6 West to Private Patient Rooms.

PROJECT NUMBER: 673-21-149.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CHANGES:

The proposal due date is now 03/11/2025 at 2:00PM.

Provide answer to RFI questions, revised drawings, revised specifications, CCTV Riser diagram and VA Tampa Interior Sign System There are no bid deducts, the price proposals need to come with two line items – CLIN 002 should be patient lift equipment purchase only, everything else should be CLIN 001. Please see the Price and schedule table.

all proposals will be email to: david.hernandez1@va.gov Remember to submit separate proposals for price and technical aspects.

David Hernandez Contracting Specialist

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A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

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0001 1.00 JB ________________

Contractor shall provide all construction services, materials, equipment, tools, supervision, testing, and specialty services (i.e. Industrial Hygienist, Asbestos Contractor, etc.) to perform bid-build for Project 673-21-149 "Renovate Bldg. 1, 6 West to Private Patient Rooms," of the 6th floor West wing of building one at the James A. Haley VAMC, located at 13000 Bruce B.

Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612. Work includes the complete demolition and remodel of inpatient wing, as required by the drawings and specifications included in the project.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

0002 1.00 JB ________________

PATIENTS LIFTS, EQUIPMENT ONLY.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Y1DA - Construction of Hospitals and Infirmaries

GRAND TOTAL ________________

A.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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0001 SHIP TO: 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, FL 33612 4745

USA

1.00 420 days after

NTP

MARK FOR: Kara Chaput 813-842-1671 kara.chaput@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

0002 SHIP TO: 13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd Tampa, FL 33612 4745

USA

1.00 420 Days after

NPT

MARK FOR: Kara Chaput 813-842-1671 kara.chaput@va.gov

FOB: DESTINATION

Request for Information (RFI)

BB Convert 6 West to Private Patient Rooms –

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log

RFI NBR Question/

Response

Company Submitted By

Dated Received

1. On sheet S-102, keynote 103 refers to section 11/S501, but section 11 is missing from sheet S501. Please provide details for it.

KEE

solutions

10/15/24

VA Response: detail has been removed

2. Can we take exception to the bariatric rooms with the bathroom track.

LIKO cannot take more than 550lb into the bathroom on a traverse rail setup, and 800lb on a straight rail design.

BAXTER 10/23/24

VA Response: Errors in original design. See updated spec and drawings. Bariatric lifts must be able to pass from patient room H Track to bathroom H track. Bariatric lifts and tracks must be rated for 800lb minimum (not to exceed 1000lb)

3. Can the superintendent dual hat as quality control (as specified)? DAX 10/23/24

VA Response: Yes

4. Can the superintendent triple hat as quality control and site safety? DAX 10/23/24

VA Response: No

5 Is this project tax exempt, if yes, will a certificate be issued? DAX 10/23/24

VA Response: Yes

6 Will a chute be allowed for the demolition debris? DAX 10/23/24

VA Response: There is no location to safely run a shoot down from the 6th floor

7 Is a freight elevator available for use? DAX 10/23/24

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VA Response: Yes, but not for exclusive use. Elevators 10 and 11 are designated for freight. There may be a period of time where only one of these elevators will be in use due to elevator renovations.

8 6B625 Clean Utility Shaft is to remain, are we to demolish the outside finish of the shaft?

DAX 10/23/24

VA Response: No

9 Is Starc (or similar) able to be installed in lieu of detailed ICRA? DAX 10/23/24

VA Response: Yes, as long as proper fire/smoke barrier can be maintained

10 Depending on AHU lead time, will the VA entertain issuance of a LNTP following contract award for submittals and long lead procurement?

DAX 10/23/24

VA Response: it will be considered if necessary

11 Can you please confirm the specific camera models to be installed for each camera type for the video surveillance system?

Minuteman Security

10/25/24

VA Response: Illustra Pro 12MP Fisheye, indoor-outdoor, vandal, white, TDN, w/IR, WDR - Model PS12FFOCWIYA

12 Please confirm if the vendor needs to provide the camera channel licenses for each camera or if the Hospital will supply those?

a. If the vendor is to supply those, please provide the correct part number for the video surveillance system.

Minuteman Security

10/25/24

VA Response: There are enough licenses

13 Grout Specifications for Products T-1 and T-2 On plan AE7.01, products T-1 and T-2 are listed in the finish materials section. We would greatly appreciate the full specifications for the grout to be used with these products, including manufacturer, color, and size.

American Veteran Const.

10/30/24

VA Response: Grout: Mapei, Inc. Kerapoxy CQ, 5077 Frost, 1/8" grout joint max

14 Installation Orientation for Product RF-1 (Sheet Vinyl) On plan AE7.01, product RF-1 is listed as sheet vinyl. However, the installation orientation is not specified, so we would like to confirm if the sheet vinyl should be installed horizontally or vertically?

American Veteran Const.

10/30/24

VA Response: vertically unless manufacturer recommends otherwise.

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RF-1 shall be rolled up in lieu of RB

15 Will we be able to use the Elevator to bring in the AHU and all materials during working hours or will it need to be after normal working hours?

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: This can be done during normal business hours if it is coordinated in advance. Contractor will not be able to "lock out" the elevator for dedicated use however.

16 Will there be a designated pathway to get to the elevator? This will be very cumbersome.

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: Contractor is responsible to submit a proposed route in site utilization plan for VA review and approval. All material shall be brought in/out through elevators 10 and 11 and the loading dock unless otherwise coordinated in special circumstances.

17 Who is the preferred supplier of the patient lift system? Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: Handicare or similar. Must meet specifications and

BAA

18 Who is the preferred vendor for Light, Overbed, Direct and Indirect? Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: no preferred vendor - must be able to integrate with nurse call pillow speaker and light controls on headwall

19 On drawing EY.411 on the rack diagram it shows that we are to run a fiber from the 6 West Patch Panel to the “Existing Facility Fiber Optic” where is the Existing Facility Fiber Optic?

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: in existing 6W IT closet 6B-611. Keynote 7 on EY.411 updated

20 On drawing EY.411 on the rack diagram it shows a telephone block but no pair count for the copper feed.

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: Cable 3 pair - 576-600, Cable 1 pair - 776-875. Keynote 14 updated on EY.411.

21 On drawing EY.101 Keynote #4 says that the outlet gets 1 Get-well Connection at each patient room TV, what cable will be needed for this connection?

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: power, coax, purple data (to get well punch panel), 3.5mm jack and associated cable to connect to multiprong hospital tv plug from nurse call patient station for smart pillow speaker to tv. Coax

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log will need a booster and coax tap for splitting the cable signal to all the rooms - each room shall have a home run. Keynote 4 has been updated.

22 Spec. Sec. 092300 Gypsum Plastering is given in specification, but related work not shown on drawings, please clarify where this work will be occur in the drawing?

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: specification removed

23 Spec. Sec. 079513 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies is given in specification, but related work not shown on drawings, please clarify where this work will be occur in the drawing?

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: specification removed

24 Refer to elevation AE2.01-AE2.03, in use signage is shown but on AS3.00 there are different types of signages details but no signages shown on plans. Please clarify where there will apply on the plan

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: Contractor to provide location plan based on Signage Design Standards and Design Guide. Basis of design is Creative Signage - Continuum Series

25 Sheet AE3.05 detail #7 Calls for a vapor retarder on the wall and a one-piece barrier box. Please clarify where this detail relates to in the project as we cannot find any wall details that state to install a vapor retarder.

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: Detail 7 on AE3.05 to be removed. There is a furring wall at the exterior wall, so the vapor barrier should not be disturbed

26 Refer to drawing Q2.02, in equipment schedule item # A5180 mentioned that cubicle curtain and track provided and installed by contractor while in specs. Pg. # 429, it is mentioned that curtain and track provided by VA. Please verify this in the field. Which is correct?

Midwestern 10/31/24

VA Response: Contractor to provide track and one set of disposable curtains. Facility uses Formatrac, CS cubicle curtains, or approved equal for track and ICP Rapid Refresh Disposable Curtains or approved equal. ICP-6100W Winter

27 The drawings have additional DEDUCT ALTERNATE’s which are not on the bid schedule. Are we to bid per the bid schedule or the drawings? (DEDUCT ALTERNATE #1: VA TO INSTALL AND

SUPPLY METAL LOCKERS IN PLACE OF CONTRACTOR,

Midwestern 10/31/24

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log

ADD/DEDUCT ALTERNATE #2: PUBLIC TOILET AND STAFF

TOILET TO USE EPOXY PAINT AND EPOXY FLOOR IN PLACE

OF TILE, DEDUCT ALTERNATE #3: NO WALL PROTECTION IN

CORRIDORS, ONLY CRASH RAIL AND HANDRAILS, DEDUCT

ALTERNATE #4: OWNER FURNISHED CONTRACTOR

INSTALLED PREFABRICATED HEADWALLS, ADD/DEDUCT

ALTERNATE #6: NURSE STATION DESKS NO LONGER BUILT

IN, TO BE MADE FURNITURE AND REMOVE GYP BD SOFFITS

WITH DOWNLIGHTS ABOVE NURSE STATIONS)

VA Response: See updates. All deduct alternates have been removed.

Contractor to supply and install lockers, epoxy in restrooms, provide and install wall protection and headwalls. Nurse stations shall be built in millwork.

28 Set of plans. GOALS Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: All drawings and specification are attached to the Solicitation. There are 2 posting a Solicitation and Pre-solicitation, please look in the Solicitation.

29 Time and uses of elevator/s GOALS Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Yes, but not for exclusive use. Elevators 10 and 11 are designated for freight. There may be a period of time where only one of these elevators will be in use due to elevator renovations. Elevators may be used at any time, but hazardous bag out may only take place after 1500 unless otherwise agreed upon by VA as stated in general requirements. Large material deliveries that require extended use (>1

hr) of the loading dock or freight elevators shall be coordinated prior to 0800 or after 1500.

30 Electric on other floors shut down. Times of being down. GOALS Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: All outages affecting other areas must be coordinated via workplan three weeks in advance. This may include WHEN hours.

Timing will be determined by impact to facility

31 Water shutdown times for other floors. GOALS Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: All outages affecting other areas must be coordinated via workplan three weeks in advance. This may include WHEN hours.

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Timing will be determined by impact to facility

32 Enough room in electric room for the relocation of the other room. GOALS Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: based on asbuilt findings and proposed new work, equipment does fit inside room. Electrical Room has been updated.

Refer to EP-101 for layout.

33 Have the computers and monitors/ TVs removed? Who is responsible GOALS Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Computers, monitors, and TVs will be removed by VA prior to construction

34 Company that is preferred for the fire sprinkler and alarm GOALS Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: JCI (Simplex) for fire alarm.

35 Access to other floors for work. Times and who is in charge to sched that?

GOALS

Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: All work impacting other areas must be coordinated in advance. If work requires area being vacant, this must be done via workplan at least three weeks in advance. This may include WHEN hours. Timing will be determined by impact to facility

36 On Sheet ASB-1 under Asbestos Abatement Legend/Key Notes (Note #2), it provides a sequence of work. Please confirm this is only a suggestion and not a linear/finish to start requirement. In other words, the Contractor will be responsible for the means and methods for completing the scope of work. For example, we will not have to perform abatement one item at a time as the note implies. If a linear/finish to start removal for each material is required, please consider starting with duct and mastic as the fireproofing would be "behind" the ductwork and easier to access with duct removed first.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Yes, this is only a suggestion

37 Please confirm, the only lead-based paint is in Room 6B-611 on the wall that symbol PB-13 is pointing to or is it all the walls in the room that should be considered having led-based paint.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: The lead-based paint found in Room 6B-611 on the plywood panels is also found in the adjacent closet 6B-612 also on

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log plywood panels with each room having ~50 SF each.

38 Per Sheet AD-1.0, Plan Keynote 7 states that the Contractor is to remove, then report to the owner so the owner can determine if furniture and equipment is to be salvaged or not. Please list and provide pictures of the furniture and equipment that will remain in the space to be salvaged. Please clarify where the Contractor is to move and store the salvaged furniture and equipment to determine effort required to complete pricing. Can the VA review items prior to the start of demolition so as to avoid moving items twice?

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response:

Yes. Furniture and VA-tracked medical equipment will be removed prior to construction. Equipment to be salvaged and/or reused will be marked. Some, but not all of these items are listed below. Contractor is required to go to the site and collect this information.

Remove, store, and reuse: speakers, security cameras, VA guest Wifi.

Remove, turn over to VA, and reuse: VA Network WiFi

Remove and turn over to VA: PIV readers, Access control controller (iStar box and battery in electric room)

Remove and dispose: Medical Booms

39 Per Sheet AD-1.0, please confirm if General Demolition Note K is applicable which states salvaged items may be reused. Please advise if any items are being salvaged and reused or if all items should be demolished

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Items will be marked if they are to be either a) salvaged and returned to the VA or b) salvaged and reused on this project. See above for some examples. Some salvaged items may be reused. These items include certain access points, speakers, and security cameras.

Contractor may ask the COR/CO if any other items salvaged may be used on a case-by-case basis

40 General Demolition note L states that all existing, noncompliant pipe penetrations shall be removed and reconstructed to be compliant, however there is no way of quantifying this work. Please confirm this can be a pricing adjustment after award or provide a quantity to price

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response:

Note L has been changed. Contractor shall report any noncompliant

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log piping during/following demolition. Anything not reported to the VA will be considered to have been created due to construction and is the responsibility of the contractor.

41 Please advise on the floor to deck height. Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: the deck height is about 12'. However, contractor shall field verify throughout site.

42 Please advise on the construction of the deck. Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: metal deck with approximately 3" of concrete but may not be consistent throughout and shall be verified before construction.

43 Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the Access Control additions.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: There are enough licenses. However, a new controller that can support up to 8 devices is needed. Control panel and related equipment info: Software house i-Star Ultra G2 Controller, • 1 each- Software House GSTAR-GCM Intelligent Control Module

• 2 each- Software House GSTAR-ACM Access Control Module, 8- Reader

• 1 each- LifeSafety Power FPO150/250-2C82D8E6S1 (Power Supply)

• 3 each - Ultratech 1270 Security Device Battery

44 Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the CCTV additions.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: yes

45 Please confirm there is enough space on the existing nurse call server for new design.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: yes

46 Please advise who the existing manufacturers are for the BAS, access controls, fire alarm, and nurse call systems.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: JCI Metasys for BAS, Software House iStar and Wavelynx Ethos or HID for access control, JCI (simplex) for fire alarm, and Rauland Borg Responder 5 on nurse call

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47 Per Sheet AE-1.0 (Note O), it states to provide floor to deck studs at each adjustable shelf standard location. Please clarify what a standard location is and identify where these shelves are located.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: See modified detail 04 on AE2.02 specifying full height studs. Note O removed.

48 Per Sheet AE-1.0 (Note W), please provide roof construction type, warranty information, and contractor that installed the roof system.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Roof is likely EPM Firestone, but roofing subcontractor shall verify. There is no warranty on the roof at this time

49 Per Sheet AE-1.0 (Note V) and Sheet EY-102 (Note V), please confirm all WAPs will be existing to be reused on this project.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Yes - contractor shall remove them prior to demo and turn over to VA to store, then contractor to reinstall at the end of the project at new locations. Any damaged APs or associated wiring must be replaced by contractor. All WAP locations updated on EY.101.

50 Per Sheet AE-1.0 (Note AA), please confirm the plywood will have to go to the deck height like the rest of the wall construction.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: yes, full height

51 Per Sheet AC-1.0 Note I), it states that the Contractor is to reference Sheet AE-3.05 for control joint details. There is a gypsum ceiling control joint detail shown on Sheet AE-3.05 but there are no locations for the ceiling control joints on Sheet AC-1.0. Please advise on ceiling control joint locations.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: At nurse station

52 On Sheet AC-3.0, please identify where both details for 8/AC3.0 take place. Is the right one (ACT) at all intersections? Is the left one at all walls?

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: removed, no seismic requirements

53 There are several mentions and details showing a "blanket warmer" but there is no blanket warmer in the equipment schedule and the blanket warmer does not have a JSN Number in any location. Please advise who is responsible for the blanket warmer. Please also advise on electrical requirements, circuitry and basis of design

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: This is VV, Steris Amsco warming cabinet – single

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log compartment warmer as BOD. Connection updated on sheet ep.101.

54 On both the finish material schedule (Sheet AE-3.41) and the Schedule of Finishes (section 09 06 00) call for Armstrong Ultima 2x2 White tile.

Please advise if it should be lay in or tegular tile. Also, please identify grid type, size and color.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: This has been updated. rockfon tegular, metallic tempura 4000 9/16

55 Per Sheet S-102 (Keyed Note 103), it references a new mechanical unit.

Please confirm there is no additional structural support required for the new AHU. If so, please identify size, location and details.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: See updated AHU and layout

56 On Sheet S-102, the structural framing plan shows nearly every steel member as an existing (E) mark and has the same line weight. There is a note on the left of the drawing, that says all "Phantom lines indicated, they existing beams/framing - typical." Sheet S-103 is labeled as patient lift track layout and supports plan, but there is not a beam schedule. At column lines G to L and 12.5, there is an item marked with W and Note 202 (Unistrut). Also, all details on Sheet S-501, note steel beams as "existing." In addition, there is no structural steel specification section. Please confirm that there is no new structural members on this project. If there is, please provide a beam schedule and supplemental details for connections with all required specifications.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Existing members are thinner lines and a double-dash linetype. New W8x15 members are a solid, thicker line and not labeled with "E" designation. Added Unistrut members are pointed to with a keyed note. All structural steel information required is in the General Structural Notes section of the drawings.

57 All steel whether marked with an (E) or not is the same line weight.

Please identify the new work from the existing work. The new work should be darkened while the existing should be grayed or phatom line.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Existing members are thinner lines and a double dash linetype. New W8x15 members are a solid, thicker line and not labeled with "E" designation. Added Unistrut members are pointed to with a keyed note.

58 Sheet MD-206 states to demolish the existing mechanical piping back to the shaft. On Sheet M-206, the new floor plan shows the mechanical

Pointer 10/31/24

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log piping as new only outside of the shaft. Please confirm if the mechanical piping should be demolished back to the shaft but not within in the actual shaft and that the connection points will be within the project footprint but outside of the shaft area.

Construction

VA Response: Demolish back to shaft or isolation valve near shaft. All insulation shall be new back to shaft. Contractor to verify no mastic/asbestos for new connection.

59 Sheet MD-206 states to demolish existing duct back to the shaft. On Sheet M-206, the new floor plan shows the duct as new outside of the shaft. Please confirm that the duct should be demolished back to the shaft/fire damper but not within the actual shaft and connection points, and scope of work will be outside of the shaft.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Demolish back to fire damper at shaft. All insulation shall be new back to shaft. Verify no mastic/asbestos at connection point.

60 Please coordinate the thermostats and VAV's tie-in locations with each other in order to accurately price the rough in requirements. There seems to be less VAVs than thermostats.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: VAV-23 is associated with Tstat in plan-right corridor.

VAV-19 is associated with Tstat in plan-top corridor. VAV-17 is associated with Tstat in plan-left-top corridor. VAV-28 is associated with Tstat in plan-left-bottom corridor. 615 IT is associated with VAV-

29. No orphaned thermostats were found, but VAV-29 didn't print on #2/M.206. Dashed lines are indicated on piping plan (from VAV to Tstat). VAV-29 graphics to show on #2/M.206.

61 There are two VAV-9's in Patient Room's 622 and 623. The schedule refers to the plan for VAV placement. Please clarify the VAV labeling.

Please update electrical power plans to mirror any changes made to mechanical plans.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: VAV labeling to be corrected, second 9->26, second 14->30. Sheet EP.102 updated.

62 In corridor C611-1 there is an unmarked VAV. Please identify as the schedule refers you to the plan for VAV placement. Please update electrical power plans to mirror any changes made in the mechanical drawings.

Pointer Construction

VA Response: VAV-28, as labeled in associated HVAC plan.

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Attachment 2 RFI Tracking Log

Electrical plans have this correct.

63 On Sheet EP-102 towards the bottom of the sheet, there seems to be two VAV 25's. Please clarify.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: One VAV-25 should be eliminated. Refer to M.206 for exact locations of VAVs and AFCVs. Electrical drawings updated to better coordinate with mechanical set.

64 VAVs 24, and 26 cannot be located on Sheet M-206 but they are shown in Electrical Room 601 on Sheet EP-102. Please clarify.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Refer to M.206 for exact locations of VAVs and AFCVs. Electrical drawings updated to better coordinate with mechanical set.

65 Per Sheet EP-102, please confirm that VAV 26 with the related piping and ductwork should be located in the ceiling of the electrical room or in the corridor next to the electrical room as this sheet indicates.

Pointer Construction

10/31/24

VA Response: Refer to M.206 for exact locations of VAVs and AFCVs. Electrical drawings updated to better coordinate with mechanical set.

66 Per Sheet M-801, the controls diagram for terminal units seems to show a humidistat as well as a thermostat. The floor plans only show a thermostat. Please confirm if all terminal units should have a thermostat and humidistat or just a thermostat. If both, should it be a single combo device or two devices?

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VA Response: All terminal units shall have both as a single combo device to monitor both temperature and humidity. Humidity is monitor-only.

67 Per Sheet M-206, the patient rooms are stated to have pressure monitors. Please advise on control sequence if any for the pressure monitors. If none, please advise if they should be alarmed locally if the rooms become negative since it seems that all patient rooms are positive based of the CFMs. Please clarify sequencing.

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VA Response: All rooms shall be "negative pressure capable" and monitorable (for pandemic situation). Currently, all rooms shall be balanced as shown on plan. A means of automatic (Bacnet) changeover to negative is not allowed and will require a TAB agency to confirm flows/pressures. Currently, pressure monitors are monitor-only and shall not be programmed to alarm. If/when the rooms become negative, PROJECT # 673-21-149/ 36C24824R0177

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68 Per Sheet P-001 (General Note CC), please confirm all water piping is to be Copper (Type L) with pressure sealed fittings and joints.

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VA Response: No. Pressure sealed fittings and joints (pro press) are not permitted.

69 Per Sheet P-001 (General Note GG), please confirm that all medgas piping is to be Copper (Type L).

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VA Response: No. All med gas piping shall be Type K

70 There are no risers diagrams provided in the plumbing sheets and there is no indication of riser connection points between the 5th floor ceiling and the 6th floor ceiling. Please clarify connection and tie in points, and provide plumbing riser diagrams.

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VA Response: riser diagrams provided for typical patient rooms.

71 Please confirm that plumbing demolition stops at the shaft(s) and does not continue into the shaft

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VA Response: Demolish back to shaft or isolation valve near shaft.

All insulation shall be new back to shaft. Verify no mastic/asbestos for new pipe connection.

72 Will vibration and sound measurements be required with TAB procedures?

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VA Response: Yes. Sound measure 10% of rooms. Specifically, include the patient rooms adjacent to AHU room

73 Please confirm that the only fire protection sheet in the Bid Documents is sheet F-206. There are only four (4) General Notes for this scope of work.

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VA Response: yes, coordinate per specs. This is a coordination plan.

Fire protection is a deferred submittal, and plans shall be provided by installing contractor.

74 Please identify where the point of connection to the existing facility Nurse Call system is as referenced in Keynote 2 on Sheet EY-103.

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VA Response: in room 6b-612/ signal closet. location updated on sheet ey.103.

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75 Please identify where the point of connection to the existing facility Data/Communications Fiber Optic panel is located as referenced in Keynote 7 on Sheet EY-411.

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VA Response: existing IT closet 6B-611. keynote 7 updated.

76 Sheet GI.001 identifies Alternates #1 through #6. Section A.3 Price/Cost Schedule does not identify corresponding CLIN's. Please advise if the A.3 Price/Cost Schedule will be revised or if the Alternates #1 through #6 on sheet GI.001 should be disregarded.

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VA Response: Bid Alternates have been removed.

77 Please provide details to include a basis of design for the Radio Paging system referenced in General Note W on Sheet EY-102. Also, please provide location of the point of connection for the existing Distributed Antenna System.

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VA Response: remove and reinstall, no basis of design required.

general note W removed from ey-102. No DAS

78 Please identify locations for all low voltage system connections to existing facility systems for Fire Alarm, Security, Access Control, CCTV, WAP's, Public Address, CATV, and other special systems as generally referenced in General Note T on Sheet EY-102.

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VA Response: See responses in duplicate questions

79 On Sheet ED-101 (General Note G) states that the contractor is responsible for extending and maintaining all circuits to remain that feed other areas. Please confirm that no lower level or upper level items are energized by the panels on the project floor. Please provide existing panel schedules, and confirm they are accurate in order to quantify this work.

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VA Response: Panel schedules to be provided. All circuits feeding other areas must be refed. Circuit tracing of all circuits must be completed by the contractor at the start of work.

80 On Sheet EP-101 (General Note A) seems to imply that the contractor is to install new outlets where existing outlets or "wiring devices" are removed even if they are not shown on the plans. The layout of the space changes, and the panels feeding the space are being demolished and replaced, so this note would be near impossible to quantify.

Additionally, this is not a design build so all work must be on the contract documents. Please confirm this is a void note- or clarify this

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VA Response: All rooms with receptacles and wiring devices that are existing to remain on Level 6 of the west wing shall be replaced with new. Excluding the areas shown at the bottom of EP.101 stating "EXISTING TO REMAIN" and mechanical room in scope of work.

general note A updated to reflect this.

81 Specification Section 09 67 23.20 (Page 8, Section D.2) states 1/2" cove base radius while (Page 13, Section C) states 1" cove base radius.

Please clarify the radius.

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VA Response: 1" cove radius base epoxy, 6" tall

82 Please clarify the epoxy flooring location base requirements- height, thickness, zinc cap, etc

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VA Response: yes, use Zinc cap specified on 09 67 23.20 -10; for height, match the rest of the project at 6"

83 On Sheet EP-501, VAV equipment schedule lists 1-28 VAVs but Mechanical drawings show VAVs 1-29. Please clarify.

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VA Response: Refer to M.206 for exact locations of VAVs and AFCVs. Electrical drawings to be updated to better coordinate with mechanical set.

84 On Sheet EP-501, the AFCV schedule shows 1-16 (with two 16's) but the Mechanical drawings are showing numbers 1-20. Please clarify schedules and floor plans.

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VA Response: Refer to M.206 for exact locations of VAVs and AFCVs. Electrical drawings updated to better coordinate with mechanical set.

85 On Sheet EP-501, it shows an exhaust fan schedule but there is not an EF schedule on the mechanical plans. Please clarify.

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VA Response: Refer to M.206 for exact locations of EFs. Updated coordination for (1) new exhaust fan (EF-3) indicated on ep-501.

86 On Sheet EP-501, it shows a condensing unit schedule, but the mechanical pages do not have a humidifier schedule. Please clarify.

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VA Response: Electrical drawings updated to better coordinate with

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87 On Sheet M-601,it shows a humidifier schedule but the electrical sheets do not include a humidifier. Please provide circuitry for humidifier

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VA Response: Electrical drawings include connection for hummidifier.

Refer to sheet EP.102 and EP.501 for additional information.

88 On Sheet EP-501, it shows a split system however there is no split system in the mechanical schedule or mechanical drawings. Please clarify

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VA Response: Mini Split system is removed from project scope.

89 Please provide mechanical penthouse plan Pointer Construction

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VA Response: see added plan

90 On Sheet EY-101 (General Note B) seems to imply that the contractor is to install new data outlets where existing outlets or "wiring devices" are removed even if they are not shown on plan. Since the layout of the space changes, and the panels feeding the space are being demolished and replaced, this note would be near impossible to quantify.

Additionally, this is not a design build so all work must be on the contract documents. Please confirm this is a void note and/or clarify this scope on plan including locations of outlets affected by this note, and corresponding circuitry, and panel schedules.

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VA Response: All rooms with receptacles and wiring devices that are existing to remain on Level 6 of the west wing shall be replaced with new. Excluding the areas shown at the bottom of EP.101 stating "EXISTING TO REMAIN" and mechanical room in scope of work.

General Note B has been updated to reflect this.

91 On Sheet P-205 (Legend Note 1) calls for demolition and cap of HWR and CWR lines but on Sheet P-206, the new plan shows the new water lines with no connections to the mains. Please identify connection point to main, and size of main for water services.

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VA Response: A new CW, HW, HWR, CWR service is now installed at plan south (different project). This new service will provide domestic water to the floor. Refer to riser location at G-11 on P206. connects at risers, to be keynoted

92 On Sheet ED-101 (Demo Note F) requires the contractor to remove and Pointer 10/31/24

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VA Response: Contractor shall remove and store items such as speakers, cameras, and certain access points unless VA directs otherwise. These items shall be stored by the contractor for safe keeping and reuse. See updated note

93 On Sheet EY-103, it shows a "D" referencing a "nurse call duty station" in the clean equipment storage 6B-609. Please confirm this is required.

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VA Response: Yes, a nurse call duty station is required.

94 On Sheet EY-411 (Keynote 8) reads "12 STRAND MULTIMODE

OM4 FIBER OPTIC CABLE FROM EXISTING FACILITY

PATCH PANEL TO NEW FIBER OPTIC PATCH PANEL." but the detail shows the fiber optic panel as existing, and the 6 West patch panel as new. Please clarify

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VA Response: Note to be updated that the fiber optic panel is new, and the patch panel is existing. Keynote 7 has been updated in drawings.

95 On Sheet EL-101 (General Note S) reads "IN ISOLATION ROOMS, LIGHT FIXTURES TO BE ENCLOSED AND SEALED, UL LISTED

FOR WET LOCATIONS AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO BE WIPED

DOWN WITH CORROSIVE CLEANERS." however the BOD light does not have these features. If these features are a requirement, please confirm the isolation room lights do not have to match the rest of the type "F" lights and please provide BOD for fixtures with these requirements. If not please advise if the lights should match the remainder of the space and comply with the BOD.

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VA Response: Isolation room fixture to meet General note S. Refer to updated Lighting Fixture Schedule on EL.101 for additional information.

96 On Sheet EL-101 (General Note O) reads "EMERGENCY FIXTURES

DESIGNATED AS NIGHT LIGHTS 'NL' AND EXIT SIGNS SHALL

BE CONNECTED TO A NON-SWITCHED LEG OF THE NEAREST

BRANCH LIGHTING CIRCUIT U.N.O. 1#12, 1#12N, 1#12G U.N.O.

ALL OTHER EMERGENCY LIGHTING SHALL BE SWITCHED

WITH AREA LIGHTING AND INSTALLED TO TURN ON UPON

POWER LOSS" however none of the emergency lights seem to be labeled as "NL." Would this note apply to all Emergency lights? If not

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VA Response: Omit Note O. No lighting will be circuited as night lights.

97 On Sheet E-000 under lighting fixture descriptions, at the bottom it outlines the numerical and alphabetical values of the oval "lighting control sequence of operations." It notes number of zones (A number), control type (a letter D and/or S), type (a number 1-6), and an "E" for emergency. On Sheet EL-101 in the patient rooms, there are lighting control marks called out as "#DPR# (for example in room 6B-607, it shows "L4DPR1)." Please advise on what the 'P" and "R" represent for these marks.

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VA Response: P is regarding daylight harvesting photocell integration and R is regarding relay integration. Refer to EL.501 control schedule for additional information.

98 Sheets EP.102 & EP.501 identifies the intent to install a mini-split system in IT Closet 6B-615. No reference to this unit is found in the Mechanical or Architectural plans. Please provide Mechanical and Architectural plans identifying the unit performance requirements, location where the outdoor unit is to be installed in relation to the 6th floor West wing, roof mounting and penetration details necessary for installation.

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VA Response: This has been removed. Electrical drawings updated to reflect this change.

99 Sheet MD.206 shows a VAV that appears to be fed from an air handler outside of the area of work. Please identify the unit serving this VAV along with any work required to cut and cap duct work and heating hot water lines outside of the area of work.

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VA Response: fed from AC-3. Cap ductwork.

100 Sheet M.206 appears to show AHU-6W occupying the full width of Mechanical room 6B-610 and encroaching on a portion of an existing wall scheduled to remain. Please confirm the specified air handler can be installed in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and VA design standards in the manner shown.

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VA Response: this unit and plan have been updated

101 Sheet M.206 shows no provisions for ventilation or cooling of Signal Closet 6B-608. Please confirm the specified Special Systems control

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VA Response: Area is not anticipated to get significantly hot. Per discussions, a small exhaust has been added to drawings

102 Sheet MD.206 appears to indicate the existing outside air plenum in Mechanical room 6B-610 as existing to remain. Sheet M.206 indicates new duct work to be installed in lieu of reutilizing the existing plenum.

Please clarify the design intent for the existing outside air plenum

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VA Response: Demolish existing outside air plenum and build new plenum (unless contractor determines existing plenum may remain).

103 Sheet P.205 indicates Dialysis Box waste lines connecting to the standard duty sanitary system. Per VA design guides, Dialysis waste normally requires chemical resistant waste piping. Please confirm the design intent for the waste lines serving the Dialysis boxes throughout all Patient rooms.

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VA Response: Epoxy coated (green) cast iron piping shall be provided (trap only).

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

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VA Response: No. The SSHO must have no other collateral duties

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

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VA Response: Yes, per safety requirements, SSHO must be onsite during all activities

106 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

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VA Response: Yes

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

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VA Response: N/A

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

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VA Response: No

109 Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set. Blue Cord 10/31/24

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VA Response: Updated drawings and specs are being released with the RFI responses

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

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VA Response: Design documents meet TIL guidelines unless deviation agreed upon

111 Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county. Blue Cord 10/31/24

VA Response: Hillsborough County. General Decision Number:

FL20240208 07/12/2024 Mod 2

112 Past Performance: If we have a PPQ, requested for another opportunity, that is less than 12 months old, can we use it within our proposal? Or will a new PPQ need to be requested?

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VA Response: That will be acceptable

113 Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as Edgeguard panels) acceptable?

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VA Response: Yes, permitting they meet ICRA and fire safety intent

114 Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area? Blue Cord 10/31/24

VA Response: VA

115 Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent? Blue Cord 10/31/24

VA Response: VA

116 Please confirm order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over the specifications and construction drawings.

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VA Response: Specs and drawings shall take precendence. However, all discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the COR/AE

117 Many of the rooms appear to have a disconnect between the room gantry and the bathroom gantry, which seems inconsistent with the equipment schedule. Please confirm the plans show the correct type of system.

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VA Response: There is an error in the drawings. This has been corrected.

118 The staff at James A. Haley previously mentioned they do not require a horizontal traverse motor (power traverse) for the lift systems. Can you confirm whether a power traverse system is still required?

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VA Response: It is not required or permitted

119 Is an extended warranty required for the ceiling lifts? Blue Cord 10/31/24

VA Response: No need to purchase extended warranty package

120 Bariatric patient bathrooms on the drawings indicate using a wall hung toilet (P-113) instead of the floor mounted, bariatric toilet (P-114) as provided in the Plumbing Fixture Schedule. Is this correct?

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VA Response: all bariatric toilet rooms shall have P-114, P-421, P-711 as fixtures.

121 A clinical service sink (P-505) was installed on 7-West, but was deleted on 6-North due to the VA not wanting it after the project began. Is this fixture still required on 6-West?

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VA Response: yes

122 How many patient rooms will we get at one time to run the sanitary piping on the floor below, 5-West

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VA Response: VA Response: 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.

123 Drawings do not show any cold or hot water recirculation pumps. Are they required for this project?

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VA Response: A new CW, HW, HWR, CWR service is now installed at plan south (different project). This new service will provide domestic water to the floor. Refer to riser location at G-11 on P206.

124 Sheet AD1.0: Plans call for the existing IT and Signal closets to be demolished. These closets contain active fire alarm and OIT data and fiber networks. Typically, we can’t even access the IT closet without a VA escort to monitor us. Are we going to be able to demo the walls and leave the systems unsecured during the course of construction?

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VA Response: These closets will no longer be demolished.

Additionally, OIT will pull the secured switch at the start of the project to allow easier access to the old IT closet during construction

125 Sheet AD1.0: Is the existing concrete AHU pad to be removed? Blue Cord 10/31/24

VA Response: yes

126 Sheet AD1.0: Are there any special requirements for the demolition of the dumbwaiter shafts?

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VA Response: infill per structural detail

127 Sheet AD1.0: Will the bottom of the dumbwaiter shaft…