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This document is an Amendment to a federal solicitation for a renovation project at the Orlando VA Healthcare System. The project involves renovating the Lake Nona Emergency Department and Observation Unit (Project Number 675-23-100), with an estimated value between $5 million and $10 million. The amendment extends the proposal due date to March 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST and provides responses to 107 Request for Information (RFI) questions covering various technical, logistical, and operational aspects of the project.

Key details include a site visit already conducted on February 12, 2025, and requirements for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification. The project involves renovating an existing healthcare facility while maintaining operational continuity, with specific requirements for project management, safety measures, infection control, and coordination of various building systems including medical gas, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon wage determinations, have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) equal to or less than 1.0, and perform at least 15% of the contract work with their own employees.

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ATTACHMENT - MEP.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - RFI 39.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 11C_Lighting Plans Updated 07.08.13-3.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - RFI 38.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 2C_Arch Construction Plans Updated 05.30.13-2.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 7A_Ductwork Updated 07.23.13.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - HVAC.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - RFI 61.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - Site Visit Sign-in Sheet.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - Sirca Examination Light.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - RFI 108_PL702 Plumbing Details and Schedule.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - G2022-10000717-001-001_Diamond_Pledge_NDL_Roof_Guarantee.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 11C_Lighting Plans Updated 07.08.13-2.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 9A_Plumbing Updated 07.11.13-3.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 12A_Power Updated 07.25.13-2.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - RFI 11 and 21_Sirca Exam Light Brochure.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - RFI 73.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 9A_Plumbing Updated 07.11.13.pdf PDF
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ATTACHMENT - Emergency Department Lake Nona Addendum 1.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 7A_Ductwork Updated 07.23.13-2.pdf PDF
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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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0001 03-05-2025

675-23-100

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

36C248

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) Orlando VA Healthcare System 13800 Veterans Way Orlando FL 32827

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24825R0025

02-07-2025

X

X X

** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 03-17-2025 10:00 AM EST

X 1

Project Title: Bid-Build (BB) Renovate Lake Nona Emergency Department and Observation Unit Project Number: 675-23-100

1. The purpose of this amendment 0001 is to provide RFI responses, refer to page 2.

2. Proposal due date and time is extended to March 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST, attention to elizabeth.romero@va.gov.

3. The period of questions and answers has close. See attached site visit sign-in sheet and respective files.

4. All Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Elizabeth Romero Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-RPOE-2022-365342

mailto:elizabeth.romero@va.gov

CONTINUATION PAGE

Solicitation Number: 36C24825R0025 Project Title: Bid-Build (BB) Renovate Lake Nona Emergency Department and Observation Unit Project Number: 675-23-100

RFI

NBR. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

1. The Fire Alarm Specs call for an extension of the existing System, but neither the Specs nor the Drawings indicate the existing System Manufacturer or Model. Can you please provide the Manufacturer and Model of the existing System so we can determine if we are able to bid on the project?

VA

Response

Sciens Building Solutions

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

VA

Response

No. The contractor shall have a superintendent and a Quality Control as indicated in the specification section 01 45-00

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

VA

Response

Quality control as indicated in the specification section 01 45-00

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

VA

Response Quality control as indicated in the specification section 01 45-00

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

VA

Response

Quality control as indicated in the specification section 01 45-00

6. Understanding that Past Performance information is required, will the government confirm whether the Past Performance Questionnaire is optional (as indicated under the “General Information” formatting requirements). In lieu of requesting new Past Performance Questionnaires, will the government accept previously completed questionnaires for projects and/or CPARS?

VA

Response

Confirmed, the PPQ is optional but highly recommended. PPQ within 12 months of the solicitation issuance date will be acceptable.

7. 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?

VA

Response

Yes. PPQ within 12 months of the solicitation issuance date will be acceptable.

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

VA

Response

Only if it meets the 1-hour smoke and fire rating and construction requirements.

9. Who is responsible for the terminal clean of the project area?

Response

The contractor still provides cleaning under specification section 01 35 26 1.12 and the VA will perform the terminal cleaning.

10. Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent?

VA

Response

The contractor shall provide independent commissioning under the specification section 01 91

11. Please provide the basis of design for the exam lights.

VA

Response

Electrical response – Contractor to provide Stryker Sirca Examination Light.

See cut sheets attached.

12. Please confirm the contractor is only responsible for providing the TV mounts, not the TVs themselves.

VA

Response

TV mounts only – TV is VV (VA purchased, VA installed).

13. Please provide the basis of design for the patient lifts.

VA

See Spec 11 71 00 Part 2.

14. Please confirm the VA is to provide the patient lifts.

Response

See Revision 1– Sheets AE 401,402, and 403

15. Will the contractor be required to subcontract with the patient lift provider for install, or is this cost already being covered by the VA?

VA

Response

See Revision 1– Sheets AE 401,402, and 403

16. Please confirm that changes to the pneumatic tube are not part of this contract.

VA

Response

Contractor purchased and installed. Coordinate with VA system and COR.

See Revision 1– Sheets AE 401,402, and 403.

17. Please identify who currently holds the warranty to the existing roof.

VA

Response

The VA will provide a copy of the warranty for the existing roof.

18. Please clarify if the workstations on wheels are provided by the VA or by the contractor.

VA

Response

Workstations on Wheels (W.O.W.) will be VV – VA Provided; VA Installed.

19. Please provide the color and manufacturer of the existing ED nurse station solid surface counters. The plans call for the contractor to match the existing.

VA

Response

The contractor needs to provide samples during the submittal process.

20. There are light support details shown on the structural plans, but not referenced in the structural layout, please clarify locations.

Response

See architectural AC131 & AC132 for locations.

21. Please identify the basis of design for the lights requiring supports.

VA

Response

Electrical response – Contractor to provide Stryker Sirca Examination Light. See cut sheets attached.

22. Please identify the current card reader/security vendor and clarify if we are required to contract with them.

VA

Response

Asset Security from Tampa and Protech

23. Please clarify if lightning protection will be required?

VA

Response

Electrical response – no new lighting protection is required

24. Please clarify who the current nurse call vendor is.

Rauland Borg (Rauland of Florida)

25. Per “Rooftop Unit Schedule” on Sheet MH703, RTU-01 is scheduled for 6000 CFM of Supply Air; however, the sum of CFM of ATU-01 thru ATU-19 shown on “Single Duct Air Terminal Unit Schedule” equals 5320 CFM. Also, per “Room Air Balance Schedule” the total Supply CFM being served to rooms from RTU-01 is 5,525 CFM. MH601 also states SA = 5475 CFM and OA= 5175 CFM. Please confirm Supply Airflow for RTU-01.

VA

Response

Mechanical Response - Provide unit per scheduled data.

26. Per “Rooftop Unit Schedule” on Sheet MH703, RTU-01 is scheduled for 6000 CFM of Supply Air with a minimum of 6000 CFM of Outdoor Air (100% OA); however, entering air conditions for CC1 on the “Chilled Water-Cooling Coil Schedule” does not match outdoor conditions listed in “HVAC Design Data” schedule. Please confirm outdoor air percentage and entering air conditions for cooling coil selection.

VA

Response

Mechanical Response - Refer to RFI #25 response

27. CC1 Leaving Air Temperature is shown as 50.5 DB / 50.4 WB but entering temperature at the air terminals units is shown as 55 degrees. Is the Air Terminal Box inlet temperature, correct?

Will this require adjustment to associated air terminal box heating capacities?

VA

Response

Mechanical Response - Refer to RFI #25 response

28. Per “Rooftop Unit Schedule” on Sheet MH703, RTU-01 is scheduled for 6000 CFM of Supply Air with 100% Outdoor Air (6000 CFM). However, entering air conditions for PHC1 on the “Hot Water Heating Coil Schedule” does not match outdoor conditions listed in the HVAC Design Data schedule. Please confirm the Entering Air Temperature for Pre Heat Coil.

VA

Mechanical Response - Refer to RFI #25 response

29. Pre-Heat Coil PHC1 has a leaving air temperature of 90° listed. Please confirm if 90° LAT is required with reheat located in air terminal units.

VA

Response

Mechanical Response - Refer to RFI #25 response

30. Fan schedule” list TSP for 1-SF-1 as 6.706 “WC but does not list external static pressure.

Please provide ESP.

VA

Response

Mechanical Response – External Static Pressure is 3.5” W.C.

31. Control Diagram, Sequence of Operation and Points List for RTU-01 indicate Return Air;

however, RTU-01 is scheduled as 100% Outdoor Air and no return ductwork is shown. Please provide clarification on the design intent of unit function.

VA

Response

Mechanical Response - No return air ductwork, no return air fans, no return air controls exist in this project. This is a one pass 100% outside air system.

32. Control Diagram, Sequence of Operation and Points List for RTU-01 indicate a Steam Humidifier, but one is not scheduled. Please confirm if a humidification process is required as part of RTU-01.

VA

Response

Mechanical Response - No return air ductwork, no return air fans, no return air controls exist in this project. This is a one pass 100% outside air system. No humidification process is required in this unit.

33. Specification Section 23 74 13, Part 2, 2.1, A, 2. states:

“The contractor and the RTU manufacturer shall be responsible for ensuring that the unit will not exceed the allocated space shown on the drawings, including required clearances for service and future overhaul or removal of unit components. All structural, piping, wiring, and ductwork alterations of units, which are dimensionally different than those specified, shall be the responsibility of the contractor at no additional cost to the government.”

On sheet MH205, clearance zones of BOD air handler (RTU-01) appear to intersect existing exhaust air ductwork. Please confirm if existing exhaust duct work needs to be relocated for proper access. Please provide the dimensions of the BOD rooftop unit.

VA

Response

Mechanical Response - Refer to specifications. The contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions.

34. Description/Issue: Per sheet AE-401, item ID: A6165 calls out a pneumatic tube system. The spec book provided for this project does not include a spec section for this item under Division 14.

Will a specification for this equipment be provided?

See AE-401 Equipment Schedule Comments column stating VV (VA Purchased, VA installed).

35. “Fan Schedule” states nominal 15 hp motor for 1-SF1. Please confirm if this is the sum of motor hp for the fan array, or if each fan needs a 15 hp motor. Electrical drawing EP102A notes a 30A breaker for RTU-01, which would suggest (2) x 7.5 hp motors.

VA

Response

Electrical response – this item is 2x 7 ½ HP (total 15 HP) single point of connection, no change.

36. Specification Section 23 74 13, Part 2, 2.1, F, 3. states:

“The plenum fans shall be driven by variable speed drives with at least one back-up drive as shown in the design documents. Use of a drive with bypass is not permitted.”

Will 2 fans with 2 independent drives satisfy this requirement?

VA

Response

Electrical response – bypass is neither permitted nor required.

37. Please confirm specifically which items are to be salvaged for reinstallation as per Keynote 9 on Sheet AD101.

VA

Response

The contractor signage and hardware shall be returned to the VA.

38. Please provide as-builts for the existing roofing system.

VA

Response

The VA will provide as-builts of the existing roofing system.

39. Please provide as-builts for all existing gas lines and outlets.

VA

Response

The VA will provide as-built drawings.

40. Please provide the POC for the existing Fire Alarm for the facility.

VA

Sciens Building Solutions.

41. Please advise if there is an Access control system in the facility, and if so, please provide the POC for the existing Access Control System for the facility.

VA

Response

Protect & Assets Security - Tampa

42. Please provide a medical gas equipment schedule.

VA

Valve-in-box, medical gas area alarm panel and medical gas outlets to match existing.

43. Please confirm if the two-panel and three-panel Exam Room sliding doors are to be manually operated or electrified. If the doors are to be automatically opened, please specify if the Automatic Door Operators are full energy with safety or low energy (both specifications are included).

VA

Manual.

44. If the sliding Exam Doors are automatic, will an access control be required with the doors?

Response

N/A

45. Please provide Basis of Design for the Acoustical Ceiling system.

VA

See Spec 09 60 00 Section 09 51 00.

46. Please provide specifications for all Medical Equipment on Sheet AE403 that is to be furnished and installed by Contractor.

VA

Response

See that sheet’s Equipment Schedule Comments Column for responsibilities.

47. Please confirm floor finish, base finish, and wall finish in the Clean Utility Alcove Room1B20A.

VA

Finishes to match 1B201 Nursing Station.

48. Please provide wall base dimensions in all areas.

6” wall base.

49. Please confirm floor finish, base finish, and wall finish in the entrance to the Corridor 1AC05 and 1AC06 on sheet AF-121.

VA

Response

See Revision 1 – Sheet AF-121

50. Please confirm floor finish, base finish, and wall finish in the Observation Room# 4 1F406 on Sheet AF-122. Floor plan does not match the finish legend.

VA

See Revision 1 - Pattern to match WSF-1

51. Please confirm the floor finish, base finish, and wall finish in the Pneumatic Tube System Room # 1B200 on Sheet AF-121. No information provided on plans.

VA

No floor base or wall finishes are needed inside this enclosed chase.

52. Please provide the manufacturer for flooring finish RF-4 since it is not specified in Section 09 06 00 – Schedule for Finishes

VA

Response

RF 4 is Resilient Flooring from Centiva, Contour Plank/English Pub, 4” x 36”.

53. Please provide a medical gas equipment schedule.

VA

Response

Valve-in-box, medical gas area alarm panel & medical gas outlets to match existing

54. Please provide the POC for the BMS system for the facility.

VA

Response

Johnson Controls richard.buntin-quiles@jci.com

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

VA

Response

See the contract drawing phasing plan.

56. If needed, can night work and weekends be made available to expedite the project's completion?

mailto:richard.buntin-quiles@jci.com

Response

Yes. Night work from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and the weekend. At no additional cost to the government.

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

VA

Response

Yes.

58. Are there any hazardous material report(s) for the areas where remedial structural repair work is to be performed?

VA

Response

See provided Asbestos, Lead-Containing Paint, PCB-Containing Caulk, and Mold Assessment Survey dated June 4, 2024.

59. If any additional hazardous material is found/discovered in the performance of the project, would this be considered an unforeseen condition?

VA

Response

Yes

60. Please confirm if any state, local, and/or Federal permits will be required on this project?

No.

61. Provide As-Built architectural drawings for Building 111.

The VA will provide the As-built drawing.

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

VA

Response

See G-002 Construction Phasing Plan note and applicable specs.

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

VA

Response

That will be provided during pre-construction meeting.

64. 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.

VA

See G-002 and specs.

65. ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment): will this project include implementing ICRA, and if so, can the VA provide clarification on which areas and which class of ICRA will be required in those areas?

VA

See Spec 01 35 26 and Appendix A in the specifications.

66 Has an ICRA analysis been prepared by the VA for the various work areas of this project?

Response

See Spec 01 35 26 and Appendix A in the specifications.

67. Will electrical power be available to the work area(s)?

VA

Response

Yes.

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

VA

Response

See RFI # 2

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

VA

Response

See RFI # 3

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

VA

Response

See RFI # 2

71. Will the onsite superintendent be required to be employed by the Prime Contractor or can that person be provided by the subcontractor?

VA

Response

See RFI # 2

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

VA

Response

See RFI # 2

73. Will the VA be providing any MEP as-built drawings or details for the new scope of work?

VA

Response

The VA will provide MEP -as built if available.

75. Will the VA be providing any architectural as-built drawings or any for the new scope of work?

VA

Response

The VA will provide arch. -as built if available.

76. Will the VA be designating a person/persons, to allow access to areas that have been scheduled to be worked in that may be locked or require special access?

VA

Response

That will be provided during the pre-construction meeting.

77. The area of work on the adjacent areas is going to be active with patients and VA Staff, can you confirm the best path for ingress and egress for this area during the duration of the project?

VA

See G-002 Construction Phasing Plan note and applicable specs.

78. Will the VA provide VA badging to subcontractors, or as long as they have a chaperone with a VA badge, will be okay?

VA

Response

The prime contractor and sub-contractor will have to do a government background check. The Prime and sub-contractor will be issued a government contractor ID.

79. What would be the hours that the contractor can do noise, such as demolition and other tasks, since there is a lot of activity around the work area?

See G-002 Construction Phasing Plan note and applicable specs.

80. Please provide the required outage request lead-time and process for service shutdown related

MEP.

See Specification.

81. Has the VA validated the equipment schedules for MEP to comply with Buy American Act?

All equipment shall meet Buy American Act. Contractor to confirm through submittal process.

82. Will the VA allow deviations to the Buy American Act if the noted products are not available?

No.

83. Will pay applications for materials secured on site or in a bonded warehouse be approved for payment?

Yes. The contractor must provide a paid invoice for materials.

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

Follow standard precedence: Specifications over Drawings.

85. Will the VA allow deviations to Buy American Act if the noted products are not available?

No.

86. Will the VA accept contract modification if the as-built drawings demonstrate conditions that exclude design considerations or impart differing site conditions?

No.

87. To promote fairness in bids received, please specify what quantity of hazardous materials.

See provided Asbestos, Lead-Containing Paint, PCB-Containing Caulk, and Mold Assessment Survey dated June 4, 2024.

88. Will the Owner or GC be responsible for purchasing testing and lab services?

The GC will be responsible for testing and lab service.

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

Construction documents designed to VA contractual requirements.

90. Are there any ongoing or planned projects that the general contractor will need to coordinate with? (For example, access control replacement projects).

None.

91. Please confirm the medical gas requirements (and/or medical gas required per location).

Valve-in-box, medical gas area alarm panel & medical gas outlets to match existing.

92. Please provide a medical gas equipment schedule for this project.

Valve-in-box, medical gas area alarm panel & medical gas outlets to match existing.

93. Please confirm the furnishing schedule of responsibilities (what is GC provided and installed, Owner provided, and GC installed, and Owner provided, and Owner installed).

See drawings and specs.

94. Please confirm that the chiller does or does not have to be remote access/compatible.

Mechanical Response - No chiller is provided on this project. The design is tying into the existing chilled water system. Refer to RFI #54.

95. Please confirm who will be the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) managing this project.

No Response to this question

96. Do we know who the panel manufacturer and KAIC are?

Electrical response – Square D is mfg. AIC rating is on the panel schedules.

97.

Could you please advise if new circuit breakers are existing or if we need to provide new ones?

Electrical response – circuit breakers are existing.

98. Could you please advise what the project conduit requirement is for the different systems, Fire Alarm, Structured cabling, Security System, CCTV, and Nurse Call?

VA

Response

Electrical response – The answer to this is stated on the drawings.

99. Print EY101C Cable tray routing plan (conduit routing plan) has some pathways, no sizes or types are specified. Could you please confirm who is responsible for the design and sizing? Are those pathways for all the systems?

VA

Response

Electrical response – The cable tray shown on the floor plans are new. Cable trays in the interstitial space are existing. Sizing of the new tray is shown on the plans.

100. Are cable trays intended to be run in the interstitial space? Should systems need to be in different trays?

VA

Response

Electrical response – Cable trays in the interstitial space are existing.

101. Per detail A7 on print E003 “AMICO HEAD WALL” all receptacles and equipment are furnished and installed by the head wall vendor and only branch circuits are required up to the connection point. Please confirm.

VA

Response

Electrical response – confirmed. Head wall (CC) provided by contractor can have the receptacles and equipment furnished by the head wall vendor.

102. Detail A3 on print E003, could you please advise to what rooms or circuits these details should apply? There are no two poles’ circuits marked in the prints.

VA

Response

Electrical response – all the rooms with emergency lights require a two-pole switch.

103. Can we have as-built drawings for this project?

VA

Response

The VA will provide as-built drawings.

104. Please provide the Data cabling type required; Category 6 or 6A.

Electrical response – 6a.

105. If there is an existing rack, are there existing patch panels?

Electrical response – Yes.

106. Please provide the manufacturer and the specification of the Nurse Call system.

VA

Response

Electrical response – Match existing equipment and connect to existing system.

107. Confirm plumbing requirements for Dialysis Box.

VA

See 2/PL 702 detail provided.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - Site Visit Sign-in Sheet.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - HVAC.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - MEP.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 2C_Arch Construction Plans Updated 05.30.13-2.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 7A_Ductwork Updated 07.23.13.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 7A_Ductwork Updated 07.23.13-2.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 9A_Plumbing Updated 07.11.13.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 9A_Plumbing Updated 07.11.13-2.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 9A_Plumbing Updated 07.11.13-3.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 11C_Lighting Plans Updated 07.08.13-2.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 11C_Lighting Plans Updated 07.08.13-3.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - VOLUME 12A_Power Updated 07.25.13-2.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - RFI 11 and 21_Sirca Exam Light Brochure.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - RFI 38.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - RFI 39.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - RFI 61.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - RFI 73.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - RFI 108_PL702 Plumbing Details and Schedule.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - G2022-10000717-001- 001_Diamond_Pledge_NDL_Roof_Guarantee.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - Sirca Examination Light.

See attached document: ATTACHMENT - Emergency Department Lake Nona Addendum 1.

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