S02 - Attachment 6 - RFI Responses 36C24825R0044 - 546-22-143 - BB Upgrade Existing OR Suite for Fire Code Compliance.xlsx
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The file is an Excel spreadsheet containing RFI (Request for Information) responses for Solicitation Number 36C24825R0044, a construction project for upgrading an existing Operating Room (OR) Suite at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami, Florida. The project focuses on bringing the OR Suite into fire code compliance through comprehensive renovations.
The upgrade involves multiple critical components including demolition, structural and architectural modifications, installation of new doors and hardware, active fire protection systems, plumbing updates, HVAC modifications, electrical work, fire alarm device installations, and finishing work. The project specifications have been developed by an Architect & Engineering (A&E) firm, with the primary goal of ensuring the OR Suite meets current fire safety standards. The project is specifically identified as 546-22-143 and is being managed through the Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 8.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| S02 - Attachment 7 - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24825R0044 0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Experience Modification Rate.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - AE Specifications.pdf | ||
| S02 Solicitation 36C24825R0044.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - AE Drawings.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Wage Determination - Miami Dade.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5 - Price Matrix.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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| RFI's for 36C24825R0044 - Project 546-22-143 BB Upgrade Existing OR Suite for Fire Code Compliance | |
| RFIs | Responses |
1. Who will be relocating the dictation computer workstations & Scrubex dispensers (3) total cabinets detailed on AE101 & ED103?
a. If contractor is elected to complete this task, is the dictation computer workstations to be disposed of in construction dumpster or provided back to the VA?
b. In reference to the scrubex dispensers located in passage C3 6A1A-1, who is responsible to complete disconnections & reconnections at relocated location B339A?
| c. If contractor is elected to complete this task on the scrubex dispensers, is there specific manufacturer transporting instructions required? | VA will move all freestanding items furniture/ computers and scrubX | |
| 2. Will VA transport & replace all free-standing items, not mentioned in the bid documents, that are located in Passageways where doors will be installed? | VA will move all freestanding items furniture/ computers and scrubX | |
| 3. | During the site visit it was mentioned that other items will be added to the relocated items that may need power and or controls. | |
| a. | Will the VA give a list of these possible items? | |
| b. | How many will need power including what type for each. | |
| c. | If power will be needed what panel will it be fed from & size of breaker to be installed? | |
| d. | How many of these items will need controls or data including what type for each. | |
| e. | If controls or data is needed what panel or location will it be fed from. | |
| f. | Will VA land all controls or data at VA panels. If not please give contact information for this contractor. | 3a.b.c.d.e.f. All items needing power and data are marked on the drawings. Review electrical and data drawings. |
| 4. Please give contact information for the Johnson controls representative for the fire alarm systems. | POC: German Perea - german.pereapineda@jci.com Cell: 954-887-8234 | |
| 5. | We have not found on the plans or specifications the listed type or model of fire dampers to be installed, please provide. | |
| a. Will the VA coordinate an HVAC shutdown to complete this task? | The type of fire smoke damper shall be per specification section 23 31 00-2.4. The model of the fire/smoke damper is open for the contractor to select as long as it meets the contract documents and is subject to submittal review. Common basis of design manufacturers is Ruskin and Greenheck. The contractor shall coordinate any shutdown with the VA a minimum of two weeks prior in writing, or per the specifications.” | |
| 6. Work hours included in bid documents state normal working hours. During the site visit it was mentioned that work hours will start Friday when area work is completed & completed Sunday by 5pm. | Refer to Sheet AE101 General Note #6 for working day/time |
7. If work is being completed afterhours or weekends that will have the need for dust containments at each side of the work area & be removed at the end of each work period to allow unrestricted pathway during normal working hours Yes that is correct.
| 8. | If the VA states the infection control is to be set at a high level this will require negative air. | |
| a. | At each location, the VA will need to define the return air ductwork that negative air will be allowed to be connected. | |
| b. | Will VA a be requesting a vacuum pressure gauge to be installed at each containment to show negative air level has been achieved? | |
| c. | Will the PCRA standard be required utilizing a Particle Measuring Device to be installed in each containment? | Review specification 01 35 26 section 1.12 Infection Control. VA to answer answer return air ductwork question |
| 9. | During the site visit the much-needed viewing above ceilings at each door location was denied. | |
| a. | Will a second site visit be scheduled after hours to view above each of the door locations is very much needed. | |
| b. | There is a need to view ductwork type & other existing utilities that may include fire sprinkler lines, HVAC, electrical, communications including any unknown items that may be existing that will need separate fireproofing assemblies to be installed with cost to be included with the proposal. | 9. a. There will not be a second site visit. B. You can request one to the CO of this project and if he accepted it must be after hours with a Hepacart every time you above the ceiling and request a Above Ceiling Permit from safety. |
| 10. | On sheet AE102, door type N is shown as a half-glass door with tempered clear glass, matching the lite size of the existing cross-corridor doors. | |
| a. | However, during our site visit, we noticed different lite sizes on the corridor doors. Can you confirm the lite sizes on the door schedule is the required lite size for the new doors to match? | |
| b. | If door schedule is not correct please confirm lite sizes for each door type. | Match door between passage C3-6A-1 and C3-13D-1. |
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