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PROJECT NUMBER: 673-21-154; BID BUILD UPGRADE BUILDING ONE SANITARY RISER
| 1 |
| Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| 2 |
| If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| 3 |
| The adjacent areas are going to be active with Gov't Staff, is there any recommendation that the GC should keep in mind during pricing for the duration of the project? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Recommend working the second shift |
| 4 |
| Will the Gov't provide the proper badging to the GC & subcontractors or as long as they have a chaperone with an approved ID badge will be okay? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Badging GC only. |
| 5 |
| The project's SOW states that the working hours would be regular hours. Can this work be performed during not regular hours (afterhours, nighttime or weekends)? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| 6 |
| Would the VA be okay to use Procore as a project record system for all project documents (Submittals, RFIs, daily reports, Correspondence, etc.) |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| 7 |
| 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. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Coordination during the project’s progress and specific areas. |
| 8 |
| Is there any other on-going contract/project active in project's area or surrounding areas? Is there going to require coordination anyone (if required)? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| 9 |
| Phasing Requirements: Phasing will be refined with the VA. Please clarify the expected number of phases and if any areas will remain occupied during work. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| A/E recommends in the 6-phase see drawing PH101 to PH209, but VA doesn’t decide the meet and method GC uses. |
| 10 |
| Existing Asbestos: SOW mentions known areas of asbestos—please confirm if abatement is part of the contractor's scope or will be handled separately by the VA, if it is going to be handle by the GC, how we should quantify it, for quoting purposes, with the acknowledgment that once work commences, whatever quantity was estimated, can be less or more. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| The abatement for this project is intended to focus on surgical scrape abatement as necessary. If a significant decision is required for removing a large area, it will need to occur during the demolition phase, as specs 02 82 13.13. According to the specifications, please provide a unit price for each type of abatement material. Additionally, we request that you allocate an allowance of $100,000 for asbestos removal. |
| TCS |
| 07/11/25 |
| 11 |
| Bypass Pumping Plan: Is the contractor required to submit a bypass plan for approval prior to tie-ins? Are there specific VA standards for acceptable temporary waste routing? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Yes, the contractor is to provide a pumping plan. |
| CN |
| 7/11/25 |
| 12 |
| Conduit Support Responsibility: For electrical rooms, is contractor responsible for designing and providing temporary conduit supports during riser replacement? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| 13 |
| Ceiling Material Reuse: If acoustical ceiling tiles are removed and not reusable, should contractor include replacement in pricing? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| 14 |
| Site Restoration Requirements: For exterior sewer replacement and paving, are there specific FDOT finish standards to comply with? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Broom finish per FDOT Section 522-7.2 |
| CG |
| 07/11/25 |
| 15 |
| Fixture Reinstallation: Are any plumbing fixtures to be upgraded or are all to be reinstalled as-is? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Replace fixtures as shown on contract drawings. |
| CN |
| 7/11/25 |
| 16 |
| ADA Plumbing Requirements: Are all bathrooms where work is occurring required to meet current ADA compliance for all fixtures and clearances? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| As shown on the contract documents, 3rd floor – yes, 4th floor – yes, 5th floor – to remain as is, 6th floor – yes |
| TCS |
| 07/11/25 |
| 17 |
| Manhole SM#11 Replacement: SOW states a new manhole is to be installed. Please confirm if a new precast manhole is to be VA-furnished or contractor-provided. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Contractor provided. |
| CG |
| 07/11/25 |
| 18 |
| Material Specifications: Confirm if alternate materials to cast iron (e.g., PVC for vent piping) are acceptable in non-patient areas or must all above/below-grade piping be cast iron? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Provide materials as listed in the contract documents and specifications. |
| CN |
| 7/11/25 |
| 19 |
| Access to Electrical Rooms: Will the contractor have unrestricted access to electrical rooms during working hours, or must coordination with VA Electrical Department be scheduled in advance? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| The door core will be changed during the construction period to a construction core. |
| 20 |
| Correlating Code Versions: Some codes listed (e.g., 2018 IBC) differ from Florida Building Code 2020 references. Please clarify which version prevails where differences exist. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Use the most current and strictest code between Florida and Federal. |
| 21 |
| Owner-Furnished Items: SOW says none expected but may include bathroom accessories. Please confirm if contractor should carry allowance for potential owner-furnished equipment. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| VA will provide and install the paper tower, sanitary paper, and soap dispenser. |
| 22 |
| Light Fixture Specification: What LED fixture model or specs are required to replace the existing vanity lights? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| See contract documents, E-002, Luminaire Schedule. |
| CB |
| 7/11/25 |
| 23 |
| Fire Protection Coordination: For sprinkler modifications, is VA’s fire protection contractor required to be involved, or will contractor handle all changes directly? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Contractor to provide. |
| TCS |
| 07/11/25 |
| 24 |
| Work in Occupied Areas: Are infection control barriers (ICRA) required in all work zones or only patient-adjacent areas? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Yes. See GI001 through GI010. |
| TCS |
| 07/11/2025 |
| 25 |
| Access to Site Utilities: Will the VA provide updated utility as-builts (electrical, water, sewer, data) prior to excavation and routing? |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Contractor responsibility |
| 26 |
| Warranty Requirements: Please confirm required warranty period for installed riser system and replaced finishes. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| See contract documents, 1 year minimum. |
| TCS |
| 07/11/25 |
| 27 |
| During the site visit, it was observed that there was an active project in the 5th Floor, having the work required under this project's SOW in a Electrical/Data Room, at the time of the walk this room was not finished, but it might be once the project commences, please advise how to proceed on this floor's SOW. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| The 5th floor project will be completed when this project gets an award. |
| 28 |
| During the site visit a lot of activity was observed on several floors, please advise the best time to work on each floor would be, to price accordingly. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| We can coordinate during the construction period. |
| 29 |
| It was suggested that all work be performed in the 2nd shift, but in the SOW states the hours of work as "Standard Hours" meaning "work hours for this site are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays." please advise how to proceed for quoting purposes. |
| KEE |
| 07/07/25 |
| VA Response |
| Please see question #5 |
| 30 |
| Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? |
| BLUE CORD |
| 07/07/25 |
| 31 |
| If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? |
| 32 |
| Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? |
| 33 |
| Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set. |
| VA Response |
| Yes |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 34 |
| Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines. |
| VA Response |
| Yes |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 35 |
| Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county. |
| VA Response |
| WD FL20250208 05232025 |
| 36 |
| 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? |
| 37 |
| Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable? |
| 38 |
| Who is responsible for the terminal cleaning of the project area? |
| VA Response |
| GC |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 39 |
| Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent? |
| VA Response |
| GC |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 40 |
| Please confirm order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over the specifications and construction drawings? |
| VA Response |
| Spec and Drawing |
| 41 |
| Please confirm that Rooms 2A-214a and 7A-722 don’t get new ACT ceilings per Drawing AE601 Room Finish Schedule. |
| VA Response |
| See Floor Plan Notes, which require cut/patch of finishes. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 42 |
| Please confirm that Fire Treated Wood Blocking is allowed per Drawing AE501 Details 8 and 9/A502. This drawing set does not have a sheet A502. |
| VA Response |
| The FRT Wood blocking is called for in the referenced details on A501. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 43 |
| Please confirm if the existing supply diffusers and return air grilles are to be reused. |
| VA Response |
| Yes |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 44 |
| Please confirm the standard work hours for this site are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays |
| VA Response |
| Please see question #5 |
| 45 |
| Please provide an electrical lighting schedule for this project. |
| VA Response |
| See contract documents, E-002, Luminaire Schedule |
| CB |
| 7/11/25 |
| 46 |
| Please provide a division 10 schedule including manufacture and model numbers instead of the VA TIL numbers. |
| VA Response |
| GC responsibility |
| 47 |
| Please confirm that the floor-mounted toilet carrier in rooms 4A-421a and 6A-621a will remain. |
| VA Response |
| Floor-mounted floor outlet water closets do not have carriers. |
| CN |
| 7/11/25 |
| 48 |
| Please confirm that the wall-mounted toilet carrier in room 3A-322a will remain. |
| VA Response |
| Fixture connection schedule on construction documents state to provide a wall-mounted carrier. |
| CN |
| 7/11/25 |
| 49 |
| Please confirm that the SOW Chicago Metallic SL Square Lay in Grid 15/16" is the correct grid per VA TIL. |
| VA Response |
| This is basis of design. |
| 50 |
| Please confirm that the SOW Rockfon, Koral White SL 1600 tiles are the correct tiles per VA TIL. |
| VA Response |
| This is basis of design. |
| 51 |
| The 3rd floor electrical room 3A-314 is not part of the SOW areas but has been identified for asbestos fireproofing. The SOW calls out rooms 3A-322a and 3A-322b which are adjacent to this room. |
| VA Response |
| Yes. NOTE: The AHERA reports from February 24, 2023, by OHC, and June 2024, by Castle Hill Associates, should be used for additional reference and information. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 52 |
| The positive stop PLM analysis for asbestos fireproofing in Rooms 1A-114, 3A-314, 4A-421a, 5A-521a and 6A-621a from 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement specifications solicited 7a_Vol1_Specifications on page 372 could create the VA asbestos fireproofing abatement and air monitoring on this project in turn is more money. |
| VA Response |
| Yes |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 53 |
| Please confirm that asbestos fireproofing is not present above the ceiling or in the wall cavities in rooms 3A-322a, 3A-322b, 4A-421, 5A-521 and 6A-621 were not sampled but presumed asbestos fireproofing based off positive stop PLM analysis from homogenous areas. |
| VA Response |
| That is what is shown in the reports |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 54 |
| Please confirm that asbestos is not present in the drywall joint compound hard ceilings for the following rooms 3A-322a and 3A-322b, 4A-421, 4A-421a, 6A-621 and 6A-621a. The asbestos survey does not identify these scoped areas as sampled. |
| VA Response |
| Yes, that statement agrees with the AHERA report |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 55 |
| Please confirm that asbestos is not present in the ACT ceilings for the following rooms GA-008, 2A-114a, 4A-421, 4A-421a, 6A-621, 6A-621a and 7A-722. The asbestos survey does not identify these scoped areas as sampled. |
| VA Response |
| Per the report, GA-008 – Tan fireproofing above ACT, 2A-214a - none, 4A-421 – none, 4A-421a – none, 6A-621- none, 6A-621a, 7A-722 – none. No ACT is identified anywhere to contain asbestos. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 56 |
| Please confirm that room 2A-214 identifies asbestos fireproofing as present per the OHC PLM solicited report and the VA’s Tampa VA Building 1 2018 AHERA Report hazardous material drawings, if confirmed then an asbestos abatement would be required for this work area to establish a clean work area for other trades. |
| VA Response |
| Follow the drawings and specs and consult with the COR. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 57 |
| If question #56 is agreed with, then 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement and 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing specifications are missing from this project. This would then create an asbestos fireproofing abatement and air monitoring for this project |
| VA Response |
| This work is covered in specs as needed. Cut and patch any damaged fireproofing as necessary. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 58 |
| Room GA-008 identifies asbestos fireproofing present above the ceiling, in the wall cavity and in the pipe chase per the VA’s Tampa VA Building 1 2018 AHERA Report hazardous material drawings. |
| VA Response |
| Yes. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 59 |
| Room 1A-114 identifies as NO asbestos fireproofing present, but what about the wall cavity and pipe chase per the VA’s Tampa VA Building 1 2018 AHERA Report hazardous material drawings |
| VA Response |
| Please see question #10 |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 60 |
| Please confirm that the stored information in small file boxes will be moved by the VA in rooms GA-008. |
| 61 |
| Please confirm a timeframe for when the current 5 South project will be completed. This will help with the scheduling to gain access to the new IT room being built in place of the scoped 5A-521a bathroom. |
| VA Response |
| Mid-November. |
| 62 |
| Please confirm the minimum sizes of the duplex grinder pump system with basin and second pump system with basin required for the project on sheet P-501 since this is a bid build SOW |
| VA Response |
| Minimum size is based on the minimum performance listed on drawing P-501. Contractor bidding on the project should provide the pump size and the pumping plan for comparison purposes. |
| CN |
| 7/11/25 |
| 63 |
| Please clarify Item A5082 paper towel dispenser will be Battery only or will the hospital require power for this device? |
| VA Response |
| Battery only. |
| TCS |
| 7/11/25 |
| 64 |
| What are the power and amps necessary for duplex grinder pump system with basin and second pump system? |
| VA Response |
| Pump system electrical requirements should be based on the pump selected by the contractor and coordinated with the building systems contractor as stated on the contract documents. |
| CN |
| 7/11/25 |
| 65 |
| Will Nurse Call just be a reuse existing pull stations or will more need to be added? If so, we need a layout for any bathrooms effected. |
| VA Response |
| Reuse as currently installed. |
| CB |
| 7/11/25 |
| 66 |
| The use of ceiling mounted Fire Alarm Strobe is usually not permitted at the hospital. Can these get moved to the wall? |
| VA Response |
| Reuse as currently installed. |
| CB |
| 7/11/25 |
| 67 |
| Please clarify on sheet AE 107 it appears there is a missing ceiling mounted Fire Alarm Strobe in the patient shower area 6A-621. |
| VA Response |
| Reinstall all existing fixtures. |
| CB |
| 7/11/25 |
| 68 |
| Please clarify the existing lockers that are noted on the drawings to be Removed, relocated and store existing lockers too and approved COR location for reinstallation in rooms 3A-322a, 3A-322b, 4A-421, 4A-421a, 6A-621, and 6A-621a. No lockers were present on the walk through. |
| VA Response |
| Rooms 3A-322a and 3A-322b have a locker (see Picture). |
| 69 |
| Do any of the returned FAR or VAAR clauses count towards the Price or Technical proposal page limits? |
| 70 |
| Do TAB pages count towards the Price or Technical proposal page limits? |
| 71 |
| Do stylized key personnel resumes count towards and of the Technical Proposal page limits? |
| 72 |
| FAR 52.204-8 is included within the RFQ but is not specifically requested to be signed and returned, would the VA like this completed and returned? If so, does the VA want it returned in the Price or Technical proposal |
| VA Response |
| YES, tech proposal |
| 73 |
| FAR 52.204-24 is included within the RFQ but is not specifically requested to be signed and returned, would the VA like this completed and returned? If so, does the VA want it returned in the Price or Technical proposal? |
| VA Response |
| YES, tech proposal |
| 74 |
| FAR 52.209-7 is included within the RFQ but is not specifically requested to be signed and returned, would the VA like this completed and returned? If so, does the VA want it returned in the Price or Technical proposal? |
| VA Response |
| YES, Tech Proposal |
| 75 |
| FAR 52.209-13 is included within the RFQ but is not specifically requested to be signed and returned, would the VA like this completed and returned? If so, does the VA want it returned in the Price or Technical proposal? |
| VA Response |
| YES, Tech Proposal |
| 76 |
| FAR 52.219-28 is included within the RFQ but is not specifically requested to be signed and returned, would the VA like this completed and returned? If so, does the VA want it returned in the Price or Technical proposal? |
| VA Response |
| YES, Tech Proposal |
| 77 |
| FAR 52.225-9 is included within the RFQ but is not specifically requested to be signed and returned, would the VA like this completed and returned? If so, does the VA want it returned in the Price or Technical proposal? |
| VA Response |
| YES, Tech Proposal |
| 78 |
| VAAR 852.219-75 is included within the RFQ but is not specifically requested to be signed and returned, would the VA like this completed and returned? If so, does the VA want it returned in the Price or Technical proposal? |
| VA Response |
| YES, Price Proposal |
| 79 |
| Past Performance: If we have a previously completed PPQ, requested for another opportunity, or an available CPARS, can we use it within our proposal in lieu of requesting new PPQs, using the document that was provided with this solicitation? |
| VA Response |
| Please see question #36 |
| 80 |
| Do completed PPQs and/or CPARS count towards any of the Technical Proposal page limits? |
| 81 |
| Does the EMR form (and additionally provided OSHA forms) count towards any of the Technical Proposal page limits? |
| BLUE CORD |
NOTE: The AHERA reports from February 24, 2023, by OHC, and June 2024, by Castle Hill Associates should be used for additional reference and information.
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