673-21-116-James Haley Restor B1_Addendum 03_02.23.26.pdf

Restoration of Building 1 Envelope

James A. Haley VA Hospital – Project #673-21-116

Addendum No. 3

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February 23, 2026

Addendum No. 3

Restoration of Building 1 Envelope

James A Haley VA Hospital – Proj. #673-21-116

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33612

This Addendum supplements and amends the original Drawings and Specifications for the above-referenced project. This Addendum shall be forwarded to all Prime Bidders and all appropriate building code authorities. This Addendum shall be taken into account in the preparation of bids and shall become a part of the Contract Documents.

Receipt of this Addendum must be acknowledged on the Bid Form.

This addendum consists of the following items:

General

1. Responses to “Request for Information” (RFI’s).

Specifications

2. Section 02 82 13.21 EXTERIOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT – Revise as follows:

a. Paragraph 1.1, B, 2:

i. Revise exterior paint removal total to 50,000 SF.

ii. Revise reference to black mastic to read “Detail #2, Sheet S3.6”.

3. Section 02 82 13.21b ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT – New Spec Section Issued.

a. Add entire 5/9/22 Survey as a new specification.

4. Section 08 80 00 GLAZING – Section Reissued.

a. Revised portions of text are highlighted.

Drawings

5. Sheets A-101 - Pipe Basement Plan

A-102 - Ground Floor Plan

A-103 - First Floor Plan

A-106 - Fourth Floor Plan

A-107 - Fifth Floor Plan

A-108 - Sixth Floor Plan

A-109 - Seventh Floor Plan

Revise all sheets as follows:

a. Revise INTERIOR CONDITIONS LEGEND; “MAJOR OBSTRUCTIONS/EQUIPMENT – SEE

SHEET 4/A-702”.

6. Sheet A-104 - Second Floor Plan: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Façade AA, Room #2C-277: Added colored Interior Conditions designation.

7. Sheet A-105 - Third Floor Plan: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. 3rd Floor roof plan: Revised to include scope of existing guardrail reinstallation along the Northeast wing of the building.

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8. Sheet AD-202 – O.R. Demolitions Elevations: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised Note 2.93 to include reference to ACM removal.

b. Elevs #1, 28 and 29 and Section #2: Revised to include scope of guardrail removal along the Northeast wing of the building.

c. Provided additional keynotes regarding guardrail work.

d. Exterior Elevation/Glazing Legend: Revised symbol for missing relief angle work.

9. Sheets A-203, A204, A-205, A-206, A207, and A-208 – Exterior Elevations: - Revise as follows:

a. Exterior Elevation/Glazing Legend: Revised symbol for missing relief angle work.

10. Sheet A-203 – Ext. Elev. – East Grd. – 3rd Fl: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised General Note C regarding façade demolition & repair.

b. Revised Note 2.93 to include reference to ACM removal.

c. Elevs. #4, 5, and 6: Added notes regarding ACM removal and new concrete coating locations.

d. Elev. #1: Revised to include scope of guardrail work along the Northeast wing of the building.

e. Elev. #1: Added notes to clarify new modular precast units with new concrete coating locations.

11. Sheet A-204 – Ext. Elev. – South Grd. – 3rd Fl: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised General Note C regarding façade demolition & repair.

b. Revised Note 2.93 to include reference to ACM removal.

c. Elevs. #17, 18, and 19.1: Added notes regarding ACM removal and new concrete coating locations.

12. Sheet A-205 – Ext. Elev. – West Grd. – 3rd Fl: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised General Note C regarding façade demolition & repair.

b. Revised Note 2.93 to include reference to ACM removal.

c. Elevs. #20, 20.1, 21, and 24: Added notes regarding ACM removal and new concrete coating locations.

13. Sheet A-206 – Ext. Elev. – North Grd. – 3rd Fl: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised General Note C regarding façade demolition & repair.

b. Revised Note 2.93 to include reference to ACM removal.

c. Elevs. #25 and 26: Added notes regarding ACM removal and new concrete coating locations.

d. Elevs. #28 and 29: Added notes to clarify new modular precast units with new concrete coating locations.

e. Elevs. #28, 29, and 30: Revised to include scope of guardrail work along the

Northeast wing of the building.

f. Elev. #29: Revised to include detail reference for downspout and scupper.

14. Sheet A-207 – Ext. Elev. – South 3rd – LWR. Pent.: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised General Note C regarding façade demolition & repair.

b. Revised Note 2.93 in reference to ACM removal.

c. Elevs. #31 thru 35: Added colored designation and note 4.35 to clarify scope of brick removal and replacement required for relief angle installations.

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15. Sheet A-208 – Ext. Elev. – North 3rd – LWR. Pent.: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised General Note C in reference to façade demolition & repair.

b. Revised Note 2.93 to include reference to ACM removal.

c. Elevs. #36 thru 39: Added colored designation and note 4.35 to clarify scope of brick removal and replacement required for relief angle installations.

16. Sheet A-220 – West Duct – Enl. Elev. – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Revised General Note C in reference to façade demolition & repair.

b. Elevs. #1, 2, 4 and Roof Plan #5: Revised to include scope of guardrail work along the Northeast wing of the building.

17. Sheet A-311 – Detail & Wall Sections: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Added Gen Note E regarding lateral load testing on reinstalled guardrail.

b. Revised Note 2.93 in reference to ACM removal.

c. Sections #1 & 2: Revised to include scope of guardrail work along the Northeast wing of the building.

d. Sections #1, 2, 6, and Details #8 & 9: Added notes to clarify new modular precast units with new concrete coating locations.

e. Detail #7: Modified note regarding through-wall flashing work.

f. Detail #10: Revised coping detail to include scope of guardrail work along the

Northeast wing of the building.

g. Detail #11: Added notes to clarify new modular precast units and trim with new concrete coating locations.

18. Sheet A-602 – Wall Types & Details: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Added Detail #10 - Scupper Detail.

19. Sheets A-610 and A-611 – Window Demolition Details: – Revise as follows:

a. Revised Note 2.93 in reference to ACM removal to read “Remove/strip off the exterior coating system from all precast concrete surfaces. Original building paint designated as Asbestos Containing Material (ACM). Adhere to removal requirements as specified.”

20. Sheet A-620 – Window New Details: – Sheet Reissued. Revisions include:

a. Detail #S3: Added Note 7.50 under precast sill to show the protection coating system on precast concrete unit surfaces.

21. Sheet A-630 – Window Schedule: – Revise as follows:

a. Revise the first column of each Window Schedule to read “Mark” in lieu of “ZA”

b. Revised Window schedule:

i. #AA2-06: add “4” under Remarks column.

ii. #AA2-07: add “4” under Remarks column.

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PROJECT NUMBER: 673-21-111- BB - RESTORATION OF BUILDING 1 ENVELOPE

No.

Reference Contractor

The proposal instructions for FACTOR IV: Past Performance state that at least one (1) of the projects submitted must be valued at greater than $10,000,000 and at least (3) shall be greater than $8,0000,000. Since the magnitude of this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00, will the Government consider lowering this requirement?

2H&V

VA Response Please submit projects that meet the Magnitude of construction for this Project.

Please advise who is responsible for terminal cleaning

Pointer

Construction

VA Response

CONTRACTOR, FAR CLAUSE 52.236-12 IS

INCLUDE IN THE SOLICITATION.

Please confirm that stored materials can be billed for on this project. Please advise of any procedures or verifications required to submit for stored materials billing

VA Response

Stored materials on site can be billed. VA has limited storage space. Large bulk inventory such as bricks should be stored off site and can be billed with proof of payment and pictures.

Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Quality Control Manager (QCM) on this project.

VA Response YES

Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on this project

VA Response

The Project Manager or Superintendent may also be the SSHO if they are qualified for both roles.

The PM and SSHO must be present while work is going on, not inside a trailer or out in their vehicle. A lot of the demo work in the patient care areas will need to be done on days with less traffic. I.e. weekends. The PM/Safety person needs to be in attendance at all times as these are active patient care areas that trades will be working in.

Note 2.78 is calling for the removal of the parapet coping. On our site visit we noticed there was a aluminum Handrail. Are we to remove and reinstall this railing? Please advise.

AD-202

Pointer

Construction

VA Response Remove and reinstall existing handrailing where required for metal coping replacement. Locations and details included in revised drawings herein.

As per Note B, we are to suspend work from late July to end of October. Please confirm is this will be enforced and if so, will the Period of Performance (PoP) be adjusted accordingly to something approximately like 730 days. Please confirm.

G101 Pointer

Construction

VA Response Any long-term work involving the interior of the building being exposed to the elements will be suspended during rainy season, storms.

8.

Please confirm Keynote 2.81 is for the complete replacement of the brick, insulation, flashing and membrane on the East Elevation wall from top to bottom.

AD-202

VA Response

Complete brick replacement per note 2.81 extends vertically from Ground Floor level to roof parapet on East, West, and North elevations for horizontal limits as shown.

9.

Please provide existing finishes and specifications for the brick and mortar we are to match as per Note 4.39

VA Response

Install salvaged existing brick infill per Details on A-310. New matching infill: use new face brick & mortar scheduled for O.R facades (Detail 2, A-311). See Spec 042000; 2.1 for B.O.D. face brick.

10.

On the Glazing Legend, it states to install relief angle, and it makes reference to Keynote 4.35 which is not found on the keynote’s legend.

Please review and confirm.

VA Response The symbols in the Legend are not used on every sheet. The relief angle symbol is not used on any elevation on this sheet.

11.

On the Glazing legend, it states to Remove and reinstall brick Façade and it makes reference to Keynote 4.34 which is Not found on Key notes legend. Please review and confirm.

VA Response The symbols in the Legend are not used on every sheet. The existing relief angle locations are shown to remain on this sheet, but the brick removals related to new thru wall flashing (note 4.34) are shown on new work elevations (i.e. A- 206, etc.).

12.

During the site walk visit it was mentioned that Temporary fencing will be required. Please confirm fence type and details.

VA Response Metal chain link with dust screen, weighted down to prevent wind damage.

13.

Please confirm if the VA will provide storage areas on-site for the windows as required on this project and if so, please identify storage area locations.

VA Response @ 600 windows storage and safety of windows should be maintained in a warehouse, on demand/as needed

14.

Please provide the existing conditions and finishes for the existing precast concrete that we are to remove and strip off so that the Contractor knows what method must be considered.

A-203 Pointer

Construction

VA Response

Existing coating on precast concrete tested as ACM (see response to RFI #73). Refer to Spec Section 028213.21 for ACM paint removal requirements.

15.

Due to the upcoming holidays, which has a drastic effect on Subcontractor bidding participation due to availability, please advise if a bid extension will be considered for this project to mid-January 2026.

VA Response Time extension issued under Addenda #1 & 2.

16.

Per Keynote 7.92, please provide details for the Sealant with Backer rod to be considered at the exterior ledge.

A-311

VA Response Refer to Spec Section 079200 - Joint Sealants;

2.1, A3 for ledge angle sealant.

17.

Please provide details and specifications for the Weep cords noted on Keynote 4.41.

A-311

VA Response

Refer to Spec Section 042000 -Unit Masonry;

2.4, B for regarding weeps. if wick is used, industry recommends a minimum length of 16” long and 3/16” diameter. Weep vents would be the preferred drainage medium. Protect from mortar droppings.

18.

During the site visit, we noticed there was a metal canopy on the loading dock. Please advise if the VA will be removing this canopy for us so to effectively perform the window replacements or will the GC have to remove the canopy. If the GC is to remove the canopy, will it have to be reinstalled?

VA Response Canopy will not be removed; work around existing conditions. Warehouse operations must be maintained 24/7

19.

During the site visit, we noticed there were several areas where the brick did not match the existing building. Are we to remove and replace all exterior brick to match accordingly? Please specify exact areas where the brick will have to be removed including any blending areas.

VA Response Only those locations of brick removal and replacement shown in the drawings shall be included in the project scope.

20. Please advise if a Swing Stage scaffolding is acceptable to use for the window installation.

VA Response Yes, VA safety standards, Daily Safety inspections

21.

Please provide existing relief angle specifications as noted on Keynote 4.34.

A-203 Pointer

Construction

VA Response

Ledge Angle Detail #7, Sheet A-311 revised to clarify relief/ledge angle size. See re-issued sheets included herein. Existing relief angle sizes vary.

22.

Per Keynote 7.38, please provide existing Downspout and Scupper details where it states that we are to match existing.

A-206 Pointer

Construction

VA Response Scupper and down spout detail added to reissued Sheet A-602.

23.

Please provide details and locations for the wood trim we are to remove and reinstall.

A-601 Pointer

Construction

VA Response

Interior windowsill work is described in demo and new window details.

Interior trim work includes conditions located in floor plans labeled as Major Obstructions (Refer to Note 2.70, Sheet A-702).

24.

During the site visit, we were informed that the exterior is to be left watertight at the end of each day to avoid water intrusion. Please advise what methods and products we are to consider. when preparing our bid.

VA Response

Nothing less than 6mm (about 0.24 in) poly with heavy duty adessive to resist wind and rain from penetrating building. Contractor is liable for any water damage from exposed openings

25.

With the current phasing plan and the fact that the Contractor will have to stop exterior work during Hurricane season, late July thru end of October, as stated on General Note B, a 550-day period of performance (PoP) is not achievable.

Please advise if there will be an extension on the Period of Performance (PoP).

6-101 Pointer

Construction

VA Response Yes, at VA convenience.

26.

As per Keynote 1.04 on detail 21 and 22, there is no work below the second floor. Please confirm we are not to strip the precast around the window as per Keynote 2.93 and 7.47 in given area.

A-205 Pointer

Construction

VA Response Correct. No exterior work is required within the hatched region noted as “Not in Scope”.

27.

Can the superintendent act as the SSHO and

QCM?

AACON GC

VA Response NO TRIPLE HATS

28. Will there be onsite parking for contractors?

VA Response Freedom Lot

29.

Will there be a designated laydown area for material?

VA Response Yes, limited square feet. Offsite storage of bulk items recommended

30.

The specifications section shows many interior renovations specs in the division 09 finishes section (flooring, plaster, gypsum board, painting, etc.), could you confirm that these trades will be needed on the project? If so, could you provide the drawings for these trades

AACON GC

VA Response Division 9 specs address ancillary repairs to interior finishes as required to match existing conditions due to exterior window replacement.

Refer to details and photos in A-600 and A-700 series sheets.

31.

The specifications section show division 12 countertops, could you confirm that this trade will be needed for the project? If so, could you provide the drawings for the countertops?

AACON GC

VA Response This spec section is limited to the replacement of solid surface windowsills.

32.

The specifications section show division 22 plumbing, could you confirm that this trade will be needed for the project? If so, could you provide drawings for the plumbing?

AACON GC

VA Response Refer to mechanical drawings for plumbing work. Work shown on M-201 and other M-drawings.

33.

Can the exact location and source location of the asbestos be confirmed? (i.e. paint, stucco, concrete, drywall, etc.)

AACON GC

VA Response

See Pennoni Asbestos Survey dated 5/9/22 (Spec Section 02 82 13.21b ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT) included herein. See also Spec Section 028213.21a ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT.

Locations of ACM concrete coating removal clarified on reissued Exterior elevation sheets included herein.

34.

The proposal requirements for “Factor 5: Price” appear to be missing. Will the government please clarify what the requirements of this section entail?

BLUE CORD

VA Response “Price will be evaluated for reasonableness using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR Part 15.404-1(b).”

35.

Please clarify the maximum number of projects that will be considered as previous firm experience (Factor 2). The section is limited to 5 pages for 3-5 projects, however, the attachment “Experience Information Sheet” is 16 pages and formatted for a maximum of 4 projects.

BLUE CORD

VA Response

The requirement is 3-5 projects; the experience information Sheets is just an example of what information the VA wants the contractor to provide.

36.

Please confirm that offerors can submit projects as examples of past performance that are at least 75% completed.

BLUE CORD

VA Response Yes, nothing below 75%.

37.

Please confirm the drawing set issued 1/31/2025 is the latest and most complete set?

BLUE CORD

VA Response Yes. See also Addenda #1, 2, and 3 for reissued sheets and other sheet revision narratives.

38.

Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines

The VA determined the Construction documents comply with all applicable TIL guidelines.

The wage determination is dated May 2025. Is this the most current wage determination for

Hillsborough county?

BLUE CORD

VA Response No, the updated Wage determination is "General

Decision Number: FL20260208 01/02/2026”

40.

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?

BLUE CORD

VA Response Less than 12 months acceptable

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

BLUE CORD

VA Response

The Project Manager or Superintendent may also be the SSHO if they are qualified for both roles.

The PM and SSHO must be present while work is going on, not inside a trailer or out in their vehicle. A lot of the demo work in the patient care areas will need to be done on days with less traffic. I.e. weekends. The PM/Safety person needs to be in attendance at all times as these are active patient care areas that trades will be working in.

If not to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

VA Response N/A

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

VA Response YES

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

VA Response N/A

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

VA Response NO

Will hard barrier containment, such as STARC panels, be required in patient and staff occupied rooms, or will panels similar to Edgeguard be sufficient

VA Response STARC is Sufficient

Who is responsible for the terminal cleaning of the project area?

BLUE CORD

VA Response

THE CONTRACTOR, FAR CLAUSE 52.236-12

IS INCLUDE IN THE SOLICITATION

Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent? BLUE CORD

VA Response The VA

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

VA Response

Follow the final drawings. Submit any specific instances of conflict between SOW, drawings, and Specs in RFI Format for response

How many rooms will be given to the contractor concurrently? BLUE CORD

VA Response Depending on location and Depts. affected likely vertical down the wall in 1 or 2 sections

Will the contractor be allowed to take down rooms on different floors or wings concurrently BLUE CORD

VA Response Yes, depending on the affected depts.

Where will the contractor laydown area be located? BLUE CORD

VA Response

Yes, very limited SQ Ft area. At the Freedom parking lot.

Contractor to propose option for offsite storage of bulk items such as masonry bricks

Are there any areas of the project where the VA will require off-hours work? BLUE CORD

VA Response Yes, Depending on the effected depts. and the disruption to patients and staff

Are there any areas within this project that require badge or keycard access? BLUE CORD

VA Response Yes, with escort and full PPE in certain areas

It was stated during the site visit that the PM would need to be on site full time for coordination with the VA COR. Is it the intent of the VA to have a dedicated full-time PM for this project in addition to the superintendent and

SSHO? BLUE CORD

VA Response Super and SSHO on site when workers are on site. Daily/weekly safety inspections

Sheet G-101, General Notes – Phasing, Note B states, “To minimize risk levels during hurricane season in Southern Florida, exterior work shall be suspended during the calendar period between late July thru end of October. Exterior work not completed during this season shall resume in the following season.” Since this project involves almost exclusively exterior work, will the period of performance be paused during this time? BLUE CORD

VA Response Yes, at VA convenience

Please clarify the percentage of windows that must be water tested, following for this project? BLUE CORD

VA Response 50% of all replaced windows

Will the VA please confirm that the intent of this project is to replace the entire window units

(entire window glazing and frame) and NOT to simply re-glaze existing window frames? BLUE CORD

VA Response The project scope includes replacement of the entire window unit (both frame and glazing).

Will the VA please provide a basis of design for window shades? BLUE CORD

VA Response

All new horizontal blinds shall be integral to new aluminum window types as shown. Refer to

Division 08 window specs.

Integral blinds typically are not available on rated glazing assemblies. Will the VA please confirm the intent is to install a second (unrated) glazing unit, behind the rated assembly, in instances where integral blinds are called out BLUE CORD

VA Response

Where indicated, integral blinds are located between the fixed exterior, impact-rated IGU and the inner, removable glazing panel. See details on Sheet A-620.

Please clarify whether any delegated design is required regarding the impact rating of the glazing BLUE CORD

VA Response

Yes, See Spec Sections 084413; 1.4, C3 and

085113; 1.5, A4 regarding submittal of sign and sealed site-specific shop drawings.

Please confirm whether the use of a storefront glazing system is acceptable in lieu of factory assembled window units BLUE CORD

VA Response No. Storefront glazing systems are not an acceptable substitute.

Please confirm no doors are being replaced in this project BLUE CORD

VA Response Door replacement is not in project scope.

In Specification Section 08 88 00 – Glazing; 1.4 Performance Requirements states the following:

Ballistic, Blast, and Windborne Debris-Impact Resistance are all three different inner-layer type in the glass and or completely different make ups. BLUE CORD

Primarily, replacement window assemblies identified in the drawings shall be impact resistant for wind-borne debris per FBC requirements as specified.

Per VA direction, the project is not required to comply with the VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual requirements regarding fenestration or building envelope.

However, compliance with Section 6.3.2 of the VA PSRDM fenestration requirements regarding “alteration/renovations of existing facilities” can be achieved via compliance with FBC impact-resistance for wind-born debris requirements.

See revisions in reissued Spec Section 088000 - Glazing included herein.

Please confirm we are only required to meet

Missile Level D and Missile Level E Glazing for this project.

a. Ballistic- and Blast- resistant glass or plastic glazing assemblies: For blast-resistant units comply with requirements in Physical

Security Design Manual for VA Mission Critical

Protected Facilities, and project-specific criteria provided on the drawings and specifications.

1. Meet the design requirements of Section 6.3.2 of the VA Physical Security Design Manual for

Mission Critical Facilities (2020 rev 2024)

Windborne-Debris-Impact Resistance: Comply with enhanced-protection testing requirements in

ASTM E1996 for project wind zone when tested according to ASTM E1886, based upon testing of specimens not less than the size required for project and utilizing installation method identical to that specified for project. 1. Project Wind

Zone: Wind Zone 3 and modified requirements of ASTM E1996 according to 2023 FBC Section

1609.1.2.2.. 2. Large-Missile Test: For glazing located within 9.1 m (30 feet) of grade. 3. Small-

Missile Test: For glazing located more than 9.1 m (30 feet) above grade. BLUE CORD

VA Response

See response to RFI #64.

Windborne-Debris-Impact Resistant window types Level “E” (Large-Missile Tested) and

Level “D” (Small-Missile Tested) are identified on Sheet A-601. Window Type locations are indicated in Window Schedule, Sheet A-630.

The drawings note locations for brick and facade repairs, but not specific quantities. Will the VA provide approximate quantities for tuck-pointing and masonry repairs, per building face, for the purpose of estimating? BLUE CORD

VA Response

Quantities shall be based on the extent of cracking and shall be verified in the field by the

GC. For bidding purposes, an allowance of 10 feet of crack length may be assumed for each location called out on the plans. An additional allowance of 10% may be assumed for any repairs that occur outside of areas of repairs already noted on plans.

For install of relief angles, is the design intent to remove all brick from these sections from bottom of wall to top? BLUE CORD

VA Response

Yes, the brick shall be removed and reinstalled for full height to install missing relief angles at each floor level. Scope of removal added in revised exterior elevation sheets included herein.

Will the VA please provide approximate quantities of all facade repairs required (brick replacement, tuck pointing, etc)? This will allow all bidders to be on a level playing field cost and quantity wise. BLUE CORD

VA Response

Quantities shall be based on the extent of cracking and shall be verified in the field by the

GC. For bidding purposes, an allowance of 10 feet of crack length may be assumed for each location called out on the plans. An additional allowance of 10% may be assumed for any repairs that occur outside of areas of repairs already noted on plans.

Is it the intent of the VA for our exterior facade repair pricing to be “allowance” pricing? If not, will the VA please provide approximate quantities to be repaired? BLUE CORD

VA Response Please see responses to RFI’s #67 and 68.

For remove/reinstall brick facade locations, existing through wall flashing to be removed and replaced, including term bar, and sealants. Will brick be quantified separately or incidental to this work? Will assume that we need 4 courses to be removed in order to access the location and install temp brick shoring for while performing work, is this accurate? BLUE CORD

VA Response

Ledge Angle Detail #7, Sheet A-311 revised to clarify relief/ledge angle size. See re-issued sheets included herein. Existing relief angle sizes vary.

For WI 2.93 “remove and strip off exterior coating from all precast and prep for new coating”, is this to include replacing all associated sealants and masonry to concrete, concrete to concrete, and concrete to metal? Is all of this work incidental to the work item or to be broken out separately? BLUE CORD

VA Response

Remove and replace sealant joints between surfaces in contact with existing concrete coating system incidental to coating removal.

Are concrete repairs to be quantified or can an allowance be provided? BLUE CORD

VA Response

Quantities shall be based on the extent of cracking and shall be verified in the field by the

GC. For bidding purposes, an allowance of 10 feet of crack length for crack repairs and 1 cubic feet for spalling repairs may be assumed for each location called out on the plans. An additional allowance of 10% may be assumed for any repairs that occur outside of areas of repairs already noted on plans.

Will the VA please provide a hazardous material report showing ACM’s, Lead, and any other hazardous materials that will require abatement? BLUE CORD

VA Response See response to RFI #33.

Will a change order be issued if there is additional unforeseen damage that is discovered while addressing the deficiencies shown in the plans? BLUE CORD

VA Response Yes, at the AE and VA discretion.

75 Will the VA be providing their own VPIH?

VA Response Yes. The VA does have an Industrial Hygienist on Staff.

Will the VA be utilizing TEM or PCM air clearances? BLUE CORD

VA Response PCM

What will the turnaround time be for TEM clearance BLUE CORD

VA Response 24 hours

78 Frequency of air monitoring test

VA Response

Follow OSHA standards. When in close proximity to air intakes/louvers. VA requires daily testing

It was stated during the site visit that the exterior walls of the building contains asbestos, however this is not indicated on the drawings. Please provide a hazardous material survey for all work areas and a drawing showing the locations of the hazardous material BLUE CORD

The drawings state for the Contractor to provide

MERV 8 air filter media rolls to cover the outside air intakes for the RTUs. Please provide a list of all RTUs that will require MERV 8 air filter media. BLUE CORD

VA Response

The VA does not use media rolls; we use pleated filters majority are 24x24x2. Contractor needs to check daily how loaded the filters are and change, as necessary. Contractor SHALL supply filters. VA HVAC section, request that they physically replace the filters in the AC units.

Put filter/plastic material on the outside air intakes to eliminate need to clean the louvers, and prevent dust entering the hospital.

Will the VA be responsible for ensuring that the

RTUs are properly balanced on the MERV 8 filters are installed which could affect the outside air intake. BLUE CORD

VA Response

Covering louvers will not be a balance issue.

Recommend not using MERV 8 filters. refer to question 80. recomended to use duct work to route intake air away from work areas

Sheet G-101, General Note F states, “Prior to the start of masonry work, Contractor shall provide

"pre-filter" protection of the outside air intakes of

RTU's and intake building louvers adjacent to masonry work using MERV 8 air filter media rolls. Replacement of internal RTU filters is not required as part of the project scope.” Please provide clarification on the intent of this note and how the “pre-filters” are to be attached BLUE CORD

VA Response

We would recommend that the contractor replace the internal filters on the AHUs in lieu of providing external field media on the intakes, since the external media will get wet and dirty and installation of external media has led to the number of RFIs we received. Replacement of internal filters is quicker and easier for the contractor

Please Identify all AHUs and Intakes pertinent to full scope of project. BLUE CORD

VA Response

We would recommend that the contractor replace the internal filters on the AHUs in lieu of providing external field media on the intakes, since the external media will get wet and dirty and installation of external media has led to the number of RFIs we received. Replacement of internal filters is quicker and easier for the contractor

Please provide filter type requirements if asbestos are present in the project scope. BLUE CORD

VA Response

ASHRAE MERV 17. Refer to Spec 028213.21,

1.4 Definitions: “High efficiency particulate air

(HEPA) filter.”

Please provide filter change frequency requirements for the project’s HVAC scope. BLUE CORD

Recommend contractor to inspect filters weekly and supply filters. VA personnel will physically change out filters monthly or as needed.

May intake louvers be routed outside of project containment areas with temporary duct to mitigate filter requirements? BLUE CORD

VA Response YES

Please provide unit operating parameters per manufacturer as well as control parameters per building controls with additional static pressure added with additional filters. BLUE CORD

VA Response VA will provide these standards following award of contract

Please provide Pre and Post Test and balancing values and requirements per project parameters. BLUE CORD

VA Response VA will provide these standards following award of contract

Is post construction cleaning of the HVAC system required (e.x. duct work, AHUs, Exhaust, etc) BLUE CORD

VA Response NO

There is only one demolition drawing provided at façade elevations (DWG AD-202) on partial portions of the East, North, and West elevations.

Please provide all additional demolitions drawings showing the demolition scope on all the façade elevations. AACON

VA Response

Removals also identified as part of new work and repairs (i.e. ACM abatement per RFI #33 and relief angle installation per RFI #67). Window demolition details are provided Sheets A-610 and

A-611. Interior demo conditions identified on

Sheets A-701 and A-702.

Please clarify which detail we are to follow for pricing Work Item 4.34 indicated on the notes at drawings page A-203 as “Remove and replace through-wall flashing and brick weeps at existing support angles. Install new brick façade.” AACON

VA Response Note 4.34 states “Remove and reinstall face brick per Detail #7, Sheet A-311.” This applies to locations where the masonry removal is limited, and the entire existing masonry facade is otherwise to remain in place.

Drawing page, A-203, Note #7.40 mentions 12’’ wide exterior expansion joint system. The expansion joint assemblies specifications 07 95

13/ paragraph 2.2 mentions only 1’’ width. Please clarify the width AACON

VA Response Revise Note 7.40 to read “1” wide expansion joint system.” See Addendum #1.

The exterior asbestos abatement specifications 02

82 13.21/ paragraph B.2 mentions “Removal, clean-up and disposal of ACM material “(4-6) square feet per location (Detail #2, Sheet S3.7 relief angle locations) of black waterproofing mastic on block. See drawings for locations and field verifications for total quantities.” Drawing page S3.7 is not included with the bid documents, please provide. AACON

VA Response

Revise Spec Section 028213.21; 1.1, B, 2 to read

“(4-6) square feet per location (Detail #2, Sheet

S3.6 relief angle locations)...”.

The exterior asbestos abatement specifications 02

82 13.21/ paragraph B.2 mentions Removal, clean-up and disposal of ACM material “(45,000) square feet of exterior paint associated with window columns.” Please clarify exact location of the ACM material. AACON

VA Response

See response to RFI #33. Spec Section

028213.21 EXTERIOR ASBESTOS

ABATEMENT, Paragraph 1.2, B2 revised exterior paint removal total to 50,000 s.f..

Is there any mockup photos that you could share of the existing conditions of the relief angle that needs to be installed at the façade corners? AACON

VA Response See excerpt from 8/5/22 Facade Investigation

Report included herein.

Does access need to be provided only at work locations or 100% throughout the building for the

Façade Scope AACON

VA Response Throughout building. As needed

On page 19 of the solicitation, under Factor 1:

Technical/Management Approach, item 2 states:

“Clearly describe the prime responsible firm (or firms if a J/V) and individuals as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals proposed as key consultants and subcontractors. Provide a list of all consultants and all proposed major subcontractors, including telephone number, address, and name of contact.”

Immediately following this, the solicitation lists:

“Each individual's name, title, duty, years of experience, and experience level relating to similar contracts in size and scope (Restoration of Building 1 Envelope). At a minimum, the

Offeror shall provide information for the following disciplines:

• Site Superintendent

• Quality Assurance Manager

• Site Safety and Health Officer

• Project Manager”

Can the Government confirm whether the requirement to provide each individual’s name, title, duty, years of experience, and relevant experience applies only to the four key personnel positions listed above, or whether this level of detail is also required for all proposed consultants and major subcontractor representatives included in the project team list? AMERITECH

VA Response

SAME LEVEL OF DETAIL FOR ALL

PROPOSED CONSULTANTS AND MAJOR

SUBCONTRACTORS INCLUDE IN THE

PROJECT TEAM LIST.

On page 19, under Factor II – Specialized

Experience, the solicitation states: “The prime and/or subcontractors proposed that they were involved in the submitted projects, and the tasks carried out by each.” Can the Government please clarify that the following interpretation is correct?

For each example project submitted, the Offeror is required to identify which members of the

Offeror’s proposed project team (including the prime’s key personnel and any proposed major AMERITECH subcontractors) participated in that past project and describe the specific tasks or roles each entity performed on that project.

If a different interpretation is intended, could the

Government please clarify the required information.

VA Response THIS INTERPRETATION IS CORRECT.

On page 19, Factor II – Specialized Experience, the solicitation contains two statements regarding the involvement of the prime and/or proposed subcontractors in past example projects:

The earlier paragraph states:

“The prime and/or subcontractors proposed that they were involved in the submitted projects, and the tasks carried out by each.”

A subsequent paragraph states:

“These examples shall include the prime and/or subcontractors proposed for this project that were involved in the submitted projects and the tasks carried out by each.”

Can the Government confirm that both statements refer to the same required set of three

(3) to five (5) project examples, and that no additional or separate project examples are required beyond the 3–5 projects specified?

If a different interpretation is intended, will the

Government please clarify the total number and type of example projects required. AMERITECH

VA Response

THE WHOLE FACTOR DESCRIPTION

REFERS TO THE SAME REQUIRE SET OF 3

TO 5 EXAMPLE PROJECTS. PLEASE SEE

REVISED INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS.

Understanding that PPQs are to be sent directly to Contracting Officer David Hernandez, can the

Government clarify if it would be acceptable to submit previously completed PPQs from past projects with our proposals, or do new PPQs need to be submitted and sent to David? AMERITECH

VA Response IF PPQs ARE LESS THAN 12 MONTHS OLD

AND HAVE SIMILAR SCOPE OF WORK

AND MAGNITUD THAT OUR PROJECT YES,

THEY CAN BE SUBMITTED TO DAVID OR

SUBMITTED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE

PROPOSAL.

Factor II requires the Offeror to submit three (3) to five (5) example projects demonstrating specialized experience similar to the scope of this procurement.

Factor IV also requires three (3) to five (5) past performance projects, but includes specific minimum dollar value thresholds, including: At least one (1) project valued at greater than

$10,000,000, and At least three (3) projects valued at greater than $8,000,000.

A. Can the Government confirm whether the

Offeror may submit different projects for

Factors II and IV, provided each factor’s requirements are met, or whether the

Government intends that the same set of

3–5 projects be used for both factors?

B. Can the Government confirm that the

$10M and $8M minimum project value thresholds apply only to Factor IV (Past

Performance) and do not apply to the 3–5 projects submitted for Factor II

(Specialized Experience)?

C. If the Offeror meets the minimum required number of >$10M and >$8M projects under Factor IV, will the

Government consider additional past performance examples below those thresholds as part of the 3–5 allowable submissions?

D. If the Government intends a different interpretation for any of the above, please clarify the total number of projects required and the applicability of dollar-value minimums to each evaluation factor. AMERITECH

A. The offeror may submit different projects for factors II and IV.

B. Please submit projects that meet the Magnitude of construction for this Project for both factor II and IV.

C. Please submit 3 to 5 projects that meet the Magnitude of construction for this Project no more.

D. Please submit projects that meet the

Magnitude of construction for this

Project.

A. Would an active multi-year contract— such as a regional preventative maintenance and service contract or BPA with discrete, completed task orders—be considered compliant and relevant past performance/experience, provided it includes scopes of work that are directly applicable to the solicitation?

B. If ongoing contracts may be considered, are there specific parameters or documentation requirements (e.g., percent complete, interim evaluations, summary of completed work orders) that must be provided to demonstrate relevance and performance success?

AMERITECH

VA Response

A. NO, this is not a service contract. We require construction contracts with the same scope as this project.

B. Please refer to Factor IV, section C.

Will the Government consider past performance examples from proposed subcontractors or team members, including those under an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé Agreement, provided the projects meet the stated relevance criteria

(e.g., scope, complexity, dollar value)? AMERITECH

VA Response

The VA will consider past performance examples from proposed subcontractors or team members, including those under an SBA-approved Mentor-

Protégé Agreement, provided the projects meet the stated relevance criteria (e.g., scope, complexity, dollar value)?

If subcontractor or Mentor-Protégé past performance is permitted, is a Subcontractor

Consent Form or Letter of Commitment required at the time of proposal submission? If so, is there a specific format or template the Government prefers? AMERITECH

VA Response It is required, please see Past performance

For projects performed by subcontractors or

Mentor-Protégé entities, are there any specific labeling or formatting expectations (e.g., identification of prime vs. sub role, duration of involvement, or dollar share) the Government requires within the Experience or Past

Performance sections? AMERITECH

VA Response

For each example project submitted, the Offeror is required to identify which members of the

Offeror’s proposed project team (including the prime’s key personnel and any proposed major subcontractors) participated in that past project and describe the specific tasks or roles each entity performed on that project.

Will the Government consider and evaluate past performance examples that meet the dollar threshold (≥ $10M for one and ≥ $8M for three) but were not performed in an active healthcare environment? Conversely, will the Government consider and evaluate past performance examples performed in an active healthcare environment, but under the dollar threshold? AMERITECH

VA Response Please submit projects that meet the Magnitude of construction for this Project for both factor II and IV.

Would projects conducted in hospital support facilities such as dietary, laundry, or logistics buildings be considered as taking place in an “active healthcare environment” for evaluation purposes? AMERITECH

VA Response No, we require construction contracts with the same scope as this project.

108 Can the Government confirm the required time period for the EMR documentation? Specifically: AMERITECH

Is the Offeror required to submit EMR documentation for only the current year, or Is the

Offeror required to submit EMR documentation covering multiple years (e.g., a three-year EMR average)?

VA Response The EMR form provided required 3 years, so

YES, the offeror is required to submit documentation for 3 years

Factor II – Specialized Experience and Factor IV

– Past Performance each specify a 5-page limit for the narrative sections. The solicitation does not specify whether this page limit applies only to narrative text or also to supporting graphics.

A. Can the Government confirm whether the

5-page narrative limits for Factors II and

IV apply only to narrative text, or whether supporting materials such as tables, charts, photos, key personnel matrices, project snapshots, or graphic elements must also be included within the

5-page limit?

B. If supporting graphics may be included outside the narrative limit (e.g., as appendices or exhibits), does the

Government have a preference for their placement or format? AMERITECH

VA Response A. Applies only to narrative

B. Please keep with the Factor documents

The statement of work (SOW) states “Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by patients or medical personnel, and Contractor's personnel.” Is this to any level or is there a Decibel and Hertz limitation? In the performance of the work, noise and vibration is a by product of the work. Use of drills, grinders, saws, etc. are needed. Please clarify.

NAPC HSCC

JV

VA Response Specific areas of work will be scheduled with staff after excessive noise complaints. Crew may need to move to secondary area due to noise complaints

Bid Item 2 states to DELETE all labor, material, equipment, and supervision to perform the scope listed below:

a. 1. All exterior wall repair, abatement, window replacement, and related interior work located within the boundaries defined in the Construction

Documents.

Please clarify what scopes are to remain in Bid

Item 2.

NAPC HSCC

JV

VA Response

Areas being deducted in BID ITEM 2 are defined by Note 1.06 on Sheets G-101, and A-102 thru

A-104. All other areas are to remain in BID

ITEM #2.

FACTOR III – Schedule

1. The proposal shall provide a proposed progress schedule.

It was noted during the site visit that a daily meeting and weekly schedule would be required to analyze the locations of work allowed by VA staff and facility scheduling. Providing us with the current VA’s anticipated sequence/phasing, staff scheduled impacts would be helpful in providing a meaningful proposal schedule. Can this be provided prior to bid or can this requirement for proposal submission be removed?

NAPC HSCC

JV

VA Response Phasing and planning will be developed after award

Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum? AMERITECH

VA Response

YES, SIGN-IN SHEET WAS PROVIDED

WITH AMENDMENT 0001

Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal? AMERITECH

VA Response

FAR CLAUSE 52.229-3 IS INCLUDED IN THE

SOLICITATION

Please confirm if the current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation? AMERITECH

VA Response

PLEASE REFER TO 29 CFR § 1.6 USE AND

EFFECTIVENESS OF WAGE

DETERMINATIONS.

Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to meet ICRA requirements? AMERITECH

VA Response Yes

Advise if there are any areas in particular area that should be figured as off-hours work AMERITECH

VA Response OR, ED, SPD as determined by VA

It appears there is text that is white on the plan

A-104 making it unreadable. Please advise if these notes are pertinent to the project. AMERITECH

VA Response Unable to locate any “white text” that creates unreadable conditions.

To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date. AMERITECH

VA Response Bid extended to 03/16/2026 per Addendum #2)

Structural drawings at areas of cracked veneer states “recommend full masonry removal and reinstallation at clouded area to install missing relief angles at each floor.” Please confirm if removal of entire façade veneer at clouded area is required. AMERITECH

VA Response Refer to the response for question #67

Advise if repairs of façade are only at locations as depicted in photos on plans AMERITECH

VA Response Repairs are required at the locations shown both in the photos, as well as the elevations in the drawings.

Reference Wage Decision FL20250208

052232025: Please provide the following classifications as there are no wage scales listed for the following trades, Bricklayer, Forklift

Operator, Brick Mason Tender, Scaffold Builder, ATLANTIC

Skilled Laborer, Waterproofer, PCC (Pointer, Caulker, Cleaner)

VA Response

PLEASE REFER TO HTTPS:// WWW.

DOL.GOV FOR CLARIFICATION

Reference Drawing Sheet G-101: Bid Item 2

Deduct Alternate appears to be Facades N through Z. Please confirm this correct.

VA Response Correct. See also limits of Note 1.06 on Sheets

A-102 thru A-104.

Reference Note 1 per sheet S3.3: Paragraph 2 states “As Directed by Engineer or at a location where crack exceeds 4’ or stair step masonry cracks extend in length greater than 4’. The masonry shall be reinforced with prosecco stitching utilizing 6mm diameter Bars to be installed per 2/S3.3 & 5/S3.3… For equal bidding purposes. Please provide a quantity for

Bidding purposes as there is no…