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RFI # Division Description Response

73 01

01 45 00 part 3.4 A identifies reports … independent from the CQC System Manager. In 01 35 26 it identifies that the SSHO can perform the responsibility for superintendence. Based on this information, could you please clarify that the minimum quantity of managers we are to have onsite during work is two, a Super/SSHO and a CQC System Manager?

01 35 26, 1.7, C. is regarding the Competent Person for the subcontractor having collateral duties as the subcontractor superintendent. This does not apply to the prime contractor Site Safety and Health Officer.

74 01 01 45 00 part 3.4 B identifies that the CQC system Manager be a graduate degree. Could we include ‘or 10 years construction management experience’ in lieu of the graduate degree?

No

75 01 Section 01 00 00 part 1.2 D references test laboratory retained by Veterans Affairs. Section 01 45 00

3.7 B identifies validation for testing laboratory. Please verify if 3rd party testing is by the Veterans Affairs or is the responsibility of the contractor.

01 00 00, 1.2, D. refers to such tests where identified in other sections of the specifications that the Department of Veterans Affairs has performed by a VA retained laboratory. 01 45 00, 3.7, B.

refers to the testing laboratory procured by the contractor. The government check of the contractor's testing laboratory is by a party retained by the government.

76 01 Section 01 91 00 part 1.8 C 1. The commissioning agent is provided by the Veterans Affairs. Please confirm.

Yes

77 01 02 82 11 Section 1.5.11 VA Responsibilities please clarify that the VA is providing all of the air clearance and bulk testing and reports.

Refer to 02 82 11, 2.3.1

78 01 01 91 00 1.9 states that the commissioning agent will be appointed by the VA. They almost never do that and it falls back into the lap of the GC. Could you please clarify the commissioning agent is provided by the government?

As stated above, yes.

79 02 Sheet AD101 Demolition Plan Note 5 identifies the location of existing pneumatic tube system. Please clarify the location of this item by room number.

The existing pnematic tube runs through the existing primary care space to the existing clinical lab space and terminates in the existing clinical lab space. The portion of this project is to provide a new termination as shown on the architectural drawings to the existing system in what will be the new clinical lab space. Careful coordination of the existing function must stay in place and the modifications made so that the seemless transition in function from existing clinical lab space to new clinical lab space remain uniterrupted.

VA has a back-up pneumatic tube station that is to be installed in the new location. Setting of station and installation of tubing to a transfer station in the vicinity of the new Clinical Lab space should allow work to be completed and the station operational without impacting use of the existing.

80 02 Sheet AD101 Demolition plan note 5, please clarify the name of the manufacturer of the existing pneumatic tube system.

Swiss Log is the existing manufacturer of the system.

81 05 Please provide structural details on how to reinforce the existing roof for any new penetrations. This information will be issued in drawing formatt in ADD-1.

82 05 Sheet AS101 Architectural General Note J references structural drawings. No structural drawings have been provided. Please provide structural drawings for openings greater than 1’ as indicated.

This information will be issued in drawing formatt in ADD-1.

83 05 Sheet AS101 Architectural Plan Note 3 identifies a penetration is to occur in the slab and references ‘refer to structural drawings’. Please provide structural drawings.

This information will be issued in drawing formatt in ADD-1.

84 05 Sheet AS101 several of the notes reference per or see structural drawings. Please provide these drawings for our review.

This information will be issued in drawing formatt in ADD-1.

85 05 Sheet AS104 references structural drawings that are not provided. Please provide structural drawings for the mounting of the new Air Handler Unit.

Air Handling units to be mounted to curbs directly to exsting concrete roof slab, no structural drawings requirecd.

86 05 Sheet MH103 Tag Note 1 identifies to run new stairs down through Roof and should be rated for 500 pounds. Please provide structural detail and ladder detail for this work.

This should be provided as part othe of the ahu system.

87 05 / 07 Sheet MH103 tag note 2 and 3 identify roof and structural penetration. Provide structural detail and roofing details for this work.

This information will be issued in drawing formatt in ADD-1.

88 05 / 07 Sheet MH104 identifies several penetrations through existing roof. Please provide structural details for penetrations and if any new structural framing is required.

Existing roof and floor slab may be penetrated as follows without the need for structural reinforcement. Holes up to 6” diameter can be drilled in the concrete structure. Provide at least 6” clear between the holes and ensure that holes are not drilled through beams and steel reinforcing.

89 06 Can a floor plan be provided with elevation markers for the casework shown on Sheet AS802? (Please see attached PDF.)

Sheeet will be updated and provided in ADD #1

90 06 Do we need to provide a substitution request from to bid our ICI/Jamestown Flexible lab tables similar to Kewanee-Evolution tables, since the note on Sheet AF601 state or comparable product?

The basis for design is provided along with specifications.

Deviations from the contract documents are to be identified per 01 33 23, 1.5, F.

91 06 Sheet AQ101 and AS802: Please provide an elevation for millwork at Molecular Lab CE155 on East Wall, at Manatomical Lab CE130 on Northwest Wall, and at Prep Room CE144 on South Wall (Please see attached PDF).

Sheeet will be updated and provided in ADD #1

92 07 Sheet AS104 has several notes that reference detail 1 on AS103. This detail has not been provided.

There is mention of a metal walkway in that detail and we need the detail to clarify the construction of that walkway.

Note should read as per Roof Plan 1/AS104

93 07 Sheet AS104 includes work to an existing roof system installed by others. To price maintaining the warranty of this product we need the name and contact information for that manufacturer.

1. MH104 Partial Roof Plan - Mechanical Manufacturer: Tremco Roofing Installer: B Four Plied, Inc., Memphis TN

2. AS104 Second Floor Roof Plan Total new roof replacement

94 07 07 01 50.19 part 1.5 F please confirm that the contractor is to provide Infrared Roof Moisture Survey Report.

Provide per 07 01 50.19, 3.1, A.

95 07 07 01 50.19 requires that we provide existing warranty. Please provide the manufacturer of the existing roof so that we may price this service.

Refer to above list of roofing manufacturers.

96 07 07 01 50.19 part 3.9 A fastener Pull out tests by testing lab. Is this covered by the VA or the contractor?

Contractor

97 07 07 84 00 part 1.5 C Please verify the firestopping Inspection Company is to be provided by the contractor.

Yes

98 07 07 92 00 part 1.3 C and part 1.3 D Product testing and Lab tests. Please confirm if these tests are to be provided by the VA or the contractor.

Manufacturer

99 08

Sheet AS101 Architectural Plan Notes 8 and 9 references ‘Provide Field applied blast resistant film on existing window to match glazing size. We have checked specification sections for division 08 00 00 and there is no requirements for this note. Please provide clarification for the field applied blast film that should be used for these notes.

See specification 08 87 23 Window Films for information. Will be issued with ADD#1

100 09 Please provide existing second floor drawings to better understand existing finishes and what will need to be patched for new work.

Finishes are to reviewed with onsite walk thru.

101 09 Should we carry an allowance for floor leveling / floor prep. If so, please advise as to an allowance value.

No allowance.

102 09 Sheet AF601 - Room finish schedule for room CWC16 does not match Sheet AF102 - Finish Floor Plan.

Roof finish schedues specifies CPT-1 flooring. Finish floor plan specifies LVT-1. Please advise.

Schedule updated to LVT-1. Sheet will be reissued with ADD-1

103 09 Sheet AF601 - Room finish schedule for room CWC17 does not match Sheet AF102 - Finish Floor Plan.

Roof finish schedues specifies LVT-1 flooring. Finish floor plan specifies CPT-1. Please advise.

Shedule updated to CPT-1. Sheet will be reissued with ADD-1 Update: ALL REFERENCES TO CARPET HAVE BEEN ELMINATED AND

ALL CARPET SHOULD BE BID AS LVT.

104 09 Sheet AF601 - Room finish schedule: Please confirm no flooring or sealed concrete in DATA CE152 or

ELECTRICAL CE171.

Electrical updated to RES-1 flooring and base. Data updated to SD-1.

SD-1 added to Finish Schedule. Sheet will be reissued with ADD-1

105 09 Sheet AS102 General note E identifies ‘Provide Control Joint at corner of doors and windows’. Please clarify if every corner for a door and window shall receive a control joint.

When control joint is required per specification joint should be provided at a window or a door corner. Not every instanace requires a control joint.

106 09 09 05 16 part 3.5 field sampling. Is this sampling and independent testing lab provided by the VA or the contractor?

Contractor

107 11 A- F601 “ Equipment and Furniture Schedule": Please provide manufacturer information for items listed as TBD that are not already shown on the drawings (#101 to 109, 131, 301, 302, 304, 307)

101 - Walk in Freezers and or Coolers Manufacturer to be provided by contractor and to meet perfomance Specification Section 11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 109 - Cubicle Curtain Track to be provided by contractor and to meet perfomance specification provided per Specification Section 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks

131 - Projection Screen specification will be clarified in ADD-1.

301 - Automation Equipment mfr to be determined 302 - Automation Equipment mfr to be determined 304 - Automation Equipment mfr to be determined 307 - Biosafety Cabinet mfr to be determined

108 12 12 32 00 part 3.7 C please verify that contractor is to provide this training. Provide required maintenance and cleaning information as required.

109 13 13 05 41 part 1.2 please confirm that contractor is to provide shop drawings prepared and stamped and signed by a structural engineer in the state of work for all seismic restraints.

Yes.

110 15 Please provide existing fire protection drawings. PDF drawings of the sprinkler system as originally installed will be provided to the sucessful contractor.

111 15 Do we need to drain and re-fill existing fire protection system every day? Yes 112 15 Where/how is the existing fire sprinker system being fed from? Refer to Fire Protection Plan.

113 21 21 13 13 requires NICET III or IV detail working drawings be provided. Does the facility have existing drawings for the sprinkler system that can be provided? Are they in AutoCAD or another digital format?

Refer to above response on existing drawings.

114 22 22 05 12 part 3.2 Please clarify that Megger tests are provided by VA or contractor. This service is provided by the contractor.

115 22

22 63 00 part 1.5 D Laboratory and healthcare System Testing Organization: The testing shall be conducted by a party technically competent and experienced in the field of laboratory and healthcare pipeline testing. Testing and systems verification shall be performed by personnel meeting the qualifications of ASSE Standard Series 6000. Such testing shall be performed by a party other than the installing contractor. IS this service to be provided by the VA or the contractor?

This service is provided by the contractor.

116 23

23 25 00 part 1.3 B - Technical Services: Provide the services of an experienced water treatment chemical engineer or technical representative to direct flushing, cleaning, pre-treatment, training, debugging, and acceptance testing operations; direct and perform chemical limit control during construction period and monitor systems for a period of 12 months after acceptance, including not less than 6 service calls and written status reports. Emergency calls are not included. Minimum service during construction/start-up shall be 6 hours. Please verify if this service is provided by the contractor.

This service is provided by the contractor.

117 23

23 25 00 part 1.3 C - Field Quality Control and Certified Laboratory Reports: During the one year guarantee period, the water treatment laboratory shall provide not less than 12 reports based on on-site periodic visits, as stated in paragraph 1.3.B, sample taking and testing, and review with VA personnel, of water treatment control for the previous period. In addition to field tests, the water treatment laboratory shall provide certified laboratory test reports. These monitoring reports shall assess chemical treatment accuracy, scale formation, fouling. Please verify if this service is provided by the contractor.

This service is provided by the contractor.

118 26 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study part 1.3 B identifies it should be conducted by the manufacturers licensed engineer. Please confirm this study is a requirement for this project.

This study is a requirement for this project.

119 26 Sheet ES502 – Please provide “Enlarged Second Floor Mechanical Room – Electrical” Detail. Sheeet will be updated and provided in ADD #1

120 09 Please confirm if impact resist wall protection is required at all transaction windows. (AS501 has them at detail 8 only) (AS601 detail 7 and 10 have them at all transaction windows). Sheet AF101 floor finish only has the protection around Vestibule CWC154.

CWC154 has walls specifically tagged because it is a special condition which does not apply to a whole space. Finish plan notes #2 and #3 on sheet AF101 apply to RWC. The Room Finish Schedule on sheet AF601 also calls out spaces which are to receive RWC.

121 10

It looks like there are a few labels missing for signage on sheet AS901. Please advise as if/and what signage is to be included at the following locations:

1. Install sign type IN-08.02 on corridor side.

2. Install sign type IN-01.02 at fire extinguisher cabinet.

3. Install sign type IN-04.04 on CWC16 side.

4. Install sign type IN-03.01.

5. Install sign type IN-03.01.

6. Install sign type IN-03.01.

122 09 Is HAC CE189 to get Quarry Tile or RWC-1 wall protection

- Sheet AF101 says RWC-1

- Sheet AF601 says Quarry Tile (QT-1)

Wall finish shall be QT-1.

123 23 Sheet MD101: What is the length / extent of the ductwork demolition per the attached pdf. The dashed lines run off of the page and do not continue. Please advise.

Refer to revised sheet MD101 issued in Addendum #1.

124 23 Sheet MD102: What is the length / extent of the CWR / CWS demolition per the attached pdf. The dashed lines run off of the page and do not continue. Please advise.

Refer to revised sheet MD102 issued in Addendum #1.

125 23 Sheet MD101 / MD102: Please confirm if the three (3) vav boxes between column lines C/D and 11 to13 are to remain or are to be removed. There are conflicting notes between sheets MD101 and MD102. Please see attached pdf.

Those VAV boxes shall be removed. Refer to revised sheet MD102 issued in Addendum #1.

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