Government Answers to Industry Questions V2 12-07-2021.pdf

621-20-103 Renovate Building 77 for Customer Service Government Answers to Industry Questions -

Batch 001 RFI’s

# Industry Questions Government Answers

001 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

01 35 26.1.9.B

1. Spec 01 35 26.1.9.B states that monthly inspections are required by a third-party Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Are these monthly inspections required?

2. If the monthly inspections are required, can they be performed by our Corporate Safety Officer?

1. Yes, it's required.

2. Yes, as long as they are certified per the specifications. The 3rd Party is in reference to the actual certification.

002 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

S102 Sheet S102 does not appear to show the top of steel elevations or elevation of cold formed framing relative to the finish floor elevation. Is this elevation 15’-0” per detail F1/A302?

Correct, follow elevation information on Arch plans and details and use Structural information to achieve their goals.

003 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

S101 Background: S101 Keynote 1. And AD101 Keynote D6 both reference floor preparation including carpet removal and prepping for new finish. S101 clarifies further by stating “for bidding purposes only, use ¼” thickness over entire area”.

RFI: Are we to leave pavers and pour topping over them or remove the pavers down to bare concrete?

Remove carpet per Arch note D6. Design intent is to leave existing concrete topping-on-brick-pavers or existing concrete topping per Structural Note 1. Then prep for and install new self-leveling topping. Then prep for new finish flooring. Then install new flooring.

004 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

General Can the government please provide the staging area location and distance from the project for dumpsters, office trailer, laydown, etc..

Contractor to coordinate a lay-down yard with COR at time of award within 500 yards of the project area.

005 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B, A-

Background: Sheet A-303 “Modular Glass Wall System Notes” Calls out for the Basis of Design to be “DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LTD” Additionally note 6 states

RFI No. 1 Response: Modular Glass wall system location indicated on sheet A-101, note A6.

RFI No. 2 Response: Yes, DIRTT to contract certified installation crew.

RFI No. 3 Response: Yes, Designer has coordinated with DIRTT.

“Shall be installed by a certified installation crew” RFI No. 1: Does all glass for this project fall under the BOD, DIRTT ENVIRONMENTAL

SOLUTIONS LTD?

RFI No. 2: Does the certified installation crew need to be through DIRTT Environmental Solutions LTD?

RFI No. 3: Has the designer or government contacted DIRTT to make them aware of the project?

RFI No. 4: Can the government please provide the DIRTT representative that is familiar with the specifics that can quote the project accurately?

RFI No. 4 Response: The manufacturer's rep. used for Basis of Design is Brandon Kohl with Alfred Williams, Account Manager & Business Development - Nashville, C: 615.880.5646, BKohl@awc-cs.com - they should be able to assist with quotes, etc.

006 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

Fire Protection Background: We are adding to the existing fire alarm system.

RFI No. 1: For testing purposes, will testing be required on any existing devices or just on our new devices?

RFI No. 2: If existing or system wide, please provide details and quantities.

Testing is only required on new devices installed under project scope per NFPA 72 Section 14.4.2.1.

007 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

G-102 Background: G-102 General Note 4 states “Contractor shall follow EM-385-1-1.”

RFI No. 1: With this not being a USACE project, is this a copy and paste error or does the USACE EM-385-1-1 actual apply?

Does not apply, please disregard.

008 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

MD101

Background: MD101 Keynote No. 1 states

“REMOVE EXISTING HOSE BIBB IN WALL

AND CAP WATER LINE AT MAIN ACTIVE

PIPE. CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE NO

DEADLEGS ARE LEFT IN THE SECTION OF

PIPING CONNECTED TO HOSE BIBB.”

Concern: Assumption is that if hose bib is capped after the isolation valve a dead leg would be created.

RFI No. 1: What is the footage from hose bib to main?

RFI No. 2: Hard ceilings or lay-in?

RFI No. 3: Is there a valve to shut down main line?

RFI No. 1: See attached drawing for reference.

RFI No. 2: The ceiling located in the adjacent women's bathroom and corridor are lay-in type.

RFI No. 3: Isolation valve is identified in the attached drawing reference.

mailto:BKohl@awc-cs.com

009 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

07 84 00 Background: The project requires firestopping to meet standard UL ratings.

RFI No 1: Does the government require and engineered solution or will an infield implemented and inspected systems be adequate?

RFI No. 2: Does the government or station have a preferred Manufacturer or System?

RFI No. 1: Provide UL Rated systems per the contract documents conforming to the applicable field condition(s).

RFI No. 2: No.

010 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

A151 (F/5) Background: This project requires roof work that may impact existing roof warranty.

RFI No. 1: Please provide the existing roofing warranty information if applicable.

RFI No. 2: Please provide the existing insulation thickness for the existing roof system.

RFI No. 1: Not applicable. No current roof warranty.

RFI No. 2: Approx. 4-1/2" and the roof structure has a tapered deck.

011 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B,

Fire Proofing Background: A-151 (F/5) This project requires the installation of new structural steel angle.

RFI No. 1: Will the new steel require fire proofing?

RFI No. 2: If so, what type of spray on fire proofing will be required? Cementitious?

Refer to revised drawings sheet S-501 and added specification section 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing added by Amendment 001.

012 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: 01 35 26, 1.9, B, A-

001 Plan Note Background: On sheet A-001 there are multiple plan notes referencing the installation of Translucent privacy window film being applied to existing storefronts.

RFI No. 1: The specifications reference both privacy window film and decorative window film. Please clarify if these are the same items or not.

RFI No. 2: Is the privacy window film to be installed on the courtyard side or on the inside of the windows?

RFI No. 1 Response: These are the same items.

2 different mock ups of film type required for VA selection and approval prior to procuring materials.

RFI No. 2 Response: Window Film Note 1 on sheet I-601 states "GC TO INSTALL WINDOW

FILM ON OFFICE SIDE OF WINDOW. GC TO

COORDINATE INSTALLATION OF WINDOW

FILM WITH VA PROJECT MANAGER FOR ROOM

ACCESS. ACCESS MIGHT BE AFTER BUSINESS

HOURS."

Batch 002 & 003 RFI’s

# Industry Questions Government Answers

001 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: LBP & ACM

abatement Does the scope of wok include any LBP or ACM abatement?

If Yes, Can the Government please supply location type and amounts?

No hazardous material anticipated. No report available.

002 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: Drawing-G-103 Detail E6 Temporary ICRA Barriers Will the Government accept Stark wall system installed tight to ceiling in lieu of Sheetrock barriers shown on G-103 detail E6?

Yes.

003 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: Drawing F-102 Sheet note 3 and keynote 3 Drawing F-102 Sheet note 3 and key note 3 appear to contradict each other. Is the existing fire alarm smoke detection system located in the high ceiling (approx. 48' AFF) to be removed in its entirety to include smoke heads and new ceiling tile replacement at smoke head locations?

Drawings F-102 revised by Amendment 001.

004 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: Drawing S-501 detail B6 disturbing fireproofing Will we be required to patch fireproofing that is disturbed while installing structural supports for RTU?

Yes, patch fireproofing disturbed during construction with matching/compatible fireproofing material. See specification 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing added by Amendment 001.

005 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: Drawing M-601 rooftop heat pump schedule The unit schedule call for a “heat pump”.

The model number shown in the schedule as BOD is a cooling only package unit with electric heat.

Is the model number shown in the schedule as BOD correct?

The model number shown in the schedule is correct.

006 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: Drawing TD-101 keynote 2: demolish all data devices back to source…

1) Which closet are the existing cables terminated in?

2) Are they routed through the pharmacy?

3) Reference question 2 above: If yes, will there be any special requirements or working hours?

1) Same as DB accept:

There are two different CATV service types in the space. One for standard TV programing and when that is connected to an internal Pharmacy information broadcast. Stand TV coax cables pass through room J107A and terminate in Bldg. 200 Room A006A. Pharmacy info broadcast coax terminates in Bldg. 204 Room J118.

Data/Telephone jacks in the space have terminated in both FA125 and FB137.

3. Work outside the primary work area may require work outside normal working hours depending on how disruptive it may be to facility service operations. Coordinate with COR.

007 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: Drawing T-111 key note 1 relocate cameras Is the camera cabling to be CAT6 Purple?

Provide Violet jacketed Cat6A Cables per specification 28 05 13.

Batch 004 RFI’s

# Industry Questions Government Answers 001 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General

Will the owner accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

Yes.

002 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Can CPAR's be used in place of PPQ's?

The solicitation does not require bidders to provide CPARS or PPQs.

003 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State, and local governments’ responses / requirements of safe distancing and potential advocations of working remotely and/or complete organization closures, please advise how the Government intends to address delays resulting there as it pertains to the current solicitation schedule for this and all future projects.

Potential delays regarding this project will be accessed on a case-by-case basis by the contracting officer in accordance with FAR clause 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions; FAR clause 52.243-4, Changes; and supplemented by VAAR 852.243-70 Construction Contract Changes - Supplement.

004 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General As there will be no in-person bid opening for this project, can the CO or COR provide a conference line number to call into, so bidders can listen to the bid opening? This has been done in other VISNs and has worked well.

The call-in number and conference number is located on page 1 and page 7 of the solicitation.

The call-in number is (872) 701-0185 conference number 377 805 995#.

005 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Is the bid due time in EST or CST?

The bid due times are shown in Eastern Time

(ET).

006 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Is this project tax exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates?

No.

007 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General The Contracting Officer will then NTP to the awardee after the contract award is made.

Anticipate no more than 30 calendar days.

What is the approximant duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

008 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General For planning the preliminary project schedule, can you please provide an anticipated award date?

Anticipate awarding the project by December 31, 2021.

009 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General What is the anticipated duration between issuance of contract award and issuance of the NTP?

Anticipate no more than 30 calendar days.

010 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Please confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent.

The VA will be assuming the role of CxA on this project.

011 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Is there any work required for adding or altering to an existing nurse call system? If so, please confirm the system currently used is the Hill Rom NaviCare nurse call with RTLS (real time locating services) for staff and patients.

No.

012 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Who is the owner's service provider for the fire alarm system? Can you please provide contract information?

The local Johnson Controls office provides service on a case-by-case basis.

013 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Please confirm seismic bracing requirements.

Building is Risk Category IV and Seismic Design Category D. Yes, seismic bracing is required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and architectural features per ASCE 7. See Spec 13 05 41 and VA document H-18-8.

014 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Will the owner provide fire watch as needed?

When no active work is underway, the VA will provide fire watch.

015 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Where will the designated parking & laydown area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Contractor to coordinate a lay-down yard with COR at time of award within 500 yards of the project area.

016 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Can the owner please provide a single drawing that clearly states floor to ceilings heights for the construction area? This is used to ensure that the above ceiling utilities will fit in the above ceiling space.

This information is shown in Architectural Sections on A-301 and A-302.

017 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Will the contractor be authorized to build a temporary office inside the space in lieu of renting an office trailer for the duration of the project?

Yes.

018 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Please confirm that the project can be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

Refer to specification and statement of work for general guidance regarding work hours.

019 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Does the contract include liquidated damages? If the owner temporarily shuts down or suspends the project (i.e., for noise), will extended general conditions cost and time be added to the contract?

No liquidated damages. Refer to specifications and statement of work regarding shutdowns with respect to noisy work.

020 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General We anticipate certain construction activities to generate high levels of noise.

Please confirm that only the Contracting Officer can suspend work via written notification to the Contractor.

No, The COR and the VA safety officer have the right to stop work in the event of an unsafe work condition, including but not limited to, work that generates vibrations and noise that are disruptive to patient, staff and continued operations of services. Refer to Statement of Work and project specifications for additional information regarding noisy work. The CO will be notified in all such cases.

021 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Has the work area been checked for asbestos, lead based materials and/or other hazardous materials? Is there a report available?

No hazardous material anticipated. No report available.

022 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Is AISC (American Iron and Steel Certification) required for the structural steel fabrication and/or erection for this project?

In Spec 05 12 00, the AISC certification requirement was removed for the fabricator since amount of steel required is minimal.

However, the installer/erector requirement remains in place.

023 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Please provide the existing roof warranty, manufactures data, and POC.

The roof currently does not have a warranty.

024 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Would it be possible to modify the mounting location of the new AHU on the roof to the adjacent corner of the vestibule? Current mounting location will close the walkway on the roof along that side of the vestibule.

Not at this time. Coordinate field verified measurements and clearances with COR in advance of work.

025 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE: General Will temporary heating / cooling be required?

Refer to specification 23 05 11_1.8.E.