01-20-21 Reno Bldg. 34 - RFI 35-43 Valiant_Responsed.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

36C24921R0010

PROJECT NUMBER: 621-18-102 Please ensure that before submitting questions or requests for clarification that you thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents.

When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements are met. Failure to comply may prevent the Government from responding in a timely manner.

PROJECT TITLE: Renovate Bldg. 34 to Correct FCA

Deficiencies

PROJECT LOCATION: James H. Quillen VA Medical

Center

P.O. Box 4000

Mt. Home, TN 37684

SUBMITTED BY: City/State:

PHONE NO.:

TO: Dewayne L. Knowles

Dewayne.Knowles@va.gov

Diana K. Grube

Diana.Grube@va.gov

RFI NO.: 35-43 DATE:01-20-21 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE:

REPLY NEEDED BY:

INFORMATION NEEDED:

35. 34-AD-103 Note 11 states "to remove lockers in their entirety." The drawings show 26 sets of lockers to be removed, however, during the walkthrough, there appeared to be more sets of lockers throughout the maintenance unit B space. Please provide the accurate number of lockers that are to be removed by the contractor?

36. Reference Note 13 on Sheet 34-G-001: During the bidding phase, there is not enough time or access to the site to safely & accurately field verify the exact location of all existing equipment, ductwork, piping, etc. If existing as-built drawings cannot be provided and relied upon as accurate, can the VA confirm that any unforeseen site condition, not indicated or shown on the contractor documents, be treated as a change order?

37. Has the roof had previous repairs in any areas where there were obvious leaks (staining on ceiling, etc.)?

38. Sheet 34-FX-105 references a Cloud Ceiling System in Note 3 for the sprinkler protection. Since the cloud ceiling system is not part of this this contract, it cannot be installed as indicated on the fire protection drawings.

Therefore, does the VA intend to add the cloud ceiling scope to the contract? Or does the VA intend for the contractor to install the sprinkler at the existing height of Room 104?

39. There is insulation pulled down in parts of the attic space, as seen at the site visit. Does the VA want the contractor to re-hang this insulation?

40. Prior to the required roof survey, stated on 34-A-102, being conducted, does the VA want the existing insulation in the attic removed and rehung after the survey is conducted?

41. Reference Sheet 34-A-105 Sidewalk and ramp scope and retailing wall detail. Note 20 on 34-AD-105 that states that the ramp and 80' wide sidewalks are to be removed. It also states to sawcut slab at curb to allow for clean joint at new sidewalks. There are no drawings that show new sidewalks. Please provide a Civil drawing to show the exact area that is required to demolished and further define the sidewalks that are required to be put back.

42. What is the scope of work for the area where the ramp is removed? Is this to become seeded after demo?

Please define this scope.

43. Note 3 on 34-AD-102 states to remove the HVAC structural support in its entirety. Can you provide an existing as-build detail on how it's tied into the building?

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REPLY:

35. A minimum of 42 lockers are to be removed. All furniture and equipment to be removed by VA, unless otherwise noted. (GLMV)

36. A BIM model may be provided for reference only. (GLMV). A second site visit is Scheduled for 28 Jan 2021 for the purpose of allotting additional time for the contractor to field verify existing Equipment ductwork, piping etc.

37. Confirm previous roof work with Owner. (GLMV)

38. Cloud ceiling is not provided in scope of work. Cloud ceilings are shown for reference so that main fire sprinkler pipe penetration happens within the footprint of future cloud ceiling. The intent is for the contractor to install the sprinkler at the existing ceiling height of Room 104. (GLMV) The cloud ceilings will be provided during a future phase, and therefore the sprinkler contractor will not be providing sprinkler protection underneath the clouds for this phase. (GHD)

39. Yes, please re-install existing roof insulation after conducting roof survey. (GLMV)

40. Yes, please re-install existing roof insulation after conducting roof survey. (GLMV)

41. See site plan for further information. (GLMV)

42. See site plan for further information. Area where soil is disturbed will be seeded after construction. (GLMV)

43. Provide standard TPO flashing over existing roof penetrations. Steel I-beam frame is to be removed.

(GLMV)

REPLY COMPILED BY: DATE: 1/27/2021

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