S06 - A0005 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Do we have to submit our technical proposal a week before the pricing proposal?

Answer – No, Proposals, Both Volumes, are due on September 29, 2021 at 1:00pm EDT.

2. Can the site superintendent serve as the QC and Site Safety?

Answer – See specifications 01 35 26 and 01 45 00.

3. What are the work hours for this project?

Answer – Phase 2 is after normal business hours. The remaining project is normal business hours unless there is a potential to disrupt normal hospital operations. The contractor will have to schedule the disruption with the COR per the SOW and accommodate the hospital to minimize the impact. See specification 01 00 00.

4. How long are the temporary trailers rented for?

Answer – The owner provided sterilization temporary trailer is currently contracted for 6 months.

5. In spec section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware Part 3.5.C, Hardware set 1.0, has two (2) closers listed. Can you confirm if two closers are needed?

Answer – Only one door closer will be needed.

6. In spec section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware Part 3.5.C - set 3.0, the items listed include an entry lock, an exit device, and a storeroom lock. Only one of these should be needed. Probably an exit device w/trim or some type of entry lockset. Can you confirm which will be required?

Answer – Provide a storeroom function mortise lock. Exit device not needed.

7. Is there a preferred hardware manufacturer?

Answer – BEST by Dorma is what is used mostly throughout the facility and is what is preferred.

8. RFP evaluation sub-factor 2a states that offerors are to submit a Gantt chart schedule that is broken down into a schedule of values. Since bidding contractors often don’t receive pricing from vendors until just before the proposal due date and time it is difficult to include accurate cost values into a schedule and then print and incorporate into our proposal submission as hard copy accurately. For this reason, it is Impossible that the final bid value will match the proposal schedule values. By including values in the schedule, it also results in pricing information being included in the technical volume of the proposal. Typically, pricing information should be included in only the price volume of the proposal rather than the technical volume since source selection board reviewers should not be influenced by price factors until they have reviewed the technical data independently. Would the government consider eliminating the cost loading requirement and only provide the work activities on the schedule? Bidders can still provide price detail breakouts in their price proposal volume if necessary.

Answer – First, the following is a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable, Request for Proposal (RFP) not an Invitation for BID. Gantt Chart is part of the proposal submission, no exceptions.

9. Does the contractor or the VA remove the modular furniture such as computer desks, chairs, cubicles?

Answer – The VA will remove any non-affixed equipment that can be moved by one person. Any larger equipment that is affixed or requires 2 persons to move (i.e. desks, tables, etc.) will remain.

10. The plans show the flooring in the SPS Decon area to be removed back to slab and have new epoxy installed. Much of the equipment, such as the cart wash ramp etc. is on top of the existing tile and mud bed. There will be approximately a 1” difference in elevation once the tile and mud bed is removed. What is to be done about this difference in elevation?

Answer – The contractor will bring the level of the floor back up to original height.

11. Should the cart wash ramp and other items to remain be removed and reinstalled after the flooring work is complete?

Answer – This is not clear. The contractor will remove the items that are required to be removed to install the new flooring. The contractor shall reinstall all items that they removed.

12. Does the door into the Decon area get replaced? If not, there will be a large gap under the door due to the difference in elevation as well.

Answer – No, The contractor will bring the level of the floor back up to original height.

Contractor shall install a threshold to cover the floor changes.

13. Demo Note #8 on sheet AD101 says a flush transition is to be provided at the existing floor drain. However, there is about 1” of tile and mud bed to be removed to get to structural slab.

How is a flush transition to be provided with a +-1” difference in elevation?

Answer - The contractor will bring the level of the floor back up to original height.

14. The decon Rm A-018 on sheet AD101 shows a line of demarcation between the decon room and smaller rooms to the East (no room numbers) in which the floor demo is to stop. It should be noted that there will be a +-1” difference in elevation between the new floor in the decon room and the existing flooring in these three areas. Who should this transition be handled?

Answer - The contractor will bring the level of the floor back up to original height. Contractor shall install a threshold to cover the floor changes.

15. The existing walls in the Decon Room are floor to ceiling tile. With the elevation of the flooring changing, it will leave a gap between the existing wall tile and the new flooring finish. Should this gap be patched with new wall tile or just covered up with the new integrated resinous cove base denoted for use in this room?

Answer - The contractor will bring the level of the floor back up to original height. Contractor shall install a threshold to cover the floor changes.

16. Section Marker 3/AE202 is shown on sheet AD101 through an existing window. The section 3 on sheet AE202 appears to show and existing window to remain, with the top portion of the existing window to be removed and replaced with an insulated metal panel which is made to fit a new duct which is penetrating the area above the existing window to remain. Is that correct, a section of the existing window shall be removed to allow the duct?

Answer – That’s correct. The existing duct passes through this panel of window as well—the existing panel is not glass, it’s a metal blank panel. The section cut will be removed from AD101 since it is not intended to show existing conditions or demolition conditions.

17. If so, will modification of the existing window to remain require installation of a new header?

Answer – The duct fits within the existing opening. Structural support (i.e. lintel) of the exterior wall will not need to be modified. The hollow metal frame of the window stops several inches below the new duct as depicted in section 3/AE202.

18. Sheet AD141 appears to show the existing ACT ceiling in Break Room B-040 to be removed, as it is drawn in a dashed gray line, however, there is not a Demo Note #3 to denote removal of the ACT. Please clarify if this ceiling is to be demoed.

Answer – Yes, this ceiling shall be removed. Keynote will be added to the next addendum.

19. The epoxy wall finishes typically used in SPS areas, usually require any walls to receive patching, or new ceilings taped and mudded, etc. to be fully skimmed to achieve the level 5 finish. Will this be a requirement of this project?

Answer – Unless shown otherwise in the specifications, a level 5 finish will not be necessary.

20. There does not appear to be a spec for resinous or epoxy wall finishes, just the 09 91 00 Painting spec. Are all walls in all work areas to receive standard wall paint?

Answer - The walls and ceilings within the decontamination and sterilization prep rooms that are scheduled to receive new paint shall be resinous. A specification will be provided and drawings will be modified in the addendum to reflect this change.

21. Should the PSP decon, Logistics, Prep, etc. receive resinous or epoxy wall paint?

Answer – Painting is limited to new walls, ceilings, and bulkheads and walls damaged or interfered with during construction. Walls and ceilings will receive Resinous painting. A specification will be provided in the addendum.

22. If Resinous or epoxy wall finishes are required, please provide a spec or basis of design for the material.

Answer – A specifications will be provided. Walls and ceilings will be resinous.

23. The rooms Decon A-018, Men’s and Women’s Showers B-042 and B-041 all indicate gypsum ceiling demo on the reflected ceiling demo plan, however, they do not denote Key Note #1 to patch or install new ceilings. Do these ceilings get new gypsum ceilings?

Answer – Ceiling will be removed and replaced in Decontamination Room, but not in the shower. Keynote will be added in next addendum.

24. The rooms Material Management A-019, Breakdown A023C and office A023B all indicate ACT ceiling demo on the reflected ceiling demo plan, however, they do not denote Key Note #2 to patch or install new ceilings. Do these ceilings get new ACT ceilings?

Answer – Yes, they receive new ACT ceilings at the specified height. Keynote will be added in next addendum.

25. The rooms SPD Office B-039a, Breakroom B-040, and Vestibule B039 all indicate ACT ceiling demo on the reflected ceiling demo plan, however, they do not denote Key Note #2 to patch or install new ceilings. Do these ceilings get new ACT ceilings?

Answer – Yes, they receive new ACT ceilings at the specified height. Keynote will be added in

26. Section 5/AE202 shows a new bollard detail, however, no new bollards have been located on the plans. Please clarify if, where, and in what quantity new bollards are to be included in the scope.

Answer – New Bollards are shown on 3/GI002.

27. General Note #C on sheet AE202 states the contractor shall provide 8 ea. unit anchor tie-downs (2 ea. at each trailer corner). What type of tie-down is this, a metal stake driven into the asphalt, anchor point with concrete footing, etc.? Please provide additional info.

Answer – Anchor tie downs are for asphalt as required by Steris.

28. General Note #E on sheet AE202 states the contractor shall provide 3 ea. steel road plates at each leveling jack before and during delivery.

a. How may levelling jacks will the trailer have?

b. Are these road plates to be located under each levelling jack for the duration of the time the trailer is onsite or just during delivery and unloading?

Answer – 3 sets of 2 leveling jacks. Each set requires one 4’x8’x1” steel road plate for a total of 3 plates. The plates will be there for the duration of the time the trailer is present.

29. There is a spec 08 80 00 Glazing but there appears to be no glazing on the project. Please clarify if any glazing is required for windows, doors etc.

Answer – The only glazing in the project is for doors 01 and 02. Both have tempered narrow lite glazing.

30. The sheet AE501 does not provide door elevations. Please provide door elevations.

Answer – Doors indicated on the Door Schedule with the symbol “F” are standard flush doors.

Doors indicated on the Door Schedule with a symbol “NL” are standard Narrow Lite doors. ETR is “Existing To Remain” (Door 03).

31. According to 09 05 16 moisture mitigation is required for the floor slab prep at locations to receive new resinous flooring. Is this required?

Answer - Refer to “090516 Subsurface Prep for Floor Finishes”.

32. Typically, the existing floor slab to receive resinous flooring is prepared by shotblasting and floor feathering/levelling. Will this be required?

Answer – Refer to “090516 Subsurface Prep for Floor Finishes”.

33. Spec 08 71 00 shows HW set 3.0 with an entry lock and an office lock. Which is required?

Answer – Provide a storeroom function mortise lock. Exit device not needed.

34. There does not appear to be a spec 08 14 00 for the wood doors. Please provide.

Answer – 08 14 00 will be provided in the addendum.

35. Sheets AD101 and AE101 show new openings to be sawcut into walls and new walls getting erected within the existing Logistics Clean Supply A-019b and Instrument Prep B-039. Both of these rooms have floor to ceiling wall tile on all walls.

a. Will the new door 01 getting cut into the wall between Instrument Prep and Logistics, need to have wall tile patched around the new opening?

Answer – Yes, as noted in General Note L on AE101 and Drawing note 7 on AE101.

b. Will the new door 03 getting cut into the wall between Materials Management and

Logistics, need to have wall tile patched around the new opening?

Answer – Door 03 is existing to remain. The hardware on this door will be replaced. No cutting is necessary at this door.

c. Will the new walls constructed within the Logistics, to create the new Cart Wash

Corridor A-018C need tile walls to match the adjacent walls?

Answer – No, this wall is painted on both sides and has rubber base and stainless-steel wall protection per Note #2 and detail 5/AE501.

36. It appears we did not visit the Materials Management Storage room A-019 at the site visit.

Please provide several photos of this area so the existing flooring, ceiling, wall finishes, etc. may be identified and included in all proposals.

Answer – The Material Management Storage A-019 was walked through on the site visit. It was the exit for the sterile storage.

37. Sheet FX101 appears to show the entire existing areas included within the new work areas to receive new fire sprinkler. Is the design intent for all existing sprinkler mains and branches to be removed and replaced, or for the branch lines to be modified slightly to accommodate the couple of changes to room layouts? There is a significant difference in price between these two options, please provide clarifications.

Answer – The branch lines are only to be modified to accommodate the changes to room layouts.

38. Will grooved fittings be acceptable on chiller, heating, and heat recovery piping systems?

Answer – No. Specification 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping does not indicate grooved fittings.

39. It appears the scale on the Electrical Site Plan EP100 is incorrect. The stated 1/8” scale is not correct. Please provide a corrected drawing or the scale of this sheet.

Answer – The drawing is not to scale. However, the scale is close to 1” = 60’.

40. Drawing E500: Are panels EEQ1SB & NITIP existing? There are panel schedules provided, but they do not appear on the Single Line Diagram.

Answer - These panels are existing.

41. Drawing E500: The feeder information and names on the Motor & Equipment Schedule do not match the panel schedules or the Single Line Diagram. For example, EF-43 is on the Single Line Diagram, but AHU-43 E is on the Motor & Equipment Schedule & AHU-EF is on the panel schedule. Are these all the same equipment?

Answer - The correct name for the exhaust fan on the roof is AH-43-E. Wire with 3#10 AWG, #10 ground, ¾”C. 30A/3P breaker. The correct name for the supply fan is AH-43-S. Wire with 3#8AWG, #10 ground ¾”C. 50A/3P breaker. Refer to revised sheet E500

42. Assuming these are the same equipment, the feeder for EF-43 is shown on the Single Line

Diagram as a 60A, but the Motor & Equipment Schedule shows a 30A and the panel schedule shows it as a 40A. What is the correct feeder/name information?

Answer – 30A. We are reissuing sheets EP101 & E500 to correct this information.

43. Drawing E500: The feeder for CH-1 is indicated as 4-3/0 & 1-#6 in 2” conduit on the Single Line Diagram, but the Motor & Equipment Schedule indicates it is 1-3/0 & 1-4/0 in ¾” conduit. Which is correct?

Answer - 3#4/0 AWG, #4 ground, 2”C. Refer to revised sheet E500

44. Drawing E500: From which panel(s) do the feeders for CHWP-1, CHWP-2, EWH-1, EWH-2, & WS- 1 originate?

Answer - CHWP-1 & CHWP-2 tie onto panel EEQD. 20A/3P circuit breaker. EWH-1 & 2 originate from the temporary panel located at the south end of the SPS trailer. Circuits 3 & 4 marked HWH-1 & HWH-2. WS-1 ties onto any local 120V circuit. Refer to revised sheet E500

45. Drawing E500: The feeders for CHWP-1, CHWP-2, HRCP-1, & WS-1 indicate 10 conductors for the feeder information. Is this intended to be parallel runs of conduit, or is the number of conductors incorrect?

Answer - There are 3 wires. Refer to revised sheet E500.

46. Drawing E500: The feeder for AH-43 S indicates 6 conductors for the feeder information. Is this intended to be parallel runs of conduit, or is the number of conductors incorrect?

Answer – 3 conductors. We are reissuing sheets EP101 & E500 to correct this information.

47. The fire alarm and data conduit shown from the SPS trailer to Bldg. 19 does not indicate if it is on top of the ground or should it be underground. Please clarify.

Answer – Run conduit on the surface of the ground.

48. The sheets EP100 and AS101 shows the feeder for the SPS trailer coming from building 1 right next to the trailer. However, there were discussions during the site visit of the electrical feed coming from Bldg. 1 around the corner of the trailer, over top of the breezeway retaining wall, surface mounted to the breezeway retaining wall, over the sidewalk, and to the trailer. Please clarify the location of the electrical feeder from Bldg. 1.

Answer – Bid drawings and specifications.

49. There appears to be inconsistence in the Feeder columns of the motor and equipment schedule on sheet E500. For example:

a. AH-43 E is shown as having 3 conductors. According to our electrician, there should be at least 4 conductors, 3-#8 and 1-#10. Please clarify.

b. AH-43S is shown as having 6 conductors in a ¾” conduit. 6 conductors will not fit into a ¾” conduit. Please correct the qty of conductors or the size of conduit.

c. CH-1 is shown as having 1 conductors in a ¾” conduit. It is assumed this should be 2 conductors, a 3/0 wire and 4/0 ground. However, these two conductors will not fit into a ¾”conduit. Please clarify.

d. Furthermore, our electrician is telling us that this circuit should have 3 3/0 wire and 1 ground. If this is the case, a much larger conduit will be required. Please clarify.

e. CHWP-1 is shown as having 10 conductors in a ¾” conduit. Is this qty of conductors correct?

f. If so, they will not fit into a ¾” conduit. Please clarify.

g. CHWP-2 is shown as having 10 conductors in a ¾” conduit. Is this qty of conductors correct?

h. If so, they will not fit into a ¾” conduit. Please clarify.

i. HRCP-1 is shown as having 10 conductors in a ¾” conduit. Is this qty of conductors correct?

j. If so, they will not fit into a ¾” conduit. Please clarify.

k. WS-1 is shown as having 10 conductors in a ¾” conduit. Is this qty of conductors correct?

l. If so, they will not fit into a ¾” conduit. Please clarify.

Answer - We are reissuing sheets EP101 & E500 to correct this information.

50. Specification Section 07 42 13 Metal Wall Panels has a detailed performance criterion as well as a 2-year warranty. Can you give us a Basis of Design for these panels?

Answer – A basis of design will not be provided. The intent is to provide an insulated metal panel at the duct penetration at the existing window.

51. Drawing E500: The Motor & Equipment Schedule on this sheet indicates the starters (which are shown as VFD’s) are by Div. 26 for AH-43E, AH-43S, CH-1, AND CHWP-2. Is that correct? If so, please provide additional information regarding the requirements for these VFD’s, including size, type, etc.

Answer – The motor HP for sizing the VFD’s are shown in the mechanical schedules. MH-601, MH602.

52. Drawing EP401: This drawing indicates this is a roof plan but does not indicate the building. What building is this drawing for? We are trying to figure out the equipment locations in relation to the panel feeding it.

Answer – It is the roof above the third floor of the building just south of the air handler AH-43-S.

Over the room Logistics Supply Storage. See EP-101 detail 1.

53. Drawing E500: What is the location of AH-43-S? I only see AH-43-E on the layout drawings.

Answer – We are reissuing sheets EP101 & E500 to correct this information. It is outside of the SPS unit with the old label.

54. Drawing EP102: What type of conduit is to be installed between the temporary trailer and Building 19 for the fire alarm/data cabling? PVC? Is it above ground or below grade? What type of conduit is required inside Building 19 for these cables (or are J-Hooks allowable)?

Answer – Schedule 40 PVC laying on the ground. PVC inside. J-hooks are acceptable.

55. Drawing EP102 Keynote 3: Please explain the meaning of this note. What is meant by ‘protect lighting protectors’?

Answer – As the FA wire enters the building. We want surge protectors installed on the cables similar to the ones used for copper telephone cable to protect the fire alarm system from a lightning strike. The fire alarm cable should say (3) 2#18 twisted pair FA cable.

56. Are the lighting controls for new lights all new or existing to be reused?

Answer – The lighting controls are existing and should be reused.

57. Please provide the sign in sheet form the site visit.

Answer – Sign in Sheet provided with questions.

58. The location shown for the temporary power to the SPS trailer is shown penetrating the wall near the SPS trailer on the SW side of Bldg. 1. It appears the temporary power is to connect into an existing panel inside the Switchboard Room to existing SB-1. It appears this room is in the middle of the Bldg. 1 near the front of the hospital on the NE side of the building. It has been said that the crawlspace under Bldg. 1 does not extend all the way from the Switchboard room to the SPS trailer penetration location.

a. What is the route from the Switchboard room to the temporary trailer?

b. Is there a crawlspace under Bldg. 1 at the entire route from the Switchboard Room to the SPS trailer penetration?

c. If no crawlspace is present or only a partial crawlspace is present, please provide a drawing showing the areas the electrical feeder can be installed in unfinished areas and where it will need to be installed in walls or above ceilings in existing finished areas.

59. 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?

Answer – No.

60. Can the owner confirm that the General Contractor is to not include any Asbestos or Lead

Removal?

Answer – Per drawings and specifications.

61. 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.

Answer – The Government does not have a full proof answer on covid concerns; however, if a delay is needed we will address that when the comes.

62. Please confirm that there are no expansion joints required for this project.

Answer – Per drawings and specifications.

63. Do we need to submit the hard copy bid bond prior to the bid date as well as a copy in the proposal or just the copy in the proposal with hard copy to follow?

Answer – Just the copy in the proposal with hard copy to follow.

64. Is the due date EST time?

Answer –Proposals, Both Volumes, are due on September 29, 2021 at 1:00pm EDT.

65. Please confirm if the owner will provide fire watch during the period of time that the fire suppression system is not in service.

Answer – The owner will not provide a Fire Watch. The contractor is required to perform this service while the fire protection system is down for more than 4 hours.

66. 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.

Answer – Per the Scope of Work, the contractor is to provide Commissioning services.

67. What is the anticipated duration between issuance of contract award and issuance of the NTP?

Answer – The contract is to be awarded during the first quarter of the new fiscal year and the new NTP is expected to be issued sometime during the first quarter.

68. Who is the owners’ service provider for the fire alarm system? Can you please provide contract information?

Answer – SimplexGrinnel, 10610 Bluegrass Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40299, 502 491-1788, or 502 318-0500

69. Are we submitting email bids only or hard copies and email bids?

Answer – Email Bids Only

70. Please confirm how the (2) copies of the digitally submitted proposal should be submitted?

Answer – Email to Robert.pritchard2@va.gov.

71. There is not a spec section for concrete - please provide.

Answer – See requirements for concrete on sheet S101.

72. 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?

Answer – No.

73. What is the approximate Square Footage of the project? Please confirm that the space will be free from debris and free standing medical equipment, office supplies, etc.

Answer – Refer to Scope of Work drawings for square footage. The space will be free of debris and supplies. The space will NOT be free of equipment.

74. Please confirm that the project is to be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

Answer - Phase 2 is after normal business hours. The remaining project is normal business hours unless there is a potential to disrupt normal hospital operations. The contractor will have to schedule the disruption with the COR per the SOW and accommodate the hospital to minimize the impact.

75. Will the owner provide as-built drawings for the existing structures/work area of the project?

Answer -Current floor plan of sub-basement and basement attached.

76. How long should we anticipate the loading/unloading of the sterile equipment into the temp trailer - how many times will the forklift be needed? (i.e.. Weeks, days?)

Answer- Twice. Once for unloading and once for loading. It is expected to only be one day for each to be coordinated with Steris prior to delivery of trailer.

77. Due to the unprecedented and unpredictable material price increases occurring in the nation, will the CO/VA/Owner allow a fixed price contract with economic price adjustments per FAR

16.203 to be used as the basis for contract award? This will allow the most competitive price to be offered at this time.

Answer – No, economic price adjustments will not be utilized.

78. 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.

Answer- There are no as built drawings that show above ceiling clearances. Above ceiling was viewed during site visit for typical above ceiling conditions.

79. Is the stone and planting landscape area noted to the East of the trailer ramp existing or to be provided by the GC?

Answer Disturbed soil, grass, and landscaping will need to be replaced in-kind as a part of this contract. No additional landscaping is anticipated in this scope of work.

80. Please refer to reflective ceiling demo plan and confirm areas for demo. Specifically noting the

Break Room and ACT section in the northeast corner of the Logistics Cleaning Rooms - are these ceilings to be demoed?

Answer Yes, the ceiling shall be removed in Break Room B-040. Keynote will be added to the

81. Demo notes state that wall protection is to be reused - but on floor plan it calls to install new SS

Wall protection. Please verify.

Answer – Wall protection on existing walls shall be salvaged and modified for re-installation.

New walls will need new wall protection to match existing.

82. Please provide current as-built drawings to determine route/distance for the temporary panel feeder.

83. Drawing E500 motor and equipment schedule shows VFDs for AH-43E, AH-43S, CH-1, CHWP-2 furnished by division 26 and CHWP-1 furnished by division 23. All VFDs are shown on MH601 and MH602. Please clarify who is to provide the VFDs.

Answer – The contractor.

84. MH101 states “DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR AND VISUAL INDICATION DEVICE, VA

FURNISHED AND INSTALLED. AIRFLOW DIRECTION SHOWN AT DOOR SHALL BE THE DIRECTION

INDICATED ON THE VISUAL DEVICE AND REGISTERING IN THE DDC SYSTEM.” Are these monitors to be connected to the DDC? Is so, but what means (BACnet MSTP, I/O points, etc.)

Answer- Connect to DDC and BACnet MSTP is preferred if device supports it. I/O points are acceptable if not BACnet capable.

85. Are the electricians to supply the VFDs shown on the motor and equipment schedule on E500 or will the mechanical contractor supply? CHWP-1 says furnished by division 23 and all other VFDs say furnish by division 26.

Answer – That is a decision for the General Contractor to make.

86. Is it possible to obtain complete as-builts for the sub-basement area in order to confirm the correct Linear Footages?

87. Is the GC to provide the operator for the forklift that will be loading and unloading sterilization equipment?

Answer – Yes.

88. Drawing EP401: This drawing indicates this is a roof plan but does not indicate the building. What building is this drawing for? We are trying to figure out the equipment locations in relation to the panel feeding it.

Answer – It is the roof above the third floor of the building just south of the air handler AH-43-S.

Over the room Logistics Supply Storage. See EP-101 detail 1.

89. Drawing E500: What is the location of AH-43-S? I only see AH-43-E on the layout drawings.

Answer – We are reissuing sheets EP101 & E500 to correct this information. It is on the outside of the SPS unit. The old label is incorrect.

90. Drawing EP102: What type of conduit is to be installed between the temporary trailer and Building 19 for the fire alarm/data cabling? PVC? Is it above ground or below grade? What type of conduit is required inside Building 19 for these cables (or are J-Hooks allowable)?

Answer – Schedule 40 PVC laying on the ground. PVC inside. J-hooks are acceptable.

91. Drawing EP102 Keynote 3: Please explain the meaning of this note. What is meant by ‘protect lighting protectors’?

Answer – As the FA wire enters the building. We want surge protectors installed on the cables similar to the ones used for copper telephone cable to protect the fire alarm system from a lightning strike. The fire alarm cable should say (3) 2#18 twisted pair FA cable.

92. Fire Alarm Specification was revised to revise excessive services and training.

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