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626-23-1-4209-0002

626A4-21-205

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

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1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

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Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24922B0030

10-05-2022

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November 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM CT

626-3630162-4209-854200-3223 23NRNR000

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The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions submitted for this project.

Craig Ziegemeier Contracting Officer

Project: Upgrade Warehouse Fire Protection and HVAC - Project Number 626A4-21-205

Solicitation: 36C24922B0030

Amendment: 0002

Question 1 - AE101 CONTRACTOR NOTE 1 STATES: “BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. WORK

SHALL BE COMPLETED IN PHASES TO PROVIDE THE LEAST DISTURBANCE POSSIBLE.

WORK SCHEDULE TO BE REVIEWED AND CONFIRMED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT

WITH COR AS PER SPECIFICATIONS.” Can the government please provide the number of phases for bidding purposes?

Answer: The warehouse operates from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Contractors shall schedule their work outside of these hours and will have to restore conditions at the end of each shift so that the warehouse can maintain operations.

Question 2 - The ceiling is to receive paint per the finish schedule. Do any of the walls or existing steel receive paint?

Answer: The new gypsum wall board ceiling is to be painted. Other areas are not included.

Question 3 - A-001 Sheet Note A. “Contractor shall provide temporary entrances and scaffolding to provide construction access to ceiling Construction Area”: Can Contractor provide aerial lifts with articulating booms to access ceiling construction area instead of scaffolding?

Answer: Contractor is allowed to choose means and methods that comply with OSHA standards and Specification 01 35 26, “SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.” Contractor’s means and methods must allow for the continuous operations of the warehouse.

Question 4 - The project is a warehouse on what appears to be slab on grade. Contractor assumes that forklifts are currently being used to access materials stored on the racks and the floor slab would also be rated for aerial lifts. Is this assumption correct?

Answer: Slabs are approximately 5 inches thick and hold forklifts and material handling equipment daily.

Question 5 - Sheet CS101 Contractor is to tie a new 8” fire main to an existing 10” fire main.

What is the depth of the existing 10” fire main for trenching/shoring calculations?

Answer: There is no available data for the depth of the existing main. Assume depth of 4 feet.

Question 6 - FX001 Flow test information legend Contractor is required to do the flow test for mains and use that data for hydraulic calculations. Can the location of the hydrant HTN 2582 to be used be shown on the civil plan CS101 to avoid confusion?

Answer: This hydrant is next to the SS manhole between the sidewalks from the parking lot to Bldgs 146 and 147.

Question 7 - AE101 detail 2 GWB sloped ceiling. Can a layout be provided showing locations of control joints in the drywall ceiling?

Answer: Control joints shall be spaced at 30 feet apart maximum.

Question 8 - AE101 detail 2 does not show any access doors in the new GWD ceiling. Will access doors be required to provide access to existing electrical junction boxes? Provide sizes, quantities and locations of access panels or provide direction on relocation of existing junction boxes for bidding purposes.

Answer: Access panels will be required. Provide ten (10) -18”x18” access panels.

Question 9 - Will the government please verify that the government is responsible for relocating existing security cameras including conduit runs to the new elevation of the GWB ceiling?

Answer: Please see vendor contract below:

Phil Williams Sr. National Account Manager Government Technologies Group

Johnson Controls Security Solutions 1500 International Drive Suite 500 Birmingham, AL 35243

This vendor holds the warranty for the cameras. The vendor will be responsible for removing and installing the cameras; however, the Contractor will subcontract this work to maintain the warranty.

Question 10 - AE101 Contractor note “Work shall be completed in phase to provide the least disturbance possible” The concern is controlling the GWB dust and painting activities on the stored materials and equipment. Is the contractor to assume that the government will remove stored materials from the racks in each phase?

Answer: Contractor shall protect the items on the shelves. It cannot be assumed that they will be moved.

Question 11 - AE301 Detail 5 ceiling/roof section. Details calls out Exist. For standing seam metal roofing, batt insulation, purlin, and sloped beam /rafter. It does not identify the 4” poly iso insulation as being existing. Is the 4” poly iso insulation existing or to be installed between the existing purlins?

Answer: The poly iso insulation is existing.

Question 12 - AE301 section 2 at fan well. Is there any insulation to be installed in the vertical 3 5/8” wall and/or above the horizontal GWB ceiling at the top of the well? None is shown.

Answer: Provide 6” batt insulation at walls and ceiling at Fan Well.

Question 13 - AE701 Door schedule OH-1 is to be PTD. Is this to be a standard factory finish color from the door manufacture and not field painted?

Answer: Provide standard baked enamel or powder coated factory finish as per specifications.

Question 14 - AE701 Door schedule frame finish is called for galv. It appears that this is a door to be installed between two buildings. Can the frame be painted steel instead of galvanized?

Answer: Door to be installed as shown on AE701.

Question 15 - AE701 Finish General Notes 12 paint all exposed metal surfaces etc.… Contractor feels that this note does not pertain to the scope of this project. Does the government agree if not what exposed metal surfaces will require paint?

Answer: See question 2 concerning painted areas.

Question 16 - PD101 Detail 2 ground floor plumbing demo plan shows saw cutting slab for new floor drain. There are two round supporting columns for the mezzanine in the location of the saw cutting. Will the contractor be responsible for removing and reinstalling the round columns?

Answer: The saw cutting of the slab for the new drain shall not disturb the existing columns/pipe posts.

Question 17 - The columns are welded at the top to the mezzanine structure and bolted to the concrete slab. Is the contractor also required to engineer a temporary support/shoring system for the mezzanine structure while the saw cutting, and plumbing underground is taking place?

Answer: Temporarily shore as needed framing above utility sink during trenching. Column need not be removed.

Question 18 - Does this plan need to be stamped by a structural engineer?

Answer: Temporary shoring does not need to be approved by structural engineer. Do not remove the posts/columns.

Question 19 - It also appears that the utility sink will need to be removed in addition to the water heater. Does the government want to have the sink reinstalled?

Answer: Drawings call for water heater to be removed and replaced. Intended routing is under water heater. See PP101 detail 2. If utility sink is removed instead, it will need to be replaced.

Question 20 - PD101 detail 1 ground floor plumbing demo plan column line 2 between E and F shows an emergency shower and eyewash station and hose bibs. PP101 Detail 1 ground floor plumbing plan shows the same fixtures in this location. Are these fixtures existing?

Answer: Yes, these are existing.

Question 21 - PP101 Keynote 3 route new 2” sanitary vent through roof. Is the roof currently under warranty and if so, which roofing contractor holds the warranty?

Answer: The existing roof is not currently under warranty.

Question 22 - MD101 calls for all ductwork is ETR and there is not any indication of cfm’s at the grilles. Can government verify that a pre-TAB and post TAB is not required for the project?

Answer: There aren’t any changes to this system. No TAB of this system is required.

Question 23 - Will the contractor be responsible for moving or storage of existing materials in the warehouse?

Answer: No. The Contractor will need to provide sufficient notice to the VA to coordinate material moves.

Question 24 - Will the warehouse floor be fully accessible by the contractor during construction (for use of man lifts)? SPEC Section 01 35 26.

Answer: The warehouse will be accessible; however, the material in the warehouse will remain. Any material that needs to be moved will need to be coordinated with user.

Question 25 - Will structural calculations be required from the contractor for the suspension of gyp ceilings and wet pipe sprinkler lines attached to the existing metal building structural members? SPEC Section 05 40 00.

Answer: No structural calculations shall be required.

Question 26 - Are there requirements for photography progress reports during construction?

SPEC Section 01 45 00.

Answer: No.

Question 27 - Will temp heating/cooling be required during removal of unit heaters & mezzanine duct work? SPEC Section 01 57 19.

Answer: Yes, a minimum temperature of 60 deg will be required.

Question 28 - Is this project tax exempt?

Answer: No, Reference FAR 52. 229-4 Federal, State and Local Taxes

Question 29 - Can Submittal Exchange be used in lieu of Procore?

Answer: Yes.

Question 30 - Please confirm the SSHO is onsite full time with duties only as the SSHO.

Answer: The Superintendent can be the SSHO on this project so long as they meet qualifications for both Superintendent and SSHO.

Question 31 - Please confirm the Superintendent is onsite full time with duties as the Superintendent and can perform the duties as the CQC System Manager.

Answer: The Superintendent can perform duties of the CQC System Manager; however, the Superintendent must meet the minimum requirements of both positions.

Question 32 - Does the contractor project superintendent need a BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project or can this be provided by a subcontractor?

Answer: BICSI is required for the personnel performing the work where required by the specifications.

Question 33 - Is commissioning required for this project?

Answer: No.