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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 621-23-4-5082-0028 621-23-107 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

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1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400 Murfreesboro TN 37129 90C 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

36C24923B0012

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621-3630162-5082-854200-3220 23NRNR001

x The purpose of this amendment is to answer the questions submitted for this project 621-23-107, Renovate Domicillary Recreation Room Bldg 160.

Bid opening is July 6, at 1:00 PM CT.

Diana K. Grube Contracting Officer 36C24923B0012 Amendment 0001 Project 621-23-107, Renovate Domiciliary Recreation Room Questions and Answers Question 1 - AE102 note 2: Where does note 2 apply? To only new work or all walls in project area?

Answer: All walls inside the project area.

Question 2 - AE102 note 3/AE 601: Can the Government please supply basis of design to include product numbers for WPS1 (think product number provided is for color only).

Answer: See Schedule of Finishes Rev. 1.

Question 3 - AE102 note 3/AE 601: Can the Government please supply cut showing WPS1

Answer: Reference Elevation D on AE401 Rev. 1.

Question 4 - AE401 elevation A & B PL1: Can the Government please supply basis of design for PL1?

Answer: See dimensions on AE401 Rev. 1 and Schedule of Finishes on AE601 Rev. 1.

Question 5 - AE401 elevation C: Can the Government please supply more details for focal casework I.E., material, finish, and depth of boxes and cut through?

Answer: See Elevation C on AE401 Rev. 1.

Question 6 - AE401 elevation D: Where does this apply? Can you please supply cut through showing at soffit showing AP1,2, &3??

Answer: Soffit was indicated in error. No soffit is required.

Question 7 - AE401 elevation C&D: Can the Government please supply basis of design for RP1 and AC1?

Answer: Acoustic wall panels were indicated in error and are not required.

Question 8 - AE102 note 4 &AE401 elevation D: Can the Government please supply a view/ elevation and cut through showing column only?

Answer: Existing finish on columns is to be removed and replaced with new GWB with Level 4 finish and corner guards. Expansion joints are to remain.

Question 9 - Partition/wall types: Can the Government please supply partition/wall types for new construction?

Answer: See AE401 Rev. 1 for detail.

Question 10 – Can you provide the Environment Report (Asbestos Report)?

Answer: Designed and built in the late 1980s/early 1990s, ACM is presumed not to be present.

Question 11 – Will the VA provide specialized keys and fobs or would we need a VA Chaperone at all times?

Answer: Coordinate with COR for keying of construction areas. VA escorts may be required outside of project area.

Question 12 – Does this project overlap with other projects throughout the hospital?

Answer: There are multiple projects at various stages of construction ongoing throughout the Mountain Home campus.

Question 13 – Would this project allow to work on weekends and nights?

Answer: Work Hours and scheduling are discussed in Specification Medical Center Requirements, 00 10 11-4; and, Pre-Construction Conference Check List, 00 10 11-Attachment A -2. Weekend and night work can be coordinated in advance with the COR, who may authorize such requests; night work that disrupts the Domiciliary and/or produces noise audible outside of the construction area during quiet hours (approximately [to be confirmed at time of construction] 10:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m.) will not be authorized.

Question 14 – What are we doing with old fixtures? Are they garbage or we turn them to the hospital?

Answer: Treat as construction waste.

Question 15 – During the walkthrough, it was mentioned that it is the VA desire to have all adjacent areas active. What is the preferred working time (due to noise) and what is the lead time for any major shutdowns (if needed)?

Answer: See Specifications.

Question 16 – Can the GC propose an alternative route for the ingress and egress of material and debris to shorten the potential contact with patients and staff?

Answer: An alternate can be proposed; however, there is not guarantee of acceptance.

Question 17 – We understand that there is a domestic cat walking around the area, and he is amicable. What is the procedure in case he goes into the construction area?

Answer: Do not attempt to touch the cat. Instead, notify COR and Domiciliary Operations (DOM OPS), located in P001. The office is staffed 24 hours a day, and they may be reached at (423) 926-1171 x2890. If the staff are responding to an emergency, you may also contact them via the Nurses Station (also staffed 24 hours a day), located in P110. The construction barrier shall serve to prevent unauthorized access to the work area by everyone, including the cat.

Question 18 – Since this is a living facility and there will be work outside the project’s area, when we bring power from the electrical rooms to the area, what is the preferred time and what would be the VA’s preferred way to do this work since most likely ceiling tiles will have to be opened on the active hallways?

Answer: In general, Work Hours and scheduling are discussed in Specification Medical Center Requirements, 00 10 11-4; and, Pre-Construction Conference Check List, 00 10 11-Attachment A -2.

Question 19 - On sheet EY 101, Data outlets are shown. Where do these cables go? Is it to an OIT closet? Will the government be terminating these ends?

Answer: See EY101 for locations. Test, tone, terminate, and coordinate with IT.

Question 20 - Can you provide the current fire sprinkler escutcheons size, make and model?

Answer: Scope of work does not include fire sprinkler system. Fire safety drawings and other information are available. Match existing escutcheons.

Question 21 - On sheet EP 101, can type MC cable be used down the walls for new receptacle locations to minimize removal of drywall? sprinkler escutcheons size, make, and model?

Answer: No.

Question 22 - On sheet EL 101, can type MC cable be used to daisy chain lights?

Answer: Yes, as code and specifications allow.

Question 23 - On sheet ED 101, it does not show any demolition for power. Will all existing receptacles remain? Are the existing receptacles to be reused without modification on sheet EP 101?

Answer: New covers and new devices are required.

Question 24 - Can we use 1” type FMC and a remodel box in lieu of the detail C1 to minimize removal of drywall?

Answer: No.

Question 25 - On sheet EP 101, are circuits LLBB - 16, 18, 20, 25, and 27 already existing in rm. N001? Or will they be new circuits? If new, where is panel LLBB?

Answer: See sheet notes on EP101 for panel locations. New circuits from panel required.

Question 26 - Please provide section drawings of the casework as shown on sheet AE401. Please confirm usage of the following components. AP-3, and AP-4 as listed on the finish schedule. CROWN MOLDINGS, ENDURA-CRAFT

Answer: AP-3 and AP-4 were indicated in error. No section drawings available. See Elevation A for dimensions AE401 Rev 1.

See attached document: AE401 Rev 1 June 23.2023.

See attached document: AE601 Rev 1 June 23.2023.

Project 621-23-107, Renovate Domiciliary Recreation Room, Bldg 160