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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-15-2025 626-25-3-4209-0057 621-24-101 90C Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

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1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129 90C Robert Glenn Jr robert.glenn2@va.gov

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24925R0040 06-11-2025

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 07-30-2025 2PM EDT X The purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal due date FROM 7-18-2025 at 2PM EDT. TO 7-30-2025 at 2PM EDT.

Publish the Site- Visit Sign -In Sheet, Request For Information

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responses, Revised Specifications, and Revised Drawings.

NEW Proposal Due Date – 7-30-2025 at 2PM, EDT.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

See attached documents.

Michael R. Brown Contracting Officer

621-24-101 - Renovate B200 Ground for Bronchoscopy RFI Responses

1. 1442 page 1

· 240 calendar days

2. Spec page 9 of 1300 – Section 1.3 Statement of Work bullet .Principal features

· Period of Performance –Contractor will have 245 days after NTP to complete Spec page 134 of 1300 – Section: 1.14 submittal scheduling

· A. All submittals must be submitted within the first five (5) months from the NTP. Project period of performance is 12-months.

3. Statement of work page 5 of 64 in word document

· Period Of Performance:

· Project period of performance: 240 Days from NTP

· Internal hospital construction period of performance: 6 weeks

· Submittals period of performance: 90 days from NTP

4. Evaluation factors: Sub-factor 2a: Standard for Acceptability

· Gantt chart achieving successful project completion in 365 calendar days, with all requirements met for contract. Technical narrative always demonstrates sound logic with minimal disruption to medical center operations.

Answer: The inconsistencies in the contact documents listed in items 1-4 above shall be rectified as follows:

· Period of performance: 365 days

· “Internal hospital construction” shall be replaced with “1st floor Mechanical room Construction, and all work associated with AHU replacement”: 6 Weeks

· Submittal period of performance: 90 days – all submittals need to be submitted and approved prior to starting any demolition or construction

· All other references to the project period of performance, submittal duration and AHU replacement shall be replaced with the verbiage contained within this answer.

5. What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

Answer: There isn’t a defined timeline

6. Because of COVID-19 throughout the U.S. and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses/requirements, are there any new work requirements or mandates that will be required by the VA on this project?

Answer: No

7. Will the owner accept Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

Answer: Procore will be the only acceptable project management software for this project

8. Will the owner accept the “P6 Primavera” for schedule submission and monthly updates?

Answer: No. please refer to spec. section 01 32 16.15 1.4 A.

9. Is this project tax-exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax-exempt certificates?

Answer: No

10. For planning the preliminary project schedule, please provide an anticipated award date.

Answer: TBD

11. How many calendar days should be included in the critical path method schedule for the owner and A/E to review and respond to RFIs?

Answer: Please refer to spec section 01 33 23 1.10

12. How many calendar days should be included in the critical path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

Answer: Please refer to spec section 01 33 23 1.10

13. Specifications section 01 35 26 para 1.7.C explains that SSHO has to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent. Specifications section 01 45 00 para 3.4.B mandates that CQC System Manager cannot have duties as project superintendent. Please confirm that the superintendent cannot dual hat as CQC or SSHO.

Answer: The project requires the Superintendent and CQC to be separate individuals. The SSHO Can dual hat with the Superintendent.

14. The project scope is widespread across the building and performed in and around numerous existing building systems that will need coordination. How many site visits do owner consultants have for MEP and systems coordination with GC, and will the VA have a designated MEP representative available on site?

Answer: The VA has provided 2 pre-bid site visits and will answer any questions related to MEP’s that are received during the solicitation process. The answers to the questions will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

15. Can you 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: VA will not be hiring a 3rd party commissioning agent. The contractor will be required to perform start up commission per the manufacturer’s requirements.

16. Knowing that the campus is limited on space and parking, it is critical that the contactor project superintendent have freedom of access and close proximity to the work. Can the VA/Owner provide a designated parking spot for the contractor project superintendent?

Answer: Yes, we can designate a space within close proximity to the job site. The space will need to be coordinated with the VA COR to find a mutually agreeable location for parking near building 200. Acceptable options will be the grass area near lot C or adjacent to D/E wing of building 200. The East and South courtyards will not be considered. The contractor will need to provide 6” high fencing with swing gate and wind screen. Fencing to be weighted with sandbags. Contractor will need to maintain the parking area and return the site to previous condition at project completion. Parking shall be sized to accommodate 3 vehicles.

17. Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders?

Answer: Please see contract documents for project requirements.

18. Can the contractor use an existing office inside the building for a temporary construction office during construction instead of setting up a temporary trailer?

Answer: No.

19. Can the contractor use the existing restroom facilities in the work area or adjacent ones nearby?

Answer: Yes, the contractor is allowed to use the existing facilities provided the restrooms are not made unreasonably dirty from use. If the contractor/subcontractors are making the restrooms unnecessarily dirty, they will be asked to set up temporary facilities in the designated parking area.

20. Can the contractor use the existing on-site utilities for temporary electrical and water free of charge?

Answer: Yes. The contractor can use on site utilities provided it does not impact services outside the construction area. The contractor will be responsible for all costs related to connecting to and disconnecting from the VA’s utilities.

21. Please provide detailed guidance for noise and vibration operations, including acceptable levels/duration, hours of operations for acceptable levels, and acceptable noise levels after hours.

Answer: Please refer to spec section 00 10 11 and 01 00 00 for noise guidance. The contractor shall make every effort to keep noise at a minimum at all times. Loud construction activities such as chipping, grinding (esp on building structure) core drilling, saw cutting and powder actuated tools should be expected to be completed after normal business hours and coordinated with the COR. while the VA will make every effort to allow these activities during normal business hours, if construction noises interfere with delivering care to veterans services, the contractor will be asked to complete those tasks after hours.

22. How long after NTP will the Government provide the submittal register per 01 33 23 1.3.C?

Answer: Addendum will include the submittal register in updated format

23. Are we required to fill out attachment 5 General Conditions breakdown? If so, where should this go in the RFP?

Answer: Yes, at the end of the technical proposal

24. Are we required to fill out attachment 4 Self-performed worksheet? If so, where should this go in the RFP?

Answer: Yes, at the end of the technical proposal

25. There are other requirements in the solicitation, and it is unclear which volume these should be placed. These include: Attachment 7 Contractor EMR and Attachment 4 Self Performed Worksheet. Please confirm where these should be placed in the RFP.

Answer: The documents mentioned in this question should be put in at the end of the Technical Proposal.

26. We have been unsuccessful getting questionnaires filled out due to the recent changes in federal agencies and staffing. May we use previously submitted PPQs or would you except CPARS?

Answer: Yes

27. There are contradicting statements in the solicitation. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $5,000,000. And in another area it states The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less. Please confirm which is required.

Answer: 20% percent of the bid price or $3 Million

28. The deadline for PPQ’s was July 2nd. Given the RFP deadline was extended will you accept these at a later date?

Answer: Yes, until 2PM, 31 July 2025.

29. The RFP states: Prime Contractor must show experience in performing this type of requirement for two (3) completed projects within the past five (5) years with a contract value equal to or greater than $5,000,000.00. Are we required to submit 2 projects or 3completed projects?

Answer: We request 3 projects but will accept 2 projects.

30. The solicitation states, The Offeror is hereby advised that the attached “Pricing Schedule” worksheet shall be considered as 20 pages, regardless of the overall total. There is a 25-page limit in the price proposal excluding the bid bond. However, there is also SF1442 amendments, and assuming the price/cost schedule on pg. 17 within the solicitation required. This may go over the 25-page limit. Please advise if there is any other requirements in this section that will not count towards the page count.

Answer: 25-page limit

31. There are contradicting statements in the solicitation. A bid guarantee is required in an amount not less than 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $5,000,000. And in another area it states The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less. Please confirm which is required.

Answer: It should be 20% percent of the bid price or $3 Million.

32. I did not notice a requirement to fill out VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice to Limitations to Subcontracting nor do I see it in the solicitation. Should this be included?

Answer: No, as it only applies to sole source projects

33. Sub-Factor 1a-Relevant experience requires projects to be 100% complete. Would you consider projects that are substantially complete, meaning beneficial occupancy has taken place?

Answer: Projects need to be 100% Complete

34. Please provide available existing as-built or record drawings, including above-ceiling MEP, structural, fire protection, and architectural layouts for the affected project areas. This information is requested to facilitate detailed preconstruction coordination, clash detection, and to ensure compliance with VA infection control and life safety requirements during ceiling and wall penetrations.

Answer: The VA has hosted 2 site visits for this project to observe the existing conditions. The observed existing conditions shall be the official resource that the VA has provided for the contractors to formulate their bid. The VA can provide any available existing as built drawings to the winning bidder. The accuracy of the record drawings cannot be confirmed and shall be used for general reference only.

35. On page 15 of the Solicitation, it states that "Gantt chart achieving successful project completion in 365 calendar days". The period of performance is supposed to be 240 days. Please confirm this should say 240 days instead of 365.

Answer:

· Period of performance: 365 days

· “Internal hospital construction” shall be replaced with “1st floor Mechanical room Construction, and all work associated with AHU replacement”: 6 Weeks

· Submittal period of performance: 90 days – all submittals need to be submitted and approved prior to starting any demolition or construction

36. Will a parking permit be required for this project and if so, will there be a fee required for it?

Answer: Parking permits are not required if parking within contractors' fenced boundaries. For all other parking, contractors may park in “Open” lots or in employee parking by permit only. There are no fees for parking permits.

37. Will floor leveling be required? If so, please provide a specification for this.

Answer: Yes, floor leveling is covered in 09 05 16 and is provided in the contract documents. Please note floor leveling tolerance covered in section 3.2 (L) indicating levelness tolerances not to exceed ¼” deviation per 10’

38. There appears to be an inconsistency in the POP on this project. The solicitation states that the project is 240 POP. The specifications state that the project has a POP of 245 days. There is also another spot in the Solicitation that states that the "Gantt chart achieving successful project completion in 365 calendar days, with all requirements met for the contract". Please confirm what the POP is for this project.

Answer:

· Period of performance: 365 days

· “Internal hospital construction” shall be replaced with “1st floor Mechanical room Construction and all work associated with AHU replacement”: 6 Weeks

· Submittal period of performance: 90 days – all submittals need to be submitted and approved prior to starting any demolition or construction

39. Please provide a nurse call specification, including the specific code blue device and dome light we are to provide and install.

Answer:

Code Blue device must "match the existing nurse call system (Hill-Rom)" code blue devices as stated in key note 5. No specification is required. Hill-Rom Code Blue devices are the performance requirements.

Single Gang Workbox, 3"x2"x2.5".

Pushbutton or Pull switches with cancel button.

Code Blue switch must connect to a Room Control Board. Code Blue switch must integrate completely with existing Hill-Rom system.

40. It is called out on E-101 - Note 5 that the new nurse call cables are to be CAT6A. Would it be acceptable to run CAT6 from the RCB device?

Answer: A/E CAT 6A shall be used

41. Can you please provide the requirements and details for the cover needed for the code blue device as mentioned in the Nurse Call Symbol Legend on E-002?

Answer:

Cover must "match the existing nurse call system (Hill-Rom)" code blue devices as stated in key note 5. So, whatever cover Hill-Rom uses for their code blue devices is the performance requirement.

Single Gang Workbox, 3"x2"x2.5".

Pushbutton or Pull switches with cancel button.

Code Blue switch must connect to a Room Control Board. Code Blue switch must integrate completely with existing Hill-Rom system.

42. Is there a preferred vendor for the modular and stainless-steel casework?

Answer: A/E Preferred vendor is Mott manufacturing for metal casework and Midmark for modular

43. Drawing I-001 Equipment General Note 1 states that the contractor is responsible for removing and relocating all existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment prior to construction for renovation projects. Is this note accurate? Do you know if the VA has a space predetermined for this action?

Answer: The VA will be responsible for relocating existing furniture and equipment prior to construction/renovation.

44. Specification 11 70 00 calls out for Healthcare Equipment - Lead Apron Racks. There does not appear to be any lead apron racks called out on the drawings. Please confirm if this is correct.

Answer: A/E I-001, JSN # X3150, with basis of design being "Phillips, RAR-F5S" is a wall mounted lead apron storage rack with 5 full swing arms. Specification 11 70 00 is in alignment, lead apron rack is correct.

45. 08 34 00 directs to go to 09 06 00 for the basis of design for the Special Function Doors. There does not appear to be any basis of design referenced in 09 06 00 for these doors. Please provide the basis of design for these doors.

Answer: A/E Disregard 08 34 00 reference to 09 06 00. See keynotes 6 & 7 on A-101 for basis of design reference for doors.

46. Will a pre-test and balance be required?

Answer: Yes

47. Will a detail be provided for the concrete plumbing trench repair?

Answer: A/E Trenching routing is shown on A-101. See General Plumbing Demolition Note on P-001. Tenching detail has been added to A-501 and will be included in Addendum

48. Would the Owner like to include Centrak locating in this space if it is planned to remove the existing devices?

Answer: No

49. Will Starc walls need to be erected at the outside entrances to both the ground-floor and first-floor mechanical rooms?

Answer: Starc walls shall be installed on the first-floor mechanical room entrance/s but not on the ground floor mechanical rooms.

50. During the pre-bid walk-through, there wasn’t a window that is called out on drawing G-004 section “A”. Please advise how we need to address this.

Answer: HEPA Filtration shall be installed through the starc panel system (and into the corridor space if no window is available).

51. Dwg. A-102 shows a picture of a Biohazard fan. Demolition Keynote 3: The fan is to remain. New Keynote 3 indicates a new fan; refer to the mechanical drawings. Dwg. M-601 indicates a new fan in the fan schedule. Is Demolition Key Note 3 correct?

Answer: A/E Drawing A-102 is correct and corresponds to M-105. The existing fan is to remain and the Hepa filter and ductwork to be demolished with the Hepa filter to be re-installed. An additional new fan has been added to the East with new ductwork and Hepa filter routing to both existing and new fans.Rebalance existing exhaust fan to same cem as new fan.

52. Dwg. A-110 Boom support indicates a note to the installer, which suggests that there is reinforcing steel in the deck slab. This is logical, but please confirm that the reinforcement is not pre- or post-tensioned. The same question applies to the ground floor for the new plumbing installation. Detail indicates that we will need to perform GPR or a similar method.

Answer A/E Contractor responsible for verifying existing conditions and coordination with boom vendor on installation requirements (from support to boom). From original drawings, the building structure is CIP concrete. For boom support attachment to deck, GPR to be performed to avoid reinforcement at attachment points.

53. Please provide the quantity of the equipment and items that are to be moved by the GC.

Answer: The VA will be responsible for relocating existing furniture and equipment prior to construction/renovation.

54. Please confirm if there is any asbestos that we may run into on this portion of the project. If there will be asbestos, please provide a report stating the quantities of the asbestos to be abated.

Answer: There is no asbestos in building 200.

55. Will there be a requirement to X-ray the floor prior to any core drilling or ground penetrations?

Answer: Yes

56. Who is the preferred vendor for the fire alarm?

Answer: Simplex

57. Is any commissioning required on this project?

Answer: The contractor will commission the AHU per the manufacturers requirements. Also known as start up commissioning.

58. Is there any reason the Superintendent cannot be the Prime Contractor’s Commissioning Manager during commissioning?

Answer: If the Superintendent is qualified to do this. The AHU Commissioning will consist of start-up commissioning per the manufacturer's requirements. The VA will not have a commissioning agent.

59. Is a full-time on-site quality control manager required for this project?

Answer: Yes

60. Can the Superintendent also be the quality control manager?

Answer: No

61. Is a full-time on-site Safety and Health Officer required for this project?

Answer: Yes

62. Can the Superintendent also be the site safety and Health Officer?

Answer: Yes

63. Can the Superintendent be Triple hatted as the SSHO and QC Manager?

Answer: No

64. What is the total dollar amount that the VA has requested for this project?

Answer: This is not public information

65. Has the funding request been approved and full funding for this project available to the NCO station?

Answer: This is not public information

66. Will any of this work have to be performed after hours or on weekends?

Answer: Yes, any operation that affects hospital functions, is outside of the project area of work identified in G-003 and not contained within a mechanical room. All utility outages may need to be performed after hours or on weekends based on the impact to the surrounding spaces.

67. Will this project be done in phases?

Answer: All submittals will need to be submitted and approved prior to starting any construction/renovation. The submittal PoP is 90 Days.

68. Will each phase have to be fully completed before moving to the next or can some phases be completed simultaneously?

Answer: The submittal phase will need to be 100% complete prior to starting construction/renovation activities. POP for submittals is 90 days

69. If so, how many areas will we be given at a time?

Answer: N/A

70. There are no exterior windows in the area to vent the negative air outside, is there another means of venting air from the space to achieve the negative pressure required by ICRA?

Answer: HEPA Filtration shall be installed through the starc panel system (and into the corridor space if no window is available).

71. Is there any other openings we can use to vent our negative air to meet the ICRA requirements?

Answer: HEPA Filtration shall be installed through the starc panel system (and into the corridor space if no window is available).

72. In ICRA areas that require Category B Level 1 or 2, can we use zip-walls or plastic sheeting as containment?

Answer: the ICRA Category for this project is Category IV identified on Page G004. For areas outside the “Area of Work”, fire rated plastic zip walls may be approved for durations less than 48 hours. The Facility construction safety specialist will review and approve any requests to utilize a zip wall.

73. Notes 4 and 5 on sheet G-004 calls for Type A and B walls, can the contractor use Starc Wall Panels or Temporary Wall System Panels in lieu of building these types of walls?

Answer: Yes as long as the fire rating of the barrier is maintained. Any system that deviates from the drawings will need to be approved by the Construction safety specialist.

74. Will temporary sprinklers be required during demolition?

Answer: No, the existing system will need to remain active while the new system is being built out. A sprinkler outage will need to be performed to tie the new system to the existing system. If the sprinkler system is out for more than 4 hours, a fire watch will need to be implemented. This will be the contractor’s responsibility.

75. Will the contractor be required to turn the existing sprinkler heads up during construction once the ceiling is removed?

Answer: Yes the existing sprinklers will need to be turned up and within 12” of the deck.

76. Will we have to test and balance the HVAC system after the work is complete?

Answer: Yes

77. Will the contractor be responsible for cleaning any of the existing ductwork that remains in place as part of this contract?

Answer: The contractor will be responsible for cleaning the ductwork from the AHU to the project area

78. If so, please give an exact quantity of how much?

Answer: Please review the drawings to obtain this information.

79. Who is the manufacturer of the current Fire Alarm system.

Answer: Simplex Grinnell / Johnson Controls

80. Please provide contact for those who service the current Fire Alarm System.

Answer: The Simplex office number is 1(423) 467-3547

81. Who is the manufacturer of the current Security and Access Control system?

Answer: Hirsch

82. Please provide a contact for who services the current Security and Access Control System?

Answer: Please contact the VA Police dispatch to obtain this information 1.423.926.1171 X 7197

83. Who is the manufacturer of the current CCTV system?

Answer: Avigilon

84. Please provide a contact for whoever services the current CCTV System.

Answer: Please contact the VA Police dispatch to obtain this information 1.423.926.1171 X 7197

85. Who is the manufacturer of the current Telecommunications system?

Answer: There is no single manufacturer of our Telecommunications system.

86. Please provide a contact for who services the current Telecommunications System?

Answer: IT related questions can be directed to our IT department at 1.423.926.1171 x 1402

87. Who is the manufacturer of the current HVAC Controls?

Answer: Computrols

88. Please provide a contact for who services the current HVAC Controls?

Answer:

89. Who is the manufacturer of the current Building Automation System?

Answer: Computrols

90. Please provide a contact for who services the current Building Automation System?

Answer:

91. Is there any chance of uncovering hazardous materials?

Answer: The original As-Built construction drawings are dated 1986. This building is not on the Asbestos report. Any hazards that may be encountered are consistent with the nature of work identified in the drawings.

92. Who is the existing signage contractor for this VA?

Answer: We do not have a dedicated signage contractor

93. Will the contractor be responsible for any permits?

Answer: Yes

94. Are new doors to be factory finished or field finished?

Answer: Factory finished

95. What is the height from the finished floor to bottom of deck above in the area?

Answer: The deck height varies. The VA has conducted several site visits so the contractor can review the existing conditions and obtain the necessary information.

96. On sheet A-110 the detail 3 for the boom support is not indicated on the reflected ceiling plan anywhere. Where does this detail 3 occur?

Answer: The boom Support system is identified by the dark hatching in the reflected ceiling plan, the centerlines are dimensioned out.

97. Will the VA have the space entirely cleared out of furniture and miscellaneous items before the contractor begins construction?

Answer: Yes, the “Area of Work” will be cleared prior to construction

98. Will the contractor be required to move any of the existing furniture or equipment?

Answer: The VA will remove the existing furniture and equipment.

99. If the contractor is responsible for moving the existing furniture, will storage be available from the VA for the furniture, equipment, or casework?

Answer: N/A

100. Can the VA provide the latest Asbestos/Hazardous Materials report that included this area?

Answer: Building 200 is not on the Asbestos/ Hazardous Materials report

101. Per spec 08 34 00 Section 2.1 states Basis of Design for this door is in the Section 09 06 00. It is not listed in that specification. Please provide the Basis of Design for this door?

Answer: A/E. Disregard reference to 09 06 00 in section 08 34 00. See keynotes 6 & 7 on A-101 for Basis of Design for the doors.

102. Is there any reason to believe the slab has moisture in it and moisture remediation will be needed?

Answer: No

103. Have other areas on this floor needed moisture remediation on the concrete slab in past projects?

Answer: No

104. Per spec 09 05 16 Section 3.3.A specifies the use of a moisture remediation coating only when the results of ASTM F2170 relative humidity testing exceed the requirements of the flooring manufacturer. Similarly, pH and moisture testing are outlined in Section 3.2.G–H. Can you confirm that moisture remediation coatings, pH neutralization treatments, or other corrective measures included in this specification are only required if slab test results are unsatisfactory?

Answer: Correct

105. Specification Section 09 05 16 includes detailed descriptions and product requirements for both moisture remediation systems (Section 2.1) and underlayment’s (Section 2.2), yet it is unclear whether these items are part of the base bid or only applicable if testing shows deficiencies. Please clarify is the intent that all floor slab testing is to be included in the base bid, and any required remedial treatment (e.g., moisture remediation coating or underlayment) would be added by change order/modification if needed, based on test results?

Answer: A/E. All floor slab testing to be included in base bid.

106. The specification 09 05 16 calls out multiple tests (ASTM F1869, F2170, and pH testing) but does not state how to price the remedial work that may or may not be required depending on the test results. How should bidders price the moisture remediation system and underlayment if slab conditions are unknown at bid time?

Answer: A/E. All floor slab testing to be included in base bid. Any moisture remediation if found can be negotiated at that time.

107. Would the Government prefer allowance pricing, unit pricing, or a change order approach for conditions identified post-award through testing?

Answer: Change order approach

108. Without knowing the actual moisture or pH conditions of the concrete prior to bid, there is significant risk in trying to price products like moisture remediation coatings (epoxy vapor barriers, etc.), cementitious self-leveling underlayment, or trowel-applied patches. Including these without confirmation could lead to either inflated pricing or post-award cost disputes. Thus, under FAR principles of clarity in solicitation documents and equitable risk distribution please provide clear direction on what is to be included in our base bid for subsurface preparation.

Answer: A/E. All floor slab testing to be included in base bid. All floor slab testing to be included in base bid. Any moisture remediation if found can be negotiated at that time.

109. What are the existing floor types?

Answer: Existing floor is VCT over slab.

110. The Room Finish Schedule on Sheet I-001 calls for Resinous floor RES-1. However, the specifications do not correspond with the finish schedule, the Epoxy floor specification 09 67 23.40 lists the epoxy system RES-4 which is not called out on the finish schedule. Please clarify what epoxy system is required for this project?

Answer: RES-1 on the room finish schedule is a call out and is not related to the product type. Stated a different way the finish schedule is meant to read resinous floor 1 of 1. The specified product in 09 67 23.40 is the product that shall be bid.

111. Per spec 13 49 00 Section 2.2 states Basis of Design for this door is in the Section 09 06 00. It is not listed in that specification. Please provide the Basis of Design for the Radiation Protection materials?

Answer: A/E Doors 024A and 024C lead lining to be 1/16” thickness.

112. On sheet I-001 please provide a Basis of Design for the A1122M8 Surgical Boom Equipment Arm that is Contractor Furnished and Installed?

Answer: A/E. Basis of design information for all booms are on sheet I-001, dated November 15, 2024

113. On sheet I-001 please provide a Basis of Design for the U0022 Boom Single Flat Panel Monitor that is Contractor Furnished and Installed?

Answer: A/E . Basis of design information for all booms are on sheet I-001, dated November 15, 2024

114. Is the steam humidifier piping required to be stainless steel?

Answer: No

115. Please provide a manufacturer or a Basis of Design for the Steam Humidifier?

Answer: Basis of design Armstrong HEM-92M, Orifice size 11/32”

116. Will you send out the site visit sign-in sheet?

Answer: Yes, posted as a part of an amendment

117. Can the project value for Subfactor 1a and 1b be changed to $1M - $5M? Or $2M? This project will not be a $5,000,000.00 project.

Answer: As stated, two (3) completed projects within the past five (5) years with a contract value of at equal to or greater than $5,000,000.00 or greater.

118. For the Schedule please provide a hypothetical NTP date for the contractor to base their schedule on.

Answer: We cannot provide a hypothetical date. Submittals will be due 10 calendar days after the issuance of the NTP

119. Is there any specific project requirements that the VA wants to see included in our Schedule?

Answer: The contractor shall provide as much detail as necessary to show successful completion of the project. All requirements of spec section 01 32 16.15 shall be incorporated. All milestones and outages shall be included.

120. Please provide an example of the requirement for Subfactor 2a – Gantt chart of contract times broken into a schedule of values by trade discipline and General Wage Decision.

Answer: The schedule will be evaluated as part of the technical proposal.

121. Does the contractor need to include their VETS-4212 in their proposal submission?

Answer: As requested in the solicitation

122. Can the bid date for the project be extended to provide more time for contractors?

Answer: Please see Amendment proposals are now due 2PM EDT. 31 July.

123. Can a second round of RFIs be submitted once the initial RFI answers are provided as usually these answers call for more clarifications in most cases?

Answer: No

124. A boom mounted surgical light is not listed on the lighting (E-602) or equipment schedule (I-001) drawings, is one required and if so, please provide a specification.

Answer: A/E Boom mounted surgical light is not required.

125. I-001 equipment schedule lists one - Boom (single flat panel monitor) JSN U0022, please provide specification.

Answer: A/E Basis of design information for all booms are on sheet I-001, dated November 15, 2024

126. I-001 equipment schedule list Surgical boom equipment arm JSN A1122MB and indicates that data, power and mechanical are required. Is this a dual arm boom with mechanical brake? What medical gases are required and is data and video required? Please provide a specification.

Answer: A/E Basis of design information for all booms are on sheet I-001, dated November 15, 2024. Equipment Boom to be provided with mechanical brake.

127. Nurse Call appears on the drawings (E-101 and E-002); however, there is no specification (typically 27 52 23). Is this because the scope is limited to demolishing Nurse Call from the existing patient headwall (demo note 3) and installation of a new Nurse Call device (new keynote 5)?

Answer:

Yes. There is no need for Nurse Call Spec. All the performance requirements can be found in new keynote 5 which references the existing Hill-rom products in the hospital. Hill-Rom Code Blue devices are the performance requirements.

Single Gang Workbox, 3"x2"x2.5".

Pushbutton or Pull switches with cancel button.

Code Blue switch must connect to a Room Control Board. Code Blue switch must integrate completely with existing Hill-Rom system.

128. Are there any known environmentally hazardous materials within the confines of this project? Mold, Asbestos, lead paint, etc…

Answer: There are no known Enviromental hazardous materials such as the ones listed.

129. 1:32 We request a copy of the latest procedures pertaining to this Medical Center on Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock-Out / Tag-Out).

Answer: VA follows OSHA requirements for lock-out/ Tag-out procedures.

130. Where is the existing facility Telecommunications room that will serve this project? Does it have enough capacity for additional connections that may be required for this project?

Answer: See keynote 3 on sheet E-100

131. Please provide structural drawings for the concrete construction.

Answer: A/E. Structural drawings are not needed to cover the refilling in of concrete at the trenched areas. A trenching detail has been added to A-501.

132. Please provide the latest as built plumbing for this area.

Answer: Refer to contract documents for existing plumbing

133. Please provide the name and contract information of the company that either facility recommends or has the maintenance contract on the roof.

Answer: The VA does not have a preferred roofing contractor.

134. Is there a facility standards handbook/manual? If so please provide a copy to us.

Answer: We do not have a facility standard/manual.

135. Please provide the contact information for the facility preferred, or facility maintenance fire sprinkler contractor.

Answer: The facility does not have a preferred fire sprinkler contractor.

136. Will a 3rd party commercial photographer be required for this project? Page 01 00 00-26 (1.23) to page 01 00 00-30.

Answer: The contractor shall take daily photos and attach them to the daily log. These do not need to be professional photos. Several photos shall be taken in all locations where work is occurring each day. Photos shall also be uploaded to Procore on a weekly basis.

137. Will contractor be required to provide all on-line domain/web hosting, security measures, and redundant server back-up of the documentation. Will Procore suffice for this?

Answer: Procore will suffice, however, the contractor shall compile all project documents in Procore and turn them over to the VA as part of the O&M Manuals at the end of the project.

138. Please verify that the 1/16” lead in the drawings only need to extend up to 7’ above the floor. Drawings page A101 and A105

Answer: There is no A-105 in construction drawing set. The walls are tagged on sheet A-101 and the partition types are located on sheet A-501. Partition types all show lead sheilding going to underside of the deck.

139. Is the Horton door noted on page A101 under key notes 6, and shown on page A501 trackless or with a track?

Answer: Trackless

140. Will the safety and construction signs noted on Page 114 of the spec book be required for this project?

Answer: Yes

141. Will a 3rd party commercial photographer be required for this project Page? 114 to 118.

Answer: See answer to question 137

142. Will a full Arc Flash Hazard Analysis be required for this project?

Answer: No

143. Will a full CQC plan as shown on pages 186+ be required for this project?

Answer: Yes. Having a CQC plan and following it will be critical to a successful project.

144. Will a full DQC plan as shown on page 188+ be required for this project?

Answer: This section is only applicable for Design/Build projects.

145. Will a quality control organization as shown on pages 189+ be required for this project?

Answer: Yes.

146. Will this project require an on site testing laboratory as shown on page 195?

Answer: A/E, No

147. Page 196+ Will all of the Documentation quality control activities shown on these pages be required for this project?

Answer: A/E Yes

148. Page 202 Will a site assessment plan for types of materials generated by construction or demolition be required for this project?

Answer: The contractor will need to provide total poundage of waste sent to the landfill and total poundage of waste diverted from the landfill (Recycled)

149. Will full compliance with all of the elements shown under the Waste management section be required for this project? Pages 199 to 207.

Answer: Yes

150. Pages 209 to 222 Sustainable Construction items Will all elements of this section apply to this project, and must they be met in full? Examples: Sustainability action plan, Low pollutant emitting materials tracking spreadsheet, Construction indoor quality management plan, flush out documentation and performing a building flush out after construction ends, construction waste diversion from landfill disposal must comprise at least 50% of total construction waste, etc.

Answer: The contractor will need to provide total poundage of waste sent to the landfill and total poundage of waste diverted from the landfill (Recycled)

151. Pages 223 to 280 how much of the commissioning process listed in these pages will apply to this project?

Answer: AHU Start up commissioning only.

152. Page 282 Will an engineering survey of the building to verify structural integrity be required for this project?

Answer: No

153. Page 285 what all salvaged items will the contractor be expected to clean, pack, crate, and move to the owners designated storage area?

Answer: None. If any items are identified to be salvaged during the project, the VA will pick them up. There will be no additional requirements other than demo as identified on the drawings.

a. Will the designated storage area be nearby?

Answer: N/A

b. What all items for reinstallation will the contractor be expected to clean, repair to functional condition, pack and crate, store, then reinstall?

Answer: None

c. What all items that are to remain will be on this project, that must be cleaned and protected (possibly packaged and stored).

Answer: None

154. Page 294 Will the firestopping installer qualifications and need for a 3rd party inspector be required for this project?

Answer: All firestopping will need to be installed in compliance with an “approved UL listed system”. The installer does not need to present qualifications, nor do we need a 3rd party inspector. However, the fire stopping system will need to be presented during the submittal phase and captured in the CQC plan. The contractors' CQC manager shall inspect the system to make sure it meets the quality control metrics.

155. Page 299 to 310 joint sealants

a. Will the installer qualifications portion be required for this project?

Answer: A/E. Yes

b. Will the various tests, certifications, inspections and submittals shown in this section be required?

i. Product testing

ii. Lab tests

iii. Adhesion tests

iv. Compatibility tests

v. Stain tests

vi. Field adhesion testing

Answer: A/E. Yes, all of this is usually contained in the sealant manufacturer’s literature.

156. Pages 311 to 320 HM doors and frames - Will sustainable construction submittals be required for this project?

Answer: No

157. Pages 321-327 interior doors - What is the campus standard for the doors and hardware to be used on this project?

Answer: Doors shall match existing adjacent doors. Solid core Birch is typical throughout this area.

158. Pages 340 to 367 door hardware –

a. Are multiple copies of the door schedule required since it is listed in the drawings?

P340

Answer: MFR for door hardware is Best. Operation of all doors is listed after the hardware sets starting on 08 71 00 –21.

b. Does facility have a locksmith. P340

Answer: Yes

c. Is a certified hardware consultant required for this project? P340

Answer: Yes

d. Will a preinstallation meeting be required for the installation of the doors and hardware for this project? P341

Answer: Yes

e. Will the manufacturer need to design a new key system with extended capacity for this project? Will a Great grandmaster key need to be created for this project?

P342

Answer: No

f. Will the keys for this project require a change number and key set symbol ?

Answer: The contractor will not be issuing keys as part of this project

g. Will the key quantities listed on Pages 351 and 352 be required for this project?

Answer: No

h. P359-360…will kick plates (mop plates) be required on any of these doors?

Answer: Yes

159. Page 370 will this project require all elements of the submittals 1.3…to be included for this project? (for all items listed)?

a. Will the finish coatings shown on page 373 of the spec book still be correct for this Project?

Answer: Yes

b. Will the wall and door elements shown on p373 still be correct for this project?

Answer: Yes

c. Will the manufacturers for the modular and metal casework still be correct for this project? P374

Answer: Yes

d. Has a solid surface top spec been determined for the modular casework? P375

Answer: Contractor shall provide a solid surface top. Color to be determined. Color samples shall be submitted.

e. Is the countertop schedule still correct for this project P374

Answer: Yes

161. Page 377 Will this project require all elements of the submittals to be included for this project? (for all items listed)?

Answer: Yes

160. Page 385 will this project require all elements of the submittals to be included for this project? (for all items listed)?

Answer: Yes

161. Page 393 acoustical ceilings –

a. Will a preconstruction meeting be required for this project?

Answer: Yes. Pre-installation meetings shall be held for all tasks identified in the spec to have these meetings. This should be summarized in the CQC plan.

b. will this project require all elements of the submittals to be included for this project?

(for all items listed)?

Answer: Yes

c. Will this project require the sustainable construction submittals?

Answer: Yes

d. Does facility have a manufacturer, model number, and size for the ceiling tile. The drawings show they are to be gasketed

Answer: A/E. Both the ceiling tile and the ceiling grid systems are specified in specification section 09 06 00.

162. P403 Resilient base Is the rubber base shown in the spec book page 372 still correct for this project?

a. Are the products shown in this section page 372 for the resinous and resilient floorings still correct for this project?

Answer: Yes, the products shown on page 372 are correct. RSF and RSFB are not to be used in this project. On Sheet I-001 there is a typo for the type of base in A024B Scope storage room. Base shall be RESB-1.

b. Will the requirements for recycled content be applicable for this aspect of this project?

Answer: Yes

163. P407+ resilient sheet flooring - Will shop drawings showing flooring layouts be required for this project?

Answer: No, resilient sheet flooring has been removed from project scope.

164. P414+ resinous flooring will shop drawings be required for this project?

a. Will a pre installation conference be required for this installation?

Answer: Yes

b. If facility has this product installed in other parts of the facility, and they are satisfied with the results, please provide the name and contact information of those who installed this product.

Answer: Stonehard has installed other Resinous flooring in the facility Contact:

Seth McLeod: 770.243.9084 smcleod@stonhard.com

165. P461+ signage –

a. May we have a copy of the VA Signage design manual

Answer: Please coordinate with the VA interior designer for any signage questions.

(Candice McMillan) ph:1.423.926.1171 x 7439

b. What signage labeling (verbiage, braille, images) will be required for the spaces for this project?

Answer: Please coordinate with the VA interior designer for any signage questions.

(Candice McMillan) ph:1.423.926.1171 x 7439

166. P473+ cubicle curtain tracks - Will contractor originated shop drawings be required for this project?

Answer: MFR shop drawings will be acceptable if they are project specific.

167. P477+ Wall and door protection - Will shop drawings be required for this project? Will samples be required for this project?

Answer: Yes

168. P 516 radiation protection - Will a submittal showing size, configuration, and fabrication and installation details be required for this project? Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentage by weight. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Show volatile organic compound types and quantities.

Answer: Yes

169. P518 shows/describes attachment of the lead. May we use lead sheets of the correct thickness (the sheets are…