36C25019B0044-0002000.docx

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 07-24-2019

552-19-3-6953-0021

552-19-203

36C250/701HL

Department of Veterans Affairs VHA Regional Procurement Office Central Net work Contracting Office (NCO) 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. - Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25019B0044 07-12-2019

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552-2680162-6953-854200-3220 23NR7KA26

The purpose for this Amendment is to provide responses to RFIs received from potential offerors.

All other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged.

Bob Ivey Contracting Officer

NCO1015L2-050007

Requests for Information (RFIs) Project: 552-19-203 – Renovate Building 411 Solicitation: 36C25019B0044

1. While reviewing the documents I did not notice any specifications for audio visual systems. I wanted to reach out and ask if that is something that would be bid later or are you interested in a design build system from Sound Com. Response: No work on AV system

2. There is no schedule for the doors and others appear missing as well. Can these be provided? Response: See attached amended documents

3. Please clarify the magnitude of the subject reference project. The solicitation states $100,000 – 250,000 and website Building Connected states $250,000 – 500,000. Response: $100,000.00 - $250,000.00.

4. Spec index states 09 06 00 is a finish schedule. There is no spec section 09 06 00 in the specs. Response: Finish Schedule is shown on the drawings

5. The scope calls out for a construction of a ramp. The drawings do not show layout or details. There is also no description of materials, railing materials, etc.

Is the contractor to provide design for this ramp? Response: The ramp is a design-Build effort Will the contractor need to provide stamped drawings from architect and engineer? Response: Yes Are there existing drawings showing the footing area of the building where the ramp is to be located? Response: VA will provide the drawings that are available

6. There are no mark numbers for doors on the drawings or a door schedule. The door schedule listed in spec section 08 17 00-7 does not refer back to the drawings in any way. Response: Double doors with numbers 117 (2) and 118K shall receive automatic door opener buttons

7. The electrical drawings do not show power for any door controls that might be required in 08 17 00-7. Response: See response to Question 6

8. Can the Superintendent act as the SSHO? Response: Yes

9. The specifications call for the CQC staff to maintain a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work. This will add greatly to the cost of the project. Given the size and duration, is this required? Response: A qualified and competent Project Superintendent will suffice

10. In looking at the finish plan page, the restroom elevation does not match the “bathroom standards schedule.” I see the MFT-1 as the floor tile. The PP-1 as the wall field tile. The PPB-1 as the bullnose. What is the tile shown between the PP-1 and the PPB-1 on the elevation? Is there to be a Ceramic tile cove base? Response: See new amended doc attached

11. During the site visit it was said that the builder was to match an existing door. Please provide a product name and a door schedule for the doors to be supplied. Response: See Question 2

12. During the site visit is was said that a double door was to match an existing door. Please provide a product name and picture of the door to be supplied. Response: See Question 2

13. During the site visit is was said that the builder was to match an existing light fixture. Please provide a product name and schedule. Response: See Question 30

14. During the site visit it was said a wheel chair ramp was to be install at the east side of building, should the ramp be installed on the Southside of the porch area, or does the VA want the granite steps removed? Response: Steps are to remain

15. On the floor plans it shows New walls, are the walls in the crossed/hatched area to be supplied and installed? (Kitchen and two offices) Response: There will be no construction in the ‘hatched’ area

16. On the floor plans are the ceilings to be replaced in the crossed/hatched areas or left in place? Response: There will be no construction in the ‘hatched’ area

17. On the floor plans are the existing floors to be removed? If so is there an asbestos report? Response: New floor to be installed on existing floor after the existing floor is prepared to receive the new floor

18. On the floor plans are the existing floors to remain in the kitchen and two offices?

Response: There will be no construction in ‘hatched’ area

19. On the floor plans the finish floor schedule indicates the builder to install new LV11 tile and carpet, what is to be install in the Restroom? Response: See bath room schedule on the drawing ‘Finish Plan’

20. There is a Bathroom Standards Schedule provided, but no detail where to apply. Please provide a cross section with notes. Response: Applies in the bathroom shown on drawings

21. The bathroom schedule callout a Formica plastic laminate, but the drawings indicates a wall hung sink. Which one is it? Please provide details. Response: Wall Hung Sink

22. The drawings show a marker board is this being supplied by the VA and installed by the VA. Is this correct? Response: VA provided and installed

23. The Drawings indicates new acoustical ceiling tiles, please provide the supplier and models numbers. Response: Follow the salient features provided in the amended 09 06 00 section

24. There is no door schedule or hardware schedule. What does the government want as far as doors and hardware? Can you provide door/hardware schedule? Please advise. Response: See Question 2

25. The drawings are confusing and not marked as to what are new walls and what are existing walls. Please clarify. Response: Existing walls are shown on demolition plan

26. Please confirm wall types for all new walls as well. Response: See drawing ‘sections and elevations”

27. Please confirm that there is to be NO WORK completed in the areas that are hashed. This is not clear on the drawings. Response: See response to question 15 and 16

28. The demolition plan (does not show any demolition of ceiling, however there is a reflective ceiling plan for the new layout. Are we to install the new ceiling and leave the existing ceiling in place? Please confirm. Response: Yes

29. The reflected ceiling plan does not indicate any hashed areas (indicating NO WORK). Are KITCHEN 119 and the Offices (125 and 126) to receive new ceiling finishes? Please clarify. Response: See Question 15 and 16

30. There is no lighting / fixture schedule. Please provide this / clarify what fixtures are to be included in our price. Response: Lithonia Lighting or Equivalent: 2’x4’, 3400 lumen, 4000k color, MVOLT 120-277V

31. Please confirm the existing lights in this area are to remain & are not being demo’d. Response: The lighting fixtures in the plenum area shall be removed per specification and applicable codes

32. The panels that are being demo’d in Mechanical 118B (shown on demo plan) – where are these fed from? Please advise. Response: See demo plan notes

33. There is no flooring demolition called out on the demo plan, however there are new finishes for the flooring called out on the Finish plan. What is expected as far as demo of existing flooring? Please advise. Response: See Question 17

34. There was a metal security gate at the West end (assuming UP is North) of the hallway (Mechanical 118B on demo plan). There are no notes to demo this gate. What should be done with this gate? Please advise. Response: See demo plan notes

35. Demo plan shows two offices (118H and 118G). The new plan does not show these areas within the hashed areas. Please confirm that the contractor is not expected to demo these offices as part of this project. Response: See response to question 15 and 16

36. The new floor plan shows two offices (125 and 126) that are NOT existing, however they are hashed which indicated we are not to include these in our price. Are these offices being built as part of a separate project? Please confirm we are not to include these offices in our scope of work. Response: See response to question 15 and 16

37. Please confirm contractor is not to include any furniture / cubicles / kiosks in our bid. Response: Correct

38. There were a lot of boxes/pallets/miscellaneous furniture and carts in this space. Please confirm this will be moved by the V.A. prior to this project starting up. Response: Construction area will be cleared by VA

39. There appears to be some type of leak above ceiling (there were multiple ceiling tiles with water damage). Please confirm this is understood by the V.A. and if any future water damage occurs the contractor will not be held responsible. Response: Correct

40. Please confirm the contractor has no work associated with the windows in this area. Response: Correct

41. No toilet accessories are shown on the drawings. Are any required for this project? Please confirm. Response: Toilet accessories will be provided by VA and installed by contractor

42. There is a spec section for toilet partitions for this project, however none are shown on the drawings. Please confirm there are no toilet partitions / compartments. Response: Correct

43. The solicitation calls out for the construction of a ramp on the east side of building 411 for accessibility. Can you provide details on what the VA wants as far as the construction of this ramp? Does the VA want WOOD, CONCRETE? Also, can the drawings be marked on to show where the ramp will be installed? Is the Architectural Barriers Act Standards and VA Barrier Free Design standard available / can it be distributed to all contractors? Response: Concrete. Design build effort shall cover the standards.

44. The floor plan shows automatic doors at vestibule 118a, and entry 130. However, I do not see anything on the electrical drawings. Are these existing automatic fixtures or are these new? If new, what does the VA want installed at these doors? Please advise. Response: New automatic openers

45. There is one demo drawing and it does not say what to do about the existing flooring. What is the type of existing flooring? What is the mastic? Response: Please see response to question 17

46. There is a Spec section for Division 21 – Fire Suppression, however there are no Fire Suppression/Sprinkler drawings. Will these drawings be distributed or what is to be included as far as Sprinkler for this project? Please advise. Response: All new work shall meet specifications and applicable codes

47. After review of the size of the HVAC unit, after approved submittals, it will be at least a 10-week delivery time for the unit. The 90-day construction period will not be enough time to complete the project. Response: Construction Perion shall be 140 days

48. Reviewing the General Notes on page 411M001, there are several notes and wording within a note that doesn’t correspond with the project as shown on the drawings. This is confusing as to what the VA is going to hold the contractor accountable. How is the contractor to interpret this? Can the VA revise these notes to make them reflect the project as shown? Response: Contract Documents are applicable

49. Are we to assume that the exterior walls of the space have lead paint? Response: Yes

50. The East wall has a lot of plaster deterioration. The drawings call to paint this wall. Is the contractor to repair the plaster? Response: Yes

51. Since the exterior ramp is a design build concept, can the contractor decide which method of getting personnel to the entry door elevation? Response: No

52. There is no flooring called out on the drawing for toilet room 122. Response: See Finish Plan

53. The tile band on the toilet 122 elevation isn’t called out on the drawings. Response: See amended new detail

54. On drawing 411MH100, it indicates that existing floor penetrations for Unit 411AHU3 supply and return air ductwork to be 26" x 26" each. Unit 411AHU4 existing supply air ductwork leaves approximately 14" of clear space between this ductwork and the existing structure. There is not enough clearance to install the designed ductwork for Unit 411AHU3. Response: Bid per design

55. On drawing 411MH100, note 5, it indicates the outside air duct rises and is continued on drawing 411MH101. There is no note on drawing 411MH101 showing this new ductwork. Response: 411MP101

56. On drawing 411MH100 notes 7 & 8 indicate removal and relocation of the existing hot water heating piping and accessories for existing Unit 411AHU4. This work will require approximately 5 working days to complete. During this period there will be no heat available for Unit 411AHU4. Has this been taken into consideration? Response: Contractor shall provide heating and cooling per VA Guidelines and contract documents to all the effected areas including equipment and fixtures

57. The ins to both the existing hot water heating and chilled water systems must be made for Unit 411AHU3. Does either of these systems contain a glycol solution? If so, what type of glycol is used and what is the mixture percentage? Response: No Glycol

58. To install the air distribution systems for Unit 411AHU3 above the existing restrooms and hallway either conduit and sprinkler systems must be relocated or additional offsets and transitions in this ductwork must be made. If the air distribution systems are to be modified, these modifications must be approved by the design engineer as we do not know if this will affect the designed performance of the supply and return fans. Response: conduit and sprinkler systems must be relocated if the actual field condition necessitates

59. Per the design, the return and outside air measuring stations are before the air filtration system of Unit 411AHU3. This will probably result in dirt plugging these measuring stations. See photos below. Response: Per design

60. On drawing 1 of 1 "finish plan" what is the floor covering on room's 121 and 122? Response: 121 - No new flooring. 122 - Follow bath room schedule.

61. Where is the Door Schedule? Response: See Question 2

62. What are the "Kiosk's" and is the VA providing them? Response: Yes

63. The Water bottle fountain on the prints, is the VA providing? Response: Yes

64. There isn't a mention of the Furniture, again, is the VA providing that? Response: Yes

65. Are all Interior Metal Stud walls "SI" typical as provided on the set 1 of the prints? Response: Yes

66. How are the temporary walls to be built? Response: See Question 65

Attachments

1. Lead Paint - Spec 02 83 33.

2. Door Hardware.

3. Dayton VA Restroom Tile Standards - 2019.

4. Door Schedule Detail.

5. Acoustical Ceiling - Spec 09 51 00.

6. 0029 Move Class Arch 03-12-2019 - Door Numbers.

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