552-CSI-176 RFI Tracker as of 20200616.docx

Solicitation - 36C25020B0030 Project: New MRI Site Prep (552-CSI-176)

RFI Tracker with VA Responses (Updated as of 06/16/2020)

KEY: RFI = Black; VA Response = Purple; Design Team Response = Blue

1. There was no Civil Drawing provided. Is there a Civil Drawing(s) for this project?

VA Response – Please refer to attachment entitled “36C25020B0030 Project Drawings (Part 1 of 4).pdf” in original solicitation.

2. Will the VA allow poured-in-place epoxy terrazzo in lieu of the sheet vinyl flooring in the MRI Room A111? The epoxy terrazzo floor has many benefits compared to the sheet vinyl. The epoxy terrazzo is a seamless, 100% bonded system which will be able to withstand the use of this room. Further, the terrazzo floor system has a compressive strength >12,000 psi at 3/8" thick. The aggregate is marble, granite, plastic, and/or glass and will not be affected by the magnetic field. The floor can be installed as a single color, or pattern could be added, if desired.

The drawing shows a large area to be depressed. This depression can be eliminated by using the epoxy terrazzo flooring. We have installed very flat floors in several existing MRI rooms without a depression. Further, we could install "rails" level for moveable MRI machines to track on.

VA Response – Poured-in-place epoxy terrazzo will not be allowed in lieu of specified sheet vinyl flooring in MRI Room A111.

3. What is code note 19 on drawing ES2.0?

VA Response – Coded note 19 pointing to an electrical panel has been revised to coded note 15.

4. What is the type, manufacture, and AIC rating of panel N1 on drawing ES2.0 code note 18?

VA Response – NQOD, Square D, 10KAIC, Contractor to field verify.

5. There was no signage plan provided. The documents state “Coordinate sign selection and placement with COR and VA Interior Designer” Could you please provide a signage package for us to be able to bid accurately off of?

VA Response – Refer to drawing provided in solicitation.

6. Solicitation, item 13 SF 1442 The solicitation calls for sealed offers (original and a copy) to be delivered to the Kettering OH address as per item 13 of the SF 1442. In light of the current COVID 19 situation, would the VA consider accepting emailed proposals instead of the hard bid submission?

VA Response – Emailed Proposals are not authorized. Proposals must be submitted per the Solicitation.

7. Solicitation, pg 29

4.5 FAR 52.211-12 on page 29 of the solicitation states that liquidated damages are $394.92 for each calendar day. Please confirm that this applies to the MRI Site Prep project.

VA Response –This is correct.

8. C-1.1 The legend on geometric plan drawing C-1.1 includes a "proposed standard duty concrete pavement" but C-4.0 Site Details do not include a detail for the concrete pavement. Please provide a cross-section of the concrete pavement. Is the VA's intention to use the sidewalk detail for all std duty concrete pavement?

VA Response – Refer to drawings for standard duty concrete cross-section. Concrete pavement to be reinforced per Concrete Sidewalk Detail.

9. C-2.0 Utility Plan C-2.0 shows the existing electrical utility and telephone lines going across the proposed building at 2 locations. Please clarify if these existing lines are to remain or if they need to be relocated?

VA Response – Contractor shall field verify and relocate utilities where a conflict exists with the building addition construction.

10. C-2.0 If relocation of the existing electrical utility and/or telephone lines is required, please provide the proposed relocation/rerouting plan along with information on where these lines originate from and feed to. Please provide information on the depth of the utilities, details (including size of conduits, duct bank etc..). Please provide any additional requirements for shutdowns if required.

VA Response – Existing utility locations that differ from contract documents shall be relocated at time of discovery as approved by the VA.

11. C-2.0 The existing gas line reroute shown on Utility Plan C-2.0 includes a note "REROUTE GAS SEE MECHANICAL PLANS FOR ROUTING, DESIGN, SIZE, MATERIAL, AND SPECIFICATIONS." We do not see any such scope on any of the Mechanical drawings. Please provide the information referenced on C-

2.0. Who is responsible for rerouting this gas line? If the contractor, please provide details and specifications. Please provide any additional requirements for shutdowns if required.

VA Response – Contractor shall assume 6” gas line per drawing C-2.0 unless field verified otherwise. Contractor shall coordinate outage and re-route with Vectren Energy Services.

12. C-3.0 General utility note 9/C-3.0 states "CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY AND COORDINATE SIZE AND LOCATION OF GAS LINE WITH MECHANICAL ENGINEER AND UTILITY COMPANY." Do you want us to contact the VA's mechanical engineer and utility company directly to obtain this information? If so, please provide their contact information. Does the VA plan to have the utility company relocate the gas line and pay for it directly? Please clarify.

VA Response – Refer to general conditions in contract documents for coordination responsibility.

13. C-3.0 General note 9, and general utility note 14 of C-3.0 discusses the permits and permit fees. Typically Federal government projects do not require outside permits. If this project requires outside permits, please provide a list of the permits needed, the names of the agencies providing the permits, and the cost associated with each so all bidders can bid the same scope.

VA Response – Refer to contract documents for utility coordination

14. C-3.0 General note 12 of C-3.0 states "PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF EXISTING STREETS MUST BE OBTAINED BEFORE COMMENCING WORK." This project is entirely within federal boundaries. Are we required to obtain any permits outside the VA authority? VA Response – No

15. C-3.0 General note 16 of C-3.0 states "THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND FINAL CLEARANCE OF ANY REQUIRED NEEDLING, UNDERPINNING, SHORING OR BRACING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES." Which location(s) require underpinning, shoring, or bracing of the existing structures? Is the bottom of the existing building footing at the same elevation as the new proposed footing? Please confirm. Please provide us with an as-built of the existing building foundation where the proposed building ties in with the existing building.

VA Response – Refer to contract documents for connection to existing

16. C-3.0 Sanitary sewer note 7 on C-3.0 states "IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE ALL VIDEO, TELEVISION OR PHOTOGRAPHIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE JURISDICTIONAL AGENCY." How much of the existing sewer does the contractor need to inspect? Please provide the VA's intent on the videography of the existing sewer.

VA Response – Inspection requirements determined by the VA shall not exceed the scope of work

17. C-3.0 & S-0.1 General note 3, and layout/geometry note 8 on C-3.0 reference the geotechnical report and soil boring locations, respectively. Similarily, building pad preparation notes 1 & 2 on S-0.1 discuss the geotechnical report. We did not find any geotechnical report in the government provided documents. Please provide the Geotechnical report at the proposed building location.

VA Response – Refer to geotech report submitted

18. AE-300 & AE-500

Section 1/AE500 shows a cubicle curtain in room number A104 between column line 7.3 and 7.9, which is annotated OFOI. Is the VA furnishing and installing both the curtain and the track? Please confirm.

VA Response – Contractor shall provide and install curtain track

19. AE-300 & AE-800

Detail 1/AE800 shows a metal detector in control room A112, which is annotated OFCI. Please provide the metal detector specification so we can provide an accurate installation price.

VA Response – Refer to Mednovous Safescan Intercept Pillar cut sheet attached.

20. AE-104

Exterior elevation south on AE-104 calls for a 10' x 8' knock out panel. Please provide material/construction and installation details for the knock-out panel.

VA Response – Knock-out panel dimensions have been revised. Refer to exterior elevations sheet AE- 401, revised detail 7/AE-511 and structural drawings S-2.0 and S-4.0

21. AE-800

Interior elevation 11 on AE-800 shows the outline of the "image" to be OFCI. Please provide image details/specifications so we can price installation accurately.

VA Response – VA Interior design will provide wall covering image for installation by contractor.

22. AE-800

Interior Elevation detail 10/AE-800 for the countertop under the RF View Window references detail 4/AE- 701 but this detail is for the sink base, which doesn't match with the elevation shown. Please provide the correct scope at this location.

VA Response – Section call out revised to 1/AE-701. Refer to revised sheet AE-800.

23. AE-800

Interior elevations 10 and 12 on AE-800 reference 4/AE-701 but elevations 10 and 12 show a set of drawers and base cabinets which doesn't match detail 4/AE-701. Please clarify.

VA Response – There is no references to millwork section on interior elevation 12. Section call out revised on interior elevation 10 to 1/AE-701. Refer to revised sheet AE-800.

24. AE-800 & AE-801

Interior elevations 1, 2, 3, 5, 14, 15, & 16 of AE-800 and 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 13, & 14 of AE-801 call for IRWC wall covering. The finish legend on AE-1000 does not provide any information on IRWC. Please provide the BOD.

VA Response – IRWC (Impact Resistant Wallcovering) is same as WP (Wall Protection). Refer to revised Room Finish Legend, sheet AE-1000

25. AE-300

The west elevation of room A103 is not provided in the interior elevation drawings. Is IRWC-1 applicable to the west wall of the entrance room A103? If yes, please provide the west elevation for room A103.

VA Response – Refer to interior elevation 16/AE-800

26. AE-1000

Schedule note 1 on the finish legend/AE-1000 states "SEE DRAWINGS FOR LOCATION OF CORNER GUARDS, CRASH RAILS, AND BUMPER GUARDS." We do not see any crash rails and bumper guards on any of the interior elevation drawings. Please provide revised drawings showing the crash rail and bumper rail work if required.

VA Response – Refer to sheet AE-301 First Floor Finish Plan

27. AE-1002

Sheet AE-1002 details the sign types, but the drawings do not include a sign location plan and sign schedule. Please provide signage location and a sign schedule.

VA Response – Coordinate with VA interior designer and COR

28. AE-511 & AE-1000

AE-511 includes multiple sections for the RF wall that reference the "RF Wall Detail" but this detail is missing from the partition type drawing AE-1000. Please provide RF wall details.

VA Response – Refer to section detail 4 RF-Wall on sheet AE-502

29. S-0.1 Building pad preparation note 6 of S-0.1 states "The geotechnical engineer shall determine on-site or off- site imported material that can be used for engineered fill. All fill material shall be approved by the geotechnical engineer." Who is responsible for hiring a geotechnical engineer?

VA Response – Owner will be responsible for hiring a Lab & Soils testing company.

30. FX100

Fire sprinkler work for the proposed new building is called out on drawing FX100. Please show the tie in location for the new fire sprinkler main to the existing system on the drawing. Also, please confirm that the VA maintenance team is responsible for the system drain down and refill.

VA Response – Tie in location has been indicated on revised drawing FX100

31. Who is the manufacturer of the existing BAS system in the building? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance temperature control contractor.

VA Response – Existing BAS is Tridium Niagara AX, BACnet compatible

32. Who is the manufacturer of the existing fire alarm system in the building? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance fire alarm contractor.

VA Response – EST3. Contractor to coordinate with COR for contact information for preferred / maintenance fire alarm contractor.

33. PL2.1

KN-1 on PL2.1 says to tie in the DCW, DHW and RDHW lines for the new MRI building at the location mentioned in the drawings. Please provide us with the reflected ceiling as-built plan along the entire path between the tie in point and the new proposed building so we can identify the ceiling type(s) and evaluate the ceiling demo, patching/painting associated with installation of the new lines.

VA Response – Contractor to field verify existing conditions prior to bidding.

34. PL2.1

Is there any infection control requirement along the path of the plumbing pipe runs mentioned above in question 28?

VA Response – Contractor will provide an infection control plan for this work during the submittal process. Contractor to assume Class III for work in occupied areas.

35. PL2.1

Is there a functional control valve close to the location of tapping the existing plumbing pipes?

36. PL2.1

Are we to assume that there are no obstructions or accessibility issues in the ceiling where these pipes will be installed? Please confirm if the existing ceiling has enough space to install plumbing hangers & piping with the proper pitch without disturbing any existing systems.

37. PL2.1

KN-2 of PL2.1 says to tie in the MV, MA, and O lines for the new MRI building at the location mentioned in the drawings. Please provide us with the reflected ceiling as-built plan along the entire path between the tie in point and the new proposed building so we can identify the ceiling type and evaluate the ceiling demo, patching/painting associated with installation of the new lines.

38. PL2.1

Is there any infection control requirement along the path of the medical gas pipe runs mentioned above in question 32?

VA Response – Contractor will provide an infection control plan for this work during the submittal process. Contractor to assume Class III for work in occupied areas.

39. PL2.1

Is there a functional control valve close to the location of tapping the existing med gas pipes?

40. PL2.1

Are we to assume that there are no obstructions or accessibility issues in the ceiling to install the med gas pipes? Please confirm if the existing ceiling has enough space to install hangers & piping with the proper pitch without disturbing any existing systems.

41. PL2.1

The waste anesthesia gas disposal pipe run on PL2.1 is only shown from the east wall of room A112 to the west wall of room A112. I do not see where this pipe originates from and where it connects to. Please provide the connection details and location where the pipe is disposing the waste gas into.

VA Response – Waste anesthesia ties into vacuum piping downstream of zone valve box.

42. PL4.1

The gas meter detail on PL4.1 shows that the underground "MPG" is to be installed by "S.C." Please clarify what MPG and S.C. stand for. Who is responsible for installing the underground gas line from the building to the existing line?

VA Response – MPG refers to Medium Pressure Gas. S.C. refer to site contractor. Site contractor to leave capped gas line for connection by plumbing contractor outside building. Refer to revised civil drawing C-2.0.

43. ES2.0

Coded note 13 of ES2.0 states "EXISTING LIGHTING BOLLARD TO BE TEMPORARILY REMOVED AND REINSTALLED UPON COMPLETION OF RENOVATED SIDEWALK (TYPICAL OF ALL SIDEWALK LIGHTING BOLLARDS). EXISTING CONDUIT AND WIRE TO REMAIN FOR REUSE." We can try our best to salvage the existing conduit and wiring. If we are unable to do so, will the additional cost for replacing it be paid through a change order?

VA Response – Contractor shall bid all new conduit and wiring outside of building. If reused, provide credit back to owner.

44. ES2.0

The demo plan on ES2.0 includes a coded note 19 in existing room X115. There is no description/verbiage associated with coded note 19 in the drawings. Please clarify.

VA Response – Coded note 19 pointing to an electrical panel has been revised to coded note 15.

45. ES2.1 & ES2.2

The power for the proposed building is shown feeding from the existing electrical room BC-119 in the basement (as shown on ES2.1) via the route shown on drawing ES2.2. This will require running the conduit in the existing ceiling space along the entire route shown. Please provide us with the reflected ceiling as- built plans along the entire path from the tie in point to the new proposed building. This will enable us to identify the type of ceiling and evaluate the ceiling demo, patching/painting associated with install of the new conduit.

VA Response – Contractor shall field verify existing conditions and is responsible for determining exact routing path for new conduit run(s) prior to final installation. Refer to existing drawings for reference only.

46. ES2.1 & ES2.2

Is there any infection control requirement along the path of the electrical run mentioned above in question 40?

VA Response – Contractor will provide an infection control plan for this work during the submittal process. Contractor to assume Class III for work in occupied areas.

47. ES2.1 & ES2.2

Are we to assume that there are no obstructions or accessibility issues in the existing ceilings where the electrical conduit for the tie in will be run? Please confirm if the existing ceiling has enough space to install hangers & piping without disturbing any existing systems.

VA Response – Contractor shall field verify existing conditions prior to bidding.

48. ES2.2

There is a power run shown on ES2.2 from panel N1 in existing room X115 to panel N3 in proposed room A110, which will pass through the existing MRI area. Please provide us with the reflected ceiling as-built plans along the entire path from the tie in point to the new proposed building. This will enable us to identify the type of ceiling and evaluate the ceiling demo, patching/painting need associated with installation of the new conduit.

VA Response – Contractor shall field verify existing conditions and is responsible for determining exact routing path for new conduit run(s) prior to final installation. Refer to existing drawings for reference only.

49. ES2.2

Is there any infection control requirement along the path of the electrical runs mentioned above in question 43?

VA Response – Contractor will provide an infection control plan for this work during the submittal process. Contractor to assume Class III for work in occupied areas.

50. ES2.2

Are we to assume that there are no obstructions or accessibility issues in the existing ceilings where the electrical conduits mentioned in question 43 will be installed? Please confirm if the existing ceiling has enough space to install hangers & conduits without disturbing any existing system.

VA Response – Contractor shall field verify existing conditions prior to bidding.

51. ES2.2

Are we allowed to complete all the tie ins to the existing utilities and the proposed renovation work in the existing MRI areas during regular working hours?

VA Response – The hospital is a 24/7 facility. Tie ins to the existing MRI building will be after hours or coordinated with the COR. All utility tie-ins will need to be given a two-week notice and gain approval from the VA.

52. Who is the manufacturer of the existing nurse call system? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance nurse call system contractor.

VA Response – Current Nurse call is Rauland Responder 4. Contractor shall install Rauland Responder 5

53. Who is the manufacturer of the existing access control system? Please provide contact information for the preferred/maintenance access control system contractor.

VA Response – Existing card reader are HID pivClass. Contractor to coordinate with COR for contract information for preferred / maintenance access control system contractor.

54. 09 06 00 subsection

2.2 A division 4 The specs call for matching the new stone veneer on the proposed building with the existing stone veneer. Please provide the existing stone veneer specifications so we can match them accurately.

VA Response – Field verify existing stone veneer is Arriscraft-Clip Renaissance System, color: Oak Ridge, texture: Smooth, size: 1-3/8”W x 11-5/8”H x 23-5/8”L

55. A104 There are 4 sinks called out in dressing room A104, dressing room A106, prep area room 107, and MRI room A111. Please provide the brand/model of the proposed sink.

VA Response – Plumbing fixture descriptions are included in the specifications which are part of the contract documents.

56. Is this project tax-exempt? If yes, please issue the Tax Exemption number for bidding purposes. If not, what percentage is the tax?

VA Response – Please refer to FAR 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (FEB 2013)

57. ES2.4

When the patch panels are moved to the new 4-post rack, will the existing cables that are already on them need to be re-terminated, or will they simply move to the new rack without detaching from the panels? (Refer to ES2.4 coded note 2)

VA Response – It is not anticipated that the existing cables will need to be removed from the patch panels in order to relocate.

58. For bid item 2, alternate 1 it states, “All work in item 1, except remove two sky lights on the roof and associated work as indicated on the drawings and specifications. Total project duration 245 days”. We reviewed the drawings and it looks as if the quantity of lights that the base bid canopy has on sheet ES2.0 is less than the deduct alternate 1 lighting layout on sheet ES2.0A. The deduct alternate is showing a different lighting layout and a higher quantity of lights. Could you please clarify?

VA Response – Contractor shall refer to revised drawing ES2.0

59. During the walk through I noticed the location of the parking bollards is going to change with the new curb that is being installed, listed on ES2.0- note 13 it states to keep conduit and circuitry for reuse. That will not be applicable if the bollards have to be relocated. I also noticed that there is an existing condensing unit in the corner where the new addition is going to be built. I also had a question about the x110 area on ES2.0A.

My questions are:

· Should we add a cost refeeding bollards to their new location with the new curb?

· Should we include a cost for demo or relocation of electrical equipment and feeders affiliated with CU-3?

· Should we add more can lights for deduct alternate 1 in the x110 area, since there is a different fixture count on the base bid drawing?

VA Response – Contractor shall provide new conduit. Note was intended for contractor to use existing conduit until out of building.

CU-3 is outside scope of work. Do not demo or relocate.

Base bid canopy lighting has been revised, see revised sheet ES2.0

60. This project is a ground-up new building which will require staking out of the building foundation and the associated/rerouted utilities. Please provide the VA's survey requirements and specifications.

VA Response – Contractor shall use industry best practice for vertical and horizontal control of structures, appurtenances, and utilities