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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 09-01-2020 539-20-3-6905-0084 539-20-211 539/90C Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati

OH

45219 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 260 E. University Avenue Cincinnati

OH

45219 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25020B0059 08-11-2020

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

-Post the Government's response to the RFI's.

-Post the site visit sign-in sheets (see attachment) -Post the revised drawings - (see attachments) -Post the revised specification section 11 41 21 Walk-in Coolers and Freezers (see attachment) -Post the revised specification section 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC (see attachment) -Post the omitted drawing - FX101 (see attachment) -Post the asbestos survey report (see attachment) -The attached specifications and drawings will replace all previously published.

This information can be found on the continuation page of the amendment. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged Ronald T. Heidemann Contract Specialist

CONTINUATION PAGE

“CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES – FTD INTERIOR DEFICIENCIES” PROJECT FOR THE

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC)—CINCINNATI, OH – FT. THOMAS DIVISION

PROJECT NUMBER: 539-20-211

UPDATED SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWING WITH EXPLANATION OF REVISIONS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RFIs)

TO INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) NUMBER

36C25020B0059

IFB AMENDMENT NUMBER 0002

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. RFI #1 Question: Sheet AE601 shows a shower detail with a curb. Notes on AE111 and AE112 state “Accessible transfer shower”. Please clarify what the VA is looking for.

Answer: Per ABAAS 608.7, transfer showers (as opposed to roll-in showers) in existing facilities are allowed to have a threshold of up to 2”. Our intent is to provide grab bars, folding seats, stall size requirements, and 2” thresholds for transfer showers within this project. All showers will have the 2” threshold.

2. RFI #2 Question: Specs call out asbestos containing materials on page 02 82 13.19-1 in rooms 026, 025A and 018. Shower and toilet rooms 108, 108A, 156 & 156A are not listed. These rooms have been previously abated?

Answer: Asbestos was not detected in rooms 108, 108A, 156, and 156A. See Asbestos Survey Report for reference.

3. RFI #3 Question:

1. Need Coolers and freezer sizes that the VA is wanting in each location.

2. Cooler spec calls for a floor. Are the existing building floors depressed or will the cooler floor be raised higher Than the hallway height?

3. The drawing shows what appears to be a standard door going into the cooler area from the hallway. Is there to be the cooler door flush with the hallway and the cooler built into the hallway opening?

4. Do you have a ceiling height for the cooler or room?

5. Do you have elevations of what you are looking for?

Answer:

1. Dimensions have been added to the plan. See reissued sheet AE111 for dimensions and new general note.

2. See reissued sheet AE111. Freezer 010a will be the only unit having a new insulated floor. Coolers 006, 008, and 010 will not have a new floor. A new ramp will be installed in cooler 006 to match the corridor elevation with the existing cooler floor elevation.

3. The cooler door framing is to be flush with the existing corridor wall. The cooler door and hardware may project into the corridor no more than 4 inches.

4. Ceiling heights have been added to reissued sheet AE111.

5. No. Please refer to the dimensions and ceiling heights on reissued sheet AE111.

4. RFI #4 Question:

1. Floors

a. In section 2.2 Section B it states the floor assembly should be stainless steel. Section 7 B says aluminum skin.

b. Also states the floor is to be rated to 600 lbs/sq ft. Our standard floor is rated to 1000 lbs/sq ft.

c. Calls for floor panels to be .078 inch, 14 gauge. Our Standard is .060 inch, 16. Is 16 gauge acceptable if we exceed the 600 lb per sq. ft.

d. Defrost provisions –Heatcraft IntelliGen is what the specs call for, Our equivalent to that would be TuDemand Defrost. Is this acceptable.

e. Monitoring alarm – What type of monitoring? It references a control drawing that I do not see.

f. Is the monitoring system to be incorporated into the BAS?

Answer:

a. Use polished aluminum finish for the floor panel. The second sentence of Section 2.2.B has been revised to read as “Floor panel walk-in refrigerators and freezers with appropriate insulated floor assembly and polished aluminum finish floor.”

b. A minimum of 600 lbs/sf is acceptable.

c. 16 gauge is acceptable if exceeding the 600 lbs/sf.

d. We cannot tell you if this is acceptable unless we have a cut sheet. If it meets the specifications and drawings, it will be acceptable.

e. Monitor the temperature. Refer to the sequence and points list on sheet MH501.

f. Yes.

5. RFI #5 Question: There is an FX drawing listed on the cover page of the drawings but none in the set.

Answer: See sheet FX101 issued with this addendum.

6. RFI #6 Question:

a. What size temporary cooler is needed?

b. What size temporary freezer is needed?

c. Have any lead based paint or other lead based items been identified?

d. Will work hours be allowed to be on day shift?

e. Is the cooler and freezer floor to be demolished?

f. What is the basis of design for the cooler and freezer panels?

Answer:

a. The size of the temporary cooler will be determined by the contractor, dependent on the phasing chosen per General Phasing Note #A on sheet GI000. It is expected that the existing contents should fit within approximately 110 sf and 6ft-8in clear height.

b. The temporary freezer will need to be a minimum of 80 sf and 6ft-8in clear height.

c. See specification 02 83 33.13 Lead Paint Removal and Disposal for extent of tested paint and how to handle paints not tested.

d. Yes. All work should be assumed to be during normal business hours (7am-6pm) unless noted otherwise.

e. The cooler and freezer floors are proposed to remain except for the appropriate prep-work required by the cooler/freezer manufacturer. Additionally, the ramp and adjacent flooring in cooler 006 will be removed as noted on reissued drawing AE111.

f. American Cooler Technologies.

7. RFI #7 Question: For Common Work Results for HVAC, Specification Section 23 05 11 1.7.C.1. states that "As-built drawings shall be provided, with a copy of them in three-dimensional Building Information Modeling (BIM) software version provided on CD or DVD." Will BIM coordination be required for this project?

Answer: “No, BIM format will not be required for As-built drawings. The contractor shall provide red-lined, hand marked drawings, with one paper copy and a scanned PDF version of the hand-marked drawings provided on a CD or DVD. Alternatively, as-builts may be provided on a CD or DVD in AutoCAD version 2013 format.” (see revised specification section 23 05 11)

DRAWING MODIFICATIONS

AD111:

1. Note #14 has been revised to read as, “REMOVE WALL MOUNTED SOAP DISPENSER”

AD112:

1. Note #14 has been revised to read as, “REMOVE EXISTING RECESSED WASTE RECEPTACLE SHOWN AS DASHED”

2. Note #16 has been revised to read as, “REMOVE EXISTING WALL-MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.”

AE101:

1. Call-out 2/AE111 has been added to the sheet.

2. Keynotes have been removed / relocated to the enlarged plan 2/AE111. The remaining keynotes have been renumbered.

AE111:

1. Enlarged Plan 2 has been added to the drawing showing the new work at the coolers/freezer. Dimensions have been added to the plans to show the approximate sizes of the coolers/freezer.

2. General Note “D” has been added as follows, “CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY SPACE AVAILABLE FOR NEW WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS PRIOR TO FABRICATION – MAXIMIZE SIZE OF UNITS WITHIN AVAILABLE SPACE PER MANUFACTURER’S CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS.”

3. Notes 22 through 33 have been added to provide more instruction for the coolers/freezer installation.

a. 22. NEW FREEZER INSULATED PANEL WALLS AN CEILING – INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES PER MANUFACTURER’S REQUIREMENTS – MINIMUM 5” PANEL SIZE.

b. 23. NEW COOLER INSULATED PANEL WALLS AND CEILING – INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES PER MANUFACTURER’S REQUIREMENTS – MINIMUM 4” PANEL SIZE. COOLERS DO NOT HAVE INSULATED PANEL FLOORS – PROVIDE NEW STAINLESS STEEL BASE INCLUDED WITH WALL PANEL – COMPLETELY SEAL UNDERSIDE OF WALL PANEL TO MAKE AIR TIGHT.

c. 24. NEW 36” X 80” COOLER/FREEZER DOOR BY COOLER MANUFACTURER.

d. 25. PROVIDE INTERMEDIATE PANEL TO DEMISE COOLER FROM FREEZER – MINIMUM 5” PANEL THICKNESS.

e. 26. STAINLESS STEEL TRIM AT ALL EXPOSED EDGES OF COOLER OPENING INTO CORRIDOR.

f. 27. PATCH V.C.T. FLOORING WITH VA-PROVIDED STOCK TILE TO MATCH EXISTING. (VC)

g. 28. NEW RAMP BY COOLER MANUFACTURER TO CONNECT EXISTING CORRIDOR ELEVATION WITH EXISTING COOLER FLOOR ELEVATION (APPROXIMATELY 3” +/- RISE, VERIFY IN FIELD).

h. 29. NEW FREEZER INSULATED PANEL FLOORING – MINIMUM 4” DEPTH – PROVIDE INTERNAL RAMP BY FREEZER MANUFACTURER – MINIMUM 24” RUN.

i. 30. ALIGN NEW WALL PANEL WITH EDGE OF DEMOLISHED WALL PANEL LOCATION TO CONCEAL ANY IRREGULARITIES IN FLOOR FINISH.

j. SEAL AND CONNECT COOLER TO FREEZER – DETAILS PER COOLER MANUFACTURER.

k. REINSTALL EXISTING SIGNAGE (R) CENTERED AT 5’-0” A.F.F. AT STRIKE SIDE OF DOOR.

l. LINE AT BULKHEAD ABOVE – CEILING HEIGHT MAY VARY AROUND EXISTING UNKNOWN CONSTRUCTION ABOVE CEILING – MAXIMIZE SPACE AVAILABLE WITH NEW COOLER INSTALLATION.

4. “(R) = RELOCATED FROM EXISTING LOCATION” has been added to the Procurement Legend.

FX101:

1. Sheet previously omitted, now included in drawing set.

MD101:

1. Drawing Note #2 has been changed from, “REMOVE COOLER/FREEZER WALLS, CEILING, FLOOR, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR REPLACEMENT WITH NEW.” To read as “REMOVE COOLER/FREEZER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT – SEE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.”

MH111:

2. Drawing Note #2 has been changed from, “PROVIDE A NEW AIR-COOLED CONDENSING UNIT, EVAPORATOR, AND … SHALL NOT HAVE A WINDOW” to read as “PROVIDE A NEW AIR-COOLED CONDENSING UNIT, EVAPORATOR, AND REFRIGERENT PIPING FOR THE COOLER/FREEZER. PROVIDE A COMPLETELY NEW WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER ENCLOSURE SYSTEM THAT FITS EXISTING ROOM DIMENSIONS – SEE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.”

ED000A:

1. Demolition Note #3 has been added to the plans and reads as follows, “DISCONNECT POWER CIRCUITES FROM FREEZER/COOLERS INCLUDING EVAPORATOR, LIGHTS, SWITCHES, HEATER CABLES.”

EP000A:

1. Revised notes 1, 2, 3, and 6 to show new work in coolers and freezer.

a. 1. SUPPLY POWER TO ROOM FOR LIGHTS, SWITCHES HEATING UNIT, VENT CONTROLS, AND EVAPORATOR. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL (4) LED LIGHTS PROVIDED WITH THE COOLER, WIRE TO SWITCH ON OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER/FREEZER DOOR. PROVIDE DISCONNECT FOR EVAPORATOR.

b. 2. SUPPLIED FROM PANEL K1. 4#2 AWG, #8 GROUND, 1-1/4”c. PROVIDE A 100/3a BREAKER IN K1.

c. 3. FREEZER EQUIPMENT INCLUDES A DOOR FRAME HEATER. PROVIDE POWER.

d. 6. REMOVE EXISTING RECEPTACLES AND REPLACE WITH GFCI RECEPTACLES.

2. Lights, supplied by cooler vender and switches for coolers/freezer have been added to the plan.

SPECIFICATION MODIFICATIONS

11 41 21 Walk-in Coolers and Freezers:

The second sentence of Section 2.2.B has been revised to read as “Floor panel walk-in refrigerators and freezers with appropriate insulated floor assembly and polished aluminum finish floor.”

Section 2.2.C.1, asks for a 4” panel thickness unless noted otherwise to account for variation at the freezer (min. 5” thickness).

Section 2.2.C.5.e, now refers to a 36 inch door instead of a 48 inch door.

The second sentence of Section 2.2.C.7.b, has been removed.

See attached document: Site Visit Sign In Sheet.

See attached document: 2nd Sign in Sheet.

See attached document: AD111.

See attached document: AD112.

See attached document: AE101.

See attached document: AE111.

See attached document: MD101.

See attached document: MH111.

See attached document: ED000A - BASEMENT ELECTRICAL DEMO PLAN- AREA A.

See attached document: EP000A - BASEMENT ELECTRICAL NEW WORK - AREA A.

See attached document: 114121 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers.

See attached document: 230511 Common Work Results for HVAC.

See attached document: FX101 - FIRE PROTECTION BASEMENT PLANS.

See attached document: Asbestos Survey Report.