Pre-Bid RFIs Answers.pdf

Pre‐Bid RFI Log ‐Renovate Laboratory Question Response

1 What is the address/location for the bid delivery? 3140 Governor's Place Blvd, Kettering, OH 45409 2 Is this project tax exempt? Refer to FAR 52.229‐3(b).

3 The solicitation states that an offer guarantee is required. However, there is no statement as to the value that is needed or the form to be used. Please clarify the percentage or dollar amount that is needed for the offer guarantee and which form to use. Bid bond at 20% or $3 million which ever is less

Are there any liquidated damages for this project?

FAR 52.211‐12 Liquidated Damages ‐ Construction is included in the solicitation

5 Sheet A101 Shows a new wall (Type T1.0) in the existing building. Please provide a height for this wall.

T1.0 partitions extend to "structure above" as shown in detail on A001.

6 The Door Schedule on Sheet A601, calls for a Type D for door #116C. However, there is no elevation for door type D. Please provide details for this door type. Both door leaves are to be door type "F".

Has there been any soil investigations do of the location where the modular building is going to determine if there are any obstructions or unsuitables under the surface?

No, during design period the site was inaccessible. The building in that location has been recently demolished and the site exposed. Temporary building will require a concrete slab and foundations. This shall be a delegated design. Design shall require a State of Ohio registered engineer seal.

8 Is there a designated laydown area? If so, please provide a drawing indicating that area.

No, coordinate any storage locations with COR as indicated in documents.

Is a temp fence required? If so, please provide a drawing showing the approximate location as well as specifications indicating the type of temp fencing required.

Yes, temporary fence will be required on site during construction or demolition activities per the demolition spec. Contractor shall choose appropriate materials to achieve goals of the project documents.

10 Does the job trailer need to have space to conduct construction meetings throughout the project? Yes, provide adequate room in trailer of construction meetings.

What are the hours during which deliveries can be made/received?

Deliveries must not interfere with hospital functions. Times shall be coordinated with COR as indicated in documents.

12 How will the construction crews access the work locations/route into building 310? Path to be coordinated with COR when construction begins.

13 Please clarify what type of equipment will NOT be allowed to be used inside the building and any restricted hours – in particular for demolition.

Refer to specifications related to safety, infection control, noise control and other related topics.

14 Could you please advise as to what the specific Basis of Award will be for this solicitation? There don’t seem to be any technical evaluation factors included in the documents. Lowest bidder eligible for award

15 Could you please advise as to the submission method for the proposal? The SF1442 Block 13a. indicates that 2 copies are required – does this mean that we are to turn in hard copies of our proposal to the address in block 7? If so, would the VA consider instead allowing for electronic submissions? Electronic submissions are not authorized for this solicitation.

16 Base bid is to provide mobile base cabinets. The Alternate is to provide fixed base cabinets as shown on drawing A511 B5 and B6. Are these to be mobile to reconfigure the room or to just move at will? Please show and explain how this is to work with sinks and countertops.

Sinks and plumbed fixtures will be fixed in all cases. All countertops will be fixed in all cases. The only mobile elements will be the (non‐plumbed) base cabinets below the counters.

17 Does the hospital have as‐built floor drawings of the Swisslog pneumatic tube system layout or tube routing? No

18 Does the hospital have a riser diagram of the Swisslog pneumatic tube system? No 19 Can the hospital confirm the existing device counts as (3) IQ Panel stations, (2) transfer units, and (1) blower on the existing Swisslog pneumatic tube system? No 20 How many new stations are being adding to the existing pneumatic tube system? 1 21 How many existing stations need to be relocated on the existing pneumatic tube system? 1 22 Was the hospital informed that the serial cable devices or IQ panel station interfaces were no longer being supported and will need to be replaced with Ethernet communicating devices on the network? No

How many VA references does the hospital want Pevco to provide for other instances where Pevco has moved these devices onto Ethernet?

The requirement is for the system to be complete, functioning and fully integrated with the existing building‐wide pneumatic tube system per specification 14 92 00.

24 The drawings show pneumatic tube scope on pages 11, 13, 14, 19, 102, 114 but does not show existing tubing. Will another walk through of the facility be possible to determine where to tie‐in the new/relocated equipment? No

1. Ref specification 19 92 00, Part 2.1 Approved Product Manufacturer‐ Will PEVCO be an acceptable manufacturer? If so the following question apply

The requirement is for the system to be complete, functioning and fully integrated with the existing building‐wide pneumatic tube system per specification 14 92 00.

26 1. Does the hospital have as‐built floor drawings of the Swisslog pneumatic tube system layout or tube routing? Duplicate

27 1. Does the hospital have a riser diagram of the Swisslog pneumatic tube system? Duplicate 28 1. Will just 1 station new station be added and 1 station be relocated on the existing pneumatic tube system? Yes 29 1. Was the hospital informed that the serial cable devices or IQ panel station interfaces were no longer being supported and will need to be replaced with Ethernet communicating devices on the network? Duplicate

30 1. How many VA references does the hospital want Pevco to provide for other instances were Pevco has moved these devices onto Ethernet? Duplicate

31 1. The drawings show pneumatic tube scope on pages 11, 13, 14, 19, 102, 114 but does not show existing tubing. Can further info be provided? Duplicate

This project is stated as a Pre‐Engineered (This is typical to a Morton or Butler Steel Site Erected building), Prefabricated Relocated Building (This is common in our industry this is known and an Ohio Industrialized Building), This is a Commercial Ohio I.B.C. building, The design and construction are the same as a site‐built IBC building however built off site and relocated to the site. Is an Industrialized building acceptable for this project? Our building specifications would NOT match these specifications. Is this acceptable? Wall construction would be Typical III (Noncombustible exterior walls) What is the designated use group of this building? Most Laboratory fall under Use Group B (Is this acceptable?) Changes from Bid requested specifications: Our Industrialized Building Design and specifications will have to meet the State of Ohio Building requirements this includes: Floor, Walls, Roof and Skirting requirements, this also includes all insulation requirements (They will have to meet the state of Ohio Energy codes), finishes can be similar in design however will change from Bid specifications. Exterior wall construction will be of Light Gauge steel stud framing. Wall covering will be FRP with Batt insulations 29 Ga steel exterior siding and skirting. Note:

all low voltage will need to be site provided and installed (Low voltage is required to be home run from each device), Decks and ramps are called out as 48 feet long, Decks and ramps will have to be designed and installed to comply with ADA requirements and may differ from required specifications. Modular Building Layout: A industrialized modular building layout may slightly vary from the base design (Is this acceptable?) No

The schedule on 01 00 00‐8 under the first 90 days is to build the temporary facilities.

There will be design submittals to approve and build time for the components that can take up to 12 weeks for all of the building components. This process will not happen with the first 90 days. Please advise with additional days for this scope of work.

90 days can be added. Phase 0 duration to be 180 days, total duration to be 1,015 days.

34 The VA has several Justification and Approvals for this project in the solicitation. None of the manufacturers listed on the Finish Legend on sheet AF601 has a Justification and Approval sheet within this solicitation. Am I to assume that these manufacturers are shown as Basis of Design and the products are open to free competition as long as the specification is met?

All finishes manufacturers listed on the finish legend are basis of design selections. Alternate products must meet specification requirements.

Ref drawing A121‐Keynote 2.29‐ Is there 2 Bio Safety Cabinets being relocated or 1?

Where are they being relocated too? Will the VA decontaminate hoods prior to relocation? Who will recertify? Will the fragile filters which are easy to damage with any movement be replaced after relocation? Who is responsible to install and pay for new filters?

There are 2 BSC. Item 46 in new room 2E 133 is existing. Item is to be moved by GC so new finishes can be installed. It is then to be re‐set in same location by GC. Item 45 in new room 2E137 is existing to be relocated by GC. Units shall be fully functional once relocated. (Installation requirements differ from notes published in the equipment schedule)

Ref drawing A121Keynote 2.31‐ Are there 2 fume hoods to relocate or 1? Where is it to be relocated too? Will the VA decontaminate hoods prior to relocation? Who will recertify? Will the fragile filters which are easy to damage with any movement be replaced after relocation? Who is responsible to install and pay for new filters?

There are 4 fume hoods. Hood in existing room 2E116 is to be demolished. Item 125 in new room 2E145 is a new hood to be provided and installed by the GC (this differs from the notes in equipment schedule). Item 103 in new room 2E146 is to be a new hood provided and installed by the GC. Note 2.31 (room 2E130) on sheet A121 is incorrect. There is a hood and a hood type enclosure in that room. Both are to be demolished.

Ref drawing A121Keynote 2.32‐ Where are locker to be relocated too? Are they to be re‐assembled at relocated area? Will they require a temporary base?

No temporary base is necessary. Location has not been determined, but will be assumed to be within the area of work.

38 Ref drawing A121‐ Does new fire treated blocking need to be added to existing walls that is not scheduled to have drywall removed that will support cabinets and other wall mounted items? Yes.

39 Ref drawing A124, A142‐ Keynote 12.11 requires opening shelving units. Can drawing details be providing showing dimensions and materials required for the open shelving units?

Shelving is by owner. Final size and configuration has not been determined.

Ref drawing A111, A122, A142, A152‐ Several existing walls will require access points for MEP work within the wall cavity in addition to holes from previous wall mount items. Should existing walls be patched or will new drywall be required on entire wall?

Typically yes, existing drywall can be patched. Replace drywall or skim coat wall where repairs will be visible in the public corridors C2‐4, C2‐1 and Waiting C2‐2.

41 Ref drawingAF101‐ Corridors C2‐1 and C2‐3 require WP‐1 and WP‐2 wall protection.

WP‐1 is noted on finish schedule for install to 36” AFF. WP‐2 is noted to be 60” AFF which is digital printed. Will the WP‐2 wall protection get installed over the WP‐1? If so there will be a .040 step at 36” AFF.

WP‐1 is to be at bottom of wall, up to 36", WP‐2 is to be above, starting at 36" aff.

42 Ref drawing AS101‐ Which type of sign is required for each room? Revised floor plan will be issued in Addendum 2.

Ref Drawing E100‐ The 1st floor new work detail does not show architectural building walls or other components. Does this detail represent the phase 0 temporary modular building? Who is responsible to outfit the temporary building with required power, communication and security devices? Who is responsible to provide electrical service to the temporary building?

Revised drawings include walls. Detail is for temporary modular building. Division 26 contractor to provide electrical service to building, including transformers. All devices to be provided and installed by the temporary building manufacturer. Refer to temporary building specification section and single‐line diagram.

44 Ref drawing A101‐ Will the VA be providing and installing all casework shown in the temporary building? Who is to provide and install furniture as called out in spec section 13 24 23.01, part 2.2, M ? If the contractor will a detailed list of casework and furniture be provided?

Casework is by contractor. Furniture and chairs (not shown) are provided by owner. Requirements are shown graphically. There is no list of components.

45 Ref specification 01 00 00 part 1.3 Statement of Bid Items‐ Bid Item V Alternate deduct 4 calls out deletion of 3rd floor finishes and sanitary piping. Where on drawings is this work shown?

Information regarding the sanitary piping can be found on sheet P102, P104, P106, P108, P114, P116, P118, P120 and in specification section 01 00 00 ‐ 1.3 ‐ F.

There are no panel schedules for the temporary panels.

Per notes on sheet E100, temporary power and circuiting to be coordinated with temporary building manufacturer. Notes include circuit loading maximums and dedicated circuit requirements.

What type of cord reels are needed? No specs or details on drawings.

Revise to drop cord receptacle. Detail has been added to the drawing.

48 There are no specs for the ATS’s. Provide temporary ATS as described in note 3 on sheet E701.

49 What is the address/location for the bid delivery? Duplicate 50 Is this project tax exempt? Duplicate 51 The solicitation states that an offer guarantee is required. However, there is no statement as to the value that is needed or the form to be used. Please clarify the percentage or dollar amount that is needed for the offer guarantee and which form to use. Duplicate

52 Are there any liquidated damages for this project? Duplicate 53 Sheet A101 Shows a new wall (Type T1.0) in the existing building. Please provide a height for this wall. Duplicate 54 The Door Schedule on Sheet A601, calls for a Type D for door #116C. However, there is no elevation for door type D. Please provide details for this door type. Duplicate

Has there been any soil investigations do of the location where the modular building is going to determine if there are any obstructions or unsuitable under the surface? Duplicate

56 Is there a designated laydown area? If so, please provide a drawing indicating that area. Duplicate

Is a temp fence required? If so, please provide a drawing showing the approximate location as well as specifications indicating the type of temp fencing required. Duplicate

58 Does the job trailer need to have space to conduct construction meetings throughout the project? Duplicate

59 What are the hours during which deliveries can be made/received? Duplicate 60 How will the construction crews access the work locations/route into building 310? Duplicate 61 Please clarify what type of equipment will NOT be allowed to be used inside the building and any restricted hours – in particular for demolition. Duplicate 62 The asbestos floor tile specification 02 82 13.19 provides a list of rooms that have asbestos containing materials. This list identifies room 2E‐111 with floor tile and mastic but on the demolition drawing A121 is has code note 2.43 – Remove existing ceramic tile flooring and wall tile. Which is correct? 2E‐111 has a ceramic tile floor.

63 The same list in the asbestos floor tile specification has rooms 2E‐113 and 2E114, but these rooms are not shown on drawing A002, the composite demolition plan. Rooms 2E‐113 and 2E‐114 are not existing rooms.

64 The asbestos floor tile is removed from the Toxicology room 2E116B per keynote 2.42 – Remove vinyl flooring, in Phase 1 without any new flooring shown to be placed.

Keynote 2.42 is also shown in Phase 3 for the same room. Should the floor tile remain in phase 1? Yes, floor tile to remain in phase 1.

65 No structural drawings provided for the steel lintel needed for the proposed new window A in existing room 2E142B per detail 3/A601. Use a steel angle, L 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 5/16, 8" bearing on each side

May a trash chute be placed at a window on the south side of corridor C2‐11?

Generally allowed if it adheres to safety requirements indicated in documents. Coordinate with COR.