Technical Questions - Ann Arbor - 506-334 - FINAL - 7-16-24.pdf

Solicitation #36C25024B0031_1 Construct Private In-Patient Rooms and Primary Clinics – Ann Arbor Technical Questions and VA Response Tracking Sheet

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1. 6-26-24 6-28-24 Reference: Patient Bed Service Walls. There is no specific manufacturer required by the specifications, Section 10 25 13 nor does it indicate that these Service Walls cannot be constructed in the field. If the user has a particular Service Wall that has been used in this hospital and would like the same, please tell us the name of that manufacture Service Wall.

We do not have a facility standard for our service walls.

2. 6-26-24 6-28-24 Reference the QH Drawings. All equipment listed on these drawings are provided by the Owner (User) and Installed by the Owner (User). Please confirm that all work for this work is by the Owner (User) as well. Examples Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift, Item #41. We assume all lift equipment is by the Owner (User) including the ceiling supports for the lift. Please note that there is a specification for this equipment, Section 11 73 00 that would indicate that this equipment is to be included as GC work. Also, Item #34, 11-SE Pneumatic Tube Station. This is also specified in Section 14 92 00. Does the Owner (User) include all Pneumatic Tube Work? If not, who is doing what part of this work. It would better for one responsible party complete all the work of this work division. Please confirm all equipment as listed is in fact supplied by the Owner (User) and installed by the Owner (User).

Owner provides the Hoist Motors. Ceiling track, ceiling supports etc. are by the contractor.

All work on the Pnuematic Tube system is by the contractor.

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3. 6-27-24 6-28-24 Room Qty. of 9 rooms with Patient Lifts? (Is 5 East not going to be part of this project)

Only the spaces and/or rooms identified on the drawings are a part of this contract.

4. 6-27-24 6-28-24 Guldmann does not offer 1000 SWL single hoist units (only a Dual Motor 1100), suggested spec in DIV

11.73.00 be revised to state “825 lbs. SWL Hoist”

Provide support for the 825 lb SWL Hoist.

5. 7-1-24 7-1-24 The date cut-off for questions that is stated on Page 9 of 86 of the Solicitation is July 10th but the date stated in the Pre-Bid Agenda is July 9th. Which is correct?

The site visit agenda incorrectly stated July 9 as the question due date. The solicitation has the correct due date of July 10, 2024, at 1pm ET for questions.

6. 7-1-24 7-1-24 We respectively request that the bid due date be changed to any day except Monday and/or Friday.

The bid due date will be changed to Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 1pm ET.

7. 7-8-24 7-10-24 Drawing PD105 Area G-16 Note 5, says to demo med gas piping in this area.

Drawings do not show any piping. Please advise.

Note 5: remove existing medical gas/ vacuum inlets & outlets and associated piping back to point of new connection or active main.

8. 7-8-24

7-10-24 Drawing PL103 Area G-15 Note 3, says to use existing pipe size for new risers.

There are no pipe sizes shown. Please advise.

See sheet P901 for pipe sizing.

9. 7-8-24

7-10-24 Drawing PL103 Note 3 Drawing PL104 Note 4 Say to install expansion joint at these wall penetrations. Please provide a spec for type of expansion joint and materials to use.

Follow IPC for expansion joints and spec for anchoring the joints.

22 11 00, 22 14 00.

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10. 7-8-24 7-10-24 Drawing P104 Dialysis boxes Drain and vent piping did not show on drawing P109.

If this piping ties into the sanitary system, does that system from tie in point down and up thru roof have to be piped with corrosion resistant piping? Need spec on material for corrosion resistant piping.

Drawings P104 & P109 do not exist in this drawing package.

Dialysis Box detail is located on sheet P601.

"CRP" is shown on sheet PL104.

"CRV" is shown on sheet PL105.

Refer to specification 21 13 00.

11. 7-8-24 7-10-24 Section 11 73 00 Medical Equipment Part 2 – Products

Can we substitute 550lb motors for all rooms with bathroom access and a traverse layout? If not is a straight rail acceptable?

No. VA needs a minimum 825 lb Motor.

A straight rail would NOT be acceptable. VA requires what the drawings call out for.

12. 7-9-24 7-9-24 The bid due date falls on Monday July 22nd. Our subcontractors and suppliers are not able to respond in a timely manner on Monday. We would like to propose extending the date to July 23rd or 24th. This would allow proper coverage and response to this solicitation.

The bid due date will be changed to Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 1pm ET.

13. 7-9-24 7-10-24 Regarding Nurse Call system, do you want these new in-patient rooms to have a touch screen Staff Terminal like other A-Corridor 5th floor in-patient rooms?

No.

14. 7-9-24 7-10-24 The smaller rooms (522B/D only have 1 wall for tile. If the Schluter is called out, these bathrooms don’t have base. Will base be required as well?

All walls to receive 6” H tile wall base (PT-1) with metal transition trim to gyp walls. Refer to A407

15. 7-9-24 7-10-24 Since structural steel will be erected over an existing and occupied building, please confirm that we can erect all structural steel between the hours of 7 AM and 1 PM.

This will include the shut down of all areas not only the Pharmacy. Reference Spec 01 00 00-4.

Yes, 7 am to 1 pm for crane lifts is allowed.

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16. 7-9-24 7-10-24 In both Asbestos Abatement sections of the specification it indicates that there is a quantity survey listed of asbestos materials to be removed. No quantity survey can be found. There is a asbestos room irnventory which is not much help as to quantities to be removed when it comes to covered mechanical equipment, ductwork covering, piping, etc.

The NESHAP survey provided is our only reference for known asbestos within the project area.

17. 7-9-24 7-10-24 We have been instructed to use the existing graveled laydown area which is now fenced. At the end of the project, do we turn this laydown area back to the VA in the condition that it is now found or do we improve this area and if so to what extent?

Restore site to original condition as it was when turned over to the successful bidder.

18. 7-10-24 7-12-24 Specification 01 00 00

Please confirm the Superintendent shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, SSHO, or any other role on the project.

The roles of QCM and SSHO are required per project specifications. Who performs these roles is means and methods. Refer to section 01 35 26 – 1.7

19. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 01 35 26

Please confirm the SSHO shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, Superintendent, or any other role on the project.

The roles of QCM and SSHO are required per project specifications. Who performs these roles is means and methods. Refer to section 01 35 26 –

20. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 01 00 00

Please confirm the QCM shall not have any shared duties as the SSHO, Superintendent or any other role on the project.

The roles of QCM and SSHO are required per project specifications. Who performs these roles is means and methods. Refer to section 01 35 26 –

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21. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 07 84 00

Please confirm that all firestopping must be either installed by an FM global approved contractor, or a UL qualified firestop contractor certified.

Yes, as specified

22. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 07 84 00

Please confirm that the contractor is to include the services of a third party independent firestopping inspector in their bid.

Yes, as specified

23. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page G200

Will the contractor be provided with a laydown area on campus outside of what is shown on the plans? The area shown on the plans will not be able to accommodate everything required.

Area within fencing is available for laydown space. Lot H is available for overflow space.

24. 7-10-24

Please confirm a contractor’s trailer can be placed outside of the construction limits to accommodate additional storage.

Trailer can be located in Lot H. East of our Energy Center.

25. 7-10-24

The existing condition of the contractor laydown area is gravel. Please confirm contractor laydown area will not require any landscaping or restoration.

Confirmed. Restore site to original condition as it was when turned over to the successful bidder.

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26. 7-10-24

Please confirm that contractor parking will be provided on site. This directly impacts pricing. Specifications indicate only a limited number of permits will be issued.

Please specify the amount.

Parking on site is VERY limited. Parking on site is as the specifications show. 1 permit will be issued to the Prime Contractor. Laydown area, if you have enough space, can be used for some additional parking as that space is for the contractor to manage.

27. 7-10-24

7-12-24 There is a low skybridge immediately adjacent to the project area and is over the only access route in.

Clearance is 13’ 6”. This may affect the ability to bring in material and equipment. Can this road be shut down for extended periods of time?

Access road can be shut down, with proper prior notice, to COR.

28. 7-10-24

01 00 00 calls for 7-foot-tall chain link fence. G200 calls for 6-foot-tall chain link fence. Please clarify which is required.

7 foot

29. 7-10-24

7-12-24 The plans call for material to be salvaged for reinstallation. Will interior storage space be provided outside of the project space?

No. Except for interior space within the construction area.

30. 7-10-24

7-10-24 General Requirements

Please confirm if this project is tax exempt. If so, will the VA provide the documentation to the prime contractor after award?

Please refer to Clause “Special Notes Regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes” included in the solicitation.

Offerors are hereby notified that under Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 205 Taxation, Sections 205.54w & 205.54s, Michigan exempts from sales and use taxes personal property purchased by construction contractors that will be affixed to and made a structural part of a non-profit hospital. A “non-profit hospital” is defined as that portion of a building owned or operated by a governmental unit in which medical attention is provided, as well as that portion of real property necessary and related to a such a building. Therefore, VA has determined that the contractor’s purchase of such building and construction materials that will be affixed to or made a structural part of this particular VA construction project is exempt from Michigan Sales or Use Tax. To take advantage of the tax exemption the successful offeror under this solicitation must complete a Michigan Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption and keep on file as required by the Michigan Tax Code.

Notwithstanding FAR 52.229-3, all bids received in response to this solicitation are presumed to reflect any tax benefit that may be realized upon the execution of the exemption certificate.

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31. 7-10-24

7-12-24 General Requirements -Please confirm freight elevators will be available for the duration of the project.

Please confirm freight elevators will be available for the duration of the project.

Confirmed, not exclusive use.

32. 7-10-24

Please confirm the work hours for this project. Are there any specific tasks or trade divisions that must be on overtime? Are there any areas of work that must be on overtime (Hallways, Occupied Areas, Etc.)?

Core work hours are from 7 am to 4 pm, refer to specification 01 00 00. Off hour shutdowns may be required to meet the specification.

33. 7-10-24

Following the concrete pour for the new fourth floor, can crane lifts occur outside of the hours designated in the specifications (“Any work that requires crane lifts for structural steel or other work that will require shutdown of the pharmacy on the first floor wilorderl NOT be completed between 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm”)

As stated on the drawings. If work above does not require the VA to vacate the Pharmacy, then crane lifts would not be restricted.

34. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 23 09 23

Please confirm that the General Contractor of this project shall directly hire the Control System Integrator in a contract separate from the contract procuring the controls contractor. Is there a proprietary Control System Integrator for this facility? If so, please provide the contact information.

Siemens controls may be hired as the system integrator. There is no proprietary Integrator.

35. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page M403

Please confirm the existing roof type on this building on the ninth floor where new equipment will be installed.

EPDM roof

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36. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 07 53 23

Is the existing building roof currently under warranty?

Please confirm who has roofing warranty for this building,and provide point of contact.

Point of contact is not available. More information will be available during construction regarding warranty and manufacturer.

37. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 02 21 13

Section 02 21 13 Site Surveys states “A report titled “NESHAP Asbestos Survey, Project 506-334 – Construct Private Inpatient Rooms, Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI”, dated January 2021, prepared by TTL Associates Inc., follows this Section, but is NOT part of the Contract Documents and does not indicated project scope. Abatement of asbestos containing materials IS part of the Contract Documents.”

There is no other indication of quantities of ACM abatement included in the specifications. There are no Hazardous Materials drawings. Please confirm there is no ACM abatement on this project. If there is ACM abatement, please provide quantities for bidding.

Utilize the NESHAP survey as a contract document for known quantities and locations of asbestos. This is only to be utilized on this contract for Asbestos within the project area.

38. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Is there a proprietary DIV28 Fire Alarm contractor at the facility? If so, please provide company and point of contact.

JCI Simplex is our sole source for Fire Alarm work at this site.

39. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Please confirm the order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over all documents?

There is no SOW. Please refer to Clause 52.236- 21(a) “Specifications and Drawings for Construction Alt II” - “In case of difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern.” included in the solicitation

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40. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page AD102

Please confirm existing wall types to be removed and replaced on second floor. Are existing walls drywall on steel stud? Is there wall tile in room LAV A283?

Assume drywall on steel stud and wall tile

41. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page AD102

Please confirm Infection Control Requirements for second floor space.

Refer to ICRA requirements.

42. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page AD104

Are all existing louvers to be removed, or only where indicated with plan note 2.69?

Most of the louvers are to be removed, a revised plan will be issued to show additional note tags

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7-12-24 Plan Page A103-N

Please confirm existing wall types in bathrooms to receive window infill. Is there currently wall tile in bathrooms?

Match Adjacent finishes

44. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Please confirm the manufacturer of the existing metal panel system on the exterior of the building. Please provide product information so the contractor can best match existing.

Kingspan is basis of design for new insulated metal panels per section 07 42 13.19

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7-12-24 Plan Page A106

On sheet A106, Plan Note 23.03 does not have description. Please provide.

There is no 23.03

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46. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page A106

On sheet A106, Plan Note 23.04 contains an incomplete detail reference. It says, “See Mechanical Drawings and Detail X/XXX”. Please confirm what the correct detail number should be here.

The detail reference will be removed

47. 7-10-24

7-16-24 Plan Page S105

On page S105, Detail D S105 has a Plan Note 12. There is no corresponding description. Please confirm description for Plan Note 12.

Note 12 should be note 9.

48. 7-10-24

7-16-24 Please confirm the depth of the existing concrete floor slab in the building in the fifth floor space to be renovated.

The 5th floor slab is believed to be 4-1/2” based on existing building documents

49. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page QH105

On the Equipment Schedule on page QH105 it states the patient lift system is supplied and installed by the VA.

Please confirm patient lift system (Tag 41 in equipment schedule) is supplied and installed by owner as shown in the equipment schedule.

Lift motors provided by VA. All other elements, including rails, supports, power, provided and installed by contractor.

50. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page QH105

On the Equipment Schedule on page QH105 it states that the pneumatic tube station is supplied and installed by the VA. Please confirm pneumatic tube system (Tag 34 in equipment schedule) is supplied and installed by owner as shown in the equipment schedule.

This should be under the contractor’s scope of work per the specification and revised equipment schedule.

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51. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page MD105

On Page MD105, there is no removal of mechanical duct or piping in the existing fifth floor (Second Phase of fifth floor, existing inpatient area) besides removing four existing fan coil units. Please confirm there is no other mechanical demolition in this area.

There is additional demolition scope in this area, coordinate with COR during construction

52. 7-10-24

7-12-24 C001

Please confirm if temporary AHU will need to be installed on a concrete equipment pad within the laydown area. Please provide the detail for a new concrete pad if required.

See note on MH101 referring to structural drawings, see S002 typical equipment pad on grade.

53. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page PL102

Please confirm the ceiling types in detail 2, page PL102.

Assume drywall ceiling in A164, Lay-in in A165 and A162F

54. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page PL102

Please confirm ceiling types in rooms A202, A201, and A275 shown on page PL102.

Lay-in – A201, A 202

No ceiling – A275

55. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Pages G301 and G302

The description for the bid deduct alternates states “omit all work including finishes, ceilings and column wraps”.

Please confirm there is no requirement to finish/seal the concrete floors or construct and finish the perimeter walls in these spaces. If there are required finishes, please provide details.

The drywall does not need to be constructed on the interior face of the walls and the floor does not receive a floor sealer.

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56. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Pages MD102 – M402

The deduct alternates are not called out on the Mechanical Drawings (pages MD102 – M402). Please confirm there are no modifications to mechanical work based on the deduct alternates and that mechanical ductwork and piping should be constructed as shown for unfinished storage space. If there is a different design requirement for HVAC for the unfinished storage space, please provide a design.

The design team is not providing deduct alternate floor plans, sidewall grilles with manual louvers on mains, all other HVAC to be deducted

57. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Please confirm there are no data requirements for unfinished storage space as part of the bid deduct alternates and all data removed in the deduct alternates.

Confirmed – no data

58. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page PL103

Is any drainage shown on PL103 included in Deduct #2?

Sanitary piping from fixture P-527. Refer to P002

59. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Pages F002 and F003

Please confirm that all space that is part of the bid deducts that will be left as unfinished storage will require sprinkler coverage Hazard Classification Group 2.

F002 – Refer to Deduct Alternate 01 & 02 notes.

Space will be unfinished storage OH/2.

F003 – Refer to Deduct Alternate 04 note. Clean Linen Space will be OH/2 the remaining space will keep its current density.

60. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page PD104

Please confirm the existing fourth floor space that is below the existing fifth floor space to be renovated will be available during normal work hours.

Confirmed. Fourth floor is mechanical space.

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61. 7-10-24

Please confirm Infection Control requirements in fourth floor space that is below the existing fifth floor space to be renovated.

Use infection control requirements for a mechanical space.

62. 7-10-24

Please confirm ceiling types in existing fourth floor space that is below the existing fifth floor space to be renovated.

Fourth floor is mechanical space – no ceilings

63. 7-10-24

7-12-24 21 13 13

Please confirm if there is an isolation valve at the Fire Sprinkler Main to isolate the area(s) required for demo?

Refer to sheets FX103, FX104 & FX105 for location of valves in stairwells.

64. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page PG105

Med gas shows 3 lines going in to headwalls. Does line need to split on both sides of headwall unit?

Each headwall unit is served separately. Refer to sheet PG105.

65. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Specification 05 12 00

Specification 05 12 00 requires AISC certified fabricator and installer. Can this be waived for either fabricator or installer?

No.

66. 7-10-24

7-12-24 Plan Page A301

A301 section view marker is has “x” as reference detail but there is no section x on A511.

note to be deleted, it does not need referenced here

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67. 7-10-24

7-15-24 IF001

IF001 does not show crash rail elevation detail. Please provide.

Detail to be included on sheet.

68. 7-15-24 7-15-24 PL105

There is piping labeled CRP and, on another sheet, CRV.

The abbreviations are not in the spec. Do they mean corrosion resistant pipe? & corrosion resistant vent?

Assuming its acid waste pipe, I do not see a spec section outlining what type of pipe to use.

Refer to spec section 22 13 00

69. 7-15-24 7-15-24 Drawing A106, please define what is depicted within the red cloud. There is no information about the item marked in the red cloud anywhere in the bid documents.

Red cloud is to be removed

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70. 7-15-24 7-15-24 What is Note 11.51 on Drawing A404? No Notes stated on drawing

Note block to be added

71. 7-15-24 7-15-24 No notes are stated on Drawing A321. There are notes indicated on the details.

Note block to be added

72. 7-15-24 7-15-24 On Drawing A104N, Note 8.05 reference Detail 3A on D323 but there is no Drawing A323.

Detail reference removed

73. 7-15-24 7-15-24 Is Seismic Restraint required, Spec Section 13 05 41 is referenced, but it is not included in the specifications

Not Required

74. 7-15-24

7-15-24 ED103 – Demo is called out to panel R2B-3, where is it located?

Electrical Room C232

75. 7-15-24

7-15-24 Phasing is called out in the documents, but is not shown, how many phases do they anticipate having?

Drawings to be revised to show sequence of construction on sheet G200

76. 7-15-24

7-15-24 Schedule is referenced in the documents, but no dates where given, what is the anticipated Start & Completion dates?

Refer to Section 11 on page 1. Period of performance starts within 10 calendar day of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

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7-15-24 EL105 Note 3 – Will the Headwall come with the switches called out in the note?

a. Confirm the Switches located in the headwall are 3-way switches and not momentary contact switches

Refer to Specification 10 25 13, which calls for line voltage switches for exam function. They should be line voltage 3-way switches.

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7-15-24 EP105 – Are system devices shown on this page WITHOUT circuitry designations existing?

Refer to legend, existing outlet or device to remain is a thinner line weight. Yes, these are

ETR.

79. 7-15-24

7-15-24 Who is the manufacturer of the existing MCCs that are getting new breakers?

Cutler Hammer Freedom Series 2100