RFI 3 Industria 10.22.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

36C5024B0040

PROJECT NUMBER: 583-24-201 Please ensure that before submitting questions or requests for clarification that you thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents. When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements are met. Failure to comply may prevent the Government from responding in a timely manner.

PROJECT TITLE:

Mental Healthy Safety Improvements.

PROJECT LOCATION:

Richard L. Roudebush

VAMC

1481 W. 10th St Indianapolis IN 46202

TO:

Brian D. Rosciszewski, Contract Specialist Department of Veterans Affairs Network 10 Contracting Office Brian.Rosciszewski@va.gov

RFI NO.: 1 DATE: 10/16/2024

SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE(s):

REPLY NEEDED BY:

INFORMATION NEEDED:

For the site visit on 10/25 will visitors be required to have a visitors badge? And/or need to submit any forms or information prior to arriving on site.

A visitors’ badge is not required and no forms will need to be submitted for the site visit.

RFI NO.: 2 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please provide drawings for the Nurse Call system.

The VA’s Biomedical Engineering department handles the nurse call system.

RFI NO.: 3 DATE: 10/16/2024 SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE(s):

SUBMITTED BY: Industria Construction CITY/STATE: Des Plaines, Illinois

PHONE: 847-745-9074

Please provide demolition drawings of the existing IPMH flooring to be removed.

The existing floor covering roughly matches the new flooring finishes drawing. Existing conditions should be documented by the contractor during the site visit.

RFI NO.: 3 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please provide further clarification on the acoustical ceiling scope of work. Are we to remove the entire ceiling grid or just the tiles?

The contractor is to remove and replace the acoustical ceiling tiles only, the grid shall remain.

RFI NO.: 4 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please provide specifications for the handrails required for this project.

See spec 10 26 00.

RFI NO.: 5 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please confirm if there is lead paint abatement work required for this project.

This unit was recently renovated, no lead or asbestos is present.

RFI NO.: 6 DATE: 10/16/2024

In the Technical Requirements it states the following “The Contractor shall account for the flooring height difference when old flooring is removed, and new flooring is installed. If the height of the new flooring is lower than 1/8” of the existing flooring, leveling compound shall be used underneath the new floor to bring it up to height.”

Please advise if this will be considered a change order or part of the base bid. If it a part of the base bid please provide quantities.

It is to be included in the base bid. Quantities are unknown. This requirement is intended for areas where new, lower flooring might not meet other finishes or components such as wall coverings or expansion joints, for example.

RFI NO.: 7 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please provide specification for vinyl protective wall covering.

See spec 10 26 00.

RFI NO.: 8 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please provide specification for all fixtures being replaced.

Plumbing fixture specifications can be found in spec 22 40 00 of the combined specifications attachment.

RFI NO.: 9 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please confirm if building is sprinkled.

The building is sprinkled.

RFI NO.: 10 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please provide a door schedule for the new doors on this project.

The doors are intended for reuse as applicable. If not able to be reused, the contractor will select a new door meeting VA specs and mental health requirements. The only new door being installed is a ligature resistant swinging door.

RFI NO.: 11 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please confirm if subcontractors will be able to use the elevator and/or service elevator for materials and equipment.

Contractors are able to use the service elevator.

RFI NO.: 12 DATE: 10/16/2024

Please confirm the location of the loading dock and if there is room for a dumpster. If not, where on site will we be able to place a dumpster.

Materials can be delivered at the engineering loading dock on the south side of the building in A wing Basement. A final dumpster location will need to be determined with VA maintenance, but can be planned for bidding purposes next to the engineering dock.