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539-26-1-6920-0001

539-21-108

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

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-Post the call in information (see page 2)

-Post the Government's response to the RFI's (see page 3)

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-Post the ICRA's (see attachments)

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REMEDIATE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

FOR THE

VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC)—CINCINNATI, OH

PROJECT NUMBER: 539-21-108

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RFIs)

TO REQUEST FOR INVIATATION FOR BID (IFB) NUMBER

36C25026B0002

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. RFI #1 Question: Spec Section 01 91 00 has conflicting information on who is to hire the Commissioning Agent. The first paragraph states that the prime contractor is to hire the commissioning agent, 1.8 states the VA wild the Commissioning Agent. Please advise.

Answer: The prime contractor must hire a 3rd party commissioning agent.

2. RFI #2 Question: Attachment XVII calls out level II icra for the entire project.

Can the Government please confirm if this is correct?

Answer: Revised PCRA/ICRA worked through, primarily II, some level III.

3. RFI #3 Question: Reference previous RFI 1: If other classes of ICRA other than class II apply. Can the government please provide location and class?

Answer: Revised PCRA/ICRA worked through, primarily II, some level III.

4. RFI #4 Question: The information on who is to hold the contract for the commissioning agent is conflicting. Can the government please clarify if the GC or the government is to hold the contract with the commissioning agent?

Answer: See RFI #1 answer.

5. RFI #5 Question: Can the SSHO be "dual hatted" and perform both the SSHO and the superintendent roles?

Answer: Yes, the superintendent and SSHO can perform both roles.

6. RFI #6 Question: Is asbestos removal or remediation within the scope of this project? If yes, can you please provide specs, location, types and amounts?

Answer: No asbestos anticipated.

7. RFI #7 Question: Is lead based paint remediation within the scope of this project? If yes, can you please provide location and amounts?

Answer: No lead-based paint remediation anticipated.

8. RFI #8 Question: Where will a lay down yard be located for dumpster and conex?

Answer: Laydown space will be given and reduced at the discretion of the

COR based on availability.

9. RFI #9 Question: Can the VA provide a location for an office I.E. space in a mechanical room or vacant area to house SDS, job posters and room for portable desk? If no, where could a job site office trailer be located?

Answer: Office spaces will not be provided interior to the hospital. If available a trailer can be placed in laydown space. Refer to RFI 8.

10. RFI #10 Question: 22. "ALL PNEUMATIC BASED CONTROLS SHALL BE

REMOVED. THE MAJORITY OF THIS WORK IS SHOWN. COMPLETELY

REMOVE ENTIRE SYSTEM." What is the extent of work not shown?

Answer: Remove the pneumatically controlled equipment and the pneumatic controls back to active pneumatic mains. Keep compressors on the 10th floor, remove all others.

11. RFI #11 Question: 7. "approximate number of devices shown to assist with bidding.....Will any discrepancy in quantities shown be addressed as a latent condition and a CO issued?

Answer: Any unforeseen conditions shall be submitted as an RFI.

12. RFI #12 Question: C. PROVIDE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON ALL

DAMPERS AND ACTUATORS. CLEAN, LUBRICATE AND ENSURE SMOOTH

OPERATION OF DAMPERS AND ACTUATUORS. VERIFY DAMPER IS

CLOSING AND SEALING SHUT. REPLACE ANY WORN DAMPER SEALS.

REPLACE ANY ACTUATORS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. As it is not possible to know how many actuators will need replacement or the make and model required. Would the government provide an allowance to be included in our bid to cover this scope with any plus or minus addressed with a modification?

Answer: Drawings will be revised to require inspection and documentation of worn damper seals and non-functioning actuators. No allowances are allowed.

13. RFI #13 Question: 1."DIAGRAM AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION IS

INFORMATION FROM ORIGINAL SHOP DRAWINGS AND IS FOR

REFERENCE ONLY." Is the only work being done to/at the is described in scope of work notes and all notes on diagram directing work are to be ignored I.E. “cooling coil to be moved after heating coil. Extend wiring to new location of cooling coil." ?

Answer: That is correct, the only work to be done is described in scope of work notes and all notes on diagram directing work are to be ignored.

14. RFI #14 Question: 5."REMOVE EXISTING PNEUMATIC CONTROLS

COMPRESSOR AND ASSOCIATED PNEUMATIC CONTROLS

COMPONENTS ONCE VERIFIED THAT NO SYSTEMS ARE RELIANT UPON

THESE COMPONENTS. SHUT COMPRESSOR DOWN FOR 4 WEEKS PRIOR

TO REMOVAL FOR VERIFICATION. COORDINATE CLOSELY WITH COR."

No work is shown beyond the compressor. Can the VA please provide a photo/drawing, description, location (mech room, hallway ceiling, chase etc.) , and quantities of material to be removed?

Answer: Scope of work and drawings will be changed to show remove compressors only.

15. RFI #15 Question: Can the VA clarify that all Pneumatics trunk lines should be capped and left in place due to the fact that the systems will likely still be in use after this project is concluded.

Answer: Yes, all pneumatic lines should be demoed to the trunk & shall be capped and left in place at the trunk.

16. RFI #16 Question: Can the VA clarify that all Pneumatics trunk lines should be capped and left in place due to the fact that the systems will likely still be in use after this project is concluded.

Answer: Please see RFI #15.

17. RFI #17 Question: Can the VA clarify if a site wide Niagara Supervisor with associated device counts and all necessary SMAs to support this project?

Can the VA clarify what version/brand of Supervisor would be provided and that ALL administrative software passwords, and access will be given to the VA and to the awarded contractor. Additionally, N5 is likely to be released during the duration of this project. Will the project be expected to update to the most current version of Niagara before project completion.

Answer: New site wide Niagara supervisor is required. Existing is outside of project scope. Provide the latest anticipated version, N5.

18. RFI #18 Question: When the new JACE(s) is parallelizing the existing JCI controller and moving the controls trunks into the JACE, some logic may be broken in the existing JCI controller and some communication between the JACE may be needed. Who is responsible for cleaning up the programming on the existing controller and making the connection between the JCI controller and the new JACE?

Answer: The successful contractor is responsible for cleaning up the programming on the existing controller and making the connection between the JCI controller and the new JACE.

19. RFI #19 Question: What type of cable management is approved for above ceiling work? Do all cables have to be in conduit or is J-hooks or using in place cable trays permitted.

Answer: All cables shall be in conduit as specified.

20. RFI #20 Question: For areas with brick or cement walls/ceilings, will wire molding be permitted to reach terminal equipment, specifically for radiant heat in patient rooms.

Answer: Conduit preferred, coordinate with COR.

21. RFI #21 Question: For areas that require power, is pulling off existing power supplies (that have capacity) acceptable to power new controllers.

Answer: Yes, extending power from existing supplies with capacity is acceptable.

22. RFI #22 Question: For the replacement of the pneumatics of these patient rooms.

Are both the radiant units, VAV or air side damper currently pneumatic and to be replaced? Where are the radiant heat valves currently located or where should the new controls valves be located. Speculation is that the current units are either not controlled or located in the ceiling below but could not be confirmed during the site visit. If further information and pictures could be provided that would be great.

Answer: It is assumed that both radiant units and VAVs are pneumatic controls and to be replaced with DDC. Coordinate with COR for location of valves.

23. RFI #23 Question: For the AHUs that require re-commissioning, can the VA verify that all software, passwords, and associated tools will be provided to the awarded contractor to complete this work.

Answer: All software and programing tools must be obtained by the contractor. System passwords will be provided.

24. RFI #24 Question: Can the VA confirm that all new JACE shall be version 9000 or above to prepare the site for N5?

Answer: All new JACE shall be version 9000.

25. RFI #25 Question: Where are the existing Honeywell points to be integrated into? Should they be brought into an IO module attached to the JACE or other? How many Honeywell points existing, are all Honeywell points determined to be functional now and anything known about the SOO or programming that is being accomplished on the existing Honeywell controllers?

Answer: All Honeywell must be replaced with Tridum. Drawings will be updated to reflect scope.

26. RFI #26 Question: Please provide a copy of the Site Visit Attendance Sheet.

Answer: Publishing the site visit sign in sheet is at the discretion of the

Contracting Officer.

27. RFI #27 Question: Please confirm this is not a sales tax-exempt project.

A. If sales tax-exempt, will the government provide the prime contractor with a tax-exempt certificate for use by subcontractors and vendors?

Answer: Yes…the project is tax-exempt, and a tax-exempt certificate will be provided.

28. RFI #28 Question: In the event that the bid is rescheduled/extended, will the VA please consider rescheduling it to any other day than on a Monday.

Answer: The bid due date and time is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

29. RFI #29 Question: If a Prime Contractor is awarded multiple projects at the same VA Medical Center location: Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects at the same site/location, or should they only be dedicated full-time to this project only?

Answer: No. Per specification all projects must have dedicated superintendents.

30. RFI #30 Question: Can one person serve as the Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, & the SSHO?

Answer: No. The 3rd party commissioning agent may act as the Quality

Control Manager. Superintendent can act as the SSHO but shall not act as the QCM.

31. RFI #31 Question: Is a Quality Control Manager a requirement for this project?

Answer: Yes.

A. If a QCM is required, please provide specification 01 45 00.

Answer: Yes. Specifications will be updated to reflect RFI response #31

B. Please confirm if the Superintendent can also fulfill the Quality

Control Manager (QCM) role.

Answer: No. refer to RFI 30.

C. If the Super can’t be the QCM, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated QCM is approximately $36,000 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect the onsite construction portion of this project to be 20 months long, and the bid is expected to increase by ($720,000). Please confirm a dedicated

QCM is still required.

Answer: Refer to RFI 30.

D. If the Super can’t be the QCM, is the QCM required to be onsite full-time, or can they make site visits as required for inspections?

Answer: QCM is expected to be onsite full-time.

E. If the Super can’t be the QCM and the QCM is required to be onsite full-time, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well on the same property?

Answer: Refer to RFI 30. However, they can be assigned to another project on the same property.

F. If the Super can’t be the QCM, can a subcontractor (e.g., Terracon or a similar testing firm) fulfill the QCM role?

32. RFI #32 Question: Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) role? Specification 01 35 26, 1.7 D in its reference to FAR 52.236-6, can be interpreted to mean that the SSHO can also be the Superintendent. Please confirm that the Superintendent can fulfill the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) role.

33. RFI #33 Question: If the Super can’t be the SSHO, the average ADDITIONAL cost for a dedicated SSHO is approximately $36,000 per month (salary, labor burden, per diem, housing, company vehicle, monthly return trips home, company phone, etc). We expect this project to be 20 months long, and the bid is expected to increase ($720,000). Please confirm a dedicated SSHO is still required.

34. RFI #34 Question: If the Super can’t be the SSHO, is the SSHO required to be on-site full-time, or can they visit the site daily for safety inspections?

35. RFI #35 Question: If the Super can’t be the SSHO, is the SSHO required to be on-site full-time, or can they be a home office employee (e.g., Safety Director) on the prime contractor's staff?

A. If the Super can’t be the SSHO and the SSHO is required to be onsite full-time, should they be assigned to this project only, or can they be assigned to another project as well on the same property?

B. If the Super can’t be the SSHO, can a subcontractor fulfill the SSHO role?

36. RFI #36 Question: How many hours should the prime contractor and subcontractors’ budget for on-site badging, safety training, orientation, etc.?

Answer: This is a part of the general conditions of the project.

37. RFI #37 Question: Will background checks and fingerprinting be required for any scope of work related to this project?

A. If required, which scope of work and workers will it be required for?

Answer: All employees expected to be onsite for >1 month

B. If required, how long is the turnaround time for background check results?

Answer: Generally, it’s ~ 1 week. Can vary. Real IDs are required to initiate the process. Contractors can work using temporary badges while in background check process.

38. RFI #38 Question: Please confirm if tuberculosis testing is required before contractors can commence work onsite.

Answer: TB testing may be required for limited areas in this project.

39. RFI #39 Question: Please confirm if influenza vaccines are required for all contractors and subcontractors’ employees who work on the site or if masks will be required.

40. RFI #40 Question: Once awarded, will the VA provide an Administrative NTP to allow time for subcontracts to be executed, GC & Subs to work together to develop a project schedule, provide SF1413s, and prepare other Division 1 submittals?

Answer: No. An administrative Notice to Proceed will not be issued. The

Notice to Proceed (NTP) and award letter will have instructions about when certain documents are due.

41. RFI #41 Question: Once awarded, if the VA will not provide an administrative NTP, will the VA allow up to 90 days between the kickoff meeting and the NTP?

Answer: No. Once the Notice to Proceed is signed, the project officially begins. The PoP includes time for administrative work.

42. RFI #42 Question: Are any ICRA barriers required?

Answer: Refer to ICRA.

A. If so, where?

B. If so, please provide drawings showing where the ICRA walls or barriers are required.

43. RFI #43 Question: Are there specific door size requirements for the ICRA walls?

A. If so, what are the locations and sizes?

44. RFI #44 Question: If required, will the VA allow a Temp Wall System (i.e., Starc Wall, Edge Guard, etc) instead of a rigid wall ICRA system? This usually provides substantial cost savings to the VA.

45. RFI #45 Question: If required, will the VA allow the use of Zip Wall (plastic sheathing with support poles) for barriers and containment on this project?

Answer: Yes with COR approval.

Answer: Coordinate with COR.

B. If so, can it be used instead of a Temp Wall System such as

Starc Wall/Edge Guard?

46. RFI #46 Question: If required, will the VA accept ICRA Walls to the drop ceiling and fire-retardant plastic from the drop ceiling to the deck above?

This is usually allowed to work the plastic around piping, ducts, racks, and other obstacles in the space between the drop ceiling and the deck above in a scenario when the barriers need to go to the deck above.

47. RFI #47 Question: If necessary, will negative air machines be permitted to exhaust through HEPA filter into the occupied space?

A. If not, please provide locations where negative air machines can be exhausted.

48. RFI #48 Question: Will ICRA carts be required?

A. If so, is there a limit to how many ICRA carts can be used at one time?

Answer: No. Coordinate with COR to maintain fire egress pathways.

B. If so, are there any areas where ICRA carts will not be allowed?

Answer: No. Coordinate with COR to maintain fire egress pathways.

49. RFI #49 Question: Is any scope of work for this project required to be performed outside of regular work hours?

A. If so, what trades or scopes will be required to be performed outside of regular work hours?

B. If so, what will the work hours and days be for scopes required to be performed outside of regular work hours?

50. RFI #50 Question: Are water connections available near the construction areas?

Answer: Water is available as needed.

51. RFI #51 Question: Are electrical outlets available for contractors to connect to in the construction area?

A. If not, where are electrical outlets available for contractors to connect to?

Answer: As needed.

52. RFI #52 Question: If no electrical outlets nor temp power are available, a generator will be required, which usually adds significant cost to rent and fuel. Please confirm this is necessary if no power is available.

Answer: Power is generally available in campus buildings. Power may be limited in select project areas. Refer to specs for generator requirements.

53. RFI #53 Question: Will the VA provide space for the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent to set up, or should we add costs to our bid for a mobile office?

Answer: Refer to RFI 9.

A. Where can the mobile office be located?

B. Is space available for a 8’ x 40’ temporary ground-level office?

C. Are contractors required to set a pole and meter for electric usage in the mobile office?

Answer: No.

D. Where is the electrical connection for power to the mobile office?

Answer: Dependent on space allotted. Refer to RFI 9.

E. What is the distance between the electrical connection and the proposed location of the mobile office?

F. Is a 208V, 125A breaker available for connection to the mobile office?

G. If a breaker isn't available, is a spare available?

H. Would contractors be expected to supply the needed breaker?

I. Will the feeder between the electrical connection and the mobile office need to be underground?

J. Will this feeder need to run across any asphalt or concrete roads or parking lots?

54. RFI #54 Question: Where are the designated contractors' and subcontractors' parking area?

Answer: See specification 01 00 00 1.5E- no parking on VA campus

55. RFI #55 Question: Is parking available for 2-3 vehicles for the prime contractor and for each subcontractor for a total of 6-9 vehicles?

Answer: See response to RFI#54

A. Where shall these people park if the VA cannot make 2-3 spaces available for the prime contractor and each of the subs for a total of 6-9 vehicles?

Answer: Offsite.

56. RFI #56 Question: Will the VA provide space for a 20-yard dumpster?

Answer: Dependent on space allotted. Refer to RFI 8.

57. RFI #57 Question: Where shall contractor dumpsters be located?

58. RFI #58 Question: Can the VA accommodate a dumpster near the job site?

59. RFI #59 Question: Will the VA allow contractors to use VA indoor restrooms?

Answer: Yes. But right to access restrooms can be revoked.

60. RFI #60 Question: If required, can Porta Johns be placed within a 100’ radius of the job site / work area?

61. RFI #61 Question: Is temporary construction fencing required anywhere on the project or at the laydown area?

Answer: Fencing will be required per specs.

A. If required, please confirm that 6’ tall temporary construction fencing is acceptable. We ask this because the standard VA specification is a minimum of 2.1m (seven feet) tall, which is not an industry standard height and would require a custom fence to be made at that height. Alternatively, an 8’ high fence generally tends to blow over even with sandbags on the bases when the fabric is required to be fastened to the fence, since 8’ tall panels with fabric have to potential to cause damage to property and injury to personnel, we strongly recommend using 6’ tall temporary construction fencing.

62. RFI #62 Question: Can utility tie-ins be performed during regular hours?

Answer: Contractor to coordinate all utility shutdowns with VA COR a minimum of 21 calendar days.

63. RFI #63 Question: Can system commissioning activities be performed during regular hours?

Answer: Yes. For critical areas coordinated with COR.

64. RFI #64 Question: Will the VA require third party inspections of firestopping?

Answer: Contractor to provide services in their bid in accordance with specs.

65. RFI #65 Question: Will the VA allow stored material so that we can procure and lay down long lead items and/or critical path material/equipment?

Answer: Yes, with proof of item delivery and lead time.

66. RFI #66 Question: Will the VA fully pay for this material/equipment if stored onsite?

Answer: Yes, with proof of item delivery and lead time.

67. RFI #67 Question: Please confirm that the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

Answer: Current design documents are applicable to the project.

68. RFI #68 Question: Is there any work not included in the drawings or contract documents that will need to be performed under the contract?

Answer: Fully functional controls systems must be provided.

69. RFI #69 Question: Please provide a Reflective Ceiling Plan indicating which types of ceilings will be affected by the work. (ACT with size or Gypsum

Board).

Answer: Existing ceiling is to remain. The design intent is not to include ceiling scope.

70. RFI #70 Question: Will any gypsum/sheetrock ceilings need to be removed as part of the work?

Answer: Existing ceiling is to remain. The design intent is not to include ceiling scope.

Answer: Refer to RFI 70.

B. If so, how many locations & how many square feet will need to be removed and replaced?

Answer: Refer to RFI 70.

71. RFI #71 Question: Please provide drawings showing the routes for electrical wiring and where they will be connecting into panelboards.

Answer: Intent is for extension of existing power supplies.

72. RFI #72 Question: Is this project phased?

Answer:

A. If so, please provide the phases of work and order of phases.

Answer: Phasing will be coordinated between contractor and owner to ensure all systems remain operational.

B. Do the phases need to be consecutive or can work in multiple phases be performed at the same time.

Answer: Refer to phasing plan.

73. RFI #73 Question: Specification 1 91 00 1.8 C.1 states the VA will engage the CxA under a separate contract, but specification 01 91 00 1.1 A states that the CxA services shall be paid by the Prime Contractor – please confirm who is providing the Commissioning Agent: VA-appointed or contractor-hired under this contract.

Answer: See RFI #1 response.

74. RFI #74 Question: Will required equipment or system outages be permitted during normal working hours?

Answer: Contractor will need to coordinate with VA COR. Some outages may need to occur during nights or weekends.

75. RFI #75 Question: Specification Section 23 09 23, Paragraph 2.2 A.1 – would a Tridium Vykon Niagara 4 Framework/System be acceptable in lieu of a Johnson Controls Niagara 4-based system, provided it meets all functional and performance requirements?

Answer: No. JCI FX is required per 23 09 23 paragraph 1.1-G-1.

76. RFI #76 Question: Specification Section 23 09 23, Paragraph 1.1 G.1 – would a Tridium Vykon N4 Enterprise Control Center (ECC) be acceptable in lieu of the specified Johnson Controls N4 ECC?

Answer: No. JCI FX is required.

77. RFI #77 Question: Would the VA permit the use of J hooks and/or adding cabling to the existing cable tray/race?

Answer: All cables shall be in conduit as specified.

78. RFI #78 Question: The majority of the BAS at the entire VA Medical Center is a Johnson Controls Metasys System, and there have been a lot of upgrades to the system that are not reflected in the current drawings.

Johnson Controls would like to provide a more cost-effective option to bring the entire facility into the existing Metasys server. Would this be allowed?

Answer: No. JCI FX is required.

79. RFI #79 Question: Please confirm that and all Basis of Design items and materials that the VA has satisfied all Buy American Waivers, if applicable, and sole source requirements as needed. Please provide us any Buy

American Act Waivers that would be provided under this contract. This is not currently in the plans, documents, or specifications.

Answer: There are no waivers, and sole sourced requirements have been met.

80. RFI #80 Question: Will the VA pay for the engineering and design submittals, as well as all applicable deposits required by various manufacturers to put equipment into design and/or production?

Answer: All of this work shall be included in the contract.

81. RFI #81 Question: Is the new VA memorandum on bolts for steam and hot water systems applicable to this project? To our understanding A307 bolts are no longer allowed.

Answer: Yes, this memorandum is applicable to all projects.

82. RFI #82 Question: Is this project sales tax-exempt? If so, can the government provide a tax exemption certificate for materials purchased?

Answer: Yes…the project is tax-exempt, and a tax-exempt certificate will be provided.

83. RFI #83 Question: How soon after a contract award is the NTP expected to be issued?

Answer: This timeframe is dependent upon when the Contracting Officer receives the performance and payment bonds. Then a Notice to Proceed will be issued.

84. RFI #84 Question: Will the VA accept the use of Procore software or equivalent as the primary submittal platform?

Answer: Yes Procore is acceptable

85. RFI #85 Question: Will payment applications for materials stored on-site or in a bonded warehouse be approved?

Answer: Refer RFI 65.

86. RFI #86 Question: Will the government consider reducing the bid hold period to 90 days due to current inflation risks?

87. RFI #87 Question: Will the government include an Economic Price

Adjustment Clause in the contract to address price fluctuations in materials?

88. RFI #88 Question: Can the SSHO, QCM and superintendent positions be fulfilled by the same individual, provided qualifications are met? If not, can the superintendent double as the SSHO?

Answer: Commissioning agent may act as the Quality Control Manager.

SSHO can be the superintendent.

89. RFI #89 Question: Is an external scheduling consultant required, or can scheduling duties be handled in-house by a qualified team member?

Answer: Qualified member is acceptable

90. RFI #90 Question: Will there be designated parking and staging area for contractor personnel?

Answer: No parking in VA campus

91. RFI #91 Question: How many parking spaces will be provided if there is on-site parking?

Answer: No parking in VA campus

92. RFI #92 Question: Will the government provide a detailed badging and access protocol for contractor personnel?

Answer: Yes

93. RFI #93 Question: If impairments to fire alarm systems exceed four hours, will the VA provide support for fire watch personnel, or is the contractor solely responsible?

Answer: This is not anticipated. VA Support will not be provided during working hours.

94. RFI #94 Question: Are there specific templates or guidelines required for the Environmental Protection Plan, or is a contractor-developed plan sufficient?

Answer: Refer to specifications for EPP requirements.

95. RFI #95 Question: Please confirm the VA will be hiring the commissioning agent.

Answer: See RFI #1 answer.

96. RFI #96 Question: Please confirm modular walls (such as STARC) are allowed for ICRA.

Answer: Refer to RFI 44

97. RFI #97 Question: Are as-built drawings available for existing conditions, or will the contractor need to verify all dimensions on-site?

Answer: Verify all dimensions on site.

98. RFI #98 Question: Confirm which project number governs all contract documents and correspondence. Both 539-21-108 and 539-21-208 appear in the specifications.

Answer: 539-21-108

99. RFI #99 Question: Clarify which party is responsible for furnishing and configuring the AMBCx–BAS integration hardware, software licenses, and communications setup.

Answer: This is a single prime contract. Responsible party determined by prime contractor.

100. RFI #100 Question: Confirm whether Niagara N4 licenses are to be supplied by the Contractor or provided by the VA.

Answer: Contractor shall provide 5 years from completion of project per

23 09 23 paragraph 1.7.

101. RFI #101 Question: Clarify the intended testing and acceptance sequence between the installing contractor, TAB, and CxA.

Answer: Bidding documents will clearly define commissioning scope.

102. RFI #102 Question: Confirm whether existing pneumatic actuators are acceptable to remain or must be converted to electric per Division 23 requirements.

Answer: Converted to electric.

103. RFI #103 Question: Clarify which room names and numbers govern the

ICRA Level 2 containment boundaries where discrepancies exist between the architectural and mechanical drawings.

Answer: ICRA will be provided.

104. RFI #104 Question: Clarify whether existing JCI control panels labeled “to remain” are to be reused or replaced with new FX80 units per the BAS single-line diagram

Answer: Anything labeled “to remain” is to be reused.

105. RFI #105 Question: Identify the source panels and routing for 120V power circuits feeding new BAS control panels.

Answer: Intent is for power to be extended from existing power supplies.

106. RFI #106 Question: What company currently services your telecommunications?

Answer: VA OIT services telecommunications.

107. RFI #107 Question: Provide mounting height and location requirements for sensors and control devices shown symbolically on the drawings.

Answer: Data drops 18”, DPs in ceilings (approximately 8’-0”), temperature and humidity sensors 46” and control panels 46”.

108. RFI #108 Question: Provide zone-specific sequences of operation for each air-handling unit and served zone, or confirm that all systems are to follow the generic logic in Section 23 09 23.

Answer: Control sequence for zones are not in scope.

109. RFI #109 Question: The Bid Items on the solicitation differ from the Bid

Items in the specifications. Please clarify.

Answer: See revised attached statement of bid items.

ATTACHMENTS:

Sign in Sheet Remediate Temp.

Change Summary of Specs and Drawings.

Updated Specs Addendum 4.

1-M100 - BASEMENT.

1-M103 - THIRD FLOOR.

1-M104 - FOURTH FLOOR.

1-M105 - FIFTH FLOOR.

1-M109 - NINTH FLOOR.

1-M110 - TENTH FLOOR PENTHOUSE.

2-M100 - BUILDING 2 BASEMENT.

13-M101 - BUILDING 13 FIRST FLOOR.

15-M100 - BUILDING 15 BASEMENT.

64-M100 - BUILDING 64 BASEMENT.

64-M102 - BUILDING 64 SECOND FLOOR.

64-M103 - BUILDING 64 THIRD FLOOR.

M002 - JOHNSON CONTROLS ROUTER SCHEDULE.

M004 - TRIDIUM ROUTER SCHEDULE.

M701 - GENERAL CRITERIA, HONEYWELL CONTROLS REPLNT.

M901 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-4.

M902 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-5.

M903 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-7.

M904 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-8.

M905 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-12.

M906 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-17.

M907 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-21.

M908 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-24.

M909 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-26.

M910 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-28.

M911 - BUILDING 1 PRESSURIZATION CONTROL SEQUENCES - AHU-29.

PG-M101 - PARKING GARAGE 1ST FLOOR PLAN.

REVISED STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS.

ICRA 539.21.108 Mech Rooms Level II.

ICRA 539.21.108 Patient Areas Level III.