2026-4-10 539-21-207 Relocate Infusion and Hemo Office RFI 1.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) Response document for the Cincinnati VA Relocate Infusion Clinic & Hemo Offices project (Contract Number 539-21-207, Notice ID 36C25026B0016), issued on April 10, 2026.
The document addresses twelve questions submitted by prospective contractors regarding design clarifications and construction requirements. Key responses include: (1) abandoned ductwork and piping will be labeled with metal plates bearing project number, date, and contractor name in minimum 24-point font; (2) room numbers B505D, B505E, and Stair #4 will be added to the fifth-floor penthouse plan; (3) existing sprinkler systems and associated piping will remain in areas where ceilings remain, with temporary upright sprinkler requirements detailed in specification 01 35 26 Part 1.14.K; (4) the General Contractor is responsible for retaining Vendor Product Installation Help (VPIH) services; (5) construction dumpster and laydown locations will be determined post-award in coordination with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR); (6) business hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with after-hours access available through the C41 Corridor for fourth-floor construction spaces; (7) web-based construction administration platforms including Submittal Exchange, Procore, and similar systems are acceptable; (8) no work is scheduled in the pharmacy area, which operates 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; (9) existing Lab Procedure Room B411 must remain accessible to VA personnel during construction; (10) on-site restroom provisions are addressed in General Requirements 01 00 00 Part 1.16; and (11) data cabling should be run to IT Room B416 as the nearest facility.
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| 36C25026B0016 0002.pdf | ||
| 36C25026B0016 0001.pdf | ||
| SIgn in sheet.pdf | ||
| Attachment III - Drawings updated.pdf | ||
| Attachment IV - RFI Form.pdf | ||
| Attachment II - Specifications a.pdf | ||
| Attachment V - 852.219-75 LOS.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment VI - VHA Directive 1192.01, Flu.pdf | ||
| Attachment I - WD OH20250081 updated.pdf | ||
| 36C25026B0016 .2.pdf |
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Page 1 of 2 Cincinnati VA - Relocate Infusion Clinic & Hemo Offices 539-21-207 Notice ID 36C25026B0016
Cincinnati VA - Relocate Infusion Clinic & Hemo Offices 539-21-207 Notice ID 36C25026B0016 RFI #1 response 4/10/2026
Dwg MD104H Partial Fourth Floor Plan – Duct Removals Question #1: Plan note 9. Can the following be added to this note, “Label abandoned ductwork to state, “Abandoned ductwork done by project, #, date, contractor name”” with metal plate, minimum 24 font lettering.
Answer: Requested verbiage will be added to this drawing note.
Dwg MD104P Partial Fourth floor plan – piping removals.
Question #2 : Plan note 7. Can the following be added to this note: Label abandoned piping to state, “Abandoned piping done by project, #, date, contractor name”” with metal plate, minimum 24 font lettering.
Answer: Requested verbiage will be added to this drawing note.
Dwg M105 Fifth floor penthouse plan Removals and new work.
Question #3: Can room numbers be added to the plan for clarity? B505D, B505E, Stair #4?
Answer: Requested room numbers will be added to this drawing.
From ARMO:
Dwg AE141 Reflected Ceiling Plan note #4 Question #4 : Note #4 - ARCHITECTURAL SCOPE IN THIS ROOM IS IN COORDINATION WITH
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SCOPE. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO
REMOVAL OF DUCT, PIPE, AND CONDUIT. EXISTING CEILING TO REMAIN.
COORDINATE WORK HOURS WITH VA COR.
Is there any anticipated sprinkler work in these areas? I.E - moving sprinkler mains, sprinkler branch lines, etc? Are temporary uprights required during construction?
Answer: The existing sprinklers and associated piping will remain at areas noted for the existing ceiling to remain. Refer to 01 35 26 Part 1.14.K for requirements of temporary upright sprinklers.
From IMS:
Specification Spec 028211, 1.1 B Question #5 : Specification Spec 028211, 1.1 B Please verify that the General Contractor is responsible for retaining the services of the VPIH for this contract.
Answer: Yes, Per Part 1.1.B.
Drawing G1001 Cover Sheet/Sheet Index General note S Question #6: Please provide a location for a construction dumpster and contractor laydown.
Answer: Location to be decided after contract is awarded and coordinated with COR.
Drawing G1005 ICRA Plan Keynote 3 Question #7 : Please clarify the business hours for the third-floor area.
Answer: Business hours are 7 am till 5 pm.
Drawing G1005 ICRA Plan keynote 5 Question #8: Please clarify the business hours for C*4*1 Corridor. Will access be available to the fourth-floor construction space through C*4*1 Corridor outside of business hours?
Answer: Business hours are 7 am till 5 pm. C*4*1 is available outside of business hours of 7 am till 5pm.
Drawing G1001 Cover Sheet/Sheet Index General note P
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Question # 9: Is Submittal Exchange acceptable for the web-based construction administration platform required for this project?
Answer: Yes, Submittal Exchange, Procore, and other similar platforms are acceptable.
From A Total Solution:
Question #10: What are the operating hours of the adjacent pharmacy? If work must be conducted in that space after hours, what is the protocol for access in that area?
Answer: Pharmacy operates from 7 am till 5 pm. NO WORK is shown in the pharmacy area.
Question: Will room B411 be occupied during construction? It was mentioned at the site visit that we will not have access to the electrical closet (Room B410) during normal hours. If room B411 is not being occupied during construction, I would like to modify the ICRA barrier so we can have access to the electrical room.
Please clarify.
Answer: Provide ICRA as shown on construction drawings. Existing Lab Procedure Room B411 will need to remain open for the VA during construction.
Question #11 : Will on site restrooms be provided for the construction team during normal hours? If not, will a location be provided for temporary facilities?
Answer: See General Requirements 01 00 00 Part 1.16 Temporary Toilets.
Question #12: The drawings indicate for the data cabling to be run to the nearest IT room, please clarify if room B416 is the nearest IT room.
Answer: B416 is the nearest IT Room.
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