RFI Responses 2 - 553-21-100.pdf

RFI Responses 2 – 553-21-100

Question 1: In reviewing the documents, we noticed that the preference for the Nurse Call Cancel bid is Rauland Responder 5 to match the existing system. Will you accept bids for alternate systems that match Rauland’s capabilities?

Answer: Rauland-Borg is VA's sole source vendor for the nurse call system. Refer to the Sole Source List on drawing sheet G-001(cover sheet).

Question 2: Is there opportunity to bid on any RTLS items at this time? These would include but not limited to Staff Duress, Environmental Monitoring, Asset Tracking, Hand Hygiene and integrations with the Nurse Call System.

Answer: The mentioned systems are not part of this contract scope of work.

Question 3: Typically, existing government buildings, campuses, and facilities have specific manufacturers’ devices in service for various Division 27 and 28 systems. These are often proprietary and not interchangeable. Please provide any vendors, contractors, manufacturers, models, series, or other pertinent information for these systems. When a specific contractor, vendor, or service company is required, please provide point-of-contact information. Please provide this info for any systems that shall be a part of this project, including, but not necessarily limited to the following examples: Physical Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Surveillance, Nurse Call, Code Blue, Public Address, Mass Notification, Fire Alarm, and any other Division 27 & 28 proprietary elements. Additionally, please provide the Brand Name Justification and/or Single Source Justification documents for these.

Answer: Refer to the sole source equipment listing on project cover sheet for the systems that are part of this project. Refer to VA for any further information and documentation that is required.

Question 4: Reference Drawing A-131, Plan 7 and 8 and Drawings A-506, Section 1, 2, 3.

Can you tell us where the Short Wall as shown in Section ends and where the Resin is the full height from the floor?

Answer: Sections 1, 2, 3 on sheet A-506 are all partial height resin. See plans and interior elevations for a better understanding. I recommend reviewing elevation 5/A-

403. Sections 11, 10, 12 on sheet A-506 are the full height resin. See plans and interior elevations for a better understanding. I recommend reviewing elevation 3/A-403.

Question 5: The Fire Protection Plan Sheet, FD 102, Key Note FD04 states to remove all existing fire protection heads, piping and hangers. Key notes 05 and 06 state the existing fire protection pipe from Riser #12 is to remain. Given Key Note FD04 asks for the complete fire suppression infrastructure to be removed from Zone 2.1A, will the are remain without fire protection for the duration of the renovation or at what point in the construction sequence will temporary fire protection be required if any, given Key Note FD04 asks for total demolition of the fire suppression system, serving 2.1A?

Answer: Refer to Section 013526 Safety Requirements, paragraphs K & L as well as NFPA 241 for requirements of maintaining the fire suppression system during construction.

Question 6: Reference Drawing A-102-1C, Infusion Bays: Drawing A-131, Plan Detail 7;

Drawing A-403, Elevation 3 and Drawing A-506, Detail 12: Please note that this glass system is labeled or call a Moving or Folding System depending on the drawing and/or detail. Please provide a specification for this system or more information as to its function and movement. Is it folding or moving, or both? It appears to be a RSN2.2 which calls for a glass partition with resin panel. Is this an entire door system?

Answer: They are a folding glass-panel partition, specification section 102239.13. We are using Resin panel in lieu of glass. They fold and slide to stack anywhere in the track. Modern Fold was manufacturer used as basis of design.

Question 7: Reference Drawing A132: We note a dark blue line in the partitions that surrounds the Pharmacy area. Although we believe this line indicates a 1 hour fire rated wall, we also believe that the wall that houses Pharmacies usually have some sort of special barrier in them. Do these walls have any material internally for security?

Answer: No additional security measures within the wall are needed.

Question 8: We had instructed and understood that there was no asbestos abatement require as part of the project. We now notes that on Drawing PP102-.1 General Plumbing Note #7 and #8 that it is assumed that pipe insulation contains asbestos and that there is a report or survey of this material on file. Please provide these survey for the entire area of construction for our review. Please also provide a specification for asbestos abatement with items and quantities of item containing asbestos to be abated.

Answer: Based on our understanding, the piping insulation does not contain asbestos.

Question 9: Reference Drawings I1-102.1, I1-102.1B and I1-102.1C-Exam Rooms. What is the floor finish beneath and around the sink. (shown as a rectangle) Nothing is indicated that we can find.

Answer: The flooring for the room is to continue under the sink. The rectangle shown is the countertop.

Question 10: Reference Drawing A-601, Door and Frame Schedule, Door A2023.1 thru A2042.1 with Head Detail H-5 and Jamb Detail J-5. The frame for these doors are labeled as HM but the details on the Drawing A-501 indicates aluminum. We assume these doors are what is specified in Spec. Section 08 34 00-Specicial Function Doors.

Please clarify frame material and specification section for these sliding doors. Please confirm that the door material is wood as stated in the Door and Frame Schedule.

Answer: Frame is aluminum, per the detail. Yes, these are the doors specified in spec section 08 34 00. Door is to be wood.

Question 11: Reference Drawing I-001- Interior Material Schedule: We cannot find where Resin RSN-5 is used. Please state in what application this is to be used.

Answer: Refer to sheet A-601.

Question 12: The specifications or solicitation states that this job is to be done during normal working hours. Can we drill hangers into concrete during the day or is that to be done during off hours?

Answer: This statement is incorrect. Refer to Spec Section 01 00 00 General Requirements Part 1.2.F Administrative working hours for the Medical Center are normally between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. excluding Saturday and Sunday.

This project involves work at multiple different shift hours as required in drawings and specifications, due to the activities involved. Standard work shift to be 6am-4pm, with requirements for work during non-administrative as needed for work that is disruptive to the facility. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, which he may, the Contractor shall make his/her request to the VA Contracting officer five (5) days in advance of his/her intention to work during other periods and await approval from contracting officer. Install of hangers would be considered disruptive.

Question 13: Are we required to install the new fire suppression system in the space and then demo the existing to maintain a working fire suppression system at all times?

If so then a very difficult space coordination should be anticipated.

Answer: Refer to Section 013526 Safety Requirements, paragraphs K & L as well as NFPA 241 for requirements of maintaining the fire suppression system during construction.