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550-15-107: REMEDIATE LEGIONELLA STATION-WIDE PHASE-1

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00005 05-14-2018 550-15-107 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Rd Bldg 1, Rm 329 North Chicago IL 60064 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 3001 Green Bay Rd Bldg 1, Rm 329 North Chicago IL 60064 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25218B0596 04-12-2018

X x x Solicitation 36C25218B0596; Amendment 00005 550-15-107: Remediate Legionella Station-Wide Phase-1 at VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, IL

The purpose of Amendmen t 00005 to solicitation 36C25218B0596 is as follows:

1. Government responses to RFI questions.

2. The Period of Performance has been extended to 360 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

3. Remove and replace current Drawings V2 with attached revised 550-15-107 Drawings V3.

4. Remove and replace current Specifications V3 with attached revised 550-15-107 Specifications V4.

Claude Humphrey Contracting Officer

PCOE16L2-3303

COTRACTOR RFI QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

1-Q: Reference P-102 Thru P-106, P-201 The Keynote Legend in the upper righthand side of drawings P-102 thru P-106 indicating line and valve size, they do not correspond with actual sizes in the main piping lines.

P-201 the Plumbing Riser Diagram and considered a P&ID indicates the mains and valves as being larger than indicated in the legend.

1-A: Keynote Legend shows pipe sizes on typical situation:

2-Q: Reference P-501, Detail B-7 The Typical Sink Connection is unclear in its presentation!

The installation contractor will either need to install the Mixing valve or Pipe directly to the stop valve.

The detail shows two water inlets coming to the sink.

One to the stop valves another to the mixing valves on both the Hot Water and the Cold Water.

Please provide an accurate detail on how these sinks will be hooked up?

2-A: The mixing valve, angle valves and sink connections are existing and are to remain. New plumbing connection to be made in the area noted on the detail.

3-Q: Reference Spec section 22 11 00 – 06 Water Piping Material Drawing P-501 Detail E3 In Spec section 22 11 00 – 06 Water Piping Material There is no classification for 2 ½” and higher using Victaulic joints.

On Drawing P-501 Detail E3 the backflow shows Vic Joints.

To keep fire suppression systems operating with smoke detectors the use of Vic joints in the 3” and 4” copper mains would be a benefit.

The question is, can Victaulic grooved pipe and dimpled be used on this project.

3-A: Refer to specification 22 11 00 for acceptable pipe joints.

4-Q: Is the contractor to provide a NESHAP survey?

4-A: To develop drawing sheets ASB-B, ASB-1, ASB-2, ASB-3, ASB-4, ASB-5, and ASB-A ASB-B, a limited NESHAP pre-renovation asbestos survey was completed. See document titled 2017 - Limited NESHAP Pre-Renovation Asbestos Survey – B58. The survey indicates that selective demolition should be performed prior to renovation activities to determine if any suspected ACMs exists in the pipe chases/wall cavities. The Contractor shall provide a limited NESHAP survey of the pipe chases/wall cavities affected by the project.

5-Q: There is no demolition drawings shown as to what walls demo for plumbing chases as well as a wall finish schedule to be able to put back and bid this project. Please provide.

5-A: Extents was noted on P-001 and was to be as needed to accomplish the work. Drawings note to replace what is demolished and to match existing conditions. Paint to be used is Pittsburg Paint. Paint colors shall be coordinated with COR for approval. Tile to match to be submitted to COR for approval.

6-Q: Is the contractor to demo the wall in each bathroom out to run new pipe down to the fixture? Or are we to connect up top where to pipe comes out of the wall into the ceiling space?

6-A: This is means and methods for the contractor.

7-Q: Can chlorine dioxide be used to sanitize the water piping?

7-A: No, chlorine dioxide cannot be used to sanitize the water piping system. Per Specification Section 22 11 00 sections 3.3.B., use liquid chlorine or hypochlorite for sterilization.

8-Q: How many rooms will the contractor be given at one time?

8-A: For bidding purposes, the Contractor can assume 3 rooms per floor at one time.

9-Q: The amount of work for the amount of time given in the contract is not reasonable. Especially including submittals. Please extend the duration to 600 days.

9-A: The project duration has been extended to 360 days.

10-Q: Please provide a list of approved labs around the area that the VA will accept for testing.

10-A: The VA does not maintain a list of approved labs. Any labs used must be NVLAP accredited.

11-Q: Does the VA require CDC elite certification for the lab testing for legionella?

11-A: Yes, per VHA Directive 1061, laboratories that process water samples for Legionella must be CDC ELITE certified.

12-Q: Will each room have to have to be tested for coliform and legionella?

12-A: Refer to Specification Section 22 11 00 sections 3.2 and 3.3. for testing requirements.

13-Q: Based on the specs, it appears a Hach 3422 conductivity sensor was specified for this project. In the 0-100 μS/cm range, these sensors are normally designed for high-purity, condensate water monitoring and are not needed for potable water. Also, the range of 0-100 μS/cm is typically used for conditioned, high-purity water, not potable water. The Danville water treatment plant said that the outgoing conductivity of their treated municipal water is ~270 uS/cm. So, it is likely that your potable water is higher than 100 mS/cm, and this sensor will not detect your actual levels. Recommend performance specifications are updated to allow reasonable measurement of potable water.

13-A: Range should be 0-5000 μS/cm. Refer to sensors by Global Water Instrumentation, Inc. models WQ101, WQ201, WQ301, and WQ401 in the attached document named “WQsensormanual.pdf”.

14-Q: Part 1 requires a pH sensor to be included, but there are no specifications for the pH found in section 22 11 00. Will you provide specifications for the pH sensor?

14-A: See updated Specifications Manual Version 4 Section 22 11 00 paragraph 2.11.5 for pH sensor. This specification section has been updated as follows:

pH Sensor Output: 4-19mA Range: 0-14 pH Accuracy: 2% of full scale Operating Voltage: 10-36VDC Current Draw: 16.6 mA plus sensor output Warm Up Time: 3 seconds minimum Operating Temperature: -5° to +55°C Pressure Rating: 0-100 psi Size of Probe: 1 1/4" diameter x 10" long Weight: 1 lb.

15-Q: VHA Directive 1061 requires that incoming building water pressure be monitored in addition to temperature, pH, dissolved solids, and oxidant residual. However, there is no mention of pressure monitoring in the SOW or specifications. Do you want to add this requirement to be in compliance with VHA Directive 1061?

15-A: Yes, pressure monitoring shall be included. The Scope of Work for Water Monitoring Points in the plans has been updated on drawing sheets P-101, P-39, P-B101, P-B103, P-B128, P-B129, P-B130, and P-B131. See Drawings V3.

16-Q: The specifications include requirement for a Chlorine Dioxide sensor. Is the VA treating its water with chlorine dioxide? If not, suggest this sensor requirement be replaced with a sensor that can measure either Free or Total Chlorine Residual.

16-A: Refer to 14-Q answer. This sensor is for pH reading.

17-Q: Interest was shown by VA staff during the site visit for a web-based data management system that can be accessed by designated users from any internet-connected computer. Several VAs are using web-based data management for their continuous monitoring needs. Is this a requirement that will be added to this SOW instead of or in addition to connecting to the existing BMS using Bacnet?

17-A: The continuous monitoring system shall be connected to the existing BMS using Bacnet per the plans and specifications. A web-based data management system is not included in this project.

18-Q: Can you please provide further clarification for 22 11 00 Part B – “Portable Sampling System.” Can you provide a basic sketch of what they are looking for? Is this sample water to be tested for validation reasons (sent to lab) or for continuous monitoring (measured with sensors on site similar to the water quality monitoring stations?

18-A: The portable sampling system is for scheduled validation, not for continuous monitoring.

19-Q: Spec 01 00 00 Work Hours: Please provide acceptable hours of work per floor based on floor occupancy. The ability to run a day shift and night shift will be critical to completing the project within the 270 day PoP.

19-A: Per Specification Section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.7.I.4.d., normal work hours are Monday through Friday between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, the VA will be flexible in approving after normal hours work shifts for activities that may impact patient care such as noise producing activities and water outages. Work performed outside normal working hours requires prior approval by the COR.

In addition, the project duration has been extended to 360 days.

20-Q: Spec 02 82 11 Dwg/Sect ASB-1 through ASB-A Please advise if the mastic in Stair 1 has been tested and to show negative results for ACM. Should this mastic test hot, abatement of the landings will need to occur to install the risers.

20-A: The drawing sheets nor past asbestos surveys completed by the VA indicate that the mastic in Stair 1 has been tested.

21-Q: Spec 09 91 00 Dwg/Sect P-###D ASB During the site visit, many rooms were unable to survey to show existing conditions. Please provide reflective ceiling plan, wall finish schedules, flooring finish schedules and partition types (CMU, Clay tile, Gyp, etc.)

21-A: Extents was noted on P-001 and was to be as needed to accomplish the work. Drawings note to replace what is demolished and to match existing conditions. While all rooms weren’t available during the site visit, the site visit participants were given an opportunity to view a sampling of representative rooms on each floor. The following additional information is provided to assist with bidding.

Key

T: Tile

D: Dry Wall

HC: Hard Ceiling

NHC: No Hard Ceiling

F: fiberglass

Basement

Plumbing Fixtures

CONCRETE BLOCK, HC

1A-1

D, HC

CB-1

D, NHC

First Floor

Plumbing Fixtures

T, NHC

102 B

WOOD, NHC

D, NHC

102 I

D, HC

BTW 102I, 102K

D, HC

T, NHC

102L

D, NHC

T, HC

D, HC

D,HC

T, HC

114A

D, HC

T, HC

T,HC

117E

D, NHC

117 I

D, NHC

T, NHC

T, HC

D , NHC

D, NHC

121A

D, NHC

T, NHC

BTW 125, 126

T, NHC

D, NHC

127A

D, NHC

129A

D, NHC

D, NHC

133E

D, NHC

T, NHC

134A

D, NHC

D, NHC

T, HC

D, NHC

Second Floor

Plumbing Fixtures

202C

D,HC

T,NHC

T,HC

T,HC

T,NHC

205B

D,HC

218B

D,NHC

T,NHC

C2-5 Corr

D,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

T,NHC

T,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

F,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

F,HC

D,HC

T,HC

F,HC

245A

D,HC

D,HC

T,HC

T,HC

3rd Floor

Plumbing Fixtures

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

330D

D,NHC

330E

D,NHC

330C

D,NHC

T,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

C-3-4 Corr

T,NHC

T,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

F,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

D,NHC

T,NHC

F,HC

D,HC

T,HC

T,HC

351A

D,HC

D,HC

T,HC

T,HC

Fourth Floor

Plumbing Fixtures

T,HC

T,NHC

T,HC

T,HC

T,NHC

D,NHC

T,NHC

T,NHC

T,NHC

T,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

T,NHC

T,NHC

T,NHC

433-A

T,NHC

T,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

T,HC

T,HC

T,NHC

T,NHC

T,HC

T,HC

D,NHC

D,NHC

D,NHC

Fifth Floor

Plumbing Fixtures

D,HC

D,HC

526-A

D,HC

T,NHC

521-A

D,HC

T,NHC

T,HC

T,HC

T,NHC

T,NHC

510-H

510-C

507-D

507-B

507-A

506-A

504-B

BTW 512/514

22-Q: Spec 22 05 11 Dwg/Sect P-201/202 Please provide ground to deck heights for each floor; NFPA 90A Compliance

22-A: For Floors 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5, the measurement from the ceiling grid to deck is approximately 3-ft 8-in (floor to ceiling grid = 7-ft 11-in, floor to deck = 11-ft 7-in). For Floor B, the measurement from the ceiling grid to deck is approximately 2-ft 2-in (floor to ceiling grid = 7-ft 2-in, floor to deck = 9-ft 4-in).

23-Q: Spec 01 33 24 Please confirm that Submittal Exchange is the information exchange system to be utilized with this project

23-A: As stated in specifications section 01 33 24 paragraph 1.6.C., the VA has already pre-approved Submittal Exchange services. However, the Contractor may submit for VA approval another service provider that meets the electronic submittal exchange requirements of the specification.

24-Q: Spec 01 00 00 Please confirm that this project is NOT tax exempt.

24-A: Tax exemption will be provided by Contracting to Prime Contractor after contract award.

25-Q: Spec 01 00 00 Please provide LIFE SAFETY drawings or narratives for each floor of building 58 and for exterior buildings. This information is necessary to properly price infection control measures Level I-IV.

25-A: It is not clear why LIFE SAFETY plans are required to properly price infection control measures. This should be able to be determined from plans and specifications provided. Specifications section 01 35 26 paragraph 1.12.B. indicates the primary project scope area requires Class III infection control measures and Class IV for the Surgery and SPS areas. Surgery is located at Floor 5 west wing and SPS is located at Floor 2 central, north wing.

26-Q: Spec 22 00 00 Dwg/Sect P-001 Plumbing General Note 11 calls for 18"x18" access panels. Does the facility desire 24"x24" access panel or should the bid include 18"x18" access panels. Please indicate locations of hard lid ceilings to determine the quantity of required access panels.

26-A: 18”x18”

27-Q: Spec 22 00 00 Dwg/Sect P-001 Plumbing General Notes 19 "PROVIDE SHUT-OFF VALVES ON ALL BRANCHES AND RISER PIPING AND ON ALL SUPPLIES ON INDIVIDUAL FIXTURES AND EQUPMENT." Shut-off valves are depicted for branch and riser piping, but not supplies for individual fixtures. Please confirm if shut-off valves are required for supplies to individual fixtures and equipment.

27-A: Shut-off valves at each individual fixture is not required. Additional valves on the mains are required as shown on detail E1/P-501 for phasing separation.

28-Q: Spec 22 00 00 Dwg/Sect P-501 Please provide typical detail for Pipe Penetration Thru Existing Concrete Floors

28-A: This is a fire stopping detail. The directions for providing this information is found in 07-84-00.

29-Q: Spec 22 00 00 Dwg/Sect P-501 Please provide typical detail for Pipe Penetration Thru Interior walls with varying conditions (At non-rated walls, rated walls, finished walls)

29-A: This is a fire stopping detail. The directions for providing this information is found in 07-84-00.

30-Q: Spec 22 05 11 Dwg/Sect N.

Are split ring escutcheons acceptable for use in-lieu of solid ring escutcheons?

30-A: Split rings are acceptable.

31-Q: Spec 22 00 00 Dwg/Sect B7/P-501 Typical Sink Connection shows "ANGLE STOP VALV (TYP.)" and "TEMPERATURE GAGES" after "PROVIDE CONNECTION TO EXISTING PIPE". Please confirm that new angle stops and temperature gages are not to be installed in this project.

31-A: Refer to 2-Q answer. This is part of a different contract.

32-Q: Spec 22 05 23 Dwg/Sect P-701 Mixing Valve Schedule indicates basis of design to be Lawler Model No. 3. Typical sink connection detail B7/P-501 indicates mixing valve is to be installed under a separate project and not part of this scope of work. Please confirm that mixing valves are not furnished and installed under project "Remediate Legionella Station Wide Phase 1".

32-A: This mixing valve shall be installed with the new water heaters. See P-101 for MV-1 location.

33-Q: Spec 22 00 00 Please provide typical water supply isometrics for the Plumbing Fixture Connection Schedule.

33-A: Refer to detail B7/P-501 for typical sink connection.

34-Q: Spec 22 00 00 Please advise if fixtures are supplied from floors below. If this is the case, please provide quantities to be considered fed from below.

34-A: With the new piping system, no fixtures are supplied from the floor below. All fixtures will be supplied from the same floor horizontal distribution above ceiling. See P-201.

35-Q: Spec 09 91 00 The project scope of work will require partitions to be opened and patched to match existing. Is wall to wall painting, at affected walls, required or will patch painting be acceptable?

35-A: The length of the wall to an appropriate break will need to be repainted.

36-Q: Spec 22 11 00 Dwg/Sect 2.11 Is an alternate Water Monitoring System utilizing Distech Controls instead of the specified Johnson Controls acceptable? The proposed model is as follows:

• JCI Model FX-PCG26 would be substituted by Distech Model ECB-650 (See attached cut-sheet)

• JCI Model FX-PCX would be substituted by Distech Model ECB-410 (See attached cut-sheet) All other parts of the specification would remain the same and ABC would connect their new controllers to existing MSTP trunks as specified. This request assumes that the installer would be given the required access on the existing VAIHCS Building Management System Network to be able to integrate the new controllers into the existing database

36-A: No, provide controllers as specified.

37-Q: Spec Title Page Dwg/Sect G-000; SF1442 Bid Schedule The title of this project is "Remediate Legionella Station-Wide Phase-1." The drawings indicate multiple phases. Are these multiple phases within Phase 1 or are we only supposed to bid Phase -1 of the current drawing set, which are highlighted in 'green'. Please advise.

37-A: This solicitation requires a base bid lump sum only. There are no alternates for this project. The table on drawing sheets GC-101 thru GC-107 indicating a base bid and two alternates has been removed from the drawings. See revised Drawings V3.

The multiple phases indicated in the drawings are all part of the project scope. The “Phase 1” in the project title is for title purposes only. The VA has a future “Remediate Legionella Station-Wide Phase-2” project programmed to address other legionella prevention requirements.

38-Q: I noticed on Drawing GC 102 there is mention of Alternates. The Bid documents only show a Base Bid without and line items add or deduct Alternates.

The way it is now you will receive only Base Bids.

Are you changing the bid form so we can include the Alternates asked for on GC-102.

38-A: Same as response to 37-Q. This solicitation requires a base bid lump sum only. There are no alternates for this project. The table on drawing sheets GC-101 thru GC-107 indicating a base bid and two alternates has been removed from the drawings. See revised Drawings V3.

39-Q: Drawing P-001 “Plumbing General Notes” #9 speaks of core drilling, will any and all core drilling have to be performed after “normal working hours”?

39-A: In most cases, loud noise producing activities such as core drilling will need to be accomplished after 4:00 PM.

40-Q: Drawing P-001 Plumbing Demolition General Notes #5, #6, #7, & #8. These notes suggest that various areas are to remain, others to be re-used, and others to be demolished however, the drawings to not clearly reflect this approach. The “Scope of Work” notes on this same drawing, “Demolish all existing domestic piping”.

The symbol for “Existing Piping to be Demolished”, does not appear on any of the Demo drawings. Please identify the exact lines that need to be demolished.

40-A: P-xxxD series drawing are to reflect the existing condition. The demolition of pipes will be done in phases in close coordination with the owner. Refer to contract documents.

41-Q: Drawings P-001 Demolition General Note #6 describes a “Selective Demolition”. Please confirm all required demolition for this project will be quantified for bidding purposes.

41-A: Selective demolition will not be quantified, but left to the bidding contractor to determine the necessary amount of demolition, and subsequently, reconstruction, needed to accomplish the piping system replacement work.

42-Q: Drawing P-001 “Demolition General Notes” #8 states “remove all existing not in use pipes not shown on drawings”. To avoid each contractor making assumptions on the extent of this work, we request this scope to be quantified for bidding purposes.

42-A: Same as response for 41-Q. Selective demolition will not be quantified, but left to the bidding contractor to determine the necessary amount of demolition, and subsequently, reconstruction, needed to accomplish the piping system replacement work.

43-Q: Phasing The phasing plan does not specify where the project demolition occurs. Please confirm phasing plan for demolishing existing equipment, risers, mains, and fixtures.

43-A: This is means and methods for the contractor.

44-Q: Drawing GC 101 Phasing Note: “Phase 1” suggests that we will install new water main, new equipment, and new riser in conjunction with existing system. Please confirm there is adequate space in the basement for all existing and new equipment.

44-A: Based on site survey by A/E, there is space for new equipment while maintain the existing.

45-Q: Specs 01 00 00 Phasing Phase 1 item “b” calls out that we would “install the risers and tee off horizontally with valves” for all the floors. Phase 2 item “c” calls out the same thing for floors 2 &3, which phase should we put the “tee off” valves for future connection in?

45-A: This is means and methods for the contractor.

46-Q: Drawing P-001 Plumbing General Note #5 states “Verify exact location of all existing plumbing fixtures and coordinate new piping installation and connections.”

Prior to construction, will the contractor be provided an opportunity to verify these locations and other existing conditions in all areas within scope OR is this expected to be done as the work progresses.

46-A: Prior to construction, the contractor will be provided an opportunity to verify demolition work to the maximum extent possible. Where destructive measures are necessary to verify, this shall be done as the work progresses. Per specification section 02 41 00 paragraph 1.3.F.5., before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work.

47-Q: Drawing P-001 When connecting the fixtures to the new lines, only in the boundaries designated by the Owner, will there be isolation valves on the existing lines that will allow for shutting down just that designated boundary?

47-A: This will be field decision based on exact renovation boundary at each phase. If temporary main requires temporary shut-off, this will need to be coordinated with the COR.

48-Q: Drawings 1,4 5 & Attic Phase2 calls that we would progressively install the new mains and connect them to the fixtures starting from the center and move towards each end of the wing “Per Owner Direction”. To do this one “boundary” at a time, we would need isolation valves in the mains between each “boundary”. Please confirm all valves required for this project are outlined on drawings.

48-A: Refer to detail E1/P-501.

49-Q: Drawing GC101; Bid Schedule Drawings are provided for buildings 130, 131, 103, however, they are not called out for in the Base Bid, Alternate #1 and Alternate #2. Please advise.

49-A: The table on drawing sheets GC-101 thru GC-107 indicating a base bid and two alternates has been removed from the drawings. See revised Drawings V3.

50-Q: Drawing GC101; Bid Schedule Building 102 is listed under the phasing drawings to be included in the scope however, there is not a drawing provided for this building. Please advise.

50-A: The table on drawing sheets GC-101 thru GC-107 indicating a base bid and two alternates has been removed from the drawings. See revised Drawings V3.

51-Q: General If the contractor is to restore walls/finishes back to existing conditions, please provide a finish schedule for all areas within scope.

51-A: Extents was noted on P-001 and was to be as needed to accomplish the work. Drawings note to replace what is demolished and to match existing conditions. Paint to be used is Pittsburg Paint. Tile to match to be submitted to COR for approval.

52-Q: General If existing finishes are no longer available, what should be utilized in its place?

52-A: Contractor to submit as close a match as possible.

53-Q: Drawings P-202 Please confirm all existing valves for existing risers are shown on this drawing.

53-A: The existing valves from the existing riser are not shown on the drawings. The contractor is responsible to identify exact existing condition.

54-Q: Asbestos Please confirm all areas containing or assumed to contain ACM are to be abated.

54-A: For the purposes of bidding, all areas indicated on drawings sheets ASB-B, ASB-1, ASB-2, ASB-3, ASB-4, ASB-5, and ASB-A as containing ACM or assumed to to contain ACM shall be abated.

55-Q: Asbestos Do the estimated quantities identified on the drawings, account for the “Assumed ACM” areas only or is this estimated quantity a representation for all abatement that is required?

55-A: The quantities, including the assumed ACMs are estimated. Exact quantities will not be known until walls and ceiling are demolished.

56-Q: Asbestos Where can dumpsters be located for abatement in building 58?

56-A: The VA has a contractor laydown area south of Build 58 near the south Water Tower. Dumpsters can be located here.

57-Q: General Will permits need to be pulled by the contractor for parking trailers & worker vehicles or is this something provided by the VA?

57-A: The Contractor shall coordinate parking locations for trailers and work vehicles with the COR. The VA has a contractor laydown area south of Build 58 near the south Water Tower where trailers can be parked. Work vehicles can be parked in Parking Lot E southwest of Building 58.

58-Q: General To our understanding all personnel working on the VA property are required to complete VA privacy training. Where is this training offered and how long will it take?

58-A: For Privacy Training, the COR will provide a form for each contract employee to read and sign. This takes about 5 minutes.

59-Q: Drawing ASB-B Please clarify the asbestos abatement scope of work above the plaster ceiling in the basement (north area) per the bodine consultant asbestos survey Drawing ASB-B

59-A: There are various piping systems above the plaster ceiling in the basement. If these piping systems are to be removed, the plaster ceilings will need to be removed to access them. The piping systems were not identified as they were not marked, and some are abandoned in place. There is ACM pipe debris above the plaster ceiling system.

60-Q: Who is to disconnect power, HVAC and hookup temporary power for abatement?

60-A: The Contractor is responsible for disconnecting power, HVAC and hookup of temporary power for abatement.

61-Q: Spec Section 01 32 16.15 Does the project Scheduler have to be a 3rd party consultant?

61-A: Per Specification Section 01 32 16.15 paragraph 1.2.C, “the Contractor’s representative shall have the option of developing the project schedule within their organization or to engage the services of an outside consultant.” If the Contractor has someone qualified to create a CPM schedule, the services of an outside consultant are not necessary.

62-Q: 01 35 26 Can the project scheduler have other roles on the project?

62-A: This specification section does not identify a role titled “project scheduler”. However, this specification section does not constrain the Contractor from assigning other roles to titled positions such as Site Superintendent and the SSHO.

63-Q: 01 35 26 Can the Site Superintendent Dual Role as the SSHO?

63-A: Yes, the Site Superintendent can also serve as the SSHO as long as he/she is qualified for both positions.

64-Q: 01 35 26 Does the SSHO have to be an employee of the PRIME Contractor?

64-A: Specification Section 01 35 26 paragraph 1.7.A. states the Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one SSHO at each project site that shall be identified as the SSHO to administer the Contractor’s safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. It doesn’t state the SSHO has to be an employee of the PRIME Contractor.

65-Q: 01 35 26 Is the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) In addition to the on-site SSHO ?

65-A: Yes, the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is in addition to the SSHO. See Specification Section 01 35 26 paragraph 1.9.B. which further clarifies the role of the CSP.

66-Q: General Is a state Mechanical/plumbing license required for this project ?

66-A: The specifications do not specifically state that a State mechanical/plumbing license is required for the project. However, the Contractor shall have qualified and competent personnel performing the work. State licensure is one means of proving qualifications.

67-Q: General Please confirm that this project is tax exempt

67-A: Same as 24-A; Tax exemption will be provided by Contracting to Prime Contractor after contract award.

68-Q: Solicitation bid schedule called out for base bid lump sum only. However, drawing GC101 indicates the base bid, bid alternate 1 and bid alternate 2. Please clarify.

68-A: This solicitation requires a base bid lump sum only. There are no alternates for this project. The table on drawing sheets GC-101 thru GC-107 indicating a base bid and two alternates has been crossed out.

69-Q: The asbestos survey drawings indicate locations of asbestos pipe, cork ceiling, and ACM debris over a plaster ceiling. Is this just a survey or are we to assume that everything on the drawings is to be abated?

69-A: Bodine does not know the scope of work. Bodine supplied an Asbestos Survey which outlined ACMs which may be impacted by renovation activities. These may include ACMs adjacent or in the near vicinity of the planned demolition areas.

70-Q: The cork ceiling in the mechanical room. To abate this everything in the room would need to be locked out and turned off. Will we be able to shut the systems off to abate the cork?

70-A: Yes, systems requiring shutdown for abatement work can be. Coordinate utility disruptions with the COR.

71-Q: Will the areas be occupied during the work?

71-A: Rooms will not be occupied during the work. However, corridors will still require passage of personnel, so temporary partitions will need to be erected to separate the work area from the functional corridor.

72-Q: What are the working hours for the project including demo, abatement, new piping work etc.?

72-A: Per Specification Section 01 00 00 paragraph 1.7.I.4.d., normal work hours are Monday through Friday between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, the VA will be flexible in approving after normal hours work shifts for activities that may impact patient care such as noise producing activities and water outages. Work performed outside normal working hours requires prior approval by the COR.

73-Q: Please provide the contact information for the Johnson controls contractor.

73-A: Conserv Building Automation Systems, 9855 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 578-9860.

74-Q: Please provide as-built of the reflected ceiling plan of all the floors of building 58.

74-A: As built reflected ceiling plans are not available.

75-Q: The only general scope of work is provided on the P-00. Detailed scope of work is not provided on any of the plumbing, plumbing demo, and plumbing schedule drawings. Please provide the detailed scope of work on each drawing, so all contractors can bid the same scope.

75-A: Refer to contract documents.

76-Q: Upon review of the documents, the wall needs to be open up at each location of the fixtures in the toilets and rooms, which needs to be restored to the original condition as per the drawings. Please provide details of the wall (the type of the wall i.e. CMU, drywall etc.) and the existing finishes on the wall (i.e. Tiles or paint) at each location on all the floors, so all bidders can bid the same scope.

76-A: Extents was noted on P-001 and was to be as needed to accomplish the work. Drawings note to replace what is demolished and to match existing conditions. Paint to be used is Pittsburg Paint. Tile to match to be submitted to COR for approval.

77-Q: The bid documents do not ask for a breakdown for this.

The verbiage in this statement is very hard to figure out.

Was this put on the GC print then not considered?

77-A: This solicitation requires a base bid lump sum only. There are no alternates for this project. The table on drawing sheets GC-101 thru GC-107 indicating a base bid and two alternates has been removed from the drawings.

78-Q: Drawing P-501 Detail E3 501 shows an Parallel Configuration with 2 Backflow Preventers. Drawing P-B101 and P-B103 asked for 2 new backflows to be installed but does not refer to Detail E3 501 as does the Building 58 P-101 does. At the P-B101 and P-B103 locations will these also be Parallel Configuration or will these be single Backflows. I assume single since there is no detail #, but want to make sure.

78-A: Same configuration as shown on E3/P-501 with 2 backflow preventers in parallel.

79-Q: Please Read the information below from our Johnson Control people.

We are having a very hard time following the spec in regards to the MP-1 Units for Monitoring the Water.

79-A: See attached cut sheets from two manufacturers, Global Water and Phigenics. See documents WQSensormanual.pdf and Phigenics PWA Brocure.pdf.

ATTACHMENTS:

See attached document: WQSensormanual.

See attached document: Phigenics PWA Brochure.

See attached document: 2017 Limited NESHAP Pre Renovation Asbestos Survey.

See attached document: 550-15-107 Drawings V3 - Vol 1.

See attached document: 550-15-107 Drawings V3 - Vol 2.

See attached document: 550-15-107 Specifications V4.

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