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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11-29-2019 695-20-1-6908-0002 695-19-137 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 36C252 Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee WI 53214-1476 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25220B0003 10-28-2019

X X X 10:00 AM (Local Time) December 11, 2019 See continuation page for RFI responses and changes to specifications and drawings.

Continue to monitor beta.sam.gov for any and all changes to this solicitation.

Jerrod Schleis Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOC-2018-406BE34

Amendment of Solicitation Amendment 0003 Solicitation 36C25220B0003 Replace Chiller Plant Building 43 Mental Health (SF1 & SF2) Project Number 695-19-137 Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, Milwaukee, WI

This Addendum consists of 11 amended specification sections (194 pages), 26 amended drawings sheets, an updated DOL wage decision, and responses to requests for information # 1-68.

The following changes are hereby provided by amendment:

SPECIFICATIONS (attached):

1. Specification 00 01 10 Table of Contents

a. ADD Specification 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

b. ADD Specification 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

c. REMOVE Specification 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

d. REMOVE Specification 05 31 00 Steel Decking

2. Specification 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

a. ADD this Specification Section

3. Specification 01 35 26 Safety Requirements

a. MODIFY Paragraph 1.7.C to read “These Competent Persons can have collateral duties as the subcontractor’s superintendent and/or work crew lead persons as well as fill more than one specialized CP role (i.e. Asbestos, Electrical, Cranes, & Derricks, Demolition, Fall Protection, Fire Safety/Life Safety, Ladder, Rigging, Scaffolds, and Trenches/Excavations). The SSHO does not have to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager.”

4. Specification 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement

a. ADD this Specification section

5. Specification 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

a. ADD this Specification section

6. Specification 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

a. REMOVE this Specification in its entirety

7. Specification 05 31 00 Steel Decking

a. REMOVE this Specification in its entirety

8. Specification 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

a. MODIFY Section 2.11 Paragraph B to read:” B. Aluminum Louvers, Air Intake Vents, Blank Off Panels:

i. Anodized finish

1. AA-M10C22A42, Chemically etched medium matte, with integrally colored anodic coating, Class I Architectural, 0.17 mm (0.7 mils) thick.”

9. Specification 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

a. MODIFY Section 1.3 Paragraph A to read “Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13. Hydraulically calculated system to provide a density of 0.16 per sq. ft. over the most remote 1,500 sf occupancy ordinary hazard.”

b. MODIFY Section 1.6 Paragraph B to reflect the most current NFPA editions

c. REMOVE Section 2.2 Paragraphs B, C, D, and E.

d. REMOVE Section 2.7

10. Specification 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

a. ADD Section 2.3 Rigid Cellular Phenolic Foam

b. ADD Section 2.3 Paragraph A to read:” Equipment and Duct Insulation, ASTM C 1126, type II, grade 1, k = 0.021 (0.15) at 10 degrees C (50 degrees F), for use at temperatures up to 121 degrees C (250 degrees F) with rigid cellular phenolic insulation and covering, and all service vapor retarder jacket.

c. ADD Section 3.2 Paragraph D to read:” Rigid Cellular Phenolic Foam:

i. Rigid closed cell phenolic insulation may be provided for piping, ductwork and equipment for temperatures up to 121 degrees C (250 degrees F).

ii. Note the NFPA 90A burning characteristics requirements of 25/50 in paragraph 1.3.B

iii. Provide secure attachment facilities such as welding pins.

iv. Apply insulation with joints tightly drawn together

v. Apply adhesives, coverings, neatly finished at fittings, and valves.

vi. Final installation shall be smooth, tight, neatly finished at all edges.

vii. Exposed, unlined supply and return ductwork exposed to outdoor weather: 2 inch thick insulation faced with a multi-layer vapor barrier with a maximum water vapor permeance of 0.00 perms.”

DRAWINGS (attached):

1. Sheet G-001: ADD Sheet S-100 and S-200 after G-009, ADD E-200 after Sheet E-100, ADD E-201 after Sheet E-101.

2. Sheet G-002: REMOVE “General Drawing Notes: Equivalencies have been granted for the following: Installation of wireless access point equipment within exit stair enclosures-dated 2/11/10”

3. Sheet G-003: REMOVE “General Drawing Notes: Equivalencies have been granted for the following: Installation of wireless access point equipment within exit stair enclosures-dated 2/11/10”

4. Sheet G-004: REMOVE “General Drawing Notes: Equivalencies have been granted for the following: Installation of wireless access point equipment within exit stair enclosures-dated 2/11/10”

5. Sheet G-005: REMOVE “General Drawing Notes: Equivalencies have been granted for the following: Installation of wireless access point equipment within exit stair enclosures-dated 2/11/10”

6. Sheet G-006: REMOVE “General Drawing Notes: Equivalencies have been granted for the following: Installation of wireless access point equipment within exit stair enclosures-dated 2/11/10”

7. Sheet G-008: MODIFY General Construction Note 4 to read “4. REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR SHORING REQUIREMENTS WHERE DEMOLITION WORK AFFECTS THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF WALLS OR FLOORS. IF NOT SO INDICATED IN SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT SHORING PLAN AND SHOP DRAWINGS SIGNED AND STAMPED BY A LICENSED ENGINEER FOR VA APPROVAL. ALL SHORING IS CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY.”

8. Sheet S-100: ADD this sheet

9. Sheet S-200: ADD this sheet

10. Sheet M-100: MODIFY Plan Note 2 to read “= PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING OF RTU MOVE PLUMBING VENT TO NEW LOCATION SHOWN. REFER TO SHEET P-100 FOR ADJUSTMENTS AT THIRD FLOOR. PATCH CONCRETE DECK INSTALL NEW INSULATION (THICKNESS TO MATCH EXISTING), AND PATCH BUILT-UP ROOF SURFACE AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE ROOF SYSTEM IS WATERTIGHT. REFER TO DETAIL 15/M-201 FOR NEW ROOF FLASHING”. ADD Plan Note 3 to read “= PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF RTU DEMOLISH EXISTING PLUMBING VENT/FLASHING, PATCH CONCRETE DECK, INSTALL NEW INSULATION (THICKNESS TO MATCH EXISTING), AND PATCH BUILT-UP ROOF SURFACE AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE ROOF SYSTEM IS WATERTIGHT. REFER TO SHEET P-100 FOR ADJUSTMENTS OF EXISTING PIPING IN THIRD FLOOR CEILING.” ADD Plan Note 4 to read: “= SHORTEN LINEN CHUTE TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF TOP DUCT WORK. REFER TO DETAIL 22/M-202”. MODIFY unit placement to be 13’ minimum, 14’ maximum from parapet wall. MODFIFY sanitary vent to be moved 4’. ADD Plan Note 3 to sanitary vent underneath unit, Plan Note 4 to linen chute vent.

11. Sheet E-100: MODIFY Detail 6/E-100 to reflect modified new SF-1 unit location.

12. Sheet E-200: ADD this sheet

13. Sheet P-100: MODIFY Detail 2/P-100 to demolish existing plumbing vent to roof near room A326A and demolish existing plumbing vent to roof near room A320A. MODIFY Detail 3/P-100 to install new piping and tie into existing plumbing vent in room A326A, and install new piping and vent through roof near room A320A. MODIFY Plan Notes line types to show existing and new plumbing.

14. Sheet M-102: MODIFY location of humidifier 43-SH1 from the tie in point at the 48x48 duct to the 50x40 section of ductwork.

15. Sheet MD-102: MODIFY location of humidifier to reflect new location on M-102.

16. Sheet M-103: MODIFY location of humidifier to reflect new location on M-102.

17. Sheet ED-100: MODIFY location of humidifier to reflect new location on M-102.

18. Sheet FPD-100: MODIFY location of humidifier to reflect new location on M-102.

19. Sheet MD-103: MODIFY note near bottom of Detail 1/MD-103 to read” - REMOVE EXISTING LOUVERS, DRYWALL, & BLANK-OFF PANEL & SET ASIDE FOR REINSTALLATION - INSTALL TEMPORARY WALL TO ALLOW FOR REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF EXISTING/NEW MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT”

20. Sheet M-104: MODIFY Detail 1/M-104: lineweight of “48x84 EXISTING OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE LOUVER 43-LV2” to reflect existing conditions lineweight, MODIFY note at the bottom of the detail to read “REINSTALL EXISTING LOUVERS & BLANK OFF PANELS. INSTALL NEW DRYWALL. RESEAL LOUVER FRAMES AT EXTERIOR WALL JOINTS”, and MODIFY intake duct to louver connection dimension to be 48x84. MODIFY Detail C/M-104: lineweight of “84x48 EXISTING OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE LOUVER” to reflect existing conditions lineweight, MODIFY intake duct to louver connection dimension to 84x48, MODIFY equipment rail note to read “NEW EQUIPMENT RAIL – CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT DESIGN STAMPED BY LICENSED ENGINEER”. MODIFY Detail D/M-104: lineweight of “84x48 EXISTING OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE LOUVER” to reflect existing conditions lineweight, MODIFY intake duct to louver connection dimension to 84x48, MODIFY equipment rail note to read “NEW EQUIPMENT RAIL – CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT DESIGN STAMPED BY LICENSED ENGINEER”.

21. Sheet E-101: ADD Redundant VFD for SF-2 next to new SF-2 control panel.

22. Sheet E-201: ADD this sheet

23. Sheet FPD-101: ADD Plan Note to read “- PROVIDE OBSTRUCTION SPRINKLERS BELOW HORIZONTAL DUCTS GREATER THAN 48" WIDE PER NFPA 13 REQUIREMENTS”

24. Sheet M-200: MODIFY Detail 4/M-200 to show 304 stainless steel ductwork required for reheat coil and transition ductwork.

25. Sheet M-201: MODIFY Detail 11/M-201 lintel note to read “ STEEL LINTEL – REFER TO 4/S-200 FOR DETAIL” and MODIFY extended sill note to read “24 GA. PREFINISHED GALVANIZED SILL FLASHING” and to show construction details. MODIFY Detail 12/M-201 lintel note to read “STEEL LINTEL – REFER TO 4/S-200 FOR DETAIL”. MODIFY Detail 16/M-201 lintel note to read “STEEL LINTEL – REFER TO 4/S-200 FOR DETAILS”

26. Sheet M-202: MODIFY Detail 17/M-202 to show revised SF-1 RTU flashing detail. ADD Detail 22/M-202 to show work associated with the linen chute vent. MODIFY Detail 20/M-202 louver note to read “EXISTING LOUVER”

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION RESPONSES:

The requests for information from prospective bidders collected through date of this Amendment have been answered below. Answers resulting in changes to contract specifications, drawings, and Scope of Work are reflected above.

Q1. We have a product called Pro-R Exterior duct that we would like to use on this project. This is the same duct that was used recently at the Milwaukee VA at building 102. May this product be used?

A1. Specific products will not be approved at this time. The exterior duct product must be able to meet specification 23 07 11 requirements. See Specification Revisions as part of this amendment.

Q2. Specification 23 0711, page 15, section 3.2 paragraph 3.d. calls for 2" thick fiberglass insulation with two coats of vapor barrier, could phenolic closed-cell insulation be used in lieu of fiberglass insulation for exterior duct exposed to weather? Koolduct R8 (1 3/16” thick) would be used as part of the Pro-R exterior pre-insulated duct system A2. Specific products will not be reviewed for approval at this time. Phenolic closed-cell insulation may be substituted for fiberglass insulation as long as it meets Specification 23 07 11 requirements. Please note Specification 23 07 11 Paragraph 3.2.D requires 2” thick insulation for exterior ductwork. See Specification Revisions.

Q3. What happens to the window above the door that is getting replaced by a double door in the penthouse MER (D-1)?

A3. Contractor to fill in transom with salvaged brick from Details 11/M-201, 12/M-201, and 16/M-201 to match D-1 shown in Detail 16A/M-201.

Q4. Detail #1 on M-103 says blank off louver opening with insulation panel and seal watertight. What is the intended finish?

A4. Provide blank off panel with finish in accordance with Specification 08 90 00 Section 2.11. See Specification Revisions as part of this amendment.

Q5. Detail #1 on M-104 says reinstall existing louvers, blank off with insulation panel, and make watertight. What is the intended finish?

A5. Provide blank off panel with finish in accordance with Specification 08 90 00 Section 2.11. See Specification Revisions as part of this amendment.

Q6. Detail #1 on M-105 says patch wall watertight. What is the intended finish?

A6. Provide blank off panel with finish in accordance with Specification 08 90 00 Section 2.11. See Specification Revisions.

Q7. Are we allowed to use the existing elevator to the penthouse for construction purposes?

A7. Contractor is allowed to use elevators on a temporary basis as described in Specification 01 00 00 Section 1.18. Contractor shall make arrangements with COR and provide maximum protection of elevator components. Personnel for operating elevators will not be provided.

Q8. There is a standard general note “INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS ACCESS POINT EQUIPMENT WITHIN STAIR ENCLOSURES-DATED 2/11/10.” on drawings G-002 to G-006. I believe this note doesn’t apply to the SOW of this project. Please clarify.

A8. Comment removed, see Drawing Revisions.

Q9. A new double door called out on the drawing M-201 has a size of 3’ x 7’ (Pair); The removal of the existing door shown on drawing has a transom window; which is going to create a void/opening above the new door. Are we to fill the void with masonry? Please provide the direction.

A9. See response to Question 3.

Q10. Specifications of the project have an inclusion of spec section 05 31 00 Steel Decking. There is no scope identified on this project, referring to the steel decking. Please clarify.

A10. Remove Specification 05 31 00 from the project in its entirety. See Specification Revisions.

Q11. Please provide the lintel sizes at the new door location, at a new supply duct location, and at a new 43-LV1 location.

A11. See Drawing Revisions Detail 4/S-200.

Q12. Drawings M100 & MD100; confirm exterior wall construction of brick, concrete block cement plaster, paint

i. Has paint been tested for lead?

ii. Has plaster been checked for asbestos?

A12.

i. Paint has been tested and paint contains lead. Contractor to perform lead-safe demolition techniques for new penetrations.

ii. Plaster has been tested for asbestos and results came back as non-detectable.

Q13. Drawings M100, MD100, M201 Details 11 & 12

i. Show new openings for ducts and louvers

ii. M201 details 11 &12 note steel lintel

1. What is lintel? Steel angles, steel beam with bottom plate, precast concrete with brick angle?

2. What is lintel bearing detail?

3. Is cement plaster patching needed A13.

i. New duct opening for SF1 is shown on Detail 2/M-100 and 12/M-201. New louver is shown on Detail 11/M-201.

ii.

1. A lintel is a horizontal architectural member spanning and usually carrying the load above an opening. See Drawing Revisions Detail 4/S-200.

2. See Drawing Revisions Detail 4/S-200.

3. Yes. See Drawing Revisions 11 and 12/M-201.

Q14. Drawing MD102 calls for demolition of existing door. What happens to existing glass transom above?

A14. Remove glass transom and infill per answer to Question 3.

Q15. Drawing M201 Detail 16. Existing stainless steel sub jambs have to be removed full height to be able to install new lintel and bullnose block.

i. What type of lintel is needed? What is bearing detail, one side butts to existing concrete column. How do we anchor lintel?

ii. What is sill detail at expanded detail?

iii. Are existing concrete steps to be expanded for expanded door opening?

A15.

i. See Drawing Revisions Detail 4/S-200.

ii. Prior to removal of masonry, cut and remove metal counterflashing to length of new door frame. Vertically cut the asphault base flashings at location of new opening wall return +/- 6” from top of finished roof surface. Peel base flashings back and proceed to remove masonry. Upon finished installation/preparation of new door opening, reinstall base flashings at door sill. Trim off any access flashing that extends inside of the penthouse. Apply a bead of roof cement at exposed base flashing and metal flashing edge. See Drawing Revisions Detail 11/M-201

iii. Existing concrete steps going to the roof will not be expanded as part of this contract.

Q16. Drawings M104, M400 calls for new 48" x 84" louver to be installed between 2 existing louvers to remain. We assume to accommodate increased height; we need to demo the existing masonry to accommodate the height. Confirm that the 48" wide louver will fit between existing louvers to remain.

A16. The 48x84” louver is an existing louver. Removal of existing louver for new SF2 is not in the scope of work. As shown on Detail C/M104, ductwork is connecting to existing lover. See Drawing Revisions Detail 20/M-202.

Q17. Drawing MD103 calls for removal of existing louvers and reinstallation. There is a wall built in front of louvers; construction type is unknown. Has this been tested? Are we to reinstall wall in front of louvers after units are installed? lf so, please provide detail.

A17. Wall has been tested and results came back non-detectable. See Drawing Revisions Detail 1/MD-103.

Q18. Does the project require an SSHO with no other duties on the project, per spec section 01 35 26?

A18. For this specific project, the SSHO is allowed to have other duties. See Specification Revisions.

Q19. Can an electrical one line be provided? What size conduit, what size wires, what size breakers?

A19. One-line diagram is not available. Coordinate cabling, conduit, and breaker sizes with unit requirements and most current edition of the NEC See Drawing Revisions for existing panel schedules.

Q20. Are any disconnects and/or motor starters required? If so, what size and type?

A20. VFD is required per 43-SF1 Equipment Schedule and 43-SF2 Equipment Schedule on Sheet M-400. The VFDs should be coordinated with air handling unit manufacturer’s recommendations.

Q21. Could it be clarified all mechanical equipment that needs to get power or demo power to? This could be done with a complete one line for new and demo.

A21. Sheets E-100, ED-100, ED-101, and E-101 all describe electrical demolition and new electrical work. Equipment needing power is described on Sheet M-400. Control devices are located on Sheets M-300 and M-301.

Q22. MD-104, regarding the fireproofing on the ceiling in mech. Equip rm AB-94B

i. Has the fireproofing been tested for asbestos?

ii. What extent does the demo need to go to for the mechanical hangers? Do the hangers need to be completed removed and fireproofing replaced, or could the threaded rod be cut below the fireproofing?

iii. Will the fireproofing need to be replaced if the hangers need to be completely removed?

A22.

i. Fireproofing has been tested and results came back non-detectable.

ii. Threaded rod may be cut to less than 1” of firestopping max

iii. Yes

Q23. Has all the mechanical insulation on the project been tested for asbestos?

A23. Mechanical piping has been tested for asbestos. Results came back as non-detectable.

Q24. The following spec sections are in the specs but we cannot locate any work on the drawings. Please confirm if work is required for these spec sections.

i. 03 30 00 Cast in place concrete

ii. 05 31 00 Steel Decking

iii. 05 50 00 Page 13, Item 3.11 plate door sill A24.

i. Specification has been removed. See Specification Revisions 00 01 10 Table of Contents.

ii. Specification has been removed. See Specification Revisions 00 01 10 Table of Contents.

iii. Plate door sill is required for new double door in Penthouse MER.

Q25. 01 35 26 1.19 - Crane Specification requires top two floors of the building to be vacated for all lifts. Does this apply to all lifts including minor material handling lifts, or just larger lifts? Is there a specific weight that requires this?

A25. Areas of the top two floors of Building 43 that are directly below the swing path of crane are required to be vacated for any activities that require a crane permit. Crane lifts to be off-hours or weekends

Q26. 01 01 10 3.2 – ACM, specification states that an asbestos report is available from facilities management. No asbestos report was provided. Please provide information regarding potential of asbestos within, insulation, gasket material, sprayed on fireproofing, plaster, roofing, flooring etc.

A26. Insulation, sprayed on fireproofing, plaster, and roofing were tested and came back non-detectable. Gasketing has not been tested. Flooring inside Building 43 has been tested and is considered asbestos containing material. See Specification Revisions.

Q27. 23 31 00 3.2 - The specifications say duct leakage testing shall be performed for the entire air distribution system. We are only modifying the mechanical room ductwork. Do we need to test the ductwork outside of the mechanical room? If so, please provide drawings.

A27. Duct leakage testing is required for newly installed portions of the air distribution system. See Specification Revisions.

Q28. 23 31 00 2.2B - What duct pressure classes are required? They are not listed on the drawings as noted in this specification.

A28. Ductwork is considered low pressure. See Specification Revisions.

Q29. M-200 Detail 4 - Does steam coil require galvanized or 304 SS ductwork? Ductwork specification does not list it nor does the Air Coils specification.

A29. See Drawing Revisions. Duct transitions to and from the steam heating coil as well as the frame around the coil shall be 304 stainless steel.

Q30. MD-100 - Do we anticipate the shutdown for tie-in to occur when weather is above 70F or below 40F? If so, must provide temp heating or cooling. See general note #7.

A30. Time of year that the contractor performs the shutdown is means and methods. If the weather conditions are above 70 degF or below 40 degF, then contractor is to provide temporary cooling or heating respectively.

Q31. G-008 Fire and Safety Note 8. Does this note apply to the dumpster on the roof staging area? Assume that this dumpster does not need to be emptied daily?

A31. Safety Note 8 on Sheet G-008 is in reference to construction areas, not specifically to the dumpster. The roof dumpster located on the roof of Building 43 does not need to be emptied daily.

Q32. Specification section 23 08 00 Commissioning references a VA appointed commissioning agent. Please advise if the VA is hiring the commissioning agent for the Division 21, 22 and 23 work items.

A32. Contractor is responsible for startup, manufacturer commissioning, and training as per the specifications. The VA will hire an external commissioning agent for 3rd party services.

Q33. Please confirm that non-destructive examination of the piping welds as described in specification section 23 22 13, page 21, item “H” is a requirement for this project for the steam and condensate piping.

A33. Yes, this is a requirement in Specification 23 22 13.

Q34. Has the VA tested the ductwork and mechanical systems scheduled for demolition or relocation for bio-hazards. If the ductwork or equipment are contaminated, remediation will be required by a subcontractor.

A34. Testing for the presence of bio-hazards has not been performed on ductwork or mechanical systems. System was installed in 1987 and areas being served were a domiciliary and are now outpatient services. There have not been any laboratories or isolation rooms that would have bio-hazards.

Q35. Specification Section 23 31 00, page 13 item “K”: Please confirm we are installing temporary filters on all grilles in Bldg. 43 at the time of start-up. How long will the filters remain install after start-up?

A35. Temporary filters shall be installed on diffusers downstream of tie-in point when the unit is started, and temporary filters are to remain in place until unit start-up is complete.

Q36. Specification Section 23 31 00: Clarify ductwork pressure classes.

A36. See answer to Question 28.

Q37. Clarify who is responsible for motor controllers for HVAC equipment.

A37. Motor controller for EF1 is VA provided and contractor installed. All other motor controllers are contractor provided and contractor installed.

Q38. Is the commissioning agent and all associated costs being supplied by the VA?

A38. See answer to Question 32.

Q39. Can all work be done during normal daytime work shifts?

A39. Per Specification 01 01 10SN Paragraph 3.20.A, the usual hours of contract work shall be from 7:00am until 4:30pm. Plumbing relocation work on 3rd floor shall occur off-hours. Per Specification 01 01 10SN Paragraph 3.2.B, all outages not completely confined to the construction area shall be off hours. Per General Note 1 on Sheet MD-101, the air served to the building to be down no longer than 4 continuous calendar days which must include a Saturday and Sunday.

Q40. Please clarify the scope of work associated with duct testing as there is minimal supply air ductwork. Please be specific what the VA needs tested.

A40. See answer to Question 27.

Q41. Is the contractor required to clean all ducts including existing ductwork?

A41. Contractor is to clean ductwork in accordance with Specification 23 31 00 Paragraph 3.1.K

Q42. What percent of SDVOSB labor is required?

A42. This project is classified as construction by special trade contractors and bidders must comply with the limitations on subcontracting. Refer to FAR 52.219-14, VAAR 852.219-10, and 852.219-74 included in the solicitation.

Q43. Is the fire penetration inspector hired by contractor or by the VA?

A43. Per Specification 07 84 00 Paragraph 1.5.C, the Contractor is to engage a qualified inspector to perform inspections and final reports.

Q44. How many hard copies of the O&M do you require?

A44. Per Specification 01 00 00 Paragraph 1.24.B.2, at the conclusion of the contract, one PDF and one hardcopy O&M manual shall be provided for COR review.

Q45. Specs say all OSHA cards and AHAs need to be submitted with APP. This is not feasible. Is it acceptable to submit OSHA cards and AHAs during the project, but prior to related work starting?

A45. General Contractor to submit OSHA cards of Competent Persons listed in the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) concurrently with the APP submission. Remaining OSHA cards can be submitted with Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) 14 days prior to start of related work for approval.

Q46. IC walls to deck? How do we know there is room to build walls to deck?

A46. Infection Control walls do not necessarily need to go to deck provided there is proper negative pressure. Shark tanks or plastic barrier with negative air machine in bathrooms are acceptable for re-routing of sanitary vent piping. Per Specification 01 01 10SN Paragraph 3.9.C, the construction site must be surrounded by a 1-hour fire-rated barrier.

Q47. G-007: Is this project to be completed on overtime hours?

A47. See answer to Question 39.

Q48. G-008: Per general note 2 - will the contractor have to salvage all equipment over to the VA? Please confirm what equipment types are to be salvaged. Is this to be relocated to a specific area?

A48. Per General Note 2 on Sheet G-008, Contractor is to notify VA when equipment is available and be given the option to take the equipment. VFDs shown on Sheet ED-100 are to be disconnected and taken to Graphics.

Q49. G-008: Per general note 3 - will the contractor be responsible for all portable equipment removing and relocation? Is there a room available to move this equipment to? Or will the prime contractor need provide storage for these items.

A49. Contractor will be responsible for removing and relocating portable equipment, see Specification Revisions. Storage spaces are available in Building 43 for storing relocated Government equipment. Coordinate storage locations with COR.

Q50. G-008: Per general note 4 - will the contractor be expected to provide structural engineer A50. If shoring is required, contractor shall submit shoring plan and shop drawings signed and stamped by a licensed engineer for VA approval.

Q51. G-008: Per general note 8 - prime contractor can't foresee all issues of existing conditions - how can we be responsible for the design of the system.

A51. Per Specification 01 00 00 Section 1.7 Paragraphs A and B, the contractor is to perform a thorough survey with the COR. If contract work is required to be changed due to unforeseen conditions, the contract will be modified accordingly under FAR 52.236-2.

Q52. Please confirm who the engineer of record is for this project?

A52. This project is a VA in-house design with assistance from various firms.

Q53. Are there structural calculations / drawings that have been completed for the project? There are major structural adjustments being done to this building. Also, is this building a historical building? If so, what are the requirements for these exterior adjustments?

A53. Structural calculations have been performed by a third-party structural engineer. Building 43 is listed on the National Register as a Historic Building and is part of the National Historic Landmark. Historic requirements were considered and included during design. Per drawings, finish colors are to be approved by COR, and salvaged brick is to be reused. Any extra salvaged brick not re-used shall be turned over to the VA.

Q54. Please provide as- builts of the existing building.

A54. Applicable existing building as-builts have been incorporated into the bid drawings.

Q55. M-101: It appears the equipment is larger than the scheduled openings. There may be no access for the new equipment. Would we have to make the proposed openings larger for the equipment scheduled for access/rigging?

A55. Door and doorframe to roof may be removed and enlarged to 52” wide and 108” high max ensuring the existing controls and conduit can remain in place. Contractor to salvage any removed brick to enlarge opening. Contractor is responsible for providing temporary environmental protection and security for enlarged opening.

Q56. M-101: Confirm functional testing requirements.

A56. As stated in General Note 8 on Sheet M-101, this includes verification of air flow, steam flow, and fully operable controls.

Q57. E-100: Confirm cabling / conduit sizes for the work being performed.

A57. Coordinate cabling and conduit sizes with unit requirements and most current edition of the NEC.

Q58. E-100: Please provide riser drawing and any modifications to the existing panel.

A58. Riser drawing is unavailable. See Drawing Revisions for existing panel schedules.

Q59. Please provide roofing details (system, insulation type, insulation depth).

A59. Roof is believed to be a 3-ply asphalt built-up roof system with flood coat and gravel surfacing. Insulation is believed to be 1/2" coverboard set on a 1/4"/12” structurally sloped concrete deck.

Q60. Who owns the roofing warranty for the building?

A60. The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is the owner of the roofing warranty.

Q61. M drawings: Please provide riser drawings for the mechanical equipment.

A61. Riser drawings are not available. Bid drawings include relevant piping needed to complete construction work on this contract.

Q62. What other effects does this system have on the existing equipment? Plan page E-100, New RTU Metasys control panel, will there be other existing equipment that is not in the present scope of work that will be terminating in this cabinet?

A62. Controls listed on Sheet ED-100 as items to be re-routed to new SF-1 control panel will terminate in the new control panel.

Q63. Specification section 23 08 00 Commissioning references a VA appointed commissioning agent. Please advise if the VA is hiring the commissioning agent for the Division 21, 22 and 23 work items.

A63. See answer to Question 32.

Q64. Please confirm that non-destructive examination of the piping welds as described in specification section 23 22 13, page 21, item “H” is a requirement for this project for the steam and condensate piping.

A64. See answer to Question 33.

Q65. Has the VA tested the ductwork and mechanical systems scheduled for demolition or relocation for bio-hazards? If the ductwork or equipment are contaminated. remediation will be required and due to insurance protocol, we cannot sub-contract for the remediation.

A65. See answer to Question 34.

Q66. Specification Section 23 31 00, page 13 item “K”. Please confirm we are installing temporary filters on all grilles in Bldg. 43 at the time of start-up. How long will the filters remain install after start-up?

A66. See answer to Question 35.

Q67. Specification Section 23 31 00 Clarify ductwork pressure classes A67. See answer to Question 28.

Q68. Clarify who is responsible for motor controllers for HVAC equipment.

A68. See answer to Question 37.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 00 01 10 Table of Contents.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 01 00 00 General Requirements.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 01 01 10 SN Special Notes.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 01 35 26 Safety Spec.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 02 82 13.19 Asbestos flooring.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 02 83 33.13 Lead paint disposal.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 08 90 00 Lovers and Vents.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinklers.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. Drawings 1 of 5.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. Drawings 2 of 5.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. Drawings 3 of 5.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. Drawings 4 of 5.

See attached document: S06 Amend 0003 Att. Drawings 5 of 5.

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