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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 02-25-2020 607-20-2-6932-0002 607-15-101 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 Wm S. Middleton VA Hospital Attn: John Meyers (90C) 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison WI 53705-2254 To all Offerors/Bidders

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SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The Bid Opening date in block 13. a. of the SF 1442 is hereby changed from 2/26/20 to now read 3/5/20. The bid opening time i s changed to 12:30 local time.

*REMINDER: The bid opening will occur at the main VA hospital in Madison WI (address listed in block 8 of the SF 1442).

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ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENT– 36C25220B0010 - 0002

RENOVATE 3B

WILLIAM S. MIDDLETON VA HOSPITAL, MADISON, WI

I. THE FOLLOWING CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE ON PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:

II. THE FOLLOWING CHANGES ARE TO BE MADE ON PROJECT DRAWINGS:

III. THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS / CLARIFICATIONS ARE THE RESULT OF BIDDERS REQUEST(S) FOR INFORMATION:

Q1. Specification Section 27 52 23 Nurse Call & Code Blue Systems - Will the RTLS Nursing & Staff IR Locator badge system be installed on 3B, similar to the previous installs on 8B & 7B?

A1. Yes, the RTLS Nursing & Staff IR Locator badge system is included in this project. The successful subcontractor for this system shall supply Shop Drawings that indicate the locations of sensors & other components based on the specific design parameters of their system.

Q2. Specification Section 27 52 23 Nurse Call & Code Blue Systems - If the RTLS system will be installed on 3B, how many of the Nursing & Staff badges should be supplied as part of this bid?

A2. Provide (30) yellow color badges & (30 green color badges.

Q3. Specification Section 28 35 13 Wandering Patient Alarm System - Would the Accutech Resident guard LS2400 wander management solution be considered as an "Approved Equal" to the specified Secure Care Product listed in the spec's? (Info sheet attached) A3. Accutech Residentguard LS2400 wander management solution is an acceptable "Approved Equal" to the specified Secure Care Product Q4. Specification Section 28 35 13 Wandering Patient Alarm System - How many resident wrist bands & tags are to be supplied as part of this bid?

A4. As part of this bid provide (100) wrist bands & (10) tags.

Q5. Please clarify keynote 11 on AD103 in Room B3079B. Is a louver required at that window?

A5. See Amendment 0001 Drawing as the location of air ducts & louvers have changed. Key note 11 on AD103 would be applicable to the glazing being removed to allow installation of louvers.

Q6. Please clarify location of keynote 11 on AD103 in Room B3080 and keynote 9 on AS103 in Room B3095. Location of glazing removal and install of louver does not match between architectural and mechanical drawings (e.g. AD103, AS103, MH103, and MH401).

A6. See Amendment 0001 Drawings as the location of air ducts & louvers have changed.

Q7. Please clarify keynote 3 on AS103 as it relates to room B3095.

A7. See Amendment 0001 Drawings as the location of the Air Handling Unit ductwork has been relocated to Rm. # B3099. Existing blinds & shades to be cleaned & re installed in B3095.

Q8. Please confirm Tag 20 and 22 in room B3089 as shown on A1 / AQ603 should be VA Acquired, VA Installed. It is shown as VC in other areas.

A8. Tag 20 - Soap Dispenser & Tag 22- Hand Sanitizer Dispenser in Room # B3089 should both be VA furnished, Contractor Installed.

Q9. Please confirm tag 17 in Patient Room (16 Rooms) as shown on A1 / AQ603 should be Contractor Acquired, Contractor Installed.

A9. VA will supply & install Televisions. Install¾" fire treated plywood behind the sheetrock in locations as indicated on Detail B3/Al204, C3/Al204 & C4/Al204 of sufficient size to support a pivot arm that will hold a 43" LG brand television.

Q10. Please confirm tag 17 in Staff Lounge (B3099} as shown on Al/AQ603 should be VA Acquired, Contractor Installed.

A10. VA will supply & install Televisions. Install¾" fire treated plywood behind the sheetrock in locations as indicated on Detail B3/Al204, C3/Al204 & C4/Al204 of sufficient size to support a pivot arm that will hold a 43" LG brand television.

Q11. Please clarify galvanized and steel support rails for AHU noted in section 1 and section 5 on MH401. Will an equipment structural framing plan be provided?

A11. Galvanized steel supports are required for support of the fresh air intake in its new location. An equipment structural framing plan will be the responsibility of the HVAC subcontractor as the weight & physical dimensions of the AHU can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Q12 Can you get clarification for what they are looking for on the wall protection? The spec is calling solid surface, but the finish schedule is calling out properties and colors for our PVC Free sheet material.

A12. Specification Section 10 26 00, Paragraph #'s 2.5 & 2.6 identify the specific lnPro products that match our Madison, WI VA hospital design standards. The lnpro products referenced in Paragraph 2.5 are to be installed in Corridor B3100 between Bumper Guard Wall Protection Elevation Key Note# 117 & the top of Handrail Elevation Key Note# 116; Reference Contract Drawing A1203. It would also be installed on the lower portion of all alcoves. The lnpro products referenced in Paragraph 2.6 are to be installed in the Patient Bathroom in a 6" x 24" size, installed horizontally.

Q13. Specification Section 12 24 00 notes that all exterior window openings are to receive new roller shades. Note 3 on AD113 and AS103 indicate that existing window shades are to be cleaned and reinstalled. Please clarify.

A13. Contractor shall follow Note 3 on Contract Drawing #'s AD113 and AS103, which indicates that existing window shades are to be cleaned and reinstalled. Part 3 of Specification Section 12 24 00 is applicable to the contractor's cleaning & re-installation of the existing blinds.

Q14. Specification Section 12 24 00 references another specification section 12 24 21 for Lightproof shades. Are Lightproof shades relevant to this project and if so, will the specification section be provided?

A14. There are no Lightproof shades on this project. Disregard Specification reference to Specification Section 12 24 21 for Lightproof shades.

Q15. Room Finish Schedule on AF603 indicates that all Alcoves are to receive a SS-2 base cabinet. Please what this is and or provide a detail.

A15. Disregard reference to SS-2 base cabinet in Alcoves where this is reference is indicated on Contract Drawing AF603.

Q16. Room Finish Legend on Sheet AF603 indicates (3) different Corner Guards. Please clarify which corner guards are to be used on project and if more than one type is chosen, please provide a means of differentiating quantities.

A16. For this project furnish & install (2) types of corner guards; CG-1 & CG-2. Disregard Room Finish Legend on Contract Drawing AF603 that also references to CG-3, CG-5 & CG-6. Both CG-1 & CG- 2 corner guards are to be full height, meaning from top of coved floor to ceiling above. Furnish & install corner guards in 3" wing configuration. In locations where there is insufficient room to install a 3" wing, furnish & install 2" wing. Installation of CG-2 is limited to Patient Bathrooms & Mechanical Rm.# B3095. Corner Guards shall be installed on all 90 degree corners throughout the suite.

Q17. Please clarify Equipment Schedule Tag 61 and 62 on AQ603. Notes on AQ603 reference Specification 12 32 00 and Elevation Keynotes on Al204 reference Systems Furniture.

A17. Equipment Schedule Tag 61 and 62 on Contract Drawing AQ603 reference Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed casework to be installed in Nourishment B3081A. Contract Drawing A1204 has elevations of the required casework. Paragraph 1.5 in Specification Section 12 32 00 indicates (3) different casework manufacturers that can meet the design specifications.

Q18. Please clarify detail C3 on AS143. Is this to be manufactured casework similar to elevation key note 94 on AS143?

A18. That is correct. Paragraph 1.5 in Specification Section 12 32 00 indicates (3) different casework manufacturers that can meet the design specifications.

Q19. Please confirm that Keynote 23 on Al 204 is only referencing the hamper inside the casework A19. Keynote 23 on Al204 only references the VA supplied hamper inside the casework. The hampers that the VA use are triangular with dimensions of 21"L x 21"0 & 32"H. See detail C3/ AS143.

Q20. Note 64 on AS143 indicates countertop however there is no other reference in the plans or specifications to help.

A20. The Room Finish Schedule on Contract Drawing AF603 indicates that all casework tops are to be a solid surface material. The Room Finish Legend indicates SS-2 Samara.

Q21. Question regarding the Renovate 3B for Inpatient Unit

· Provide a finish schedule for room: B3087 CLEAN LINEN

B3089 SOILED UTILITY

B3091 CONCULT ROOM

B3093 NURSE MNGR OFFICE

B3091A ASST. NURSE MNGR OFFICE

B3098 VESTIBULE

B3098A PROTECTIVE PATIENT ROOM

B3098B PATIENT BATHROOM

B3094A PROTECTIVE PATIENT ROOM

B3094 VESTIBULE

B3092 PATIENT ROOM

B3092A PATIENT BATHROOM

B3088A PATIENT BATHROOM

B3088 PATIENT ROOM

B3086 PATIENT ROOM

B3086A PATIENT BATHROOM

A21. See Room Finish Schedule titled "3B RFI Add'I. Room Finish Schedule" accompanying this amendment for the rooms referenced.

Q22. Detail C2 on Al204 cannot be located on drawings. Please clarify where this condition is.

A22. Detail C2 on Al204 refers to Corridor 3100 alcoves B3100G & B3100I.

Q23. Please clarify general note 19 on AS133. What is meant by 1/32" throughout? 1/32" is not a standard measurement of floor flatness. Will an industry standard Floor Flatness number be provide (e.g. FF 25, FF 50, or FF 100)?

A23. Floors should be skimmed to FF 100 Floor Flatness, which equates to a single 1/16" defect across 10-feet.

Q24. Sheet AS113 shows a cut section A3/ AS502. A3 on AS502 does not exist. Will this cut section be provided?

A24. Refer to Sections F8 & F9 on Contract Drawing AS502. Note that on Section F8 the note that references the soffit should be revised to read as follows: " New Flat Fiberglass Soffit & Framing".

Q25. Please confirm that all existing Terrazzo curbs at windows will be removed and infilled similar to keynote 16 where fan coil units are to be removed and replaced with radiant panels?

A25. Correct, remove all existing Terrazzo curbs at windows and infill; Reference Sections F8 & F9 on Contract Drawing AS502.

Q26. Please clarify scope of work relating to exterior wall and windows in rooms B3095, and B3099. Addendum 01 shows new location for Air Intake and Exhaust louver. Will architectural drawings be updated to show new wall construction, sill conditions, etc.?

A26. New interior walls will be constructed as per construction Detail FS on Contract Drawing AS103. Exterior window sill & window frame to remain in place. Contractor shall remove existing glazing in locations noted & then furnish & install new exterior louvers mounted in an insulated clear anodized aluminum panel. Contractor will be required to submit Shop Drawings for VA Approval.

Q27. Please clarify architectural grilles shown in detail Al on AS501. Will a specification be provided or is this to be covered by Specification 23 37 00 A27. The clear anodized aluminum grills shown on Detail Al on AS50l should be furnished under Specification 23 37 00 since the required grille size will be determined by the opening size required for the fan coil units submitted for approval.

Q28. Please clarify hinges for Hardware Groups 2G, 3E, 5G, AND SH-3. Should these all be Continuous Hinges or Butt Hinges?

A28. For Hardware Groups 2G & 3E furnish Butt Hinges. Hinges for B3060 to be stainless steel. All butt hinges to be Heavy Weight. For locations BG, SH3 & SH3C provide continuous hinges. Note Fire Ratings for select SH3C locations.

Q29. Please clarify if Hardware Group 2B listed under door 3068 of the door and frame schedule on AS601 should be Hardware Group lB or if HW-lB will be added to the specification.

A29. Hardware Group 2B listed under door 3068 of the door and frame schedule on AS601 should be Hardware Group lB.

Q30. The revised instructions to bidders lists 02/21/2020 as the date offers are due. Will a revised document be provided?

A30. See updated information listed in block 14 of the SF 30.

Q31. Please clarify note on AS153 about contractor furnished/ contractor installed systems furniture as it relates to Equipment schedule on AQ603. Per Equipment Schedule nomenclatures, is systems furniture going to be VV, VC, or CC?

A31. The information contained in the small box on Contract Drawing AS153 should read as a single statement. All systems furniture is to be CC; Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed.

Q32. Please clarify general note 16 on AD103. When referring to abandoned and unused utilities, are you referencing items noted for demolition on the drawings or unforeseen items a contractor may encounter? If it is unforeseen items, will an allowance be determined that all bidders should carry?

A32. Items noted for demolition on the drawings.

Q33. Technology Sheet T203B - All rooms east of Room B3091 & B3092A are outside the specification requirement for data cable length. The specification requires a limit of 295-feet in cable length and these 12 rooms will be over 300-feet in cable length. Is another Telecom Room required to be set up on the B Wing to get these rooms within specification or will the VA OIT allow cables up to 360-feet in length?

A33. Per VA OIT staff all cables installed must successfully pass the test for data transmissions. VA staff suggested that service loops be minimized or eliminated for data locations that are in question.

Q34. Patient Room Headwalls show two locations of 2V,2D. Are there any Cat 6 cables required within the headwall from one side of the bed to the other? The elevations on Sheet Al204 show additional data openings but no notes.

A34. No "jumper cables" are required within the headwall from one side of the bed to the other. All cables from the two locations of 2V,2D are to be routed back to Data Closet B3110A.

Q35. Are there any Orange Cat 6 Patient Monitor cables required in the Patient Rooms? In any other locations?

A35. Yes. Install (1) orange color Cat 6 Patient Monitor cable & jack in the headwall of each of the Patient Rooms Locate the jack on the corridor side of the bed. In addition, install (1) orange color Cat 6 Patient Monitor cable & jack at each of the Corridor C.O.W. Alcoves, Medication Alcove B3100E & Nurse Station B3081. Jack configuration shall be lD as shown on Detail 2/501 on Contract Drawing TS0l. All cables shall be routed back to Data Closet B3110A.

Q36. Ref spec 23 07 11 3.3 insulation schedule- The insulation schedule for chilled states that it is for within chiller room. What is the schedule for the 3rd floor?

A36. The scheduled Chilled Water Supply & Return pipe insulation for 3rd floor would be the same as indicated on the schedule shown in Paragraph 3.3.

Q37. Also, will the enclosures for piping drops be large enough to account for the insulation?

A37. All of the enclosures for piping drops will be new, so yes, allow adequate space to accommodate specified pipe insulation requirements.

Q38. Will a detail be provided to show the base condition and waterproofing for bathrooms?

A38. The flooring product scheduled for the Patient Bathrooms per the Room Finish Schedule on Contract Drawing AF603 is SV-4. SV-4 is a welded Non-Slip Vinyl Sheet Flooring material. This product will wrap up the walls 6". To ensure proper drainage of the bathroom the contractor shall remove the existing concrete floor topping (approximately 2" thick). down to the sub-slab. After the elevation of the new floor drain is established, contractor shall pitch entire floor in the bathroom to the new drain. Reference Floor Drain Installation detail on Contract Drawing P000.

Q39. Specification 06 10 00 notes that blocking is to be fire retardant treated wood. Will metal blocking be accepted?

A39. Metal blocking is acceptable provided the fasteners used will support the items being supported by the backing; for example, hard rails need to be able to support a load of 250 pounds at any point along the rail without pulling loose from the wall.

Q40. Addendum 01 question 10 notes that an anteroom will be required inside each patient room on 2nd floor. Will anterooms be required in other areas of the project for non abatement work?

A40. Based on previous experience, the Risk Assessment for the project will require the following protective measures be put in place: Sticky walk-off mats, sealing of door to frame & floor w/ masking tape, Temporary installation of negative HEPA filtered air machine vented to the exterior. Final determination of measures will be based on the outcome of the joint Risk Assessment, which may vary depending the proposed methods employed by the contractor to and work activities. A 2-hour fire rated anteroom will be required in Stairwell #'s 1 & 2 to maintain the 2-hour fire rating of the stairwells while the exit doors & frames are being replaced.

Q41. Section 01 35 26 part 1.13 specifies that all contract employees assigned to the work site have had a tuberculosis screening test within 90 days prior to starting work on site. Is this a requirement of this project?

A41. No.

Q42. Spec section 01 00 00 1.25 Photographic Documentation states extensive requirements for documentation such as commercial photographer, indexing with AUTOCAD, on-line domain/web hosting, etc. Is Photographic Documentation required for this project?

A42. Yes. Photographic Documentation required for this project.

Q43. Spec section 01 00 00 1.5.D.6 Document Control states all electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS). Are there pre-approved software systems?

A43. No. As referenced in Spec section 01 00 00 1.5.D.6,1 the contractor shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing their approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of "sensitive information".

Q44. Section 07 84 00 specifies requirements for contractor to hire a firestopping inspector. Do existing penetrations in rated walls need to be included in inspections?

A44. Yes. To ensure the of the hospital's fire separations, existing penetrations in rated walls, floors & deck above need to be included in required firestopping inspections.

Q45. There are many references to commissioning and the commissioning agent in the specs, but there is no commissioning spec section. Is the VA hiring the commissioning agent for this project?

A45. Ignore references to commissioning agent.

Q46. Which trade is responsible for providing and installing motor controllers for HVAC equipment?

A46. Motor Controllers for HVAC equipment are found in Specification Section 26 29 11 which is part of Division 26 - Electrical.

Q47. Do LEED requirements referenced in the specifications apply to this project?

A47. LEED requirements referenced in the specifications do not apply to this project.

Q48. Section 23 31 00 part 3.1-J specifies new and existing ductwork to be cleaned inside about outside prior to operation. How much of the existing ductwork needs to be cleaned?

A48. Cleaning of existing ductwork is not applicable. All ductwork with-in the limits of this project is new.

Q49. Section 23 09 23 specifies ninety-six (96) hours of training given in multiple sessions and the plumbing sections require a total of twenty {20) hours of training. Do the MEPF contractors need to include an allowance for all training hours specified?

A49. The quantity of training is a contract requirement. MEPF contractors will need to include any cost associated with this training in their pricing.

Q50. Demolition Plan Note 1 on Sheet AD103 indicates to, "erect temporary barriers to bar public traffic". Presumably, these barriers would also be used as part of the infection control barrier. However, the plans do not include Infection Control requirements. Do the existing walls on the west end of the corridor and walls around stairwells currently meet the fire rating and IC requirements? Do the barriers indicated in Note 1 need to be rated and extend to deck above ceiling? Is there room above ceiling to build walls to deck?

A50. The existing walls on the west end of the corridor and walls around stairwells currently meet the required fire/ smoke ratings and IC requirements. Barriers indicated in Note 1 need to be rated and extend to deck above ceiling. On the west end this temporary barrier needs to be 1-hour fire rated. Construction of this barrier will require cutting & fitting to accommodate existing utilities not scheduled for demolition. In Stair #'s 1 & 2, when the doors & frames are replaced the barriers need to extend to the underside of the plaster/ sheetrock hard lid ceilings. These barriers need to carry a 2-hour fire rating. A shaft wall system is one method to achieve this rating.

Q51. General Plan Note 5 indicates that Corridor walls shall be type P5B u.n.o. and should form a barrier to limit transfer of smoke. However, type P5B walls show drywall stopping 3" above ceilings which would not stop smoke transfer above ceilings. Should type P5B walls be constructed as shown, with drywall stopping 3" above ceilings, in Detail DS on Sheet AS103?

A51. Disregard Detail D5 (Partition Type P5B). All new partitions installed on this project should run the sheetrock to the underside of deck with fire/ acoustical caulking as noted on Detail D3 (Partition Type P5A).

Q52. General Plan Note 12 on Sheet AS103 indicates requirements for surface-mounted and recessed fire extinguisher cabinets. Are the FEC locations indicated on AS103 surface-mounted or recessed?

A52. Install semi-recessed fire extinguisher cabinets. The partition type identified where the locations of F.E.C. are noted as P7. This wall will accommodate a cabinet up to 6" deep.

Q53. Will the contractor be allowed to install a trash chute at one of the windows for rubbish removal?

A53. Use of a trash chute will be allowed provided the dust associated with dumping of materials to be discarded is controlled; The chute would need to be fully enclosed & whether dumping into a dump truck or open dumpster the top needs to be covered. If sections of the dump shoot are damaged dumping shall cease until the damaged section has been replaced. The contractor is responsible for any costs associated with removal & replacement of the existing glazing. Construction area must be kept under negative pressure in relation to adjacent occupied spaces.

Q54. Plan Note 2 on Sheet HA103 indicates to investigate and remove pipe insulation "8th Floor Only". General Note "D" also references 8th floor. Should this say 3rd Floor since there is no work on the 8th floor?

A54. Reference to "8th Floor Only" on Plan Note 2 on Sheet# HA103 & 8 floor on General Note D are both in error. The correct reference should be 3rd Floor, B-Wing.

Q56. B3801- Nurse station. This area is to get flooring SVl & 3 on the floor. Can we get something showing what goes where?

A56. AF103, accompanying this amendment shows this area.

Q57. Drawing AF103 - Key note 5. "See room finish schedule for specific carpet." Room finish schedule does not include rooms B3901, B3901A or B3903.

A57. See Room Finish Schedule titled "3B RFI Add'I. Room Finish Schedule" accompanying this amendment for the rooms referenced.

Q58. The stairwells are shown within the construction limits. Will there be any flooring or rubber base needed in the stairwells? Will we stop at the doors leading to the stairwells?

A58. No flooring in the stairwells is required.

Q59. The Demo plan on Sheet FP103B shows all branch lines being removed. However, the plan below does not show any branch lines. Can branch lines remain or do they need to be reinstalled to complete sprinkler coverage throughout the space?

A59. Provide complete automatic sprinkler system as indicated. Provide and install new branch lines, as required, throughout the space.

Q60. Has the VA done asbestos testing in 3B? If so, will the asbestos test report be available for bidders to review?

A60. See Environmental Management Consulting, Inc. Asbestos Pre-Renovation Inspection dated October 2017, accompanying Amendment 00001.

Q61. There are no asbestos abatement locations indicated above the ceiling on the 2nd floor. Should some of the 400LF of Unknown locations shown on Sheet HA103 be assumed to be on the 2nd floor? If there is abatement on the 2nd floor it will require multiple mobilizations for the abatement contractor.

A61. No abatement work is anticipated on 2nd floor.

Q62. The second floor is an inpatient mental health" wing, will impact resistant drywall be required for patching? Also, will tamper resistant screws be required on 2nd floor?

A62. Yes. Impact resistant drywall be required for patching? "Hi-Impact XP Gypsum Board "in the 5/8" thickness as manufactured by National Gypsum Company is one product that will provide the required fire & impact resistance ratings. Tamper resistant screws are required on 2nd floor for any exposed fasteners.

Q63. Could you clarify which casework items are to be included in division 06 20 00 (Finish Carpentry) and which items belong with division 12 32 00 (Manufactured Casework)? For example, Sheet Al204 (Interior Elevations) has the following keynotes regarding casework: Note 61: Base Cabinet Manufactured Casework Note 71: Lockers (Manufactured Casework) Note 72: Mailboxes (Manufactured Casework) Note 94: Manufactured Casework w/ Sink Note 121: Top Cabinet Manufactured Casework Note 124: 5/8" PLAM Headwall/Footwall w/ SS Inlays Note 129: Art Panel, Manufactured Wall Mounted ¾" PLAM Panels Note 130: Shelf Note 132: Manufactured Wall Mounted ¾" PLAM Panels (Z-Clip Mounting) Note 134: Storage Shelving with Adjustable Shelves Note 135: Millwork PLAM Panels Z-Clipped To Wall.

A63. Comply with the salient characteristics of the drawings and specifications.

Q64. Which of these items are considered division 12 Manufactured casework and which are division 06 Finish Carpentry?

A64. Comply with the salient characteristics of the drawings and specifications.

Q65. Division 12 32 00 (Manufactured Casework), Part 1.5 Manufacturer's Qualifications, Subpart A. states the following: Contractor's option to build casework utilizing alternative Manufactured Casework systems that meet or exceed the systems components, construction, general construction interface, electrical and plumbing interface defined in the project drawings and specifications.

A65. Comply with the salient characteristics of the drawings and specifications.

Q66. Can division 12 manufactured casework items be fabricated as custom millwork items (typically division 06 40 00 Architectural Woodwork)?

A66. Comply with the salient characteristics of the drawings and specifications.

Q67. Page 609 of the specifications outline requirements for the patient room headwalls to be pre-wired and factory assembled. The drawings, however, call out empty 4x4 boxes and conduit only. Which should be followed?

A67. Provide electrical, medical gas, and nurse call outlets as indicated and specified.

Q68. Page 645 of the specifications outline cabinet locks & keying being "Related Work Not Included" but page 646 submittals require inclusion of locks for doors and drawers. Page 649 also states locks to be included. Which should be followed?

A68. Include locking of at least one drawing.

Q69. What rooms do you require chair rail in?

A69. Provide only where indicated.

Q70. Does the solid surface wall sheeting go all the way to the ceiling in the bathrooms?

A70. The solid surface wall sheeting should go all the way to the ceiling in the bathrooms.

Q71. Please clarify keynote 19 on AS123, AS133, AS143, AS153, AS163, AS404, AF103, and AQ103. Are these keynotes referencing keynote 19 on AS103 or something else?

A71. Question unclear.

Q72. Please clarify general note 22 on AS103 and AS133? What is the type of insulation at exterior wall and the extent of application?

A72. Provide thermal insulation as indicated and specified.

Q73. Please clarify details B7 and F9 on AS502 as it relates to detail A2 on ASS0l. Type of insulation does not match between all details.

A73. Provide thermal insulation as indicated and specified.

Q74. General note D on HA103 states GC is to remove window on the floor for negative pressure system. Is the intent for this to be the 3rd floor?

A74. Correct. Revise 8th floor to read “3rd floor”.

Q75. Please clarify equipment/waste path of travel noted in General note B on HA103.

A75. Ensure proper sealing/disposal of all waste in accordance with specifications. Adequately sealed waste is anticipated to be transported via elevator #5 to the contractor’s sealed dumpster.

Q76. Will space be provided at the loading dock for a dumpster? If an alternative location will be used, please indicate where this location will be.

A76. COR to identify dumpster location post award.

Q77. Please clarify RCP Demolition note 3 on AD112. Will existing wall types be provided due to limited accessibility during site walk or will an allowance be determined that all bidders should carry for patching and finishing at these locations?

A77. For bidding purposes figure on patching High Impact Type X sheetrock on metal stud partitions. The exception may be Points of Connection to vertical risers. In these locations figure plaster, finished clay tile block.

Q78. Stair 2 is not noted on the finish plan as receiving any flooring. Please clarify if Stair 2 will require floor repair after wall demo and the extent of coverage.

A78. It is expected that both the floor of Stair#' s 1 & 2 will require repair after wall demo since both the wall & door frames are being replaced. Since the Nora brand sheet rubber in place is a discontinued color the contractor will be expected to remove, clean, store & then re-install existing sheet goods. Furnish & install matching 6" vinyl floor base. This is manufactured by Johnsonite. Color is "Fawn".

Q79. Please clarify if PC-1 noted in Specification Section 09 06 00 is the same as shower curtain noted in Specification Section 10 28 00 or if the curtain in the patient rooms and bathrooms are to be two different types.

A79. The curtain in the patient rooms and bathrooms are to be two different types.

Q80. Section 08 7113 Automatic Openers & ICU doors have some discrepancies. The automatic operator specs specify both low energy (156.19) and high energy (156.10). Both types of operators require different accessories. Which type of automatic opener is required?

A80. Please provide high energy (156.10) operators.

Q81. Section 08 42 23 specifies Door Type 310 Trackless sliding doors which are a manual style frame and that meets the air infiltration rating in part 2.02-C. However, door operators are also specified, and automatic sliding doors don't typically meet the required infiltration rating. Are manual or automatic sliding doors required per section 08 42 23?

A81. Automatic sliding doors required per section 08 42 23.

Q82. Demo Plan Note 6 on Sheet MD103 indicates there is work required on the 4th floor. What work is associated with mechanical penetrations to the 4th floor? What are the requirements for access to working on the 4th floor?

A82. As stated by Demo Plan Note 6 on Sheet MD103 the contractor is directed to remove 3rd floor ductwork back to the 5th floor& in-fill the ductwork penetrations through the 4th Floor slab. These ducts are enclosed in an original tile wall w/ plaster finish outside of Rm. # B4122. To access this location the contract r will first need to cut a hole into this shaft from the South (corridor) side. Saw cut the hole to accommodate the installation of an out swinging 2-hour UL rated steel door & frame. Equip this door with Hardware Set HW-5G & finish the door & frame to match existing steel doors & frame. After the door & frame has been installed, in-fill concrete floor slab. Note that since the floor is our Cardiac Care floor the contractor can figure that the required Risk Assessment will rate work in this location at the highest level.

IV. GENERAL INFORMATION:

· FAR 52.211-12 is hereby incorporated into subject solicitation;

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages-Construction.

As prescribed in 11.503(b), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts:

Liquidated Damages-Construction (Sept 2000) (a)If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $183.07 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b)If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of clause)

· Page 28 of 51 - FAR 52.211-10 is hereby revised from 365 days to now read 540 calendar days.

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 540 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause)

· The SF 1442 page 1, block 11, is revised read 540 calendar days (Attached)

THERE ARE NO FURTHER CHANGES

See attached document: SF 1442 Page 1.

See attached document: 3B RFI Add'l Room Finish Schedule.

See attached document: AF103.

ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENT – 36C25220B0010– 0002