AE Responses 537-15-160 Consolidated RFI Amendment 4.pdf

DATE: 20‐Aug‐20

PROJECT: Construction ER Renovations ER

PROJECT #: 537‐15‐160

SOLICITATION: 36C25220B0023

RFI # RFI Guidon Response Notes/ VA responses Round 2

Room Finish Schedule (AI601) has CT‐3,4 on the walls for Rooms 1455, 1462A, 1466C, 1467. Enlarged Restroom plans (AI402) shows no ceramic on these walls. They have PLT‐ and MT. These also don’t match the size of the tiles they are showing. Wall tiles CT‐3 are 12”x12”, Wall Tile CT4 are 12”x 24” but the

Elevations show 6”x12” tiles and 8” x 12” tiles with a 2”x2” mosaic in the middle. Please confirm the desired products/materials and their locations in a revised finish schedule. From A1402:

#1 The Room Finish Schedule (AI601) is correct: CT‐3,4 on the walls they are supposing scale/size, and materials from hatches on the drawings. CT‐

3 is the porcelain tile on the majority of the wall. CT‐4 is the accent tile band indicated by a grid‐hatch.

Restroom 1499a has Existing finishes to remain per the comments. Is that correct?

#2 Yes, Restroom 1499a has Existing finishes to remain. Finishes indicated are for the contractors information for protection/patching and repairs to be coordinated with other portions of the work.

Is there any abatement work to as part of this project? If so, please provide specifications, quantities, locations, and scope of the abatement (glove bag, full containment, etc.)

#1, It is our understanding that abatement of this area is occurring under a separate contract and scope (separate from Our A/E and this contractors construction work), so the answer is No. Abatement is not part of the project and need not be specified or quantified. See

Addendum/MOD #1 SOW.

GLAC: Contractor will notify the COR of any potential abatement. This is not expected on this contract. COR will work with vendor already contracted for work.

Specification Section 024100 “Demolition” is listed on the Table of Contents of the Specification Book issued for this solicitation, however it is not included in the issued documents. Please provide this specification.

#2, The section 024100 – Demolition is attached and applies to any demolition, cutting or removal in all phases. See document '024100 ‐

Demolition'

The specifications or drawings don’t give the size of RF‐1 floor tiles; they come in two sizes and are vastly different; we need to know which will be required for this project (either 19.72”x19.72”, 3.22 mm thick or 39.53”x39.53”, 4 mm thick).

Provide RF‐1 tile at 19.72”x19.72”, 3.22 mm dimensions.

In AC112 RCP it shows the 3 systems. (Exam Rooms 9 ‐1470J, 8‐1470H, 7‐1470G with room 9 referenced as needing a bariatric lift.) But in QH201 Typical

Equipment Plans and Elevations the equipment schedule says Qty of 16 with the rooms listed (screenshot below), but other than this reference I don't see any rail drawn into the RCPs or key notes denoting there are lifts in those rooms so any clarity you have on how many systems will be needed would be great.

Three exam rooms have lifts: Exam Rooms 9 ‐1470J, 8‐1470H, 7‐1470G.

And of them, #9 is Bariatric) AC112 RCP and QH101/102 Equipment Plans are specific and accurate regarding lifts. Note, the lift equipment is to procured and installed by the government/VA (GFGI/VV). Drawing schedules will be revised to indicate GFGI/VV (in lieu of GFCI/VC) for lifts all three lifts.

drawing EJ100 Detail 1 shows the medical gas line pressure detail. The detail shows CFCI, but I can’t find this in the electrical spec to know what to provide.

Would the panel and control devices be something another contractor would provide and we would just supply power to it?

The drawings do not assign work to any specific contractor. Refer to the specifications section 226300 ‐ subpart 2.10 for medical gas sensor (or

226200 ‐ Subpart 2.8 for vacuum systems sensors) and Drawings

7/PL002, PG101 plan, and PG201 riser diagram for notes regarding LPA

(Line pressure alarm panels) and associated accessory alarm devices.

Mechanical/plumbing engineered devices are not specified in electrical division specifications. Bidders are required to coordinate between their work and their subs.

Are we supposed to carry a number for security and nurse call? Typically we would just provide raceway for them, but the drawings are showing that the contractor will both furnish and install. If this is something that we need to carry, can you provide the company and contact information for the existing systems in the medical center?

See Amendment #3 (PO3, sole sourcing justification) regarding security and nurse call to be provided, in coordination other work also provided by Norman Security Systems Inc. and Siemens to update and replacement nurse call and security systems. Conduit in project area is not sole‐sourced and shall be provided with the bid/work.

GLAC: The contractors are Siemens and Norman Security (Contact information included on Justification memo). There are additional contract actions for fully replacing these systems but consideration for any construction impacting, damaging, or similar circumstances components for these systems need to be taken into account as part of construction. For this reason at least the onsite/onshift supervision should have the information in case the systems are impacted and the company contracted to maintain has to come do repairs. This is also a quality and integrity check if the system is impacted to ensure the construction contractor is not held liable if issues are found after work is complete.

The door schedule is showing a 2 panel ICU sliding door and the specs are calling out aluminum but a swing door with two panels folding, can you let me know what they want, they are also asking for a Class 1 clear anodized Finish, can we use a Class 2 finish in lieu of Class 1?

Provide 2 panel ICU Sliding door with emergency breakaway. Finish shall be Class 1 clear anodized.

Is the Offeror to include the Pre‐Award Contractor Safety and Environmental

Record Evaluation Form (pg. 27) in addition to OSHA 300 forms, EPA info, and

EMR on Insurance Carrier Letterhead with their proposal or is this information required post bid, pre‐award?

VA/Government has answered. The answer is 'yes' these will be expected as part of the bid documents/offer as part of the Bid Instructions section. This has been answered in Amendment 1. Yes, all environmental documents are under the pre‐award documents section and as such should be submitted with

SF330s.

Page 29 of the RFP states a bid bond in the amount of 20% of the bid price not to exceed $5MM, and page 33 states 100% of the bid price or $5MM whichever is less. Please confirm the required percentage amount of the bid bond.

VA/Government has answered in Amendment #1 This has been revised in Amendment 1 to 20% in both.

Please confirm the wall heights from floor to deck above for both floors? First floor walls are 10'‐11" Finish Floor to Deck, except in the area of

Column lines 1 through 4 and N through G, this area is the existing ED

(and 04' era construction) which has walls 12'‐6 3/4" from floor to composite deck. The second floor of the 04' era construction is 17'‐1 3/4" from floor to composite roof deck. See Sheet AE201, Drawing 2 "section" for illustration of area.

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Spec: solicitation

Topic: Schedule

Question: The project shows 6 phases. Each phase has a VA/AE 14 review period. Is this a constraint for the VA to swing space occupants with a 2 week halt in construction. Please advise.

Two (2) weeks are require for VA and AE final inspection (confirmation of punch item completion), infection control, and owner/government provided equipment installation/relocation.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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Spec: solicitation

Topic: air monitoring

Question: does the VA have a manufacturer for the BACnet BAS to monitor pressure that is standardized at the facility?

Connect to the existing Open Protocal Native BACnet system. Do not connect to the existing JCI Metysis system. Contractors shall provide fully compatible and functional equipment and software.

GLAC: Most systems have been JCI, however open BACnet has been used/approved on recent projects.

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Spec: solicitation

Topic: phasing

Question: Please confirm that all demolition and construction needs to be completed in Phase 1 before continuing to the next phase. Can phases be conducted concurrently? Is the expectation to conduct commissioning and final acceptance after each phase or will brown expect one large commissioning at the end of all 6 phases and the have substantial completion and final acceptance conducted at that time? Does the facility expect TAB and performance testing to be conducted at each phase?

Two (2) weeks are require for VA and AE final inspection (confirmation of punch item completion), infection control, and owner/government provided equipment installation/relocation. Phases shall not be conducted concurrently. Each phase must be fully complete, compliant with construction documents, to be ready for VA staff and patient occupancy before the next phase proceeds.

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Spec: solicitation

Topic: SOW ‐ TAB

Question: 4) states that contractor provide TAB of new and existing HVAC systems upon installation of each phase of the work. Would like to clarify if the

VA is asking for a pre‐tab report of the existing system prior to demolition/modification and subsequent installation of new HVAC equipment.

Provide pre construction TAB of existing HVAC configuration to validate system is functioning as intended and can be expected to continue functioning meet performance and code requirements when combined with work and equipment indicated in the construction documents.

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Spec: solicitation

Topic: sole source

Question: Please provide the sole source justification sheet with the approximate value that Siemens has provided to the USG.

See Amendment #3 (PO3, sole sourcing justification) regarding security and nurse call to be provided, in coordination other work also provided by Norman Security Systems Inc. and Siemens to update and replacement nurse call and security systems. Conduit in project area is not sole‐sourced and shall be provided with the bid/work.

GLAC: $7,000 is given as an estimated cost and actual cost is subject to negotiation between bidder and that company. Yes, we recommend contacting that vendor for giving an accurate estimate to include in your bid.

The estimate the government received was not contracted nor can be used or taken as the binding pricing between potential contractors and the companies. It was used as a reference and resource for assisting bidders and also giving the government pricing estimates.

Bidders are expected to replace raceways and conduit under general construction and have Norman/seimens update the electronics for a fully functional system.

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Spec: 01 33 00

Topic: submittal register

Question: please verify that the submittal register in the specifications is just an example.

A/E created the submittal register specific to this project and scope of work. VA may choose to provide Excel File. GC may provide their own version if desired, if all required information is included.

GLAC: Confirmed the VA has submittal formats for projects that templates can be provided upon award.

Sheet: 01 33 23

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Topic: electronic distribution

Question: Please confirm that there will be no use of Submittal Exchange or approved equal and that the submittal register for the project will be completed manually, updated manually, and that all submittals to the VA for internal use or to the A/E will all be through email transmission.

E‐mail use is acceptable for documents smaller than 5MB. Larger documents (above 5 MB in file size) require an FTP on online file transfer or management system (which is compatible with VA digital/computer security system) see Specification 01 33 23 sub‐part 1.6. A/E finds it unreasonable to expect subs and vendors to provide complete and accurate submittals in less than 5 MB files for all submissions. VA will receive all submittals and forward those appropriate for A/E to review and comment. Refer to Specification 01 33 23 for additional submittal process requirements.

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Spec: 01 35 33

Topic: I.C.

Question: Please confirm the infection control class for this project? We assume Class III or IV, please advise. Please confirm that plastic is not an option as a barrier for this project due to its class, complexity, and duration with temporary barriers.

Sheet GC100 indicates Class IV infection control precautions. Provide temporary infection control barrier wall system as indicated on GC100, plan and drawings 2 through 4. Wall system panels from one phase maybe used in subsequent phases as each phase is completed before the next is conducted.

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Topic: Quality Management

Question: Please confirm if the SSHO in 01 35 26 and the Safety and Health

Manager in 01 45 00 are considered the same person within the management structure of this project.

A/E finds no direct prohibition on the Safety and Health manager also being a SSHO with both responsibilities assigned to the same person. The

Contractor is required to meet all requirements specified and the VA reserves the right to revoke this privilege as a result of performance deficiencies. Note, the SSHO and Superintendent and/or Quality Control

Manager, must be separate persons.

GLAC: There is no requirement or expectation for these roles to be filled by one person, nor is there any expectation for it to be independent personnel. Each role has duties that need to be met, the method and task management to do so is up to each bidding vendor to determine for their company.

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Topic: Tuberculosis

Question: Can each of the prime contractor’s personnel; the superintendent, SSHO, and CQ System Manager for the project be waived from the Tuberculosis

Screening if they have been screen through an existing contract. The concern is the 90 day language shown under 1.13.

No waiver or exception. New screening documentation shall be provided as specified.

GLAC: There is currently not a waiver consideration and the times given are included in the provided planning and schedules.

Sheet: GC100

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Topic: I.C.

Question: There is a large I.C. barrier to be erected in phase 5; however, there does not appear to be a 5a and 5b phasing. Could you help described the purpose for the wall. Is this to have nurses back working at the nurse call desks as fast as possible?

Yes, the work is organized and phased to minimize disruption and downtime. The extent of work in the nurse station area (plan north of phase 5) is flooring, casework and overbuild (without demo) of ceiling finish, which can be accomplished quickly and with minimal on‐site work with specialized dust and infection control. The exam room work (plan south portion of phase 5) include wall demolition, studwork, and anchoring which produce dust and debris which require a longer duration of wall and protection. The wall maybe relocated within the phase to contract or expand the construction area in coordination with

VA Infection Control.

Sheet: AD‐101

Spec: Flooring

Topic:

Question: For the demolition of the existing flooring, should the contractor assume a floor grinding and leveling of ¼” as there is no guidance in the drawings and specs and can be a considerable cost.

Leveling tolerance shall also not to exceed 1/4” deviation in 10’ by cementitious self‐leveling underlayment (or Grout) and tolerances in section 090516 ‐ Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes (subpart 3.2).

Contractors shall also meet installation requirements for new finish in specification section 093013 ‐ Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling and 096516 ‐

Resilient Sheet Flooring.

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Topic: Government Furnished and Contractor Furnished Schedules

Question: Please confirm that when a table shows multiple rooms i.e. 1449, 1450, 1451, 1453, 1478 that the equipment is for EACH room and not for all rooms combined.

Correct, The list of equipment and typical layout is for each room, i.e.

one (1) headwall system (A1107) is indicated in each of the following rooms 1449, 1450, 1451, 1453, and 1478 according to the referenced schedule.

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Topic:

Question: No reference is made for temporary upright sprinklers when ceilings are removed (each phase). Are temporary upright sprinklers required for this project?

Fire protection systems shall be functional and inplace to protect the work and existing building throughout the protect. Modifications and working around existing sprinkler systems shall be coordinated by bidders. Refer to specification 01 35 26 for Safety Requirements, sub‐ part 1.14 Fire safety.

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Topic: CCTV

Question: Can information be provided for the contractor that upgraded the recently upgrade CCTV system?

A/E was not involved in recent CCTV upgrades (will review notes and input from VA)

Starboad Industries 977.477.9581

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Topic: Asbestos Abatement

Question: In the statement of work asbestos abatement is mentioned to be in the floor tile and mastic. Please confirm where asbestos abatement is required.

Can reports be provided to the contractor?

A/E understands that abatement of this area is occurring under a separate contract and scope (separate from Our A/E and this contractors construction work), so the answer is No. Abatement is not part of the project and need not be specified or quantified. See Addendum/MOD #1

SOW.

GLAC: Contractor will notify the COR of any potential abatement. This is not expected on this contract. COR will work with vendor already contracted for work.

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Topic: Patient lifts

Question: Please provide a basis of design for the patient lift system to be installed by the GC.

Equipment schedule is revised in provided files. Lifts will be furnished and installed by government (GFGI‐ VV). GC to provide structure indicated by drawings. Government's personnel and vendor (likely Arjo) will be available for coordination.

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Topic: louvers/Openings

Question: Please confirm if there are architectural louvers to be provided by the general contractor for this project.

Yes, louvers as indicated in drawing Sections 1 and 2 on AE502 and corresponding plans on AE201 and AD101, specification section 08 90 00 ‐

Louvers and Vents.

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Topic: Option pricing

Question: Please clarify the alternate pricing for air distribution and hydronics provided on plan page MH001. How should this pricing be submitted to the

VA?

Pricing for alternates shall be submitted by GC/Prime contractor with bids schedule as indicated in the SOW (Page 22) and described by the contract documents. Section 01 00 00 will be revised to align Bid Items to

SOW provided. Bidders shall provide bids for the full describe scope the project, and then alternates less work and cost for deducted work. The contract and bid SOW does not provided measures or direction for broken out Mechanical or Electrical work.

GLAC: The bid should provide the actual bid, then for each bid deduct listed in a scaling factor provide a bid total minus that work/requirement.

Example:

‐Total Bid (all work)

‐ Bid with Bid deduct 1 (All work minus bid deduct 1 work)

‐ Bid with Bid deduct 2 (All work minus bid deduct 1 AND 2)

Deducts to be considered are in Part 3 of solicitation.

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Question: Please clarify the alternate pricing for MEPs. How should this pricing be submitted to the VA?

Pricing for alternate shall be submitted by GC/Prime contractor with bids schedule as indicated in the SOW (Page 22) and described by the contract documents. Section 01 00 00 will be revised to align Bid Items to

SOW provided. Bidders shall provide bids for the full describe scope the project, and then alternates less work and cost for deducted work. The contract and bid SOW does not provided measures or direction for broken out MEP work.

GLAC: The bid should provide the actual bid, then for each bid deduct listed in a scaling factor provide a bid total minus that work/requirement.

Example:

‐Total Bid (all work)

‐ Bid with Bid deduct 1 (All work minus bid deduct 1 work)

‐ Bid with Bid deduct 2 (All work minus bid deduct 1 AND 2)

Deducts to be considered are in Part 3 of solicitation.

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Topic: Specifications

Question: Please provide a specification for the patient lift system to be installed by the general contractor.

Equipment schedule will be revised and reissues for award. Lifts will be furnished and installed by government (GFGI‐ VV). GC/Bidders to provide structure indicated by drawings. Government's personnel and vendor

(likely Arjo) will be available for coordination

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Topic: Glazing

Question: For door 1402, #C1401, the first listed door on the door schedule, it says GL‐1 but calls for a 45 minute fire rating. The glazing legends calls GL‐1

“Clear Laminated Glass with SRWF”. It calls GL‐2 “Fire‐Protection‐Rated

Tempered Glass with SRWF”. Please clarify if this door should be fire rated, therefore GL‐2 or if the GL‐1 code is correct and this needs no fire rating.

Door 1402, in Room C1401 (corridor) is required by code to be fire rated.

Provide GL‐2 in each leaf for a 45 minute rated door assembly.

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Topic: Openings

Question: What hardware set should be provided at opening 1403C? Hardware set 8F is for a paired opening, opening 1403C is shown as a single opening.

Use hardware set HW‐4R for Opening 1403C, Section 087100 Door

Hardware

Topic: Openings

Question: Can you please provide hardware sets HW‐SH‐9 & HW‐SH‐9A? They are hardware sets assigned to openings but not in any spec section.

Specification 087100 Door Hardware has been revised to add these (as attached).

Topic: Openings

Question: Hardware sets 4R, SH‐3C & SH3E call out electrified continuous hinge

& electric strike, these do not work together. Does VA want an electric hinge and lock or just an electric strike?

The specifications do not call out for an electrified continuous hinge, and a electric strike together. Hardware set 4R is only a electric strike, SH‐3C is a electrified hinge, Topic: Openings

Question: What is the building standard lockset?

See SOW page 16 "Temporary and permanent locks of any type, such as padlock, cabinet, or door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7‐pin, F‐keyway, interchangeable core." and Spec Section 08 71 00 ‐ subpart 2.6 for requirements of locksets.

Topic: Openings

Question: What is the building standard wood veneer?

Birch veneer, Stain/coating to match existing.

Topic: Openings

Question: What openings should be Integrated Door Assemblies (08 17 10)?

Rite Door does not offer Fire Rated wood door assemblies, do you want primed hollow metal or hollow metal with PLAM?

Openings #1402 and #1474 are integrated assemblies. The doors are called for in the specifications and on the drawings. SH‐4 and SH‐9 are hardware sets that are considered an Integrated Assembly. The 081710 specifications have been revised to confirm this. Contractor to provide products that meet the finish and performance criteria of the contract documents. No exceptions are made for individual manufacturers or vendors. The bidding process is past the point where substitution requests can be approved.

The plumbing fixture specifications include detailed descriptions of the fixtures required for the project, but there aren’t any approved manufacturers/model numbers listed for the fixtures. The suppliers can’t get pricing with the limited information in the specifications, please provide the manufacturers that are approved and a product basis‐of‐design for these items.

VA/Federal specs require open and performance based specifications.

Vendors should be familiar with the performance specified and which products meet the indicated performance. Model numbers will not be provided. Reference VA Bid form, Contracts, and Div 01 specifications for standard contract language.

The hardware set for Door #1403C is 8F, but this is for a paired opening and this door opening is a single; please provide the correct hardware set for this door.

Use hardware set HW‐4R as indicated in revised 087100 Door Hardware specification.

Hardware sets 4R, SH‐3C and SH‐3E specify electrified continuous hinges and electric strikes; these items will not work together; please provide corrected products for these hardware sets.

The specifications do not call out for an electrified continuous hinge, and a electric strike together. HW‐4R has only a electric strike, SH‐3C is a electrified hinge, Does the building have a standard lockset that should be used for these new door openings? If so, please provide the manufacturer and model information.

See SOW page 16 "Temporary and permanent locks of any type, such as padlock, cabinet, or door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7‐pin, F‐keyway, interchangeable core." and Spec Section 08 71 00 ‐ subpart 2.6 for requirements of locksets.

There aren’t any hardware specifications for HW‐SH‐9 and HW‐SH‐9a; please provide complete hardware sets for these two hardware types.

Specification 087100 Door Hardware has been revised and provide to include these sets. Also reference Specification 081710 for integrate door assembly information applicable to SH‐9.

Is there an existing lock manufacturer/lock model that we need to match for this project?

See SOW page 16 "Temporary and permanent locks of any type, such as padlock, cabinet, or door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7‐pin, F‐keyway, interchangeable core." and Spec Section 08 71 00 ‐ subpart 2.6 for requirements of locksets.

The specification section #08 17 10‐Integrated Door Assemblies 1.1 A1 calls for integrated door assemblies to be installed at cross‐corridor locations; are openings #1402, #1404 and #1474 per the floor plans. Is this a correct assumption?

In revised Specification 081710 Integrated Door Assemblies SH‐4 and revised specification 087100 SH‐9 are identified as integrated door assemblies. Openings #1402, #1404 and # 1474 are called out as having hardware set SH‐9. SO yes these are integrate door assemblies.

Door openings #1452T, 1466B, 1471 and 1471T call for hardware group #HW‐

SH‐4R, which is a hardware group for the integrated door assemblies. Are these doors supposed to be integrated door assemblies; please clarify.

Yes, as specified HW‐SH‐4R is an integrated door assembly, section

081710.

The following door openings call for hardware groups that are not shown in the specifications; please clarify the hardware sets or provide the correct hardware sets.

‐#1402 – HW‐SH‐9A

‐#1404 – HW‐SH‐9

‐#1472 – HW‐SH‐3C

‐#1478 – HW‐MH9

Specification 087100 Door Hardware has been revised to add these. Also reference Specification 081710 for integrate door assembly information applicable to SH‐9.

There isn’t a wood species noted for the new wood doors; are we to match existing? If so, provide the material information for these doors.

Birch veneer, Stain/coating to match existing.

In Toilet Room #1455, on the room finish schedule it states that the wall tile is to be CT3 and CT4; the elevations for this room notes SS‐1 for the walls. Please clarify and provide the correct elevations for this room.

The Room Finish Schedule (AI601) requires updating for BH toilet room

#1455. The wall panels are 'high impact wall covering' wall protection, as specified in Section 102600.

We need the product informa on for the acous cal ceiling; all three of them.

We also need the product number AE required tin order information.

VA/Federal specs require open and performance based specifications.

Vendors should be familiar with the performance specified and which products meet the indicated performance. Model numbers will not be provided. Reference VA Bid form, Contracts, and Div 01 specifications for standard contract language.

GLAC: No specific standard was established for the tiles beyond that all products and materials must adhere to federal and VA regulations and guidelines.

We need to know where CPT‐2 meets CPT‐1 and also where each begins and ends in Corridors #9016 and #9042; no material breaks are shown on the plans.

A/E is unable to locate the discrepancy or error and understands this RFI is regarding a different project, likely on the 9th floor.

Room #9090 is labeled differently on the work plan compared to the mechanical, electrical and furniture plans; please clarify which is correct.

A/E is unable to locate the discrepancy or error and understands this RFI is regarding a different project, likely on the 9th floor.

Do we need a carpet reducer between CPT‐1 and CPT‐2? There is a finish general note #7 that says to provide rubber transition strip/carpet reducer/thresholds between changes in finish materials; please clarify.

A/E is unable to locate the discrepancy or error and understands this RFI is regarding a different project, likely on the 9th floor. This contract documents includes one (1) type of Carpet (CPT‐1 Interface Loch Wave carpet tile.

Are we to provide any finishes for the Mechanical room #9023 and the

Mechanical closet #9022; please clarify.

A/E is unable to locate the discrepancy or error and understands this RFI is regarding a different project, likely on the 9th floor. This project's mechanical room is 1499B.

On Sheet AE601; the Room Finish Schedule Remark #4 states that we are to go to Sheet AE605 for the floor pattern directions; this sheet is not part of the bid documents; please clarify.

A/E is unable to locate the discrepancy or error. Sheet AE601 includes door schedule, Remark #4 is "PROVIDE ALARMED, DELAYED EGRESS

ACCESS CONTROL. REFER TO ENGINEERING DRAWINGS.". AI601 includes the room finish schedule without numbered comments. Finish General note D is "PROVIDE P‐2 ON HOLLOW METAL DOOR AND WINDOW

FRAMES IN SEMI‐GLOSS FINISH, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.". Electronic searches of our Drawings have found no instances of AE605 or AI605.

GLAC: Reviewed 100% submitted designs there is not an AE605 sheet, nor a reference found.

We need to know the Security Vendor who is currently responsible for this building; we need the name of the company and the contact information for this building.

A/E understand Norman Security Systems will program the system and provide Card Access units per Addendum #3. VA to confirm in their response.

GLAC: Answer provided in answer to RFI Question 16

We need to know the Nurse Call Vendor who is currently responsible for this building; we need the name of the company and the contact information for this building.

VA has contracted others to provide the Nurse Call construction replacement for a Q1 FY2021 award and Card Access design replacement award scheduled for Q4FY2020. The reason both systems are being replaces is because they are out of capacity and at end of service life.

GLAC: The current systems are being considered for replacement under other contract actions with follow on routine maintenance. Only raceways and conduit need to be replaced. Electronics are to remain untouched.

According to a note on the plumbing drawings (PL101), “ALL SANITARY WASTE

PIPING SHOWN IS LOCATED UNDERSLAB OR IN UTILITY SERVICE SPACE”. I’ve been in the basement/crawlspace of the V.A. hospital before, but I wasn’t certain how far it extends beneath each of the buildings. That said, I went digging through some of the building documents that we have in our archives and was able to locate the attached plan showing the locations of the basement/crawl throughout the building. There is a portion of this project that appears to be situated over slab‐on‐grade construction, outside the extents of the basement/crawl/utility service space. At the outset, this doesn’t seem like too big a deal – just change from coring for new piping installation locations to saw cutting/concrete removal/excavation. The problem is, the way the project is phased, some phases can’t be completed without having to sawcut/remove concrete and perform underground installations in areas that aren’t scheduled to be done until a later phase. I’m assuming this poses a significant problem. If all tie‐ins were within the basement/crawl/utility service space, the work could be completed without significant intrusion, but because these areas appear to require underground work, there would be considerable disruption and substantial equipment/finish/furniture removal required to complete the work as defined in the earlier phase, within occupied areas of a later phase. I’m guessing that is not what the V.A. is expecting. Any thoughts on how to handle this?

Drawings provided by the contractor are out of date and incomplete as they pre‐date the 04' ED expansion project (removing monumental stair entrance). A portion of the basement under (level 1) is a crawl space or utility service space and a portion of the area is also a basement level with slab‐on grade floor (also beneath level 1). Reference AE201, Section drawing.

Is the existing access control system an RS2 system, please clarify. Current System is Norman Security System.

Drawing EJ100; Detail #1 shows the medical gas line pressure detail. The detail shows CFCI, this is not in the electrical specifications; what are we to provide for this work item? Is someone else responsible for the panel and control devices and the electrician just provides power and hook‐ups for the item, please clarify.

The drawings do not assign work to any specific contractor. Refer to the specifications section 226300 ‐ subpart 2.10 for medical gas sensor (or

226200 ‐ Subpart 2.8 for vacuum systems sensors) and Drawings

7/PL002, PG101 plan, and PG201 riser diagram for notes regarding LPA

(Line pressure alarm panels). Mechanical/plumbing engineered devices are not specified in electrical division specifications. Bidders are required to coordinate between their work and their subs.

Who is responsible to provide the Nurse Call and Security equipment? The drawings are not clear on this scope of work. If we are not providing the equipment/devices; we need to know what we are to provide for these items.

See Amendment #3 (PO3, sole sourcing justification) regarding security and nurse call to be provided, in coordination other work also provided by Norman Security Systems Inc. and Siemens to update and replacement nurse call and security systems. Conduit in project area is not sole‐sourced and shall be provided with the bid/work.

GLAC: Nurse Call is being contracted under another solicitation/contract action. The Nurse Call cost estimate is for bids to estimate of conduit/raceway parts. Contractor is to replace all conduit and raceways systems. The nurse call electronics is not in contract.

RFI Response #27 says that the location of panel QBA, which is in the basement of Building 1A; the drawings or amendments do not show the location or the distance between QBA to QBA‐2; we need to know where the panel is in the basement and how far the run is between these two panels; the existing feeders are noted to be removed, please clarify.

“Existing panels QBA and QBA‐2 are located in the ‘Tank Room’ B403.

‘Tank Room’ B403 80' long by 48' wide on the basement level, below the elevator lobby and can be entered from Service Elevator, or down Stair

#13 via the double doors (true) north from corridor at Column Line intersection J and 8, per the attached sketch. Column grids with double letter designation and B440 align with the 04’ ED work and structure.

B400 pipe basement aligns with the older Dameon Building, including phase 1.”

The basement level sketch is attached. (Basement sketch Question 64)

Who is responsible to provide the equipment and devices for the Card Access units and the CCTV equipment?

A/E understand Norman Security Systems will program the system and provide Card Access units per Amendment #3. Conduit in project area shall be provided with the bid/work. VA to confirm in their response.

CCTV Equipment shall be by contractor as indicated in the contract documents.

GLAC/Station:

With regards to Division 28‐Electronic Safety and Security; who is responsible for the system programming work?

A/E understand Norman Security Systems will program the system and provide Card Access units per Amendment #3. VA to confirm in their response.

GLAC: Estimated pricing was provided as a general guide to negotiate between the bidder and Norman. See attached J&A for contact information. It is the expectation that Bidders bid for all equipment, programming and startup (to be done by eNorman) for a fully functional system which Norman is responsible for and should perform.

Systems Drawing #ET101, Sheet Note #S4, it says to provide (4) 4” conduit sleeves for the system cabling path; refer to the sleeve detail for additional requirements. We need to know if the cabling from the cable tray conduit sleeves terminate from HR to the Comm Room #14T3, please clarify.

Telecom Cabling is to homerun to and terminate in Comm Room 14T3, see drawing ET101.

What hardware set should be provided at opening 1403C? Hardware set 8F is for a paired opening, opening 1403C is shown as a single opening.

Use hardware set HW‐4R, updated drawings will be provided with award.

Can you please provide hardware sets HW‐SH‐9 & HW‐SH‐9A? They are hardware sets assigned to openings but not in any spec section. (there could be more but these are the only ones I recall)

Specification 087100 Door Hardware has been revised to add these.

Hardware sets 4R, SH‐3C & SH3E call out electrified continuous hinge & electric strike, these do not work together. Do you want an electric hinge and lock or just an electric strike?

The specifications do not call out for an electrified continuous hinge, and a electric strike together. HW‐4R has only a electric strike, SH‐3C is a electrified hinge, What is the building standard lockset? See SOW page 16 "Temporary and permanent locks of any type, such as padlock, cabinet, or door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7‐pin, F‐keyway, interchangeable core." and Spec Section 08 71 00 ‐ subpart 2.6 for requirements of locksets.

72 What is the building standard wood veneer? Birch veneer, Stain/coating to match existing

What openings should be Integrated Door Assemblies (08 17 10)? Rite Door does not offer Fire Rated wood door assemblies, do you want primed hollow metal or hollow metal with PLAM?

Openings #1402 and #1474 are integrated assemblies. The doors are called for in the specifications and on the drawings. SH‐4 and SH‐9 are hardware sets that are considered an Integrated Assembly. The 081710 specifications have been revised to confirm this. Contractor to provide products that meet the finish and performance criteria of the contract documents. No exceptions are made for individual manufacturers or vendors. The bidding process is past the point where substitution requests can be approved.

Glazing/Film: Are these to be true psychiatric windows that have been designed to withstand significant interior human impacts with adequate substrates. Or is this the intent that a simple "Observation" window with laminated glass suffice?

Yes, Psychiatric windows as drawn on AE101 (plan and details)

Specification 085113 (attached) and Specification 088000 Glazing.

Including 088000‐pg 7 for glazing type 1 and 2 "All glazing shall receive

SWRF surface applied film applied to one side".

Please verify the count of exam rooms. According to phase 1‐6, there are 17 rooms being included. However, as per scope of work we identified 20 rooms needs to be considered. Please confirm.

Review sheet GC100, all exam rooms are indicated. Note "EXAM RM‐1"

1470A, EXAM RM‐2" 1470B, EXAM RM‐15" 1470R, are within the emergency department but outside the scope of work. The total existing, renovated, and completed condition exam room count is 21 (including existing, OB and MH exam rooms).

What hardware set should be provided at opening 1403C? Hardware set 8F is for a paired opening, opening 1403C is shown as a single opening.

Use hardware set HW‐4R per Specification 087100 Door Hardware .

Can you please provide hardware sets HW‐SH‐9 & HW‐SH‐9A? They are hardware sets assigned to openings but not in any spec section. (there could be more but these are the only ones I recall)

Specification 087100 Door Hardware has been revised to add these.

Hardware sets 4R, SH‐3C & SH3E call out electrified continuous hinge & electric strike, these do not work together. Do you want an electric hinge and lock or just an electric strike?

The specifications do not call out for an electrified continuous hinge, and a electric strike together. HW‐4R has only a electric strike, SH‐3C is a electrified hinge, What is the building standard lockset? See SOW page 16 "Temporary and permanent locks of any type, such as padlock, cabinet, or door hardware shall be compatible with Best® 7‐pin, F‐keyway, interchangeable core." and Spec Section 08 71 00 ‐ subpart 2.6 for requirements of locksets.

What is the building standard wood veneer? Birch veneer, Stain/coating to match existing

What openings should be Integrated Door Assemblies (08 17 10)? Rite Door does not offer Fire Rated wood door assemblies, do you want primed hollow metal or hollow metal with PLAM?

VA/Federal specs require open and performance based specifications.

Vendors should be familiar with the performance specified and which products meet the indicated performance. Model numbers will not be provided. Bidders shall include meeting the finish and performance criteria indicated by the contract documents.

According to a note on the plumbing drawings (PL101), “ALL SANITARY WASTE

PIPING SHOWN IS LOCATED UNDERSLAB OR IN UTILITY SERVICE SPACE”. The way project has been phased it might create conflict for task sequencing. For instance, some phases can’t be completed without having to sawcut/remove concrete and perform underground installations in areas that aren’t scheduled to be done until a later phase.

If all tie‐ins were within the basement/crawl/utility service space, the work could be completed without significant intrusion, but because these areas appear to require underground work, there would be considerable disruption and substantial equipment/finish/furniture removal required to complete the work as defined in the earlier phase, within occupied areas of a later phase.

Please find attached drawings identifying three of these conflict areas and advise how to proceed. ‐ See attachments.

Drawings provided by the contractor are out of date and incomplete as they pre‐date the 04' ED expansion project (removing monumental stair entrance). A portion of the basement under level 1 is a crawl space or utility service space, and a portion of the area is also a basement level slab‐on grade (also beneath level 1). Reference AE201, Section drawing.

The plumbing fixture specifications include detailed descriptions of the fixtures requested, but there are no approved manufacturer’s listed and no basis‐of‐ design fixture/component model numbers provided. Our local wholesalers are having a difficult time interpreting and quoting the specified fixtures without such information. Please provide model numbers for the requested fixtures on the project.

VA/Federal specs require open and performance based specifications.

Vendors should be familiar with the performance specified and which products meet the indicated performance. Model numbers will not be provided. Reference VA Bid form, Contracts, and Div 01 specifications for standard contract language.

GLAC: The government cannot provide specific manufacture and model numbers unless they are sole source justified, which common materials made by multiple companies typically does not meet. However, the measurements and any specifications to pressure ratings, grade, and material composition are important/significant. To provide every potential make and model is arbitrary.

Please verify that the estimated cost of $7,000.00 listed in Amendment 3, for the sole source services of Norman Securities and Siemens is to be included in our proposal as listed. Do we need to reach out to these vendors to verify that the costs listed will meet the intent of the Amendment.

A/E did not provide this information. Reference VA Response and direction.

GLAC: $7,000 is given as an estimated cost and actual cost is subject to negotiation between bidder and that company. Yes, we recommend contacting that vendor for giving an accurate estimate to include in your bid.