S06 - Att - A00004 - Sol Q_A Rd.2 - 9.11.2020.pdf

1. The window elevation drawing called Sheet 5 of 13 includes Notes A through G and they indicate to provide new siding and stucco to match existing. Do these notes pertain to this project?

No, these are notes from the original construction, provide only for window and door schedules.

2. Is new siding and stucco patching to match existing required?

Siding and Stucco are not to be replaced, however, will need to be repaired when removed or damaged from the window removal and installation.

3. Reference answer to question 40. Specification 08 56 66 Detention Window Screens – 2.2

Products General - A. refers to spec section 09 06 00 for a basis of design product. However, no BOD products are specified. Please provide basis of design for Detention Window Screens.

Refer to the VA security Design Guide published with Amendment #3

4. Confirm Section 6.2.2 of the VA security design guide is to be followed for detention window screens. Utilizing “7 mil thick anti-shatter film to satisfy the requirements of this section.”

No, per the VA Handbook 0730 Windows which states:

When below 12 m (40 ft.) from ground level or the roof of a lower abutment, or less than 7.5 m (25 ft.) from windows of an adjoining building, or accessible by a building ledge leading to windows of other floor rooms, security mesh screening for windows is required. Security measures that exceed these requirements may be authorized in writing by OS&LE. Required specifications for stainless steel security mesh screening are:

1. All #304 stainless steel woven mesh 0.7 mm (.028 in.) wire diameter, with tensile strength of 15 kg/mm (800 pounds per linear inch).

2. Mesh 12x12 per 25 mm (1 in.) with main and sub frames of 2.7 mm (12 gauges) carbon steel with baked enamel finish and internal key locking slide bolts.

5. Reference question 46. Please confirm that doors on the daycare are to remain and receive new security door screens.

Doors are to remain.

6. Confirm that existing doors with glass are to receive the same treatment as windows, 7 mil thick anti-shatter film.

No, per the VA Handbook 0730 Windows which states:

When below 12 m (40 ft.) from ground level or the roof of a lower abutment, or less than 7.5 m (25 ft.) from windows of an adjoining building, or accessible by a building ledge leading to windows of other floor rooms, security mesh screening for windows is required. Security measures that exceed these requirements may be authorized in writing by OS&LE. Required specifications for stainless steel security mesh screening are:

1. All #304 stainless steel woven mesh 0.7 mm (.028 in.) wire diameter, with tensile strength of 15 kg/mm (800 pounds per linear inch).

7. Please confirm canteen services windows identified on the floor plans provided in amendment 3 are to receive 7 mil thick anti-shatter film.

No, per the VA Handbook 0730 Windows which states:

When below 12 m (40 ft.) from ground level or the roof of a lower abutment, or less than 7.5 m (25 ft.) from windows of an adjoining building, or accessible by a building ledge leading to windows of other floor rooms, security mesh screening for windows is required. Security measures that exceed these requirements may be authorized in writing by OS&LE. Required specifications for stainless steel security mesh screening are:

1. All #304 stainless steel woven mesh 0.7 mm (.028 in.) wire diameter, with tensile strength of 15 kg/mm (800 pounds per linear inch).

8. Reference question 12. Ref Specification 10 22 13- Are wire mesh partitions required? If so, will further drawings and detail be provided? Answer:

Yes, wire mesh partitions are required (see VA design guide for details) and no, no further drawings will be provided.

9. The only mention of a “mesh screen” is on page 52, section 10.3.3.2 and it is only a reference.

Please provide locations for 10 22 13 wire mesh partitions.

Section 10.3.3.2 pertains to mesh screens being installed a screen door option versus the fixed mesh screen to the doors in building 10.

10. Reference question 45. Please provide basis of design for windows.

See window schedule for B10.

11. Confirm Anderson Vinyl Windows are to be used per schedule

Specification Calls for Aluminum Windows. Section 08 51 13.

12. Reference question 42. Please provide standard window installation detail for each type of facade. Please provide width of window jamb to allow for alignment with other enclosure materials.

See window schedule.

13. Please provide North and South Elevations.

See Window and Door Schedules for elevations.

14. Please provide detail sheet referenced on elevation drawings.

See Window and Door Schedules for elevations.

15. Please confirm that siding and stucco are not to be replaced per notes C and F on the window schedule provided in amendment 3.

Siding and Stucco are not to be replaced, however, will need to be repaired when removed or damaged from the window removal and installation.