S06 - Att - Sol Questions and Answers - MATOC.pdf

Solicitation 36C25220R0060 Tomah Construction MATOC Solicitation Questions/RFI’s and the Responses

1. Would you consider changing the requirements so contractors can submit the pricing section via email only, no hard copies? Can we hand-carry proposal into the office?

No, will not change to email only. Yes, offers can be hand-delivered to reception at the following address:

Great Lakes Acquisition Center Attn: Justus Klink & Kristi Kluck 115 S 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214

2. Ref Description of Work- Item 1, 2 and 3- Will drawings be provided indicating existing finishes, ceiling types, wall types and device locations for the purpose of cutting and patching?

Walls are painted gypsum; ceilings are drop ceiling.

3. Ref Description of Work- Item 4 requires 9 security screens on 9 canteen windows. Will the VA design manual be provided in forthcoming amendment?

Attached for an Amendment.

4. Will screens mount on exterior or interior?

Interior.

5. Will drawings be provided with locations, elevations and details?

Attached locations B401 & B403.

6. Will photos be provided of the various windows?

No.

7. Ref Description of Work- Item 5 requires 15 windows and 7 security door screens. Are new windows to be aluminum replacing existing wood/vinyl clad windows?

Yes, New Aluminum windows.

8. Are security screens required on all 15 windows? If so, will they mount on interior or exterior?

Yes, Interior.

9. Will drawings with details and elevations be provided?

See Window and door schedule for elevations.

10. What are the door numbers for the 7 door screens?

Doors 2 – 7 and 18.

11. Will a separate spec be provided for security door screens in addition to the detention window screen spec?

Same Spec.

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

Yes, see VA design guide for details, No further drawings.

13. Ref spec 12 24 00- Are window shades required? If so, will drawings be provided showing locations?

Yes, shades are required and No, they are to be install into All windows.

14. Ref specification 01 35 00- What specific infection control measures are needed? Are any steel stud/drywall temp walls required for any of the work?

Working ICRA details with staff. Amendment may have to be issued once I receive the ICRA.

15. Ref spec 01 00 00- Are there any phasing requirements or can all work areas be worked simultaneously?

Work on all areas are and will be dependent on COVID and other medical related treatments and care of the veteran needs at the time of construction.

16. Are there any cut and patch areas that involve lead paint or asbestos?

None known.

17. Ref Drawing 3 of 13- 7 Windows in childcare appear as wood framed bay type windows. If windows are being replaced with aluminum are they to be bay-style windows? If not how will exterior of building be finished above and below windows?

Aluminum, and they are to be replaced as currently installed.

18. Please provide a window schedule for the B10 Daycare for the MATOC seed project.

See attachment

19. SOW, SW-3 Description of Work:

a. Item 4 – Please provide dimensions of security screens for the 9 canteen services windows.

42” X 72” all door and window openings to be field verified

b. Item 5 – Please provide dimensions of the 15 windows to be replaced.

See window schedule for windows A-F all door and window openings to be field verified.

c. Item 5 – Please provide dimensions of the 7 security door screens.

See door schedule for doors #2-7 and #18 all door and window openings to be field verified

20. SW-3 - Description of Work:

a. #5. Are we installing 14 window screens as well as 7 security door screens?

Yes.

b. What are the 14 window sizes?

See window schedule for windows A-F all door and window openings to be field verified.

c. What are the 7 door sizes?

See door schedule for doors #2-7 and #18 all door and window openings to be field verified.

21. Reference section 5.4 Volume 1 – Part 3 Responsibility: States should include the above referenced attachments outlined in Part 5.1.2. 5.1.2 is a table of contents. Please confirm the attachments required for Vol 1 Part 3 Responsibility.

It should read:

5.4.1 The responsibility volume should include the above referenced attachments outlined in Part

5.1.1. Incomplete submissions may not be considered.

22. The SF 1442 requires (4) hardcopies of the proposal in box 10. Page 63, section 2.2 of the solicitation, states (3) hardcopies are required of the proposal. How many hardcopies of the RFP are required?

Four (4) hard copies are required.

23. Will the security screens go straight across the bay windows in building 10 or do they have fit the shape of the window?

Fit the shape of the window.

24. How will the internal blinds operate with security screens over the controls?

Twist knob operated open/close blinds, no slides.

25. Is any emergency release needed on the window or door screens in case of fire?

No, Emergency exits are through the doors and not the windows.

26. What is going to be expected for the windows in Building 10? Are we replacing the entire unit including interior and exterior trim? Are any modifications to the sill needed? Are all the bay windows expected to stay bay windows?

Provide specifics regarding building 10. Yes, replacing entire unit. Unknown, new window dependent, no known weather damage.

27. How do we properly install and waterproof the window unit with the siding remaining on the building?

Contractor’s means and methods with approved VA submittals

28. What is the basis of design for the window security screens? We were unable to locate design guides referenced in the SOW.

See VA security Design Guide.

29. Are any of the door frames scheduled to receive electric strikes rated with a UL label? If so will recertification be required for HM frames once altered?

No.

30. The SOW for the seed project indicates the Daycare will remain open during construction.

However, SW-5 item C indicates that work will be done during normal daylight working hours Monday thru Friday. What are the work hours for the work?

800–1630 Unless previously VA coordinated and approved times.

31. What are the infection control requirements for this work? Can plastic be setup inside at the windows while work is being done?

Working ICRA will post when one is formally published and Yes, plastic can be used in the window while it is removed.

32. Section SW-4 item B in the scope of work lists booties, respirators, and protective coveralls as required PPE. Are there work locations in this project where these items will be required?

These items are currently not required in any of the areas, subject to change.

33. Will windowsills need to be replaced or modified?

No known damaged areas currently.

34. Scope of Work – SW-3 Description of Work – where are ATTACHMENT A & B that detail camera locations and physical access control?

See floor plans.

36. Scope of Work – SW-4 Principal Work Items – is Hepatitis screening required?

Yes

37. Scope of Work – SW-7 Storage Area – How much storage will be available on the campus and where will this be located?

Limited, work with COR for required space and location.

38. Provide Division 7 specifications (sealants, firestop, air & vapor barrier).

If details are needed COR will provide as an amendment.

39. Section 01 35 26 part 1.13-A specifies tuberculosis screening for all employees. Is TB Screening required for this project?

Yes.

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.

See VA security Design Guide.

41. Will backing be required for new IT cabinets? In Wall? Fire Treated plywood?

Backing currently exists, nothing new needed.

42. Please provide standard window installation detail for each type of facade.

See window schedule.

43. Scope of Work SW-3 – Internal Shade. Specification section 12 24 00. Please provide basis of design.

Internal to window with a knob to open and close the shades. no need for retracting blinds. tilt to open/close.

44. Where are the (9) canteen windows? Please provide floor plan and detail if available.

See floor plans for B401 and B403.

45. Please provide basis of design for windows.

See window schedule for B10.

34. Please provide material and finish requirements for interior sills.

Aluminum or stainless-steel painted white to match frames.

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

Doors are to remain.

47. SW-5 Item A indicates that hazardous wastes encountered or generated during this project must be properly handled and disposed of. Is there an expectation that hazardous waste will be encountered on this project?

None currently known to exist in this facility.

48. For Past Performance – if we are submitting copies of CPARS reports for our relevant past projects, will these CPARS reports count towards the page limits for the proposal?

CPARS report is not requested as part of the past performance.