S05 - RFI Responses 537-18-142 05.13.21.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25221B0012
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This document contains a pre-solicitation notice and related federal contract opportunity for project 537-18-142 to replace a failed air handling unit at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The construction project is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and involves replacing an air handling unit serving vascular, surgical care, and urology departments. The solicitation will be issued on April 9, 2021 with bids due on June 8, 2021. The project magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. The North American Industry Classification System code is 238220 for plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and represented as a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business in the Vendor Information Pages database to be eligible for award. The work must be completed within 291 calendar days of receiving a notice to proceed.
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REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
PROJECT: 537‐18‐142 DATE: 05/13/2021
SOLICITATION: 36C252‐21‐B‐0012
RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) MATRIX
RFI # RFI REFERENCE Response
Has any ARC testing been performed, and if so, can we have access to the report(s)
There is a current project with a substantial completion deliverable on 7/13/2021 for this testing however there are some older reports that can be shared.
Who is responsible for removing the furniture from work areas?
Contractor.
If the contractor is responsible for removing furniture from work areas, where does it need to go?
a. Does furniture need to be staged upon relocation?
b. Can substantial completion be achieved before the furniture is returned to work areas?
Most furniture will be left in the respective spaces. This will require covering and careful construction not to damage the furniture. Some components will be allowed to be removed by contractor; the COR will specify move location at time of construction.
What does “rework” medical gasses exactly mean, and where is this performed?
This note refers to moving medical gases as necessary for installation of new ductwork. In general, the new ductwork follows the path of the demolished ductwork, but because of changes in duct size some medical gas “re‐work”/relocation may be necessary.
Does the seismic restraint drawings, provided by a structural engineer, need to be approved before bid submission, or after award of bid?
After award of bid.
Please confirm personnel requirements for this project. Can
(1) superintendent fulfill SSHO requirements? Or does (1) superintendent and (1) SSHO need to be on site full‐time?
Spec: 01 35 26 The superintendent can also serve the SSHO as long as he/she is qualified to do so.
Does prime contractor need to hire 23 09 23 controls? Does prime contractor have hire third‐party DIV 25 integration contractors?
Spec: 23 09 23 Yes
Please confirm work hours for this project. Are there any areas of work that must be on overtime?
Please see the SOW
Please confirm who has roofing warranty and provide point of contact for the facility.
Spec: 07 53 23 Roof over penthouse will be installed May 2021. Johns Manville is roofing manufacturer, Troop is installer. Contact COR for more specifics at time of construction.
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
PROJECT: 537‐18‐142 DATE: 05/13/2021
SOLICITATION: 36C252‐21‐B‐0012
RFI # RFI REFERENCE Response
Is there a proprietary DIV23 controls contractor at the facility? If so, please provide company and point of contact.
BAS Controls No
Please confirm if contract has material staging location at facility. If so, where is it?
Material Staging All construction materials will need to be brought to the immediate construction site. There is no location where materials can be stored.
Store materials in your facilities.
The drawings indicate that there is masonry work on this job, however there is no specification section for masonry. Please provide a masonry specification section.
Masonry Specification
Refer to attached specifications.
Are there any phasing constraints? Can any phases run concurrently?
G‐101 No. Phasing will be sequential
Is mechanical equipment to be removed by use of the freight elevator, or is a crane to be used for removal of mechanical equipment from rooftop penthouse? If crane is to be used, at what location is the crane to be permitted to park while in use?
Mechanical Demolition
Crane to be used. Coordinate with COR for locations.
Where will contractors be allowed to park during work hours?
Contractor Parking
See SOW section 6d.
Please provide the manufacturer information for the existing ACT, as specifications state that new ACT is to match existing.
Sheet: 09 51 00 Contractor to determine ACT manufacturer
At the site visit we were not allowed to see the space above the ACT ceiling. Can photos of the ceiling space be provided to assess conditions?
Above‐Ceiling Work
A/E took pictures. Pictures provided via PDF (Ceiling Space Photos)
Will downtime between phases be required for VA to move personnel, equipment, etc.?
Downtime Between Phases
No. Materials will be moved prior to construction.
Please confirm if GC is responsible for costs associated with hiring a commissioning agent?
Commissioning Agent
JBVA will contract the commissioning agent
No Asbestos Abatement section is provided in the specifications. Please confirm there is no known asbestos in the work area. Please provide asbestos report if available.
Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos report is included in the exhibits.
In the case that med gas is to be relocated, will recertification of the med gas system be required?
M‐101 General Note 22
Yes
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