S05 RFIs Q and A 36C25222B0033 - RESPONSES.pdf

Request for Information Project 550-20-110 Renovate Lab & Pathology CON

Solicitation 36C25222B0033

1. Ref spec 09 06 00 schedule of finishes- This spec is referenced in various specification sections but the section itself does not exist. Will this spec be forthcoming?

See updated specifications.

2. Ref drawing QH600- Is the general contractor responsible to install all equipment with a “R” designation? If so where will the equipment need to be relocated from? Will it be in storage?

Will it be crated? Will weights be provided, etc.?

Per the legend the contractor is to install these items. The items are existing in the space today.

The item information is provided on the schedules.

3. Ref drawing AI100- Roller shades are shown on the finish schedule and spec 12 24 00 but not shown on the drawings. Are roller shades needed and if so which windows?

Roller shades to be provided at all windows.

4. Ref spec 11 17 36- Are package transfer units required for this project? If so how many and where are they to be located?

Specimen pass thrus are located in drawings.

5. Ref drawing GC101- With the project broken into 6 phase and only 365 days allowed, will the contractor be allowed to start the subsequent phase immediately once the previous phase is complete or will down days be needed to allow VA moves? If so how many days between each phase is needed for VA moves? Can additional contract days be allotted due to 365 days not being enough time for preconstruction activities and 6 phases of construction?

There are no planned delays between phases.

6. Ref drawing AD102- Does phase 2 require floor finish removal and if so what type of flooring?

Are partition walls comprised of 5/8 drywall and steel stud, clay tile or masonry? Do lightweight floor toppings exist that will require infills once walls are removed?

Where tile removal is not indicated, VCT flooring is to be removed. Existing partitions of drywall and metal studs are anticipated.

7. Ref drawing AD103- Does phase 3 require floor finish removal and if so what type of flooring?

Are partition walls comprised of 5/8 drywall and steel stud, clay tile or masonry? Do lightweight floor toppings exist that will require infills once walls are removed?

General notes require floor finish removal. Flooring is VCT. Existing partitions of drywall and metal stud are anticipated except for walls around 127 and 127A. These walls may be masonry and may require minor floor infill after removal.

8. Ref drawing AE102- Will a finish schedule be provided for all temporary rooms renovated under phase 2? Will a door schedule be provided for the door opening the enters the temp blood bank T4?

Temporary rooms may be finished with field color paint. Temporary flooring finish infill to be provided where required. Door is noted as ETR.

9. What pre-construction submittals are required?

Pre-construction Submittals: Submittals which are required prior to starting construction. For example, Certificates of insurance; Surety bonds; Site-specific safety plan; Construction progress schedule; Schedule of values; Submittal register; List of proposed subcontractors.

10. Does any equipment require manufacturer representatives to relocate and set up? Who pays for this manufacturer service?

The two Siemens Atellica chemical analyzers must be moved, set up, calibrated, and connected to VA and Atellica networks by manufacturer technicians. The contractor schedules and pays for this service.