S06 0009 Attachment 7 All RFI Responses.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25223B0011
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This solicitation is for renovations to the third floor of Building 406 at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin. Key details include:
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The scope of work involves renovating the third floor to convert it into a dementia care unit, including demolition, new construction, and upgrades to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Submission of bids is due by March 7, 2023.
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Site visits for interested contractors are scheduled for February 7, 2023 and are limited to eight people each due to COVID-19 protocols. Contractors must show proof of a negative COVID test from the previous three days and go through health screening to attend.
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The estimated award date is March 23, 2023 and notice to proceed is anticipated within 30 days thereafter. The construction period allotted is 500 days to account for long lead times on materials.
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The solicitation is for a lump sum bid with unit pricing to be provided for additional asbestos testing and removal costs. Relevant specifications include those for cast-in-place concrete, firestopping, painting, and nurse call systems.
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Key stakeholders are the Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center and Tomah VA Medical Center. Wenger Construction holds the existing roof warranty.
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Pre-bid RFIs
| 676-15-201 Renovate 3rd Floor Bldg 406 Tomah VAMC | ||
| Pre-Bid RFIs | ||
| No. | RFI | Response |
| 1 | Ref specification 11 73 00- Can the weight capacity for the bariatric lifts be reduced from 1100lbs to 1000lbs? | |
| No. | ||
| 2 | See red arrows on plan. Do the marks on the plans indicate type F8 lighting? | No, Type F7 sconce |
| 3 | Please provide information on an F15 light. | Provide typ. Strip light. (Metalux 4SNX-41SL-FDL OR EQ.) |
| 4 | Do the F11, F3 & lights in the bulb need separate switching from the room switching? ` | F3 in Bedroom = no. |
F11 in Team/Med room = yes.
| 5 | Does the project require Cat 6 or Cat 6A cable? Both are mentioned on the drawings and spec. | CAT 6A cable is required for all data cables. CAT 6 is required for duress buttons. |
| 6 | Are we to go by the spec supplied or the most current VA spec for Div. 27? | No, use the specification as provided in the solicitation. |
| 7 | Are the new data cables going to be terminated in the new (EHRM Project) or existing IT room? | The cables will be terminated at the patch panel in the new (designed) IT closet. EHRM project will complete the interior of the IT closet. The interior contents of the new IT closet is not in the Scope of this renovation.. |
| 8 | Do you want two 24 strand MM fibers installed or a SM and MM fiber? | SM fiber |
| 9 | Do you require a Cat 6 cable to each Duress button as the plans state? | CAT 6 is required for the duress buttons. |
| 10 | Is a representative from the Div. 27 contactor required to provide training on VA provided equipment? | No. VA will train on all VA provided/contractor installed equipment. |
| 11 | Are 20 mil studs acceptable? | The prooposed ClarkDietrich 70 ksi G40EQ studs are acceptable. |
| 12 | The specification calls out Aluminum ceiling grid for ACT. Aluminum is more expensive than steel. Generally, aluminum is only needed in high moisture areas to prevent rusting. Is aluminum to be used in all spaces? | Provide and install aluminum grids at the kitchen areas. Provide and install steel grid elsewhere. |
| 13 | On Sheet AS601, the wall types for smoke and fire rated partitions indicate 3" mineral fiber (mineral wool type) for acoustical insulation. For thermal insulation the notes indicate batt insulation,and the acoustical walls that are not smoke or fire rated indicate batt insulation. Is the insulation noted as batt insulation not mineral fiber (mineral wool)? |
I just wanted to clarify if glass fiber (fiberglass insulation) was acceptable at the areas noted as batt insulation ?
I thought the thermal and acoustical insulation at the VA was typically mineral fiber (mineral wool type).
| There is a significant difference between mineral wool and fiberglass insulation. | Specification 07 21 13 for insulation allows only Mineral Fiber.for semi-rigid, batt, and blanket insulation. | ||
| 14 | Division 09 30 13 Ceramic and Porcelain Tile, CT-1, CT-5, CT-6, PT-1, PT-2, PT-3 – Is discontinued and No longer available. Can you provide alternate product pricing? | For pricing purposes only, please use the following substitutions for discontinued tile. Final color selections to be made during submittal process. |
CT-1: Use Daltile Nat'l Hues "Almond" 12" x 24" CT-5: Use CT-2 Daltile Nat'l Hues "Pearl White" 4" x 8" CT-6: Use CT-3 Daltile Nat'l Hues "Pearl White" cove base 5" x 8" CT-7: Use CT-4 Daltile Nat'l Hues "Pearl White" bullnose 4" x 4" PT-1: Use Daltile Continental Slate "Brazilian Green" 12" x 12" PT-2: Use Daltile Continental Slate "Brazilian Green" 3" x 3" PT-3: Use Daltile Continental Slate "Persian Gold" 3" x 3"
| 15 | Does the contractor furnish the privacy curtain or the track only? | VA will provide privacy and shower curtains. |
| 16 | Provide a location of where the Latex Mastic Deck is used on the project? | Latex Mastic Deck is not used in this project. |
| 17 | Where is the contractor laydown yard? Can a fenced in area be located in front of B406? | Yes. |
| 18 | Will construction mats be required as in past projects? | Yes. |
| 19 | Can a window be removed for removing debris and bringing in materials on each side of the building? | Yes. |
| 20 | Spec 09 77 00 - FRP Glass board – Are factory mutual rated panels required or is Class A or Class C acceptable? If Factory Mutual rating is a requirement, only white is available. Is this acceptable? | Class A FRP is acceptable per paragraph 2.1.D.4. |
| 21 | Toilet paper dispenser – Plan states Contractor installs and furnishes, Spec states VA furnished, contractor installed. Please confirm which is correct. | VA Provided / Contractor Installed |
| 22 | Towel bars – In specs but not on the plan. Are they required? If so, provide quantity, sizes, and locations. | Provide a towel bar at each Resident Bathroom (16 locations). Locate where additional Grab Bar (GB) is currently shown adjacent to showers. Provide towel bar in lieu of grab bar. |
Also provide (2) towel bars at Spa Room: (1) towel bar is in lieu of additiuonal grab bar (GB) currently shown adjacent to shower; and (1) towel bar to be located on exterior wall where unmarked bar is shown.
Towel bars to be 1" diameter, stainless steel with satin finish, 24" long.
| 23 | Could you please have the A/E review this question again (Question 2). I see even more symbols now and I do not know for sure how many type F7 lights the project needs. | There should be a total of (34) throughout the floor tied to nearest 'CP' circuit. |
| 24 | Please have the A/E clarify the wander alert. It shows one antenna on the plans. There is more equipment then that in the existing space that is in the elevator lobby. What does the new RP shown on the plans do? | Sheet E001 defines RP as Roam Alert Antenna and RA as the Roam Alert Panel. |
Sheet E603 - detail 2, shows that the Roam Alert Panel is located in the Data Room 30634. The RA should include all the required equipment for the Roam Alert ( Wander) system.
| 25 | Ref drawing AS103- Various floor infills at existing mechanical shafts are shown. Will structural detail drawings be provided for the various infill areas? | Typical infill detail is provided as an attachment. |
| 26 | Ref drawing AS103A, AS103C- New mechanical shafts are shown to be cut into floor structure. Will drawing cross section details be provided of the areas? Will the new opening require structural steel reinforcement? What is the concrete thickness schedule for removal? Will temporary covering be required at new shaft opening in floors to maintain 2hr rating until new walls are complete? If so what type of material? | New openings to be cut in existing slab to accommodate new ductwork. Coordinate sizes of openings with mechanical. Openings will require reinforcement at edges. Existing slab is a ribbed, with overall thickness at ribs of approximately 11". Fire ratings are to be maintained throughout construction. |
| 27 | Ref drawing AD102- Do all toilet and shower rooms have ceramic floor tile that will require removal? Do these rooms have a 2-3” lightweight floor infill that will require replacement once tile is removed due to excessive damage? | Existing toilet and shower rooms have ceramic/porcelain floor tile to be removed. Per Demolition Note D2.2, remove tile flooring and underlayment to structural concrete slab. See additional spec section 09 05 15 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes. |
| 28 | Ref drawing AS103- It appears six existing mechanical shaft openings will require floor infills. Can structural details be provided? Also, how many levels below 3rd floor does the shaft extend? Is the shafts open without interference? Are there access doors on level 2 and if so how big are the access doors? Is it considered confined space? Can some photos be provided? What type of infection control barriers will be required on 2nd floor? Will the area be occupied? | Typical infill detail is provided as an attachment. |
New "shafts" are not open wall to wall; openings are to be cut for ductwork penetrations. Coordinate with mechanical.
No access doors required on shaft walls.
See plans and specifications for Infection Control barrier requirements.
| 29 | Ref drawing AS201A- Can a spec be provided for the wood trellis shown in living rooms 30617 & 30679? | Follow specificaiton 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry. |
| 30 | Ref drawing AS402- Detail 2 references kitchen 2. Which kitchen is considered #2, 30610 or 30676? | Kitchen -2 is the elevation number, per the elevation symbol on the floor plan. There is also a Kitchen -1, Kitchen-3, etc. |
| 31 | Ref drawing AS503 detail 2- What species of wood is required for wood panels, 1x4 trim and 1x6 base? | Per specification 09 06 00 Finish Schedule, kitchen cabinets are to be plain sawn maple with S-3 stain finish. |
| 32 | Ref drawing AS501 detail 15- Can a detail be provided for the grab bar steel support mounting plate at the concrete deck? Does the upper deck have a waffle profile? | Information regarding steel plate connection to deck above is included in note for detail 15/AS501. Provide 3" embedment for bolts. |
| 33 | Ref drawing AS504- Can a base plate mounting detail be provided for upper and lower baseplates for the countertop supports? Do the structural supports mount to upper concrete waffle deck at countertop 1? | PCG - Plates and connections at top and bottom of steel tubes to be the same as shown in detail 15/AS501 for grab bars. |
| 34 | Ref drawing AS401 detail 12- Where does the privacy panel mount which is shown on right side of door? | Privacy panel has been removed from this room. Elevation to be updated. |
| 35 | Please confirm conduit sizes and quantity bulbed in red. EP102 | See sheet E601 and sheet EP101. (2"C and 2-1/2"C.) |
| 36 | Plans Power One line E601 - What are the conduits bubbled in red for? What size are the conduits 7 what size wire is in the conduits? | : See sheet E601 and sheet EP101. (2"C and 2-1/2"C.) Also see feeder schedule. |
| 37 | How much room is in the electrical room for the boxes on note #1? | PCG: Please clarify which drawing or note being referred. |
| 38 | Section 23 09 23. 1.1(E) (on page 23 09 23 -4) Correctly mentions the existing ECC as a Johnson Controls Inc Metasys system. However, items 1 under “E” states… “Remove existing direct-digital control system ECC, communications network and controllers.” It is my guess that the intent is to only remove the existing controllers and communications network and connect to the existing ECC instead of removing it and providing a new one. Please confirm that this understanding is correct and that all new devices should connect to the existing Metasys ECC. | JCI statement is correct: only remove the existing controllers and communications network and connect to the existing ECC instead of removing it and providing a new one. |
| 39 | Is all control wiring to be in conduit? | Yes. See 3.1, B., 1. All wiring and cabling shall be installed in conduits. |
| 40 | Section 23 09 23 states… “General Contractor shall provide direct-digital control system(s).” In the past additional language has sometimes been written stating that the DDC shall be directly contracted to the GC whereas this language leaves it less clear since technically the GC still provides the DDC if they have the mechanical contractor include it in their pricing. | Yes. The GC shall hire the DDC contractor directly. VA please verify. VA Confirms. |
| 41 | Please confirm who the DDC (23 09 23) contractor is to be contracted with for this project. | The GC shall hire the DDC contractor directly. VA please verify. VA Confirms. |
| 42 | Finish Schedule Division 10-Specialties Wall and Door Protection-The Door Kick Plate Color of Sienna #307 is no longer available. Please provide an alternate color. | Alternate color to be Galveston Gray #315 for pricing purpposes only. Color to be finalized at a later date. |
| 43 | Will emailed bids be accepted or is hand-delivery required? | Hand Delivery only |
| 44 | Is the SSHO required to be onsite at all times? Can this person also be the Superintendent? SPEC 01 35 26 | 01 35 26 Section 1.7 D. permits an alternate. This project is large enough to need a dedicated SSHO. The Safety Manual will have to clearly identify how this person can manage both safety and site superindentent activities. While acting in Site Superintendent role the altenate should be acting in the Safety Role alone. |
| 45 | Is the project superintendent required to be onsite at all times? SPEC 01 45 00 | Spec Section 3.1: "The project superintendent maintains a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer." |
| 46 | Is the CQC System Manager required to be onsite at all times? Is the manager required to have both graduate degree and 5 years experience? Can this manager perform collateral duties on the project? SPEC 01 45 00 | The CQC System Manager is expected to be onsite at all times. A qualified alternate may be used per 01 45 00 Paragraph 3.4 C. and D. The CQC Plan must address how coverage will be maintained if collateral duties are performed. |
| 47 | For the environmental personnel noted in the experience matrix, is a person with 3 years working experience acceptable or is this person required to be a graduate? What portions of work are considered to fall under "environmental"? SPEC 01 45 00 | Per 01 45 00 Experience Matrix the Environmental person must be a graduate with 3 years experience. This person would at a minimum advise on abatement activities and advise on conditions that may warrant additional consideration or study to determine if a hazardous condition exists. |
| 48 | Is the CQM training provided by the Owner? If so, is it available onsite or online? SPEC 01 45 00 | The contactor provides CQM training for their own workers. |
| 49 | Ref drawing AS103A detail 3- Can a door schedule be provided for the 2 attic mechanical room doors? Can a floor plan be provided for the whole attic space so one can see access points? What is the existing wall construction where 2 new door frames will be cut in? Can photos of the area be provided? What type of wall is required around new shafts? Will walls and surrounding area require paint? What is the height of shaft in the attic area? Is the shaft for ductwork? | Provide (2) Insulated HM doors 3' x 7' and HM frame, painted both sides, in existing metal stud wall with drywall wall finish. Door hardware for each door: (3) hinges, (1) closer, (1) wall stop, (1) kick plate, (1) gasketing, (1) passage latchset. Paint infill at existing wall and new shaft walls. Shaft walls and lid at attic to be Wall Type H2 on Sheet AS601. Shaft walls enclose mechanical ductwork. Drawings will be updated accordingly. |
| 50 | Ref drawing AS302 detail 9 & 10- Where is the concrete housekeeping pad and mechanical curb required? | New equipment pads and mechanical curb details are not used. |
| 51 | Ref drawing AS103A are new access doors required at any new or existing mechanical shafts? | See response to Question #28. |
| 52 | Ref Wage Determination- What is the wage rate and fringe rate for a carpenter in Monroe county? | Wage rates are provided in the solictation announcement. |
| 53 | Ref drawing AD101, MP101, MH101- With much of the 2ndf floor perimeter rooms having hard ceilings, extensive ceiling demolition and rebuilding will be required to accommodate ductwork and piping replacement. Will the 2nd floor be vacated during the project? Will the contractor be confined to a total of 4 rooms at a time or will the contractor have access to 4 rooms and corridor in the area of work? Will furniture be removed and replaced by VA staff? | Currently, the second floor has a few offices and rooms being used for storage. There are basically six areas where duct work is required. Assume that each area will be available individually at one time. The contractor will have access to the rooms and corridor in each area. The contractor will have to coordinate working in these areas with the VA. Office staff will temporarily be moved when construction is in their area. Please provide two-week notice minimum. The VA will move furniture or materials from the affected areas. ICRA barriers (Level 4 plastic) will be required. |
| 54 | Ref specification 12 24 21 and drawing AD102- Are window shades currently installed on windows? If so are they being removed and replaced with new aside from room 30633? | The windows have integral blinds. No additional window shades are required. |
| 55 | SOW C. #5 Please confirm all bidders are to include a $25,000 allowance for additional ACM testing and removal. | Yes. |
| 56 | Shall removal unit costs be provided with the bid? SOW D #2 | Yes. |
| 57 | Test and balance all building systems… please define exactly what building systems need testing and balancing? | Entire third floor air, second floor new ducts through connections to existing, hydronic systems from connection(s) to mains through new terminal units including convectors, fintubes and VAV boxes. Plumbing balance valves and pumps. 23 05 93. 1.1, A. all. |
| 58 | 01 00 00 - 30 1.31 Photographic Documentation Will a professional/commercial photographer be required or can the GC/QC do the photographic documentation? SOW/Appendix A/HA101 | A professional will not be required. The GC/QC may do so. Quality photos shall be taken to track work progress according to the specification. |
| 59 | ACM Abatement The scope of work references ACM material in multiple locations but the HA101 sheet only shows transite removal. How should the other items be treated that are listed in the SOW? Is there quantities available for the additional listed items? | Please see the Appendix to the SOW that provides a survey of ACM testing completed in 2015. This is the best information we have. We suspect inslulated piping within the walls. The $25,000 line item is for additional testing and removal for unknown ACM. |
| 60 | Does this project include any security film on the windows or any glazing? | No |
| 61 | AS103 Concrete floor opening There are six locations shown to be filled. Please provide a structural detail for the floor infill areas. Please provide concrete specifications. | See Question #25. Specification 03 30 53 Short Form Cast-In-Place Concrete has been provided. |
| 62 | AD101 Plaster Ceilings Are all hard ceilings on the second floor plaster or drywall? Can patching of plaster be done with drywall rather than lath and plaster? | Based on the last remodel, we suspect the ceilings are drywall. Drywall replacement is preferred. |
| 63 | AE101A B.O.D. Please provide a BOD for (MB) Memory Box, (SC) Sharps Container, (GLD) Glove Dispenser, (LOC) Locker, (PTD) Paper Towel Dispenser, (RMC) Recessed AS103 A-C Medicine Cabinet, AS103 A-C | All items except the Memory Box and Medicine Cabinet are VA provided. All items are contractor installed. |
PCG: Medicine Cabinet BOD is noted in spec 10 28 00, paragraph 2.11. Memory Box BOD is described in details 6 & 8 on Sheet AS502.
| 64 | "E" Please confirm the "E" symbol at each window represents "Existing" | All windows on the third floor are new and are to remain. |
| 65 | 01 00 00 - 7 Construction Fence K. - 7' construction fence required per spec and refers to drawing, where will the construction fence be installed? | The construction fence can be placed along the front and south end of the building. Ground mats are required. Protection of trees are required. |
| 66 | 15/AS501 & AS701 Grab Bar Support The note on AS701 states that ALL grab bars are to have steel tube support continuous from floor to deck attached with steel plates. Please confirm that these steel tube supports are for all bathrooms, including grab bars in staff bathrooms and visitor bathrooms as well as all patient bathrooms. Furthermore please confirm the tube is to be 1/4" steel and the plate is to be 3/8" steel. | Steel tube support is for swing-up grab bars only. Steel tube support is required at these locations. All other grab bar locations shall have backer board for support. See detail 15/AS501 for standard detail. Steel tube is 1/4" steel and top and bottom plates are 1/4" steel. |
| 67 | AS301 #2 Steel Support Detail #2 shows the steel tubing supports for the grab bars located at the soap dispensers and the paper towel dispenser. Please confirm these steel supports are required for the SD & PTD. | Tube supports are not required at SD and PTD. These will be removed from the plan on AS301. |
| 68 | AS301 #2 Steel Support Detail #2 shows a partial drawing of the headwall and references the steel tube support detail 15/AS501. Please confirm whether all headwalls will require the steel tube support. | Detail reference should be 18/AS501. This will be corrected. |
| 69 | 15/AS501 The detail shows a metal sleeve going through the drywall assembly and attaching to the grab bar. Can you please provide some additional information on how the grab bars are to be attached to the metal sleeve and into the 1/4" steel post? | The metal sleeve serves as a spacer to protect the drywall assembly. |
| 70 | AS103/AS103C Slab Depression Infill There is approximately 500 SF of slab infill for a depression in the slab at the existing showers, will the existing sloping need to be chipped out and repoured with concrete? Please provide detail | Yes. Per Demolition Notes D2.1 and D2.2, floor finish material and underlayment to structural concrete slab. |
| 71 | AS602 W3, W4, W5 Unable to locate windows 3-5 on the plan, please confirm locations of the additional windows | Windows W3, W4, and W5 are not included in plans. |
| 72 | AS103C Note at bottom of the page refers to sheet AS104, please confirm the correct page number for the note. | Note should say to refer to sheet AS103A. |
| 73 | AS103C Wall types are not listed on this page, are we to assume they are the same as AS103A? | Yes, plan is reverse of sheet AS103A, per corrected note at bottome of sheet. |
| 74 | 01 00 00 - 1 Testing Service "Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the…" Will VA retain and pay for all necessary testing per spec 01 45 29? | Section 1.1 assigns this responsibility to theGeneral Contractor. |
| 75 | 02 82 11 - 20 Industrial Hygienist Is the GC required to hire a independent CIH & IH Technician or can the asbestos removal subcontractor hire the IH directly? | Either may hire the independent CIH. The VA will also provide a third party inspector during abatement activities. Coordination for all parties is required. |
| 76 | 07 84 00 - 2 1.5 Quality Assurance - Please confirm GC is to hire independent firestopping inspector and provide final report to VA of all penetrations. | Yes. |
| 77 | 09 91 00 - 20 MEP Painting Please confirm painting of various MEP systems is only to occur in spaces not scheduled to be finish painted/unfinished areas such as mechanical rooms etc. | Per specification 09 91 00, paragraph 3.9.F, "Finish painting of mechanical and electrical equipiment is not required when located in interstitial spaces, above suspended ceilings, in concealed areas such as pipe and electric closets, pipe basements, pipe tunnels, trenches, attics, roof spaces, shafts and furred spaces except on electrical conduit containing feeders 600 volts or more." Per paragraph 3.11.A, identity painting/labeling is required at "exposed piping, piping above removable ceilings, pipin in accessible pipe spaces, interstital spaces, and piping behind access panels." Both snap-on coiled plastic markers or paint stencil labeling are acceptable. |
| 78 | 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating System Unable to locate RES-W1 RES-W2 on plan set or finish schedule, please confirm the coating system will be used on this project and where. | SC-1 Special Coating (High Build Glazed Coating) is indicated at Spa Ceiling on Finish Plan and Finish Schedule. BOD product is Sherwin Williams Saniglaze, per spec 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes. |
| 79 | 10 57 23 Wire Shelving Page 10 57 23 - 3 discusses room locations for the shelving but the room #'s don't match the existing plans. Please confirm room #'s for shelving. |
2.5 "Close Mesh" Adj. Wire Shelving - Pantry 30612 and Pantry 30674
2.6 "Linen" Adj. Wire Shelving - Linen 30630 and Linen 30670
2.7 "Linen" Fixed Wire Shelving - Lift Room 30620 and Lift Room 30691, Lift Motor Charge 6C36B, and Lift Motor Charge 6C31B
2.8 "Shelf and Rod" Fixed Wire Shelving - Laundry Room 30636
| 80 | Supervision Please confirm per specifications a full time site superintendent/QC and a SSHO are required for the duration of this project. | Yes. |
| 81 | Basement - Are there plaster ceilings that will need patching in the basement or 2nd floor? | See Question #62. |
| 82 | Is the roof under warranty? If so which subcontractor holds the warranty. | To be determined by VA at a later date. |
| 83 | Please provide a mechanical drawing for the attic. Is the attic a unfinished space? | Attic is an unfinished mechanical space. See attached mechanical plans. |
| 84 | Can the Site Superintendent fulfill the duties of the SSHO as well? (Same as 53) | See Question # 44 |
| 85 | What is the anticipated award date for this project? | 21-Mar-23 |
| 86 | When is the “Notice to Proceed” anticipated to be issued? | When the bond and other documents are received, usually within 30-days. |
| 87 | When is the anticipated “Start of Construction” for this project? | Following Notice To Proceed, usually within 30-days. |
| 88 | Current economic conditions have resulted in extended lead times on many different types equipment. How will these extended lead times on the necessary equipment be accounted for in the contract? |
i. Will all materials be required to be on site prior to starting the project?
| ii. Will the contract duration be extended to account for long lead time items? | It is the responsibility of the contractor to manage the scheduling of material delivery. There are 500-days of construction included to cover the long lead time items. All materials are not required to be onsite before start. Items should be scheduled to arrive in a timely manner so that the site is ready for material installation when materials arrive. On site (construction area) storage is limited to two days supply. Storage of one 40' conex and one 20' conex is permitted in the storage yard at the northwest corner of the campus. Arrangement to use this area is coordinated through the COR. | ||
| 89 | Is there a specific location for a site construction Trailer / Staging Area ? If so can you please advise where it is located? | See Question # 65 | |
| 90 | Will a Construction Fence be required around the staging area and trailer? | Yes. | |
| 91 | In section 01 00 00 1.14.C, referring to delivering two electronic copies of complete As Builts after each completed phase. This also applies to shop drawings. If electronic, does the VA require two? | We require a set emailed to the COR and a CD version. | |
| 92 | Per section 01 00 00.1.15, Does the VA required hard copies of the completed O&M Manuals or are electronic acceptable? If hard copies are required, how many? Do the manuals require delivery when the equipment arrives or at substantial completion? | Two hard copies of O&M are required. Electronic copies are also required on CD. O&M are delivered upon substantial completion. | |
| 93 | Is a submittal log/register required for submission by the contractor for this project? Reference 01 33 23 1.3.C, the VA provides the initial submittal register. | The SOW describes that the contractor shall provide Oracle's "Submittal Exchange" for the transfer and return of all Submittals. | |
| 94 | Reference 01 35 26.1.13, is Tuberculosis Screening required on this project? Can the Department of Health Services Wisconsin risk assessment TB questionnaire satisfy this requirement for this project.? | No. The ICRA permit is not requireing TB Testing. | |
| 95 | Reference 01 81 13, is sustainable construction required on this project? | Yes. | |
| 96 | Will crane picks for the rigging of HVAC equipment and materials be restricted to federal holidays and weekends? | Yes. | |
| 97 | Is AISC Steel Certification required for the Steel Supplier for Misc metals? | This is not required by spec section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications. | |
| 98 | Is AISC Steel Certification required for the Installer of the Misc Metals? | This is not required by spec section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications. | |
| 99 | Is the Third Party Fire Penetration inspector hired by contractor or the VA? How will existing penetrations in Fire Rates Walls be remediated? Will the VA shops repair / remediate any existing penetrations that are not properly sealed? | See Question #76. Remediation of any existing penetrations which remain at existing fire rated walls are to be closed/repaired by contractor. | |
| 100 | Reference 09 91 00 Painting, are sample panels required or will draw down samples suffice? | Draw down samples are acceptable. | |
| 101 | Reference Specification Section 23 25 0, Water treatment. Please advise the name of the VA’s current water treatment vendor. | We do not have water treatment vendors. Water is supplied by the City of Tomah. | |
| 102 | Specification Section 23 31 00, Section 3.1.J. Please clarify the expectations and extent of ductwork cleaning. How far back do we clean when connecting new ductwork to existing. It would seem unreasonable to clean all the way back to the existing equipment. Specification appears to be to clean the point of connection. | The entire new duct system shall be clean when installed and remain clean through start-up. Where connecting to existing ducts, clean the existing ducts 5 feet beyond connection. Ends of open duct work shall be covered with plastic. | |
| 103 | Plan Page M001, Key Note #18 – Calls for new and Existing ductwork, Air Handling Equipment, (Supply, Return, Exhaust, Relief and Outside Air ducts) Fans, Coils, Dampers, etc. This project is re-using a number of pieces of equipment. Please clarify what exactly is to be clean within this contract. The same not indicates to this is “extending as far into ducts as can be accessed” . This direction is not clear as to what is to be done. | The entire new duct system shall be clean when installed and remain clean through start-up. Where connecting to existing ducts, removing existing ducts, replacing existing ducts, clean the existing ducts 5 feet beyond connection. This is a reasonable distance "extending as far into ducts as can be accessed." Any existing diffuser requiring relocation, clean the diffuser and existing duct 5 feet back from the diffuser, including flexible ducts. Connections to existing concealed ducts in shafts, clean the existing ducts each way 5 feet regardless of the type of air in the duct. Clean all new or existing convectors, fin tubes, terminal air units, exhaust fans, supply fans or return fans that are scheduled for adjustments or replacement as part of this project. Include accessories within the 5 feet such as turning vanes and all dampers. | |
| 104 | Specification Section 23 31 00, duct cleaning. During construction we have will the ends of all new ductwork wrapped in plastic to protect the integrity of the ductwork. Plastic will be removed just prior to system start up. Will machine cleaning of protected ductwork be a requirement of the project | Keep the ductwork and equipment protected and clear of debris before installing. See responses to questions 102 and 103 for additional information. Machine cleaning of new ductwork and equipment should not be necessary unless they accumulate debris prior in installation. | |
| 105 | Mechanical Schedules on M602 and M603 have references to 4 digit room numbers (locations/area served) that do not seem to correspond to the Architectural room numbers (5 digit room numbers). Please advise if new schedules (M602 and M603) will be provided? | PCG is updating the room numbers for those schedules to match the Architectural Plans. | |
| 106 | Has the VA tested the ductwork and mechanical systems scheduled for demolition or relocation for bio-hazards. If the ductwork or equipment are contaminated, remediation will be required and due to insurance protocol we cannot subcontract for the remediation. | Testing has not been conducted. The contractor will have to provide this testing. The VA has not reported any abnormal contagens in our population. We advise following HVAC guidance and wear appropriate PPE. | |
| 107 | Specification Section 23 31 00, section 3.2, items “B” thru “H”, will leak testing be required on ductwork down stream of air terminal units? | Duct leakage testing is not required after terminal units. | |
| 108 | Please provide a HVAC ductwork pressure construction table for each ductwork system indicating construction pressure and testing pressure. | There is a duct pressure class schedule on drawing MH101. | |
| 109 | Do the MEPF contractors need to include an allowance for __4___ hours for training as specified? | Include training hours as specified in each section. Some are more than 4 hours. | |
| 110 | Will flexible conduit be allowed in areas where ridged would be difficult to install? (built-in millwork i.e. Nurses station) | Flexible metal conduit is only allowed for motors and vibrating equipment connections, per spec 26 05 44, paragraph 3.8. | |
| 111 | Above ceiling demolition of MEP’s that are not shown on the drawing and not able to be investigated at the walk thru. How are these to be handled? | PCG: Design for this project was by another AE firm. PCG was brought in for construction services. PCG will provide as much clarity as possible for above ceiling utilities. | |
| 112 | There does not appear to be a power connection to the fireplaces shown on the electrical Drawings. Please advise if power is needed, and show location on EP plans. | PCG: Provide a dedicated 120V circuit from nearest available 'NP' circuit | |
| 113 | What controls the new fireplaces? Is there a wall box for control? Are these to be remote control operated? The spec calls out Thermostat control. Is this what is desired? | The fireplaces are ornamental. They should be remote controlled. Heat will not be connected to prevent patient burns. | |
| 114 | Can you provide a model number for the BOD Oven to be included? | The VA will purchase the ovens for contractor installation. | |
| 115 | Is there an equivalent Dishwasher to the Hobart one that is the BOD? | No. These are to remain consistant across campus. | |
| 116 | Per the equipment schedule on page AE101A the contractor is to provide and install the following items that do not appear to be in the 10 28 00 Specification Section. Can you please provide the BOD and or spec for the following Contractor supplied and installed items |
i. Glove Dispenser
ii. Memory Box
iii. Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
iv. Sharps Container All but the memory box are provided by the VA. All items are contractor installed.
See Question #63.
| 117 | Are the Cubical Curtains supplied & installed by the VA? They are not included in the specification section 10 21 23. Please advise. | See Question 15 |
| 118 | In section 10 21 23 there is a section for Shower curtain tracks, but then in 10 28 00 there is a section on Shower curtain Rods. Please advise which is desired and which specification should be used. | Shower curtains at Resident Bathrooms to be wall mounted telescoping rods per spec section 10 28 00 due to conflict with lift system track at ceiling. |
| 119 | Will the VA supplied TV’s and Wall Mounts require blocking in the wall? Please provide information on the TV mounts so correct blocking can be figured. | There are two wall mounts used by the VA. PA740 Paramouint Articulatin Wall Mount and SmartMount Universal Tilt Wal Mount ST660. |
| 120 | Detail 1 on AS401 refers to “Headwall”, when you are directed to 18/AS501 which shows an elaborate elevation with Bed Bumpers, sliding med gas cabinet, Bed connectors, and wood trim. Is the intention that this unit be Manufactured Wood Casework or is this a prefabricated patient headwall system? Can a basis of Design be provided? And a spec if its Not Manufactured Wood Casework. | Per details 18 thru 22 on Sheet AS501, Headwall is a furred out section of metal stud wall with wood trim applied over gypsum board. Med gas cabinet and integral lighting is detailed. |
| 121 | Voalte Nurse Call is backwards compatible with Navicare Nurse Call and Centrak Nurse Tracking equipment, please confirm upgraded components can be used, since Navicare hardware no longer commercially sold and available. | It is in the VA's best interest to switch the system to Voalte at the time of the construction due to the Navicare parts not being available. The Centrak system parts will have to be saved for install again. |
| 122 | According to the renovation plan and design, the new patient rooms will call for a shower switch, which will require Voalte Nurse Call since Navicare is no longer commercially available. Voalte Nurse Call is backwards compatible with Navicare Nurse Call, please confirm upgraded components can be used for whole project, since Navicare hardware no longer commercially sold and available. | Switch the system to Voalte so the upgraded components can be installed. |
| 123 | Please confirm electrical contractor is responsible for back box, and system conduit and not the Nurse Call OEM based on 2.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION |
A. Furnish and install a complete and fully functional and operable Nurse Call System and Nurse Tracking, WHOSE EMPTY CONDUIT SYSTEM WAS PROVIDED
| AS A PART OF SPECIFICATION 27 11 00. | GC to discuss with their subs that this scope is addressed. | ||
| 124 | For locations 30661 and 30663: Dome lights are shown outside, but no nurse call equipment is specified inside. Is there nurse call required / requested in these locations? | Yes, Nurse Call is required in these patient areas. | |
| 125 | Can you please provide a listing of individuals who attended the site visit? | The list is posted on the SAMS site, Amendment #2 | |
| 126 | If there are portland cement walls or ceilings or veneer plaster walls or ceilings please indicate where they are. | See Question #62. | |
| 127 | MH102A has a couple of sections cut 1&2/MP502. Where are these sections detailed? There is no drawings MP502 and details 1&2 on M502 don’t correspond to the cuts. | See drawing M504 for the sections. | |
| 128 | Mechanical drawings are not consistent with identifying between existing and new ductwork, the line weights on MH101 are all the same. Indicating where there are connections to existing ductwork are inconsistent, some are designated with a symbol, but some are not. It would be much easier if the existing ductwork were a gray scale and had Ex. behind the duct size. | ||
| Please clear up this drawing. the demo plans are not a lot of help as they are very unclear. | No question in comment. | ||
| 129 | Is the ductwork installed with this project or already installed? | AE is unsure what is being asked. The new ductwork is not yet installed for this project. The existing is in place and not removed or demolished yet. | |
| 130 | Revised response to Question 7. The IT closet is in the scope of work. | The cables will be terminated at the patch panel in the new (designed) IT closet. EHRM project will complete the interior of the IT closet. The interior contents of the new IT closet is not in the Scope of this renovation.. | |
| 131 | What decorative pendant lights are to be used? The light is not on the schedule. | The specific pendant light shall have the same color and finish as the wall lights. Confirmation shall be obtained from the COR prior to ordering. Assume $1000 material cost for the six pendant lights. | |
| 132 | Edit Sheet AE101B Room 30650, Dishwasher | Delete the dishwasher from the staff breakroom (30650), provide cabinet with doors. | |
| 133 | Ref Q&A #27- What is the thickness of the underlayment that is to be removed? Does the entire 3rd floor require underlayment removal and a new self-level floor infill throughout the space? Or just her areas designated with keynote D2.1 & D2.2 on drawing AD102? | ||
| The general demolition note 2 on drawing AS102 indicates to remove existing construction on the floor to expose the structural floor slab. Keynote D2.1 & D2.2 are not shown in all rooms therefore what areas require underlayment removal? How thick is it? What type of material is required to infill the areas of underlayment removal? Is a 0 to 1” self-level underlayment required or is the area more than 1” and require 3/8” pea-gravel added to the mix? | The topping appears to be 1”, and it should be removed where noted on the plans. If it becomes damaged by demolition in other area. See attached drawing for reference. |
| 134 | Amendment 3 had questions 1-13 included, then amendment 4 had 8 added questions, bringing the total to 21 questions and answers provided. Amendment 6 provides more questions / Answers, but started at #23. Was there a Question #22? If so can you please provide the question and the answer? | Q22: Towel bars – In Specs but not on the plan Are they required? If so, provide quantity, sizes, and locations. A22: Provide a towel bar at each Resident Bathroom (16 locations). Locate where additional Grab Bar (GB) is currently shown adjacent to showers. Provide towel bar in lieu of grab bar. Also provide (2) towel bars at Spa Room: (1) towel bar is in lieu of additional grab bar (GB) currently shown adjacent to shower; and (1) towel bar to be located on exterior wall where unmarked bar is shown. Towel bars to be 1" diameter, stainless steel with satin finish, 24" long. |
| 135 | Amendment 6, Q&A #25 referenced “Infill detail is provided as an attachment” We did not find the reference attached detail. Please provide details. | Floor Infill detail is attached |
| 136 | Amendment 6, Q&A #26 Follow up questions. Please provide the size of the steel reinforcing to be used at the new openings. | Please assume C12 x 20.7 for framing of ductwork openings. |
| 137 | Amendment 6 Q&A #29, “Follow Specification 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry” Follow up questions a. Specification says “Hardwood”, no further information is provided. Can we get the following information provided. i. All wood trim (species - on this project) is to be “Plain sawn maple” per specification section 09 06 00. ii. Very limited information is provided in regard to the connections and hangers for this trellis. Can you please advise on the grade and finish of the connectors and hangers for this. | Please see details 6, 7, and 10 on Sheet AS505. Hangers to be 3/8" threaded rods. Rods to be painted steel. |
| 138 | Amendment 6, Q&A #53, Follow up question. Can you provide the currently installed grid and tile manufacture and tile selection to assure the replacements will match the already installed ceiling system on the 2nd floor. | In B406: 12' long mains PN# ML 7301D; 4' long T PN# ML 7343; 2' long T PN# ML 7323; Periumeter Trim PN# 7800RWH; Ceiling Tile: Armstong or Prelude - Tiles wise the new universal 2’x2’ is 1728, we prefer to make all new 2x2, it sits flush in the grid. |
A nicer look is the recessed tile, Technical name is tegular, we have many areas that have this style also. Smooth finish, washable is 3114pbn, worm holes like the universal is 704A.
| 139 | Amendment 6, Q&A #56, asks if removal unit costs shall be provided for SOW D#2 (This is related to Testing and Balancing – please confirm). The answer was Yes, but the Solicitation only contains a single lump sum bid. Will a revised bid schedule be provided? Please clarify this question and if unit pricing is required. | Clarification of Q56: SOW D.2. is saying that the Prime's sub must Test and Balance building systems. Additionally, the Prime and sub must work cooperatively with the VA Cx Agent to verify the Test and Balance of building systems. There is no line item cost. Costs related to this cooperation should be included in the lump sum. |
| 140 | Amendment 6, Q&A #61 states specification 03 30 53 has been provided. Please advise when and where this can be found or if this will be provided in a future amendment. | Attached |
| 141 | Amendment 6, Q&A #65, Follow up question. Can you please provide an updated site plan showing the trees that need protection? | All trees are to be protected. There is one large one and one newly planted one in the proposed laydown area. |
| 142 | Amendment 6, Q&A #70, Follow up question. Can you provide the average depth of the infills needed at notes D2.1 and D2.2to be assumed? | See question 133. The topping appears to be 1”, and it should be removed where noted on the plans. If it becomes damaged by demolition in other area. See attached drawing for reference. |
| 143 | Amendment 6, Q&A #82, Follow up question. Without knowing who holds the current roof warranty, pricing of the roof patching can be very difficult. Please advise who holds the current roof warranty. | Wenger Construction, Inc., N3105 Hwy 45, Cambellsport, WI 53010, installed the roof in 2014 and provided a five year warranty on the Inspire roofing shingles. |
| 144 | Amendment 6, Q&A #83, Follow up questions. The response was to see “Attached Mechanical Plans”. None were attached. Please advise if these will be issued in Amendment 009, and when we can expect that Amendment with Updated drawings. | Attached |
| 145 | Amendment 6, Q&A #128, Refers to updated drawings. Will undated drawings be provided with Amendment 9, and when can that Amendment be expected? Will the bid date be extended to review the drawing changes? | Attached |
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