S05 - Pre-Bid RFIs 550-24-103 CON-VA.xlsx
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This is a pre-bid Request for Information (RFI) document containing 53 questions and answers related to a VA project to replace air handling units in Building 98. The project involves demolition and installation of new air handling units, including temporary units during construction, asbestos and lead paint abatement, and associated mechanical/structural work.
Key details include: the project requires ICRA containment, the building has a membrane roof with an expired warranty as of October 2024, JCI maintains the building control systems and fire suppression/alarm systems, work hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm, and one individual can serve as Superintendent, SSHO, and QCM. Several items will be addressed in future addenda, including architectural/structural plans, mechanical insulation specifications, concrete specifications, and temporary cribbing platform details. The asbestos and lead abatement reports by Caste Hill Associates will be made available to contractors. The project includes a single lump sum base bid with no alternates required.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| S06 Wage Determination SAM 11_25_2024.pdf | ||
| S06 550-24-103 B98 AHU Addendem 1 Dwgs.pdf | ||
| S04 Sign Visit Pre-Bid Sign in sheet 550-24-103 CON.pdf | ||
| 36C25225B0003 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| S06 550-24-103 B98 AHU Addendem 1 Specs.pdf | ||
| S06 550-24-103 B98 AHU Addendem 1 Narrative.pdf | ||
| S06 Wage Determination SAM 11_14_2024.pdf | ||
| 36C25225B0003 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| S02 36C25225B0003_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Determination 10_09_2024.pdf | ||
| P01 - 08_550-24-103_BID Drawings.pdf | ||
| P01 - 07_550-24-103_BID Specifications.pdf | ||
| 36C25225B0003_1.docx | DOCX document |
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Pre-Bid RFIs
| Project 550-24-103 Replace Air Handling Units B-98 CON | |||||
| Pre-Bid RFIs | |||||
| No. | Date Submitted | SUBJECT/COMMENT | Responder | Response | Included in Amendment # |
| 1 | 11/5/24 | Will the temporary AHU concrete pad require removal at the end of the project? | Yes, the temporary pad shown on CS101 is to be removed once the work is completed. | ||
| 2 | 11/5/24 | Will a security fence be required around the temporary unit? | A security fence is not required, however the VA would recommend that the contractor include a temporary orange snow fence around the air handler, ductwork, and staging area to keep patients from accessing the area. | ||
| 3 | 11/5/24 | Is there any asbestos abatement required? | Yes. | ||
| 4 | 11/5/24 | Will there be a requirement for an “ICRA” containment? | Yes. Coordinate with VA COR. | ||
| 5 | 11/5/24 | Is it acceptable for our full-time superintendent to also be the SSHO? | Yes this will be acceptable for this project. | ||
| 6 | 11/5/24 | Where is an acceptable location for a dumpster? | Contractor shall coordinate final location of dumpster with VA COR based on project need. | ||
| 7 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm if this project is tax exempt. | Yes. | ||
| 8 | 11/5/24 | The project specifications call for Lead Paint and Asbestos abatement, but there are no drawings for this scope. Please confirm if lead and asbestos abatement are required for this project. | Yes. Abatement report was created by Caste Hill Associates and will be made available on contractors if not already available. | ||
| 9 | 11/5/24 | Please advise if there is an existing roof warranty. If so, please provide contact information for the roofing contractor. | Roof warranty expired as of October 2024. | ||
| 10 | 11/5/24 | What material is the existing roof constructed of. | The building has a membrane roof. | ||
| 11 | 11/5/24 | Can the superintendent on this project be SSHO and QCM? | Yes this will be acceptable for this project. | ||
| 12 | 11/5/24 | Is the concrete mechanical pad to be reinforced? | Yes.Additional information will be provide in an addendum. | ||
| 13 | 11/5/24 | What is the anticipated start date of this project and/or the NTP? | Usually 2 weeks after award fo conract, no date determined yet. | ||
| 14 | 11/5/24 | Please provide architectural and structural plans referenced in mechanical drawings. | Additional information for these items will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 15 | 11/5/24 | For the location of the crane, please confirm if the existing pavement is concrete or asphalt. In addition, please provide the depth of existing material. | Existing pavement is asphalt. 2" layer of asphalt on 8" compacted stone bedding. Contractor shall protect surface of road to avoid damage from crane. | ||
| 16 | 11/5/24 | Drawings MD100.3 references a KN #11 but there is no KN #11 in the table. Please advise. | Keynote #11 should be Keynote #4. | ||
| 17 | 11/5/24 | Please provide specifications for the metal panels that are being replaced on this project. | Additional information for these items will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 18 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm if the walls that are being infilled are to be painted | Infilled walls will be painted to match existing walls. | ||
| 19 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm if there is any repair or new roofing work required on this project | Yes, patch roof around new penetrations for exhaust fans. | ||
| 20 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm the existing material type of the exterior walls | Additional information for these items will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 21 | 11/5/24 | 1. On drawing MD100.3 KN#9 it states “IF NECESSARY, DEMOLISH EXISTING INTAKE WALL LOUVER AND WALL SECTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE NEW AHU SECTIONS. SEAL OPENING AIR AND WATER TIGHT FOR THE DURATION OF CONSTRUCTION OR UNTIL NEW WORK REPLACEMENT” please confirm if it’s contractors responsibility to re-construct this wall. | Yes. | ||
| 22 | 11/5/24 | Plan MD100.1 – 3) Phase 1B; is note 2 marked correct, was this intended to be note 3? | Yes. Note 2 was intended to be Note 3. | ||
| 23 | 11/5/24 | Plan MD100.2 – 1) Phase 2; what is note 11, is this intended to be note 1? | Yes. Note 11 was intended to be Note 1. | ||
| 24 | 11/5/24 | Plan MD 100.3 – 1) Phase 3; what is note 11, is this intended to be note 4? | Yes. Note 11 was intended to be Note 4. | ||
| 25 | 11/5/24 | Plan MD 100.3 – 2) Phase 3A; is note 4 meant to be shown on this detail? | No. | ||
| 26 | 11/5/24 | Plan MM100.1, note on section 1/MM100.1 says to refer to the Structural Drawings for more information on required fall protection. Please provide Structural Drawings. | Additional information for these items will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 27 | 11/5/24 | Plan MM100.2, note 11 says to refer to the Architectural Plans. Please provide Architectural Plans. | Coordinate with architect. | ||
| 28 | 11/5/24 | Plan MM100.3, note 7; is preheat coil room removal part of this project? The only thing shown or referenced on the drawings is to paint the walls where it is removed. | Yes. Removal of the preheat coil and its enclosure is part of this project. | ||
| 29 | 11/5/24 | Who holds the roof warranty? | Roof warranty expired as of October 2024. | ||
| 30 | 11/5/24 | Who is the facility’s existing DDC System manufactured by? | The building control systems is by JCI. | ||
| 31 | 11/5/24 | What company currently services the fire suppression system? | System maintained by JCI. | ||
| 32 | 11/5/24 | What company currently services and monitors the fire alarm system? | System maintained by JCI. | ||
| 33 | 11/5/24 | Spec Section 230711 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation is missing from the manual and no information is given on the drawings. Please provide spec for the mechanical insulation. | This spec will be added in an addendum. | ||
| 34 | 11/5/24 | Spec Section 028211, Traditional Asbestos Abatement states, the quantities and locations of ACM as indicated on the drawings and the extent of work included in this section are estimated; however, there is no asbestos information shown on the drawings. Also, the page with the estimated quantity listed in the specification manual is blank with no amounts shown. Is there asbestos to be abated? Please provide the NESHAP Survey if one is available. | Yes. Asbestos report was created by Caste Hill Associates and will be made available on contractors if not already available. | ||
| 35 | 11/5/24 | Is there lead-based paint that is to be removed? Spec section 028333 states to remove and dispose of lead based paint at locations indicated in existing conditions report. I cannot find an existing conditions report and nothing is indicated on the plans. | Yes. Abatement report was created by Caste Hill Associates and will be made available on contractors if not already available. | ||
| 36 | 11/5/24 | Please provide a copy of the sign in sheet from the site visit. | To be provided with addendum. | ||
| 37 | 11/5/24 | Can you provide details about what will be required for the temporary cribbing platform? | Additional information for these items will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 38 | 11/5/24 | Can the SSHO have collateral duties such as site superintendent? | Yes this will be acceptable for this project. | ||
| 39 | 11/5/24 | Is type L copper tubing acceptable for chilled water for sizes 2” and smaller. | Yes, it will be allowed. Revised spec will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 40 | 11/5/24 | Spec section 232500 HVAC Water Treatment is referenced in section 232113-16. Please provide HVAC Water Treatment section 232500 | This spec will be added in an addendum. | ||
| 41 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm the staffing requirements for this project. Can one individual fill the role of Superintendent, SSHO, and QCM? | Yes this will be acceptable for this project. | ||
| 42 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm the work hours for this project. Are there any specific tasks or trade divisions that must be on overtime? Are there any areas of work that must be on overtime? | General work hours for the facility are Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm local time. Any work conducted outside of this time must be scheduled in advance and approved by the COR. | ||
| 43 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm Conserv is the proprietary Control System Integrator for this facility and must be carried as a separate contract from the Mechanical Contractor? | Conserv performs most control work on projects at the facility on a JCI platform and is recommended as a separate subcontractor due to familiarity with the existing programming. | ||
| 44 | 11/5/24 | Please confirm Infection Control Requirements for interior construction space. | The contractor shall submit an ICRA for the project per the requirements outlined in Div 1. | ||
| 45 | 11/5/24 | On page MM100.2, note 11 states “PATCH ALL WALL OPENINGS LEFT FROM TEMPORARY DUCTWORK REMOVAL WITH INSULATED STEEL PANEL ON BOTH THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AND SEAL AIR AND WATER TIGHT. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR MORE INFORMATION.” No architectural plans are included. Please provide details. | Additional information for these items will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 46 | 11/5/24 | On page MM100.4, note 10 states “PATCH ALL WALL OPENINGS LEFT FROM TEMPORARY DUCTWORK REMOVAL WITH INSULATED STEEL PANEL ON BOTH THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AND SEAL AIR AND WATER TIGHT. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR MORE INFORMATION.” No architectural plans are included. Please provide details. | Additional information for these items will be provided in an addendum. | ||
| 47 | 11/5/24 | Page MM100.2 note 9 and page MM100.4 note 8 call for new roof mounted exhaust fans. Please confirm the roof type that will need to be patched. Is the current roof under warranty? | Roof warranty expired as of October 2024. | ||
| 48 | 11/5/24 | The SF1442 includes only a lump sum base bid in the Bid Schedule. Specification section 01 00 00 includes the following statement of bid items: | The SF1442 take precidence over spec section 01 00 00. There is only a base bid required for this solicitation. | ||
| 49 | 11/5/24 | The SF1442 includes only a lump sum base bid in the Bid Schedule. Specification section 01 00 00 includes the following statement of bid items: |
1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)
A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, necessary removal of existing fire protection piping, fitting and heads. Ceiling removal and replacement to occur by contractor. Existing ceiling to remain.
ITEM II, Fire Suppression Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project including demolition of existing dry fire suppression system and replacement in kind of new dry fire suppression system.
B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Provide new nitrogen generator system in lieu of existing air compressor for a more durable longer lasting dry fire suppression system.
| Please confirm only a lump sum base bid is required. | The SF1442 take precidence over spec section 01 00 00. There is only a base bid required for this solicitation. | |||
| 50 | 11/5/24 | The specifications contain five sections regarding Asbestos Abatement (02 82 11, 02 82 13.13, 02 82 13.21, 02 82 13.31, 02 82 13.41). None of these sections provide any quantities of ACM or the location. Additionally, there is no information regarding ACM in the drawings. Please confirm there is no ACM Abatement required on this project. | Yes. Abatement report was created by Caste Hill Associates and will be made available on contractors if not already available. | |
| 51 | 11/5/24 | The specifications include section 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal. The drawings do not show any locations where lead-based paint will be removed. Please confirm there is no lead-based paint removal on this project. | Yes. Abatement report was created by Caste Hill Associates and will be made available on contractors if not already available. | |
| 52 | 11/5/24 | Please provide concrete specification. | Concrete spec will be provided. | |
| 53 | 11/5/24 | What materials and type of hangers are acceptable for the temporary ductwork on the ground, wall, and the roof? On the plans it gives a very basic note and says refer to the specs. However, when I go to the specs for section 23 HVAC, I cannot find anything referring to the hangers. There is a note in the specs that says to install hangers according to SMACNA standards which is a general statement. | The VA would recommend the use of EZ Sleeper (or similar) type base supports with Unistrut construction for the ductwork located on the roof and ground. Any wall mounts shall be coordinated with the VA COR prior to use for approval to ensure minimum damage to the existing surface. Any damage caused to the existing surface must be repaired per the requirements of Div 1. |
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