S06 - Response 12.31.25 Pre-Bid RFIs_695-22-117_12.9.25 RFIs 1 -151.pdf

No. Date Submitted SUBJECT/COMMENT RESPONSE Included in

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1 11/6/2025

In reviewing the drawings, there appear to me some missing drawings on SAM.gov ? From what I can see the following drawings were not included in the documents that were uploaded. Please review and advise. List of Drawings NOT found G001, G002, AE10SP, AESOC3, AESOC4, AESOC5, AESOC6, G200, G205, G215, HA220, HA221, HA222, AF304, and P000. The above I could not find, but are listed in Section 00 01 15, List of Drawing Sheets I am thinking there may have been (1) PDF that did not upload? But Drawings AF304 and P000 just seem to be missing from their respective drawing packages.

Drawings G002 thru HA222 is one package, Named " Vol 1 General Site AESOC Code HazMat 13 sheets" Sheet AF304 was CUT from the Bid set. Sheet P000, is missing, will be added to the Plumbing package Named "Vol 2 Plumbing Med Gas Pneumatic Tube 11 Sheets" it will became sheet 1 of the package.

Spec Section 00 01 15 drawing list will be reissued.

0002 11/18/2025

2 11/7/2025 Are you able to share the full documents for this project? The missing pages, will be added to the Bid Package. see comment #1 0002 11/18/2025

3 11/11/2025

1. Ref: Drawing set

a. Question: The drawings provided don’t seem to be complete. Is there drawing cover sheet or index to verify that the drawing set provided is complete?

The missing pages, will be added to the Bid Package. see comment #1 0002 11/18/2025

4 11/12/2025

Missing Drawings: The construction drawings appear to be missing a several sheets, per spec section 00 01 15. Can these sheets be provided? Missing sheets include G001, G002, AE10SP, AESOC3, AESOC4, AESOC5, AESOC6, G200, G205, G215, HA220, HA221, HA222, AF304, and P000.

The missing pages, will be added to the Bid Package. see comment #1 0002 11/18/2025

5 11/12/2025 Unreadable Drawing Sheet: The sheet following AI405 (assuming AI406?) in the "Interiors Signage Sheets 12 02" file is not readable. Can this sheet be reissued? YES 0002 11/18/2025

6 11/12/2025 Volume 1 Spec Manual: The first 105 pages and the last 810 pages of the volume 1 spec manual appear to be duplicated. Can this file be reissued with the duplicate pages removed?

The Vol 1 Spec Manual, posted 4 Nov 2025 pages from 105 to 1049 are duplicated pages. The correct Vol 1 Spec Manual will be reissued.

0002 11/18/2025

7 11/12/2025 Pneumatic Tube Specification: The drawings include work for pneumatic tube, but a specification is not included in the manual. Can a spec for p-tube be provided for bidding?

Yes, a specification for the removal of the exiting pneumatic tubes will be issued.

REVISED RESPONSE: A specification will not be issued. The work that is required by a pneumatic tube contractor is reworking the 4th floor transfer unit 015 so it only serves station 306 and then reprograming the system to take stations 112, 115 and transfer unit 015 on 5th floor out of the system. Once the tube between the 4th floor and 5th floor is cut and the system reprogramed, demolition of the tubes, stations and transfer unit on 5th floor can be completed by the GC. Note, ALL work on the 4th floor and reprograming the pneumatic system shall be completed after hours.

0002 11/18/2025 Revised response.

Reissued in Amendment

8 11/12/2025 Supervision 01 01 10SN, par.4.41: Confirming, the site superintendent must be onsite 100% of the time and cannot superintend any other ongoing projects?

Spec Sec; Supervision 01 01 10SN, par.4.41 does not exist. Are you asking about 01 01 10SN, par.3.41 Superintendence of the Contract? Yes the full-time superintendent must be onsite 100% of the time and cannot superintend any other ongoing projects.

0002 11/18/2025

695-22-117 Renovate Bldg 111 Audiology 5BN Pre-Bid RFIs

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9 11/12/2025 SSHO 01 35 26: Is the SSHO required to be onsite at all times? Can the SSHO and superintendent be the same person?

Yes, The SSHO is required to be full time on site. No the SSHO and Superintendent can not be the same person. 0002 11/18/2025

10 11/12/2025 Material Taxes: Confirming, material sales tax are to be included with contractor bids and a tax-exemption certificate will not be provided?

Yes, material tax is to be included with contractor bids; no there will be no tax exemption certificate issued. 0002 11/18/2025

11 11/12/2025 Submittal Management System: Is the prime GC required to furnish a submittal management system for the project? Or will this be provided by the VA?

All project submittals are done through OpCenter, set up by the VA.

The selected GC will receive access with the NTP. 0002 11/18/2025

12 11/12/2025 Firestopping Inspector: 07 84 00, par.1.5: Is the prime GC required to have an independent 3rd party inspector for all new firestopping systems? Can the prime GC perform this service if they are a certified installer? Are existing firestopping systems required to be inspected and repaired?

1.5 C. Clearly states, The Inspector to be completely independent, and divested from the Contractor, installer, manufacture, and supplier of the materials…

0002 11/18/2025

13 11/12/2025

The following drawings are included in the list of drawings contained in specification vol 1 but not issued with the bid document •Project Information Sheet

• G001 COVER SHEET

G002 GENERAL INFORMATION & SYMBOL LEGEND

The missing pages, will be added to the Bid Package. See comment #1 0002 11/18/2025

14 11/12/2025

We found inconsistencies in the project drawings that require clarification before we proceed with pricing: • Mixed labeling: some sheets marked “Not for Construction”, others stamped/revised, and several with no issuance info. • Missing information on multiple sheets (dimensions, sheet numbers, notes). Please confirm whether an updated Issued-for-Construction set will be released (and when) or advise how you would like us to proceed.

This set of documents is for bidding only and "Not for Construction". The "For Construction" documents which will include all the amendments will be issued prior to start of construction. Please clarify the missing information, and the sheets in question.

0002 11/18/2025

15 11/13/2025 Also please note that Drawing page AI406 seems to have some formatting issues and does not read very clean. The Audiology booth’s vendor has called me looking for dimensions. I noticed the mis formatting on the drawing at that time.

Sheet AI406 will be reissued. Please refer to sheet AE105A for the dimensions of the depressed area the Audio Sound Boothes set into.

0002 11/18/2025

16 11/21/2025 Intentionally Blank Blank

17 11/21/2025 REF: 01 45 00 - CQC, Will an onsite QC manager with 20 plus years supervision experience be acceptable in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management QC Manager?

Yes, If experience is in managing Health Care projects of similar complexity would be acceptable. spec section 01 45 00 Reissued.

Also refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

18 12/2/2025 The project documents have sole-source justification for Jeron Nurse Call Systems, but we did not see any nurse call on the project drawings. Can you confirm there is no nurse call for the project? Correct, There are no nurse calls in this project 0006

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19 12/1/2025

I just wanted to follow up with you about the list of plan holders for this project. If you're able to direct me to somebody who might have this, that would be great. Do you know where I can find a list of general contractors or plan holders for this project? We're looking to bid out, but I'd like to know which GCs we could bid under. If you don't have this information, could you direct me to somebody who might have it?

See Amendment 0003 for site visit sign in sheet, which has the names of the contractors who attended the site visit. Contractors are not required to attend the site visit to bid on the project, therefore this list is not inclusive of all contractors who may bid as that information is not available to provide.

20 11/20/2025 We are reviewing the documents for window treatments at New Audiology Clinic and are seeking some clarification. Please let us know if there is a better point of contact for these questions. We appreciate any help that you can provide!

Per the solicitation instructions all RFIs are to be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist Zheily.Ramos@va.gov and Contracting Officer Stacy.Hoover2@va.gov

21 11/20/2025 Will this project be taxable? Yes, this project is taxable, see question 10 0006

22 11/20/2025 Will any wage rates, performance bonds or liquidated damages apply to our scope of work? Yes. See attached current Davis bacon Wage Rates. Bonds are required. 0006

23 11/20/2025 Can you confirm if a Front Fascia is required for this project? If related to the shade, yes front fascia is required. 0006

24 11/20/2025 On page ID105 Specific Plan Notes #3 mentions a double roller shade. However, I do not see a light-blocking fabric listed on the interior finish schedule. Is there an intended light-blocking fabric for this project?

Yes, light-blocking fabric will be facing the exterior. b. Refer to Specification Section 12 24 00 2.1 MANUALLY OPERATER ROLLER SHADES d. Shade Fabrics 2. Light-blocking Shade Cloth

25 11/20/2025 Are BO channels required for the dual shades in the conference/break room #5425? Yes, blackout channels is required 0006

26 11/20/2025 Can you confirm that the shades will be mounted inside the jamb as close to the window frame as possible going into wood backing? Yes, that is correct. 0006

27 11/20/2025 Can you confirm the shades will be a corded manual shade with a chain tensioner? I am asking due to spec calling for cordless and the finish legend stating CCL. Chain tensioner is correct. Closed loop bead chains. 0006

28 11/20/2025 Can you confirm window treatment coverage is for 5th only at exterior windows in room # 's 5432, 5436, 5438, 5440, 5425 & 5443? That is correct. 0006

29 11/21/2025 Please share the pre-bid meeting agenda/sign-in sheet for the project "VA Milwaukee - Renovate 111 Audiology Clinic 5BN."

The site-visit sign in sheet was published as an attachment to Amendment 0003 0006

30 11/21/2025 Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum? The site-visit sign in sheet was published as an attachment to Amendment 0003. 0006

31 11/21/2025 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

NO, The Superintendent can NOT also be the SSHO. Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

32 11/21/2025 If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

YES, The SSHO is required to be full time on site. Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

33 11/21/2025 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

NO, The Superintendent can NOT also be the QA/QC. Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

34 11/21/2025 If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

NO, The QA/QC does not have to be full time on site. Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

35 11/21/2025 Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

NO, Superintendent can NOT also be SSHO & QA/QC . Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

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36 11/21/2025 Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal? Yes, tax should be included, see question 10 0006

37 11/21/2025 Please confirm if the current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation?

Under normal circumstances, prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project. 0006

38 11/21/2025 Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent?

The VA will be contracting a Commissioning Agent. The General Contractor is required to perform all equipment commissioning as part of startup as required by the manufacturer and specifications.

The VA's commissioning agent will not replace this responsibility.

39 11/21/2025 Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to meet ICRA requirements?

The Infection control barrier requirements are dependent on the type of work, duration and location. The main construction space requires a 1 hour separation barrier from the rest of the building.

Plastic wall panels may be acceptable in certain instances.

40 11/21/2025 Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends?

Yes, See Specification Section 01 01 10SN SPECIAL NOTES

3.21 HOURS OF WORK B. "All outages not completely confined to the construction area shall be off hours". GC to coordinate outages with the COR.

All work that takes place in the public corridors, patient care rooms and/or medical staff areas is to be completed after hours.

41 11/21/2025 Could you clarify which areas or phases are to be completed during off hours?

The GC shall review the entire set of documents to determine the extent of the after-hours work. The following summary is an overview not a list of every task. On fifth floor after hours’ work includes all construction tasks taking place outside the construction walls enclosing the new audiology clinic. These areas include all public corridors, hallways, B bank elevator lobby, rooms 5414, 5420, 5422 and the pharmacy workroom 5454. This phasing is outlined on sheet G200. On fourth floor all specified construction tasks that are inside the Oncology Clinic shall be completed after hours, overnight between the Clinic daily closing and reopening the next morning. Including removal of hazardous materials, demolition of heating and plumbing pipes, installation of plumbing lines, pneumatic tube station updates, removing and replacing architectural finishes. All infection control barriers, waste materials, new materials, tools, and equipment must be removed at the end of each off hour’s shift, before the Clinic’s morning opening.

Additional construction tasks that are completed off hours, Crane picks, pumping concrete to upper floors, reprograming the pneumatic tube system. After hours outages are required for tapping into a main domestic water riser, relocating sanitary risers, and working on heating/cooling lines that pass through the work zone. Moving large equipment, construction materials and construction debris to and from upper floor construction zones via the B bank elevators to the basement loading dock, maybe required to be completed off hours so not to disrupt daily hospital operations.

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42 11/21/2025 Will any existing glycol be required to be removed and disposed of by the contractor? If so, can the total volume of glycol be provided?

VA GRAPHICS will recover the glycol. GC to coordinate outages with COR. 0006

43 11/21/2025 Please confirm the extent of any duct cleaning scope requirements.

All NEW ducts installed in this project shall be cleaned inside and outside before operation. Where new ducts connect into existing ducts, the existing ducts need to be cleaned inside and outside, a minimum of 10 feet from the perimeter of the new connection point.

See Spec section 23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS 3.1 INSTALLATION, J. Protection and Cleaning.

44 11/21/2025 Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Telecommunications System?

Telecommunication equipment is part of the Data Network - system maintained by VA IT department. 0006

45 11/21/2025 Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Physical Access Control System? Johnson Controls 0006

46 11/21/2025 Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the CCTV system? The VA 0006

47 11/21/2025 To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date. The bid date has been extended. See Amendment 0004 0006

48 11/21/2025

01 45 00-3.4B CQC System Manager / Superintendent Please confirm that the CQC System Manager is allowed to also be the project superintendent per referenced specification.

The Site Superintendent has the single responsibility of running this project. The CQC Systems Manager cannot be the same person.

Spec section 01 45 00 reissued. Also refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

49 11/21/2025

01 00 00 Photographic Documentation There is no section for photographic documentation, usually contained in section 01 00 00. Please clarify what the requirements are, if any, for photographic documentation.

01 00 00 1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION Is added to section 01 00 00. 0006

50 11/21/2025

AE108

Concrete Raised Floor Extent Please clarify the extent of concrete topping, as the plan does not indicate boundaries according to the legend.

Dark black line is shown around the exterior walls, Rooms 5425, 5435m 5437, C5B10, 5438, 5450, and 5448. 0006

51 11/21/2025

AE108

Concrete Concrete Topping Please clarify specifications for the new concrete topping (what PSI? Lightweight vs normal weight? Reinforcement? Insulation?).

Concrete: Section 03 37 13 Shotcrete is removed and is replaced with Section 03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Section Reinforcement: per detail 8/AE109 (#3 REBAR @ 24" OC EACH

WAY. #4 REBAR CONT. EA WAY BETWEEN FOAM BLOCKS)

Insulation: 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation AND DETAIL

8/AE109 (1-1/2" THICK HIGH DENSITY FOARM W/ MIN. 40 PSI

CAPACITY BLOCKS @ 24" X 24" LAID 6" APART EACH

DIRECTION)

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52 11/21/2025

AE108

Concrete Concrete Topping Details on this sheet reference "typical raised floor detail 2/AE107", however this detail refers to the new roof stair structure. Please provide correct detail and reference.

Typical detail will be provided as part of Amendment 0006, Refer to Raised Floor Detail 9/AE109 0006

53 11/21/2025

08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies Specification is included for Integrated Door Assemblies, please clarify which openings, if any, are required to follow this specification. Sound Booth/Control Room doors are understood to be provided by the manufacturer of said enclosures.

Remove Specification Section 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies. Add Specification Section 08 34 00 Special Function Doors (the sliding doors) is reissued with Amendment #6 and will include missing hardware sets.

54 11/21/2025

AE601

08 71 00 Sliding Door/Hardware Opening 5429 and 5435 are shown as sliding doors, please provide specifications and hardware requirements.

08 34 00 Special Function Doors specification section will be provided with Amendment #6. 0006

55 11/21/2025

AE601

08 71 00 Hardware Sets Hardware sets shown in the door schedule do not match the hardware specification. Please provide hardware schedule for HW-1, HW-2, HW-3, HW-4, HW-5, HW-6, HW-7, HW-8, HW-9, HW-10, HW-11, HW-12, & HW-13

08 71 00 Door Hardware specification section will be reissued with Amendment #6 and will include missing hardware sets. 0006

56 11/21/2025

AE601

08 11 13, 08 14 00 Door Schedule The door schedule does not provide information regarding glass type or STC ratings, please provide as applicable.

08 80 00 Glazing specifies the glass. Glazing within rated doors need to be rated assemblies. 0006

57 11/21/2025

AE600

09 29 00 Wall Types Partition Type F4 is listed under both Wall Type F and Wall Type H. Please confirm that wall type F is the correct application.

The wall types are indicating one layer of gyp over metal stud. One version indicates no gyp on the opposite side, the other indicates that the metal stud will be against an existing wall.

58 11/21/2025

AE322

09 29 00 Wall Types Interior column furring is shown as 1-5/8" studs with 5/8" drywall, this matches the description of F4 under Wall Type H, should this wall type be assumed typical for all interior columns?

YES 0006

59 11/21/2025

AE105A

09 29 00 Wall Types Are all walls type A4 UNO?

Additional wall tags will be added to sheet AE105A for Amendment 0006 0006

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60 11/21/2025

AE105A

09 29 00 Wall Types Dimension plan shows partition tag D8 at existing elevator shaft walls, please confirm that these are existing to remain and no additional work is needed.

Correct, No additional work is needed for this wall with the exception of patching and providing new finishes as indicated on finish plan

61 11/21/2025

AE106

05 40 00 Metal Fabrications - Roof Guard Rail Please provide details for the new roof guard rail. (Is the installation ballasted or attached to the roof deck?)

BALLASTED for the bases of design guidelines. Contractor to select product that works best for the installation 0006

62 11/21/2025

01 00 00 Elevator Dimensions Please provide interior dimensions for bank B elevators allowed for contractor use.

Approximate size of B bank service elevators. Door opening 4'6", cab depth 8'8", cab width 7'0". Enter on the short side. Ceiling height, 8' 0", Capacity listed as 5,500 lbs. GC must Field Verify the elevator size.

63 11/21/2025

E115 Door operators Sheet E115 shows (2) automatic door operators, however these are not shown on the architectural drawings or provided in the specifications. Please confirm that we are to include these door operators.

Door operators are included for two (2) doors - C5B06 and 5432 as indicated on electrical sheets 0006

64 11/21/2025

E115 26 05 11 Existing panel 111-DL-B04-2 Where is existing panel 111-DL-B04 located and what is the preferred routing to feed new panel 111-UL-54-3?

Existing panel 111-DL-B04-2 is located in RM. B0301. Coordinate feeder routing from 111-DL-B04-2 to 111-UL-54-3 with VA to minimize interruptions to facility operations.

65 11/21/2025

E105 26 51 00 Light Fixtures Life-safety night lights are shown on the lighting plan but not scheduled, please provide product information.

Emergency night light fixtures are the same product as the non-emergency non-night light fixtures, except the emergency night light fixtures are circuited to the life safety branch of power.

66 11/21/2025

AE10SP

01 00 00 Contractor Staging Area Is there a designated staging area for contractors dumpsters, trailers etc?

At this time there is no Trailer or Staging Area set aside for this project. GC will work with COR to determine a location if needed.

Note there is limited area around Building 111. Any job tailer will be remote from Building 111.

67 11/21/2025

AE10SP

03 30 00 Concrete Logistics A concrete pump will most likely be utilized for this project, please confirm that we may follow the same logistics plan/work-hours as shown on AE10SP for RTU installation and that we may utilize a window opening for access.

The GC shall work with the COR to determine the actual date and time of the concrete pour. Note, It is typical that all concrete pours within Building 111 are scheduled for federal holidays or weekends, so to not interfere with hospital's daily operations. A window opening can be used for access.

68 11/21/2025

AI407

13 21 49 Sound Booth Furniture Please confirm that furniture within sound booths & exam rooms is provided and installed by the VA.

Correct. Freestanding furniture is not part of this scope and will be provided by the VA. 0006

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69 11/212025

AI406

13 21 49 Sound Booth Dimensions Please provide required inside/outside dimensions for the sound booths and control rooms.

Since this is equipment specific, all that can be provided is the basis of design. Interior dimensions will be included as part of Amendment 0006 See Sheet AI406 details 01 & 02 for minimum inside dimensions. Refer to sheet AE105A for the dimensions of the depressed area the Audio Sound Boothes set into.

70 11/21/2025

AD106

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry Please confirm that masonry scope on this project is limited to patching of anchor holes at the removed roof ladder.

This section is also included for the brick removal required for the new windows and wall patching at door relocation at the CMU wall. 0006

71 12/2/2025 What is the anticipated award date for this project? Award is anticipated within 30 days following the bid opening. 0006

72 12/2/2025 When is the “Notice to Proceed” anticipated to be issued? MID February 0006

73 12/2/2025 When is the anticipated “Start of Construction” for this project? Early March 0006

74 12/2/2025

Recently economic conditions have resulted in extended lead times on some equipment and materials, how will these extended lead times on necessary equipment be accounted for in the contract?

The GC is responsible to identify Long lead items in pre-construction phase, see 01 00 00 1.6 OPERTIONS AND STORAGE AREA I. Phasing:

i. No, but delivery must be verified.

ii. Extensions of contract duration will be negotiated with CO.

75 12/2/2025 Is there a specific location for a site construction Trailer / Staging Area? If so can you please advise where it is located? See Question #66 0006

76 12/2/2025 Will a Construction Fence be required around the staging area and trailer? See Question #75 0006

77 12/2/2025 In Section 01 00 00, section 1.8.A.4.c reference is made to NPDES Permit being required and that the contractor has extensive responsibility for compliance. Please advise if this section of the specifications is applicable to this project?

NO, a NPDES permit is not required. Specification 01 00 00 has been updated and will be reissued as part of Amendment 6 0006

78 12/2/2025 In section 01 00 00 1.10.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?

1.10.C Does not apply to Shop Drawings. Only the "As Builts" are required. Upload only a single Electronic copy to the VA's document site OpCenter. Specification 01 00 00 has been updated in Amendment 6

79 12/2/2025 Please confirm Section 01 00 00, 1.21 is not applicable as this is an “Interior” project.

The signage in 01 00 00 1.10.C in not required. However, Interior Safety Signs are required, see, 01 01 10SN 3.8 Construction Barricades & Temporary Signage & 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage.

80 12/2/2025 Please confirm the general contractor MUST retain the service of an outside scheduling consultant, per section 01 32 16.15, section 1.2 and 1.3? This means the contractor cannot manage the CPM schedule in house correct?

The GC is ALWAYS in charge and responsible of the construction schedule. If the GC has the software and expertise's to meet the ALL specification requirements for a complete and accurate schedule, they can produce it in-house.

81 12/2/2025 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?

Screening is not required at this time. However, the Wisconsin Dept of Health Services Risk Assessment TB questionnaire is required. 0006

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82 12/2/2025

Section 01 45 35 Special Inspections is included in the project specifications. Many of these requirements do not seem to be applicable to this project. They appear to be applicable to project conditions related to seismic Design and parameters that are not applicable to this project. Can you confirm if any Special Inspections will be required? If so what are they and does the General contractor need to hire the “Special Inspector” or just coordinate the VA’s Special Inspector?

The project has no Seismic requirements. A Special Inspector is not required. Specification 01 45 00 has been updated and will be reissued as part of Amendment 6

83 12/2/2025 Reference 01 81 13, is sustainable construction required on this project? YES, Sustainable Construction is required. Follow the standards and procedures called out in 01 81 13. 0006

84 12/2/2025 Will crane picks for the rigging of HVAC equipment and materials be restricted to federal holidays and weekends?

The GC shall work with the COR to determine the actual date and time of the crane pick. See SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 01 35

26.1.21 CRANES , Note, It is typical that all crane picks around Building 111 are scheduled for federal holidays or weekends, so to not interfere with the hospital's daily operations.

85 12/2/2025 How will existing penetrations in Fire Rates Walls be remediated?

As noted on the ICRA plans, the contractor is responsible for rating all separation walls for construction as per NFPA 241 & Sheet AIC105. In the event an existing rated wall that is not a separation wall, refer to RFI question #86.

86 12/2/2025 Will the VA shops repair / remediate any existing penetrations that are not properly sealed? GC to inform COR if existing penetrations are discovered. Note sheet AIC105 calls for 1 hour separation of construction zone. 0006

87 12/2/2025 Section 02 82 11 include QTY’s of materials to be abated, can you please provide the Survey done showing the sample locations and descriptions for review by bidders. Asking because it’s noted that some ACM materials are under NON-ACM flooring – we need to know these areas?

Non-ACM flooring over positive materials are also noted in the material descriptions detailed in the drawing legend. 0006

12/2/2025 In section 02 82 11 it is noted that 3,339 SF of Misc flooring and mastic is to be included. Please confirm this is a TOTAL SF of 3,339 sf of a combination of all layers / levels of flooring, tile, and mastic materials. (3,159 SF mastic, and 180 SF of 9x9 tile per section 02 82 11)

Quantities provided are specific to ACM materials/layers as detailed in the Hazard Materials Report. Issued as part of Amendment 0006.

89 12/2/2025 Section 02 82 11 includes an additional 652 SF of carpet materials – can you provide location of this material for awareness, and if the ACM is in the carpet or the carpet mastic?

See drawings and hazmat report for identified rooms. The ACM is in the mastic beneath the floor tiles, below the carpet, as described in the Hazard Materials Report.

90 12/2/2025 Reference 09 91 00 Painting, are sample panels required or will draw down samples suffice?

Draw down samples are sufficient for the submittal and product acceptance prior to painting. Samples panels are required, coordinate locations with COR.

91 12/2/2025 Please confirm the Commissioning Agent(CxA) and all associated costs for commissioning are being provided and paid for by the VA?

Yes, The VA has a Commissioning Agent under contract. See answer to question #38. 0006

92 12/2/2025 Do the MEPF contractors need to include a specific number of hours for training? If so please advise the number of hours required? Use 8 hours. 0006

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93 12/2/2025 Will flexible conduit be allowed in areas where ridged would be difficult to install? (built-in millwork i.e. Nurses station)

Hospital grade flexible metal conduit, maximum 6 feet can be used in certain conditions. Refer to Section 26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND

BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 3.3 CONCEALED WORK

INSTALLATION B. Above Furred or Suspended Ceilings 3. for detail.

94 12/2/2025 If or when above ceiling conflicts or needed demolition are found with existing 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?

As noted on the documents, existing conditions are shown based on information obtained from field surveys, existing building documents, and staff. Above ceiling photos are included in the Hazard Material Report. Issued as part of Amendment 0006. Also Refer to Section 01 00 00 General Requirements and Section 02 41 00 Demolition for additional information. During preconstruction phase GC is to field verify existing conditions and report any conflicts to COR before proceeding. Where existing systems are located in areas that conflict with installation of new equipment, piping, ductwork, Contractor to submit an RFI to the COR for review.

95 12/2/2025

The Hardware groups listed in specification section 08 71 00 do not seem to coordinate with the Hardware groups listed in the door & Hardware schedule on the plan page AE601. Please which is correct. If it’s the Specification section, then please have the Door Schedule on Plan Page AE601 revised to match the specifications.

08 71 00 Door Hardware specification section will be reissued with Amendment #6 and will include missing hardware sets. 0006

96 12/2/2025

Plan Page AE601 (Door Schedule) has a number of doors that are called out as either 20 Min, 45 Min, or 90 Min doors. Some of these doors have Glass installed in them. The Door Schedule does not indicate a rating for glass in the fire rated door. Is this correct? Can you please advise if any of the glass in Door types N, G, S, FG-u of FG-2 is to be rated, and if so what rating?

08 80 00 Glazing will be reissued with Amendment 0006.

The rated doors need to be rated as an assembly, to include the glazing

97 12/2/2025

Plan Page AIC105 we are to erect a Temp Construction partition near 5425 (Clean Supply). This wall is called out as a Type B wall. Per the IFC Plan Key Notes this is an Edge guard type wall.

There is also a call out next to this wall saying to see 1 hour Rated construction partition on AE600 for more information. Is this to be an Edge Guard Type Wall or does it need to be a Temporary Construction Wall of Steel Studs and Drywall? Should the reference be See AIC002 for Construction wall details?

Detail will be updated to reflect sheet 1/ AICOO2 Construction Wall Partition. To be issued in Amendment 0006. See sheet AESOC5 for fire rating of the existing walls.

98 12/2/2025 There are a number of existing walls that are to be used as walls separating the construction space from occupied space. These wall are called to be 1 hour partitions. Please confirm the contractor is to assume these walls are built to the correct standards and that the contractor(.)

See sheet AESOC5 for fire rating of the existing walls. Sheet AIC105 calls for installation of 1 hour Construction wall to separate the construction zone from the existing Health Care rooms.

99 12/2/2025 Demolition Key Notes Questions- for items called out to be salvaged and turned over to the COR.

Prior to Construction the VA will salvage the items that they want to reuse. Items left in the area at the start of demolition is the Contractor's responsibility to remove.

100 12/2/2025

Specification Section 03 37 13 (Shotcrete) does not seem to be the correct application for this project. Can you please verify this is the correct specifications section for this Project? This seems to be intended for pools, mor e commonly know as Gunite. This seems to be more of an Acoustical / Light weight concrete?

Delete Specification Section 03 37 13 Shotcrete. Replace with Specification Section 03 52 00 Lightweight Concrete Roof Insulation. issued as part of Amendment 0006.

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101 12/2/2026

Key Note #3 – is shown at all Doors / Frames / Hardware – Does the VA want these doors to be salvaged and turned over? This affects costs. If you want them all salvaged and turned over will the VA come load them up and transport to desired location? If the contractor is to load and transport to a desired location please advise the final location? Please provide a detailed list of which items you want saved for turn over.

The VA does not want these items. The CG is responsible to remove and dispose of items listed in Key Note # 3. 0006

102 12/2/2026

Key Note #6 – is shown at all sinks / toilets and urinals – Does the VA want these items to be salvaged and turned over? This affects costs. If you want them all salvaged and turned over will the VA come load them up and transport to desired location? If the contractor is to load and transport to a desired location please advise the final location? Please provide a detailed list of which items you want saved for turn over.

The VA does not want these items. The CG is responsible to remove and dispose of items listed in Key Note # 6. 0006

103 12/2/2026

Key Note #7 (Toilet Accessories)– is shown in all treatment rooms / Toilets – Does the VA want these items to be salvaged and turned over? This affects costs. If you want them all salvaged and turned over will the VA come load them up and transport to desired location? If the contractor is to load and transport to a desired location please advise the final location? Please provide a detailed list of which items you want saved for turn over.

The VA does not want these items. The CG is responsible to remove and dispose of items listed in Key Note # 7. 0006

104 12/2/2026

Key Note #8 (Toilet Partitions)– is shown in room 5426 – Does the VA want these items to be salvaged and turned over? This affects costs. If you want them all salvaged and turned over will the VA come load them up and transport to desired location? If the contractor is to load and transport to a desired location please advise the final location? Please provide a detailed list of which items you want saved for turn over.

The VA does not want these items. The CG is responsible to remove and dispose of items listed in Key Note # 8. 0006

105 12/2/2026

Key Note #9 indicates to save for re-use Grab bars, Handrails, Crash Rails – Does the VA want these items to be salvaged and reinstalled where they can be? Please be aware that new materials will not match existing materials planned for re-use (ie. handrails / Crash Rails). Please confirm what direction the contractor should plan for?

The VA does not want these items. The CG is responsible to remove and dispose of items listed in Key Note # 9. 0006

106 12/2/2026

Key Note #15 – is shown in many locations – Does the VA want these items to be salvaged and turned over? This affects costs. If you want them all salvaged and turned over will the VA come load them up and transport to desired location? If the contractor is to load and transport to a desired location please advise the final location? Please provide a detailed list of which items you want saved for turn over.

The VA does not want these items. The CG is responsible to remove and dispose of items listed in Key Note # 15. 0006

107 12/2/2026 Key Note #30 – calls for a toilet to be removed and re-installed. The Plumbing drawings indicate differently. Please advise which drawing should be followed?

Follow Plumbing drawings for the water closet instructions. See Note #5 on PD105, Fixture schedule on P000, 0006

108 12/2/2026 Please see plan page ID107, many of the elevations call out RB-1 to a height of 4’-0” AFF. Is the RB-1(Rubber Base) a typo and should have been called out as WP-1 (Wall protection)?

Detail 04 and 05: RB-1 is typo, should be WP-1 to height of 4'-0".

Sheet ID107 updated in Amendment 6 0006

109 12/2/2026 Please confirm who is to be paying for and contracting the Modular / Systems furniture package.

There is no specification section for the systems furniture included in the spec book for this project.

GC is responsible for contracting the wall mounted systems.

Specifications are included in the elevations. AF300 - AF303 0006

110 12/2/2026 Plan page AF105 and AF205 appear to be the same? Please advise if this is correct?

The drawings are NOT the same. AF105 notes Overall Furniture Plan, AF205 notes Furniture plumbing will be required to be incorporated into the furniture system.

111 12/2/2026 Plan Pages AF105, AF205, AF300, AF301, AF302, AF303, AF400 are all stamped “Preliminary, Not for Construction”. Is this correct? Are there newer versions of these plans? The drawings as noted are current. See response to question 14. 0006

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112 12/2/2026 Please advise if the Modular / Systems furniture requires in wall blocking for its installation by the systems furniture vendor?

Refer to sheets: G002 Typical Blocking Detail, AE105 General Note #4, AE105A General Note #8, call for GC to install wood blocking for Systems Furniture. BLOCKING TO BE INSTALLED BY

CONTRACTOR IN AREAS INDICATED ON THE PLANS/ELEVATIONS-

ONLY WOOD is an acceptable backing material.

113 12/2/2026 If Existing walls to remain are found to not be built according to the required wall type, who will make the needed corrections / upgrades / repairs?

See sheet AESOC5 for fire rating of all existing walls. During preconstruction phase GC is to field verify existing conditions and report any conflicts to COR before proceeding. Where existing walls are Contractor to submit an RFI to the COR for review.

Plan pages AE300, 301, and 302 show sound batt insulation above the Sound booths as well as exam rooms. There is a note on these pages that refers you to plan page AE125 for the extent.

Plan Page AE 125 general note 2 does say to install 3” batts as indicated on the plan. AE125 does not show extent of ceilings to receive the 3” batt insulation - Please review and advise the extent of the 3” Batt insulation above the ceiling grid / tile. Below is the graphic in the Key on AE124, but the grey area is not indicated on the floor plan.

The grey area indicated on sheet AE125 gives the extent of batt insulation.

115 12/2/2026 The window Schedule on plan page AE601 calls out (9) Type A windows to be installed. Elevations on page AE200, and plan page AE105A show only (8) type A windows to be installed. Please confirm what is correct.

Window schedule corrected to reflect (8) windows - drawing AE601 updated, issued in Amendment 0006 0006

116 12/2/2026 A Fire Extinguisher cabinet is shown in elevation 2 on ID106, but it is not shown on plan page AE105. Is this a new cabinet or an existing one?

A new FEC will be shown in C5B06 on G205, along with the other two new FEC. issued in Amendment 0006 0006

117 12/2/2026

The elevations shown on Interior Finish plan pages ID106 and ID107 show full height corner guards. Yet Plan page ID105 does not indicate locations of corner guards. Please advise locations of corner guards on plan page ID105, or provide a qty of required corner guards for bidding purposes.

A new FEC will be shown in C5B06 on G205, along with the other two new FEC. 0006

118 12/2/2026 Per the equipment schedule included on plan page AI405 item F3200 (Wall Clock) are to be supplied and installed by the contractor. Is this correct? The VA will provide for GC to install. 0006

119 12/2/2026

Per the equipment schedule included on plan page AI405- items A1014, A1015 (Telephones), M2055(Shelving, storage, wire), MIC (Microwave), OTO (Otoscope), and Z0018 (Hearin aid Analyzer) are all supplied by the government but installed by the contractor. Please verify if this is correct as these are typically done by the VA?

Only M2055(Shelving, storage, wire) is supplied by the government and installed by the contractor. The installation of A1014, A1015 (Telephones), MIC (Microwave), OTO (Otoscope), Z0018 (Hearin aid Analyzer) is by the government. Revised Equipment Schedule on AI405 revised issued in Amendment 0006.

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120 12/2/2026

Pertaining to Section 01 45 00 Quality Control – There are CQC requirements shown that apply to a Design-Build (DB) project but this is a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project. What is the expectation of the GC pertaining to the Quality Control of the Architectural and Engineering Design requirements?

What CQC requirements will apply to the GC for this specific project?

SECTION 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL PART 1 - GENERAL,

1.1 DESCRIPTION, This section specifies requirements for

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) for Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction projects All references to Design - Build (DB) in Section 01 45 00 Do Not apply to this project.

121 12/2/2026

Pertaining to Section 01 45 00, 3.4 Quality Control Organization – Section A states that the CQC staff maintain a presence at the site at all times during the progress of the work. Section C. shows an experience matrix of all the CQC staff required to be on site during work on specialized areas but there is no frequency for each position provided. In addition to the (2) full-time positions covering the superintendent, QC manager and SSHO, is it the intent for the GC to provide (8) additional full time QC personnel to comply with qualifications outlined in the experience matrix? If yes, this would mean the GC will provide (10) full-time professional staff on site daily for the duration of the project. Also, this will require additional office trailer space to accommodate these on site positions, will an area on campus be provided? Please advise.

No the VA is not requiring eight (8) additional full time personnel.

See questions #31 thru #34 and Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

122 12/2/2026 Pertaining to Section 01 45 00, 3.4.C. – CQC Personnel Experience Matrix – the 8th full time on site position listed is a Design Quality Control Manager, this is not a design-build contract, is this position required? If so, what are their duties pertaining to this design-bid-build project?

No the VA is not requiring eight (8) additional full time personnel.

See questions #31 thru #34 and Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

123 12/2/2026

Pertaining to Section 01 45 00 Section 3.4.B. - Please confirm the full time CQC manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect or graduate of construction management with a minimum of 2 years’ construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this contract.

No the VA is not requiring eight (8) additional full time personnel.

See questions #31 thru #34 and Refer to 01 00 00 1.5 PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM in reissued spec section 01 00 00.

124 12/2/2026 Pertaining to Section 01 45 00 section 3.6 - Please confirm all three phases of control are required for each definable feature of work as outlined under sections ABC&D.

YES, All steps listed in 01 45 00 3.6 Control: listed in sections A B C D are required. 0006

125 12/2/2026 Pertaining to Section 01 45 00 section 3.9 - Please clarify the VA's expectations and specific requirements for documentation specific to this project.

01 45 00 3.9 A. refers to 01 10 10SN SPECIAL NOTES. Within this spec section refer to APPENDIX IX for required forms and submittal information.

126 12/2/2025 For the New Steel Stairs and Railings on the roof. Are these to be Field painted or are they to be galvanized prior to installation? Factory finish - galvanized 0006

127 12/2/2025 IS the new AHU Platform to be galvanized or field Painted on site? Please advise. Factory finish - galvanized 0006

128 12/2/2025 For work that needs to be performed in “Pharmacy Workroom” # 5454 what will be required of the GC to perform this work? Will we need special Access, and escort for all work that needs to be performed in the room? How much advance notice is required to schedule work in this room?

A minimum of 3 weeks notice is required to coordinate the work in the room. 0006

129 12/22025

Can the work in Room 5454 be completed in sequence with he normal construction? Or will all work be required to be complete in Phase 3? This would result in extra trips for the Pneumatic Tube trade as well as the drywaller. It would be preferred for the work in this room to be completed during the Main construction in Phase 2.

This work can be completed out of sequence. The GC should propose a work schedule to minimizes the disruption to the occupancies of room.

130 12/2/2025 Has the ceramic floor tile and wall tile as well as its Mastic in room 5426 (Female Toilet) been tested for ACM materials? Can you provide the results if tested? If not already tested, will it be tested prior to bidding? If not please advise how we are to prepare our Bids.

Grout bed and tile adhesive were tested; bulk samples were non-detect. The Hazardous Materials report is attached in Amendment 6. Bid should assume ACM could be present.

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131 12/2/2025

On Plan Page HA 221, the Asbestos location legend shows the flowing areas and QTYs, but these are not shown on the plan. Are we to include the QTY’s of materials listed on the plan page?

Hatching did not print; drawing will be re-printed to show locations and included in Amendment 0006. 0006

132 12/2/2025 Hallway C5B08 is scheduled to receive a new ceiling and new floors with in this project, yet the walls do not call to be painted? Is this correct? Please confirm Corridor C5B08 is NOT to received any painting with in the Audiology project

All the existing walls in C5B08 shall be repainted. All new drywall walls at both ends of the corridor to be painted . Use PT-1 for all walls in C5B08. The GC is responsible to touch up and fix any damage to existing walls during demolition and reconstruction.

133 12/2/2025 Ref: Door Hardware Sets – Spec 087100 a. Question: The hardware sets listed in the spec don’t seem to correlate with the hardware sets listed in the drawings (sheet AE601) and there seems to be sets not included in the hardware set list.