FINAL RFI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR PROJECT 578-26-016.docx

Solicitation # 36C25226B0028 578-26-016 Renovations Building 217 Phase 2 (CON) RFI Questions and Answers (As of 08/17/2026)

Question #: 01 Temperature Controls – If the current JACE or supervisor does NOT have enough device capacity for the project, is the Contractor responsible to provide a new JACE Controller?

Answer: Yes, the contractor should expect to provide a new JACE Controller and any associated connections and programming.

Question #: 02 Temperature Controls – Are ANY exhaust fans included in this Phase 2 project? If so, please identify which ones specifically.

Answer: EF-08, EF-09, and EF-11 are all within scope.

Question #: 03 Drawings AE401, AE402, AE406, AE410, AE 602, and AE603 appear to be missing from the contract drawings. Can these be made these available?

Answer: These drawings relate to Phase 1 construction which is not included in this solicitation. Review SOW for details of scope.

Question #: 04 Sustainable Acquisition Plan / Technical Proposal Requirement The Contracting Officer’s Special Instructions identify this procurement as a FAR Part 14 sealed bid and list the minimum bid submission requirements as:

However, Section 2.12, VAAR 852.223-70 – Instructions to Offerors—Sustainable Acquisition Plan, states that offerors shall include a Sustainable Acquisition Plan in their “technical proposals.”

Please confirm whether a Sustainable Acquisition Plan and/or any technical proposal is required to be submitted with the sealed bid for Solicitation 36C25226B0028.

If a Sustainable Acquisition Plan is required, please provide or confirm any applicable format, content, page limitation, and submission requirements.

Answer: We are removing VAAR 852.223-70 provision from this solicitation. There is no technical proposal required under this solicitation.

Question #: 05 Do we have to provide the equipment that is shown on the BOD Part 2 document, or can we pursue or/equal pricing from other manufactures?

Answer: Contractor should provide all equipment in the BOD unless alternate manufacturers meeting the minimum requirements are presented and approved by the VA during submittal phase after award.

Question #: 06 Who is the currant temperature controls company in the building?

Answer: Johnson Controls Facility Explorer. TL Services, contact is Matt Mysiewicz. Matt.mysiewicz@tlservices is his contact email.

Question #: 07 HVAC Equipment Manufacturers / Existing Controls Integrator Please confirm whether equipment manufacturers identified in the Basis of Design may be substituted with equivalent manufacturers, provided the proposed equipment meets or exceeds the specified Basis of Design performance requirements and follows the BOD Equivalent Substitution process identified in the contract documents.

Answer: Contractor should provide all equipment in the BOD unless alternate manufacturers meeting the minimum requirements are presented and approved by the VA during submittal phase after award.

Question #: 08 Please identify the current/preselected Control System Integrator or temperature-controls contractor serving Building 217/Hines VAMC that the General Contractor and controls subcontractor will be required to coordinate with under Specification Section 23 09 23.

Answer: Johnson Controls Facility Explorer. TL Services, contact is Matt Mysiewicz. Matt.mysiewicz@tlservices is his contact email.

Question #: 09 Verify that there is no electrical work involving the playground.

Answer: Scope of work as identified in drawings EPD101, EPD102, EP101, and EP102.

Question #: 10 Drawing EP401.6 – Please verify door number for stair door at columns S18-N15. There are card readers shown on this door. Do not see this door on the door schedule. Verify if the card readers are in the scope.

Answer: Door 1-1 added to door schedule in Addendum #2 with required hardware.

Question #: 11 Please verify the door hardware for 1B152. Drawing EP401.6 shows hardware that differs from the schedule on drawing AE601.

Answer: See Specification 08 71 00 in Addendum #2 for revised hardware set HW-SH-3C

Question #: 12 Please verify the door hardware for 1B151. Drawing EP401.6 shows hardware that differs from the schedule on drawing AE601.

Answer: Hardware set revised to HW-SH-9. See Specification 08 71 00 in Addendum #2 for revised hardware set

Question #: 13 Drawing EP401.6 – Please verify door number for the south door of room 1B142. There is a card reader shown on this door. Do not see this door on the door schedule. Verify if the card readers are in the scope.

Answer: Existing door frame to be modified to accept carder reader and associated hardware. Addendum with door schedule revisions to follow.

Question #: 14 Please verify the data conduit stub sizes for 1D, 2D, 3D, and 4D.

Answer: 1 ½” conduit per detail 2/E505.

Question #: 15 Please provide circuits and panels for new security, nurse call and wander-guard panels.

Answer: For nurse call panel and wander-guard panel, wiring each panel to an available 20A/1P circuit breaker in existing panel CP-2. For security panels, wire to an available 20A/1P circuit breaker in new panel EP-2.

Question #: 16 Provide wander-guard locations and wiring methodology.

Answer: Refer to sheet ET401.7, keynote #4 for wander-guard location and wiring methodology.

Question #: 17 Provide existing wander-guard panel location.

Answer: Refer to sheet ET401.7, keynote #4 for wander-guard location.

Question #: 18 Drawing EP401.11 detail #7 – Please verify what the (2) added security panels are controlling. There are no new card access devices in the area.

Answer: This was provided part of CLIN 001 Phase 1. This is no longer needed as part of CLIN 001 Phase 2. Omit and provide credit.

Question #: 19 Drawing EP401.10 – Verify that the only work in room 2B41 is the installation of (2) L17 light fixtures.

Answer: 2B41 is getting new casework and plumbing fixtures. Correct, electrically only undercabinet lighting.

Question #: 20 Verify that the EM circuits in 1C104 and 1C178 should be fed from EP-3 (1st floor) and not EP-7 (2nd floor).

Answer: Correct, the critical branch circuits shall be served from panel EP-3 in lieu of EP-7. Utilize existing circuit serving the rooms to power new critical power receptacles.

Question #: 21 Please identify the tele/data closet rooms 1C104 and 1C178 the new data drops should be fed from.

Answer: New drops to be fed from new EHRM TR Closet in the 1st floor dining room. EP101 shows this closet: A115A in the corner of the dining room.

Question #: 22 Identify the room number where the Nurse Call Panels are located to feed new devices for rooms 1C104 and 1C178. Or is the intent to re-use the existing feeds to feed the new devices.

Answer: The existing Nurse Call Cabinet serving the existing devices is in W/C Storage 1C140. Utilize available circuits made available from demolition work to tie the new devices to the system.

Question #: 23 Please identify the tele/data closet rooms 2C4 and 2C278 the new data drops should be fed from.

Answer: New drops to be fed from new EHRM TR Closet in the 2nd floor dining room. EP102 shows this closet: A26A in the corner of the dining room.

Question #: 24 Identify the room number where the Nurse Call Panels are located to feed new devices for rooms 2C4 and 2C278. Or is the intent to re-use the existing feeds to feed the new devices.

Answer: The existing Nurse Call Cabinet serving the existing devices is in Mechanical 2A24. Utilize available circuits made available from demolition work to tie the new devices to the system.

Question #: 25 Please identify the tele/data closet room C149 the new data drops should be fed from.

Answer: New drops to be fed from new EHRM TR Closet in the 1st floor dining room. EP101 shows this closet: A115A in the corner of the dining room.

Question #: 26 Identify the room number where the Nurse Call Panels are located to feed new devices for room C149. Or is the intent to re-use the existing feeds to feed the new devices.

Answer: Refer to Answer #22.

Question #: 27 Please identify the tele/data closet room C249 the new data drops should be fed from.

Answer: Answer: New drops to be fed from new EHRM TR Closet in the 2nd floor dining room. EP102 shows this closet: A26A in the corner of the dining room.

Question #: 28 Identify the room number where the Nurse Call Panels are located to feed new devices for room C249. Or is the intent to re-use the existing feeds to feed the new devices.

Answer: See Answer #24.

Question #: 29 Identify the room number where the Nurse Call Panels are located to feed new devices for rooms 1B178A and 1B178B.

Answer: See sheet ET401.7 keynote #3. The new Nurse Call Cabinet shall serve B Wing with spare capacity.

Question #: 30 Please verify that there is no electrical scope of work in room 2B78. There are no electrical drawings for this room.

Answer: Scope of work as identified in drawings EPD101, EPD102, EP101, and EP102.

Question #: 31 Verify that we can re-use the existing feed breakers in 217-MSB-1.

Answer: New circuit breakers to be provided per 217-MSB1 switchboard schedule.

Question #: 32 Verify that we can re-use the existing feed breaker in 217-EDP-1.

Answer: Provide new circuit breaker per Construction Documents.

Question #: 33 Doors Cannot locate the floor plans for the Aluminum Doors 1A103, 1A103, 1A108C (Drs Type D5 & D6), 1A43A & 1A43NN (AE602/603?) as noted on AE601 Answer: These doors fall under the Phase 1 construction and are not part of the scope; refer to the SOW for details.

Question #: 34 Where are the windows shown on AE611?

Answer: These windows fall under the Phase 1 construction and are not part of the scope; refer to the SOW for details.

Question #: 35 Beyond the misc glazing for D4 on A601, I only see PNL 2 by 3Form on AE403.1 & Film on AE407.3/4/5).

Answer: Door type D4 is Rail and Stile with no glazing. The layout drawings for Phase 1 construction have been removed from the drawing set as they are not part of the scope; refer to the SOW for details.

Question #: 36 Window Shades

4. Section 12 24 00 – Window Shades-The specifications identify Cloth Shades (motorized and manual) and Vertical Blinds. However, the drawings reviewed do not clearly identify the specific window locations and quantities for each type of window treatment.

Please clarify:

1. Which window openings are to receive roller shades?

2. Which openings are to receive motorized vs. manual shades?

3. Which window openings are to receive Vertical Blinds?

4. Please provide the quantity and location of each window-treatment type.

Answer: 1. Window Openings in 1B155, 1B156, 1B159, 1B160, 1B162, 1B164, 1B167, 1B168, 1B171, 1B172, 1B175, 1B176, C149, B149, 1C105, 1C178, 2C204, 2C78, 2B78.

2. All shades to be manual.

3. No window openings to receive vertical blinds.

Question #: 37

HVAC

Do we have to provide the equipment that is shown on the BOD Part 2 document, or can we pursue pricing from other manufactures?

Answer: Contractor should provide all equipment in the BOD unless alternate manufacturers meeting the minimum requirements are presented and approved by the VA during submittal phase after award.

Question #: 38

HVAC

Please name the current temperature controls company in the building.

Answer: Johnson Controls Facility Explorer. TL Services, contact is Matt Mysiewicz. Matt.mysiewicz@tlservices is his contact email.

Question #: 39 Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

Answer: No, the Superintendent cannot also be the SSHO. The QA/QC can also be either the Superintendent or the SSHO, but not all three roles. All three roles must be present at the job site when any work is taking place.

Question #: 40 Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

Answer: See page 8 of solicitation.

Question #: 41 Who is responsible for contracting the commissioning agent?

Answer: No commissioning required for this project.

Question #: 42 Please confirm whether any overlap between Requirements/sub-phases is permitted with COR approval.

Answer: Overlap of all work is permitted with COR approval. First priority is minimizing disruption to patients and staff.

Question #: 43 If asbestos-containing material other than identified floor mastic is encountered during demolition, please confirm it is outside base-bid abatement scope and identify the process for handling it.

Answer: Confirmed. Any ACM encountered that is not called out in the design drawings will require a change to abate as necessary.

Question #: 44 Please confirm wall fixtures, plumbing fixtures, nurse-call devices and radiator covers removed for this work are to be reused unless specifically shown new.

Answer: Confirmed.

Question #: 45 Please confirm manufacturer/model, STC rating, panel finish, operation, track, storage configuration and hardware for the collapsible/movable wall between Rooms 2A12/2A13.

Answer: Hufcor Series 641. STC 54, panel finish to be Wilsonart High Pressure Laminate - Pinnacle Walnut. Detail 9/AE531 indicates installation requirements. Wall to be manually operated.

Question #: 46 Please clarify the exact division of responsibility between the GC/security subcontractor and eNorman for furnishing, installing, licensing, programming, testing and commissioning the Lenel/Axis systems.

Answer: It is the contractor's responsibility to provide a complete and working system at the end of construction; the VA does not dictate means and methods. Typically, a subcontractor can install the hardware, but eNorman is required to perform the final programming.

Question #: 47 Is eNorman a mandatory sole-source/VA-designated programming contractor? If yes, please provide contact information.

Answer: eNorman is not a sole source, however if the contractor wants to substitute another programmer, they must provide an alternate manufacturer meeting the minimum requirements and have it presented to and approved by the VA during submittal phase after award.

Question #: 48 Please identify the existing BAS manufacturer/platform and the party authorized to perform programming/integration.

Answer: Johnson controls. Niagara and FX platform. The programming/integration is done by TL Services.

Question #: 49 Please confirm whether removed plumbing fixtures associated with perimeter-sheet-metal work are to be reused unless drawings explicitly identify replacements.

Answer: Confirmed; plumbing work related to the perimeter sheet metal work is to be reused unless explicitly called out for replacement.

Question #: 50 Please identify the existing nurse-call manufacturer/model and authorized integration vendor.

Answer: Rauland Enterprise, vendor- Interstate

Question #: 51 Please identify all work shown in the contract documents that was completed under Phase 1 and is existing-to-remain for Phase 2.

Answer: Phase 1 work is described in the SOW.

Question #: 52 Please identify any Phase 1 work that the Phase 2 contractor must protect, modify, connect to, test, warranty, or correct.

Answer: Contractor is to protect all existing areas not in scope (including Phase 1). No modifications, testing, warranty, or corrections of Phase 1 work is required.

Question #: 53 Please identify any work that is intended to be performed by VA forces, separate contractors, vendors, or utility providers.

Answer: Contractor is responsible for all work specified in the contract documents, including relocation and storage of furniture. See drawing notes and specifications.

Question #: 54 Please provide the areas available for contractor staging, laydown, dumpsters, material delivery, trailers, and locked storage containers. Please identify the contractor parking location and whether parking permits, fees, or vehicle inspections apply.

Answer: Lot available by Crossman Circle for a contractor trailer and Connex box. See Attachment 1.3 of the solicitation for the site map with contractor parking identified. Contractor does not need a parking pass and can only park in the designated contractor parking lots. There is a loading dock on the southwest corner of Building 217, and the contractor may drop a dumpster in the grass near the dock. All dock usage to be coordinated with the COR. Contractor is responsible for site security, utility connection, and site restoration.

Question #: 55 Please identify approved delivery routes, loading docks, entrances, elevators, corridors, and hours for material and debris movement.

Answer: Contractor may use the elevators for debris and materials transportation, giving way to patients and staff. Debris and materials should be brought in during the early morning (7AM or earlier) or late afternoon (after 4PM). The loading dock on the southwest corner may be used with prior coordination; the building 217 layout is included in the solicitation.

Question #: 56 Please identify contractor restroom, break, changing, and handwashing facilities and whether temporary facilities are required.

Answer: Temporary facilities are required. Contractors should not be using VA patient or staff restrooms.

Question #: 57 Please identify available temporary power, water, sanitary discharge, and communications connections and any metering or usage charges.

Answer: Lot available by Crossman Circle for a contractor trailer and Connex box. See Attachment 1.3 of the solicitation. There is 120/208V available for hookup at this lot which is not metered; no other utilities available. Contractor is responsible for site security, utility connection, and site restoration.

Question #: 58 Please confirm the exact stairwell door requiring the cypher lock and Detex alarm and provide the required sequence of operation.

Answer: Stairwell Door 1-1. Refer to specifications.

Question #: 59 Please confirm which Dementia Unit entrance doors require 1,200-pound maglocks and PIV/PIN card readers and provide the complete door/security sequence of operation.

Answer: Mag lock per VA’s request. Refer to specifications.

Question #: 60 Please confirm whether removed materials may be stored onsite overnight and identify the approved secure waste-container location.

Answer: Contractor may store removed materials onsite in the construction area as necessary. Dumpster may be placed in the grass near the loading dock. Contractor is responsible for site restoration at the end of the project.

Question #: 61 Please identify the HVAC controls vendor required by Attachment 13 and confirm whether the contractor must carry that vendor as a sole source.

Answer: No sole source vendors, however if the contractor wants to substitute another vendor in lieu of the basis of design, they must provide an alternate manufacturer meeting the minimum requirements and have it presented to and approved by the VA during submittal phase after award.

Question #: 62 Please identify fire-alarm and sprinkler vendors Answer: Fire alarm, refer to spec section 28 31 00 for fire alarm vendor.

Question #: 63 Please identify nurse-call vendor requirements and the scope of device removal, relocation, programming, testing, and owner training.

Answer: Refer to spec section 27 52 23. Existing vendor is Rauland. Provide a system compatible with the Building’s existing system.

Question #: 64 Please identify any playground components to be salvaged and their required delivery location.

Answer: No playground components to be salvaged.

Question #: 65 Please provide information on known underground utilities in the playground area and identify whether utility locating or ground-penetrating radar is required.

Answer: Existing underground utilities information not available for the playground area. Contractor to use ground-penetrating radar before any excavation.

Question #: 66 Please confirm whether excavated soil may be reused onsite and identify testing, compaction, and imported-fill requirements.

Answer: Excavated soil may be reused onsite.

Question #: 67 Please identify the landscape establishment/maintenance period and whether the contractor must replace failed turf through final acceptance or warranty.

Answer: See Specification section 32 90 00 in Addendum #2 for requirements.

Question #: 68 Please clarify which existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, and other systems are to be completely removed versus abandoned in place and identify the responsible party for patching and restoring resulting penetrations.

Answer: Refer to Construction Documents for systems to be removed. Contractor is responsible for patching and restoring resulting penetrations.

Question #: 69 Please identify the exact areas included in each construction phase and provide the anticipated dates when each area will be released to the contractor and returned to the VA.

Answer: Contractor to follow CLIN001 phasing for areas associated with CLIN001, Question #: 70 Can the Superintendent fulfill the Quality Control Manager (QCM) role?

Answer: Yes

Question #: 71 Can the Superintendent fulfill the Site Safety & Health (SSHO) role?

Answer: No

Question #: 72 Please confirm if all workers providing labor on site must have an OSHA-30 certification. Is it acceptable that the site and crew supervisors hold the OSHA-30 certification, while other workers have the OSHA-10 certification?

Answer: Refer to SOW G) Requirements 12) OSHA Certification:

a. The Contractor shall have an OSHA 30-hour certified site superintendent on site whenever any work is being performed.

b. All contractor onsite employees and sub-contractors shall have at least OSHA 10-hour certification.

c. A copy of the OSHA certifications shall be supplied to the COR prior to the start of any work and retained as part of the project folder.

Question #: 73 Will the VA provide laydown/storage areas? If so, where will they be located?

Answer: Contractor may setup a trailer and Connex box by Crossman Circle as stated above.

Question #: 74 Will the VA be providing an electronic submittal program, or is it expected that the general contractor provides this? Are there programs or software that are acceptable?

Answer: Contractor is responsible for submittal sharing program per the specifications. VA typically uses Procore or Submittal Exchange.

Question #: 75 Are CAD files available for all of the issued drawings? Or will they be available after award is made?

Answer: CAD files for the drawings in the solicitation are available upon award.

Question #: 76 Please confirm if the mechanical contractor has to provide the equipment that is shown on the BOD Part 2 document, or can we pursue pricing from other manufactures?

Answer: Contractor should provide all equipment in the BOD unless alternate manufacturers meeting the minimum requirements are presented and approved by the VA during submittal phase after award.

Question #: 77 Who is the currant temperature controls company in the building?

Answer: Johnson Controls Facility Explorer. TL Services, contact is Matt Mysiewicz. Matt.mysiewicz@tlservices is his contact email.

Question #: 78 To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date.

Answer: At this time, there are no plans to extend bid due date.

Question #: 79 IT cabling, sound, security, and camera scope Per Basis of Design Part 1, CLIN Design 1, Section A, Item 8 calls for a built-in surround sound system audible in the main room with remote controls. Section C, Item 6 calls for relocation of the existing security TV/equipment in Room 1A108.

Please confirm whether new cabling is required as part of the relocation of the existing security TV/equipment in Room 1A108.

Answer: Refer to sheet EPD401.1 keynote #1. Cabling to be reused and pulled to new location. Protect existing cabling during construction.

Question #: 80 Section D, Item 7 calls for the addition of a sound system.

Please confirm whether there is a specified or preferred manufacturer/brand for the sound systems associated with Locations 3 and 4.

Answer: Sound system not specified. Contractor to provide raceway and boxes. Coordinate with VA for specifications.

Question #: 81 Section H, Item 1 references additional security doors and cameras for the locked Dementia Unit.

Please provide the required quantity and locations of cameras and access-controlled/secured doors associated with this requirement.

Answer: Refer to Construction Documents for quantities.

Question #: 82 Please confirm whether cameras are also required in the High-Fall Risk Patient Rooms. If cameras are required, please provide the intended quantity, locations, and any applicable performance or technology requirements.

Answer: No cameras needed as part of construction. End users will provide their own Avasure cameras.

Question #: 83 Dumpster Location Does Station have a reserved area for contractor dumpsters. If so, how many are allowed, and for how long of a time.

Answer: One dumpster is allowed in the grass near the loading dock for the duration of the project. An additional dumpster may be located near Crossman Circle is a lot is claimed and there is room after adding a trailer and Connex box.

Question #: 84 Motorized Gondolas. Can motorized gondolas be used on the Station site?

Answer: Motorized gondolas may be allowed by VA safety depending on the use case, storage, weight, and licensure of the operators.

Question #: 85 Material/ Equipment Storage.

Will Station allow an 8’ x 40’ Connex box for material/ equipment storage?

If so at what designated location and for what duration?

Answer: See responses above. Contractor may install a trailer and Connex box near Crossman Circle for the duration of the project.

Question #: 86 Asbestos rated dumpsters Are hard top asbestos rated dumpsters required for properly sealed plastic bags with contamination?

Answer: Responses to all asbestos questions are dictated by Federal/OSHA directives and are standard operating procedures for a licensed abatement contractor, which is required for any ACM or lead abatement.

Question #: 87

IFC wall panels. Is tape required on one or both sides of the wall to floor intersection?

Is it a Station requirement to tape the IFC wall vertical connections?

Answer: ICB requirements are detailed in the specifications. The main goal is maintaining the correct negative pressure as shown on the manometer.

Question #: 88 Anti Room Requirements. Is there a specific size based on the square footage of the room being abated?

Is it required that the anti-rom has an air scrubber?

How many air scrubbers are required based on square footage of the rooms being abated?

Are there predicated areas and format in Exhausting the air Scrubbers based on the individual room.ie; open door requiring plywood cut into the frame space with tape on one or both sides and a port of a particular diameter with or without a diffuser and or pre-filter?

Answer: Responses to all of these questions are dictated by Federal/OSHA directives and are standard operating procedures for a licensed abatement contractor, which is required for any ACM or lead abatement.

Question #: 89 Air Scrubber Exhaust.

Is there a required amount of feet that the air scrubber exhaust must be away from the building when venting outside?

Answer: See response to Question #88.

Question #: 90 In the open Atrium area. Is the area overhead to be segregated 100% from the 2nd floor?

Answer: Question is unclear. Abatement questions are dictated by federal/OSHA directives. For standard infection control during construction, the only requirement is to maintain negative pressure and filter the air in the space.

Question #: 91 Station Existing Casework.

Will Station identify and tag each piece of existing casework that is to be reused or modified?

Will Station store the casework they intend to be reused?

If stored by contractor does Station have a sheltered area within the building/site to store the casework?

Answer: Existing casework to be reused or modified is spelled out in the design drawings, along with the responsibility to move and store any furniture.

Question #: 92 Material Equipment on Site.

Does Station have an area that project material can be stored?

Does Station have times where material can be brought on site or restricted times where no material can be brought onsite?

Answer: Materials can be delivered to the site with prior coordination with the COR. Certain delivery restrictions based on medical/food delivery schedules.

Question #: 93 Restroom Usage by contractor personnel Can contractor personnel use the Station Restrooms? Does Station have designated restrooms for the contractor personnel?

Answer: No designated restrooms for contractor personnel. Contractor to supply Porta Johns as needed.

Question #: 94 Material Deliveries Can materials be delivered directly to the project site and be offloaded into the site?

Answer: Materials can be delivered to the site with prior coordination with the COR.

Question #: 95 Grass Re-Seed. Will grass seed in the “Re-Seed” areas be performed over the existing landscape or will it be required to remove a specified level of organic material, and re-grade the area with topsoil and then re-seed? If re-grading, will A/E supply a TOPO with called elevations?

Answer: Re-seed over existing landscaping.

Question #: 96 Missing Architectural Plan Sheets / Unidentified Openings The following plan sheets appear to be missing from the solicitation documents:

The first four sheets appear to contain enlarged architectural plans and are needed to verify openings listed on the door schedule against the floor plans.

At present, we are unable to identify the following scheduled openings on the available floor plans:

1A43A, 1A43NN, 1A103, 1A103B, 1A103C, 1A103D, 1A103E, 1A104A, 1A104C, 1A104D, 1A105, 1A106, 1A107, 1A108, 1A108A, 1A108B, 1A108C, 1A108D, 1A109, 1A111, 1A112, 1A118A, 1A118B, 1A118C, 1A127AA, 1A141, and 1A142.

The "Colored Space Drawings" provide a general indication of where some of these openings may be located based on room IDs; however, they do not provide sufficient information to reliably verify the openings, including applicable wall types.

Additionally, borrowed lites appear on these drawings, but it is unclear whether they are intended to be aluminum storefront or hollow metal (HM). Without the applicable elevations, their required heights also cannot be determined.

Please provide the missing sheets and/or clarification necessary to accurately identify and quantify these openings and borrowed lites.

Answer: AE401, AE402, AE406, AE410, AE602 and AE603 are not part of this project scope and have been constructed in a previous project.

Openings: 1A43A, 1A43NN, 1A103, 1A103B, 1A103C, 1A103D, 1A103E, 1A104A, 1A104C, 1A104D, 1A105, 1A106, 1A107, 1A108, 1A108A, 1A108B, 1A108C, 1A108D, 1A109, 1A111, 1A112, 1A118A, 1A118B, 1A118C, 1A127AA, 1A141, and 1A142 are not part of this project scope and have been installed in previous project.

Borrowed light in Dining Room 2A18 is intended to be aluminum storefront per detail 11/AE503. This is the only borrowed light in the project.

Question #: 97 Hardware Sets HW-SH-10 and HW-SH-10A / Integrated Assemblies The hardware schedule indicates that hardware sets HW-SH-10 and HW-SH-10A are assigned to Integrated Assemblies. The associated openings—1B80A, 1B80B, and 1B180C—are identified on the door schedule as wood doors. However, the Integrated Assemblies specification indicates hollow metal doors for these assemblies.

For bidding purposes, our subcontractor currently intends to carry these as HM integrated assembly openings with HM doors in accordance with the specification and qualify the proposal accordingly.

Please confirm whether these openings should be provided as hollow metal integrated assembly openings or as wood doors per the door schedule.

Answer: Door should be hollow metal. See Addendum #2 for revised door schedule.

Question #: 98 Opening 1A103B – Hardware Set HW-SH-3 Opening 1A103B is assigned hardware set HW-SH-3 on the door schedule; however, hardware set HW-SH-3 does not appear to be included in the hardware specification.

Please provide the requirements for hardware set HW-SH-3 or identify the correct hardware set for opening 1A103B.

Answer: Opening 1A103B is not in scope.

Question #: 99 Opening B148 – Frame Type Opening B148 is assigned frame type F3. This opening otherwise appears to match opening C148, which is assigned frame type F1 (3-sided frame). The applicable interior elevation also appears to depict a 3-sided frame.

Please confirm whether opening B148 should receive frame type F3 as scheduled or a 3-sided F1 frame as indicated by the interior elevation/comparable opening C148.

Answer: Door C148 revised to type F3 to accommodate patient lift track.

Question #: 100 Stile-and-Rail Door Application / Elevation D4 Specification Section 08 14 00 – Interior Wood Doors includes requirements for stile-and-rail (S&R) doors; however, the plans do not clearly identify which openings, if any, are intended to receive stile-and-rail doors. Elevation D4 appears to potentially depict this door type.

Please confirm whether openings designated with elevation D4 are intended to receive stile-and-rail doors or flush wood doors.

Answer: Doors designated with elevation D4 are to be stile-and-rail doors.

Question #: 101 Wood Door Finish / Material Conflict The door schedule indicates Wilsonart Pinnacle Walnut as the finish for all wood doors. However, Specification Section 08 14 00 – Interior Wood Doors indicates:

For bidding purposes, our subcontractor currently intends to carry the wood doors in accordance with the door schedule (Wilsonart Pinnacle Walnut) and qualify the proposal accordingly.

Please confirm the required wood door material/finish and advise whether the door schedule or Specification Section 08 14 00 governs.

Answer: Provide Wilsonart Pinnacle Walnut for doors.

Question #: 102 Ref drawings GC400- GC503- Is it acceptable to use drywall and steel studs for infection control barrier walls?

Answer: IC barrier requirements are identified in the SOW and specifications.

Question #: 103 Ref drawing SF102- Structural steel reinforcement appears to be required for roof mounted mechanical equipment. In review of mechanical drawings and roof drawings, new roof mount mechanical equipment is not required for work associated with dining room 218A or conference room 2A13. Will clarification be provided? Will specifications be provided for structural steel?

Answer: Structural steel is required for support of folding partition walls in 2A12A/2A12B and Dining 2A26.

Question #: 104 Ref drawing AC405- Who is responsible for providing and installing patient lifts and above ceiling support framing?

Answer: Contractor is responsible for providing and installing patient lifts and above ceiling support framing.

Question #: 105 Ref drawing AE403- Is a movable partition and support steel required in the dining room 2A18 as it shown to be existing? Will structural steel connection details be provided for partition support steel in conference room 2A12A and dining rm 2A18? Does existing steel have fireproofing that will require patching?

Answer: Structural steel supports provided on drawing SF102

Question #: 106 Ref drawing AC404- The new ceiling is shown to mount at 9’ AFF. The existing ceiling in room 2A12 appears to be 8’. Are the existing walls finished from 8’ to 9’ 4”? Does existing steel stud framing extend up to roof deck in rooms 2A13 and 2A12?

Answer: Ceiling was verified to be 9’-0” AFF during design.

Question #: 107 Ref drawings AD403 and AE403- Does 2nd floor dining room change room numbers for this project since demo drawing has dining room noted as 2A26 and new floor plan is noted as 2A18 Answer: Coordinate final room numbers with VA during signage submittal process.

Question #: 108 Ref drawing AD403- Does existing sheet all protection and chair rail require removal before installation of vinyl wall covering? Who is responsible to remove and reinstall all wall mount items and remove/replace furnishings for this room and other rooms? If the contractor needs to remove and reinstall the furnishings, will the VA provide a storage space on the same level in a nearby room?

Answer: Existing sheet wall protection and chair rail will be required to be removed. Contractor is responsible for removal and reinstallation of all wall mounted items for this room and other rooms. Wall protection on corridor side to be installed to match existing after new walls are constructed. Contractor to provide space in separate storage area for all stored items as noted in GI003 – CONSTRUCTION PERIOD STAGING OF WORK-GENERAL NOTES.

Question #: 109 Ref drawing AE405.1- Are all details (1 thru 8) typical for room B149 and room C149 Answer: Yes details are typical for both rooms.

Question #: 110 Ref drawing ACD407- Who is responsible for demolition of patient lifts and associated support steel in the existing high fall risk rooms?

Answer: Contractor is responsible for demolition of patient lifts and associated support steel in the existing high fall risk rooms.

Question #: 111 Ref drawing AE407.3- Who is responsible to provide and install the fireplace shown on drawing detail 1? If the contractor can specifications be provided?

Answer: Contractor is required to provide fireplace shown.

Question #: 112 Ref drawing AE403.1- Can additional information be provided for the 3-Form panel system shown on detail 1? Frame material, color of framing, panel thickness, pattern, color of panel…etc Answer: Details provided in detail 11/AE552 for frame. Panel PNL-2 characteristics and details provided on AF601 – Finish Legend.

Question #: 113 Ref drawing AE407.3, AE407.4 & AE407.5- Is the window film shown existing, or is the contractor responsible to furnish and install under this contract?

Answer: Contractor is responsible to furnish and install.

Question #: 114 Ref drawing AE601- Which door numbers are being replaced under this contract as there are doors shown but not on floor plans.

Answer: Only doors shown on floor plans are being replaced/installed under this contract.

Question #: 115 Ref drawing AD407- Is door 1B135A being replaced as its not shown on the demo drawing but shown on the door schedule?

Answer: Door for Staff Toilet 1B135A is not being replaced. Door 1B135A is indicated on drawing AE407 as a new door between 1B142 and double height space in the dementia unit.