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36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Leavenworth KS 66048 36C255 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Leavenworth KS 66048 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25521R0010 11-18-2020

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: 23 DEC 2020 @ 2:00 PM CDT The above cited solicitation is hereby amended as shown below:

This amendment provides the Site Visit roster and Questions & Answers submitted.

The due date for proposals is extended to 23 DEC 2020 @ 2:00 PM CDT.

Electronic submission of proposals is required.

Proposals must be submitted electronically by emailing t o all of the following addresses:

kevin.knight2@va.gov; david.holden@va.gov; james.petrik@va.gov Each email with attachments must be less than 10 megabytes. Copies of Bid Bonds shall be included.

Original physical copies of Bid Bonds must still be received at the contracting office before the closing time.

Except as stated herein, any and all terms of the Original Solicitation are still in effect and not changed.

Kevin D. Knight Questions & Answers

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1. Is it possible to get pdfs to scale? Seems as though 1/16 is too small but 3/32 is too large.

A/E Can send ACAD drawings to winning bidder to make scalable PDF’s.

2. There are some keyed notes next to panels that appear to remain in the same location. Are these supposed to be replaced with new? Pull new feeders only? Or do we only include new feeders that are listed on the feeder schedule? The drawings are not very clear on the exact scope.

General Notes 1, 2 & 3 on sheet ED111 should be applied to drawings ED101 thru ED117. Refer to sheets EP601-EP603 and Feeder Schedule on EP607 for feeders to be replaced.

1. The ED sheets show dashed lines indicating panels. Are these panels to be removed and replaced?

Refer to “NEW, EXISTING, & DEMO LINE TYPES” on Sheet E-001

2. Will the panel replacements need to be performed on 2nd shift or can these be performed during normal hours?

Work will need to be performed during 2nd Shift.

3. Sheet ED601/ED602 looks like a coordination study diagram and does not identify what is to be demolished. Please clarify what is to be removed.

General Notes 1, 2 & 3 on sheet ED111 should be applied to drawings ED101 thru ED117. These sheets should clarify what is being removed. Also, refer to “NEW, EXISTING, & DEMO LINE TYPES” on Sheet E-001.

1. Statement of Bid Items state in ITEM II: “this project including removal and installation of electrical service entrance equipment, panelboards, generators, ATS’ & wireways.” Please clarify what service entrance equipment is to be included. Please clarify what wireways are to be included.

Sheets ED101 thru ED117 identify items that are being Demo’d and correspond to the new work on sheets EP101 thru EP117, & EL101. Sheets ES101-ES102 identify the scope exterior to the building including Bldg. 83, and the generator.

2. EP601 indicates (2) Junction Boxes. Are these to be replaced as wireways? If so, is the raceway and wiring entering and leaving these junction boxes to be replaced as well?

Please clarify sheet number as we’re not seeing (2) Junction Boxes in question, However, these are connection points based on sheets E-603 to E-607.

3. Keyed note #1 on many of the electrical demolition plans for various floors reference A-101 which is for a single location on the 3rd Floor only. Please provide details for scope of work at remaining locations.

Please refer to sheets A-101 thru A-103 for Architectural scope items.

4. EP601, EP602, EP603 identify electrical equipment. Is all electrical equipment shown on these 3 drawings to be replaced? Is all conduit and wiring to be reused unless noted with Keyed Note 1?

Sheets ED101 thru ED117 identify items that are being Demo’d and correspond to the new work on sheets EP101 thru EP117, & EL101. Sheets ES101-ES102 identify the scope exterior to the building including Bldg. 83, and the generator. Keyed Notes on EP601 thru EP603 are in addition to other new work items shown.

5. What are the hours/days of the week panel changes need to occur during shutdowns? Are there set durations of time allocated to perform the work required during a panel and wire replacement?

Work will need to be performed during 2nd Shift.

Please refer to Specification 01 00 00(1.6)G for time durations.

6. Please clarify what containment is to be provided in areas of panel and feeder replacement.

Please refer to Specification 01 35 26 section 1.12 for ICRA containment requirements and as identified on Sheet A-101.

7. Are any critical loads to be temporarily powered by generator and/or alternative power sources to be included in this fixed price scope of work? If so, please provide details of these loads.

Please refer to Specification 01 00 00(1.6)G for proposed phasing. The intent is for the new generator to be installed first, such that a temporary unit is not needed. Also, the critical loads of the Computer Room in the basement is backed up by a UPS, but still must maintain 24/7 operability.

8. ED102 indicates dashed lines around “XRMR” and “MSB SWITCH BOARD”. Are these dashed lines to represent removal?

Refer to “NEW, EXISTING, & DEMO LINE TYPES” on Sheet E-001.

9. ED101 indicates “EMERGENCY GENERATOR BUILDING 83” and “TANK”. Are these dashed line to represent removal? The Generator Specification Section identifies 500kVA generator however it is unclear if that is for Emergency Generator Building 83, please confirm. No ATS’s are shown on the Electrical Room Floor Plans, are any to be replaced?

General Notes 1, 2 & 3 on sheet ED111 should be applied to drawings ED101 thru ED117. These sheets should clarify what is being removed. Also, refer to “NEW, EXISTING, & DEMO LINE TYPES” on Sheet E-001.

ATS are shown to be demo’d on sheet ED102 with dashed lines.

10. ED601 and ED602 identify existing One Line Diagrams with the title DEMO. There are no keyed notes, amperages, voltages, conduit or conductor details provided, are these drawings for reference purposes?

Correct, these are for reference only and capture the existing distribution.

11. EP603 keyed note 4 indicates “panelboards have no known source” are we to include removal of previously abandoned in place panelboards EC1B, 1P6 and 1L42? Are there any conduit or wire removal scope to be included for these panels?

Yes, please remove abandoned panel/s and all associated wire and conduit (if accessible) back to source.

12. Drawing EP601 keyed note 2 states “Unbalanced loads”. Please clarify the scope of work this note is to include.

Please balance loads to within 10% per VA standards.

13. Drawing EP601, EP602, EP603 Keyed Note 1 states “Contains cloth type wire. Wire to be replaced”. Does this apply to all branch wiring, feeder wiring, or both?

It applies to feeders only.

14. Cloth wiring is commonly known to have asbestos. No notations are provided in the construction documents identifying if this is a concern. Due to the wiring being in use it would be removed and replaced during a single shutdown as all loads served by the panel(s) will not have power please clarify how the abatement would be performed if ACM is found to be present.

Please coordinate with Abatement contractor for specifics.

15. EP101 shows Electrical Site Plan and Main Electrical Room with no keyed notes or symbols. The title is “New Generator, Belly Tank, and Switch Board Placement”. There are 3 boxes with “GDP” below, 4 boxes with 1MSB (5 Sections) below. Are these to be replaced? Building 83 Generator and Emergency Generator Building 83. Are these 2 separate generators to be replaced or only 1 as shown on ED101?

Sorry for the confusion. Currently, Bldg. 83 houses the existing generator which is being removed and replaced with a self-contained unit outside of Bldg. 83. Bldg. 83 will be converted to a new Service Entrance electrical room and adjoining Emergency Distribution. Please refer to sheets ES101 and ES102 for new construction in Bldg. 83.

16. EP101 identifies “Building 1 Transformer” in gray. Is it to be replaced? XFMR 1 is shown on EP602 and another one on EP601. Is either of these transformers the same shown on EP101?

Refer to “NEW, EXISTING, & DEMO LINE TYPES” on Sheet E-001.

The existing “Building 1 Transformer” will remain and be refed with the new distribution system.

17. Several ED electrical drawings indicate keyed note 2 stating “to be verified by the contractor”. Please clarify what scope of work this statement is to include.

The intent of the Keyed Note stating, “Feeders serving panel to be verified by the Contractor”, shall be checked for cloth cables that will need to be replaced and to ensure panel is actually serving loads and is not abandoned.

1. Specification Section 01 00 00, Article 1.5.C – Guards, seems to include the typical requirements for much a larger, Major Project’s job. Can it be confirmed if unarmed guards are actually desired (24/7 after-hours) as a part of this project?

Unarmed guards are not required.

2. Specification Section 01 35 26 states that an SSHO must be provided separately from the General Contractor’s Site Superintendent; however, can the Site Superintendent also perform the duties of the SSHO if all listed requirements can be fulfilled by this individual?

Superintendent can also perform the duties of the SSHO if all listed requirements can be fulfilled by this individual.

3. Please confirm a dedicated Quality Control Manager or equivalent will not be required as a part of this project and the GC’s Superintendent can complete any Quality Control measures as necessary?

Superintendent can also perform the duties of the Quality Control Manager if all listed requirements can be fulfilled by this individual.

1. In the specifications, on the table of contents under division 05: Why is the specification 05 40 00 not shown? Specification section 05 40 00 is on page 05 40 00 - 1. Is 05 40 00 obsolete? Also, what is 05 40 00 referring to in the drawings: the metal stud framing or the prefabricated steel stair in the main electrical room? Per the description section 1.1 the specification states it’s for the exterior steel stud curtain wall – however this is not in the current drawings or is it indicated differently in the drawings?

This specification section is included in error. There is not a requirement for Cold Formed Metal Framing in the project.

2. To what specification should the prefabricated steel stair abide to?

The requirements of the prefabricated steel stair would be governed by specification section 05 51 00 “Metal Stairs” which will be included in the construction documents by Addendum #1.

3. Are there any site access restrictions?

NO.

4. What are the COVID Requirements and if someone were to have COVID, how would the job operations be affected / handled?

Contractor would need to provide another contractor/s or subcontractor/s to fill in for the individual/s who got COVID.

5. Are there any job specific security clearances for job personnel?

Prime contractor and subcontractors that will be working for the duration of the project will need to have a VA badge.

6. Where are the designated material/equipment lay-down areas?

A location for a job trailer and a conex will be designated by the COR.

7. Where are the designated site personnel parking areas?

Parking locations for the contractor/s will be designated by the COR.

8. Are there any time restrictions relating to when work may be performed?

Work will need to be performed during 2nd Shift. COR will notify the contractor if a portion of the scope of work can be performed during normal working hours.

9. Is there site safety training required before personnel may work on site?

This will be discussed during the Pre-Construction meeting will the awarding contractor.

10. On drawing S-101, detail F8: How tall is the metal stud framing and what are the window opening dimensions? On the same drawing only on detail D1: What are the dimensions of the emergency electrical room (8311) and the main electrical room (8312); specifically, the areas of the rooms that there needs to be new metal stud framing? There’s more detail on this on A-102, Detail D5 but it’s lacking specifics.

There is not a window in the project; the framing detail on F8/S-101 is a typical framing detail and is noted “WHERE OCCURS” regarding the sill framing.

Contractor must verify existing conditions prior to bid.

Would like to propose having the contractors assume a 300’ linear feet of metal studs for bid and then adjust after award if possible.

11. On Drawing S-101 Detail F1 – is there an existing generator slab that needs to be demolished and replaced with the indicated slab? The lines below the slab for the compacted fill shows that the fill is existing material – or is this shown incorrectly so that the fill indicated is part of the new scope of work?

No, there is no existing slab the needs to be demolished; the location for the new generator is currently an existing asphalt parking space. The existing asphalt is to be cut and removed where the new slab will be placed. The new slab will sit on new compacted structural fill per detail F1/S-101.

12. Statement of Bid Items state in ITEM II: “this project including removal and installation of electrical service entrance equipment, panelboards, generators, ATS’ & wireways.” Please clarify what service entrance equipment is to be included. Please clarify what wireways are to be included. (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

13. EP601 indicates (2) Junction Boxes. Are these to be replaced as wireways? If so is the raceway and wiring entering and leaving these junction boxes to be replaced as well? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

14. Keyed note #1 on many of the electrical demolition plans for various floors reference A- 101 which is for a single location on the 3rd Floor only. Please provide details for scope of work at remaining locations. (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

15. EP601, EP602, EP603 identify electrical equipment. Is all electrical equipment shown on these 3 drawings to be replaced? Is all conduit and wiring to be reused unless noted with Keyed Note 1? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

16. What are the hours/days of the week panel changes need to occur during shutdowns? Are there set durations of time allocated to perform the work required during a panel and wire replacement? Please clarify what containment is to be provided in areas of panel and feeder replacement. (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

17. Are any critical loads to be temporarily powered by generator and/or alternative power sources to be included in this fixed price scope of work? If so please provide details of these loads. (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

18. ED102 indicates dashed lines around “XRMR” and “MSB SWITCH BOARD”. Are these dashed line to represent removal? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

19. ED101 indicates “EMERGENCY GENERATOR BUILDING 83” and “TANK”. Are these dashed line to represent removal? The Generator Specification Section identifies 500kVA generator however it is unclear if that is for Emergency Generator Building 83, please confirm. No ATS’s are shown on the Electrical Room Floor Plans, are any to be replaced? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

20. ED601 and ED602 identify existing One Line Diagrams with the title DEMO. There are no keyed notes, amperages, voltages, conduit or conductor details provided, are these drawings for reference purposes? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

21. EP603 keyed note 4 indicates “panelboards have no known source” are we to include removal of previously abandoned in place panelboards EC1B, 1P6 and 1L42? Are there any conduit or wire removal scope to be included for these panels? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

22. Drawing EP601 keyed note 2 states “Unbalanced loads”. Please clarify the scope of work this note is to include. (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

23. Drawing EP601, EP602, EP603 Keyed Note 1 states “Contains cloth type wire. Wire to be replaced” Does this apply to all branch wiring, feeder wiring, or both? Cloth wiring is commonly known to have asbestos. No notations are provided in the construction documents identifying if this is a concern. Due to the wiring being in use it would be removed and replaced during a single shutdown as all loads served by the panel(s) will not have power please clarify how the abatement would be performed. (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

24. EP101 shows Electrical Site Plan and Main Electrical Room with no keyed notes or symbols. The title is “New Generator, Belly Tank, and Switch Board Placement”. There are 3 boxes with “GDP” below, 4 boxes with 1MSB (5 Sections) below. Are these to be replaced? Building 83 Generator and Emergency Generator Building 83. Are these 2 separate generators to be replaced or only 1 as shown on ED101? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

25. EP101 identifies “Building 1 Transformer” in gray. Is it to be replaced? XFMR 1 is shown on EP602 and another one on EP601. Is either of these transformers the same shown on EP101? (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

26. Several ED electrical drawings indicate keyed note 2 stating “to be verified by the contractor” Please clarify what scope of work this statement is to include. (DUPLICATE COMMENT)

27. In General, when demoing panels do we need to demo all feeders to that panel? Can you designate if panels are top or bottom fed?

Yes, please demo all feeders to from source to panel. As I recall there are both top and bottom feed panels.

28. On Drawing A-102, Detail D1, Note 4 – what specifically is that equipment?

It is the existing Generator Distribution Panel.

29. On Drawing ED102, Detail 1 – is any of the equipment shown being re-purposed?

No, it is all passed its useful life.

30. On Drawing ED103 And ED104, Detail 1 – Why isn’t Panel 1-L03 getting demoed?

It was not identified by this project as needing to be replaced.

31. On Drawing ED103 And ED104, Detail 1 – For Panel 1-L05 are we demoing to put it back in the same place? Are we demoing the feeder back to the source?

Panel and feeders are needing to be replaced in kind. Yes, please demo back to source.

32. On Drawing ED601 – what is getting demoed?

ED601 & ED602 are for reference only and capture the existing distribution. Please see ED101-ED117 for electrical distribution items to be demoed.

33. See attached photo – On Drawing ED601.

The ‘Riser’ cable is a single conductor that acts as a busduct or busway.

34. See attached photo – On Drawing ED602.

Only the ATS’ identified on ED102 are being replaced and are identified as new on EP601.

35. On Drawing ED602 – what is getting demoed?

ED601 & ED602 are for reference only and capture the existing distribution. Please see ED101-ED117 for electrical distribution items to be demoed.

36. See attached photo – On Drawing EP102.

The intent is to replace 5-15R raceways with required 5-20R raceways. See Wireway Schedule on same sheet for lengths.

37. On Drawing EP104 – Is Panel 1P5 a new panel? This panel is not shown on its respected demo drawings on ED104. Are any more panels on this drawing being demoed?

Panel 1P5 is new, please include it in Demo.

38. On Drawing EP601 and EP602 – Does note 1 refer to feeder and branch? If branch we will need more drawings to indicate where every device is located.

Note 1 refers to feeders only.

39. On Drawing EP601 and EP602 – Note 2 – what would you like done about this?

Please balance loads to within 10% per VA standards.

40. On Drawing EP601 and EP602 – Note 3 – we are going to need more information. If the wire is 60 degree rated and lugs are rated for 75 degrees, it shouldn’t be a problem.

We agree.

41. In the specifications, page 8, 01 00 00-1, What is the Statement of Work in relation to Asbestos Abatement? The statement of bid items nor the drawings make mention to Abatement qty/locations relative to the project.

Cloth Wire Type cable – 5000 LF of Cable to be abated.

Asbestos Flooring – 100 SF of flooring will need to be abated.

42. In the specifications per 02 82 13.19 – paragraph 1.1.2 extent of work: What is the extent of work required for asbestos flooring materials? What is the Approximate Quantity? – the specification states to "see Appendices F & G for approximate square footage..." Appendix F: STLAQ Program Asbestos Post-Notification Form; Appendix G: Waste Shipment Record and Receipt

Price 100 SF of asbestos flooring removal.

43. In the specifications per 02 82 13.21 – paragraph 1.1.2 extent of work: What is the extent of work required for asbestos roofing materials? What is the Approximate Quantity? - spec states "(N/A) square feet of roofing".

Roofing material is not hazardous.

44. In the specifications per 02 82 13.31 – paragraph 1.1.2 extent of work: What is the extent of work required for asbestos transite materials? What is the Approximate Quantity? - spec states "see Appendices F & G for approximate square footage..."; Appendix F: STLAQ Program Asbestos Post-Notification Form; Appendix G: Waste Shipment Record and Receipt

None to be abated.

45. In the specifications per 02 82 13.41 – paragraph 1.1.2 extent of work: Section, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR TOTAL DEMOLITION PROJECTS; What is the extent of work required for regulated asbestos containing materials (RACM)? What is the Approximate Quantity? - specification states to "see Appendices F & G for approximate square footage..." Appendix F: STLAQ Program Asbestos Post-Notification Form; Appendix G: Waste Shipment Record and Receipt

Cloth Wire Type cable – 5000 LF of Cable to be abated.

Asbestos Flooring – 100 SF of flooring will need to be abated.

46. In the specifications, part 6, page 85 of 638 – these are duplicated table of contents from part 1a. Are the duplicated pages starting on 85 through, a clerical error when posting the bid documents?

This is provided for reference only.

47. On Drawing Part1A – A-103/S-101: Please provide specification for the New Pre-Engineered steel stair with guardrail and handrail shown to be installed in "Main Electrical Room GC16A".

The requirements of the prefabricated steel stair would be governed by specification section 05 51 00 “Metal Stairs” which will be included in the construction documents by Addendum #1

1. The schedule calls out 2 different feeds from MSB-01 to panel 1P3. Which is correct?

THE FOLLOWING TABLE IS NOT IN OUR DRAWINGS (SEE SHEET EP607 FOR FEEDER SCHEDULE)

1. In the specifications, there is division 31 in the table of contents. However there is no division 31 later on in the document.

The 100% Construction Documents submittal (dated June 4, 2018) does include section 31 20 11 “Earthwork (Short Form)” in the TOC but does not include the full spec section.

Question #: 01 Sheet: Solicitation Spec:

Topic: Factor 1 – Past Performance Question: Please confirm that it is acceptable for a prime contractor to submit PPQ’s in lieu of CPARs for Factor 1 – Relevant Past Performance of Prime Contractor.

You can submit PPQ’s are part of your past performance references. The VA will access an CPARS if they are in our system.

Question #: 02 Sheet: Solicitation Spec:

Topic: Bid Submission Question: Is there a specific template prime contractor is to follow for Factor 1 – Relevant past performance contracts, relevant information?

There is not a specific template.

Question #: 03 Sheet:

Spec:

Topic: Factor 2 - Experience Question: There is a discrepancy between the number of PPQs of past performance for Factor 1, versus the technical experience in Factor 2. Please confirm if prime contractor is to submit at a minimum, (1) $2mm relevant project, or (2) $2mm relevant projects for each factor.

Submit at a minimum (2) $2mm relevant projects for each factor.

Question #: 04 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: Statement of Bid Items state in ITEM II: “this project including removal and installation of electrical service entrance equipment, panelboards, generators, ATS’ & wireways.” Please clarify what service entrance equipment is to be included. Please clarify what wireways are to be included. (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 05 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: EP601 indicates (2) Junction Boxes. Are these to be replaced as wireways? If so is the raceway and wiring entering and leaving these junction boxes to be replaced as well? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 06 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: Keyed note #1 on many of the electrical demolition plans for various floors reference A-101 which is for a single location on the 3rd Floor only. Please provide details for scope of work at remaining locations. (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 07 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: EP601, EP602, EP603 identify electrical equipment. Is all electrical equipment shown on these 3 drawings to be replaced? Is all conduit and wiring to be reused unless noted with Keyed Note 1? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 08 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: What are the hours/days of the week panel changes need to occur during shutdowns? Are there set durations of time allocated to perform the work required during a panel and wire replacement? Please clarify what containment is to be provided in areas of panel and feeder replacement. (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 09 Sheet:

Spec:

Question: Are any critical loads to be temporarily powered by generator and/or alternative power sources to be included in this fixed price scope of work? If so, please provide details of these loads. (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 10 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: ED102 indicates dashed lines around “XRMR” and “MSB SWITCH BOARD”. Are these dashed lines to represent removal? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 11 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: ED101 indicates “EMERGENCY GENERATOR BUILDING 83” and “TANK”. Are these dashed lines to represent removal? The Generator Specification Section identifies 500kVA generator however it is unclear if that is for Emergency Generator Building 83, please confirm. No ATS’s are shown on the Electrical Room Floor Plans, are any to be replaced? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 12 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: ED601 and ED602 identify existing One Line Diagrams with the title DEMO. There are no keyed notes, amperages, voltages, conduit or conductor details provided, are these drawings for reference purposes? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 13 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: EP603 keyed note 4 indicates “panelboards have no known source” are we to include removal of previously abandoned in place panelboards EC1B, 1P6 and 1L42? Are there any conduit or wire removal scope to be included for these panels? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 14 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: Drawing EP601 keyed note 2 states “Unbalanced loads”. Please clarify the scope of work this note is to include. (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 15 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: Drawing EP601, EP602, EP603 Keyed Note 1 states “Contains cloth type wire. Wire to be replaced” Does this apply to all branch wiring, feeder wiring, or both? Cloth wiring is commonly known to have asbestos. No notations are provided in the construction documents identifying if this is a concern. Due to the wiring being in use it would be removed and replaced during a single shutdown as all loads served by the panel(s) will not have power please clarify how the abatement would be performed. (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 16 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: EP101 shows Electrical Site Plan and Main Electrical Room with no keyed notes or symbols. The title is “New Generator, Belly Tank, and Switch Board Placement”. There are 3 boxes with “GDP” below, 4 boxes with 1MSB (5 Sections) below. Are these to be replaced? Building 83 Generator and Emergency Generator Building 83. Are these 2 separate generators to be replaced or only 1 as shown on ED101? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 17 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: EP101 identifies “Building 1 Transformer” in gray. Is it to be replaced? XFMR 1 is shown on EP602 and another one on EP601. Is either of these transformers the same shown on EP101? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 18 Sheet:

Spec: Electrical Question: Several ED electrical drawings indicate keyed note 2 stating “to be verified by the contractor” Please clarify what scope of work this statement is to include. (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 19 Sheet:

Spec:

Topic: Work Hours Question: Please confirm work hours for the project. Is work in ‘occupied’ areas to be performed at night? Is work that is ‘noisy’ to be performed at night? Are shutdowns only allowed at certain hours / days of the week? (DUPLICATE)

Question #: 20 Sheet:

Spec:

Topic: Commissioning Agent Question: Please confirm who is responsible for hiring the CxA (Agent). VA or Prime Contractor?

The Prime Contractor is responsible for hiring the CxA

Question #: 21 Sheet:

Spec:

Topic: Roofing Plan Question: Please provide architectural plans of the roof. The lightning protection companies will not provide quotes without it. They need (5) days’ notice to quote the project once received.

The roof plans can be provided to winning bidder if needed.

Question #22 Sheet: A103 Spec:

Topic: Missing Specification Question: Please provide a division 5 Metal Fabrication for handrails shown on A-103.

The requirements of the prefabricated steel stair would be governed by specification section 05 51 00 “Metal Stairs” which will be included in the construction documents by Addendum #1.

Question #22 Sheet: A103 Spec:

Topic: Missing Specification Question: Please provide specifications for new asphalt install as well a compaction details required.

The only asphalt that may potentially be required will be limited amounts to patch around the new electrical equipment pad.

Question #23 Sheet:

Spec: Fire Alarm Topic: Contractor Question: Is the existing fire alarm system proprietary? If so, please provide contact for individual responsible for the hospital.

This information will be provided to winning bidder.

Question #24 Sheet:

Spec: BAS Topic: Contractor Question: Is the existing BAS Controls system proprietary? If so, please provide contact for individual responsible for the hospital.

This information will be provided to winning bidder.

Question #25 Sheet:

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Topic: Infection Control Class Question: Is there a minimum infection control class requirement prime contractor is to meet at all project locations? Is plastic with zipper sufficient at each location as a barrier, or is hard barrier with temporary IC door and card access required?

Please refer to Specification 01 35 26(1.12) and A-101. Hard walls with key access and a door will be required unless otherwise specified by the COR.

Question #26 Sheet:

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Topic: Phasing Question: Can the phasing run concurrently, or is each phase start to finish prior to moving into the next?

Refer to Phasing Plan in Specification 01 00 00 (1.6)G and coordinate with VA COR. Concurrent phasing will be case by case. Plan on doing one phase at a time.

Question #27 Sheet:

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Topic: Exterior Landscaping Question: At the exterior concrete pad equipment has the potential to impact the surrounding landscape. Please confirm what restoration requirements are necessary? Seed, sod, etc. for all landscaping requirements.

The proposed concrete equipment pad is located in an existing asphalt parking lot, so the is no impact to any existing landscaping.

Question #28 Sheet:

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Topic: Submittals Question: Is prime contractor responsible for all costs associated with a ‘submittal exchange’ type software for the duration of the project?

Yes, per specifications.

A.1 List of Attachments

See attached document: ED601 - Question 33.

See attached document: ED601 - Question 34.

See attached document: EP102 - Question 36.

See attached document: 657-17-182JB - Pre-Bid Attendance Roster.

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