657A4-23-750 Questions_RFIs.docx

1. Can superintendent be the SSHO safety guy? NO

1. Please provide a soils report. One is not available.

1. Will a proposal need to be hand delivered as well as emailed? YES. But Please coordinate with the CO directly if hand delivery is not possible.

1. Will working hours be from 7:00am – 5:00pm? 6am – 8pm is permissible.

1. We are to coordinate our work with the contractor on project #657-22-706. Where is the area of work for that project? This project is directly behind Poplar Bluff Realty and has been delayed till early spring now, it should not interfere with this project.

1. Please confirm project is tax exempt? YES

1. Can staging area/parking/trailer be within area of work? YES

1. Can the site superintendent dual hat as CQC or SSHO? NO

1. Can the site superintendent triple hat as CQC and SSHO? NO

1. Please provide extent (if known) of the sprinkler system that is to be removed (Note E on CS-C2.0) Sprinkler system has been abandoned in place; nothing is active. Contractor to determine exact extent during construction.

1. Note 11 on CS-C2.0 is unclear. Is this tree to be removed or, is the tree to remain and a barrier placed around the tree? Tree is to be removed.

1. The Demo Legend on CS-C2.0 states to “Remove or Abandoned Utilities”. Are the utilities shaded for the note to be removed or abandoned? Specifications call for removal, not abandonment. Please advise. Yes, they are to be removed.

1. Notes on CS-C20. states that all utilities are to be disconnected and removed back to main lines or transformers. Please confirm that all circuits, conduits, pipe, wire, and anything related to the utilities are to be removed, not abandoned. Yes, they are to be removed.

1. Note 3 on CS-C2.0 states “Remove Tree (typ.) May Include Landscaping”. Does this mean to remove the tree and landscaping or that new landscaping will be required to be planted once tree is removed? Remove tree and landscaping blocks.

1. Note 4 on CS-C2.0 mentions that there may be items that need to be removed that are not called out on plans. Will these items that need to be removed that are not on the plans be considered an unforeseen condition and will the contractor be compensated for added work? These items include signs/lights/concrete/pads/landscape/etc.

1. What are the badging requirements on this project? If badging is required, what is the anticipated timeframe for when badges will be issues after documentation is submitted? Anyone on-site for more than 14 days per year will require a badge. Badges are usually issued within a week; documentation should be submitted ASAP.

1. Is there any fire alarm in any of these buildings? Yes, in Buildings 3 & 4. Remove system back to source panel in building 5.

1. Are there any recycling goals that need to be met? Follow specifications.

1. What is the requirements for re-seeing/sod? Requirements should follow Section 31 20 11 of the Specifications.

1. Is the site to be graded to match the final conditions page? Yes

1. Note 11, CS-C2.0: Is this tree being removed by the VA or the contractor prior to the start of the other construction. If by the contractor, can the tree be cut off and the stump ground below the surface so as not to disturb the surrounding infrastructure? This is contractor removed prior to start of other construction. Yes, cut off and stump ground below surface is preferred.

1. Note #1pages 3-PMED- 103 & 4-PMED-104: Is the VA or the contractor removing the JCI controllers, WIFI equipment and fire alarm controllers? Please give clarity to the extent of removal. In sect 01 General Requirements, Section 1.2 states “Provide conduit and wire as required for continuity of circuits to any existing devices to remain.” Which devices are to remain? Contractor is to remove; no existing devices will remain.

1. Please clarify if there is any lead abatement on the project and if so, the extent of the removal. Per AE designer: There is no lead abatement needed or required for the demo. Please refer to Specification 02 41 00 Section 1.3 Protection, Part E. Prevent spread of flying particles and dust. Sprinkle rubbish and debris with water to keep dust to a minimum.

1. Must all the utility lines including gas, water, sewer, and communications be dug up and removed from the point of termination to the source of connection? All utilities shall be removed back to main lines or transformer.

1. Note “C” page 4-AD-104: Are all or just a select number of toilet accessories to be saved for the VA. Please identify those to be retained. No items will be saved for the VA.

1. General Note “B” sheet 3-AD-103: What is the location of the unused hardware to be saved for the VA and is the hardware presently on the doors considered as that to be disposed of by the contractor. Hardware currently on doors is to be saved, please coordinate with COR for delivery of hardware.

1. Note “G” pages 3-AD-103 & 4-AD-104: Since the whole building is being demolished, what are the weather protection measures necessary to protect. Please identify. No weather protection necessary if all items marked by VA to keep are removed prior.

1. Spec section 1.2F: Can this 4 week notice for utility interruption be flexible since we are dealing with an 8-week project. YES, but 2 weeks minimum required.

1. Will bad weather days be cause for an extension to the project. YES

1. Where can the contractor connect for site water on the project. Once buildings are demolished, only site connection would be from Building 5.

1. What is the materials composition of the walls and ceiling of the buildings and can a cross section be given that shows this. Original drawings and pictures of above ceiling in Building 4 is attached.

1. Can the construction fence be 6’ tall? YES