Answers to questions 46-53 657-24-111JC 02.docx

RFI’s 657-24-111JC Renovate Ambassador Suite & Main Lobby Bldg 1

46. Can Dormakaba ESA200 or ESA300 be a substitution for auto sliders?

a. ESA200 is acceptable substitution.

47. Can Dormakaba ED 100 door hardware-auto operators be a substitution request?

a. Substitution for auto door operators is acceptable for operators meeting specified door weight capacity and operating temperature.

48. Ref amendment 3, Q&A 45- The response notes “See Drawing S-504, Detail 02. Note, vestibule interior subfloor will have recess to accommodate walk-off mat.”

a. Detail 2 only shows the new concrete section on the interior of vestibule 100 being 3’-10-7/8” wide without and recess for a matt. Does the existing revolving door have recessed concrete under the existing carpet? How much of the concrete slab is to be removed when referencing keynote 11 on drawing AD102? Is the existing concrete slab reinforced with rebar and if so does it need to be removed for the recessed floor matt? Is the concrete at the revolving door considered structural?

b. The existing concrete is not recessed under the existing carpet. Concrete slab removal to be coordinated with selected recessed walk-off mat. Attached existing structural drawings 1-SS5 and 1-SS7, dated 6-30-09 do not show rebar reinforcing the slab. Contractor to modify existing slab as required to accommodate recessed walk-off mat. The concrete at the revolving door is considered structural under the perimeter of the door as shown on existing as-built 1-SS7.

49. Ref drawing A-304 detail 5- Who is providing and installing the Armed Forces Branch Seals? Detail 3- Who is providing and installing the 4- Images of Heroes? Who provides and installs the “Wall of Heroes” lettering? Is the lettering stainless steel and how tall are the letters? Will specification be provided for all floor and wall seals if the contractor is to provide and install them?

a. The Contractor will provide and install the Armed Forces Branch Seals. The Contractor will provide and install the Images of Heroes. The Contractor will provide and install the “Wall of Heroes” lettering in addition to all other lettering shown (Note: Drawing Sheet A-304, Detail 3; disregard “Detroit, Michigan” lettering). For pricing, the lettering is stainless steel and 6” tall. High resolution images for all floor and wall seals will be provided by the AE to the awarded Contractor. Installation shall be coordinated and executed by the Contractor.

50. Ref detail 6 on drawing A-304- Who provides the murals at the coffee station? If the contractor will specification be provided?

a. The Contractor will provide and install the murals at the coffee station and other wall murals shown in the contract documents. High resolution images will be provided by the AE to the awarded Contractor. Installation shall be coordinated and executed by the Contractor.

51. Ref drawing A-111 detail 1- Will the VA be providing the directory? If not can further details and specifications be provided?

a. VA to provide directory, Contractor to coordinate and provide power and data, similar to Main Lobby Information Kiosk.

52. Ref drawing A-113 Detail 1- There are 2 tall cabinets behind the information desk shown as item 001 but no further information on these cabinets is shown in the drawings. Will the VA be providing and installing these 2 tall cabinets?

a. These two cabinets to be priced as 15” deep base cabinets similar in detail to Drawing A-510, Detail 7, disregarding detail note reference for base frame cut-out.

53. Ref drawing A-304 detail 5 – The wall type shown in 0A which shown with 5/8 impact drywall and steel stud. Elevation 5 shows PL1 finish.

a. What substrate is required for the PL1 as it typically is not applied directly the drywall. Also wall type 0A does not show the PL1. Can further information be provided?

b. Basis of Design for the wall covering is Panolam Fiber Reinforced Laminate (FRL) Nevamar NW997 (Clear Maple).