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Solicitation Number 36C25623R0015 580-20-118 – Renovate ER Fast Track Space

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580-23-2-5940-0001

580-20-118 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25623R0015 11-18-2022

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4:30pm Central on December 8, 2022 x

RE: 580-20-118 Renovate ER Fast Track Space at MEDVAMC in Houston, TX

Clarifications and revised documents are attached.

Tabitha Contreras Contracting Officer

A. FAR Clause 52.211-10 is hereby revised to state:

4.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 250 days after the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by March 31, 2023. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

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B. List of changes to drawings and specifications are attached as 580-20-118 Addendum 1 List of Changes.

C. Revised DOL Wage Determinations are attached and shall replace the previous version.

D. Clarifications are provided below:

Question 1 - Given there are 2 holidays between now and the current bid date, will the government consider moving the bid date from 11/30/22 to 12/9/22? This additional week will allow all contractors adequate time to prepare their cost estimates Answer: Solicitation due date is December 8, 2022, at 4:30pm Central. Proposals shall be emailed to both Kenny.Holestin@va.gov and Tabitha.Contreras@va.gov.

Question 2 - The specifications refer to a Contractor Quality Control Manager. Typically, there is a specification section included in Division 1 that outline the requirements for the Contractor’s QCM. Is the Government going to require the Contractor to provide a QCM on this project? If so, please provide information on the QCM personnel requirements. Years of experience, certifications, etc.

Answer: Yes, a QC Manager is required for this project. Specifications section 01 45 00 has been added.

Question 3 - Specification 01 00 00 paragraph 1.9C requires an NPDES permit, there is no work happening outside of the building. Please confirm an NPDES permit is not part of this project.

Answer: No, NPDES permit is not required. However, contractor is responsible for any required permits.

Question 4 - Specification 01 00 00 paragraph 1.17 discusses contractor use and submetering of VA utilities. Will the government consider eliminating this requirement? If not, please provide utility rate information the contractor can use to estimate the cost of temp utilities and submetering.

Answer: VA will not require contractors submetering of VA utilities.

Question 5 - Section 08 80 00 lists bullet resistant and photochromatic glazing. These two types of glazing were not located in the project drawings. Please confirm these types of glazing are not required and only tempered/fire rated glazing as shown on A501 is required.

Answer: Only tempered / fire rated glazing as shown on A501 is required.

Question 6 - Specification 01 00 00 paragraph 1.22 Photographic documentation requires a professional photographer is to take monthly pictures and overlay them on BIM/CAD drawings. This service is typically very expensive. Will the government consider eliminating this requirement if the contractor provides monthly progress photos and uploads them to the Architect’s file sharing system.

Answer: Professional photographs are not necessary. However, General Contractor is required to provide photos with the daily log and monthly progress photos and upload them to the architect’s file sharing system.

Question 7 - Specification 01 35 26 paragraph 1.7 states the SSHO can perform collateral duty as a subcontractor’s superintendent, foreman, etc. Can the prime contractors Superintendent also perform collateral duty as the SSHO?

Answer: The superintendent can act as the SSHO and QC, provided they meet all the requirements and it does not impact the project schedule. This will need to be addressed for times when the superintendent is not on site, i.e. vacation, sick leave, etc.

Question 8 - FAR Clause 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor is part of this Contract. Please confirm the Contractor’s Superintendent is required to be unique to this specific solicitation/award and cannot act as a superintendent/QCM/foreman on another project/award in progress at the DeBakey VA Campus?

Answer: Yes, Full time superintendent is required on this project.

Question 9 - Will the government consider adding FAR Clause 52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment – labor and material to this solicitation?

Answer: No.

Question 10 - Multiple specification sections reference commissioning of various systems and equipment. There is not a commissioning spec. Please confirm commissioning requirements, if any, and who is responsible for the various aspects of the commissioning scope of work. Is the government providing a commissioning agent and the pre-commissioning and commissioning plans?

Answer: Commissioning is not required.

Question 11 - A501 Door 1A-832 is shown as existing and to be retrofit with door hardware group 2D. Please confirm the prep on the existing door is compatible with the hardware listed in HW group 2D, specifically the electrified door hardware.

Answer: Existing door is believed to have a mortise lockset. Contractor shall cut new hole for new lockset with occupancy indicator and deadbolt as required and provide full escutcheon plate to cover existing holes.

Basis of design lockset: Cal-Royal IND-JHL05, double-locking indicator deadbolt interconnected storeroom lever lockset. Deadbolt can be thrown or retracted by emergency key in upper lock. As-Equal substitutions allowed. Provide submittal information to A/E for approval for this lockset only. For further information, please reference Specification 08 71 00 Door Hardware.

Contractor shall cut frame for Electric Strike installation as required. Existing hinges and/or closer may be reused if in good condition.

Question 12 - Specification 09 06 00 paragraph 2.1B Interior wood doors – the table states to match campus standard. Please provide information on species of wood and color of stain to meet campus standards? We cannot provide accurate pricing without this information.

Answer: Laminate doors “Wilson Art - Amber Cherry #7919”. Provide hospital stops at all door frames.

Question 13 - Specification 09 29 00 paragraph 3.5A – Please confirm if the specified level 4 finish is to be smooth or light orange peel texture.

a. Please confirm what walls are not “open to the public” and the level/texture of the drywall finish these walls are to receive.

Answer: Walls that are “not open to public” to receive drywall level 4 as well.

Question 14 - Details 1&2 on Drawing I-142 show interior signage requirements for this project. Please confirm the signage shown meets campus signage standards in terms of size, text font, dimensions, etc.

Answer: See MEDVAMC -Signage 1 for additional clarification and sizes.

Question 15 - Specification 10 26 00 paragraph 2.2 lists stainless steel corner guards as a product on this project. Stainless corner guards could not be located in the drawings, please confirm stainless corner guards are not part of this project.

Answer: Per schedule of finishes corner guards to be Inpro, Oatmeal 0239, 150BN BluNose® High Impact Corner Guard or approved equal.

Question 16 - Specification 10 26 00 paragraph 2.2 lists multiple types of high impact wall protection including wall coverings and wall paneling.

a. Please confirm high impact wall paneling is not a part of this project.

b. Paragraph 2.2E lists multiple thicknesses for rigid vinyl wall covering. Drawing I-001 states wall protection shall be .040” thick at GWB locations and .060” thick at brick and CMU block wall locations. Please confirm the thicknesses listed on I-001 are correct.

i. Specification 09 06 00 lists an Inpro PETG product, please confirm the inpro wall protection product is Palladium Rigid Sheet.

Answer: PETG high impact wallcovering included in project as called out on schedule of finishes, room finish schedule, and elevations. HIW-1 to be Oatmeal 0239, Inpro Palladium Rigid Sheet. Thicknesses on I-001 are correct.

Question 17 - Specification 10 26 00 paragraph 2.2D – Please confirm what the campus standard is for toilet and bath accessories. Please provide a manufacturer.

Answer: These accessories are to be VA provided; contractor installed.

Question 18 - Specification 10 51 13 paragraph 2.2A – Locker arrangement listed as triple tier. Is the intent to have 33 triple tier lockers for a total of 99 individual lockers or 33 lockers. There are no elevation drawings of the lockers to confirm the design intent.

Answer: 33 lockers, 72”H, three tiers each, for a total of 99 individual lockers. Include configuration with option of personal lock.

Question 19 - Specification 10 51 13 paragraph 2.2.E.9 – Accessible latching. Please confirm if any of the lockers to be provided as part of this project are to be accessible. If so, please provide the location of the accessible lockers and the type of built-in locking mechanism the contractor is to provide as there are multiple types listed in this paragraph.

Answer: 2010 ADA Standard, states in Section 225.2 that at least 1 of 200 lockers in a facility must but accessible and that in a facility with more space than 201, 10 plus 2% of lockers must be accessible. The code also states that if lockers are in a cluster at least 5% or 1 locker must be accessible.

Allocate 5 (5%) lockers to be ADA and placement of ADA lockers to be at end caps for maneuvering clearance

Question 20 - Specification 09 06 00 paragraph 2.3A – cubicle curtain tracks, the table states to match campus standard. Please provide information on campus standard of basis of design.

Answer: IFC-98 Track

Question 21 - Drawing I-601 item #K4660 is listed as a 1000-watt heavy duty microwave oven that is to be supplied and installed by the Contractor. Please provide a basis of design for the microwave unit.

Answer: VA to furnish and contractor installed.

Question 22 - What are the hours of construction for each phase?

Answer: Normal operating hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. VA COR and General Contractors to work with nursing staff near the area to limit disruption to patient care and to determine best hours of construction for each phase. The Emergency Department operates 24/7.

Question 23 - Will negative air be allowed to be discharged into interstitial space?

Answer: No, negative air cannot be discharged into the interstitial space. Negative air must be attached to an exhaust vent or vent directly to the exterior of the building.

Question 24 - Will all three phases require ICRA level 4?

Answer: All three phases will require ICRA level 4.

Question 25 - Please provide an access/egress plan for each phase.

Answer: The access / egress plan for the work is included on LS101 and LS102. Access / egress plans during construction are the means and methods of the General Contractor.

Question 26 - General note 17 on sheet A-001 calls for 8” continuous sheet metal backing at all new rooms. Is this only specific to backing for millwork and accessories?

Answer: General note 17 on sheet A-001 should read: PROVIDE 16 GAUGE X 8” WIDE CONTINUOUS SHEET METAL BLOCKING AT 40” AFF AT ALL NEW ROOMS.

Additional metal stud backing required for handrail and crash rail as noted on drawings

Question 27 - What are the hours of construction for each phase?

Answer: Please refer to question 22.

Question 28 - Will the contractor be allowed use of the elevators?

Answer: The contractor will have access to the service elevators. The closest elevators to the construction area will be the green elevators.

Question 29 - Will sprinkler heads be required to be turned up during construction?

Answer: Upright sprinkler heads are not required. However, Life Safety must be maintained. Install proper 1-hour rated barriers and 45 min. openings to separate the construction area. Coordinate with VA COR.

Question 30 - Detail 4/A-101 (bid alternate 4) shows lockers in Breakroom 1A-190, however it appears that the lockers would have already been deducted in alternate 2. Please clarify.

Answer: The lockers are deducted in Bid Alternate 2; bid alternates are compounding.

Question 31 - Please provide a specification section for Aluminum glazed storefront.

Answer: Specification 08 41 13 (Aluminum Fame Entrance-StoreFront) included in this addendum.

Question 32 - Please provide a material and color for the solid surface windowsills. It is not specifically called out in the finish schedule.

Answer: All solid surface to be SS-1 (Solid Surface) Methyl Methacrylate, SS-1, Corian, Sahara

Question 33 - Please provide a specification for Blackout film called out on 4/A-601.

Answer: The basis of design product for the Blackout file is 3M Privacy Film, 3M black out film. See information provided as part of this addendum.

Question 34 - The Plastic Laminate Casework Schedule references details on sheet I-202, however this sheet has not been provided with the solicitation. Please provide the missing plan sheet.

Answer: Sections moved to I-201 to condense sheets. Reference I-201.

Question 35 - Please confirm if Eqp K4660 microwave oven is contractor or VA provided. It is listed as CC, however no specs have been provided.

Answer: VA provided. Please refer to response to question 21.

Question 36 - Please confirm if the fire sprinkler contractor is required provide everything listed per note 13 on sheet FX001?

Answer: Yes, this will be required. See revised sheet FX0001 attached.

Question 37 - Note 14 on sheet FX001 says the contractor is to provide an allowance to repair inadequate or deficient sprinkler items. Please provide a specific amount that the VA wishes for the contractor to carry for bid purposes.

Answer: No allowance required. For further direction, please refer to Question 76 &77. Refer to revised sheet FX001 attached; note #14 removed.

Question 38 - Will professional photography with indexing be required for this solicitation?

Answer: No, please refer to question #6.

Question 39 - Is the contractor required to provide a key cabinet per spec section 08 71 00 2.13?

Answer: The contractor is not required to provide a key cabinet. Section 2.13 has been removed from specification 08 71 00. See attached revised Specifications.

Question 40 - Please confirm that spec section 08 00 00 part 2.3, 3.4 and 3.10 Electrochromic Coated Glass is not used for this project.

Answer: Electrochromic Coated Glass is not used for this project.

Question 41 - Please confirm that spec section 08 00 00 2.6 Switchable Privacy Glass is not used for this project.

Answer: Switchable Privacy Glass is not used for this project.

Question 42 - Spec section 08 71 13 2.2 refers to the finish schedule 09 06 00 for the basis of design of the Automatic Door Openers, however the finish schedule does not provide information about the openers. Please provide the basis of design for the auto door openers.

Answer: Specification section 08 71 13 is a performance spec, there is no basis of design. Part 2.2A has been removed from the revised specification. See attached Specifications.

Question 43 - The design is calling for Audio Pull Cords in the patient rooms, however the standard is an Enhanced Patient Station that has a Code Blue and Staff Assist Button built-in the single station. Please clarify.

Answer: The patient rooms do not need Enhanced Patient Stations or Audio Pull Cords. We need these to be Two-Level Emergency Stations, with no audio requirement.

Question 44 - The Enhance Patient Station will need a symbol for the Call Cord, since TVs are not being installed for these rooms. Please confirm.

Answer: No Call Cords are needed. See question #43.

Question 45 - The cabling specified is “yellow” for this facilities’ nurse call system, whereas the existing CAT5e is green, white, and orange. Please confirm that only new cabling shown on plans for the nurse call is required to be yellow cable.

Answer: The cabling will be CAT6A, colors to match existing Nurse Call system (green, white & orange).

Question 46 - Is this project tax exempt? If so, will the government provide a tax exempt form to the awarded contractor so that they may provide it to their subcontractors?

Answer: The government’s tax exemption does not pass down to contractors per FAR 29.303. However, contractors can follow their state codes and may receive tax exemption per FAR 29.305.

Question 47 - Please confirm keying requirements to be 7 pin.

Answer: Specification 08 87 00 Section 1.9 B, Keying requirements are to be 7 pin large format electronic core MEDECO X4. Specifications have been updated; see attached.

Question 48 - Please confirm wood doors will be plastic laminate.

Answer: Confirmed, wood doors are laminated reference question #12.

Question 49 - Please confirm structural requirements for lights.

Answer: Troffers should be supported independent of the ceiling grid system by wires at each corner.

Question 50 - Please confirm that one person can serve as the Superintendent, QC Manager and Safety Manager as long as that one person meets the qualifications for all required Answer: Yes, please refer to question #7.

Question 51 - Is the Contractor responsible for relocating any end-user items, such as desks, computers, etc.? If so, please identify what items Contractors should expect to remove/relocate. Also, please state where/how far these items are to be relocated too during work.

Answer: There is nothing that will be existing re-used to these new spaces. Contractor shall coordinate with VA COR to obtain list of items to be salvaged at the request of the VA. Contractor is responsible for salvaging these items and handing off to the VA upon removal.

Question 52- Are there any requirements for any temporary utilities, such as water, sanitary/restrooms, heat, cooling, electrical/power, etc., for this project?

Answer: No temporary utilities are required except for those needed for construction, and as indicated in specification section 010000.

Question 53- Under Volume I, Past Performance, please confirm that “substantially complete” is defined as greater than 50% complete.

Answer: Substantially complete means greater than 90% complete.

Question 54- Please confirm that to satisfy Volume I, Past Performance, Offerors are to submit project write-ups addressing the 1-9 items stated in the RFP and that NO CPARS or PPQs are to be submitted with the project write-ups.

Answer: Confirmed.

Question 55- While the bid bond original is required to be mailed and delivered to the VA prior to bid due date, are Offerors to include a scanned copy of the bid bond in their Price Proposal too?

Answer: Yes.

Question 56- If Offerors have completed and updated SAM.GOV Reps and Certs, can that satisfy item #4 in the Price Proposal and therefore no Reps and Certs within the RFP is required to be completed and included in the price proposal volume?

Answer: Reps and Certs are required to be part of Volume II’s submission.

Question 57- Please confirm that the resilient fireproof caulking can be inspected by the Prime Contractor and does not require a third-party inspection.

Answer: Resilient fireproof caulking does not require a third-party inspection and can be inspected by the Prime Contractor with the COR’s approval. COR shall be present during the inspection.

Question 58- Spec: General Conditions Topic: Management Question: Please confirm personnel requirements for this project. Can (1) superintendent fulfill SSHO requirements? Or does (1) superintendent and (1) SSHO need to be on site full-time?

Answer: Please refer to question #7.

Question 59- Spec: General Conditions Topic: Material Staging Question: Please confirm if contract has material staging location at facility. If so, where is it? Is prime contractor responsible for any costs associated with staging?

Answer: If the contractor chooses to store materials onsite, location shall be approved by the VA COR. Space inside B100 is limited and not guaranteed. If the contractor uses a connex or any other storage container and materials, the contractor shall bear those costs.

Question 60- Spec: N/A Topic: Downtime Between Phases Question: Is the contractor to anticipate any downtime between phases? If so, how long should the contractor assume construction will be paused between phases?

Answer: After government’s acceptance, 14 working days between 1A and 1B, and 45 calendar days between 1B and phase 2.

Question 61- Spec: N/A Topic: Past Performance Question: Do Past Performance projects need to be complete to qualify for the technical portion of the bid?

Answer: Projects shall be substantially complete to qualify. Substantially complete means greater than 90% complete.

Question 62- Spec: 01 00 00 Topic: Dedicated SSHO / Superintendent Question: Is it required that the SSHO and/or superintendent on this project be dedicated to this project only? Or is it permitted that the SSHO / superintendent be allocated to multiple projects at the same time?

Answer: Dedicated superintendent as noted in response #8, SSHO is referenced in response to question #7.

Question 63- Spec: N/A Topic: Phasing Question: Can phases 1A and 1B run concurrently? Or does Phase 1A have to completed and approved prior to beginning work on Phase 1B?

Answer: To limit project construction impact on staff, phase 1A will be completed and approved prior to beginning work on phase 1B. See response to question 60 for time between phases.

Question 64- Sheet: A-101 Topic: New Curtain Wall Question: Is the contractor responsible for providing a new curtain wall per Keynote 8 on A-101? If so, please provide a specification section and elevation detail for this.

Answer: The contractor is responsible for infilling the existing abandoned door in the existing curtain wall with a matching curtain wall panel. Contractor is to assume a 3’-0” x 7’-0” infill panel to match existing curtain wall system and submit shop drawings for approval.

Question 65- Sheet: A-501 Topic: Concrete Question: Deck Infill detail on A-501 shows new concrete requirements, however no concrete specification section is included. Please provide specifications for concrete work.

Answer: The detail covers any duct penetration which is not reused; and if it utilized, the materials should match the adjacent surfaces. See Question #66 for provided specifications.

Question 66- Sheet: A-501 Topic: Concrete Deck infill Question: What is the thickness of the existing deck to be infilled with concrete and metal pan per detail on A-501?

Answer: Please assume 4” infill. AE is proving new spec sections at areas requiring infill deck. New spec sections include specifications for 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete, 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking. See attached Specifications.

Question 67 - Sheet: A-501 Topic: Deck Infill Question: Is the work shown on A-501 detail “Deck Infill” only applicable for abandoned ductwork penetrations through the floor of the overhead interstitial space? Are there any deck infills required on the roof deck as well? If so, please provide a specification section for roof work.

Answer: “Deck Infill” is for incidental purposes only; it is applicable for abandoned ductwork penetrations through the floor of the interstitial space; there are no anticipated infill areas on the roof. See response to questions #65 & #66.

Question 68 - Sheet: A-601 Topic: Window Film Question: Please provide a specification section and/or further detail regarding the new window film to be applied per details on A-601 Answer: See response to Question #33.

Question 69 - Sheet: I-101, I-411 Topic: Handrails / Bumper Guards Question: Details show new handrails and bumper guards to be provided, however on the overhead drawing (I-101) these are not shown anywhere. Is the contractor to assume that all new handrails and bumper guards are shown on the elevation details (I-411)? Please clarify how the contractor is to quantify these items Answer: I-101 shows hand and bumper rails in plan view with elevations showing mounting height and placement. Please reference I-101. Room finish schedule on I-001 also references where hand and bumper rails are to be located.

Question 70 - Sheet: I-001 Topic: Floor Substrate Question: Is the contractor required to repair / replace damaged substrate as part of this contract? If so, please provide a square footage of substrate to be replaced / repaired to be assumed for bidding purposes.

Answer: Contractor to follow specification 09 05 16 for Sub Floor Preparation

Question 71 - Sheet: I-601 Topic: Microwaves Question: Please confirm the contractor is responsible for both furnishing and installing new microwaves as listed in the equipment schedule?

Answer: VA provided, refer to response in question #21.

Question 72 - Spec: 07 84 00 Topic: Firestopping Report Question: Please clarify what is to be included in the 3rd-party Firestop Inspection report per 07 84 00?

Answer: VA performs fire stopping inspection.

Question 73 - Spec: 01 00 00 Topic: Elevator Question: Will the contractor be permitted to use the elevator as a means of moving materials and equipment in and out of the space?

Answer: Yes, see response to question #28

Question 74 - Sheet: A-110 Spec: 10 21 23 Topic: Cubicle Curtain Tracks Question: Is the contractor responsible for providing curtain tracks only as part of this contract, or is the contractor responsible for providing both tracks and associated curtains?

Answer: Curtain track only, refer to I-601, equipment schedule.

Question 75 - Sheet: A-501 Topic: Aluminum Storefront Question: Please provide a specification section for the new aluminum storefront assembly shown on A- 501.

Answer: Specification 08 41 13 (Aluminum Fame Entrance-StoreFront) is included in this addendum.

Question 76 - Sheet: FX001 GN 14 Spec: 21 13 13 Topic: Sprinkler Repair Allowance Question: FX001 states “contractor to provide allowance to repair inadequate or deficient sprinkler items.” Please clarify - Is the contractor to include an allowance for additional sprinkler work other than what is depicted in the drawings and specs in their base bid? If so, to what extent is the contractor to assume repairs are required for bid purposes?

Answer: No allowance required. Refer to revised sheet FX001. Note # 14 removed. Reference question #37.

Question 77 - Sheet: FK101 Topic: Sprinkler Branch Piping Question: Is the contractor to demo and remove fire sprinkler branch piping in all work areas? Or only sprinkler heads? GN A on FK101 states to remove all branch piping, but keynote 1 states to remove sprinkler heads only, branch piping to remain.

Answer: New branch required to support new location of new sprinkler heads for full coverage. For additional performance requirements please refer to boxed note on sheet FX001 revised and included as part of this addendum.

Question 78 - Spec: 27 52 23 Topic: Nurse Call Question: It seems that the nurse call system design is outside the standard of what is currently installed in the hospital. The design is calling for audio pull cords in the patient rooms, however the standard is Enhanced Patient Station that has a Code Blue and Staff Assist button built in. The Enhance Patient Station typically would need a symbol for Call Cord as well since TVs are not being installed for these rooms. The cabling qualified is “yellow” and the nurse call system for this facility whereas the existing CAT5e is green, white, and orange. Please advise.

Answer: The patient rooms do not need Enhanced Patient Stations or Audio Pull Cords. We need these to be Two-Level Emergency Stations, with no audio requirement. No Call Cords are needed. The cabling will be CAT6A, colors to match existing Nurse Call system (green, white & orange). See answers to questions #43, #44, & #45.

Question 79 - Sheet: PW101 Topic: Basement Access Question: Will the contractor have access to the basement / interstitial space below for sanitary pipe work? Will this space be occupied by patients or staff during construction?

Answer: Contractor will have access to basement interstitial space below. Area will be occupied by staff. Coordinate with COR for all work in this area.

Question 80 - Sheet: PW101 Topic: Basement Hours Question: Will sanitary pipe work on the floor below the work area to be completed on off-hours?

Answer: Most of the space below is interstitial and not expected to be after hours for those. Expect area without interstitial space below to be after hours. Coordinate with COR.

Question 81 - Sheet: PW101 Topic: Basement Ceilings Question: In the basement below the Phase 1A, 1B, and 2 work areas, is sanitary pipe located above ACT ceiling, gypsum ceiling, exposed ceiling, or interstitial space? If available, can the VA please provide a drawing showing existing ceilings where sanitary pipe work is required in the basement.

Answer: Plans indicate which piping is not within the interstitial space. Plan south of column line G does not have interstitial space separate from basement floor.

Question 82 - Sheet: AD101 Spec: 02 41 00 Topic: Existing Walls Question: Please confirm: are all existing partition walls to be demolished are gypsum and stud assemblies unless noted otherwise? Is the contractor to assume any existing partition walls to be demolished are masonry or plaster?

Answer: Keynote 14 AD101 indicates surfaces with tile, to be demolished.

Question 83 - Spec: 07 84 00 Topic: Firestopping Inspection Question: Is the approved firestopping inspector intended to be a third-party inspector hired directly by the prime contractor? Or can the inspector be hired by the firestopping subcontractor?

Answer: VA performs fire stopping inspection. Coordinate with COR.

Question 84 - Sheet: A-501 Topic: Cased Opening Question: Please provide a detail showing the “cased opening” called for on A-101 and A-601.

Answer: Please see Details H3 and J3 on A-501

Question 85 - Sheet: A-001 Topic: Continuous Sheet Metal Blocking Question: Please clarify: Is the contractor responsible for providing continuous 16 ga. Sheet metal blocking at all new partition walls, even at locations where no wall-mounted items are shown to be installed?

Answer: See answer to Question #26.

Question 86 - Are patient lifts required to be installed for this project?

Answer: No

Question 87 - Please clarify whether the terminal units scheduled on M-601 are intended to be Venturi air valves or standard VAV boxes. Note 2 says they are Venturi-type valves, but the floorplans and the terminal unit spec appear to describe standard VAV boxes.

Sheet/ Spec: M-601, 23 36 00 Answer: Note 2 can be omitted. Venturi-type valves are not required.

See attached document: 580-20-118 Addendum 1 List of Changes.

See attached document: 580-20-118 Addendum 1 Revised Specifications dated 11-23-22.

See attached document: 580-20-118 Addendum 1 FX001 Revised Drawing.

See attached document: 580-20-118 MEDVAMC Signage-1.

See attached document: 3M-ULTRA-Night-Vision-S25-TDS.

See attached document: DOL Wage Determinations TX20220253 dated 10-14-22.

See attached document: Site Visit Sign In .