RFI_564-18-105_36C25623R0101.xlsx
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a solicitation to replace windows and doors at buildings 4, 5, 6, and 7 of a Department of Veterans Affairs medical center. The work includes replacing windows at dormers and sunrooms for buildings 5, 6, and 7, as well as replacing basement windows at these buildings with clad window materials. The project provides for refurbishing and reinstalling existing wood door hardware. Six rooms across the buildings will be made available at a time for the work. The notice to proceed will be issued within 10 days of contract award.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 564-18-105_Amendment 01_36C25623R0101_08092023.pdf | ||
| P01_UPDATED SPECS 07102023.pdf | ||
| P07_WD_AR20220035_06222023.pdf | ||
| SOLICITATION-DESCRIPTION.docx | DOCX document | |
| S02_SOLICITATION_36C25623R0101_07132023.pdf | ||
| EXHIBIT A PERFORMANCE RELEVANCY SURVEY.docx | DOCX document | |
| P01_UPDATED DRAWINGS 07102023.pdf | ||
| P09_564-18-105_FINAL SOW.pdf | ||
| EXHIBIT B CONTRACTOR EVALUATION FORM.docx | DOCX document |
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36C25622R0153_564-18-105
| 1- D3/AE204 Keynote 5 is not listed in Sheet Keynotes. Please provide more information. |
| ANS: On sheet AE204, change Sheet Keynote 5 to General Sheet Note H. |
| 2- C5/AE204 the adjacent walls to windows 18 and 19 being replaced was noted on site visit to have water damage and require repair Is the scope going to be revised to be included? Change Orders are counterproductive, and the work should be in base bid. |
| ANS: The adjacent walls to Windows 18 and 19 are not in the AE's scope of work. |
| 3- The columns base and tops were noted onsite as being damaged. Is the scope going to be revised to include in base bid? |
| ANS: Column bases and tops are replaced in Buildings 5, 6, and 7. See B3/AE400 and D5/AE400. |
| 4- Sheet AE601 does not have a door schedule. Please clarify which doors are new or being refurbished, as well as hardware. |
| ANS: See sheet AE601. All doors keynoted 1 are refurbished. All other doors are new. All existing wood door hardware is to be carefully removed, refurbished, and reinstalled. |
| 5-Sheet AE601 has 5 Sheet Keynotes which are not referenced in the details. Please clarify which doors and windows are affected. |
| ANS: See amendment for reissued sheet AE601 showing the missing keynotes. |
| 6- Sheet AE 601: General Sheet notes B. Are new window units to be STAINED while the surrounding new trim is painted? If so, what color should be matched for the surrounding trim, since drawings show a total demolition of existing window trim? |
| ANS: Per General Sheet Note B, at toilets, stain and coat with polyurethane sealer. Document prior to demo (spec section 010000 part 1.7.A) and duplicate existing finishes at all other locations. |
| 7- Spec Section 08 71 00 Door Hardware has 10 different sets of hardware with no reference to which Doors and the Drawings do not reference the sets. Please clarify or provide more information. |
| ANS: All existing wood door hardware is to be carefully removed, refurbished, and reinstalled. Use spec section 087100 as a guide spec for wood door hardware refurbishment and reinstallation. |
| 8- The documents state one room per building will be available at a time. We understand this was a COVID issue which will slow down the work progress. Can this be revised to be more productive? |
| ANS: Pg GI001 references that the VA will provide the contractor with 6 rooms at a time. To clarify the VA will not be able to provide 6 rooms in each building at the same time. A cumulative of 6 rooms between all building will be provided. VA Engineering will strive to keep the rooms within close proximity for efficiency purposes. |
| 9- The window dimensions on Sheet AE601 do not match actual masonry opening field verified dimension. Please provide more clarity |
| ANS: Field measure prior to ordering, fabricating, and installing per General Note A on AE601. |
| 10- Please verify that new window system is to be sized based upon full removal of existing window framing back to brick masonry opening as detailed at D3/AE602 |
| ANS: New window system is to be sized based on full removal of existing window framing, back to masonry opening, as detailed on D3/AE602. |
| 11- Where is the storage container location for each building? |
| ANS: Staging areas are noted on sheet AS101. If these areas are in conflict with another project the VA will perform a site walk with the GC and determine a new location that is convenient for both parties. |
| 12- Are the transoms and fan lights at Doors A,B,E,F and G replaced? |
| ANS: Refurbish existing transom and sidelights per construction drawing AE601. See amendment for reissued sheet AE601 showing the missing keynotes. |
| 13- Will surrounding sidelights and existing door frames be replaced, or will new doors be hung from existing framing? |
| ANS: Refurbish existing transom and sidelights per construction drawing AE601. See amendment for reissued sheet AE601 showing the missing keynotes. |
| 14- Is the project tax exempt? State? Federal? |
| ANS: Compliance with 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes is required. |
| 15- The lead time for the windows is up to 9 months, will the NTP be given once the windows are scheduled to ship? |
| ANS: NTP will be issued within 10 days of contract award. Product lead times were considered in the 570 day PoP |
| 16- Sheet AE601: Sheet Keynotes are described, but they do not appear on the elevation. Please clarify. |
| ANS: See amendment for reissued sheet AE601 showing the missing keynotes. |
| 17- Sheet AE601: Are the transforms and fan lights at Doors A, B, E, F and G to be replaced? |
| ANS: [Repeat Question, see #12.] |
| 18- Sheet AE601: Will surrounding sidelights and existing door frames be replaced, or will new doors be hung from existing framing? |
| ANS: [Repeat Question, see #13.] |
| 19-The dormers for buildings 5, 6 and 7 have new windows currently. Are they to be replaced? |
| ANS: These windows are to be replaced per drawings AE205, AE206, and AE207. |
| 20- Building 5 and 7 sunrooms have new windows. Are they to be replaced? |
| ANS: These windows are to be replaced per drawings AE205 and AE207. |
| 21- Buildings 5, 6 and 7 basement windows are metal. Are they to be replaced with clad window materials? |
| ANS: Yes. |
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