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Project #667-24-155 RFI Register
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| In room 302 there is a line next to the mop sink. Is this the drain line for the sprinkler system? If so will the sprinkler system have to be redesigned? |
| Sprinklers to be adjusted as necessary. Redesign of the system not required. |
| 2 |
| Will there be any med lines in this area, and if so, where do we tie in at i.e., oxygen, vacuum, and air? |
Med gas work not required. No med gas in building
| 4 |
| Can the VA provide the various asbuilt floor plans for ARCH, MEP, FA, FP, Med Gas, Nurse Call |
| As-builts provided in combined set |
| 5 |
| Is this a Brevera 100 or Brevera 200? |
Can the VA provide the product data sheet for the Brevera system?
Brevera 200 system. Data sheet provided
| 6 |
| Per the SOW “VA is responsible for ensuring the existing power for the new diagnostic imaging system at the source electrical panel complies with Hologic’s power specifications for that system.” Is the VA going to provide the power required for the system or just ensure there is available circuit available for the system? If the contractor is to provide the circuit can the VA please provide the panel location and floor plans in order to determine the routing of raceways needed? |
| As-builts provided for panel information on page 70. New circuits to be the responsibility of the contractor. |
| 7 |
| Does the Brevera system come with Corlumina Imaging Technology? |
| Yes |
| 8 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any walls or just patch and paint walls? |
| Wall separating conference and break room to be demo’d. Walls to be patched and painted to match existing. |
| 9 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any ceilings or install new ceilings? Can the VA please clarify any ceiling work? |
| Remove existing ceiling system and install new 2 x 2 grid system and tiles to match VA standards |
| 10 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any flooring or install new flooring? Can the VA please clarify any flooring work? |
| New luxury vinyl floor tile to be installed in work space |
| 11 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any electrical or install new electrical? Can the VA please clarify any electrical work? |
| New light fixture in the Dressing Room area. New circuit needed for equipment. Refer to Site Planning and Pre-Installation Guide provided. Power outlets needed in the “Radiology Reading Room” |
| 12 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any communication outlets or install new communication outlets? Can the VA please clarify any communication work? |
| Data lines to be installed in “Radiology Reading Room”. Other data to be available for an IT workstation in the exam room. |
| 13 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any access control or install new access control? Can the VA please clarify any security work? |
| Not required per SOW |
| 14 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any wireless system or install new wireless? Can the VA please clarify any wireless work? |
| Remove and reinstall any affected Wireless Access Points during demo. Coordinate new locations with COR |
| 15 |
| Given the 3 rooms indicated in the SOW where the work will take place IE: Break Room 301, HAC Room 302 & Conference Room 303. Is the intent to demo any nurse call system or install new nurse call? Can the VA please clarify any nurse call work? |
| Not required per SOW |
| 16 |
| Is there any HVAC rebalancing required? |
| May be needed to meet CFM requirements for newly constructed spaces |
| 17 |
| Are we to provide all items identified as CC or VC from the room template on the TIL for the Class 2 – Standing Imaging Room? |
| CC - Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed |
VC - VA Furnished, Contractor Installed
| 18 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “All Construction Barrier Walls separating the construction area from occupied space(s) shall be constructed of metal studs and gypsum board meeting at least a 1-hour rating (unless otherwise indicated – Edge Guard).” Can the VA clarify that Edge Guard is acceptable? |
| Edge Guard is acceptable |
| 19 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “1.3b STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S) |
A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, all labor, material and supervision, equipment, alterations, demolition, abatement, new construction, new walls, new flooring, new base, fire protection, mechanical work, electrical work, communications work, med- gas work, plumbing work, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items as noted in the project drawings and specifications.” Is the VA going to provide the detailed design drawings indicating the work specified in the statement of bid items prior to bid?
No detailed drawings. Preliminary sketch provided labeled “Mammography Layout-1B”. Modify space accordingly.
| 20 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings or as determined by the Resident Engineer or COR.” Can the VA provide the location details for contractor staging/storage prior to bid? |
Laydown area to be coordinated at the time of construction
| 21 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “For further details and clarification on project specific phasing requirements reference the SOW/RFP and contract drawings.” Can the VA clarify if there is any phasing under this project and if so what are they? |
| Phasing not required |
| 22 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence to enclose construction material…” Can the VA clarify where this fence is to be located and the extents of which the fence shall be installed? |
| Fence to be used to secure construction materials at laydown area if required and can be addressed at the pre-construction conference. |
| 23 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer or COR… Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.” Absent of any design drawings please clarify how “discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site” will be resolved? |
| Only concept drawings available. Specs revised |
| 24 |
| Can the VA clarify if there are any items which are to remain property of the Government but removed by the contractor and if so is the contractor responsible for moving any such items to a VA storage area? |
| All VA retained property to be removed and stored by VA staff |
| 25 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “Warranty Management Plan” Can the VA expand on what this plan would include based on the limited scope provided? |
| 1 year Craftsmanship warranty required. No major equipment to be purchased by the contractor |
| 26 |
| Will an elevator for handling building materials be available to the contractor? |
| Elevator may be used provided that ICRA considerations are met and patient access is not impeded. |
| 27 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests.” Can the VA clarify this requirement? |
| Contractor to test systems for proper operation |
| 28 | |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “A. | The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the Government-furnished property shown on the Schedule or drawings.” Can the VA provide a list of what this property may be prior to bid? |
| Reference IMAGING SERVICES DESIGN GUIDE pages 203-207 for equipment to be purchased and installed by the contractor. | |
| 29 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing small equipment and items noted with an “R” to be relocated to renovated spaces in each phase.” Can the VA clarify is there are any equipment to be removed and reinstalled by the contractor? |
| Unfixed equipment and furniture will be removed by VA staff |
| 30 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “Safety Sign…” Can the VA clarify is a sign(s) are required? |
| “Safety Sign” not required. Contractor to keep a “Construction Board” at the entrance to the job site (board provided by VA) |
| 31 |
| The Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements states: “During the construction period through completion, provide photographic documentation of construction progress…” Can the VA clarify if photographic documentation is a requirement? |
| Photo documentation required |
| 32 |
| Can the VA clarify if a SSHO can have any collateral duties such as the superintendent and QC? |
| SSHO can dual hat as the site superintendent. QC personnel to be separate. |
| 33 |
| Can the VA clarify that it will be responsible for its demolition operations, to include debris removal? |
| Contractor responsible for demo in accordance with Spec 02 41 00 - Demolition |
| 34 |
| Can the VA clarify what the contractor’s scope expectations are pertaining to SECTION 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC? |
| Contractor to verify CFM supplied to new rooms constructed |
| 35 |
| Can the VA provide a room finish schedule? |
| Paint to match existing |
| 36 |
| The VA provided concept reflects doors, however no specs for doors & hardware have been provided. If required will the VA provide the needed details prior to bid? |
| Existing doors to be used where applicable. Windows in existing doors will be frosted. Any additional doors and hardware will need to match existing. |
| 37 |
| Can the VA provide a lighting schedule if the contractor is to provide and install any new fixtures? |
| 2X2 TROFFER LIGHT FIXTURES in this space. See ceiling template below. |
| 38 |
| Can the VA provide the name, email and phone# for current companies responsible for any special systems under a maintenance contract for scope required by the contractor under this RFP: IE FA, FP, BMS Controls, Access Controls, NC, PA etc.? |
| Can be provided by Engineering M&O prior to construction. |
| 39 |
| Please provide Autocad or PDF drawings of the Second and Third Floors |
| 3rd floor Expansion As-builts attached. CAD files not available for 3rd floor |
| 40 |
| Please provide HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Drawings for the Third Floor Renovation Area |
| As-builts provided in combined set |
| 41 |
| Please provide Asbestos Survey reports for the Third Floor |
| Existing construction was completed In 2021 as new construction. No asbestos Is present |
| 42 |
| Will the non-permanently mounted furniture and equipment indicated in the VA TIL Requirements Drawing be Facility or Contractor Supplied? (Assume that these will be VA Provided, Va installed per the TIL. |
| Non fixed furniture not part of scope |
| 43 |
| Has the facility physicist confirmed that lead lining will not be required? (As typical for Mammography). |
| Unit is shielded. Lead lining not required. |
| 44 |
| Where will we be able to connect to medical gas service for new outlets in the renovation area? |
| Med gas work not required. No med gas in building |
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