586-23-104 - Second Batch of RFIs COMPLETE responses.pdf

Solicitation No. 36C25624R0105

Project No. 586-23-104 Prebid Requests For Information

RENOVATE STAIRWELLS – JACKSON VAMC

ITEM #

QUESTIONS

VA RESPONSES

Reading through your proposal I didn't see a percentage of the bid bond. Is there one or are you requiring the entire $2M for bonding?

The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3MIL ,whichever is less.

I assume there is either no lead-based paint on the existing handrails and door frames which will have prepared for new paint or that the lead levels are below the maximum allowable. Do I understand this correctly? Your assistance is appreciated.

There is no lead in the paint, per safety.

1. We assume the 25 exit signs to be replaced refers to electrical lighted signs. is this correct?

2. The Signage Guidelines attached, do not specify which of the numerous signs which are illustrated will be required. There could be almost an infinite quantity required depending on the interpretation.

Can you advise the quantity of each sign required, size, mounting, etc. If the VA has a preferred supplier, colors, mounting, size, etc., please advise.

Yes, the 25 exit signs were for the electrical lighted signs.

The guidelines that were attached showed each type of landing and the signs required, as well as an optional evac plan sign. We will require the signs shown, but not the evac plan. The design manual also shows mounting.

The sizes for the signage are:

9x9- Smaller signs 12x12- Large NFPA sign

Will the VA remove existing network access nodes and security devices in the stairwells prior to the demolition and painting in each stairwell?

Contractor to remove, patch hole, and give the device to VA.

Where is the area to be designated for the Contractor to install a storage container/trailer as responded to in RFI 1?

Area will be determined with the winning bidder.

Will the VA require exposed ceilings to be painted if currently not painted?

Yes.

Please confirm Scope item “h. Replace removable handrails” specifically references the existing.

aluminum handrails and the Contractor is to replace the existing with no review or addition related.

to Code or updates to Code requirements?

Removable handrails are in any stairwell that does not have the continuous welded rail all the way to the top. The aluminum handrails and the handrails in the warehouse stairwell are considered removable.

Will Contractor be granted access to exterior (if available) for each Stairwell during construction to avoid traffic within the Hospital?

Yes.

Request Stairwell #3 (Northeast corner of CLC) be removed from Scope of Work as this stairwell was recently refinished. Materials and paint in Stairwells #1 and #2 can be selected to match.

No, renovate all stairwells.

Please confirm Scope of Work does not include any work past doors to the sub-basement? Doors and frames to sub-basement, on both sides, are included in Scope?

Door and frame to the sub-basement to be refinished on both sides.

Please confirm whether existing wood doors throughout all Stairwells are to be refinished or are not.

included in the Scope?

Replace signage on the door but do not refinish wood doors.

Please confirm the sub-basement can be used for the exhaust for the negative pressure.

requirement?

Yes.

The existing aluminum handrails appeared to be serviceable during the site visit. We request the

Replace these handrails.

Scope to provide new, stainless steel handrails to replace existing removable, aluminum handrails be removed from the Project?

In Stairwells with blocked access beyond the 4th floor, does the Scope of Work stop at the existing.

steel barriers? Are the existing steel barriers included in the Scope of Work?

Stop at the steel barrier.

Please confirm if existing welded steel gates in I Building and R&E Building are to remain?

Yes, those will remain.

Response in RFI 1 with signage specification does not match current signage in the Hospital.

Please confirm VA intent to provide TIL compliant signage or match signage currently being used in the CLC and Hospital corridors?

See #003.

Are Vendor ID badges to be supplied by the Contractor or the VA? If VA supplied, what are the requirements?

The Superintendent will be asked to get a badge and should be on site when workers are present. The badge process takes multiple trainings and a background check to acquire.

RFI 1 response states the Contractor is to provide Interim Life Safety Measures to allow stairwells to be closed while under construction. Please confirm Contractor’s Scope is limited to development.

of the Interim Life Safety Measures Plan and providing any temporary signage and barriers?

Signage and Barriers are expected.

RFI 1 states that Stairwells will be shut down one at a time for construction and should be passable

Stairwell will be completely closed during construction.

at the end of each day. Considering that stairwells may be left without safety features at the end of workdays (stair treads/handrails), please confirm that stairwells will be completely closed to the public and employees throughout the course of construction.

Please confirm that as lay-in ceiling is removed in stairwell #9, that any existing cabling and utilities will be addressed by the VA?

Contractor to disconnect and remove any existing utilities and cabling that can be removed above ceiling.

Existing stringers in the stairwells vary from painted to rubber. Is the VA’s intent to install rubber stringers throughout?

No, do painted stringers.

Current Solicitation provides for RFI response within 7 days of RFI due date.

Please extend Offer.

due date to 2 weeks following RFI 0002 responses being issued?

The Solicitation will close on 8/23/2024 at 2pm.