RFI Responses Repair Water Leak Main Computer Server Room.xlsx
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This RFI (Request for Information) document contains responses to 22 detailed questions about a water leak repair project at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The project involves repairing a water leak in the main computer server room, with comprehensive scope including demolition, waterproofing, landscaping, fireproofing removal, and various construction and restoration tasks. The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a contract value between $2-5 million and a 420-calendar day performance period.
Key technical details include 50% fireproofing removal on steel surfaces, complete replacement of wood fencing, new paver systems, waterproofing membrane installation, and exterior painting of canopies. The contractor must maintain salvaged landscaping, provide shop drawings for irrigation, and submit engineered scaffolding designs with PE-stamped documentation. The project requires adherence to JCAHO, NFPA, OSHA, and life safety standards, with construction to be performed without disrupting medical center operations. Offerors must be registered in VetCert, SAM, and meet specific certification requirements for the NAICS code 236220.
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| 1 | What is the Engineered load weight for Atrium? | Contractor is required to calculate the load weight, if needed. The work is designed to do all demo/removal of materials by hand and no equipment be brought into the atrium. Sheet A-102, Key Note #3 is hereby revised to state that the soil is not to be removed from the atrium, but rather a maximum of 1700CF of soil can be moved to other parts of the atrium while working on the membrane. | ||
| 2 | What manufacturer and thickness of liner preferred for water proofing Atrium? | Complete waterproofing system is listed out in detail as basis of design in Keynotes on A-104 | ||
| 3 | If pavers become damaged, where there be an option or variety of paver if unable to match existing? | All existing pavers are being demolished as stated in demo keynotes on A-102. See Sheet A-104 for new pedestal system pavers. | ||
| 4 | Who will maintain (water/irrigation) for salvaged landscaping that is to be removed and reinstalled? | All salvaged plant material shall be maintained by the contractor | ||
| 5 | Are there any available schematics for Blue Canopies so that we may discern application? | There is no additional information on canopies, but they are to remain as stated on demo notes on A-102. Flashing detail 8 appears on A-501 | ||
| 6 | If set in concrete or other bondable materials, may the Blue Canopies be separated from anchored area with torch and or other device such as mechanical saw? | There is no additional information on canopies, but they are to remain as stated on demo notes on A-102. Flashing detail 8 appears on A-501 | ||
| 7 | Will the areas be completely turned over for construction, or will area remain open for occupancy? | The contractor will have access to the entire courtyard area for construction to be completed in one phase. | ||
| 8 | The wood fence that is currently up, is it to be replaced completely, or repair damaged material? | To be replaced completely. Size, height, and style to match original. | ||
| 9 | In the Server Room, will the contractor be able to install scaffolding and flooring for upper ceiling grid, tiles and fireproofing removal and replacement full access if it may require longer hours for application? | Offerors are required to price out what is in the drawing set. If a Value Engineering option is available, the VA is open to reviewing a different method after award. | ||
| 10 | Will ALL Fire-Proofing be removed or just water damaged areas? | Extent of fireproofing to be removed is listed as 50% of all surface area of all steel located with BC-301 in note 9 on AB101. AB107 lists all sizes of steel beams in room | ||
| 11 | How to discern from water damaged areas if water spread to areas not visually identifiable? | Extent of fireproofing to be removed is listed as 50% of all surface area of all steel located with BC-301 in note 9 on AB101. AB107 lists all sizes of steel beams in room | ||
| 12 | In the Server Room, will all lighting be required to be updated and replaced? | See keynote 1, sheet AB106 | ||
| 13 | Please provide a spec section for landscaping plantings and irrigation. | See attached specification 32 90 00. Irrigation is required and the contractor shall provide shop drawings for approval after contract award. | ||
| 14 | A-102 | Please confirm if “opaque” film is required at all first- floor windows and doors per sheetnote “B” on sheet A-102. | Confirmed. | |
| 15 | A-104 | Please provide a spec section for the “cast planter cap” referenced on sheetA-104, note 4. | Planter cap is pre-cast concrete, color and shape to match existing. Concrete to be 4000 psi. | |
| 16 | A-501 | Is the window film called out on sheet A-501 note#1 to be permanent, or only during construction? | It is to be installed prior to construction work commencement and removed when construction is complete. | |
| 17 | Please provide a spec section for div 4 masonry. The plans reference stone planter caps, and masonry infill scope. | With the limited extent of this work, A/E deems specification not necessary. Stone planter caps to match existing as closely as possible. Recommend taking demolished caps to stone vendor to match. | ||
| 18 | Please provide a spec section for exterior painting of existing canopies. | Exterior canopies to be wire brushed and prepped for repaint. Prime with corrosion resistant epoxy primer. Finish - 2 coats epoxy - color to be selected by VA. Basis of Design. Sherwin Williams Pro industrial High Performance Epoxy, or equal. Acceptable application methods, spray, roll, or brush. | ||
| 19 | AB101 | Please provide drawing details for the scaffolding called out on sheet AB101 note 7. | Scaffolding is delegated design, design parameters are listed under sheet notes on AB104 | |
| 20 | AB104 | Regarding note “C” on sheet AB104? Is the VA requiring the contractor to engineer the scaffolding and provide PE stamped shop drawings for the temporary scaffolding? | Yes. | |
| 21 | AB103 | Sheet AB103 sheet note “D” says that the contractor is required to “submit plan of approach for room BC-301 outlining strategies and schedule with bid”. Please confirm if this is required to be submitted with the proposal at bid submission. | B-104 Sheet Note D is revised to state, "Contractor shall provide coordination drawings for room BC-301 after award for VA approval. | |
| 22 | AB104 | Note 2 on sheet AB104 says to build raised access platform and to see platform framing plan. Note 2 is called out in the middle of BC-301. It is unclear what the note is referring to. Is it referring to a raised access floor? No raised access floor plans have been provided. | Disregard keynote 2, sheet AB104 |
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