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0003 01-29-2026

586-26-1-1577-0005

586-22-102

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

36C256

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16

5075 Westheimer Road, Suite 750

Houston TX 77056-5643

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25626R0012

12-12-2025

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AMENDMENT 0003

A. Provides RFI responses

B. Adds Attachment: Specification Section 09 67 23 20

C. Adds Attachment: Updated Drawing E200

D. Adds Attachment: Updated Drawing E205

E. Adds Attachment: Updated Drawing E301

F. Adds Attachment: ACM Drawings

G. Adds Attachment: Asbestos and Hazardous Materials Report

Tabitha Contreras

VA-VHA-2020-FB33BFA2

586-22-102 RENOVATE PC BLUE PACT WOMEN’S CLINIC RFI RESPONSES

1. Section 078400 of the specifications require that Firestopping only be performed by a subcontractor who is approved by UL or FM. There is only one such company in Mississippi who is qualified as such. I have been unable to get them to provide a quote for this work on two previous projects at the VA. Also, we contacted out of state firestop subcontractors who refused to quote. Our firm has performed firestopping for years. Would you allow us to self-perform this work as long as it was approved by an approved firestopping inspector?

RESPONSE: The VA would accept fire calking by all contractors as long as the fire stopping meets spec. This should be inspected by the GC and the EOR.

2. Deadline for submittal of proposals is at 10:00 AM. Would you consider changing the time for submittal to 3:00 PM or maybe 4:00 PM. Most subcontractors do like releasing their quotes on day prior to bids. This can make it difficult to compile our bid when quotes come in shortly before bid deadline.

RESPONSE: The RFP response due date is updated by amendment as posted on SAM.gov.

3. I assume our quotes can be submitted to you by email at this address?

RESPONSE: Yes, per the solicitation, proposals are to be sent to Lisa.Peace@va.gov.

4. Could you please confirm whether additional specification divisions/sections are available (e.g., Divisions 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, etc., and any remaining divisions applicable to the project)? If so, would you upload/post the complete specifications set (or issue an addendum) so bidders have the full contract requirements?

RESPONSE: Complete specifications are uploaded to SAM.gov in two volumes.

5. Is this project subject to the requirements of ICRA?

RESPONSE: Yes.

6. Would the gov’t accept a bar chart schedule for project schedule in lieu of the CPM

Scheduled in Section 01 32 16.15?

RESPONSE: No.

mailto:Lisa.Peace@va.gov

7. Would you forward to us the sign in sheet from today’s Site Visit?

RESPONSE: The sign in sheet is attached to the RFI amendment 001.

8. Has a Hazardous Material Survey (asbestos and lead paint) been prepared for affected areas in this project?

RESPONSE: We will provide the latest asbestos and hazardous materials report via amendment.

9. Would you consider extending the time for RFI's for several days after the Site Visit tomorrow.?

RESPONSE: RFIs were due 12/19/25 at 10AM CST/Local Time.

10. The lay down area is unknown. I have a couple of suggestions. The first option is to use the door in the area of the waiting room #100 on the plans. There is a door that accesses outside near the area marked E31 on the plans. This door puts us going into the drive which is adjacent to the covered parking area. We could put up a chain link fence with sandbags around about 15 parking spaces and use that as a lay down area and that door as access to the site as it is only feet away from the women's area that we are renovating. The second option is to use the already fenced in area right outside where the new penthouse will go. We could use the grass area as a lay down (just need to re-sod it when we are done). There is a parking lot right next to the fenced area. That could be Prime and subcontractor parking. This keeps us away from the vets coming into the hospital. Both of the options would work well. Where will the lay down be and where will we be allowed to park?

RESPONSE: The area in red is proposed but the VA will work with the contractor. We will try and determine the least path for demo.

11. Will the city be issuing a permit and doing inspections?

RESPONSE: No. The VA and Engineering will be completing inspections.

12. Will everything be removed that the hospital wants to keep from the area to be renovated? Furniture, TV's, cameras, etc. Is what's left behind considered throw away?

RESPONSE: Furniture, TVs, and computers will be removed. RTLS items will need to be given back to the government and reinstalled by a licensed RTLS vendor when complete. All remaining items can be considered disposable.

13. Section 01 91 00 – General Commissioning Requirements. Please confirm whether the Contractor’s responsibility for commissioning re-testing is limited to deficiencies attributable to Contractor installation, programming, or execution errors. Please clarify whether re-testing required due to design interpretation, sequence clarification, or VA operational constraints will be treated as a compensable change.

RESPONSE: Re-testing of systems with performance deficiencies are generally required due to components and systems that are not performing per the design intent. Design interpretation, sequence clarification, VA operational constraints are not commissioning testing items, but rather are issues that the contractor shall address well before any Cx testing is scheduled.

14. : Section 01 91 00. Please clarify whether the Contractor’s Commissioning Manager is required to be a dedicated, full-time position for the duration of the project, or if this role may be fulfilled by a qualified individual performing commissioning coordination in conjunction with other project management responsibilities.

RESPONSE: Can be performed by a qualified individual with other project management responsibilities.

15. Section 01 00 00; Section 01 35 26-Please identify any anticipated restrictions on normal working hours, off-hours, or weekend work for activities occurring within and above the project footprint. Confirm whether extended or off-hour work will be authorized when required to maintain hospital operations and minimize disruption.

RESPONSE: VA’s Normal Working Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contractor shall coordinate work with the COR in order to not disrupt the end user’s operations which may include work earlier or later in the day and on weekends or federal holidays at no additional cost to the VA. Noise disturbances and utility shutdowns/tie-ins shall be coordinated with the COR and not interfere with VA daily operations.

16. Scope of Work; Drawings-The Contract Documents indicate that above-ceiling work may extend beyond the project footprint. Please identify the anticipated horizontal and vertical limits of this work or confirm that restoration of adjacent areas affected by this work is included in the base scope of work.

RESPONSE: Means and methods will require installation of conduit and/or wiring to electrical panels, communications closets/racks, life safety, or any other systems. Contractor shall install all systems as required that support the work within the defined scope area. To the best of our knowledge, based off of field observations, Owner provided As-Builts, and all measures of capturing all existing system components on the Contract Documents, it is our belief that all has been captured within the base scope of work. However, some connections may require outages or disruptions to adjacent areas that must be communicated and coordinated with the

COR. It is possible that the contractor may find certain existing components once construction begins that may not be “exactly” as shown on the drawings. It is therefore the Contractor’s responsibility to adapt to those changes and make minor modifications as required.

Coordination with COR and Engineer is advised and appreciated.

17. Scope of Work, Section 3-Please confirm the limits of Contractor responsibility for

HVAC and hydronic system upgrades serving areas outside the PC Blue Clinic, including Radiation Oncology and Yellow Clinic systems. Clarify whether infrastructure improvements and future connection points are included in the base scope.

RESPONSE: Future connections are included. All upgrades fall within the scope of work.

18. : Drawings and Specifications- Please confirm whether the penthouse structure and associated building envelope elements (including structural framing, roofing, flashing, waterproofing, and weatherproofing) are included in the Contractor’s scope of work or provided under a separate contract.

RESPONSE: All penthouse work under PC Blue contract. See drawing A201 and A202 for penthouse work.

19. Section 02 82 00; Scope of Work-Please confirm that removal of unforeseen asbestos-containing materials encountered outside identified areas will be handled through a contract modification in accordance with applicable FAR provisions.

RESPONSE: Confirmed, unless the quantity is so small that it can be completed by normal demo.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-61/subpart-M/section-61.145

Asbestos Abatement Design Manual (TIL)

20. Section 01 91 00; Division 22-Please confirm whether medical gas outlet certification, cross-connection testing, and third-party verification are included in the Contractor’s scope of work or provided by the VA under a separate contract.

RESPONSE: The contractor will provide certified third party medical gas testing agent to perform this service.

21. Division 28; Section 01 91 00-Please clarify whether phased fire alarm testing and interim acceptance will be permitted to support construction phasing, or whether full system acceptance testing is required only at project completion.

RESPONSE: Yes, per drawing PD104, General Note G5, requires that once medical gas piping is removed, that the system shall be tested and recertified. The contractor will provide certified third party medical gas testing agent to perform this service.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-61/subpart-M/section-61.145

22. Section 01 35 26-Please confirm the initial Infection Control Risk Assessment

(ICRA) level anticipated for this project and identify conditions under which revalidation or escalation of ICRA requirements would occur.

RESPONSE: Category D, high risk, Level 4. We do not foresee any revalidation or escalation.

Level 4 is high risk for patient care and this is due to the clinic above the space, next to the space and below the space being patient care.

23. Section 01 35 26-Please confirm the anticipated processing time for TB screening, background checks, and badging for Contractor personnel. Clarify whether delays associated with these processes will be considered for contract time extensions.

RESPONSE: They will not be considered for time extensions. The VA will work with the awarded contractor on badging.

01 35 26-24 “A. Contractor shall provide written certification that all contract employees assigned to the work site have had a pre-placement tuberculin screening within 90 days prior to assignment to the worksite and been found have negative TB screening reactions. Contractors shall be required to show documentation of negative TB screening reactions for any additional workers who are added after the 90-day requirement before they will be allowed to work on the work site. NOTE: This can be the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and two-step skin testing or a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved blood test.”

24. Section 01 91 00-Please confirm the anticipated volume and format of commissioning documentation required (including trend logs, calibration tables, and test scripts) and whether standardized VA templates will be provided.

RESPONSE: Not sure what the question is regarding “anticipated volume” of documentation.

Trend logs are typically provided in graphic form for each control point and for a minimum of five days and 24 hours per day for those five days. Calibration tables are typically spreadsheets provided by the control contractor. The contractor may use his template of choice as long as it accurately shows the required data.

25. Room 140 "EHRM" is shown on these plans to get new IT equipment. That same room is part of an EHRM project that is currently in-progress and scheduled to receive new IT equipment. It appears the drawings for this project have not been coordinated with the work of that project. This project calls for new racks and data terminations. The EHRM project will already be providing new racks and new data terminations. Please provide clear details on how we are to bid the work related to this room. Reference sheets A101, E202 and others. Additionally, sheet AD100 shows the complete demolition of this room as it exists or existed before the EHRM project. The EHRM project involves selectively demolishing some walls and building new walls to enlarge the room. The new plans for the EHRM project show this room in a different final configuration than sheet A101 in this project.

RESPONSE: The awarded contractor is to build the IT room per design.

26. Would the government consider extending the RFI deadline by one week?

RESPONSE: The response due date is updated via amendment as posted on SAM.gov.

27. Please provide specification and detail for duct and mechanical insulation.

RESPONSE: Please refer to drawing MH002 “Mechanical Notes” as well as specifications.

Specifications provided with amendment, Division 23.

28. The provided Life Safety plan LS101 has text overlay issues at the mechanical room. Please provide this plan with corrected text overlays. An image of the text overlay issue is attached.

RESPONSE: Sheet LS-101, 1/LS 101: Note between column lines A & B to read:

Existing floor / ceiling penetration

VFD.1

VFD.2

29. Is there a dedicated elevator for contractors to use for the selective demolition removal at the basement level or is the stairwell the only access to the basement?

RESPONSE: There is a service elevator nearby the space that can be used for demolition removal.

30. With the upcoming Christmas and New Year Holiday most subcontractors and vendors will be off during that time and in between holidays. To allow for more competitive quotes for this project, would the government push back the bid date an additional week?

RESPONSE: The RFP response due date is updated in Amendment 002 as posted on

SAM.gov.

31. Please advise whether nighttime and/or after hours work will be required for this contract. If yes, which phases or scopes of work specifically?

RESPONSE: VA’s Normal Working Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contractor shall coordinate work with the COR in order to not disrupt the end user’s operations which may include work earlier or later in the day and on weekends or federal holidays at no

32. Please identify preferred days/times for planned utility shutdowns and any blackout periods during which shutdowns will not be permitted.

RESPONSE: Spec. 01 00 00 Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

33. Please confirm whether temporary power, water, and HVAC required to maintain adjacent occupied areas are included in the base scope and whether connection points will be provided by VA or by the Contractor.

RESPONSE: No temporary power, water, or HVAC is required. However, the contractor must coordinate carefully with the COR for all phasing aspects to minimize down time and scheduled outages. All areas outside of PC blue area will remain open and operational. The HVAC unit will require coordination to minimize downtime as it serves multiple areas.

34. Please clarify the Contractor’s responsibilities relative to the A/E-provided third-party commissioning agent, including scheduling authority & responsibility, testing support labor, and retesting.

RESPONSE: The contractor is responsible for executing functional performance tests, pre-functional checks, calibration verification, any retesting required due to failed tests, and all work described in the Cx specifications.

35. Please confirm whether test & balancing impacts and capacity upgrades to downstream systems outside the PC Blue footprint are included in the Contractor’s scope of work.

RESPONSE: TAB is required for entire systems to verify accurate airflows.

36. Please provide a complete list of Government furnished furniture & equipment, anticipated delivery dates, storage requirements, and installation responsibility so pricing and schedule impacts can be accurately captured.

RESPONSE: We do not have anticipated delivery dates. The furniture will be VA furnished

Contractor Installed. See below for estimated list of equipment that will be procured for space.

Microwave and refrigerator will be contractor furnished, contractor installed.

Furniture:

60” height adjustable desk 8

Credenza 8

Hutch 8

48” height adjustable desk 12

Bookcase 12

Lateral File 12

Mobile File 25

Desk Chair 35

Side Chair 20

Stack Chairs 30

Waiting Room Chairs 15

Waiting Room Tables 15

Breakroom Table 1

Modular furniture with 6 workstations 1

Equipment:

Refrigerator 1 (Fridge to be Contractor Furnish Contractor Install, stainless steel, top ice.)

Microwave 1 (Microwave to be contractor furnished 4 in 1 Stainless, (Air fry, broil, microwave etc.))

Exam chairs 7

37. Please advise on location and space provided for Contractor laydown area.

RESPONSE: see question 10

38. Please advise on the number of full time on site field personnel required for the

Contractor. (Superintendent, SSHO, QCM)

RESPONSE: If competent, Superintendent can dual or triple hat SSHO/QCM.

39. Please clarify whether temporary partitions, ICRA barriers, and negative air machines are considered incidental to the work or must meet a specific VA ICRA class and monitoring requirement.

RESPONSE: Contractor must meet ICRA Cat. D, high risk, level 4

40. The specifications and SOW require continuous operation, environmental control, and negative pressure in an occupied healthcare facility, while existing HVAC systems are being removed and replaced. Please confirm whether the Contractor is required to provide temporary HVAC/air conditioning beyond negative air machines, and if so, identify the anticipated duration, areas served, and performance criteria. If not defined, please confirm such work will be handled as a change if required by phasing or field conditions.

RESPONSE: This is the contractor’s responsibility to determine the most efficient approach to changing over the equipment. Means and Methods is under the prevue of the contractor.

Maintain conditioned air to oncology throughout phases of work. All areas should experience minimum impact per shutdowns in the Spec.

41. Please advise if interim life safety measures, fire watch, or temporary alarms are required.

RESPONSE: Yes. The VA allows for heat sensors to be installed during construction.

42. Please provide missing spec section 09 06 00 for Schedule for Finishes.

RESPONSE: See drawing page A602 for finish schedule.

43. Please provide spec section Division 26 for Electrical

RESPONSE: This will be posted as an amendment.

44. Please provide spec section Division 27 for Communication.

45. Please provide spec section Division 22 for Plumbing.

46. Please provide spec section Division 23 for Mechanical.

47. Please provide spec section Division 28 Electronic Safety and Security

48. Please confirm there is not a generator for this project. On table of contents, there is a spec section for Division 48 “Electrical Power Generation” but there is not a spec section listed.

RESPONSE: There is no new generator. Any noted emergency circuits or panel shall be derived from existing emergency switchgear.

49. Please provide contact information for the existing CCTV System.

RESPONSE: Global Sector Services, Vicon Valerus manufacturer

50. Note 6, Sheet E202, please provide drawing including location of panel NMCCEC in

Electrical Room 3, not shown on any of the electrical drawings.

RESPONSE: Electrical Room 3 is in the basement. Refer to revised sheet, E200.

51. Note 10, Sheet E202, please provide drawing including location of panel LS2M, not shown on any electrical drawings.

RESPONSE: Panel “LS2M” is located on the 2nd floor above the PC Blue Clinic space. Contractor shall allow for 200’ run of conduit to replace this feeder for Panel

“LS2M”. The feeder originates from the life safety panel that is being demolished in the existing south wall of the mechanical room space at PC Blue Clinic. The new feeder for Panel “LS2M” will connect to new Panel “LS1M” as noted on panel schedules. Drawing E202 states to “Verify location of existing panel” Note 10.

52. Please provide Light Fixture Schedule.

RESPONSE: Revised sheet E301 is included showing Luminaire Schedule.

53. Please Postpone RFI deadline until Jan 9, 2026 to provide adequate time to review all plans and specifications with potential mechanical and electrical subcontractors? With issuance on December 12 and cut-off for RFI’s only 3 days after the site visit, more time is needed to provide a detailed review and most specialty vendors are closed until the end of the year.

RESPONSE: The RFP response due date is updated via amendment as posted on SAM.gov.

54. Please postpone Offer due date to January 30, 2026? With issuance on December

12 and cut-off for RFI’s only 3 days after the site visit, more time is needed to provide a detailed review and most specialty vendors are closed until the end of the year.

RESPONSE: The RFP response due date is updated via amendment as posted on SAM.gov.

55. There is an existing camera in the corner of the ceiling in the hallway where the hard barrier and construction doors will be located. Is there a requirement to relocate this camera during construction?

RESPONSE: Yes. If camera interferes with barrier or construction, it needs to be relocated.

The cameras will be moved a few feet and adjusted to meet the police department’s view coverage.

56. Is the existing Swiss log pneumatic tube system part of the contract? If so, does it require demolition or relocation and to where?

RESPONSE: Pneumatic Controls will no longer be used within the limits of the project. Per the documents, all Pneumatic tubing and controls will be removed back to their mains. Any

Pneumatic tubing and controls that are still in operation outside of the work area shall remain in service.

57. Please provide a drawing indicating lay down area and construction access for removal of demolition materials and delivery of materials during construction?

RESPONSE: Please reference response to RFI #10.

58. Will the Contractor have access to use the existing door labeled “EXIT” across the hallway from the temporary construction doors and barrier?

RESPONSE: Possibly. Door will be available as long as patient impact is minimal. This will be reviewed with the awarded contractor.

59. MD104 notes that existing chilled water below to Linear Accelerator are to be capped at floor level. MD105 notes chilled water below to Linear Accelerator to install loop line with balancing/shut-off valve. Please clarify?

RESPONSE: The Linear Accelerator chilled water loop is no longer in operation. However, by capping the lines at the floor causes a “dead leg” which is not preferred. The loop keeps the chilled water moving through the system. Install the loop per the plans.

60. Electrical drawing page E205 shows a landing and stairwell on the exterior of the new penthouse outside the overhead door; however, the structural drawings do not show details for these items. Please provide clarification for this scope.

RESPONSE: The landing and stairwell shown on sheet E205 shall be deleted.

61. Will the awarded contractor be able to utilize the grass area outside the work area within the metal fencing as a laydown area?

RESPONSE: Please reference response to RFI #10.

62. The documents do not clearly identify the designated access points for building materials. Can this be provided.

RESPONSE: Dependent on materials but the VA will work with the contractor on this. Please see the work area in previous responses and the COR will work with the contractor on path of least impact.

63. Please Confirm if there will be fire sprinkler drawings provided.

RESPONSE: Yes, per sheet PL103, General Note G4:

FIRE PROTECTION SUBCONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT FINAL HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS

AND DRAWINGS FOR ENGINEER'S APPROVAL BEFORE STARTING WORK. SUBMITTAL

TO BE COMPLETED AND STAMPED BY CERTIFIED HYDRAULIC FIRE SPRINKLER

DESIGNER.

64. Per specification 12 24 00 Window shades section 1.1 indicates cloth shades, vertical blinds, and venetian blinds and section 1.2 refers to the color of venetian blinds in section 09 06 00 schedule of finishes; however, the plans do not indicate any locations for window shades or what type. and Specification 09 06 00 is not provided in the specifications, please provide the specification section and plan locations, type and sizes required.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided as amendment. Provide window shades in rooms 125 and 126.

65. Please advise on deck height and floor to floor heights in the work space.

RESPONSE: See sheet A201

66. Please advise on deck/floor construction type and thickness.

RESPONSE: See sheet A-502

67. Please provide a complete set of as-builts for all work areas.

RESPONSE: Provided as amendment.

68. Please advise who is responsible for terminal cleaning.

RESPONSE: The contractor is responsible.

69. Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Quality Control Manager (QCM) on this project

RESPONSE: Yes, if competent.

70. Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on this project

71. Please advise on the following manufacturers for the building – DDC Controls, Security & Access Control, Nurse Call, Medical Gas, Public Address System and Fire Alarm System.

RESPONSE: Fire and Public Address: Siemens, Access Control: Software House, Med Gas:

service contract with MGI, DDC: Johnson Controls

72. Please advise if the existing roofing system is under warranty where we have to demolish it for the 2nd Floor Penthouse. And if so, please advise who the subcontractor and/or manufacturer is that installed the existing roofing system.

RESPONSE: It is not currently under warranty.

73. Please advise on existing roof construction type that has to be demolished for the new 2nd Floor Penthouse.

RESPONSE: See sheet A.201 and 4/A.202

74. Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the Access Control additions.

75. Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the CCTV additions.

76. Please confirm there is enough space on the existing nurse call server for new design.

RESPONSE: Confirmed.

77. Please provide specification Section 09 06 00 -" Schedule for Finishes" since it is referenced numerous times in the Bid Specifications.

RESPONSE: See drawings A602 for finish schedule.

78. Please provide the Basis of Design for the Lavatory Mirrors.

RESPONSE: See spec section 10 28 00.

79. Please provide Basis of Design for the Television and TV bracket that the GC is to furnish and install.

RESPONSE: 55” LG or like kind.

80. Please provide Basis of Design for the Window Blinds we are to furnish and install.

RESPONSE: 2’ faux wood blinds, wand control and cordless. 3’ decorative valence. See specification section 12 24 00 for window shades.

81. Signage is referenced in the Equipment Schedule on Sheet A-104 indicating that signage information is on Sheet A-502. There is no signage information on Sheet A-502. Please review and advise and provide a signage schedule with signage details.

RESPONSE: See drawing sheet A103.

82. Please provide the Basis of Design for the LVT Luxury Vinyl tile. No information was provided on plans and/or specifications.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided via amendment. See spec section 09 65 19. Mannington or like kind.

83. Please provide the Basis of Design for the Porcelain Tile and Base. No information provided on plans and/or specifications.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided via amendment.

84. Please provide specification for the Epoxy Floor coatings that we are to provide in Mechanical Room 200.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided via amendment. See Spec Section 09 67 23.20 for res-2 epoxy.

85. Please provide the Basis of Design for the RWC Rigid Vinyl Wall covering noted on the finish schedule. No information provided on the plans and/or specifications.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided via amendment. Acrovyn or like kind.

86. Please provide specifications for the WP Wall protection noted on the Legend. No information provided on the Finish Schedule and/or specifications

87. Please provide details for the MW Millwork Vinyl Base (MW) in Rooms 100, 101, 102 and 120 as referenced on the Finish Schedule. No information provided on the plans.

88. Please provide the Basis of Design for the Resilient Base (RB) as noted on the Finish Schedule. No information provided on the plans and specifications.

89. Please provide the Basis of Design for the Acoustical Ceiling Tile (ACT) as noted on the Finish Schedule. No information provided in the plans and specifications.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided via amendment. Armstrong, Mineral Fiber, White, beveled tegular edge, or like kind.

90. Please provide details for the Fire Rating "SB" noted for Door 100 as noted on the Door Schedule.

RESPONSE: Smoke barrier wall (SB) door to have 20 minute fire rating. See details A.601

91. Please provide the Basis of Design for the Overhead Coiling Door ( 200A).

RESPONSE: See specification 08 33 00.

92. Please provide Insulation details and requirements for the Overhead Coiling Door ( 200A).

RESPONSE: Provide manufacturer’s standard insulated door with R-value no less than 7.35.

Details sheet A.202

93. Please specify the finish for the Aluminum Door Type 1.

RESPONSE: See spec section 08 34 73.

94. Please provide existing Roofing system and flashing details we are to Demolish as per Sheet AD-101.

RESPONSE: See sheets AD-101, A-201, and 4/A-202. Remove Existing roof system per AD-

101 in its entirety including base & perimeter flashings. Maintain building in watertight condition at all times.

95. Please confirm if we are to furnish and install the grab bars and coat hooks as shown on Detail 4/A104. They are not shown on the Equipment Schedule. If so, please provide Basis of Design and specifications.

RESPONSE: Grab bar to be integral with patient scale. Coat hook to be per spec section 08 71

00; Hardware set HW2F.

96. Please provide Basis of Design for the Metal Lockers.

RESPONSE: Double tier metal, locker base and slope top. See spec section 10 51 13.

97. Please provide Basis of Design for all Wall protection: Handrails, Wall guards, Corner Guards, Bumper guards, Crash Rails.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided via amendment. See Specification Section 10 26 00.

Acrovyn or like kind.

98. Please provide the existing brick manufacturer, type and finish we are to match and repair.

RESPONSE: Match existing brick. Brick manufacturer is unknown. At General Contractors option, any salvaged brick from Penthouse addition may be reused.

99. Please confirm if we are to furnish and install the Changing station in the Lactation

Room 101A. If so, please provide Basis of Design and specification.

RESPONSE: VA Furnished Contractor Installed.

100. Please provide specifications for the Acoustical wall panels in the PACT Team Room.

RESPONSE: See spec section 09 84 33. Acoustical Solutions, AlphaSorb Fabric Wrapped

Acoustic Panels, 2” Thickness, Z Clip Mounts, or like kind.

101. Please advise if asbestos abatement is required.

RESPONSE: Current asbestos and hazardous materials report provided.

102. Please provide a current asbestos survey for the Project Area.

RESPONSE: Current asbestos and hazardous materials report provided.

103. Will the owner accept Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

104. Will the owner accept the “Primavera P6” for schedule submission and monthly updates?

105. Is this project tax-exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax-exempt certificates?

RESPONSE: Mississippi Code 27-65-105: The exemption for the tax imposed under this chapter shall not apply to sales of tangible personal property or specified digital products, labor or services to contractors purchasing in the performance of contracts with the United States, the

State of Mississippi, counties and municipalities.

106. Because of COVID-19 throughout the U.S. and the resulting Federal, State, and local governments’ responses/requirements, are there any new work requirements or mandates that will be required by the Owner on this project?

107. Many Owner campuses are beginning to address tuberculosis protocols on the

Owner campus projects, including the 90-day screening before assignment to the worksite. This requirement will limit the amount of personnel who can immediately perform work right after the award. Will this project be required to follow 01 35 26

1.13 for TB-required protocols and a requirement to follow the 90-day screening before beginning work on the project?

108. What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the

NTP?

RESPONSE: Generally this is 30 days unless we need to delay based on hospital needs/swing space, etc.

109. For planning the preliminary project schedule, please provide an anticipated award date.

RESPONSE: 30-60 days after RFP closing date.

110. How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for the owner and A/E to review and respond to RFIs?

RESPONSE: The VA review period is 10 business days for RFIs per Spec Section 01-33-23-7.

111. How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

RESPONSE: Spec section 01 33 23-7 1.10 VA review of submittals and RFIs

112. Will the Government provide the 3-D REVIT Design model in native file format for the creation of coordination drawings and use by contractor?

RESPONSE: Will be provided to the awarded contractor.

113. Please confirm that the project scope will be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

RESPONSE: VA’s Normal Working Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contractor shall coordinate work with the COR in order to not disrupt the end user’s operations which may include work earlier or later in the day and on weekends or federal holidays at no

114. Can you confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent?

RESPONSE: The AE will provide the third party Cx.

115. Knowing that the campus is limited on space and parking, it is critical that the contractor project superintendent have freedom of access and close proximity to the work. Can the Owner provide a designated parking spot for the contractor project superintendent

RESPONSE: Superintendent can park within the laydown area.

116. Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders?

RESPONSE: The maintenance team on site was involved in the review process.

117. Can the contractor use an existing office inside the building for a temporary construction office during construction instead of setting up a temporary trailer?

RESPONSE: You can use any room within the space given for the project.

118. Can the contractor use the existing restroom facilities in the work area or adjacent ones nearby?

RESPONSE: Yes, in the work area but once demo the construction area will need a temp area.

The contractor is not to use VA restrooms.

119. Can the contractor use the existing on-site utilities for temporary electrical and water free of charge?

RESPONSE: Yes

120. Will the owner provide the fire watch during the period that the fire suppression and/or fire alarm system is not in service?

RESPONSE: We will allow the use of heat sensors during fire suppression shutdowns.

Contractor will be responsible for providing fire watch if not using heat sensors or when the system is completely down.

121. Please provide detailed guidance for noise and vibration operations, including acceptable levels/duration, hours of operations for acceptable levels, and acceptable noise levels after hours.

RESPONSE: VA’s Normal Working Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contractor shall coordinate work with the COR in order to not disrupt the end user’s operations which may include work earlier or later in the day and on weekends or federal holidays at no additional cost to the VA. Noise disturbances and utility shutdowns/tie-ins shall be coordinated with the COR and not interfere with VA daily operations. At times MEP could cause phasing to occur. See Spec Section 01 00 00 -7.

122. How long after award will the Government provide the submittal register?

RESPONSE: Spec 01 33 23 The VA will provide a blank submittal register in electronic format.

Thereafter, the Contractor shall fill in the blank register with the required submittals as documented in the project spec. Submittal register will be initiated by A/E and will require 14 days to complete beyond contract award

123. Can the QA/QC dual hat as the Superintendent?

124. Can the SSHO dual hat as a Superintendent?

125. Has the owner entered into an agreement with the owner-furnished equipment vendor?

RESPONSE: No

126. Can the owner confirm that the General Contractor is to not include any Asbestos or Lead Removal?

RESPONSE: Asbestos and Hazardous materials report is provided.

127. Has the work area been checked for asbestos, lead-based materials, and/or other hazardous materials? Is there a report available?

RESPONSE: Asbestos and Hazardous materials report is provided

128. What is the Government's policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction which is not quantified in the construction documents?

RESPONSE: Asbestos and Hazardous materials report is provided. Area will be addressed in a modification unless small enough to be removed during demo. In accordance with EPA and state regulations. Please see previous questions for exact reference.

129. Can the existing service and/or public elevators be used for construction activities? Are there any restrictions or time constraints?

RESPONSE: You can use the service elevator nearby.

130. In light of the ambiguity of the excavation scope, can the classification of the excavation be changed from unclassified excavation to classified excavation?

RESPONSE: Any asbestos or hazardous materials, if encountered, to be handled as classified.

131. Will the Government consider candidates with extensive relevant experience and

CQM-C certification as meeting the qualification requirements in lieu of a formal degree, consistent with FAR and VA guidelines that allow for equivalent experience for technical roles?

132. Please clarify whether QC Manager candidates with directly relevant QC experience on comparable Federal construction projects may be considered acceptable if their formal education differs from the degree described in the solicitation/specification/01 45 00, provided their qualifications are documented in the proposal/QC Plan submittal.

RESPONSE: These candidates can be considered.

133. Please confirm if the Government will consider a QA/QC organization in which the named QC Manager provides overall program management and decision-making authority, while on-site inspections and documentation are carried out by project-dedicated QC personnel reporting to that individual.

RESPONSE: Confirmed.

134. May CQM discipline-specific staff (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, low voltage, civil, etc.) be provided by trade subcontractors performing the work, rather than directly by the CM, provided they meet the minimum experience requirements?

135. Will the owner consider extending the bid due date, since a large pool of subcontractors will be taking the Christmas week and New Years off?

RESPONSE: The RFP response due date is updated in Amendment 002 as posted on

SAM.gov.

136. Please provide spec sections 22 00 00-28 31 00. They appear in the specification table of contents, but they did not include in the specifications.

RESPONSE: Specifications provided in the amendment.

137. Who is the current fire alarm vendor on site?

RESPONSE: Siemens.

138. Who is the current fire sprinkler subcontractor on site?

RESPONSE: We do not currently have a fire sprinkler contractor.

139. Who is the access control vendor on site?

RESPONSE: Software House.

140. What nurse call system is currently in use?

RESPONSE: Raulands Nurse Call

141. Please confirm the steel supplier/installer does not have to be AISC certified.

RESPONSE: See spec section 05 12 00.

142. Will there be any other opportunities to visit the site prior to bid submission?

143. Please confirm the 8” x 2-1/2” Z Purlins are structurally adequate to fireproof. We have received concerns that they are too lightweight.

RESPONSE: Note to VA: General Contractor to substitute W 8x13 for 8” purlins at roof deck or provide spray fire resistant material per IBC equation 7-17 under 722.5.2.2.

144. The drawing does not have a Luminare fixture schedule for the light fixture shown on E201. Can one be provided?

RESPONSE: See revised sheet E301.

Additional Notes: See revised drawings: E 200; E205; E301. Sheet A 102: provide patient lift system in Rms. MPE 3, MPE 4, and GPR.

145. Is there any color code conduit required the different electrical branch? (Orange

Conduit- Life Safety Branch, Yellow Conduit-Critical Care Branch, Green Conduit -

Equipment branch, Purple Conduit-Nurse call System, Blue Conduit-Comm, Fire

Alarm- Red Conduit).

RESPONSE: Yes, color conduits are required and colors are correct as noted. This will be coordinated with VA personnel and successful bidder prior to installation. Conduits and boxes may be factory colored or painted in the field.

146. Will the pharmacy and medication rooms require intrusion detection system? Who is the current intrusion detection system used in the facility?

RESPONSE: These rooms require door access controls as noted on drawings. Siemens is the fire alarm vendor and Emerald Resource is the low voltage/systems vendor. Electrical contractor shall coordinate with these vendors for equipment and installations.

147. Drawing E202 is showing new access controls being installed as part of this project. The contractor responsible for rough in only for this project? If the contractor required to provide who is current access control system used in the facility?

RESPONSE: Contractor is responsible for all installations, wiring, equipment, terminations, testing, etc. Siemens is the fire alarm vendor and Emerald Resource is the low voltage/systems vendor. Electrical contractor shall coordinate with these vendors for equipment and installations. Refer to notes on plans and the specifications. Vendor should not forget about the

RTLS sensors/monitors

148. Will the contractor be required to commission only the new access controls install as part of this project?

RESPONSE: Any component that is installed as part of this project will require commissioning, startup, and testing by the contractor or his vendor. The commissioning agent will be provided by the AE and will work with the contractor on commissioning of all items.

149. Drawing E202 is only showing nurse call being install in the two toilets. Is this the only nurse call required to be installed for this project?

RESPONSE: Yes. Only the (2) patient toilets. Also include the staff station at the reception desk.

150. Will the contractor only be required to certified and commission the new nurse call install as part of this project? Or will the contractor be required to recertified and commission the entire nurse call system in facility?

RESPONSE: Only new components that are installed as part of this project will require commissioning, startup, and testing by the contractor or their vendor.

151. The bid document does not have any as-built drawing for the electrical and fire alarm system for the project area. Can as-built drawing be provided for the electrical and fire alarm system for the project area?

RESPONSE: All drawings will be made accessible (as they are available) to the successful bidder

152. Who is the current manufacturer of the fire alarm system in the facility?

RESPONSE: See notes on drawings and specifications. Siemens is the fire alarm vendor.

153. There is no fire drawing provided for the new project area. Can fire alarm drawings be provided? Or is the contractor responsible for the fire alarm design?

RESPONSE: Required fire alarm is noted on sheet E204 and E205.

154. Does the current existing fire alarm system capable of expanding and supporting the new fire system in the project area?

RESPONSE: Yes, coordinate with Siemens.

155. Is the any requirement for mass notification system to be installed as part of this project?

156. Is the any requirement for public address system to be installed as part of this project?

157. Drawing E202 is only show data drops in rooms 118B, 121A,124A,125A,126A,128A,129A,130A,113A,135A,137A,138A,139A and 105A. Are these the only rooms for this project that require data drops?

RESPONSE: Install data drops as shown on drawings.

158. Is nurse call required in toilets 119C and 136C?

159. Can a drawing be provide showing the location on panelboard NMCCEC?

RESPONSE: See revised plans.

160. Where is the existing MCC shown on drawing E102 feed from? Can a drawing be provide shown the location of the panel feeding the MCC?

RESPONSE: It is dual fed from Panel HDPBM and NMCCEC. Feeders shall be demolished back to respective panels.

161. Are than any existing panelboard and feeds required to be demo as part of this project? Where are the panelboard feed from?

RESPONSE: The (5) panels shown for demolition are fed from the existing panels at the basement level, shown on sheets E101 and E203. Essentially, these panels are all being replaced with the new panels as noted on drawings. All existing feeders are to be demolished back to the respective panels in the basement below.

162. Area outside of the construction area will infection control required to be installed?

RESPONSE: Infection control shall be installed as required for areas being worked.

163. Can the contractor work out of HEPA carts outside the construction area?

RESPONSE: HEPA carts may be used where required.

164. Will the contactor employees be required to have any vaccination required prior to work inside the VA facility?

RESPONSE: Refer to General Conditions of specifications, but contractors shall anticipate TB

Screening.

165. Are there any background checks required to work at the VA?

RESPONSE: Refer to General Conditions of specifications, but contractors shall anticipate background checks.

166. Is there any badging fees for this project?

167. Is the any VA…