Pre-Bid RFIs.docx

PROJECT # 504-22-125 – CONSTR. – RENOVATE BLDG. 35 TO Dom IFB: 36C25722B0025 – RFI’s

1. Wall size for frame jamb dept (frames welded or KD)? The contractor to verify all measurements. The wall thickness is 4 ½”. Welded frames will be required.

2. Door veneer face – Laminated, birch, red oak (finished or unfinished)? All new doors and frames will be painted. Color to be determined later.

3. Hardware color? 626 “Brushed Chrome finish or Silver”

4. Is New Kitchen sink required? If the existing kitchen sink can be removed from the existing countertop without damaging it, and if the sink does not have any major defects, then the contractor can reinstall the existing sink into the new countertop.

5. Does Kitchen Sink require a Disposal? No disposal for the kitchen sink is required.

6. Does the VA want Lavatory Vanities, Counter- Top Lavatories or Wall Hung Lavatories? Wall hung lavatories with built-in sink aprons. Refer to Note R on the construction drawings for more information.

7. Shall Water Closets be ADA Compliant? The water closets will need to be ADA compliant.

8. Shall Showers be 1 Piece or Multi Sectional? The new showers will be a walk-in shower with porcelain tile to the ceiling. Refer to Note P on the construction drawings for more information.

9. Shall Replacement Bathtubs include Shower Valves? All bathtubs are to be replaced with new showers, which will include a new shower valve on all showers. Refer to Note P on the construction drawings for more information.

10. Plan Note X states, Install New Thermostats in each room. This would require installation, of 10 independent all electric Heating and cooling systems. This is a Design Build situation, requiring Mechanical Engineer, participation. There are several avenues, to achieve this result, all of which are costly. Does the VA wish to pursue that result? This project is not a design build project. With that being said, a zoning system with two new 5-ton air handler units will achieve what is being asked for.

11. There is no specs for the windows? What kind? style? screens.... The exterior windows shall be heavy gauge commercial units with insulated double glazing. The interior glazed face shall be 7/16-inch laminated glass. No screens on the exterior windows. Refer to note O on the construction drawings for more information.

12. On HVAC the air handler units in the attic, says to replace, what size, what brand....... wasn't given details on them? The existing units will not meet the stated criteria. The following information is on the current HVAC system:

(2) 75.000 BTU gas fired furnaces for heat, each with a 3 ton a coil for cooling. (RHEEM)

(2) 36.000 BTU or 3-ton 230 volt condensing units. Outdoor sections.

(1) Goodman (1) EVCO.

R-22 or 407c refrigerant 407c is in the EVCO as it is a replacement.