Questions_Answers RE Door Replacement-Temple VA (36C25722Q0367).docx

Questions RE: Door Replacement Temple VA (36C25722Q0367)

Question Set 1:

1. Can we install a dumpster…if so where? Back of Bldg. 163 grass area across from dock.

2. Is there a room or area for a connex where we can store new doors and hardware! Yes. Back of Bldg. 163 grass area across from dock.

3. Building 163 2nd floor shows highlighted area at top of stairs…please confirm door Yes. Top of the stairs on the stairwell.

4. Building 163 basement mechanical room highlighted…all three doors? Yes.

5. Building 204 shows waiting room IK108…it has three doors…which ones replace? Doors are labeled it is the door going into the exam area from the waiting room.

6. Building 204 IG25 which doors? Main entrance door.

7. With the RFI questions due Friday, February 25, 2022 and the bid due the following Monday, February 28, 2022 will there be time to provide the answers? Will extend to March 4th. Would it be possible to get an extension on the bid date? Yes, March 4th.

Question Set 2:

1. Are all hydraulic closures to be replaced? Yes. If not then which ones?

1. Please clarify regarding electronic closures with mag locks: Is only the plate on door to be replaced? Yes, only the hardware on the doors are to be replace Mag lock plate.

1. Please clarify: Are electronic closures to replace hydraulic portion only? Yes. If not then what?

1. Please confirm that no infectious control will be necessary other than vacuum use. No.

1. Please confirm: Do all doors get kick plates as tall as possible up to 36”? Yes. If not all then which ones? What is the minimum to maximum kick plate height? 6"

1. Please confirm: Will the VA install new locks with cores behind our crews by end of each day? The VA will only remove the existing core from the old lock and install same core back into the new lock.

1. Please confirm: Is the split door replaced with a full door? Yes. The split door is to be replaced by a solid full door.

1. Please confirm: What are the hours of operation for our crews? Per SOW.

Question Set 3:

(1) During the Walk-Thru, “Imaging Services” Double Door located in Building 163 was going to be added to SOW. Was this added? Yes.

(2) The “Audiology” Double Doors have 3’ X 33” Lites. Can we provide Doors with 6” x 33” Lites? No.

(3) Can we extend the bid due date from 2/28/2022 to 3/4/2022? Yes.

Question Set 4:

1. Who will disconnect the electrical to the auto doors and reattach? Not required to disconnect electrical.

1. Please clarify the desired size of kick plates. SOW says 6” to 36”. 36”

1. Metal doors will be painted to match existing. Who will provide the paint? Contractor.

1. There is a mix-match of hardware on all the doors. Will there be a standard or should we match existing? All standard.

1. Will the VA have an area available to store all the new doors. No the Contractor is responsible.

Question Set 5:

4. Is there a bid bond for this requirement? No.