RFIs with Responses for Cath Lab Renovation.pdf

RFIs for Cath Lab Renovation

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1. Will the office furniture be removed by the VA or is this going to be part of the demo scope? VA will remove office furniture and equipment to be retained by the VA. Any material left in the space will be disposed of by the construction contractor.

2. Will the windows be removed, blacked out, or is there going to need to be a piece of drywall painted black on the inside of the walls that are to fill in the window spaces? See sheet 1-AS-100, tag 011, and 012 for requirements.

3. What is the extent of the demo on the walls that are to remain in place if they are to get new finishes on them? Existing walls shall receive new finishes as scheduled. Contractor is responsible for all necessary prep for like-new finish.

4. In room 4133 there is a label of an E6 wall to be installed but it is not consistent with the wall legend. Can you confirm this is the correct wall label? Walls to each side on the windows shall be E5 and the walls closing up the two existing windows shall be E6.

5. To what extent will the ceilings need to be removed on the 3rd floor for the work that is to take place, and will it need to be put back the same day it is removed? Ceilings on the 3rd floor will have to be removed and reinstalled as required to install new work for the 4th floor. All work shall be coordinated with the VA for time duration and barriers to be installed while work is being performed on the 3rd floor.

6. Please provide a completed ICRA 2.0 Assessment for the entire project. Please see Attachment 1 for ICRA for bidding purposes.

7. Please provide a complete Asbestos Survey of the entire project area. The survey included only shows one sample being taken in the project area and does not identify the following: The asbestos survey included in the specification book shows the sample numbers, location, and legend notes if the sample was positive or negative by color.

Please see Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 for latest available survey information.

a. -What was sampled

b. -What was the results

c. -Where the sample was taken from

8. A complete survey must be provided to include but not limited to: Please see Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 for latest available survey information.

a. -Sheetrock and surfacing

b. -ceiling tile

c. -all floor coverings down to concrete• pipe insulations

d. duct joint tapes

9. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.2-D states that the Testing Laboratory will be retained by the VA. Specification Section 01 45 29, Part 1.1 states that the Testing Lab will be retained by the Contractor. Will the VA clarify who will retain the Testing Laboratory? Testing shall be provided by the Contractor.

10. Drawing Sheet 1-GI-010, Site Note #1 states the Contractor shall provide a modular office space unit to accommodate (10) workstations including ADA restrooms from a VA Approved Vendor. Will the VA provide a list / contacts for VA Approved Vendors? This station does not have a list of VA approved vendors. Contractor shall provide with their quote manufacturer’s descriptive literature for items mentioned in the project package (STATEMENT OF WORK, SPECS, and DRAWINGS) with Data Sheets and/or Shop Drawings.

11. Drawing Sheet 1-GI-010, Site Note #1 states the Contractor shall provide a modular office space unit to accommodate (10) workstations including ADA restrooms, including the provision of water, sewer, power, and data to the temporary modular building. Other than a Site Plan pointing to the appx. location of the modular unit, no engineered drawings were provided to accommodate the requirements for these (4) required site utilities, and the required Civil Engineering Drawings. Will the VA provide the required engineered drawings for the site utilities to the modular unit? If not, and this portion of the project is Design-Build, will the VA provide sufficient additional period of performance time to accommodate the investigation and design efforts required for development of 35%, 65%, 90% & 100% drawings for Civil & Site Utilities? Per construction docs, “Construction contractor shall verify the location of all utilities in the area selected for the modular space and provide all utility connections to the modular building. This includes water, sewer, power, data and anchoring of modular building.”

Time to perform to the listed performance specification is already included. No additional time will be provided.

12. Will the VA provide the latest as-built site utility drawings to accommodate the new temporary utilities required for the swing space modular trailer installation? Please see Attachment 4. Utility locations shown on Attachment 4 are for reference only and shall be field verified for final connection locations.

13. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.5-C requires the Contractor to provide unarmed guards at the project site at all times after construction hours. The subsection further requires the Contractor to provide the guards and VA Police with communication devices and to install equipment for recording the guards’ rounds. Will the VA clarify whether this will be a requirement for this project and if so, specify the number of guards per shift, the specifications for communication devices, and the quantity and specifications for the recording of rounds devices? Construction site shall be secure/locked. The contractor will not have to provide guards as listed in Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.5-C.

14. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.6-H is intended to indicate what areas will be occupied during Construction but was left blank by the Specifier. Will the VA provide this subsection with the locations and days of occupancy filled out? This spec section notes the following: Existing Corridors and surrounding spaces will be occupied for Entire duration of Construction.

15. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.13 requires the Contractor to provide a Resident Engineer’s Field Office including furniture, equipment, janitorial services, and site improvements. Will the VA clarify if this will be required for this project and if so, provide a site plan location including relevant utilities connections? The field office referenced in Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.13 will not be required.

16. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.22 requires the Contractor to provide an exterior grade plywood Safety Sign, mounted on 4x4 posts to be embedded 4’ into the ground.

Will the VA clarify if this will be required for this project and if so, depict the exterior location for the Safety Sign placement? Sign per Specification Section 01 00 00, Part

1.22 will not be required.

17. Specification Section 01 00 00, Parts 1.23 & 1.25 requires the Contractor to hire a Professional Photographer to take progress and final digital images of this project. Since this will impact the final project cost, will the VA clarify if the Contractor must hire a Professional Photographer or if “in-house” photography will be acceptable? Contractor in-house photography will be acceptable.

18. Will the VA clarify whether the Contractor’s Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of SSHO and CQC or will a separate individual be required for either the SSHO or the CQC positions? Per provided specs, Site Superintendent, SSHO, and CQC must be separate persons.

19. Will the VA provide the current Hazardous Material Survey for the areas of work to be performed for this project? This will be required prior to any demolition taking place.

Please see Attachment 2 and Attachment 3.

20. Specification Section 02 41 00, Part 1.2-D & E reference related Sections for Asbestos Removal and Lead Based Paint Removal.. these sections were not included in the Specification Manual. Will the VA clarify if any asbestos, LBP, or PCB’s will be encountered during the course of this project and if so, provide the requisite specification sections? Per the current Asbestos Survey there is no asbestos, LBP, or PCB’s known in the project area.

21. Specification Section 01 35 26, Part 1.13 requires pre-placement tuberculosis screening of all personnel within 90 days prior to jobsite placement. Will the VA confirm this will be a requirement for this project? The stations Infection Prevention team verified that this will not be a requirement for this VA site.

22. Specification Section 01 45 00, Part 3.4-A, B, & C require additional specialized quality control personnel be present whenever work is being performed in their field of expertise.

Under the Experience Matrix, an Environmental Engineer will be required when work is being performed in the environmental field. Since this could be a significant cost impact to the project, will the VA clarify if this will be a requirement for this project? Per specification section 01 45 00, Part 3.4 C, “provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist in the CQC System Manager for the following areas, as applicable: electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician submittals clerk, Commissioning Agent/LEED specialist, and low voltage systems.”

23. Specification Section 01 91 00, Part 1.8-C states that the VA will engage the Commissioning Agent via a separate contract. Will the VA clarify if formal commissioning will be required for this project and if so, will the CxA be hired by the VA or by the Contractor? Formal commissioning will be required. The construction contractor will be responsible for hiring the commissioning agent with commissioning to be reviewed by VA and AE.

24. Provide the HVAC controls contact and phone number. Contech Controls POC Brandon

– C: 806.584.9002

25. Provide the fire alarm contact and phone number. Vitel POC Matt Darrah - C:806-367- 3340, W: 806-376-4600

26. Provide contacts for the IT, nurse call, code blue, intercom vendors and phone numbers.

Audio Video Corp POC is Richard Jones 806.379.7700

27. Is a construction lift required? A construction lift and trash chute are noted on sheet 1-

GI-110, 1-AS-011, 1-AS-101

28. Provide sign vendor contact and number. No established contact or vendor.

29. We will need a copy of the Civil/Utility drawings for the Modular Office Space Please see Attachment 4 for site utilities. Utility locations shown on Attachment 4 are for reference only and shall be field verified for final connection locations.

30. We will need to know how long the modular space is needed. Modular space shall be provided for the entire period of performance for construction.

31. The Modular office note on page 1-GI-010 says by a VA approved vendor. We will need a list of these vendors. This station does not have a list of VA approved vendors.

Contractor shall provide with their quote manufacturer’s descriptive literature for items mentioned in the project package (STATEMENT OF WORK, SPECS, and DRAWINGS) with Data Sheets and/or Shop Drawings.

32. The equipment schedule on page 1-AS-100 shows the Steris equipment to be C/C. Is to be furnished and installed by contractor? If so, we will need the Steris contact and they will need to have a sales order in place on order to provide us with a price to furnish and install this. Equipment numbers 091, 092, & 093 referenced on drawing 1-AS-100 are listed as equivalent to Steris models and are listed as C/C. Contractor shall provide with their quote manufacturer’s descriptive literature for items mentioned in the project package (STATEMENT OF WORK, SPECS, and DRAWINGS) with Data Sheets and/or Shop Drawings.

33. What is the weight capacity of the Cath Lab table? Anticipating min 600lb static load and min 500lb dynamic load rating.

34. For the Data installation, are we using the existing I.T. closet for destination or building out a new closet? Drawings show existing. Please reference construction documents.

35. Are we to install Cat 6A? Yes

36. Scope of work shows existing stations are 2 voice and 2 data, is this what is to be reinstalled? See sheet 1ES-003 – Detail 1

37. Are we to dispose/abate of any asbestos, lead, mold, or other hazardous material as part of this project? If so, provide appropriate hazardous material site survey report. There is no asbestos noted to be removed. Please reference Attachment 2 and Attachment 3.

38. What will the ICRA level be for this project? Please reference Attachment 1, draft ICRA for bidding purposes.

39. Are there any required/proprietary subcontractors the general contractor is to hire associated with this project? No.

40. Will all work associated with this project able to be performed during regular working hours? The normal hours of work are 08:00 to 16:30 (4:30) Monday through Friday.

Work shall be performed during normal work hours. Work to be performed in other than normal hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

41. It is our understanding that the Solicitation is a negotiated Bid (RFP) design-bid-build project with the Government's AE being responsible for the design portion (providing a full and complete set of Specifications and Plans) and the successful offeror being responsible for bidding and building the project based on the Specifications and Plans provided by the Government's AE. Put another way, the successful offeror will not be required to perform any design-build services as part of the contract - correct? Work for the modular building is included as a performance specification. Per construction docs, “Construction contractor shall verify the location of all utilities in the area selected for the modular space and provide all utility connections to the modular building. This includes water, sewer, power, data and anchoring of modular building.”

42. Does the VA have a current contractor for the fire alarm system? If so, who is the proprietary supplier/maintainer? Vitel POC Matt Darrah - C:806-367-3340, W: 806-376-

43. Is the contractor or VA personnel responsible for the removal of furniture, equipment, etc. within the project area? VA will remove office furniture and equipment to be retained by the VA. Any material left in the space will be disposed as part of demolition by the construction contractor.

44. Is all the work to be done on the 4th floor of building 1? Drawings Show work on the 1st floor, 3rd floor, 4th Floor, Penthouse and Roof of Building 1. Please reference construction documents drawings to see areas included in project.

45. Will the contractor be allowed to have material delivered to the onsite warehouse but then to be routed to the onsite staging area? No material shall not be delivered to the VA warehouse.

46. Will the awarded contractor be able to obtain badging for the length of the project for the daily subcontractors? Please coordinate badging with COR. Contractor will be able to apply obtain construction badging for length of project. Day badges provided by the stations police service will be used until construction badges can be obtained.

47. Where will the contractor be allowed to clean tools and equipment, in the vicinity of the project area? Contractor will need to use assigned laydown area, location on campus to be determined.

48. Will the contractor have parking access close to the construction site? If not, will contractors be allowed to park temporarily to unload tools, material, equipment, etc.?

Contractor will be allowed to park in lots labeled general parking. Any temporary loading or unloading at the construction site will need to be coordinated with the project COR as necessary.

49. Should any plumbing shutdowns need to be planned for after hours? All shutdowns shall be coordinated with the COR. The normal hours of work are 08:00 to 16:30 (4:30) Monday through Friday. Work shall be performed during normal work hours. Work to be performed in other than normal hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

50. Is VA signage to be removed and saved for re-installation? Or is new signage required?

New signage is required per sheet 1-AS-100.

51. Will submittals be allowed to be submitted after awarding of project, but before NTP? Yes.

52. Are all the appropriate hookups currently located at the modular office space location?

No, per construction docs, “Construction contractor shall verify the location of all utilities in the area selected for the modular space and provide all utility connections to the modular building. This includes water, sewer, power, data and anchoring of modular building.”

53. If not, where would the temporary office space hookups need to be connected to? Per construction docs, “Construction contractor shall verify the location of all utilities in the area selected for the modular space and provide all utility connections to the modular building. This includes water, sewer, power, data and anchoring of modular building.”

54. Does the VA have a preferred vendor for temporary office spaces? No.

55. Are all walls and doors to be lead lined? No, see door schedule for doors noted to be lead lined and wall legend for walls to be lead lined.

56. Will the VA provide the information for the current Direct Digital Controls for HVAC system? If proprietary, will the VA provide the name and contact information for the current DDC vendor? Controls interface with the building automation system (BAS) via open BACnet protocol. Contech Controls POC Brandon – C: 806.584.9002

57. We are missing the following specification section. Can you provide? L. Section 23 22 13, STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING. Please see attached requested specification for Steam and Condensate Heating Piping. Design intent is to match existing piping and component type per the preference of the owner.

58. What is the weight capacity of the Cath Lab table? Anticipating min 600lb static load and min 500lb dynamic load rating.