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- 36C25724B0006
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This document contains answers to questions from contractors regarding Solicitation Number 36C25724B0006 to repurpose a library into a welcome center for the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. Key details include that the scope of work involves renovating an existing library building to accommodate a welcome center, including installing new partitions, doors, finishes, and mechanical, electrical and low voltage systems. Contractors should note that signage, window shades, and furniture removal will be handled by the VA. The successful bidder will be responsible for coordinating with the VA and existing controls contractors during construction. No hazardous materials abatement is anticipated. The work must be completed following ICRA Level 4 protocols and all disruptive activities will require after-hours work with COR coordination.
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| 36C25724B0006 0008.docx | DOCX document | |
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| 36C25724B0006 0006.docx | DOCX document | |
| revised Welcome Center - Bid Questions-ALL ANSWERS.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| revised Welcome Center - Bid Questions-ANSWERS 12-19-2023.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 36C25724B0006 0005.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25724B0006 0004.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25724B0006 0003.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2023-11-09 VA Temple Welcome Center - Bid Questions-ANSWERS.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| 36C25724B0006 0002.docx | DOCX document | |
| Updated Wage Determination Bell County.pdf | ||
| Pre -Bid Site Visit Sign-in sheet Repurpose Library for Welcome Center.pdf | ||
| 36C25724B0006 0001.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2022-04-22 FINAL-SPEC VOL 1.pdf | ||
| 36C25724B0006_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2022-04-22 FINAL-SPEC VOL 2.pdf | ||
| 2022-04-22 FINALSIGNED-DRAWINGS.pdf |
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| Temple Tx Welcome Center - Bid Questions | |
| Questions by individual Contractors | Answers |
From Mc Goldrick
| Page 6 of the solicitation states “Also all badges now are issued under USAccess and prints are required for all. Time to get badge, if they have current prints within 120 days, we can usually get them a PIV-I or PIV Flash badge within 7 days of submission.” Where is the fingerprinting done? | NO PIV BADGES NEEDED-CONTRACTORS TO WEAR PERSONAL PICTURE ID AT ALL TIMES |
| Keynote 2/05 on AD-101: What is the existing wall construction? Masonry, plaster, Sheetrock on Metal Studs, etc? | GWB on Studs |
| General Note S on AD-101: Please identify any med gas by location and type of gas for removal. | NO MED GAS IN THE AREA |
| General Note S on AD-101: Please provide the location of any med gas zone valves. | NO MED GAS VALVES IN THE AREA |
| Detail D1/A-501 calls for steel beam to support the folding partition. Design of the beam and its connection to the structure is a responsibility of the Government’s design, not the contractor. Please provide the Government’s design including the new beam, the existing conditions, size and spacing of the existing structure. | FOLDING PARTITION WALL BEAM IS BASED ON MANUFACTURER, ANCHORAGE TO STRUCTURE WILL BE PROVIDED UPON SELECTION |
| A-102 Partition Type go to the existing structure above. What is that deck height above finish floor? | FLOOR TO FLOOR HEIGHT (FIRST TO SECOND ) IS 13'-7" |
| A-102 Partition Type go to the existing structure above. What is the construction and condition of the existing structure above? | concrete pan deck |
| A-110 Symbol Legend. The Radiant Panel looks like the Acoustic Ceiling Tile. What is the radiant panel and is it used on this project? | SEE MECHANICAL |
| A-401 Keynote 10.11 Chalkboards and Markerboards. What does (VC) intended to mean? | VA Supplied and Contractor Installed |
| A-401 Keynote 10.11 Chalkboards and Markerboards. There is not spec for these. Are they Govt furnished? | VA Supplied and Contractor Installed |
| A-801 Color and Material Schedule calls for Flush Wood Doors to match existing HPDL. What is the existing finish? | WILL BE DONE IN SUBMITTALS |
| M-701 The Mechanical/Electrical Coordination Schedule is incomplete. Please provide the completed schedule by amendment. | ONLY MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IS THE RADIANT PANEL WITH THEIR OWN SCHEDULE |
| M-701 Electric Radiant Panel Schedule calls for 208v power but the electrical design EP101 does not provide the circuit or panel. Please provide the electrical design for these circuits. | |
| Is existing furniture (desks, bookshelves, etc) to be removed by VA prior to NTP? | General Contractor to remove existing furniture under direction of COR |
| Note 2/05 on AD101 indicates removal of wall but at site visit we were advised this wall is to remain. Please confirm. | MULTIPLE WALLS BEAR DEMOLITION NOTE 2.05?? |
| A102 detail 6 needs further clarification. What is intended by frame type? | Wall shall be full height and not partial height. |
| Sheet A801 states “signage to be VA provided and installed”. Does this include ADA signs? | SIGNAGE SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED BY VA |
| AD101 general note L states “remove all corner guards and return to owner”. Will these corner guards be reused during the construction of this project? | ALL NEW CORNER GUARDS |
| The bid schedule refers to a statutory cost limitation. Is there a statutory cost limitation for this project and if so what is the dollar amount? | NONE |
| 6/A102 show 2nd floor elevation but not bottom of deck. What is slab/deck thickness to compute height of partitions? | FLOOR TO FLOOR HEIGHT (FIRST TO SECOND ) IS 13'-7" |
| Detail 2/G-004 Typ. Dust Proof Barrier shows a 3 5/8” steel stud with gypsum board wall from floor to underside of deck above. Would it be acceptable to construct the wall from floor to ceiling with studs and drywall and with fire rated poly sealing the area from ceiling to underside of deck above? | Walls need to all the way to deck with studs |
| Note vicinity of column line 17 on A-102 states “Partial Height Wall”, but cut section 6/A-102 is for a full height wall. Is this a partial height or full height wall? | WALLS IS FULL HEIGHT WITH HOLLOW METAL FRAME INSTALLED |
| General notes on G-001 and other parts of plans refer to certain standards and design guides. This is not a design-build project. We assume the plans have been designed to meet requirements. | NOT DESIGN BUILD |
| We understand per Plan sheet A-801 that “Signage to be VA Provided and VA Installed. Signage types and locations shown on plan as reference only, final signage design, types and locations to be determined by the VA.” If any signs are provided or installed by contractor, clarify by amendment. | VA TO DO ALL SIGNAGE |
| Room Finish Schedule on A-801 identifies basis of design window shades to be MechoShade $$$$. We see where the Reflected Ceiling Plan A-110 keynote 12.24 requires the MechoShades at the window walls to the exterior courtyard. We see no requirement for window shades on the interior of the building. If required, please identify locations by amendment. | ADD BLINDS - MANUAL - MECHO IN OFFICES |
| Please define “T” as used on the hollow metal frame elevations on A-601. | T IS TEMPERED GLASS |
| The remarks column is not used on the Mechanical / Electrical Coordination Schedule M-701. If any apply, please clarify which ones by amendment. | No remarks to apply |
| Plan sheet MH101 1st Floor HVAC plan identifies new thermostats on existing walls to remain. EP101 1st Floor Power Plan identifies new outlets on existing walls to remain. Is the intent to use wiremold or to cut and patch existing walls? | CUT AND PATCH EXISTING |
| Demolition plan sheet ED101 calls to demolish electrical outlets in existing walls to remain. Is the intent to add cover plates at demolished electrical outlets or will patching of the existing wall be required? | CUT AND PATCH |
| Keynote 2 on EP101 identifies new floor mounted power receptacles. Is there a basement area located beneath the project area? If yes, what is the space being used for and confirm contractor has access to these rooms. | YES BASEMENT EXISTS |
| Please provide a reflected ceiling plan for the basement so that patching can be quantified for the new electrical work being routed (floor outlets). | WILL BE PROVIDED TO SUCCESSFUL BIDDER |
| Please provide architectural and structural as-built drawings for the floor area and the basement below. | WILL BE PROVIDED TO SUCCESSFUL BIDDER |
| Will contractor be required to x-ray the floor prior to cutting/drilling/coring through the slab? | YES, XRAY BEFORE DRILLING FLOOR |
| Are new access control system panels required for the new card readers on this project or do they tie into existing panels? If existing panels, please identify where the existing panels are located. If new panels are required, please identify where the new panels are to be located. | TIE INTO EXISTING |
| If new access control panels are required and will require power, please identify the electrical circuit to be used. | NOT NEEDED |
| Please identify on a reflected ceiling plan the location of the Fire Alarm Control Panel required to be tied into. | Info is not commonly displayed on the reflected ceiling plan |
| Detail D1/A501 shows a new unsized structural steel beam required at the new operable partition. This is not a design build project. Provide a structural drawing showing the size of the steel beam and how it connects to the existing structure by amendment. | BEAM SIZING IS BY MANUFACTURER |
| There is a specification provided for fire extinguisher cabinets. If any required, please identify locations on a floor plan. | Locations to be coordinated between the GC and the VA |
| Please provide a specification for FR#1 type glass as referenced on the door types details of plan sheet A-601. | Use standard fire rated glass for doors |
| Does sheetrock go 6” above ceiling per Wall Framing Notes on A-102 or full height to deck? | 6" UNLESS RATED |
| Who is the controls contractor for the hospital? | JOHNSON CONTROLS |
| from B2 | |
| Is this a tax-exempt project? | yes |
| a. If tax-exempt, will the government be providing a tax-exempt certificate to the Prime Contractor for use by subcontractors and vendors? | VA will supply certificate |
| Can the Superintendent be shared across multiple projects, or should they be dedicated full-time to this project and this project only? | NO superintendent must be dedicated |
| Can the Superintendent fulfil multiple roles? | Superintendent can do multiple roles - Safety and Quality |
| a. If so, can they also fulfil the Quality Control role? | Yes |
| b. What about the SSHO role? | Yes |
| Will the VA provide a spot for the Prime Contractor to set up a temp office? | No |
| a. Or should contractors include monies for a temp office, utilities, etc.? (We ask this because we know the VA has very little spare real estate). | GC shall tie in to VA utilites if they decide a temp. office is needed. |
| b. Will staging and/ or parking be an issue for this project? | Yes contractor to coordinate with VA |
| Does the VA anticipate this project will require off hours work? | Yes all disruptive (noise, vibration, dust) works - including shutdowns - coordinate with COR |
| a. If so, what trades or scopes will be required to perform off hours work? | Yes all disruptive (noise, vibration, dust) works - including shutdowns - coordinate with COR |
| What is the service provider for the security system? Please provide contact | C-cure |
| information. |
What is the service provider for the BMS? Please provide contact information. Johnson Controls - Metasys
| What is the service provider for the fire alarm system? Please provide contact | C-cure |
| information. | |
| Will there be any asbestos or lead remediation? Is there an abatement report? | No hazardous materials are expected during this renvoation |
| from TriTech | |
| 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. | No hazardous materials are expected during this renvoation |
| What will the ICRA level be for this project? | ICRA Level 4 |
| Are there any required/proprietary subcontractors the general contractor is to hire associated with this project? | Johnson Controls |
| Will all work associated with this project able to be performed during regular working hours? | No all disruptive (noise, vibration, dust) works - including shutdowns - coordinate with COR |
| It is our understanding that the Solicitation is a Sealed Bid (IFB) 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? | FIRE SPRINKLER DESIGN IS BY CONTRACTOR, NOTE 1/FX101 |
| Please confirm the VA is responsible for final signage. | VA supply and install signage |
| Would the VA accept equal alternate to Mecho brand window shades. | YES, PROVIDE SUBSTITUTION |
| Please provide sizing for windows requiring shades. | |
| Please confirm we are required to demo the fire alarm, but the build back will be done by others. | Demo and build back |
| from JE Sinn Consulting | |
| 1. The finish schedule references two types of window shades and there is a specification section. The plans do not indicate where the shades are to be installed nor the size of the windows. Will the government provide size and location of windows that receive each type of shade? | MECHO SHADES AT COURTYARD WINDOWS ONLY |
| 2. There are no interior elevation drawings except the cabinets and doors. Lack of elevations is a cost issue regarding wall covering and paint. Will the government provide elevations? | ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE LISTS FINISHES |
| from OHaver |
| Vets-4212 Forms: The bidder shall affirm that they have filed the Vets 4212 Report forms for prior fiscal year if the bid is expected to exceed $150,000. Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more in any fiscal year… | ||
| Question: Is this required if you have not had any previous year’s awards | The bidder shall affirm that they have filed the Vets 4212 Report forms for prior fiscal year if the bid is expected to exceed $150,000. Contractors are required to submit a required annual Form VETS-4212, Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report in all cases where the contractor or subcontractor has received an award of $150,000 or more in any fiscal year. Contracting Officers are prohibited from awarding a contract to a contractor that has not submitted a required VETS-4212 Report with respect to the preceding fiscal year if the contractor was subject to the reporting requirement of 38 U.S.C. 4212(d). Submit this report as soon as possible, if not already submitted, to avoid delays in the contract award process. | |
| Sheet A-801 has conflicting statements about the signage. The Sign Schedule States “*VA to verify desired signs verbiage before sign order is placed” Sign Legend States “Signage to be VA provided and VA installed… | signage to be provided and installed by the VA | |
| Call out for Chalk Board/Marker Board – Please confirm you are wanting dry erase type marker boards? | Shall be VA provided and Contractor installed | |
| Sheet FX-101 – Please provide symbol legend. | This work shall be provided by the GC’s fire suppression sub contractor | |
| Specifications state - Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Medical Center a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified. | ||
| a. | Question: Is this a requirement on this project, or a general statement in the specifications? | Not applicable to this project |
| 1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY | ||
| Just to confirm, there is no government furnished equipment, or furniture that will be the responsibility of the GC. | Existing furniture shall be removed by the GC. |
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