36C25818B0305-0003001.docx

Canteen RFI’s # 1-48

1. The following Specification Sections are missing:

02 82 13.19 - Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 13 05 41 - Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components Please provided missing specification sections if they are a requirement of this solicitation.

A: See revised specs provided, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305

2. The following Specification Sections were provided in the spec book but not included on the Table of Contents:

02 82 15 - Asbestos Wall Joint Compound, Floor Tile, and Mastic Abatement 05 75 30 - Column Covers 12 36 61.19 - Quartz Agglomerate Countertops 21 13 13 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems Please confirm that the previous sections are a requirement of this solicitation.

See revised specs provided. Table of contents updated. All spec sections are part of this solicitation, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305.

3. The following plan pages were included with the drawings for this project but were not listed in spec section 00 01 15:

GR-102

AE-105

AE-503

AF-101

S-001 S-201 S-301 Please confirm that the extra drawings listed above are a requirement of this solicitation.

See revised specs provided. List of drawings updated. All drawings are part of this solicitation, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305

4. The Bid Schedule and the Statement of Bid items in specification section 01 00 00 - General Requirements do not match. Please clarify if the contractor is to bid per the bid schedule or include the alternates listed in the specifications.

See revised bid Schedule provided, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305

5. Asbestos and Lead Surveys Will the government provide a survey for asbestos and lead paint for building 500?

See Report provided, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305

6. SSHO/Superintendent Can the Superintendent also fulfill the roles of SSHO and CSHT if they meet the requirements of each?

Yes. One qualified person meeting the requirements of all the roles can perform all the roles.

7. TB Screening Is TB Screening a requirement of this solicitation?

All requirements of OSHA as required for the construction of this project, including those pertaining to TB screening, are required.

8. Photographic documentation Can the contractor perform photographic documentation for this project as long as they meet the requirements of the specification, or will a commercial photographer be required?

Commercial photographer not required.

9. Commissioning Agent Please confirm that the VA will engage the commissioning agent under a separate contract, and that the contractor is NOT required to carry the cost of commissioning.

Independent commissioning agent to be hired by the contractor. See revised specs, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305

10. Section 01 91 00 - Video Training Can demonstration and training recordings as referenced in section 01 91 00 be performed by a member of the contractors' organization or will the recordings need to be made by a "Commercial Photographer?"

Commercial photographer not required.

11. Warranties Please confirm that any warranty referenced in the specifications, even if it modifies FAR clause 52.246-21, beyond one year is intended to be a manufacturer's warranty for the product as referenced in the specification section Correct.

12. Staging Area Please provide location of staging area for field office and storage.

Staging area is available near Patriot house. Limited space may be provided in the Building 500 south dock area.

13. Commissioning Please confirm that this project does not require whole building commissioning and that the only systems to be commissioned are the ones listed in section 01 91 00 subsection 1.7.

Confirmed.

14. OSHPD

Please confirm that the VA has a current filing for OSHPD and that the contractor is not responsible for any associated fees.

No OSHPD approval required for a building on federal government property.

15. Storefronts to be replaced AE101 keynote 18 lists that the contractor is to repair/replace worn out sections of storefront adjacent to sliding door. Whether the sections of storefront are worn out or not is subjective. Please be more specific with this requirement and list which sections will require replacement and also provide specifications for the new storefront.

Note # 18 is revised as follows: Repair/ replace those sections of storefront adjacent to sliding door that are rusting and have holes with poorly patched over metal pieces. Contractor may replace the entire metal section or repair in a professional manner such that the joints are not visible. Paint to match with existing finish.

16. Patching and repairs GI001 demolition note 27 lists that the contractor will be required to patch or replace any portion of an existing finished surface that is found damaged, lifted, discolored or showing any signs of imperfection. Please confirm that this requirement is referring only to any damage to existing that is caused by the contractor.

Confirmed.

Clarification: The Concession Area has existing slat wall finish on two sides. Slat wall finish is to remain. However, part of one wall is to be demolished. Contractor to provide clean slat wall edging 6” away from end of wall, and protect existing slat wall in place.

17. Unknown utilities Sheet GR101 keynote 7 states "demolish existing wall. When removing walls, reroute existing utilities that remain operational". Please verify that any unknown utility that is not shown on the plans and is encountered as walls are being removed, would be treated as a modification to the contract.

Bidders may verify possibilities of utilities by visiting the interstitial areas above wall. Cost should be included in the bids.

18. Sheet GR101 keynote 15 Please confirm that the VA will be responsible to remove, store and reinstall the equipment referenced in this note.

Other than ATM, all wall mounted items to be removed and re-installed by contractor. Coordinate with VA for items that VA may choose to not reinstall like the ceiling hung clock.

19. Specifications Please provide specifications for CCTV cabling CCTV is existing and will be -reinstalled in the same general area. No new cabling required. No Specifications needed.

20. Specifications Please provide specifications for fire alarm system. A: will post with A0004

21. TV brackets Please confirm that the VA will provide tv brackets for installation of the owner provided monitors Confirmed. Contractor to provide backing in studs.

22. Movable tables and seating Sheet AE101 keynote 3 lists " movable tables and seating by others".

Please confirm that the VA is responsible to provide and install these items.

Confirmed

23. Temp walls Will the temporary partition walls be required to be washable?

No but all infection control provisions noted in specs to be maintained.

24. Temp walls Sheet, AE101 general note 9 lists that all temp walls shall occur after 3pm and prior to 5pm.

Please verify if this is correct, that the VA is only allowing 2 hrs to install temporary walls.

3pm and prior to 7 pm. Is acceptable.

25. Cut sheets Please provide the manufacturers cut sheets for all of the equipment that the VA is supplying an and the contractor is installing so that the installation may bid appropriately See cut sheets provided, Attachment S02 RFI # 25

26. Security grille What manufacturer is the basis of design for the side folding security grille? - See Architectural cut-sheets attached that include cut-sheets for Security Grille basis of design.

27. Data connections Sheet AE402 keynote 18 calls to provide data connections for the point of sale, however no connections are shown on the electrical plans, only a provisional conduit stub up. The VA has also not provided specifications for communications cabling.

Please confirm if the contractor is required to provide data connections and specify the nearest connection location as well as provide specifications and plan layout. A: will post with A0004

28. Master keyed cylinder Sheet AE502 detail 12 lists for the contractor to replace standard cylinder with master keyed cylinder in the field when required. It is unclear what the VA is requesting. Please clarify what locations with require master keyed cylinders. A: will post with A0004

29. Upholstered seating Sheet AE502 detail 7 upholstered seating, it does not appear that there are specifications for this seating. Please confirm who is responsible to provide and install the upholstered seating and provide additional information if it is the contractor's responsibility.

Included in the contract. See Sheet AF603 Finish Schedule, U-1 and U-2 for fabric information. Commercial fabricator using commercial grade construction materials must be used. Basis of design is------------

30. Abatement Sheet AF101 keynote 5 lists "Provide abatement and new flooring with wall base in existing staff dining and existing conference room, as an alternate deduct."

The bid schedule does not include any bid alternates, please clarify.

See revised bid schedule and specification section “01 00 00 General Requirements” for Bid Alternate, posted with 36C25818B0305 A0001.

31. Abatement It is unclear what hazardous materials are present in the project area, please clarify.

See “B500- 1st floor Asbestos& Lead survey” provided, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305

32. Solenoid Note 4 on sheet AF601 lists that a solenoid is required to shut off power or gas to equipment that has we chemical protection, these notes appear to be supplemental to the VA provided equipment listed on the food service equipment schedule. is this a requirement of the contractor proprietary to the listed equipment? A: will post with A0004

33. Movable furniture The finish legend shows a section titled "NOT IN CONTRACT(FOR MOVABLE FURNITURE) please confirm that items U-1, U-2, PC-1, AND PL-1, are all not in contract.

Moveable furniture including chairs and tables are not in contract. U-1 and U-2 also apply to Bench seats which are in contract.

34. Door number The door schedule on sheet AF603 does not show the door number for the accordion type folding grille. Please provide There is only one door. No numbering required.

35. Special inspections Special inspections note 3 on sheet S-001 states that the owner will employ the services of one or more special inspectors to provide special inspections during construction for the required special inspection items. Please confirm that the VA will provide special inspections.

All inspections to be provided by contractor. Al inspection reports to be provided directly to VA.

36. Hazardous materials General note 11 on sheet MH-001 states "Asbestos or hazardous waste: it is understood and agreed that this contract does not contemplate the handling of asbestos or any hazardous waste material. If asbestos or any hazardous waste material is encountered, notify the owners representative immediately. Do not disturb, handle, or attempt to remove. Please confirm that removal of any hazardous materials encountered by the contractor will be considered a modification the contract.

Delete note # 11 on sheet MH-001. All Asbestos containing material removal is included in contract.

37. Unknown Piping Sheet PD101 keynote 12 states "Contractor to reroute any active piping in wall to new wall location and reconnect below floor or above ceiling". Please verify that any unknown piping that is not shown on the plans and is encountered as walls are being removed, would be treated as a modification to the contract.

A: Bidders may verify possibilities of utilities by visiting the interstitial areas above wall. Cost should be included in the bids.

38. Shop drawings Please confirm that shop drawings are not required as listed in notes 57, 58 on sheet E-001 for fire alarm, signal and communications systems. A: will post with A0004

39. Ceiling mounted speakers Sheet ED-103 keynote 6 calls for all ceiling mounted speakers to be replaced with new. Please provide a specifications section for ceiling mounted speakers. A: will post with A0004

40. There appears to be little information regarding security systems work for this project. There are a few camera symbols on the Signal and Fire Alarm Remodel Plan, but no security specifications are provided. Please clarify scope of work on signal and fire alarm.

No new cameras are being added. Existing cameras are to be reinstalled in the same place upon replacement of ceiling.

41.In the door schedule provided with the project documents, we see that the only new door listed is a 39’x9’ large accordion door. We also do not find any hardware in the specs. Are the doors, frames and hardware missing accidentally or not to be included until a later date?

Other than the large security screen door, all other doors shown on the drawings are existing to remain, finished as noted on drawings.

1. Provide cut sheets for VA furnished Contractor Installed equipment on sheets AE103, AE105 (see note #4), AF601 , AF602 A: will post with A0004

1. Provide missing specifications for the Design/Build Digital Controls and the Design/Build Fire Alarm systems. A: will post with A0004

1. In reference to Specification 01 00 00-1 General Requirements, is it required for the contractor to have separate individuals for superintendent, quality control manager and safety officer for this project? No. the same person can have all the three roles.

All the three roles can be performed by one qualified person.

1. Provide current asbestos and lead survey of the building as mentioned in paragraph 1.1.A.1 in Section 02 83 33.13 The most current asbestos and Lead survey 2015 is provided, posted with IFB 36C25818B0305

1. Provide as-built drawings for public address, WIFI, security cameras, and antennas since we will need to protect and re-install these items.

There are no as-built drawings available. Contractor to coordinate with VA facilities who will provide guidance during uninstalling/ re-installing these items.

1. Provide as-built drawings for any fire sprinkler systems on the 1st floor.

There are no as-built fire sprinkler drawings available.

1. Provide specs for new storefront door that will be replaced per note #18 on Sheet AE101 Existing Storefront Door Is not being replaced. The storefront metal frame sections adjacent to sliding door are required to be painted/ repaired/ replaced to match with existing.