36C25818B0331-0005001.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) Log Reno Hospital Room Service Kitchen

Construction Project: 600-17-102 August 27, 2018

Long Beach, California VA Health Care System (600)

RFI

Number Date Question Answer

001 8/24/2018

Will the VA set up a conference call for contractors to participate in the public bid opening for those who emailed bids sent from outside of Phoenix?

The VA does not intend to host a teleconference as part of the public bid opening.

002 8/23/2018

Specification Section 09 06 00 – Schedule for Finishes was included in this Project Manual, however the selections for all materials are all blank. Will the VA issue a revised Section 09 06 00 - Schedule for Finishes that has been completed and contains selections for this project?

A/E response. See Sheet AS-820 for finishes.

003 8/23/2018

Section 08 71 00 – Door Hardware includes some hardware sets that contain card readers, cameras, door release buttons, and automatic door operators.

None of these Specification Sections were included in this manual. Will the VA issue the requisite Specification Sections for all

A/E response. No, the operation and installation of these systems are the responsibility of the G.C.

team.

of the aforementioned specialties?

004 8/23/2018

Many of the Specification Sections in this manual were included with not editing completed by the Specification Writer. This could cause the VA and the Contractor huge issues during the bidding and the construction of this project.

Will the VA re-issue the un-edited Specification Sections, showing the actual requirements for this project?

A/E Response. A/E to send the edited specification sections to the VA prior to 9/10/18.

005 8/23/2018

Will the VA permit the Site Supt. to also fill the roles of SSHO and CQC, or will a separate individual be required for either of those positions?

VA response: Yes, VA concurs

006 8/23/2018

Section 01 00 00, Part 1.3 – Statement of Bid Items lists two (2) Base Bid Items and two (2) Alternate Items. The two Base Bid Items seem to describe the same work.

The two Alternate Items were not listed on the VA Price Schedule found in the RFP, Page 5 of 45. Will the VA clarify these Bid Item issues and if Alternate Bid Price Lines are required, provide a revised Price Schedule?

VA response. In the Specification section, Part 1.3, the two base bid items are the same.

8/23/2018 Section 02 41 00 – Demolition, Part 1.2 – Related Work lists Asbestos Abatement and Lead-Based Paint Removal. These Sections were not provided.

Will there be any abatement and if so, will the VA provide the missing Specification Sections?

A/E response. See RFI 008 response.

VA to respond.

8/23/2018 Is any asbestos containing material expected to be disturbed by the work required for this project?

Will the VA provide the Hazardous Material Survey for this project?

A/E response. Refer to Sheet HA-100 for info on VA provided survey.

8/23/2018 Section 01 45 29, Part 1.1 – A states that the VA will retain the Material Testing Lab. Will the VA confirm that material testing will not be a cost to the Contractor?

VA response: Material Testing shall be a cost to the Contractor.

Contractor shall submit names of Testing Labs, and VA will approve one of them.

8/23/2018 Section 01 91 00 – General Commissioning Requirements, Part 1.6 – A states that the Contracting Officer (VA) will hire the Commissioning Agent (CxA) for this project. Will the VA confirm the CxA will be hired by the VA and not be a cost to the Contractor?

VA response: Commissioning agent will not be a cost to the contractor.

8/23/2018 Sheet AS-240 indicate work to occur on the roof. Will the VA provide the existing roofing system Specification Section and state whether the existing roof is under warranty, and if so, who to contact to maintain the VA roof warranty?

VA response: The roof was not replaced for many years. The contractor’s warranty is only for one year. Roof records are not available.

You will need to contact the VA Project Engineer.

012 8/24/2018

Sheet AS-914, Detail 23 is a poor photocopy of standard signage types. Will the VA provide a clear detail that can be used by the Signage companies to prepare a cost for this project?

VA response: VA will provide a clear signage detail.

013 8/24/2018

Sheet AS-914 depicts signage that does not seem to match existing signage in the facility. Will the VA provide clarification as to whether the new signage should match existing signage, and also provide a Specification Section for

A/E response. Signage to match VA standard for the facility.

clarification of the signage materials and design?

014 8/24/2018

Will the VA provide a Signage Schedule, or clear depictions of all signage on the provided elevations?

VA response. VA will provide during construction.

015 8/27/2018

Can you please send us the actual size of the plans for this project? In Amendment 01, the plan pages are all on

8.5 x 11. We need them to be full size. If we try to print from PDF, they become not legible at times and the scale is completely off. Can they please issue the plans in correct size that they were draw in?

VA and A/E response. Revised drawings have been submitted to FBO, see Amendment 4, to allow for scalable drawings. Print the Government webpage drawings on a full-size sheet, A/E used 30” x 48”.

Set the scale factor to 380% and print. This prints to scale.

016 8/27/2018

Sheet AS-913, Detail 16 depicts a “full height” SS corner guards. Other “AS” Sheets depict 48” height SS corner guards. Sheet FS102A (typ), Note “B” states 60” height SS Corner Guards. Will the VA clarify the height of the required corner guards?

A/E response. There are various requirements for corner guards on the project. The bidder is responsible to review the Contract Documents in depth in preparation of the bid.

017 8/27/2018

General Notes on FS101A seem to confirm the FS Drawing Sheets are for Reference Only. Will the VA confirm that all equipment items listed on Sheets FS101A (typical Of all “FS” Food Service Sheets) are by the VA contracted Kitchen Equipment Contractor, unless noted “By Others”, and will not be a cost to the Contractor?

A/E response. Unless the bidder has received specific information from the CO that the VA intends to contract this work separately, the scope of FS work shall be by the G.C.

WC&P: All the equipment shown on FS series drawings is for design intent only. Selected Kitchen Equipment Contractor will provide actual drawings based on the design intent and field conditions verification. It is expected of KEC to provide all specified and shown equipment unless a particular item is labeled as provided by others.

018 8/31/2018

Will the VA clarify whether any of the equipment scheduled for demolition, that is not specifically scheduled or depicted for re-

VA response. The disposal of the demolished equipment is at the discretion of VA Project Engineer.

Contractor shall coordinate with VA Project Engineer.

use or salvage to the Owner, will be considered equipment to be discarded?

If any equipment is scheduled for salvage to the Owner and is not indicated to be salvaged on the Drawings, will the VA provide the corresponding complete list of any non-listed equipment to be salvaged?

019 9/4/2018

Will Alternate Brands/Models be accepted/considered? Or do we have to quote the Brand Name/Model that is specified on Section 114000?

VA response. The Brand/Model of the proposed equipment shall be equal in function and comply with VA specifications in all aspects. Before the contractor purchase any equipment, a submittal of equipment catalog shall be provided to VA for approval.

WC&P: Alternate brands/model can be considered. They need to be submitted as an addition to original spec as alternate option.

020 9/4/2018

Equipment schedule on file 36C25818B0331-0001007, does not contain ALL the items listed on Division 11, section 114000, file 36C25818B0331-0001018.

Which list is correct and complete? Which list to I do quote off of?

Each drawing is provided with equipment list – this list is a form of index linked to equipment tags.

114000 provides a description of all the options listed for equipment item. The direction is to follow the drawing and equipment description.

Both documents complement each other. Note that the project is divided into two sheets and each one has its own schedule.

021 9/4/2018 Would you consider extending RFI due date by one week?

RFI due date was extended till Friday, September 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Arizona Time.

022 9/7/2018

What is the make and model of the existing Fire Alarm system currently installed at the facility?

VA Response: Fire Alarm System is

EST3

023 9/7/2018

What is the make and model of the current HVAC DDC system installed at the facility?

VA Response: HVAC DDC control system make is Johnson Controls and Model is Metasys.

024 9/7/2018

Sheet E-003, Single Line Diagram, Switchboard SUB!4 located in the basement main electrical room is existing and not clearly identified. Will the VA provide the manufacturer name and part number or a picture of the label for the required new 800a circuit breaker installation?

025 9/7/2018

Who is the current fire alarm vendor that serves this campus? Please provide contact information.

026 9/7/2018

General notes state that the information contained is for reference only and not for construction. Please clarify what this is referring to? Is this for the entire plan set provided in the solicitation?

Please clarify what "is not for construction" as listed in the documents provided. Plan state that they are 100% construction documents.

It is the intent of the Contract Documents to provide the information necessary for bidding and construction. Please study the documents carefully.

027 9/7/2018 Will weekend or off hours be required to be worked for this solicitation?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Who is the current controls vendor for this campus?

Please provide contact information.

VA facility to respond

9/7/2018 Does the current controls vendor have to utilized for the controls scope or can an alternate vendor be brought in for this work?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Will temporary HVAC system be required to tie into existing controls and or

BMS?

9/7/2018 Will temporary HVAC system require a test and balance report?

9/7/2018 Will any equipment removed be turned over to the government or will the contractor be required to haul off and dispose of removed equipment?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Is the intent of this project to eliminate any pneumatic controls and replace with new modern devices? If so what is to be done with pneumatic lines? Should lines be abandoned in place or removed back to point of origin and capped off?

9/7/2018 Will a test and balance pre-read be required prior to start of construction?

035 9/7/2018 Are hot taps and acceptable means for pipe tie-in?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Will any temporary kitchen or restroom facilities be expected to be provided by the contractor for facility use?

No

9/7/2018 Will replacing the existing hubless cast iron couplings with new heavy-duty couplings affect any other areas of the facility?

Removing these couplings could cause a leak if these lines are tied into other restrooms, sinks or other areas outside of the construction scope of this project. These lines could potentially carry human waste requiring a high level of ICRA for this work. Please confirm that these systems are not going to carry potential for leaks and can be safely worked on without affecting other areas or services to the facility.

038 9/7/2018 Are there asbestos containing materials

This info is included in the Contract Documents expected to be present for this work? Has an ACM report been acquired by the VA and can it be provided to bidding contractors if so?

9/7/2018 Are existing plumbing fixtures to be replaced required to be turned over to the VA or is it the contractor's responsibility to dispose of these items?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 The bid schedule provided in the Solicitation only has one lump sum. The Statement of bid items in the Specifications lists 2 bid items and 2 alternates.

Please clarify if contractor is to bid per the bid schedule or if there are alternates on this project.

VA to Respond

9/7/2018 The Table of Contents provided in Spec Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements lists, "1.16

RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD

OFFICE", "1.30

PHOTOGRAPHIC

DOCUMENTATION", "1.31

FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images", and "1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS". However, none of those subsections have been provided in the general requirements specifications. Please confirm that the contractor will not be required to provide a Resident Engineers field office, Photographic Documentation, Final Elevation photos, or VA

TRIRIGA CPMS.

Correct

042 9/7/2018 Is Asbestos abatement a requirement of this project?

See documents for survey

9/7/2018 Is Lead Based Paint

Abatement A requirement of this project?

See documents for survey

9/7/2018 Please confirm that we will not be required to submit a sample warranty letter with our bid package for Epoxy Resin Flooring, as referenced in specification section 09 67

23.30 subsection 1.7.

Follow the specification

9/7/2018 Can the Superintendent also fulfill the roles of SSHO and CSHT if they meet the requirements of each?

046 9/7/2018

Specification section 01 91 00 1.5B "Members Appointed by VA" indicates that the Commissioning Agent will be appointed by the VA and engaged under a separate contract. 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

VA to respond

047 9/7/2018

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

VA to respond

048 9/7/2018 Please provide location of staging area for field office and storage.

VA to respond

049 9/7/2018

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 1.4.

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Is it possible to have access to the existing space for a visual review of existing piping/sprinkler locations?

Some of the pictures were helpful but many items remain unclear as pictures did not necessarily align with fire protection bid drawings.

9/7/2018 Are you able to confirm that as per the drawings there will be new 6” piping that will need to be run from the fire pump room (outside of project scope area) to 2 fire hose cabinet locations – is this 6” for feeding those 2 hose cabinets only?

9/7/2018 Is there any rework of the fire sprinkler system cross mains, fire protection drawings only show rework of branch lines or arm overs to feed sprinklers?

9/7/2018 Are we required to bring all the seismic bracing and end of line restraints up to the 2016 code within the area of work? Or has the seismic upgrade have already been completed?

9/7/2018 There are a few conflicting items between the specification, equipment schedule and floor plan. Item 180 : Specification listed this as SPARE NUMBER, the Equipment Schedule listed this as a Reach-In Refrigerator and the Floor Plan shows a 2-section reach-in refrigerator. Can the government please clarify which is the correct piece of equipment?

ITEM NO. 180 – REACH-IN

REFRIGERATOR

TRUE FOODSERVICE, MODEL: STA2R-

2S Components: Item to be complete with the following op-tions/modifications/accessories:

• Flanged feet.

• Stainless steel solid doors with lock.

9/7/2018 Item 181 : Specification listed this as a Reach-In Refrigerator, Equipment Schedule listed this as a Pre- Rinse and the Floor Plan shows a pre-rinse however

ITEM NO. 181 – PRE-RINSE FAUCET

T&S BRASS, MODEL: B-0133-B

there are no information regarding manufacturer and model number. Can the government please clarify?

Components: Item to be complete with the following op-tions/modifications/accessories:

• Wall mounting bracket

9/7/2018 Item 331 : Specification listed this as Blast Chill Foods Cooler, Equipment Schedule lists this twice as blast chill foods cooler and spare number and on the floor plan it shows blast chill foods cooler. Can the government clarify?

Item 331: Blast Chilled Food Cooler

9/7/2018 Item 332 : Specification lists Blast Chill Evaporator Coil, Equipment Schedule lists Item no. not listed and the Floor Plan it’s not on shown on plan. Can the government please clarify?

ITEM NO. 332 – BLAST CHILL FOODS

COOLER EVAPORATOR COIL

BALLY REFRIGERATED BOXES,

MODEL: BLP320MA

Components: Item to be complete with the following op-tions/modifications/accessories:

• Location per plan.

• Refrigeration from item 335.

9/7/2018 Item 333 : Specification lists no Item no. not listed (skipped), Equipment Schedule lists (2) Blast Chill Cooler evaporator coil and the Floor Plan shows (2) on plan. Can the government clarify?

ITEM NO. 333 – SPARE NUMBER

9/7/2018 The FS sheets did not include elevations/sections.

Although 99% of the equipment are buy-outs it is always recommended to have visuals of the kitchen interior. Please provide us elevations/sections an additionally if the hood, walk-in/refrigeration sheets if available.

See Contract Documents for elevations.

9/7/2018 The plans show details for roofing modifications;

however, specifications have not been provided. Please provide a specifications section for roofing.

VA to respond

061 9/7/2018 What is the existing roof type?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Is the existing roof under warranty? Who is the warranty provider?

9/7/2018 Please provide the contact information for the roofing contractor that currently services the existing VA roofing.

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Please provide specifications section 28 23 00 for video surveillance, it is referenced in the specs, but is not included.

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Please provide specifications section 28 16 00 for the intrusion detection system, it is referenced in the specs, but is not included.

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Please provide specifications section 28 13 00 physical access controls? It is referenced in the plans for card readers, but is not included.

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Will the contractor be allowed to use the existing service elevators?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Please provide a specifications section for thermal insulation as noted in the typical wall details on sheet AS-900

9/7/2018 Please provide a specification section for special inspections.

9/7/2018 Will the A/E contracted for the VA for this project, perform the duties for the SEOR as detailed on the

Yes seismic bracing general notes on sheet SS-2?

9/7/2018 Is TB Screening a requirement of this Solicitation?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Provide all available environmental/asbestos/lead reports to enable construction area means and methods?

Provided in the Contract Documents

9/7/2018 Will the responsibility to move existing FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) be on the contractor, Government, and/or others? If responsibility is on the contractor, what is the guidance on storage and/or disposal?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 What is the intent on procurement and installation of FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment), is procurement and/or installation the contractor, Government, and/or others responsibility? If FF&E is to be procured and installed by the contractor, please provide preferred vendor list?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Are California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) requirements and specifications required for this project? If so please specify accordingly.

VA to respond

9/7/2018 What are the applicable

Liquidated Damages (LDs) for this project, if any?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Will there be a designated area for laydown, dumpster, 079access/entry, contractor parking designated by the VA? If so, please provide location/map?

9/7/2018 Will there be availability for an internal office/admin space made accessible by the VA for the contractor? If so, please advise on area and connectivity access?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Will contractors be allowed to use lavatories/restrooms facilities on site?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Are there any millwork institute certification requirements for this project?

See specification 064100

9/7/2018 Is there a preferred/required construction material delivery access point?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 What are the brands and model numbers for the existing electrical switchgears?

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Verify the ceiling in the hall by the Electrical Emergency Generator is T-bar.

VA to respond

9/7/2018 Electrical panel HKEE2 has a 300A breaker, 4/o feeders, and 225A bus. Should the breaker be 225A or 200A?

9/7/2018 Electrical panel LKEE1 has a 400A breaker, 500mcm feeders and 400A bussing.

Should the feeders be 600?

9/7/2018 Please see attached

MECHANICAL FLOW

DIAGRAM drawing # MH- 203, shows common tie – please see red font and confirm if design intent to tie steam to vent as this is atypical?

9/7/2018 Please see attached

MECHANICAL CONTROLS

drawing # MH-301, – please clarify location as noted in red font?

089 9/13/2018 Please provide the tile sizing for QT and CT type tile

090 9/13/2018 Please provide a complete version of Spec Section 09 06

00 Schedule of finishes. The one provided with the project documents is blank.