S05 MASTER - IFB 36C25821B0009 Responses to RFI 001 - 016.pdf

IFB Solicitation #36C258-21-B-0009 Project #664-CSI-120

Request for Information (RFI) Log Install Belimed Washer/Disinfector

Construction Project RFI Due Date 19 March 2021

VA San Diego Healthcare System (664)

RFI

Number Date Question Response

001 3/18/2021

3:43 PM

Has the area above the project area been abated?

Yes, the interstitial space above SPS has been abated.

002 3/18/2021

3:43 PM

Do we need to provide containment for asbestos or only a construction containment?

Contractor shall maintain -0.01 water column negative pressure throughout entire project on both the clean and dirty side. Negative pressure shall be checked and logged daily by Site Safety Officer.

Work will not proceed until that negative pressure is attained at any point of the work schedule.

003 3/18/2021

3:43 PM

Do we need to perform a load test for capacity on the existing electrical panel(s)?

Yes

004 3/18/2021

3:43 PM

Project requirements call for an electrical single line diagram. Does the drawing need to be stamped?

Yes

005 3/18/2021

3:43 PM

Do we need sterile containment on clean side of catwalk and service equipment?

Yes

006 3/18/2021

3:43 PM

How long can we have containment up on clean side for DH, DC, RODI and utility air?

Containment shall be in place throughout the entire project until completion. Dirty side and clean side are independent of each other. Clean side may dismantle containment once done. Dirty side containment until completion of the project.

007 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

Can we work off hours, when staff is not there?

Yes, off hours and weekend work would be permitted, but not required. If working after hours a permit needs to be filled out. If hot work is conducted one needs to be submitted as well.

IFB Solicitation #36C258-21-B-0009 Project #664-CSI-120

008 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

Will the Belimed machine be hard wire or use a 220 plug?

The machine should be hard wired with a disconnect.

009 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

Can we connect to the water supply that feeds the other existing washers or to we bring the water in and from where?

Refer to as build drawings, SOW attachment A1 (parts 1-10).

010 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

Can the discharge of the condensate water, drain into the existing floor sink, or does it need to be piped into a drain system?

Drain to the floor sink that the rest of the Belimed line is draining to.

011 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

In cutting the drywall for the opening between the two rooms, can we use a HEPA vacuum to pick up any dust, and have a portable scrubber for the negative air inside our plastic containment?

Yes

012 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

In routing the electric conduit from the electric room to the disconnect on the wall next to the three 30 amp disconnects, is there an existing cable tray/raceway?

Refer to as build drawings, SOW attachment A1 (parts 1-10).

013 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

Will Belimed make the final connection and do the start up while our crews are on-site to assist with any Electrical or plumbing?

Yes, Belimed will connect, run, and calibrate equipment.

014 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

OSHA requirement, if you are working in an area that has asbestos all you need is a 2 hr asbestos awareness cert, will that be sufficient?

There is no Asbestos in the space.

015 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

Are there “as built” of the existing wall separating the two rooms so we can see if there is any electrical, piping in the wall, and showing the existing framing?

The as builds were part of the SOW as attachment A1 (parts 1-10).

016 3/19/2021

12:06 PM

Will the layout for the new installation of the machine interfere with the existing window to the left of the proposed location?

No, nor should construction activities interfere with the existing window.

Window and access to the window should remain open throughout the construction.