36C25918R0592-023.pdf

1. Note 10 Sheet P-001 refers to the ‘entire facility water distribution system being disinfected according to local codes and VA standards’. Normally codes only required new materials to be hyper-chlorinated before installation. However, the note seem to go beyond code by requiring the entire facility to be disinfected.

Correct. New materials will be hyper-chlorinated prior to tie in to domestic water system.

• Please provide a detailed procedure that is acceptable to the owner on how this is to be accomplished?

See Specification 33 10 00 3.11

• What is the local code we are to comply with?

NA

• What is the VA standard we are to comply with?

Specification 33 10 00 3.11

2. For general dust control and ICRA requirements.

• Will the VA accept temporary sealed plastic fire retardant partitions with the proper accompanying equipment (as required by class level) or will hard walls structures be required?

In general, hardwall partitions will not be required unless there is a problem in controlling dust with 6 mil poly sheeting or canvas partitions and accompanying equipment..

• If required, please identify quantity and locations for the required hardwall partitions?

Not required

3. Abatement is identified in the specs however, I could not find any references on the drawings.

• Can the VA identify the area/ location of items in need of removal?

There is no known asbestos in this project

• Will the VA require Certified Industrial Hygienist for the items to be removed or will a certified abate professional with trained staff suffice?

There is no known asbestos to be removed

4. After review of drawings and specifications, we have concerns regarding the length of the project and lead times required for certain materials. We feel the time is adequate to perform the project but will not allow for required submittal approval process and the delivery of approved materials.

• Would the VA consider a general project extension or a modification based on manufactures response once the items have been approved, ordered and a firm timeline is given?

Contract completion time is 270 days. Any extensions will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

5. During the site visit, it was called out that there was very little exterior space at the facility. At that time there was no confirmation that a dumpster would be allowed on site.

• Will an allowance be made for a trailer for bringing materials and removal of trash and debris on a daily basis?

There is no area to stage a trailer. A trailer may be brought in for short periods to offload supplies and remove debris.

• If not, please identify a temporary staging area that materials may be moved in and out from on a daily basis for planning purposes.

There is no place to stage materials other than the areas where immediate work is occurring.