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CONSTRUCT PRIMARY CARE MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATION – FT. HARRISON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Specification Section 01 00 00, Section 1.4, paragraph E describes Alternate D to be a reduced crawlspace from 7’ head height in the crawlspace to a 4’ head height in the crawlspace. Detail 5/GI103 Deduct D – East Section calls to reduce the crawlspace head height to 4’-6”.

Please clarify what the head height is to be for Alternate

D.

The head height is to be 4’-6” as detail 5/ GI103 Deduct D indicated. See attached sheets x for structural detailing. If Alternate Deduct D is accepted:

Alternative D: dirt floor on crawl space WF36 : Width= 6’0”, Depth= 1’4”, long.

Reinf= 6#5, Transv. Reinf= #4@16” T/FTG at Grid S-2 to 83’1” and cover structural steel with 3” min concrete Top of Interior Footing Elevation 83’1” and cover structural steel with 3” min. concrete

2. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Please confirm that there is no change in top of footing elevations between Base Bid and Alternate D.

WF36 : Width= 6’0”, Depth= 1’4”, long. Reinf=

6#5, Transv. Reinf= #4@16”

T/FTG at Grid S-2 to 83’1” and cover structural steel with 3” min concrete

Top of Interior Footing Elevation 83’1” and cover structural steel with 3” min. concrete

3. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Please provide the Geotechnical Report for the project. Posted with A002

4. 2-12-19 2/13/19 The project plans provided online are 8 ½” x 11” drawings and appear to be scanned documents. Could we please have access to full size or 11”x17” pdf plans for this project?

New files were received February 5th.

5. 2-12-19 2/13/19 There are Specs on Nurse Call, but I do not see any Plans reflecting them. Usually the name of the Plan is “Special

Systems” and it contains Voice/Data Drops, Nurse Call, Access Control & Video Surveillance cameras etc.

Nurse Call can be found on the TK drawings, see

TK101 for example

6. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Can you tell me what prints show these devices for

NURSE CALL and maybe what they are “Named”?

Nurse Call can be found on the TK drawings, see

TK101 for example

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7. 2-12-19 2/13/19 The anti-ram fence and noticed that section 32 31 53

Perimeter Security Fences and Gates is missing in the spec pages.

Spec section 32 51 53 is in correct.

See attached specification section 32 31 40 Perimeter Security Fences and Gates

8. 2-12-19 2/13/19 We are confused about the language listed within specification section 23 09 23 – 5 pertaining to “this facility’s existing direct-digital control system is manufactured by Schneider Automation and it’s ECC is located in Building 150.” In fact, the existing facility’s direct-digital control system is manufactured by Johnson

Controls and is connected to the ADX server located in

Building 150. Therefore, Johnson Controls would like to submit for prior approval to bid the automatic temperature controls portion of this project, specification section 23 09 23.

The present Fort Harrison control system has been converted to a Schneider Electric Platform to address the previous antiquated system operational short falls. The new system would have to meet listed design specification required. This requires compatibility with the VA National Energy Management System which includes the Rocky Mountain Network.

Johnson Controls does not function with the station 436 network communications.

Schneider Electric is now the established platform at Fort Harrison VA.

If any supplier can furnish a system that meets the specifications, they are encouraged to submit a proposal.

9. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Spec asks for chain controls. Major manufacturers of metal horizontal blinds use cords, wands, or cordless controls. Please advise.

Shades are to have cords in lieu of chains.

10. 2-8-19 2/13/19 Is the project a Buy American Act (BAA) project? I have not found a reference or requirement for this in the project specifications.

All Federal projects fall under the Buy American Act..

11. 2-8-19 2/13/19 Please provide additional information on EX. CUAC #1 and Ex. CUAC #2. These existing units are to be relocated. What is the refrigerant type for each unit?

What is the operating weight for each unit? The units are to include Vibration Isolation Support Frames per detail

8/MH503, are these to be Type-1 or Type-B?

CUAC #1 – 3460 lbs CUAC #2 – 1250 lbs Both units are R-22 The equipment will sit on a steel frame, Type- B

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12. 2-12-19 2/13/19 The pre-bid meeting included information that these two existing units are to be temporarily relocated to the existing roof before being set in their permanent location as shown on the drawings, are there special installation requirements to support/place units onto the existing roof structure?

Drawings are be revised and will be issued next week.

13. 2-8-19 2/13/19 Drawings PP102 Basement Floor Waste & Vent includes equipment identified as 172-SE-1 and 172-SE-2 in

Mechanical Room B2, this equipment is not included in a schedule.

It’s the same GP and SE.

14. 2-8-19 2/13/19 Grinder Pump Schedule includes equipment identified as 172-GP-1 and 172-GP-2. Are these the same pieces of equipment?

Yes

15. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Sheet AS113 indicated a stair system in the

Mechanical Penthouse. I can find no information/details for this stair system?

There are sections and plan views on sheet AS321 – Contractor to field verify exact dimensions during construction.

16. 2-12-19 2/13/19 The current provided drawings are formatted in such a manner as they can’t be clearly printed in large format, nor are the scalable. Please provide drawings that are scalable for takeoff software, and printing.

New files were received February 5th.

17. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Due to the formatting of the originally provided drawings, a full and proper review of the documents was not achievable; there we are requesting an additional Q/A period once the new drawings are made available.

New files were received February 5th.

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18. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Due to the formatting of the originally provided drawings we are requesting an extension to the bid date to allow for complete and proper take-offs and material pricing. Numerous vendors and suppliers have not reviewed the documents since they are not formatted in a useable format.

New files were received February 5th.

19. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Please provide the geotechnical soils report. Posted with A002

20. 2-12-19 2/13/19 In reference to Dwg. AS111 Note 20. Please provide a specification or model number for the

Mobile Wall Panel to be matched.

The image is on sheet AS403 – The model number is ‘ZFE3665’ by Steelcase – Match existing.

21. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Please Provide specifications for double stacked lockers shown in equipment and furniture schedule.

See attached specification section 10 51 13 Metal Lockers

22. 2-12-19 2/13/19 In Reference to sheet MD101 Note 1, will the contractor be responsible for temporary air conditioning once the existing air-cooled condensing units are removed, or will this space be services from somewhere else? Will the contractor be responsible for coordinating this or doing any ducting if the area is services from an existing part of the hospital?

Temporarily relocate the condensing units at grade on the north side of building 154 to maintain continuity of service.

23. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Please confirm that coordination drawings will be required for all MEP’s. Please clarify as to what information is to be provided, and if the drawings are only required for the new addition area. If the remodeled area is to be included, the VA will need to provide asbuilts.

01 91 00 - 9 Coordination Drawings explains what is needed.

VA will provide.

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24. 2-12-19 2/13/19 It has been brought to our attention that the existing canopies shown on page AS202 has translucent panels manufactured from glass fiber reinforced thermo set resin, and are not “structured Polycarbonate” material as referenced in spec section 08 45 13. Will the VA accept glass fiber reinforced thermo set resin panels in lieu of the “Structured Polycarbonate” Panels. See attached product data for reference.

Yes, fiber reinforced thermo set resin panels are acceptable.

25. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Please confirm that the blast requirement shown on specification 08 41 13-5 is for aluminum-frames storefront entrances only and does not apply to the aluminum windows.

The Security Design Manual requires blast protection for all openings; both door and windows.

26. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Reference 08 51 13-4 Basis of Design: Peerless

Windows. Will the VA consider other approved equal window manufacturers?

Yes, if the window meets specifications – must provide a line by line comparison.

27. 2-8-19 2/13/19 Is the project a Buy American Act (BAA) project? I have not found a reference or equipment for this in the project specifications.

All Federal projects fall under the Buy American Act..

28. 2-8-19 2/13/19 PP101 Basement Floor Waste & Vent and PP103

Basement Floor Domestic Water includes equipment identified as P-811 in either Conference B114 or Work

Room B117. This equipment is not found in the

Plumbing Fixture Schedule, please clarify.

P-811 is indicated on the plumbing fixture schedule as an ice maker valve box.

29. 2-8-19 2/13/19 PP103 Basement Floor Domestic Water plan includes

Sheet Key Note 2 ‘insulate water pipes all the way to the faucet’. Please provide a specification for this insulation material of the 3/8” flexible supply line serving the various fixtures throughout the Basement Floor. A similar Sheet Key Note does not appear on the same fixtures of drawing PP105 First Floor Domestic Water.

The requirement applies to the First-Floor fixtures as well. Flexible elastomeric insulation in available in the required size. ADA undersink pipe covers are also available in the required size.

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30. 2-8-19 2/13/19 PP104 First Floor Waste & Vent and PP105 First Floor

Domestic Water includes equipment identified as P-811 in either Conference Break A112 or Work Room A115.

This equipment is not found in the Plumbing Fixture

Schedule, please clarify.

P-811 is indicated on the plumbing fixture schedule as an ice maker valve box.

31. 2-8-19 2/13/19 PP105 First Floor Domestic Water includes Sheet Key

Note1 in Corridor A113 but no pipe is found, please indicate the pipe this applies to.

Stray keynote, disregard.

32. 2-8-19 2/13/19 PP401 Enlarged Plumbing Plans includes Sheet Key

Note 1 ‘include HW bypass line with locking ball valve from incoming HW to supply line to faucet’. Please provide a detail of the installation with the thermostatic mixing valve that meets ADA requirements of the fixtures.

Refer to PP501. The impact of the requested HW bypass will be minimal.

33. 2-8-19 2/13/19 Detail 2/PP402 Main Domestic Water Schematic includes equipment identified as 172-HWRP-1 and 172-

HWRP-2. The Sequence of Control includes the operation of HWCP-1 but does not include operation of

HWCP-2/. Please provide further information.

Refer to PP501. The impact of the requested HW bypass will be minimal.

34. 2-12-19 2/13/19 Finish schedule asks for WC 1 at all exterior. SF designated windows to have blinds?

Please omit WC 1 – these are not within project.

35. 2-12-19 2/13/19 WC 2 Blackout Roller shades with side channels. What is the location of WC 2 shades?

Please omit WC 2 – these are not within project.

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