36C25919R0086-0005001.pdf

RFI #2

1. Is there an elevator that can be utilized for loading materials and waste to and from this project?

There are 2 freight elevators nearby that can be utilized.

2. Please provide the location of the nearest elevator.

Fright Elevator P‐5 & P‐6 shown on drawing AS101 locate between column L7 ‐ L8 and K7 – K8.

3. Note 13 on sheet GI‐100 calls for all partitions that host plumbing equipment shall receive mold/ moisture resistant gypsum wallboard in lieu of regular GWB. Please verify that the mold resistant GWB is only required on the plumbing fixture side of the wall and not the back side of the wall.

MR gypsum wallboard is on wet side of the wall only.

4. Will the doorway at stairway #5 require a dust barrier and temp wall?

The door can be seal of with tap around door. It does not require temp wall.

5. Is this project required to be completed in phases?

No, only 1 phase.

6. How many layers of gypsum wallboard are existing for the walls that are scheduled to be removed?

There is only 1 layers of existing gypsum wallboard. Existing 2 hours fire wall around duct chase may have 2 layers of gypsum board.

7. Please confirm that all of the existing flooring to be removed is single layer.

Existing flooring is single layer.

8. Note 7 on sheet AD‐101 says to remove existing gypsum wallboard finish and prepare wall to receive new sheathing and finish, however the affected are shown as existing walls on sheet AS‐102.

Please clarify what work is to be done on the affected walls.

Remove existing gyp. Bd. From existing framing. Prepare existing framing to receive new gyp.

Bd. Sheathing.

9. Please provide a specification for sheathing if required, relating to note 7 on sheet AD‐101.

Refer specification section 09 29 00 Gypsum Board.

10. Sheet AS‐104 shows bid alternates #1 and #2, however the CLIN bid schedule only shows base bid with no alternates. Please confirm if there are bid alternates and provide a revised CLIN bid schedule if required. Per VA no Bid Deducts are to be taken during this bid.

11. Please provide specifications for the curtain tracks shown on sheet AS‐103.

Please see updated spec 102123.

12. Are the existing shower bases recessed type that will require concrete infill, or are they surface mounted?

Recess type that integrate in restroom floor. (See picture)

13. Who is the manufacturer of the existing pneumatic tube system?

The existing pneumatic tube system manufacture is PEVCO.

14. What components are required for re‐integration of the existing pneumatic tube system?

The pneumatic tube in construction area will be shut down.

15. Does the existing pneumatic tube station connect to the card reader system?

The existing pneumatic tube station does not connect to the card reader system.

16. Please provide a location for negative air exhaust.

Negative air exhaust out through the window. The existing window may be removed and install plywood and cut out the hole in plywood for negative air exhaust duce.

17. Please provide the Equipment list and clarify what is Contractor provided or Contractor installed items Refer to equipment schedule, Sheet AS‐501, last column: ACQ/INS = Acquisition/Installation ‐ C=Contractor, V=Vendor.

18. AS‐601 door type 6 calls out a custom frame for lift track. There are no commercially available door frames that meet this requirement and, in our experience, door manufacturers will not manufacture custom door frames for this type of application. Please confirm that the intent is for a custom fabricated door frames or provide a manufacturer that meets the intent.

Door frame to be custom fabricated. See pictures below.

19. Sheet AS‐402 details call out lift system connecting rail and references detail 3/AS‐601. Detail 3/AS‐601 shows a standard interior door header and does not appear to be the correct detail. Please clarify. See ASI 2 sketch number 1 “interior head detail – at patient lift” for clarification.

20. Please provide specifications for glazing Please see attached new spec 088000

21. Please provide specifications for concrete required to repair existing floor penetrations.

See ASI 2 sketch number 2 “Close floor hole detail”

22. What is the thickness of the existing subfloor?

The existing floor thickness is 6” thick.

23. The general finish note 6 on sheet AS‐701 says to float the floor in patient rooms to slope up to within 1/16" of the threshold at patient bathrooms. Is this still required even though the bathroom floor is to be depressed per detail 2/AS701?

Yes.

24. Please provide specification for the wall mounted telephones listed on the equipment schedule, sheet AS‐501. Contractor to coordinate with VA to select equipment. VA to specify equipment desired.

25. Please provide specification for the televisions listed on the equipment schedule, sheet AS‐501.

Contractor to coordinate with VA to select equipment. VA to specify equipment desired.

26. Please provide specification for the televisions listed on the equipment schedule, sheet AS‐501.

Most of TV in VA is LG manufacture,

27. Please provide specification for the dry erase board listed on the equipment schedule, sheet AS‐

501. Contractor to coordinate with VA to select equipment. VA to specify equipment desired.

28. Please provide specification for the adjustable height computer workstations listed on the equipment schedule, sheet AS‐501. Contractor to coordinate with VA to select equipment. VA to specify equipment desired.

29. Please confirm that the contractor is not required to provide and computer equipment to be installed in the adjustable height computer workstations.

VA provides, installs, and maintain computers hardware’s.

30. Please provide specification for the 30" wall mounted televisions listed on the equipment schedule, sheet AS‐501.

VA would like to have 36” TV in lieu of 30”. Most of TV in VA is LG manufacture.

31. Please provide specification for tv wall mounts.

VA has LG television 36”.

32. The headwall schedule on sheet AS‐406 lists several Hill‐ROM devices, please confirm if we are required to include HILL‐ROM products or if these are listed as an example? All items on drawings listed by manufacturer name are to be considered basis of design, and contractor may provide equal.

33. Plumbing plan note on sheet PJ‐101 references sheet P‐701 for controls and sequence of operations, however this plan sheet has not been provided. Is the note referring to sheet M‐701?

YES. The information is shown on detail 4 on sheet M‐701 in lieu of P‐701.

34. Sheet EL‐101and EP‐101 and EY‐101 note 4 different bid alternates, however the CLIN bid schedule is base bid only with no alternates shown. Please confirm if there are bid alternates and provide a new CLIN if required. Per VA no Bid Deducts are to be taken during this bid.

35. Please provide a roofing specification for the required roof penetrations.

All roofing work or modifications in this contract must not void the original warranty; VA to provide roof type, manufacturer and installer

36. Is the roofing system under a manufacturer's or other warranty, if so please provide the details of the warranty and the warranty provider. All roofing work or modifications in this contract must not void the original warranty; VA to provide roof type, manufacturer and installer

37. Please provide a plan that shows the current lightning protection system.

There are lighting cable round roof parapet and lighting rod every 20 feet.

38. What is existing type of roofing where the new electrical and HVAC is shown?

Built up roof on reinforce concrete deck. All roofing work or modifications in this contract must not void the original warranty; VA to provide roof type, manufacturer and installer

39. Who is the manufacturer of the existing fire alarm system?

Honeywell Gamewell FCI.

40. Please provide contact information for the vendor that currently supports the existing fire alarm system.

Advance is the contractor installing the fire alarm system.

41. Please confirm that any changes to the existing lightning protection system that may be needed to bring it up to code, will be a modification to the contract. The scope of work for this project is to connect the new rooftop condensing unit into the existing rooftop lightning protection system.

42. E‐601 electrical plan note #1 says to provide a power sub‐meter with a Bacnet interface compatible with building BMS. Is this a provisional connection, or is the meter required to be integrated to the existing BMS system?

The existing controls system for this project is Automated Logic Corp (ALC) as provided and locally supported by ES2 of Oklahoma City. Meters shall integrate with the existing BMS metering system to provide data to match existing. Coordinate requirements with the contracting officer’s representative (COR).

43. What BMS system currently exists at the facility and who currently maintains the system?

The existing controls system for this project is Automated Logic Corp (ALC) as provided and locally supported by ES2 of Oklahoma City. Coordinate all controls work with ES2. The specification will be revised in the next addendum.

44. What is the height of the ceiling space between the grid ceiling and the deck above for rooms that receive patient lifts?

The ceiling height of ceiling space between the grid ceiling and concrete deck above is 32” and between ceiling grid and below concrete beam is 19”.

45. Please confirm that the floor above the 7th and 8th floor is a concrete slab on deck.

The floor above 7th and 8” floor is reinforces concrete slap.

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

Yes, the superintendent also can fulfill the roles of SSHO and CSHT if he meets the requirement as Specified in specification 01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENT.

47. Is TB Screening a requirement of this solicitation?

TB screening is not required. Contractors working in TB low risk area are not required TB screening.

48. 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. Project does not require whole building commissioning.

49. Specification section 01 91 00 1.8C "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 Confirmed.

50. Can demonstration and training recordings as referenced in section 01 91 00 3.9 C be performed by a member of the contractor's organization or will the recordings need to be made by a "Commercial Photographer?"

Contractor’s authorized representative may conduct demonstration/training.

51. 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 Specifications address warranties for both manufacturer’s materials AND workmanship. Any warranties beyond one year will potentially apply to BOTH

52. Please confirm that water, required for the completion of the project, is available at no cost to the contractor.

Water is available at no cost to the contractor. The contractor shall practice conservation and shall not waste the water.

53. Please confirm that Electricity, required for the completion of the project, is available at no cost to the contractor.

Electricity is available at no cost to contractor. The contractor shall practice conservation and shall not waste electricity.

54. What is the interstitial space dimension?

Interstitial space may refer to ceiling space or utility chase.

55. Are the patient lift tracks to be fully embedded or partially recessed?

Patient lift tracks can be installed partially recessed or below the ceiling depend on the space allow.

56. Are seismic restraints required for the installation of the patient lifts?

Yes, seismic restraints are required.

57. Please provide a specific location for a trash roll off container for this project.

Yes, VA will designate area for the trash bin.

58. Will we be allowed to place a trash roll off container in the loading dock area?

VA will not allow to place a trash roll off container in the loading dock area.

59. AS‐601 shows a window type, but there is not a window schedule. Please provide a window schedule. Window schedule not deemed necessary as only one window exists. Provide window as shown, with tempered glass and window jamb details as shown on AS‐601

60. Drawing AS‐501 has a list of Contractor Supplied/Contractor Installed Equipment along with VA supplied/Contractor Installed, etc.

a. Please confirm that the contractor is to supply and install the following equipment

i. 1 – 36” Television: LG 36” ‐LED‐ 1080p or equal, major brand.

ii. 10 – Televisions: LG 27”‐30” – LED – 720p or equal, major brand.

iii. 1 – 42” Television: LG 42” ‐LED‐ 1080p or equal, major brand. REF: AS‐406/13

iv. 11 – Computer Workstation, Height Adjustable: Basis of design similar to

Ergotron StyleView® Sit‐Stand Combo System Keyboard & Monitor Mount with Medium CPU Holder. VA to provide further input on finishes, quality control, and infection control requirements.

v. 10 – Emergency Pull Cords: Please refer E‐602 for emergency pull switch

vi. 10 – Telephones – Wall Mounted: Contractor to provide mounting hardware. VA to provide phone. Coordinate with VA COR.

b. If the contractor is to supply the above equipment please provide additional specifications for what is exactly wanted for the items listed above.

c.

61. On plan sheet AS‐104, it shows a Bid Deduct Alternate #1 and a Bid Deduct Alternate #2. These alternates are not listed on the bid schedule in the SF1442 and associated documents. Please advise if the bid schedule is correct and contractor should only price the one‐line item for CLIN 0001 – Base bid, General Construction? Per VA no Bid Deducts are to be taken during this bid.

62. Specification section 23 09 23 Direct‐Digital Control System for HVAC paragraph 1.1.F lists Johnson Controls as the controls manufacturer for the building. Recent projects have used ES2 as the controls manufacturer. Please confirm controls manufacturer for this project.

The existing controls system for this project is Automated Logic Corp (ALC) as provided and locally supported by ES2 of Oklahoma City. Coordinate all controls work with ES2. The specification will be revised in the next addendum.