RFI 1 MRI.pdf

RFI #1

1. Should bidders include the costs associated with Submittal Exchange in Proposal That would be an allowable cost however that would also mean that the VA and the A/E would have full access to the program.

2. Can Project Superintendent fulfill the role of SSHO? Based on the assumption the Project Superintendent meets all qualifications for both listed in specifications. – Yes

3. Please confirm that this project will require a full time stand-alone QCM as defined by specification section 01 45 00 – 1.4. – Yes,

4. Please provide area that will be provided for contractor storage. If onsite storage is not available, should bidders include the costs associated with offsite storage? – No, space is extremely limited on our campus, only storage will be on construction site itself. Yes, include cost.

5. Please provide location for contractor field office. If onsite location is unavailable, should bidders include the costs associated with offsite field office? – No, space is extremely limited on our campus, only space will be on construction site itself. Yes, include cost.

6. Does the project site contain existing asbestos flooring mastic?

There are two types of flooring in MRI suite 2F109/2F110/2F111:

2F109: 12 X 12 non-asbestos tile/ mastic needs to be tested for asbestos

2F110: 12 X 12 non-asbestos tile/mastic needs to be tested for asbestos

2F111: Linoleum : I have no testing of the linoleum or the mastic for this room

Recommend contractor include this testing as part of the project

7. What are the allowed work times for this project? –The phasing plans do show access to areas that we integrated into the project for them to work normal hours without interfering with the control room. In the final phase there is no way around having some interference with the control room, it will require at that time alternate hours or a coordinated effort by the GC.

8. Please provide manufacturer and color selection of wallcovering shown on elevation 6/A-100. – Material selections and color selections are noted in spec section 09 06 00 Schedule for finishes. If there is a missing selection, please let us know.

9. Documents call for Contractor to provide design and installation of RF shielding system. It is very likely that RF shielding will be required on the bottom side of the slab on deck. This would require removal of ceilings and possibly removing tops of walls to install shielding from the area located directly below MRI #1 site improvement space. Please provide additional information on the space below the MRI project such as structural details, existing ductwork or mechanical systems and electrical systems in conflict. RF Shielding is covered under spec section 13 49 01 Radio Frequency Shielding. The current system is a box within the confines of the MRI 1 suite, there is no RF shielding below the structure.

Under this spec the RF supplier provides the design, material and installation.

10. Please confirm that no new structural upgrades are required to accommodate new equipment.

There are no pending structural design issues known.