RFI 3 1-67.pdf

VA AND DESIGN TEAM RESPONSES:

1 Is this project tax exempt? Yes

2 Provide floor / floor height for partitions as called out “full height” Contractor will need to frame from floor to underside of structural deck.

Field verify all information and conditions as needed.

3 Provide details and information on exterior wall construction for proposed demolition.

See Attached Sheet AD.101.

a Is exterior wall construction above 2 nd floor able to support exterior façade without 2 nd floor exterior wall

Reference spec section 02 41 00, demolition and associated structural stability means and methods are the responsibility of the General

Contractor. Provide the COR with an action plan for his review and approval.

b Provide location of 2 nd floor exterior wall construction in relation to existing parking garage parking / access

The question is unclear what this contractor is looking for. Reference spec section 01 00 00; contractors are responsible to field verify all conditions and assertain information they need for their execusion of the work.

c Can temporary fencing be installed at street level below MRI wall removal and to what extent are we able to close the street. Provide fencing parameters during demolition and construction

Yes, Coordinate fencing needs with the COR, providing him with an action plan for his review and approval. Fencing parameters will be the responsibilty of the General Contractor as approved by the COR.

4 Provide specification of existing raised floor. Confirm if existing raised floor will require additional materials for new work?

Information regarding the existing RF floor is not available. From our best research it appears to be very similar to detail 4/A‐100, contractors are to field verify. The removal of the existing RF Floor System is noted clearly on

1/A‐100 Demo Plan. A new RF floor is noted in several location and detail

4.A‐100. It is unclear what the question is referencing to additional materials 5 Per RFI responses issued, question #6 / follow up:

a Can you provide approx. installation date of all flooring materials? No, this will be dependant on the General Contractors approved

Construction Schedule.

6 Sheet A‐100:

a Demo Plan 1/A‐100:

i Provide specification for existing exterior window framing / glass system to be removed and salvaged for reinstallation?

Information in regard to the existing exterior window system is the same window system noted in spec section 08 51 13. Contractors are encouraged to verify all field conditions.

b Floor Plan 2/A‐100:

i Wall type 1 calls for reuse of existing wall tile. Tile cannot be reused.

Provide specification for wall tile, tile base and grout specification. Cost for new will be less than additional labor required to possibly reuse tiles. The plans allow the contractor to choose, reuse tile or provide new to match.

Reference Room Finish Note 2, information from the VA is not available on this type of tile. If contractor chooses to provide new, provide the COR with a submittall with samples for their approval.

ii Wall type 1: Is tile full wall height? No, match exising wainscot. Approx wainscot height is 4'‐4", contractor to field verify.

iii Wall type 1: what is the floor / floor height for stud framing? Contractor will need to frame from floor to underside of structural deck.

Field verify all conditions as needed.

iv Wall type 1: is drywall full height? Yes, all components, including the sound batt insulation will be full height.

v Wall type 2: provide specification for wall construction See Attached Sheet AD.101.

vi Door 103A calls for new ramp construction. Provide overall floor elevation difference.

Reference details 4 and 5/A‐100. Verify floor components used and any deviation in floor elevation differences.

vii General Note 2: provide information on existing sprinkler system including head locations, specific piping requirements

The sprinkler system basically will be unchanged, reinstall in kind.

c Reflected Ceiling 2/A‐100:

i Provide new ceiling heights for Toilet Rm 101, Equipment 102, MRI 103, Control 104?

See Room Finish Schedule, contractor to field verify existing conditions.

7 Sheet A‐101:

a Elevation 2: verify window frame material to be painted? See Attached sheet AD.101. The window in elevation 2 will be new anodized aluminum, provided by the RF Sheilding Contractor.

b Elevation 4: verify window frame material to be painted? Hollow metal or

Aluminum?

This window is assumed to be Hollow Metal, contractor to verify.

c Window Elevations: provide clarification of coded note A for exterior window. Demolition plan calls for reuse existing and coded note calls for new window assembly.

See Attached Sheet AD.101. There are (2) distinct window assemblies to be provided. That is described as follows:

1. Sheet A‐100 Demo Plan cleary notes the windows and wall demolition required for this work. Note the (2) windows shown, the exterior window

(A) is an aluminum window unit, reference spec section 08 51 13. The

"interior" window (B) is part of the exg RF system, reference spec section

13 49 01. Both are to be removed.

2. On Attached Sheet AD.101 note that window A is demolished and replaced with the new window type A.

3. On Attached Sheet AD.101 the original type B window no longer will be replaced. The opening will be framed in per detail 5/AD.101.

4. On Attached Sheet AD.101 note a new type B window that is demolished with the RF system, and replaced with the new RF system. This is the common window between MRI 103 and CONTROL 104.

RFI QUESTIONS POSED BY CONTRACTORS:

d Detail 7: provide clarification of coded note A for exterior window.

Demolition plan calls for reuse existing and coded note calls for new window assembly.

Reference previous window replacement requirement explanation.

8 Sheet M001:

a Provide distance for med gas shut offs. Are valves readily accessible above acoustical ceiling or through access panel?

Contractor will be required to field verify exact location of existing valves.

Existing drawings indicate contractor was to field verify valve locations so the exact location is not known. New med gas outlets are to be installed on wall below the existing ceiling med gas outlets. Distance of new med gas piping is expected to be a minimal but will need to be field verified by contractor 9 Sheet M101:

a Plan 1: coded note 24: provide exterior wall materials to be removed for quench vent? Is opening to be core drilled through masonry wall construction?

The quench vent is an 8” diameter pipe that will terminate through existing exhaust louver. This installation is to be similar to installation of existing quench vent serving the existing MRI in the adjacent room.

b Plan 2: provide existing roof construction materials for anchorage of new mechanical equipment.

Current roof system information is unavailable; system appears to be a membrane system over tapered insulation over a metal deck. All contractor to field verify conditions.

c Plan 2: what is height above grade for roof. Reference spec section 01 00 00; contractors are responsible to field verify all conditions and assertain information they need for their execusion of the work.

d Plan 2: provide crane location for installation of MRI chiller and is ground stabile for crane placement

This is a contractors means and methods issue. General Contractor will provide the COR with a plan of action for his review and approval. The

General Constractor will determine the suitabiity of the ground for his purposes. Reference spec section 01 00 00, contractors are responsible to field verify all conditions and assertain information they need for their execusion of the work e Provide clarification that existing structure is capable to new materials installations. MRI chiller is called out as 4300#

Existing structure is adequate for chiller per previous analysis. It was assumed that the chiller would be located above the girder on grid line 4 as shown in the original construction documents.

f Plan 2: provide roof type to be repaired for all penetrations and anchorage.

Is roof under any warranty?

No warranty is in affect. Current roof system information is unavailable;

system appears to be a membrane system over tapered insulation over a metal deck. All contractor to field verify conditions.

10 Sheet M102:

a What are ceilings to access DCW piping? Ceilings are acoustical drop ceiling tiles. Access doors not required b Provide clarification as to if this work is to be completed during off hours? Work hours will be as coordinated with the VA COR. Portions or phases of this work may require off hour work.

11 Sheet A‐101 Siemens:

a Coded note 7: Sola magnet / does floor structure require additional upgrade to hold new MRI?

Floor is adequate for MRI assuming walking speeds and associated vibrations are acceptable to owner (see MRI letter).

b Coded note 10: Electronics cabinet / does floor structure require additional upgrade to hold cabinet?

Floor is adequate.

c Coded note 12: Eaton 93 PM unit size per sheet is larger than door 102A.

can door 102A be changed to a 48” wide door? Is larger door fit with room equipment layout?

The contractor has been provided a construction access portal noted in the phasing plans, or can provide it throught the exterior wall opening. Access to the EQUIPMENT room would be past the demolished wall system. If the

Contractor requires other access provide a solution to be approved by the

COR, all costs for this will be included in the Contractors bid.

12 Refer to the Contract Drawings, Sheet A‐101 of the Siemens Drawings does not indicate any magnetic shielding requirements.

a Please confirm No Magnetic Shielding is required. See Attached Sheet AD.101, magnetic shielding in the floor was included in the original plan documents; Additional magnetic shielding for the walls and ceiling below are included in AD.101.

13 If any Magnetic Shielding is required?

a Please confirm No Magnetic Shielding is required. See above.

14 Refer to the GE MRI Drawings provided with the solicitation. During the site walk, it was noticed that the existing MRI Equipment is not the same equipment shown in the GE Healthcare Drawings.

The GE documents provided are incorrect. The correct documents are provided by Siemens and will be issued to the contractors.

a Please confirm the GE MRI equipment plans, issued with the solicitation is not the equipment that will be removed through the exterior window

The GE documents provided are incorrect. The correct documents are provided by Siemens and will be issued to the contractors.

b Please confirm that the existing GE MRI equipment will fit through the existing window being removed, no additional wall demolition is required.

The GE documents are incorrect. The correct documents are provided by

Siemens and will be reissued to the contractors. Reference Demo Plan 1/A‐

100 and the Attached Sheet AD.101. A note clearly requiring exterior wall demolition as required for equipment installation (and removal) is provided.

15 Refer to Sheet A‐101, the Room Finish Schedule indicates that Room #103 is “MRI 2” a Please confirm Room #103 should be MRI 1 in the Room Finish Schedule. Correct, MRI 1 is the correct reference.

16 Refer to Sheet A‐100, Detail 1/A‐100 indicates the window between Rm

#103 MRI 1 and Rm #104 Control is existing to remain. Per DKN #D13 the

“Shielding system to be removed and replaced by shielding Installer in its entirety.” The widow is integral with the existing shielding system.

a Please confirm the window should be removed/replaced with the shielding system.

See Attached Sheet AD.101. This window will need to be replaced with the new RF system, General Contractor to coordinate work with RF Supplier.

17 Refer to the Specifications. Section 23 09 23 DDC System for HVAC was not provided with this solicitation.

a Please confirm no DDC work/programming is required for this solicitation. No DDC work is required for this solicitation.

b This was left blank.

18 Is it possible to provide as‐builts for the space for the MRI renovation? Contractors will be allowed access to all drawings the VA has.

19 Many subcontractors are planning to bid both the MRI renovation & the

Canteen renovation. Is it possible to stagger the due dates to help mitigate any confusion between the two projects during the bidding process?

Schedule has been revised.

20 Refer to Detail 7/A101, removing the window per KN #D5, Sheet A‐100 will not provide a large enough opening size to get the new Siemens equipment into the MRI Room. Detail 7/A101 does not detail any information for the exterior wall that will require removal.

Reference Demo Plan 1/A‐100 and Attached Sheet AD.101. A note clearly requiring exterior wall demolition as required for equipment installation

(and removal) is provided.

a Please provide a detail of the existing exterior wall construction that will require removal and replacement.

See Attached Sheet AD.101.

21 Refer to Sheet M101, KN #23. The solicitation drawings do not provide a 3rd

Floor plan for the area above the MRI Room.

a Please provide a 3rd Floor plan for the area above the MRI Room, detailing equipment/obstructions that the quench vent will need to navigate around.

There are no equipment obstructions on the 3 rd floor level for the quench vent pathway. The refrigerant piping and chilled water piping has clear pathway to their associated rooftop units. If a 3 rd floor plan was provided, contractor would still be required to field verify any unforeseen conditions and request for information to proceed.

b Please provide a structural drawing of the 3rd floor detailing the construction that will need to be penetrated for the quench vent.

Quench vent is a 8” diameter pipe. Quench vent is to terminate on existing exhaust louver. Quench vent termination elevation is to match existing quench vent termination. Contractor to request approval from Siemens before installation.

c Please provide an elevation of the 3rd Floor exterior wall detailing the location of the “existing exhaust louver” where the quench vent is to be terminated.

See above

22 Refer to Sheet M101, KN #5 indicates to “install chiller on manufacture recommended roof curb…” The Siemens Drawings do not include a

“manufacture’s recommended roof curb”.

a Please provide the Chiller product data sheets/shop drawings that indicate the recommended roof curb.

Provide Pate roof curb rails with spring isolators with minimum 1.5 inch deflection.

23 Drawing G‐001 states that offerors are to maintain the approved barriers and ICRA Plan. We cannot locate the ICRA Plan. Can you please provide the

ICRA Plan so Offerors know what type of construction and patient risk group (e.g., Type C, Class III) to price? The different types of types and risk groups have significant cost impacts.

Reference spec section 01 35 26, Basic information is provided and the

General Contractor will be responsible for the ICRA plan.

24 Drawing G‐001, Phase 1, note 1(a), states, “The GC will provide protective measures and enclosures, as approved by the VA, to safeguard Control 103 during construction of this barrier.” Please provide the approved protective measures so all Offerors understand what to price and clarify where

Control 103 is located. We only locate Control 104

The correct reference is CONTROL 104; 103 is a typo. The General

Contractor will provide the design, provide the COR with a plan of action for his review and approval.

25 Drawing G‐001, please clarify the requirements for the gyp. Board partition for infection control access to work areas. The notes state to take the board to the structural deck, but are the joints to be sealed with caulk or tape or something else approved, is the access a framed door or zipper entrance, etc. With varying requirements that have cost impacts, clarifying the requirements pre‐award will allow all offerors to price the same requirements and ensure no confusion or conflicts post‐award.

The General Contractor will provide the design, provide COR with a plan of action for his review and approval.

26 Drawing G‐001, Phase 1, note 4(b), states, “Equipment 102 will be progress as far as the GC and Siemens can, pending coordination with the overall work.” Please clarify what stage or level of construction will the VA approve for completion of Phase 1.

Coordinate the effort that can be achieved by the GC and Siemens. This will be reflected in the construction schedule provided to the COR for this review and approval.

27 Drawing G‐001, Phase 1, note 4(c), states, “Demolition and reconstruction of all finishes including most of the RF system (completed in other phases), and the installation of the new MRI door and ramp.” Please clarify the extent of RFI system installation will be required for Phase 1 before the VA will accept and allow contractors to proceed to Phase 2.

Coordinate the effort that can be achieved by the GC and the Shielding

Contractor. This will be reflected in the construction schedule provided to the COR for this review and approval.

28 When contractors complete a phase, and the VA inspects and approves the completion and allows contractors to proceed to the next phase, will the previous/completed phases’ warranty timeline commence?

Warranty will commence once the project achieves Substatial Completion and the project is entirely complete, and is available to the client for its intended purpose.

29 Drawing G‐001, Phase 2, note 4(a), states, “Control 103 will be completed, finaled and turned over to the VA.” However, we can not locate a Control

103, only a Control 104. Please confirm this error and revise the drawings as necessary.

Correct, CONTROL 104 is the correct reference. Drawings will not be revised to reflect this correction.

30 Phase 2, note 4(b), states, “Equipment 102 will be progress as far as the GC and Siemens can, pending coordination with the overall work.” Please clarify what stage or level of construction will the VA approve for completion of Phase 2.

Coordinate the effort that can be achieved by the GC and Siemens. This will be reflected in the construction schedule provided to the COR for this review and approval.

31 Drawing G‐001, Phase 2, note 4(c), states, “MRI 1 will be progress as far as the GC and Siemens can, pending coordination with the overall work.”

Please clarify what stage or level of construction will the VA approve for completion of Phase 2.

Coordinate the effort that can be achieved by the GC and Siemens. This will be reflected in the construction schedule provided to the COR for this review and approval.

32 Drawing G‐001, Phase 2, note 6, states, “At the completion of this Phase 2, the VA will be able to resume working in Control 103 and MR 105.” We can not locate a Control 103, only a Control 104. Please confirm this error and revise the drawings as necessary.

Correct, CONTROL 104 is the correct reference. Drawings will not be revised to reflect this correction.

33 Drawing G‐001, Phase 3, note 1, states, “During this Phase 3, the VA will continue working in the Control 103 and MRI 2 105, and the GC will complete the project.” We can not locate a Control 103, only a Control 104.

Please confirm this error and revise the drawings as necessary.

Correct, CONTROL 104 is the correct reference. Drawings will not be revised to reflect this correction.

34 Drawing G‐001, note #2 states, “The RF shielding contractor (tbd) will be directly contracted by the Generator Contractor and will function as his subcontractor.” Within Specification Section 13 49 01, page 2, paragraph

2.01(A), the specs list Braden Shielding Systems. Are Offerors to contact and directly contract with this firm for the RF scope of work, which apparently includes design, delivery and installation of the new shielding system, removal of the existing RF shielding system, design and delivery and installation of the window B component and new door 103A component, as well as final testing of the RF system.

Yes.

35 Is the RF shielding subcontractor the only firm that can remove/demo the existing RF shielding system?

Coordinate with the RF Shielding Contractor.

36 Drawing A‐100, Detail 1, Demo Plan, note D1, states to salvage existing CT for reinstallation. Ceramic tile is extremely difficult to salvage. If this tile can not be salvaged, will the VA approve a change order to cover the cost for new tile, or shall offerors include the costs of providing new tile in their bid

Reference Room Finish Note 2, information from the VA is not available on this type of tile. If contractor chooses to provide new, provide the COR with a submittal with samples for their approval. Additional cost will not be allowed.

37 Drawing A‐100, Detail 1, Demo Plan, note D1, appears to include a cut‐off sentence, “See Flo…” Can the VA please provide the completed sentence so we can complete our evaluation of the drawings

DEMOLITION KEY NOTES: Note D1 is complete. In case this contractor has received a blemished set, the note reads: D1 Remove exg. Wall as shown for enlarged EQUIPEMENT Room. Salvage exg. CT for reinstallation. See

Floor Plan.

38 Wall Type 3 has wood framing listed. Is wood framing acceptable for a federal project? Our understanding is that all framing has to be metal. We understand this project requires careful considerations for ferromagnetic properties, and that metal studs are permittable, if properly secured.

Please confirm or clarify, and revise as necessary

Metal framing is required. See Attached Sheet AD.101.

39 On floor plan, detail #2 on A‐100, the drawing identifies wall type 2.

However, there is no wall type 2 on the drawings, only wall types 1 and 3.

Please clarify what consists of a wall type 2, and please revise the drawings as necessary.

See Attached Sheet AD.101.

40 Drawing A‐100, detail 6, Partial Wall Elevation, states to remove and install new wall fabric. There is not spec for the wall fabric and no information on what type of wall fabric to provide. Please clarify and provide the specifications for the type of wall fabric that needs to be provided.

Reference spec section 09 60 00.

41 Can you confirm that the new gypsum board doesn’t need to be Lead Lined

Gypsum Board?

Lead lined gypsum board is not required.

42 On sheet A‐101 detail 2 near the door opening 103A and detail 2 on A101, states new ramp by General Contractor see detail B on A‐100. There is not a B detail on A‐100. Can you please advise?

Detail reference should read 4/A‐100.

43 Regarding the med gas/oxygen/vac work, does the new work need to be certified? Does the existing piping that is extended need to be certified? If so, is there a shut off or valve box nearby that can isolate the work to within the project boundaries? If not, please provide the extend of med gas/oxygen/vac that needs to be certified/recertified.

Yes, med gas/oxygen/vac work needs to be certified. The branches being extended would also have to be certified. There are shutoff valves on these lines but the exact location of valve will need to be field verified.

44 Is the plumbing work shown on M101, detail 3, within an interstitial space or is it within a slab?

Plumbing work shown on M101, detail 3 will be within interstitial space.

Slab demo will be required to install floor sink.

45 Is the ductwork shown on M‐001 and M101 within an interstitial space or above the ACT ceiling?

Ductwork is above the ACT ceiling.

46 On Drawing 501, detail 1, for the hoses provided by siemens that connect to the SEP cabinets, please confirm that in addition to Siemens providing the hoses, Siemens is also responsible for connecting to their SEP Cabinets as well.

There are some fitting that mech will install, based on the Siemens drawings, siemens would be responsible for connecting the hose to the SEP cabinet. Coordinate all work with GC and Siemens

47 Is the VA, MRI Contractor (hired by the VA), or the Offeror/Offeror’s

Electrical Subcontractor responsible for disconnecting the power to the

MRI equipment?

The Customer will prep the MRI unit, the MRI contractors broker will subcontract to ramp the unit down, the GC's EC will disconnect the power as provided.

48 Drawing E102, notes 11 and 12, please confirm that the cable trays are in ceiling and not in floor. Our past experience completing similar MRI Site

Prep required in‐floor cable tray systems. There is no indication what is required, including size and depth, cove plate, etc. Please clarify and provide specifications for the requirement

Cable trays to be installed above ceiling and sizes are called out in reference notes 11‐12. Coordinate exact location with Siemens Project

Manager and see Siemens drawings and Electrical Legend for further specifications of cable tray systems, CD1, CD2, and CD3.

49 Drawing E102, note 9 states to provide quadplex receptacle for camera.

Please confirm that the camera is not part of this contract and not the responsibility of the Offeror.

Camera to be provided by the VA. Offerer’s EC is to provide power only as shown.

50 Please confirm that all equipment listed in the equipment legend on A‐101

(Items 1‐17_) are to be provided and installed by Siemens. If not correct, please indicate what is required to be installed by the offerors. It appears this equipment only pertains the MRI, which is Siemens provided and installed.

Siemens documents clearly denote equipment they are providing. No other equipment is part of this project.

51 Within the control room on A‐101, near note 5, it states, “it is the responsibility of the customer/contractor to provide a means of mounting the PC towner off of the finished floor for damage protection against tip over, fluids, impact, etc.” What is the actual requirement for the mount so

Offerors understand what to price?

Tower will be provided by the VA.

52 Drawing A‐101 states minimum ceiling heights that Siemens requirements.

Please confirm that the existing space can accommodate these heights as it appears from some of Siemens’ drawings that heights will not be achievable.

GC to clarify areas of concern. Existing ceilings heights are the same as new.

53 Please confirm that the Offeror is not responsible for any testing, startup, commissioning, programming, or installation of any Siemens equipment, components or ancillary equipment.

Correct, Siemens will take care of the Siemens equipment, the GC will work with the chiller and UPS start up.

54 Drawing A‐102, note 2 under Architectural Notes, states, “The customer’s architect and general contractor shall be ultimately responsible for compliance with all applicable codes and professional design requirements including OSHA/NEC safety clearance requirements in addition to Siemens‐ required safety/service clearances shown.” As a design‐bid‐build project, please confirm that the general contractor/offeror is not responsible for any clearance requirements within this existing hospital space. Space and clearance requirements should have been confirmed by the VA’s A/E team during design.

Correct.

55 Drawing A‐102, note 6 under Architectural Notes, states, “The customer/electrical contractor is responsible for terminations of customer/electrical contractor‐supplied cables to Siemens equipment.”

Because this equipment is highly specialized, this requirements seems to present a significant liability. Please confirm that once the electrical contractor‐supplied cables are pulled and tested for continuity, Siemens will be responsible for terminating the cables to their own equipment. The sentence above confirms that Siemens will terminate their own cables, so they should be responsible for all terminating onto their equipment.

The GC EC will make connections as noted on the Siemens plans, coordinate all work associated with this work.

56 Drawing A‐102, note 6 under Architectural Notes, states, “The

GC/Customer shall be responsible for all final paint, touch‐up and any cosmetic or trim work which needs to be or is required to be completed after the installation of the Siemens equipment and any associated support apparatus.” Please clearly indicate what final paint, touch‐up and any cosmetic or trim work which needs to be or is required to be completed after the installation of the Siemens equipment and any associated support apparatus is actually required so Offerors know what to price.

GC will be in charge of the spaces under construction and will be responsible for damages incurred during this period. Typical items, but not limited to, paint nicks, wall dings, etc…

57 Please confirm that Siemens is responsible for providing the filter plate. Yes, Siemens will provide the required Siemens filter plate.

58 The raised flooring detail on 4‐A100 does not coincide with flooring requirement shown on S‐101, Detail 2, section A‐A. Please indicate which is required and revise the design as necessary.

The Architectural drawings will govern, the S‐101 drawing is only schematic.

59 Drawing S‐101, Detail 2, indicates that Siemens will provide the baseplate for the mobile table but the Contractor is responsible to install. Please provide an installation detail so Offerors can accurately price the installation of this specialty equipment.

The RF Shileding contractor will install this plate. GC to coordinate layout and installation with Siemens, having Siemens signing off on the approved installation. Prior to installation provide a preinnstalltion meeting with the

COR, GC and Siemens Representative.

60 Please confirm that Siemens is responsible for providing and installing the seismic anchors and stop chocs shown on S‐101, Detail 1. If not, please provide installation details and material details so the Offeror can accurately price the fabrication and installation.

This was not designed to be a Siesmic project, anchors and stop chocks will not be required.

61 We can not seem to locate a CLIN schedule, which leads us to believe there is only one lump sum number to be added on the second page of the SF

1442. However, on Drawing M101, note 24, it states, “Provide Option 3 outlet type with a deflector plate for quench vent.” Are there options associated with this bid that we are overlooking? If not, please clarify this statement on this drawing

There is no bid schedule pricing goes in Block 17 of SF 1442. Make sure you read the verbiage in Block 17 and item 13d

62 On page C1 of the GE drawings, it states on the left hand corner, “Require

Reference, Pre Installation manual 5670001”. When trying to locate that link using the URL and GE website, we can not locate this manual. Please provide the manual or confirm that Offerors are not responsible for complying with this manual.

The GE documents are incorrect. The correct documents are provided by

Siemens and will be reissued to the contractors. The constractor will reissue this question if he sees it as important.

63 The GE drawings provide a floor plan that is not in accordance with anywhere near similar to the floor plan within the VA drawings. If Offerors are to review and comply with any requirements within the GE drawings, please provide correct floor plans so Offerors can accurately review and understand the GE drawings. Otherwise, please confirm that the VA drawings take precedence and that Offerors are to only follow what is shown on the VA drawings, not the GE drawings.

The GE documents are incorrect. The correct documents are provided by

Siemens and will be reissued to the contractors. The constractor will reissue this question if he sees it as important.

64 On page G‐001, Phase Notes, Phase 2, note #6 calls out the room MRI 105, however no detail on G‐001 indicates that there is work to be done in MRI2

105. Confirm there is no work to be done in MRI2 105.

No work is required in Room 105 MRI 2, however, it is noted to remain as an operational suite throughout the construction with the exception of during phase 3 as noted. Take note of phasing notes provided.

65 Drawing E101, detail 2 calls out reference “A1”. However, page E101 gives no reference to “A1”. Please clarify what “A1” is and where it is located.

A1 is the luminaire fixture type. Provide Metalux 2PFP4740C or equal.

66 Drawing E102 references note #15, which states to coordinate electrical requirements for ferromagnetic detector. We apologize if we overlooked this, but we cannot appear to locate the requirements for the ferromagnetic detector. Please advise.

Specification for ferromagnetic detector (Halo II Plus – 9950‐A‐02550, outside MRI, inswing door) requires dedicated duplex outlet above ceiling at door per note #19. Note #15 was intended as a general note to coordinate installation of equipment with existing conditions.

67 What brand and model of fire alarm, controls the MRI area of the facility? Gamewell‐FCI