RF180 Fluoroscopy RFI and Answers.docx

Fluoroscopy RFIs

1. Reference Drawing 2 of 16 Customer Responsibilities paragraph 2:

Please confirm a structural engineer has ensured that the existing floor and ceiling are designed to carry the loads of the new equipment. The new RF180 is lighter than the existing Precision 500 as well as includes an increased surface area when attached to the floor plate. Based off the IEBC and the loading the existing structural system meets the requirements to support the new equipment.

1. Reference Drawing 2 of 16 Radio Protection: Please confirm that the existing room has suitable radiological protection. Existing room with lead lined wall to code.

1. Reference Drawing 2 of 16 General Site Planning: Please confirm that the existing ACT ceiling will remain. Existing ceiling tile shall be replaced with new tile to match existing.

1. Please provide a specification for the existing ceiling tile for replacing any damaged tiles. See attachment titled “Ceiling Tiles”

1. Reference Drawing 2 of 16 General Site Planning: Please Confirm that the existing flooring will not be removed. Existing floor shall not be removed in its entirety. Be aware of the existence of in slab raceway, see drawing 8_436.25-5144.154.SF108.FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN UNIT A & A-1.pdf of 1961 drawing set. Flooring shall be removed in the location to meet criteria of GE Discovery RF180 installation 10/16TABLE FLOOR MONTING detail. Per General Site Planning Note on sheet 2 of set, floor levelness/flatness will need to be measured and within tolerance with no visible defects per GEHC specification.

1. Please provide a tile specification for replacing any damaged tile. Match existing.

1. Reference Drawing 2 of 16 General Site Planning: Please confirm that the existing room lighting has adequate room illumination. Not applicable. VA will provide light fixtures for the contractor to install.

1. Reference Drawing 2 of 16 General Site Planning: Please confirm the existing floor meets GE’s levelness/flatness requirements. No, the contractor needs to level the floor as required by those portions of the drawing package, 10/16 Table Floor Mounting. Leveling compound or grinding may be necessary. Be aware of under floor raceway. Patch and repair floor as necessary to meet levelness/flatness requirements.

1. Reference Drawing 2 of 16 General Site Planning: Please confirm that the VA will be providing the countertops for GE Equipment. If not please provide a specification. Use existing counter tops.

1. Reference Drawing 4 of 16 Note 16: Please confirm that the Control Wall and lead glass viewing window is existing. It exists see Dwg. 13/16

1. Reference Drawing 4 of 16: Please confirm that the existing ceiling is at 9’-3” (GE Minimum Ceiling height) Already provided by GE on dwg 4/16 as finished ceiling height 0f 9’-3”. Existing ceiling is 9’-1/2”.

1. Reference Drawing 4 of 16 Note 14: Please confirm the existing door opening is at least 47”X73” (GE Minimum Requirements) Confirmed for and by GE

1. Reference Drawing 4 of 16 Note 14: Please confirm the existing corridor is at least 102” wide (GE Minimum Requirements) This is in regard to the installation of the new Fluoroscopy machine which is not part of this requirement. A contractor for this project will not be installing radiograph machinery. This would be GE’s responsibility.

1. Reference Drawing 7 of 16 Delivery: Please confirm that access routes for equipment will accommodate the weights of the equipment and any transportation, lifting, and rigging of equipment. Based off the size, weight, door clearances, and possible route to the X-ray office/room. We would recommend the new RF 180 be transported across the existing building in sections as indicated in the RF 180 Final Study sheet 7 of 16.

1. Reference Drawing 8 of 16 Structural Notes: Please confirm that the existing concrete floor is not post tensioned concrete. Confirmed the slab is not post tensioned. Reference Structural drawings from 1961. 8_436.25-5144.154.SF108.FIRST FLOOR FRAMING PLAN UNIT A & A-1 and others for details of the pan and rib floor decks.

1. Reference Drawing 9 of 16 Note 6 and 7. Please confirm the existing structural support in ceiling is adequate for supporting new equipment. This is the responsibly of the contractor that is issued a contract for project 436-21-101. Please See sheet 9/16. Structural shop drawing will need to be prepared and stamped by a structural professional engineer.

Utilities are in proximity of the possible structural work. Utilities may need to be moved to accommodate ceiling and structural work. It is required that the cost of this work would be included in the bid.

1. Reference Drawing 9 of 16 proposed cross steel note: Please confirm a qualified structural engineer has confirmed the existing structural grid meets GE deflection requirements. This is the responsibly of the contractor that is issued a contract for project 436-21-101. Please See sheet 9/16. Structural shop drawing will need to be prepared and stamped by a structural professional engineer.

Utilities are in proximity of the possible structural work. Utilities may need to be moved to accommodate ceiling and structural work. It is required that the cost of this work would be included in the bid.

1. Please provide specifications for all CSI divisions required in this project. This is the responsibly of the contractor that is issued a contract for project 436-21-101.

1. Will a new Data drop for the nearest I.T. rack be required? Not applicable, VA biomedical.

1. Is PVC conduit allowed? No. EMT only, metallic flex needs approval from COR.

1. Are isolated receptacles required? Yes, with proprietary breaker on emergency power.

1. Will G.E. be terminating and installing their own cables? GE runs all internal system cabling in supplied wireways. EXCEPT: Power distribution indicated on pg. 16/16, Power distribution, according to included legend.

1. Will the working time be during normal business hours? Any work that conflicts with staff or patient activities will need to be scheduled after hours or on weekends.

1. Does the existing room meet GE HealthCare’s Temperature and Humidity Specifications? Managing the above levels is not part of this project.

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