S06- B64 All 2nd Questions - Answers.docx

B64 Follow-On Renovation - 2nd Questions

1. The specifications Table Of Contents includes 09 06 00, however this specification section was not included in the document.

a. Please provide the completed Specification Section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes.

· The Specification Schedule 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes has already been provided with the solicitation; however, updates to the Schedule of Finishes were required, so an updated copy of the Schedule of Finishes will be provided.

2. The specifications Table Of Contents includes 09 94 19, however this specification section was not included in the document.

a. Please provide the completed Specification Section 09 94 19 Multicolor Interior Finishing.

· (A/E to provide spec 09 94 19)

3. Sheet A6.00 Detail 1 Window Elevation “A” indicates to “See Schedule” for the window size, however no window schedule is provided with the Construction Documents.

a. Please provide a completed Window Schedule.

· (A/E to provide window schedule)

4. Specification Section 12 24 21 specifies “Provide roller shades at all new and existing windows throughout project area.”, no building elevations were provided with the Construction Plans.

a. Please provide window sizes at locations where roller shades are required.

· (A/E to provide window schedule for sizing roller shades)

5. Sheet A5.40 & A5.41 are Furniture Plans but, no Furniture Schedule was included/provided.

a. Please confirm these plans were issued for information only, no furniture is included in this solicitation.

· Correct, the furniture plans are for informational use only. No furniture is included in this solicitation.

6. Specification Section 10 14 00 Signage specifies “interior signage for all room numbers identified on the floor plan drawings, and code required signs.” But no sign design, size, lettering, room names… was provided.

a. Please provide sign design drawings with a schedule of Room Identities.

· Contractor shall follow the VA 2013 Signage Design Guide standard for all signage.

· (A/E or Linda to provide schedule of Room Identities)

· (Linda to provide a copy of the 2013 VA signage design guide)

7. Specification Section 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection, specifically identifies corner guards. The FRP locations are specified on the Room Finish Schedule but, no corner guards are shown on the plans.

a. Please confirm no corner guards are required.

· (Linda to provide corner guards locations since we want them)

b. Please confirm FRP as specified in the Room Finish Schedule is the only required Wall Protection.

· (Linda to confirm there is only one wall protection type: ‘FRP’)

8. Sheet A5.00 details fire extinguisher cabinet heights, no new fire extinguisher cabinets are shown on the plans.

a. Please confirm no new fire extinguisher cabinets are required, the existing cabinets are to remain and meet code requirements.

· (Linda & possibly Safety to address if existing fire extinguisher cabinets are to remain & meet codes)

9. Refer to Sheet AD1.00, Keynote #02-06 indicates to “Remove Existing Partition”.

a. Please provide drawing sections, indicating the construction of each different type of wall to be removed.

· (A/E to provide drawing sections with construction of each wall type that is to be removed)

10. Refer to Sheet AD1.00, the Legend indicates “Grayed” walls are “Existing To Remain”, however, there are partitions that are grayed that have Keynote #02-06 indicating to remove them.

a. Please confirm which direction should be followed, the Legend or Keynote #02-06.

· (A/E to clarify which partitions are being removed on Sheet AD1.00)

11. Refer to Sheet A1.00, Door 115A at Vestibule #115, indicates the door with side lights is Elevation “E”. Elevation “E” on Sheet A6.00 refers to Head Detail 1/A6.01 and Jamb 6/A6.01 which depicts “Insulated Aluminum Framed Window”.

a. Please confirm this frame should be HM per Detail 3 & 8/A6.01.

· Yes. Elevation “E” on Sheet A6.00 references details 1/A6.01 & 6/A6.01, which are for the windows next to the door (store front). Sheet A6.00 Door Schedule calls for Door 115A to have HM frame material. (need A/E to check this answer)

12. Refer to Sheet A6.00 Door Schedule. Door Mark #107 indicates the door is Aluminum and the frame is HM. Sheet A1.00 indicates Door #107 is Elevation “C” with Aluminum Head & Jamb.

a. Please confirm Opening #107 is Elevation “C”, Aluminum Door & Frame.

· No. Elevation “C” on Sheet A6.00 is for the store front, not door and frame. See Door Schedule for door frame specified. (need A/E to check this answer)

13. Refer to Specification Section 08 71 00, paragraph 2.3 B4 indicates overhead closer “Material of closer body shall be forged or cast.”. B6 indicates to “provide closer body and arm assembly of stainless-steel material.”. We have been unable to find a closer body, forged or cast of stainless steel.

a. Please provide a Basis of Design manufacturer and model number that meets these requirements.

· (A/E to provide basis of design manufacturer & model number that meets spec 08 71 00 requirements for forged or stainless-steel-cast closer body)

14. Refer to Specification Section 08 71 00, paragraph 2.5 B, indicates to “Provide door stops wherever an opened door or any item of hardware thereon would strike a wall, column, equipment or other parts of building construction.” A door stop is specified in some of the Hardware Groups, but not all of them where doors will “strike a wall…”. There are many different “Door Stops” available, some more expensive than others.

a. Please specify a specific Door Stop in each Hardware Group as required.

· (Linda or A/E to specify a door stop for each hardware group)

15. Refer to Specification Section 08 71 00, Door Hardware Groups. The numbers/codes listed under the “Quantity and Type as Required” column do not provide enough information to determine quality, function, & finish of the hardware.

a. Please provide a desired Basis of Design manufacturer with corresponding model numbers.

(Linda or A/E to provide basis of design manufacturer & model numbers for door hardware)

16. Refer to Specification Section 08 71 00, Hardware Group 013 lists a “Rim Panic Device” without any code numbers, only “**Needs ANSI**”.

a. Please provide desired Basis of Design manufacturer with corresponding model numbers.

· Hardware Group 014 also lists a “Rim Panic Device.” (Linda or A/E to provide basis of design manufacturer & model numbers for Rim Panic Devices)

17. Refer to Specification Section 08 71 00, Hardware Group 015 lists a “Crash Bar” & “Pull Bar” without any code numbers, only “**Needs ANSI**”.

a. Please provide desired Basis of Design manufacturer with corresponding model numbers.

· (Linda or A/E to provide basis of design manufacturer & model number for Crash Bar)

· (Linda or A/E to provide basis of design manufacturer & model number for Pull Bar)

18. Amendment #5, RFI #13. The response does not clarify the Alternate 1 Additive Pricing on the Bid Schedule. The Bid Schedule lists an “alternate power source” add, but refers you to the SOW for “Details”. The SOW details an Alternate add for “ Exterior Landscaping”, nothing to do with a power source. Now the architect is indicating the Alternate add should be for “Elevator Modernization”.

a. Please provide details for the Alternate Add Pricing shown on the Bid Schedule, installation of an alternative power source to the new equipment.

· (A/E & VA to resolve the elevator additive alternate scope & provide elevator specs)

· (A/E or VA to provide updated Alternate Add Pricing on Bid Schedule)

19. Refer to Sheet A6.00 Door Schedule. Door 127D does not include a Hardware Group number.

a. Please provide a Hardware Group number for Door 127D.

· (Linda or A/E to provide hardware group for Door 127D)

20. Refer to Sheet A1.01, Wall Type M2E specifies a “2” Metal Stud”. 2” metal suds are special order with even longer lead time.

a. Please confirm a 1 5/8” metal stud can be used in lieu of the 2” shown.

· (A/E to confirm if 1-5/8” metal studs are acceptable)

21. Refer to Sheet A2.10, Detail 8 & 9 depict the 1x Ceiling Paneling at an elevation of 109’-0”. The rafter ties are at 110’-4”. No framing is shown/specified to support the 1x Ceiling Paneling.

a. Please provide a framing design as required to support the 1x Ceiling Paneling.

· (A/E to provide framing design)

22. Refer to Sheet A5.00, Finish Schedule Room C206 does not show any new finishes.

a. Please confirm no new flooring, ceiling, or painting is required in Corridor C206.

· New finishes are required in Corridor C206. (Linda to provide finishes for C206)

23. Refer to Sheet A3.10, the details depict Prefinished Metal Soffit Panels on the underside of the roof sheathing between the roof rafters/joists.

a. Please confirm the roof rafters/joists will be exposed galvanized 100S200-54 members, no painting required.

· (A/E to confirm this)

b. Would it be acceptable to install the Hat Channel & Prefinished Metal Soffit Panels on the bottom of the rafter/joist members and install prefinished facia panels?

· (A/E to confirm if this is acceptable)

24. Executive Order 14042/VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. Will the VA COVID-19 screening tool change from what is currently presented today?

· No plans are known to change the screening tool at this time.

25. Executive Order 14042/VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. Are there any fines associated with employees not complying?

· EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

26. Executive Order 14042/VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. If an employee is spot checked by a COR, and cannot provide a vaccination card or test, will the employee be asked to leave, or can they take a rapid test on site prior to returning to work?

· (CO will answer – Assume the Contractor will be asked to leave and can return to work once they have met the current COVID-19 vaccination requirements or have a negative test result and appropriate exception paperwork is in place.)

27. Executive Order 14042/VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. How long will the mandate be in place? Should we assume until the end of this contract?

EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

28. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. Do the VHA Supplemental Requirements apply to subcontracts under $250K?

EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

29. 52.223-99

a. Does 52.223-99 apply to subcontractors under $250K in contract value?

EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

30. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. Do the VHA Supplemental Requirements apply to all employees associated with the contract, or only employees traveling to and working at the VHA campus?

EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

31. 52.223-99/EO 14042

a. Please confirm all employees on contracts and subcontracts above $250k are required to be vaccinated, even when not travelling to the VHA campus.

· EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

32. Executive Order 14042/VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. Is testing required for exempt employees of covered contracts if the employee does not travel to or work at the VHA campus?

· EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

33. Does 52.223-99 apply to subcontractors under the micro purchase threshold?

· (EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

· Same Question as #29)

34. Do the VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for COVID-19 apply to subcontractors under the micro purchase threshold?

· EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

· Same Question as #29)

35. Executive Order 14042/VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

a. For subcontractors where 52.223-99 applies, will they need to test exempt employees that do not travel to or work at the VHA Campus?

· EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

36. VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements

a. The VHA Supplement Requirements requires testing for exempt employees, but does not mention testing for employees that have been exposed to COVID 19 positive individuals. Are we to include costs for ancillary testing for unforeseen COVID 19 exposure, and if so what are the protocols?

EO 14042 is not being enforced at this time, due to court order.

37. What are the protocols for contractor employees that test positive for COVID-19? If asked to leave the site, when can they return?

· Any contractors shall call Sheridan VAHCS Employee Health in the event that they develop symptoms associated with COVID-19, have been in direct contact or exposed to COVID-19, or test positive in the community with COVID-19. The COR will provide phone numbers after award. Employee Health will advise the contractors of the most current plan and processes when they call; however, right now, contractors and employees are typically able to return to work at 10 days after a positive test or the onset of symptoms, depending on if they have symptom improvement at the end of those 10 days and do not have a fever.

38. 101400: Signage

· Spec states sign types, sizes, and quantities are in the plans but there is not a signage schedule. Please advise on if signs will be needed and types needed.

· See answer for Question #6.

39. 102600: Wall Protection

· Corner guard locations are not called out on plans. Please advise on locations or quantities needed.

· See answer for Question #7 a.

· FRP-1 is listed in both 06-64-00 and 102600 please advise as to who is supplying the product.

· Specification Section 06 64 00 is not included in the Specifications for this project. Provide FRP per Specification Section 10 26 00.

40. 102800: Toilet Accessories

a. Robe hooks called out in spec are not called out on plans. Please advise if needed.

· (Linda to advise if robe hooks are needed and if so, where they go)

b. Rooms 203B, 309A, 309B do not call out if a new mirror will be needed. Please advise if a new mirror needs to be provided and size.

· (Linda to advise if mirrors are required in Rooms 203B, 309A, & 309B and if so, what sizes)

41. The Drawings identify the soil around the existing porches contains lead. Do the porches contain lead paint also?

· Assume that the existing porches contain lead paint.

42. What is the floor to deck height on each floor?

· (A/E to provide floor-to-deck heights)

43. During the site visit it looked like there is a secondary ceiling above the visible ceiling. Please confirm the visible ceiling is all that needs to be demolished. If the secondary ceiling is to be removed please identify what the ceiling components are.

· (A/E? to clarify if second ceiling is to be removed and if so, what it is comprised of)

44. During the site walk we notice the wall thickness is wider than the door frames by about ½” on each side of the door frame. Please confirm how many layers of drywall on in the walls.

· (A/E? to confirm how many layers of drywall in the walls)

45. Has an asbestos survey been completed for the building, and was asbestos identified in the building?

· The asbestos survey has already been provided with the solicitation.

46. The electrical demo drawings show the fire alarm panel in the basement room #007. During the site visit we were not able to find the fire alarm panel in this room. Please identify where the fire alarm panel is located and provide pictures of the inside and outside of the panel.

· (A/E? or Jen/Safety? to identify location of fire alarm panel and provide pictures)

47. During the site walk we were not able to access the elevator please provide pictures of the interior of the elevator.

· See “B64 Old Elevator Pics” attachment for pictures of the interior of the elevator.

48. There is not a specification for the elevator please provide the make and model number for the existing elevator.

· The existing elevator is a Dover DMC1A model, job number FE3300. (TKE to confirm model number)

49. Spec Section 01 00 00 Paragraph 1.1 Refers to Spec section 01 35 26. This section is not in the bid documents. Please provide.

· (A/E to provide Spec 01 35 26)

50. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.6 Operations and storage areas. Paragraph G states Building 64 will be vacated. Paragraph H states Building 64 Domiciliary will be occupied. Will the building be occupied during construction and if yes, to what areas?

· (Cathy to clarify which portions of B64 will be occupied & when)

51. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.6 Paragraph I calls for a 7’ height construction fence. The typical rental fence for construction projects is 6’ in height. Will 6’ height fencing be allowed?

· (Cathy to confirm if 6’ construction fencing is okay)

52. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.6 Paragraph I calls for a construction fence around the construction area. As there is landscape and sidewalk work surrounding the entire building, are we to surround the entire site, including all of Building 64 in construction fence?

· (Cathy to clarify where construction fencing is to be placed)

53. There are numerous references in the specifications to LEED. Is this a LEED certified Project?

· (A/E? to answer this)

54. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.14 As Builts. Paragraph A indicates to keep 2 sets of Full Size As-Builts on site during construction. Will One copy of As Builts be allowed?

· No, please keep two sets of full-size as-builts on site during construction per the Specifications.

55. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.14 Paragraph C indicates to provide As Builts at the end of each phase. We do not see where this project is Phased, so can we presume that we are to only provide one set of as builts at the completion of the project?

· There is no phasing for this project. Please provide at least one physical copy of as-builts and one electronic PDF copy of as-builts to the COR at the completion of the project.

56. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.31 Photographic Documentation. States we are to use a professional photographer for the project, and there are a large number of hard copy printed 8” x 10” and 16” x 20” photos required. As this is predominantly an interior renovation project will it be acceptable to utilize photos taken by the contractor with electronic submittals only?

· No, please provide the required photographic documentation per the Specifications.

57. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.31 Photographic Documentation. There is a requirement for aerial photographs. Can this requirement be eliminated as the project is predominantly an interior renovation?

· No, please provide the required photographic documentation per the Specifications.

58. Spec Section 01 33 23. There is no Submittal Schedule provided. Please provide the submittal schedule.

· (A/E? or VA? to provide Submittal Schedule)

59. Is there any special or proprietary software required for the project submittals?

· (Cathy to advise if there is special/proprietary software required for submittals)

60. Spec Section 01 45 00 9 Reference is made to an on-site testing lab during construction. As this project is predominantly an interior renovation, will it be acceptable to not have an on-site testing lab.

· Yes, it is acceptable to not have an on-site testing lab for this project. (check answer w/ Cathy. What would on-site testing lab be used for?)

61. Spec Section 01 45 29 12 Paragraph 3.11 Please provide the quantity of tests required as none are shown. This will allow accurate pricing for this item.

· (A/E? or VA? to provide the quantity of required tests)

62. Spec Section 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements. We acknowledge the use of low emitting materials. As this project is an interior renovation to less than 50% of the building can this requirement be minimized? If there are occupants in the building, this will have an effect on some of the sustainability requirements such as air flushing of the HVAC System.

· (Mike? or Cathy to advise if requirements under spec 01 81 13 can be minimized)

63. Spec Section 02 41 00 Demolition Paragraph 1.2 references the following spec sections that are not included in the bid documents:

a. Sub Paragraph A: missing section 31 20 00.

· (A/E to provide spec 31 20 00)

b. Sub Paragraph B: missing section 01 35 26

· See answer to Question #49.

c. Sub Paragraph E: missing section 02 82 11

· (A/E to provide spec 02 82 11)

d. Sub Paragraph G: missing section 01 57 19

· (A/E to provide spec 01 57 19)

e. Sub Paragraph I: missing section 01 35 26

· See answer to Question #49.

64. Spec Section 03 30 00 Paragraph 1.9 References concrete mock up. Will a concrete mock up be required? And what components are to be included in the mock up?

· (A/E to advise if concrete mockup is required and if so, what components are to be included in the mockup)

65. Can the soils report from the previous or for this current work on Building 64 be provided?

· (Cathy to advise if we can provide the soils report used for the B64 Dom Expansion)

66. Should groundwater be anticipated in construction of this project?

· (Cathy? to advise if groundwater should be anticipated during construction)

67. Is there Lead Based Paint to be abated in the project? If so is there an environmental study available to define the scope of remediation required?

· (Cathy to advise if we can provide the entire 2017 environmental study or redact & just share info for B64)

68. Is there Asbestos to be abated in the project? If so, is there an environmental study available to define the scope of remediation required?

· See answer to Question #45.

69. It is referenced that there is lead contaminated soils on the project. To what extent (area and depth) are we to consider in pricing this work?

· (A/E? or Mike? to advise extent of lead-contaminated soil abatement)

70. As the Specifications were provided after the pre-bid meeting, will there be an extension to the time to as pre-bid questions?

· An extension was already provided that extended pre-bid questions to November 29th, 2021. An additional extension will not be provided for pre-bid questions.

71. Will there be an opportunity for additional site visits?

· No, an additional site visit was already held on November 22nd, 2021.

72. It appears that the interior partitions have different thicknesses and construction materials. Please provide the construction details of the existing walls we are to demo for the project.

· (A/E to provide details of existing walls to be demoed. Similar to Question #44)

73. Are any of the interior partitions load-bearing.

· (A/E to clarify if any interior partitions are load-bearing)

74. Are any of the walls insulated? And with what type of insulation?

· (A/E to advise if any walls are insulated and if so, what type)

75. Is the existing Fire Alarm installed in conduit?

· (A/E? or Safety? to confirm if existing Fire Alarm is installed in conduit)

76. Are there any concrete or plaster walls to be demoed?

· (A/E to advise if there are concrete or plaster walls to be demoed)

77. Spec Section 01 45 00 Paragraph 3.1. We are confirming that the Site Super will also cover Quality Control. (Dual Hat)

· Yes, it is acceptable for the Site Superintendent to cover Quality Control. (check answer w/ Cathy)

78. As this is an interior renovation project, can the Site Super also cover Site Safety?

· Yes, it is acceptable for the Site Superintendent to cover Site Safety. (check answer w/ Cathy)

79. When is the anticipated start of construction for this project?

· Anticipated construction start date is mid-January 2022 depending on award and notice to proceed dates. (check answer w/ Cathy)

80. Spec Section 04 20 00 1.5 B Will a mock-up be required?

· (A/E to advise if masonry mockup is required)

81. Spec Section 05 12 00 1.5 As steel is for the porch work can the AISC Fabricator and AISC Erector requirements be waived?

· (A/E? to advise if AISC Fabricator & AISC Erector requirements can be waived)

82. Spec Section 05 40 00 1.3 Design Requirements. As joists are called out on the plans, where is the design requirement?

· (A/E to advise if joists are called out in drawings / what the design requirement is)

83. Spec Section 07 54 19 Paragraphs E & F references concrete decks. We did not see any concrete decks on the plans. Are there concrete decks to receive roofing?

· (This question seems to be for spec 07 54 19, 3.2 E & F. A/E to clarify if there are concrete decks in the drawings)

84. Spec Section 09 06 00 Schedule for finishes is not in the spec book. Please provide.

· See answer to Question #1.

85. Please provide specifications for the work on the elevator.

· See answer to Question #18.

86. Spec Section 09 68 00 Carpeting 1.3 B – Will the 10’ x 10’ carpet mock up be required? If yes, can it be incorporated into the final work? And are mock ups required for each type of carpet?

· (Linda to confirm if carpet mockups are required, and if they can be incorporated into the final work)

87. All of the countertops except one are called out on the plans as "SS1" finish, however they have not identified an "SS1" color on the finish schedule. Are we to assume "SS2" takes over "SS1"? There is a further issue with the "SS2" spec on the next line item.

· All countertops called out in the drawings as “SS1”, “SS2”, “PL2”, “PL3”, “PL4”, or “QTZ1” shall be “SS1”. Solid surface “SS1” is identified in the updated finish schedule. (double check this against finish schedule after receiving updated finish schedule)

88. The "SS2 "spec must have an error - Wilsonart does not have a solid surface color called Rain Cloud, they did have a Laminate color called Raincloud, but that was discontinued in 1995. Corian does have a solid surface color called Rain Cloud, is that what this is supposed to be and they just listed the wrong manufacturer?

· See answer to Question #87.

89. They have also identified a "QTZ1" spec, but nothing is called out as "QTZ1" on the plans, are some of the tops supposed to be "QTZ1"?

· See answer to Question #87.

90. There is one countertop that is called out as "PLAM1" in the Lobby 107 East, is this countertop supposed to be the same laminate color as the cabinets "PL1", or should there be a "PL2" identified for this countertop?

· (Linda to advise if “PLAM1” drawing callout in Lobby 107 East countertop should be “PL1” to match millwork or “SS1”)

91. With the above discrepancies we will need them to correct and re-issue the finish schedule, as well as update the plans to identify which tops are supposed to be SS1, SS2, QTZ1, PL1, PL2 respectively.

· See answers to Questions #1 and #87.

92. On sheet T-200 what does the symbol IW stand for. Also the IW with a V

· See Sheet T 001 “Intercom Back Box & Conduit Requirements” for the symbol key.

93. On Sheet T 200 what does the symbol VRC stand for?

· We think this question is asking about the “VCR” symbol by Porch P102 on Sheet T 200. (A/E to confirm if the “VCR” symbol should be “(IW)V” = intercom equipment and“[CR]” = card reader, instead of “(IW)[VCR]”)

94. What do the Omni Directional antenna connect to? Is tis equipment supplied under this project? If so what brand?

· (A/E or VA? to advise what Omni Directional antenna connects to, if VA is supplying the equipment, and if so, what brand)

95. What is the PA connecting to? Is there any existing system? If so what brand.

· (A/E or VA? to advise what PA is connecting to and if there is an existing system, if so what brand)

96. Confirming that the Card Access is rough in only. No Card access equipment is need in the project.

· (Cathy? or A/E? to confirm that card access is only rough-in & no equipment is being installed under this project)

97. Can we use 6” knock down frames if they meet all the fire ratings

· (A/E to advise if 6” knock-down frames can be used)

98. Sheet A5.00, Room Finish Schedule, room 319 calls for SV1 flooring and Cove, but finish plan, sheet A5.11 shows hatching for LVT1. Please clarify.

· (Linda to clarify flooring/cove for Room 219)

99. Sheet A5.00, Room Finish Schedule, room 325 calls for LVT1 flooring but shows hatching for CPT1. Please clarify.

· (Linda to clarify flooring for Room 325)

100. Please confirm 2nd floor corridor to receive LVT1 flooring and RB base, as shown on sheet A5.11

· (Linda to confirm 2nd floor corridor flooring/base)

101. Please specify SDT1 from Room Finish Schedule, sheet A5.00

· (A/E to specify SDT1 flooring in finish schedule)

102. Please give count of steps for Stair wells 1 & 2 for new resilient treads & Risers.

· (Linda to provide tread/riser counts for Stairwells 1 & 2)

103. Do you know anything about the existing road around the north side of the building that appears to be pretty new but is shown as gravel and dirt on the plans? Do you know if the plans are going to be revised? Or how this will be handled?

· The plans for this project will not be revised to account for the new road. The road north of Building 64 is new as of 2021 from a separate Roads Project. (Cathy or A/E? on how this will be handled and to confirm answer)

Bldg. 64 Questions B

1. Does the contractor need to have a general contractor's license to bid on this project? Yes. See FAR 9.102. Each offeror needs to meet the solicitation requirements.

2. Are we replacing and providing a complete package for nurse call, alertus, overhead speakers or paging and access control?

Nurse Call

0. There is no new nurse call installed from this project. Any nurse call on the other side of the building will remain as it is.

Panic Buttons.

0. Panic buttons are intended to be an extension of the existing VA system

0. Additionally there is a note from sheets T-200 and T-201 that reads as below

Overhead speakers

0. The only overhead speakers being installed are for Paging speakers Paging speakers

0. Paging speakers are intended to be an extension of the existing system Access Control

0. Contractor is to provide rough in only for future card readers to be provided by VA as shown in the note from sheets T-200 and T-201 that reads as below

3. Or do the field devices need to work with a specific brand of equipment that you already have in place? See above

4. Reference Interior Demolition Drawings, Sheet Specific Notes: SEE SPECIFICATION 02 82 13.19 ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE AND MASTIC ABATEMENT FOR A SUMMARY AND DIAGRAM OF ABATEMENT WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT See file “Asbestos Survey”

5. Please provide Specification Section 02 82 13.19 See Attached files.

6. Please provide Qty’s for Asbestos Tile and Mastic Removal. See Attached files.

7. Reference Amendment 14 RFI’s #2: See above

8. Question 45’s answer states that an asbestos survey has already been provided with the solicitation. We do not see the survey posted on Sam.gov. Please provide an asbestos survey for B64. See Attached files.

9. Reference Drawing A5.10 and A5.11 Floor and Wall Finish Plan: See Attached files.

10. Amendment 15 Drawings added Static Dissipative Tile and VCT Tile. Please provide specifications for Static Dissipative and VCT tile. See Attached files.

11. Do you know the floor load limit of the different floors in B64? A question was asked in reference to brining in a floor srcaper. I was not able to track down an overall design floor live load for the Building 64 in Sheridan. Our analysis was specifically to the area we were adding the new MECH unit on 2nd floor. With that being said a lot of the floor construction is similar in size & reinforcing. Do they have a load (along with footprint) for the scraper they and proposing/requesting to use? If so, we may be able to assess/review the locations they are wanting to use this scraper and determine if the structure is adequate. See attached files with this amendment.

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