Complete RFI Answers.pdf

1. Please provide additional details and information for the intent of the temporary AHU. For example, where is the location of the temporary unit? Where is the tap for power, water, etc.?

Where is the tie-in for ductwork? A/E to provide information.

2. What is the duration that the temporary unit is required? During the entire time the AHU’s are offline.

3. Please confirm that the Superintendent can also fulfill the responsibilities of SSHO. Yes, we allow the super to also fill the need of the SSHO.

4. Please confirm if a stand alone QC Manager is required on site full time? Therefore, making this a 2 person field team with the Superintendent/SSHO and the QC Manager. QC manager is not required onsite full time, but we do require they visit the site daily and provide QC inspection reports weekly.

5. Please provide additional details and information for the intent of the temporary AHU. For example, where is the location of the temporary unit? Where is the tap for power, water, etc.?

Where is the tie-in for ductwork? See Sheet M-100 for the location of the temporary AHU location. No utilities were confirmed during design, the intent was for the temp AHU to be powered by a generator. Refer to M-603 for additional information. Temporary ductwork shall be routed along exterior wall. removal of louvers are required to connect to the interior ductwork. see 01 00 00 for additional phasing requirements.

6. What is the duration that the temporary unit is required? During the entire time the AHU’s are offline. During the entire time the AHU’s are offline.

7. Please confirm that the Superintendent can also fulfill the responsibilities of SSHO. Yes, we allow the super to also fill the need of the SSHO.

8. Please confirm if a stand alone QC Manager is required on site full time? Therefore, making this a 2 person field team with the Superintendent/SSHO and the QC Manager. QC manager is not required onsite full time, but we do require they visit the site daily and provide QC inspection reports weekly.

9. Please confirm the Supervision requirements for this project.

a. a. Can the Site Superintendent perform the duties of the SSHO if they fulfill the requirements for each role? A. Yes

b. b. Can the Site Superintendent perform the duties of the QCM if they fulfill the requirements for each role? B. Typically no.

c. c. If the Site Superintendent cannot “triple hat” to fulfill both SSHO and QCM duties, can the SSHO perform the QCM duties if they fulfill the requirements for each role? C.

Typically Yes.

10. Who is the vendor responsible for Building Automation Systems at this location? JCI

11. Please confirm if this project is tax exempt? There is no roof work in this project.

12. Can all work (other than excessive noise and vibration causing activities) be complete during normal business hours, so long as they are behind ICRA enclosures or enclose spaces (i.e.

mechanical rooms, rooftops, etc.)? in general this is correct, however, change over to and from temporary should occur without disruption to space. This will likely require work outside of buisiness hours. Additionally, non buisiness hours shifts are allowed if required to meet the 9 calendar day shut down for AHU-7.

13. Who is the current service provider for the existing Fire Alarm system? Summit Fire

14. Drawing Sheet MH131, Key Note 6, states, “Engage Licensed and Site-Approved Fire Alarm

Contractor”. Please confirm those that are considered Site approved fire alarm contractors?

Anyone licensed in fire protection in the state of Oklahoma.

15. Drawing Sheet M-502, Detail 2 shows Concrete Equipment Bases; however, these do not appear to be shown in the new work plans. Are new concrete equipment bases required for the new AHU’s? include a base for the expansion tank (if floor mounted is provided), steam to steam generators. Extend as required the existing concrete bases for the replaced AHUs.

a. Is there demolition required for any existing equipment bases? a. no

16. Where will the Contractor be provided space for staging dumpsters? Space will be provided at time of demo, with limited space and other projects the OKC VAMC cant promise a location, but will have one for the contractor when it is time.

17. Will the Contractor be provided space nearby for a temporary office trailer? No we don’t have the space for a contractor office trailer.

18. Where can space be provided for temporary storage? Anywhere in the mechanical spaces the contractor is working.

19. Is temporary power available for an office trailer (with Contractor to pay for all connection/disconnection, etc.)? The contractor will not have a office trailer onsite.

20. Will there be designated access routes for equipment and materials coming into the facility? If so, please identify these. Most equipment that can go through freight elevators will need to be done before or after hours and will schedule accordingly for minimal patient impact.

21. Will there be a designated haul route for debris leaving the facility? If so, please identify for Contractor’s project planning. Through the freight elevators out through the dock, the OKC VAMC will try to locate dumpster close to the dock. Will need to be before or after normal work hours to limit affect on patient and normal operations

22. What will the required ICRA level be for the areas included in this project? Are there any highly sensitive areas where extensive ICRA control will be required (level III or level IV)? Which areas will necessitate level III+ ICRA requirements? All work on the 4th floor requires Level IV ICRA.

23. What is the estimated system volume for 40% glycol propylene? Approximate system volume of the 2-1/2” glycol water piping is 180 gallons. This is a conservative estimate that my change based on approved shop drawings provided by the contractor during design. This information is not relevant as there is no requirement to adjust the main chilled water system.

24. What is the chiller tonnage, trunk size, and estimated length of the trunk line (chillers connected to AHU-7 & AHU-14)? The VA has two 1000 ton and two 600 ton chillers. The 1000's are located in the boiler plant and the 600's are in BF118. The length of trunk line and trunk size is unknown.

25. Since this project will not have room for an office trailer, will the VA give some space to the contractor as an office for this project? There is room for the contractor to office in the 3rd floor mechanical room.

26. Will the VA provide restrooms and a lunch area for on-site employees? There are restrooms and the lunch area is on the ground

27. Will the existing AHU’s to be demoed fit through the existing mechanical louvers, if not, what is the finish on the exterior wall? Terracota Red Brick is the finish

28. What is the current roof type? Membrane Roof

29. What are the restrictions for cranes? Submit lift plan prior to lift date.

30. Will there be a dedicated elevator for construction use only? No, but P5 freight elevator will be used due to capacity.