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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 1 of 635-19-101 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 Greenwood Village

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80111 36C259 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

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80111 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25922R0012 12-21-2021

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February 3, 2022 1:00 PM MT This amendment provides questions and answers under RFI #1 as well as updated specs. See attached.

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1. Asbestos Abatement drawing shows more area than what is called out in the scope of work in the specs. Please confirm the drawing is correct.

a. The attached revised drawing is correct and shows the extent of abatement for this project only.

2. Are Lab GF103 cabinets and countertops by Owner? If not, please clarify what they are made of (i.e., wood science cabinets, metal cabinets or PLAM) and what kind of countertop is required (i.e., solid surface, stainless steel or phenolic).

a. PLAM cabinets and solid surface countertops by contractor. See spec section 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes attached.

3. Are wood doors to be PLAM (plans) or oak veneer (specs)? Please clarify.

a. Rotary Cut White Oak Veneer doors are in the contract per the specifications.

4. If carpet is to be provided per the finish schedule, please provide specs.

a. See spec section 09 68 00 Carpeting attached.

5. Is the Team Work Area GF 124A to be CPT (plans) or WSF-2 (schedule)? Please clarify.

a. CPT plans are correct per VA design guidelines. See RFI #1 drawing sheet k01-AF101.

6. Please clarify if the corner guards are to be stainless steel or Acrovyn and if the leg is 2” or 3”.

a. Corner guards are Acrovyn, 3” legs. See spec section 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes.

7. Please clarify where the bumper rail, handrail and wall protection systems are located. Detail 5/01-AE502 is not clear. Please provide an elevation of what is required.

a. The bumper rail, handrail, and wall protection locations are shown on the plan sheet 01-AE102 along the corridor walls (see highlighted areas below). See keynote #3 on the plans as well.

See elevation below for handrail/bumper guard. See also RFI #1 drawing 01-AE401.

8. There are no fire extinguisher cabinets or signs shown. Are any required?

a. See sheet 01-AE102 for updated locations of the 6” stud walls where FEC’s are located.

9. Please clarify if and where the window blinds are required. Please provide specs if required for this project.

a. Install window blinds in rooms: GF103C, GF103D, GF103, GF112, GF114, GF104 and corridor CGF5. See RFI #1 drawing 01-AE102 for added keynote #26. See attached spec section 12 24 00 Window Shades.

10. Spec section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.7.C states that the SSHO cannot be the Superintendent or Quality Control Manager. Please advise if that is truly desired or if the Superintendent can also fulfill the duties of SSHO.

a. As stated in the spec, the SSHO cannot fulfill the duties of the superintendent.

11. In regard to spec section 01 45 00, paragraph 3.4.B – please confirm that the Quality Control Manager can also fulfill the duties of Superintendent.

a. The QCM cannot fulfill the duties of the superintendent.

12. Please confirm the exact number of field staff and roles that are required for this project.

a. This is not determined by the VA, it is your responsibility to determine what staff you need for this project.

13. Please confirm that the VA is to contract directly with the Commissioning Agent.

a. See spec section – 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements, 1.2 Contractual Relationships: The General Contractor will contract with the Commissioning Agent.

14. Spec 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.16 states for the GC to provide the Resident Engineer’s Field Office for this project. Does this contract require the GC to provide a temporary trailer, all furnishings, etc. for the VA to use for the duration of the project?

a. GC Trailer is not required, but due to limited space available a trailer is not feasible.

15. Spec 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.27 – is the GC required to provide Storage Space for VA Equipment as stated in this section? If so, what is the storage space for? Where is it located? What renovations/upgrades would need to be completed?

a. This requirement is not needed.

16. Spec 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.28 – is it required to have a commercial photographer on site for this project? Are all of the image requirements and quantities expected for this project? If not, what are the photographic documentation requirements for this project?

a. This requirement is not needed.

17. Spec 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.28 – can all photographs be taken by GC staff on high quality smart phones?

a. This requirement is not needed.

18. Spec 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.29 – are final elevation digital images required for this project?

a. This requirement is not needed.

19. Spec 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.30 – Is VA Tririga CPMS required to be used for this project? If so, is there a cost associated and what is that cost?

a. This requirement is not needed.

20. Spec 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.30 – What will VA Tririga CPMS be utilized for on this project? Documentation tracking, etc.?

a. This requirement is not needed.

21. Will Submittal Exchange be used on this project? If so, is the GC required to carry the costs associated?

a. Submittal programs are not required; submittal tracking can be accomplished via email or spreadsheet.

22. Please provide spec section 01 32 16.15. It is shown on the Table of Contents.

a. See attachments.

23. Is this project going to be tax exempt? Yes.

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

a. COVID-19 screening process has not changed.

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

a. No.

26. 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?

a. There are no station level directives to address this question.

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

a. See response to Question 29

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

a. See response to Question 29.

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

a. This clause is not included in the solicitation and will not be added to the contract unless/until direction is provided beyond the Supplement.

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

a. See response to Question 29.

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

a. See response to Question 29.

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

a. See response to Question 29.

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

a. See response to Question 29.

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

a. See response to Question 29.

35. 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?

a. See response to Question 29.

36. 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?

a. See response to Question 29.

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

a. When they are not positive.

38. Can the project superintendent also be the CQC Systems Manager?

a. No.

39. Hardware types appear to not have been assigned to the doors. Can an updated hardware schedule be provided with doors assigned?

a. See attached Hardware Specs.

40. Plastic laminate is indicated for the door finish, however, the finish legend on AF101 does not indicate a material selection for the doors. Please indicate a finish for the doors.

a. Rotary Cut White Oak Veneer is in the contract. Sheet 01-!#601 has been updated to be wood doors.

41. The parking garage ceiling appears to be an EIFS system. The contractor will need to demolish portions of this system for rough-in of plumbing systems. Can a specification be provided for the material that is required to be patched back at the ceiling of the parking garage?

a. See specification 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering attached. See spec 09 25 13.13 Acrylic Plater Finish for the Basis of Design.

42. The ED entrance will be affected by the plumbing rough-in being installed in the ceiling of the parking garage. Will patients be diverted to another entrance, or will the contractor need to leave portions of the entrance open while doing plumbing rough-in. If the entrance needs to remain open, can the VA provide direction on the minimum area the VA requires and/or phasing plans for this scope of work to maintain access?

a. Concurrence of VA Required: If Medical Center access pathways identified on the phasing plans are required to be blocked temporarily to accommodate construction, coordinate alternate pathways, days, hours needed with the COR and provide temporary signage and temporary protective barriers to create alternate pathways as required by the VA.

43. Please confirm that per 01 00 00-1.5.C the general contractor is to provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. We have performed other projects at the OKC VA facility without this requirement.

a. This will not be required.

44. 01 General Requirements Where will material staging be allowed on property?

a. Facility provides no staging area.

45. 01 General Requirements - Will there be an adjustment in the schedule to account for material supply chain delays in ridged insulation, roofing materials, and other possible material supplies?

a. There is a contracting process in place for material delays.

46. 01 General Requirements - Can the corner of the parking garage closed to car and foot traffic, or will we need traffic control?

a. We will coordinate as needed to safely accomplish the tasks during each phase of construction.

47. 01 General Requirements - Can you please confirm that a roll off dumpster can be placed at close proximity to the project site? Or will a dump trailer be required?

a. A dumpster may be feasible, however, to be in proximity of the project may not be possible. Coordination will be involved.

48. 01 General Requirements - Can you please verify that the underside of parking deck is cement plaster finish?

a. See specification 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering attached. See spec 09 25 13.13 Acrylic Plaster Finish for the Basis of Design.

49. 02 Existing Conditions - Will the contractor be responsible to remove existing furniture and equipment?

a. Furniture and equipment will be moved in house.

50. 02 Existing Conditions - Remediation: Has the VA verified that the joint compound of the existing mechanical and plumbing piping does not contain Asbestos? Has an Asbestos survey been performed?

a. Asbestos report attached.

51. 02 Existing Conditions - Should we include it as part of our bid?

a. Yes.

52. 08 Openings - The door schedule is calling out plastic laminate doors while the specs are calling out wood veneer. Please clarify which is correct. o Also, if plastic laminate, please specify what laminate?

a. Rotary Cut White Oak Veneer is in the contract. Sheet 01-AE601 has been updated to show wood doors.

53. 08 Openings - Neither the door schedule nor the specs reference which hardware set goes with which door. Please provide this information if possible.

a. See attached Hardware Specs.

54. 21 Fire Sprinkler - Does any part of the fire sprinkler system in the parking garage need to be modified while sections of ceiling are being demoed?

a. No, it is not intended to require modification. See 01-FD101 on drawings.

55. 21 Fire Sprinkler - In spec section 01 35 26 1.14 Fire Safety Section K. it states: Sprinklers: Install, test, and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers. Please verify that in the designated construction space, we will not be able to remove the existing system without have already installed, tested, and activated a new sprinkler system beforehand.

a. Follow the spec, and NFPA 241; The existing system cannot be removed until the new system is installed, tested, and activated. Downtime for system connections and testing shall be minimized while fire watch and fire alarm is provided during those times. Coordinate with VA COR for site specific fire prevention program requirements and times of shut downs. Should there be conflicts with other trades during construction, then either relocate existing main and reconnect sprinkler heads, or install new sprinkler main in a coordinated location then feed existing or new sprinkler heads to continue to serve the area during construction.

56. 23 Mechanical - Are Pro-Press fittings acceptable for heating water copper lines?

a. No.

57. 23 Mechanical - Is a test and balance pretest required?

a. Yes, per spec section 23 0593.

58. 26 Electrical - Are temp power panels required or will we be utilizing existing receptacles in the unaltered area of the building?

a. Coordinate with the VA COR for temp power use.

59. 26 Electrical - Location for the new XFMR?

a. Electrical closet left of room GF124C.

60. 26 Electrical - The specs mention complete conduit on both FA and Video Surveillance. Is this accurate or do they just want conduit through fire rated partitions and over hard lid ceilings?

a. Complete conduit is required for fire alarm and security systems per VA requirements.

61. 26 Electrical - Are the innerducts for the data to be installed inside the 4" conduit or are they separate?

a. Inner ducts are inside the 4” conduit.

62. 26 Electrical - Is the TVSS for the comm room in addition to the SPD on the PNL? If so, is who is responsible for furnishing? (i only see the SPD in the prints)

a. Not able to locate a reference for “TVSS” please clarify.

63. 26 Electrical - Where is the "Resident Engineer Office" going to be located? Is this an item the electrical contractor is responsible for? If so, does the VA have a designated power source?

a. This will not be required.

64. 26 Electrical - There are (5) new light fixtures labeled "B1" on sheet EL101 that appears to be a vanity light but is not on the lighting schedule.

a. Fixture B1 will be a vanity light similar to Lithonia FMVCSL-2’-30k-BN.

65. 26 Electrical - Clarification on the lighting schedule would be great as the 2x2 LED fixtures are on the lighting print as "A2" but are listed in the lighting schedule as "B"

a. Type A2 should be labeled as type B.

66. 26 Electrical - We will need additional model numbers for the unknown fixture.

a. See response above.

67. 26 Electrical - Is there any information available for location info on the “resident engineer’s field office” mentioned in the specs (PG. 28)?

a. This will not be required.

68. 26 Electrical - Why is the XFMR located so far from the new PNL? Suggestion: Move XFMR to data room and mount in air so as to not take up wall or floor space.

a. Transformer is not allowed in the data room per VA requirements.

69. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Work Hours - Question: Please confirm work hours for this project. Are there any specific tasks or trade division that must be on overtime (01 Infection Control, 02 Demolition, 02 Abatement)? Are there any areas of work that must be on overtime (Hallways, Occupied Areas, Etc.)?

a. The V/A sees no need for overtime outside of anything that require an outage that affects another area. But we do still get complaints for loud noise and will handle accordingly.

70. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: BAS Controls - Question: Is there a proprietary DIV23 controls contractor at the facility? If so, please provide company and point of contact.

a. Johnson Controls Metasys, will provide contact info to awarded contractor.

71. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Fire Alarm Contractor - Question: Is there a proprietary DIV28 Fire Alarm contractor at the facility? If so, please provide company and point of contact.

a. Contact is Donnie Knight.

72. Sheet: N/A, Spec: General Conditions, Topic: Material Staging - Question: Please confirm if contract has material staging location at facility. If so, where is it? Is prime contractor responsible for any costs associated with staging?

a. Facility provides no staging area.

73. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Phasing - Question: Are there any phasing constraints? Can any phases run concurrently?

a. Please see phasing notes on sheet 01-GI105

74. Sheet: 01-AD100, Spec: N/A, Topic: Doors - Question: Sheet 01-AD100 KN7 identifies doors to be demolished and replaced with new. Many other doors are dashed but do not have KN7. Please clarify if other doors are demoed or are the remove and reinstall?

a. All doors shown as dashed lines are completely new. No doors in the work area or shown dashed are to be reinstalled.

75. Sheet: 01-AD102, Spec: N/A, Topic: Basement Level Ceiling - Question: Please identify ceiling type in basement (ACT, gypsum, open) for associated plumbing work.

a. See specification 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering attached. See spec 09 25 13.13 ACRYLIC PLASTER FINISH. See spec 09 25 13.13 Acrylic Plaster Finish for the Basis of Design.

76. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Infection Control - Question: Please provide an Infection Control plan. What is the Infection Control level required on this project?

a. See RFI #1 drawing sheet Cover Sheet 01-GI100 and below:

i. Infection Control Risk Assessment: Type C

ii. Patient Risk Group: High Risk - Laboratories (specimen)

iii. High Risk Group/Type C= Construction Project Type III/IV

iv. Infection Control approval will be required when the construction activity and risk level indicate Class III/IV.

v. During Construction Project/Class III:

1. Remove or Isolate HVAC system in area where work is being done to prevent contamination of duct system.

2. Complete all critical barriers i.e., sheetrock, plywood, plastic, to seal area from non-work area or implement control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit) before construction begins.

3. Maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Contain construction waste before transport in tightly covered containers.

5. Cover transport receptacles or carts. Tape covering unless solid lid.

vi. Upon Completion of Project:

1. Do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is inspected by the owner’s Safety Department and Infection Control Department and thoroughly cleaned by the owner’s Environmental Services Department.

2. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

3. Vacuum work area with HEPA filtered vacuums.

4. Wet mop area with disinfectant.

5. Remove isolation of HVAC system in areas where work is being performed.

77. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Deck Height - Question: Please provide the deck height in the work area.

a. Approximately 12’.

78. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Abatement - Question: Please provide asbestos report.

a. See Asbestos report attached.

79. Sheet: 01-QH101, Spec: N/A, Topic: Lockers - Question: Please provide locker specification for installation purposes. Lockers are VC in the equipment schedule.

a. See spec 105126.18 Solid Plastic Lockers attached.

80. Sheet: 01-PD100, Spec: N/A, Topic: Exterior Ceiling - Question: From site visit, the exterior ceiling portion was plaster. Please provide height of the ceiling at that location and thickness of plaster ceiling at basement level for plumbing work.

a. Ceiling height at the lowest point is approx. 8.5’ this height changes drastically due to the sloping of the parking lot. The plaster thickness is approx. 2”.

81. Sheet: 01-AE403, Spec: N/A, Topic: N/A - Question: Please provide specification for pneumatic tube shown detail 1 01-AE403. Is this to be furnished and installed by prime contractor? Or is the VA performing this work under a separate contract? We noticed there was a detail in the architectural section but not shown on the equipment schedule.

a. See spec section 14 92 00 Pneumatic Tube System attached.

82. Sheet: 01-PD100, Spec: N/A, Topic: N/A - Question: Can contractor shut down the parking garage for overhead plumbing work? Please clarify how that needs to be coordinated.

a. Yes. It will have to be during normal work hours and worked out with Emergency Room and Dispatch so they know how to bring patients in during the outage.

83. Sheet: 01-PD100, Spec: N/A, Topic: N/A - Question: For the plaster ceiling in the parking garage, can contractor use green board and a thin plaster layer to match, or does entire thickness need to be plaster?

a. See specification 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering attached. See spec 09 25 13.13 ACRYLIC PLASTER FINISH. See spec 09 25 13.13 Acrylic Plaster Finish for the Basis of Design.

84. Sheet: N/A, Spec: 28 – PA and Nurse Call Systems, Topic: Nurse Call - Question: Is there a proprietary contractor that is responsible for the Nurse Call and PA Speaker systems at the facility?

a. The hospital will be upgrading to Rauland Responder 5 Nurse call. To my knowledge we do not have a proprietary contractor.

85. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Solicitation – Technical Past Performance - Question: Are prime contractors to submit CPARs scores prior to submittance of the bid similar to PPQ’s? or should prime contractors include all CPARs scores in their proposal.

a. CPARs should be included with your proposal.

86. Sheet: N/A, Spec: N/A, Topic: Solicitation – Technical Past Performance - Question: Is there a page limit to the Factor 1 – Past Performance section of the proposal? If so, do CPARs scores as attachments count towards the page limit?

a. Proposal requirements are outlined on page 22, I.5B Proposal Requirements.

87. Sheet: 01-EP101, Spec: N/A, Topic: Concrete Pad / Spec - Question: Please provide specification section for the required housekeeping pads for electrical equipment.

a. See attached spec.

88. Sheet: ES101, Spec: N/A, Topic: N/A - Question: Is there a proprietary contractor for the CCTV camera system?

a. The cameras and equipment is contracted through ADT. Any disassembly would be done through the bio-med department.

89. Sheet: N/A, Spec: SOW PG. 13 of 79, Topic: Nurse Call Specification - Question: Please provide a specification for the Nurse Call system.

a. See attached specification section 275223 Nurse Call System.

90. The RFP states a maximum of five (5) projects for past performance shall be presented. What is the minimum number of projects required to receive a Substantial Confidence evaluation rating?

a. Substantial Confidence is not established by number. It is based on the offeror’s recent/relevant performance record. If the information you submit provides the government with a high expectation you will successfully perform the required effort, then a substantial confidence rating is assessed.

91. What magnitude should the Past Performance projects submitted stay in?

a. Please reference page 22, Part I/Section B – 1.1B Cost Range.

92. Is the use of sister company past performance permitted?

a. Yes, although you must provide documentation of the company’s tie to the base company.

93. Must past performance projects be 100% complete, or can they be ongoing?

a. Past performance does not have to be 100% complete, but you must submit enough information for each project to provide an evaluation.

94. Must the offeror have been the prime contractor for past performance projects presented?

a. Yes.

95. The RFP states “Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.” Are previously submitted PPQs permitted to be included in their entirety to meet the PPQ requirements?

a. You can submit previously acquired PPQs. We will not accept a proposal which references another proposal for the PPQ submission. See page 20, Factor 1 – Past Performance – “If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the offeror shall complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the PPQ, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).”

96. If a teaming arrangement is in place, is it permittable for the offeror to present projects from each team member, for a combined total of no more than five (5) projects?

a. If you are in a teaming arrangement, please provide the teaming agreement. Projects should represent the team’s work not each individual member of the team.

97. Specification 01 35 26 – 1.14.K, “Sprinklers: Install, test and activate new automatic sprinklers prior to removing existing sprinklers.” Drawing 01-FD101 Keyed Note 1, “AREA SHOWN HATCHED INDICATES SCOPE OF FIRE SPRINKLER DEMOLITION WORK. COORDINATE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SYSTEM BRANCHES WITH NFPA AND VA REQUIREMENTS. “ Question – Can hatched piping be removed prior to new system piping being installed?

a. Hatched piping may be removed in demolition phase prior to new system piping being installed.

98. Drawing 01-FS101 Keyed Note 4, “ROOM SERVED WITH DOUBLE INTERLOCK PREACTION SYSTEM.” Question –

a. Is pre-action valve new or existing?

i. New

b. Where is pre-action valve located?

i. To be located near the Telecom room it serves.

c. Is detection for pre-action actuation a part of Div-21 responsibilities or Div-28 responsibilities?

i. Div-21

d. Will a Pre-Action specification be provided?

i. No specifications will be provided. If specifications are not noted in section 21 1313, submit a proposed system during the submittal phase with shop drawings.

99. On P-400 the plumbing fixture schedule states there is a P-501 sink in GF-103 lab. We do not see this on the plumbing drawings. Please advise.

a. The sink for Blood Specimen Alcove GF103I shall be P-420. Sinks P-501 and P-521 were removed from the project.

See attached document: 2020-0647.20 F1 ACM 1-20-2022.

See attached document: VA02821319-Floor tile and Mastic OK VA(rev).

See attached document: OKC PACT Renovation AE601.

See attached document: OKC PACT Renovation Updated Drawings Final.

See attached document: Asbestos Building 1 Inventory.

See attached document: SECTION 03 30 00 Cast in Place Concrete.

See attached document: 080671_Door_Hardware_Schedule_2022-01-21.

See attached document: 087100_Door_Hardware.

See attached document: 087113_Automatic_Door_Operators.

See attached document: Hollow Metal Doors and Frames.

See attached document: Integrated Access Control Hardware Devices.

See attached document: 09 68 00 CARPETING .

See attached document: 14 92 00 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM.

See attached document: 013216.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES.

See attached document: 090600-SCHEDULE OF FINISHES (1).

See attached document: 092400 PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER.

See attached document: 092513.13 ACRYLIC PLASTER FINISH.

See attached document: 105126.18 Solid Plastic Lockers (3).

See attached document: 122400 Window Shades.

See attached document: 275223 - Nurse Call Systems.

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