S05 - QNA Mesa Recovery Center Modifications (36C25923Q0101).pdf
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This document outlines a federal contract opportunity for minor modifications to the Mesa Recovery Center located at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center campus in Colorado. The scope of work involves installation of infection control measures, selective demolition, plumbing repairs, bathroom renovations, wall tile repairs, floor repairs, new door hardware, an additional security camera and new plumbing fixtures across various patient rooms and common areas. The contractor will be responsible for managing trades, scheduling, safety programs, site access and security in compliance with VA requirements. Work hours are generally 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays, with evening or weekend work allowed only with approval. The period of performance is 180 days from notice to proceed. The contracting agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration.
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36C25923Q0101
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS VHA Network Contracting Office 19 Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
CONTRACTOR Q&A’s
Mesa Recovery Center Modifications
Q&A No. 1: Please confirm that door slab replacement and hardware is the only requirement in the RFP.
Frame/Door Jamb is excluded? Please confirm because the previous RFP require both door, hardware and jamb to be replaced to ensure functionality of new opening.
Answer No.1: See revised plan sheet C1 note #1.
Q&A No 2: The specification identified door slab sizes. Please confirm this is based on actual site measurement as it is critical information required by supplier once doors are ordered.
Answer No. 2: See revised plan sheet C1 note #1. All measurements shall be taken in the field by the contractor.
Q&A No. 3: In reference to issued plan drawings, room 5000 toilet has a callout #4 which require to install a magnetic whiteboard to cover existing medgas headwall. Please note that this room/toilet where the call out #4 is shown does not have a medgas headwall in the toilet. Please confirm this does not apply.
Answer No. 3: See revised plan sheet C1, Callout #4 has been revised to Callout #3 (Repair wall tile holes).
Q&A No. 4: Please provide dimensions for room 5419A shower stall that require new shower walls and epoxy flooring.
Answer No. 4: See revised plan sheet C1 note #2. All measurements shall be taken in the field by the contractor.
Q&A No. 5: Will the VA consider FRP wall for the shower instead of standard shower enclosure if the existing enclosure doesn’t match a standard sized shower?
Answer No. 5: No, see specification section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes, section F. 10 21 16 and revised plan sheet C1 note #2.
Q&A No. 6: The RFP requires repair of holes on existing wall tiles- is patching and refinishing the tiles acceptable or is the VA looking to replace the tiles. Note that the existing tiles are old models and may not be available anymore.
Answer No. 6: Replace wall tiles, see plan sheet C1 – Provide physical sample of best possible match of existing tiles.
Q&A No. 7: Note 19 on the plans require new HDMI, ethernet wiring. Please confirm video surveillance wiring does not require to be in a conduit. Note that with existing utilities above ceiling it will be difficult to install conduits that may require adjustment of existing ducting, ceiling grid, etc.
Answer No. 7: See revised plan sheet C1. Exposed HMDI and Ethernet wiring to be installed in conduit.
HMDI and Ethernet wiring above ceiling does not require conduit.
Q&A No. 8: Room 5418 does not have window dimension on the plans. Please advise dimensions.
Answer No. 8: See revised plan sheet C1.
Q&A No. 9: The new pass-through plexiglass require a paper pass through, are these the 2” gap at the bottom per detail or do we need to cut out a larger opening?
Answer No. 9: The 2” bottom gap is the paper pass thru, see revised plan sheet C1, detail #9.
Q&A No. 10: Bidding contractor has existing laydown yard/storage container and office on site. Please advise if contractor can retain these on site after award. This ensure materials are near the project location as well as more economical since these temp facilities are also used on other projects.
Answer No. 10: Provide submittal for proposed laydown area. See specification section SECTION 01 00 00 1.6 for GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Q&A No. 11: Hours of work per RFP are during normal business hours of 7AM to 5PM, Contractor work hours is 7AM to 3:30PM only, please advise if taking of thrash out of the facility as required by RFP after 5PM can be changed to 3:30 PM so there is no overtime needed which will add in to price proposal.
Answer No. 11: Hours shall not change, see Scope of Work.
Q&A No. 12: The RFP discourages night or weekend work to avoid disturbing resident/patients.
Contractor is pricing this solicitation without night or weekend and holiday work. If VA require night or weekend work during course of construction, it will be evaluated as a change order.
Answer No. 12: See Scope of Work.
Q&A No. 13: The RFP noted that the area of work is a residential care area and the contractor will need to coordinate hours and days of work with the VA, Safety and hospital staff. The possibility of going past the 180 days duration may happen, please confirm that this will be evaluated as a change order.
Answer No. 13: The Contracting Officer, from information furnished by the COR and Contractor, may direct changes that are within the general scope of the contract (i.e., which can include changes to the POP). If such change is necessary, it shall be accomplished via a written contract modification between VA and the Contractor.
Q&A No. 14: With ongoing delays in manufacturing and delivery, will the VA consider issuing an Admin NTP after award in able for the contractor to prepare submittals and get long lead materials prior to start of work?
Answer No. 14: The determination of issuance and length of the Admin NTP required will be discussed during the pre-construction meeting following award of the contract.
Q&A No. 15: There are no specs for the new water dispensing station as required to be placed at corridor outside 5204. Please advise preferred manufacturer, product model#. Is this just a standard water dispensing station with refillable water container? - No new waterline or plumbing required?
Answer No. 15: Match existing water dispensing system in the facility, which is part of the building plumbing system, See 3rd floor.
Q&A No. 16: Per specs the new light fixtures shall be LED,3500k +/-500. Please advise preferred manufacturer or model# for the new light fixture.
Answer No. 16: See revised plan sheet C1.
Q&A No. 17: Does the new light fixture require 120v switch or voltage occupancy sensor switch to match existing?
Answer No. 17: Match existing equipment.
Q&A No. 18:
Room 5424 has a call out #8 (require new plexiglass). This does not seem to apply to the room in front of a sink. Please confirm
Answer No. 18: See revised plan sheet C1.
Q&A No. 19: Note #12 require removal and install new sinks/mirror for rooms 5212, 5214, 5210 and 5403 only, however the plan drawing shows note #12 on room 5201 as well. Please confirm if 5201 is included or not.
Answer No. 19: See revised see sheet C1.
Q&A No. 20: All rooms on the 5th floor are already occupied with furnishings. Please confirm if VA will remove furnishings prior to contractor start of work as needed.
Answer No. 20: See revised plan sheet C1 note #10.
Q&A No. 21: Can you please provide a Table of Contents for the Specifications that are posted with this project?
Answer No. 21: See Table Below:
Q&A No. 22: Will the area be occupied/what level of ICRA will we need to use?
Answer No. 22: Type B, Medium Risk, Level II, See Construction Plans sheet C1 for the location of infection control measures and notes.
PROJECT # 575-23-103 Minor Modifications to Mesa Recovery Center
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPEC DESCRIPITION Start PG End PG # of Pages
01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1 17 17
01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 18 43 26
08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES 44 48 5
08 14 00 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS 49 54 6
08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE 55 65 11
09 06 00 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES 66 74 9
09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD 75 80 6
09 91 00 PAINTING 81 95 15
10 21 16 SHOWER AND DRESSING COMPARTMENTS 96 97 2
22 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 98 114 17
26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 115 123 9
28 23 00 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 124 162 39
09 67 23 RESINOUS (EPOXY BASE) FLOORING ADDED BY ADDENDUM 15
Q&A No. 23: Will the new LED monitors be provided by the government?
Answer No. 23: No, see plan sheet C1.
Q&A No. 24: Will the new LED monitors require new receptacles for power?
Answer No. 24: No, use existing receptacles for power.
Q&A No. 25: Are the walls asbestos containing?
Answer No. 25: See the ACM 2021 Sample Analysis Report. Additionally, SOW Special Conditions section, paragraph 2 has been updated, ensure you reference and read all updates, drawings, etc.
Q&A No. 26: Does note 13 refer to the ceiling or wall mounted lights?
Answer No. 26: Wall mounted lights, see revised plan sheet C1.
Q&A No. 27: Does the new water dispenser require a new power source?
Answer No. 27: See revised plan sheet C1.
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