Answered Questions.docx

1. Is there a basis for design for the steel mesh above the ceiling VA handbook 0730 appendix B states “Interstitial overhead areas which enable entry into a Secure room from an unsecured room must be barricaded by the installation of a suitable partition in the interstitial space which prevents “up and over” access.”

Physical security and resiliency design manual lists partitions must be 9-gauge expanded metal, i.e. chain link fence.

2. We didn’t see any gaps in the wall above ceiling in Douglas fir D1-68, except some small openings that should sheet rocked for a fire wall.

Openings less than 100 square inches do not need to be covered.

3. What type of system do the motion detectors need to be compatible with?

The current system is Velocity, current system contractor is Star Asset Security.

4. There are a number of references to “Cemetery”. Please confirm there is no cemetery work.

There is no cemetery work.

5. General for the Specifications. There are multiple references to “Spec Writer” to edit. It appears this has not happened and may be in conflict with the “Purpose” and “Project Scope” contained within the Solicitation. Are we to follow the Solicitation or the Specifications. I have included some of the Spec Questions in Item 3 below.

See updated spec section.

6. Spec Section 01 00 00.

a. Paragraph 1.3.C Alternate 1. Is there any alternate bid items? Please describe?

b. Paragraph 1.5.C Physical Security Requirements. Are we to provide security Guards?

c. Paragraph 1.11 Physical Data – Soil Conditions. Does this apply?

d. Paragraph 1.12 Professional Surveying Services. Does this apply?

e. Paragraph 1.17 Field Office. Do we need a field office?

f. Paragraph 1.19 Elevator Use. Does this apply?

g. Paragraph 1.20 New Elevators. Does this apply?

h. Paragraph 1.21 Temporary Toilets. Do we need temp toilets, or can we use the facilities?

i. Paragraph 1.23 New Telephone Equipment. Does this apply?

j. Paragraph 1.26 Gov’t Furnished Property. Is there any being furnished?

k. Paragraph 1.27 Relocated Equipment. Is there any equipment being relocated?

l. Paragraph 1.28 Storage Space for the VA. How much space is needed? And what is being stored?

m. Paragraph 1.29 Construction Sign. Does this apply?

n. Paragraph 1.30 Safety Sign. Does this apply?

o. Paragraph 1.31 Photographic Documentation. Does this apply?

p. Paragraph 1.32 Final Elevations Digital Images. Does this apply?

q. Paragraph 1.33 Historic Preservation. Please describe the historic features we are to protect.

r. Paragraph 1.34 VA Tririga CPMS. Does this apply?

See updated spec section.

7. Spec Section 28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security. Spec writer, please edit the applicable paragraphs as stated in the “Spec Writer” paragraph. There are many references to work that is not described in the Project Scope contained within the Solicitation.

See updated spec section.

8. When is the anticipated award?

July 1st week approximately.