21.19 PRE BID RFI Log 07-17-2023.pdf

REPLACE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES RFIs allow 7 calendar days for review

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ID Request for Information Decision Maker Date Entered Request for Information Response DATE DUE Date

Completed

Unique ID Describe request for information.

Person who will provide a response.

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Provide response to request for information.

Date this item should be completed by.

Date this item was completed.

Solicitation Page 13 of 69 requests OSHA and EMR information. Should OSHA and EMR information be submitted with Factor 1 or Factor 2 Proposal? Submit with Factor 1.

VA 07/11/2023 Submit with Factor 1 7/14/2023

Is the VA's expectation that the 90 Calendar Day POP will include all equipment lead time and implementation? Or will equipment lead time be addressed another way? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

Solicitation page 6 of 69 states to "provide a certified Construction/Project Manager for this requirement". What certification will be required for this individual?

VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

Solicitation page 6 of 69 states to "provide a certified Construction/Project Manager for this requirement". Is it expected this individual will be on-site full time, in addition to the Prime Contractor Superintendent?

VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

On EP602, does the normal feeder connected to the 480Y/277V side of transformer “J” need a 1200A breaker or fuse protection for the conductors between transformer “J” and the Temporary Switchboard?

Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 1200A breaker or fuse protection not needed. 7/14/2023 7/11/2023

6 On EP602, is the Temporary Switchboard required to be Service Entrance rated? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 Service Entrance Rated is not required. 7/14/2023 7/11/2023

7 On EP602, Temporary 1200A Switchboard do we need individual breakers sized for each ATS being replaced? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 Yes, use overcurrent protection adequate to protect the panels. A 650A breaker is shown on EP602, in case contractor wanted to install an additional panel for the ATS loads.

7/14/2023 7/17/2023

8 Is the Temporary Switchboard to be turned over to the VA at the conclusion of the project? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 Unless the temporary switchboard was rented then it wouldn't be turned over.

7/14/2023 7/11/2023

9 On EP111 Detail 3, are the conductor terminations to the busbars required to be compression type lugs? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 Yes 7/14/2023 7/17/2023

VEG PN:

CONSTRUCTION RFI LOG

VA PN:

Project

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The Lead times on equipment is not included in the POP.

The project manager is not expected to be on-site full time as the superintedent.

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ID Request for Information Decision Maker Date Entered Request for Information Response DATE DUE Date

Completed

VEG PN:

CONSTRUCTION RFI LOG

VA PN:

Project

10 On EP111 Detail 1, what is the Wireway shown next to ATS-5, ATS-6, ATS-7, ATS-8, ATS-9, and ATS-10? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 The wireway is part of the new ATS enclosure for routing wires between the ATS, generator, and their loads.

Some can share wireways, like ATS's 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.

7/14/2023 7/17/2023

11 Are there any requirements for Third Party Testing? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 No, third party testing is not required. 7/14/2023 7/17/2023

12 Are the conductors used for temporary required to be enclosed in a raceway or bond together in an overall sheath? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 Bond together in an overall sheath, but protect with cover as necessary when crossing pathways or sidewalks. 7/14/2023 7/11/2023

13 Are the conductors used for temporary required to be suspended above the ground and or floor? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 All electrical cabling must be run in conduits and protected from inadvertent or deliberate impact or damage. 7/14/2023 7/17/2023

14 Does the VA want to retain the old ATS after removal? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

15 What are the required working hours and days for this project? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

16 Where is the employee parking area for this project? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

17 Will the contractor be provided a lay down area for a material storage container? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

18 On EP601 BF-118 why are some lines solid and some are dashed? Confirm that we’re not removing items that are dashed? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 No work is being done at room BF-118. 7/14/2023 7/17/2023

19 On EP602 BF-114 Ex PNL HBE why are some lines solid and some lines dashed? Confirm that we’re not removing items that are dashed? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 The only work in room BF-114 is ATF-4. The other dashed lines are not part of the project. 7/14/2023 7/17/2023

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No

When power is transferred to take an ATS on or off line, this will have to be completed at night to to have the least impact on patient care. Otherwise, construction can be done in normal hours from 7am 4pm.

Contractor parking is available in the North Parking lot.

A lay down area/ storage container is feasible. This space will be coordinated after award.

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ID Request for Information Decision Maker Date Entered Request for Information Response DATE DUE Date

Completed

VEG PN:

CONSTRUCTION RFI LOG

VA PN:

Project

20 On EP603 why are some lines solid and some are dashed? Confirm that we’re not removing items that are dashed? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 The only work are the ATS switches as described in the Key Notes. The dashed lines are not being removed. 7/14/2023 7/17/2023

21 What is the lead time on the badges? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

22 Who will be the project coordinator? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

23 Will the temporary equipment need to be tested prior power transition? Valhalla - TM 7/11/2023 Yes, test the temporary equipment. 7/14/2023 7/17/2023

Can the project be extended a month?

VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

25 `Can work begin before the equipment arrives due to long lead times to prep and start temporary service installation? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

26` What is the shutdown time frame for each ATS? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

27 Casn another manufacturer beside ASCO due to the extreme lead times (44-52 weeks) of the ASCO units? VA 7/11/2023 Paragragh 1.3.C of specification 26 36 23 says the product shall be provided by ASCO. Response is provided by Tim Mueck of Valhalla

7/14/2023 7/17/2023

28 Will support be supplied for shutdown and startup of hospital equipment? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

29 Can work be conducted after hours when needed? VA 7/11/2023 7/14/2023

7/17/2023 Page 3 of 3 a few weeks depending on background checks.

This will be decided after award.

This can be negotiiated.

Yes, a schedule will be

The shutdown will be conducted during the night time hours for the least impact to patient care.

We will have facility electricians to help facilitate the outages.

After hour work should be expected for any work that will potentially effect operations of the hospital.

The details and duration will be coordinated with the COR.