S05 - RFIs and Responses 2023.pdf

Project: 666-19-104 Veteran’s Health-Privacy and Decency Sheridan VAMC RFI’s

Solicitation: 36C25923R0084

1. The spec gives no information regarding fabric or mesh colors on the curtains, can the VA provide? We need this information to provide accurate pricing:

A: Match existing fabrics in adjacent rooms if possible. If not possible, the VA interior designer shall provide an alternative.

2. Can the VA provide specifications sections for the sink going in room 131 in building 71N?

A: See specification section 09 06 00 Schedule of finishes. Color to be white.

3. Does the VA want any light in the closet in room 131 in building 71N?

A: Drawing do not show a light. No light is required.

4. Will there need to be fire suppression in the closet 131 A?

A: Yes

5. Can the VA provide more detail on the bi-fold closet door they would like to have on closet 131A?

A: The door shall be a solid unit, cannot be louvered. Contractor shall follow ICRA guidelines and submit proposed door for approval.

6. Can the VA confirm that the only work that needs to be done for door B6-111 is to remove and install door hardware?

A: Yes

7. Can all the work be done during normal business hours?

A: Normally Yes. There may be some renovation work that will require multiple days labor, but no overtime hours are expected.

8. Will we be able to shut down restrooms and rooms during normal business hours to perform the work?

A: Yes Coordinate with COR

9. With adding a wall in unisex bathroom 106C building 86, will we have to move the toilet to meet ADA standards? Toilet will not need to be moved as part of this project.

A: Toilet will not need to be moved as part of this project. ADA is not applicable in this case.

10. Where the curtain track systems in the rooms run into each other are we to make it 90 degrees or would the VA like to see some curves to allow for less curtains in the room?

A: 90 degrees, curves, or multiple curtains may need to be used to achieve the privacy called out in the Design Alert requirements.

11. When relocating items on tile walls and new items don’t cover up old holes will the contractor need to replace the tile on the wall?

A: Yes, per general notes on sheet G-001

12. Can the VA provide an infectious control assessment for installing curtain tracks?

A: ICRA under review. Will be provided to successful offeror

13. Can the VA provide an infectious control assessment for installing specialty items?

A: ICRA under review. Will be provided to successful offeror

14. Will we be able to work in more than one area at a time?

A: Yes. Coordinate with the COR

15. Are we to include all the changes shown in the Illustrations in the design alert?

A: All pertinent design alert guidance has been incorporated into the plans and specifications. Follow plans and specifications.

16. What are the heights of the curtains that will be installed?

A: curtains heights will be determined by ceiling height. The ceilings vary from building to building. Most buildings have suspended ceilings, but the contractor could encounter hard ceilings in some areas. Most ceiling heights range from 10 to 12 feet, but contractor shall field verify all areas prior to starting construction in the area.

17. What kind of fabric do you want for these curtains?

designer shall provide an alternative.

18. What color should be used for the mesh?

designer shall provide an alternative

19. What is the ceiling height

A: The ceilings vary from building to building. Most buildings have suspended ceilings, but the contractor could encounter hard ceilings in some areas. Most ceiling heights range from 10 to 12 feet, but contractor shall field verify all areas prior to starting construction in the area.