Answers to RFI Questions 41 to 55 SCI Apt 2026-01-23 VA.pdf

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SCI REHAB APARTMENT SOLICITATION 36C25926R0032

Question No.

Reference (Sect/Para/Page) QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

41 01 45 00

The quality control spec section appears to written in terms of a design build project with extensive requirements for a QC team. We do not believe this is required for this level of a job. Please advise on the onsite personnel required for this job?

Spec section 01 45 00 is a required part of this project. This spec section covers both design bid build(DBB) and DB Desing Build(DB). This project is DBB. The General Contractor shall provide staffing of appropriate levels and experience.

Will any concrete coring/cutting need to happen after normal working hours?

While some outages for utilities tie in may be required after normal business hours. Noise and vibration activities are preferred to be done during the day Monday-Friday. Always coordinate with the COR.

43 04-AI-601

On sheet 04-AI-601, the wall types call out 4” studs. Please confirm if this should say 3-5/8” and not 4” as this doesn’t match the door and jamb types as well as not being a standard size?

4” wall studs are often used in hospitals because of their added strength for the attachment of wall-mounted equipment. In addition, 4” studs are shown in as-built drawings.

44 04GI-002

During the site visit it didn’t appear that the negative air would have adequate space to exhaust in the corridor ceiling space. Would it be acceptable to run exhaust just below the ceiling height out to the specified window?

Run negative air ductwork in the ceiling if feasible, otherwise route ductwork as close to the ceiling as possible without disrupting fire alarm or fire sprinklers present. Obtain approval and coordinate with the

COR.

Will the contractor be able to use space down in the loading bay/ dock for staging material as this is a small area to work in?

In the past for other projects, we have set aside space in the Service Level Main Concourse for staging materials.

Coordinate with the COR.

The SOW describes a very unique requirement for the kitchen table. Can you provide the desired manufacturer and model number for the kitchen table requirement?

We cannot tell the GC the required manufacturer. The GC shall propose a manufacturer and model in their submittal. To see what has been installed here in the past see attached “table submittal 2014.pdf”

Can the Superintendent be the QC

Manager and SSHO on this project?

Yes, if qualified for those roles and he/she is able do multiple roles with respect to time available.

Is this project tax exempt?

Yes NCO 19 to provide certificate.

Will the damaged window be replaced on a different project or are we to replace the window for the ICRA

This project 554-23-101 includes a window replacement. See drawings page 04-GI-002

Is the structural steel required for the patient lift? If the company can install lift system without structural steel, would it still be required

See information on pages 04-SS-000 and 04-SS-101 showing required engineered lumber. Any deviation proposals from a lift manufacturer will be reviewed by the A/E structural engineer for consideration.

Will we be able to use existing conduit raceways if old wiring has been removed?

Yes, if raceway condition is good and NEC code compliant (size, etc.). The contractor shall ensure that all circuits serving areas outside of the work zone remain in service. Provide new raceways and conductors if and where needed to accomplish continued service to adjoining areas.

Where will we be able to set up an office

Coordinate with the COR for a location near the work site. It is not a private office. It does have lighting and a 120 V outlet. The General Contractor (GC) shall keep all personal belongings 1. neat, 2. secure at all times, and 3. put away, like in a locked job box, at the end of the day.

Does the ICRA wall only have to go to grid, or does it have to go to underside of deck

The ICRA hard barrier shall be attached to the existing suspended ceiling. Install a plastic barrier to the desk above. This will keep dust from travelling into our ceiling plenum and help maintain negative pressure.

Page 6 of 90 under 2.0 – Statement of Work – one of the bullets under this section, addressing the kitchen table, states “The table shall be retractable, ceiling mounted, motorized, 120 V, with a wall mounted SPDT up/neutral/down controls . . .”. Is this correct as the plans refer to a “Standard Movable Residential Table” (see Drawing sheet 04-AI-501 Keynote 17)? The only ceiling mounted system in the specifications refers to a “Ceiling Mounted Patient Left System”, Section 11 73 00, on page 328 of 708.

The retractable table is a part of this project. Field coordinate location with the COR. A Standard Movable Residential Table shall be deleted from the requirements. See question 46 above.

Clarification on Panel 04-NL12 On sheet ES-802, Panel 04-NL12 is shown under New Panel Schedules.

However, this panel is not indicated on sheet ES-801 – Existing Panel Schedules.

Please confirm whether Panel 04-NL12 should be treated as a new panel or an existing panel.

If this panel is to be treated as new, kindly provide the following:

• Single Line Diagram (SLD)

• Feeder size and routing information

Panel 04-NL12 is an existing panel in room H1-132.

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