Attachment 19 RFI Responses Rev 1.pdf

1. Reference Instruc�ons, Condi�ons and Other Statements to Bidders/Offerors, 1.4.2 Company Experience. Item 1.4.2.2 lists defini�on of similar in scope to include: connec�on to exis�ng sewer mains; connec�on to exis�ng potable water mains; connec�on to exis�ng power u�lity mains; applica�on of asphalt paving per specifica�ons; and providing infec�on preven�on and controls at the construc�on zones in accordance with applicable regula�ons during construc�on.

a. Please clarify whether projects submited under this factor are required to demonstrate all six defini�ons of “similar in scope”, or if demonstra�ng some of these will be acceptable. Please note that projects valued between $10MM and $20MM that happen to meet all of these criteria are few and far between for even the most capable Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business contractors.

Individual projects are not required to meet all six factors of similar in scope. Not all six factors are required on the same project.

b. If offerors are required to demonstrate each of the six defini�ons of “similar in scope”, or if doing so will be rated more favorably, please consider allowing at least one project with a final construc�on cost of $8,000,000 or greater.

The solicita�on states similar in magnitude to be between projects with a final cost between $10M and $20M. Project outside of that range may be submited for evalua�on.

c. If offerors are required to demonstrate each of the six defini�ons of “similar in scope”, please confirm that each project does not have to include all six elements so long as the aggregate of submited projects includes all six elements.

Individual projects are not required to meet all six factors of similar in scope.

2. I wanted to know if this project will require the General Contractor to supply temporary fencing or portable restrooms.

I don’t think that this will require portable restrooms. We will allow the use of restrooms within the hospital.

The General Contractor is to decide what they would need to provide the proper security for the supplies and tools to do this project and if the General Contractor will need temporary fencing to provide storage space for supplies.

3. The specs state the following: “The CSP or CSHT can be a corporate safety professional or independently contracted. The CSP or CSHT will provide their cer�ficate number on the required report for verifica�on as necessary.” Does this mean the SSHO or CQC on the project will be acceptable for the project monthly CSP/CHST who provides the inspec�ons/reports each month?

The SSHO or CQC will be acceptable as the CSP/CHST who provides the reports each month.

4. Vehicles and Laydown Area: Will the VA elaborate on the plan for construc�on vehicles and the es�mated contractor parking spots to meet the demand of this project? Also, will there be a designated laydown area for this project? What is the an�cipated size of the laydown area for this project (job trailer, equipment, etc.)?

Contractors cannot park on property but can park by the triple wide contractor trailer on the Beacon Ave South side of campus.

At this current point in �me, there is adequate space for one 40’ x 8’ Conex and two 20’ x 8’ Conex’s. Ideally, to conserve space on our campus, an office space can be rented out from the triple wide trailer. This office space would be instead of an office trailer being placed on campus.

Coordinate with Project COR to confirm the laydown area at the �me of award.

5. Management Roles: Can any of the following roles be combined: Superintendent, SSHO & CQC?

Or will each posi�on require its own personnel on-site for each role men�oned.

Review of specifica�ons sec�on 01 35 26, part 1.7 allows for a SSHO to be a CQC. They do not have to be separate individuals. However, the SSHO must be available on site and formally designated. SSHO or CQC cannot be the same person as the superintendent.

The designa�ons should be submited as a submital.

6. Will the VA be in charge of moving all of the equipment, furniture, personal items, etc. in the spaces before construc�on begins? In addi�on, will the VA be in charge of moving all the equipment, furniture, personal items, etc. that are not men�oned in the drawings back a�er construc�on is completed? If not, please provide a moving plan/requirements.

Yes, the VA will move all equipment, furniture, and personal items that will be retained.

7. Does the VA have long lead items for equipment that are men�oned on the equipment schedule on page A-603? Example, if the rental mobile sterilizer unit provided by the Contractor, has to stay longer than the 410-day period of performance and construc�on is complete, whose responsibility will it be to con�nue ren�ng the mobile sterilizer unit? Will the VA set a finite amount of �me for the contractor to be responsible for ren�ng the mobile sterilizer unit if we have to wait for Government provided equipment?

The associated cost burden of any increase in number of days required will depend on the reason for the delay.

8. ****** requests the Government post all ques�ons and answers from the previous released

RFQ/Solicita�on.

See Atachment 20 36C26022Q0073 RFI List. This is atached as informa�onal only as it applied to a separate solicita�on that was not awarded. Some specifica�ons have changed.

9. Is the government willing to extend the bid date for this project by 1-2 weeks? ATC finds that it would be in the best interest for all par�es. The government, General’s and the subcontractors would greatly benefit if more �me was alloted to secure coverage and supplier quotes for this project. Please advise

No, the bid date will be extended to 9/5/2023 at 1400 due to 9/4 being a federal holiday. No further extensions will be provided.

10. On atachment 14: Instruc�ons for calcula�ons of self-performed work, the project listed states

“663-20-107 3D Printing Research & Development”. Should this actually read 663-20-102 Renovate and Modernize Seatle Sterile Processing Service in B100?

See Atachment 18 Calcula�on of Self Performed Work REV 1

11. Is Procore an acceptable computer construc�on management so�ware site for this project (submitals, RFI’s, etc.)?

Yes, Procore is preferred.

12. On spec # 01-32-16.15-02 1.4A the verbiage states “scheduling so�ware approved by the Contrac�ng Officer”. Is Microso� Project approved for scheduling on this project?

Yes, Microso� Project is acceptable.

13. On spec # 01-32-16.15-02 1.4A the verbiage states “and the resul�ng monthly updated schedule in PDM format.” Would Procore be sufficient for the PDM format that is listed on the spec?

Yes, the schedule being submited via Procore is acceptable.

14. On spec # 01-32-16.15 1.3 it discusses having a contractor’s consultant for the scheduling on the project. Does this require a separate CPM Consultant employee beyond an in-house Super, CQC and SSHO? Can those roles be combined at all? Also, can the Contractor’s Consultant be a corporate in-house employee, or does it need to be independently contracted?

They can be the same person; they just cannot be the same person as the site superintendent.

15. As referenced on drawing AD-111 General Note: D06 “Cut exis�ng slab as necessary to accommodate new floor pit and drain, reference structural and plumbing drawings for associated work”. Can the VA let us know the thickness of the exis�ng slab on grade?

Record drawing 100-S20R3 indicates that the typical slab-on-grade is 5-inches thick. The slab-on-grade in this area was complete a�er the original construc�on, however, and it is not clear if it followed that direc�on. We do not have record informa�on for the slab.

The slab should be inves�gated prior to cu�ng, to verify the actual depth.

16. 3.8 Installa�on N. SMS. Will the project require a new Con�nuum worksta�on?

No, there is not a need to install a new security worksta�on for the Con�nuum system as a deliverable for this project.

17. Door hardware group specifica�on 08 71 00 does not provide electrified hardware for the card reader doors; will electrified door hardware and required power supplies be provided and installed by Division 8 for all card reader doors?

Yes, Seatle VA Medical Center preference is for only electrified door strikers with applicable panic bar hardware installed on all doors that will be associated with the PAC system.

18. Does the PACS system need to interface with the fire alarm system?

No, not at this �me there will not be a requirement for a new server.

19. Will a dedicated 120-volt power circuit be provided at BD100 for the new security panel?

Yes, a dedicated 120V circuit will be provided for both new security panels located in BD110 as shown below – reference sheets E-402 and E-607.

20. The specifica�on calls for double pole door status switches, are these required in this project?

Yes, double pole door status switches will be required.

21. On Sheet A602 it shows 4 window types – they are all W04. Three of them are one size - 4 x 4 and the other one is 3 x 6. Please advise of the size of the windows at the offices they are shown at?

It appears that the (3) 4x4 windows are in offices, the (1) 3x6 window is in the Ante room. I believe the Ante room window was clarified to be W05 in the later drawing sets we issued.

Please view Atachment 23 Par�al Architectural Set.

22. Once the PET/CT trailer is relocated, is Siemens s�ll the proprietary company to balance and re-connect the mobile PET/CT trailer? If not, is there a proprietary company?

Siemens is to balance and re-connect. The VA can provide assistance and scheduling to allow this to happen in support of the primary contract manager.

23. Is Steris Mobile SPS proprietary for the SPS Mobile Unit?

Yes.

24. Steris was looking for the deployment specifica�ons and documenta�on in the project documents (drawings, specs, etc.) and could not seem to find them. Can the VA please advise on the Mobile SPS por�on of the project that details the specific unit, specs, etc.?

Please see Atachment 22 Mobile Steris Trailer

25. On page 32 of 38 and page 33 of 38, we are confused about the verbiage that indicates that supplies/products, general construc�on, special trade construc�on contractors, and subcontractors need to meet the SDVOSB percentage requirements. Does this mean that subcontractors, special trade construc�on contractors and suppliers need to be VIP-listed SDVOSB’s? Can we get a further explana�on on both the verbiage and percentages men�oned on these two pages?

Reference VAAR 852.219-75 on page 21 of 38 for addi�onal clarifica�on.

subcontractors, special trade construc�on contractors and suppliers are not required to meet the requirements as an SDVOSB. The prime is responsible to meet the requirements set forth in VAAR 852.219-75.

26. Due to the size of the project and number of ques�ons, will the VA push the ques�on period forward to allow sufficient �me to provide a quality bid?

See ques�on 9.

27. Due to the size of the project and number of ques�ons, and the fact that the bid date falls on Labor Day, will the VA push the bid date forward, a�er answers are posted, to allow sufficient �me to provide a quality bid?

See ques�on 9.

28. Will the government please provide pre-bid questions and responses from the previous bid processes associated with this project.

See Atachment 20 36C26022Q0073 RFI List. This is atached as informa�onal only as it applied to a separate solicita�on that was not awarded. Some specifica�ons have changed.

29. Will a plumbing permit be required to be obtained?

30. 3)Please provide direction onsite parking for construction crews.

See question 4.

31. Will a materials laydown area and storage be provided as part of this project? If so, what part of the campus is this to be located?

See question 4.

32. Please confirm if there are specific badging requirements for construction crews?

See specification 01 00 00, Para 1.5 outlines the badging requirements.

33. Please confirm if there will be any vaccine requirements for construction crews?

Per VA Specification 01 35 26 part 1.13 there is a requirement for TB testing 90 days prior to assignment to the worksite and being found negative.

34. Will this project be utilizing 3D BIM coordination for trade coordination?

Yes

35. Medical equipment calls for water quality requirements. Please confirm who is responsible for this testing.

The commissioning agent prior to the installation of the equipment will perform the testing.

36. Please confirm if the hot water and cold water on CU101 feeding the SPS trailer will each require a reduced pressure backflow preventer.

Yes, it will require a backflow preventer to comply with local codes.

37. Please confirm if heat trace will be required on hot water piping in loading dock on PL408.

Yes, heat trace is needed otherwise the piping will freeze.

38. Please confirm that existing underslab piping can be capped below slab and abandoned in place.

If not in service, then it can be capped and abandoned in place. Cap and cut within 6” of domestic water Tee fitting.

39. Please confirm if piping systems will require any special fittings when crossing expansion joints on S 46’-0” and NE 380’-0”. Several piping systems cross these expansion joints.

Special fittings are not required unless they are seismic joints.

40. Please confirm that Detail 2/P-501 will not be required with the project being slab on grade.

Detail 2 is required see callouts in DWG PL 702.

41. Please confirm that cast iron sanitary drainage piping is acceptable for the RO system drainage.

RO water is detrimental to metallic piping.

Yes, Iron piping is acceptable currently.

42. Please provide a photo of Room BD-100A since there was no access during site walk.

View Attachment 21 RFI Supplement

43. Please provide location of the medical gas zone valve box for isolation of the medical gas outlets in Sterile Storage BD-104B and Corridor CB-15.

Location unknown at this time. Coordinate with project COR to verify.

44. Please provide a list of approved medical gas verifiers to certify the medical gas system after the medical gas outlets are capped and demoed.

MedGas.com has been used by the VA in the past.

45. Please confirm that the (RO-1) system on P-601 will be by the Div. 22 contractor and not an owner furnished piece of equipment.

Yes, this will be provided by the contractor and is not Government Furnished Equipment.

46. Detail 1/P-502 indicate dead legs to equipment on the RO system, what is the maximum dead leg length acceptable for the RO system. Past projects these are kept to a minimum for RO loop sterilization.

The recirculated pipe should be routed to within 6 inches of the outlet.

47. Please confirm that the detergent conduit shown on PL410 will be furnished and installed by the Div. 22 contractor.

Yes, the conduit will be installed by the contractor.

48. Please confirm that press tools will be required to be furnished to owner per specification 22 11 00 1.6.

Yes, per the specification they will need to supply this to the government.

49. Please confirm all equipment shown on A-603 will be installed in place by general contractor, Div. 22 will only be responsible for Div. 22 related connec�ons. All equipment start-up will be by manufacture of owner furnished equipment and coordinated by general contractor.

The equipment will be installed by third party, Steris, but the general contractor will have to verify that all applicable hook ups are made available, present, and working prior to the installa�on process.

50. There were pneuma�c tubes viewed at the walk. No men�on of replacement has been found on the plans. Does the VA plan to make any pneuma�c updates?

Pending response from AE firm.

51. The VA has provided no ligh�ng schedule. Please provide so bidders can prepare a complete bid.

52. Spec sec�on 230711 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insula�on sec�on is referenced numerous �mes in the specifica�on, but it is not provided. Can the govt. provide this specifica�on?

https://www.medgas.com/about/

53. What are detailing/shop drawing assump�ons? Full BIM coordina�on or something less stringent?

Refer to ques�on 34.

54. Is the concrete deck separa�ng inters��al space from basement a PT deck or pan deck?