36C26024R0087 0006 Attach 4 Seed Project Question and Answers.docx
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for a VA dental suite renovation project (Solicitation Number 36C26024R0087), providing clarifications on technical specifications and project requirements. Key details include confirmation of new wall-mounted horn and strobe notification devices, use of existing duct detectors, and specifications for quality control and safety personnel. The project involves replacing and installing dental equipment, medical gas piping, and fire alarm systems, with specific guidance on equipment placement, such as a new dental vacuum pump to be located on the west wall near the north wall of the mechanical room. The VA will provide certain specialty equipment (marked as VA Provided/VA Installed), and the fire alarm system is a design-build approach requiring compliance with NFPA and local Fire Marshal standards.
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1. Do you want to reuse the existing wall mount notification devices, or do you want all new ceiling mount notification devices?
ANSWER: VA response – The design intention is for the contractor to provide and install new wall mounted horns and strobes according to drawing sheet EP102.
2. The Existing notification devices are Horns & Strobes, and that is all this building can currently support, confirming we are staying with Horns & Strobes?
ANSWER: confirmed.
3. Are there any changes to the HVAC / mechanical that would require duct detectors for units over 2K CFM?
ANSWER: Any and all duct detectors that currently serve the building and remodeled suite will be used to serve the building and new dental suite.
4. Are there any changes to the HVAC / mechanical that would require duct detectors for new fire smoke dampers or smoke dampers being add?
ANSWER: Any and all duct detectors that currently serve the remodeled suite will be used to serve the new dental suite.
5. When will Div. 28 be available for fire alarm information?
ANSWER: These specifications are available as an amendment to the solicitation through contracting.
6. Section 01 45 00 para 3.4.B indicates the CQC System Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this Contract. Will the Government please waive the requirement for a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management if the CQC System Manager possesses a minimum of ten (10) years construction experience on construction similar to the scope of this Contract?
ANSWER: The SSHO and CQC can be performed by the site superintendent for this project. The CQC System Manager shall be OSHA 30 certified and be the competent person responsible for adhering to the specifications and drawings.
7. Section 01 45 00 para 3.2.B.1 states, “Include a CQC System Manager that reports to the project superintendent.” In this same section, para 3.4.B states, “The CQC System Manager is assigned as CQC System Manager but has duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control.” Please confirm the CQC System Manager may also act as the Site Superintendent on the Seed Project.
ANSWER: The SSHO and CQC can be performed by the site superintendent for this project.
8. The specifications for the Seed Project are silent as to whether the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) may also act as the Superintendent and/or CQC System Manager. Please clarify whether the SSHO may also act as the Site Superintendent and/or CQC System Manager on the Seed Project.
ANSWER: The SSHO and CQC can be performed by the site superintendent for this project.
9. Clinical sink on the plumbing fixture schedule. Is there a new clinical sink to be installed or is to just to install the 16-gage galvanized steel plate for support of the foot pedal?
ANSWER: The clinic sink was removed from earlier scope. Disregard detail.
10. P102 has a notation for D4360 in Lab Room 210 but the Plumbing fixture schedule on P5.1 does not specify equipment type or if it is owner provided, please advise.
ANSWER: Flag note 12 identifies this as owner furnished, connected by contractor.
11. PG103 flag note 9 is shown on top of page but there is no flag note for location of LPGV-2, Please advise.
ANSWER: Flag note 9 applies at each location noted with flag note 8. Design intent is to provide a surface mounted locking ball valve. Run drop piping inside of wall to/from ball valve. For bidding purposes use 24 inches above counter top as height of locking valve. Coordinate with general contractor.
12. PG102 sheet note A is noted to see ADEC technical drawings for location and placement of DA and DV, I do not see ADEC drawings as part of bid documentation. Are the ADEC DWGS available?
ANSWER: This question pertains to PG103. These drawings are to be provided by the ADEC equipment supplier or the Veterans’ Administration in order to have the most current information.
13. PG104 note #1 states to manifold the discharge of new compressor with existing. Is there a new DA compressor being installed in tandem with existing. The existing compressor is either not shown or it is noted as AD-1 Please clarify.
ANSWER: Design intent for both dental air compressor and dental vacuum pump is the same in this regard. New equipment is in addition to what is present. Manifold new piping with existing such that either or both new and existing assemblies can serve their respective systems. Dental Vac is shown on PG102—the existing vacuum unit is shown in background. Dental Air is shown on PG104. Tie DA discharge into existing piping upstream of PD-1 (dryer) shown in background.
14. PG102 Flag note #1 states to manifold new equipment and piping to the discharge with existing dental Vacuum piping. There is no notation for the location of DV-1. Is the design intent to install a new DV-1 in the mechanical room and have two Dental Vacuum pumps for the space or replace existing. Please clarify ANSWER: Please see above. The new unit is 18” x 19.5” x 49.5” high. Locate new Dental Vacuum unit on plan west wall near plan north wall.
15. There is a significant amount of work on the first in demo/installation of waste lines and medical gas piping. Is this work to be performed off hours? Is there ACT on the first floor or hard lid? Will we have access to this area during the job walk?
ANSWER: On Page A-603 Specialty Equipment Schedule: What is JSN D6050 and D6155? It is listed as VA Provided/VA Installed.
16. We don't see that there is spec for Fire Alarm, but page G-101 includes a description of Fire Alarm work in the scope of work section. Can we get clarification on this?
ANSWER: Fire Alarm Specification has been provided. Fire Alarm System is a design-build system. Existing devices to be removed and new device locations are shown on Electrical Drawing ED101 and EP102 for informational and coordination purposes. Existing FACP is shown and described on Drawing E401 with Flag Note 1. Bidder to provide complete system as required by NFPA and Fire Marshal with jurisdiction.
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