Atch. 1_36C26027R0002 0006_RFI Log_531-25-102 Expand ER.xlsx

Sheet1 RFIs/QUESTIONS LOG Questions Due: 10/13/26, 10:00 a.m. (MT) SOLICITATION/RFP NO. 36C26027R0002 - Expand Emergency Room, VAMC, Boise ID RFIs/QUESTIONS LOG Questions Due: 10/13/26, 10:00 a.m. (MT) SOLICITATION/RFP NO. 36C26027R0002 - Expand Emergency Room, VAMC, Boise ID

014500 Quality Control Page 5 states “The CQC system manager is assigned as CQC system manager, but may have duties as the safety and health manager in addition to quality control”

Which is correct? Superintendent, SSHO, and CQC must each be separate roles performed by separate individuals. Specifications have been amended to clarify. These positions will have NO OTHER DUTIES.

Refer to Amendment 0006 for revised new Specifications set.

6 Factor 1 Technical Experience / Subcontractor Experience Section 6.10.3 requires projects submitted under Factor 1 to have been completed with the offeror as the prime contractor. Would the Government consider relevant projects where the offeror or a Joint Venture member performed as a major subcontractor/super-subcontractor, provided the firm performed a substantial portion of the project scope and can demonstrate an excellent performance record for its work?

Pt. 1 - Section 6.10.3 states that projects submitted for Factor 1 must have been completed within the past five (5) years and with the offeror as the prime contractor. For an offeror submitting as a newly formed Joint Venture, will the Government accept qualifying projects performed by an individual JV member as the prime contractor to satisfy the Factor 1 Technical Experience requirements?

Pt. 2 - Additionally, would the Government consider relevant healthcare renovation projects completed slightly outside the five-year recency period, such as projects completed within the past six (6) years? Pt. 1 - Government will follow 13 CFR 128.402(f)

Pt. 2 - Refer to Amendment 0006.

9 According to the lighting fixture schedule, we are listed as a preapproved alternate for all but 3 types with Signify brands. - L1, W1 and W2.

Looking at some of the specialty fixtures (behavioral/clean room), I might want to run an alternate manufacturer over Signify as they would be a closer equal.

Pt. 1 - Is it best to route our priors directly through you?

Pt. 2 - Are there any substitution forms we need to accompany our priors?

Pt. 1 - The Government will not review or approve alternate products, technical substitutions, or product recommendations during the active solicitation phase. The successful awardee may submit product recommendations and substitution requests post-contract award for government evaluation through the formal submittal process for review and technical acceptability, and contract compliance in accordance with the contract's submittal procedures.

All prospective offerors must submit their proposal based strictly on the solicitation requirements, as amended.

Pt. 2 - See Pt. 1 response to this RFI, above.

10 Also – can you confirm the lighting needs to be BABA compliant?

I see the project documents mention it.

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15 Sheet QH101 Pt. 1 - Does acquisition code VV mean supplied by VA, installed by VA?

Pt. 2 - Does acquisition code VC mean supplied by VA, installed by Contractor?

Pt. 3 - Does acquisition code CC mean supplied by GC, installed by GC? Pt. 1 -Yes VV means VA provided VA installed.

Pt. 2 -Yes VC means VA provided Contractor installed

Pt. 3 -Yes CC means Contractor provided Contractor installed.

18 On sheet E501, switchboard NDP1 has (2) new breakers being installed and Sheet Note 1 states to replace with same make and model. Who is the manufacturer of this switchboard and what model are the breakers currently installed that are to be matched? See revised sheet E501. Existing unit is a Square D QED Switchboard. Cat. No. 241126719-001. The most recent units installed appear to be Square D PowerPact PG breakers with Micrologic trip units. Contractor to determine the exact product numbers and configurations will meet the project requirements.

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19 On sheet E501, switchboard EMDP1 has (1) new breaker being installed and Sheet Note 1 states to replace with same make and model. Who is the manufacturer of this switchboard and what model are the breakers currently installed that are to be matched? See revised sheet E501. EMDP1 is a GE Spectra Series Switchboard. The equipment contains breakers which have been phased out by the manufacturer as a result of GE acquisition by ABB. Contractor may do one of the following: Match existing type (Spectra G frame Hi-Break with microentelliguard electronic trip) by acquiring new old stock -or- Determine the necessary conversion kit and corresponding new ABB offering matching the ratings and functionality of the Spectra G frame Hi-break with microentelliguard electronic trip.

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20 On sheet E501, switchboard NMDP1 has a new trip setting being installed in an existing breaker per Sheet Note 8. Who is the manufacturer of this switchboard and what model is the breaker currently installed? See revised sheet E501. Existing unit to be modified is a GE Spectra RMS Hi-break: SGLC3601L4XX. Currently installed is a GTP0125U0103 trip unit. Provide a trip unit rated at the value indicated or at the next size up and adjust the trip setting to conform with the value indicated.

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21 On sheet E501, panel 11 has Sheet Note 1 next to it stating to replace existing breaker with same make and model with new rating as indicated. What is the manufacturer of the panel? What size breaker is being changed in this panel? See revised sheet E501. Panel 11 is a Square D NQ panelboard: NQRPL454L2. See difference between E500 and E501 on Panel 11. The MCB is to be changed from 175A to 225A. Configure main breaker in accordance with main breaker section of panel board specification.

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22 On sheet E501, Sheet Note 3 is calling out for a NEMA 4X control panel with VFD’s internal. Who is supplying and installing this control panel? Control panel is explicitly included under ATC scope. See specification 23 09 23 among others for further information on this control panel. Electrical power connections to this unit as shown on the E sheets, namely as described on EP105, E501, E700. The breaking out of scope among contractors is not for the VA or A/E to determine.

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25 The site visit identified in the request for proposals was held 5 October 2026 at 8:30 AM Mountain at Building 50. We were not present.

Pt. 2 - Is each division responsible for their scope of demo? Pt. 1 - See Specifications Section 02 41 00

Pt. 2 - See Specifications Section 02 41 00 28 Pt. 1 - Would an offer from an SDVOSB that was unable to attend this morning’s site visit be considered responsive and eligible for award?

Pt. 2 - If so, would you please include us on forthcoming communications including amendments, questions and answers, and solicitation updates? Pt. 1 - Refer to Amendment 0003, page 1.

Pt. 2 - All available information regarding the Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Solicitation No. 36C26027R0002 (including the RFP, Amendments, and Attachments), for its Boise VA Medical Center Project 531-25-102 Expand Emergency Room, can be found on the US government official website named System for Award Management (SAM). Go to SAM.gov and search the solicitation no. stated above.

29 Pt. 1 - Are window shades or blinds intended to be part of this project?

We ask because the documents point both ways. The Section 09 06 00 finish schedule (page 35) includes a "Section 12 24 00, Window Shades" table, but every material, manufacturer and color cell in it is blank. Electrical sheet E000 defines a motorized shade connection type, but it is not placed on any power plan. Section 12 24 00 is not listed in the specification index and is not included in either volume.

Pt. 2 - If shades are intended, could the Government issue Section 12 24 00 and show the locations and quantities? If not, a confirmation that window shades are excluded would let subcontractors know there is no Division 12 window covering scope to price. Pt. 1 - Window shades are not intended to be part of this project. Specifications Section 09 06 00 referring to window shades will be corrected to "NOT USED".

Pt. 2 -No window shades will be used.

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30 Section 149200 Pneumatic Tube System

Pt. 1 - We see no pneumatic tube scope on the drawings. Does this spec pertain to this job?

Pt. 2 - If so, can you provide drawings for this scope? Pt. 1 - See electrical scope requirements in E000 electrical fixture symbol legend, EP104 sheet note 1, and E703 panel schedule E13A for scope.

Pt. 2 - See Pt. 1 Response to this RFI, above.

31 Clarification of ICRA Responsibilities References: SOW Section 10; Specification 01 35 26, Sections 1.14 and 1.15.

The SOW states that BVAMC will perform the ICRA and the contractor will follow its requirements. To ensure our proposal includes the required scope, please clarify the VA’s and contractor’s responsibilities for:

Pt. 1 - Preparing and approving the project-specific ICRA and containment plan.

Pt. 2 - Defining and constructing the required barriers and anterooms.

Pt. 3 - Providing negative-air equipment, monitoring, and documentation.

Pt. 4 - Establishing testing criteria and verifying compliance.

Please provide the project-specific ICRA and applicable monitoring and testing requirements. Pt. 1 - Refer to Amendment 0006 regarding the VA-provided project-specific ICRA Plan.

Pt. 2 - The successful contractor will work with the appointed COR to define the required barriers and anteroom, but the contractor will construct

Pt. 3 - VA can provide air pressure monitoring equipment, but contractor will be responsible for providing negative-air equipment

Pt. 4 - VA and SSHO will jointly verify compliance 32 Corridor C11 Work and Temporary ICRA Barriers The drawings indicate work within corridor C11 that does not appear to be addressed by the phased temporary ICRA barrier layout. We understand the intent is to maintain safe access and required egress through the corridor during construction.

Please clarify whether the corridor barrier configuration and work sequencing will be developed by the GC in coordination with the VA after award, and whether bidders should carry additional temporary ICRA walls beyond those shown. If additional barriers are anticipated, please identify their extent and required staging or relocation to establish a consistent pricing basis while maintaining corridor access. Drawings are amended to reflect ICRA intent for these areas.

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33 ICRA Requirements for Corridor and Entrance Work Please confirm whether flooring, wall, and other construction work within corridor C11 and at the entrance must be performed under the project’s Class IV ICRA requirements.

Reference: MD101 – Mechanical Demolition General Note B.

Note B states that the demolition plans are based on past project drawings and site observations and encourages contractors to review facility drawings before bidding.

Please provide the referenced existing HVAC drawings, along with any available TAB reports and system service-area records, or advise how bidders may access them. These records will support verification of systems serving occupied areas and planning of HVAC isolation and temporary service during phased construction. The Government has determined that they will not share existing drawings or TAB reports pre-award (to those bidding the project). Existing conditions and new work shown are based on those existing drawings of the facility as well as a preTAB report of the area. Offerors are responsible for bidding the project in accordance with demolition notes indicated on drawings and specifications.

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35 Airflow Verification and ICRA Monitoring Criteria References: M000 – Cover Sheet Notes 4–8; MD101 – Sheet Note 8; SOW Section 10.

The drawings require airflow readings and verification of continued service to occupied areas, while the SOW requires negative pressure within ICRA containment areas.

Please confirm whether the VA will provide the monitoring and documentation criteria for these requirements. If the contractor is expected to develop them, please provide guidance on the required measurements, acceptance criteria, monitoring frequency, and records, including the process for VA review and approval. Drawings have been revised to encompass C11. Narrative in 01 00 00 will reflect changes and sequencing of phasing.

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36 Division 09 Finish Work Outside Shown Phase Limits The Division 09 scope appears to include flooring, wall finishes, painting, and ceiling work outside the construction limits shown on the phasing plans, including corridor C11 and the entrance.

Please identify when this work is intended to occur within the project schedule. If sequencing is to be developed by the contractor, please confirm any required completion milestones, permitted closure periods, or work-hour restrictions for these areas. Work in C11 is intended to be coordinated between contractor and VA in conjunction with the completion of phase 3. Work in occupied hallway will need to be coordinated with VA to occur outside of standard facility hours.

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37 ICRA and Phased HVAC Plan Responsibilities References: SOW Section 10; Specification 01 35 26, Section 1.14; M000 and MD101.

The SOW assigns performance of the ICRA to BVAMC, while the mechanical drawings require the contractor to maintain service to occupied areas during phased construction.

References: MH102, M502, M600, and S102.

Please confirm whether the existing penthouse structure has been evaluated for the operating weight of AHU-18, its housekeeping pad, and associated piping and fluid-filled heating, cooling, and heat-recovery systems.

M502 indicates an operating weight of approximately 7,304 lb, and M600 requires a 6-inch housekeeping pad. It is not clear from the drawings whether structural calculations have confirmed that the existing penthouse structure can support these loads and the associated piping and fluid-filled systems without reinforcement.

References: MH102 and M502.

The AHU-18 cutsheet shows dimensions in inches for the sectioned chambers. Based on the penthouse door opening observed during the site walk, installation access warrants clarification; we have not identified an elevation showing the door’s clear opening dimensions.

S102 directs bidders to the steel-deck fastening requirements on S000. S000 specifies ½-inch effective-diameter puddle welds in a 36/4 pattern at transverse and perimeter supports and at 16 inches on center at longitudinal supports. Section 05 36 00 §3.1.I.1 specifies minimum ⅝-inch-diameter puddle welds at maximum 12 inches on center. The drawing and specification also provide differing sidelap fastening requirements.

Please clarify which support and sidelap fastening requirements govern the SD1 composite metal deck installation. Updated General Structural Notes on Sheet S000 to show a 5/8" dia puddle weld, and maximum spacing of 12" o.c. at longitudinal supports. These updated attachment requirements shown on the drawings will govern.

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41 Applied Fireproofing Building Reference and Scope The General Fireproofing Notes reference Building 85, which appears to be a carryover error. We understand the intended reference is Building 88 and that Section 07 81 00 applies to the new structural steel framing platform installed at the removed staircase.

AE701 schedules steel CR1 closures 851009A/B with finish designation AN. Detail 8/AE909 shows these closures concealing equipment in Mental Health Room 851009. Section 08 06 71, Hardware Set 11 assigns all hardware to the door supplier, but we did not locate a specification for the complete assemblies.

Please identify the applicable specification or design criteria for operation, locking, and mounting/support requirements. To ensure the assemblies meet the intended patient-safety requirements, please clarify how the existing VA safety provisions, including anti-ligature and tamper-resistant requirements, apply to these closures. Specification section 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles are added.

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43 Mental-Health Door 851009 Material AE701 schedules door 851009 with material designation GL, door type HG (half glass), and finish WD-1. Detail 7/AE909 depicts a door with a glazed upper portion.

Please confirm the intended door material and whether this opening is to receive a wood door with a glazed upper portion and scheduled WD-1 finish. Door 851009 is intended to be Wood door with a glazed upper portion and scheduled WD-1 finish.

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44 Integrated Door Assembly Locations Section 08 17 10 specifies integrated door/frame/hardware assemblies at cross-corridor locations, unless specified in another section. We did not locate door-number assignments connecting these assemblies to the AE701 door schedule.

Please identify which scheduled openings, if any, require Section 08 17 10 integrated assemblies in place of the separately scheduled doors, frames, and hardware. Section is removed.

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45 IL#1 and IL#2 Security-Glazing Criteria AE701 identifies IL#1 at reception window W3 and IL#2 at police windows W1/W2. Section 08 80 00 references the January 2015 and October 2020 VA security manuals, while §3.12 leaves the performance ratings blank.

Please clarify the governing manual edition and required ballistic, forced-entry, and blast criteria for each glazing type, including application to framing, anchorage, and transaction openings. Please direct bidders to any existing project-specific criteria or approved modifications that establish these requirements. Follow 09 06 00 for RES 2 and 3 specification. Section 09 67 23.2 is amended to reflect this.

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Governing VA manual editions include: VA Physical Security & Resiliency Design Manual (PSRDM) (May 2024 Revision at the time of design) and VA Handbook 0730. Per VA PSRDM Sections 5.5.4 and 5.13, as well as what is recommended within Force Protect’s “Boise VAMC Expand Emergency Room Physical Security Design Guidance – Rev. 1 FOUO” the police operations room windows, doors, and partitions must be UL 752 Level 4 ballistic rated (W1/W2 for IL #2). For the reception desk windows (W3 / IL #1), these are not normally required to also be UL 752 Level 4 rated, though the VA decided to use ballistic glass here to match the other windows and to provide additional protection to the receptionists. All of these windows/openings which separate the Emergency Department from the public lobby must also resist the “interior design level threat W1” for blast.

46 RES-2 and RES-3 Flooring System Section 09 06 00 lists Stonhard Stonclad URT for both RES-2 and RES-3. However, Section 09 67 23.20 describes RES-2 as an epoxy vinyl-chip broadcast flooring system.

Please confirm whether the Stonhard Stonclad URT system listed in Section 09 06 00 governs both RES-2 and RES-3, rather than the epoxy vinyl-chip system described in Section 09 67 23.20. Follow 09 06 00 for RES 2 and 3 specification. Section 09 67 23.2 is amended to reflect this.

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47 RES-W Wall Coating Requirements IN103 schedules RES-W wall coating in Resuscitation Room 851028. Section 09 06 00 identifies Sherwin-Williams Resuwall FX, White, and references Section 09 96 59, Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems. We did not locate that section in the supplied specifications.

Please provide the referenced section or confirm that the complete Resuwall FX system, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements, is the intended bid basis. Please identify any project-specific requirements that modify that system. Section 09 96 59 is provided.

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48 Acoustical Ceiling Panel Size and Grid Layout Section 09 06 00 schedules 24 × 48-inch ceiling panels for AT-1 and AT-2. AC101 depicts a square ceiling grid, and General Reflected Ceiling Note 8 identifies the reflected ceiling plans as showing tile patterns.

Please confirm the required panel size and grid layout. If the scheduled 24 × 48-inch panels govern, please clarify how the square grid layout shown on AC101 is to be coordinated with those panels. Governing panels will be 24 x 48.

24 x 24 panels are to be used where needed by grid design.

49 Cubicle Curtain Track and Curtain Responsibilities QH101 assigns acquisition code “VV” to A5180, surface-mounted cubicle track with curtain. Section 10 21 23 specifies curtain track installation, and Section 09 06 00 identifies curtain products and fabric.

The Equipment Schedule on QH101 identifies most items as VV, with others designated VC or CC. We understand VV items will be furnished and installed by the VA.

Section 01 45 00 permits the CQC System Manager or Superintendent to also serve as Safety and Health Manager, provided Section 01 35 26 requirements are satisfied. However, Section 01 35 26 §1.9 requires a full-time SSHO with no other duties, separate from the Superintendent and CQC System Manager.

Please clarify the staffing requirements for the Superintendent, SSHO, QCM, and Project Manager:

Pt. 1 - Which positions require dedicated, full-time on-site coverage, and which may provide coverage appropriate to the work being performed?

Pt. 2 - May a qualified individual serve in more than one role (“dual hat”), particularly as Superintendent/SSHO or QCM/SSHO given the provisions above? Please identify permitted combinations, applicable qualifications, and restrictions.

This clarification will establish a consistent staffing and overhead basis for bidders. Pt. 1 - CQC. SSHO, QCM are solo roles with no other duties.

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Pt. 2 - No. Superintendent, SSHO, and CQC must each be separate roles performed by separate dedicated and qualified individuals who remain assigned to the project throughout all phases.

52 Management Staffing During Phased Construction The project requires phased construction within an occupied facility. Following clarification of staffing requirements under RFI 21, please clarify how those requirements apply during periods of reduced or no contractor construction activity:

Pt. 1. - Must the Superintendent, SSHO, QCM, and Project Manager maintain the same coverage throughout the contract period, or may staffing be adjusted to the work being performed within each phase?

Pt. 2. - If reduced coverage is permitted during planned gaps between phases or limited construction activity, please identify the minimum required coverage and approval process.

This clarification will establish a consistent staffing duration and overhead basis for bidders. Pt. 1 - Staffing adjustments or reductions based on project phasing are not allowed. The Superintendent, SSHO, QCM, and Project Manager must maintain full, continuous coverage for the entire duration of the contract performance period.

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Pt. 2 - N/A. Refer to RFI Response for Pt. 1, above.

53 SSHO Qualification Requirements Section 01 35 26 §1.9.A requires the SSHO to hold a current professional safety certification. Section 1.10.B lists alternative qualification paths based on experience, education, or CSP/CHST certification, while §1.10.C allows certification to be obtained within 90 days of award. The CSP/CHST qualification path also states “five (3) years” of safety experience.

Please clarify whether an SSHO meeting an experience or education qualification path may serve without current professional certification, and whether the 90-day provision applies. Please also confirm the required years of experience for the CSP/CHST qualification path. Professional certification is required for SSHO approval. See SOW for LNTP and NTP information.

Correct qualification path is five (5) years of safety experience.

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54 A1200 Patient Lift Locations and Installation Responsibilities The equipment plans and interior elevations identify A1200 patient lifts in nine rooms: 851004, 851005, 851016, 851019, 851028, 851029, 851031A, 851032, and 851033. For clarity, there were no dedicated interior elevations for Room 851019.

Please confirm the complete lift quantity and room locations, and provide any additional drawings or instructions needed to establish track configurations, lifting capacities, and structural-support requirements during the build process.

QH101 identifies A1110 prefabricated headwalls as contractor-furnished and contractor-installed. Sections 22 62 00 and 22 63 00 address manufacturer installation of PBPU rough-in kits and test plugs, but we did not locate criteria defining the complete headwall assembly.

Sections 22 62 00 and 22 63 00 require new station outlets and inlets to match existing terminal connections.

E000 and EP104 indicate a new pneumatic tube terminal extending and matching the existing system. Section 14 92 00 requires compatible equipment and assigns final system design to the contractor.

Pt. 1 - Please identify the existing system manufacturer and model and provide available as-built drawings, product data, or system documentation showing existing tube routing, connection points, and equipment capacity so the contractor can develop a compliant extension.

Pt. 2 - Please also confirm the required number of new carriers, as Section 14 92 00, paragraph 1.1.D, leaves this quantity unspecified. Pt. 1 - Translogic is existing manufacturer. Other documentation to be provided by VA.

Pt. 2 - Specifications are revised to reflect 1 station with 4 new carriers.

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58 Sprinkler Hazard Classification FX101’s hazard classification schedule designates hatched areas as Ordinary Hazard Group 1, including Storage 851051, Clean Utility 851015, and Soiled Utility 851017. Section 21 13 13, paragraph 1.3.A.2.c, assigns Ordinary Hazard Group 2 to storage rooms and clean and soiled linen rooms.

MH101 shows isolation exhaust ductwork serving Rooms 851031A and 851031B routed to a 12-inch exhaust duct up at Omni Bank 116. Detail 4/M504 references an existing roof exhaust fan, but we did not locate ductwork documenting the connection from this riser to the existing fan.

Please identify the serving exhaust fan and provide available as-built drawings showing the connecting ductwork. If as-builts are unavailable, please clarify the intended tie-in location and routing from the 12-inch duct up to the existing exhaust system, including any additional ductwork required. Existing isolation exhaust connects to fan EF-28 on roof. Drawings to be shared with awardee at the discretion of Boise VAMC.

60 Lighting Controls and Campus System Integration Section 26 09 23, paragraph 2.5, requires a lighting-control server/central station with BACnet/IP communication compatible with the building automation system. EL102 permits alternative lighting-control systems providing the same functionality.

Please identify any existing lighting-control system serving the facility and even the project area, including manufacturer, platform, and available system documentation, and clarify whether the new controls must integrate with that system or operate independently.

E500 and E501 show replacement of EDP1, which supplies the emergency inputs to ATS6, ATS7, and ATS8. Retained downstream systems include life-safety and critical loads beyond the ER, including third-floor OR panels E34 and E35.

Please confirm that the GC is responsible for planning these changeovers and providing temporary power as required to maintain facility operations. For these retained loads, does the eight-hour threshold in E500 General Note B and E501 General Note E apply, or do any systems require uninterrupted service regardless of outage duration? Please clarify any such exceptions so they can be incorporated into the changeover plan and pricing. Note stating 8 hours is revised on both sheets. See general notes on sheet E000.

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62 Telecommunications Outlet Configuration E001 directs bidders to the plans for outlet designations and voice/data cable quantities. The enlarged low-voltage plans show 2D and 4D outlets. Section 27 15 00, paragraph 2.3.A.1, specifies a minimum of one voice jack, two data jacks, one single-mode fiber jack, and one multimode fiber jack at each telecommunications outlet.

E001’s Low Voltage Coordination Legend, Remark 3, requires new surveillance devices to function as an extension of the existing system, with expansion equipment provided by the contractor.

E001 requires the nurse-call work to extend the existing system, and EV102 Note 2 requires relocation of the existing reception nurse-call unit. Section 27 52 23 requires 50% future expansion capacity without additional components or main trunk conductors, 30-minute battery/UPS backup, and essential electrical power provisions at the head-end equipment.

Pt. 1 - Please identify the existing nurse-call manufacturer and platform and provide available as-built drawings or system documentation establishing existing equipment capacity, power supplies, and battery/UPS provisions.

Pt. 2 - Please clarify whether the 50% expansion allowance applies to the ER extension or the entire connected system, and whether the retained equipment and power infrastructure satisfy these requirements after expansion. Where upgrades are required, please identify the equipment and electrical scope bidders should include.

Pt. 3 - Please also clarify whether the existing system or facility standards require any additional power, wiring, or interfaces at each room station or associated doorway beyond those identified in the drawings and specifications. If so, please provide the applicable requirements. Pt. 1 - Hill-Rom. Drawings to be shared with awardee at the discretion of Boise VAMC.

Pt. 2 - Nurse Call 50% expansion allowance shall be limited to the systems located within the physical bounds of this project.

Pt. 3 - In addition to the scope of work laid out in the project documents, the contractor must provide a fully functional system which may require additional equipment, services, and connections. Coordinate with manufacturer or supplier for additional requirements.

65 Existing Access-Control System and Expansion Scope E001’s Low Voltage Coordination Legend, Remark 3, requires new access-control devices to extend the existing system, with expansion equipment provided by the contractor. Section 28 13 00 includes requirements for system licensing, server/workstation redundancy, and controller battery backup.

Pt. 1 - Please identify the existing access-control manufacturer and platform and provide available as-built drawings or system documentation establishing reader compatibility, controller capacity, power supplies, and licensing.

Pt. 2 - Please clarify whether bidders should carry expansion of the retained head-end infrastructure or provision of new servers, workstations, and associated head-end equipment described in Section 28 13 00, including whether the redundancy and backup-power requirements apply to retained equipment. Pt. 1 - Lenel. Drawings to be shared with the awardee at discretion of Boise VAMC.

Pt. 2 - Provide a fully functional system capable of supporting the equipment shown in the project documents including all required connections to external systems.

66 Fire-Alarm Service and Maintenance Period FA001 General Note 8 requires a warranty and service agreement covering the fire-alarm installation for at least one year following acceptance. Section 28 31 00, paragraph 1.6.A, requires inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair service for three years following acceptance.

Please confirm the required service period for bidding and clarify whether this coverage is limited to equipment and work furnished under this project or includes portions of the existing system connected to the modified installation. Portions of the existing system connected to the modified installation shall be included. FA001 GN8 is updated.

Specifications are updated to reflect a 1 year period for warranty and all items.

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67 Existing Fire-Alarm Panel and Expansion Documentation FA101 General Note 1 requires relocation and expansion of the existing fire-alarm control panel, including programming, software updates, and updates to the graphic-annunciation system. Section 28 31 00, paragraph 2.3.J, requires capacity for 20% future expansion of initiating, notification, and door-holder circuits.

Pt. 1 - Please identify the existing panel manufacturer and model and provide available as-built drawings, circuit-loading information, battery calculations, and graphic-annunciation system documentation needed to establish the relocation and expansion scope.

Pt. 2 - Please clarify whether the retained panel and power supplies can accommodate the project additions and specified expansion allowance, or whether additional equipment or capacity upgrades must be included. Pt. 1 - As stated in RFI Response 5, EDWARDS EST-3 is the existing panel. As-builts and existing information was requested but not available. Contractor to perform site survey and tests as necessary to complete project.

Pt. 2 - Additional equipment or capacity upgrades may be necessary, to be determined by contractor on field via fire alarm testing.

68 Special-Inspection Statement and Schedule Section 01 45 35, paragraph 1.3.A, references an attached Statement of Special Inspections and Schedule of Special Inspections. S000 also requires special inspection of anchor installation and references a Special Inspection and Materials Testing Program. We did not locate these referenced documents.

Please provide the project-specific statement, schedule, and referenced testing program identifying the work requiring special inspections and the required inspection frequency, including continuous versus periodic coverage, so bidders can establish the contractor-retained inspection scope. Sheet "S002 - Statement of Special Inspections" has been added to the drawing set.

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69 Referenced Commissioning Plan and Testing Scope Section 01 91 00, paragraphs 1.1.G and 1.13.A, references an attached Preliminary Commissioning Plan, which we did not locate. Paragraph 1.8.C.1 establishes that the VA will engage the Commissioning Agent under a separate contract.

Pt.1 - Please provide the referenced plan and clarify the project-specific commissioning scope, including testing of retained systems outside the ER construction limits and the extent of integrated building/campus power-loss testing listed in paragraph 1.7.

Pt. 2 - Please also clarify which commissioning activities must be completed before turnover of each construction phase and which may occur at final project completion or during deferred seasonal testing, so contractor support and scheduling can be included. Pt. 1 - AE is to provide commissioning agent.

Pt. 2 - To be coordinated during construction.

All prospective offerors must submit their proposal based strictly on the solicitation requirements, as amended.

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73 With the question deadline approaching tomorrow, I wanted to go ahead and get our lighting package in front of the design team for review.

Please see the link below for our proposed equal-to-spec lighting fixture package.

We also made sure to include BABA-compliant fixtures in the event a waiver is not in place for the lighting portion of the project.

Please let me know how the package is received by the design team and if there is any additional information we…