36C26118B0301-A0002001.pdf

RFI Answers for Construct MTZ PRRC Bldg, Project 612-503

Revised: 11/20/18

RFI No. 1

Question: Contractors could not open attachment of construction drawings Part

1 of 6.

Answer: CO reposted attachment in a new amendment, on 10/18/18.

RFI No. 2:

Question: RFP, Page 67 of 89 lists “Addendum Report Concrete Piers” as an attached exhibit. The actual addendum report states that it is for a new photovoltaic system. We did not find a PV system depicted on the drawings. Will the VA clarify whether a Photovoltaic System will be incorporated into this project?

Answer: THERE IS NO SCOPE OF WORK REGARDING PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM INCORPORATED

INTO THE PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. VERIFY WITH VA REGARDING RFP PAGES

AND REPORTS. (Robert Herrera, ADC)

VA COR/PM Comment: The PV Panels were deleted from the project at the recommendation from ADC & approved by the VA NCHCS Engineering Chief Kevin Maxson, at the time. (Javier

Nazario-Santiago)

RFI No. 3:

Question: RFP, Page 67 of 89 lists “PRRC LEED DOCS” as an attached exhibit. The attached

LEED Matrix is dated May 2017, is 16 pages long, and has Y=49 / ?=1 / N=38 for the possible

LEED points. Specification Section 01 81 13.01 has another LEED Matrix dated April 2016, is 20 pages long, and has Y=65 / ?=3 / N=24 for the possible LEED points. Will the VA verify that this is an old LEED Matrix in Section 01 81 13.01 and should be disregarded for this solicitation?

Answer: The most current LEED Matrix and scorecard is dated May 2017. There are

Y=49, M=1, N=38 points. This Matrix is under current review and shall be updated. The

Matrix (as current) is attached. Updates of this matrix will be provided in the future, but the matrix will not change or impact the design drawings or construction, nor construction cost.

RFI No. 4:

Question: Section 01 00 00, Part 1.30 Photographic Documentation requires the Contractor to engage a commercial photographer to record photos of the construction progress and build a portfolio for this project. Will the Contractor be required to include the costs to hire a commercial photographer for this project or will in-house photographs be acceptable?

Answer: FOLLOW SECTION 01 00 00, PART 1.30 & COMPLY WITH SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS.

LORENZO RIOS, 10/23/18

RFI No. 5:

Question: Section 01 10 00 – Contractor Quality Control outlines the responsibilities for the CQC Program. Will the Site Superintendent be allowed to also serve in the roles of the CQC and the SSHO for this project, or will separate individuals be required for either the CQC and/or SSHO roles?

Answer: CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

TO HANDLE ALL THE FUNCTIONS REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE

CONTRACT. IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR SUPERINDENT TO ALSO HANDLE SAFETY.

(Lorenzo Rios, ADC)

VA COR/PM Comments: Site Project Superintendent (SPS) cannot perform CQC

System Manager duties. Refer to Specification 01 10 00, 3.3.1, A, Content of CQC

Plan.

RFI No. 6:

Question: Section 01 10 00 – Contractor Quality Control, Part 3.3.2 lists additional requirements for Design Quality Control. Since this is a Design-Bid-Build project, will the VA confirm that Part 3.3.2 does not apply?

Answer: DESIGN QUALITY CONTROL IS REQUIRED FOR DEFERED SUBMITTALS

SUCH AS FIRE SPRINKLERS DESIGN, PREPARATION OF SHOP DRAWINGS AND

CALCULATIONS REQUIRED IN EACH SPECIFICATION. (By: Lorenzo Rios, ADC)

VA COR/PM Comments: I Concur with response provided by A/E Principal

RFI No. 7:

Question: Section 01 91 00, Part 1.9 indicates that the VA will hire the

Commissioning Agent for this project. Will the VA confirm that they will hire the

CxA for this project and that it will not be a cost to the Contractor?

Answer: THIS PROJECT WILL HAVE SELECTED BUILDING SYSTEMS COMMISSIONED WHICH

THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO EXECUTE. THE COMPLETE LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND

SYSTEMS TO BE COMMISSIONED IS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. A THIRD-PARTY AGENT WILL BE UNDER CONTRACT WITH

THE V.A. BUT PAID BY THE A/E. (By Robert Herrera, ADC).

VA COR/PM Comments: For this project, the commissioning agent (CxA) is included in the AE Design Contract. (By: Javier Nazario-Santiago).

RFI No. 8:

Question: Section 27 51 16 addresses the Public-Address System, but this work is not depicted on the Drawings. Drawing Sheets QN-101 & QN-102 depict a Sound

Masking System but no specifications are located for this system. Since these two systems are sometimes integrated, will the VA provide the Drawings depicting the

PA work and the Specification Section for the Sound Masking System to clear up this issue?

Answer: PA System is integrated with the fire alarm system. See FA-104 and FA-

105 for speaker locations. FA-701 for riser diagram and FA-502 for speaker notifier.

Sound masking specifications appear to be missing from solicitation documents.

See attached specifications for the sound masking system.

VA COR/PM Comments: Concur with ADC; PA System is labeled in the drawings as

Floor 1 & Floor 2 Fire Alarm Signal Plan Audible Notification Devices, on FA-104 &

FA-105 Sheets. Also, VA CO will post SECTION 27 51 19 NETWORKED SOUND-

MASKING EQUIPMENT in addendum.

RFI No. 9:

Question:

1.Does deductive alternate number 1 include all of specification sections 113113 – Electrical

Kitchen Equipment excluding the hood, all of 114100-Food Storage Equipment and all of

114400-Food Cooking Equipment including 114800-Cleaning and Disposal Equipment?

2.For deductive alternate number 2, where is the specification section for the perforated metal panels for the stairways?

3.Where is the specification section for the building sunshades shown on the drawings, but no specification provided?

Answer:

1. THE KITCHEN HOOD AND ANCILLARIES HAS TO BE INSTALLED TO MAKE KITCHEN

FUNCTIONAL AND PROGRAM OPERATIONAL.

2. FABRICATE PER SPECIFICATION 05 50 00

3. REFER TO SPECIFIATION 08 41 13

By Lorenzo Rios, AE, 11/7/18

Deduct Alt #1 does not include kitchen range hood nor Garbage Disposal; But does include

Dishwasher, and Refrigerator/Freezer, and Stove/Oven, and Microwave Oven.

By: Javier Nazario, COR, 11/8/18

RFI No. 010:

Question:

1.Drawing CP101, Detail A. Need dimensions on the blast & retaining walls, concrete psi, footings, reinforcing and finishes on Detail A. Nothing shown.

2.Drawing CP101, need dimensions on the 48” blast & retaining walls, footings, reinforcing and finishes, etc at the bioretention area. Nothing shown.

3.Detail 2 on CP101/CP501 does not show the depth or dimensions of the flush curb. Please provide.

4.Detail 1 on CP101/CP501 does not show the depth or dimensions of the curb. Please provide.

5.Detail 15 on CP101/CP501 does not show the depth or dimensions of the wall/curbs and concrete V-trench. Please provide.

Answer:

Requested information is shown on Sheet S508. By: LORENZO RIOS, AE, 11/7/18

RFI No. 011:

Answer:

#1/ No Cost for employee badges; No Employee Badges are not required; But GC shall have daily Visiting Worker Sign-In Log/Roster, and shall be kept current daily.

#2/ $0 Cost; Badges not required

#4/ Shred construction wasted, delete electronic files, shred compact discs, #5/ Contractor to maintain security project related documents/drawings and electronic documents.

#10/ For new construction fire alarm not required, means of fire protection are in place for fire safety (ei fire extinguisher and/or fire watch). Additionally, Refer to Section 01 35 26, Safety

Requirements; 1.4 FIRE SAFETY.

#11/ All utilities requiring fees to be paid shall be estimated and budgeted by contractor; VA will not estimate nor provide nor recommend fees or budgets.

#12/ No, VA nor AE have not filed applications for any utilities. It’s the responsibility of the construction contractor to complete utilities applications and pay required fees.

#13/ Wet saw-cutting and jack hammering are acceptable mean of sidewalks and pavement removal.

#19/ Follows Specification 01 00 00; C; After acceptance of the project by the COR

#25/ Photo documentation: Yes; follows specification.

RFI No. 012:

Question:

1.Plan view sheet SB101 shows the size of the footings, but no depths are provided. The note refers one to sheet S501, however there is nothing on sheet S501 for the depths. Looking at sheet S50 there are sections that show the depths at 1.5’ with the bottom of footings at elevation -2.25’ below the top of the finish slab elevation. However, we need to know the depth of each of the footings, type A through E and whether the -2.25’ depth pertains to the grade beams as well. On sheet S506 the foundations shown are -6.75’ below the top of the finish slab elevation. Please clarify for all footings and grade beams depths.

Bottom of grade beam elevations are at -2’-3” as shown on Section A/S503.

Bottom of spread footing elevations are at -2’-3” as shown on Sections B/S503, C/S503, F/S503 and J/S503. (Type A, B, and C footings)

Bottom of footings at brace frames are at -5’-10” as is shown on Detail 4/S506. (Type D and E footings)

Bottom of footing at Elevator Pit (line 7/C) is at elevation -6’-6”

By: Lorenzo Rios, AE, 11/7/18

RFI No. 013

Question:

9. Sheets CL-101 & CL-501 are labeled Civil Landscaping Drawings. These drawings primarily depict spot elevations, vertical controls, and site retaining walls. We do not find any actual planting, irrigation, or ground cover treatments depicted on the drawings. Will the VA confirm there are no landscaping or irrigation requirements for this new building?

Answer:

THERE ARE NO LANDSCAPING OR IRRIGATION PLANS.

By: Lorenzo Rios, AE, 11/7/18

RFI No. 014

Question:

1. Where is the specification section for the window sunshades?

2. Please clarify with alternate number 4. With the elimination of all the interior partitions on the second floor, with the exception of the restrooms, are we to assume that all the room fixtures, doors, frames, finish hardware, cabinetry, countertops, acoustical ceilings, building specialties and any plumbing, electrical and mechanical, other than at the two restrooms, that are found within the interior walls are to be deleted/removed also? Are we to assume that the exterior wall interior finish work, ie drywall, electrical, painting etc are to be finished? What are we to assume with the floor coverings and base, other than at the two restrooms? Please clarify the intent of this alternate.

3. Brace frame BF-3 on the west wall cuts through two (2) windows on the first floor. Is this acceptable and may we get details for the window sills, jambs and head details for this interface?

4. Brace frame BF-1 on the south wall cuts through the ground floor window wall on the first floor and impacts the window, east side, on the second floor. Again need details for the jambs and heads for these interfaces.

5. Brace frame BF-1 on the north wall cuts through a window on the first floor and may impact the windows, west side, on the second floor. Need details for the jambs and head for these interfaces.

Answer:

1. The sunshades are be included as an accessory to the curtain wall mullions. Reference attached product data for basis of design.

2. 2A. Reference floor plan A-102 D4 for scope included/excluded. Include electrical outlets located in the exterior wall. Exclude the finish ceiling, and finish flooring in Room Number 2000 & 2004.

Door frames and hard ware, casework, cabinetry are required as shown on plan.

2B. Yes, the exterior wall interior finish work, ie drywall, electrical, painting etc are to be finished.

2C. Provide rubber wall base on all walls. There is no floor finish in room number 2000 & 2004.

3, 4, & 5 - The brace frames are located center on the gridline. The exterior wall and windows are offset from the brace frame. There is no clash with the windows. Please review construction drawings more information. By Dave Olsen, 11/9/18

COR COMMENTS: RFI 014 includes a separate attachment offerors shall review and cost for bid proposal (See Attachment)

RFI No. 015

Question:

Please indicate what drawing shows these specified items.

Answer:

QUESTION IS UNCLEAR AS THERE IS NO MENTION OF WHAT IS INDICATED.

By Robert Herrera, 11/9/18

RFI No. 016

Please be specific as possible:

Please refer to drawing A-423, elevation 20, showing a refrigerator noting OFCI. Please refer to drawing A-141 & A-142, specifically the Equipment and Furnishings Schedule and Note #1 indicating that “All equipment and furniture with the exception of kitchen appliances are NIC”.

Please clarify the following Mark #’s on the referenced schedule are CFCI, Mark #’s 1 through 10

& 13 through 16.

Answer:

Sent back to A/E on 11/13/18, for further review.

RFI No. 017

Question:

Please refer to drawing A-424, elevation 6, HAC 1012-west- what is “SS-2” ?

VOID CALL OUT SS-2. WALL FINISH IS AS INDICATED WP1.

RFI No. 018

Please refer to drawing A-424, elevation 12, Hallway 1004C-south. Who is providing the

“Phillips Defibrillation Cabinet”? Who is installing this?

Answer:

ALL EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS SHOWN ON PLANS AND SCHEDULES CONSIST OF BOTH

NEW AND EXISITNG EQUIPMENT TO BE RELOCATED. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY AND OBTAIN

THIS INFORMATION WITH COR PER SHEET A-141 NOTE#2. By: Robert Herrera, 11/9/18

COR Comments: Phillips Defibrillation Cabinet OF-CI.

By: Javier Nazario, 11/13/18

RFI No. 019

Please refer to Specification Sections 32 24 00 Planting Irrigation & 32 90 00 Planting, what drawing shows this work?

Answer:

THERE IS NO LANDSCAPE OR IRRIGATION DRAWINGS. By Robert Herrera, 11/9/18

RFI No. 020

Question:

Please refer to Specification Section 10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards- what drawings show these items?

Answer:

SEE WALL APPLICATION TITLED WBP1 (WHITE BOARD MAGNET PAINT) LOCATED ON FINISH

PLANS & FINISH SCHEDULE. By Robert Herrera, 11/9/18

RFI No. 021

Question:

Please refer to drawing A-812 and details 20, 22, 23 and 24 indicating fireproofing on the structural steel members. Is there fireproofing on this project? Specification?

Answer:

DETAILS ON A-812 ARE UL LISTED HEAD OF WALL CONDITION. RATING IS TO BE MAINTAINED

FOR FIRE BARRIER SYSTEMS SUCH AS MECHANICAL SHAFTS, ELEVATORS, STAIRS, OR ANY

RATED CONSTRUCTION AREAS CALLED ON ARCHITECTURAL PLANS. SEE SPECIFICATION 07 84 00

Firestopping. By Robert Herrera, 11/9/18

RFI No. 022

Question:

1) The plans mention utility fees (Gas & PGE). Can you list all fees & who will be paying for them?

2) Is there a spec section for the blast Benches/walls?

3) Can you list all the deferred Design Items? So far I have seen Soil nail walls, unit masonry retaining walls, cold formed metal framing, metal stairs, aluminum storefronts & aluminum curtain wall. I want to make sure we are not missing any.

4) Can you provide specs for the wall coving called out in the finish schedule?

5) Where does pedestrian traffic coating spec section occur?

Answer:

1. There may not be new transformer fees required since the building will connect to an existing active transformer. There are fees required for new line from the point of splice to the new building, and fees for new meter and other pertinent service components, and energizing the service. VA cannot provide estimates of fees; contractor shall obtain fees schedule and cost estimates directly from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). By Javier Nazario

2. SEE STRUCTURAL PLANS B/S508 AND SPECIFICATIONS 03 30 00/

3. THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE RFI ARE DEFERED DESIGN ITEMS. OTHER ITEMS

ARE INCLUDED DIVISIONS 21, 27, AND 28.

4. THE SCHEDULE OF FINISHES 09 06 00 IDENTIFY THE SPECIFICATION

SECTIONS. ALSO SEE SPECIFICATIONS IN DIVISION 10.

5. SEE DRAWING A132 ITEM C2- OCCURS IN EXTERIOR STAIRWAY, BRIDGE,

DECK, AND OTHER EXTERIOR SURFACES.

By: Lorenzo Rios, 11/9/18

RFI No. 023

Question:

The water flow indicates a static pressure of 74 PSI with 320 GPM flowing at 5 PSI. A second test shows 78 PSI static with 377 GPM flowing at 6 PSI. Fire protection drawing FX001 indicates a water supply of 75 static with 1200 GPM at 60 PSI. Please confirm if the water flow information provided sheet FX001 is the correct water flow and the information provided in the specifications should be disregarded.

Answer:

THE GOVERMENT IS INSTALLING A NEW WATER PIPE AND IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE WATER

SUPPLY WOULD BE AT 75 STATIC WITH 1200 GPM AT 60 PSI AFTER THIS INSTALLATION IS

COMPLETED. By: Lorenzo Rios, 11/9/18

COR Comment: VA is planning an upgrade/improvement of the water utility line that will support this new building – currently at 95% design, and be going for solicitation in 2019.

By: Javier Nazario, 11/13/18

RFI No. 024

Question:

In Specifications section 09 65 19 page 826 it lists RB1 as 4” Burke rubber base #104 “Fudge”, in section 09 65 13 page 893 it list RB1 as 4-1/2” x 3/8” rectangular shaped profile with a 45 degree chamfer top. Which one are we to price for this project?

Answer:

SECTION 09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES IS APPLICABLE TO SECTION 09 65 16

RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING. SECTION 09 65 19 IS APPLICABLE TO RESILIENT TILE FLOORING.

By: Lorenzo Rios, 11/13/18

RFI No. 025

Please provided Thickness of Letter Signs on sheet G-105 detail 52 and 50.

Most popular thicknesses for flat cut dimensional letters are ¼” and ½”. Please select one or offer preference.

Answer:

VA TO VERIFY SIGNAGE THICKNESS PER MARTINEZ SIGNAGE CAMPUS STANDARDS.

By: Robert Herrera, 11/9/18

COR COMMENT: “Pending verification”, Verification will be provided in next RFI revision.

RFI No. 026

Doors 1021A and 1021B are assigned to hardware group 29. There is no hardware group 29.

Please clarify the correct hardware group?

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 027

Question:

The spec for interior knock-down aluminum frames (Detail 30/A-831) is not

Included in the specifications. Please advise.

Answer:

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 028

Question:

In applying the hardware sets shown at the end of spec section 087100 to the doors schedule, I am having a problem with doors 2012A-1 and 2012B-1. On the list at the end of the spec section, there hardware for opening 2012-1 (which does not exist on the door schedule). Please advise the correct hardware for openings 2012A-1 and 2012B-1

Answer:

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 029

Question:

At doors 1022-1 and 1022-2, Is there a basis of design for this STC 40 sliding door with aluminum frame. The frame shown on 19/A-831 is neither a standard storefront frame nor is it an interior knock-down aluminum frame. Also based on hardware 11 these doors are not based on a system (Hardware is from many manufacturers track by Hafele, seals by NGP and pulls by

Don-Jo). According to wood door manufacturers, their STC rated doors have not been rated/tested for a sliding system nor with an aluminum frame. Please inform how to proceed?

Answer:

RFI No. 030

Will the VA confirm that this new building will have no blast resistance requirements for glazed openings, exterior doors, etc.? If any blast resistance requirements are needed, will the VA provide the complete specifications for those requirements?

Answer:

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 031

Question:

Stair #1 rails per A401 indicates a SST pipe handrail. Detail of rails per A402 indicates all rails to be steel. Please confirm if SST is needed and also confirm exactly where the SST rail is needed.

(I’m assuming the rail with be steel with a SST grab rail.).

Answer:

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 032

Question:

Ref: P/S503, 9/A-411 (B.O of Screen Wall) Is the concrete sub going to install the screen posts since the detail shows a flag pole design?

Answer:

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 033

Question:

Room 1040A/B show that the operable partition stops short of wall opposite of the stack. The same condition exists for room 1021A/B. However, specification section 10 22 26.14 1.1. A states they are to be for wall to wall room division. And 10 22 26.14 1.5 A states the partitions are to provide a complete closure of opening when fully extended and latched. Please clarify the partitions are intended to fully extend across the room as specified, or if they are to stop short as drawn.

Answer:

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 034

Question:

1. 10 22 26.14 1.5 B states the partition is to have an STC of 50+, however 10 22 26.14 2.2

B.1.astates the partition is to have an STC of 52. Please clarify.

Answer:

Pending Response by AE – Response to be provided in follow up update.

RFI No. 035

Question:

10 22 26.14 does not include in the specifications information regarding the pocket doors.

a. The pocket doors, as draw in details 14/A312 and 24/A311 do not match the type 3pocket door details for operable partition manufacturers.

b. Note: The pocket door heights need to be as tall as the operable partition. The operable partitions are 9’-0” high, but the pocket doors are only 7’-0”high.

c. Please confirm that pocket doors 1021B-3 and 1040A-2 are covered in division 8.

Answer:

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