Attachment I -RFIs to be Incorporated into 36C26119B0014--8.18.2020.pdf

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

36C26119B0014 - Amendment A0002

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 612-400 Primary Care

RFI #1

There is no Nurse Call shown on the drawings. Would you like West-Com to provide a design/build for the new space. Facility will need to provide network connection from new space to existing West-Com switch in Building 650 Security office.

VA’s Response: No nurse call is required for the project.

RFI #2

Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System specification 11 73 00 – 3 states a lifting capacity of 600lbs.

Is a lifting capacity of 550lbs acceptable?

VA’s Response: The specifications states lifting capacity requirement of 600 lbs, lifting capacity requires 600 lbs. or better.

RFI #3

Specification Section 02 41 00 – Demolition, Part 3.1-C states: “The removal of hazardous material shall be referred to Hazardous Materials specifications”. Hazardous Material

Specifications or a HAZMAT Survey were not located in the Specifications. Will the VA provide the HAZMAT Survey for any assemblies or materials scheduled for demolition? If not, will the

VA require the Contractor to perform hazardous material testing for any assemblies or materials scheduled for demolition?

VA’s Response: See attached Geotech Report.

RFI #4

In addition to the question concerning the Demo specs, I also received an RFI from D Square concerning spec 23 21 13, Hydronic Piping. The specs only has page 1 of 27 for spec 23 21

13. I would amend the solicitation to include spec 23 21 13, but there are many instances where the specs require Engineering review (anything within the // // needs to reviewed by

Engineering).

VA’s Response: See attached completed 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping spec section. It contains 23 pages.

RFI #5

The wall types depicted on Sheet AS8.1A, including the types depicted with multiple GWB layers, are not called out for all of the walls depicted on the floor plans, specifically on sheets

AS1.2, AS1.2A,1, & AS1.2A2. In order the estimate the costs for this project, the Contractor must understand the all of the wall types to be constructed. Will the VA provide revised drawings that correctly identify all wall types on the floor plans?

VA’s Response: See attached sheets AS1.2, AS1.2A, and AS1.2A2 with wall types identified.

RFI #6

There is no Nurse Call shown on the drawings. Would you like West-Com to provide a design/build for the new space. Facility will need to provide network connection from new space to existing West-Com switch in Building 650 Security office. (sent from West-Com).

VA’s Response: The subject requirement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the entire requirement. The VA will not accept bids on individual requirements. Note: I have forwarded your RFI to the appropriate office for future consideration.

RFI #7

Please confirm the data type to be installed within the building?

VA’s Response: CAT 6A data is required to be installed for data cabling in the building.

RFI #8

My name is Hayes Gorecki and my team has done a number of projects with the VA. What is the timeline of the project in the subject line? If it has not been awarded I would be interested in providing a bid for a number of systems that Johnson Controls can provide. Any information on this one helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

VA’s Response: The subject requirement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the entire requirement. The VA will not accept bids on individual requirements.

RFI #9

On the Single Line Diagram Sheet E-601, Sheet Note # 10 says Panel NLP-2 is to be 225 amp, but on sheet E-701 panel schedule shows as 125 amp with 100-amp main circuit breaker. Which is correct?

VA’s Response: See note 10 on Sheet E-601, panel shall be 225A rated panel 208/120V 3 Phase

4 Wire 42 pole panel with a 22KAIC rating. This panel will be Main Lugs Only.

RFI #10

Also, regarding Panel NLP-2 on the Single Line Diagram Sheet E-602 the feeder is shown as (4)

250 MCM cu and (1) # 4 cu in a 3" conduit. Is this correct?

VA’s Response: Feeder can be provided at 225 Amp rating per NEC wire and conduit size.

RFI #11

On Sheet E-701, Panel NHP-1 Schedule is show, but no circuit breaker is shown to feed

Transformer "TCP1" We will add 110/3 circuit breaker as shown on the Single Line diagram

Sheet E-602

VA’s Response: Contractor please include all cost associated with adding additional 3 phase 110

Amp rated breaker in panel NHP-1.

RFI#12

On Sheet EL102, Second floor lighting, there are lighting fixtures with designation as Type "W".

Type "W" is not on the Fixture Schedule. Please advise.

VA’s Response: Please utilize W type fixtures to be equivalent to B1 Fixture type.

RFI #13

On Sheet EL103, there is one type "MH1" lighting fixture shown on roof. Please confirm if this is correct, or should it be designated fixture type "MH"?

VA’s Response: This is correct, MH1 fixture to be installed where shown on roof system.

RFI #14

On Sheet E-001 General Note # 6 says U.O.N. Minimum size conduit shall be 3/4"EMT. There could be substantial cost savings where 3/4" conduits contain only 3 or 4 # 12 THHN conductors, and is very unlikely to be utilized for more wire in the future if 1/2" EMT was approved for branch circuits, with 3/4" minimum for "Home Runs"

VA’s Response: General Note #6 is correct and should be followed for providing proposal for work on the project.

RFI #15

On Sheet E-001 General Note # 14 says "All Conduit To Be Located Outdoors Shall Be Ocal-

Blue PVC Coated Galvanized Conduit/Fittings" Please Clarify. Is underground conduit required to be Ocal, or is PVC Schedule 40 acceptable for underground and under slab installations?

VA’s Response: Underground PVC schedule 40 is acceptable for underground conduits.

RFI #16

Is lightning protection required for this building # 642? The Grounding Plan on Sheet EP-104 has a Note # 3 that says to provide a 1" conduit with 2/0 AWG stub up. We do not see a Detail for Note 3 and the 2/0 cu "stub up" Please clarify "Stub Up"

VA’s Response: Lightning protection is not required for the building. Note 3 can be dismissed and not included for bidding purposes.

RFI#17

What is the manufacturer of the PA system?

VA’s Response: Manufacturer is Bogen for the Gold Seal Series Amplifiers.

RFI #18

What are acceptable manufacturers for the Security system?

VA’s Response: Please review specifications for requirements the vendor must meet.

RFI #19

There is a Nurse Call spec but no Nurse Call drawings, does this project need a Nurse Call system?

VA’s Response: Nurse call is not required.

RFI #20

Drawing EP101 Note#5 calls out for HUBBELL floor boxes CAT#S15POU, unable to locate model number for pricing, please confirm floor box make and model, or can I possibly do a substitute floor box?

VA’s Response: Substitute floor box can be used as long as it meets note #5 requirements.

RFI #21

Drawing EP102 Note#5 calls out for HUBBELL floor boxes CAT#S15POU, being the second floor, we can install a poke thru? Please provide a model and number.

VA’s Response: Poke through box is acceptable as it meets Note #5 requirements.

RFI #22

Drawing EP101.1, the homeruns show a 24v Step Transformer, is the mechanical contractor to supply and install or is the electrical contractor to supply and install or is the mechanical contractor to supply and the electrical to do the install?

VA’s Response: This is means and methods of the contractor and his subcontractors.

RFI #23

Drawing EP101, On the first floor in the Team Work Area shows a wall mounted junction box with a homerun, the junction box looks to be in the floor, I don’t see a wall, do you have a preference on the type/model of junction box?

VA’s Response: Contractor shall provide box above the ceiling for power and data. Furniture vendor will provide power pole from ceiling to furniture.

RFI #24

Drawing EP102, On the second floor in the Teamwork Area is showing a junction box, do you have a preference on the make/model number of the poke thru furniture feed?

VA’s Response: Contractor shall provide box above the ceiling for power and data. Furniture vendor will provide power pole from ceiling to furniture.

RFI #25

On the second floor lighting plan, fixture type W is shown but the fixture schedule does not contain information on a fixture type W. Please advise.

RFI #26

Please reference the second floor lighting plan add alts, see attached. The yellow shaded in area is not designated by add alt #. Please provide the add alt # for the yellow shaded area.

VA’s Response: Please follow pricing schedule included with the RFP.

RFI #27

The specs, drawings, and attachment C “Add Alternate Explanation” do not seem to be describing the same price breakdowns, what pricing do you need for this project?

VA’s Response: Pricing is per the “Bid Schedule” in the solicitation.

RFI #28

Detail 1 on sheet AS8.6 shows motorized window shades however we are unable to find where power is shown on the electrical power plan, nor are we able to locate a circuit on the panel schedule. Will the VA please confirm that the window shades shown on detail 1 on sheet AS8.6 are indeed motorized? If so please provide panel information.

VA’s Response: Motorized power shades are removed from the scope and the power to the units.

RFI #29

Cubicle Curtain Tracks are depicted in multiple locations on the reflected ceiling plans such as sheet AS5.1A. No specification was provided for the curtain tracks. Are cubicle curtain tracks a part of the scope of this project? If so please provide a specification. If cubicle curtain tracks are a part of the scope of this project will the curtains be included in the scope also? If so please provide color information.

VA’s Response: Cubicle curtain tracks are not part of the scope, they will be installed as part of activation by the VA.

RFI #30

Please provide a Detail showing electrical conduit routing and installation, including Elevations, between existing Building 650 and new building 642.

VA’s Response: Routing and installation is means and methods of the contractor.

RFI #31

Sheet E-601 right bottom of page is the Schedule for Distribution Panel "QHD1001A", which shows (N) panel "QHP-1" It also shows as "new" Panel "QH656A" -- which does Not show up on the One Line Diagram, or on any Schedule. Please confirm whether Panel "QH656A" is new or existing, and provide a panel schedule for it.

VA’s Response: QH656 is an existing panel, indicated for reference only.

RFI #32

Please confirm Panel "QHP-1" is to be 3 Phase 3 wire as indicated on sheet notes 4 and 5 on sheet E-601. The Designation on the panelboard on the one line and on the Panel Schedule says 3 phase 4 wire. Which is correct?

VA’s Response: Panel QHP-1 is 3W with a ground, no neutral.

RFI #33

On Sheet E-602, Top Right of page, (E) switchboard "NHS1001A" shows a Feeder of (4) sets of

(4) 350 mcm cu and (1) 3/0 ground to what appears to re-feed Transformer "TNA" Is this a typographical error, or are we to install the conduit and copper cable as shown from

"NHS1001A" to "TNA"?

VA’s Response: No, your scope starts with Note 1, for work related to this gear, your reference is existing system.

RFI #34

"Panel NLP-1" is shown with a 250-amp MCB on Sheet E-602, this is oversized per the 75 kva transformer. Also, the Panel Schedule for "NLP-1" says MLO (main lug only). Please Advise.

VA’s Response: NLP-1 shall be a Main Circuit Breaker sized at 225A, NLP-1 will be a MCB type panel and not MLO.

RFI #35

During the site visit, it was said that the trailer, which appears to be the pumphouse, is to remain. Conversely, CD-101, Demo Note 1, says to remove modular buildings, sheds, ramps, stairs, etc. The trailer is within the area that Demo Note 1 covers. Is the trailer to remain or be demolished?

VA’s Response: Trailer T-9 to remain. Shed to be removed.

RFI #36

Will the security systems need connect to the existing systems?

VA’s Response: Yes, security systems will need to connect to the existing systems.

RFI #37

Is there a staging area?

VA’s Response: See note #2 on Sheet G10.08

RFI #38

The finish schedule on sheet AS9.1 calls for PR-1 to be the Lumicor, Lumiclear Resin Panel

Trek Color #22. We have been told by a sales rep at Lumicor that the Trek product is no longer available. Will the VA provide an alternate color for bidding purposes? The manufacturer has indicated that Stone Linen would be a close match.

VA’s Response: Please utilize stone linen selectin for bidding purposes.

RFI #39

Sheet AS5.2 shows what appears to be the hatching for AT-3 which is a wood plank ceiling in the stair well. Will the VA please confirm that a wood plank ceiling is to be installed in the stair well and also provide a ceiling height above the 2nd floor landing?

VA’s Response: Ceiling in stairwell shall be finished drywall construction.

RFI #40

Will the VA provide clarification for ADD ALTERNATE 2 which includes Add numbers 1,2,4,

11. Add Number 2 states to “add 6000 sq. ft. of suspended ceiling on the 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting and HVAC distribution.” Number 4 states to “Add ceiling grid including sprinklers, power distribution, HVAC distribution, and lighting on second floor”. It appears that the VA is asking the contractor to provide a cost for these items twice except for the lighting. Can the VA please clarify the differences between these two adds?

VA’s Response:

Add Alternate Number 2 as following:

1. Base Bid, Add Alternate 1

2. Add South rooms with shared medical appointment room on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

(Add Number 1)

3. Add North rooms on 2nd Floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and

HVAC distribution.

(Add Number 2)

4. Add Vestibule at first floor on east elevation including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

(Add Number 4)

5. Add Security Cameras including power and control cabling. Add Key Card components including power and control cabling. Add PA system including power and control cabling.

(Add Number 11)

RFI #41

On sheet AS5.1A.A5 shows Add #5 as suspended wood plank ceiling. In the legend on the right hand side of the page the symbol for AT-3 Acoustical Concealed Ceiling Tile appears to be similar to the hatching related to Add #5 however does not specifically match as the symbol in the legend is not filled like what is shown on the plan. Will the VA confirm that AT-3 is what is specified for Add #5?

VA’s Response: Style 2100 - Panelized linear, wood veneer, 9 wood or equivalent.

RFI #42

We are unable to see any reference to SH2 (the BO called out on sheet AS9.1)

VA’s Response: Ignore the SH-2 legend as it is for the motorized shade, which is no longer part of the scope of work.

RFI #43

We assume that detail 1/AS8.6 occurs on the South and East elevations of the 1st floor lobby only.

VA’s Response: Yes, detail 1/AS8.6 occurs on the South and East elevations of the 1st floor lobby.

RFI #44

Also Details 7 & 15AS7.3 – only see two references and there seems to be a conflict

VA’s Response: Roller shades are no longer part of the scope of work and power to those units is also eliminated.

See Next Page for RFI #45…

RFI #45

Detail 4 on AS7.3 references double Motorized shades in large Group room #129

Unable to locate large group room #129

VA’s Response: Roller shades are no longer part of the scope of work.

RFI #46

I am working on the Primary Care Building project in Mather and I am wondering if we could submit an RFI for the locations of Details 36 and 48 on Sheet AS7.0 and Detail 36 on Sheet

AS7.4.

VA’s Response: Details 48 is on AS6.4 for pit access

RFI #47

There is a significant amount of work to be done above ceiling in the common corridor of Bldg.

650.

➢ Will there be any restrictions on time of day work can be performed in corridors, or any given area??

➢ Will a Containment Barrier be required for work above corridor ceilings, or other room ceilings?

VA’s Response: Work shall be done after hours during the nights and weekends. BLDG 650 closes at 5PM.

RFI #48

On the second level, there are floor boxes shown with same Catalog # as first floor. Should we bid the second level boxes as "Poke Through" type?

VA’s Response: Poke through box is acceptable as it meets Note #5 requirements.

RFI #49

At the 1st and 2nd level "Team Work Areas, there appears to be Plug mold, or Wiremold for duplex power receptacles and tele-data outlets. Please provide a detail for the installation of power and data outlets shown in these two areas.

VA’s Response: Power poles will be provided along with the furniture by the VA. Contractor to provide and install box above the ceiling.

RFI #50

Are any of the offices open 24/7 in the 650 corridor? If not, when is quitting time?

VA’s Response: BLDG 650 closes at 5PM except for the SPS, pharmacy and the lab area on 1st floor, which is open 24/7. SPS, Pharmacy and the lab cannot be interrupted.

RFI #51

Can work be done outside of regular hospital hours (like starting at 6am or working until 7pm)?

VA’s Response: Off hours work outside of regular hospital hours may be required in certain situations. Coordinate with VA before the specific job.

RFI #52

In the specifications, you are requesting TPO membrane. Would PVC membrane be able to be substituted? We can provide Sika Sarnafil G410 that can meet and exceed the standard TPO being used at a similar cost. Aviate Enterprises, Inc. can provide FM listings showing the higher capabilities of the PVC which would stand up to higher winds for longer times.

VA’s Response: Substitution will be allowed as long as it meets or exceeds specs.

RFI #53

The written specifications for Division 28 Security Systems do not identify the preferred manufacturers for CCTV, access control and intrusion. One drawing indicates Salient for video head-end. Can you list preferred brands for each?

VA’s Response: Intrusion is not required. Preferred manufacturer for CCTV is V5 Systems

Security System.

RFI #54

What is the existing Fire system for the facility? Is Simplex an acceptable manufacturer for the new building?

VA’s Response: Existing Fire system is Secutron and will have to be used for the new building.

RFI #55

Are there preferred manufacturers for the nurse call system? If so, please list.

VA’s Response: No nurse call is required for the project.

RFI #56

ACS System: RFP calls for biometric and keypad readers alongside regular card readers, but does not specify where will this go?

VA’s Response: Keypad readers are to be installed for OIT closets. There are no biometric readers.

RFI #57

CCTV: Nowhere in the markup is there a spec about which camera is fixed or PTZ, and No information about the recording specs

VA’s Response: Tying into the existing recording system. Refer to QV101.

RFI #58

Can you advise if we are to quote adding to an existing system or if we are installing new?

VA’s Response: Contractor to add to the existing camera system.

RFI #59

Pump in typed specifications does not match the pump on the drawings. Drawings shows a vertical inline, typed specifications shows a horizontal split case. Which is correct? Is either correct?

VA’s Response: Specs overrule the drawing.

RFI #60

Is there a maximum RPM for the fire pump specified? If so, what is that maximum rpm. Printed specifications say 1800 RPM; however, the drawing pump is a 3550 RPM unit.

VA’s Response: Specs overrule the drawing.

RFI #61

Will an Isolation bypass transfer switch be required per OSHPD regulations?

VA’s Response: Please follow VA specs only.

RFI #62

Light fixture type “W” called out on sheet EL102 is not listed on the fixture schedule, please identify fixture information (or correct labeling).

RFI #63

The Drawings do not specifically depict the installation of any new Nurse Call Stations, even in the patient restrooms. Will the VA verify that there are no Nurse Call Stations required to be installed for this project? If Nurse Call Stations are required, will the VA specifically clarify on the drawings where these will be installed, what the model and manufacturer of the current system is, whether this existing system has the sufficient capability for any designed expansion, and where the tie-in to the existing system will be accomplished?

VA’s Response: Only patient assistance from the patient bathrooms to the reception is required.

RFI #64

Specification Section 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping only includes one page. Will the VA please issue the rest of the specification section?

VA’s Response: See attached completed 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping spec section. It contains 23 pages.

RFI #65

Sheet M-100 shows hydronic piping in existing building 650 with a not that it is not in the scope of work of this project. Yet within the boundary of work that is not in the scope of this project there are call outs for new piping etc., this conflicts with the statement regarding work within the called-out boundary is not in the scope of work. Will the VA please confirm that there is work within this boundary and it is only the work called out as being new?

VA’s Response: New work within the scope is highlighted in the attached sheet M-100 that highlights work that will part of the scope for BLDG 642.

RFI #66

Detail 10 on sheet M-501 shows multiple pipe support on the roof, we assume this is only for the new roof as this may not be practical on the roof of building 650. Will a Dura-block or equal pipe support be acceptable on the existing roof of building 650?

VA’s Response: Dura-block is acceptable.

RFI #67

The mechanical plans show multiple Crossover Ladders on the roof of building 650. Note 3 on

M-100 states to see structural for anchoring details however no detail is shown. Will the VA please provide a crossover detail that includes anchoring details?

VA’s Response: Crossover Ladders are eliminated from scope.

RFI #68

Sheet M-604 detail #3 HW Pumps Piping Diagram shows 4 symbols of a square with an X in the box coming off the piping. This symbol is not found in the piping legend. Will the VA please clarify what this symbol represents?

VA’s Response: Symbol represents gauge.

RFI #69

Specification section 01 00 00 part 1.30 requires a professional photographer with minimum of 3 years’ experience, to take photographs throughout the duration of the project. Part 1.30 also includes extensive requirements for the photographs including maintaining an interactive drawing online and indexing the photos by time and location. Will the VA be requiring the contractor to fulfil this requirement or will photographs produced by onsite management team be acceptable? Will the VA want paragraph B.2 of part 1.30 included if onsite management team is acceptable? Will the VA want part G of part 1.30 fulfilled as well?

VA’s Response: Yes, VA requires of demonstrable minimum experience of three (3) years in operation providing documentation and advanced indexing/navigation systems including a representative portfolio of construction projects of similar type, size, duration and complexity as the Project.

RFI #70

Part 1.3 of specification section 01 32 16.15 appears to require the contractor to hire a 3rd party scheduler to build, maintain and update the project schedule throughout the duration of the project. Will the VA accept a member of the construction management team such as the project manager to build, maintain and update the project schedule?

VA’s Response: VA will accept a member of the construction management team such as the project manager to build, maintain and update the project schedule.

RFI #71

Specification Section 01 35 26 part 1.9.B requires a monthly inspection from a Certified Safety professional. Will the VA be enforcing this requirement?

VA’s Response: VA will be enforcing this requirement. Certified Safety Professional with specialized knowledge in construction safety or a certified Construction Safety and Health

Technician (CSHT) shall randomly conduct a monthly site safety inspection.

RFI #72

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Specification 01 35 26 1.7, assuming that the SSHO is otherwise qualified, will the SSHO be allowed to perform other duties on the project such as superintendent and/or quality control manager? Or will the VA require that the

Superintendent/Quality Control Manager and SSHO be 3 distinct individuals on the jobsite?

VA’s Response: Superintendent/Quality Control Manager can be the same individual. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) has to be a separate qualified individual from the

Superintendent/Quality Control Manager.

RFI #73

Specification Section 01 45 00 part 3.4.B states that the “QC System Manager must be a graduate engineer/architect to determine qualifications based on project complexity at construction review” and may also serve as the project Superintendent. Will the VA please clarify the requirements for the QC System Manager? Will the VA accept a qualified

Superintendent/QC System Manager with relevant construction experience who also possess

USACE CQM qualifications?

VA’s Response: VA will accept a qualified Superintendent/QC System Manager with relevant construction experience who also possess USACE CQM qualifications.

RFI #74

Specification Section 01 45 00 part 3.4.C requires additional QC personnel to be physically present on the jobsite during applicable work such as Graduate Civil Engineer, VA’s Response: See Specs for equivalence.

RFI #75

Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Graduate Electrical Engineer etc. To have these additional personnel on the jobsite during work in their respected area of expertise will be costly to the

VA. Please confirm that these personnel will not be required to be retained and present on the jobsite by the contractor and that the VA will not enforce requirements as listed in paragraph

3.4.C?

VA’s Response: Refer to Experience Matrix in Spec section 01 45 00 part 3.4C on page 7.

RFI #76

Specification Section 01 91 00 part 1.8.C.1 states that the VA will engage the commissioning agent under a separate contract. Please confirm that the VA will engage the commissioning agent and that this will not be the responsibility of the contractor.

VA’s Response: This will be responsibility of the contractor.

RFI #77

Specification Section 07 84 00 part 1.5.B requires that the installer of firestopping be qualified by FM Global or UL. Also, part 1.5.C requires that firestopping be inspected by a 3rd party who meets the criteria of ASTM E699. Will the VA accept firestopping to installed by the installer of the item to be fire stopped? Will the VA enforce the 3rd party inspection requirement or allow the QC Manager to inspect jointly with the VA?

VA’s Response: VA will enforce the 3rd party inspection requirement.

RFI #78

Plan sheet AS4.4 detail 2 & 5 show SFI 5 – 11 as being 1’-10” wide. The finish legend on sheet

AS9.1 shows these as being 10” wide. Please confirm that we are to use the 1’-10” wide measurement for bidding purposes.

VA’s Response: Delete SFI 4 - 22 from the scope.

RFI #79

Sheet AS4.4 detail 5 shows SFI 7 as being completely different from SFI 7 in detail 2. Sheet

AS9.1 shows only one design pattern for SFI 7. Please confirm which is the correct SFI 7 and if the one of them is not SFI 7 please indicate correct SFI number. Additionally, detail 2 on sheet

AS4.8 depicts two different types of SFI 13. Please confirm both are SFI 13.

VA’s Response: Delete SFI 4 - 22 from the scope.

RFI #80

Add Alternate #1 on Attachment C Add Alternate Explanation states that this alternate consists of 4 numbers. The add alternate only shows 2 numbers, 12 & 13. In addition, the price schedule only shows 2 numbers, 12 & 13. Please confirm there are only 2 numbers for Add Alternate #1.

VA’s Response:

Add Alternate Number 1:

1. Base Bid

2. Add 6,000 sq. ft. of suspended ceiling on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

(Add Number 12)

3. Add ceiling grid including sprinklers, power distribution, HVAC distribution, and lighting on second floor.

(Add Number 13)

RFI #81

Add #1 South Rooms 2nd floor shows SFI1-1 on both sides of the exterior of the rooms. Is the

VA requesting the entire wall from the doorways of the lobby to the Exam Room 213 entry be covered with SFI 1 and paint? What is the SFI1-1? Same question for Add#2 North side rooms.

VA’s Response: SFI are removed from the scope.

RFI #82

We are unable to find the location and size for SFI-15,16 & 17. Will the VA please provide the location and confirm size is 1’-10” x 8’?

VA’s Response: SFI are removed from the scope.

RFI #83

Will the VA please provide the manufacturer of the following hospital systems and the preferred vendor?

➢ Fire Alarm:

➢ Direct Digital Control

➢ Public Address/Mass Notification

➢ Video Surveillance: Not Required

➢ Physical Access Control (card readers)

➢ Automatic Door Operators

Is there a current maintenance contract in place that requires final tie in and programming of the system by the VA preferred vendor? Will the VA provide sole source justification for the vendor or allow other vendors who are authorized by the manufacturer of the system to install and do final programming?

VA’s Response:

➢ Fire Alarm: Secutron (Low voltage has a service contract with our site)

➢ Direct Digital Control: Johnson Control (has a service contract with our site)

➢ Public Address/Mass Notification: Bogen Gold Seal Series

➢ Video Surveillance: V5 Systems Security System

➢ Physical Access Control (card readers): Stanley Card Readers

➢ Doors:

o Handicapped Door Operators: Stanley or Horton o Automatic Door Openers: Stanley or Horton o Automatic sliders: Stanley or Horton o Panic hardware: Von Duprin

There is a current maintenance contract in place with Jonson Controls.

RFI #84

The finish schedule for the Fabric Wall covering in specification section 09 06 00 lists

DesignTex as the manufacturer. In speaking with a Designtex rep they are unable to locate all the images referenced in the column “Mfg. Color Name/No.” For accurate bidding purposes, please provide the source for the Bespoke Images - # listed for each type of finish code, as there may be licensing fees included.

VA’s Response: All fabric covering shall be removed.

RFI #85

SB101 – No footing is shown of column at Column Line 2 and F. It is at the perimeter so there is a continuous footing. Is this correct?

VA’s Response: There is no column at F/2. Also please note that the columns at E/2 and G/2 should be C1 and not C2. I believe this is all left over from when the building was larger and we shortened it.

RFI #86

AS1.1A Not all wall locations have wall type identified. Rooms #160 & #165 and all rooms upstairs. Will these be identified or is there a typical wall type to use when a wall is not identified?

VA’s Response: Use 13/6A outside and 13/6 inside for both rooms. Follow typical bathroom call out.

RFI #87

AS1.1A – Wall type 24 called out but not Wall Type 24 identified on details page.

VA’s Response: Wall type 54 (firewall)

RFI #88

AS8.2 – What is door type 83?

VA’s Response: Use hollow metal door and frames for all the door type 83 callouts.

RFI #89

Door S1-2: This door is identified as a wood door. Should this be hollow metal? This occurs in multiple exterior door locations.

VA’s Response: Exterior doors shall be Alum. 6L

RFI #90

AS1.1A – Reception Interior Views calls out for AS8.8 – this page does not exist. Will this be provided?

VA’s Response: See attached AS8.8.

RFI #91

AS2.1A – Note 2 – What existing equipment are we to figure needs to be relocated?

VA’s Response: No equipment to be relocated.

RFI #92

Acoustical Ceilings – Base bid at the second floor shows mostly no ceilings. Please confirm the intent of the Govt is to provide the base bid number without second floor ceilings.

VA’s Response: Yes, confirmed.

RFI #93

Please confirm the location of Fire Pump pad is to remain. During site walk, it was noted that an existing modular trailer may conflict with the placement of new fire pump house and pad.

VA’s Response: Fire Pump pad to be placed outside between the T-9 trailer and the new building

642.

RFI #94

Per Demolition Note #1 on sheet CD101, modular buildings, sheds, ramps, stairs, and associated footings are to be removed. Also, please provide details of existing sheds, ramps, stairs, and modular buildings to be removed.

VA’s Response: Trailer T-9 to remain. Shed to be removed.

RFI #95

Please confirm that FA system of B642 will be tied into existing campus wide fire alarm system.

Please state manufacturer of existing system.

VA’s Response: FA system of B642 will be tied into existing campus wide fire alarm system

Secutron.

RFI #96

Please confirm that existing Fire Alarm Panel, Secutron 2920, called out on sheet FA-00 is located in an existing building. Please provide location.

VA’s Response: See attached “Fire Alarm Panel in BLDG 650 – Secutron” with the location provided.

RFI #97

It states on print T1000 to provide 1-1/2" innerduct for copper feed, is that correct? Please advise.

VA’s Response: Correct, use T1000 to provide 1-1/2" innerduct.

RFI #98

Are there any new conduits/sleeves being installed from the basement into IDF IE272.

VA’s Response: Provide (2) additional 4” conduits.

RFI #99

What type of 200 pair Cat 3 copper cable is to be used? (ie Smoke ARMM or plenum)

VA’s Response: Plenum Rated.

RFI #100

We are writing to get clarification on The Fire Suppression Pump Room. FP-1 indicates a Fire

Pump Room in the vicinity of Trailer T-39. The Architectural and Structural plans do not have any reference or details for the Pump House.

VA’s Response: There is no pump room, equipment to be located outside.

RFI #101

We are writing to get clarification on Alt Add #4. Alt Add #4 includes Number 7 (1.3H): Add

Irrigation. We are considering the Irrigation System to be part of the Base Bid. An integral component to the Landscaping. Please confirm that you would like us to leave out the Irrigation from the Base Bid and include as #7 of Add Alt #4.

VA’s Response: Yes, leave per SOW and add Alt.

RFI #102

We are writing to get clarification on a conflict on the Electrical One-Line Diagram. Page E601, One-Line, Sheet Note #1 conflicts with Detail on same page. Panel QH656A is shown as

Existing. It is also shown as New. (There are no descriptions of it or panel schedules.) One-Line shows that we install a 3/400 CB that feeds directly to Panel QHP-1. Bypassing Panel QH656A.

This makes the most sense.

VA’s Response: QH656A is only shown for reference.

RFI #103

Add Alternate #2 on Attachment C appears to have incorrect description assigned to Number 1, Number 2, and Number 4. According to, ‘1.3 Statement of Bid Items’, Add Number 1 should be, Add South rooms with shared medical appointment room on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC. Attachment C reads as follows: Number 1 (1.3 B): Add elevator equipment, etc… Number 2 should be, ‘Add South rooms on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting and HVAC distribution.’ Attachment C reads as follows:

Number 2 (1.3 C) Add 6,000 SF of suspended ceiling on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power, lighting, and HVAC. Number 4 should be, ‘Add Vestibule at first floor on east elevation including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC. Attachment C reads as follows:

Number 4 (1.3 E): Add Ceiling grid including sprinklers, power distribution, HVAC and lighting on second floor. Please review the Attachment C and 1.3 Statement of Bid Items and advise, it looks like a transposition error.

VA’s Response: Add Alternate #2 is as following:

1. Base Bid, Add Alternate 1

2. Add South rooms with shared medical appointment room on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

(Add Number 1)

3. Add North rooms on 2nd Floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and

HVAC distribution.

(Add Number 2)

4. Add Vestibule at first floor on east elevation including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

(Add Number 4)

5. Add Security Cameras including power and control cabling. Add Key Card components including power and control cabling. Add PA system including power and control cabling.

(Add Number 11)

RFI #104

2/AS4.6 drawing is not clear and the detail call outs that are shown are not consistent with the floor plan at AS1.2.A1 Procedure 215A, please clarify.

VA’s Response: Use patient lift details AS4.6.

RFI #105

For add #4 1st floor vestibule, what floor finish/wall finish/wall base is required here?

VA’s Response: Match lobby finishes.

RFI #106

Sheets AS9.5A & AS9.5B do not show base floor finish information. Besides the restrooms (see below), are base finishes required?

VA’s Response: Yes, it is required. See finish schedule.

RFI #107Are all 2nd floor restrooms to receive a base finish of VSF-2? Does add #8 apply to all

2nd floor restrooms?

VA’s Response: Yes, see Add #8 for ceramic wall tile and flooring in lieu of Seamless vinyl flooring.

RFI #108

Will the 2nd floor restroom shower receive tile finishes (Toilet/Shower Staff 234)? (If no, ignore a-c below) Does tile apply to shower pan and walls? If tile is required, which tile finish should be quoted? Are the showers part of the base bid, add #8, or another add?

VA’s Response: Add #8

RFI #109

Sheet AS9.6.A1 shows CFT finish in the Patient Waiting Lobby. Is this part of the base bid, another add, or add #15 only?

VA’s Response: Base bid.

RFI #110

Sheets AS9.6.A1 & AS9.6.A2 show vinyl patterns matching the second floor. Sheet

AS9.6B.A15 for add #15 shows a single vinyl material throughout. Are the patterns shown part of a base bid, another add, or add #15?

RFI #111

Sheet AS9.6.A1 shows Shared Medical Appointment Room 202 with CFT finish per add #1. Is the base finish in this area Vinyl?

RFI #112

Low Voltage - What type of 200 pair Cat 3 Copper cable is to be used? (IE smoke ARMM or plenum)

VA’s Response: Plenum.

RFI #113

Is there any new conduits/sleeves being installed from the basement into IDF IE272?

VA’s Response: Provide (2) additional 4” conduits.

RFI #114

It states on print T1000 to provide 11/2" innerduct for copper feed, is that correct? Please advise.

VA’s Response: Correct.

RFI #115

Is there a preference on material?

VA’s Response: Question is vague. Doesn’t specify type of material.

RFI #116

Who is installing the backet tray and fire rated plywood in the 1st floor Telcom room?

VA’s Response: Contractor bidding.

RFI #117

Who is suppling the speakers for the Public Announcement Systems and what brand/part number?

VA’s Response: Contractor to supply. PA System manufacturer is Bogen for the Gold Seal

Series Amplifiers.

RFI #118

Are all cables terminating on the 1st floor?

VA’s Response: Yes.

RFI #119

In reviewing the drawings, there are references to the VA signage standards. Would it be possible to get these as a PDF? Are the Curtain Tracks and Privacy Curtain included in the scope of work?

VA’s Response: VA signage standards for Northern California VA is currently in works.

Signage needs to be approved by VA prior to installation. Curtain Tracks and Privacy Curtain are not part of the scope of work.

RFI #120

Specs for Green Screen Trellis is provided but is not shown in the plans, please confirm if included in the scope of work.

VA’s Response: Green Screen Trellis not part of the SOW.

RFI #121

Please provide the specification for Add #5 Wood plank ceiling.

VA’s Response: Style 2100 - Panelized linear, wood veneer, 9 wood or equivalent.

RFI #122

How much of an advance notice to the VA is required for any shutdown work?

VA’s Response: VA requires 4 weeks’ notice of lookahead for any shutdown from the date of

Method of Plan (MOP) submission. Submitted MOP shall be completely filled out with all steps and durations for the notice to be approved by the VA.

RFI #123

Please confirm if Applied Fireproofing is included in the scope of work.

VA’s Response: Yes, confirmed.

RFI #124

RFP calls for areas that need extra security besides a card reader (keypad and/or biometric).

Which areas will these be?

VA’s Response: Refer to sheet QV101 and QV102.

RFI #125

Will a security badge printer, camera and software be needed for the access control system?

VA’s Response: No

RFI #126

Will the facility need the security contractor to provide proximity cards for the access control system? If so, what format?

RFI #127

How many workstations/monitors will be needed for the security/communications systems?

VA’s Response: None.

RFI #128

Is there a preferred manufacturer for the security cameras?

VA’s Response: V5 Systems Security System.

RFI #129

Hardware set #4 in specification Section 08 71 00 references Section 08 36 16.13. This specification section was not included in the bid documents. Will the VA please provide this specification, this appears to be for a barn door, will the VA also provide a Basis of Design?

VA’s Response: Please see attached Domestic Water sheet CU101 with comments in red.

RFI #130

The Attachment C Add Alternate Explanation document lists alternate number One “Elevator equipment and car including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution” which conflicts with the plans. Please confirm alternate is per spec section 0100 00, 1.3: Add

South rooms with shared medical appointment room on 2nd floor including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution. Please confirm the alternate scope is per the

Specification description not per the attachment description.

VA’s Response: Per Spec description.

RFI #131

Attachment C Add Alternate Explanation lists alternate number 4 as “Add ceiling grid including sprinklers, power distribution, HVAC distribution, and lighting on second floor” which conflicts with the plans. Please confirm alternate is per spec section 0100 00, 1.3: Add Vestibule at first floor on east elevation including sprinklers, power distribution, lighting, and HVAC distribution.

Please confirm the alternate scope is per the Specification description not per the attachment description.

VA’s Response: Per Spec description.

RFI #132

Alternate number 11 is to “Add Security Cameras including power and control cabling. -AND-

Add Key Card components including power and control cabling. -AND- Add PA system including power and control cabling.” The plans show parameters for the PA system on PA101, but other components are not mentioned as alternates. On sheet QV101 note 1 states contractor shall furnish and install a fully functional visual security system (which seems to include key card components). Is the security system to be included in base bid or all components put in to alternate 11? Please advise.

VA’s Response: Alternate 11.

RFI #133

Alternate number 3 part C is too add a patient lift system. The patient lift system shown in the plans is not specified as an alternate. Please confirm that this system is not to be included in base bid.

VA’s Response: Patient lift to be Add Alt #3 not base.

RFI #134

Alternate number 7 is to add irrigation system. The irrigation system shown on the plans is not specified as an alternate. Is the entire irrigation system shown to be an alternate or only a specific section? Please advise what is to be carried in base bid.

VA’s Response: Entire system to be as Add Alt #7.

RFI #135

Pipe hanger details 1/M-502 and 6/M-502 show transverse bracing (in two directions for trapeze detail). Is this required at every hanger? Or it is for seismic support and to be installed per seismic regulations where necessary?

VA’s Response: Yes, follow these details at every hanger.

RFI #136

Mechanical Sheet M-100 shows new 3” Chilled Water Supply & Return and new 2-1/2” Chilled

Water Supply & Return across the roof of existing building 650. General Note 3 on sheet M-107 states that all chilled water and heating water piping from the energy center to the project area will be provided by the VA. Does this include the piping over building 650? Or is that piping part of this scope?

VA’s Response: New work within the scope is highlighted in the attached sheet M-100 that highlights work that will part of the scope for BLDG 642.

RFI #137

Which detail for rooftop pipe supports are we to use for the piping over existing building

650? Detail sheet M-501 has multiple rooftop pipe supports details shown (details 10, 11, 12/M-

501 & 9/M-505) and some are more intrusive than others. Since Bldg 650 will be occupied during construction, what detail should we use? Will this work be after hours work?

VA’s Response: Contractor to use dura block on BLDG 650 roof to the new primary care. Work in BLDG 650 will be after hours work pertaining to any shutdowns or interference with patient care. BLDG 650 closes at 5 PM on weekdays.

RFI #138

Will a visitor management system be needed as part of the security/communications scope of work?

RFI #139

Will T-9 trailer be occupied during construction of the project?

VA’s Response: T-9 trailer will be occupied during construction. Please conduct and document pre-construction infection control risk assessment (PICRA) for noise level for the occupants nearby.

RFI #140

Will construction fence require any signage during construction?

VA’s Response: 2 aluminum or metal graphic 30” X 60” rendering (3-D image) of the project building required to be posted on the construction fence on east and south side of the construction fence.

RFI #141

Where is the connection for DW?

VA’s Response: Please see attached Domestic Water sheet CU101 with comments in red.

RFI #142

I just read through the RFI responses regarding security systems and they have raised additional questions. Answer to multiple RFIs on what system is utilized for video security was V5

Systems. Well, I am familiar with that company and V5 provides only OUTDOOR camera systems, not indoor systems. And it would not be the head-end software management system.

VA’s Response: Video Security: VA uses American Dynamics (Illustra camera) for indoor and outdoor cameras connected to the buildings. V5 system cameras are used in remote locations like the parking lot, where VA network is not available.

RFI #143

Second, the answer to the question of identifying the access control manufacturer had the response of Stanley readers. But Stanley does not manufacture readers. It is an integrator and uses the same variety of manufacturers that we use for readers and control boards. We know of another current VA hospital expansion RFP in Santa Rosa and those systems were identified as

Milestone for video security management (software), and Software House (our JCI product) for access control readers. Could these possibly be the same standards for your existing facility?

VA’s Response: Access control Readers: HID Card readers integrated with the American

Dynamics are used and use the CCure 9000 system software.