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RFI responses for Replace Fire Sprinklers, Project 612-20-015

Proposal RFI #1 – Some of the plan pages are illegible, particularly the printing in yellow. Does the VA have plans that are higher resolution or can be made readable?

See attached pdf's for Bldg 20 CLC plumbing as-builts in black and white.

Proposal RFI #1 – The solicitation calls for a Divisional Cost Breakdown Sheet, a Breakdown Sheet was not noted in the documents, is the contractor to provide this?

Contractor will provide cost breakdown by Division per specification. Form attached.

Proposal RFI #2 - General requirements 1.6K, Calls for a Class IV ICRA near patients or if creating dust.

Most of the work within the interior of the CLC will be replacing sprinkler heads, in corridors and vacated patient rooms. This activity will not create dust, will a Class I ICRA be acceptable in these instances?

No,Replacing sprinkler heads may still create dust in corridors and vacated patient rooms. VA recommends using HEPAcart while replacing these sprinklers specially in the corridor, patient room or where infection control is a concern. See attached HEPAcart document information

HC74U18.

Proposal RFI #3 - General Requirement 1.9B, Calls for an Independent Safety Professional or

Construction Safety Health Technician. Please confirm that this will be a requirement for this project.

Yes it is, However the project superintendent can be the Safety professional.

Proposal RFI #4 - General Requirement 1.27, Calls for the contractor to provide storage space for the

Department of Veterans Affairs. Please clarify and confirm if this is a requirement for this project.

No storage space is required for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Contractor storage space will be available at the VA gravel lot end going towards La Costa Restaurant or

Burger King. Return site to original condition after project completion.

Proposal RFI #5- General Requirement 1.30, Calls to document the project with the services of a Professional

Photographer and to index the photos on AutoCad plans that can then be interactive on an Internet interface. Please confirm that this will be a requirement for this project.

No need for Professional photographer but project needs photos for project documentation, especially for areas that are difficult to access.

Proposal RFI#6- Will the VA require structural engineering and a Compliance Letter from a structural engineer? If the VA will require structural engineering, does the VA have structural "as built" plans?

No need for structural engineer compliance letter but contractor shall provide seismic bracing where is needed.

Proposal RFI #7 - Can the VA provide a diagram of the plastic pipe locations and or "as built" drawings showing plastic pipe locations?

No, Plastic piping’s are in all wing areas (hallyways, patient rooms, etc) after the double door from the main hall. All the wing areas ( Napa, Tahoe and Shasta) have the patient rooms, etc.

Proposal RFI #8 - During pipe replacement, sections of the fire sprinkler system could be out of service for 3-4 weeks at a time. Will the VA provide the "Fire Watch" during the system shut down times?

VA will conduct Fire Watch while the fire sprinkler system is down during construction.

Proposal RFI #9 - We plan to install new quick response fire sprinkler heads that will meet NFPA 13.

Please confirm this will be an acceptable installation.

Contractor will submit material submittal per project specification.

HEPACART HC74U18

HEPACART® HC74U18 is a mobile containment unit with working space for (2) two operators. This model comes equipped with an integral HEPA negative air machine and (4) four corner poles for manual enclosure raise/lower.

• Fully boxed aluminum frame and caster assembly rated for 1500lbs.

• All (4) four casters swivel and lockable. Non-marring wheels.

• Premium door package with lock and key, polycarbonate window, and work order/permit holder.

• 3-way electrical for control from inside or outside of the containment unit.

• Convenience receptacles with GFCI and 25’ retractable cord reel.

• Four corner extension poles for raising and lowering enclosure.

• Enclosure frame will tilt 45 degrees for a tight seal on sloped ceilings.

• Slide out enclosure allows for access right up to wall regardless of obstructions such as a handrail or wall mounted device.

• Storage for up to 80 clean work mats (sticky mats) under the door.

• Antimicrobial flexible enclosure.

• LED lighting package including HALO light, shelf light, and in-use light.

• Integral differential pressure gauge.

• Every HEPACART HEPA filter tested to strict IEST Type J standards. Flow tested per IEST-RP-C007 and leak tested in accordance with IEST-RP-C0034. Minimum efficiency 99.99% certified.

• 1-year limited warranty.

DIMENSIONS

HC74U18

A 80 in [1520mm]

B 29 in [733mm]

C 76.5 in [1950mm]

D1

10.5 ft.

[3200 mm] or

12 ft.

[3650mm]

Measurements are maximum exterior dimensions.

1 Standard height is 10.5 ft. 12 ft. option must be specified at time of purchase.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model HC74U18

Weight 375 lbs [159 kg]

Dimensions

(Enclosure down) 80 x 29 x 76.5 in.

[1520 x 733 x 1950 mm.]

Max Ceiling Height

Options

10.5 ft. [3200 mm] 12 ft [3650mm]

Electrical (including receptacle power)

120v 60hz 11.8 amps

Fan Power 160 watts

Power Cord 25 ft. [7600 mm]

Airflow 500 cfm [850 m3/hr]

Construction Aluminum

HEPACART External dimensions – HC74U18 Model Pictured

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