S05-AMENDMENT 009 Question-Answers for RFI.pdf

AMENDMENT NO. 0009

Solicitation 36C26120B0012 Project 654-17-713 Inpatient Mental Health Safety Corrections

General

The following changes, additions or deletions shall be made to the following Contract Documents.

All other conditions shall remain the same.

1. SPECIFICATIONS

a. N/A

2. DRAWINGS

a. N/A

3. OFFEROR QUESTION AND CLARIFICATION

a. Question: Can We use existing cable trays in corridors for new electrical?

b. Response: Please see response to Amendment 006 (h): No, conduit must be used for power circuits being installed. Low voltage/communications circuits may use cable tray in which cables are organized and secured per the VA specifications

c. Question: On drawing 12-ES-202 the CCTV is showing new cameras but it is not telling us if we are to remove and replace or if we are to run all new. Also if we are to run all new will we be using the existing cable tray or will we be required to run full conduit? If we are running full conduit how many cameras will they allow us to put in the 1” conduit they are showing on the detail.?.

d. Response: Contractor is to install a complete new CCTV system per the design and specifications.

Also, please see response to Amendment 006 (d): Updated Answer to Amendment 0003: GC is responsible for all anti-ligature work in the contract, less the installation of a new anti-ligature door top sensing system. The GC is responsible to remove the existing door top anti-ligature system from the existing patient room doors, and then reinstalling the system into/onto the new doors installed by the GC. GC should check the status of the door top alarm system prior to starting demo of the frame/door at each patient room with the COR.

Verification of the door top alarm system post-installation of the new frames/doors is required for each door prior to release to be used with patients.

Please see response to Amendment 006 (h): No, conduit must be used for power circuits being installed. Low voltage/communications circuits may use cable tray in which cables are organized and secured per the VA specifications.

Please see response to Amendment 003 (h) (Updated with Amendment 007 (r)):

The item shown in the attachment (S05 - B6 Cameras Layout.jpg) are from the Basis of Design for the space.

• The “B6 Camera Proposal” (S05 - B6 Cameras Layout.jpg) drawing from our Police Service shows the location of the cameras, the NVR, and the viewing monitors in the nurse station.

o The “360‐degree camera” basis of design camera was the Panasonic WV‐S4150 (Brand Name or Equal) camera. (3‐each) o The “ligature resistant” camera is an AXIS Communications Q8414‐LVS (Brand Name or Equal) network camera. (35‐each) o The “64‐channel NVR” unit is a Panasonic WJ‐NX400K TURBO‐ RAID System Recorder (Brand Name or Equal). (1‐each). This NVR can be imaged to the VA OI&T system specifications as required.

o The 55‐inch ceiling mounted monitor receives their signals from the NVR utilizing an HDMI signal amplifier unit.

A copy of the B6 camera location drawing for the units above are attached to this Amendment. And, see specification 28 23 00 for specific salient features.

e. Question: Construction Keyed notes R on sheet 12-AS-100 calls for new tile carpeting and vinyl base in the indicated area. Please confirm that new carpeting is only to be installed in the indicated area and not in throughout the entire room.

Does the VA know the manufacturer and style of the existing carpet? If so, please provide for accurate bidding purposes.

f. Response: Contractor to follow the specifications and drawings to match existing carpet. Current facility standard is CPT Carpet (24”x24” tile, no other sizes are approved) Mannington Commercial Carpet Collections Patterned Loop Invista Antron Legacy Yarn (Brand Name or Equal), type 6,6 Hollow filament nylon with Permanent Stain and bleach protection, static Control and Duratech Soil Resistant Treatment (Fiber modification ration of <1.5); Solution dyed 5/64 gauge, 10.16 stitches per inches, .1118 Pile thickness, 21 once per square yard; 100% synthetic primary backing.

RECYCLED CONTENT: Contains Pre-Consumer Recycled Content* MANUFACTURE LOCATION: Calhoun, Georgia 30701 USANSF / ANSI-140 CERTIFICATION: Gold CRI GREEN LABEL PLUS ID: GLP7616 3rd Party Certified Product Specific Type III EPD LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile Mohawk, Floating/Glue LVT Hot& Heavy, Secova # 872, Picton Park main, accents/patterns of others in colorway,planks.

Mannington Commercial Flooring products (Brand Name or Equal) – ISO14001 and/or 90011 Registered Manufacturing Facility - Natures Paths Dissolve (Etch), Natures Paths (American Walnut Saddle); .100” thick, 18”x18” and 18”x36” lures-paths-dissolve.

Also, please see response to Amendment 006 (j): 1) See attached photos. For carpet, match as close as possible to existing, carpet sample required for submittal.

2) Contractor provides the material for flooring in B6C02A Sally Port, including coverings, paint, and cove base of these areas. Flooring shall be, brand name or equal, LVT - Shaw Terrain II - 6"x48" plank, and wall paint shall be, or equal, V2 Orchard 05013. Flooring and color samples required for submittal.

g. Question: The revised statement of work eliminates the All anti-ligature work from the scope of this project due to an existing national contract. Please confirm that by all ant-ligature work this would include eliminating the electrical and any other work that would be required to install anti-ligature.

h. Response: Please see response to Amendment 006 (d): Updated Answer to Amendment 0003: GC is responsible for all anti-ligature work in the contract, less the installation of a new anti-ligature door top sensing system. The GC is responsible to remove the existing door top anti-ligature system from the existing patient room doors, and then reinstalling the system into/onto the new doors installed by the GC. GC should check the status of the door top alarm system prior to starting demo of the frame/door at each patient room with the COR.

Verification of the door top alarm system post-installation of the new frames/doors is required for each door prior to release to be used with patients.

i. Question: Detail 3 on drawing 12-ES-301 contains a note for the video surveillance cameras which states that a 1” minimum raceway must be installed all the way back to the security system head end. Will the VA accept using the existing cable tray as part of the raceway back to the head end? We would propose 1” conduits anywhere that there is no cable tray.

j. Response: Please see response to Amendment 006 (h): No, conduit must be used for power circuits being installed. Low voltage/communications circuits may use cable tray in which cables are organized and secured per the VA specifications.

k. Question: Is there an existing Headend for Access Control System (i.e. Controller, door control modules and power supplies)? If so, where is it located and does it have capacity to accommodate the (2) new proposed doors, 4 card readers?

Either open positions on an existing door control module or space in the enclosure to add additions modules? If a new head end needs to be established where will that be located? Would it follow the typical VA protocol (i.e. 24X36 Hoffman Equipment Enclosure, Altronix Maximal Power Supply System, Backup Batteries, etc.)? Clarify the Cameras that are to be used. Bid documents say for basis of design: Axis Q8414-LVS on sheet 12-ES-202. Sheet 12-ES-301 in the Video Surveillance Camera Schedule a Fixed, compact mini dome is given with a dome camera installation detail. If Axis Q8414-LVS is to be used please be advised that camera is going to be EOL and the Axis Q9216-SLV is the replacement camera. Provide current part numbers for the various cameras that are to be installed. Please provide specs for Network Video Recorder and POE Switch (i.e.

manufacturer, series, part number and other details). Please provide recording parameters: recording on motion or 24/7, days of storage, FPS, resolution, etc.

Please provide specs for the Video Monitoring Workstation that is to be provided at Nurse Station. Who will provide the workstation? Which Camera will be view at this workstation? Please clarify what cameras will be recorded and which will not.

Also, what will be the intent for those that will not record? What Video Management System (VMS) will be utilized? Will the proposed Camera tie into the existing Panasonic VMS currently in operation at the Reno VA? Or will a different standalone VMS be used for this application? If so which System?

l. Response: Please see response to Amendment 007 (p): Updated Answer to Amendment 0003 (f): For PACS, using Lenel OnGuard (Brand Name or Equal).

Information from our VA Police: “For PACS, we are using Lenel OnGuard. And yes they are proprietary. There is already a Lenel 2220 control board in the B6 IT closet, so adding to that system would be fairly easy. The system is capable of delayed egress, as well as monitoring/controlling the “Sally Port” feature.” (Quote added with Amend 007).

Also, please see response to Amendment 007 (r): Updated Answer to Amendment 0003(h): The item shown in the attachment (S05 - B6 Cameras Layout.jpg) are from the Basis of Design for the space.

• The “B6 Camera Proposal” (S05 - B6 Cameras Layout.jpg) drawing from our Police Service shows the location of the cameras, the NVR, and the viewing monitors in the nurse station.

o The “360‐degree camera” basis of design camera was the Panasonic WV‐S4150 (Brand Name or Equal) camera. (3‐each) o The “ligature resistant” camera is an AXIS Communications Q8414‐LVS (Brand Name or Equal) network camera. (35‐each) o The “64‐channel NVR” unit is a Panasonic WJ‐NX400K TURBO‐RAID System Recorder (Brand Name or Equal). (1‐each). This NVR can be imaged to the VA OI&T system specifications as required.

o The 55‐inch ceiling mounted monitor receives their signals from the NVR utilizing an HDMI signal amplifier unit.

A copy of the B6 camera location drawing for the units above are attached to this Amendment. And, see specification 28 23 00 for specific salient features.

(Examples on Cameras with Amend 007).

Also, please see response to Amendment 003 (b): Information on cameras required and system integration information are provided from the end user as follows:

• The components that are crucial for integration ability is the Panasonic ND-400 Recorder (Brand Name or Equal), and Panasonic ASM-300, video management software (Brand Name or Equal).

• The basis for design is the Axis Q8414-LVS Camera (Brand Name or Equal).

As indicated, the basis of design cameras are indicated, and the current equipment used for management and recording are indicated. See specification 28 23 00 for specific salient features. (Examples on Cameras with Amend 007)

m. Question: T Amendment 0006 was issued through the beta.sam.gov website on

6/18/20. The amendment states that there are 11 attachments. We have discovered that only 2 attachments were issued with the amendment. Below is a list of attachments copied directly from the SF30 dated 6/18/20. I’ve indicated in parenthesis the documents that are missing and are not found on the beta.sam.gov website and the two documents received. Will the government please re-issue the missing documents? See attached document: S05- AMENDMENT 006, Question-Answers for RFI. (Missing) See attached document:

Example of an acceptable hinge -- brand name or equal. (Missing) See attached document: 36C26120B0012-012. (received) See attached document: E. Wall.

(Missing) See attached document: Entry Door SW Corner. (Missing) See attached document: Entry Door. (Missing) See attached document: NE Corner 1. (Missing) See attached document: NE Corner 2. (Missing) See attached document: NW Corner. (Missing) See attached document: TTB S. Wall. (Missing) See attached document: Attachment to question I -- Carpet Photos. (received)

n. Response: As mentioned in Amendment 006 (l), beta.SAM.gov has not been publishing amendments from the VA contracting system. For the above RFI, amendment 006 was eventually published with all the attachments, but it took several days and working directly with the VA Help-desk.

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