RFI Responses Renovate Urology Mather.pdf

VA Responses to Requests for Information (RFI’s)

Solicitation# 36C26125R0032

Project Title: Relocate and Renovate Urology, Mather VA

Project Number: 612A4-22-004

RFI #1: What is the floor-to-deck height?

RFI #1 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #2: What is the structure type of the ceiling? (metal pan, concrete, etc.)

RFI #2 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #3: I am looking for a physicist (lead shielding) report. I need to know what pound lead board to use?

RFI #3 Response: See Attached Report, attached to amendment 0004

RFI #4: Are the racks, ladder rack, patch panels, and wire managers existing?

RFI #4 Response: Currently being upgraded by current EHRM Mather project. Contractor to follow the scope of work for new OIT ladder racks and wire management in the hallways, etc. OIT room upgrades are not anticipated or required.

RFI #5: Are we to install cable tray and ladder rack?

RFI #5 Response: Currently being upgraded by current EHRM Mather project. Contractor to follow the scope of work for new OIT ladder racks and wire management in the hallways, etc. OIT room

RFI #6: EY-411 has both 12” & 18” ladder rack - can the VA identify which size we are to install?

RFI #6 Response: Currently being upgraded by current EHRM Mather project. Contractor to follow the scope of work for new OIT ladder racks and wire management in the hallways etc. OIT room

RFI #7: EY-414 calls out basket type cable tray - can the VA confirm the width and depth?

RFI #7 Response: 12” width and 4” depth

RFI #8: For the ceiling mounted equipment struts we were not able to confirm the structure type that we are to attach to. We see many drawing details that just say, "Line of Structure", "Existing Structure" or "Structure

Above and would like to know if it is metal pan or steel that we are attaching too??

RFI #8 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #9: For the ceiling mounted equipment struts can the VA confirm the distance between the attachment points and the ceiling height?

RFI #9 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #10: The hardware sets shown in the specification manual (Pages 08 71 00-18 thru 08 71 00-25) list

Sargent locks for each of the locksets. However, pages 01 00 00-4 and -5 say that we are to use Schlage ND series locks or the L series locks for mortise locks. Please confirm which locks we are to use.

RFI #10 Response: Best or Schlage in SFIC 7 pin are acceptable

RFI #11: The hardware sets indicate the locks are to be Buy America Act (BAA) but there isn't a reference in the specification manual or in the plans as to what BAA code we need to meet. Please advise.

RFI #11 Response: The BAA applies to this project, all materials must be made in America, minus the brand name items cited explicitly in the Justification and Approval (JA) document attached in amendment 0004 and cited in the solicitation.

RFI #12: The finish of the wood doors calls for ACRO finish doors. Acrovyn is a vinyl laminate which is used at some VA projects. The classic maple color usually selected for these has been discontinued the finish materials listed on Sheet I101 indicates that DR-1 door finishes to be standard building finish maple, which would be what we supplied for the current Mathers project we've completed. To further complicate the issue, the specification manual indicates the use of rotary cut birch doors with a clear veneer finish be used. Please confirm if we are to use the Acrovyn door or standard maple with clear finish.

RFI #12 Response: No ACRO finish or ACRO doors to be in this project. Only solid core wood doors or hollow metal doors / storefront doors.

RFI #13: What integration platform is required (e.g., Niagara, BACnet, ONVIF)?

RFI #13 Response: BACnet

RFI #14: Will any existing Fire Alarm, CCTV, or Access Control systems remain operational or be integrated?

RFI #14 Response: There will be active access control and CCTV in the immediate surrounding area.

Everything already existing will be integrated, see JA for Fire Alarm

RFI #15: What cybersecurity standards are applicable (e.g., NIST 800-53, VA TRM, RMF)?

RFI #15 Response: See specs, attached to amendment 0004 or published with solicitation

RFI #16: What are the make and model of the existing fire alarm system?

RFI #16 Response: Secutron system is current and existing. Please refer to brand name JA document attached to amendment 0004, which applies to; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems.

RFI #17: What level of integration is needed with the existing system (alarm, trouble, supervisory)?

RFI #17 Response: Alarm, trouble

RFI #18: Is this a full replacement or a partial upgrade project for Fire Alarm?

RFI #18 Response: Only area within the project scope. Please refer to brand name JA document for;

Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control Systems. Updated JA document is attached in amendment 00004

RFI #19: Are as-built drawings or riser diagrams available for the Fire Alarm? If so, can you please provide them?

RFI #19 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #20: Will the Fire Alarm system include voice evacuation or mass notification?

RFI #20 Response: Horn and strobes

RFI #21: What are the current access control system’s make and model?

RFI #21 Response: Software House, iSTAR Ultra – CCure 9000 Card reader should be either HID

Signo PIVClass or WaveLynx Ethos (Keypad-type). Please refer to the brand name JA document for:

Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. Updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #22: Will existing card readers, credentials, and wiring be reused for the access control?

RFI #22 Response: Yes, the area has some PACS installed and currently has four ports available in a nearby closet (1C601) Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and

Access Control systems. The updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #23: Is PIV/CAC (HSPD-12) support required?

RFI #23 Response: Yes, at CHUID 200-bit encryption. Reader should be keypad style to allow for card plus PIN authentication. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. The updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #24: Will this access control system integrate with the VA’s current PACS, and which system is in use?

RFI #24 Response: Yes, Software House. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. Updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #25: What are the required video retention period and resolution for cctv?

RFI #25 Response: 30 days at full HD (1920 x 1080) 20 FPS – Though we don’t anticipate requiring any additional video infrastructure other than cameras and associated cabling that connects to existing components.

RFI #26: Are video analytics (motion, LPR, facial recognition) expected for cctv?

RFI #26 Response: Only edge based – Illustra Pro Series cameras are preferred. See Brand Name JA

Document attached with Amendment 0004.

RFI #27: Are there limitations on camera placements (e.g., patient privacy zones) for cctv?

RFI #27 Response: Yes, camera placement should be in common areas where there is no expectation of privacy, see drawings attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #28: Is there an existing JCI BMS (e.g., Metasys)?

RFI #28 Response: Yes, Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and

Access Control systems. The updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #29: What level of integration is needed—alarm monitoring only or full control?

RFI # 29 Response: alarm monitoring

RFI #30: Are BACnet/IP or other open protocols required?

RFI # 30 Response: Yes, Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and

Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #31: Is Honeywell an approved manufacturer for this contract?

RFI # 31 Response: No, system will be using Microm system. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in

RFI #32: Are proprietary platforms allowed, or must systems be open protocol?

RFI # 32 Response: Open, Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #33: Can Honeywell platforms like Pro-Watch, MAXPRO, EBI, or CLSS be used?

RFI #33 Response: No, Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and

RFI #34: Will there be another site visit for those who may have missed the first one prior to bid?

RFI #34 Response: There are no plans for any additional site visit. The organized pre-proposal site visit took place on May 1, 2025 at 9am(PT).

RFI #35: Is the fireproofing in this area a new material or the original asbestos fireproofing? (On AFM's project the respray was done with a green tinted fireproofing

RFI #35 Response: See Report attached in amendment 0004

RFI #36: Has the wall framing in area been changed since 2007/ 2008? AFM installed wall caps on many partition walls but not all. If memory. is correct the joint compound in the walls also contained asbestos.

RFI #36 Response: See Report attached in amendment 0004

RFI #37: Can you provide me with an Asbestos and Lead survey for this project?

RFI #37 Response: See Report, attached in amendment 0004

RFI #38: ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101),What is the make and model of the existing access control system currently in use at the VA Mather, CA facility?

RFI #38 Response: Software House, iSTAR Ultra – CCure 9000 Card reader should be either HID

Signo PIVClass or WaveLynx Ethos (keypad-type). Please refer to sole source and brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems.

RFI #39: ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101),Who is the current access control system integrator for the facility?

RFI #39 Response: Trofholz Technologies. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in amendment

0004.

RFI #40: ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101),The access control door listed in the drawing EY-101 is existing, Will this project only require removal during construction and replacement once construction is complete

RFI #40 Response: Likely, Yes. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #41: ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101),What type of access card or credential technology is in use (e.g., proximity, smart card, mobile credential)?

RFI #41 Response: PIV Card is the media. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, RFI #42: ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101), Existing reader has Keypad, Does the new reader need to have Keypad Functionality as well?”

RFI #42 Response: Yes. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and

RFI #43: ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101), What are the specifications for door hardware and associated peripheral devices (REX, DPS, door strikes/maglocks)?"

RFI #43 Response: Door will require REX, DPS and Strike. HES is preferred for strike. Please refer to

JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated

JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #44: ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101), Will the access control system be integrated into any centralized command center or hospital-wide security platform?

RFI #44 Response: Yes, but the contractor will only provide a physical connection to the nearest controller. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access

Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #45: CCTV SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101),What is the make and model of the current CCTV system (cameras and VMS) used at the facility?

RFI #45 Response: American Dynamics VideoEdge-Illustra Pro Series cameras are preferred. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in amendment 0004.

RFI #46: CCTV SYSTEM ((Drawing Reference EY-101),Who is the existing CCTV system integrator for the site?

RFI #46 Response: None – Government provided. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in

RFI #47: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Drawing Reference FA-001 to FA-401),What is the make and model of the existing fire alarm system installed at the VA Sacramento campus?

RFI #47 Response: Secutron/Microm. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, RFI #48: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Drawing Reference FA-001 to FA-401),Who is the current fire alarm system integrator or service provider

RFI #48 Response: Secutron/Microm. Please refer to JA brand name document for; Fire, BMS, RFI #49: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Drawing Reference FA-001 to FA-401), Are any specific device models required (smoke detectors, strobes, pull stations, etc.) to match existing system compatibility?

RFI #49 Response: Facility moving to Microm system. Please refer to JA brand name document for;

Fire, BMS, Controls, CCTV, and Access Control systems. An updated JA document is attached in

RFI #50: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Drawing Reference FA-001 to FA-401),Will any interface with other life safety or access control systems (e.g., elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, fire door control) be required as part of this scope?

RFI #50 Response: Yes, the existing fire alarm system shall be extended to include the new design.

Extension to interface with all life safety and access control systems within the renovation such as

HVAC, fire dampers, smoke detectors

RFI #51: NURSE CALL / CODE BLUE SYSTEM (Drawing Reference EY-101),What is the current Nurse

Call and Code Blue system installed in the hospital at large?"

RFI #51 Response: WestCom is the current system in place.

RFI #52: NURSE CALL / CODE BLUE SYSTEM (Drawing Reference EY-101),Who is the existing integrator or service provider for the Nurse Call system?

RFI #52 Response: WestCom

RFI #53: NURSE CALL / CODE BLUE SYSTEM (Drawing Reference EY-101), Are we to match and extend the existing Nurse Call/Code Blue system or install a new system specific to the Urology Clinic?

RFI #53 Response: new system in project area. Name is called out in the drawing sets in the solicitation.

RFI #54: Is there a shielding/physicist report available that shows what lead weight will be required?

RFI #54 Response: Yes, see attached PDF with amendment 0004

RFI #55: What work will be required to be completed off hours?

RFI #55 Response: Electrical shutdowns

RFI #56: Please advise where laydown space will be located?

RFI #56 Response: Laydown space is to be determined (TBD). For bidding purposes, the contractor shall not have laydown space. During the time of award and kickoff, the VA will try to identify space on site that the contractor can have of approximately 1000 gsf to fit conex storage, trucks, trailer, or anything they want to have inside this 1000 gsf area that may not be near the construction site. VA may have laydown space available outside the project exteriors walls and next to B642 but this has not yet been determined due to site constraints.

RFI #57: Is construction sign necessary since all work is on interior of building?

RFI #57 Response: Yes

RFI #58: Please confirm the following site logistics for coordination:

a. Confirm construction trailer to be marked up on a site map for reference.

b. Confirm crane staging area to be within the vicinity of the Building 650 entrance adjacent to the roof of where the AHU will be set.

c. Confirm AHU equipment staging to be in an enclosed area.

d. Confirm materials storage and laydown in an enclosed area, to be marked up on a site map.

e. Confirm construction dumpster(s) to be marked up on a site map for reference.

f. Confirm solar panels demolition equipment and dumpster to be staged within the vicinity of the

Building 650 entrance.

g. Confirm construction parking to be marked up on a site map for reference.

h. Confirm construction logistics for entry into Building 650. Which doors are allowable for construction entry/exits/materials?

RFI #58 Response: Questions A-H will be clarified more and discussed at the Pre-construction kick off meeting after award.

a. TBD

b. Confirmed

c. Confirmed

d. TBD

e. TBD

f. TBD

g. TBD

h. Confirmed, main entrance and western entrance

RFI #59: Drawing Sheet GI003, Hazardous Materials Notes 9-11 reference Specification Section 02 82 13, however, that specification section is not included in the project specification book. Can the VA provide the referenced specification?

RFI #59 Response: Performing a hazardous analysis was not conducted as part of the AE scope. If hazardous materials are encountered or suspected, please stop all work and immediately report to the owner/General

Contractor(GC) on the project. The General Contractor is to immediately report and notify both the

COR/Resident Engineer and Contracting Officer in writing. Owner/GC to provide any existing hazardous materials reports available. Per the design documents, hazardous material abatement shall not be assumed to be part of the contractor’s scope and spec 02 82 13 shall not be provided. Disregard reference to specification.

RFI #60: Drawing Sheet GI003, Hazardous Materials Notes reference the presence of hazardous materials, but there isn’t a Hazardous Materials Report within the solicitation documents. Will a Hazardous Materials

Report be provided? If not, how are bidders supposed to account for the costs associated with mitigation?

RFI #60 Response: Performing a hazardous analysis was not conducted as part of the AE scope. If hazardous materials are encountered or suspected, please stop all work and immediately report to the owner/General

Contractor(GC) on the project. The General Contractor is to immediately report and notify both the

COR/Resident Engineer and Contracting Officer in writing. Owner/GC to provide any existing hazardous materials reports available. Per the design documents, hazardous material abatement shall not be assumed to be part of the contractor’s scope and spec 02 82 13 shall not be provided. Disregard reference to specification.

RFI #61: Please confirm the VA will remove all material and equipment from the construction area prior to the start of construction, or confirm whether the contractor will be responsible for removing and relocating salvaged material or equipment for the VA.

RFI #61 Response: VA will remove what is to be reused; the rest is to be demolished (DEMOD) by the contractor. The contractor should plan to cover all demolition fees and costs associated with demolition in their proposal.

RFI #62: GI004 Work Plan Keynote 1b specifies a minimum distance of 44” opening for ICRA. The plans state a distance of 48”. Please confirm which is correct?

RFI #62 Response: 48”

RFI #63: AE101 Reception Counter does not keynote on whether GC is to provide, please clarify.

RFI #63 Response: General Contractor (GC) is to provide.

RFI #64: Sheet GI-003, Hazardous Materials Column has multiple items referring to the presence of asbestos, yet the Specifications contain no sections regarding Asbestos Abatement. Will the VA provide the current

Hazardous Materials Survey and the requisite Specification Sections for abatement?

RFI #64 Response: : Performing a hazardous analysis was not conducted as part of the AE scope. If hazardous materials are encountered or suspected, please stop all work and immediately report to the owner/General Contractor(GC) on the project. The General Contractor is to immediately report and notify both the COR/Resident Engineer and Contracting Officer in writing. Owner/GC to provide any existing hazardous materials reports available. Per the design documents, hazardous material abatement shall not be assumed to be part of the contractor’s scope and spec 02 82 13 shall not be provided. Disregard reference to specification. Any survey reports are attached to Amendment 0004

RFI #65: The table of contents shows specification section 01 91 00 for commissioning, however after a search of the specifications, it appears this section is missing, will the VA please provide section 01 91 00

RFI #65 Response: This Specification is attached to amendment 0004

RFI #66: Please confirm if the commissioning agent will be hired by the general contractor or if they will be hired by the VA.

RFI #66 Response: The General Contractor (GC)

RFI #67: Specification section 01 35 26 part 1.7.C states that the SSHO shall be a separate individual, separate from the Superintendent/QC and have no other duties. Will the VA be enforcing this requirement or will one qualified individual be able to serve as the Superintendent/QC and SSHO?

RFI #67 Response: For this project, the Superintendent can be the SSHO. Quality Control (QC) has to be a separate duty and individual to provide additional QC with the superintendent.

RFI #68: EY-411 shows both 12” & 18” ladder rack, please clarify which size is required.

RFI #68 Response: Currently being upgraded by the current EHRM Mather project. Contractor to follow the scope of work for new OIT ladder racks and wire management in the hallways, etc. OIT room upgrades are not anticipated or required.

RFI #69: EY-414 calls out basket type cable tray, confirm size from specifications 27 05 33 part 2.1.K 4” deep, what is the width of the tray?

RFI #69 Response: Cable tray 12” wide

RFI #70: Will the VA please provide a lead shielding or physicist report so that lead lining thickness for wall type “L” can be determined

RFI #70 Response: See report attached in amendment 0004

RFI #71: 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift states to match facility standard for manufacture of patient lifts, please advise which manufacturer is the “facility standard”. Is this bid open for any manufacturer that can meet the requirements of 11 73 00?

RFI #71 Response: ARJO Brand is required. ARJO is the national VA vendor for patient lifts. ARJO

Maxi Sky Ceiling Lift, must be able to hold up to 1000lbs. See the updated JA attached with

Amendment 0004 for more about patient lift brand name.

RFI #72: Ad-101 indicates that some solar panels are to be removed, yet there is no reference to solar panels being removed on the electrical plans. Are we to assume that the solar panels will be deenergized by the VA and that they can simply be removed? If not will the VA please furnish the power plans for the solar system so that they can be safely deenergized and removed by our electrician?

RFI #72 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #73: In the general intent portion of the statement of work, section 1.H makes reference to comprehensive 3rd party inspections. Each of the entities listed are very large Construction Management, Technology and/or Engineering firms, several of which do not appear to be in the construction inspection business. Will the government please confirm that any 3rd party inspection entity that meet the qualifications listed in section 01 45 00 & 01 45 35 will be approved to do the special inspections as detailed in these specification sections.

RFI #73 Response: Yes, any 3rd part inspection entity qualified to meet the listings in 01 45 00 and 01

45 35 will be reviewed and acceptable to be approve for special inspections. VA COR/ Resident

Engineer final approval must be received in writing for any proposed 3rd-party inspection entity.

RFI #74: Will the government please identify on a site plan where the contractors can have a storage area and office trailer?

RFI #74 Response: This is to be determined (TBD). For bidding purposes, the contractor shall not have laydown space. During the time of award and kickoff, the VA will try to identify space on site that the contractor can have of approximately 1000 gsf to fit conex storage, trucks, trailer, or anything they want to have inside this 1000 gsf area that may not be near the construction site. VA may have laydown space available outside the project exteriors walls and next to B642 but this has not yet been determined due to site constraints.

RFI #75: Will the government please identify on a site plan where contractors can park their work trucks?

RFI #75 Response: This will be determined at a later date after award. However, parking around the new water tower or across Femoyer street is acceptable for contractors to park.

RFI #76: Will the government please identify on a site plan where a construction dumpster can be located?

RFI #76 Response: To be determined(TBD) at a later date. For bidding purposes, the contractor shall not have a laydown or dumpster and plan for any costs. During the time of award and kickoff, the VA will try to identify space on site that the contractor can have of approximately 1000 gsf to fit conex storage, trucks, trailer, or anything they want to have inside this 1000 gsf area that may not be near the construction site. VA may have laydown space available outside the project exteriors walls and next to

B642 but this has not yet been determined due to site constraints.

RFI #77: Will the government please identify the route through the hospital that construction debris, materials will be transported into and out of the hospital?

RFI #77 Response: The contractor will not be allowed to use the canteen and rear entrance during this project. Most likely, the contractor will have to bring materials out of the Southwest entrance to B650 next to B645 and B646. The contractor may also come up with a plan to bring demo out of the front of the project or lobby to front area.

RFI #78: Neither the structural or plumbing plans do not indicate if the 1st floor is slab on grade or if it is over a raised foundation, will the government please clarify if the work areas are on slab on grade or over a raised foundation? If the work area is over a raised foundation will the government please furnish a plan that shows the access points, grade beam layout and any structural walls the continue through the floor into the raised floor area that will need to be core drilled in order to install the new plumbing and or electrical systems?

RFI #78 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #79: The electrical plans do not indicate the route that the contractor is to install new conduits to going to the electrical rooms outside of the project area. From past experience we have sometime been required to run the conduit through a very small crawl space and sometimes we have been allowed to run them overhead. In order to provide a responsible proposal we need to know the routing and if it is above the ceiling or below the floor. This comment also applies to the fire alarm conduits.

RFI #79 Response: Electrical conduit run below and fire runs above.

RFI #80: With regards to testing of the lighting protection systems, please confirm that we are only going to be responsible for testing and inspecting the new portion of the lighting protection system?

RFI #80 Response: Confirmed

RFI #81: Sheet EL-101 appear to show ceiling mounted procedure lights in several rooms, yet the electrical plans do not indicate what they are or who is to install them. Will the government clarify if the ceiling mounted procedure lights are to be furnished and installed by a VA paid for vendor or if the electrical contractor is to furnish and install them? If the electrical contractor is to furnish and install, will the government please add the procedure lights to the lighting schedule so that we can know what to procure.

RFI #81 Response: Ceiling-mounted procedure lights will be VA-purchased (biomed) and general contractor-installed.

RFI #82: Sheet V-201 says to demolish the existing fire sprinklers, but does not indicate if the fire sprinkler heads have to be turned up to the deck once the existing ceiling is removed, will the government please clarify if the sprinkler heads need to be turned up so as to maintain fire protection during construction?

RFI #82 Response: Assuming you mean F-201. However, during construction, there are two options, turn up the sprinklers or put a cage around the sprinkler with caution tape hanging.

RFI #83: SECTION 23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC is referenced in several sections, however this section does not appear to be in the specs.

RFI #83 Response: See specification attached to amendment 0004.

RFI #84: For the ceiling mounted patient lifts, will the VA provide the floor to ceiling height at lift locations?

RFI #84 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #85: For the ceiling mounted patient lifts, will the VA either provide structural as-builts or the composition of the above ceiling structure (metal pan, concrete, etc)?

RFI #85 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI # 86: - The ACT4 called for a maple finish and a golden maple for this project. These two finishes have a price difference, and the vendor wants to clarify on which one is needed. See attached pictures for reference.

RFI # 86 Response: We prefer a lighter maple finish:

Rather than the golden maple

RFI #87: It has been brought to our attention that upon reviewing the Table of Contents from the specifications we were unable to find spec section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements.

RFI # 87 Response: See attached specification provided in amendment 0004.

RFI # 88: On plan sheet I101& I102, there are MB-1 window blinds shown as part of the Finish Materials Schedule, but we cannot find a location for them anywhere on the plan sheets. Please clarify where these may be going ?

RFI# 88 Response: Blinds should be on southern wall windows

RFI #89 - On plan sheet AE320, there are Lockers shown as part of the Equipment List, but we cannot find a location for them anywhere on the plan sheets. Please clarify where these may be going ?

RFI #89 Response: no lockers needed

RFI #90: On Plan sheet AE-101, per keynote #5, it mentions Blackout Film to be applied to some windows, but there is no specification for it.

RFI #90 Response: Blackout Film for privacy on eastern windows for procedure rooms

RFI #91 : On Plan sheet MD-201, it states that the existing solar panels shall be reconfigured as necessary by a solar contractor. Could we get the as-built plans & specs of the existing solar panel system?

RFI #91 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #92: On the plan sheets, we have noticed acoustical insulation, but no specification has been provided for it. Could a spec section be provided ?

RFI #92 Response: See attached basis of design specification 07 21 16 for acoustical insulation in the walls to meet the wall type STC requirements. Specification is attached to amendment 0004

RFI #93: On the job walk, we were taken to the main electrical room, which had a step ladder going to a lower level and we were shown the crawl space with numerous utilities running underneath the existing floor above. We have no idea what utilities exist in the crawl space, since we have to get under the floor to do plumbing work for this project. Could we get the as-built plans to show what exists in this crawl space ?

Also, since this project is across the whole building, is there another way to access it from over there ?

RFI # 93 Response: Will be provided after award, electronic drawings inaccessible at this time.

RFI #94: Per the Table of Contents for the Specifications, it shows spec section 07 18 13 -Pedestrian Traffic

Coatings, in reading this spec section we are unsure as to what this applies to ? Can you help clarify this for us ?

RFI #94 Response: This spec can be removed. Not Applicable

RFI #95: On Plan sheet I101 & I102, there are Privacy Cubicle Curtains & Tracks shown, but there is no spec section for these. Could a spec section be provided ?

RFI #95 Response: See spec 10 21 23, both curtain and track are VA provided and installed. Refer to AE-

320 for the equipment list for provider/installer information.

RFI #96: Per the plan sheet AE-120, it shows a roof cricket to be built around the new mechanical curb, but there are no details or references as to how the cricket is to be built.

RFI # 96 Response: There is no sheet AE-120. AE-102 calls out rook cricket, see key value note 10.

RFI #97: There is a Specification Section 07 18 00 – Pedestrian Traffic Coatings, but we cannot figure out where this Traffic Coating is to be applied at ? Please clarify where this product is to be applied at ?

RFI #97 Response: This spec can be removed, Not Applicable.

RFI #98: On the low voltage plan, page EY-101, Key note # 3 reads:

“POE CAMERAS. PROVIDE CAT 6A WIRE FROM CAMERA BACK TO NEAREST SECURITY

CLOSET WITH AVAILABLE PORT SPACE.” Can you identify where this security closet is located ?

RFI #98 Response: Located in room 1C302

RFI#99: A new card reader is shown on page AE-101 for the Police Storage room (1C314). Can you identify the room where the access control panel/unit is located that the card reader to be connected to?

RFI #99 Response: Located in room 1C302

RFI #100: The Specifications Table of Contents indicates we should have Section 01 91 00 General

Commissioning Requirements. This section is not included in the specifications. Sections 21 08 00, 22 08 00, and 23 08 00 each indicate the Commissioning Agent will be appointed by the Contractor, while sections 26

08 00 and 28 08 00 indicate the Commissioning Agent will be appointed by the VA. Please clarify who will provide the Commissioning Agent, the VA or the Contractor.

RFI #100 Response: The General Contractor (GC) will provide the Commissioning Agent, See

Specification on commissioning is attached to amendment 0004.

RFI #101: Is it possible to use non- 1 hr rated temporary walls that meet the ICRA IV standards? If yes, would a formal exemption be required or would a response addendum verifying this question suffice?

RFI # 101 Response: Yes, 1 hour containment is required; thus, a formal deviation would be required if you do not comply.

RFI #102 – Since the restroom entrances are outside of the containment zones, is a third vestibule is required to maintain ICRA compliance? If yes, are there any known restrictions or expectations regarding exhaust configuration? (Please see Drawing AD-101 on pg. 7 for reference)

RFI #102 Response: The restrooms and corridor may not require a level IV ICRA anteroom vestibule. Only the primary area of this project is known level IV. The VA is responsible for performing an AHA associated with infection control per spec 01 35 26 to determine the ICRA class of the restroom area. AESUS/AE firm recommends consulting the VA facility safety officer regarding the ICRA containment in the restrooms. Once the VA has established the ICRA level classification of the restrooms, please refer to Spec 01 35 26 for containment requirements.

RFI #103 - For the potential 3rd ICRA Vestibule entry for the restrooms, would interior exhausting be acceptable in this zone given that there are no apparent direct exterior ducting paths inside the existing fire breaks?

RFI # 103 Response: Refer to spec 01 35 26 for containment requirements.

END OF RFI RESPONSES

SOLICITATION# 36C26125R0032

PROJECT NUMBER: 612A4-22-004