RFI Responses FRE Anchor Tie Downs 20251205.pdf

VA RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI’S)

SOLICITATION# 36C26126R0003

PROJECT TITLE: INSTALL TIEBACK ROOF ANCHORS BUILDING 1,

FRESNO VA

PROJECT NUMBER: 570- 26-611

ISSUED: 12/05/2025

RFI # 1: Since at this time only a Phase 1 – Technical Proposal is required with a technical approach narrative write-up, would it be possible to get all applicable as-built plans for all trades to where this work will occur, especially the top floor and roof areas?

RFI #1 VA Response: Please Refer to As-built drawings attached to the amendment

RFI # 2: Would it be possible to get any proposed preliminary tie back location layout that the building facilities management may have developed?

RFI #2 VA Response: This project is a design-build project. A proposed preliminary tie-back location layout has not been developed at this time. However, we anticipate that tiebacks will be installed on Building 1 and the OPC roof in areas where windows are present. Therefore, the design-build contractor is responsible for design, coordination, and installation of the tie-back anchors.

RFI # 3: What is building 1’s perimeter / boundaries of all areas where work is to be completed? Is it strictly limited to the main building that is 7 stories tall. Are any other areas considered to be part of bldg. 1?

RFI #3 VA Response: Tie-back roof anchors are required at Building 1, 6th and 7th floor roofs, and at the OPC roof wherever exterior windows are present and will be accessed for window washing or façade maintenance.

RFI # 4: Please confirm the deck construction. Is it a structural concrete slab with reinforcing steel, or a lightweight concrete topping over a metal deck, which is more common in roof assemblies? Please advise.

RFI #4 VA Response: This project is a design-build project. In a design-build project, the prime contractor (Design-Build Contractor) is responsible for both the design and construction aspects, as well as for addressing the issues mentioned above by incorporating the necessary structural information into their design. Please refer to the as-built drawings for relevant details attached to the amendment.

RFI #5: Please clarify the anchorage requirements. Is there a minimum number of anchors required, and should they be installed along the entire perimeter? Also confirm if there is a specific spacing requirement between anchors.

RFI #5 VA Response: Provide a permanent window cleaning tie-back anchor system consisting of fixed, certified anchors installed continuously at the roof perimeter at nominal 8'-0" to 10'-0" centers, designed and tested for rope descent/window cleaning use in accordance with applicable OSHA and ANSI/I-14.1 window cleaning safety standards.

RFI # 6: Please confirm the approved work days for this project.

RFI #6 VA Response: 165 Days for Design and 120 Days for construction after issuance of NTP.

VA RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI’S)

SOLICITATION# 36C26126R0003

PROJECT TITLE: INSTALL TIEBACK ROOF ANCHORS BUILDING 1,

FRESNO VA

PROJECT NUMBER: 570- 26-611

ISSUED: 12/05/2025

RFI #7: Are there structural as built drawings available for this project?

RFI #7 VA Response: Please refer to the as-built drawings for relevant details attached to the amendment.

RFI #8: Please clarify if the roof structural system for Building 1 is concrete pan joist system?

RFI #8 VA Response: This project is a design-build project. Please refer to the as-built drawings for relevant details attached to the amendment.

RFI #9: What are the plan dimensions for building 1?

RFI #9 VA Response: This project is a design-build project. Please refer to the as-built drawings for relevant details attached to the amendment.

RFI #10: Has there been any identified hazardous materials in the project area? If not, should the VA include hazardous materials sampling in the SOW?

RFI #10 VA Response: Please refer to Hazmat survey report attached to the amendment.

RFI #11: Under Paragraph 4, Quality Assurance/Quality Control states a third-party review is required at the 65%, to clarify, is this under the contractor’s responsibility or the VA responsibility?

RFI #11 VA Response: The Contractor is required to provide third party review

RFI #12: Paragraph 6, Schedule for Design Build & Construction Time appears to be inadequate for the design calendar days (45 days of the 120 days are Government review times). Request another 45 days added to the design schedule.

RFI #12 VA Response: Design Schedule increased from 120 days to 165 days

RFI #13: Are there project plan pages showing all existing utilities and equipment on the roof?

RFI #13 VA Response: Please refer to the as-built drawings for relevant details attached to the amendment.

RFI #14: Are there project plan pages showing all existing utilities and equipment on the roof?

RFI #14 VA Response: Please refer to the as-built drawings for relevant details attached to the amendment.

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