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The following documents are posted as follows:

- COR responses to Contractor RFIs # 1-17.

- Buildings 19, 20 & 42 Asbestos Survey Reports and LBP Survey Reports.

- Elevator Record DWGs; Fiber for Bldg 20, and VA Prescott Utility Master Trimmed.

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HARRY SEBALLOS, CONTRACTING OFFICER

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See attached COR Response to Contractor RFIs 1-79 Question Answer, Renovate Historic Bldgs 19_20_42.

See attached Bldg 19 - Asbestos Survey Report (Final).

See attached Bldg 19 - LBP Survey Report (Final).

See attached Bldg 20 - Asbestos Survey Report (Final).

See attached Bldg 20 - LBP Survey Report (Final).

See attached Bldg 42 - Asbestos Survey Report (Final).

See attached Bldg 42 - LBP Survey Report (Final).

See attached Fiber for Bldg 20.

See attached Elevator Record DWGs.

See attached VA Prescott Utility Master Trimmed.

RFI Questions & Answers

Project Name: Renovate Historic Buildings 19, 20, 42, Project 649-18-106 Solicitation Number: 36C26222B0008

Question 1

Q: Does the VA have accurate as-built drawings for the three buildings?

A: VA – the demo drawings included in the design set are the as-built drawings.

Question 2

Q: Is generating as-builts a requirement for the GC?

A: VA - the as-built drawings will be generated by the A/E using the red-lines supplied by the GC

Question 3

Q: Will others move, relocate, store, and/or dispose of all equipment/material/furniture currently in the buildings prior to start of construction?

A: VA – this will be the responsibility of the VA

Question 4

Q: Is there a preference by the VA on construction phasing? Please provide phasing concept schedule preferred approach?

A: VA – the phasing should be the wellfield first, then Building 42, then Building 19, then Civil (utilities), then Building 20. This will provide the best coordination between various projects being done on site.

Question 5

Q: Will the contractor be required to provide temporary facilities for the current existing building users?

A: VA – No, it is not required of the GC to provide temporary facilities for the current building users.

Question 6

Q: Please provide existing hazardous material reports and testing information for the buildings?

A: AE environmental subconsultant verified that the existing VA hazmat reports completed by IHI in 2012 were accurate.

Question 7

Q: Is the contractor responsible for providing Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E)?

A: FFE is GFGI. See Key Notes on 19-A-102, 20-A-102, 42-A-102.

Question 8

Q: Please provide available archaeological, anthropological studies of the areas near the building sites?

A: VA – ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE MONITORING PLAN and CULTURAL MATERIALS DISCOVERY PROTOCOL

Question 9

Q: Are there identified State and Federal Historical points of contacts the contractor is to liaison with for this project? Please provide name and POC info respectively?

A: VA – The Arizona SHPO is the state agency that governs the requirements for historic preservation, including archaeological requirements. If there is a question or requirement clarification, the GC will need to work with the COR, since the Arizona SHPO prefers working with the property owner.

Question 10

Q: Who will be/are the authority/ies having jurisdiction of the historical oversight for this project?

A: VA – the Arizona SHPO and the VA has jurisdiction over any modification to historic properties. SHPO only works with VA.

Question 11

Q: Per CU100 utility locations/information were derived from multiple sources, please provide name of sources and their respective utility repots/studies in the vicinity of the buildings?

A: VA – the A/E will provide the underground utility survey that will be used for the project.

Question 12

Q: Please provide VANC HAZMAT specs?

A: See Spec section 01 32 80

Question 13

Q: Will the buildings be unoccupied during the construction life cycle?

A: VA – Prior to start of work, the buildings will be vacated prior to the phased start of work.

Question 14

Q: What is the specified roof moisture barrier for the respective buildings?

A: See Spec section 07 11 13

Question 15

Q: Who is the existing elevator brand + manufacturer? What is the serial and model number of the existing elevator?

A: this item is slated for demolition.

Question 16

Q: Is there a preferred elevator brand + manufacturer (please provide name brand and POC)?

A: VA – The preferred manufacturer is either Thyssen Krup, Otis or Schindler

Question 17

Q: Please provide the current existing elevator service provider POC?

A: VA – The current service provider is Otis but contract expires this year.

Question 18

Q: Request to shift bid date to September 13 as the September 6 date is post a holiday? Extending the due date will allow for due diligence estimate development by the specialty trade partner subcontractors.

A: Bid Due Date will be extended to September 9, 2022, 2PM (PDT). Continue to monitor SAM.Gov daily.

Question 19

Q: A Wage Determination Sheet was not included in the bid documents. Please provide.

A: Refer to Solicitation Table of Contents. Wage Rates (DB Wages) were included in Solicitation.

Question 20

Q: Sheet 20-E-101 identifies a WB2 fixture in the restrooms. There is not a WB2 included in the fixture schedule on sheet E-601. Please confirm the WB2 fixture type.

A: This is a typo and it should say “WBE”.

Question 21

Q: Neither the Communication Riser Diagram on E-601, or the Keynotes on sheet ES101, provide conduit size for the fiber conduit. Please verify fiber conduit size.

A: The IDF’s are to be treated similar to the MDF in that conduit penetrations shall be 4 inches. Follow spec 27 00 00 requirements for MDF unless specifically noted in the IDF section.

Question 22

Q: The Trench Detail on Sheet E-501 indicates only compacted earth backfill. Specification Section 260541 requires concrete encasement of low volt ducts and ducts within 10’ of structure. And they are to have reinforcing steel bars under roadways and at manhole penetrations. Per plan, it appears that the fiber and power trench will be within 10’ of the structures and if moved further out, will be in roadway/parking area. Please confirm duct bank backfill requirements.

A: Based on the Spec, encasing the conduit is required.

Question 23

Q: What is the current Access Control they are using?

A: VA – the current access control system is C/Cure. But this will require the installation of the Hirsch system. NOT

C/CURE

Question 24

Q: What is the current CCTV they are using?

A: Vivotek

Question 25

Q: What is the existing fire alarm system that is on this property?

A: VA – Honeywell 3030

Question 26

Q: I know we need to have all 3 buildings equipped with a booster panel and a voice system, but I need to know what the current voice system is for the fire alarm panel. Thank you for your help A: VA - There is no current voice system for the fire alarm; it is only alarms and strobes.

Question 27

Q: Does the VA happen to have a light fixture scheduled for this job? I found several lighting plans that show the layout but missing the schedule that shows product listing.

A: See Sheet E-601.

Question 28

Q: Is AV is still in design waiting for the equipment schedule, risers, rack elevation for AV, and all AV equipment?

A: FFE is GFGI

Question 29

Q: If So, when will the next AV package come out?

A: FFE is GFGI.

Question 30

Q: The NAVAHCS in Prescott, AZ is now using a Vivotek camera system yet on the electrical plans special systems page they are calling out Illustra cameras in the notes. Can we use Vivotek Cameras as a substitute?

A: AE takes no exception to Vivotek cameras. NO ILLUSTRA, Vivotek is the only choice.

Question 31

Q: Does the existing Vivotek video surveillance server have facial recognition Software capabilities?

A: VA – no, it doesn’t currently have facial recognition capabilities.

Question 32

Q: Who is providing network switches for card access and video surveillance?

A: The switch is provided by VA OI&T and installed by the contractor. Coordinate with VA and procure switch for installation purposes. Contractor to provide a 48-port CAT6A patch panel and terminate cabling. Label the patch panel and the ports.

Question 33

Q: Who is providing the UPSs for the network switches?

A: The rack mounted UPS is provided by the contractor.

Question 34

Q: Who is providing the door locking hardware?

A: Contractor.

VA – The door hardware will be provided by the GC. Temporary cores will be required during construction and pinned for construction specific keys and marked with green paint. The permanent cores will be given to the NAVAHCS lock shop for the specific keys used by the facility.

Question 35

Q: The ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCE MONITORING PLAN and CULTURAL MATERIALS DISCOVERY PROTOCOL document in the solicitation indicates a VMAC Archaeological Sensitivity Map. Will this map be available to bidders?

A: The information can be found at https://www.achp.gov/sites/default/files/2019-06/az.va_.prescott vamc.campus-wide construction program.pa_.11mar2019.pdf Archaeological monitoring shall be required for any ground disturbing activies no matter the sensitivity. This is a VA requirement and shall be followed.

Question 36

Q: Bldg 19 – 19-A-503/1 and 2 appears to have drywall ceilings attached to existing wood trusses. Is it the governments intent to have the existing plywood diaphragm removed and replaced?

A: The plywood diaphragm needs to remain in place.

VA – The diaphragm should remain since it was installed as part of a seismic upgrade project.

Question 37

Q: For a fair and competitive pricing, will the VA be providing a hazardous materials survey for bldgs 19. 20, and 42?

A: AE environmental subconsultant verified that the existing VA hazmat reports completed by IHI in 2012 were accurate.

VA – The IHI report did not include information on the roof underlayment, which is suspected to be ACM.

Question 38

Q: In examining the Plans and Specifications for this current project solicitation we find no asbestos or lead paint reports. The Specifications indicate that we will need to perform our own sampling to determine what building materials may contain hazardous materials, and quantities. We will need a complete asbestos and lead paint report to provide a competitive bid. We cannot just assume materials are or are not hazardous.

Please make all areas where work will be conducted available to us immediately. This would include restricted areas as well. It will take time to collect all samples and analyze, so time is of the essence.

Also, note that these reports are exclusively our property and will NOT be shared with the VA or other contractors. If we are the winning contractor, then and only then will these reports be shared with the VA in the performance of the work.

A: VA – no, the information needed is in the IHI reports.

Question 39

Q: Section 4.1 of the solicitation refers to a “attached scope of work” We could not find this document, will it be provided?

A: VA – for construction the Scope of Work consists of the drawings and specifications. There is a list of requirements specific to the NAVAHCS site that is also included in the solicitation that is sometimes referred to as the “Scope of Work”, although it only contains a brief description of the work to be done.

Question 40

Q: Will the security bars on the windows on bldgs 19, 20, and 42 need to be salvaged for reuse?

A: SHPO requires security bars and deemed the appearance as historic. Re-use of the existing bars is acceptable if they comply with detail 2/42-A-601 VA – yes. Because the bars are set into the building structure, leaving them in place and replacing the windows behind them would likely be the best way to maintain the historic appearance of the building.

Question 41

Q: What are the limits of exterior paint removal for these buildings?

A: There is no intent to remove paint other than what is affected by other demolition activities.

https://www.achp.gov/sites/default/files/2019-06/az.va_.prescott%20vamc.campus-wide%20construction%20program.pa_.11mar2019.pdf https://www.achp.gov/sites/default/files/2019-06/az.va_.prescott%20vamc.campus-wide%20construction%20program.pa_.11mar2019.pdf

VA - the paint will be abated by means of encapsulation. paint that is not firmly attached to the building should be removed before repainting the building with high-perm elastomeric paint.

Question 42

Q: What is the current height of existing trusses in building 19, 20 and 42?

A: The truss height for building 19 is 10’-2”, for building 42 is 11’-2”. Building 20 does not have trusses.

Question 43

Q: Drawing CD100 indicate relocation of three 20’ conexes, and one 40’ conex. There are three additional 40’ “powered” conexes behind bldg 19, what is the VA’s intent for these?

A: The drawings were prepared based on conditions at the time. VA response required.

VA – The VA will need to relocate the conexes for storage of existing materials.

Question 44

Q: All bldgs – Drawings call out for new wood framing. For competitive pricing, can metal studs be utilized in lieu of wood?

A: Structural takes no exception to the use of cold form metal studs.

VA – this substitution will need to be approved through SHPO, and I doubt it would be acceptable to them. I would recommend pricing it out with the assumption that wood studs are required.

Question 45

Q: Bldg 19 Sheet 19-A-501/10 states “porcelain tile on ¼” cement board over existing subfloor”. Based on finish floor plan on 19-A102 there is no listed areas receiving porcelain tile shown. Please confirm.

A: The lobby was originally to be porcelain tile. The finish was changed to LVT but the detail was not revised.

Question 46

Q: 19-A-502/7 Shows ¼’ underlayment over existing concrete floor. Is it the government’s understanding that ALL existing floors in bldg 19 are concrete?

A: The existing floors are concrete.

VA – The floors in Building 19 are concrete.

Question 47

Q: Bldg 19 – If floor conditions exist other than concrete, please provide description and details for installation of LVT/carpet/epoxy.

A: None exist.

VA – The floors in Building 19 are all concrete.

Question 48

Q: Bldg 19 – Missing soffit detail for break room 111. Will this be provided?

A: Please see detail 12/A-401 for an example of a dropped soffit.

Question 49

Q: Bldg 19 – 19-A-AD201/8 “Demolish concrete platform and railings including foundation”, 19-A-201/30 “Patch edges of broken concrete platform and columns per structural”, also 19-A-402/12 shows existing concrete platform. Which keynote would the Government like the contractor to adhere to?

A: Delete the note on AD201 to demolish the platform. The other two notes are correct.

VA – repair platform.

Question 50

Q: Can the VA provide accurate dimensions for the existing elevator in bldg 20?

A: Approximate dimensions for the shaft are 9’-4” x 5’-9” VA – the drawings for the elevator shaft is included with this response

Question 51

Q: In bldg 20 there is existing diamond plate on first floor/south end. Is the intent to remove this diamond plate in preparation of new flooring?

A: Yes

Question 52

Q: Standing water/moisture was observed in the basement of bldg 20. Is rectifying this condition going to be part of this contract?

A: Water did not exist at the time of design. Renovations will improve future moisture problems.

VA – There is no intent to seal the walls to prevent future moisture intrusion.

Question 53

Q: Bldg 20 – All drawings for demo and finished floor plans depict pedestrian opening on elevator. Currently elevator has a service opening. NW corner of existing service elevator is approx 16”, rough measurement of same corner on 20-A-101 appears to be 2’. Finished floor plan shows the partial opening of the existing service elevator as an existing wall. Please confirm the government will have the appropriate elevator shaft design as shown prior to construction.

A: Contractor to verify all dimensions.

VA – reference the attached drawings for existing elevator shaft design.

Question 54

Q: Bldg 19 - Existing fire riser is in S.W. corner and new riser is in Mechanical RM 107. This building appears to have a crawl space. What is the crawl space height?

A: No crawlspace in Building 19.

VA - The building is slab-on-grade construction.

Question 55

Q: Bldg 20 - 20-A-101 shows soffits in the Men’s RR, Women RR, Break RM, Studio Office and Control Office.

Please provide missing details for all areas.

A: Typical ceiling details are shown on sheet A-311 at the end of the set including dropped soffits.

Question 56

Q: Bldg 20 - There is an existing emergency escape ladder mounted on the North wall that connects the basement to first floor and first floor to second floor. Does this ladder remain or needs to be demolished?

A: Demo the ladder

Question 57

Q: All Bldgs - Where is the point of connection of the existing 12470v underground?

A: See civil sheet CU100. Keynote 4 shows the location of the existing transformer which is the existing point of connection.

VA – this will be a new transformer PM2. See attached ‘VA Prescott Utility Master Trimmed.jpg’

Question 58

Q: All Bldgs - section details showing existing plywood to remain at the roof trusses with new R-21 Spray Foam Insulation. In order to apply the spray foam correctly and evenly the existing plywood would ned to be removed and replaced. Please review your design and advise.

A: Plywood needs to remain at completion of construction. The concept for Building 20 is to leave the inside plywood in place and add the spray foam between the rafters from the exterior when the exterior roofing and sheathing are removed. Application of spray foam is contractor means and methods.

Question 59

Q: All Bldgs - Does the fire suppression systems need to be active throughout the project?

A: VA – Are the smoke/fire detectors still functioning? If so, I think this will be acceptable for the buildings that are vacant. If it requires shutting off the suppression system for still-occupied buildings, a fire watch will be required for the occupied buildings.

Question 60

Q: Bldg 42 - Existing fire riser is approx. 24' north of designed new location. This building appears to have a crawl space. What is the crawl space height?

A: We believe the depth is approximately 36”.

VA – the crawl space height varies but it is at least 24” high.

Question 61

Q: Bldg 42 - Any known materials in the crawl space that needs abatement?

A: None known VA - not known but insulation on pipe may be ACM

Question 62

Q: Bldg 42 - Existing Fire suppression is currently a dry system. Is the new system to be installed wet or dry?

A: See Note 1 on Sheet 42-FX-101 and Spec section 21 13 13.

VA – the inside sprinklers will be a wet system.

Question 63

Q: Bldg 42 - 9/42-A-501, Please identify the locations of the porcelain tile to be installed on the floor or is this a misprint and should be the detail for installing the VCT?

A: The material was changed from porcelain tile to VCT.

VA – Concur with A/E. VCT shall be installed in the mechanical room.

Question 64

Q: Bldg 19 - What is the requirement for the removal of the existing fire riser and underground piping?

A: Per the Fire Protection Drawings, existing interior riser and piping must be removed to the flange at the building entry. Abandoned underground piping should be removed per Spec 02 41 00.

VA – Concur with A/E

Question 65

Q: Bldg 42 - Can the existing fire riser stub in the crawl space be reused and routed to the new location?

A: Fire service lines may be run through crawl spaces, subject to the freeze protection requirements of NFPA 13 and NFPA 24.

Question 66

Q: Bldg 19 - Existing fire suppression is currently a dry system. Is the new system to be installed wet or dry?

A: See Note 1 on Sheet 42-FX-101 and Spec section 21 13 13.

Question 67

Q: Bldg 20 - 5/20-S-501 Flitch Plate Beam Detail refers to a Missing drawing 20-S-103 A: This appears to be a typo and should refer to 2/20-S-102, which shows the beam line on the canted columns.

Question 68

Q: All Bldgs - Where is the routing of the fiber to Bldgs 12 and 28?

A: There is no routing of the fiber back to Bldg 12 and 28. However, civil drawing – sheet CU100 – shows the manhole north of Building 42 where the fiber splice housing is located. Contractor to field verify VA – reference attached drawings. Fiber for B20.pdf

Question 69

Q: Bldg 20 - Existing fire riser is currently located against the south wall and near the center of the new Pump Rm #010. Can the existing penetration be used and piped to the new location as indicated in the drawings?

A: Fire service lines may be run through crawl spaces, subject to the freeze protection requirements of NFPA 13 and NFPA 24.

VA – fire service lines may be run through basement.

Question 70

Q: Bldg 42 - What is the requirement for the removal of the existing fire riser and underground piping?

A: Per the Fire Protection Drawings existing interior riser and piping must be removed to the flange at the building entry. Abandoned underground piping should be removed per Spec 02 41 00.

Question 71

Q: Bldg 19 - Any known materials in the crawl space that needs abatement?

A: None known.

VA – Building 19 doesn’t have a crawl space.

Question 72

Q: The NAVAHCS in Prescott, AZ is now using a Vivotek camera system yet on the Electrical plans special systems page they are calling out Illustra cameras in the notes. Should we use Illustra cameras per plans or comparable Vivotek cameras? Please clarify.

A: AE takes no exception to Vivotek cameras. VA to respond VA – Vivotek is the required camera for this project

Question 73

Q: Does the existing Vivotek video surveillance server have facial recognition software on it? Please clarify.

A: VA – the existing video surveillance system doesn’t have facial recognition software.

Question 74

Q: Who is providing network switches for card access and video surveillance? Please clarify.

A: See question #32

Question 75

Q: Who is providing the UPSs for the network switches? Please clarify.

A: See question #33

Question 76

Q: Who is providing the door locking hardware? Please clarify.

A: Contractor.

VA – Please see question 34.

Question 77

Q: How much storage is available on the existing CCTV server?

A: VA – The CCTV server is outside of the scope of work of this project.

Question 78

Q: Does the security contractor need to worry about storage space on the existing Vivotek Video Surveillance system.

A: VA – No, this will be addressed by the VA.

Question 79

Q: There is no IGSHPA Accredited companies located in Arizona.

On the drawing M-001 Ground Source System Notes, Note 1, “ALL GROUND HEAT EXCHANGER WORK SHALL BE

INSTALLED ONLY BY AN INTERNATIONAL GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP ASSOCIATION

(IGSHPA) ACCREDITED OR IGSHPA/NATE CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN COPIES OF SAID DOCUMENTS ON FILE AT JOB SITE DURING CONSTRUCTION FOR ONE (1) SITE DRILLING SUPERINTENDENT AND ONE (1) SITE FUSION HEADERING SUPERINTENDENT AND SHALL MAINTAIN CURRENT STATUS WITH IGSHPA REGISTRATIONS. SUBMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED, SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.”

A: Yes.

VA – Concur with A/E. Lack of proper wellfield installation has been an issue on previous projects so this needs to be a requirement.