Attachment L RFI Question Answer v5.pdf

RFI Questions & Answers

Project Name: 600-22-703 EHRM Training and Admin Space Support Long Beach Solicitation Number: 36C26223B0008

Question 1

Q: Will the VA clarify whether the Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of CQC and SSHO, or will a separate individual be required for either of those roles?

A: They can serve multiple positions.

Question 2

Q: Will the VA provide the current HAZMAT Survey for the areas impacted or disturbed by this project?

A: Yes, after award.

Question 3

Q: Does the VA anticipate encountering any asbestos-containing materials or LBP during this project? If so, will the VA provide the requisite Specification Sections?

A: No, this is not anticipated.

Question 4

Q: Will the VA provide a Specification Section 09 06 00 – Schedule For Finishes?

A: Yes, see Attachment G LBVA Materials and Finishes Schedule.

Question 5

Q: Will the VA provide Specification Sections for Roofing, Resilient Flooring, Architectural Casework, and Countertops?

A: Yes, see Attachments G LBVA Materials and Finishes Schedule and Attachment H LBVA Engineering Shop Standards.

Question 6

Q: Will the VA confirm that the Electric Operable Partition and the Ceiling Mounted Projector will be supplied and installed by a VA Vendor on a separate contract?

A: Both the Electric Operable Partition and the Ceiling Mounted Projector are included in this requirement. They will not be supplied and installed under a separate contract.

Question 7

Q: Drawing Sheet S1.100, Pricing note 1 call for an Allowance for demolition of SOG and access excavation. To make a fair bid platform, will the VA provide an amount for this Allowance?

A: The VA will not provide the amount to use in the bid.

Question 8

Q: Drawing Sheet S1.100, Pricing note 2 calls for an Allowance for completion of Structural Design and Construction of Final Design. We thought this was a Bid-Build project, but to create a fair bid platform, will the VA provide the amount to use for this Allowance?

A: This is a bid-build project. See attached SSK-A.1: Reference Sheet S1.100 – Partial Foundation. Revised Keynote 3 to reflect reference to only Pricing Note 1. Deleted Pricing Note 2. The VA will not provide the amount to use for the allowance.

Question 9

Q: Drawing Sheet S1.101, Pricing Notes has 3 more “complete the structural design” Allowances. Will the VA clarify IF THIS IS A FULLY DESIGNED PROJECT, AND IF NOT, PROVIDE THE Allowance amounts for these 3 items?

A: See attached SSK-A.2: Reference Sheet S1.101 - Partial Roof Framing Plan. Deleted Pricing Notes 2 and 3. This is a fully designed project. The VA will not provide the amount to use for the allowance.

Question 10

Q: Refer to sheets L2.100 and L2.200, irrigation design is incomplete. There are a lot of symbols/components shown on Legend but not shown on plans. Please provide the complete design for irrigation system on this job.

A: Refer to SOW, any changes will come after award

Question 11

Q: Do you have a plan holders list, or job walk sign in sheet that you can send me for this project?

A: Refer to Attachment K Sign in Sheet.

Question 12

Q: Will the VA provide the most recent as-built drawings, including the MPE drawings?

Question 13

Q: Plan page P2.100 calls for existing drain lines to be removed back to sewer mains. The sewer main is outside of the building, is the intention to saw cut and remove all of the underground sewer lines inside the building or to demo the lines below grade and cap them off?

A: Demo back to Main Line

Question 14

Q: Is it possible to receive the overall pictures of the server room and the front and back pictures of the Patch panel?

A: Unfortunately, security protocols prohibit the distribution of photos showing the server rooms. Please notify if there is a specific question related to the room.

Question 15

Q: Please confirm if Alternate bids are required. General Requirements Paragraph 1.3 “Statement of Bid Item(s) calls out that two prices are required; One for the Base bid and another for an Alternate bid. If Alternate is required, please provide a space on the Solicitation, Offer, and Award form.

A: Alternate bids are not required. Please provide only the main bid item/base bid.

Question 16

Q: There is a conflict as to who is to pay for the cost for providing Testing Laboratory Services.

The General Contractor per Section 01 45 29 – Testing Laboratory Services paragraph 1.1 or by owner per Section 01 00 00 – General Requirements paragraph 1.2D. Please clarify.

A: Testing must be conducted by 3rd party. Not affiliated with VA or GC.

Question 17

Q: Are there Liquidated Damages for this project? If so, what are the dollar amounts?

A: There are no liquidated damages for this project.

Question 18

Q: Are there Allowances for this project?

A: Refer to drawings and attachments. Allowance amounts will not be provided by the VA.

Question 19

Q: Please confirm that there is no Phasing of work for this project.

A: Confirm, No Phasing.

Question 20

Q: Where is the staging area for the General Contractor?

A: Lay Down Area has not yet been determined, TBD.

Question 21

Q: Are there over-excavation requirements under the new work for the site work? If so, please provide a Grading Specification.

A: No

Question 22

Q: Are there any LEED Certification goals?

A: Refer to Design Requirements/Specs. If doesn’t state LEED then take into account for bidding purposes.

Question 23

Q: Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.2-D states that the Testing Laboratory will be retained by the VA. This conflicts with Specification Section 01 45 29, Part 1.1. Will there VA clarify whether the Testing Laboratory will be hired by the VA or by the Contractor?

A: Testing is done by a third party. General Contractor can hire

Question 24

Q: The IFB SF 1442, Block 17 calls for one lump sum Main Bid Item price line. Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.3-B calls for an Alternate Deduct price line. Will the VA confirm there is no Alternate Deduct required for this project, but if an Alternate is required, will the VA provide a new Price Schedule for this solicitation?

A: An Alternate Deduct is not required for this project. Please provide only the Main Bid item.

Question 25

Q: Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.8 requires the Contractor to hire a registered professional land surveyor for this project. Will the VA confirm that the Contractor is to hire a surveyor for this project and if so, will the VA provide the tasks to be performed and also provide the requisite Specification Section for Surveying?

A: Any spec within plans that state Requirement, is a Requirement. VA will not provide Tasks, but can provide drawings of underground MEP

Question 26

Q: Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.13-A & B require the Contractor to connect to the VA electrical service with a meter and to pay the VA the prevailing rate for the electricity used. Will the VA clarify if this will be a requirement for this project and if so, will the VA provide the prevailing KwH rate currently being charged?

A: Yes

Question 27

Q: Specification Section 01 00 00, Parts 1.18 & 1.19 require the Contractor to provide a Construction Sign and a Safety Sign mounted on posts. Will the VA clarify if these signs will be required for this project?

A: Yes

Question 28

Q: Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.20 requires the Contractor to hire a Commercial Photographer to document this project. Since this will be a costly item, will the VA clarify if a Commercial Photographer must be hired or if in-house photographs will be allowed?

A: Needs to be Professional Quality.

Question 29

Q: Specification Section 01 32 16.01 states that the A/E of Record shall develop and maintain a CPM Schedule.

This Section seems to be for a Design-Build project and conflicts with Specification Section 01 32 16.15. Since this project is a Design-Bid-Build, and the VA engaged the A/E, will the VA clarify if they will be hiring their A/E to develop and maintain the CPM schedule, or will the Schedule be a part of the Contractors responsibility?

A: Schedule is part of the Contractors Responsibility

Question 30

Q: Specification Section 01 35 26, Part 1.9-B requires in addition to the SSHO requirements, that a monthly inspection be conducted by a separate Certified Safety Professional or a Certified Safety and Health Technician.

Will the VA clarify if this will be a requirement for this project?

A: Designated GC SSHO is Qualified to make monthly Inspections

Question 31

Q: Specification Section 01 35 26, Part 1.13 requires the Contractor produce written certification that all employees assigned to the work site shall have had a negative pre-placement tuberculin screening test prior to assignment. Will the VA clarify whether this will be a requirement for this project?

A: Not required.

Question 32

Q: Specification Section 01 45 00, Part 3.2-C-3 requires the Contractor to hire a DQC Manager which shall be a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect to be assigned to the DQC role. Since this is a Design-Bid-Build project and also since this will be a significant cost to the project, will the VA clarify if this will be required for this project?

A: Not required. Any questions can be answered via VA to VA contracted A/E.

Question 33

Q: Specification Section 01 45 00, Part 3.4-C requires the Contractor to employ specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager such as a Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Graduate Architect, and Environmental Engineer. Since this is a hugely expensive requirement, will the VA clarify if this will be required for this project?

Question 34

Q: Specification Section 01 45 35, Part 1.1-A requires the Contractor to hire a Registered Design Professional to perform structural observations during construction, in addition to the normal Special Inspections and testing performed by the Material Testing Laboratory. Since this will be a significant cost to the project, will the CVA clarify if this will be a requirement for this Design-Bid-Build project?

Question 35

Q: Specification Section 01 91 00, Part 1.4-C requires the Contractor to support the USGBC LEED rating program in order to support listed credits. Will the VA clarify whether this will be a USGBC LEED project or not, and if so, provide the LEED credit summary listing all prerequisites and requirements?

A: Not a LEED Project

Question 36

Q: Specification Section 01 91 00, Part 1.8-C states that the VA will engage the Commissioning Agent (CxA) under a separate contract. Since this will be a significant cost to the project, ill the VA clarify if formal commissioning will be required for this project, and if so, will the CxA be engaged by the VA or by the Contractor?

A: Commissioning will be conducted via VA contract/ certified personnel.

Question 37

Q: Can you provide the sign-in sheet?

A: Refer to Attachment K Sign in Sheet.

Question 38

Q: Please include an Owners Allowance for pricing note #1 and 2 per sheet S1.100 and under pricing notes # 1 thru #3 per sheets S1.101.

A: Please refer to Question 9.

Question 39

Q: Please provide a Start Date and a Completion Date for this project.

A: Start and completion date TBD. Refer to SOW: Commencement of work shall begin within 10 days after receipt of written Notice to Proceed (NTP) and should last no longer than a duration of 365 Calendar Days after date NTP is issued.

Question 40

Q: Please provide a Retention % for this project.

A: No retention for NRM Projects

Question 41

Q: Please provide a Warranty Period (months) for this project.

A: Refer to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction.

Question 42

Q: Please add Section 096513 – Resilient Base and Accessories and Section 096519 – Resilient Tile Flooring to the Table of Contents.

A: Refer to Attachment G.

Question 43

Q: We respectfully request an extension of at least one week to the RFC Cutoff Date in order to fully review Plans and Specs for this project.

A: The bid submission deadline is extended from Monday, June 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM Local Time, Long Beach, CA to Monday, June 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM Local Time, Long Beach, CA.

The public bid opening is moved from Monday, June 19, 2023, at 2:20 PM Local Time, Long Beach, CA to Monday, June 26, 2023, at 2:20 PM Local Time, Long Beach, CA.

Question 44

Q: Plan page P2.100 calls for existing drain lines to be removed back to sewer mains. The sewer main is outside of the building, is the intention to saw cut and remove all of the underground sewer lines inside the building or just to demo the lines below grade and cap them off?

A: Demo Lines back to Main Line

Question 45

Q: Will any retrofit work or new fixtures be required in the existing bathroom or conference room sink?

A: Only 1 Sink will remain, Keep same fixtures.

Question 46

Q: Will plumbing as built drawings be provided to accurately determine the amount of demo required?

Question 47

Q: The material and products schedule on Page L1.100 does not indicate who is responsible for any of these items

- Contractor or GOVT. It is not listed on the Dwgs or in specs. Can the VA please provide responsibility of items on this schedule?

A: Contractor Purchase and Install

Question 48

Q: Please provide Specification 32 05 23 – Cement and Concrete for exterior improvement.

A: See Hardscape/Landscape plans section.

Question 49

Q: The due date for 36C26223B0008 - EHRM Training & Admin Space Support falls on Juneteenth which is a national holiday, 06/19/2023. Is there any chance that due date will get extended to support the people who will be off that day?

A: See Question 43.

Question 50

Q: Please provide a Thermal Insulation Specification per Detail B3/A4.100.

A: Refer to Trade Standard and Install

Question 51

Q: Please provide drawing A03.91 per Note #4 on sheet L1.300 for the color of the Steel Shade Structural.

A: TBD

Question 52

Q: Identify the points of connection. Notes A and B on page L2.100 refer to two different locations. These locations are not shown on the plan.

A: Mainline nearest SOG.

Question 53

Q: Note 4 on page L2.100 says to use an existing backflow. The legend on page L2.200 lists a new backflow to be installed. Which is it?

A: Use existing

Question 54

Q: Identify all of the components required to completely install the irrigation system (there are no symbols on page L2.100) A: Subject to Trade code and requirement of GC Trade Knowledge

Question 55

Q: There is a note on page L2.100 stating to connect all new valve wires to an existing controller, however, Note C on the same page lists a new controller to be intalled. The Irrigation Legend on page L2.200 lists two separate controllers to be installed. Which is it?

A: Install new controllers with adequate zones

Question 56

Q: Regarding RFI Questions and Answers #13 and #44 per Addendum #1. Where is the Main Line located so the sawcut and removal plus patch back can be figured? For bidding can we figure capping right below slab?

A: Mainline runs below slab, therefore cap below slab