See Attached document - Attachment 1 Questions and Answers Request 7.12.2023.doc

Solicitation Questions and Answers

Refer to specification section 11 73 00 2.2 B which states bariatric lifts are to be rated for 1000 lbs. All patient lifts in the Therapy gym are to meet the 1000 lbs requirement.

We have considered all elements of this project in great detail including the structural concrete floor.

The interstitial space was evaluated in great detail to avoid conflicts with existing equipment. It was LIDAR scanned and a scan to BIM process was utilized to correctly place existing equipment and coordinate new equipment and fixtures with existing conditions. See Addendum 00001 for your records.

The interstitial space was evaluated in great detail to avoid conflicts with existing equipment. It was LIDAR scanned and a scan to BIM process was utilized to correctly place existing equipment and coordinate new equipment and fixtures with existing conditions.

The interstitial space was evaluated in great detail to avoid conflicts with existing equipment. It was LIDAR scanned and a scan to BIM process was utilized to correctly place existing equipment and coordinate new equipment and fixtures with existing conditions.

The interstitial space was evaluated in great detail to avoid conflicts with existing equipment. It was LIDAR scanned and a scan to BIM process was utilized to correctly place existing equipment and coordinate new equipment and fixtures with existing conditions.

Yes, please see F1-FXD104i.

Yes all three are the same, removing attachment D-4 and D-5

The distance to the server room they did not say where the server location was if it’s in another building. Could you please clarify this location?

The Main Server Room is located in the Building 70 Basement BH-111A.

Could you please provide how many PA’s are needed or where they are located?

Public announcement speakers are not showing on plans.

The floor plans did not include Zone lights on the floor plans. normally they would be by the nurse stations. none are shown. any these anticipated as being needed?

No, zone lights are not required in nurse stations. They are only required in front of patient rooms, which have been provided.

Confirmed, third-party inspections shall be performed for all Divisions.

Special Inspections and third-party inspections are distinct/separate scopes of work.

Third-party inspections shall be performed for all Divisions.

Yes chain link fence, and the structure is a mobile construction trailer is estimated to be removed by November 1, 2023

Confirmed.

Please Provide the make and model or basis of design for the Lift System.

Please see bidding documents submit called single source justification there is a patient lift in that folder, brand name is Medcare Brand lift system.

Please confirm the number of doors and hardware sets the VA will be salvaging prior to the start of construction.

VA does not anticipate salvaging doors and hardware, contractor is to remove door cores and turn over to VA.

Note 5 does not identify the steel bracing member required between steel joists. Please provide Structural Steel drawings and Details for new patient lifts.

Contractor shall design and submit sealed structural shop drawings.

Please confirm Steel Joists are Existing.

Contractor shall design and submit sealed structural shop drawings.

What is the span between the existing steel joists

Contractor shall design and submit sealed structural shop drawings.

Will the new AHU require a new housekeeping pad? If yes, please provide a housekeeping pad detail.

AHU shall be supported by a pre-engineered base in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

Where will specification 071300 be applied on this project?

Specification 071300 shall be used for the Shower Pan Waterproofing Sheet as outlined in specification section 071300.2

Keynote 6 on drawing MD104, keynote 7 on drawing MD104i, keynote 12 on M104 and keynote 10 on M104i describe a temporary AHU to serve supply mains during replacement of AHU. None of these keynotes are seen tagged on any of these drawings. Given that the AHU only serves the construction area, please confirm no temporary HVAC is required.

Temporary cooling is required support the Phasing plan while mechanical equipment is being replaced and commissioned. Temporary AHU minimum size shall be the same as the new unit, see M-700 series sheets. Existing service shall be resupplied based on Pre-Construction TAB report.

Specification section 251010 Advanced Utility Metering System was issued with the bid documents. Please confirm no metering is required as a part of this project. If it is required, please clarify systems it is required on and what vendor/manufacturer provides this metering for the VA.

Specification 25 10 10 is not required.

Are there any noise sensitive areas surrounding the construction area (above, below or adjacent to 4H and 4K)? If so, will any construction activities need to be performed off hours?

Follow Specification 01 57 19 Part 1.5.E.

The med gas risers in the mechanical room during the walkthrough were seen to be sized differently than shown on plans. MV-3/4” MA-1” and O-1/2” are what are currently in mechanical room. New piping is larger than these risers are able to provide. Does the piping need to be demolished and increase in size to accommodate the larger piping shown to serve the project area?

Due to the reduced bed load, the existing risers are adequate and due not need to be replaced. See addendum 0001.

Per detail A4 on page M-501, can a manual air vent be used instead of an automatic air vent? This would eliminate need for extra piping to floor drain.

Install auto air vents as designed.

Detail B1 on page M-503 shows steam safety valve detail, nothing else is shown on plans, please advise if this is a part of this project.

MPLS VAMC shops require steam safety valves up stream of all coil connections. The detail applies to all new steam connections.

Detail C8 on page M-502 shows pump detail, nothing else is shown on plans, please advise if this is a part of this project. What is the finish of the headwalls?

Detail is applicable as a reference. Existing hydronic pumps will be reused, rebalanced, and commissioned to serve new HVAC equipment for this project.

Which company oversees the metering system at the VA? Does the VA have a good point of contact for this company?

Refer to the response for question 20.

Will the VA consider issuing an additional site visit made available?

No, see question 1

Can the VA confirm that there is an existing exhaust fans house keeping pad and what the exact size of the pad?

There is not currently a housekeeping pad for EF 57. The dimensions for the RF 24 housekeeping pad are 66” x 54” x 6”.