Technical Questions - FINAL - St. Cloud Day Care 5-19-21.pdf

Solicitation # 36C77621B0002 Construct Adult Day Health Care & Extended Care Support Bldg- St. Cloud Technical Questions and VA Response Tracking Sheet

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1. 1-19-21 2/12/21 Would full size/to scale drawings be available from the architect? It looks like most of the drawings provided are scanned copies and they are not full size, so when we are trying to scale them for estimating purposes the scale is off.

Due to file size restrictions the initial upload was with reduced size drawings. The drawings uploaded with this amendment will become the official drawings of record.

2. 1-19-21 2/12/21 Reference spec 27 52 23 Part 1, M - The nurse call system is called out to be Responder 5. It has been the VA St. Cloud standard to use the Responder 5000 system on this campus. The Brand Name Justification notes the existing facility currently specifies Rauland Responder 5000.

Can the Responder 5000 system be used as a substitution for the Responder 5?

The R5000 system will be used.

3. 1-26-21 2/12/21 Page sizes for the Mechanical are 22 X 17, Plumbing are 42 x 30, Civil are 42 x 30 and 22 X17, Architectural are 22 x 17 and 44 x 34.

Is it possible to get a set with uniform page sizes without messing with the scales?

See response to question #1.

4. 1-29-21 2/12/21 Reference drawing AI101 & AI601- Room finish schedule calls for welded sheet flooring in some rooms, but the finish plan shows VCT in all of these rooms.

Which is correct? Will there be a spec provided for sheet vinyl? Also, are there any rubber treads required?

The floor plan is correct. There is no welded sheet flooring (WVS-1) in the project. WVS-1 noted the room finish schedule to be changed to VCT-1.

Yes, rubber treads required, reference Part 2.3 “Resilient Stair Treads” in specification section 09 65 13 “Resilient Base and Accessories”

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5. 1-29-21 2/12/21 Ref drawing S103, AE101, AE103, AE104, AE106, AE501- these drawings and possibly others appear to be sized with incorrect scale. Will a proper scaled drawing set be provided?

Only AE301 has an incorrect scale indication of 3/16” =1’-0”. All other sheets with 1/8” = 1’-0” scale are correct to 30”x42” sheet size. Also, See response to question #1.

6. 1-29-21 4/7/21

Ref solicitation- When will the project be awarded and can onsite work begin in April?

Anticipate July 2021 for construction start.

7. 1-29-21 2/12/21 Ref drawing AE302- The ADHC Equipment schedule uses a “GC” designation in the PROVIDED BY and INSTALLED BY columns. The Equipment/Medical Accessories Notes call out designations under note 10 but GC designation does not appear. Can clarification be provided?

The “Contractor / C” in the FURNISHED BY/INSTALLED BY schedule is the G.C.

Reference updated drawings posted with this amendment.

8. 2-1-21 2/12/21 Ref drawing AE104- Bathing room 126 illustrates an elevation indicator symbol which appears AE505/36. No elevation detail 36 appears to exist on drawing AE505.

Will further details be provided?

Elevation tag AE505/36 is correct.

9. 2-1-21 2/12/21 Ref drawingAE107- Will a specification be provided for the floor hatch shown in the mechanical room? What size is required and does the hatch require a 2-hour fire rating?

Refer to specification section 08 31 13 - Access Doors and Frames” per Door schedule comments note #10 for door 104D on sheet AE703

10. 2-1-21 2/12/21 Ref drawing AE302- ADHC schedule calls out a commercial washer and dryer to be furnished and installed by GC. The equipment schedule on the right side of page calls out a V.C. designation for the washer and dryer. There are other items such as the TVs, lockers, lift chairs, computer monitor and wall brackets, etc., that are not consistent from one schedule to the other schedule. Which schedule is correct?

Excluding the bariatric ceiling lift, the following equipment schedules are correct:

Toilet accessories, medical accessories and equipment schedule.

The preferred ceiling lift manufacturer is Guldmann.

11. 2-1-21 2/12/21 Ref drawing AI601- Which windows require window shades as the location shown on the finish legend is not clear?

All vision window units:

W1, W3, and W4

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12. 2-5-21 2/12/21 Ref Section: 071113 Bituminous Damp proofing:

Please clarify that a damp proofing is desired at the foundation walls and not an actual waterproofing material. Typically, on past St Cloud VA projects a self-adhering membrane is utilized at foundation wall locations such as WR Meadows Mel Rol. Note, damp proofing does not resist hydrostatic water pressure.

Reference 07 13 52 “Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing” which has been added to the original specifications.

13. 2-5-21 2/12/21 Ref Section: 071113 Bituminous Damp proofing:

Reference the typical wall section detail on drawing AE601 keynote 3. Fluid applied air barriers cannot be sprayed below grade, assuming this note should be for the damp proofing and or if you elect to change it to waterproofing as noted above.

Reference 07 13 52 “Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing” which has been added to the original specifications.

14. 2-5-21 2/12/21 Ref Section: 071113 Bituminous Damp proofing:

Is the damp proofing/waterproofing to terminate @ top of foundation wall or carry up the vertical face of the precast floor plank. Would be helpful to have a detail for the brick ledge for typical wall sections such as A,B,C on

AE601

Reference 07 13 52 “Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing” which has been added to the original specifications.

15. 2-5-21 2/12/21 Ref Section 072726 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable:

Page 3 of the spec under letter C. Installer qualifications and also under 3.3 quality control mentions the use of ABAA quality assurance program and testing. This is a very expensive form of testing that we as the contractor are to include in our proposals. On all past STC VA projects in the last several years this has always been eliminated and not required as the VA utilizes their own testing agency(s) for the air barrier which is a far more economical approach. Is ABAA quality assurance program and testing required or can this be eliminated?

Yes, the ABAA quality assurance program and testing can be eliminated

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16. 2-5-21 3/18/21 Ref Section 099100 Painting:

Page 10 of the spec under 3.3 General Workmanship Requirements letter A states: Application may be by brush or roller. Spray application only upon acceptance from the COR in writing. Being that this is essentially a standalone building can the painting contractor figure to spray apply the paint?

No spray applied allowed inside the building envelope.

17. 2-5-21 2/12/21 Ref wall sections in sheets AE 601 to AE 604 at the foundation have Coded Note 4:

This states: 2” rigid perimeter insulation (min. R-5-5 per inch) which would total an R-11 on two-inch foam. Rigid insulation is a R-5 per inch so 2” rigid would give a total of an R-10 otherwise we would need to figure 2.5-inch insulation which would bring the R value up to 12.5. Is 2” 25PSI (R-10) insulation acceptable at the foundation walls?

Yes, 2” 25PSI (R-10) insulation is acceptable at the foundation walls

18. 2-5-21 2/12/21 The scale used in the dimension plans AE101 and AE102 appears to be different from the scale noted in the drawing block title of the same. This issue would apply to other plans as well. Please clarify which scale to use.

See response to question #1.

19. 2-8-21 3/18/21 Division 013216.15 - Monthly schedule update meetings will be held on dates mutually agreed to by the COTR and the Contractor. Contractor and their CPM consultant (if applicable) shall attend all monthly schedule update meetings. Can we use Webex and shared screen technology to conduct this meeting in lieu of having the scheduler on the project site?

Yes, VA uses Microsoft teams for meetings.

Contractor to have Microsoft teams.

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20. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Division 013526 - The SSHO or an equally qualified Designated Representative/alternate will maintain a presence on the site during construction operations in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-6: Superintendence by the Contractor. Can the SSHO also share the role of the Superintendent?

Approved only if selected individuals carry proper qualifications and certifications.

21. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Division 013526 - A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with specialized knowledge in construction safety or a certified Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) shall randomly conduct a monthly site safety inspection. The CSP or CSHT can be a corporate safety professional or independently contracted. The CSP or CSHT will provide their certificate number on the required report for verification as necessary. Can these inspections be conducted by the SSHO?

No, independent safety reviews are to ensure conformance of safety regulations by contractors.

22. 2-8-21 2/12/21 What is the minimum quantity of GC personnel required to be onsite while work is being performed? What are their Titles?

Refer to specifications for requirements.

23. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Please provide a copy of the submittal Register for the project for bidding purposes.

Refer to specifications for submittal requirements.

24. 2-8-21 4/11/21 The price schedule on page 5 of the solicitation calls for three line items 0001, 0002, and 0003. Are we to pro-rate the general condition, overhead, and profit to each line item.

It is the responsibility of the offeror to decide how they want to allocate their price proposal in each line item. Award selection will be based on the Grand total of all line items.

25. 2-8-21 4/11/21 Please confirm that line item 0001 includes all the trades from division 2 to 22, line item 0002 from division 26 to 28, and line item 0003 only division 23.

In reviewing the price schedule and the Statement of bid items in the specifications, the specification divisions would generally fall into the following items:

Item 1, General construction 3-12, 31-33 Item 2, Electrical work 25-28 Item 3, Mechanical work 21-23

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26. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Is this project tax-exempt? If yes, Please issue the Tax Exemption number for bidding purposes. If not, what is the percentage of tax?

No, this is not exempt of sales tax. Contractors are required to pay sales and excise tax. Offerors shall include all applicable taxes in accordance with FAR By Reference Clause 52.229-3 “Federal, State and Local Taxes.” Percentage of tax information is the responsibility of the bidder.

27. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Half of the drawings provided with the solicitation are the reduced size drawings (because of scale conflicts).

Please provide original sized drawings for bidding.

See response to question #1.

28. 2-8-21 4/8/21 Please provide a site logistic plan showing the connection for temp water connection, temp power connection, location for site trailer, contractor parking, etc. for bidding purposes.

Drawings indicate the general construction area for the new building but do not show specific trailer and parking areas. Utilities would be from the adjacent B116 Rehab building.

29. 2-8-21 2/12/21 This project is a ground-up new building which will require staking out of building foundation and proposed utilities. Please provide the VA's survey requirements and specifications.

Reference Surveying specification section 02 21 13.

30. 2-8-21 2/12/21 GI101 - Detail F1 of GI101 indicates a temporary infection control/dust control barrier at the east entrance of the Bldg. 116. Are we to provide a hard barrier wall?

Please provide details for the temporary wall with the required rating. Also, detail F2 calls for 3' 8" x 4' 0" 45 Min HM door & frame assembly. Is this door size sufficient for human and material access? Please clarify.

Refer to General IC plan note B-1, for requirements for moderate dust barrier construction. Also refer to VA ICRA assessment requirements for construction activities corresponding to IC class III.

Yes, the door size is sufficient for crawlspace area work activities, full size man door not possible.

31. 2-8-21 2/12/21 GI101 - Detail F2 of GI101 indicates a temporary infection control/dust control barrier in the crawlspace at the east side of the Bldg. 116. Is this barrier required in the crawlspace? If yes, please provide details for the temporary wall with the required rating.

Yes, see response to question #30.

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32. 2-8-21 2/12/21 C2.0 & C3.0 - C2.0 indicates to remove, salvage, store the existing shrubbery, and C3.0 indicates to reinstall the shrubbery on the north side of existing Building 116.

Please provide the details of the existing shrubbery.

The shrubbery is a densely packed tree line of 2” diameter trunks or less, 12’ average height.

Reference drawings C1.0-C8.0. Include in bid for demolition but not storage or reinstallation in this same area due to installation of underground storm retention vault system below.

33. 2-8-21 2/12/21 C2.0, C3.0 & C4.0 - 1" Irrigation line and the new underground electrical line shows on the north side of building 116, which are crossing through the existing sidewalk. The civil demo plan C2.0 doesn't show to remove the sidewalk and, the proposed civil site plan C3.0 does not reflect the restoration. Please provide updated drawing C2.0 & C3.0.

Contractor option to line bore or sleeve in place or remove paving for trenching of new line and replace paving using similar prep and detailing for new sidewalks.

34. 2-8-21 2/12/21 C2.0, C3.0 & C4.0 - A new underground electrical line for emergency and critical power indicates to run from generator building 117 to the connecting corridor on the west side of building 116, which will require demo and restoration. Please provide updated drawing C2.0 & C3.0.

Contractor option to line bore or sleeve in place or remove paving for trenching of new line and replace paving using similar prep and detailing for new sidewalks. Core drill and seal penetrations through walls and slab of generator building at line install.

35. 2-8-21 2/12/21 C2.0, C7.0 & C7.2 - Civil drawing C2.0 indicates to provide temporary chain link construction fence with attached silt fence and provided reference of sheet C7.0.

Detail 3/C7.0 shows only a chain-link fence, and there is no reference to the silt fence attached. Also, detail 1/C7.2 shows a 2' high independent silt fence. Please clarify.

Disregard plan note. Use separate silt fence and construction fence following details provided.

36. 2-8-21 2/12/21 C4.0 - Civil drawing C4.0 indicates to run new irrigation line to the proposed building and connect it to existing irrigation well on north-west of the building 116. Please provide the required depth of the proposed irrigation line.

Install below frost depth line. Minimum is 24”

37. 2-8-21 2/12/21 C7.0 - Detail 3/C7.0 shows to install a temporary chain link fence with a 2' post in the ground. Is the temporary construction fence with the panel stand acceptable?

Acceptable, however this does not relieve contractor from security liability requirements for job site.

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38. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Restoration - Is seeding acceptable for the restoration of the disturbed area and around the perimeter of the proposed building?

Sodding per specifications.

39. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE001, AE002 & 10 44 13 - AE001, AE002 & 10 44 13

- AE001 & AE002 have shown the fire extinguishers only. Who is responsible for providing the fire extinguishers? If contractor, please provide fire extinguisher's specification.

The fire extinguishers are provided by the VA and the cabinets are provided by the Contractor as noted in the Life Safety Symbol schedule on sheets AE001 and AE002. Spec 104413

40. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE104, AE703 & 08 71 00 - Keynote 3 of AE104 calls for an auto door activator for connecting corridor doors and vestibule 112. The comment column of the door schedule also marked with a note 7, which indicates door opener on multiple doors. None of the hardware sets provided in the hardware schedule shows an auto door operator. Please provide updated hardware schedule and auto door operator specifications.

Only doors C101A, B101B and 112B requires an auto door activator.

Door 103B, 104B and 110B does not require an auto door activator. Reference V.A specification section 08 71 13 posted with this amendment.

41. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE104 - Window W6 and W7 show on the north and west wall of nurse work area 142. There is no detail for W6 and W7 provided in the drawings. Please provide the details of W6 and W7.

On sheet AE702 Window unit W6 and W7 is mislabel. Reference W1 and W2 for W6 and W7.

42. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE301 - TA-14 equipment is illustrated on the exterior wall of ADHC Encounter rooms 115, 116, 118, Treatment room 119, and bathing room 126. TA-14 has not shown in the equipment schedule. Please provide the description of TA-14 and the responsibility of that equipment.

TA-14 is a hand sanitizer disperser, provided and installed by the VA

43. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE302 - There are conflicts in responsibility for the equipment provided in the ADHC equipment schedule, equipment schedule, toilet accessories schedule, and medical accessories schedule of AE302. Some of the examples are as follows. Please provide an updated equipment schedule, and specification for all of the items supplied and/or installed by the contractor.

EQ-1 Collapsible wheelchairs EQ-2 Scooters EQ-4 Medical Hydraulic Lift Chair EQ-5 Apollo 6000 seating Bathing Tub EQ-6 Commercial Washer unit (if furnished and installed by contractor, please provide specifications).

EQ-7 Commercial dryer unit (if furnished and installed by contractor, please provide specifications).

EQ-8 Digital Scale EQ-9 Computer/Monitor and wall bracket.

EQ-10 Desktop Computer/monitor EQ-13 Flat Screen TV and wall bracket (if furnished and installed by contractor, please provide size and specifications).

EQ-18 Metal lockers in men's and women's room. (if furnished and installed by contractor, please provide specifications).

EQ-19 Coat storage room lockers (if furnished and installed by contractor, please provide specifications).

EQ-21 Medical carts EQ-23 Desktop Copier/Printer EQ-24 Floor Copier/Printer EQ-25 references 2 different products, one schedule calls for Guldmann GH3 Ceiling lift and other schedule calls for Prism Medical C-800 bariatric ceiling lift. Both the schedule calls for VA supplied and GC installed. Please clarify which one is correct. Also, please provide the

To avoid confusion between O and C O (Owner) will be changed to VA

VA.F.VA.I

(VA Furnished VA Installed)

VA.F.C.I

(VA Furnished Contractor Installed)

Items EQ-1, 2, 3, 22 and 26 are VA.F.VA.I Items EQ-4 thru 21, 23 through 25 are

VA.F.C.I

Updated drawings have been provided with this amendment.

Guldmann has been the ceiling lift supplier used by the VA campus. Other vendors would be acceptable.

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contact information of the product supplier, so we can bid on the installation accurately.

44. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Equipment concerning question #44 Continued:

EQ-28 Scifit Recumbent Eliptical Bike EQ-29 Scifit Recumbent Bike TA-5 Two-Roll Toilet paper dispenser M-2 Patient chart holder M-11 Whiteboard DryErase

VA.F.C.I

(VA Furnished Contractor Installed)

Items TA-5, M-2 and M-11 are VA.F.VA.I Items EQ-4 28 and 29 are VA.F.C.I

45. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE504 - Elevation 16/AE504 for housekeeping room 144 annotated with plastic laminate shelves. No image for the shelving has been shown in the elevation. Please advise.

Delete reference to shelving.

46. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE505 - Elevation 35/AE505 calls out as a clean supply.

Are we to use this elevation for office supply storage as marked on floor plan AE104?

Elevation 35/AE505 mislabeled, name to be

OFFICE/SUPPY STORAGE - 146

47. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE505 - Are we to use the elevation 35 marked for bathing room#2-126 for both the bathrooms or only bathroom 126?

Elevation 36 has been added to the updated drawings.

This elevation is only for bathing room #2-126

48. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE503 & AE702 - L3 and L4 are called out as a metal louver in the elevation 5 & 6 of AE503. However, it is referenced as a functional aluminum louver on AE702.

Please clarify.

Provide aluminum louvers

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49. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE601 to AE604 & 07 11 13 - All the exterior wall section shown on drawings AE601 to AE604 has illustrated keynote 3 with the description "FLUID APPLIED WEATHER BARRIER" on the foundation wall. Are we to consider that as Bituminous damp proofing as called out in spec section 07 11 13? Please confirm. Also, spec called for both the hot-applied and cold-applied, please clarify whether to use hot-applied or cold-applied bituminous waterproofing.

Keynote #19 is reference to specification section 07 27 26 “Fluid-applied membrane air barriers, Vapor permeable” Keynote # 3 to be revised to “Sheet waterproof membrane, refer to specifications for additional information Clod applied refer to specification 07 13 52 posted with this amendment.

50. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AE702 - There are 2 windows illustrated as a hollow metal windows and identified by W2 (4' 0" x 3' 8", and 2' 2" x 3' 8"). There are no locations annotated with the W2 HM metal windows on the floor plan. Please advise.

The hollow metal window units tags are incorrect W1 to be W6, W2 to be W7.

51. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 - WG with a solid dotted line has shown in the finish floor plan legend of AI101. It has not shown anywhere in the finish floor plan of AI101. Does it require? If yes, please provide an updated drawing.

WG to be provided in the following rooms C101, 145, C112, C130, C131, 141B, 141, 112

52. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 & AI601 - Rubber flooring has shown in the finish legend of the AI601, indicating the receiving locations, connecting corridor C101, and vestibule 112.

However, the finish floor plan AI101 calls for VCT-1.

Please clarify which one is correct.

The RFG (recessed floor grating) at the Connecting Corridor vestibule (C101) and Vestibule (112) is surrounded by 12” wide band of rubber tile (RF) flooring.

53. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 & AI601 - Room Finish schedule of AI601 calls for WVS-1 flooring in rooms 115 to 121 and 123.

However, there is no finish legend provided for WVS-1, and finish floor plan AI101 calls for VCT-1. Please advise.

WVS-1 is a misprint on the schedule (AI601), the floor finish is to be VCT-1

54. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 & AI601 - Room Finish schedule of AI601 calls for WVS-2 flooring in exercise room 124. However, there is no finish legend provided for WVS-2 and finish floor plan AI101 calls for RTF-1 & RTF-2. Please advise.

WVS-2 is a misprint on the schedule (AI601), the floor finish for the exercise room is to be RTF-1 and RTF-2

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55. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 & AI601 - Room Finish schedule of AI601 calls for WSV-2 flooring in multipurpose rooms 128 and 128 A. However, there is no finish legend provided for WSV- 2 and finish floor plan AI101 calls for CPT-1. Please advise.

WVS-2 is a misprint on the schedule (AI601), the floor finish for the multipurpose room is to be

CPT-1

56. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 & AI601 - There is no floor pattern shown for CFT-1 and CFT-2 in all the toilets. Please provide the floor pattern.

Grid pattern with CFT as field tile and CPT-2 as accent at every 12” in both directions

57. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 & AI601 - Room Finish schedule of AI601 calls for CFT-2 flooring in housekeeping room 144. However, the floor finish plan AI101 calls for VCT-1. Please advise.

Floor finish in Housekeeping (HSKP) is to be

VCT-1

58. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI101 & AI601 - AI101 calls for sealed concrete in Electrical, mechanical, engineering utility room and stairs. Please provide the basis of the design and specifications of the concrete sealer.

Basis of design sealer mfr:

Mfr: Concrete Coating, Inc.

Product: SuperSeal 2000-M Finish: Matte

59. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI601 - Finish legend on AI601 indicates SPS-2 with a 1/2" Corian material as window sills. Keynote 45 of the exterior wall section calls for 3/4" thickness. Please clarify the thickness of the window sill, and also confirm that all the exterior windows require window sills.

Window sill assembly thickness to be 1/2” per sheet AI601, Keynote # 45 has been revised. Reference updated drawings posted with this amendment.

60. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI601 - Finish legend shows WB as a wall guard with the Acrovyn product. None of the walls in the finish plan or elevations calls for a wall guard. Please provide updated drawings.

WG to be provided in the following rooms C101, 145, C112, C130, C131, 141B, 141, 112

61. 2-8-21 2/12/21 AI601 and 12 24 00 - 12 24 00 windows shades specification is provided in the specification book. The finish legend of AI601 calls for Graber brand vertical window blinds. Please confirm we need to bid for the vertical blinds as per the finish legend.

Bid for the vertical blinds as per the finish legend

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62. 2-8-21 2/12/21 S-001 - Structural note 5.8 of S-001 asks us to carry an allowance in the bid price for 5000 pounds of miscellaneous structural steel. Please confirm it is correct. So, all bidders can carry an allowance.

Disregard this requirement, do not include in bid.

63. 2-8-21 2/12/21 S-103 - Drawing S-103 (2nd floor/low roof framing plan) shows "NO FIBER REINFORCED LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE TOPPING." However, the details referenced by this plan on S-401 calls for 2" thick concrete topping. Please confirm which one is correct.

No topping per plan.

64. 2-8-21 2/12/21 S-301 - All the details on the structural drawing S-301 illustrate the perimeter and chimney drain. There are no drain tile work calls in the utilities or plumbing drawings.

If the drain tile work is required, please provide details and specifications.

Include in bid for perimeter perforated pvc foundation drain in free-draining material in filter fabric system including wall backfill as shown on structural drawings.

65. 2-8-21 2/12/21 EM101 - Keynote 4 of EM101 discusses the bid deduct alternate 1 for 800 AMP ATS, 800 AMP circuit breaker, and conduit between the ATS and circuit breaker. The price schedule does not show any bid deductive alternate.

Please update the price schedule if the deductive alternate 1 is required.

Any reference to deduct alternates should be discarded. Deduct alternatives do not apply to this solicitation. Pricing should reflect all items.

66. 2-8-21 2/12/21 ES101 & EP502 - Drawings EP502 and ES101 reference

(3) emergency feeders. The route is from existing building #117 to the new ADHC. EP502 indicates the requirement for concrete encasement of the feeders.

Please verify whether the concrete encasement is required in the tunnel. If concrete encasement is required, please provide engineered support details as well as how to integrate the junction boxes shown on drawing ES101.

Concrete encasement is required for feeders installed underground.

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67. 2-8-21 2/12/21 ES102 & ET101 - Drawing ES102 calls for 6-strand multi-mode 62.5 micron fiber optic cable from data room 109 to building B4-East data room. However, the reference detail to this provided on B5/ET101 shows a single-mode 24 strand fiber optic cable under note 1.

Please clarify which one is correct.

Provide 24-strand SM FOC.

68. 2-8-21 2/12/21 ES102 - Drawing ES102 shows to run 6 number of 3" conduits to Building 3 basement tunnel system by horizontal boring. Is the contractor to run all the communication cable from the penetration point in building 3 to Building B4 East in the existing cable tray or the new conduit?

-See updated requirements for conduit boring: (4) total conduits instead of (6). Reference updated drawing ES102 posted with this amendment.

-Cabling shall be armored cabling and shall be in conduit until it reaches an existing cable tray in bldg. 3 and/or steam tunnel. Existing cable trays may be used where available for voice (copper) and data (fiber) cabling as long as the cabling is armored. The (2) spare conduits should terminate near an existing cable tray in steam tunnel and be clearly marked.

-Utilize existing pathways for armored cabling (copper and fiber) when entering B4-East from steam tunnel. Restore fire rating when complete.

69. 2-8-21 2/12/21 32 12 16 & 32 17 23 - An asphalt pavement and pavement marking are not shown in the drawing.

However, the specification sections are provided in the spec book. Please clarify.

Disregard specifications, no new asphalt paving or markings are included in work.

70. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Are we allowed to work all the tie in to exiting utility work and work associated to tie-in to the room 112 of building 116 during the regular normal working hours?

Any work requiring temporary shutdown of utilities for connection work affecting occupied spaces should be bid as after-hours unless otherwise approved by VA on a case by case basis.

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71. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please provide a contact information of the preferred/maintenance temperature control contractor.

Johnson Controls

72. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please provide a contact information of the preferred/maintenance fire alarm contractor.

All-State Communications

73. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please provide a contact information of the preferred/maintenance nurse call system contractor.

Beacon Communications

74. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please provide a contact information of the preferred/maintenance access control system contractor.

All-State Communications

75. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please provide a contact information of the preferred/maintenance CCTV system contractor.

All-State Communications

76. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please provide a contact information of the preferred/maintenance public address system contractor.

Marco

77. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Is the Government aware that the Rauland Responder 5000, which has been cited in your Brand Name Justification, is a CBOC nurse call system and is not designed for the acute care inpatient setting? See Rauland’s website at https://www.rauland.com/rauland-news/new-easy-nurse-call-solution-for-skilled-nursing-facilities for the specific use of the Rauland 5000? Is your Brand Name Justification incorrect?

ADHC project is not an inpatient. Adult Day Health Services are Long Term Care Facilities.

Use Rauland 5000.

78. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Is the Government aware that the Rauland Responder 5000 does not provide clinical workflows for Nurse in room, MD in room, Room needs Cleaned, STAT Orders, PRN Effectiveness, Rounding Required, etc.?

ADHC project is not an inpatient. Adult Day Health Services are Long Term Care Facilities.

Clinical workflow processes and reporting capability of 5000 series is understood.

79. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Is the Government aware that the Rauland Responder 5000 designed for skilled nursing LTAC facilities and nursing homes does not work with Rauland Responder 4, 4000, 5 or Enterprise?

Use Rauland R5000

80. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Is the Government aware that the Rauland 4, 4000, and 5 are listed as unapproved on TRM?

Use Rauland model No. 5000 https://www.oit.va.gov/Services/TRM/ToolPage.a spx?tid=13470 https://www.rauland.com/rauland-news/new-easy-nurse-call-solution-for-skilled-nursing-facilities https://www.rauland.com/rauland-news/new-easy-nurse-call-solution-for-skilled-nursing-facilities https://www.rauland.com/rauland-news/new-easy-nurse-call-solution-for-skilled-nursing-facilities https://www.oit.va.gov/Services/TRM/ToolPage.aspx?tid=13470 https://www.oit.va.gov/Services/TRM/ToolPage.aspx?tid=13470

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81. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Is the Government aware the new nurse call will require to connect to the VA ADT system for patient information for the nurse to bed assignments to function?

ADHC has no bed stations.

82. 2-8-21 3/26/21 Will the new nurse call be required to connect to Vocera communication badges, Cisco nurse phones, or any other facility system?

Vocera will be installed at the St. Cloud VA. Plan for future connection to Vocera by connecting the Nurse call system to Building 116 through the Engineering fiber optic network. Cisco nurse phones are being phased out.

83. 2-8-21 3/26/21 Will the Government require the new nurse call to be connected to the Code Blue system, Overhead paging, wireless pagers, and Smart Beds for fall risk insight?

Answer is no to all questions.

84. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Will the Government require the new nurse call to enable a nurse to call back into the patient room over the pillow speaker for care-at-a-distance and safety reasons? IF so, what version of the of Cisco Call Manager is deployed at the facility?

ADHC has no bed stations.

85. 2-8-21 3/26/21 Will the new nurse call be installed on Biomed HTM owned servers or OI&T owned servers?

Bioelectric owned servers in the IT Center.

86. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Sheet AS601, KN #4 states “2” rigid perimeter insulation (min. R-5-5 per inch). Rigid insulation is R-5 per inch, 2” rigid insulation is R-10. Please confirm 2” 25PSI (R-10) insulation is acceptable at the foundation walls?

Yes, 2” 25PSI (R-10) insulation is acceptable at the foundation walls

87. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Spec Section 07 11 13 Bituminous Damproofing. Damproofing will not resist hydrostatic water pressure. Please confirm a Bituminous Damproofing on the foundation walls will perform as desired by the VA.

Replace specification section 07 11 13 with specification 07 13 52 “Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing” provided with this amendment.

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88. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Sheet AS601, Detail A Exterior Wall Section, KN #3 at the foundation wall indicates that a fluid applied weather barrier should be used per the specifications. Section 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers is “Vapor Permeable” and cannot be used below grade.

Should the damp proofing specification be used or a new specification for a waterproofing that will resist hydrostatic water pressure?

Keynote #19 is reference to specification section 07 27 26 “Fluid-applied membrane air barriers, Vapor permeable” to be installed on the walls above grade.

Keynote # 3 to be revised to “Sheet waterproof membrane, refer to specifications for additional information.

89. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Spec Section 072726 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable. Page 3 of the spec under letter C. Installer qualifications and also under 3.3 quality control mentions the use of ABAA quality assurance program and testing. This is a very expensive form of testing that we as the contractor are to include in our proposals. On all past STC VA projects in the last several years this has always been eliminated and not required as the VA utilizes their own testing agency(s) for the air barrier which is a far more economical approach.

Can the ABAA quality assurance program and testing be eliminated?

Yes, the ABAA quality assurance program and testing can be eliminated

90. 2-8-21 3/18/21 Refer to Spec Section 099100 Painting. Page 10 of the spec under 3.3A. General Workmanship Requirements:

states “Application may be by brush or roller. Spray application only upon acceptance from the COR in writing. Please confirm all painting can be spray applied.

Can be, brush, Roller.

Spray unless specified, no spraying in occupied building during work.

91. 2-8-21 4/7/21

Refer to Sheet AI 101 First Floor Finish Plan. Both Floor Tile CFT-1 & CFT-2 are specified in the same room but, there is no pattern shown/specified. Please provide the pattern to be used for CFT-1 & CFT-2.

In rooms where both CFT-1 and CFT-2 are listed, use only the CFT-1 (2x2) tile. In the kitchenette, a 6x6 tile will be used instead of CFT-2.

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92. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Sheet AI601. The tile size for CWT-2 is 2”x4”, that tile has been discontinued. Please provide a replacement tile/size.

4-1/4” x 4-1/4” tile size

93. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Sheet AI601. The tile size shown for CWT-1 is 4”x4”, the tile size for the manufacturer specified is actually 4 ¼”x4 ¼”. Should the tile size for CWT-2 be 4 ¼”x4 ¼”?

Yes, 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” tile size

94. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Sheet AE504 Interior Elevations. The wall tile shown in the toilet room elevations, indicate the accent tile is on top of the wainscot. This tile is usually a bullnose tile. Should the accent tile be shown a little further down in the wall tile pattern?

Revised the top height of ceramic wall tile in the restrooms from 4’-0” AFF to 4’-6” AFF total height with bullnose.

95. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Refer to Sheet AI 101 First Floor Finish Plan. The Kitchenette #129 is specified with floor tile CFT-2, 1”x1” ceramic tile. Should a 6”x6” Quarry tile with Abrasive Content be used in lieu of the tile specified for safety/slipping concerns?

Basis of design flooring for the Kitchenette (129) to be: 6”x 6” quarry tile by American Olean Finish: Abrasive Color: Shadow Gray with 5” x 6” cove base and corner base

96. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Please confirm this project will be tax-exempt, the VA will issue a tax-exempt certificate.

No, this is not exempt of sales tax.

97. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Please confirm temporary construction fence around the construction site must be 7’ tall.

Refer to specifications

98. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Please confirm occupied temporary construction fence areas must have a man-gate with panic egress hardware.

Refer to specifications

99. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please confirm working hours are to be 8:00am to 4:30pm without exception.

Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

There are limited exceptions to this.

100. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please confirm if temporary construction power must be metered.

Not if contractor provides own power. For this type of construction, it is assumed contractor will provide necessary power generation. Any VA provided power or utilities need to be metered.

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101. 2-8-21 3/16/21 Please confirm all roofing activities will require hard rails, not flagging per OSHA regulations, must be placed 6 feet from the leading edge, or 100% harnessed.

Local safety regulations or specifications requirements, whichever are more stringent shall apply. Hard rails are required. 013526 Local codes and standards (OSHA)

102. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Please confirm that only Benjamin Moore paint is allowed.

No, Benjamin Moore not the only paint manufacturer; BM is listed as the “Basis of Design” mfr for the color selections. Other paint manufacturers are allowed specification 099100 White #962, smokey mountain#AC-18, Evening Dove #2128-30, Shaker Beige #HC-45, Cabernet#2116-30

103. 2-8-21 2/12/21 Will the VA provide all utility locates? Contractor shall be responsible to provide utility location verification. Existing drawings provided by VA or in drawing set also require contractor field verification as stated to ensure no existing utilities are damaged or otherwise affected during construction activities.

104. 2-12-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet AE302. The Equipment Schedule specifies equipment that the VA will provide but, the contractor must install.

Please provide product data sheets, with the installation instructions, for this equipment so accurate install pricing can be completed.

Model information for lifts is shown on sheet. All other equipment is simply to be placed and in some cases plugged in with some appliances requiring typical domestic type water hookups, in which JSN basis of design information is provided to assist in bidding purposes.

105. 2-12-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet AE302. The ADHC Schedule indicating provide/install does not match the schedules/tables on the right side of the sheet. Examples (EQ-1 or M-11) Please confirm which tables we are to use for provide/install pricing.

Where conflict arises, bid for GC install.

Reference updated drawings posted with this amendment.

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106. 2-12-21 2-20-21 Refer to Specification Section 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows, Paragraph 2.3 Products indicates the Basis of Design can be found in Section 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes. The Manufacturer column in Section 08 51 13 of Section of 09 06 00 is blank.

Please provide the Basis of Design for the Aluminum Windows.

Basis of Design Mfr: Kawneer Series: 8400TL Thermal Windows Type: 8430TL Single Hung Window

107. 2-12-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet S-103. The Plan Note in the center of the plan indicates “FINISH FLOOR ELEVATION = 115’-4

3/8" (TOP OF PRECAST PLANK. NO TOPPING

SLAB)”. Detail B2/S-401 Specifies 2” FR Concrete at the roof level.

Please confirm no Fiber-Reinforced Concrete is required at the roof level, 115’-4 3/8”.

See response to question #63 above about topping.

108. 2-12-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet S-104. Section B1/S-401 taken at the transition between the sloped & flat roof areas appears to be the wrong detail.

Please confirm this section should be Detail B2/S-401.

Correct, Details indicating B1 on plan should actually reference B2.

109. 2-12-21 2-20-21 Refer to Detail 13/AE606. The on the bottom, left hand side indicates “Continuous Cavity Drainage Mesh” in the void area between the brick veneer and ridged insulation.

Please provide a specification/basis of design for the Continuous Cavity Drainage Mesh

Basis of Design:

Mfr: Masonpro, Inc (www.masonpro.com) Product: CavClear Masonry Mat Thickness: 1 ¼” (max)

110. 2-12-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet AE604. Coded Notes #33 & 34 specify a “Decorative Pre-Finished Aluminum Cornice/Frieze Trim.

Please provide a specification/basis of design for these Decorative Pre-Finished Aluminum Cornice/Frieze Trim.

Reference specification section 07 60 00 “Flashing and Sheet Metal”

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111. 2-16-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet AE605. Detail 8/AE605 depicts 1 ½” Nail Base Insulation under the shingles, over the ¾” plywood.

Detail 1/AE605 does not show this insulation. Since both details specify R-40 Batt Insulation in the attic area, this rigid insulation would not be necessary.

Please confirm Detail 1/AE605 is the correct detail for the sloped roof layers, no rigid insulation is required.

The nail base insulation is only required for the connector corridor roof.

112. 2-16-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet AE605. Detail 8/AE605 Indicates the Roof/Ceiling assembly is 2hr Rated per UL-P543.

Please provide a copy of UL-P543.

Refer to the attached UL-P543 for the construction of the 2hr rated roof/ceiling assembly.

113. 2-16-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet AE604. CN #36 specifies “Mineral Rock Wool Insulation (Min R-40)” shown in the attic areas.

Please confirm this insulation is specified in Section 07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation and is not required to be “Mineral Rock Wool”.

The mineral rock wool was requested by the VA;

provide attic insulation per CN #36

114. 2-16-21 2-20-21 Refer to Sheet S-101 Column Schedule. Column Mark C1 is noted at the interior columns. Section D4/S-301 is taken through the column at Column Line E4. On Sheet S-102, Detail B4/S-401 & B6/S-401 are shown as “Typ” column details.

Are the columns detailed for Elevation 100’-0” & 115’-4 3/8” CIP Mark C1 columns or are they precast columns?

Should the interior columns, shown as C1 on the pad footings at Elevation 92’-0” be pre-cast columns?

All columns are CIP, only floor panels/planks are precast.

115. 2-18-21 2-20-21 Refer to Spec Section 07 31 13. Paragraph 2.1A indicates the Basis of Design for the asphalt shingles is “GAF;

Product: Marquis WeatherMax; Color: Charcoal”.

Please confirm a similar/superior shingle product will be acceptable.

Similar/superior shingle products will be acceptable upon approval by the COR and the Architect.

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116. 2-18-21 2-20-21 Refer to Spec Section 07 31 13, Paragraph 2.7 Snow Guards. Sheet AE300 Roof Plan does not depict any Snow Guards.

Please update the Roof Plan to include location and quantity of any required Snow Guards.

No, snow guard is not a requirement. Reference updated specification section 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles posted with this amendment.

117. 2-18-21 2-20-21 Refer to Spec Section 07 60 00, Paragraph 2.3 Sheet Metal Thickness. Item C. Exposed Locations indicates that exposed flashing should be Stainless Steel. Detail 16/AE606 on Sheet AE606 indicates the exposed flashing should be “Pre-Finished”, implying that the “Pre-Finished” color should match the “Pre-Finished” Aluminum Gutters and Aluminum Ridge Vents.

Please confirm a Pre-Finished flashing material that matches the gutters and ridge vents will be acceptable.

The “Pre-finished” material is to be aluminum

118. 2-18-21 2-20-21 Page M502 of the project drawings shows (2) points lists for Steam to Hot Water Heat Exchanger systems, AHU1 Heating and Building Heating Loop. Looking through the rest of the drawings I only see one set of Heat exchangers (HX1 and HX2) and Hot Water Pumps (HWP1 and HWP2) in the basement mechanical room.

Please clarify whether there is another heat exchanger system that is in need of control?

There is not another heat exchanger system. Lists are separated for HX1 and 2 that service both AHU1 and heating loop.

119. 2-22-21 3/16/21 Ref SHEET EL101; For rooms 103 and 104 west egress doors, should egress fixtures be present?

Note 10 indicates the use of an emergency battery unit.

Could we omit this device and place circuit on xx-ES1?

The UL924 switching relay is shown at every switched fixture. Can we install one device for each switch circuit?

Quantity to be determined.

-Yes, provide same egress fixtures at the exterior doors.

-Eliminate the battery packs and place on ES panel instead.

-Instead of using the emergency switching relays, wire the egress lighting circuits directly to the ES panel.

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120. 2-22-21 2/26/21 Ref SHEET EL501; One fixture manufacturer is shown in the light fixture schedule as "basis of design". Is another manufacturer acceptable as long as it meets the same specifications?

Also, in order for the Government to benefit by any cost reductions (due to other fixture manufacturers) note D should be omitted.

Yes, other manufacturers are acceptable.

Specifications shown must be met. Alternate fixtures shall be submitted to VA/AE for review.

121. 2-22-21 2/26/21

Ref SHEET EM101; Note 4 indicates that a deduct is requested for the 800-amp ATS. I do not notice where note 4 is on the drawing. Please elaborate on what is expected for this deduct and where should this deduct be placed on the bid form?

Any reference to deduct alternates should be discarded. Deduct alternatives do not apply to this solicitation. Pricing should reflect all items.

122. 2-22-21 2/26/21 Ref SHEET ES102; Note F, indicates rigid steel or aluminum should be part of the boring process. Does this mean that 5' from entry or exit of footing walls to be rigid conduit?

Boring indicates 6---3" conduits. Are we to install these conduits through building 3 and into the tunnel to B4 East?

Building B4 -East consists of two poured concrete walls, sand gaps and sheet steel pilings. Are we to create a pathway for these conduits to enter?

Is there asbestos report for lower crawl space for building 3?

-See updated requirements for conduit boring: (4) total conduits instead of (6). Reference updated drawing ES102 posted with this amendment.

-Rigid throughout -Cabling shall be armored cabling and shall be in conduit until it reaches an existing cable tray in bldg. 3 and/or steam tunnel. Existing cable trays may be used where available for voice (copper) and data (fiber) cabling as long as the cabling is armored. The (2) spare conduits should terminate near an existing cable tray in steam tunnel and be clearly marked.

-Utilize existing pathways for armored cabling (copper and fiber) when entering B4-East from steam tunnel. Restore fire rating when complete.

-Asbestos report indicates a asbestos containing felt wrap on a pipe in the very west side of the crawl space.

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123. 2-22-21 2/26/21

SHEET EP501; Feeder schedule note 1 reference that only conduit to be provided. Is this correct?

Contractor shall provide feeders within conduit.

This has changed since design phase and is no longer a deduct alternate.

124. 2-23-21 Hardware groups for openings B003A, B003B, 103E, and 103F are not included in the drawings or specifications for the project. Please provide the hardware groups for these openings.

See updated door hardware specification 08 71 00 posted with this amendment. Also see question #143 regarding the door hardware change from Schlage to Corbin Russwin.

125. 2-23-21 Do you have any idea what the architect wants for nail base at the link area as depicted? We can’t find anywhere in specs?

Reference response to question #111.

126. 2-23-21 3/16/21

It seems like Many UL924 switch relays are not required.

Please advise.

Recommend not to install the emergency relays and instead wire lights back to the ES panel only.

127. 2-23-21 2/26/21

There is a deduct request for an 800-amp transfer switch -but nowhere to place on the bid form.

Any reference to deduct alternates should be discarded. Deduct alternatives do not apply to this solicitation. Pricing should reflect all items.

128. 2-23-21 Project request work in building 3 crawl space. There is a sign about asbestos- but may be “old”. We would like a report on that area.

Building 3 has been abated. There are some old pipes with asbestos insulation still there but not the in the work area. A contractor awareness program shall be put in place.

129. 2-23-21 2/26/21 Note on drawing indicates we install conduit only and wire by other contract.