Technical Questions - FINAL - OK City Expand SPS 5-5-21.pdf

Solicitation # 36C77621B0004 Expand SPS - Oklahoma City Technical Questions and VA Response Tracking Sheet

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1. 3-29-21 3-30-21 I think the electrical package is missing. Electrical drawings are contained in Attachment 6

- Plumbing. Attachment 6 should have been labeled Plumbing & Electrical.

2. 3-31-21 5-5-21 The specifications cite that the Commissioning Agent is appointed by the VA. Could you please confirm that the VA, not the awardee, would hold the commissioning contract?

Spec Section - 01 91 00, paragraph 1.8, C. 1:

Contractor shall engage the Commission Agent (CxA) under the construction contract.

3. 4-26-21 4-28-21 Specification section 051200-3 paragraph 1.5A requires the steel fabricator to be AISC certified. There are limited AISC certified steel fabricators in the Oklahoma market. Would the VA consider waiving the requirement for certification if all other requirements are met and/or a 3rd party inspector is utilized? This will increase participation and ensure the VA receives the best pricing.

AISC Certification required per Section 05 12 00.

4. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Where will crane access be allowed for erection of steel, prefab wall panels, etc.

There is the concrete pad on the northwest corner of the building. The concrete pad was installed by previous contractor for tower crane for their construction on southside of the roof. This pad can be utilized for tower crane for SPS project.

5. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Please confirm the VA will not require access to elevator P-11 while the contractor constructs the new shaftwalls and adds a stop.

Confirm.

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6. 4-26-21 5-5-21 On sheet AS702, window type IG indicates 1/4" tempered glass should be used. On sheet AS102, a note at stair 14 indicates we are to modify existing perimeter wall as required to create a 2 hour wall between 7th & 8th floor. Please verify the glazing at the stair windows on the 8th floor do not require fire rated glass.

An addendum providing clarifications concerning the construction surrounding stair 14 has been issued. Reference attachments provided with this solicitation Amendment 0002. It will be changed from 2-hour to 1-hour construction, including doors that will be changed from 90-minute to 60-minute, and eliminating frame type IG, on 2 walls at 8th floor.

7. 4-26-21 4-28-21 Is this project sales tax exempt? 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.

8. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

The contractor can park in VA north parking lot, but the workers require security parking permit.

9. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

Yes.

10. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Is there an Asbestos Report available? Yes, there are asbestos report available for the basement, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th floors. Reference the attachments provided with this solicitation Amendment 0002.

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11. 4-26-21 5-5-21 As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses / requirements of safe distancing and potential advocations of working remotely and/or complete organization closures, please advise how the Government intends to address delays resulting there as it pertains to the current solicitation schedule for this and all future projects.

There should not be any delay on construction schedule. COR will be on site during working hours weekday and weekend if required. When worker come in, the workers will passthrough COVID check point, wear mask and keep distance in public area.

12. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Will the site visit Sign-in sheet be released? The Sign-in sheet was posted to beta.Sam, via an amendment, on 4-16-21. It is the responsibility of the bidder to retrieve it.

13. 4-26-21 5-5-21 What are the limitations for spaces used in lower floors while erecting, steel, materials ETC to that roof for the addition, at night? Will users have to be moved out of the floor below?

The erection of steel should be done on the weekend when there are no delivery traffics to loading dock and close off one OR Room, offices, and recovery room. Contractor shall coordinate with COR for this steel erection to close off the area below.

14. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Please confirm that the alternates are stand-alone deductions and the number will be written as a negative number to be deducted from the base bid and not the clin before.

Line Item #2 will be deducted from the base bid.

Line Item #3 will be deducted from the previous total amount of Line Item #2. Line Item #4 will be deducted from the previous total amount of Line Item #3 and so forth. Each Line Item total should reflect a reduction in pricing.

15. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Medical Washing and Sterilization equipment, by VA? See equipment floor plan, schedule, and notes on sheet AS109 which shows responsibility of the Government and of the Contractor.

16. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with?

The existing fire alarm system is Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell.

17. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Who is the DDC servicer at the VA OKC? The existing DD Control system is Johnson.

18. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Does the VA will require the GCs to provide an exterior temporary Hoist for material and personnel?

No, VA does not require to provide.

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19. 4-26-21 5-5-21 What type of crane is the VA anticipating to be onsite for this addition, Mobil Crane, if so is the lift plan Area available? Or Permanent, anchoring to the building structure?

See item # 4 above.

20. 4-26-21 5-5-21 Will commissioning be handled by the VAMC? Spec Section 01 91 00, paragraph 1.8, C. 1:

Commission shall be handled by General Contractor

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