S05 - Att 01 - Technical Questions and Answers 9.9.2022.pdf

36C77621B0021 - REMODEL SPECIALTY CARE AND CORRECT HVAC IN BUILDING 19 (NRM):

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 8/10/22 Where is the Contractor dumpster to be located? The contractor needs to coordinate with the COR after the project is awarded for a short-term dumpster location or as needed.

2. 8/10/22 Is there Contractor specific Entrance/Exit available/designated for the work of this project given that it is a 24/7/365 Facility?

Please see the attached pdf for entrance/egress in B19. The contractor needs to coordinate with the COR onsite access for activities including delivery, demolition, removal, and other impacts. B19 is not a 24/7/365 facility. The Clinic operations is from Monday to Friday, 7:30am

– 5 pm. There are some specialty clinic appointments that occur on Saturdays.

3. 8/10/22 Where is the Contractor Trailer/Laydown/Material Storage to be located or will office/material storage space be provided within the Building?

Due to constraints onsite, there is minimal space provided for laydown area. The contractor shall plan for their delivery as needed. There is no space available for construction trailers. Space within the building that is under an active phase of construction is in ownership of the contractor.

4. 8/10/22 Currently there is a lot of furniture in the various rooms, what is the VA’s plan/expectations regarding this furniture?

The VA will remove the furniture before the project starts.

5. 8/10/22 The project is designated to be 480 days split between two phases however the phasing durations don’t appear to be identified within the documents.

Does the VA have a set duration for each phase or is that to be worked out between the VA and Contractor post award?

• Phase 1 – 210 days

• Phase 2 – 270 days

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6. 8/8/22 Spec Section 27 52 23 requires a System Technologies Wireless System. West-com & TV has been working with VA Northern California site engineers to replace failing systems at clinics throughout the region with West-Com Nurse Call Systems' tone visual hardwired nurse call systems.

West-Com & TV would like to present hardwired option. Is West-Com Nurse Call Systems' tone visual nurse call system an acceptable alternate?

Please advise.

Proposed systems shall meet VA specification and requirement in the contract.

Review of acceptable products will be completed during the submittal phase.

7. 8/8/22 Spec Section 27 52 23. If West-Com hardwired Nurse Call System is an acceptable alternate, please advise if dome lights are required at calling locations as the project drawings do not show these call lights.

VA requires the installation of dome lights at calling locations shown in drawing ES7-3.

The lights shall meet VA specification and requirement in the contract.

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8. 8/8/22 For the recommended tele-power pole Apollo Pole AP-6-234 made by Chaparral Fixtures, the manufacturer needs the following before a price can be provided:

a) They need the latest CAD version of the architectural drawings that will allow them to drop in their equipment blocks (if not already being used); to determine spce per their recommended layout; and check clearances. Please provide.

b) For the arms and accessories, please provide the model no. for all equipment that will be attached to the poles such as, but not limited to:

a. monitor - bar code scanner

b. CPU - member card swipe

c. keyboard - credit card receipt printer

d. label printer(s)

A) Chaparral block was included in the 100% drawing set as a basis of design but is not required. Refer to AI101. Included Chaparral Layouts CAD drawing attached (S05 - Att 09

- CAD Files - Chaparral Layouts)

B) Please see drawings M1801: Computer, Microprocessing, w/Flat Panel Monitor. The unit shall consist of a central processing mini tower, flat panel monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers.

M1830: Printer, Label, Pharmacy

See attached photos for existing equipment models currently being used. No model numbers can be provided for future equipment.

9. 8/8/22 Can you confirm what kind of Wall Base is going in the bathrooms and the HAC room?

Design intent was for wall tile CT-1 (Daltile Uniform Concrete – Light Gray Polished) to go to the floor. There is a 6x12 cove base.

Per PG 18-14 bathrooms are to have Porcelain Tiles or Resinous Flooring; height 4”; HAC is to have Quarry Tiles, height 4”

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10. 8/8/22 Section 27 52 23 requires a “Systems Technologies” Wireless Nurse Call System. West- Com & TV has been working with VA Northern California site engineers to replace failing systems at clinics throughout the region with West-Com Nurse Call Systems’ tone visual hard wired nurse call systems. Attached is product data for West- Com’s proposed tone visual nurse call system.

Please advise if this is an acceptable alternate.

*Question included attachment: “S05 - Technical Questions - Att1 - Nurse Call Cut-Sheets Request”

Proposed systems shall meet VA specification and requirement in the contract.

Review of acceptable products will be completed during the submittal phase.

11. 8/8/22 The drawings do not show nurse call dome lights at calling locations. Please clarify whether dome lights are required at calling locations.

VA requires the installation of dome lights at calling locations shown in drawing ES7-3.

The lights shall meet VA specification and requirement in the contract.

12. 8/12/22 Attachment #6 contractor core work hours, call for work to be 7am-4 pm, Monday thru Friday. General note on G1002 call for all work to be done off hours and weekends. Please clarify which work hours are required.

Drawing G1002 Note 1: “THE

CONSTRUCTION HOURS SHALL BE MONDAY

THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 5:00 PM TO 6:00 AM,

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ALL DAY UNLESS

OTHERWISE NOTED. VA STAFF TO BE

PRESENT AT ALL

TIMES.” is invalid. Note 1 shall be replaced with the following statement: “Construction hours shall be Monday through Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm.

The contractor shall coordinate with the COR to conduct work on off hours or weekend hours for all impactful noise, vibrations, and dust that obstructs the ability to provide patient care caused by construction, demolition, etc.”

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13. 8/12/22 The RFB description for general constructions has work including alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items. There was no mention of any of this type of work on the Pre-bid job walk. Please clarify

There is no planned work for “, roads, walks, grading, drainage, necessary removal of existing structures”

14. 8/12/22 Will you be providing a detailed scope of work for this project? Plans generally include a detailed scope along with the general job notes

The scope of work is per the drawings and specifications.

15. 8/12/22 Are there any specific infection controls measures needed during demo and construction?

Per Facility Infection Control Risk Assessment precautions matrix / measures.

Recommend attaching a copy of the Facility’s ICRA documentation as an Appendix/Supplement. Most phases of construction will need to maintain a minimum level III ICRA.(please see attached S05 - Att 03 - ICRA_ICCP -- Final)

16. 8/12/22 Is there a path of travel for workers, equipment, and material?

Please see the attached for entrance and egress in B19. The contractor needs to coordinate with the COR onsite. Large deliveries and removals will need to be coordinated on off hours of Clinic operations.

17. 8/16/22 Is there a current environmental report for the project?

If the contractor finds any material in question, notify the COR.

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18. 8/16/22 On the demo plan that shows items to be removed, I assume they are to be removed and discarded, anything that is to be removed and saved by the facility would be noted as such. Please confirm

Confirmed.

19. 8/16/22 The equipment schedule has abbreviations VV, VC, CC, R, that are not on the abbreviations schedule G1002, can you please clarify

CC – Contractor Furnished and Installed VC – Government Furnished, Contractor Installed VV – Government Furnished and Installed R – Reuse

20. 8/16/22 The equipment listed on AE 602, 603, and 604. Is it supplied and installed by the contractor?

The contractor shall supply and install equipment as shown on “S05 - Att 05 - Martinez B19_RxR_220908”.

21. 8/1/22 Can't seem to find plan sheet ZZPG100 (related to spec 226300). It's listed on plan sheet P001 under the Plumbing Sheet Index but it's not listed anywhere else. I've covered all three plan sheet lists (Volumes 1, 2, & 3 in Attachments 3, 4, & 5) and found nothing. Please advise.

ZZPG100 has been removed from the set.

There is no scope of work on ZZPG100.

22. 8/18/22 The Finish Schedule has ceiling tile spec'd out as Optima Health Zone square lay-in. Please advise whether it should be 1" thick or 1-1/2" thick.

It will be 1-1/2 thick to match existing.

23. 8/18/22 Will fire dampers be replaced? There is a detail but locations are not shown in drawings.

There are existing FSDs at the shaft walls. It is assumed that these FSDs are operational.

24. 8/18/22 How are we to connect new ductwork risers to existing AHU plenums?

New duct work connections shall be per specification 23 31 00.

25. 8/18/22 Please provide pipe detail to connect to VAVs. See attachment “S05 - Att 06 - VAV Pipe Detail”.

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26. 8/18/22 Please advise if hot taps / freezes are required for any VAVs.

Coordinate all required outages with the VA COR, giving three weeks advanced notice with an approved MOP. Hot taps/freezes are assumed not needed.

27. 8/18/22 Do you have a recommended manufacturer for the VAVs?

No preference, as long as the product meets the specifications and requirements of the contract.

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