Tech Questions - Tomah T2 - 4-28-22.pdf
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This document contains technical questions and responses related to a solicitation for the Tomah EHRM Tier 2 Construction Project at the Tomah VA Medical Center. The project involves expanding building 32 to incorporate a new data center and correct Facility Condition Assessment deficiencies related to accessibility, the main computer room, and demarcation room. The expansion will be approximately 5,000 square feet located between building 32 and the tramway to the east. Key details include that there will be a maximum of 6 employees on site during construction, IT systems must remain operational with minimal disruptions, the fire alarm and data center systems are separate from the main facility, contractor access to the data center requires a badge and escort, and connectivity must be maintained between buildings 32 and 23 during tramway construction. Responses clarify asbestos and lead paint abatement requirements and plans for rerouting fiber and utilities impacted by tramway removal.
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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND
RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET
SOLICITATION #
36C77622B0025
PROJECT TITLE
Tomah EHRM Tier 2 Construction Project
# RECEIVED
DATE
ANSWERED
DATE
CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS VA RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
1 4/19/22 4/20/22 How many employees will be in the space during construction?
There will be 6 employees total - 3 upstairs and 3 downstairs.
2 4/19/22 4/20/22 Is there backup for the IT systems? There is no backup for IT systems - must stay up for duration of project with minimum disruptions and scheduled outages. All scheduled outages should be mid-week to accommodate IT coordination.
3 4/19/22 4/20/22 Does facility fire alarm system run through B32? No - fire alarm system is radio operated from a separate facility on campus.
Fire alarm system in Data centers is dust sensitive. Cutting or creating dust in existing data center must be coordinated with fire department and IT to ensure fire system does not activate during construction.
4 4/19/22 4/20/22 How is access for Data Center during construction? A standard contractor badge is required along with a VA-provided escort while in data center.
5 4/19/22 4/20/22 How is connectivity during construction between B 32 and 23 during tramway construction?
The contractor must maintain connectivity to B23.
6 4/12/22 4/28/22 Att1 – Final Specifications Vol 1, page 53, Section 1.34 references “Submittal Exchange.” For clarification, does this have to be the specific software by the name of “Submittal Exchange” or can any file sharing service be used?
This is typically Submittal Exchange or Procore.
7 4/14/22 4/28/22 I do not see a site plan for the electrical or data. What happens to all the fiber and data that run in the tramway once the section of the tram is removed. All of building 23 fiber runs through the tramway.
The telephone and electrical should be rerouted underground to the remaining existing tramway and offset to the existing path. ED101 will be revised to reflect this change.
8 4/19/22 4/28/22 Please confirm the core working hours for this contract will be from 7:00AM to 4:30PM (local time) Monday through Friday, except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.
Correct. Additional time can be scheduled with minimum noise per coordination with COR.
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DATE
ANSWERED
DATE
CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS VA RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
9 4/22/22 4/28/22 What condition will the exterior East side brick need to be left in after abatement of the lead and asbestos paint?
Brick shall be structurally intact with minimal damage.
10 4/22/22 4/28/22 Can the Asbestos piping in the basement be cut out for removal? Or will the insulation have to be removed only?
Piping is called to be removed.
11 4/22/22 4/28/22 What is the intention of the lead-based paint removal from the interior surfaces? To be removed completely or only stabilized?
Lead paint should be completely removed. In finished spaces, walls shall be painted to match existing finish.
12 4/22/22 4/28/22 If the lead paint is to be removed completely from the interior surfaces, will the utilities such as pipes, conduits, wall mounted devices be removed or will the paint need to be removed around these items?
Lead paint should be completely removed. Devices should be removed so the paint can be removed. Majority of the piping and conduits are called to be removed. VA to confirm those piping/conduit to remain if the paint should be removed where inaccessible.
13 4/22/22 4/28/22 With the addition on the east side happening will the exterior and interior brick surfaces be covered up in the renovation?
The exterior brick will be covered up by new addition construction.
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