Tech Questions - Wichita TASS - 7-19-22.pdf

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET

SOLICITATION #

36C77622B0033

PROJECT TITLE

Wichita EHRM Training and Admin Support Space Construction Project

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1 6/14/2022 7/13/2022 Electrical Drawing EL101 B61 Ground Level Lighting Plan. Storage Room 001C the fixture does not have a designation. Please verify the fixture type.

The fixture in 001C should be Type A.

2 6/14/2022 7/13/2022 Electrical Drawing E-600 One-Line Diagram. The new circuits shown out of MP-11 are shown with a neutral. Panel MP-11 does not have a neutral, it is a 240V 3PH 3W panel. Please advise which panel to use for the new 600A Circuit to the trailers and the 20A 120V circuit for the lighting.

Along with these responses, we will be providing an addendum to add a transformer from 240 delta to 240 single phase/120V.

Basis of Design: Square D dry-type transformer EE167S3H.

This transformer will be placed just ahead of the main trailer disconnect.

3 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

We noticed that there are some fire /smoke damper controls in the HVAC / Siemens controls that are pneumatic in the construction area. Will those be changed out to electric actuators or remain pneumatic?

Statement of work indicates for all pneumatics to be replaced inside the renovation spaces. All pneumatics tied to the renovation and new equipment should be updated to DDC.

VA confirmed.

4 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Please advise if the designated SSHO and Competent Person role can be fulfilled by the site superintendent?

The competent person(s) can be multiple people depending on the type of hazard, trade, and/or task. The SSHO and CPs should not be the same person, the CPs are subcontractors.

The SSHO is the prime contractor. The prime contractor's superintendent can have no more than two roles. Spec 01 35 26, 1.7 "SSHO and CP"

5 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Will the SSHO be full time separate person? It does not have to be.

6 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Please verify that the two temporary trailers are furnished and installed by the VA.

Affirmative. The two temporary trailers will be furnished and installed by the VA.

7 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Drawing AE021 wall partition type R1, please verify that these demountable partition walls are in fact furnished and installed by the

VA.

Correct, AE102 specifies demountable partitions are VA Provided and Installed.

8 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Are the existing plastic laminate window sills to remain? Yes, VA Provided/Installed.

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9 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Please provide a soils report. See attached Geotech Report.

10 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Who is the manufacturer of the existing fire alarm system currently in place?

Notifier

11 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Who is the current service provider for the existing fire alarm system?

Pinnacle is the service provider typically used by the RJD VA Medical Center.

12 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Who is the manufacturer for the existing mechanical controls system?

Siemens/Landis & Gyr

13 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Who is the current service provider for the existing DDC/mechanical controls system?

Building Controls and Services is the service provider typically used by the RJD VA Medical Center.

14 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Who is the current service provider of the existing access control (PACS) system?

Convergint is the service provider typically used by the RJD VA Medical Center.

15 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 There is no specification which states the SSHO must be a separate individual from the GC’s Site Superintendent; please confirm that the Site Superintendent can fulfill both of these roles, assuming that they are qualified as required by the specifications for both and can successfully complete all requirements for both roles?

See response to #4. The prime superintendent cannot fill more than two roles. They can be the SSHO, also.

16 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Where will contractor laydown / storage areas be permitted? VA representative will determine contractor laydown / storage areas. See note 10 sheet CS101.

17 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Will there be temporary power available for the contractor’s trailer and operations (for which the contractor will be responsible for paying for all connections/disconnects)?

The VA is developing a plan for permanent contractor power.

However, it will not likely be available until after first of the year.

GCs should plan on providing temporary power until permanent power becomes available.

18 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Drawing Sheet CS101 notes in the legend that the new 6’ wide ramp and platform will be provided with the trailers by Cerner;

please confirm whether the Contractor will be required to install/adjust the ramp and/or platform, or if the VA/Others will be responsible for this work?

If the trailers and platforms/ramps are placed after construction, then no installation or adjustment will be required by the contractor. If the trailers and platforms/ramps are either placed before or concurrent with construction, then the contractor may need to perform adjustments as required to install proposed utilities.

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19 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Please confirm that the Contractor’s responsibility for the new trailers will be limited to providing the housekeeping pad for installation by others?

Affirmative. The contractor is responsible for providing the housekeeping pad. The contractor is not responsible for installing the trailers.

20 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Can you please provide the pre-bid site visit sign in sheet? Reference amendment 0001 for the site visit sign-in sheet.

21 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Drawing Sheet CS101 has ‘New Storm Sewer’ listed in the legend, but there are no new lines shown on the drawings. Please confirm if there are any new storm sewer lines anticipated, or if the storm sewer work is limited to adjusting the existing inlets only?

There are no new storm sewer lines anticipated. The storm sewer work is limited to adjusting the existing inlets only.

22 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Please provide a geotechnical report for the project. See attached Geotech Report.

23 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Please post the sign in sheet from the pre bid site visit. Reference amendment 0001 for the site visit sign-in sheet.

24 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Please confirm that the VA will be responsible to provide and install the platforms and ramps per notes 7 and 8 on sheet CS101.

Affirmative. The VA is responsible for providing and installing the trailers, platforms, and ramps.

25 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 What is the slab thickness for restroom 001 and 002 on sheet

AD100?

The ground floor concrete slab is between 4"-6" thick per the historic drawings.

26 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Are the slabs for restrooms 001 and 002 slab on grade, or is there basement access below? If there is basement below, please provide plan details for this space, including a floor plan, reflected ceiling plan.

No basement below the ground floor restrooms.

27 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Sheet AD100 lists the name telecom room 008A, however sheet AD200 lists this same room as telecom room 006. Please confirm which is correct.

006 is correct.

28 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Please provide a reflected ceiling plan for the area of work for mechanical duct demolition (MD102, detail 1).

Refer to Architectural sheets AD200 and AD201.

29 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Is the contractor responsible for providing temporary cooling to areas affected during mechanical duct demolition and work?

(MD102, detail 1 & MD104 detail 2)

If areas affected to stay in operation during construction, yes.

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30 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Will accessibility need to be maintained to areas that aren’t in the scope of work, but will be affected by work on the mechanical duct system, and/or the hallways affected by mechanical duct demolition? (MD102, detail 1 & MD104 detail 2)

The space outside of the current work scope will need to remain functional and will continue to support the veterans.

31 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

10/AD100 Is contractor required to move/remove/replace existing furniture.

This must be coordinated with the VA according to GENERAL

DEMO NOTE 10.

32 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Please verify the extent of existing corridor finishes at new alcoves, existing corridor finish is wallpaper.

Existing wallpaper to die at Alcove corners. New corner guard can act as a break between new wallpaper and painted finish of new walls.

33 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Noted: AE101 Between column lines F-G & 0-1, existing SOG appears to have settled +/- ½”. This area has had previous slab settling issues.

VA noted comment.

34 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 7 & 8/CS101 Are prefabricated Cerner platform & ramp to be provided and installed as part of this project?

Affirmative. The prefabricated platforms and ramps are to be installed as a part of this project.

35 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Has ACM/Mastic been identified in any areas of proposed construction?

There is no known ACM in bldg 61.

36 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Drawings 1/ED201 & 1/ED202 indicate all electrical devices to be demolished, we noted during pre-bid walk-thru many (existing) floor mounted electrical devices/receptacles. Will devices require removal & what are the floor patch requirements at each location?

Yes, all existing floor mounted devices will require removal.

Patch with like material and prep for new flooring.

37 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Drawing 2/MH101 Indicate exhaust duct up through 1st floor to roof, drawing AE103 shows an existing chase in room TLT101 with no architectural demolition or finishes for duct access – please advise.

Demolition above ceiling in TLT 101 permitted as needed.

38 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Drawing 6/MH101 indicate new 10x6 exhaust duct through 1st floor at column line E/7, placement of this duct appears to be west of break room coffee – no duct chase is shown at this location.

Additionally, assumption would be that there may be structural support interference at location shown. Please advise.

Structural column at E/7 to be furred out on 2nd floor to include the exhaust duct up to just above the 2nd floor ceiling with horizontal jog and rise to roof location.

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39 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 What is the elevation of existing gas line running N/S shown on

CS101?

The existing gas line elevation is unknown. Available as-built drawings of the site did not provide the elevation. Contractor can anticipate a minimum bury depth of 24-inches and a maximum bury depth of 72-inches.

40 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

During construction of phase 2, will the occupants remain in the building even if they are not in the construction area?

Yes.

41 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Will temporary cooling and heating be required for the building during construction?

If areas affected to stay in operation during construction, yes.

Second floor AHU to stay in place.

42 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Will the ceiling grid be removed in areas outside the construction zone but have duct removal and replacement?

Yes, reference Mechanical and Electrical Drawings and coordinate access to the rooms outside of construction zone with the VA.

43 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Is any additional cooling needed for server room (015B) during AHU replacement? Is this room monitored remotely, how will we know?

015/015B have independent/existing cooling systems outside the scope of work. 61-AC1 Dual source unit.

VA confirmed.

44 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Will an escort be needed for the IRM room (015) during duct removal and replacement?

Yes.

45 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 MH-1 note (6) indicates an exhaust duct from the ground floor going to the roof EF-11, it does not appear that any architectural plans show work being done in this area. will a chase be provided for the duct to pass through 1st floor to the roof?

A chase will need to be extended from the column on the top floor. An ASI can be issued to show the work.

46 6/16/2022 7/13/2022 Confirming that all the pneumatics within the building have to remain in operating condition for the equipment not involved in the remodel?

All Pneumatic systems are to remain operational for equipment not involved in the remodel.

47 6/16/2022 7/19/2022 Are there any fire/smoke dampers outside the construction area?

Will existing fire/smoke dampers remain pneumatic or do all F/S dampers need changed out?

SOW indicates all pneumatics that pertain to the project's scoped area to be updated to DDC.

48 6/17/2022 7/13/2022 Is there a scope of work for telecommunications systems for the two trailers identified in the Project Narrative?

Telecom scope for the trailers was not discussed in the narrative and they are only shown in the drawings.

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49 6/17/2022 7/13/2022 The Project Narrative states that a new Telecommunications Room

(006) will be constructed and relocated from Room 005C. However, on the Technology Drawings, there is not Room 006, Rooms 006A and 006B are waiting rooms. It appears that Room 008A may be a TR but no details are provided for this room. In addition, on Sheet TN102, Note 18 states to reuse existing racks and add new Patch Panels as required. Can the government please clarify if here will be a new TR or if we are to reuse the existing racks. If a new TR is to be constructed, can the government please provide a detailed room layout to include racks, power distribution and cable tray requirements?

As part of another project, the current telecom room 005C is being relocated to 006. This relocation is out of the scope of work of this project.

50 6/20/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Sheet AE021- The demountable is called out as a 6” wall. Can this be a 4” wall? DIRTT typically only does 6” walls when there is plumbing or med gas. They can do the 6” wall but would need to check with their engineering department to see if they can put their standard pivot door into a 6” wall.

I have reached out to DIRTT with no response. The tech sheets for their doors do not include 6” walls as an integration option.

6” walls were chosen for acoustical insulation. So if 4” walls must be used, a “custom-engineered solution” (manufacturer’s words) may be required to meet the minimum STC of 50 between classrooms.

51 6/20/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

There is currently 1 door specified. It is door 003c. I see that as a solid pivot door.

a. Will that be a custom stain to match or a standard wood finish?

b. It is also called out as HM-1 for the hardware. I don’t see and

HM-1 and I didn’t see door 003c called out in the specs.

c. The door is called out as 7’-0”. Can this be a full height door at

7’-8” vs a 7’ door with a solid story on the top?

a. Chromacoat finish, same as demountable wall finish

b. HM-1 and DOOR FRAME PROFILE “A” are one and the same

c. I would recommend the door be the full height of the wall (7’7”). The manufacturer shows their doors the same height as their partitions, requesting 7’-0” could require superfluous work.

52 6/20/2022 7/13/2022 Sheet TN 101 and TN102- Note #17 calls for 2” conduit to location of TV.

a. Typically this application uses a ¾” conduit but can do a 1” but would need approval on design for it. Would 2@ ¾” conduits work?

b. Does the VA require an empty box, faceplate or anything else here? If so, at what height?

a. This conduit is intended to direct a VGA and HDMI cables from the side wall to the TV. A smaller conduit would not be large enough. Refer to Detail 3 on Sheet T-500.

b. Also refer to Detail 3 on Sheet T-500 for faceplate configurations. Standard elevation is 18 inches unless noted otherwise.

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53 6/20/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Sheet AE200 and AE201. It looks like the DIRT walls are going to gyp at 7’-8” as a typical. There is 1 area on the ground level where the gyp goes to 7’-7” and 2 areas on Level 1 that go to 7’-10”. Does the VA want us to have the DIRTT walls transition in height there or is the contractor to build out these walls in gyp?

On the ground floor, the gyp furr down above the demountable walls are all 7’-7”AFF, though they are not properly noted as such. Detail 2/AE200 shows the drop down in relation to the ACT and DIRTT wall.

On Level 1, the gyp furr downs are all 7’-10”, and the adjacent ACT is 8’0” AFF

54 6/20/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Classroom 002B’s Fire Alarm Device Plan depicts a speaker/strobe device near a DIRTT wall. Is this to be ceiling mounted or integrated into the pre-fabricated wall system?

Install the wall-mounted notification appliance into a fixed wall (i.e., exterior wall). Ceiling mounted is not permitted.

55 6/23/2022 7/13/2022 The Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Schedule on AE102 says the demountable partitions are to be VA provided and VA installed.

Can you confirm this?

Yes, VA provided/VA installed.

56 6/23/2022 7/13/2022 Updated 7/19/2022

Can the A/E clarify the Legend Symbols and Hatch Patterns on CS002? They do not match the drawings.

a. The hatch pattern for new 6” concrete is on the drawings but it is greyed out. How should we interpret this?

b. There are areas where the diagonal line hatch pattern for new 5” concrete is grayed out. How should we interpret this?

c. There are 2 different areas where the diagonal line hatch pattern indicating new 5” concrete do not run the same direction. Are both of these areas to be new 5” pavement?

d. There are areas where the dotted hatch pattern indicating new 6” concrete runs underneath the diagonal hatch patter indicating new 5” concrete. Is the intent to have 11” of concrete? Please clarify.

The new parking lot shall have 6-inch concrete in the drive aisles and 5-inch concrete in the parking stalls.

Other “cross hatch patterns” represent pavement striping.

We will provide an updated drawing in another amendment if we are able. However, the VA believes the verbal response given for this question provides sufficient clarity.

57 6/24/2022 7/13/2022 Page AE104 states that ceramic wall tile will be installed in the bathrooms 176 & 177. Page AE400 shows these wall areas are out of contract.

Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for installation of ceramic wall tiles per the finish schedule on sheet AE104 or if these areas are “not in contract”.

The gray hatch is showing existing walls, new wall tile is Contractor’s responsibility.

58 7/12/2022 7/19/2022 28 13 00 – 1 B 1 g. What hardware should be quoted for this? Does the customer have existing biometric readers?

No. This section is not applicable.

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59 7/12/2022 7/19/2022 28 13 00 – 1 B 1 j. Are we creating new credentials and a new credential database for the customer or are we using the existing CCURE cardholder database?

Use the existing CCURE cardholder database.

60 7/12/2022 7/19/2022 28 13 00 – 2 E Are we to provide new server, new workstation, PIV readers, PIV Middelware, and Biometric devices? In other locations at Robert J Dole VA we were not required so we want to verify that they will not be leveraging existing CCURE server and workstations, and that they do in fact want biometric AND PIV readers for this location.

No new server, workstation, PIV readers, PIV middleware, and Biometric Devices. We do not want biometric and PIV readers for this location.

61 7/12/2022 7/19/2022 Will we be made aware of the chosen door hardware so that we can ensure our strikes are sufficient?

Specifications are performance based with VA approval, GC to coordinate selection with the client and architect and notify other team members as necessary.

62 7/12/2022 7/19/2022 For submittal documents what are you needing from us as the subcontractor? Everything listed in the specifications?

Specifications are performance based with VA approval, please provide everything required within specifications when providing submittals.

63 7/12/2022 7/19/2022 Will we be able to connect the intelligent controllers to a switch at the head end location or do we need to provide switches for this?

a. If we are to provide what uplink connection will we need to tie into?

GC will need to provide a new 64 port switch with a fiber uplink connection.