Technical Questions - FINAL - St. Cloud 7-28-22.pdf

Solicitation #36C77622B0035 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – St. Cloud Technical Questions and VA Response Tracking Sheet

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1. 7-15-22 7-15-22 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 offeror.

2. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Is a geotechnical report available for this project? A complete geotechnical report will not be provided. See S101, general notes to ascertain site conditions.

3. 7-15-22 7-27-22 The front view of the racks all say “channel rack typical” are these to be 4 post white in color?

Yes.

4. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Are the wall cabinets white in color? Yes.

5. 7-15-22 7-27-22 How is all of the fiber being terminated? LC splice cassettes on both ends? No MPO/MPT?

The spice cassettes are only a 12 fiber and most of the fiber is 24 strands so we would need to split up the fiber into 2 separate splice cassettes The specs say fiber will be terminated at both ends with LC type female connectors which would not describe an MPO system

LC adapter on patch cable side of fiber enclosure, MPO connector on backbone side of fiber enclosure. See spec 27 15 13.13

6. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Are there new racks going in building 4 rooms 052 and 053?

Yes.

7. 7-15-22 7-27-22 What is the purpose of the New Fiber Transition Cabinets as shown on sheet TN403 in the redundant

DMARC?

A side fiber distribution. See sheet T801.

8. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Where is the new B side copper backbone cabling terminating in the DMARC? Should this land on lightning protection first? If so where is that located?

There is only a single line of copper, ie no redundant copper backbone. The copper backhaul does not require lightning protection.

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9. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Assuming the copper feeder will be in conduit from the tunnel to the TRs, are we putting the surge protection in the TRs?

No, not required.

10. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Please explain what fiber will be demoed as called on key note 2 on sheet TN403.

B side fiber to remain.

11. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Can the copper backbone be terminated on a 2RU cat 5e panel vs 1RU?

2RU Cat5e panel is acceptable.

12. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Data TCO Patch cords call for Cat 5e for data & voice grade for voice. Since all cabling is Cat 6a shouldn’t the patch cords be 6a?

Provide Cat 6a patch cords. See spec 27 16 19.

13. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Can we get more UPS information? Brand, model, voltage, plug type, etc.

Rack UPS:5kW, 208V Input with L21-20P Connection, 120V Output with L21-20R Connection, Eaton Blade UPS, 16.5 Min at 50% Load.

14. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Cabinets require (2) AC outlet strips – 20A 3 phase 208/120 VAC, what do open racks require?

Same.

15. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Can you clarify the quantity of copper patch cords required? How many at the patch panel (1 per port?), and how many at the TCO (1 per port?). Are spares required? Are patch cables to be provided for the 20% extra Cat 6a cables requested.

One per port.

16. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Is all work to be performed during normal business hours (7am to 5pm)? Will any areas require evening or weekend work?

Night and weekend work is highly anticipated.

17. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Is power available at the laydown area? Power is found near the laydown area near building 8. Contractor required to connect the distance.

18. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Location of job trailers. See updated drawing. General 1of2 – GI100 provides graphic of information.

19. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 1, Room 310 is not on the Room Schedule.

Part of project?

Yes, however, this will only be used as lateral upfeed. See 1-TN130.

20. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Is separation of trash recyclables required? See spec 01 74 19.

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21. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Are there specific egress and ingress routes? Yes, see spec 01 00 00.

22. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Is there a special parking area for construction? Yes. One trailer and contractor parking identified on General 1of 2 – GI100.

23. 7-15-22 7-27-22 What is the final room requirement for decommissioned areas?

See spec 01 00 00-10, 11.

24. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Can cast in place trenches be used in place of pre-fabricated?

Yes, see addendum.

25. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Are J hooks acceptable for cable routing? Only in limited situation and as pre-approved by

COR.

26. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 1, Electrical Detail Sheet 01-E300 & E301 missing.

See addendum.

27. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 1, TR Room 05F Mechanical Schedule shows 2 Condensate Pumps CP-1-2 & CP-1-3. CP -1-3 shares same tag as Rm. 1-A101

See addendum.

28. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 1, TR Room 5F condenser location See addendum. Building 1 1of 2; 2/01-M204

29. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 2 TR Room 001A no electrical demo No demo.

30. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 3 TR Room 109 has no electrical drawings Added to. 03-E300

31. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 3 TR Room 205E has no electrical plans Added to. 03-E300

32. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 3 TR Room 109 calls for condensate pump, none listed in Mechanical Schedule See addendum.

33. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 4, TR 053, Drawing #4-TN403/500. Is UPS Equipment part of scope? If so specs, transformer, switchgear location, etc.

Yes, in scope. Refer to sheet TN403 for equipment locations.

34. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 4 TR Room 123C, Mech Schedule shows AC in 123B

Plans should state 123C

35. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Drawing 05-E300 lists TR-114B Electrical Plans, assume for Room 116

Yes, room number is 116. 5-S110 and 05-E300 should state 116.

36. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Drawing 28-E400, no location for power source to panels

See 28-E300.

37. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 29 has no drawings with electrical panel schedules or one lines

Circuit to available space in existing panels located in basement and first floor of Building 29.

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38. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 29, Room TR144 shows Cabinet Unit Heater not listed in Mechanic Schedule

See addendum

39. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 48, TR123, no power source location See 48-E200.

40. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 48, TR221, no panel schedule or power source location See 48-E500

41. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 49, no demo drawings for TR 139 & 241 Rooms are identified to be decommissioned on General 1of2, GI004. Additional notes on General 2, T000. Decommission part of Spec 01 00 00 -10,11.

42. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 50. TR-020 shows Cabinet Unit Heater not listed in Mechanic Schedule

See addendum

43. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 51, TR-103A, no demo Room identified to be decommissioned on General 1of2, GI004. Additional notes on General 2, T000. Decommission part of Spec 01 00 00 -10. Part of addendum

44. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 109, no panel schedule or power source Connect to available space in existing panel in Building 109.

45. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 96. TR-104B, no panel schedule or power source

Connect to available space in existing panels in Building 96.

46. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 96. TR-104B, no mechanical drawings, AC listed, not in Mechanical Schedule, no condensate pump or condenser.

No mechanical work.

47. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 111, TR-062 & TR-129 no panel schedule or power source

No electrical work, no cable.

48. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Building 111, TR-062 & TR-129 no mechanical drawings, AC is shown-not on mechanical schedule

No mechanical work

49. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Is Commissioning by VA? No, see spec 01 91 00.

50. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Will VA accept more RFI’s as contractors are just starting to go over documents?

Questions can be submitted. It is up to the VA for time and availability if answered.

51. 7-15-22 7-27-22 CS, site restoration pages, direct us to Detail #10 on CJ-502 but pages only has up to 9. Please clarify?

See addendum

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52. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Are rooms 116 and 114B on Bldg 5 the same room?

Please clarify 5-AS110 & 5S110 room numbers.

Yes, room number is 116. 5-S110 and 05-E300 should state 116.

53. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Please confirm is all lockers shown on Detail 1 Pg 1- AS400 are all reinstalled? Any new/ more needed?

Yes, lockers are reinstalled. No new lockers.

(53) lockers existing. Relocate (53) lockers. To be stored off site during construction.

54. 7-15-22 7-27-22 FL18 on same page says to match existing type and finish? Please confirm if any of those are to be new?

All necessary transition components for locker layout reconfiguration to match locker type and finish.

55. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Who is the manufacturer of the existing ones? Tennsco (color: Champagne/Putty CPY).

56. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Where will GC store them? Is it at VA site / Storage containers on site?

Storage is to be provided by the contractor within the designated storage areas.

57. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Sheet AS600 shows floor finishes on the schedule to remain and a few new to install but is leaving a few rooms, Bldg 1 - A05C, A101, A200, Bldg 3 – 109, & Others - Please confirm flooring scope in missing rooms.

See addendum. General 2of2 – AS600.

58. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Reference Attachment 5 General 2 of 2 AS602 Opening Schedule.

Please confirm that the opening schedule shown on AS602 is a summary of all new doors needed for the project.

Yes, final doors are listed. GC will also need to provide temporary doors for construction use.

59. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Reference Attachment 4 General 1 of 2 HA100 Hazardous Material Schedule.

Please confirm that the Hazardous Material Schedule is a summary of the hazardous material that needs to be removed for this project.

Yes, however, additional hazardous material may be encountered that may require removal.

60. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Please Confirm there is No work in the ADHC, Parking Structure, B108, B54, B69.

There is no EHRM scope in ADHC Bldg 109, bldg. 57 and bldg. 96.

61. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Please confirm if an access control panel is existing in the following Buildings: B51, B88, B96, B11, & B57.

Yes.

62. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Reference Attachment 6 Bldg. 1 1of2 Sht. 1-AS601 Detail 2 Exterior Wall Section – EIFS

EIFS exists on project 656-320 Expand Specialty Care Building 1

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63. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Please confirm that EIFS panel system is the correct exterior finish. There is no EIFS panel system on any other buildings on campus.

EIFS exists on project 656-320 Expand Specialty Care Building 1

64. 7-15-22 7-27-22 QCM - Is the Contractor Quality Control Manager required to be onsite full time with no other duties?

See spec 01 45 00

65. 7-15-22 7-27-22 SSHO – Can the Site Safety and Health Officer also be the Superintendent?

See spec 01 35 26.

66. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Does every contractor need a PIV Badge to work in an IT Closet?

Team supervisor has to have full badge for access. All team members require a badge.

Individuals are not allowed onsite without a current badge.

67. 7-15-22 7-27-22 How many Buildings can the GC be working in at the same time?

All of them.

68. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Does the VA Anticipate any Confined Space work? If so, what are the requirements?

Yes, requires a permit

69. 7-15-22 7-27-22 What are the ICRA requirements for pulling cable? See specs 01 35 26. ICRA Overview Schedule GI101: Construction Project Activity Type B, Infection Control Risk Group 1, Control Procedure Class II

70. 7-15-22 7-27-22 What is the fire/smoke requirements for conduit through walls?

Firestop – see specs 07 84 00

71. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Will fire block/pillows be allowed for cable tray pass throughs?

Yes, see specs.

72. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Will every contractor need special security clearance to work in an IT Closet?

See specs – each contractor shall provide appropriately badged and trained escorts in such a manner as to not rely upon VA staff for escorts.

73. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Have existing duct banks been remediated or do they still contain asbestos?

See HA-CE-1A, HA-CW-1A, HA-TU-1A

74. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Does ICRA poly need to be fire resistant? See specs 01 35 26 – fire retardant

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75. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Will 8’ fence be required at duct bank locations? Yes, see specs. VA campus has known asbestos material. Contractor to maintain awareness and provide PPE per OSHA and VA standards. If abatement required under contract, adhere to abatement standards. All other areas maintain abatement and PPE.

76. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Will the VA provide an existing cable tray percentage of wire for each cable tray run before the work begins so the contractor knows if they are to add more/new cable tray before running cable.

Consider cable trays to be full until verified otherwise.

77. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Can the cable tray exceed its 60% fill range while installing if by the time the demo of existing cables is complete and is under its requirements?

On a case-by-case basis upon approval

78. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Will all hospital entrances be available for the contractor to use during construction?

Entrances are available on a case-by-case basis, as approved.

79. 7-15-22 7-27-22 What are the COVID testing protocols, if any? Not at this time but could be instituted during contract duration. Testing requirements for CLC and Mental health do require testing at this time.

80. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Controls Specification: There is not currently a controls specification, but there are some items that require controls. Also, is it correct to assume that all control items will be tied directly to the existing Johnson Controls Metasys system?

Section will be added. Yes. See 0-GM400

81. 7-15-22 7-27-22 CRAC Units: Are the CRAC units planned to come with packaged controls?

Yes, factory unit controls

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82. 7-15-22 7-27-22 CRAC Units: Spec section 238123.2.1.Q reads - DDC or BAS Interface: Provide connection to the DDC or BAS system. Can you confirm what type of connection is desired for this and specify under the this section?

Typically the connection will be BACnet MS/TP or IP.

NOTE: An alternate option to unit integration could be a connection to an alarm contact (if available on the CRAC unit) as well as separate zone temperature, humidity, condensate high level alarm, etc. connected to the BAS (see question 5 below). Please advise.

The split system AC units have internal factory installed controls. Contractor to wire to a wall mounted thermostat. Thermostat to be monitored and adjustable through the BAS. For bidding purposes connection type to be BACnet MS/TP.

83. 7-15-22 7-27-22 Condensate Pumps: How are the condensate pumps to be controlled? Are they to be monitored by the BAS?

The scheduled condensate pumps are provided with internal factory installed automatic controls including a float switch and level float.

84. 7-15-22 7-27-22 IT Rooms: Is there any other monitoring on the BAS required separate from the CRAC unit (ie, Zone Temp/Humidity, Condensate High Level Alarm, etc.)?

Current direction is for space temperature to be monitored on the BAS with high room temperature alarm via the room wall mounted thermostat.

85. 7-15-22 7-27-22 ATS & UPS: Per the provided drawings- 4-TN500, we have ATS & UPS shown in electrical drawings. Where in the remarks it is mentioned ATS not used. Also, we do not have any controls scope for BAS so do not know if these should be monitored by Metasys. Do these ATS’s need to be monitored? Please confirm.

UPS configuration, Johnson Controls monitoring of UPS and ATS, and Square-D/Schneider advanced metering for new equipment in new Building 4 Redundant Data Center UPS Room 053 are all to match existing systems currently installed on existing UPS and ATS in existing Building 4 Electrical Room 186.

86. 7-25-22 7-27-22 Is there an UG conduit going to B109 & B57? Not providing additional circuits to bldg. 109 nor bldg. 57

87. 7-25-22 7-27-22 Is there an UG conduit going between B115 & B57 from B10?

Not providing additional circuits to bldg. 57

88. 7-25-22 7-27-22 Does any of the existing TRs receive new B side fiber? Yes, refer to addendum OIT Design Requirements - St. Cloud - Backbone Cabling

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