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SOLICITATION 36E77622B0038 Radiation Therapy Expansion - IFB TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET
ITEM
NO.
| DATE QUESTION RECEIVED |
| DATE QUESTION ANSWERED |
| QUESTION |
| GOVERNMENT RESPONSE |
| 1. |
| 7-18-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| RFI: Handrail |
What VA want for the handrail at the ramp and stair? It says "specialty" but the detail shows a 2-line rail. Is there another detail for these rails?
Detail is correct, standard 2 line rail.
| 1. |
| 7-5-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Will there be any hazardous material abatement on this project? There are references made to sections 02 82 11 & 02 82 13 but these sections are not included in the specifications. If there will be abatement please provide locations, quantities, and the associated specification sections. |
| The maps we have do not show any hazardous materials in the project area. However, if during demolition potentially hazardous material is found, then it would be processed as an unforeseen site condition. |
| 1. |
| 7-19-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| -Please advise if only (1) Site Superintendent will be needed for all supervision for the duration of this project. Please advise if the Site Super can have dual roles as the SSHO on site for this project duration. |
| Only one site super is needed for the duration of the project. The site super cannot have a dual role as SSHO. |
| 1. |
| 7-19-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Please advise if this project is tax exempt. |
| 1. |
| 7-19-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Can you please advise if the GC will be given an office area within this building (job trailer) area, use of bathroom facilities, a laydown area, dumpster area and will have full access to these areas at the project location. Please advise if the GC will be given a certain amount of parking passes or where is construction parking located on this project site. |
| GC will be given a small amount of space for a trailer at the top of the hill across from the parking garage. GCs are advised to only keep materials on site to be used within ~2 days of delivery. GC will have construction parking in the construction lot, located behind lot 9. Dumpster can also be placed near the construction parking lot. GC can have an outhouse near trailer. See Fig 1 attached. |
| 1. |
| 7-19-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Please advise for (Division 7, spec 074100), the spec calls for panels to be installed on Wall Furring System (Basis-of Design Product: Vertical CI System with Horizontal Panel Rail by Knight Wall Systems) over continues 3” rigid insulation with NO thermal bridges (other than fasteners and service openings). |
| Install thermal bridges over insulation as per manufacturer standards. |
| 1. |
| 7-19-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Please advise if a Hazardous Materials Survey report is available at the existing building. |
| Hazardous Materials Survey report is available upon acceptance of bid. |
| 1. |
| 7-19-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Please clarify what is considered off hour work for this project with all site work next to an active VA building and maintaining ingress/egress for pedestrians, building occupants and VA staff. |
| Off hours is considered to be outside the normal business hours of Monday-Friday 7 am – 3 pm. |
| 1. |
| 7-19-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Insulation penetration by C or Z furring is NOT allowed (Part 2.1 Item A.3.b). Vertical and horizontal CI System profiles have a depth 0.75” each (1-1/2” total) over surface of rigid insulation. Please advise. |
Typical wall plan detail shows from framing members (6” metal stud) to finish surface of MCM 5-3/4” (5/8” exterior sheeting, 3” rigid insulation, 2-1/8” MCM panel with attachment clip. All other plan details have same 5-3/4” from stud to finish. Please clarify on how to fit in 1-1/2” CI furring system if it must align to the new MCM panels to existing ones? No thermal bridges and insulation can’t be penetrated by furring system, please clarify? MCM panels can’t be installed directly over the rigid insulation without furring system , please clarify.
See 6.
| 1. |
| 7-26-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Drawing XK301 provides details for a ductile steel stud wall system. This system is only identified in two areas . One area is D1/AE501 (parapet) and the other location is F1/AE602 (along gridline X). Are these two location the only location that this ductile steel stud wall system in to be construction? Also, where is gridline X. Cannot locate it on the drawings |
| Gridline “X” refers to a general case of use. Use system for each section called out in structural drawings. |
| 1. |
| 7-21-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Please advise if a new bid sheet will be provided to all proposed bidders that list all the bid deducts for this project. |
| Bid deducts are provided in the solicitation. |
| 1. |
| 7-21-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| Are you going to post a site visit roster on SAV.gov for this project. If not could you email me a copy of it? |
| Site visit roster is posted. |
| 1. |
| 7-20-2022 |
| 7-26-2022 |
| There are no window specifications included in the current bid package. Is additional information available regarding this portion of the work? |
| Window specification is 08 51 13 of VA Master Specifications and should be included with the spec package. |
| According to the manufacturer rep for Modine the basis of design model has been discontinued and there are no alternates models they offer. Further due to the custom nature and space limitations no other manufacturers we’ve tried can provide an equal to the design. Can a new basis of design be provided? |
| No new basis of design manufacturer will be provided. We’ve spoken with Trane, York and Havtech and all have confirmed that they offer units which match the specifications and design intent. The only “custom” option is the filters. There are multiple “or equal” manufacturers who can provide units. |
| 1. | Per Amendment 4, after reviewing the Alternates Bid Items, especially CLIN 0003 and CLIN 0004 they mention size reduction (0003) and scope reduction (0004). We cannot find any mention of this work on the plans that we have been provided originally for alternates. Will there be drawings or a scope sheet(s) issued to reflect the descriptions of 0003 and 0004? |
| Refer to Specification Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, Paragraph 1.3 for description of Alternate bids. Roof reduction is described in paragraph B and paragraph C. Paragraph D “Scope Reduction” shall involve all work associated with Waiting RT-001 and reception RT-001a. As part of the reduction of scope, all work associated with these rooms shall be deducted from the base bid as part of alternate 3 as described in the specifications. | |
We have been notified by the representative of the specified roof top unit that the manufacture, Modine, has discontinued the listed unit and they do not offer an alternate. All the other major RTU manufactures are not bidding do to the specified configuration. Please advise.
Refer to the response to item 14
