Attachment 1 - Technical Questions - Waco EHRM Training Admin Support Space.docx

1. Sheet ET110 Note 3. 24 strand campus OSP/BB existing to be relocated. Is that something that will fall under this scope of work, or would the VA have that moved? If this falls under the contractor’s scope, will need to provide new enclosure, panels and terminations? This would fall under the scope of the Technology contractor. Please adhere to the criteria outlined in Specification Section 27-15-00 (Communications Structured Cabling), Section 2.1 (Performance and Design Criteria). Also, reference Plan Sheet, ET110 and E602.

2. Sheet ET110 Note 4 300 pair OSP? BB existing to be relocated, would that fall under this scope or VA would have it moved? If it falls under contractor’s scope, will need to provide new BET blocks? This would fall under the scope of the Technology contractor. Please adhere to the criteria outlined in Specification Section: 27-15-00 (Communications Structured Cabling), Section 2.1 (Performance and Design Criteria). Also reference Plan Sheet ET110.

3. Cable tray is noted for pathways and conduit to cable trays for drop locations, will the cable tray be provided by the electrical contractor? Cable tray is to be provided by Technology Contractor – Reference Specification Section: 27-05-33 (Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems), Conduit shall be provided by the electrical – Reference Specification Section: 26-05-33 (Raceway and Boxes for Electrical System).

4. The room finish schedule does not show the finished ceiling height throughout the building but sheet A-320 shows an average of 18" of space between finished ceiling and deck above. If this is indeed the case, quite a bit of ductwork will not fit such as the 14", 16", 18" and larger as you will need an additional 4" of space to allow for 2" insulation wrapping the ductwork. Will the ceiling height be lowered to compensate, or will the ductwork sizing be changed to compensate?

All corridors with duct heights of 14” or 16” shall have an 8’-0” finished ceiling height in certain areas to allow for duct insulation. Reduce the duct height of any 18” ducts in the basement corridor to 16” to allow for proper insulation.

5. Is there an asbestos and lead paint report & is there asbestos and lead paint within the project? There is no lead paint report but lead paint will be encountered in the scope of the project. Asbestos will be encountered in the scope of the project, please refer to the attached Asbestos Report for Building 12 for further information.

6. Who is your proprietary contractor for your fire alarm and building controls in addition is there any other crafts that are proprietary?

Fire Alarm: NONE Bldg. Controls: Johnson Controls/Metasys

7. Who will be removing the existing VA furniture, equipment, etc.? VA plans to remove existing VA furniture, equipment, etc.

8. Is this project to be perform during regular hours? Yes, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

9. Is the new sprinkler line to be painted red? Yes, refer to the specifications. Painting of sprinkler lines is described in Specification Sections: 09-91-00, 21-13-13 and 21-13-16.

10. Will the building be vacant at the time of construction? Yes

11. Is there a designated construction parking and laydown area? Yes, it is laid out on the plans. See SHT. AS101 and SHT. CD101.

12. Will all construction personal need to have a TB shot. Yes, the VA requires the TB shot. Contractor employees to comply with Specification Section 01-35-26, 1.13A.

13. Is a covid inoculation be required? Yes, according to the CO.

14. Is Badging for all construction personal required or company shirts. Yes, Badging is preferred.

15. Is the existing elevator operational in this building? Yes

16. We notice above the existing ceilings that there is about 16” of space to install MEP’S.

Not a question.

17. Do we remove Manville Insulation located above suspended ceiling of 2nd floor, which appears to be held up by wiring to the underside of attic concrete foundation? Yes. Remove and dispose of insulation and wire as a part of demolition activities.