0002 Alaska Mental Health Facility - Bidder Question Responses.pdf

SOLICITATION # 36C77622B0047 ALASKA MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

ITEM

NO. QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

1. There are Baseboard Wall Heaters under the exterior windows.

It was found that these will conflict with the TEMP Wall construction and location. Are these heaters to be removed / decommissioned? Removed and relocated to a TEMP location or PERMANENT location?

Yes. See MD101

2. Is the VA providing the GC use of utilities (power, water) at no expense to the GC, with the exception of initial connection? Or is the VA requiring the GC to install metering and pay for the utility usage each month?

AVAHS will provide a reasonable amount of utilities at no cost based upon the square ft of building area for existing consumption of utilities.

3. The specification calls for Rauland Responder 4 nurse call compatible devices, but it is our understanding that the Anchorage VA clinic has a Rauland Responder 4K (R4K) nurse call system. Please confirm the version of nurse call system.

Specification is for a new system in this portion of the building, not connecting to existing.

4. The Rauland R4K nurse call system is obsolete and discontinued. We cannot source or add R4K parts to the existing system. We can provide an upgrade to the existing head end equipment to Rauland R5K and add R5K hardware to the system. We can do this and leave the existing R4K hardware in the other units in the facility. Will an R5K upgrade be allowed as part of this project?

See #3 response.

5. The drawings call for a wireless pull cord. Will a wired pull cord be acceptable?

Wireless is preferred, wired is acceptable.

6. As the nurse call system is stand alone are the Cyber Security requirements applicable?

Per VA Physical Security Design Manual, end-to-end cybersecurity is required for both internet connected and standalone systems, hence the inclusion of requirements.

7. Who will be responsible for all network programming? This will include all IP addresses for all new devices onsite

Programming for the individual systems is the responsibility of the contractor. We are assuming this question is regarding nurse call/video/access control systems which are standalone and not on the VA network.

8. Will there be a need for any additional network switches to support any of the new equipment being added?

Video system will require switches as cameras are being terminated in a new telecom room. If switches are needed to support other systems, these are the responsibility of the contractor but none other than video were anticipated.

9. If any new network switches are required what model is acceptable for the site?

Switches must meet manufacturer requirements and VA physical security requirements in specifications, no specific model number is given in specs/standards otherwise. A variety of switches have been observed in use at VA facilities.

10. Will the video system require any new licenses for adding the additional cameras for the site?

Contractor is responsible for new licenses required to add new hardware.

11. General video question. What frame rate is required for recorded video and how many days storage is required?

This will be coordinated with VA Physical Security personnel during installation/commissioning for each camera.

12. With the new quantity of cameras for the site will any new video servers be required.

No new servers required.

13. Need clarification on PACS system on site. Will any new license be needed to add the additional readers?

Contractor is responsible for new licenses required to add new hardware.

14. Need clarification on PACS system on site. Since we are adding to the existing need verification on Brand and version for connectivity

Per specification, existing brand is Hirsch.

15. Specification 22 13 00 VA Facility Sanitary sewer vent piping allows for cast iron piping. This is not typically used for forced waste.

Use cast iron.

16. Please clarify what type of pipe is to be used for the forced waste from the sump to the existing building tie-in at S150 on drawing PP102.

Use cast iron.

17. Specification 22 13 99 VA-Sanitary Sewerage pumps para 3.3 A-1 designates that the vent for the sump shall be 3”.

Vent to be 3”.

18. Drawing PP502 detail 1 shows the sump vent to be 2”. Drawing PP101 shows the sump vent as 2”. Please clarify what size is correct for the sump vent.

Vent to be 3”.

19. Drawing PP502 detail on shows that the sump discharge shall be 4”. PP01 and PP02 show the sump discharge to be 3”;

Please clarify what size the pump discharge shall be.

Sump discharge shall be 4”.

20. Drawing PP502 detail 1 shows the depth of the sump to be -7 feet below finish floor.

See response to question 21.

21. Drawing PP101 at grid lines S240 / W32 shows the waste stub to the future first floor to be -5.5 feet.

Use these elevations for bidding purposes. Final elevation to be addressed during submittal review process.

22. The waste line will be coming into the sump near the bottom, (-5’

– 9” at 1/8 inch per-foot grade) and below the pump two start level (-4 feet).

Use these elevations for bidding purposes. Final elevation to be addressed during submittal review process.

23. Specification 22 13 00 VA-Facility Sanitary and Vent piping, para

2.7 provides product details for trap primers. Trap primers are not shown on the drawings. Please clarify if Trap primers are required.

Trap primers shall be provided.

24. Drawings MH105 & MH401 show refrigeration piping between HRU-1and OU-1. Please clarify what size the refrigeration piping is.

Contractor shall coordinate required piping sizes with proposed equipment manufacturers/suppliers.

25. Drawing PP502 details a built-in place concrete catch basin.

Would a factory-built package sump system with a plastic or fiberglass Sump (I.E. Zoeller QLS series or similar) be allowed?

Concrete catch basin is required.

26. Specification 22 14 00 2.3 B-3 States that a two-way cleanout is required at the building exit. The drawings do not show a cleanout outside the building perimeter, however there are floor cleanouts near the exit of the building

Yard cleanout shall be provided.

27. Will a clean out in the yard be required in addition to the floor clean-outs inside the building?

Yard cleanout shall be provided.

28. : FP 100 & FP 101 indicate an 8” water entrance and FP201 indicates a 6” water entrance- Please confirm the size of the new underground water supply.

Underground supply shall be 8”. Piping changes to 6” at sprinkler riser.

29. FP 100 General Notes 1-C requires design to be per VA Fire Protection design manual- Please provide a copy of this referenced design manual.

Manual will be posted on Sam.gov

30. In addition to the request for the Geotechnical Report, I would also like to request an extension to the question period. Since the plans are dated 2020, our subs will need additional time to review for code updates. Please consider extending the question period through 9/15/2022. Please consider extending the bid due date to 10/4/2022. Will the USACE be performing in the role as owner rep for this project?

Geotech report will be posted on Sam.gov.

Bid date will not be changed.

USACE will not be involved in this project.

31. Specification Section 05 40 00 seams to be in conflict with the General Notes on the Structural Drawings. Confirm that this will be a non-Engineered exterior submittal requirement

No engineering on the part of the general contractor is required for this aspect of the project.

32. Please provide a copy of the Geotechnical Report referenced in the solicitation/ Section 01 45 37 : Central Geotechnical Services, LLC.

Geotech report will be posted on Sam.gov

33. Drawing PPP101 at Grid lines S270 and D shows the 2” domestic water service and the 1 ½” gas service . There’s a note referencing drawings C5.0 and GS104 for the continuation of each service. Neither of these drawings are included in the civil package.

This note is incorrect.

See CU series drawings for alignment profile and notes.

34. The civil package does show a new 2” gas service (by the utility) and a new 8” fire water main (in this projects scope of work).

See responses to questions 28 and 33.

35. Please clarify how the new 2” domestic water and 1 ½” gas service will connect to the utility and where the point of connect will be.

See response to questions 28 and 33. Utility company will set meter and install piping with 5” of the building. Contractor is responsible for coupler and all piping into the building.

36. Spec section 10 50 00 - Wood lockers. No lockers are identified in the bid issued plan set. Will this be part of OFOI work scope?

Omit spec section 10 50 00. No wood lockers required.

37. Spec section 12 24 13 - Window Roller Shade. No window shades are identified in the bid issued plans. Will this be part of the Prime GC work scope? If so, please provide detailed information.

Roller as specified in Section 12 24 13 are to be provided for all 13 (A) type bay windows

38. On sheets AC-501 and AC-502, there is a reference for CLG Type STC 50 suspended GYP Board CLG. Please Clarify:

Which detail does this pertain to on either sheet AC-503 or AC- 504? If Detail is not indicated, Please Provide details for this assembly.

AC-504

39. Section 00 01 15 – on Page 11 of 11 there is a note that states “Full sets of all drawings on existing building in PDF and AutoCAD formats are available.” Please provide these.

Drawings on existing building will be provided to successful bidder.

40. Section 00 01 15 – on Page 7 of 11 it indicates that we should have Fire Protection Drawing “FP-200 First Floor Fire Sprinkler Plan”. We do not have Drawing FP-200, we received Drawing FP201 First Floor Fire Sprinkler Plan. Please confirm we’ve got the correct drawing.

See response under question 44.

41. Section 00 01 15 – on Page 10 of 11 it indicates that Drawing LP-101 is “Landscaping Details”. Sheet LP-101 that is included in the drawing package is labeled “Building Area Landscape Plan”. Please confirm we have the correct drawing.

Confirmed.

42. Section 00 01 05 – on Page 11 of 11 it indicates that Drawing GI002.3 is “Drawing Index – Volume 3”. Sheet GI002.3 that is included in the drawing package is labeled “Drawing Index – Volume 2”. Please confirm this should be labeled “Drawing Index – Volume 3”.

Confirmed.

43. Section 00 01 05 – on Page 11 of 11 it indicates that Volume 3 Drawings include “As-Built Drawings of Existing Wayfinding Signage etc. for Existing Building”. This is also indicated on sheet GI002.3. We do not find these included in the drawing package. Please provide these.

Existing wayfinding drawings will be provided to successful bidder.

44. It appears that we are missing a few pages from volume 3 according to the drawing index. Missing sheets from Volume

3:SHT-1.2;SHT-1.4;SHT-1.5;SHT-1.8;SHT-1.10; SHT-1.11;

SHT-1.12; SHT-1.13; SHT-2.2; SHT-2.4; SHT-2.5; SHT-2.8;

SHT-2.10; SHT-5.1

GDM responded: Volume 3 documents were included as “information Only” and are the sprinkler shop drawings from the building’s construction in 2020. We only included the drawings for the perimeter fire loop and the drawings for the building wing that this project affects. Full set of the shop drawings will be provided to the successful bidder.

45. C1-1C is missing an assigned hardware set, Please provide Group 4

46. 1A403 is a single 3070 opening, scheduled for hardware set #1.

This set is for a pair of doors not a single. What is the correct hardware set?

Group 15

47. C1-1A and C2-2A Pair 3/0 X 7/0 60min: Door finish note 8 seems to contradict the called outdoor type-5. What is correct, the door type or the finish note 8?

Door type 3

48. Specification section 087100 Door hardware does not match hardware sets on AE-802 and AE-803. Please clarify which is to be followed.

Following drawing AE-801.

49. Spec Section 081110 only specifies frame requirements and not the interior or exterior door requirements. Please provide Spec section for door requirements

Flush Window Wood Veneer Doors – Section 08 14 16 Aluminum-framed Entrance Doors – Section 08 41 13

Steel doors will have core of polyurethane foam and an R factor of 10.0 or more (based on a k value of 0.16); face sheets, edges, and frames of galvanized steel not lighter than 23 gage, 16 gage, and 16 gage respectively; magnetic weatherstripping; nonremovable-pin hinges; thermal-break aluminum threshold; and vinyl door bottom. Doors and frames will be galvanized. Doors will have been tested in accordance with SDI/DOOR A250.4 and will have met the requirements for Level C. Prepare doors to receive specified hardware.

Doors shall be 1-3/4 inch thick.

50. Spec section 081400 references STC-47 and the door and frame schedule is calling out STC-45. Which is correct, the specification or the door and frame schedule?

STC 45

51. Please clarify Door C1-1B. Based on the called-out hardware set #20, It has typical hardware of a hollow metal opening and not an aluminum opening. C1-1B is calling out for a door type 3 storefront door and frame with a finish note 8. The frame type says HM hollow metal and detail 1/AE810 and 2/AE810 do call out for a hollow metal frame. Should the door change to a door type 6 and the finish note change from door note 8 to door note 7?

Change door to type 6. Change finish from type 8 to 7.

52. Section 00 01 15 – on Page 11 of 11 there is a note that states “Full sets of all drawings on existing building in PDF and AutoCAD formats are available.” Please provide these.

Drawings on existing building and wayfinding will be provided to successful bidder.

53. Section 00 01 15 – on Page 7 of 11 it indicates that we should have Fire Protection Drawing “FP-200 First Floor Fire Sprinkler Plan”. We do not have Drawing FP-200, we received Drawing FP201 First Floor Fire Sprinkler Plan. Please confirm we’ve got the correct drawing.

See responses to question 44.

54. Section 00 01 15 – on Page 10 of 11 it indicates that Drawing LP-101 is “Landscaping Details”. Sheet LP-101 that is included in the drawing package is labeled “Building Area Landscape Plan”. Please confirm we have the correct drawing.

LP-101, LP-102, LP-103 and LP-104 are the correction landscaping drawings.

55. Section 00 01 05 – on Page 11 of 11 it indicates that Drawing GI002.3 is “Drawing Index – Volume 3”. Sheet GI002.3 that is included in the drawing package is labeled “Drawing Index – Volume 2”. Please confirm this should be labeled “Drawing Index – Volume 3”.

Volume 3 drawings are listed on G1002.3.

Drawings on existing building and wayfinding will be posted on Sam.gov.

56. Section 00 01 05 – on Page 11 of 11 it indicates that Volume 3 Drawings include “As-Built Drawings of Existing Wayfinding Signage etc. for Existing Building”. This is also indicated on sheet GI002.3. We do not find these included in the drawing package. Please provide these.

Drawings on wayfinding signage will be provided to successful bidder.

57. Drawing MJ001 note 17 describes the VRF equipment condensate drain system (shown on drawing PP103). Drawing MJ001 note 18 describes a secondary condensate drain system which is not shown on any drawing. Is it the intent to have two condensate drain systems serving the same equipment?

Two condensate drain systems are required.

58. Table 1 section 03300 calls for minimum cement per cyd. If the concrete meets W/C and strength but not the minimum cement would that be acceptable for the project? This would be a significate cost savings to the VA to specify compressive strength and W/C not the amount of cement in the mix.

This is structurally acceptable to meet W/C and strength requirements but not minimum cement.

59. 03300 states “ Maximum size of coarse aggregates not more than one-fifth of narrowest dimension between sides of forms, one-third of depth of slabs, nor three-fourth of minimum clear spacing between reinforcing bars.” The structural notes specify 1” minimum coarse aggregate, and the specifications reference AASHTO # 67 stone to be acceptable (AASHTO #67 can be 100% passing the 1” sieve and still be within specification).

Please follow the 1” minimum coarse aggregate size per the structural notes.

60. Is the structural note a misprint? Is it supposed to say 1” maximum coarse aggregate size?

CD 1 is correct.

The larger aggregate helps to minimize cracking in the slab on grade.

61. On sheet AI-123: Please clarify - Provide Material Types / colors for the following: WD-1 Panels; TB-1 Back Panel; SLDS- 1 Counter Top and Backsplash; WD-3 Panel / Shelves and SS-1 Finish

Colors are to match existing kiosks.