Responses to Tech Questions - StL JB TASS - 8-23-22.pdf

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SOLICITATION #: 36C77622B0052

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET PROJECT TITLE: St. Louis Jefferson Barracks EHRM Training and Admin Support Space Construction Project

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1 8/11/2022 8/23/2022 Electric Hinges and wiring harnesses (furnished by Div. 8 vendor) Electric transfer hinges and wiring harnesses included in the following Div. 8 hardware sets require 12 conductors. Please specify QC12.

HW sets 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9

Provide hinges and wiring harnesses as required to provide fully functional services.

2 8/11/2022 8/23/2022 Door Hardware Set Discrepancies 105A & 107C belong to HW 7.0 per AE-611 but are in

HW- 8.0 in Div. 8 hardware set. Please specify which HW set these doors belong to.

100B has card reader on technology drawing but AE-611 calls for no changes and was not assigned/included Div.

8 HW set. Shall this door receive card access? If so, please specify hardware group.

Doors G01C & 301 will receive wired door position switches per Div. 8 specified HW sets 5.0 & 6.0, but these devices are not shown on Technology sheets. Please confirm which is correct.

105A & 107C belong to HW 7.0. Refer to revised Specification Section 08 71 00.

Door 100B does not require controlled access (no card reader).

Doors G01C & 301 must comply with their respective Div.

8 HW Set. Refer to revised Specification Section 08 71 00.

3 8/11/2022 8/23/2022 Existing OIT Rm 114C/Existing PACS Equipment.

24-ET-111 note 10 states closet to remain for duration of project, but 24-AD-111 indicates walls to be demolished.

Please clarify.

24-ET-110 Existing PACS equipment to be relocated to G02A per note 6 but 24-ET-111 note 11 states equipment to be relocated to 114B. It is assumed all security systems headend equipment to be located in G02A.

Please confirm.

Room 114C walls to remain until EHRM buildout of Rm 114B completed and OIT/BioMed services relocated. See ED-111 note 3 and ET-111 notes 10 and 11. Phase coordination required.

There is an existing VASS cabinet per ED-110 note 8.

This is what’s to be relocated to G02A. Existing PACS headend is in 114C, to be maintained and relocated to 114B following EHRM Infrastructure buildout. Coordinate with this project. Phase coordination required.

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4 8/11/2022 8/23/2022 24-ET-11 Card Reader shown on hinge side of Doors 103A and 107A. Please confirm Card Reader should be relocated to strike side of door.

Yes, please install all Card Readers on strike side of door, including Doors 103A and 107A. Refer to Door schedule and revised Specification Section 08 71 00.

Please note, doors to the Telecom Rooms should have two factor authentication and electric strike.

5 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Could you please provide the Total Ground Square Footage for the soil treatment of termites?

Soil treatment for termites is not required.

6 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Is the project taxable? Yes. Contractor is responsible to include all applicable taxes in bid.

7 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Specifications mention LEED several times, is this a LEED project?

The project is not a “LEED project”.

8 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Specification section 142412 hydraulic elevator, would a hole-less hydraulic elevator be an acceptable alternative?

If all clearances within the elevator shaft as designed (including run-by) and all other specified requirements can be maintained, a hole-less hydraulic elevator may be acceptable.

9 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Due to long lead items such as HVAC equipment and windows, can the length of construction time be extended to longer than 240 days?

The VA considered this request, and it has been determined that the POP for this project must remain 240 calendar days to meet EHRM go-live requirements.

10 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Table of contents indicates 000115 list of drawings but is not included, please advise.

“Sheet Index” is provided on page 00-GI-001B_INDEX (PDF page 2 of 13) in 2.7 - Drawings 7 of 13 - General

11 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Table of contents indicates 001121 request design build is not included, please advise.

Specification Section 00 11 21 Request for Proposal to Design Build is not required and herewith deleted from the Table of Contents.

12 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Specification 085200/2.1/A; is ASTM1886 and ASTM1996 missile testing required per 085200/2.1/A?

Full compliance with Specification Section 08 52 00 is required.

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13 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Are the window units, aluminum clad or primed wood exterior? There are conflicts on the specifications.

i. 085200/2.5/A Primed Exterior

ii. 085200/2.5/B Clad Exterior

Factory finished, aluminum clad, exterior window units are preferred, however, factory primed and field finished exterior window units may be acceptable depending on availability of aluminum clad windows. Factory primed units must be finished in accordance with Specification 09 91 00 Painting.

14 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Please clarify glazing requirements,

a. ASTM1886/1996 would indicate a laminated glass

b. 085200/2.4 seems to indicate multiple options

c. 085653 Blast Resistant windows

Insulated blast resistant glazing is required at exterior window locations. Insulated glazing is required at interior window locations for acoustical purposes. Glass type must comply with the indicated types shown on the drawings.

15 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 There is a specification 101113 chalkboards & marker boards, please advise on locations.

Markerboards will be located in each classroom as directed by the COR. 5 markerboards, total, are required.

16 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 There is a specification 101113 lightproof shades, please advise on locations.

Lightproof shades are required on the exterior windows located in Classrooms CR-1 and CR-2.

17 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 If there are lightproof shades how are they mounted? To the architectural windows?

Lightproof shades must be mounted in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations for the supporting substrate.

18 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Operable wall, is there a requirement for a Pass door or a Pocket door?

There is no requirement for a pass door or pocket in the operable wall.

19 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 Operable wall, are we to figure the pocket depth and width as shown or can it be figured wider?

The operable wall must be designed to fit the operable door recess as indicated on the drawings or as otherwise approved by the COR.

20 8/12/2022 8/23/2022 I noticed that you were calling for Lightproofing Shades but there were no specific specs. Could you advise what those might be?

Refer to Specification Section 12 24 21 Lightproof Shades.

The following information is being provided to clarify the scope of PASS Security requirements:

PASS Security is the integrator of record for Card Access, CCTV, Duress, Intrusion, and Emergency Call Station systems for the John Cochran, Jefferson Barracks, and other satellite locations in the St. Louis area. PASS Security System is one of the brand name items for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items (see solicitation attachment 6 - Brand Name Justification - St Louis JB). Their scope/price should be included in all bids.

Power Supplies & Door Position Switches

Door Lock Power Supplies and door position switches included in the following Div. 8 hardware sets must be provided by PASS Security for complete compatibility with the current system:

1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 19.0.

New PACS and CCTV Headend location

24-EP-110 note 3 calls for power for PACS equipment. Please note that 120VAC also required at CCTV equipment.

1 Fire Alarm relay will be required for door lock power supplies at PACS headend but is not shown on FA plans.

24-ET-110 General Notes F – Elevator Cab Card Reader

PASS is to provide one Elevator Interface Junction Box (EIJB) in the Elevator Machine Room with individual relays for each controlled floor. PASS contacts are rated to switch up to 120VAC at 5A. If the elevator requires loads to be switched in excess of 120VAC at 5A, then the Elevator Contractor must provide additional interface devices. PASS EIJB is equipped with a bypass switch which will completely remove any control of the Elevator Cab by the Access Control system. Electrical Contractor to provide an empty raceway between the EIJB and the Elevator Machine Equipment (EME) ready for the Elevator Contractor to install their wiring and terminate. PASS expects that the Elevator Contractor will install the card reader in the Cab and provide wiring in the traveling cable per controlled Cab for the card reader. This wiring will be furnished completely by the Elevator Contractor between the reader and the EME, and this cable will be equivalent to one 8C#20 shielded cable. The cable should be rated for Elevator Applications. PASS always recommends spare cables when possible. Please note that ALL costs associated with the Elevator Contractor will be excluded from PASS’ scope. Please refer to Specification Section 14 24 12 for what is to be provided by the Elevator Contractor. All bidders must bid the same. Comply as noted on drawing.