Technical Question Tracking Sheet Infra Upgrades FINAL.pdf

6TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET - 36C77622R0045 - EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction DBB - Minneapolis

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1 5.13.22 5.24.22 Factor 1 Past Performance excluded from page count. CPAR's and PPQ vary in page length and potentially reduce the Offerors technical approach narratives and schedule.

Past performance will not be excluded from the page count. The only items that are excluded from the page count are title page, table of contents and preface are excluded from the page limits. The page count for item 1 have been changed from 40 pages to now 50 pages for Factor 1 Tehnical.

2 5.13.22 5.24.22 Allow Offeror to submit Project Experience Writeup/Narrative for each project - allow 2-page narrative per project (4 projects max=8 pages total). This will allow the Offeror to explain each project in greater detail and show relevance, the PPQ and CPAR don't provide enough detail to show relevance to this EHRM Minneapolis project.

Please submit in accordance with the technical factors, we would like to see the cpars along with the ppqs that demonstrate your experience on like projects as well as how your contrract performance was rated from the customed. The page count for Volume 1 Technical has been updated to 50 pages.

3 5.13.22 5.24.22 Factor 2 Key Personnel of Prime and Subs - allow 2 pages for each key personnel resume. 2 pages per resume will allow the offeror to provide detail on projects listed under each resume (potential 7 resumes = 14 pages total).

The page count for Volume 1 Technical has been increased to 50 pages, please adjust as you see fit per each technical factor to meet the 50 page limitatuion. Please note that anything exceeding page 50 for Volume 1 will not be counted or read.

4 5.13.22 5.24.22 Factor 3 Technical Approach - please consider increasing page limit to 25 pages. 15 pages for the construction schedule and narratives doesn't allow the Offeror to demonstrate their ability.

Page count will be updated to 50 pages, please adjust your proposal as you see fit to meet the 50 page liitation.

5 5.13.22 5.24.22 Volume 1 Technical shall not exceed 50 pages. This includes items 1- 4 provided above.

Volume 1 Technical has been updated to not exceed 50 pages.

6 5.17.22 5.24.22 We would like to request that our AIR-SHIELD LMP please reviewed as a liquid membrane vapor permeable material here.

This determination will be made after award during the submittal period. If the substitute item meets the specifications, it will be accepted. If it does not, it will be rejected.

7 6.1.22 6.15.22 Per the General Notes (Sheet 1383-73T-001 as an example), Note 33 states “STANDARD WORKSTATION CONSISTS OF A MINIMUM

OF FOUR (4) CATEGORY 6A, U-FTP, CMP, GRAY, BLUE, AND

WHITE CABLES.”. It is identified on Sheet 1383-73T-701 that many of the existing outlets have (2) cables. Are we to install (4) cables for all workstations regardless of existing quantity of cables if less then (4)?

Also, what is the color combination of each workstation per the colors, Gray, Blue and White identified? For example, (2) Gray, (1) Blue, (1) White

Cabling shall be replaced like-for-like to match the existing quantity.

See T-701 series sheets for quantities.

8 6.14.22 6.15.22 Detail D6/1383-70M-501 shows a chilled water coil piping detail.

This appears to be a coil detail typically seen for an air handling unit.

Please confirm piping detail to follow for the fan coil units.

See Fan Coil Unit schedule notes on M-701 and provide with prefabricated piping package with modulating control valve. Comply with Specification 23 82 00 Part 2.1 and manufacturer’s requirements.

9 6.14.22 6.15.22 Specification 23 21 13 2.2 Pipe and Tubing calls to use copper for all chilled water piping. Copper is typically used for piping 2” and under, while schedule 40 steel piping is typically used for piping 2- 1/2” and larger. Please confirm for piping 2-1/2” and larger, welded schedule 40 steel can be used in lieu of copper.

Steel Piping (ASTM A53/A53M Grade B, seamless or ERW, Schedule 40) is acceptable for sizes 2 ½” and larger.

10 6.14.22 6.15.22 Drain pans are not shown in the electrical/telecom rooms. Will this be required for the new chilled water/condensate piping in these rooms?

Provide drain pans per Fan Coil Unit schedule notes 2 and 3 on M-

701. See Specification 23 82 00 Part 2.1.I for additional requirements.

11 6.14.22 6.15.22 Drawing 1383-70M-100J shows the new chilled water in building 70 to tie into an existing 8” IT chilled water loop. Through onsite investigation, the piping at the tie-in point in corridor CB-97 is 5”.

Please confirm if the piping should be tied into the 5”. If there’s a different tie-in point, please provide updated drawings showing tie-in location.

Chilled Water tie-in shall be at the 8” main. Final location shall be field verified and reflected on coordination drawing submittal.

12 6.14.22 6.15.22 All the drawings are marked “FINAL BID DOCUMENTS” in the sub-block “Phase” of the title block. However, several drawings are also marked “NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION”. Please clarify if these drawings will change before they are re-issued as “FOR CONSTRUCTION” and what would happen to our price based on drawings “NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION”.

All drawings are “FINAL BID DOCUMENTS” and are issued for construction.

13 6.14.22 6.15.22 The typical notes indicate to frame new walls and/or extend existing walls of the electrical rooms to the deck above. Some of the new electrical rooms will be built in areas with a high deck above that have mechanical ductworks, and utility pipes crossing the area of the electrical rooms. If walls are built to the deck, and the ceiling of the electrical rooms is open to the deck as required per specs, then the ductwork and pipes will only be accessible through the room, and the electrical equipment will be exposed to any possible leak. Please clarify if this is the design intent for these rooms or if a lower watertight roof should be built to protect/enclose the electrical rooms.

Not all locations follow typical notes. Waterproof hardlid ceilings are required where water piping runs above new TRs.

14 614.22 6.15.22 Sheet of General Infection Control Notes and Symbols: Is the Removal of Asbestos containing materials responsibility of the Contractor? Should we include all costs associated with Points 1 thru 13 and costs of applicable Standards 1 to 4 in our proposal?

Asbestos Abatement is not anticipated with this project and should not be included with the cost proposal. If unforeseen abatement is required, a modification will be issued.

15 6.14.22 6.15.22 Sheet of General Infection Control Notes and Symbols: Detail D6_ Where will VA require to connect the exhaust of the HEPA filtering equipment to? Is it acceptable to discharge the filtered air back into nearby corridors, such as when using a HEPA dust containment cart?

Infection Control shall be determined case-by-case based on the Classification. See Specification 01 35 26 for additional requirements.

16 6.14.22 6.15.22 Volume I Technical submission requirements state “The offer, including title page, detailed table of contents, preface shall be submitted in one (1) PDF document for Volume I Technical and shall not exceed a total of FORTY (40) pages (title page, table of contents and preface are excluded from the page limits)”. Page 14 of 74 states “If there is not a completed past CPARS and PPQs could be 5 pages each, totaling 20 pages for 4 projects performance evaluation available in CPARS, then the Offeror shall submit Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (reference Attachment in the solicitation) for each project.” Question: Are the PPQs and CPARS excluded from the 40-page limit?

PPQs and CPARS are included in the page count, the only pages that are not included is the title page, table of contents and preface. We have increased the page count from 40 pages to 50 pages.

17 6.14.22 6.15.22 Specification Section 01 35 26 states ”The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one SSHO at each project site that will be identified as the SSHO to administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one CP in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs.” Would the government accept one SSHO for the project so long as each site running concurrently has the appropriate competent persons at each site?

Provide one dedicated SSHO (with duties only as the SSHO) for the entire project.

18 6.14.22 6.15.22 Specification Section 01 35 26 states ”The Prime Contractor shall designate a minimum of one SSHO at each project site that will be identified as the SSHO to administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. Each subcontractor shall designate a minimum of one CP in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.20 (b)(2) that will be identified as a CP to administer their individual safety programs.” Please confirm only one SSHO resume is required with the proposal submission.

Confirmed.

19 6.14.22 6.15.22 Superintendent shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Quality Control Manager (QCM) or Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with duties only as the Superintendent.

Please confirm the Superintendent shall not have any shared duties as a QCM or SSHO on the project

Confirmed.

20 6.14.22 6.15.22 SSHO shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent or QCM with duties only as the SSHO.

Please confirm the SSHO shall not have any shared duties as a QCM or Superintendent on the project.

Confirmed.

21 6.14.22 6.15.22 QCM shall be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent or SSHO with duties only as the QCM.

Please confirm the QCM shall not have any shared duties as a SSHO or Superintendent

Confirmed.

22 6.14.22 6.15.22 Pricing Proposal transparency requirements: this project requires pricing proposals to include breakdown pricing for the General Contractor and all subcontractors. All price proposals, including subcontractor pricing must include a breakdown of pricing per the format included with this specification. Third-party inspections must be included as a line item in the price proposal. See example at the end of GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section. Each building shall be bid as complete, stand-alone project. See STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS. Will the VA award each building as a stand-alone project?

All line items will be awarded with the contract, no line items will be removed.

23 6.14.22 6.15.22 Will the VA award the Line Items 0001 through 0016 or if necessary, will the VA remove line items from the award? If so, what is the hierarchy of line items for award?

All line items will be awarded with the contract, no line items will be removed.

24 6.14.22 6.15.22 Please confirm that the contractor is to supply all testing and inspection for the project.

Confirmed. Third-Party inspections and testing are provided by the contractor.

25 6.14.22 6.15.22 Please confirm that commissioning agent is by the contractor to be included in the bid proposal.

Confirmed.

26 6.14.22 6.15.22 In addition to replacing all of the communications cabling, an additional 20% capacity shall be bid as shown on the drawings and specifications. All Copper replacement will be CAT 6A. Please confirm requirement for an additional 20% capacity of communications cabling to be included in the bid amount.

Confirmed, bids shall include a 20% allowance for all communications cabling (copper and fiber). This shall include testing and termination and labor for installation.

27 6.14.22 6.15.22 Equipment and certain materials have extremely long lead times currently, will the VA be willing to issue an Administrative NTP for the project before issuing a NTP for construction to help mitigate these long lead items?

In amendment 0006 posted to SAM.GOV, the Period of Performance (POP) originally submitted with the solicitation was for 400 calendar days. The Period of Performance has now been updated to 600 Calendar After Receiving Notice to Proceed.

28 6.14.22 6.15.22 Please confirm the ICRA wall systems must be one hour rated (STARC fire block wall or equal system). This has a large cost impact to the standard ICRA systems on the market

See Specification 01 35 26 Part 1.12.D. Basis of Design ICRA barriers are “Starc Systems or Approved Equal, ICRA IV Rated, ASTM E-84 Class A Fire and Smoke Rated”.

29 6.14.22 6.15.22 Please clarify/provide the location of contractor laydown/staging area onsite. We understand the need for offsite storage however there is a need for onsite laydown/staging which is not shown on the site drawings

Laydown area will be available on-site and will be coordinated with the VA after award.

30 6.14.22 6.15.22 Will work in common hallways require use of the control cube method (cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit)?

Infection Control shall be determined case-by-case based on the Classification. See Specification 01 35 26 for additional requirements.

31 6.14.22 6.15.22 Please confirm Level 4 finish for all finished areas open to public view of gypsum board.

Confirmed. See Specification 09 29 00 Part 3.4.

32 6.14.22 6.15.22 Please confirm painting unless otherwise noted is to be (3) coats (prime, body, and finish) and will be from "seam to seam" or to a change of materials where walls have been patched and refinished.

Confirmed. See Specification 09 91 00 Part 3.6.

33 6.14.22 6.15.22 Please provide site as-built documents including existing utility locations

VA may provide if additional information is available. Contractor is required to perform Site Surveys per Specification 02 21 13 and to coordinate all site work with existing conditions.

34 6.15.22 6.15.22 Is this project tax exempt and if so will a certificate be issued? Propose with all applicable taxes. The VA will not be providing or signing any Tax Exempt forms for this project

35 6.15.22 6.15.22 How will payment be handled for materials stored prior to installation? Full payment? Partial payment? Proof required that the materials have been paid for?

Stored materials are handled in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-70(d):

(d) The Contracting Officer will consider for monthly progress payments material and/or equipment procured by the Contractor and stored on the construction site, as space is available, or at a local approved location off the site, under such terms and conditions as the Contracting Officer approves, including but not limited to the following—

(1) The materials or equipment are in accordance with the contract requirements and/or approved samples and shop drawings;

(2) The materials and/or equipment are approved by the resident engineer;

(3) The materials and/or equipment are stored separately and are readily available for inspection and inventory by the resident engineer;

(4) The materials and/or equipment are protected against weather, theft and other hazards and are not subjected to deterioration; and

(5) The Contractor obtains the concurrence of its surety for off-site storage.

36 6.15.22 6.15.22 CQCM - Is the Contractor Quality Control Manager required to be onsite full time with no other duties?

Yes.

37 6.15.22 6.15.22 SSHO – Can the Site Safety and Health Officer also be the Superintendent?

No.

38 6.15.22 6.15.22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements – This is very comprehensive and costly. Will the government consider scaling this back to fit the scope of the project?

Specification 01 81 13 is required. Per Part 1.1.B, “Contractor is responsible to maintain and support these objectives in developing means and methods for performing work and in proposing product substitutions or changes to specified processes. By submitting a change or substitution of materials or processes, contractor must demonstrate its diligence in performing the level of investigation and comparison required under federal mandates and VA policies”.

39 6.15.22 6.15.22 Will the Superintendent be allowed to be the SSHO? No.

40 6.15.22 6.15.22 Will the Superintendent be allowed to be CQC Manager? No.

41 6.15.22 6.15.22 Please confirm Specification Section 01 91 00.1.10.B that the Prime Contractor, not the government, is to hire the Commissioning Agent.

Confirmed.

42 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # 70E-403 - Drawing shows notes 15 & 16 as "typ" although the keynote list says they are not used?

Key Notes are correctly indicated as “NOT USED” on 70E-403.

43 6.15.22 6.15.22 Spec# 28 13 00, 2.1 - The sec references C-Cure 9000, iStar Series door controllers, and PSX-75-E1 Backup power supplies. The existing system is Lenel. Are we installing a new system or extending the Lenel system to include all PACS locations?

Existing PACS head-end equipment shall be extended to serve new devices.

44 6.15.22 6.15.22 Spec 28 13 00 and 70E-401 note 22 - In many areas of the drawings they reference a new iStar controller and a new PSX-75-E1 back up power supply located in the TR Room, specifically on note 22 for drawings 70E-401 through 446. Based on question 2 above going from iStar to Lenel, Does the VA want a new Lenel PACS panel in each room or should we extend the new telecom room door access control (and any other access control on this project) to the existing Lenel panels that serves the specific area?

Existing PACS head-end equipment shall be extended to serve new devices. Contractor shall bid a new control panel and power supply where indicated to provide capacity for new devices.

45 6.15.22 6.15.22 Spec. 28 13 00 - This spec appears to be intended for a new completely new system, does the VA want everything called out in the spec or just applicable items to the extension of the existing system?

Existing PACS head-end equipment shall be extended to serve new devices. Contractor shall bid a new control panel and power supply where indicated to provide capacity for new devices.

46 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # 70E-601 through 742 - Each Panel in a TR room includes a Main Circuit Breaker, per VA protocol when someone works on that panel it needs to be de-energized which would require the entire riser to be de-energized, should each of these panels change to main lug only and include a separately enclosed breaker adjacent to the panel?

This is currently specified as separate breaker.

47 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # 70T-403 - Notes 14, 15, & 16 are referenced but not shown on drawing?

Key Notes 14, 15, and 16 are “NOT USED” on 70T-403.

48 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # 70M-501, detail D6 - Drawing shows a chilled water coil piping detail. This appears to be a coil detail typically seen for an air handling unit. Please confirm piping detail to follow for the fan coil units.

See Fan Coil Unit schedule notes on M-701 and provide with prefabricated piping package with modulating control valve. Comply with Specification 23 82 00 Part 2.1 and manufacturer’s requirements.

49 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # 23 21 13, 2.2 - Pipe and Tubing calls to use copper for all chilled water piping. Copper is typically used for piping 2” and under, while schedule 40 steel piping is typically used for piping 2- 1/2” and larger. Please confirm for piping 2-1/2” and larger, welded schedule 40 steel can be used in lieu of copper.

Steel Piping (ASTM A53/A53M Grade B, seamless or ERW, Schedule 40) is acceptable for sizes 2 ½” and larger.

50 6.15.22 6.15.22 Drain pans are not shown in the electrical/telecom rooms. Will this be required for the new chilled water/condensate piping in these rooms?

Provide drain pans per Fan Coil Unit schedule notes 2 and 3 on M-

701. See 23 82 00 Part 2.1.I for additional requirements.

51 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # 70M-100J - Drawing shows the new chilled water in building 70 to tie into an existing 8” IT chilled water loop. Through onsite investigation, the piping at the tie-in point in corridor CB-97 is 5”.

Please confirm if the piping should be tied into the 5”. If there’s a different tie-in point, please provide updated drawings showing tie-in location.

Chilled Water tie-in shall be at the 8” main. Final location shall be field verified and reflected on coordination drawing submittal.

52 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref# Spec 28 13 00 (2.1) General Products - System states C-Cure 9000… Should it be Lenel, Existing PACS head-end equipment shall be extended to serve new devices.

53 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # Spec 28 23 00 (2.1A) - Please verify Camera Model - typically the VA uses Axis Cameras, spec says Wisenet XNP-6320 with PTZ, Motion Sensor, Auto tracking dome with wallmount

VA has final approval on cameras. If an alternate is proposed it must meet the requirements of the Basis of Design.

54 6.15.22 6.15.22 Drawing # 1383-70T-901 - References Software House Access Control system and Wisenet Cameras - Should it be Lenel Access Control & Axis Cameras

Existing PACS and CCTV head-end equipment shall be extended to serve new devices. Proposed equipment shall be submitted for review.

If an alternate is proposed it must meet the requirements of the Basis of Design

55 6.15.22 6.15.22 Cable Schedules, General Question - What is the requirement for new cat6a to WAP locations 1-cat6a or 2-cat6a? Existing waps are 1-port.

Cable schedules show existing waps are 2-port.

Provide (2) CAT6A to each WAP as indicated on T-700 series sheets.

56 6.15.22 6.15.22 Product Sole Source Page 3 - What is the requirement for Panduit connectivity mincom or Netkey?

mincom it is.

57 6.15.22 6.15.22 What color cat6a cabling will be required? This information is needed to check availability of cable and provide installation timeline.

Provide Blue jackets for CAT6A data cable.

58 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref # Spec 27 15 00 2.1, B, 3 - Is non-plenum cable acceptable in non-plenum areas?

See Specification 27 13 13 Part 2.1 “Communications Multipurpose Cable, Plenum (CMP) shall be specified if any portion of the cable passes through an NEC-defined plenum. Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser (CMR) shall be specified for all other applications. CMP may be used as a substitute for CMR.”.

59 6.15.22 6.15.22 All existing cat6a is Superior Essex. Is it preferred to use match existing?

Matching existing cabling brand is not required. Cable shall meet Specification requirements.

60 6.15.22 6.15.22 If there is furniture in the way of accessing cabling or wall locations who will be responsible for moving it?

Contractor is responsible.

61 6.15.22 6.15.22 Will there be a place to store material inside the building or will we need to get Conex boxes?

There is room in the facility for a few days' work. The balance needs to be stored off site or conex box

62 6.15.22 6.15.22 OIT Design Template page 37 - Are front or rear security doors required on 4-post racks?

Security doors are not required for 4-post racks.

63 6.15.22 6.15.22 Will you require new cat3 backbone cabling in new riser stack?

Cat6a cables running to analog cat3 would now run to rack in new

Analog CAT3 backbone cabling riser will remain. Cabling will be replaced to each WAO from the existing location.

stack? Or do all analog cat6/cat6a remain in place? How are getting analog circuits from the old TR closets to the new TR closets?

64 6.15.22 6.15.22 OIT Desgin Template page 3 - Is MPO required or can we use fiber splice pigtails to match existing?

See Specification 27 15 13.13 Part 3.1 and “Terminate fiber optic cabling with duplex Lucent connector (LC) adapters or 12-fiber multi-fiber push on (MPO) connectors or 24-fiber multi-fiber push on (MPO) connectors as required for the application”.

65 6.15.22 6.15.22 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study - Advise on the level of selective coordination required for the new equipment.

1) Health Care Facilities: NEC 517.31(G) “ Overcurrent protective devices serving the essential electrical system shall be coordinated for the period of time that a fault’s duration extends beyond 0.1 second.”

2) Non-health Care Facilities: NEC 700.32 “ Emergency system(s) overcurrent devices shall be selectively coordinated with all supply-side overcurrent protective devices.” Meaning system is to be fully coordinated.

Attached you will find some additional info from the State of Minnesota. (see attachments #1)

See Specification 26 05 73 Part 1.6 through 1.8 for study requirements.

66 6.15.22 6.15.22 Emon-Dmon Alternate Product - a. Advise if Eaton’s B Power Xpert Branch Circuit Monitoring system is an acceptable solution for the panelboard submetering?

If acceptable, please answer items b-e.

b. Advise if specific requirements are available for the submetering.

c. Advise if meter is to monitor each individual branch circuit, total panelboard or combination of both.

d. Advise if any specific software is required.

e. Advise on the communication protocol.

I have attached technical data for the metering solution. (see attachment #2)

Alternate products for Branch Circuit Monitoring are acceptable provided they meet Specification requirements. Monitors shall connect to the facility Building Automation System (BAS)/Energy Management Control System (EMCS) via BACNet. BAS/EMCS shall automatically collect, calculate and store usage data. See ISTS Section

4.2.10 “Metering” for additional guidance.

67 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref# 70T-502 - Lower Right Detail shows a rack elevation with each rack having (2) 5KW UPSs, where is this rack applicable?

The detail referenced is for “Entrance Rooms” and is not applicable to the “Telecommunication Rooms” associated with this project.

68 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref# 70ES100 - For the new Generator on building 70 I do not see an exhaust stack detail; the existing Generator 6 Exhaust Stack and Boiler Stack extend up approximately 20' above 4th floor roof. Is there a exhaust stack requirement for this new generator?

A new exhaust stack shall be provided adjacent to existing stacks and the new configuration shall be developed and submitted as shop drawing for approval.

69 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref# (1383-70T-602)(1383-70T-603)(1383-70T-604) - Are any of the backbone runs shown on the site plan new fiber runs or are all runs existing fiber to remain? For the new IT rooms in outbuildings what are the requirements for backbone runs? Do the runs go to the nearest IT Room or all the way back to BH-111?

Existing backbone fiber shown on the site plan shall remain. Inside Plant outbuilding fiber shall be extended and/or relocated to the new

TR.

70 6.15.22 6.15.22 70T-001Telecom Symbols - On telecommunications plans all locations are shown with a half shaded triangle? Are these locations to receive (4) cables each or is each locations to receive the amount of cables shown on the cable schedules. Example on the schedule if a

(2) port location is shown does it receive (2) cables or (4)?

Cables shall be replaced like-for-like to match the existing quantity.See T-701 series sheets for quantities.

71 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref# 1383 70T-441 - Keynote 5 says cabling, counduits, and wireways are to remain. Does this mean all cabling to this IT Room stays in place and no cabling coming out of this IT Room is to be replaces with new cat6a?

Existing conduit, raceways, cable tray etc. shall remain to serve all existing/ancillary Division 27 and Division 28 systems. The data cable itself is being replaced and served at the new locations.

72 6.15.22 6.15.22 Ref# 1383 70t-607 - Are any backbone runs from new IT Rooms going back to BH-111 or are fiber cables to be spliced from the nearest IT Room. Example 4C-102, does the run of (2) 24-strand SM fiber cables run all the way back to BH-111 or do we intercept the run from 4B-119 and splice the existing run that goes from 4B-119 to

BH-111?

Homerun fiber back to BH-111 will remain. Intercept/fusion splice and relocate as indicated to serve the new locations.

73 6.16.22 6.22.22 Ref# 1383-70T-501, detail F4 and 70E-701 table - Electrical Grounding Diagram discusses establishing the system at the service entrance, the VA electrical service entrance is in building 69, in building 70 there are 13-unit substations. Where do you want to establish the grounding system for the primary busbar, should it be from the new electrical room in the penthouse? What size cable is required from said point to the new primary busbar?

Serve Entrance location varies with each building and will be field verified. Contractor shall submit coordination drawings with proposed route. Cable shall be sized per Specification 27 05 26 and NEC requirements.

74 6.16.22 6.22.22 Ref# 1383-70T-501, detail F4 and 70E-701 table - Detail F4 shows a "TBB" and a "BBC" conductor ran horizontally between all new TRs, on which floors do you want this horizontal "TBB" or "BBC" conductors? 1st and 4th? The upper conductor is labeled as "BBC" and the lower one is labeled as "TBB", note B says the "TBB" conductor is to be continuous, can we assume that is only continuous from basement to 4th level or should it also be on the lower level horizontally between TRs? Again, for these horizontal cables what size is required, 750MCM copper?

Follow Notes B and C for TBB and BBC locations. Cable shall be sized per Specification 27 05 26 and NEC requirements.

75 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# Drawing 70T-502 - On detail 1 on sheet 23, lower right corner it states "Eaton Blade UPS" on a past project the VA required "APC" UPSs. Is Eaton preferred? Please note that the APC UPS is only available in single phase.

Eaton Blade 3 phase UPS is the Basis of Design. A similar unit can be proposed provided all EHRM specifications are met.

76 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# 26 41 00 - Lightning Protection, calls for a master label, are there any locations that require lightning protection? If the system is existing a master label may not be available, is that acceptable?

Extending existing lightining protection is only required where new roof-mounted HVAC equipment will tie into existing. Master label is not required with this scope.

77 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# 75ES100 note 7 - On the site drawings on note #7 they state more info on detail C6, T501. Can you provide that detail?

This is a typo. Trenching details are on Sheet E-501, not T-501.

78 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# Site Drawings - drawing ES100 note #2 discusses using concrete encased "primary" duct bank, as shown on E501 detail F4.

Note #7 on each building details discusses "trenching", should we direct bury raceway or install concrete encased duct bank for the raceway?

Concrete encased ductbank is required.

79 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# 10E-401 - on detail D5 they show ATS-TR-01 but it is not on the one line?

ATS-TR-01 is located in Prefabricated electrical enclosure that serves B09, B10 and B72. See Site plan drawings for additional information.

Final configuration will be determined with Shop Drawing submittals.

80 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# Site Drawings & Spec 26 05 91 - Spec calls for HVAC, are we installing a split unit similar to the HVAC in the outbuildings?

Integral HVAC equipment for each prefabricated electrical enclosure will be determined during the shop drawing submittal process.

81 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# Site Drawings & Spec 26 32 13 - Spec calls for generators to be connected to "existing engineering control center" is this VA Johnson control?

Genertors shall be connected to the ECC via the existing BACNet network.

82 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# Site Drawings & spec 26 36 23- & one-line drawings on each outbuilding - Basis of design for ATSs is ASCO per site drawing notes on various one line drawings for outbuildings, do any of these get connected to the Existing ASCO Power quest system? B89 would not be able to connect due to the distance.

Follow specifications for remote monitoring and control requirements for the ATS.

83 6.21.22 6.22.22 Ref# Site Drawing ES100 & 70ES100 - For the new B70 generator is there a preferred conduit route? Is the conduit in ductbank?

Contractor shall field survey and verify conduit routes. Submit coordination drawings for VA review.

84 6.23.23 6.23.23 Will a PLA be required for this project? The next ammendment will include instructions on whether a PLA will be included. The proposal due date has been extended to allow th VA to provide a response concerning the PLA.

85 6.30.22 There are several discrepancies within the specifications and drawings regarding the Cat 6A cable type. We are finding throughout the industry when receiving material proposals that the manufacturer specified through the J&A believes that the reference to Cat 6A U- FTP is incorrect and that the correct cable and jack type shall be Cat

6A UTP.

Provide Cat 6A UTP as indicated. See Specification 27 15 00 and 01 00 00 Appendix C.

86 7.1.22 7.8.22 1383-70IN102 - General Note 2 refers to sheet IN601 for the room finish schedule. We are not finding sheet IN106 in the bid set. We did find a finish schedule on IN102, however it only lists the existing telecom rooms . The finish legend is also found on sheet IN101. Please confirm: 1) there are no new finishes in the existing telecom rooms; and 2) the new telecom rooms will only receive the finishes noted in the individual keynotes for each room.

Interior Finish Schedules are located on Sheets IN101 and IN102. See Addendum #1 for updated room finish schedule for new TR spaces.

1) Confirmed, no new finishes are required in existing TR.

2) See Sheet IN102 Addendum #1 for Interior Finish Schedule.

87 7.1.22 7.8.22 1383-70IN101 - Building Signage Schedule indicates new signage to be installed at all telecom rooms. Does this include existing telecom rooms or just the new ones? The signage schedules on the

All new TR rooms will receive new signage. See 70IN101, Signage schedule notes that new signage is “INSTALLED AT ALL

TELECOM ROOMS”.

outbuilding drawings call out the individual rooms that are to receive new signage, but the signage schedule for building 70 does not.

88 7.1.22 7.8.22 1383-09A-402 - Keynote 8 and Detail D5/1383-09A-402 indicate there is no work in IT Room 324, however the room is listed on the door schedule on 09A-400. Please confirm new doors are not needed at this room.

New door and hardware are not required for Building 09/RM 324 Existing TR.

89 7.1.22 7.8.22 General Question - General Fire Extinguisher Note 2 indicates the contractor is to provide new fire extinguishers and cabinets at telecom rooms. Please confirm new fire extinguishers are only needed at new telecom rooms.

New FE and FEC are required at all new TR.

90 7.1.22 7.8.22 1383-10A-400 - Room 2 appears on the door schedule but is not shown on any other Architectural plans. Please confirm this room is to receive a new door but no other architectural work.

New door and hardware are not required for Building 10/RM 2 Existing TR.

91 7.1.22 7.8.22 General Question - For existing rooms listed on the finish schedules and that do not have a plan detail, please confirm new finishes are not required. If new finishes are required, please clarify the expectations regarding working around or removing/reinstalling, lifting, etc. the existing equipment on the walls and floors.

New or renovated TR will receive new finishes.

92 7.1.22 7.8.22 General Question - For existing telecom rooms listed on the finish schedules and/or with plan details noting "existing telecom room to remain", please confirm walls do not need to be extended up to deck.

Confirmed.

93 7.1.22 7.8.22 70A-400G - Keynotes appear to indicate no architectural work in BH-111, however there appears to be a partial wall that is to be demolished and re-built in the same location. Please clarify intent of scope for this wall and the wall type if replacement is desired.

There is no wall demolition and replacement scope in Building 70 RM

#BH-111.

94 7.1.22 7.8.22 70IN-102 - Room Finish Schedule lists 1P-110A as a telecom room, but this room does not appear to exist nor is it scheduled to be built. Please advise.

See Addendum #1 for updated room finish schedule for new TR spaces.

95 7.5.22 7.8.22 Amendment 05; Question #15- Does not address the question of HEPA unit discharge. This facility has strict compliance standards outside of MN Department of Health requirements for ICRA. Please provide response to how HEPA cart discharge is to addressed to meet VA Minneapolis compliance standards.

Infection Control shall be determined case-by-case based on the Classification. See Specification 01 35 26 for additional requirements.

96 7.5.22 7.8.22 Amendment 05; Question #26- Is the 20% requirement stated for cabling and termination only and does not include additional patch panels or other supporting devices?

The allowance requirement includes all patch panels and all associated fittings/devices required to serve up to an additional 20% WAO locations.

97 7.5.22 7.8.22 Amendment 05; Question #33- Will the VA offer additional site visit to address path of travel options for contractors not currently working in the facility to gain information not provided in the response?

No additional site visits will be provided.

98 7.5.22 7.8.22 Amendment 05; Question #52- Are we to assume the connection point at the location shown on the plans and if different, this will be adjusted in a Contract Modification?

No contract modification will be issued and this scope should be included in the bid. The final point of connection must be field verified and submitted via the coordiantion drawing process.

99 7.5.22 7.8.22 Amendment 05; Question #69- The genset and tanks are surface mounted units outside and away to the building structure. Will the government allow a site visit to assess the path of travel for the exhaust duck and determine distances from any potential air intake?

No additional site visit will be provided

100 7.5.22 7.8.22 SF 1442 Page 11 of 74, Paragraph 2.8.B.2 states “The Specific evaluation criteria and methodology for Volume 1 is contained in Sections C(1), (2), (3) and Section D”. Please confirm Section D is not related to Volume 1.

As stated in the solicitation: Volume II Price: Offerors shall format the Volume II Price proposal as listed below. The specific evaluation criteria and methodology for Volume II is contained in Sections D and E.

D. Volume II – Price Proposal Requirements a.Carefully follow “Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors”.

Standard Form (SF) 1442 Solicitation Offer and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) and the Pricing Schedule located on PAGE 6 when submitting price offers. Submit a bid guarantee as stipulated in the solicitation.

b. In addition to the Pricing Schedule, Offerors shall submit 01 00 00 Appendix A - Bid Form Template. *IMPORTANT NOTE:

Ensure that the cost estimate breakdown in 01 00 00 Appendix A - Bid Form Template matches the Line Item amounts provided in the Price Schedule. 01 00 00 Appendix A - Bid Form Template will be used to determine price reasonableness. The Government also reserves the right to use 01 00 00 Appendix A - Bid Form Template as part of discussions during the competitive range, if a competitive range is established.

c. The Offeror shall take care not to include remarks that take exception to the Government’s Specifications/Drawings or pricing requirements or otherwise preclude the Government from evaluating the offer. If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exceptions, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further consideration for award.

Section D is located with Volume II Price proposal

101 7.6.22 7.8.22 Sheet 1383-70A-102 has a call-out note that indicates: “BASE BID:

NO WORK IN 2P-110 ALTERNATE: RENOVATE 2P-110 TO BE

TELECOM ROOM WITH 4 RACKS”. The Bid Form Template (Appendix A) does not account for a “Base Bid” and an “Alternate”.

Please confirm that the work in 2P-110 shall be included in the base bid.

Confirmed. If scope is removed, a deductive Change Order credit will be issued.