Technical Questions - FINAL - Tampa 9-22-23.pdf

Solicitation #36C77623B0016 Specialty Treatment Expansion (Minor) Construction - Tampa Technical Questions and VA Response Tracking Sheet

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1. 8-22-23 9-22-23 Please provide the Asbestos Report, which coincides with the Asbestos Abatement identified in Line Item 0002 of the solicitation price schedule.

Presently discovered, JAHVH do not have Hazmat report for Building 19. The standalone building 19 was earmark for demo and was sealed long time ago (maybe during this s project’s conception). Prior to demo the contractor will survey building-19 for documentation of the quantities of the hazmat removal for proper disposal. VA PM /COR

2. 8-22-23 9-22-23 Specification 11 73 00 - Part 2 Products / 2.1 Design Criteria / B. Load capacity: / 2. Bariatric overhead lift system to have maximum load capacity of 880 lbs.

Specification calls for a Bariatric Lift with a capacity of 880 lbs. Which rooms are to be designated bariatric?

The drawings do not state which rooms.

AE Response: Currently no rooms are designed to facilitate Bariatric Lifts. The current structural supports for patient lifts are designed for a maximum load capacity of 650lbs, however current Patient Lifts specified in the construction documents have a max load capacity of 440 lbs.

VA to verify that this load capacity is acceptable.

Additional Response VA PM /COR: Disregard bariatric lift issue on max. load capacity as this is not a requirement for now. The VA shall issue a change order if the VA leadership come up with their decision to include the bariatric lift in the future.

3. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Should the contractor assume that the soil is contaminated surrounding the underground fuel piping?

If so, will the VA please provide an estimated quantity of contaminated soil expected?

The VA cannot give an estimate of fuel contamination at the building site. There is no reported fuel leak in the area to address. VA

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4. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Is it the intent of the VA for the contractor to re-waterproof any existing foundation walls which are exposed during excavation?

The A/E plans and specs should show the intent regarding the existing diaphragm walls.

VA PM/COR

5. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Are the foundation walls on the existing buildings structurally suitable to be backfilled and have soils compacted against?

AE Response: There are new foundation walls all around the new addition preventing the new backfill from adding surcharge to the existing walls. The plans have been clarified to clearly indicate the walls on the foundation plan.

Additional typical details have been added for the walls.

6. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Will sheet piles be required to be used when excavation is happening near existing footing and foundation walls?

AE Response: The bottom of the foundations of the existing building are lower than the new footings. No sheet piling is required at the existing building. The contractor may install sheet piling along the west face of the building to limit the excavation area. Coordinate the location of all site utilities and structures.

7. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Sheet SF101 states that the existing aluminum canopy shall be salvaged or replaced. And that the new, modified, canopy shall meet wind criteria per the general notes. Does the Aluminum canopy on sheet SF101 currently meet wind criteria as outlined in the general notes?

AE Response: Notes on plan require the contractor to retain a specialty engineer evaluate and design modifications of the canopy structure if required.

The contractor may replace the canopy if it is more cost effective.

8. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Will the VA please provide the geotechnical report referenced in sheet SF101, note 8?

AE Response: The geotechnical report has been provided as a supplemental attachment.

9. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Will a new master label for the lightning protection system be required as part of this project?

AE Response: Yes, this will be required.

10. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Will the VA please describe the design intent of using geofoam fill shown on SF201 versus standard compacted fill?

AE Response: The intent is to avoid adding approximately 5 feet of surcharge that may affect the existing foundations

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11. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Will the VA allow the contractor to substitute compacted fill in lieu of the geofoam fill shown on SF201 and

SF202?

AE Response: No. Removing the geofoam will surcharge the existing soil and may cause settlement of the existing building.

12. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Does building 19 or T43 contain ACM or lead paint? Yes. Building 19 is positive for Hazmat. (See ans.1) VA PM/COR

13. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide cad files for this project. AE Response: CAD will be provided to the awarded GC not during bidding.

14. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide the latest site-specific manufacture equipment drawings for the 2 interventional radiology machines being installed as part of this project. The drawings provided with this solicitation are dated 2018.

AE Response: As of 07-20-22, the VA requested to implement the 673 100 Innova IGS 530 (floor mounted) by GE which is what the current set of drawings are based on. GC to verify the final product with the VA.

15. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please confirm that photographic documentation will must be completed by a 3rd party other than the general contractor.

AE Response: Yes, it must be completed by a third party, not the GC.

16. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawing AS103 Note 2 indicates a future hyperbolic chamber, however, note 2 is not shown on the floor plan.

Please provide the location of this equipment and any special requirements that need to be provided for this equipment.

AE Response: Room GB-053 & GB-054 were originally designed to have rough-ins provided to receive this equipment in the future however this space does not have knock down panels or other required infrastructure.

17. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Will the VA be requiring the contractor to hire a physicist to inspect and perform a radiographic evaluation on the lead lined rooms or will the VA be performing this task themselves?

No. Not in plans and specs. The Contractor shall follow the manufacturer’s instructions, requirements and installation procedure to completion and commissioning. VA PM/COR

18. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawing EI100 note 30 states to verify the operation and function of the existing generator. Is this required? If it is required, please provide the brand and model of the hospital’s generators.

AE Response: Delete note 30-see revised sheet

EI100.

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19. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawing EL100 note 1, Is it the VA’s intent that the Visionary single surgical light, model #0212040 must be purchased or is this the basis of design?

AE Response: This was the model number we were given when designing this project. Model may change during construction period based on manufacturer’s literature. Note that it must also meet the Buy American Act.

20. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawing EP100 note 2 states to provide instantaneous water heaters in restrooms GB-059 and GB-060.

However, these rooms already have hot water with a re-circulation line piped to them. Are instantaneous water heaters required?

AE Response: No instantaneous water heaters required. See revised EP100.

21. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawing EP 100 note 9, states coordinate with the hyperbaric manufacture for exact conduit locations.

Please provide the manufacture of the hyperbolic chamber and its location.

AE Response: Delete note 9. See revised EP100.

22. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawings EP100 and EP 101 show nurse call, paging, TV, phone, and data in the same closet. Typically, at this facility the data closet is not allowed to house nurse call, paging, TV, and phone. They are required to have their own closet.

AE Response: When this project was designed, this was the space we were given to house all these items.

23. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide the POC for the BMS system for the facility.

A/E -TTV Architects VA-Roland Manio (VA PM)

24. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide the POC for the fire alarm system for the facility.

A/E -TTV Architects VA-Roland Manio (VA PM)

25. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide the POC for the access control system for the facility.

A/E -TTV Architects VA-Roland Manio (VA PM)

26. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide the POC for the nurse call system for the facility.

A/E -TTV Architects VA-Roland Manio (VA PM)

27. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Is there space in the existing server room to house the new fiber cabinet as shown on drawing ES103?

When this building was designed, there was adequate space in this room. The VA needs to verify that there is still space in this room. For estimate purposes, please consider the existing server room have the space needed. VA PM/COR

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28. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawing EI 100 shows relocating AC83 and AC 105 however no details are given on the mechanical drawings. Please provide mechanical details for the piping of these units.

AE Response: See sheet MD100.

29. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Has the waterproofing materials behind the existing brick been tested for ACM?

Yes. VA PM/COR

30. 8-23-23 9-22-23 AA001 calls for abatement in Room 2B-258. However, there is no work shown in this room on any other page.

Are we abating and performing work in room 2B-258?

AE Response: No Abatement in Room 2B-258

31. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Is there any asbestos on the ground floor we may encounter? The drawings only include asbestos drawings for the first and second floors.

AE Response: Hazmat abatement shall be confined at the exterior of building 1 only. See revised sheet AA001 depicting the exterior abatement of building 1.

32. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Has testing for lead paint been performed on the pre-cast concrete for the windows that we are to demo back?

Yes. VA PM/COR

33. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Has testing for lead paint been conducted at the locations where we are tying into the existing building?

Yes, on the brick veneer & no on the RTU exterior wall VA PM/CVOR

34. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Civil drawings call for patching of the pavement that is trenched. However, during the grounds improvement walkthrough it was stated that the asphalt from the oxygen farm north to the RTU hallway was to be milled and repaved during this project. Will we be required to mill and repave from the oxygen farm to the RTU hallway?

AE Response: Pavement patching recommended for areas where full depth of pavement required to be removed to facilitate utility construction.

Contractor shall mill and replace asphaltic surfaces damaged during construction activities, and in areas where required to ensure smooth grade transition to patched asphalt.

35. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Civil drawings show the presence of an abandoned fuel line. There is no way to know if there is ground contamination or how extensive if there is any. Will the VA perform the required ground testing or does the VA have a report for ground testing indicating contamination so that contractors have a scope to work with and price?

No, as there is no signs of leakage nor contaminations for VA to investigate.

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36. 8-23-23 9-22-23 During the site walk the COR said he would like the brick being demoed to be salvaged for the facility. Are we to include in our price salvaging and turning over brick to the VA? This would have significant time and cost impact.

No, as explained by PM/COR the proposed brick harvest at the to be demoed elevator shaft is for another project. RYM (VA PM)

37. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Room GB-045 is called out as an electrical room on the architectural drawings with finishings for an electric room. On the MEP drawings GB-045 is an equipment storage room. Please confirm the function of GB-045 and the correct finishes.

See attached drawing EP100 moving the electrical panels, etc. into this room. HVAC air distribution devices to be changed from type “A” to type “B” and type “C” to type “D”, sized appropriately.

38. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Liko patient lifts are called out for on multiple sheets, are we required to provide Liko lifts or are they a basis of design?

AE Response: GC to provide VA current standard lift product. The VA to verify that that is what they require or what is to be used as the basis of design. Product must meet the Buy American Act.

39. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Burton exam lights are called out on multiple pages are we required to provide Burton lights or are they a basis of design?

AE Response: Follow lights shown on electrical.

40. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Doors 1B-104A and 1B-105A are called out to be lead lined but the walls they are installed in are not lead lined.

Do these doors need to be lead lined?

AE Response: No, these doors (1B-04A & 1B- 05A) do not require lead lining. GC to provide non lead lined doors in these instances.

41. 8-23-23 9-22-23 AS-507 detail 9 says 20 headwall units are required. We can only identify 5 locations on the plans. Where are the other 15 units to be installed?

AE Response: Quantity on AS-507 is mislabeled.

GC to refer to Electrical for proposed quantity and location of headwall units. See updated AS507 Drawing.

42. 8-23-23 9-22-23 SF-102 and SF-302 show cutting in a new doorway into the RTU hallway where an existing column is located.

AE Response: SF302 indicates the new door openings and the required reinforcing, none appear to conflict with an existing column.

43. 8-23-23 9-22-23 What are the med gas lines running to in the Elec/Mech room on MG-201?

AE Response: This is where the lines go up to the first floor. See revised sheet MG-201

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44. 8-23-23 9-22-23 MH-301 shows 4” CHWS and CHWR to the basement but shows no further piping. Where do these lines go?

How far is the connection point? Is there a valve for tie in or will taps be required?

AE Response: See revised sheet MH301 and

MG101

45. 8-23-23 9-22-23 EP-112 Demo note D1 says to relocate existing fixtures to new ceiling grid. Architectural drawings don’t show any new grid in the RTU hallway. Are we to replace the grid in the RTU hallway?

AE Response: The ceiling is not being replaced.

See revised drawing EP112.

46. 8-23-23 9-22-23 EP-112 shows the installation of a fire curtain over a door that no longer exists. The MRI area has been renovated and no longer exists as shown on these drawings. Is a fire curtain required and where?

AE Response: GC to install per electrical drawings. GC to confirm on site if fire curtain is required.

47. 8-23-23 9-22-23 ES100 has a note about asbestos fireproofing. Is there asbestos fireproofing on the ground floor? No hazmat drawing of the ground floor is included with the drawings.

AE Response: GC to refer to the updated abatement sheets for all required work.

48. 8-23-23 9-22-23 ES104 shows a standalone CCTV system with Sony cameras. Should this system match what is being installed throughout the facility so it can be integrated and monitored by the VA police.

AE Response: These cameras are not security related cameras and will not be integrated or monitored by the VA police. Products must meet the Buy American Act.

49. 8-23-23 9-22-23 ESS-101 tables are incomplete. All devices are TBD, we need to know what devices to quote.

AE Response: See attached updated drawings.

Devices marked TBD shall be by the same manufacturer and proposed by the Contractor.

50. 8-23-23 9-22-23 There is no card access riser or line diagrams. AE Response: The panels are to be mounted in the wall mounted equipment rack using the CCure9000 rack mount kit. If space is not available, the ACS equipment may be mounted in the Electric or Electronic Closets. Card Access riser diagram to be provided by A/E if needed.

51. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Sheet PL201 shows 5 – 4” floor drains on the ground floor, but sheet PL204 shows 2 – 4” floor drains. How many 4” floor drains are there?

AE Response: Five – see revised PL204

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52. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Drawing: SPECIALTY TREAT_1005932836_docs_16Aug2023_12243805630

Page: ESS100 & ESS101 The drawings show locations of “New Keyboard Duress Alarm” buttons. 1. Are these buttons to be tied into the existing intrusion system and access control system or just the access control system?

2. If they are to tie into an existing intrusion system, what is the Manufacturer of the existing intrusion system?

AE Response: The duress buttons are part of the Lynx System which uses a two-key combination on a PC keyboard to initiate the duress call. This system sends the signal to the Lynx Server via OIT for the distribution of alarms. The “buttons” proposed are not stand-alone typical duress buttons. The signals are not sent to CCure9000.

53. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Does the existing Software House C-Cure server require additional reader Licenses for the new additional door locations?

a. What is the current Series and version of C-Cure server?

b. What is the current number of readers used on the existing system?

c. What model/part number of card readers are used on the existing system?

d. Does the current C-Cure have the Active Directory license included?

Yes, new license required.

a. VA Tampa is using C-Cure, version can be shared upon contract award.

b. Per AE specs

c. Per A/E specs

d. Yes

54. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Is there a current Video Management Server/Recorder being used and what Manufacturer?

a. Will additional camera licenses be needed for the existing VMS?

b. Will an additional or new NVR be needed for the additional cameras being added?

c. Will an additional viewing station be needed?

Per AE plans and specification video management system.

a. All VA cameras shall have licenses.

b. Proceed per VA issued plans and specs.

c. No. Proceed per VA issued plans and specs.

A/E may review answer.VA PM/COR

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55. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Does the manufacturer have the capability to supply a ceiling-mounted patient lift with a capacity of either 600lbs or 700lbs, for the same price as a 440lbs lift?

Would such an offer align with the VA's requirements and budget constraints?

AE Response: GC to provide lift as specified in construction documents. Model may change during construction period based on manufacturer’s literature. Product must meet the Buy American Act.

56. 8-23-23 9-22-23 The solicitation mentions a specific setup for the patient lift charging station, including a 2ft tall parking panel for mounting a 6" cord charger and sling bar hook, situated 3ft above the finished floor.

a. Is this specification intended for a ceiling-mounted patient lift that requires an end stop charging system? Or does it refer to a continuous charging mechanism throughout the track?

AE Response: GC to provide VA current standard lift product. Model may change during construction period based on manufacturer’s literature. Product must meet the Buy American Act.

57. 8-23-23 9-22-23 What type of power connectivity is required for the ceiling lifts within the project's scope? Will the lifts necessitate an individual outlet charger system, or should they be directly wired into the main power line?

AE Response: GC to provide VA current standard lift product. Model may change during construction period based on manufacturer’s literature. Product must meet the Buy American Act.

58. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please identify a contractor lay down yard and jobsite trailer area that the General Contractor can use.

Contractor may propose site/s and request VA for approval. VA PM/COR

59. 8-23-23 9-22-23 If there a Geotechnical Survey and has Borings been done and that you could provide?

The geotechnical report has been provided as a supplemental attachment.

60. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Can the Site Supervisor act as the Site Safety Officer in a dual role?

No. VA PM/COR

61. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Can the Project Manager act in a dual role as the Quality Manger?

No. VA PM/COR

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62. 8-23-23 9-22-23 There is a statement within Section 00 01 15 – Page 5 of the Specifications that Indicates the following:

- THE GC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SCOPE OF

THE WORK LISTED IN THE CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS AND IN REFERENCED

MANUFACTURER'S EQUIPMENT DOCUMENTS

(EVEN IF THEY ARE IN CONFLICT.)

Please advise on which document takes precedence. If there are conflicts, how can the Contractor be responsible for requirements that conflict? Please advise.

AE Response: GC to bring conflict up to AE attention promptly to provide final direction with the manufacturer’s equipment requirements to take precedence.

63. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Spec Section 01 00 00, 1.2 Availability and Use of Utility Services item A. indicates that the Contractor shall be responsible for paying for electrical usage fees.

Please confirm whether this is accurate, or will the Government provide power at no cost to the Contractor?

The contractor shall be responsible for acquisition of electrical meter and paying for the electrical usage for this project. VA PM/COR

64. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Spec Section 01 00 00, 1.2 Availability and Use of Utility Services item C. indicates that the Contractor shall install meters at the Contractor’s expense and furnish the VAMC with a monthly record of usage.

Please confirm whether this is required.

Yes, confirming this requirement. VA PM/COR

65. 8-23-23 9-22-23 There are four (4) sheets provided that are labeled ESS-

101. Please provide proper labeling and titles.

AE Response: See attached updated drawings.

66. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise who the existing manufacturer is for the Access Control & Security Systems.

AE Response: Existing card readers are by Wave Lynx.

67. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise who the existing manufacturer is for the Fire Alarm System.

Per AE specifications

68. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise who the existing manufacturer is for the DDC Controls System.

Per AE specifications

69. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise who the existing manufacturer is for the Nurse Call System.

Per AE specifications

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70. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise who the existing manufacturer is for the CCTV System.

Per AE specifications

71. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please confirm that existing stairwells and elevators can be used as main means of egress during construction. If not, please advise on trash routes, personnel egress, and delivery locations/routing.

There is no construction access from Building 1.

The jobsite has only one entry/exit street.

VA PM/COR

72. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise who installed the current roofing system, and if there is an existing warranty that will need to be maintained.

No existing roofing system warranty for Building 1, but GC shall be responsible to damages cause during construction. VA PM/COR

73. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please confirm surveying is required. If so, please provide the proper specification section and drawings showing existing conditions, elevations, and benchmarks.

AE Response: Surveying required as contractor sees fit to verify current field conditions.

74. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide Geotech report including water table grade to quantify dewatering level of effort and requirements. Without this information, will dewatering be handled as a separate cost after award since all relevant info for pricing is not available at bidding?

AE Response: The geotechnical report has been provided as a supplemental attachment.

75. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Sheet GI001, General Project Phasing & Access Notes 1 and 2 reference phasing for this project. Please outline requirements for phasing.

AE Response: The intent for phasing for this project is to maintain daily uninterrupted operations (i.e., Water, Power, Data, Telephones, etc.) for the existing building. Specific phasing requirements to be coordinated with the VA.

76. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Sheet CD-100, at the bottom right, there is a note that insists the contractor should be familiar with existing conditions whether "surface or sub-surface." Provided that there is not a Geotech report available, please confirm the "subsurface" requirement of this note will be voided. If not please provide a complete and proper Geotech report for the area, as well as all the existing as-built for site utilities and underground construction such as foundations.

AE Response: The geotechnical report has been provided as a supplemental attachment.

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77. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Sheet CD-101 at the bottom right, there is a note that requires the contractor to perform hazardous soil testing around the fuel line if new work is within five (5) feet of the fuel line, and states that if the design does require excavation within five (5) feet of the fuel line, and the soil is hazardous, the GC is to remediate the soil at no cost to the government. Considering that the exact location of the fuel line is not known and is shown as an approximate, the design does not show any conflict details for the potential fuel line, there is no specification for soil remediation, and that the results of any testing would only be available after award, please confirm that only testing of the soil is required to be part of the bid, and all remediation will be handled as a change order when it can be quantified. If this option is not acceptable, please quantify the amount of remediation that will be needed to ensure fairness and equal representation amongst all potential bidders.

AE Response: Contractor shall solicit VA consideration regarding inclusion/exclusion of potentially warranted soil testing in association with existing abandoned fuel line. Engineering drawings have identified the approximate location of existing fuel line to the best of our knowledge with information available, and have provided utility crossing details on drawing CD103B, as well as guidance on means/methods provided there is an encounter.

All subsurface conditions are subject to discoveries during construction, the VA and CO understood the hospital’s condition. VA PM/COR

78. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide general notes, symbols, and legend page for civil set of drawings if available.

AE Response: General notes legend and symbols have been provided as part of sheet CD100.

SEE PLAN REVISION SHEET CD100

79. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise on the vertical datum that the civil drawings used during design.

AE Response: Based on best available design information the datum is defined as NAVD 1988.

Contractor shall establish control and verify.

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80. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheets CD-101 and Cd-102, please provide conflict details for all new underground utilities with station markers.

AE Response: Conflict details are provided as part of sheet CD103B. Conflict details are presented with best available existing data, and design data. Proposed gravity pipe crossings have been identified as part of sheet CD 101 as “CONFLICT PT” with sufficient data to construct. Information provided on drawings should allow contractor to accurately detail crossings specified on plans, and those identified as yielding potential for conflict based on existing underground conditions.

81. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide as-builts of existing underground utilities in order to consider required conflicts, deflections, and excavation.

Everything known below ground has been provided to the best of our ability at this time.

82. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Sheets CD101 and CD102, shown is a fourth "proposed" invert elevation on an existing structure as

31.54. However, the piping at this location is drawn as

existing and there are only three (3) pipes coming out of this structure. Additionally, this pipe run ties into an existing catch basin with two (2) existing pipes coming from it. In bold there is a new, third invert elevation of

33.00 shown to be on the southwest side. However, the plans show an existing pipe on the southwest side of this basin with an existing invert elevation of 31.05. Please clarify this scope and provide structure details of existing structures if existing is to remain and any new structures with proper elevations in order to price this scope of work accurately.

AE Response: There will be no proposed 6” invert addition in structure D-41. The only proposed work as part of this scope shall be the connection to existing D-42 at invert 33.00 as specified on plan sheets provided. Contractor shall ensure that positive drainage from D-42 to D-41 is maintained in accordance with current field drainage conditions, as pipe sizes and drainage patterns indicate the drainage flows to an outfall on southern boundary of property.

SEE PLAN CHANGE CD101 AND CD102

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83. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide curb and gutter details. The drawings indicate to match existing but connection to existing and engineered construction of the gutter are not provided.

Please include paving, grading and drainage plans.

Current documents do not give new elevations. Should the contractor include a preconstruction survey to establish benchmarks and existing conditions?

AE Response: Standard Curb and gutter detail provided on CD103C. Contractor shall ensure the gutter is flush with adjacent asphalt and ensure positive drainage to existing drainage inlets (maintain existing drainage patterns). Contractor shall verify elevations prior to commencing demolition activities and maintain pre-construction conditions to the best of their capabilities.

SEE PLAN CHANGE CD103C

84. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet CD-103A (Detail 3), the type 1 utility trench patch detail states 2" of asphalt or match existing whichever is greater. Since the contractor was not provided as-builts of the existing asphalt and establishing the existing thickness can only be achieved after award, can the VA confirm that 2" of asphalt should be carried in the bid until existing conditions are established?

AE Response: Contractor shall solicit VA consideration in regard bid assumption without the benefit of record drawings to verify inquiry.

The Contractor shall include in their estimate, restoration specs of the existing pavement.

VA PM/COR

85. 8-23-23 9-22-23 There seems not to be a striping plan or specification.

Please confirm that striping and/or pavement parking striping are not part of this project. If there are please provide a proper specification section and striping plan.

AE Response: Contractor shall restore to the best of their ability, all pre-construction conditions, this to include any potentially impacted striping as part of utility trenching/asphalt resurfacing work.

No new striping improvements are proposed as part of this plan set.

86. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet CD-101, the sanitary manholes on the right side of the page have a "STS" invert and a "SAN" invert.

Please clarify what the STS inverts represent as there is no legend page.

AE Response: STS notation shall be defined as “Storm Sewer”. Please note this call out is made in association with the ADS ROOF DRAIN COLLECTOR line type per legend.

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87. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet CD-101, near the proposed canopy - just below and to the left there is an invert marker of 34.28 but with no inlet, invert, or catch basin referenced. Please clarify this invert and the scope of work.

AE Response: Invert referenced is proposed roof drain line, please note the linetype for “ADS ROOF DRAIN COLLECTOR” in Legend and refer to other associated callouts for continuation of roof drain line from exit of proposed building area.

SEE PLAN REVISION CD-101

88. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per specification section 117300-3, it mentions a specific setup for the patient lift charging station, including a 2ft tall parking panel for mounting a 6" cord charger and sling bar hook, situated 3ft above the finished floor. Is this specification intended for a ceiling-mounted patient lift that requires an end stop charging system? Or does it refer to a continuous charging mechanism throughout the track?

AE Response: GC to provide VA current standard lift product. The VA to verify that that is what they require or what is to be used as the basis of design. Product must meet the Buy American Act.

89. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet AD-100, the Site Demolition plan general notes are numbered 1,2,9,10,11- please confirm that numbers 3-8 are not required or provide the missing notes.

AE Response: Notes 3-8 are not used.

90. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet AD-100, the Site Demolition, General Note #9 requires the contractor to investigate and identify any structural members or load bearing walls and provide shoring and/or bracing for their bearing weights of the existing structure. This is addressed again in general note

110.9 on sheet SF-001. Given that we were not provided proper engineering and/or do not have as-builts with existing load calculations, or any knowledge of the existing structure, please advise if the shoring can be handled as a change order or advise on quantification for fair and equal pricing. If not, please provide as-builts and engineered drawings with loads on every structural member that is being demolished - if any.

AE Response: To the best of our knowledge, except for the existing canopy, there are no building foundations that will be affected. The contractor is to provide shoring as required for new wall openings in the existing walls. The existing drawings are attached.

Any site structures and utilities to remain shall be supported.

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91. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide the VA approved location for dewatering pump discharge along with filtering requirements for proper dewatering pricing.

The site only allows dewatering discard south of the road. Contractor can estimate per linear feet.

VA PM/COR

92. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise who the manufacturer of the existing elevator is as it is being dismantled per note 1 on sheet

AD-101.

Non-working elevator by Otis. VA PM/COR

93. 8-23-23 9-22-23 The Bid Drawings make several references of asbestos, but nothing is specific. The specifications only have an "asbestos floor tile and mastic abatement" section (02 82 13.19). Please provide copy of the original hazmat survey for this area. If not available, please quantify the hazardous material to be abated in quantity and type with proper location to determine level of effort for pricing purposes.

See answer number 1.

Building 19 floor area is 2500 square feet.

VA PM/COR

94. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide symbols, legends, and abbreviations for SF pages as there are several abbreviations shown that can be interpreted in multiple ways.

AE Response: See attached abbreviation schedule.

95. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide a welding schedule, abbreviations, and symbol legend as several details are absent of type and/or size of weld.

AE Response: See attached abbreviation schedule. Any welds sizes not specified on the drawings will be clarified during the shop drawing process. All bracing connections are a delegated design as specified on SF301

96. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please advise if a termite/pest barrier is required. If so, please provide detailing and specification section.

AE Response: Termite/pest barrier is required under new structural slab, typical to a new construction.

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97. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Detail 103 on sheet SF-201, it requires excavation of existing soil to existing foundation, backfill with compacted dirt to original elevation, and replace remainder with geofoam, fill. Please advise on the elevation of the top of the existing footing as well as as-builts, top of existing grade, and elevation of proposed subgrade elevation to quantify the geofoam fill requirement.

AE Response: Top of existing footings are at -9’- 0” +/- below top of new slab as shown on SF101.

The top of existing grade is approximately -5’-0”.

The existing drawings are attached for additional information.

98. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please confirm no expansion joint is required for detail 110 on Sheet SF-202. If no expansion joint is required, should there not be dowels and/or a keyway to tie these structures together? Please clarify.

AE Response: Provide pre-molded expansion joint material per general note 300.15.

99. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet Sf-501 (Details A, B, &C), the expansion, construction, and contraction joint details all refer to detail D on SF-501. Please confirm the same detail is for the expansion, construction, and contraction joints. If not, please provide updated set of details.

AE Response: Yes, these are the details for the new slab.

100. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per detail P on sheet SF-501, it requires the contractor to remove any unsound concrete. Concrete remediation is notoriously difficult to quantify which results in inflated pricing with the result usually being that the pricing is based on a square footage allowance. Since there is no accurate way of determining how much concrete or labor will be required once chipping starts, please confirm the contractor can quantify excluding the removal of "unsound" concrete in their bid or advise what quantity as an allowance bidders should equally include so that the result is proper and fair pricing.

These are steel wide flange columns encased in concrete. The cover is only 2 or 3” thick. Provide 4 cf per column for a total of 20 CF total. Provide a per cubic foot add/deduct.

Unless it is determined the steel column encased in the concrete has significant deterioration no shoring will be required.

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101. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per note 3 on Sheet SF-101, it states the letters in the diamond symbols refer to the details on sheet SF-201.

Please confirm this means the diamond symbol A- refers to detail A/SF201 and so on as it applies to all lettered diamonds.

AE Response: Correct.

102. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet E-100, please provide the ceiling tile specification and/or picture of the ceiling in building 1 where electrical scope is shown.

AE Response: The ceiling is not being replaced.

See revised drawing EP112.

103. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide fire/smoke wall layouts for building 1 where all penetrations in existing walls to service expansion are located to properly price fire/smoke protocols for MEP penetrations.

AE Response: See existing Life Safety Plan dated

4-11-13 FOR REFERENCE ONLY

104. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please confirm the air-conditioning units being relocated do not service any areas within the surrounding buildings that are to remain active. If they do, please advise location and what volume would be required for temporary air. Please confirm if temporary air is required.

AE Response: Confirmed, permanent relocation of AC condenser at jobsite (front) south side.

Contractor.

Contractor to provide temporary AC during relocation equal or greater in volume.

105. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please confirm the condensing and air handler units 83 and 105 to be relocated are not part of this bid scope of work. Please confirm only the electrical relocation is part of this project and the air handler units and condensers are by others. If any mechanical work is required for these units, please provide mechanical specifications and drawings.

AE Response: See MD100

106. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet EL-100 (Note 2), it states a specific surgery light model but does not indicate an "or equal." Please confirm the specified light is BAA compliant and can be provided under this contract. If this cannot be confirmed, please confirm an equivalent will be acceptable.

AE Response: This was the model number we were given when designing this project. Model may change during construction period based on manufacturer’s literature. Note that it must also meet the Buy American Act.

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107. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet EP-100, the notes are numbered 1,2,3,8,9,14,16,17. Please confirm there are no missing notes.

AE Response: There are no missing notes.

108. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet EP-100, Note 14 calls for outlets at the headwall locations. Please advise if these are any additional outlets to the headwall outlets as shown on elevation 9 on sheet AS-507. If additional outlets are required, please provide proper details and specifications.

AE Response: The note states to provide outlets at the head of the bed. There currently are no headwalls shown in the minor procedures room.

109. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet EI-100 (Note 31), please confirm and clarify the requirement of additional material and labor.

AE Response: This is to provide for an allowance for additional devices that may not be shown on the drawings but will be found to be needed during construction.

110. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per detail 1A on sheet AS-504, it shows a curb described as "apply around all walls of mechanical room on ground level" but is drawn indicating it is within the walls, or at least outside of the mechanical room. On sheet AS-100, the note specifically states to apply the curb "behind door extend and return 6" beyond edge of door within the mechanical room. Please clarify curb location.

AE Response: The intention is for there to be an in-wall cavity concrete curb at all perimeter walls surrounding the mechanical room with the only exception being that the curb will be on the mechanical room side of the door at the door location with a 6” return on both ends as it transitions back into the wall cavity as drawing on AS100. Curb to be continuous and uninterrupted.

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111. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per detail 1A on sheet AS-504, it shows an enlargement of the bottom track/curb detail and is described as "apply around all walls of mechanical room on ground level," but is drawn and enlarged as if it is within the wall system. Please confirm the curb is to be within the walls.

If the curb is within the wall, please provide the details for attaching the partition construction to the curb. Also, please provide the door adjustments if the wall is on top of the curb. Is the wall track mounted on top of the curb within the wall or does the curb rest within the track? If the curb is outside of the wall system, please provide a cut section detail of this condition including proper floor installation requirements.

AE Response: The intention is for there to be an in-wall cavity concrete curb at all perimeter walls surrounding the mechanical room with the only exception being that the curb will be on the mechanical room side of the door at the door location with a 6” return on both ends as it transitions back into the wall cavity as drawing on AS100. Curb to be continuous and uninterrupted.

112. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Please provide the specification, color and/or past submittals to match brick veneer of existing building.

A/E to answer if VA already approved specs for said material. RYM (VA PM)

AE Response: Existing material finish/color to be field identified and submitted for approval by Architect and VA ID.

113. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet IN-100 in the New Interior Work Plan Legend, there is an angles line hatching called x "provide new VCT to match existing." Please advise on the specification for the VCT that we are to match at this location.

AE Response: VCT to match existing is to be provided at connections between this project and the existing building. Existing material finish/color to be field identified and submitted for approval by Architect and VA ID. See Revised IN-100 sheet.

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114. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Sheet IN-100 in Waiting GB-040, it shows an angled line hatching depicting an "existing VCT match" as an accent in the middle of the space. However, the IN-600 Finish Schedule for this room calls out WSF 1 and WSF-

5. Please clarify. Please note you cannot seam sheet flooring to VCT, so if an existing VCT match is expected as an accent in this area, please provide a transition detail from WSF to VCT. Also, please provide the VCT specification.

AE Response: Hatch used was incorrect. Rooms 6B -040 and GB-051 to receive WSF accent flooring in the middle of the space transitioning into an alternate WSF as indicated on the drawings and on IN-600. VCT to match existing is to be provided at connections between this project and the existing building. Existing material finish/color to be field identified and submitted for approval by Architect and VA ID.

See Revised IN-100 sheet.

115. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Sheet IN-100 in Conference GB-051, it shows an angled line hatching depicting an "existing VCT match" as an accent in the middle of the space. However, IN- 600 Finish Schedule for this room calls out WSF 1 and WSF 3. Please clarify. Please note you cannot seam sheet flooring to VCT so if an existing VCT match is expected as an accent in this area, please provide a transition detail from WSF to VCT. Also, please provide the VCT specification.

A/E to answer and later collaborate with VA ID.

RYM (VA PM)

AE Response: Hatch used was incorrect. Rooms 6B -040 and GB-051 to receive WSF accent flooring in the middle of the space transitioning into an alternate WSF as indicated on the drawings and on IN-600. VCT to match existing is to be provided at connections between this project and the existing building. Existing material finish/color to be field identified and submitted for approval by Architect and VA ID.

See Revised IN-100 sheet.

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116. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per Sheet IN-100 on the north side, it shows a cross hatching requiring a VCT match, but the legend shows this area as an accent flooring. We believe the hatching patterns might be mixed up. Please confirm the note is accurate at the location and the hatching is incorrect or provide proper clarification for this item.

A/E to answer and later collaborate with VA ID.

RYM (VA PM)

AE Response: Hatch used was incorrect. Rooms 6B -040 and GB-051 to receive WSF accent flooring in the middle of the space transitioning into an alternate WSF as indicated on the drawings and on IN-600. VCT to match existing is to be provided at connections between this project and the existing building. Existing material finish/color to be field identified and submitted for approval by Architect and VA ID.

See Revised IN-100 sheet.

117. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet IN-100, in the Mech/Elec room GB-044 there are two thickened dotted lines. Please identify what the designation represents.

AE Response: Thickened dotted lines indicate diagonal steel bracing between structural columns

– See Structural drawings for more information.

118. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet AD-101 (General Note 6), the Temporary construction barrier requires self-closing fire rated doors with access control capabilities in "rooms requiring access." Please clarify what is meant by "rooms requiring access" and identify these rooms.

AE Response: The intent is to demo the existing corridor wall as late as possible to not impact existing operations, however once it’s cut GC to install specified doors with access control on all temporary construction barrier doors.

119. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Per sheet FA-400, please confirm a wet pipe fire sprinkler system is the intent for the Plane IR Procedure room. If not, please advise on system type and provide proper specifications and revised drawings.

AE Response: A wet pipe system is what was requested during design. Model may change during construction period based on manufacturer’s literature.

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120. 8-23-23 9-22-23 Since, the project requires connecting new low voltage systems to the existing hospital’s system, please provide the following:

Who is the existing manufacturer and/or contractor for the following systems:

• Public Address System

• Nurse Call

• Physical Access Controls

• Video Surveillance

• Fire Alarm

1. PA system-Clarity

2. Nurse call-Rauland Borg Responseer 5

3. Physical Access -C-Cure 9000

4. Sony camera System-

5. Fire alarm-Simplex

All brands are subject to Buy American Made.

Follow the A/E specs for estimate purposes.

VA P/COR

121. 8-23-23 9-22-23 ATTACHMENT 3 - Specifications - Volume 3 - Reference Only. There is a statement in this document on PDF (pg. 2), which identifies the following:

- THE GC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SCOPE OF

THE WORK LISTED IN THE CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS AND IN REFERENCED

MANUFACTURER'S EQUIPMENT DOCUMENTS

(EVEN IF THEY ARE IN CONFLICT.)

What is the purpose of this documentation?

Please advise on which document takes precedence. If there are conflicts, how can the Contractor be responsible for requirements that conflict? Please advise.

This regarding VA supplied equipment, Contractor to install (MRI Machines).

Manufacturer certified installer shall be the GC’s subcon for the installation.VA PM/COR

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122. 8-24-23 9-22-23 AA001 Show abate on the 2nd floor, but architectural drawings do not show new work. Please clarify new finishes.

AE Response: The survey was performed, and samples obtained in the basement, ground, 1st floor and second floor.

Materials sampled included: Drywall, Floor Tile, Cove base Adhesive, Ceiling Panels and Fireproofing.

Generally, areas included: Basement, employee break room.

Ground: GC-020, GC-026, GC-036, GC-049 1st Floor: 1C-173, 1C-174, Hall & Elev Area 2nd Floor: 2B-258

Asbestos was found in the fireproofing on the 1st and 2nd floors as indicated on the project drawings (Hall at 2301-E and 2B-258). No other asbestos was detected.

The survey is 12 years old and may not be valid without field quality control at this point.

See revised sheet AA001 for final scope of abatement work.

123. 8-24-23 9-22-23 CD 101 As the amount of hazardous soil is unknown at this time, may assumed volume allowance be provided with the unit cost?

AE Response: Assumed values should be incorporated.

124. 8-24-23 9-22-23 CD 101 Rain collector and sanitary invert…