556-21-701 EHRM West PreBid RFIs 20JUN23.pdf

SOLICITATION # 36C77623B0019

PROJECT: 556-21-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – North Chicago (West Campus)

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

ITEM

NO.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

1. Some EHRM projects at other VA locations have had a Nurse Call System integration. Can you provide the existing Nurse Call System manufacturer, and advise on the scope of work extent for the existing Nurse Call system?

ASCOM Systems

2. During the site visit, our contact was not shown the gear room and suppliers are asking who the existing gear manufacturer is. Are you able to confirm?

What “gear” is this item referring to?

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

3. Please provide additional time for this procurement. EHRM projects of this size and complexity have had significantly longer procurement durations which benefit the VA by giving sufficient time for the contractors resulting in more accurate pricing.

Awarded contractor is expected to have sufficient resources and ability to plan and execute the work within the stated term.

Also see Item 106.

4. Please confirm the superintendent shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, SSHO or any other roles on the project.

Correct. Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

See Items 5 and 6.

5. Please confirm the SSHO shall not have any shared duties as a QCM, superintendent or any other role on the project.

See Items 4 and 6.

6. Please confirm the QCM shall not have any shared duties as a SSHO, superintendent or any other role on the project.

See Items 4 and 5.

7. Please confirm that the contractor is to supply all materials testing for the project.

Review each specification in detail and provide all quality assurance requirements.

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8. Please confirm that all firestopping must be either installed by an FM global approved contractor, or a UL qualified firestop contractor certified.

Provide installer qualifications per Section 07 84 00, 1.3.B for a UL certified firestop contractor.

See Items 9 and 10.

9. Please confirm that the contractor is to include the services of a third party independent firestopping inspector in their bid.

Refer Section 07 84 00, 3.5.B for inspection requirements and qualifications.

See Items 9 and 10.

10. Please confirm that firestopping installers accredited by a firestopping product manufacturer will not be approved by the VA unless they meet the FM global or UL qualifications referenced in section 07 84 00.

See Items 8 and 9.

11. Please confirm that the VA will provide the contractor with a laydown area for dumpsters, toilets, storage, and trailers.

We understand there is not much room on site however without this area there will be an impact to cost and efficiency.

Awarded contractor to coordinate with the assigned COR, and submit a detailed mobilization plan for review and acceptance as typical.

Also see Items 12, 13, and 17.

12. Please provide a site plan showing the contractor trailer and laydown area(s).

Main laydown space will be here. Also see Items 11, 13, and

17. COR may consider satellite locations for larger buildings.

13. Please confirm that contractor parking will be provided on site.

Coordinate with COR for designated location(s) and restrictions.

Also see Items 11, 12, and 17.

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14. Please confirm the contractor will be required to submit post award the requested information that the telecommunications contractor shall be a BICSI licensed Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience installing and servicing systems of similar scope and complexity. The Contractor shall provide four (4) current references from clients with systems of similar scope and complexity which became operational in the past three (3) years. At least three (3) of the references shall be utilizing the same system components, in a similar configuration as the proposed system. The references must include a current point of contact, company or agency name, address, telephone number, complete system description, date of completion, and approximate cost of the project.

Also see Items 15 and 16.

15. Please confirm that the telecommunications contractor must submit copies of system manufacturer certification for all technicians. The Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project.

Also see Items 14 and16.

16. Please confirm cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI).

Per Section 27 05 11 1.7.D.1, Supervisor of installation to be authorized representative of OEM.

1.7.E, Installer qualifications are based on previous project experience.

If submitted and approved OEM requires RCDD Designer, then it will be required.

Also see Items 14 and 15.

17. Please provide a site plan showing location for contractor trailers, storage, jobsite toilets and contractor delivery locations.

Also see Items 11, 12, and 13.

18. Please confirm this project must meet the buy American act requirements.

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19. Please confirm contractor is to provide a Third-Party Professional Industrial Hygienist/Certified Industrial Hygienist (TPPIH/CIH) who will oversee removal, and testing of ACM.

20. Please confirm level 4 finish for all finished gypsum board including patches.

21. 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 are patched and refinished.

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

All painting includes prime plus two finish coats.

Painting of patched or repaired surfaces to extend to nearest corner (inside or outside) where applicable.

22. Please confirm work in common hallways requires use of the control cube method i.e. cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with HEPA vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit.

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

23. Can the data cables be allowed to be fished in where pathways are not large enough?

24. Does the VA have extra network equipment (switch gear, routers, UPS's) to keep the network connected during construction and cut over?

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

New work is required to be complete prior to demolition of existing network systems to ensure there is no disruption of services.

Awarded contractor to provide all new network equipment specified.

25. Are we required to use plenum rated cabling for all areas?

Can we use riser rated cabling in non-plenum spaces?

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

26. Will flexible metal conduit be allowed? Flexible metal conduit installations shall comply with specification 26 05 33 §3.3.A.4, §3.8, and §3.9.

27. Please confirm, that all existing conduit stubs for data communications are 3/4".

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

All raceways are required to meet minimum diameter standard.

28. Please confirm existing locations where 1/2" conduits need to be replaced.

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

Provide reference drawings to clarify question. Also see Item 27.

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29. Please confirm the VA will be working and scheduling with the subsystem vendors on scheduling network outages.

See Item 24.

30. Please provide floor to finish heights and floor to structure heights for all buildings.

BLDG 1- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 3- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 4- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 6- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 7- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 9- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 11- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 32- 1 story building BLDG 36- 1 story building BLDG 37- 1 story building BLDG 46- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 66- approx. 12’ between floors BLDG 92- Parking Garage BLDG 131- approx. 14’ between floors BLDG 132- 1 story building BLDG 133- approx. 14’ between floors BLDG 134- approx. 14’ between floors BLDG 135- approx. 14’ between floors BLDG 138- 1 story building BLDG 140- 1 story building BLDG 187- 1 story building BLDG 188- 1 story building BLDG 195- Parking Garage BLDG 201- 1 story building BLDG 202- 1 story building BLDG 205- 1 story building BLDG 206- 1 story building

31. Is there a current roof warranty for each building? If so, please confirm who has the roofing warranty and provide point of contact.

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

Awarded contractor is responsible for all alterations; repairs performed under this contract.

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32. Is the contractor required to provide the licensing for the new Security Cameras? Or will the VA be providing that?

33. Please confirm contractor shall include an additional 10% of cable drops in their bid for adds found during installation.

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

34. Please confirm that this project is a competitive Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside project and that any bonding provided by a contractor must be through a SDVOSB or SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor- Protege partnership under the SBA/VA Mentor-Protégé program in which the partnership has been approved prior to the bid date.

35. Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor- Protégé program cannot provide a Payment & Performance bond for a SDVOSB.

36. Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor- Protégé program cannot provide a bid guarantee for a

SDVOSB.

Also see Item 35.

37. Please confirm contractor must provide a dust-tight 1-hour rated temporary construction wall with locking door to isolate the area of work when altering rated walls in the facility.

38. Please provide a current soils report for the campus. Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

Awarded contractor is required to comply with trench safety (OSHA) regulations, including adapting their means and methods to location-specific conditions which will obviously vary across the campus. If awarded contractor determines need for exploratory soil sampling/observation, they should plan to perform them as part of this contract.

39. Please provide profiles for all duct banks. Refer to civil drawings, sheet GS022 for details.

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40. Please provide a plan showing the existing landscape with existing materials called out including grass, shrubs/bushes, trees and sizes of trees.

GS003 – GS020 shows existing site conditions.

41. Is lightning protection required? Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

Refer to sheets E-431 through E-432. Provide lightning protection and/or bonding as required.

42. Where a feeder is to be demoed, is it acceptable to pull the wire out, and abandon the conduit in place?

(a) Conduit and boxes shall be removed from existing walls that are to be demolished.

(b) Conduit and boxes in existing walls that are to remain shall be abandoned in place (if not reused) and the boxes shall be provided with blank covers. Open conduit connection holes shall be plugged.

(c) Conduit not intended for reuse in existing or new ceilings shall be removed back to the power, telecommunications, or signal system source from which it originates.

(d) Conduit run in the existing concrete slab shall be saw-cut off as it enters the slab, and then sealed with approved sealant to prevent moisture access.

43. The following panels are being replaced and are not on the one line. Please provide panel schedules for the new and existing, including what the panel rating is, MLO or MCB, as well as quantity and size of breakers needed.

Detail 10 and 11

'3B-L' (NEW)

'3B-R' (NEW)

'3B-SP' (NEW)

Panels are to be replaced like-for-like due to possible Code violations and/or age. Contractor shall reconnect existing loads and provide updated panel directory. Awarded contractor to confirm and label existing panelboard information.

44. The following panels are being replaced and are not on the one line. Please provide panel schedules for the new and existing, including what the panel rating is, MLO or MCB, as well as quantity and size of breakers needed.

Detail 4 and 5

'2B-L' (NEW)

'2B-R' (NEW)

See response 43.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

45. The following panels are being replaced and are not on the one line. Please provide panel schedules for the new and existing, including what the panel rating is, MLO or MCB, as well as quantity and size of breakers needed.

Detail 1 and 2

'1B-L' (NEW)

'1B-R' (NEW)

46. Breakers need to be added in the following panels. Please provide panel nameplate information. (i.e.. Manufacture, model, pictures)

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in 3-MDP-001-EXT-

ENTRANCE (ETR)

New Breaker 250AF 250AT 3ph 480v in 156-EPDP-001-01

(ETR)

New Breaker 400AF 400AT 3ph 208v in 1-MDP-001-151

(ETR)

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in 6-DP-001-109

(ETR)

New Breaker 150AF 150AT 3ph 208v in 9-DP-001-133

(ETR)

New Breaker 150AF 150AT 3ph 208v in MDP-7 (ETR) New Breaker 150AF 150AT 3ph 208v in 46-MDP-001-1

(ETR)

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in BLDG 32-A (ETR) New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in 11-MDP-001-BSMT

(ETR)

New Breaker 250AF 250AT 3ph 208v in 66-MDP-001-4A

(ETR)

New Breaker 250AF 250AT 3ph 208v in 155-EPDP-001-01

(ETR)

New Breaker 400AF 400AT 3ph 208v in 151-EPDP-001-01

(ETR)

New Breaker 200AF 200AT 3ph 208v in SWBD-134 (ETR) New Breaker 200AF 200AT 3ph 208v in PNL ESEMCR134

(ETR)

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in 135-PNL-002-A60A

(ETR)

New Breaker 150AF 150AT 3ph 208v in MDP-187 (ETR) New Breaker 150AF 150AT 3ph 480v in 188-MCC-CP-C-

100 (ETR)

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in EM-DP-1-201

(ETR)

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

Field verify existing distribution equipment as required.

Contractor is responsible for final electrical equipment and study per specification 26 05 73.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in EM-DP-1-202

(ETR)

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in EM-DP-1-205

(ETR)

New Breaker 100AF 60AT 3ph 208v in EM-DP-1-206

(ETR)

New Breaker 125AF 125AT 3ph 480v in EMDP-2 (ETR)

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

47. 1-EPNL-001-151 has no panel schedule Panel ‘1-EPNL-001-151' is to replace panel ‘VA-FREEZER’ in the same location. The new panel is intended to be rated 400A, 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W with 400A MCB. All existing circuits from this panel are to be migrated to the new panel. Additionally, this panel shall feed three new panels (as shown below from detail 1 on sheet E-601), each with 100A, 3PH circuit breaker.

48. 156-EPDP-001-01 (ETR) is 480v, but is labeled 120/280 The existing distribution panel ‘156-EPDP-001-01 ' is a 480Y/277V, 3PH, 4W distribution system. 208Y/120V label is in error, will be corrected on future ASI drawings.

49. Is SWBD BLD 4 (ETR) labeled MDP (ETR) on floor plan? Switchboard ‘BLD-4’ (ETR) is labeled ‘MDP’ (ETR) on floor plan 3, sheet E-426.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

50. How is feeder in tramway (2) 2.5" intended to be installed?

It is shown as a duct bank.

Feeders indicated in tramways are intended to be installed in raceways via basement/crawlspace pathway under tramway.

51. PANELBOARD '4-PNL-001-111-4' (NEW) is shown as 100a bus 60a mcb on schedule. Should this be 200amp?

Panel ‘4-PNL-001-111-4' is intended to be 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W and have a 200A rated bus with 200A MCB. This panel shall feed two new panels (as shown below from detail 1 on sheet E- 602), each with 60A, 3PH circuit breaker. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

52. 7-EPNL-001-130B has no panel schedule See schedule on sheet E-617.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

53. 7-EPNL-001-019 has no panel schedule Panel ‘7-EPNL-001-019' is an existing panel to be replaced.

The new panel is intended to be rated 150A, 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W with 150A MCB. All existing circuits from this panel are to be migrated to the new panel. Additionally, this panel shall feed two new panels (as shown below from detail 1 on sheet E-603), each with 60A, 3PH circuit breaker. Existing panel ‘7-EPNL- 001-019' is labelled ‘EMD-7’ on sheet E-603, detail 1.

54. 46-PNL-001-114-6 is shown as 100a bus 60a mcb on schedule. Should this be 150amp?

Panel ’46-PNL-001-114-6’ is intended to be 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W and have a 150A rated bus with 150A MCB. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

55. Where is BLDG 32-A (ETR) located on the floor plan? Is it labeled DP-001-10 on the floor plan?

Existing panel ‘32-A’ is in building 32, room 11-32.

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56. PNL 66-EPNL-001-102 has no panel schedule Panel ‘66-EPNL-001-102' is an existing panel to be replaced.

The new panel is intended to be rated 250A, 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W with 250A MCB. All existing circuits from this panel are to be migrated to the new panel. Additionally, this panel shall feed three new panels (as shown below from detail 1 on sheet E- 605), each with 60A, 3PH circuit breaker. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

57. 131-EPNL-001-1H is 150a on schedule, fed with 60a feed.

Should this be 60a panel?

Panel ‘133-EPNL-001-1H’ is intended to be 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W with 100A rated bus and 60A MCB. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

58. 131-DP-005-016 (ETR). Should this be ETD? Distribution panel ‘131-DP-005-016' is existing to be demolished. Provide new distribution in place of existing as shown on plans.

59. Where is CDP-1-D4 (NEW) located on the floorplan?

Should it be '133CA-DP-001-1D181' (NEW)?

Existing ‘CDP-1-4' is labelled ‘133CA-DP-001-1D181' (ETD) on sheet E-427 detail 9.

New distribution panel is intended to be named ‘133CA-DP- 001-1D181' as shown on sheet E-427 detail 10, not ‘CDP-1-D4' as shown on sheet E-607 detail 1.

60. Where is CDP-1-D4 (ETD) located on the floorplan?

Should it be '133CA-DP-002-1D181' (ETD)?

See response 59.

61. Where is 133CA USS2 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Existing ‘133CA USS2’ is in building 133CA, room 1D223.

62. Where is ATS-2 (NEW) and existing located on the floorplan?

Existing ‘ATS-2’ is in Building 133, room 1D223. This ATS is to be replaced in the same location.

63. Where is existing 800a disconnect located on the floorplan?

Existing 800A disconnect shown on sheet E-609, detail 1 is labelled as ‘133CA-EPCB-006-1D223' on sheet E-428, detail 1.

64. Where is new 1200a disconnect located on the floorplan? New 1200A disconnect shown on sheet E-609, detail 1 is labelled as ‘133CA-EPCB-006-1D223' on sheet E-428, detail 2.

65. 133-EPNL-001-BA130b is fed with 60a feed. Panel schedule has 100a main, and 100a MCB. Is this correct?

Panel ‘133-EPNL-001-BA130B’ is intended to be 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W and have a 100A rated bus with 60A MCB.

66. Where is 133CA-DP-001-BA140 (NEW) located on the floorplan?

Panel ‘133CA-DP-001-BA140' is in room BA140.

67. Where is 133CA-DP-001-2A111 (NEW) located on the floorplan?

Panel ‘133CA-DP-001-2A111' is in room 2A111.

68. Where is CDP-1-R16 (NEW) located on the floorplan? Existing distribution panel ‘CDP-1-R16' is in building 133, room 1C101. New distribution panel ‘CDP-1-R16' is to be placed in the same location.

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69. Where is 133USS2 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Existing switchgear ‘USS2’ is building 133, room 1D223.

70. Where is CDP-1-R16 (ETR) located on the floorplan? See response 68.

71. Where is T-4 ATS-4 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Existing ‘ATS-4’ is in building 133CA, room 1D223.

72. 133EF-EPNL-001-4F101 has no panel schedule See response 74.

73. Where is EMDP-2 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Existing ‘EMDP-2’ is in building 133, room BF-115.

74. Where is T-4F101 located on the floorplan? New transformer ‘XFMR-133EF-EPNL-001-4F101' is labelled ‘T-4F101' on sheet E-609, detail 1. It is intended to be placed in building 133EF, mechanical room 4F101, near panelboard ‘133EF-EPNL-001-4F101' as shown below. Panelboard schedule for ‘133EF-EPNL-001-4F101' is attached. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

75. Where is 133EF-EPNL-001-4F101 located on the floorplan?

See response 74.

76. PNL CDP-2-134 (ETR). Shouldn't this be new? Panel ‘CDP-2-134' is new. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

77. 134-EPNL-001-B116

134-EPNL-001-B216

134-EPNL-001-B318

134-EPNL-001-A400

no panel schedule

Panelboard schedules for

‘134-EPNL-001-B116'

‘134-EPNL-001-B216'

‘134-EPNL-001-B318'

‘134-EPNL-001-A400'

are attached. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

78. Where is 134-EPNL-001-A400 (NEW) located? See sheet E-203, detail 1.

79. What is the correct label for the new ATS-134-1 on the floor plan? 134-ATS-005-B002 (NEW)?

The new, 225A ATS on detail 1 sheet E-610 should be labeled ‘134-ATS-005-B002' as shown on detail 1 on sheet E-430. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

80. Is SWBD-134 (ETR) labeled switchgear on E-430 detail #1?

Correct. ‘SWBD-134’ is labeled ‘Switchgear’ on sheet E-430, detail 1.

81. Where is PNL ESEMCR134 (ETR) located on the floorplan?

Panel ‘ESEMCR134’ is in room B2 of building 134.

82. 135-EPNL-001-PH300 has no panel schedule. Where is it located on the floor plan?

Panel ‘135-EPNL-001-PH300' is in the penthouse of building

135. See sheet E203, Detail 2

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83. 187-PNL-002-06 (NEW) is fed with 150a feed from 150a breaker. Is 100a bus on panel schedule. Should this be 150a?

Panel ‘187-PNL-002-06’ is intended to be 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W with 150A rated bus and 150A MCB. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

84. PNL TELE MDP-187 is labeled ETR. On the floor plan it is labeled '187-PNL-002-06' (ETD). It should be ETD correct?

The panel labelled ‘TELE MDP-187' on sheet E-612, detail 2 should be labelled ‘187-PNL-002-06' and is existing to be demolished. See existing panelboard label below.

85. Where is MDP-187 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Distribution panel ‘MDP-187’ is in building 187 room 106.

86. 188-EPNL-001-101

188-EPNL-001-102

no panel schedule

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87. Where is 188-MCC-CP-C-100 (ETR) located on the floorplan?

Panel ‘EMD-188’ in building 188 room 101 is labeled as ‘188- MCC-CP-C100' on sheet E-612 drawing 1.

88. Where is the new ATS-188-1 located on the floorplan? Existing ‘ATS-188-1' is in building 188, room 101. It is to be replaced in its existing location by the new ‘ATS-188-1'.

89. Where is the existing ATS-188-1 located on the floorplan? See response 88.

90. Where is the splice point between the existing ATS-188-1 and the new ATS-188-1 located on the floorplan?

See response 88.

91. The existing feed from 188-MCC-CP-C-100 (ETR) is labeled ETR, should it be ETD?

Panel ‘EMD-188’ in building 188 room 101 is labeled as ‘188- MCC-CP-C100' on sheet E-612 detail 1. The existing feed between panel ‘EMD-188’ and ‘ATS-188-1' is existing to be demolished.

92. Where is XFMR LP-CPA (NEW) located on the floorplan? Transformer ‘LP-CPA’ is in building 188, Room 101.

93. Where is '188-EPNL-001-102' (NEW) located on the floor plan?

Panel ‘188-ENPL-001-102' is in building 188, room 102 per detail 3 on sheet E-424.

94. Where is EM-DP-1-201 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Panel ‘EM-DP-1-201' is in building 202, room 127.

95. Where is EM-DP-1-202 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Panel ‘EM-DP-1-202' is in Building 202, room 127.

96. Where is EM-DP-1-205 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Panel ‘EM-DP-1-205' is in building 206, room 136.

97. Where is EM-DP-1-206 (ETR) located on the floorplan? Panel ‘EM-DP-1-206' is in building 206, room 136.

98. Note D on E-401 states security devices are for reference only and shall be installed by others. Note J on E-000 states electrical contractor shall be responsible for the furnish and install of all security devices. Please clarify this contradiction.

Contractor shall be responsible for the furnish and install of all security devices per note J on sheet E-000. Security devices shown on plan are to remain as designed. Security device schedules are attached.

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99. We could not locate the symbol marked "MA" on the room lighting details ( for instance E-401 detail 12) in a symbol legend. What does this refer to?

See response 98.

100. Note H is too vague. Please clarify specifically which panels shall be monitored for 30 days.

Note H shall apply to existing panelboards intended to be used in project scope.

101. Both cable tray and fiber raceway are referenced in the spec. Is it acceptable to run the fiber optic cable solely in cable tray.

Item does not cite referenced specification.

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

Cable trays are considered raceways, as are conduits, etc.

It is acceptable to run fiber optic cable in the cable tray with the UTP cabling.

102. Keynote 1 indicates the installation of new basket tray.

Several other T series drawings omit this callout. Are buildings/areas without this callout assumed to have existing cable tray to be re-used?

If Keynote one is omitted, but required, provide the system specified (same mfr.).

103. Please indicate which buildings have hard/drywall ceilings and which have drop ceilings. There are no reflected ceiling plans that would indicate which type of installation is required for raceways.

Review all contract requirements in detail and comply.

Type of installation of what?

All buildings will have a mixture of hard ceiling, grid ceiling, and exposed deck ceilings.

Typically, hard ceilings exist at sterile/clean rooms and high-security spaces. Some grid ceilings include special panel types/installation. In all cases, restoring ceilings effected by this work is required.

Contractor responsible for observing existing conditions and existing construction during the pre-bid site visit.

104. In all of the TR’s there is going to be 220V and 110V correct?

General power distribution in TRs shall be 208Y/120V, 3ph, 4W.

Provide power and devices described in the documents.

105. All the new racks in the TR’s will have 2 PDU’s (power distribution units)?

Refer to sheets E-501/E-502 for vertical PDUs, horizontal PDU, and UPS quantities per rack(s).

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106. The Solicitation document indicates that the project duration is 444 days. However, Attachment 10 indicates 244 days. Please confirm project schedule is 444 days.

Duration in Solicitation is correct.

107. Some of the existing TR rooms have equipment mounted to the existing plywood walls. In the rooms that are called for painting, please confirm the expectation is to paint around the existing equipment, and no equipment will have to be removed and reinstalled to complete the painting scope.

Existing equipment and plywood panels on walls to remain in place. Paint around equipment not affected by this work (typ.).

Where awarded contractor removes or relocates equipment, paint exposed spaces – including post-demolition work. Paint plywood panels (typ.)

FTP (fire-treated plywood) to be placed on open areas of walls, and entire room to be repainted.

108. Can you please provide some pictures of the tramway?

See photos below.

108.

108.

109. Will the government be able to post photos of each existing and new TR locations so we can assess current conditions?

Contractor responsible for observing existing TR room conditions and existing construction during the pre-bid site visit.

110. Can the government provide details for existing wall conditions at each TR location; ie. Metal stud drywall, plaster system with details for how walls are constructed.

Contractor responsible for observing existing TR room conditions and existing construction during the pre-bid site visit.

111. There are two tramways that have road access below them. Can the government provide details for the specific locations to exist the crawl space and the intent for existing conduits from the structure to convert to concrete encased duct bank?

Electrical conduits are intended to be routed in existing tramway crawlspace. Field verify crawlspace details as required. See response 39 and civil sheet GS017.

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112. Please provide details for the existing conditions within the tramway crawlspace.

See Item 108.

113. Plans indicate use of Interduct in tramway crawlspace.

a. Are there existing utilities within this crawlspace?

b. Where are the utilities placed and will we have pathways that are within an uninterrupted plain for routing?

c. What are the dimensions of the crawlspace?

d. Will the government provide structural drawings representing crawlspace construction system and materials?

e. Is there a distance interduct needs to maintain from existing utilities?

f. Is there asbestos containing materials on existing utilities or in earth subfloor?

g. Will pull box stations need to be lockable for tampering and security purposes?

h. Can you provide locations of existing access into crawlspace?

i. Is the crawlspace considered Confined Space and if so, what level?

See Item 108.

114. The environmental report prepared by RSH indicated Lead Based Paints have not been tested. Inspections “shall include the use of standard XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) testing methods to identify lead painted or lead containing building components potentially impacted by planned construction activities” . Will the government provide this inspection prior to bid date at each work site since it was not included in RSH report or the referenced Tropical 2011 report?

If the awarded contactor, suspects lead paint or lead containing components that will potentially impact planned construction activities, The contractor should stop work and notify the COR and request testing to be done within the suspected area, at the cost of the contractor.

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115. What are the corridor ceiling and related deck heights in each building corridor?

See Item 30.

116. Building 195 Parking Garage.

a. What is the proposed ceiling system for this additional area for TR 114 and 122 since the new CMU walls do not extend to deck above?

b. What is the intended path for PATH A fiber duck, attached to structural deck of below grade?

c. Will there be a requirement for lockable pull box stations if fiber duct is attached to structure above?

d. Detail 13/AE134 note 32.01 lists use of 9” steel bollards.

i. Will an 8” bollard be acceptable?

ii. What is the intended means for securing bollards to the drive surface? No details are provided.

a. Re: sheet AE134. Details for each room are provided.

Existing condition is open to bottom of deck above. No new ceiling. Re: 2/ AF711. Lighting type shown on E424 to be A1/ A1E, Chain Mount.

b. The intended path is to stub up from TR 114-195 through roof to structural deck of garage and run conduit to TR 122-195.

c. Yes, lockable pull boxes are required anytime they are located in a public space. Provide pull boxes at a minimum at every (3) 45 degree bend.

d. See attached detail for bollard attachment.

117. From drawing T-200, the Technology General Plan Notes indicate All Duct Banks and Handholes to be Installed by Other Contractor. Can you please confirm no duct banks will be required for this project?

Omit note from sheet T-200 that reads “All duct banks and handholes to be installed by other contractor.”

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118. On the architectural Design Narrative (Attachment 2), there is a paragraph stating the following:

• The VA has a separate contract to update PACS, cameras, and other sensors inside the TR rooms.

Those items are shown on our drawings for compliance but will be installed by a different contractor. VA is responsible to make sure they meet full requirements at the time of installation. We are replacing the door and frame assembly to account for the continuous hinge requirement as part of this contract.

• Please confirm no new access control, cameras, card readers are required for this project.

• Please confirm no new doors, frames, or hardware are required for this project.

The CCTV and PACS is not a part of the EHRM project, however as stated above the GC is required to install doors, frames, and hardware as specified. (Not just retrofitting in continuous hinges).

119. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

PNL-ESEMCR134

This panelboard is in building 134, room B002. It is labelled ‘134-EPNL-003-B002’ on sheet E-430, detail 1.

120. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

134-EPNL-001-A400

See response to item #78

121. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

135-EPNL-001-PH300

This panelboard is in the penthouse of building 135. See sheet E-203, detail 2.

122. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

MDP-187

This distribution panel is in building 187, room 05.

123. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

188-MCC-CP-C-100

This panelboard is in building 188, room 101.

124. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

ATS-188-1 (NEW AND EXISTING)

The existing ‘ATS-188-1’ is in building 188, room 101. New ‘ATS-188-1’ is to replace the existing in the same location.

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125. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

XFMR LP-CPA (NEW AND EXISTING)

The existing transformer labelled ‘LP-CPA’ on sheet E-612, detail 1 is in building 188, room 101and shown labelled ‘XFMR- 188-PNL-002-101’ on sheet E-111, detail 7 as shown below.

See below response concerning ‘188-PNL-002-101’.

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126. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

188-PNL-002-101

Panel ‘188-PNL-002-101' is an existing panel to be replaced in building 188, room 101. The new panel is intended to be rated 225A, 208Y/120V, 3PH, 4W with 225A MCB. All existing circuits from this existing panel are to be migrated to the new panel.

Additionally, this panel shall feed one new panel (as shown below labelled ‘188-EPNL-001-101’ from detail 1 on sheet E-

612) with 150A, 3PH circuit breaker. This will be corrected in future ASI drawings.

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127. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

188-EPNL-001-101

See response in item #126 concerning ‘188-PNL-002-101’.

128. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

EM-DP-1-201

This panelboard is in building 201, room 127. It is labelled ‘201- EPNL-001-127’ on sheet E-430, detail 4.

129. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

EM-DP-1-202

This panelboard is in building 202, room 127. It is labelled ‘202- EPNL-001-127’ on sheet E-430, detail 7.

130. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

EM-DP-1-205

This panelboard is in building 205, room 136. It is labelled ‘205- PNL-005-136’ on sheet E-430, detail 5.

131. There are no locations shown for the following panel:

EM-DP-1-206

This panelboard is in building 206, room 136. It is labelled ‘206- PNL-005-136’ on sheet E-430, detail 6.

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

132. For Division 28 – the following sections are noted throughout specifications but not issued:

Section 28 05 00 Section 28 05 13 Section 28 05 26 Section 28 05 28.33 Section 28 08 00 Section 28 13 00 Section 28 13 11 Section 28 13 53 Section 28 16 11 Section 28 23 00 Section 28 26 00 Section 28 52 31

The following specification sections are to remain, and are intended for coordination between the contractor and those performing installation.

28 05 00 – Common Work Results for Electronic Safety & Security

28 05 13 – Conductors & Cables for Electronic Safety & Security

28 05 26 – Grounding & Bonding for Electronic Safety & Security

28 08 00 – Commissioning of Electronic Safety & Security Systems.

28 13 00 – Physical Access Control Systems

28 16 00 – Intrusion Detection System

28 23 00 – Video Surveillance

133. Drawing sheet GS007 scale is not correct. Scale to be 1/60 in lieu of 1/100. See attached sheet for corrected scale.

134. Who is the existing Security Manufacturer? Contractor to coordinate with security contractor during installation.

135. Who are the existing Electrical Equipment Manufacturers?

Equipment manufacturers to be confirmed during submittal process.

Bollard Attachment Detail