Technical Questions and Answers.pdf

SOLICITATION #36C77623B0044 - TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET - PROJECT NAME: Lake Nona Project 675-102 Expand Primary Care Construction

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QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

1. 7/7/2023

1 In section S811 in attachment 4 of the drawings, it mentions the 5th floor framing/structural details. Can we anchor patient lifts to the 5th floor metal pan?

2 Also what is the deck height?

3 This is an expansion to an existing building correct?

4 How many levels are being added? Just floor 4 and 5?

1. Lifts will need to attach to steel beams not the decking.

2. For deck height information of new construction refer to

Plan notes 1, 2, 3 & 4 on sheet S104IS & S105.

3. Yes

4. 4th floor and 4th floor Interstitial Space. 5th floor is an existing Mechanical Penthouse that is being partially renovated to accommodate a new Air Handling Unit.

2. 7/17/2023

1. Can you please provide clarification relating to patient lifts and drawings? The Architectural RCP Drawings show the lift system going into the Procedure Room Toilet Room. The Equipment Drawings and Schedule do not show the lift system (Equip# U1200) going into the Toilet Room.

2. Should patient lifts be going into the Toilet Room?

1. The patient lift in the Procedure Room has a track that extends into the Patient Toilet Room. The Architectural RCP shows the correct track layout.

2. The Procedure Room is the only location where the patient lift track extends into the Toilet Room. In the Treatment Room the Patient Lift does NOT extend into the Toilet Room.

3. 7/18/2023

1. Need of a detail for some existing roof anchors at Lake Nona. It says on 10/A531 "Detail - Typ. Roof Tie Off" to match the existing height. Can you tell me the riser height on the current anchors?

1. Per detail 10 /S811 tie off height to not exceed 1’-10”.

4. 07/19/2023

1. Reference 01 91 00, para 1.9.A - confirm that the VA will be hiring the Commissioning Agent directly.

2. Reference spec section 23 09 23, para 1.1.F - the name of the existing DDC system is omitted. Provide the firm and point of contact for the mechanical controls system.

3. Reference spec section 23 09 23, para 1.1.F - the location of the Engineering Control Center (ECC) is omitted. Provide the location of the ECC.

4. Provide the firm and point of contact for the public address system.

5. Provide the firm and point of contact for the intercom system.

6. Provide the firm and point of contact for the nurse call system.

7. Provide the firm and point of contact for the code blue system.

8. Provide the firm and point of contact for the access control system.

9. Provide the firm and point of contact for the security access detection system.

10. Provide the firm and point of contact for the intrusion detection system.

11. Provide the firm and point of contact for the video surveillance system.

12. Provide the firm and point of contact for the fire detection and alarm system.

13. Provide the firm and point of contact for the electronic personal protection system.

14. Provide the firm and point of contact for the emergency call system.

15. Provide the firm and point of contact for the video surveillance system. Which of the division 27

1. Commissioning Agent is not the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Johnson Controls (JCI) Medasys. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

3. The ECC is located at the HVAC shop on the 5th floor Penthouse which is accessible by the service elevators on the hospital side of the building.

4. Bosch Security Systems. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

5. Bosch Security Systems. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

6. Rauland-Borg Responder 5. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

7. Bosch Security Systems. An authorized installer of the system must be used. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

8. Lenel Ongaurd. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

9. Lenel Ongaurd. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

10. Lenel Ongaurd. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

11. Pelco. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

12. Notifier System. The VA does not have a point of contact to provide.

13. Electronic Personal Protection System is not required.

14. Emergency call system is not required.

15. Pelco. All required systems should be tied into existing.

systems are required to tie into existing systems of the facility?

16. Which of the division 28 systems are required to tie into existing systems of the facility?

17. Verify that the Owner will be responsible for removing ALL equipment, unbolted furniture, personal effects, etc from the affected areas prior to construction.

18. The ACM Report provided for this project does not include data for Building 3. Is the contractor required to perform a Hazardous Material Survey on Building 3? Without performing the Site Investigation and the Hazardous Material Survey, we cannot put a cost to any hazardous material abatement that may be required.

19. Confirm that the base bid is to include the cost of performing the Site Investigation and Hazardous Material Survey only and that any required abatement that is found will be a modification to the contract."

20. Has the facilities ICRA team assigned classifications to the affected and adjacent spaces to set the level of ICRA measures to be put in place by the general contractor?

21. Specification section 01 45 00.00 10, 3.4.C states: In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist in the CQC System Manager for the following areas, as applicable:

electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician submittals clerk, Commissioning Agent/LEED specialist, and low voltage systems. These individuals or specified technical companies are directly

16. All required systems should be tied into existing.

17. Yes. The VA will remove furniture, equipment and personal effects.

18. Building #3 is the neighboring parking garage and has no scope of work associated with this project. A Hazardous Material Survey is not required.

19. There are no known hazardous materials in the project scope. Reference the attached hazardous materials surveys conducted at the facility and renovation area for the reception area specifically. The presence of any hazardous materials will be considered an unforeseen condition outside of the original scope of this project (See Attached).

20. ICRA classification is outlined in the drawing set on sheet GI400.

21. These individuals or specified technical companies are directly employed by the General Contractor and cannot be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project.

employed by the General Contractor and cannot be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project ; be responsible to the CQC System Manager;

be physically present at the construction site during work on the specialized personnel’s areas of responsibility; have the necessary education or experience in accordance with the Experience Matrix listed herein. These individuals have no other duties other than quality control. Will the Government allow subcontractors to fulfill these specialty roles.

22. Please confirm that this project will require a minimum of three (3) field staff to fulfill the roles of SSHO, QC Manager, and Superintendent.

23. Provide sign-in sheets for the pre-bid site walk/meeting.

24. We understand that the Government intends to award a lump sum contract for this Task Order. The construction industry continues to experience significant cost volatility in nearly all commodities that cannot be anticipated. Subcontractors are receiving unforeseen increases in material costs from their suppliers, sometimes on a weekly basis, that can be as high as 10% or more.

How is the Government going to accommodate the current price escalation being experienced in the marketplace with regards to commodities such as wood, steel, plastics, etc.? Can an Equitable Price Adjustment (EPA) per contract length as one of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 216.203-4(1)(ii) clause be added to the RFP?"

22. Provided the superintendent has the required minimum 30-hour OSHA training and certifications to meet this requirement, a dedicated SSHO on-site at all times will not be required and the site superintendent may serve as SSHO. However, the contractor’s full-time and dedicated SSHO shall be onsite in addition to site superintendent for large scale construction activities which include rigging, crane lifting and placement activities. The CQC system manager and site superintendent roles may not be combined.

23. Sign-in sheet was uploaded to SAM.gov

24. This clause will not be added. Please bid project as lump sum for base and alternate line items.

25. The construction industry continues to experience significant volatility, resulting in material lead time delays, in nearly all commodities that cannot be anticipated. Subcontractors are receiving unforeseen increases in material delivery durations from their suppliers. How is the Government going to accommodate the current extended lead times and material manufacturing and delivery delays that are occurring in the construction industry?

26. Confirm that the Government will allow proposers a minimum of seven (7) business days to respond to the RFP starting from the date that the Government responds to 100% of the RFIs received.

27. Reference Sheet G002 - The Sheet Index lists drawing 'TT401 - Telecommunications - Enlarged Views'. In the plan set, there is a drawing TT404 with the same description. Confirm that the sheet index is to include TT404 and that there is no TT401.

28. Reference Specifications - There are several specifications identified in the table of contents that are not included in the spec book itself: 01 91 00, 05 40 00, 22 08 00, 23 84 00, 28 08 00.01, 28 16 00, 28 26 00, and 28 52 31. Provide missing specs.

29. Reference Specifications - There are several specifications included in the spec book, but not included in the table of contents: 09 97 23, 26 56 00, and 28 16 11. Confirm that they are applicable to this project.

25. Please provide your bid with the POP as provided in the solicitation.

26. The VA will ensure adequate time is allowed for bidders to provide their bids, once technical question responses have been posted in an Amendment.

27. TT401 has been replaced with TT404. TN104, TS104 and

TT104 were updated prior to bid and should have the revision date 03/13/2023

28. Specification section 01 91 00 is included in the documents. Specification sections 05 40 00, 22 08 00, 23 84 00, 28 08 00.01, 28 16 00, 28 26 00, and 28 52 31 do not exist and can be removed from the table of contents.

29. Specification sections 09 97 00, 26 56 00, and 28 16 11 are applicable to this project.

5. 7/19/2023

General Requirements

1. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

2. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

3. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

4. If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

5. Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

6. Does the VA recognize that the period of performance will likely need to extend due to lengthy lead times of numerous procurement items such as the air handler and electrical equipment?

7. Due to the number of alternates, how will the VA determine the low bidder?

8. Will more priority be placed on the base bid or alternate prices in determining the low bidder?

General Plans

9. The plans are dated 10/19/2022. Please confirm the issued drawing set is the latest and complete set.

10. Please confirm the current design documents meet current VA TIL guidelines.

1. Provided the superintendent has the required minimum 30-hour OSHA training and certifications to meet this requirement, a dedicated SSHO on-site at all times will not be required and the site superintendent may serve as SSHO. However, the contractor’s full-time and dedicated SSHO shall be onsite in addition to site superintendent for large scale construction activities which include rigging, crane lifting and placement activities.

2. See response to number 1.

3. The CQC system manager and site superintendent roles may not be combined.

4. Yes.

5. No.

6. The contractor shall expedite the submittals for long lead time items to ensure adequate time for delivery and installation within the constraints of the 526 day

POP.

7. This has been explained in the Notice on page 8 of the solicitation and in VAAR 852.236-92 Notice to Bidders– Additive or Deductive Bid Line Items. The VA will announce the construction budget during the bid opening.

8. This has been explained in the Notice on page 8 of the solicitation.

9. Plans issued for bid are dated 10/19/2022.

a. AQ601, AQ602 and AQ603 were updated prior to bid and should have the date 06/05/2023.

b. TN104, TS104 and TT104 were updates prior to bid and should have the date 03/13/2023.

c. Specifications should have a revision date of 03/13/2023 noted on the cover sheet.

d. Section 08 71 00 should be dated 06/05/2023.

10. Design Documents met the VA TIL guidelines at the time of A/E Notice to Proceed.

Structure

11. Please confirm that the existing concrete roof deck consists of structural concrete and is suitable to accept a +/- 2” topping slab?

Architectural

12. Are temporary rigid plastic wall panels, such as

STARC brand or similar, acceptable to be used in lieu of framed temporary walls?

13. If the wall panels that are being removed can not be salvaged, will the VA provide a change order to purchase new wall panels?

14. Will trees located in the laydown are remain?

15. If trees located within the laydown area are to remain, please specify how they must be protected?

16. Is there a basis of design for interior wood doors?

17. Will the VA please specify what species of wood is expected for the face veneer of interior wood doors?

18. Will the VA please specify what type of finish is expected on interior wood doors?

Physical Access Control System

19. On doors with a double set of mag locks, the plans did not call out a key switch override, or FA tie in.

Which will be required?

20. Sheet TS104 shows many doors having both request to exit and a separate electric door strike. Our understanding is that this is no longer acceptable to the VA. What alternate door strike configuration is the VA expecting?

11. The existing concrete roof has not been evaluated for the additional weight of 2” topping slab.

12. No. Framed temporary walls shall be provided.

13. No.

14. Yes, refer to notes on Site Plan 1/GI201

15. Site Protection should be based on Florida Department of Transportation Design Standards.

16. Door Basis of Design: Masonite Architectural Aspiro

Series. Plain Slices Red Oak. VA Interiors to select stain from manufacturers standard finishes.

17. Door Basis of Design: Masonite Architectural Aspiro Series. Plain Slices Red Oak. VA Interiors to select stain from manufacturers standard finishes.

18. Door Basis of Design: Masonite Architectural Aspiro Series. Plain Slices Red Oak. VA Interiors to select stain from manufacturers standard finishes.

19. Both are required

20. Electric mortise lockset, Grade 1, 8200 Sargent Series shall be used in lieu of electric strikes. See attached revised SPEC 08 71 00

21. Sheet TS104 shows many doors having both request to exit and separate electronic door strike. Is the VA instead expecting these to be electrified handle sets with built in request to exit

22. Is it assumed that all card readers should be the new style with keypad?

Crane and Equipment Usage

23. Are crane lifts allowed during normal business hours?

24. If crane lifts are allowed only during WHEN hours, is the crane allowed to be setting up during normal business hours?

25. Can a crane or crane equipment be left onsite during the duration of the project when the crane is not in use?

Does the VA approve the use of a tower crane?

26. Please clarify the type of structure required to protect the walkway between the building and parking garage?

27. Are there service elevators that may be used to transport the new AHU to the 5th floor mechanical room?

21. Electric mortise lockset, Grade 1, 8200 Sargent Series shall be used in lieu of electric strikes. See attached revised SPEC 08 71 00

22. Not all card readers have keypads, please see symbol legend (CR vs CR/K), however card readers with keypad may be used on all card readers.

23. Crane operators shall not carry loads over the general public, VAMC personnel, or over any occupied building.

No exceptions.

24. If the setting up of the crane does not impact normal operations of the facility it is acceptable to set up the crane during normal operating hours. Normal operation of the facility includes traffic into parking garages during normal business hours.

25. A Tower Crane will be considered by the VA Safety Office provided that all OSHA, Federal and State laws are followed. If coordination is needed with the FAA or surrounding medical facilities the contractor will be responsible for such communications. No lifts are permitted over an occupied building. The contractor shall submit a crane lift plan with proposed location which will require approval by the VA prior to use or placement of cranes.

26. Protected walkway should follow OSHA and local code requirements.

27. Yes. Service elevators will be available during WHEN hours for purposes of transporting personnel, materials, and equipment to the existing 5th floor penthouse only.

All materials, equipment, and construction personnel shall enter and exit the 4th floor expansion construction site using exterior construction hoists.

28. Please confirm that the VA expects the contractor to use a hoist on the exterior of the building to transport personnel and materials into the work area?

29. Please confirm that personnel and materials are not allowed to be transported through the hospital?

30. Does the VA intend for the contractor to use trash chutes to remove debris?

31. Are there any ongoing or planned projects on campus whose area may overlap with this project?

32. Callouts on sheet GI201 state “Provide temporary concrete barrier to block off section of roadway.” Is it the intent of the VA for the contractor to block off a section of the roadway for the full duration of this project?

33. Due to the weight of the equipment necessary to complete the project, will the VA please provide as builts of underground utilities within the laydown area?

Building Systems and Certifications:

34. Is the lightning protection system currently up to date on its certification?

35. Is the existing Medgas system up to date on its certification?

36. Please confirm that the existing medgas system can support the added load of the new area?

28. Yes this is correct.

29. Yes this is correct. Personnel, equipment, or materials are not permitted within the clinic or hospital at anytime during construction with the exception of personnel and material needed for the existing 5th floor penthouse during WHEN hours.

30. The contractor may use trash chutes or exterior hoists to remove debris.

31. There is a second phase of women’s health clinic which will renovate the adjacent space to this project and combine it to the women’s health clinic. The project is currently under design and is expected to go out for construction bid in June 2024.

32. Roadway control shall be required for the duration of project while the contractor is utilizing the outdoor staging area.

33. Reference Attached site utility plans on the following link and password.

Link: https://drive.max.gov/share/6704f2b6509fb5f0 Password: OVAHS

34. Yes.

35. Yes.

36. VA facility has existing medical gas piping located in the fourth-floor interstitial space (zone 2) for future capacity that BAE has tied into. The existing pipe sizes can handle more than the two procedure and treatment rooms that we are providing. Also, the VA had not mentioned any deficiency with their current medical gas systems.

37. Please confirm that the existing fire suppression system can support the added load of the new area?

38. Please define the extent to which the lightning protection system will need to be recertified?

Mechanical / Air Handler:

39. AHU spec requires coils serving surgical suites to be copper fins. Please confirm whether or not the unit serves surgical suites. 23 73 00.2.1.P

40. Please confirm whether or not the coil requires the epoxy coating specified in 23 73 00.2.1.P

41. Do the VFD’s need to be installed in an enclosure? Or can they be mounted to the side of the unit.

37. The existing fire pump information is in the Fire Suppression Specification Section and is available from the facility. The existing Building is 6 stories with existing dual fire pump system. The project location is on the 4th Floor of the building. Additionally, the Fire Protection Contractor will need to perform and submit plans and hydraulic calculations as part of the work. As this is delegated design, the Fire Protection Contractor and his professional engineer are responsible for the final delegated design information.

38. A UL representative shall inspect the newly installed lightning protection system. Obtain and install a UL numbered master label for the lightning protection systems at the location directed by the UL representative and the COR. This should include all new portions and up to the nearest firewall separation.

39. The air handling unit is not serving surgical related spaces.

40. Due to the humidity levels at Lake Nona epoxy coating would be required.

41. VFD enclosure to have the needed NEMA rating.

6. 7/19/2023

1. Can the RFI deadline be extended to 7-28-2023 to allow more time for subcontractor review of plans and specs?

2. Can the Superintendent also serve the duty of SSHO and or QC?

1. Deadline was extended to 7/24/2023.

2. Provided the superintendent has the required minimum

30-hour OSHA training and certifications to meet this requirement, a dedicated SSHO on-site at all times will not be required and the site superintendent may serve as SSHO. However, the contractor’s full-time and dedicated SSHO shall be onsite in addition to site superintendent for large scale construction activities which include rigging, crane lifting and placement activities. The CQC system manager and site superintendent roles may not be combined.

7. 7/19/2023

1. What is the manufacturer of the current Pneumatic

Tubing System?

2. In the breakroom is calls out for a Wall Cabinet – 2 door w/ adjustable shelf listing Hamilton as basis of design, please provide further information.

3. WP-1 Wall Protection shown on Drwg. AF601 Pattern

“In Grained P3T-60157” has been reported as

Discontinued by one of our Vendors – Is there another you can specify?

4. Will all areas below the Level 4 & 5 Additions be occupied during construction?

5. Any known limitations on Working Hours during construction?

6. Will Stairs 4AST4 be available for Contractor use during construction?

7. Please clarify that the Furniture & Furnishings are VA furnished and VA installed.

1. Swisslog with ethernet communication using Nexus digital touch screen part #56723208. A mini-UPS is required for every new station. Ethernet shall be run from nearest TR and patched/ported through an ICS switch onto a Swisslog VLAN/gateway using the next available static IP address in current IP scheme.

2. Basis of Design model number is provided in schedule on sheet A551.

3. Recommendation of replacing P3T-60157 has been provided to the VA for review. VA to confirm and provide input.

a. P3T-60111 Uplift – Raw Sugar

b. P3T-60010 Sahara Silk - Meknes

c. P3T-60034 Tranquility – French Beige

4. Yes.

5. Normal working hours for this contract will be from

7:30AM to 5:00PM (local time) Monday through Friday except for weekends and established Federal Holidays.

Performing on-site work outside normal working hours will require approval from the Contracting Officer and the COR. Requests shall be submitted via email at least 72 hours prior to the requested date and at no additional cost to the Government. Approvals are subject to the availability of on-site staff. Work that interferes with normal clinic functions which, includes all utility outages, shall be performed during WHEN hours (Weekends, Holidays, Evenings and Nights) so as not to interfere with normal clinic functions.

6. No.

7. The VA will furnish equipment and furniture as indicated within the drawing set and specifications. Refer to equipment schedules within the AQ series sheets for additional information.

8. Please define if Section 01 32 16.15 – Project

Schedules applies to the General Contractor to develop and maintain the over CPM Schedule.

Section 01 32 16.01 implies that the A/E Firm is doing the CPM Scheduling.

9. Will electrical power be provided for temporary construction power?

10. If so, please provide how much electrical power is available and provide the location of the existing panels that the contractor can tie into? We will need

480 V power for the construction area and 480 V power for a buck hoist at ground level.

11. Please confirm that the elevators are not available for the Contractor’s use.

12. Spec section 01 00 00 section 1.17 B & E indicates that the contractor is required to install a meter to determine any electric charges and pay for any electrical usage fees for electrical cranes, hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and temporary heat. Will this be a requirement of this Contract?

13. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.22 indicates that we are to provide storage space for the VA’s use. Please confirm that this is required.

14. Spec Section 01 00 00 1.25 indicates to provide professional photography of the construction. Please confirm this requirement.

15. Spec Section 01 35 26 section 1.9 B indicates to have a Certified Safety Professional inspect the site monthly. Please confirm this requirement.

8. General Contractor required to provide their own CPM schedule per how the General Contractor and the subsequent Sub-Contractors plan to complete the job as part of the submittal process and acceptance of contract award.

9. Contractor may utilize existing facility panels for temporary power purposes.

10. There are 480V/277V and 208/120V panels in (2) electrical rooms immediately adjacent to the addition location on the 4th floor. Electrical rooms 4A202 and 4A901. 480V power can be obtained from the 100A panel C4A1HN1 in 4A202. On the 1st floor, 480V power can be obtained from the 400A distribution panel C1A1LND1 in electrical room 1B202. Coordinate allowable panels with VA for final approval.

11. Personnel, equipment, or materials are not permitted within the clinic or hospital at anytime during construction with the exception of personnel and material needed for the existing 5th floor penthouse during WHEN hours only. Exterior hoist and/or man lifts will be required.

12. The contractor shall follow the requirements of the specifications.

13. Storage space for the VA is not required.

14. The contractor shall follow the requirements of the specifications.

15. This is a requirement.

16. Spec Section 07 84 00 1.5 B. indicates that the installer of the firestopping is required to be approved by FM Global. Please confirm this requirement.

17. Spec Section 07 84 00 1.5 C indicates that we have to engage a qualified inspector to inspect the firestopping installation. Please confirm this requirement.

18. Please provide the manufacturer of the equipment or contractor who installed it for the following existing hospital systems:

a. Public Address System

b. Intercomm System as specified by 27 51 23

c. RF Antenna System as specified by 27 53 19

d. Physical Access Control System

e. Intrusion Detection System as specified by

28 13 53

f. Video Surveillance System

g. Fire Alarm System

h. Emergency Call System as specified by 28 52

If any of the systems above are not required, please advise.

19. There is a spec section indicated in the table of contents for 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection

System but no spec exists. Please advise if this is required. If so, please provide the manufacturer of this system or the contractor for the existing hospital’s system.

16. Contractor shall provide an installer as outlined in the published specifications.

17. Contractor shall provide an inspector as outlined in the published specifications.

18. Public Address and Intercom- Bosch Security Systems RF Antenna System- Physical Access Control System and Intrusion Detection- Lenel Ongaurd Fire Alarm System- Emergency Call System-

19. Specification Section 28 26 00 is not required as part of this project.

8. 7/20/2023

1. Finish schedule AF611 indicates Corridor 4AC03 and

4AC03A is LVT -2-3 floor finish, However drawing AF104.3

Finish pan legend calls for Terrazzo please clarify.

2. Same with waiting area 4A101 Schedule indicates

Terrazzo but legend calls for CPT-1, Please clarify.

1. 4AC03 and 4AC03A to be Terrazzo. Terrazzo in Corridor 4AC03A to end at door 4AC03A.

a. Contractor to patch and repair existing flooring on other side of door 4AC03A as required when installing wall separating Corridor 4AC03A from existing space not in contract.

2. Waiting Area 4A101 to be Carpet CP-1 per AF104.3.

9. 7/24/2023

1. What is the distance of the fiber from new TR to the

Existing Computer room 4K307A.

2. Will fiber be able to run in ceiling on j-hooks or existing cable trays/ conduits from TR 4B102 to Existing computer room 4K307A?

3. The redundant path is for just one of the runs of fiber either single or multi-mode?

4. Demo plans AD104 for room 4A202,40206 does not indicate to demo flooring in these rooms. Finish schedule

AF611 has new flooring in these rooms Please clarify.

5. Alternate#12 is to remove new interior scope of work in

13 rooms and be left as shell space, Do we frame and drywall, do the rooms have ceilings and lighting and HVAC installed but no flooring or wall paint.

6. Please extend RFI deadline to 7/28/2023 per our subs request.

7. Can the bid date be extended to 8/15/2023.

1. Distance is approximately 1100’. Contractor required to verify exact distance in field.

2. See sheet TT600 Back Fiber Optic Riser.

3. Both Single and Multimode.

4. Existing Electrical Room 4A202 has a limited scope of work as outlined in the drawings. Contractors shall follow the drawings for scope of work within this room.

Existing Toilet 4A206 is not in contract and has no scope of work in this project. Finishes within both 4A202 and 4A206 on the architectural finish schedule shall be existing to remain. Where finishes are damaged during construction, Contractor shall patch and repair like new to match existing finishes.

5. Alternate #12, as stated in the specifications, removes interior scope of work from the indicated rooms.

Interior scope of work includes all interior finishes, fixtures, and equipment. All other scope of work, including building systems and wall construction, shall remain.

6. Was extended to 7/24/2023.

7. Will extend to the 15th at 2PM ET

10 7/24/2023

1. Who is the manufacturer of the metal roof panels that are to be removed and reused?

1. Shop drawings for the existing metal panels were not available during design. Manufacturer of existing metal wall panels is unknown

11 7/25/2023 What is the space below the new addition?

Directly below the new addition is level 3 interstitial.

Directly below level 3 interstitial is the dental clinic on level 3.

12 7/26/2023

The following specification sections are referenced by various other Division 08 specs, but none are in the project manual. Please provide these sections or remove the references to them.

08 34 53 “Security Doors and Frames: Forced Entry Ballistic

Resistant Doors”

08 41 13 “Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts”

08 42 33 “Revolving Door Entrances”

08 90 00 “Louvers and Vents”

Specification sections 08 34 53, 08 41 13, 08 42 33 and 08 90 00 are not required for this project.