1 Technical Questions Tracking Spreadsheet - Marion Infra Constr - 8-24-23 Final.pdf

SOLICITATION # 36C77623B0047

PROJECT NAME: EHRM Infrastructure Construction – Marion, IL

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 7-20-23 7-25-2023 I noticed that there are a few specifications and a plan section listed in the table of contents that are not within the project manual:

1. 05 12 00 – Structural Steel Framing

2. 05 40 00 – Cold Formed Metal Framing

3. All Electrical Plans

Could you advise if these were listed incorrectly or if they are missing from the project manual?

3. Electrical drawings were included in Amendment 0002 posted on 7/25.

2. 7-19-23 7-25-23 I am not finding the solicitation electrical drawings on SAM.GOV under the solicitation that released yesterday. Can you upload these drawings to SAM so we can get them to the electrical – telecom subcontractors and vendors tomorrow?

Included in Amendment 0002 posted on 7/25.

3. 7/24/23 7-25-23 I downloaded the drawings and specifications for the above referenced project from sam.gov. The cover sheet of the drawings lists electrical drawings (pages 133-166), but I do not see any electrical drawings available for download. Am I just overlooking them or are they just not available yet?

Included in Amendment 0002 posted on 7/25.

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4. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Will the owner accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

Yes

5. 8-9-2023 8-17-2023 As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses /requirements of safe distancing and potential advocations of working remotely and/or complete organization closures, please advise how the Government intends to address delays resulting there as it pertains to the current solicitation schedule?

Please bid the project as required in the specs and drawings. If something comes up during the project, follow the appropriate clauses in the contract.

6. 8-9-2023 8-24-2023 Is this project tax exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates

Per the solicitation, this project does have tax exemptions. Please see page 52 Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes for details.

7. 8-9-2023 8-24-2023 For planning the preliminary project schedule, can you please provide an anticipated award date?

We are anticipating a late September 2023 award date.

8. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E review and respond to RFIs?

Section 01 33 23, 1.10 paragraphs D and E specify 21 calendar days for submittals, 14 calendar days for RFIs (amended per Addendum 01)

9. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

Reference response to item #8.

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10. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 There are multiple building floor work areas where work will access multiple floors. There are no building as-builts or elevations to provide contractors with floor-to-floor heights needed for quantity surveys. Nor are there drawings showing the extent of the above ceiling existing conditions related to space and items (duct, cable trays, conduit, piping) currently installed in ceiling areas.

Can you provide as-built drawings for the existing structures/work area of the project?

Available drawings will be attached in Amendment 0006 posted on 8/24/2023.

11. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Where will the designated parking & laydown area be for workers accessing the construction site?

South East corner of Property

12. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Can the owner please provide drawings that clearly states floor to ceilings heights for the construction area? This is used to ensure that the above ceiling utilities will fit in the above ceiling space.

Available drawings will be attached in Amendment 0006 posted on 8/24/2023.

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13. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Will the contractor be authorized to build a temporary office inside the space in lieu of renting an office trailer for the duration of the project?

No

14. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Please confirm that the project is to be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

No some of this project may need to be done on off hours, please bid this accordingly.

15. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 How many site visits do owner consultants have for MEP and systems coordination with GC?

Site visit from the A/E to be on an “as needed” requested by the VA.

16. 8-9-2023 Spec 02 82 13.19 / 02 82 21 / 02 82 11 notes specific buildings and rooms with quantities of asbestos-containing materials. Is there a hazardous materials report?

In addition to solicitation attachment HAZARDOUS MATERIALS an additional amendment will be issued the week of 8/28.

However, this will not effect the bid due date.

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17. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Spec 02 83 13.19 notes in paragraph B1 that the building/rooms/quantities noted below are for information purposes only and based on the best information available. Also, that contractor shall satisfy himself as to the actual quantities to be abated. There is no way for a contractor (per this spec direction) to determine actual and existing ACM outside this spec section as a detailed site pre-bid walk to determine actuals can not be performed.

Since this is a competitive bid, all trade contractors are going to bid on the quantities/information stated here. Any additional ACM found in any building/floor/room will be assumed to be compensated for unforeseen conditions. Can you confirm that ACM abatement trade contractors can only be held to what is shown/known in these spec sections and that any discovered ACM not shown or known will be compensated as unforeseen conditions? Note also applies to spec section 02 82 11, 02 82 21.

To maintain an equal bid from all bidding contractors - Bid the quantities shown in the buildings/ rooms/ quantities per the specifications. Any additional ACM found during demo can be addressed at that time through RFIs and guidance from the Contracting Officer and COR.

18. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is AISC (American Iron and Steel Certification) required for the structural steel fabrication and/or erection for this project?

Section 05 12 00, 1.3 paragraph B, items 1-3 establish AISC as applicable to steel fabrication. 1.5 paragraph A specifies fabricator qualifications as AISC Quality Certification participant designates as AISC Certified Plant, Category STD.

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19. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Can you provide spec section 05 12 00? Its not included in the spec volumes.

Structural section provided in Addendum 02.

20. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 There are areas where there will be roof penetrations. Will you please provide the existing roof warranty, manufacturer data, and point of contact of who holds warranty?

No roof warranty details could be located for the affected areas at this time.

21. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Can you confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the commissioning Agent?

Spur Design is responsible for 3rd Party Commissioning. The commissioning will be performed by ES2.

22. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Who is the owner's service provider for the fire alarm system? Can you please provide contract information?

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Craig Edmister Mobile: (314) 280-6175 Email: craig.edmister@siemens .com

23. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 If RFI answers elicit a follow-up question, will an additional RFI submission period be allowed?

At this time there will be no extension for technical questions. Any late questions submitted will be reviewed but we cannot guarantee that they will be answered.

24. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders?

The O&M team has reviewed the documents.

In the event of an alteration the contractor shall refer to the specifications and drawings.

If necessary, submit an RFI to the Contracting Officer and COR.

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25. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Where is the designated contractor area for trash dumpsters?

26. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Are there certain manufacturers required on this project due to existing systems and facilities?

See specs to provide required manufacturers information as necessary to match existing material assemblies, door hardware, access control, and all other items specific to the Marion VA building standards. Submit RFI after award if necessary for additional questions on this topic. See Item NO. 22 for contact information on security and fire protection.

27. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Can the contractor use the existing restroom facilities in the work area or adjacent ones nearby?

Section 01 00 00, 1.18 paragraph A subparagraph 1 specifies use of existing restroom facilities.

28. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Many VA campuses are beginning to address Turbulosis protocols on VA campus projects. Are there any TB required protocols for this campus/project?

Section 01 35 26, 1.13 specifies Tuberculosis protocols for this project.

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29. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is CAT 6A a requirement for this project instead of

CAT 6?

CAT 6A is required in all project areas, Exceptions are noted on plans for areas that are out of project scope.

30. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Who is the VA campus/building PACS/Video/ Security system vendor / provider?

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Craig Edmister Mobile: (314) 280-6175 Email: craig.edmister@siemens .com

31. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Can the existing service and/or public elevators be used for construction activities? Are there any restrictions or time constraints?

We would like to limit construction traffic to elevators 3 and 4 (the southern elevators) in building 1.

32. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Where is the designated contractor job site trailers and employee parking?

33. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Where is the designated contractor area for trash dumpsters?

Duplicate.

34. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Will the VA/owner be providing and holding the civil site SWPPP along with associated permitting fees?

No, the contractor is responsible for applying for and monitoring the SWPPP if necessary.

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35. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Has this project/site been evaluated for SWPPP requirements per Illinois and permits have been secured by the VA?

No, see answer #34.

36. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Will the government be relocating staff in phases or zones while work is underway in the general area?

Relocating staff will be on a case-by-case basis depending on the construction required in the effect area.

37. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Will the areas with General construction be free of owner furniture and debris?

Yes, in areas where demolition is required.

38. 8—9-2023 8-23-2023 Is the expectation that the new data drops in all rooms will be installed adjacent to the existing and then the old will be removed and blank plated once the new servers are up and running?

No, The new data lines will be utilizing the same locations unless otherwise specified.

39. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Please confirm that the owner will provide fire watch during the period of time that the fire suppression system is not in service.

Yes

40. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is there a Geotech report for the site/civil work? If no report, can you verify that any unsuitable soils and conditions found will be treated and compensated as unforeseen conditions?

See Building 13 Geotech Report, Building 14 Boiler Plant Geotechnical Report, and VA Project #657A5-21-700 EHRM Marion Geotechnical Report posted in Amendment 0006 posted 8/24/23.

41. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 For work in hallways, are prime contractors able to keep ceilings accessible for multiple shifts? Are ceilings required to be closed following each shift?

Yes and Yes

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42. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 For work being performed within occupied spaces (rooms), are prime contractors able to section off this work area for the duration of the work? Or, do prime contractors have to remove ICRA barriers and return the room to working condition by the following shift? Can fire retardant plastic walls be used for daily infection control set up and removal?

This will be determinized on a room by room basis and the type of work being done in the space.

43. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 What is required as part of the firestopping inspections? Does inspector need to be independent of firestopping contractor?

Section 07 84 00, 1.5 paragraph C specifies inspection and inspector criteria.

44. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Building 37 existing main computer room 124 has computer access flooring note in note 2.23 to be demo. Note 2.14 notes prepare floors for new finish. What is the makeup and type of access flooring? What are the existing conditions of the concrete slab below the access flooring?

The contractor will have to verify the condition of the existing flooring once the raised flooring is removed.

45. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 2.16 notes to remove existing concrete slab.

Will you provide existing conditions and makeup of the concrete slab to be removed for bidding/estimate purposes?

This appears to be an exterior slab on grade.

46. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 2.17 notes to remove patio roof structure and HSS patio columns. Will provide as-built drawing/info/existing conditions/makeup of patio structure for bidding/estimate purposes?

We do not have any as-built information on the canopy structure

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47. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 2.02 notes remove wall (dashed lines) what type of wall is at this location? Will you provide existing conditions and type of wall for bidding/estimate purposes?

This is an exterior stucco wall. We do not know what all the wall is composed of and would not be able to provide a detail.

48. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 2.21 notes remove window system. What are the existing conditions and make up of the window and the wall area where removed?

Reference response to item #47.

49. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 9.01 notes wall infill to match existing construction. For bidding/estimating purposes what is the existing conditions and makeup / type of wall at this location?

Reference response to item #47.

50. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 2.07 notes to remove floor and prepare subfloor for new construction. What is the existing conditions and type of flooring?

This occurs in all buildings and floors where drawings do not show what type of floor finish is to be removed or the existing conditions. Will you provide this info for bidding/estimating purposes?

Most areas have VCT or other flooring.

51. 8-9-2023 Where does detail 7/AE601 occur? Detail 7/ AE601 will be modified in forthcoming addendum.

Addendum will remove the need for any blast requirements and reflect infill of window with gyp. Wall assemblies.

Black out film will remain as shown. Amendment will be issued the week of 8/28. However, this will not effect the bid due date.

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52. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Detail 7/AE601 notes blackout film on top of blast film. What are the specs and requirements for this blackout and blast film?

See response to comment 51 for additional information.

53. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Detail 7/AE601 shows 1/2" denseglass panel bonded to 2" rigid insulation. Is this glued or loose laid dense glass board on the insulation since it is mashed between 2 steel angles?

See response to comment 51.

54. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Detail 7/AE601 and the steel angle is screwed into upper and lower surface. Is there enough horizontal surface for application of screws since we don’t have information of existing conditions or where the detail applies?

See response to comment 51.

55. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 General Note 6 states that existing Cat6A cabling may remain in place. Does this mean that all existing cabling that is not Cat 6A must be removed?

All network cable that is below CAT6A rating shall be removed. Do not remove or install cabling for systems other than network cabling.

56. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 General note 10 states existing conduits to remain. Does this mean existing telecom conduits where cabling is removed can remain in place in the existing ceilings?

Correct. Do not remove existing conduits.

Re-use where possible.

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57. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 4 on drawing T-406 notes plywood 8' height backboards are required on 3 walls. The telecom/electrical drawings do not show which 3 walls are to have the plywood backboards. Which wall does not include plywood? Some of the room elevations show partial boards on walls and not entire wall lengths.

The room finish schedula on drawing AF711 seems to conflct. Some TR rooms are quite large. Will you provide details per TR room to what walls will be required to include plywood backboards for bidding/estimate purposes?

Install ¾”, 8’ x 4’, sheets of plywood backboard on 3 walls in TRs that do not have a door, where possible. Coordinate with COR for wall mounted equipment and panels.

HEFP/DCIE update for MCR – Do not install plywood in MCR Spaces (BLDG 37 – MCR 124;

T-104 Detail 1 T-302 Detail 2, 3, 4; T-401 Detail 1).

58. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is there a typical detail for plywood backboards?

Does plywood start at the floor slab level or raised a number of inches off the floor?

4” Above Finished Floor.

59. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 What are the requirements for fire retardant paint on plywood backboards?

Basis of Design for Fire Retardant Paint:

Firetect WT-103.

60. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 None of the architectural drawings show or provide existing conditions for rooms and corridors ceilings where above ceiling work for telecom is to be performed. Are the ceilings drywall or acoustical tile. Can you provide as-built drawing information to locations, rooms, corridors where above work will be done for bidding/estimate purposes?

If above ceiling obstructions arise, they can be addressed at that time. For bidding purposes, each contractor to allow for removal and replacement of ceilings.

If available

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61. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 2.09 states to existing built-in millwork desk to be dissembled and relocated during new construction. Note this desk is the nurse station. What kind of equipment and electrical systems occurs at this desk. What are the existing conditions and make up of this station? What is the existing construction?

Electrical fixtures present at nurse station during A/E site visit are shown on sheet E-408. Intent is to maintain circuits during demolition for reconnection to new fixtures. GC to validate infield actual existing electrical and telecommunication systems at nurse station.

62. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Note 9.86 says all new wood and metal to match existing. What and where is this note referring?

What are the existing conditions to match and where?

For the Workstation at the Nurse Station – relocate and reuse. Provide new base and trim as required.

63. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 What is the basis of design for the electrified locksets noted in hardware set 003?

Stanley / BEST 45HW7DEU Electrified Mortise Lever Lock - Fail Secure, per hardware set 003.

64. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is contractor to provide permanent lockset cores to the VA for final keying of locksts in the pricing?

Or should contractor just provide temporary construction lockset cores? Is yes, what is the basis of design for the permanent cylinder cores?

Section 01 00 00, 1.5 paragraph C, subparagraph 2 specifies lock cylinder control.

65. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is the contractor to include and provide final keying of locket cylinders with the final master keys? Or is final keying and master key to be provided by the VA after construction?

Refer question #64.

66. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Do all TR room doors include full hinges and electrified locksets?

Yes, please refer to hardware set 003.

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67. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Do all TR rooms have access control devices? Does the contractor or VA provide the final access control device?

Yes, all TR room doors belong to hardware set 003. Access control devices are contractor provided and contractor installed.

68. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Do new metal stud walls framed to the deck above to include deflection tracks? None are shown on details.

All partition types to have deflection track at underside of deck above. Updated partition details forthcoming in addendum.

69. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 The room finish schedule notes match existing for new ceilings. What is the existing material/manufacturer? For bidding/estimate purposes, can you provide the basis of design for all bidders to provide?

The VCT tile in most rooms is Armstrong Imperial Texture 12”x12”(1/8’ GA.) Or approved equal.

70. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 The room finish schedule notes match existing for new flooring carpet tile, resilient floors, rubber base, static dissapative flooring.

What is the existing material/manufacturer? For bidding/estimate purposes, can you provide the basis of design for all bidders to provide?

See Item 69 for VCT. Flooring in computer room areas; Tate access floors, ASN1250.

Carpet squares; Tarkett, Tandus Centiva.

Or approved equal.

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71. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 The fire protection drawings reference there is an existing clean agent system in computer room 124 with modifications and relocated nozels as required. What is the make up of the existing Clean agent System? Can you provide shop drawings/as-builts of the existing system for estimating/bidding info? Can you provided existing layout and system information regarding makeup/ existing SF system coverage / and current system vendor contact information for warranty.

Drawings will be attached docs. Contact info for Cintas: CINTAS FIRE

PROTECTION PH:800 669-7381

NO: 19982

ORD ADD:401 W INDUSTRIAL PARK

ROAD FMS:CINTAS FIRE PROTECTION

CARBONDALE, IL

62901 CODE:48113002202 FAX:61

8 549-7383

72. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 The existing computer room 124 in building 37 shows demolition of existing raised access flooring and replacing with static dissipative tile flooring.

The ceiling is removed and replaced with new tile ceiling; ceiling height remains unchanged. Fire sprinkler drawing SH001 notes in table a new below the floor height of 1'-4" in 'red' text. This shows that the existing volume 1275 CF is similar to new conditions of 1280.3 CF indicating a new raised flooring in new computer room layout.

Can you verify there is no new raised access floor in new computer room 124 layout? Can you verify that the CF has indeed increased with no new access flooring since that affects floor to ceiling height with increase of approximately 1,283.55 CF.

The ceiling is not being replaced; it is only being removed. The change in volume for all three calculations is related to the relocation of the wall (Plan West). A “new above ceiling” was shown to clarify which existing portions of the system were being discussed, refer to Detail 4 Note 1 on Sheet SH001 that indicates that the ceiling is being removed from this space.

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73. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is there a geotech report for the drilled piers into and bearing in sandstone? Details refer to a geotech report. Can you provide?

See response to item #40

74. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Details 6 & 5 showing mechanical on roof of building 82 do not show full extent of roof/buidling area as the detail just shows a couple of boxes. Contractor needs more information and showing actual locations for new units on the roof for pricing. Please can you provide the roof / building lines and locatons to support the new units for estimates/bidding?

See snip from detail 4/ M-105. Approximate location is 27’ from east (right) parapet walls, and 42’ from south (bottom) parapet wall.

Revised sheet with dimensions will be issued in forthcoming addendum.

75. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Details 6, 5, and 4 showing mechanical on roof of building 82 do not show full extent of roof/buidling area as the detail just shows a couple of boxes. Contractor needs more information and showing actual locations for new units on the roof for pricing. Please can you provide the roof / building lines and locatons to support the new units for estimates/bidding?

Reference response to Item No. 74.

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76. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Is there a detail that shows the makeup and concrete requirements for the mechanical condensing pads at grade? Detail 9 lacks information.

Equipment pad thickness as shown in detail 9, sheet M-501. Concrete PSI and rebar requirements per the CONCRETE NOTES on sheet SJ001.

77. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Detail 4 shows a large concrete pad beneath the new computer room exterior AC units. Is there a detail that shows the makeup, concrete and reinforcing requirements, and sizes for this pad?

Detail 9/M501 is not for this pad.

Reference response to item #76.

78. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 Detail 2 shows a large concrete pad beneath the new exterior condensing units. Is there a detail that shows the makeup, concrete and reinforcing requirements, and sizes for this pad? Detail 9/M501 is not for this pad.

Reference response to item #76.

79. 8-9-2023 8-23-2023 We are seeing long lead delivery periods for electrical gear, ATS, electrical panels, etc. Lead periods range from 18 to 24 weeks and up to 46 weeks depending on brand, make, model number etc. Has the VA/owner considered the current economy, supply chain issues with the POP of 365 days? Contractor's opinion is that the POP needs to be increased somewhat higher in calendar days than 365.

Due to the increased concern over the Period of Performance the VA will be extending it to 540 calendar days after notice to proceed.

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80. 8/17/2023 Amendment 4 provided an updated table of contents (TOC). The critical spec sections for concrete (03 30 00) and masonry (04 20 00) are not listed on the revised TOC. However, the original solicitation Spec TOC included 03 30 00 and 04 20 00. And these sections were included per original. Can you confirm by amendment the correct TOC of specs to be included for this project?

Will be issued by forthcoming amendment the week of 8/28. This will not impact the bid submission date.

81. 8/17/2023 8-23-2023 With Amendment 4, a new steel specification was provided. This specification indicates that structural steel fabricators and erectors must be AISC certified. We have subcontractors that have the experience requirements but no AISC certification. Is this certification able to be waived for this project?

No

82. 8/17/2023 8-23-2023 Can a geotechnical report be provided for this project?

See response #40.

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