Technical Question Responses-36C77623B0054.pdf

SOLICITATION #: 36C77623B0054

PROJECT NAME: IMPROVE SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT-IOWA CITY, IOWA

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Is this project tax-exempt?

No. Offerors are hereby notified that all state and local sales or use taxes for construction materials must be included in their bid or proposal price. It is solely the responsibility of the offeror to include all other applicable taxes in their bid or proposal price as well. Please see solicitation number 36C77623B0054, page 43, Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes for more information.

2. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Is the project superintendent able to dual hat as quality control?

The project superintendent can dual hat as the QC Manager as long as the superintendent meets all of the requirements for QC manager outlined in the specifications.

3. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Is the project SSHO required to be full-time onsite? A project SSHO is required to be onsite full time. However, the superintendent is able to dual hat as a SSHO as long as they meet all of the SSHO requirements in the specification.

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4. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Will this VA project accept submittal exchange? This project will use Submittal Exchange. The VA already has a contract for Submittal Exchange on this project. The Architect/Engineer can work in Submittal Exchange.

5. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Is the temporary trash compactor provided and installed by the VA?

The temporary trash compactor is to be provided by the IC VAMC rented through ABC Disposal. (https://abcdisposalsystems.com/)

6. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Keynote 10 on sheet GC002 states to ensure ventilation requirements per NFPA 55 and NFPA 99 are met in rooms with temporary manifold locations. Verify in field. Make necessary adjustments to existing HVAC. This note is vague in nature and does not portray the magnitude of the “adjustments” to the existing HVAC system to achieve the required compliance to the stated NFPA standards. Can this note be modified to provide more specific direction as to the modifications that are needed?

Provide 500 CFM of exhaust in the permanent rooms with associated HVAC revisions as shown in red below. In temporary storage, provide 500 CFM of temporary exhaust from that room with inlet no more than 12” from the floor. Maintain space temperature between 30°F and 125°F.

See plan next page.

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7. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 General Note H on sheet AD110 states to infill depressions in floor slabs with concrete where existing interior walls are removed. Can the VA provide information on the type of construction

(clay tile, CMU, metal stud, etc.) at the existing walls to be removed?

Existing wall along Corridor BCS05 is Red Brick masonry.

Existing walls at Compactor Room BS10A are

CMU.

Existing Storage BS10 existing walls are clay tile brick.

Existing Corridor at BCS03, BS05, and at existing BS07 Soiled Linen walls are clay tile and glazed CMU masonry.

See pictures below:

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All are clad in gypsum board furring about 6” above ceiling.

Demolition drawing AD110 has been updated to reflect this detailed level of information.

8. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 General Note J on sheet AD110 states to repair and patch concrete ceilings to be exposed for future stain or paint finish after ceilings have been demolished. Can some clarification of the current condition of those ceilings be provided so we can appropriately budget for this work?

This will require a site visit by the contractor to accurately assess the conditions of the existing concrete structure above the existing drop in ceilings to be removed.

A few representative photos are attached below:

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Repair and patching will involve removing paint that is not part of ACM/lead abatement, covering the few areas where rebar is exposed, filling in holes and spalled off areas, and prepping and priming for paint or stain. Structurally the ceiling is sound, but there will be working around existing and new utilities that will add logistical difficulties.

9. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Keynote 3 on A110 says to patch wall and tile surface to match adjacent wall. Can the VA clarify what tile product was used on the adjacent wall?

Wall is a smooth ceramic glazed faced brick, labeled CMU-1 in project number 636A8-11- 011 Surgical Support and Lockers, not tile.

The existing wall finish in Power Wash Room BS05 is ceramic glazed facing brick (CGFB-1);

Astra-Glaze-SW+ Recycled Glazed Concrete Masonry Units; Trenwyth 'Sand’; 7-3/4" x 15-3/4" size. Company can make custom colors if this color is no longer available as a standard color.

See photos of this wall:

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Drawings A-110, A130, A-321, A-411, A-630 and specifications section 09 06 00 have been updated to reflect the accurate wall product.

10. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Keynote 9 on A110 says to match existing adjacent metal panels. Can the VA provide any information about the existing metal panels? Also, it does not appear that there is a spec section for Metal Wall

Panels, does a spec need to be included in the project?

Metal panels are per pictures:

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Original product specification is unobtainable from VA COR records. A similar product that can be used for pricing purposes is the following:

Fabral Ultra Rib Exposed Fastener Roofing and Siding Panel; 20 ga. Steel; 36” panel width; 6’-0” to 45’-0” panel height available;

Dark Bronze or Extra Dark Bronze (match in field) PVDF; Wind Uplift: UL580; Class 4 Impact: UL2218; Class A Fire: UL790.

Website: Fabral.com

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11. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Keynote 14 on sheet A110 calls for a 42” AFF

Guard. Can more information be provided about what is wanted at this location?

Tube steel safety railing bolted to the floor.

With Kynar finish. (Or stainless at discretion of the VA CO/COR). See detail 4/A-630.

Similar to this:

(http://www.pinnmetalstairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_1782.JPG) as no concrete base at this location.

http://www.pinnmetalstairs.com/custom-stairs/

To withstand a load of 200 lbs. in any direction at any point and a linear load of 50 lb./ft.

Drawing A-630 has been updated to provide additional information.

http://www.pinnmetalstairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_1782.JPG http://www.pinnmetalstairs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/IMG_1782.JPG

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12. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 On sheet A110 there is a callout for keynote #16 just inside the room from door BS05.1 pointed at nothing. Can the VA confirm that this callout is an error?

Keynote 16 arrow is pointing to the location of the new trench drain and states to refer to plumbing discipline. This trench drain is shown on PW110 and labeled 8” FD-Z.

Architectural plan on Sheet A-110 has been updated to show trench drains.

13. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 General note J on Sheet A130 identifies an Alternate Deduct for no resinous flooring and wall base. The Price/Cost Schedule in the solicitation only provides for CLIN 0001 Base Bid. Can the VA please clarify if there are to be any alternate deducts on this project?

There will be no alternate deducts on this project.

General Notes on Sheet A-130 have been revised to reflect this.

14. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 There is a note near GL B-10 on sheet A130 that states “this symbol is for handrails (here to allow electrical cord access tight to wall). It is unclear what is the connection between the HR-1 and an electrical cord. Can this note be further clarified to explain what is trying to be communicated?

This note refers to and emphasizes the use of HR-1 here instead of CR-1 for wall protection as electrical cords can be pulled up between the wall and handrail when adjacent equipment is charging. It is indicated in detail 1/A-630 and is similar to section detail 3/A- 630 except HR-1 is at top and bottom.

15. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Keynote 2 on Sheet A130 states that new resilient flooring is to match existing adjacent. Can the VA provide clarification on what product was used adjacent to these locations?

There are two existing floor types to match:

luxury vinyl tile and vinyl composite tile.

In Corridor BCSO3, the existing floor is Armstrong Commercial Flooring VCT: Vinyl Composition Tile (armstrongflooring.com) Excelon Imperial (https://www.armstrongflooring.com/comm ercial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile.html) See pictures:

Exact product: Armstrong Excelon Imperial Texture 51830031 M283A Cottage Tan https://www.armstrongflooring.com/comme rcial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile/std-excelon-imp-texture/item/51830.html https://www.armstrongflooring.com/commercial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile.html https://www.armstrongflooring.com/commercial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile.html https://www.armstrongflooring.com/commercial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile/std-excelon-imp-texture/item/51830.html https://www.armstrongflooring.com/commercial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile/std-excelon-imp-texture/item/51830.html https://www.armstrongflooring.com/commercial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile/std-excelon-imp-texture/item/51830.html https://www.armstrongflooring.com/commercial/en-us/products/vinyl-composition-tile/std-excelon-imp-texture/item/51830.html

In Corridor BCS06, the luxury vinyl tile floor is as shown below in picture:

The flooring is LVT-3 Tandus Centiva Classic Stone Okara Gray, running bond on long side, square edge. ECL 7126.

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BR_EN_TandusCentiva_Event_LVT.pdf (tarkett.com)

(https://media.tarkett.com/docs/BR_EN_Tan dusCentiva_Event_LVT.pdf) https://media.tarkett.com/docs/BR_EN_TandusCentiva_Event_LVT.pdf https://media.tarkett.com/docs/BR_EN_TandusCentiva_Event_LVT.pdf

16. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 On sheet A140 there is an equipment schedule detailing several items that are Government

Furnish/Contractor Install. Can product information be provided for the following items so that we can properly estimate the installation costs: K2021, K3421, K9300, M2015?

K2021 (Washing Machine Detergent Dispenser Pump):

K2021 Specification for Basis of Design:

Knight On-Premise Pro Series Laundry Chemical Dosing System for On-Premise Washers; OP Pro Relay Base Unit; OP Pro- 504 Relay; Part # 7070504; OP Pro 4 product liquid dispenser; SIB; w/pumps (24 VDC);

flow rates: 10 oz/min; electrical: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz;

Cutsheets attached separately.

Website: https://www.knightequip.com

Reuse existing unit.

Picture below:

https://www.knightequip.com/laundry/on-premise-pro-series

Basis of Design:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/16974 43/Index-Knight-Mpl-1000-Plus.html

The existing unit is not manufactured anymore. Manual for existing model is attached separately.

K3421 (Wall Mounted Hose Reel, Perpendicular To Wall Unit):

K3421 Specification for Basis of Design:

Reelcraft Series RT Medium Duty Spring Retractable Reels; Air/Water; RT650-OLP; 16 1/2” diameter x 6 ¼” Wide; weight: 27 lbs.;

300 psi pressure; maximum temperature:

150 temperature: 150 degrees F; 3/8” hose I.D. & O.D.; 1/4” hose outlet; steel and engineered plastic construction; made in

USA.

Cutsheet attached separately.

Website: https://www.reelcraft.com/

Reuse existing unit. Picture below:

K9300 (Wall Mounted Power Washer, New Replacement Similar to Existing):

K9300 Specification for Basis of Design:

BE Power Equipment; 1,500 PSI - 1.6 GPM Electric Pressure Washer with Powerease Motor and Triplex Pump; Part Number:

P1515EPNW; dimensions (LxWxH): 19"x15"x25"; weight: 92 lbs.; 1.5 HP model; GFCI plug; triplex pump; built-in unloader; powder coated steel frame; built in soap container; hose and wand included;

made in USA.

Cutsheet attached separately.

Website:

https://us.bepowerequipment.com/

Photos of existing power washer:

Company website:

Hydro Tek - Industrial and Commercial Pressure Washing Systems

(https://www.hydrotek.us/)

Hydro Tek does not sell wall-mounted, electric units in their current catalog offering.

Similar units from other companies:

BE Power Equipment - Wall Mount https://us.bepowerequipment.com/wall-mount?

https://www.hydrotek.us/ https://www.hydrotek.us/ https://www.hydrotek.us/ https://us.bepowerequipment.com/wall-mount?

https://www.powercomplete.com/be-pressure-p1515epnw-1500-psi-wall-mount-electric-pressure-washer.html https://www.bepowerequipment.com/press ure-washers/electric/p1515epnw#:~:text=DIMEN SIONS,%28LxWxH%29%3A%2019%22x15%22 x25%22

BE Pressure P1515EPNW 1500 PSI Wall Mount Electric Pressure Washer (powercomplete.com) https://toolseveryday.com/pressure-washers-24-brands-that-are-actually-made-in-usa/ M2015 (Flammables Cabinet, Full Height, https://www.powercomplete.com/be-pressure-p1515epnw-1500-psi-wall-mount-electric-pressure-washer.html https://www.powercomplete.com/be-pressure-p1515epnw-1500-psi-wall-mount-electric-pressure-washer.html https://www.powercomplete.com/be-pressure-p1515epnw-1500-psi-wall-mount-electric-pressure-washer.html https://www.powercomplete.com/be-pressure-p1515epnw-1500-psi-wall-mount-electric-pressure-washer.html https://www.powercomplete.com/be-pressure-p1515epnw-1500-psi-wall-mount-electric-pressure-washer.html https://www.powercomplete.com/be-pressure-p1515epnw-1500-psi-wall-mount-electric-pressure-washer.html

Double Door, Not Vented):

M2015 Specification for Basis of Design:

60 Gallon, 2 Shelves, 1 Bi-Fold Self Close Door, Flammable Cabinet, Sure-Grip® EX, Red – Model No.: 896081; 34”W x 34” D x 65” H; 376 lbs.

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This product is still manufactured by the company.

https://www.justrite.com/sure-grip-ex-flammable-safety-cabinet-cap-60-gallons-2-shelves-1-bi-fold-s-c-door-red-896081

17. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 On sheet A140 there is an equipment schedule detailing several items that are contractor furnish/contractor install. Can a basis of design be provided for the following items: K3422, M2081?

K3422 (Wall Mounted Hose Reel, Parallel to Wall Unit):

K3422 Specification for Basis of Design:

EnvirOx E2B2 Dispensing Platform; 9.5” W x

9.5” W x 18” H; ASSE 1055B-certified backflow prevention; dispensing system is color-coded for quick training; 2 dilution, high and low flow dispensing for bottles, buckets, and auto-scrubbers; delivers one product at two dilutions = 95% of all cleaning; easy bottle loading;

reusable, high quality DEMA construction.

This product model is no longer manufactured by the company. Information provided is for their current, but similar model.

https://www.enviroxclean.com/our-products/category/e2b2-dispensing-platform M2081 (Shelving, Wall Mounted, Solid Shelf, Heavy Duty, Stainless Steel): See specification section 10 28 00 2.18 STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES (TYPE 45C). Basis of Design product is a 3’-0” wide x 1’-6” deep x 4’-0” height bracket.

M2081 Specification for Basis of Design:

Stainless Supply, A JW Metal Products Company; Stainless Steel Adjustable Wall Shelving, made in USA:

Shelves: SSLF-316-1836; 316L Alloy; 18 gauge; #4 brushed finish; solid shelf 1” thick x 36” wide x 18” deep;

Adjustable brackets: stainless steel 316L alloy; #4 brushed finish; 12 gauge; 18” depth;

Upright/Double Slotted: stainless steel 316L alloy; #4 brushed finish; 16 gauge; 18” depth;

Cutsheet attached separately.

Basis of Design:

Stainless Supply | Stainless Steel Adjustable Wall Shelving (https://www.stainlesssupply.com/stainless-kitchen-products/docs/stainless-adjustable-https://www.stainlesssupply.com/stainless-kitchen-products/docs/stainless-adjustable-shelving.php https://www.stainlesssupply.com/stainless-kitchen-products/docs/stainless-adjustable-shelving.php https://www.stainlesssupply.com/stainless-kitchen-products/docs/stainless-adjustable-shelving.php

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shelving.php)

18. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Will Iowa State Sales Tax Exempt forms be provided to the general contractor on this project?

No. Offerors are hereby notified that all state and local sales or use taxes for construction materials must be included in their bid or proposal price. It is solely the responsibility of the offeror to include all other applicable taxes in their bid or proposal price as well.

Please see solicitation number 36C77623B0054, page 43, Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes for more information.

19. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Will payments on this project be submitted Via AIA form G702 and G703 or will payments be derived off of cost-loaded project schedule?

Payments will be derived off of cost-loaded project schedule per specification section 01 32 16.15 subsection 1.4A. Per 01 32 16.15 subsection 1.8, the Contractor shall submit an application and certificate for payment using VA Form 10-6001a.

See form attached separately.

See website for form:

https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10- 6001a/ https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-6001a/ https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-6001a/

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20. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Is the VA providing an electronic submittal platform for this project such as Submittal Exchange or is that to be provided by the Contractor?

This project will use Submittal Exchange. The VA already has a contract for Submittal Exchange on this project. The Architect/Engineer can work in Submittal Exchange.

21. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Specification Section 01 45 00 Quality Control, paragraph 3.4B states that the CQC System

Manager is to be a “graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 5 years construction experience”. This is a relatively high standard for a project such as this. Can this requirement be changed to an education requirement OR a work experience threshold?

Yes, the CQC System manager can meet either the education requirement OR the work experience requirement to qualify.

Please refer to updated specification section 01 45 00 3.4B QC Manager experience matrix. Included in Volume I specifications Addendum 1.

22. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 The requirements for providing SSHA, QCM and superintendent are not completely clear. Can the

VA confirm that one qualified person can perform all 3 roles on this project?

A single qualified person is acceptable to perform all three roles. Per revised spec section 01 35 26 1.7.C

23. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 General Note E on sheet A150 states that exterior surfaces within scope of project work shall be power washed and repaired. The vague nature of this note makes it impossible to quantify. Can information be provided to clarify what scope of work the VA is looking to have covered with the base bid of this project?

The scope of the work will involve repairing the existing TPO roof membrane and perimeter flashing that is affected by mechanical equipment installation. The TPO area of roof in vicinity of new work is to be power washed clean prior to the installation of the new walkway pads.

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24. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 General Note F on sheet A150 states that roofing modifications shall comply with the existing roofing manufacturer’s roofing warranty. Can the VA provide information on who the roof manufacturer is that currently holds the warranty on that roof?

Roof warranty is currently held by Firestone Building Products through West Branch & Tipton Roofing.

25. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 General Note E on sheet A210 states that exterior surfaces within scope of project work shall be power washed and repaired as determined by VHA

COR. The vague nature of this note makes it impossible to quantify. Can information be provided to clarify what scope of work the VA is looking to have covered with the base bid of this project?

This scope of work will involve power washing the concrete in the ground area of the new trash compactor including foundation wall, all masonry from the Building 1 Basement Level up to Building 2 Level 2 between column lines A and C1.

Metal panels walls in this vicinity to also be power washed at discretion of the COR. As masonry is being affected, new bricks to be spliced in and tuckpointing to be done as required, and any damaged masonry and grout resulting from this work to be repaired or replaced to original conditions as acceptable to the VA COR.

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26. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 The period of performance on this project is 112 calendar days after the notice to proceed. There are several products that will likely be difficult to procure in time for a schedule that is so short. For example, standard HM doors currently have a lead time of approximately 10-12 weeks after shop drawings. So, assuming a normal shop drawing approval period it is likely we would be receiving the doors in the last week or two of the project.

Will the VA consider adding a partial NTP at the front end of this project to complete submittals and start procurement of long lead products without the 112 days starting to elapse?

The General Contractor is to develop a critical path schedule for this project that includes submittals per specification section 01 32 16.15 subsection 1.7.A.1.

Submittals shall be scheduled specification section 01 33 23 subsection 1.3 and 1.4. Per 1.4 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULING B. submittals shall be scheduled so as not to delay the project, and C.

no delay costs or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in submittals or resubmittals. This subsection has been revised to require all expected long lead time items be submitted for review at the very beginning of project construction immediately after the NTP in 1.7.D (See revised specification addendum.)

No partial NTP will be granted.

27. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Sheet A411 has to keynote #10 that have conflicting information. The first keynote #10 states to reinstall existing med-gas manifold in existing place after renovation. The second keynote #10 states

“new medical gas manifold to replace existing in kind”. Can the VA please revise these notes to clarify what is wanted in the bid for the project?

Existing carbon dioxide and nitrogen manifolds will be reinstalled.

The nitrous oxide supply tanks will require a new manifold.

Refer to sheet PP110.

Sheet A-411 has been updated to include this correction. Attached as a separate file.

28. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Throughout the plan set there are notes referencing the installation of “New OSHA compliant compactor doors (equipment item integral to trash compactor).” There does not appear to be any information as to who is providing this door. Given that the compactor is provided by the VA are they providing this compactor door? Can information be provided that is adequate to understand what the door is, how it is to be installed, etc.?

This is to be provided by the VA as the compactor door (a through-the-wall door and chute) is part of the trash compactor unit and should be provided with the waste compactor by the same vendor, ABC Disposal. ABC Disposal Systems: Waste Pickup & Management Services (https://abcdisposalsystems.com/)

Installation height in the wall is to be per OSHA requirements of machine guarding with the bottom of door is 42” AFF to prevent persons from falling into compactor, shall have interlocks to prevent compactor operation while open.

American National Standard (bestcompactors.com)( http://bestcompactors.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/product-data/University_Standards_ANSI_Z245.2Inst all-Operation-2008.pdf)NASD - Compacting and Baling Safety (nasdonline.org) (https://nasdonline.org/124/d001658/preve nting-deaths-and-injuries-while-compacting-or-baling.html#:~:text=No%20current%20OSHA %20standards%20apply%20specifically%20to %20compacting,%5D%20are%20applicable% 20to%20these%20types%20of%20equipmen t.)

machine_shop_safety_osha_guidance_comp acting_and_baling_equipment.pdf https://abcdisposalsystems.com/ https://abcdisposalsystems.com/ http://bestcompactors.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/product-data/University_Standards_ANSI_Z245.2Install-Operation-2008.pdf http://bestcompactors.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/product-data/University_Standards_ANSI_Z245.2Install-Operation-2008.pdf https://nasdonline.org/124/d001658/preventing-deaths-and-injuries-while-compacting-or-baling.html#:~:text=No%20current%20OSHA%20standards%20apply%20specifically%20to%20compacting,%5D%20are%20applicable%20to%20these%20types%20of%20equipment.

https://nasdonline.org/124/d001658/preventing-deaths-and-injuries-while-compacting-or-baling.html#:~:text=No%20current%20OSHA%20standards%20apply%20specifically%20to%20compacting,%5D%20are%20applicable%20to%20these%20types%20of%20equipment.

https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/sites/ehs.harvard.edu/files/machine_shop_safety_osha_guidance_compacting_and_baling_equipment.pdf https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/sites/ehs.harvard.edu/files/machine_shop_safety_osha_guidance_compacting_and_baling_equipment.pdf

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(harvard.edu)( https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/sites/ehs.harv ard.edu/files/machine_shop_safety_osha_gu idance_compacting_and_baling_equipment.

pdf)

ANSI Z245.2: Stationary Compactors--Safety Requirements (resource.org) https://law.resource.org/pub/us/cfr/ibr/002/ ansi.z245.2.1997.pdf#:~:text=This%20Americ an%20National%20Standard%20is%20applic able%20to%20the,for%20on-site%20waste%20and%20recycling%20equip ment%20used%20in https://www.ehs.harvard.edu/sites/ehs.harvard.edu/files/machine_shop_safety_osha_guidance_compacting_and_baling_equipment.pdf https://law.resource.org/pub/us/cfr/ibr/002/ansi.z245.2.1997.pdf#:~:text=This%20American%20National%20Standard%20is%20applicable%20to%20the,for%20on-site%20waste%20and%20recycling%20equipment%20used%20in https://law.resource.org/pub/us/cfr/ibr/002/ansi.z245.2.1997.pdf#:~:text=This%20American%20National%20Standard%20is%20applicable%20to%20the,for%20on-site%20waste%20and%20recycling%20equipment%20used%20in

29. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Keynote #3 on sheet A550 states to patch and repair existing concrete housekeeping pad. This is a vague note that makes it difficult to quantify for the bid. Can the VA provide any additional information on what is wanted in the base bid for the project?

Clean up any water, stop source of leaks, remove any spalled off concrete, patch housekeeping concrete pad with a product like Dur-A-Tex UM - Dur-A-Flex or FlexLine LM Plus Mortar - Dur-A-Flex or Rust-Oleum TurboKrete Concrete Patch Kit, 3-1/2 Gal.

(globalindustrial.com). Please see websites below:

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Clean and remove loose rust from the metal base plate and cover it completely with rust inhibiting coating. When dry, coat metal base with resinous flooring along with concrete base, or with rust inhibitive paint if otherwise directed by VA COR.

30. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 General note B on sheet A610 states to coordinate metal stud gauge with pre-approved equipment anchorage. The metal stud framing for this project is not delegated design, if there are areas that need a different gauge than what is specified that should be provided by the government. Can the government provide the pre-approved equipment anchorage locations where the gauge needs to be greater than the gauge specified in the drawings/specs?

As nearly all walls in the project are CMU clad in wall protection and/or painted, this note will not apply to this project. The only metal studs occur at the furring of the corridors, with no wall mounted equipment.

See revised General Notes on sheet A-610 on sheet attached in separate file.

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31. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 The specifications contain specification section 10

14 00, Signage, but there does not appear to be a signage schedule or any sign elevations provided. Can the VA please provide details of what they want for signage on this project?

Signage shall match existing adjacent, and existing signs at rooms to remain may be reused, per direction of the VA COR and facility Interior Designer. Each room shall have a sign at each door.

Existing signage examples are as follows:

New signage on medical gas room door to be per current facility standards and will not match existing doors.

Drawings have been updated to indicate room and FEC sign locations.

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32. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Detail 4 on sheet A630 shows the stainless steel base, it lists the height as “as scheduled.” In a search of the documents we cannot find anywhere the height of the base is scheduled. Can the VA please clarify if they want 4” or 6” stainless steel base?

Note: This has been replaced with 6” tall resilient wall base. Roppe Pinnacle 193 Black Brown, long toe.

Base is to be 6” stainless steel. This is listed on the same sheet in the Interior Finish Legend.

33. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Specification section 09 62 63, Stainless Steel Wall

Base provides a basis of design product in paragraph 2.1. In paragraph 2.2 the gauge is specified as 20 gauge. In reviewing the basis of design product, it is only available in 18 ga. Can the

VA please verify that 18 ga stainless steel base is acceptable?

18 ga stainless steel base is acceptable.

Note: This has been replaced with 6” tall resilient wall base. Roppe Pinnacle 193 Black Brown, long toe.

34. 9/14/2023 11/1/2023 Volume 2 of the specifications appear not to have been provided in the original solicitation. The specifications file ends after division 10 44

13. There are currently no specifications for Divs

21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28. Can the VA please provide the missing specifications?

Specifications Volume II is attached with amendment 0001. Please see attached Att 6 Specifications Vol II 636-805 Improve Site Waste Management

35. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 Will the existing medical gas tank system and alarms be relocated for the work in the tank room? Will there be a new tank system and alarms that would be installed after the room finishes are completed and then switched over occur.

Refer to keynotes on PD110 and PP110

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36. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 Will there be a shut down for each gas or will there be one shut down for all gases?

Refer to PD110 keynote 3

37. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 Pressure testing of the med gases will it be the entire existing system?

Test and certify in accordance with NFPA99 for the affected/renovated portion of the system

38. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 Will the med gas certification be for the entire system?

Test and certify in accordance with NFPA99 for the affected/renovated portion of the system.

39. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 Are we responsible for moving the tanks?

VA staff can move the tanks. Coordinate with COR a minimum of 2 weeks in advance for tank move.

40. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 What hours of the day and days of the week could medical gas shutdowns be performed?

Medical gas shutdowns will have to occur off hours on the weekend when no procedures are scheduled. In the event of an emergency weekend surgery, the shutdown will need to be postponed.

41. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 Will the existing 12” sanitary sewer for the new connections be wye connections or saddle connections?

Sanitary Sewer specifications do not allow for saddle taps. Comply with specifications unless otherwise authorized by VA.

42. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 If line sized wye connections are required are there means to shut down 12” sewer?

No, there is not means to shutdown the 12” sewers. Sewer shutdown would require a facility wide shutdown. Connection the 12” should not require a shutdown.

43. 10/4/2023 11/1/2023 Do we know the invert of the sewer main?

Construction Contractor will need to field verify.

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44. 10/3/2023 11/1/2023 What is the intent and/or thinking behind the demolition of medgas, installation of temporary medgas, demolition of temporary medgas, and installation of medgas? Was the thinking behind that for asbestos abatement, flooring, and wall finish? Would the VA consider leaving the medgas in place with the addition of temporarily mounting the medgas tanks on the wall to complete the asbestos abatement and new flooring? The only downside is the wall finish would have to remain existing.

The intent is to allow for asbestos abatement and to bring the finishes within that room up to current VA standards.

45. 10/3/2023 11/1/2023 In accordance with question 1. If we are to follow per plan. Where is the temporary medgas supposed to be placed?

Refer to GC002 sheets

46. 10/3/2023 11/1/2023 Has a structural calculation been completed regarding the roof where the new AHU is located? Is the roof able to support the weight of the AHU?

Calculation was completed and indicated capacity. See graphic below.

Calculation attached separately.

47. 10/3/2023 11/1/2023 What is the intent and/or thinking behind the demolition of medgas, installation of temporary medgas, demolition of temporary medgas, and

Repeat of Question #44

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installation of medgas? Was the thinking behind that for asbestos abatement, flooring, and wall finish? Would the VA consider leaving the medgas in place with the addition of temporarily mounting the medgas tanks on the wall to complete the asbestos abatement and new flooring? The only downside is the wall finish would have to remain existing.

48. 10/3/2023 11/1/2023 In accordance with question 1. If we are to follow per plan. Where is the temporary medgas supposed to be placed?

Repeat of Question #45

49. 10/3/2023 11/1/2023 Has a structural calculation been completed regarding the roof where the new AHU is located? Is the roof able to support the weight of the AHU?

Repeat of Question #46

50. 10/2/2023 11/1/2023 Sheet GC001, Keynote #6 identifies a trailer for soiled linen cart storage to be rented by the GC. We could find no other reference to this requirement in the plans or specs. Can the VA please provide additional information regarding this requirement (ie: required size, required rental period, will the carts be moved in and out frequently or stored the whole time etc)?

The trailer will need to be 8x40 conex storage container and will need to be on site for the entire time that the soiled linen room is inaccessible. Contractor shall coordinate with COR for parking location.

51. 10/2/2023 11/1/2023 In reference to the question above, who is responsible for moving the linen storage carts into and out of the storage trailer?

VA staff will move linen storage carts into and out of the storage trailer. Expected frequency is around 3 times per day.