Government Responses Norman Renovate Specialty Clinic Exterior Work Third Response.docx

SOLICITATION # 36C77623B0059

PROJECT NAME: 635-423 Renovate Specialty Hospital (Exterior Work)

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

ITEM

NO.

This is correct.

Refer to specifications. Match existing when applicable.

Match existing. Locations TBD.

Question not clear.

Core samples have been taken. Results included.

utilized in the construction of the roof?

See included core data.

Install concrete splash blocks. Restore grade and landscape.

Samantha Mihalia Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central 6100 Oak Tree Blvd. Suite 490 Independence, Ohio 44131

Per 2.8 A. (a) Send all email communications and proposed bids to the Contract Specialist:

Mica Tacderan Mica.Tacderan@va.gov

New full roof system including insulation.

Match existing.

Not required

Refer to specifications.

R values are in the specifications.

Means and methods. 80mil TPO.

See included core sample data.

Thursday 2/22 @ 0830

Bid quantities provided in the SOW. No qualifying of bids required.

A. Remove existing ballast.

B. Remove and replace existing insulation in damaged areas, remove all flashing and vertical roofing. Extent of damaged areas to be replaced to be determined during site meeting C. Install new sheathing of the entire roof.

D. Direct adhere new TPO to new sheathing, flashing and vertical applications per existing specifications.

A. Yes.

B. This is in the SOW.

C. Not needed.

D. If drainage will be sufficient.

A. Substitution of extruded 6063 alloy / T5 hardness in lieu of steel frames for all windows?

B. See attachment for reference only C. Window, glazing and performance requirements per specification.

A. Yes.

B. No attachment included.

C. Yes.

**REVISED**

3/19/2024 Section 01 00 00, paragraph 1.5©, states that the General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site. It also stated to provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed. Lastly, it states to provide and install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premise. Is this a correct requirement? If so, please identify exactly how many guards. Please identify what work hours the guards are to be on patrol and how many guards per work shift. Please indicate what is the approved communication device required. And, please provide specifications on the equipment required to record guard rounds. Please note, this requirement will add significant cost to the project.

No guards required.

**REVISED**

Guards only required if the bldg is left unsecured.

**REVISED**

Keys not required, but a 24hr emergency contact(s) shall be provided.

The facility is not occupied.

Water and power will be provided. Temp. toilets will not be.

Only lawns to be maintained.

Only temporary toilets are required.

Available as-builts attached.

Omit this requirement entirely.

Submittal registry to be provided by the Contractor. Submittal Exchange is preferred.

SSHO and Superintendent can be the same.

Omit this requirement.

No known hazardous materials.

No abatement required.

This can be provided by the roofing contractor/subcontractor.

No.

No.

No.

No.

Walkway pads to be installed between all existing HVAC units. If the unit locations weren’t verified during the site visit, please visit 1210 W Robinson St - Google Maps to verify locations.

TPO

Use VA 08 71 00.docx (live.com)

There is no door and hardware schedule.

See SOW item #11.

No lighting included.

Provide OSHA approved temporary system.

This is correct and no curbs are required.

Both types of existing roofing to be replaced with TPO.

Specification 07 54 23 / Part 2 – Products – 2.1A – States TPO sheet roofing adhered to roof deck – If roof is to be removed, there is existing insulation. This will leave the new roof below the perimeter nailers at the gutters and unable to drain.

The new TPO roof system includes insulation. Contractor to slope as necessary for drainage.

R-30.

Not required.

Only window spec enclosed is for Steel Windows.

Match existing.

Replace entire roof. Both built-up and shingled roofing.

No plans available.

Previous window on South side was infilled with stone masonry. Signs of water infiltration and damage on interior building. Existing stone masonry to be cleaned, repointed and resealed, approx. 80 SF.

Remove blast rating requirement.

Refer to joint sealer spec. 07 92 00

Roofing to be removed to existing sheathing. Replacement using T

No.

As per the SOW, repair North side EFIS.

Any vegetation removed for access shall be replaced with like item.

For bidding purposes, replace 100’ of facia.

Replace substrate.

Not as 2/28. It will be posted via amendment.

Reference only. Work to be completed per the SOW and specifications.

Bid per the SOW and specifications.

Revise previous response to, fully adhered 60mil.

0. 1) The shingled roof system is sloped. It is highly unusual to provide a sloped roof with TPO roofing system. If this roof is to be replaced, it is highly recommended to be replaced in-kind with shingles. Please advise.

0. 2) If this roof is to be replaced in-kind with shingles or TPO (which is not advised), RFI #20 states to bid quantities provided in SOW. The SOW narrative states to replace 36,000-SF of existing roof. The BUR roof is 36,000-SF. Therefore, there is no quantity for the shingle roof. Also, there is no specification section for shingle roof system. Bidders would not know which shingle type, color, etc., to provide.

We believe RFI #52 answer was a mistake and that this project is only to include the BUR roof and not the shingle roof. Please confirm that only the BUR roof is to be replaced (36,000-SF TPO 60mil thick) and that the existing shingle roof is not part of this project.

Replace with in-kind

Revise previous response with, use 60mil.

My question was should we disregard all statements/ notes on the plans and only rely on the scope of work listed in the sources sought solicitation.

Rely on SOW.

In SECTION 07 54 23 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

#4 TPO ROOFING MEMBRANE

1. TPO Sheet: ASTM D6878/D6878M, internally fabric or scrim reinforced,

1.5 mm (60 mils) thick, with fabric backing. ---------- Can you confirm which material is correct ?

Revise previous response with, use 60mil.

How should i calculate bid ?

Bid quantities in the SOW.

Is this correct and no other type is required in the 68 mentioned in this scope of work . There is also no mention in the hardware section for custodial locks. Do any of the windows need to have restrictive access hardware?

Match existing.

I Believe this may be an error and want to verify we select the appropriate glazing makeup.

Spec. not available. Match existing.