CLC Technical Response Tracking Spreadsheet - 12.13.2023.pdf

SOLICITATION # 36C77623B0071

PROJECT NAME: Renovate and Expand Community Living Center Spokane, WA

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 10/3/2023 BAJ - AES Please define the extent of the demolition for note 1D on sheet AD102 - D3mo floor plan west wing. If the slab is to be included in demolition, please include depth of the concrete.

Note 1D was deleted on the final construction set. Entire interior slab of West Wing to be demolished.

From 1983 Record Drawings:

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2. 10/5/2023 LMF - AES The specifications and drawings are stating different style patient lifts on this project (ceiling and wall mounted) Please confirm the ceiling mount types that are going to be used on this project. Specifically, how many and what types they are.

Ceiling Mount Lift Total of: 14 South Wing

Wall/Floor Mount Total of: 12 West Wing

3. 10/12/2023 BAJ - AES Will the wood doors listed in the finish schedule on AE601 be coming prefinished, or will they need to be stained and clear coated?

The specifications for the wood doors require a factory clear finish. The color of the finish should closely match the existing wood doors including a stain if required as stated in the specifications.

4. 10/12/2023 LMF - AES What are the paint sheens that are to be used for the project? We most often utilize Eggshell on the walls and ceilings (open ceilings also), Semi-Gloss in the Bathrooms and Semi-Gloss on painted doors and hollow metal frames.

Concur. Use Eggshell sheen for all walls and ceiling at resident’s bedrooms, corridors, dining room, open ceiling and utility rooms (Mech and Elec room, and Telecomm).

Semi-gloss for all the Resident’s bathrooms, doors and metal frames.

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5. 10/13/2023 BAJ - AES I’ve looked through both specification documents provided and division 9 section 09 29 00 – Gypsum Board is not included. Can I get a copy of this?

Evidently that section was inadvertently deleted from the final printing of the specifications. The Section is attached to this Amendment.

6. 10/13/2023 BAJ - AES Do we know if STO is an approved Product for the EIFS? If STO can meet the specifications and can provide a finish to match the original. A complete submittal showing how the STO product would meet the specs shall be submitted for approval if proposed.

7. 10/17/2023 10/23/2023

LMF - AES

AE602 list WC-1 in the areas of S001, S002, and S005. AE603 does not list a WC-1. Is this just a misprint and the correct item code should be WP-1?

WC-1 is a typo, WP-1 is correct. WP-1 it’s for the wall protection system install along the corridor.

8. 10/18/2023 10/23/2023

LMF (AES)

Under specification 09 91 00 on page 20 under paragraph

3.10 (A)(B) and (C) it seems to indicate that we would be responsible for removing the wallpaper/murals/high impact coatings in the West wing and repairing the damage. Is this correct?

Yes, that is correct.

9. 10/19/2023 10/23/2023

LMF - AES

I went out to the site to look at the EIFS finish to see what is on existing and it is a medium sand finish. The plans call out for a light sand texture. Plans also say to match existing.

How would you like me to bid this?

Please match existing, bid for “Medium Sand Finish”

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10. 10/25/2023 10/23/2023

BAJ - AES

Can you please confirm the facility will provide storage of existing patient lift material onsite and the contractor will not need to do so?

Re-use of existing patient lift equipment after removal is no longer required so no storage of this equipment is required. Sheets AD100, AD101, AD102 Delete Sheet Note 9. All Patient Lift Systems shall be Government Furnished, Contractor Installed as per Sheet AE135 and in accordance with Specification Section 11 73 00.

11. 10/25/2023 VA 11/7/2023 Can the VA please confirm the ages of the Existing patient lift motors that are to be reused? The current LIKO motors have a recommend 10-year life span and if the motors exceed that, should new motors be provided? If so, how many?

The existing equipment has been maintained by the facility and any required motor replacement will be provided by the facility.

12. 10/25/2023 BAJ- AES Can the VA please confirm the charging method requested for the patient lifts? We assume wall charging to match the existing.

Correct. Match existing.

13. 10/25/2023 BAJ - AES Will the renovation and addition be one phase, or can a phasing plan be provided/Schedule?

Refer to General Sheet GI002.

14. 10/25/2023 10/26/2023

LMF - AES

The Specification 11 73 00_2.2_B indicates there are bariatric lifts, yet the drawings do not depict the number of bariatric rooms. Can you please clarify?

There are two Bariatric Bedrooms and two Bariatric Restrooms, one in the South wing Bedroom Room S106 and Bathroom S106A.

One on the West Wing, Bedroom W107 and Bathroom W107A

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15. 10/25/2023 10/26/2023

LMF -AES

Please verify none of the existing patient lift systems have bathroom extensions? They are not showing on the DEMO plan, nor were they observed on the site walk.

Some of the existing bathroom have lift extensions coming from the bedroom to the bathroom (126, 138,133, 144, 145, 154 and 155). Please see attached PDF from the Lift company regarding the existing lifts going to the bathroom.

16. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

It appears that the existing control system is Schneider and not JCI. Would you allow Delta controllers to be provided with the required Operator interface and HTML5 web browser in place of the JCI requirement? Reference spec section 23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. (Page 110)

Controls were updated 4 years ago. They used to be all pneumatic. Controls are now CSN and the controls point of contact is Mike (owner). CSN main office phone number is 5098929921.

Technician that has familiarity with the CLC system is Paul.

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17. 10/25/2023 10/26/2023 Per the solicitation box 10 it states the project is the “EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Data Center construction project”. Per the specifications it states this project is “Renovate and Expand Community Living Center (CLC) Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (VAMC) 4815 N Assembly St, Spokane, WA”. Please clarify if this project is tied to the EHRM projects in any way?

The reference to the EHRM project in block 10 is a typo. The renovated and expand project is not associated with EHRM upgrades.

18. 10/25/2023 10/26/2023 Per 07 54 23 – Part 2 – Products. There is not a basis of design TPO roofing manufacturer(s) listed. Please provide acceptable manufacturers for this campus.

Any of the major TPO manufacturers meeting the specifications would be acceptable.

19. 10/25/2023 VA 11/7/2023 What are the existing roofing materials and manufacturer for the current building? Is the existing roof system currently under warranty?

The existing roof is not currently under warrantee.

20. 10/25/2023 BAJ - AES Per Specification Section 27 51 16 – 1.8 A. “Submit at one time within 10 days of contract awarding, drawings and product data on all proposed equipment and systems…” This requirement is not feasible and is requested to be removed from the contract documents. Please advise.

Removing the 10-day constraint is acceptable.

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21. 10/25/2023 BAJ - AES Specification Section 27 51 16 / DWG TI001- TELCOM Scope of Work - The current campus wide PA System is not listed and/or operates as a Mass Notification System.

Will this project’s PA System be considered as a Mass Notification System or is this a continuation of the existing PA System structure?

This is a continuation of the existing PA system structure. No new mass/PA system or separate system is required for the CLC building. It just needs to be tied back to the main hospital system.

22. 10/25/2023 BAJ - AES Does the current PA System and Rack have the capacity for the added equipment and devices?

The added devices are only in the South wing. The West wing devices are existing that need to be re-connected at the time the remodel is complete. Yes there is space in the rack.

23. 10/25/2023 LMF - AES Can a plumbing schedule be provided including the manufacturer and model number for plumbing/ bath accessories? Bobrick manufacturer is listed in the specs (10 28 00 Section 2.2 Products – General). No models are listed. The drawings page AE406 in the toilet accessories schedule lists Bradley as a manufacturer for two products but no model numbers.

Both manufacturers are acceptable. AES has no model preference.

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24. 10/25/2023 10/26/2023

LMF - AES

Floor plan AE102 & AE105 show handrail/crash rail going around some corners which conflicts with the typical elevation 4/AE407. Do stainless-steel corner guards go on corners where the handrail/crashrail don’t go around the corner per the floor plans (AE102 & AE105) handrail legend? Or, does the handrail/crash rail stop 2” before all corners per 4/AE407?

Please have the handrail and crash rail go around the corner and over the corner guard per floor plan AE102 and AE105. Use detail 4/AE407 only on corner where we have a door opening, like we shown on plans.

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25. 10/25/2023 10/26/2023

LMF - AES

Spec section 11 73 00 Wall mounted lift systems. Please provide manufacturer of existing patient lift system in Build 12 west wing for bidding purposes.

26. 10/25/2023 BAJ - AES Is it the owners intent to use the same manufacturer of patient lift system that is currently used in building 12 for maintenance purposes, or can contractor source out to other manufacturers?

Yes, the intent is to use the same manufacturer.

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27. 10/25/2023 VA on 11/21/2023

Per current requirements for the existing LIKO patient lift systems if the motors are more than 10 years of age they are to be replaced. Are the current motors in the existing patient lift system more than 10 years of age?

Re-use of existing patient lift equipment after removal is no longer required so no storage of this equipment is required. Sheets AD100, AD101, AD102 Delete Sheet Note 9. All Patient Lift Systems shall be Government Furnished, Contractor Installed as per Sheet AE135 and in accordance with Specification Section 11 73 00.

28. 10/25/2023 BAJ - AES Spec section 10 22 19 States: Demountable Partition System: Basis of Design: STARC Systems “RealWall”. Will contractors be allowed to provide compatible demountable wall system equal or better that meet requirements stated? Will they need to be approved prior to the bidding process?

Identification by “brand name or equal” is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of the products that will be satisfactory.

29. 10/25/2023 BAJ - AES As per sheet TS100, is it the intent to have this route run prior to construction of the new wing or after as it shows the new path running through the new MECH room in the new wing.

Phasing is up to the GC, they can be run before and terminated at the pedestals and the run inside the new wing Mech room or they can be run afterwards. Main goal is not to have any conduit/conductors under the new wing.

30. 10/25/2023 VA

11/21/2023

Section 01 00 00 1.2B – States that Existing patient lift systems to be removed and stored for future use. It is our understanding that the VA requires older patient lift systems to be replaced in their entirety. Please confirm that these lifts can be used for future use.

Re-use of existing patient lift equipment after removal is no longer required so no storage of this equipment is required. Sheets AD100, AD101, AD102 Delete Sheet Note 9. All Patient Lift Systems shall be Government Furnished, DATE

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31. 10/25/2023 VA

11/21/2023

AD102 – Demolition Sheet Note 9 – Contractor to remove existing lift systems carefully and stored and inventoried offsite for reuse in new construction. Can these lift systems be stored onsite in secure containers?

Re-use of existing patient lift equipment after removal is no longer required so no storage of this equipment is required. Sheets AD100, AD101, AD102 Delete Sheet Note 9. All Patient Lift Systems shall be Government Furnished,

32. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

Section 01 00 00 1.6L – Construction Fence. Will standard temporary 6’ (H) construction fencing panels be acceptable in lieu of fence fabric to terminal and line posts? 7’ high fencing in both panels and fabric fencing is custom order.

Standard 6’ fence panels are allowed.

33. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

Section 01 00 00 1.19 – Temporary Toilets (Not Used). Will Temporary Toilets be required, or will the contractor be allowed to use VA facilities?

Temporary toilets required.

34. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

Section 01 00 00 1.20 A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical service shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

What are the average prevailing rates currently being charged to the Government? Will use of existing outlets need to be metered or will this use be furnished without charge?

Existing outlets are available without metering for use of tools of reasonable power draw, appropriate for the capacity of the existing circuit. Multi-outlet cords or ganged boxes plugged into existing outlets will be deemed unsafe and disallowed. Large loads shall be fed from temporary construction meter feed from Utility, arranged and paid by the Contractor.

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35. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

Section 01 00 00 1.20 E – Electricity will not be provided for trailers. Will the contractor at their expense be allowed to connect to the VA’s electricity for office trailers? Otherwise, generators will be required to service office trailers creating excess noise and exhaust fumes.

Trailer power feed is not available at the designated laydown area. Contractor responsible for arranging and paying for a construction meter feed from the Utility.

36. 10/25/2023 VA on 11/7/2023

Section 01 00 00 1.23B – Maintenance and Operating Manuals calls for 4 hard copies and one electronic copy for each piece of equipment. With the Governments push to reduce paper consumption, are 4 hard copies truly required?

Requirement changed to (1) hard copy and (1) electronic copy.

37. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

01 00 00 1.5B3 – States No Photography of VA Premises is allowed without written permission from the Contracting Officer. 01 00 00 1.26 – Photographic Documentation is an extensive requirement for a commercial photographer to take photographs and as-built conditions throughout the construction process. Please confirm.

Specification requirements for photographic documentation shall be considered Government authorization for photography of the work area, with the caveat that photography of Veteran residents/patients or patient care data screens shall not be allowed.

38. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

Specs Section 015719 1.1 Description C. 5. Waters that are surface discharged may terminate in drainage ditches, storm sewers, creeks, and/or "water of the United States" and would require a permit to discharge water from the governing agency. For any water that will need to be displaced on the project need to have a permit required?

Comply with the Specification.

39. 10/25/2023 VA

11/7/2023

Specs Section 015719 1.2 Quality Control A. Establish and maintain quality control for the environmental protection of all items set forth herein. B. Record on daily reports any problems in complying with laws, regulations, and ordinances. Note any corrective action taken. Can the super intendant qualify as the Temporary Environmental quality control?

Contractor responsible for environmental controls and compliance. Qualification of superintendent for this role to be determined by Contractor.

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40. 10/25/2023 TH-AES There are numerous references to gas/fuel fired Boiler Systems throughout the specifications and commissioning requirements. Please confirm that there are no boiler systems included in this project.

There are no gas/fuel fired Boilers in this project. Specs will be edited to remove this reference.

41. 10/25/2023 11/6/2023

BAJ - AES

Per 03 30 00 3.1 – Formwork – It calls for the contractor to retain a registered Professional Engineer to design the formwork, shores, and re-shores. In reviewing the documents, we do not see any formwork conditions that would require this type of engineering. Please advise if this requirement is truly required.

The requirement for a professional engineer can be waived for this project.

42. 10/25/2023 DSC - AES 07 08 00 1.1 B – Last sentence says “A Commissioning Agent (CxA ) appointed by the contractor will manage the commissioning process.” Please confirm that this is the VA retained Commissioning Agent and that the contactor is not required to hire additional services.

Cx Agent will be hired under the AE services, not the GC.

43. 10/25/2023 BAJ -AES 07 84 00 – Firestopping – One previous VA projects on this campus, HILTI was the only Firestopping Material Manufacturer allowed. Please confirm if this is still the case.

Correct. All firestopping shall be manufactured by Hilti Corporation (no substitutions).

44. 10/25/2023 11/16/2023

LMF - AES

01 45 35 1.3 4.a.3a – There are embedded word and excel documents (Section 01 45 35 Statement of SI Temp) in this section that are not accessible. Please provide.

Please see attached files for reference.

45. 10/25/2023 LMF - AES Note there are two copies of drawing AD101 included in the bid package.

There is no reason for two AD101 sheets.

Please disregard the duplicate.

46. 10/25/2023 LMF - AES On Sheet AD102, please confirm that it is the plan to remove all the interior concrete slab from the west wing?

Yes, the plan is to remove all the interior concrete slab from the West wing.

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47. 10/25/2023 VA

11/21/2023

AD100 Demolition Sheet Note #5 (also on other sheets) – “The contractor will be responsible for removing storing items offsite and equipment prior to commencement of work. Items to be removed will be identified by the COR prior to start of Construction.” – Please provide a list of items that the contractor will be responsible for storing or provide an allowance value for this work to include in our proposals.

A comprehensive list cannot be provided.

Rely on observation from Pre-Bid walk-through. This will be coordinated prior to start of construction.

48. 10/25/2023 VA

11/21/2023

AD100 Demolition Sheet Note #5 – calls for items to be stored offsite. We do not know what these items are. Will the items being stored be required to be in a climate-controlled environment and/or in an insured and bonded facility? Can they be stored onsite in secure containers? If insurance or bond is required, what is the financial value of the materials to be stored?

A comprehensive list cannot be provided.

Rely on observation from Pre-Bid walk-through. This will be coordinated prior to start of construction. Climate controlled off-site storage with insurance and/or bonding will not be required. VA will make (4) 20’ containers currently in designate lay-down area available for Contractor use.

49. 10/25/2023 VA

11.7.2023

What is the frequency of project progress meetings?

Onsite or Virtual? Who is responsible for taking and distributing meeting minutes and agenda?

Weekly project progress meetings shall be held, provided by the Contractor in person for on-site staff and sub-contractors with virtual call-in available for remote stakeholders such as the Contracting Officer.

50. 10/25/2023 VA

11.7.2023

Will cloud based project management software be allowed? Example Procore.

Cloud based PM is allowed provided security controls are in place to restrict unauthorized access.

51. 10/25/2023 11/6/2023

BAJ - AES

Spec section 08-14-13 - 6 – 2.3 Products calls for Kawneer

– Trifab Versaglaze 601UT front plane glazing system. This system has not been tested for impact resistance. Does this project need to be impact resistant?

The system must meet the impact requirements noted in Section 08 41 13, 2.1B

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52. 10/25/2023 VA on 11.7.2023

Will building 12 west wing and or East wing be occupied during the construction phases?

Building 12 North and East Wings will be occupied. The West wing will be vacant.

53. 10/25/2023 11/6/2023

BAJ - AES

Do the products selected by the A/E meet the EPA recycled content recommendations in spec section 018113 Sustainable Construction Requirements Part 2 products C. Recycled Content?

The VA specifications define the level of sustainable compliance required in each section.

54. 10/25/2023 AES 1. 13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components, states the contractor is to hire a Structural DOR for all non-structural components. Is this correct?

A structural subcontractor is needed for mechanical equipment restraints and ceiling reinforcement/bracing

55. 10/30/2023 11/15/2023

LMF - AES

Are there ceiling lifts proposed in this project? Yes, on the South wing only. Refer to New Lift Info / Hillroom attached.

56. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

LMF - AES

Need clarification on the WP-1 (Acrovyn) on whether it is to be in all corridors, or just the ones with WP-1 on the finish schedule? -Material schedule (AE603) states “Corridors”, but the finish schedule (AE602) does not show WP-1 in Corridors S115, W001, W002 -See typical elevation AE40 7.

WP-1: Acrovyn, color: 194 Chinchilla to be installed 3’-4” AFF in all Corridors. Here are all the rooms to received WP-1: S001, S002, S004, S005, S114, S115, W001, W002 and around the Dining Room S121.

WP-2: Acrovyn, color: 14116 Mother of Pearl to be installed 6’-0” AFF only at the bed head wall in all of the Patient bedrooms (West and South wings). Refer to detail 7/AE507

57. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

Finish schedule (AE602) calls for WC-1, but WC-1 is not on Material Schedule AE603 -Is this a typo?

WC-1 is a typo, please disregard.

58. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

LMF - AES

Need clarification on the WP-2 (Acrovyn by Design) on whether it’s supposed to be in every resident bedroom, or just the ones on the finish schedule?

-Material schedule (AE603) states “Patient bedrooms, behind the bed” but finish schedule doesn’t show WP-2 in S108, S122, W110, W114, W116

WP-2: Acrovyn, color: 14116 Mother of Pearl to be installed 6’-0” AFF only at the bed head wall in all of the Patient bedrooms (West and South wings). Refer to detail 7/AE507

West Wing Patient Bedrooms to received WP-2 are:

W101, W104, W105, W106, W107, W109, W110, W113, W114, W116, W117, and W118

South Wing Patient Bedrooms to received WP-2 are:

S101, S104, S105, S106, S107, S108, S109, S110, S111, S117, S118, S119, S120, and S122.

59. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

Please clarify if the Handrail/Crash Rail is in all Corridors (Typical Corridor Elevation on AE407), or just where WP-1 is?

Handrail and Crash Rail to be installed in all Corridors S001, S002, S004, S005, S114, S115, W001, W002 and around the Dining Room S121.

60. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

Is there wall protection/finish work in North Area?

-Note 17 on AE407 states chair rail typical around the dining areas on the North and South wing, but per AE100 scope legend shows North is not in scope, or limited work to utilities for support and connections along with suspended ceiling removal and replacement, not wall protection?

That is correct, not wall protection install on the North wing, North

61. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

BAJ - AES

Please confirm the gutters will have “wells” at the drains, as indicated on detail 6/AE505. I am not seeing them called out on the roof framing plan.

How wide will these areas be?

Confirming gutter "wells" which are approximately 24" wide

62. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

BAJ - AES

The roof details (2,6,9 & 11/AE505) call for 90 mil TPO, the specification (078423,2.4,1) call for 60 mil TPO, which is correct?

Follow the specification, 60 MIL.

63. 10/30/2023 11/13/2023

BAJ - AES

Spec section 09 29 00 Gyp Board assemblies is missing from the solicitation. Please provide for bidding purposes.

Please see Spec 09 29 00 attached.

64. 10/30/2023 11/13/2023

BAJ-AES

Please provide which finish level is required prior to painting?

Provide Level 4 finish.

65. 10/30/2023 VA

11/21/2023

Please provide As-builts for building 12 West Wing.

MEPS, Concrete, Masonry, Structural and Seismic.

These are needed to accomplish the demo of the West Wing

VA shall provide all available drawings to the contractor.

66. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

BAJ - AES

Demo Plans AD102 shows a shorter wall that will not be demolished and is to remain. Please explain the reason for this wall to remain. Will removing the slab affect this wall to remain? Will the finishes of this wall be removed down to the studs?

This wall has an 8" reinforced CMU wall at its core which will remain. Strip furring and finish on all sides.

67. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

LMF - AES

It has been brought to our attention that the Spokane VA has specific proprietary entities in place. Please provide contact information for these proprietary entities (Fire alarm, security, BMS controls, PA system, ETC).

Please see attached document for information requested.

68. 10/30/2023 11/16/2023

DSC - AES

There is no planting detail in the plans or specifications. Does the owner want sod (per 32 90 00 2.3) and no additional trees or shrubs installed?

Landscaping was descoped due to budgetary constraints. Landscaping will be done by the VA at a later date.

69. 11/3/2023 11/16/2023 Lane Jobe SE -

AES

We received 2 separate emails late yesterday pointing out that the engineer design provided for SE needs to be addressed for the Structural steel/Truss companies to provide a quote for this project. One of the requests sent an attachment showing the location of where the structural needs to be addressed. The concern is regarding the Girder weight bearing loads, and the other concern is about the light weight steel trusses. I can only assume that both are pointing out the same area?

The roof trusses are to be a deferred submittal item and are to be designed by a truss manufacturer as outlined per item 11.

(Items A-K) as indicated on drawing sheet SI001 and with any notes on the structural drawings for the roof framing plan.

As far as the girder weight and truss bearing loads, I believe the design loads and preliminary truss reactions were included in the original building structural design calculations that were prepared. However, a selected delegated design truss engineer for the project will usually come up with their own truss reactions that include the weight of the truss material since the trusses will need to be designed by that manufacturer that is selected and they are to include submittals for review that included their shop drawings for the project as well as their design calculations for each truss for the project.

70. 11/3/2023 11/15/2023

Is it the government’s intention that the entire floor of West Wing be demolished as part of the proposed renovation?

Yes, that is the intension to demolish the entire floor of the West wing as part of the proposed renovation

71. 11/3/2023 11/16/2023

TM - AES

If the existing wing is not remodeled during construction will it be occupied during construction? Ref. Sheet MP105

See architectural plans and architectural phasing plans. Existing east wing will remain occupied during renovation of the west wing/addition of the south wing.

72. 11/3/2023 11/16/2023

TM - AES

If the existing wing is not remodeled during construction will the ceiling be removed to facilitate the installation of the piping feeding the new addition? Ref. Sheet MP105

See architectural plans and architectural phasing plans. Existing east wing will remain occupied during renovation of the west wing/addition of the south wing. See keynote #3 on sheet MP105. Piping will not be run to or through the east wing until completion of the west and south wing renovations if the east wing ever gets renovated in the future.

73. 11/3/2023 11/16/2023

TM - AES

If the existing wing is not remodeled during construction should valves be installed to accommodate the future coils for that area? Ref.

Sheet MP105

See architectural plans and architectural phasing plans. Existing east wing will remain occupied during renovation of the west wing/addition of the south wing. See keynote #3 on sheet MP105. Piping will not be run to or through the east wing until completion of the west and south wing renovations if the east wing ever gets renovated in the future.

74. 11/3/2023 11/16/2023

TM - AES

What are the sizes of the Chilled and Heating Water Mains in the new South Wing downstream of 12- DOAS-1? Ref. Sheet MP105

Per mechanical piping drawings, all of the chilled water supply, chilled water return, hydronic heating water supply, and hydronic heating water return piping mains are 4" piping throughout the project including to the very end of the south wing line (keynote #3 on MP101).

75. 11/7/2023 Reference Price Schedule Line Item 0002 (Deduct 1): Are we to enter only the value of the deducted work, or are we to enter the value of the deducted project excluding the deducted work?

The Price Schedule states, “Bid Deduct will remove the demolition and renovation of the West Wing…” and also indicates that each deduct removes a portion of the work. This seems to imply that Line Item 0002 should include all work in Line Item 0001 except for the demolition and renovation of the West Wing.

The Price Schedule also refers us to VAAR 852.236- 92 Notice to Bidders-Additive or Deductive Bid Line Items. This Clause indicates that the low bid will be the offer with the lowest aggregate amount for the first or base line item, plus or minus those additive or deductive line items that provide the most features within the funds determined available.

This implies that Line Item 0002 should only include the value of the deducted work (demolition and renovation of the West Wing).

The VA acknowledges that there is a conflict between 852.236-92 (a)(2)(ii) and the Price Schedule/Statement of Bid Items. For this project, disregard the language in 852.236-92 (a)(2)(ii) ONLY and follow the instructions in the Price Schedule for how to apply Line Item 0002.

76. 11/8/2023 The response to Question #5 in Amendment 0001 indicates that Section 09 29 00 is attached to the amendment. We do not find this Section included with the amendment.

This was included in amendment 0003.

77. 11/8/2023 VA

11/28/23

Sheet A406, table for Toilet Accessories Schedule, column Provided/Installed, shows C/C and VV.

Please explain what these mean.

C/C means Contractor Provided/Contractor Installed. V/V means VA Provided/VA Installed

78. 11/8/2023 VA

11/28/23

Sheet AE135, Resident bedroom equipment and furniture typical, acquisition and installation column, please clarify the abbreviations V/C, C/C, V/V.

V/C means VA Provided/Contractor Installed.

C/C means Contractor Provided/Contractor Installed. V/V means VA Provided/VA Installed

79. 11/8/2023 VA

11/28/23

Please provide As-Builts for the lift system in the West wing.

As-Builts are not available.

80. 11/8/2023 BAJ – AES

11/29/2023

Please provide the qty and location for the fire extinguishers.

Fire extinguishers are shown on the Life Safety Sheet AL-100

81. 11/8/2023 BAJ – AES

11/29/2023

Drawing AE601, the door schedule door type L, can you provide the make and manufacturer for the automatic door bottom?

We cannot direct the use of a single manufacturer but as a Basis of Design a door bottom similar to Pemko 430 would be acceptable.

82. 11/8/2023 LMF-AES

11/29/2023

Specs section 10 26 00 Wall and Door protection

2.2 Corner Guards calls for Snap-on corner guard

formed from resilient material, minimum 1.98mm (0.078-inch) thick, free floating on a continuous 1.52mm (0.060-inch) thick extruded aluminum retainer. Drawings sheet AE507 detail 9 calls for stainless steel corner guard and sheet AE603 schedule for interior finishes calls for Acrovyn Stainless Steel corner guard. Please advise which corner guard is correct.

Stainless Steel Corner Guard listed in sheet AE603 detail 9 is the correct one, please see attached information.

83. 11/8/2023 VA

Concrete foundation form, can we form a 10" x 1' "wall"? Just form the 16" outside edge and pour it all with the slab? Please see diagram picture for reference.

Bid as shown. Propose Value Engineering RFI post-award.

84. 11/8/2023 VA

11/28/23

It is unclear if the patient lift systems are wall-mounted or are ceiling mounted. Please send details on how to install the patient lift system. If they are ceiling-mounted, please send details on where and what kind of structural support is needed.

In accordance with 11 73 00 the design of the installation of patient lift systems is per manufacturer shop drawings. Contractor shall engage a manufacturer certified installer and shall engage a Structural Engineer to verify installation compliance.

85. 11/8/2023 VA

11/28/23

The plans show no patient lift systems in the bathrooms. The existing West Wing currently has patient lift systems in the patient bathrooms.

Please confirm that there are no patient lift systems in the renovated West Wing or new South Wing addition.

Construct per the Drawings.

86. 11/8/2023 VA

If the existing wing is not remodeled during construction, will it be occupied during construction?

See response to Question 52.

87. 11/8/2023 VA

11/28/23

If the existing wing is not remodeled during construction, will the ceiling be removed to facilitate the installation of the piping feeding the new addition?

Work in the North Wing is shown on the Drawings. There is no mechanical work shown for the East Wing.

88. 11/8/2023 VA

11/28/23

If the existing wing is not remodeled during construction, should valves be installed to accommodate the future coils for that area?

Construct in accordance with Drawings.

89. 11/8/2023 TH- AES

11/29/2023

What are the sizes of the Chilled and Heating Water Mains in the new South Wing downstream of 12-

DOAS-1?

Per mechanical piping drawings, all of the chilled water supply, chilled water return, hydronic heating water supply, and hydronic heating water return piping mains are 4" piping throughout the project including to the very end of the south wing line (keynote #3 on MP101)

90. 11/10/2023 VA

11/28/23

Are we to understand that this project is transitioning from Open competition to SDVOSB-set aside?

Please refer to paragraph 1.7 (page 8) of the solicitation. This project is set aside for SDVOSB concerns.

91. 11/10/2023 VA

11/28/23

Will there be answers to our questions to the remaining RFI’s?

Yes, we are working closely with the site and the AE to get the questions answered.

92. 11/10/2023 VA

11/28/23

Is the VA intending on extending the proposal due date?

Yes, the due date has been extended as a part of amendment 0002.

93. 11/10/2023 VA

Specs Section 05 12 00 1.5 Quality Assurance B.

Installer Qualifications: AISC Quality Certification Program participant designated as AISC-Certified Erector, Category ACSE. Would you be willing to dismiss the AISC certified erector? This will really limit the number of contractors that can bid. The erectors will still meet the other requirements 1.

Regularly install specified products.

Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

Qualifications shall be in accordance with the Specifications.

94. 11/10/2023 Please provide cement finisher wage rates. This is missing from the provided wage determinations.

We don’t have any more information than what is provided in the wage determination.

95. 11/10/2023 VA

11/28/23

Amendment 1 Question 5 asks for Division 9 Gypsum Board 09 29 00 specs. Government response: The section is attached to this amendment. We did not receive the Gypsum Board specs with this amendment. Please provide.

This spec was provided in amendment 0003.

96. 11/10/2023 VA

11/28/23

In the Demo drawings it calls for the West Wing slab to be saw cut and demoed out. There is no slab plan drawing for the West Wing. There is a slab plan provided for the South Wing Sheet SE115. We need details for thickness of slab, Rebar/metal fabric, saw cut depth and locations, etc. Please provide.

See response to Question 1. This is all of the information available.

97. 11/10/2023 LME – AES

11/29/2023

For the cubicle curtain track. The spec only references cubicle curtain track in the project, nothing regarding the curtains. In the drawings the schedule has both Inpro and Construction specialties listed with track and a curtain models.

There are no elevations or indications in the drawings advising which track is desired. Can you please advise which manufacturer for the cubicle curtain track is desired and if there is to be curtains provided or not.

Use Inpro for the cubicle curtain track model: Formatrac (Bendable Track) see attachment for additional information.

For the Privacy Curtain fabric (PC-1) use Construction Specialties, Style: CSelect fabric, color 06 Seagrass Bayshore Blue. Information listed on drawing AE603 Schedule interior and exterior finishes and signage

98. 11/10/2023 Does the owner want to reuse existing topsoil for the new hydroseed lawn or to bring in new topsoil for this lawn? How deep should the topsoil be?

Stockpile excess topsoil for re-use. Depth shall match existing conditions determined through the process of stripping.

99. 11/21/2023 VA

11/21/2023

Specification Section 11 73 00 is titled and contains reference to “Wall Mounted Patient Lift Systems”.

Change title and references to read ”Patient Lift Systems”.

100 11/21/2023 VA

11/22/2023

Can you clarify the response time for submittals? Submittal time is 21 calendar days and RFIs are 14 calendar days.

101 11/21/2023 VA

11/22/2023

Ref. 01 00 00 1.11 D – Can you confirm that the bidders have access to the site for subsurface explorations?

This paragraph is applicable only to the awardee. There will not be any subsurface explorations permitted to any bidder prior to award.

VA

11/22/2023

Specs Section 13 05 41 Part 3 Scope identified in the specs is not pointed out in the drawings. Is it the intent for the contractor’s structural engineer to provide specs and drawings for 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7?

Not all bracing required equipment or building components are identified on the drawings. Execute in accordance with the Specification.

Will there be any dowels from foundation wall into the slab in the West Wing or the South Wing? If yes, please provide details.

Construct in accordance with the Drawings and details shown.

Will there be any work needed to be done outside of normal business hours 7-5:30? If yes, please provide locations, work scopes and working hours.

No work has been identified to be performed outside normal business hours.

Per the plans (Dwg Sheet AE105) and SPECS (Division 1, Section1.12 INFECTION CONTROL) there is multiple directions for the anteroom. The plans state to erect a STARC real wall system in Building 12 South room S004.

Please clarify exactly how contractors are to bid since there are other areas of entry to the hospital? Or is this direction only if the base bid is awarded?

01 35 26 1.12 Infection Control does not relate to the permanent construction of Room S004.

Division 1, Section1.12 INFECTION CONTROL, Class IV requires a temporary anteroom to be constructed during construction. Where do these temporary anterooms need to be constructed? How many do you require?

Will be determined by Hazard Analysis performed in cooperation with Contractor post-award per 01 35 26 1.12 B.

Can the anteroom for S004 be relocated to the north end of the west wing entrance to keep all costs down or will the project require STARC REAL Wall systems at all entries to the hospital?

Construct as shown.

Is S004 a permanent room or temporary? Permanent

Are contractors to build the STARC system in S004, and construct typical class IV Infectious control entries where the construction area enters the operations of the hospital? Please define on the plans where to locate and what type?

01 35 26 1.12 Infection Control does not relate to the permanent construction of Room S004.

There are conflicts of window counts in the South Wing and West wing from the Window Schedule (AE504) to the plans (AE402, AE404, AE405). The window schedule states a count of 42 windows in the South Wing and 45 in the West Wing. The actual count shown on the plans is 12 windows in the West Wing and 17 in the South Wing. Please confirm window counts.

AE504 Window Schedule – Delete “Count” column. Bidder responsible for window count take-offs from plans.

Specification Section 11 73 00 is titled and contains reference to “Wall Mounted Patient Lift Systems” Can you clarify this?

Change title and references to read ”Patient Lift Systems”.

112 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 Per drawing EP621 there are 3 pieces of equipment listed as “new” receiving electrical circuits yet they are not listed in the mechanical equipment schedules. Please see 12-RP-1, 12-HWUH-1, 12- MAC-1. Are there locations in the documents where these pieces of equipment are listed and/or described?

Those 3 pieces have been deleted. They were left from a previous iterations of the drawings. Please remove.

113 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 The general spec requirements are looking for as-builts to be turned in not only in Autocad but also in 3D Revit. Is BIM participation a requirement of the project for all trades and sub-trades?

As-built drawings are part of the A/E CPS contract. GC is responsible for marking up prints and specifications during the construction period for the A/E to incorporate. These can be achieved creating redlines on PDF using Adobe or Bluebeam, or creating redlines on CAD or Revit, any method is acceptable, but they must be legible. Handwritten redlines must be submitted promptly as they could potentially not be legible and the A/E will ask for clarification or resubmittal of such redlines.

114 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 MH507 detail 2 & 5 sequences do not describe modulating the fan speed or modulating the air flow yet system point tables per details 3 & 5 show an air valve drive command and cooling and heating air flow setpoints. MH603 Fan coil unit schedule indicates each fan will be variable speed.

Can we get more clarification or details as to the intent on how we should be monitoring and controlling the very low fan CFMs of the residential units?

VFDs have been removed from all FCU’s since only the valves are being modulated for room control purposes.

115 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 Is energy metering of equipment limited to the Mechanical Equipment noted on EP621?

Yes, energy metering is limited to the mechanical equipment. Panel load metering is shown on EP401 keynote 4.

116 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 Sheet EP621 can sheet notes be assigned to the specific applicable equipment.

Sheet Notes apply to a range of manufacturers installation instructions, therefor they are not specific to one equipment. If the bid is based on a specific manufacturer, I recommend you look at the O&M and see if any of the sheet notes apply.

117 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 There is no sequence of operation for the DOAS shown on MH701. Please Advise.

See PDF attached for sequence of operations for DOAS

118 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 Please provide designated circuits for DDC 120vac control circuits. These will be powering the stepdown transformer panels for 24vac/24vdc control power.

12EQB3-7 and (E)P2-41

119 12/8/2023 12/12/2023 MD113 note#3 Re-use East Wing Radiator? Please Clarify

See attached MP103.

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