Technical Questions Tracking Spreadsheet - Sheridan IU Construction 2.20.24.pdf

SOLICITATION # 36C77623B0073

PROJECT NAME: EHRM Infrastructure Construction – Sheridan, WY

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 1/16/2024 In multiple buildings new telecommunication rooms are being constructed and new cabling CAT6A data cabling installed. The following electrical miscellaneous note is on the drawings “Where wireless access points are shown they are just inventoried but no work is required as part of this contract.” If all existing data cabling is to be removed how will the wireless access points be connected to the network?

Cable related to Wireless Access Points to remain. Do not remove or replace these cables. Existing cables will be terminated to new CAT 6A patch panels.

2. 1/16/2024 OSP fiber runs have the following text “Provide a quantity of cassettes for termination of all fiber strands plus 25% spare termination points”. Is the quantity to be based off the combined strand count of the A&B networks, or should the quantity be based on the A&B networks individually?

Quantity shall be based per side. Provide 25% for A and 25% for B. Where additional inside plant fiber is called out between closets within a building, quantity shall also include spares for those fibers for both A and B sides. All fibers means all fibers.

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3. 1/16/2024 Buildings with multiple telecom rooms appear to have OSP fiber runs that directly connect them to MCR located in Building 8, along with ISP fiber that connects them to the main telecom room for the building. This appears to be an additional layer of redundancy above what required typically in the market/industry, Please confirm requirement?

Provide fiber as shown on plans to meet VA standards.

4. 1/16/2024 ISP fiber runs have the following text “Provide associated fiber patch panels for the termination of all fiber strands plus 25% spare termination points”.

a. Is the quantity to be based off the combined strand count of the A&B networks, or should the quantity be based on the A&B networks individually?

b. This differs from the OSP Sparing note, will the same sparing of cassette be applicable as well?

Quantity shall be based per side. Provide 25% for A and 25% for B. Where additional inside plant fiber is called out between closets within a building, quantity shall also include spares for those fibers for both A and B sides. All fibers means all fibers.

5. 1/16/2024 Multiple buildings have an electrical specific note regarding the installation of Static Dissipative Vinyl Tile (SDT). Will the contractor be responsible for the isolators for the rack/cabinet if none are currently present?

Isolation pads will be required, and specification modified to add them for new and existing floor mounted racks in all TRs.

They will not be required in the Server Room.

See addendum for specification requirements.

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6. 1/18/2024 1/18/2024 Is this project tax-exempt, if so, will a certificate be provided?

Per the solicitation, this project is not tax exempt. Reference Special Notes Regarding FAR 52.229-3, 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. As listed in the solicitation, please bid all applicable taxes.

7. 1/16/2024 Is there existing pathway/conveyance for the OSP fiber backbone cable in the tramway crawlspace?

What is it current capacity/loading and can it be used for new OSP cabling?

Yes, there is an existing pathway that is being used for existing fiber backbone within the crawlspace as noted on the plans. This pathway is for side A which is to remain in operation until new side B is installed by way of a new pathway. Once side B is installed and online the existing cabling for side A will be removed making way for the new cable to be installed in the existing pathway for new side A fiber. This is spelled out on the plans.

8. 1/16/2024 Where are the access points to the crawl space located and the size of the openings?

Locations will be identified in Addendum 1.

9. 1/16/2024 What is the current capacity/loading and configuration of the OSP duct system on the facility?

The existing OSP duct system will have existing cables removed prior to installation of new cables. This will provide the capacity needed for the new cables to be installed.

10. 1/16/2024 Do the copper and fiber optic patch cords need to be provide by the contractor for both the IT room and end user/device location?

Contractor to provide copper and fiber patch cords as outlined in addendum 1.

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11. 1/16/2024 Typically, VAMC ERHM upgrades have a specified contingency percentage for the CAT6A drops to account for moves/adds/changes that might have occurred from time of initial design to award. Will the government provide the percentage that the contractor need to account for?

Contractor to provide contingency for 300 additional CAT 6A cables to be run up to 290 feet with termination at each end and associated testing. Contractor to provide contingency for 60 runs of 1” conduit to be run up to 290 feet each, with each terminating at an outlet location with a junction box, mud ring and faceplate.

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12. 1/18/2024 ET series drawings for CCTV camera. Bid spec documents do not specified what system are currently in place for this project, please answer the following questions:

a. What is the manufacturer of the current video management system?

b. What version/existing is the current video management system operating?

c. Are we expected to support version upgrades as part of this contract?

d. Are there sufficient existing licenses to support the new cameras?

e. Are the cameras to be 2MP pan/tilt/zoom or fixed dome?

f. Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact

a. Current video management software is Milestone.

b. X Protect Professional + 2022 R3

c. Yes. Modifications to the existing video software will be required to add additional cameras to the system and this could include a version upgrade. Contractor is required to provide a report including testing and inspection of all existing video equipment and signal lines intended to be incorporated into the new system. This report should include a list of deficiencies that will need to be updated. Refer to specifications section 28 23 00 3.2 J.

d. used 164 of 301 available

e. Security Camera schedule is shown on sheet TY-006.

f. VA Response: Dave Bryan, Dynamic Controls Inc., Project Engineer, Main Office:

307 224 6800, Mobile: 307 277 9014, Fax:

307 224 6801, Email:

dave.bryan@dciusa.com, Internet:

www.dciusa.com, Address: 7426 6 WN Road, Casper, WY 82604 mailto:dave.bryan@dciusa.com http://www.dciusa.com/

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13. 1/18/2024 ET series drawings for card reader/pin pad. Bid spec documents do not specified what system are currently in place for this project, please answer the following questions:

a. What is the manufacturer of the current access control system?

b. What version/existing software is the access control system operating?

c. Are we expected to support version updates as part of the contract?

d. Are the sufficient licenses to support the new doors?

e. Is there any existing integration between the access control and CCTV systems?

f. Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

a. Access control system has multiple manufactures including: the Tyco Software House controllers shown on the fiber single lines on sheet TY-001, TY-002, and TY-003;

Altronix power supplies shown on the floorplans starting with sheet TY-2-1, and HID Cardreaders. Access control was installed as a Johnson controls system.

b. Gallagher 8.4

c. Yes. Modifications to the existing software will be required for adding additional stations. This may include a version upgrade. Refer to specification section 28 13 00 2.2 A.

d. No, each door will need a license, these will have to be purchased.

e. No, this can be accomplished as the software can support it.

f. Dynamic Controls currently supports the Access control system.

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14. 1/18/2024 Is there an allowance of Cat 6A cables & 1 ¼” data rough-in that should be carried within the Div.26&27 pricing? Some previous requirements on other projects requested 5-10% additional Cat 6A cables & 1 ¼” data rough-in to cover what may have missed during design.

Contractor to provide contingency for 300 additional CAT 6A cables to be run up to 290 feet with termination at each end and associated testing. Contractor to provide contingency for 60 runs of 1” conduit to be run up to 290 feet each, with each terminating at an outlet location with a junction box, mud ring and faceplate.

15. 1/18/2024 Plan “T” Series “Technology Keynotes - VERIFY OR

INSTALL HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS, BASKET TRAY

(12" W, 4" H) ABOVE DROP CEILINGALONG

HALLWAY. INSTALL J-HOOKS IN AREAS WHERE

BASKET TRAY IS INAPPROPRIATE.

a. Q- Plans do not showing any horizontal tray/J-hooks and/or conduit raceway & it is not feasible to verify (which would be a major endeavor). Are bidders to quote a new tray/J-hook and/or conduit raceway for all new backbone fiber/comm. cabling?

Design intention is for all security device cabling to be installed in conduit except within the telecom room where contractor will route cabling in cable tray.

16. 1/18/2024 Existing Fire Alarm System.

a. Q- Is there a current maintenance vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

Notifier Brand , API/Western States Fire does the work.

17. 1/18/2024 Existing Nurse Call System.

a. Q- Is there a current maintenance vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

Rauland Borg Responder Beacon communications, 800-750-1854

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18. 1/18/2024 Existing Lightning Protection System.

a. Q- Is there a current maintenance vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

No Lightning Protection System

19. 1/18/2024 Seismic Bracing requirements.

a. Q- Is engineered stamped plans required or can it be installed per noted details on plan?

No

20. 1/18/2024 Is conduit required for grounding conductors running/installed ceiling & risers?

Ground wire shall be installed in a conduit to provide physical protection of grounding conductor.

21. 1/18/2024 Is there a requirement for x-ray scanning of concrete floor slabs prior to core drilling for floor-to-floor sleeves/conduits?

No

22. 1/18/2024 Is there a location where site asphalt and concrete can be stored/separated? Can this material be removed from the site once per week?

No

23. 1/18/2024 Will soil testing be performed prior to construction, to determine if any soils are contaminated?

No soil testing is planned to be performed prior to construction and was not included in the project.

24. 1/18/2024 Is there a location where spoil dirt can be stored? No

25. 1/18/2024 Is there a specific location that will be used as a laydown yard during construction?

Yes, Coordinate with COR

26. 1/18/2024 Can you please confirm how many basements vs first floors are in the buildings for telecom tie-in points?

Plans indicate which levels are basement or first floor.

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27. 1/18/2024 Several pathways for the telecom duct banks appear to conflict with existing trees. Is it permissible to adjust DB pathways to avoid trees if possible?

Yes, it would be permissible to make slight adjustments to the horizontal alignment of the DB pathways to avoid trees.

28. 1/18/2024 Will erosion control plans be provided? There are no erosion control plans included.

The plans state that the Contractor is responsible for controlling dust and erosion during construction at Contractor’s expense.

Erosion shall be controlled in accordance with Wyoming DEQ.

29. 1/18/2024 Has there been any boring samples/test made for duct bank pathway/trench to determine subsurface condition?

There was no geotechnical investigation performed and this was not included in the project.

30. 1/18/2024 With this a VA/Gov. project is the MEP required to have state & local subcontractors licensing for building department inspection?

Must be licensed

31. 1/18/2024 Reference the solicitation Price Schedule:

a. Please confirm that Items 0001AA – 0001AZ cannot be individually awarded and that the VA is basing the award of Item 0001.

b. If all item numbers are being awarded, please eliminate the requirement for pricing 0001AA – 0001AZ and 1 Lump sum for the entire project will be acceptable.

Award will be made on Line Item 0001 (Grand Total). Bidders must provide a price for Line Item 0001 and Sub-Line Items AA through Sub-Line Items AZ. Failure to do so may render their bid as nonresponsive.

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32. 1/18/2024 Reference Drawing HA1.11 (Page 12 of 230) Building 11 IT RM109 and Drawing A1-11 (Page 57 of 230) Building 11 detail 2:

a. Please confirm that the Asbestos caulking and glazing does not need to be removed if the architectural drawings show no work to be done on the windows?

b. If caulking and glazing are to be removed, please provide a window schedule for all windows to be replaced.

All ACM to be removed per notes on the HAZMAT drawings.

Windows noted to be removed shall be abated. Windows not shown to be removed or that are not being disturbed do not need to be abated

33. 1/18/2024 Reference Hazardous Material Drawings.

a. Please confirm that hatched walls on drawings with no designated notes do not contain hazardous materials.

Hatched walls without notes show demolition of those walls from the architectural drawings. If there are no notes, they were not confirmed to have hazardous materials

34. 1/18/2024 Reference Drawing CU100 (Page 29 of 230):

a. Please provide an allowance for Utility company to install a new fiber optic line.

Contractor is responsible for contacting POC for Range indicated on plans and getting the cost for the work from Range. The cost the design team had for this is outdated and will probably need to be updated.

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35. 1/18/2024 Reference Drawings CU100 -CU114 and DT100 Duct Bank Details and Casing Schedule:

a. Drawings CU100 – CU114 indicate only 1-4” Conduit is needed between buildings. Please confirm only 1 4” conduit is required.

b. Is the intent to only bore 1 – 4” conduit throughout the campus? Or does the 4” conduit need to be concrete incased and boring is only for Road and parking lot crossings?

c. If additional conduits are required, please identify which duct bank detail is required for each area.

d. Please confirm the new fiber optic conduit needs to be minimum of 24” below ground level.

a. Yes

b. The 4” conduit needs to be concrete encased, and boring is only for road and parking lot crossings.

c. Per response to (a) only one 4” conduit is needed between buildings.

d. Yes, minimum of 24” cover per detail on sheet DT100.

36. 1/18/2024 Reference Drawing A1-100 (page 45 of 230) Window Security Assembly:

a. Does the security wire mesh need to be galvanized if it’s coated in PVC?

b. Please provide a window schedule showing the height and width for each window receiving the security detail.

a. Yes

b. Window sizes will have to be field verified by the contractor, and those field measurements will determine the sizes of all the window security assembly elements.

37. 1/18/2024 Reference 01 45 00 – 6 Paragraph B:

a. Please confirm the CQC system manager can also be the project superintendent

No

38. 1/18/2024 Reference 01 35 26 -12 Paragraph 1.7:

a. Can the project superintendent also be the

SSHO?

Yes

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39. 1/18/2024 Please provide a specification for Turf Repair. See spec section “32 90 00 Planting” issued in Addendum 1 for turf repair

40. 1/18/2024 Drawings for CCTV cameras & Bid spec documents do not specify what system is currently in place for this project, please answer the following questions:

a. What is the manufacturer of the current video management system?

b. What version/existing is the current video management system operating?

c. Are we expected to support version upgrades as part of this contract?

d. Are there sufficient existing licenses to support the new cameras?

e. Are the cameras to be 2MP pan/tilt/zoom or fixed dome?

f. Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

g. is there a main Video Server or are NVR’s in use?

a. Current video management software is Milestone.

b. Milestone, 22.3.67.3

c. Yes. Modifications to the existing video software will be required to add additional cameras to the system and this could include a version upgrade. Contractor is required to provide a report including testing and inspection of all existing video equipment and signal lines intended to be incorporated into the new system. This report should include a list of deficiencies that will need to be updated. Reger to specifications section 28 23 00 3.2 J.

d. No, these will have to be purchased.

e. Security Camera schedule is shown on sheet TY-006.

f.

g. Yes, main server Blding 9 room 102

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41. 1/18/2024 Drawings for card reader/pin pad, & Bid spec documents do not specify what Access Control system is currently in place for this project. Please answer the following questions:

a. Who is the manufacturer of the current access control system?

b. What version/existing software is the access control system operating?

c. Are we expected to support version updates as part of this contract?

d. Are there sufficient licenses to support the new doors?

e. Is there any existing integration between the access control and CCTV systems?

IF so, what is the base platform (Access Control or Video) that operate both?

f. Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

a. Access control system has multiple manufactures including: the Tyco Software House controllers shown on the fiber single lines on sheet TY-001, TY-002, and TY-003;

Altronix power supplies shown on the floorplans starting with sheet TY-2-1, and HID Cardreaders. Access control was installed as a Johnson controls system.

b. Gallagher 8.4

c. Yes. Modifications to the existing software will be required for adding additional stations. This may include a version upgrade. Refer to specification section 28 13 00 2.2 A.

d. No, they will have to be purchased for each door.

e. No, this can be accomplished as the software supports it.

f. Dynamic Controls currently supports the Access control system.

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42. 1/18/2024 Drawing Sheet A5-00, General Note 3. Indicates to “Apply 1 ½” Thick Fireproofing At All Exposed Steel Within Interstitial space and At Exposed Steel Structure Above 3rd Floor Ceiling, Typ”. None of the buildings have an “Interstitial Space” or rated roof assemblies requiring fireproofing at the “Steel Structure”.

a. Please confirm no Fireproofing of Steel Members is required.

No fireproofing of steel is required unless existing fireproofing is disturbed then it shall be repaired to match.

43. 1/18/2024 Drawing Sheet A5-00, Sheet Specific Noters #2 indicates “Signage To Be Carefully Removed, Stored In A Protective Location And Manner, And Reinstalled…” This Sheet also includes a “Signage Schedule”.

a. Are we to provide new signs per the Signage Schedule or remove and replace the existing signs?

Provide signage per the signage schedule, unless noted otherwise on the individual floor plans. If a sign is only receiving a new portion (e.g. a title plate), per the signage schedule, then sheet note 2 will apply so that the rest of the sign is not damaged during construction.

44. 1/18/2024 Specification Section 09 06 00 stops at Section 09 91 00 Painting. Numerous other specification sections refer to this specification section for Colors/Texture/Material/Basis Of Design. An Example: Section 10 26 00 Wall And Door Protection, paragraph 1.2 Related Work.

Sections were provided for guidance in instances where it is being requested to match existing and/or adjacent finishes within each space. Color and texture will need to be determined by the contractor for “match existing” situations.

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45. 1/18/2024 Sheet A1-61-1, Detail #3 indicates to remove the WC and Lav, however no Plumbing Drawing was provided for this work.

a. Please provide plumbing drawings detailing the required work, to include the water line demo/termination and waste line demo/termination.

Notes and direction for plumbing fixture demolition to be added to sheet M1.61 and sheet is reissued as part of the addendum

46. 1/18/2024 Sheet A1-00, Detail #3 depicts a new “Support Soffit” for the cable tray in the Tramway. If the soffit is constructed as detailed, the cable tray will not be able to be installed through the 3” space provided. The drywall shown inside the soffit could not be installed as shown.

a. Please specify a Maximum Space height that will allow room to install the cable tray and provide an acceptable working space for installation and maintenance of the cable.

Trays are 2” high and will fit through the 3” space as detailed. The gyp board shown under and to the side of the tray can be deleted from the detail. The rest of the gyp board can be installed after conduits and fiber cables are installed.

47. 1/18/2024 Sheet A1-00, Detail #2 has a Sheet Note “Applies To All Windows In All Rooms That Contain IT Equipment”. “Window Security RE: A1.00” is specified in IT rooms requiring this protection.

a. Please confirm the buildings with IT equipment w/o this “Window Security” note, do not require the window protection shown in Detail 2/A1-00. Example: Sheet A1-42.

windows in Buildings 42 & 90 do not require the “Window Security per 2/A100”. These two OITs will have “lockable cabinets”

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48. 1/18/2024 Reference Sheet E1-G-1 (Page 162 of 230).

a. Please Identify which building the Gillette building is on the key plan.

b. Please confirm the Gillette Building is part of the Sheridan, WY VA EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Project.

The Gillette Building is part of the project. It is not on the key plan because it is not on the VA campus. The Gillette Building is in Gillette, Wyoming.

49. 1/18/2024 Specs section 27 05 33-6 calls for pull boxes after every 180 degrees of bends (two 90-degree bends) or every 100ft.

a. Does this apply to both inside work and outside work?

b. Will this apply for conduit runs between vaults?

a. Every 100 ft primarily applies to interior work.

b. Exterior conduit shall also be limited to the number of bends indicated but the distance can be increased to manufacturers recommended distances between pull boxes to ensure pull tension is not exceeded.

Based on previous work the max distance between pull locations is typically in the 1000 ft range. The manholes shown on Civil plans shall be placed and constructed as outlined in the existing plans. The contractor will need to provide additional pull boxes as needed to meet manufacturers' requirements for the pulling of new cable and the number of conduit bends. The specification requirements for the pull boxes will be issued as part of Addendum 1. Pull boxes shall not be installed in drive ways, road ways, parking lots, etc where vehicular traffic would cross over them. They shall be in landscape areas, grass areas or islands.

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50. 1/18/2024 It is not clear what size of conduit, or how many, need to run between the underground vaults shown on the civil drawings. Will this be up to the contractor to determine the number and size of conduits between vaults?

Conduit size of 4” is shown in the profiles on each sheet. One conduit is all that will be needed to serve the buildings.

51. 1/18/2024 On the drawings that are noted to have all existing telecom/data cabling replaced:

a. Can the existing raceways/pathways be re-used for new cable?

b. If so, can it be assumed that the existing pathways are of sufficient size to accept the new cabling?

c. If it will be the contractor's responsibility to replace any raceways that are too small, will access be granted before the bid date to allow for verification of raceway sizing?

a. As directed by the VA during design, the existing raceways/pathways are to be reused to feed existing outlet locations. Note that small diameter CAT 6A cable is specified for this reason. Most wire mold locations are noted to demo existing wire mold and install new sized for quantity of cables installed.

b. Small diameter cable specified will allow 3 CAT 6A cables to be installed in ¾” conduit. If ½” conduit is encountered VA will need to decide to reduce cable count to 2 cables or have contractor install new conduit.

c. The issue will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as they are found. VA may use spares outlined in previous response to Item 11 above.

52. 1/18/2024 Can Cat-6A cable replacement be done during normal business hours

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53. 1/18/2024 How will Cat-6A cable replacement be handled in hospital/patient care areas?

a. Ceiling tile removal and replacement will be required in order to facilitate the replacement of existing TeleData cabling.

b. Can you estimate the risk classification level that infection control measures will need to comply with? (class 1, 2, 3, 4) see spec. section 01 35 26-18

c. Please identify the areas where infection control measures are anticipated to be needed.

d. If there are areas where infection control will be required, please elaborate on the VA’s policy for containment within those areas and when it will and will not be required.

e. If HEPA carts are required by the infection control policy, will the VA allow contractors to use their carts?

a. As needed

b. See VHA PCRA 31May2023 Final 700

PA 03JAN24.pdf document issued with this addendum

c. Patient Care areas and any occupied area and the perimeter of any work areas

d. Would be required to some level in all areas based on patient care area or staff area and if the area or if the occupants of a portion of the area will be relocated during construction.

e. No

54. 1/18/2024 There are instances where existing fiber A runs through another building to get to its destination.

Can new fiber runs that utilize existing “A” pathways continue to run through existing buildings.

This was discussed during design and the Owner did not want to install additional conduit runs and thus the design shows the existing pathway being reused. This has been confirmed by the VA. Contractor to proceed with work as designed.

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55. 1/18/2024 Spec Section 27-13-23.13 refers to fiber splicing and says that “fusion splicing where cable lengths cannot be determined in advance is acceptable”.

Are we to assume that we can splice inside accessible (manholes, pull boxes, IT rooms, etc..)

locations to meet fiber requirements for this project?

Yes, all splice locations will need to be in accessible locations such manholes, pull boxes, TR’s etc. Contractor shall identify locations and reasons why a splice is needed in writing to the VA for VA review and approval prior to making splices. The Contractor shall record locations of all splices on as-built plans.

56. 1/18/2024 Please provide a specification or basis of design for the new temperature sensors called out to be installed in tele/data racks or cabinets. This note appears in most of the electrical drawings.

The temperature sensors are going to be deleted per Design Alert 13 received by design team 12/30/2023. This is outlined in Addendum 1.

57. 1/18/2024 Please indicate how many racks exist that require temperature sensors in room 71N-147. See sheet E1-71N-1 note E107

The temperature sensors are going to be deleted per Design Alert 13 received by design team 12/30/2023. This is outlined in Addendum 1.

58. 1/18/2024 We can't find the spec section, or any notes on requires service loops on fiber runs for IT rooms, manholes, junction boxes etc. Can you confirm the design intent?

Contractor to provide 20 foot service loops for fiber runs within TRs, manholes, and pull boxes.

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59. 1/18/2024 In reference to Detail 6 on sheet E2:

a. The note in this detail states that the Neutral conductor “should” be upsized one gauge to match the neutral conductors in the PDU.

Please indicate if this is a requirement or if it is optional.

b. If upsizing the neutral is a requirement, how far within the distribution system will this be required?

a. Provide #8 CU conductor for neutral.

b. Provide #8 CU conductor for neutral from panelboard to outlet.

60. 1/18/2024 For the fiber infrastructure portion within buildings, can we put Side A single mode feeds from Building 8 in same conduit as the Side A fiber interconnect between IT rooms in the same conduit? We understand the separation requirements between Side A and B. Upsize conduit to fit accordantly greater than 2” if necessary to meet BICSI standards

This would be allowable if the existing raceway system is adequately sized. As noted in your question, for the additional cable to be added, the conduit size and fill needs to meet BICSI/NEC sizing requirements.

61. 1/18/2024 Based on Civil drawings there is a conduit loop to building 86 from the north, and through the tramway. Do we need to do the north boring section (detailed on page CU113) if we can get both sides of fiber through the interconnecting tramway while maintaining the 24” required separation, can we assume we don't need this additional work to be completed?

Contractor to provide north loop as shown on CU113.

62. 1/18/2024 What is the existing Fire Alarm System (manufacturer) onsite?

See Item No. 16 above

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63. 1/18/2024 What is the existing Security Access Control System (manufacturer) onsite? Is this Security System currently under contract, if so, by whom?

Access control is a system of See 13 controls and is currently supported by them.

64. 1/18/2024 What is the existing Security CCTV System (manufacturer) onsite?

CCTV Video management software is Milestone.

65. 1/18/2024 Are additional 10% or 15% data drops to be included for V/D?

Contractor to provide contingency for 300 additional CAT 6A cables to be run up to 290 feet with termination at each end and associated testing. Contractor to provide contingency for 60 runs of 1” conduit to be run up to 290 feet each, with each terminating at an outlet location with a junction box, mud ring and faceplate.

66. 1/18/2024 Are new V/D drops to be completed before existing ones are to be removed?

Based on the reuse of existing conduit to outlet locations. The existing cable and jack to the outlet will need to be removed prior to installation of the new cable. The sequencing of this work will need to be coordinated with the VA per phasing in specs.

67. 1/18/2024 Can we use surface-mounted raceways/wire mold for new and existing V/D drops?

Wire mold may be used where existing outlets are already fed by wire mold as noted on plans. The existing wire mold, in most instances, is called out to be demoed and new wire mold provided, sized for new cable.

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68. 1/18/2024 What is the minimum size conduit for the new V/D drops and existing to be replaced?

Where new outlets are to be installed the conduit to those outlets shall be a minimum of 1”. This is a change from the ¾” minimum called out in section 270533 paragraph 2.1.A.

See Addendum 1 for change.

69. 1/18/2024 Can work be done during regular business hours? Yes, unless interrupts Patient care.

Coordinate with COR

70. 1/18/2024 Please confirm if photographic indexing and navigation per spec section 01 00 00 1.19 photographic documentation is required.

Yes

71. 1/18/2024 Will the VA provide keys to each Telecommunication Room in order to allow the general contractor access to each room without the COTR present?

If they have a PIV badge

72. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require every person (including all general contractor and subcontractor employees) to have a PIV Badge in order to enter and work in a Telecommunication Room?

No, they must be escorted by someone with

PIV

73. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require a VA representative to be present at all times while work is underway in a TR Room or IT Closet?

Yes, one closet at a time unless PIV

74. 1/18/2024 Cutovers of existing data cabling to new CAT 6A cabling will require the general contractor to shut down access to computers and other electronic devices utilized by hospital staff, patients, and others. Will this work be required to occur after normal business hours?

VA will disconnect and reconnect

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75. 1/18/2024 What are the normal business hours for the hospital?

0730 to 1600

76. 1/18/2024 Will the VA provide a geotechnical soils report for the site underground work?

No

77. 1/18/2024 Will the VA provide a power source for the hook up of a jobsite trailer?

Yes

78. 1/18/2024 Where, on property, will the VA allow the general contractor to set up a jobsite trailer and laydown yard?

Yes, at East of Building 31

79. 1/18/2024 Section 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.17, requires the contractor to provide a testing and commissioning plan per Section 23 05 93. Please confirm that the VA will enforce the requirements of Paragraph

1.20 on this project.

80. 1/18/2024 Many of the spaces that the general contractor will be working in have government property, such as, desks, computers, file cabinets, employee personal items, etc… Who will be responsible for moving government property prior to the performance of the work?

VA will move

81. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require a cost loaded project schedule for this project?

No

82. 1/18/2024 Will the VA permit the use of Procore for the FTP file sharing system, in lieu of Submittal Exchange, for the processing of RFIs, Submittals, and other project related functions?

Yes

83. 1/18/2024 Will the VA permit the Project Superintendent to act as the Site Safety and Health Officer?

No

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84. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require a second person onsite full time to act as the Quality Control Manager?

Yes

85. 1/18/2024 Please provide an Infection Control Assessment for this project identifying the classifications to be assigned for each area/building?

See 53 above

86. 1/18/2024 In what areas of the hospital, if any, will the VA require work to be performed from a HEPA Cart?

Depends on area, food and patient care are required based on ICRA

87. 1/18/2024 Will the VA provide the HEPA Carts? No

88. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for the exterior duct bank installation work?

No

89. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require the general contractor to secure a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Permit from the local government agency?

No

90. 1/18/2024 This project will involve core drilling for cable pathways and raceways. The coring will likely produce sustained noise that may exceed 80 dB.

Will the VA require coring to be performed after hours or will that be handled on a case-by-case basis?

This will need to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine impact on Owner operations and impact to patient care.

91. 1/18/2024 Section 01 91 00 says that the VA will hire the third-party commissioning agent., please confirm that the general contractor will NOT be required to hire a third-party firm to act as the commissioning agent and the develop the commissioning plan for the project.

The General Contractor is responsible for hiring a Commissioning Manager per 01 91 00.

The VA will hire the Commissioning Agent.

Responsibilities for both the CM and the CA are noted in detail in 01 91 00.

92. 1/18/2024 If the VA is hiring the commissioning agent, please identify the name of the firm that will act as the commissioning agent?

NA

93. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require compliance with Section 01 81 13 (Sustainable Construction Requirements) for this project?

Yes

94. 1/18/2024 Will the VA require performance of the commissioning services outlined in Section 01 91 00 on this project?

See 91

95. 1/18/2024 If commissioning will be required per Section 01 91 00, please confirm that the general contractor will hire a third-party firm to act as the commissioning agent and develop the commissioning plan for the project?

See 91

96. 1/18/2024 Will the VA provide a Certified Industrial Hygenist for the reporting of the asbestos and lead paint abatement or will this be the responsibility of the general contractor?

No

97. 1/18/2024 The VA will require the general contractor to provide final clearance testing of those areas subject to asbestos or lead paint abatement?

98. 1/18/2024 Please confirm that where the specifications provide for a warranty over 1 year in duration that the warranty period beyond 1 year can be satisfied by a manufacturer’s issued warranty.

Yes, shall include materials and labor

99. 1/18/2024 Can the existing data cabling be demo’ d prior to installing the new Cat6A cabling?

Based on the reuse of existing conduit to outlet locations. The existing cable and jack to the outlet will need to be removed prior to installation of the new cable. The sequencing of this work will need to be coordinated with the VA per phasing in specs.

100. 1/18/2024 Note #1 on sheet T-105 (typical of other pages) says to VERIFY OR INSTALL HORIZONTAL

PATHWAYS, BASKET TRAY (12" W, 4" H)

ABOVE DROP CEILING ALONG HALLWAY.

INSTALL J-HOOKS IN AREAS WHERE

BASKET TRAY IS INAPPROPRIATE. Please provide the quantity of new cable tray that is required to be installed. The plans do not provide enough information to determine if/where cable tray is existing, and if it can be re-used.

Design intention is for all security device cabling to be installed in conduit except within the telecom room where contractor will route cabling in cable tray.

101. 1/18/2024 What CLIN is the site work to be included in? the CLIN items are broken down by building, but there is no line for the directional boring, manholes, ductbank, trenching, site repairs etc.

Sub-line item BA contains all site work and any work external to buildings (i.e. directional boring, manholes, duct bank, trenching, site repairs etc.)

that are not addressed within sub-line items AA –

AZ.

102. 1/18/2024 Please confirm that if any ACM or lead containing materials are found to be present and not listed in the hazardous materials survey/ called out on plans, will be treated as a modification to the contract.

Yes, any hazardous materials not listed in the hazardous materials survey/called out in the plans will be treated as a modification to the contract.

103. 1/18/2024 What CLIN line item is the fee and scope from Range Communications to be included in?

The fee and scope for Range Communications shall be included in sub-line item AH for Building 8.

104. 1/18/2024 Will innerduct be required for fiber optic underground cabling? If so, please specify size of innerduct.

Contractor to provide three (3) MAXCELL 3” innerducts model MXED64283 or equal in each 4” conduit. See Addendum 1.

105. 1/18/2024 Please confirm that the site fiber optic loop consists of only one 4” conduit.

New Side B is shown to be added as new 4” conduit. Existing conduit with existing fiber that will be removed to be used for new Side A fiber.

106. 1/18/2024 Is the power manhole detail on sheet DT100 to be used for the fiber junction structure?

Yes this is a standard VA detailed drawing for a manhole.

107. 1/18/2024 Is conduit required to be installed in the crawl space under the tramway for the fiber optic cabling? If so, what type of conduit is required?

Existing raceway system under the tramway is to be reused.

108. 1/18/2024 Please provide an underground conduit one line schedule for the fiber optic ductbank. It is unclear if the pathway is one single duct, or if multiple ducts are required. The Civil plans show general routing, but do not include the quantity or type of raceways required.

New Side B is shown to be added as single new 4” conduit. Contractor to provide three

(3) MAXCELL 3” innerducts model MXED64283 or equal in each 4” conduit. See Addendum 1. Existing conduit will have existing fiber removed and the existing conduit reused for new Side A fiber.

109. 1/18/2024 CLIN 0001AM says to install buried fiber optic line to the exterior of foundation of Building 24, however the CLIN is for building 32. Please confirm that the note is a typo.

Yes, this is a typo and should be for Building

32. (Please see revised price schedule)

110. 1/18/2024 Plan sheet CU102 shows a new underground ductbank to building 64, however CLIN 0001AS lists that building 64 does not have any associated civil work. Please clarify if the work on sheet CU102 building 64 profile is required.

There should be civil work associated with building 64. The scope of civil work would be to install 360 lineal feet of buried fiber optic line to the exterior of Building 64. The new run of fiber optic line will require the removal of 8 lineal feet of sidewalk and 37 lineal feet of road crossings. (Please see revised price schedule)

111. 1/18/2024 The plans mention that underground raceways are to be PVC coated rigid steel conduit. Spec section 26 05 41 electrical underground construction does not list this type of conduit, or clearly state what type of conduit is required. What type of conduit is required to be used for the underground fiber optic raceways?

A miscellaneous note on some of the electrical plans calls for PVC coated rigid steel conduit to be extended through walls /foundations to 5 feet outside where it will be tied to underground concrete encased conduit called out on Civil drawings.

Specification will be updated in Addendum 1 to include PVC coated rigid steel conduit.

112. 1/18/2024 Please confirm that detail 2/A1-00 only applies to all TR rooms that are within the scope of this project. The note says to provide this in all rooms with IT equipment.

Yes, this applies only to rooms within the scope of this project.

113. 1/18/2024 Note B says “Contractor is to replace all existing telecom/data cabling within this building with new CAT6A cables…” Is that limited to what is shown in the drawings?

The new CAT 6A cabling will be to outlets/locations identified on the plans.

There are other notes on the plans that identify there is other data cabling for things like Security, Wireless Access Points, Nurse Call, etc that are to be left in place. The note applies as noted for each building. There are also some analog fax lines that are active that will remain with existing cabling. The Contractor will need to work with the Owner to identify these one-off scenarios.

114. 1/18/2024 Note E106 says that there may be cables that are not shown on drawings that need to relocated.

How is the contractor to determine how many cables to include for relocation if they are not shown? Will these relocated/not shown cables be treated as a modification to the contract?

This note is on Sheet E1-71-1. In the future please identify what sheet a note that is in question is located. As indicted above, data cabling for things like Security, Wireless Access Points, Nurse Call, etc that are to be left in place. Quantity is unknown.

115. 1/18/2024 Will the Division 27 contractor or the VA be responsible for installing patch cords from the data jack to the VA provided device at the end user location? Section 27 16 19 does not clear address this item:

The Contractor will be responsible for providing patch cords as outlined in Addendum 1. The VA will install the patch cords.

116. 1/25/2024 The detail on sheet DT-100 for underground manholes is for power manholes. Please confirm that a more appropriate Fiberoptic manhole will be allowed in place of the power manhole shown.

Exterior conduit shall also be limited to the number of bends indicated but the distance can be increased to manufacturers recommended distances between pull boxes to ensure pull tension is not exceeded.

Based on previous work the max distance between pull locations is typically in the 1000 ft range. The manholes shown on Civil plans shall be placed and constructed as outlined in the existing plans. The contractor will need to provide additional pull boxes as needed to meet manufacturers' requirements for the pulling of new cable and the number of conduit bends. The specification requirements for the pull boxes will be issued as part of Addendum 1. Pull boxes shall not be installed in drive ways, road ways, parking lots, etc where vehiclular traffic would cross over them. They shall be in landscape areas, grass areas or islands.

117. 1/23/2024 On Sheet E1-71-1 there appears to be a couple of misplaced specific notes. Please provide the following clarifications both pertaining to this sheet.

o Note E101 just above CORR C206.

This note pertains to demo of the existing rack, but is placed next to a data outlet.

o Note E102 between electrical room 273 and Audiology 274. This note is calling for a new rack with nothing else noted or shown.

Both notes to be deleted from these locations. See Addendum 1.

118. 1/23/2024 Sheet FP1-08-B details a new clean agent system for the Building 8 server room.

o Clean Agent general notes on this sheets indicate coordination with fire alarm contractor, shutdown of HVAC system and associated Fire Smoke dampers.

o There are currently no notes on the electrical drawings related to this work.

o We will also need to know what electrical panel the clean agent control panel needs to be fed from.

o Please also indicate if any duct smoke detectors, test switches, Fire/Smoke dampers, monitor modules, or control modules will need to be added to the existing Fire Alarm system in order to monitor the new clean agent system.

Power will be provided as outlined in Electrical sheet issued in Addendum 1.

119. 1/23/2024 Room 71N-257 is not shown on the one-line on sheets E0-03 or E0-04. However it is called out on sheet E1-71N-2 Misc. note G. Specific Notes E110 and E115 are specifically for this room.

o Please confirm that this room should be included in the one-line and receive its own fiber runs for both A and B sides.

Sheets E0-03 and E0-04 will be re-issued for clarification as part of Addendum 1.

120. 1/23/2024 Would it be possible to provide an additional one-line drawing for the fiber interconnections between Tele-Data rooms in buildings 71N and 86?

o Both of these buildings have multiple Tele-Data rooms and it would be beneficial to visually see how these rooms will be interconnected with new fiber.

Sheets E0-03 and E0-04 will be re-issued for clarification as part of Addendum 1.

121. 2/5/2024 Will the VA provide all Network Switches? The VA will provide and install switches

122. 2/5/2024 Regarding Card Readers, the Specifications call for both 3 factor readers & ScramblePad type numerical keypad Cardreaders. However, the drawings call for 2 Factor Card Readers. Which is correct?

2 factor

123. 2/5/2024 What is the current VMS Video Platform and software version?

Milestone, 22.3.67.3

124. 2/5/2024 Does the VA want to utilize the current Video platform? Yes

125. 2/5/2024 On drawing # TY-006 a specific camera part # is identified, however the camera identified is not made in US. Will the VA confirm a waiver?

Unknown, if the camera was made in China it cannot be used.

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