0004 Attachment 14 - Manchester RFIS - 2 of 2 - SMRt reponses.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 36C77623R0050
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This document contains questions and responses related to solicitation 36C77623R0050 for the construction of a new Women's Health Clinic at the Manchester VA Medical Center. The solicitation involves constructing a 4,000 square foot addition and renovating 4,500 square feet of existing space. Key areas addressed include the structural independence of the addition, insulation and emergency power requirements, rainwater collection and HVAC details, temporary electrical power needs, plumbing requirements including water supply and fire protection, and fire suppression room ratings. The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Austin is the contracting agency.
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151 Broad St. Middletown CT 06457 O.860.215.8972 F.860.215.8973
Solicitation 36C77623R0050
GENERAL
The construction of a new 8,500sf Women’s Health Clinic that will be attached to the South-West end of the Main Medical Center (Building #1). The construction of the new Women’s Health Clinic includes 4,000sf of existing space to be renovated plus an approx. 4,500 sf 2-story addition consisting of a partial basement.
Will does two building require to be one main building or two separate building?
Will A/E design team require to use the same material previous used on site
What type of insulation will be required to install on the new roof?
How many inches will be used?
Will there be emergency power require on site?
HVAC SYSTEM
Where will rainwater be collected?
How will client require it tied into the existing irrigation system?
Is there any special Details of how heat is recovered will be require in space?
Is there a special types of HVAC equipment will require?
What other kinds of mechanical equipment will be used:
Brian Steele Typewriter The addition is structurally independent of the existing building as shown on the structural drawings.
Brian Steele Typewriter The same fill material? See the geotechnical report.
Brian Steele Typewriter Emergency power should be maintained for existing systems
Brian Steele Typewriter question unclear
Brian Steele Typewriter see Mechanical Drawings
Brian Steele Typewriter question unclear
Brian Steele Typewriter see site and plumbing Drawings
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box See Architectural drawing and specs for roof info
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box VA Manchester does not have irrigation
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box General Comment from VA:
Some of these questions below are out of the ordinary and do not seem pertinent to this specific project.
VHAMANBOLDUS
Cloud
LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL
Will site require temp power provide by the contractor?
What is the incoming power will to be 480V for all large equipment? 277 lights, and 120/208v for branch panel loads?
Is client looking to have temp UPS power on site?
Running time agreed on is 6-8hrs max. Assumes UPS will feed PC, DATA loads only
Will GC require to supply its own temp electrical power for workflow?
Is there a survey of the site and utilities? Will this be provide if we are the winning team?
Will there be any electrical needs outside of the 8500 sq. ft. or outdoor?
see electrical drawings
Brian Steele Typewriter See site drawings
Brian Steele Typewriter All electrical work is provided on the electrical drawings and specs
Brian Steele Typewriter VA to answer
Brian Steele Typewriter VA to answer
Brian Steele Typewriter VA to answer
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box 208V Power is available on site. If available power not sufficient contractor shall use portable generator
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box No
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box see previous response
Will electrical design require energy monitoring of the loads in the building on site and/or remotely? If not, would you like us to?
Is client looking to have roof lightening protection, due to the essential equipment on site?
Does Client looking for any solar or any other types of renewable energy to support normal building?
PLUMBING
How much water client need on site to support new building?
Is there a test the water?
Is there a fuel source- or can one be provided on top of the hill?
What is the plan for water for fire protection/sprinklers?
Does this come from existing system or design team will need to create one?
Has there been a survey of site and utilities completed in front?
Sewer pipe sizes and locations? Are there any restrictions from the utility on the quality of the waste water that can be processed? How the waste water is needs to be pre-treated before leaving the facility?
Is there sufficient space below the warehouse floor to run the new water piping to the rooms or will it need to be run overhead?
What are the usage requirements, continuous or periodic?
What is the daily consumption projected for each room?
FIRE PROTECTION
For fire protection, can client confirm from the water utility whether or not they have had any reports of MIC (microbial induced corrosion) from facilities in the vicinity?
Has there been flow test fire sprinklers?
Does the Client understand the fire suppression room has to Be hour rated?
Brian Steele Typewriter Yes, this is covered on the electrical drawings.
Brian Steele Typewriter this is not in the scope
Brian Steele Typewriter all electrical scope is covered in the electrical drawings and specs
Brian Steele Typewriter question unclear
Brian Steele Typewriter question unclear
Brian Steele Typewriter Fuel for what?
Brian Steele Typewriter Fire protection scope is covered on FP drawings.
Brian Steele Typewriter see site drawings
Brian Steele Typewriter see site and plumbing drawings.
waste water is tying into existing sewer system.
Brian Steele Typewriter warehouse? see plumbing drawings for items below the slabs
Brian Steele Typewriter questions are unclear
Brian Steele Typewriter VA to answer
Brian Steele Typewriter See specifications
Brian Steele Typewriter see drawings for ratings
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box VA will not provide fuel
VHAMANBOLDUS
Text Box VA can not confirm
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