Amendment 0006 Attachment 1 - Hampton VA RFIs 1-97.docx

Hampton VA RFI 2/21/2024

1. Can you confirm the openings requiring auto operators as there seems to be a discrepancy between the hardware sets and the door schedule. The hardware set has one dual (door 100-45) and four single operators (130A-45, C100B-45 & C100C-45). The remarks in the door schedule ask for two, doors 130A-45 & C100C-45.

The floor plan for C101-45 next to C100C-45 shows push plates to that opening, but it’s not calling for an operator in the hardware sets or door schedule. It would make sense if C100C-45 has one, C101-45 should also have one.

Response: Revise door 100C-45 hardware set to 23.0. Delete door 100C-45 from hardware set 14.0 in specifications.

2. The specification is asking for “high energy” door operators under ANSI 156.10. Is this preferred opposed to “low energy” under ANSI 156.19? The spec is conflicting as it requests “high energy” doors but also requires for a motion detector to activate the opener as well as push plates.

a. With a high energy door, they open at a faster speed, and it can only be activated by a motion sensor. Along with that to meet code, there needs to be safety presence sensors as well as guide rails, some up to 8’ long protruding from the opening, which are not specified for this project. Typically, high energy doors/guide rails are used in high traffic openings like grocery stores.

b. A “low energy” door operator under ANSI 156.19 installation appears to be best and more cost effective for the hospital personnel (and ADA accessibility) as the door opens at a slower speed and there’s no need for safety presence sensors (although they can be installed in either case) or guide rails. Low Energy door operators are also activated by push or wave plates only (knowing act). Please confirm the low energy door operators can be utilized for this project?

Response: Provide Door Operators per specification section 08 71 13.11 issued with this Amendment. Specification Section 08 71 13 shall be deleted from the Documents. An updated Specification Table of Contents is included with this Amendment.

3. For the VA Furnished/Installed equipment to be relocated (ie. “V V -R” codes on Equipment Schedule on sheet AE412-B45) – is the VA personnel to relocate as well?

Response: Spec Section 01 00 00, Article 1.26 describes that the Contractor shall…install all existing equipment indicated by the symbol “R”.

4. There are no exterior elevations shown for Building 110. Can this be provided to determine the length of the windows?

Response: The length of the windows can be determined from the plan views provided. The height of the window opening is approximately 6’-5 ½” per sheet 110-16 of original construction drawings. Contractor shall field verify actual opening dimensions prior to ordering and fabricating materials needed for the work.

5. For Bldg 110 – Please advise of type of window shades to use. The drawings do not indicate.

Response – Roller shades are not required for BLDG 110.

6. Specification 122413 1.9A requires a chain warranty. Every manufacturer specifically excludes the chain from the warranty. Can this requirement be removed?

Response: Specification 12 24 13 Paragraph 1.9.A. Roller Shade Hardware and Chain Warranty: Manufacturer's standard non-depreciating warranty for interior shading.

If manufacturer’s standard excludes a warranty on the chain, that is acceptable.

7. With reference to the Dual shade Specification 122413:

2.2D4a requires an enclosed hembar without specifically stating which of the 2 shades are meant.

2.2D4b requires a slot in the bottom bar with wool pile light seal for the room darkening shades.

If the bar is enclosed as in 2.2D4a then it cannot have the option as noted in 2.2D4b.

If 2.2D4b is required then the bottom bars will have to be different types on the front and rear shade and may not be visually pleasing.

Response: Both shades require a hembar. Eliminate the wool pile light seal hembar from the Room-Darkening Shades. Both shades shall have the standard hembar.

8. Specification 122413 2.2D does not include a side channel. Typically, you do not see a bottom light seal required if side channels are not being used. Please advise if side channels should be included?

Response: Side channels are not required.

9. There seems to be a conflict in the following items:

In Room 109-45 the CW1 on elevation 1/AE202-B45 has detail 2/AE314-B45.

Detail 2/AE314-B45 directs to detail 8/AE551.

Detail 8/AE551 shows a shade installed in a recessed pocket with a bottom closure.

AC111-B45 notes that this window gets a shade type RS-1 as noted in specification 122413 2.2B Specification 122413 2.2B7 requires a fascia.

If detail 8/AE551 is correct then this should be type RS-2?

Please clarify the correct shade type requirement for this detail as it may cause discrepancy in all other shade requirements.

Response: Revise window shade type at all CW-1 locations in room 109-45 to RS-2.

10. Spec section 01 35 26 states that the SSHO must be a separate individual from the superintendent/QCM. Can the prime contractor’s on-site superintendent also serve as the QCM, or must the prime contractor employ 3 full time employees to remain on site 100% of the time during construction, as separate individuals for the Superintendent, SSHO and the QCM?

Response: Specification Section 01 32 26 Paragraph 1.7.C. describes the SSHO requirement. The SSHO shall be a separate person from the Site Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager roles. Specification Section 01 45 00 Paragraph 3.4.B. defines the requirement for the CQC System Manager (QCM). The QCM role can be assigned to the Site Superintendent provided the other required qualifications of the QCM are met.

11. Please confirm if the schedule can be submitted on 11x17 size paper to allow for readability and overall formatting of the schedule.

Response: Yes

12. Please confirm if the Project Schedule required in Volume 1 Factor 2 can not be counted towards the total 15 pages allowed in Volume 1.

Response: Volume I Factor 2 will not be counted in the 15 page total.

13. Please confirm the anticipated submittal review and return time by the government?

Response: Please see specification section 013323.

14. Please confirm the anticipated time for government punch list review?

Response: The review period of the punch list will be dependent on the number and magnitude of the items identified.

15. Please provide an RFI due date extension. RFI’s are due the week before Christmas and subcontractors and their personnel are not in the office and able to review the contract documents to ask technical questions.

Response: Extension provided.

16. The RFQ requires contractors to provide a breakdown of the division pricing for Line Item 0001 but no detail breakdown sheet was provided. Please provide a breakdown for that will allow all GC’s to use the same form and have a consistent outline.

Response: The contractor is required to provide their own detailed breakdown sheet.

17. Please confirm if we are to provide a divisional break down for all CLIN items.

Response: “d. In addition to the Price Schedule, offerors shall submit a complete breakdown of the Division Pricing for all Line Items.”

18. Due to volatility in the market and lead times, please confirm if the government would consider providing a limited Noticed to Proceed to allow for material procurement of long lead items?

Response: No, the Government will not consider issuing a limited NTP prior to the standard NTP.

19. Please confirm if there are any special requirements for the Contractor’s Laydown Area?

Response: The space assigned is to be kept orderly and grass height no taller than four inches.

20. Will the Contractor’s Laydown Area as indicated on C-001 will be shared with any other contract or project?

Response: Yes, the contractor laydown yard is a shared space with areas divided for individual projects.

21. Please confirm if there is additional parking available in addition to the area indicated on C-001. This will directly impact pricing.

Response: Yes

22. Please confirm if this project is not tax exempt. If so, will the VA provide the documentation to the prime contractor after award?

Response: See attachment “Tax Language – Not Exempted” for special notes regarding FAR 52.229-3

23. Please confirm if Phase 2, Renovation of former Prosthetic Space in Building 110 is to occur after the completion of work in Building 45.

Response: Yes. See response to item 70.

24. Please define off hours, we assume off hours to be second shift work but need confirmation.

Response: Normal working hours shall be defined to be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, local time, except designated holidays. Off hours shall be defined to be hours outside of normal working hours.

25. Please confirm the superintendent shall not have any shared duties as a QCM or SSHO.

Response: See response to item 10.

26. Please confirm the SSHO will not have any shared duties as a QCM or Superintendent as outlined in Spec Section 01 35 26.

Response: See response to item 10.

27. Please confirm the QCM shall not have any shared duties as a SSHO or superintendent.

Response: See response to item 10.

28. Please confirm that the contractor is to supply all materials testing for the project.

Response: Specification Section 01 45 29 describes the requirements of the Testing Laboratory Services retained by the General Contractor. Specification Section 01 45 35 defines the requirement for Special Inspections, including the Special Inspector of Record hired by the Prime Contractor. In Specification Section 01 00 00 General Requirements, change Paragraph 1.2.D. to read: “Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by General Contractor…”

29. Please confirm that all firestopping must be either installed by an FM global approved contractor, or a UL qualified firestop contractor certified.

Response: Specification Section 07 84 00 Article 1.5. describes the requirement. Contractor shall hire the third-party inspection & testing.

30. Please confirm that the contractor is to include the services of a third party independent firestopping inspector in their bid.

Response: See response to item 29.

31. Please confirm that firestopping installers accredited by a firestopping product manufacturer will not be approved by the VA unless they meet the FM global or UL qualifications referenced in section 07 84 00.

Response: See response to item 29.

32. Please confirm if this project is tax exempt. If so, will the VA provide the documentation to the prime contractor after award?

VA – See attachment “Tax Language – Not Exempted” for special notes regarding FAR 52.229-3

33. Please confirm that the contractor will be required to submit post award the requested information that the telecommunications contractor shall be a BICSI licensed Contractor. Please confirm the qualification requirements of the BICSI.

Response: Contractor shall employ a BICSI licensed RCDD System designer and installers to integrate communications and electronic safety and security systems. Contractor shall have retained BICSI RCDD certifications for a minimum of 5 years prior to project award.

34. Please confirm that the telecommunications contractor must submit copies of the system manufacturer certification for all technicians. The Contractor shall provide proof project superintendent with BICSI Certified Commercial Installer Level 1, Level 2, or Technician to provide oversight of the project.

Response: Per specification section 280500, 1.4C1 - The Contractor shall provide copies of system manufacturer certification for all technicians. The Contractor shall only utilize factory-trained technicians to install, program, and service the PACS.

35. Please confirm cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI).

Response: Per specification section 280500, 1.4C3 – Cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communications Distribution Designer certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International. The staff member shall provide consistent oversight of the project cabling throughout design, layout, installation, termination and testing.

36. Please confirm this project must meet the buy American act requirements.

VA – Buy American requirements are listed in the solicitation document.

37. Please confirm level 4 finish for all finished gypsum board including patches.

Response: Specifications Section 09 29 00 Article 3.5. describes the requirement. At areas of patching, use material to match adjacent surfaces and finish to match adjacent surfaces. Patches shall blend with the surrounding existing construction such that the patch is not discernable from the surrounding construction.

38. Please confirm painting unless otherwise noted is to be (3) coats (prime, body, and finish) and will be from "seam to seam" or to a change of materials where walls are patched and refinished.

Response: Specification Section 09 91 00 Paragraph 3.6.B. describes the requirement. This requirement shall apply to locations of patching where painting is required. The limits of painting areas requiring patching shall be defined as “from seam to seam or where a change of material or color occurs.”

39. Please confirm per section 01 00 00 that contractor is to provide a commercial photographer/subcontractor with 3 years’ experience and that indexing/navigation will use AutoCAD drawings to be interactive online. Typically, this has been waived on most other VA projects as most facilities do not have the capabilities to utilize AutoCAD.

Response: Specification Section 01 00 00 Articles 1.29. and 1.30. describe the requirement for photographic documentation (by a professional photographer) of the construction progress, including the qualifications of the commercial photographer (3 years in business, capable of documenting a project of this size as demonstrated by the professional portfolio of the business), the quality level of the documentation (type of equipment to be used), the frequency of the documentation (at least every 30 days, at critical milestones and as outlined in these Articles) and the photographic deliverables required (images that are digitally indexed, web hosted, etc.). This requirement does not preclude the Contractor’s onsite personnel from taking candid or ad hoc images of construction progress, especially construction that will later be concealed by further construction. Further requirements for the commercial photographer are specified in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements.

40. Please confirm the pre-determined intervals in which the photographic documentation is to be done.

Response: See response to item 39.

41. Please provide a list of what work is to be included with the photographic documentation.

Response: See response to item 39.

42. Please confirm that contractor is to provide online hosting, security measures and redundant server back-up of the photographic documentation for the duration of the project.

Response: See response to item 39.

43. Can the contractor’s QC manager serve as the photographer if they meet the requirement of having experience photographing construction projects. The term “Commercial Photographer” is vague, has no licensing requirements or any other information required.

Response: See response to item 39.

44. Can the QC manager serve as the photographer for the demonstration and training recordings? The term “Commercial Photographer” is vague, has no licensing requirements or any other information required.

Response: See response to item 39.

45. Is the contractor required to provide the licensing for the new Security Cameras? Or will the VA be providing that?

Response: Contractor shall provide licensing for new cameras unless VA has existing licenses that may be utilized.

46. Please confirm that this project is a competitive Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside project and that any bonding provided by a contractor must be through a SDVOSB or SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protege partnership under the SBA/VA Mentor-Protégé program in which the partnership has been approved prior to the bid date.

Response: Any information regarding SBA/VA Mentor- Protégé can be found at this link: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/sba-mentor-protege-program

47. Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor-Protégé program cannot provide a Payment & Performance bond for a SDVOSB.

Response: Any information regarding SBA/VA Mentor- Protégé can be found at this link: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/sba-mentor-protege-program

48. Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor-Protégé program cannot provide a bid guarantee for a SDVOSB.

Response: Any information regarding SBA/VA Mentor- Protégé can be found at this link: https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/sba-mentor-protege-program

49. Please confirm if there are any pre-survey requirements prior to any alterations in which work is to be done with the COR and VA representative in attendance.

Response: Specification Section 01 00 00 Article 1.7 describes the requirements of the existing conditions survey required for Alterations. Specification Section 01 00 00 Article 1.12 describes the requirements for Professional Surveying Services to be retained and paid for by the Contractor.

50. Please confirm contractor must provide a dust-tight 1-hour rated temporary construction wall with locking door to isolate the area of work when altering rated walls in the facility.

Response: Specification Section 01 35 26 Paragraph 1.14.D. describes the requirements for the construction of temporary construction partitions. The locations of these partitions are shown in the Drawings.

51. Please confirm if either Starc Wall or Edge Guard are acceptable products within the hospital to use as ICRA Barriers.

Response: Proposed products for ICRA barriers shall be submitted for review and approval. Assemblies that are 1 hr. fire rated and installed correctly, taking it to the deck above the suspended ceiling, will be acceptable.

52. Please confirm the mock-up is required to be a stand-alone wall area and this mock-up should not be incorporated into the overall of the construction of the facility.

Response: Multiple Specification Sections outline the requirements for mockups of various systems. See the individual sections for mockup requirements. Specifications Section 04 20 00, Article 1.5. describes the requirements for mockup panel, including location, components to be included. The mockup shall be separate from the construction of the facility. One mockup can be used to show all new work mockup requirements. See Section 04 01 00 for mockup requirements for existing work / restoration. Mockup for existing work/restoration may be incorporated into the construction.

53. Please confirm that one mock-up wall panel can be utilized for the required masonry conditions, window assembly, and elastomeric joint sealants.

Response: See response to item 52.

54. Is integration of DDC required for this project? Please confirm if Prime is to directly hire division 23 controls, or div 25 integration contractor (if integration required).

Response: Specification section 230923 requires the General Contractor to provide the direct-digital control system. Division 25 Advanced Utility Metering is not included within this project.

55. Is there a proprietary DIV 23 controls contractor for this project area? If so, please provide company and point of contact.

Response: No. Existing DDC systems on the VA campus are manufactured by Johnson Controls Inc. and new systems must be capable of real-time communication with the existing systems per 230923.

56. Please confirm if the contractor is to hire a geotechnical engineer during the earthwork operations.

Response: Specification Section 01 45 29 Article 3.1. describes the requirement for a supervised geotechnical technician for the inspection of the earthwork being performed. Article 3.2 describes the geotechnical requirements for the installation of the foundation piles, including reference to the ASTM standard to be used. That standard recommends that a qualified geotechnical engineer should interpret the results of the testing. See response to item 28 for further information. Yes, the Contractor shall retain the geotechnical engineer for the earthwork and installation of the foundation piles.

57. Please confirm if the contractor is to hire a geotechnical engineer during the installation of the auger cast piles.

Response: See response to item 56.

58. Please confirm if each line item on the bid form is to be a deductive amount or if it should be a total lump sum price based on the description provided in the contract documents.

Response: Refer to price schedule notice on page eight of the solicitation. “Bidders must provide a lump sum price for each of the Line Items. Failure to do so may render their bid as nonresponsive.”

59. The equipment schedule indicates that the patient lifts are to be furnished by the VA and installed by the contractor. Please confirm the contractor is responsible for the patient lift installation only. If so, please provide a specification section for the patient lifts.

Response: Specification Section 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System is issued with this Amendment. Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System shall be VC.

60. Please confirm, are new window shades to be provided at all new exterior windows?

Response: See Reflected Ceiling plans, Sections, Enlarged Reflected Ceiling Plans and details for locations of window treatments.

61. It is noted that the concrete slab thickness in the crawl space of Building 50. Because this slab will have to be saw cut for asbestos abatement access, can the VA please provide a thickness to be assumed by the contractors for bid levelling purposes?

Response: There is no record documentation available that indicates the thickness of this slab. It appears that the slab is a combination of strip footings and infill between them. Assume that the slab thickness varies between 4” and 12”.

62. As stated in the notes in the contract documents that all piles in the group in the red box (Attached Sketch) in the indicated braced frame and shear wall (MW2) shall be considered lateral piles. Please confirm that those 14 piles (marked in the red box) are the lateral piles in question?

Response: No. The lateral piles are outlined in Note 2 under the Pile Cap schedule. For the shear wall MW2 piles, the 6 piles under this wall along grid 6 should be included as well as the 6 piles under the wall at Grid 13. There are also lateral piles under all the braced frame locations at Grids C, E, 5, and 16.

63. Please confirm if any pest extermination is required during the excavation sequence of the project? This includes any soil treatments.

Response: No, pest extermination is not required during excavation.

64. Specifications for window film are included but no window film is shown on the drawings. Please clarify whether window film is to be used on this project and if so, on which windows is it to be applied?

Response: Specification section 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes indicates Architectural Window Film to be applied on LG#1. Locations of LG#1 are shown on drawing AE603.

65. Is the contractor to assume all floor mastic throughout the work area in Building 50 is asbestos containing?

Response: Specification section 02 82 11.41, Article 1.1.B. describes the work requirements associated with the removal of black floor mastic. Also see Appendix B for known locations of ACM.

66. Please confirm, are patient lifts to be furnished by the VA and installed by the contractor?

Response: See response to Item 59.

67. Please clarify, are all toilet, bath, and laundry accessories shown on drawings to be furnished and installed by the VA?

Response: See sheets QH110, QH120, QH411, QH412 AND QH412 for EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE & VA ACQUISITION CODE LEGEND (VV/VC/CC). If an item is not called out on this schedule it is to be Contractor Furnished and Installed (CC-Contractor provided-Contractor installed).

68. Please confirm, is the contractor to assume all existing paint inside Building 50 is lead based, therefore requiring lead based paint remediation throughout the entire Building 50 work area during demolition?

Response: See Demolition General Note E on drawing HA101-50: “...It should be assumed LCP is present within all paint systems associated with this project…”

69. RS-1, RS-2, and RS-3 roller shades are shown on the ceiling plans at each window, however there are no manufacturers / models / details shown in the schedule of finishes correlating with these abbreviations. Please provide details differentiating the 3 different types of roller shades.

Response: See Spec Sections 12 24 13 and 12 49 00 for Window shade Basis of Design. Shade cloths are as indicated below as described on page 14 of Spec Section 09 06 00.

70. If the base bid is accepted and Building 110 work is included as part of this contract, can work in Buildings 45 and 110 be performed simultaneously, or are there any phasing constraints that would require the completion of work in one building before beginning work in the other?

Response: Specification Section 01 00 00, Paragraphs 1.6.I. through 1.6.K. outline the phasing requirements for the project. Phasing shall be sequential with work in Building 45 being completed before beginning work in Building 110. Only the areas in Building 110 subject to significant remodeling work will be vacated to allow work to proceed. Areas of Building 110 not subject to significant remodeling work will be occupied by the Government. Work in these areas must follow the requirements for working in occupied areas of the building and be coordinated with the COR and may require that the work be completed off hours.

71. Phasing plans for Building 45 are included in the drawings, but it does not appear to show any specific phasing areas on the plans. Please confirm no specific phasing is required for work in Building 50 / 45?

Response: See response to item 70.

72. Spec 01 00 00 states that Building 110 will be occupied during construction. Is all work in Building 110 to be completed during nights / weekends / off-hours? If not, are there any specific work activities (loud work, MEP work, etc.) required to be completed on off-hours?

Response: See response to item 70.

73. Infection control notes for Building 45 are included in the drawings, however specification section 01 00 00 states that this building will be vacated during entire construction duration. Please clarify whether infection control measures are actually required for work in Building 50 / 45.

Response: See specification 013526 Safety Requirements, Section 1.12 A states “…Exterior construction activities causing disturbance of soil or creates dust in some other manner must be controlled.” Part B provides additional information for ICRA. Sheet GI000 HVAMC PRE CONSTRUCION RISK ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION provides additional measures for contractor to minimize impacts.

74. On Building 45 Floor plans AE111-B45 and AE121-B45, key notes are shown throughout the plans pointing to various items within the drawings (FL6, FL7, etc.) however no keynote legend is included to describe what each keynote is intended to indicate. Please clarify.

Per note on sheet(s), see sheet GI003 for General Notes, Plan symbols and keynotes.

75. Regarding the phasing of Building 110 work, will any downtime be required between phases to allow the VA to relocate staff and personnel. If so, how much time should the contractor assume will be required as downtime between each phase?

Response: Sheet GC121-B110, CONSTRUCTION PHASING GENERAL NOTES, note 13 states, “THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PLAN FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS’ TIME BETWEEN PHASES TO ALLOW THE VA TO OCCUPY THE NEW ACCEPTED SPACE AND VACATE THE FOLLOW-ON PHASES.”

76. What type of floor finish is required in the elevator cab?

Response: Please use LVT-2

77. No Fire-Resistive Requirements or Ratings are included on GI111-B45. Please confirm fire proofing is not required on the floor and column framing.

Response: Fire-Resistive requirements are listed on sheet GI111-B45 apply to building 45 only. The TYPES OF COSTRUCTION table listing NFPA 220 Construction type V (000) and Table FIRE-RESISTIVE REQUIREMENTS are correct.

78. Please confirm there is no Advanced Utility Metering required on this project. If advanced utility metering is required please provide a specification.

Response: See response to item 54.

79. Please confirm if Phase 2 in Building 110 can be done concurrently or if each half of the corridor must be done separately.

Response: See response to item 70.

80. Please confirm if Building 110, second floor will be completely vacant following the construction of Building 45.

Response: See response to item 70.

81. Please confirm if the POP does not change for each of the alternate bid items?

VA – The POP will be reduced should Deduct Alternate 1 be exercised.

82. Please confirm if the Contractor Staging Area indicated on C-001 is not shared and will be used for this specific project?

Response: See response to item 20.

83. Please confirm the fence requirements for the contractor staging area.

Response: The Contractor Staging Area is a predetermined area that VA has assigned for all contractors to use for all projects on campus. It is a shared area that is fenced, but it is not gated. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that materials and equipment stored in that area is secured.

84. Please confirm if the contractor opts to have a job site office trailer, that the Contractor’s Staging Area is where the trailer can be located.

Response: A trailer can be located on the construction site if it does not impede construction activities.

85. Please confirm the badging requirements to work in Building 110?

Response: Yes there is a badging requirement to work in Building 110.

86. Please confirm if Submittal Exchange can be used on this project.

Response: Specification Section 01 00 00, Article 1.32. describes the requirements for the use of Submittal Exchange on this project.

87. Is there a required load test on the helical piles?

Response: Yes. Use the same procedures and logging as the auger cast piles, there should be 2 test piles done.

88. Are there any tension loads on the helical piles?

Response: No.

89. Is it possible to establish a pile bid depth for the helical piles for conformity in the bidding process?

Response: The pile depth shall be determined by the pile contractor and their proprietary system as they are responsible for the final design of the system (type of pile, sizing, spacing, etc.) based on the loads provided. It is recommended that the GC reach out to a helical pile contractor and send them the geotechnical report and the Contract Documents for an accurate bid for this work.

90. Door C100A-45 is called out to be a wood door. The notes indicate that this should be a blast resistant door. Please confirm if this door should be Hollow Metal to meet the blast requirement.

Response: Revise door C100A-45 to HM-F panel type.

91. Please confirm if door C100A-45 is to be blast rated.

Response: See Response to question 90.

92. Please confirm WP-2 is only to be installed on part of the wall and not full height. Please provide a height of WP-2.

Response: Refer to all Interior Elevations in set. Sample Elevation provided below.

93. Please confirm a masonry sealer is not required and should not be installed on new and existing face brick.

Response: A masonry sealer for face brick is not specified. It is not required.

94. On AE112-B45 and AE122-B45 provides wall layouts with dimensions and there are several walls without wall Tags. Please confirm what wall tag we are to use where there is no wall tag indicated.

Response: See sheet AE601 WALL & PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS. PARTITION GENERAL NOTES: Note 9 states; “ALL FURRING TO BE PARTITION TYPE XP3, ALL PARTITIONS ARE TO BE PARTITION TYPE B3, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE”

95. Please confirm the exterior commissioning requirements. The Specific enclosure specs (masonry, vapor barrier, windows) does not specifically call out the requirements and the exterior commission spec refers to the commission spec for requirements too.

Response: Provide Exterior Closure Commissioning per 01 91 00 reissued with this Amendment.

96. Both the 0871113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames and 081400 Interior Wood Door specifications reference STC ratings but no STC ratings are identified on the door schedule sheet AE601 and none of the hardware sets in specification section 087100 identify STC ratings. Please confirm if the doors do not have an STC rating. This will affect the cost if an STC rating on the doors, frames, and hardware are to have an STC rating.

Response: Specification Section 08 11 13, Part 2 – Products, 2.1 System Performance, Item 4 states “Sound Rated Doors and Frames: Minimum 45 sound transmission class (STC) when tested according to ASTM E90.” Specification Section 08 14 00, Part 2 – Products, 2.2 Flush Wood Doors, Item E Sound Rated Doors, #2 states “ STC Rating of door assembly in place when tested according to ASTM E90 by independent acoustical testing laboratory minimum 35 .”

97. Who is the designated Elevator Maintenance Service Provider for this facility?

Response: The elevator maintenance service is provided by Admiral Elevator.

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