Att. 14 Technical Question Responses.pdf

SOLICITATION # 36C77623R0193

PROJECT NAME: WOMEN’S CLINIC AND RADIOLOGY ADDITION -MINNEAPOLIS, MN

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 2/21/2024 3/25/2024 Is there going to be asbestos to be abated on the Minneapolis VA Medical Center Womens project?

Asbestos Abatement is not anticipated with this project and should not be included with the cost proposal. If unforeseen abatement is required, a modification will be issued.

2. 2/14/2024 3/25/2024 QH110 Equipment plan shows A1200 quantity 2. RCP AC111 appears to show ceiling tracks in 5 rooms. What is the correct quantity of lifts?

Drawing 1375-QH110 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

3. 2/14/2024 3/25/2024 QH110 - A1200 states “Patient Lift, Ceiling, No Motor”.

Will the contractor be responsible for furnish and install of the tracks and structural supports, while the VA will be responsible for furnish and install of the motors?”

Drawing 1375-AC111 is reissued with this Amendment.

Specification Section 11 73 00, paragraph 2.3 indicates Lift Unit is supplied by VA.

4. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specifications Section 01 32 16.15 - Based on this specification section is this a Design/Bid/Build project?

This is a design/bid/build project

5. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specifications Section 01 45 00 - Does this project only require a full time SSHO and Superintendent hired by the General Contractor? Can the Superintendent perform the QA/QC role?

Follow requirements per solicitation 36C77623R0193

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6. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specifications 11 73 00 - The VA will be providing the 625 lb. MedCare lift units. Is the VA going to provide the 1000 lb. lift units? Confirm we are only to provide the track system for the patient’s lifts?

Drawing 1375-AC111 is reissued with this

7. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specification Section 05 12 00 - Does the steel fabricator and installer need to be AISC certified?

Yes. See Specification Section 05 12 00, Article 1.5 for certification requirements of steel fabricator and steel installer.

8. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Sheet 1375-AS111.1P-Tub System shown by the Medication Alcove. Is this something the VA is installing or is this something the contractor needs to install? If so, we will need specification and design for pneumatic tube system. Please provide Swisslog contact for the Minneapolis VA.

Specification section 14 92 00 PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM is issued with this

9. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Note 16 1375 -S200 – States the intended subgrade improvement method is rammed aggregate piers. The aggregate piers installer is required to design the piers.

Can the VA provide the Geotechnical Report?

Geotechnical Report is issued with this

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10. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Note 1 1375-CD101 - Calls to coordinate with structural for placement of rammed aggregate piers and grade beams to bridge over existing sanitary line. There is no detail or quantities shown on the structural drawings.

Can the VA please provide details and location where they would like these aggregate piers?

Drawing 1375-CD101 is revised and reissued with this Amendment. Geotechnical Report is issued with this Amendment. Also see Foundation Plan Note 16 on Drawing 1375-S200 and Specification Section 31 66 13.

The supplier of the rammed aggregate piers (RAP) shall be responsible for the design and placement of the piers such that the required soil bearing pressure per the Geotechnical Report is achieved. The responsibility of the supplier also includes determining the alignment of the RAPs in relation to the existing sanitary line. The RAP supplier will need to minimize the effects of the building load on the existing sanitary line by effectively stiffening soil zones around the underground structure which will redistribute load via a natural soil bridge over the existing sanitary line. The required quantity, location, size and depth of the RAPs to achieve these requirements shall be determined by the specialty contractor.

11. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Detail 5 Sheet 1375-LF501 - Can the VA provide the physical security and resiliency design manual for the bollard footer requirements?

The PSRDM can be found at the VA TIL (cfm.va.gov/til/PhysicalSecurity/dmPhySec.p df)

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12. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Per Detail 9 Sheet 1375-C502 – Shows grass pavers in planting beds and turf areas, is this expected everywhere that rock mulch and sod is installed or are we to only install grass pavers where it is shown on sheet 1375-LS101? Can the VA provide BOD for grass pavers?

Only install grass pavers in the locations shown (per honeycomb hatch) on LS101.

They are only turf in areas of turf. There are none shown in planting beds. New specification section 32 12 43 POROUS FLEXIBLE PAVING is issued with this Amendment.

13. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 1375-CG103 – Will the GC be required to carry a SWPPP permit for the City of Minneapolis in Hennepin County for the duration of the project? Can the certified erosion control supervisor have other roles on the project?

See Drawing 1375-CG103 for permitting requirements. Refer to specifications sections in Division 01 for site supervision requirements.

14. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 1375-QH110 - With the VC items be brought down to the jobsite for the contractor to install or will these need to be moved by the Contractor?

Specification 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Paragraph 1.26.A-C describes GOVERNMENT FURNISHED

PROPERTY.

15. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Drawing/Specifications - There are blast rated items called out in the drawings and specifications. Who will be responsible for the design and compliance with the VA design guide? Can the VA provide the Physical Security and Resiliency design manual for the precast panels, hollow metal doors/frames, glazed curtain walls, glazing, bollards, and louvers.

Items required to be blast resistant are delegated design and are the responsibility of the contractor to design. Performance Requirements of the final design, including Blast loads (pressure and impulse loads) for these items is provided in the specification section for each of them.

Also see response to Item 11.

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16.

2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Solicitation A.3 – Price/Cost Schedule – Can the VA pick which Item Numbers they will award or does it go in sequential order? Will this project only be awarded to the lowest base bid, or will the other Item numbers be factored in?

The VA will follow the evaluation methodology per solicitation 36C77623R0193

17. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specifications Section 01 33 24 – Electronic Submittal Procedures – Is the VA or GC to carry the cost for the submittal exchange website?

18. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specifications Section 01 32 16.15 – Project Schedules – Can the project superintendent be representative responsible for the project schedule or does the GC need a scheduling consultant? Will Microsoft Project work for scheduling throughout the project? Does the GC need to provide any scheduling software to the VA?

Specification Section 01 32 16.15 describes the requirements for scheduling, including the schedule consultant.

19. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specification Section 01 45 35 – Special Inspections – Can the VA list the special inspections they are going to require during this project according to the IBC? Also please provide word and excel spreadsheet shown on 01 45 35-3 Special Inspections.

Special Inspections are listed on sheet, 1375- S100.

The word and excel files referenced in the specification section are issued with this

20. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 03 30 00 – Cast -in -place concrete – Will all mech, plumbing, and electrical equipment set on the ground need equipment pads?

No. Equipment pads are not required under all equipment. See 1375-S200 for locations and requirements of concrete pads under mechanical and electrical equipment.

21. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Request the 3D modeling file for reference ie Revit w/Bim if available.

Revit and AutoCAD files will be supplied to the GC awarded the project by the VA.

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22. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 33 23 Section 1.10.D states the VA review period is 15 working days for submittals. Does that include the VA provided AE review time as well?

Yes. The 15 working days includes the AE of record review time.

23. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 33 24 Section 1.6.A indicates we are required to use submittal exchange, no exceptions. Are we able to utilize Procore systems in lieu of Submittal exchange or are we required to use Submittal Exchange for all official submittals with the VA?

24. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 35 26 Section 1.7.D, (Far clause 52.236-

6) Clarify the SSHO can perform a dual role as the project superintendent and SSHO

Specification Section 01 33 24 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

(Paragraph 1.7.C. has been revised.)

25. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 45 00 Section 3.4 Will the superintendent be able to perform the Superintendent, QCC System Manager, Safety and Health Manager functions.

Specification Section 01 45 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

Also see response to item 24.

26. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 45 29 Section 1.3 B Any COR requests for testing for material or work is found to be in conformance with plans and specs there should be an equitable adjustment to contract please clarify.

Any testing requested by the COR shall be at no cost to the Government.

27. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 45 35 Section 1.3 A indicates schedule of special inspections are included as an attachment to the specifications. This attachment is not included please provide.

See response to question 19.

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28. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 45 35 Section 1.1 A, 1.4 E indicates Special Inspector is independent and hired by prime contractor please clarify if the SI is required on this project and Structural Observations are performed and paid for by designer of record

Specification Section 01 45 35, paragraph 1.4.E. states Special inspector must be retained by contractor and be independent.

Paragraph 1.3. addresses requirements for control inspections by the CQC Manager and the Structural Observations.

29. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 45 35 Section 3.1 responsibilities matrix please clarification if an SIOR is required on this project or SI is required if none are required are we able to perform special inspections with our Quality Control Manager provide clarification on special inspections.

Specification Section 01 45 35, paragraph 1.4.E. states Special inspector must be retained by contractor and independent.

Also refer to paragraph 1.3.A., which addresses requirements for control inspections by the CQC Manager and the Structural Observations.

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30. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 01 91 00 Section 1.13 A Provide the Preliminary Commissioning Plan as the Appendix is not included in the specifications.

Specification Section 01 91 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

New Specification Sections 27 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATIONS

SYSTEMS and 28 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

are issued with this Amendment.

Specification section 01 91 00, Paragraph 1.7 lists systems to be commissioned. Paragraph

3.1 provides commissioning responsibilities.

Also review sections 23 08 23 HVAC System, 26 08 23 Electrical system, new sections 27 08 23 Commissioning of Communications Systems, and 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems for specific commission requirements.

31. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 03 30 00 Section 2.2 CC Architectural concrete is noted to provide exact match of sample panel. Due to manufacturing process the final material delivered will have slight color fluctuations.

Specification Section 03 30 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

32. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 05 12 00, Section 1.5 calls for AISC Certified Erector and certified plant and requires satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years. What shall be deemed acceptable for similar installations?

Similar is defined as “resembling without being identical”.

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2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 05 31 00, Section 1.2 indicates related work Section 05 21 00, Structural Steel Framing this section is missing from the specifications.

Specification Section 05 31 00 is revised and

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34. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 05 50 00, Section 1.2 indicates related work Section 05 51 00, Metal Stairs this section is missing from the specifications.

Specification Section 05 50 00 is revised and

35. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 06 10 00, Section 1.2 indicates related work Section 06 20 00, Finish Carpentry this section is missing from the specifications.

Specification Section 06 10 00 is revised and

36. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 07 84 00, Section 1.2 Related work, 07 95 13, 07 81 00 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 07 84 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

37. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 07 92 00, Section 1.2 Related work,23 05 10 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 07 92 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

38. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 08 31 13, Section 1.2 Related work,21 12 16 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 08 32 12 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

39. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 08 71 00, Section 1.2 Related work,08 42 29, 08 71 13.11, 28 13 11 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 08 71 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

40. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 08 80 00, Section 1.2 Related work,28 16

11, 28 13 11 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 08 80 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

41. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 08 90 00, Section 2.6 Exterior Door Louver, there is no indication on door schedule or plans showing exterior door louvers. Provide door location if required.

Specification Section 08 90 00 is revised and

42. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 09 05 16, Section 1.2 03 92 50 Specifications are missing. Verify 09 67 23 resinous flooring is considered related work.

Specification Section 09 05 16 is revised and

43. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 09 22 16, Section 1.2 Related work, 05 40 00 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 09 22 16 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

44. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 09 29 00, Section 1.2 Related work, 05 40 00 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 09 29 00 is revised and

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45. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 09 30 00, Section 1.2 Related work, 03 30 53, 09 30 Specifications are missing

Specification Section 09 30 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

46. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 09 30 13, Section 1.2 Related work, 07 95 13 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 09 30 13 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

47. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 09 65 19, Section 1.2 Related work, 02 82

13.19 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 09 65 19 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

48. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 11 73 00 Lift System, Clarify the VA to provide and install a complete system including the ceiling track system and QA Inspection.

System components listed in specification section 11 73 00 shall be provided by General Contractor (CC) unless noted otherwise to be provide by VA.

49. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Spec Section 13 49 00, Section 1.2 Related work, 09 06 00 Specifications are missing.

Specification Section 13 49 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

Schedule of Finishes are on drawing 1375-

AF600.

50. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Provide As-built drawings or define existing conditions below grade at the demolition of old building that was removed at the new addition area.

Building 77 and all associated utilities were removed in its entirety.

51. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Will “Phase 2 Demo” area as shown on CP103 be able to be fenced off and isolated during the course of construction of phase 1 and construction of the women’s clinic?

Contractor to coordinate with VA to ensure proper parking can be provided to veterans during construction

52. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Will we be able to utilize the Gravel patch located at the southeast corner of lot 5 for staging and material storage.

Storage is not permitted on VA grounds.

53. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Provide the existing irrigation lines locations as they are not shown.

As-Built Drawings attached.

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54. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 To what depth will storm manhole, sanitary manhole and storm manhole be demolished as shown in keynotes on page CD101?

On Drawing CD101, MHs called out to be removed are to be completely removed.

Keynote 1 defines the removal requirement for that specific manhole

55. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 What connection style or type will be used to connect the precast wall section as shown on sheet S310 detail

The design of all precast connections will be by the supplier

56. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Provide room location of patient lift.

See responses to items 2. and 3.

57. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Will VAMC be able to provide attic stock for ceiling tile, wall coverings, flooring at the existing areas we are tying into.

No.

58. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Is the plywood called out in detail 11 on sheet AS560 to be fire rated or standard ¾” plywood sheet?

Plywood shall be as specified in 12 32 00

MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK

59. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Is the plywood called out for installation on the exterior of the structure as shown on details 1&2 on page AS521 to be fire rated?

Plywood shall be as specified in 06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY, NFPA 101 and NFPA 220.

60. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 What snowmelt manifold will be supplying heat to the vestibule as called out on sheet MP111?

Refer to detail 2C/M501 showing how to utilize a small inline circulation pump and 3-way valve to lower water temperature from reheat water piping loop. Do not connect into snowmelt manifold.

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2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Will VAMC provide dimensions of p-trap pipe dimensions as it is not called out on keynote 14 on sheet M400?

Refer to detail 14 on drawing M502 for direction requested on sizing trap depth.

Supplier shall determine final sizing of the trap.

62. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 What is the carpet tile in the vestibule? Both CP-3 and CP-2 are listed.

Drawing 1375-AF101 is revised and reissued

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63. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 What is the flooring material in 146/146a as they conflict with the schedule listing LVT-1 where the drawings show LVT-2?

Drawing 1375-AF600 is revised and reissued

64. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Vestibule door 80-100A.2 is not shown on drawings;

only schedule. Is this item referencing the second set of doors that are shown on the drawings as 80-100A?

Drawings 1375-AS111, 1375-AS112 and 1375-AS411 are revised and reissued with this Amendment.

65. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Is the door 80-115A a spare door and frame for the project or is it to be unlisted as it is shown on the schedule but not on the drawings?

See sheet AS111.1 for DEDUCT ALT #4. Door 80-115A is shown on this DEDUCT

ALTERNATE.

66. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Is door system item 80-104.1 on sheet AS602 blast rated or bullet proof?

Opening is for a BL (borrowed light) See TYPES-FRAMES on Drawing 1375-AS602. It is not Blast or Bullet resistant.

67. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 On the door set schedule Set 16 has 4 unique doors listed however only 3 are listed on the door schedule on the drawings, does door 80-C1-02 not exist on the project?

Specification Section 08 71 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

68. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 On the door schedule sets 22 and 23 are shown but no sets are given detailing the items included, will those lists be provided?

See Specification Section 08 71 00, page 29 for these hardware sets.

69. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Was there a geotechnical report for this project if so please provide.

Geotechnical Report is issued with this Amendment.

70. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specification Section 31 20 11 Earthwork 1.5 measurement and payment for excavation clarify project is lump sum for pricing but there in not a defined unit price bid schedule.

A lump sum price is requested. There are no unit prices requested. See Geotechnical Report issued with this Amendment.

71. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specification Section 31 20 11 Earthwork D and F. is there a defined depth and area of excavation required (no geotechnical report) to define base bid work and unsuitable materials.

Geotechnical Report is issued with this

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72. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Specification Section 31 66 13 Aggregate Piers - Structural and Civil drawings do not indicate aggregate pier requirement clarify foundation requirements.

See the Geotechnical Report issued with this Amendment. The footings were designed for a net soil bearing pressure of 4000 psf. The rammed aggregate pier designer will determine the layout, size, depth, quantity, etc. to meet this requirement.

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73.

2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Providing blast rated items curtain walls, doors/frames, precast panels, glazing, and louvers is straight forward.

The problems lines with the supporting structural steel.

This will cause an issue during bidding. If General Contractors are trying to meet the blast rated design per the VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual, it will cause a large difference in pricing. After looking through the structural steel drawings there is no added steel supports around the curtain walls, storefronts, windows/glazing, louvers, or any exterior openings that tie back into the structural steel. Is this something that the VA wants to provide a design prior to bidding or deal with this as a modification to the contract later on? For far a responsible bidding we either need to bid what is shown on the drawings or be provided with details especially in relation to steel supports required around opens on the exterior for the building to achieve blast rated design requirements. For one example CW06 should be some sort of steel behind the curtain wall mullions (horizontally and vertically) providing additional structural support and somewhere for the curtain wall clips to be installed to create a blasted rated assembly. Along with the add steel there might need to be some additional framing and drywall to cover steel or not if the VA wants to have exposed steel.

Contractor to bid per drawings and specifications.

74. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 General 1.1 – A.3 States that Beacon Technologies is responsible for all programming of the main fire alarm panel. Is this referring to us, Beacon Communications? We do not program fire alarm panels.

Specification Section 27 52 23 is revised and

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75. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Products 2.1 – D.4.a States that a Code Blue device shall be installed at the Nurse Control Station, a device is not shown on the drawing in this location.

Drawing 1375-ES111 is revised and reissued

76. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Products 2.1 – D.4.b - please clarify what device is required.

No additional device is required. Nurse Call master station represents this device.

77. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Products 2.1 – D.4.d - States a Code Blue Button shall be in each Exam, Procedure and Casting Room.

Code Blue devices are not shown on the drawing in each room.

Code blue should be part of enhanced patient station device shown in rooms

78. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Products 2.1 – F..1 - States to provide a workstation, monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse, and UPS. Beacon does not supply this type of hardware. Typically provided by VA – IT Dept

VA will provide computer workstation if necessary.

79. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Procedure 80-144 shows 2 C/SA locations. Please confirm.

with this Amendment. One C/SA

80. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Procedure 80-143-1 shows 2 C/SA locations. Please confirm.

with this Amendment. One C/SA

81. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Keynote 7 calls for under desk mounting, the 4 below are the only ones noted as such. The plans appear to show many more desk locations however they are not noted. Please verify which are wall mounted vs desk mounted.

Drawing 1375-ES112 is revised and reissued with this Amendment.

All duress buttons at desk are to be desk mounted. General Note K added for clarity.

Keynote 7 updated for calling out wall mounted locations.

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82. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Are motion detectors and glass breaks necessary? If so, please verify the quantity of motion detectors needed, plans show more than necessary to accommodate the space. Are motions to be wall or ceiling mounted type?

Contractor to bid per drawings and specifications. The devices are required.

Provide quantity required to have fully operational system. Motion detectors shall be ceiling mounted.

83. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 There’s no Lenel keypad shown on drawings to disarm the security – where should it be located?

Drawing 1375-ES112 is revised and reissued with this Amendment showing two locations.

84. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Verify camera manufacturer and models. Basis of Design is Axis.

85. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Is the intercom to flush mounted – verify make and model.

Flush mount. Basis of Design is AIphone.

86. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Typical network racks at the VA consist of Ortronics Mighty Mo 7’ high 4-post racks. This project specifies CPI 8’ high 2-post racks. Please clarify this is accurate.

Spec section 27 12 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment. Spec section 27 11 16 added with this Amendment.

87. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Typical vertical cable managers at the VA consist of Mighty Mo 7’ high 6” and 10”. This project specifies CPI 8’ high 6” and 10”. Please clarify this is accurate.

Spec section 27 12 00 is revised and reissued with this Amendment. Spec section 27 11 16 added with this Amendment.

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2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Drawing 1375-EE301 specifies 12-strand single mode OS1 and 24-strand single mode OS2 between Building 80 TC Room and Building 70 BH-11.

Typically, we see 12-strand single mode OS2 and 24-strand multi-mode installed in this situation. Please clarify this is accurate.

Drawing 1375-EE301 is revised and reissued

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89. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Drawing 1375-EE301 shows a cable between the first and second rack however no cable type is shown.

Please clarify what is needed between racks. See snip below.

Drawing 1375-EE301 is revised and reissued

90. 2/26/2024 3/25/2024 Drawing 1375-EE301 Keynote 6 says access point and access point devices are owner provided contract installed. It also states to provide guest and employee Wi-Fi system and coordinate owner commissioning. Is the SC contracted required to provide any components for the WIFI system (other than cabling, jacks, patch cords, etc.)? If so please specify equipment and model numbers needed.

Drawing 1375-EE111 is revised and reissued with this Amendment. Revised key note #6.

91. 03/06/2024 3/25/2024 It was noticed that bollards are called to be provided by civil and electrical. The electrical bollards are also different make/model then what civil is showing

Drawing 1375-EE101 is revised and reissued