657-101 RFI Log 3.4.2024.xlsx
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This document outlines a federal contract opportunity to construct an urgent care clinic building addition. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin for a design-bid-build project to add approximately 13,000 square feet to an existing VA medical center building. Key requirements of the opportunity include general construction of the new addition housing exam rooms, treatment spaces, and support areas; associated site work; and integration of mechanical, electrical and low-voltage systems with existing building infrastructure. The independent government cost estimate for the project is $13.2 million. The response due date is specified in the latest solicitation amendment on SAM.gov.
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| RFI No. | Reference | Question | Response | |
| 1 | Contract | Reference SF1442, Block 13.a. We currently have another project bidding at this same date and time. Additionally, this is a large and complex project and needs additional time to assemble the proposal. We are respectfully requesting that the submission due date be extended by 2 weeks, otherwise we may have to withdraw. We also respectfully request that the submission due time be moved to 2:00 pm, as it is difficult to assemble accurate pricing at this time in the morning due to last-minute proposals coming in from subcontractors. | Please see the most recent amendment posted to sam.gov for the current proposal submission date. | |
| 2 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.5 Technical Questions. Considering this is a large and complex project, and subcontractors are just not digging into the documents, we respectfully request that the deadline for submission of RFIs be extended for another week at a minimum. | Please see the most recent amendment posted to sam.gov for the current proposal submission date. | |
| 3 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.6 Amendments and 2.8 Proposal Requirements. Under Part 3. Volume II Price, sub-part b. it indicates that amendments are to be acknowledged by filling out section 19 of the SF 1442. Are signed copies of the amendments SF30 to also be included in our response? | The SF30 – Amendment modification form, can be signed and submitted with the proposal or Item 19 can be acknowledged on the SF1442. | |
| 4 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, 2.8 Proposal Requirements, Part 3. Volume II Price. Is there a page limitation for Volume II Price? | No page limit on Volume II Price. | |
| 5 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.8 Proposal Requirements, B. Proposal Format, 2. Volume I Technical, b. states “All information (except for document numbers, page numbers, etc.) shall be provided in an image area of 7 X 9 inches.” However, earlier in this paragraph, it states that a page is defined as “an 8.5 X 11-inch sheet of paper with 1-inch margins around the page perimeter containing information.” Please confirm that the government wants all information contained within an image area of 7 X 9 inches (except for document numbers, page numbers, etc.). | Please provide the information with the margins of 7”x9” on an 8 ½” x 11” sheet. | |
| 6 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.8 Proposal Requirements, 3. Volume II Price, c. states that a breakdown of the Division Pricing is to be included. Does the government have a specific spreadsheet they want used for this? | There is no required format, however, you may choose to use the attached Division Breakdown Template. | |
| 7 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.8 Proposal Requirements, 4. Volume III Administrative Information states “All of the below information must be provided. An Offeror may be considered unacceptable if these items are not provided in the proposal.” However, item a. Representations & Certifications: states that “FAR 52.204-8 (d) applies and the fill-in for FAR 52.204-8 (b)(2) does not need to be completed. The offeror is required to complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at https://www.sam.gov.” Does a physical copy of 3.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023) need to be included in Volume III? | If the Reps and Certs are completed in sam.gov, a hard copy does not need to be submitted. | |
| 8 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.8 Proposal Requirements, C. Technical Proposal Requirements, Factor 1 Project Experience states that offerors should provide up to five prior projects that demonstrate experience in similar size, scope, and complexity of the subject project within the past 5 years. In addition to demonstrating similar challenges, is there any specific information the government requires for each project (i.e. contract number, start and completion dates, contract values, POC, etc.)? | Please reference PPQ form – provide the same information as contained in the form under section 2, contract information. | |
| 9 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.8 Proposal Requirements, C. Technical Proposal Requirements, Factor 3 Past Performance states that a PPQ or CPARS rating report be submitted for the projects submitted under Factor 1. Can previously obtained PPQs be used to satisfy Factor 3, or does the government require a new PPQ for this submission? | Yes, previously obtained PPQs can be used to satisfy this factor if appropriate to the requirements. | |
| 10 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and other Statements to Offerors, Section 2.8 Proposal Requirements, C. Technical Proposal Requirements, Factor 1 Project Experience. Please confirm that if the prime contractor plans on utilizing past experience of a first tier subcontractor, the said subcontractor must qualify as a small business. | See Technical Proposal Requirements- Factor 1- “When the prime contractor includes a proposed team of small business subcontractors and specifically identifies the first-tier subcontractor(s) in the proposal, the contracting officer must consider the capabilities, past performance, and experience of each first tier subcontractor that is part of the team as the capabilities, past performance, and experience of the small business prime contractor if the capabilities, past performance, and experience of the small business prime does not independently demonstrate capabilities and past performance necessary for award.” | |
| 11 | A-141 | |||
| A-640 | Reference Sheets A-141 and A-640. Sheet A-141 First Floor Finish Plan shows the corridors having LVT-2. Sheet A-640 Room Finish Schedule shows the corridors having LVT-1. Which is correct? | All corridors should be LVT-2. An updated finish schedule will be provided in Addendum 04. | ||
| 12 | A-141 | |||
| A-640 | Reference Sheets A-141 and A-640. Sheet A-141 First Floor Finish Plan shows Rm103 having LVT-1. Sheet A-640 Room Finish Schedule shows Rm103 having PT-1. Which is correct? | Room 103 should be LVT-1. An updated finish schedule will be provided in Addendum 04. | ||
| 13 | A-141 | |||
| A-640 | Reference Sheets A-141 and A-640. Sheet A-141 First Floor Finish Plan shows Rm136 having LVT-1. Sheet A-640 Room Finish Schedule shows Rm136 having WSF-1. Which is correct? | WSF-1 is correct, an updated finish schedule will be provided in Addendum 04. | ||
| 14 | A-141 | |||
| A-640 | Reference Sheets A-141 and A-640. Sheet A-141 First Floor Finish Plan shows Rm142 and 143 having LVT-2. Sheet A-640 Room Finish Schedule shows Rm142 and 143 having LVT-1. Which is correct? | LVT-2 is correct. An updated finish schedule will be provided in Addendum 04. | ||
| 15 | A-640 | Reference Sheet A-640, detail 9. Item C. under the Wall Tile Diagram states CT-Z (1 Course). Should this be PTB-2 in lieu of CT-Z? | A revised detail and finish schedule will be provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 16 | A-641 | Reference Sheet A-640, detail 5. This detail illustrates an Integral Cove Base, but it is not mentioned on the Finish Schedule. Is this detail applicable, and if so, where is it applicable? | This detail is applicable anywhere homogeneous resilient (welded) sheet flooring (RSF-1 and WSF-1) is used. | |
| 17 | Contract | Reference Information Regarding Proposal Material, Bid Guarantee and Bonds, 1.4 Taxes. Verify that the VA will provide the necessary information and any required signatures for an exemption certificate utilized by the contractor in purchasing of materials. | Materials purchased for this contract are not federally tax exempt. | |
| 18 | Contract | Reference INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO OFFERORS, 2.26 VAAR 852.223-70 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITION PLAN (SEP 2019) where it states “Offerors shall include a Sustainable Acquisition Plan in their technical proposals.” Is this correct? If so, which volume does it go in? | Offerors shall include a Sustainable Acquisition Plan in their technical proposal (Volume I) addressing the sustainable products and services for delivery under the resulting contract. | |
| 19 | SB109 | Reference General Note D on Drawing SB109 and Detail 1 on Drawing SB511. General note D notes a minimum socket depth of 10 ft into the existing rock and the typical caisson detail (1/SB511) notes 8 ft socket depth. Which is correct? | Refer to response to RFI 125. | |
| 20 | A-420 | |||
| 08 80 00 | Reference General Notes A, B, C, & D on Drawing A-420 along with Storefront/Curtain Wall Schedules/Window Frame Types/Glazing Type Schedule and Specification Sections 01 83 16.01 and Section 08 80 00. Does the referenced Kawneer 1600 Wall System along with Kawneer 451 Storefront meet the specified Blast Requirements? | Yes, Basis of Design products were selected because they met the needed blast requirements. | ||
| 21 | FA001 | Reference General Notes on Contract Drawing FA001. Please provide the as-built drawings for the Siemens Fire Alarm System installed in Building 55 along with the typical sequences of operation and the voice messages that are currently used for the Siemens Fire Alarm System. | As-builts will be provided to the contractor after award. | |
| 22 | FX001 | Reference Contract Drawing FX001, Fire Protection Design Information. Please provide a copy of the latest flow test for the existing fire main, i.e., the test data noted on the drawing is dated 9/28/22 and we need a current flow test that is no older than 1 year. | Use provided test data for proposal purposes. Newer flow test information can be obtained from the VAMC COR after award. | |
| 23 | M-701 | Reference Contract Drawing M-701 and Specification Section 23 09 23. Specification Section 23 09 23 defines a complete (new) direct-digital control system (DDC) with high-speed peer-to-peer network with control system server, software, and all the required hardware for a complete Engineering Control Center (ECC) for monitoring and controlling the new HVAC equipment. Please advise if this project requires a completely new DDC control system and where we are to install the server, the workstations, and if so, how many workstations? | This project will tie into the existing ECC, as per Specification 23 09 23 1.1.F. Refer to Section 2.4 for additional requirements. | |
| 24 | M-701 | If the answer to question 23 is no and we are to connect to an existing ECC system: | Connect to an existing ECC system. | |
| 24.1 | M-701 | Please provide information on the existing control system and an as-built diagram which shows the location of the control panels, network, and the current software. | Refer to Specification 23 09 23 1.1.F. Field verify the location of control panels. Refer to 1.1 for roles of the system integrator. | |
| 24.2 | M-701 | Also, please verify if we will need to add additional graphics to the existing control system if it is an expansion to the existing ECC. | Refer to Specification 23 09 23 2.4.D for software and graphics requirements. Refer to 1.1 for roles of the system integrator. | |
| 25 | M-701 | Based on the answers provided for questions 23 and 24, please provide a control point list for either the new ECC or added to the existing ECC. | Please refer to M-701 and M-702 for Points List. New ECC is not required. | |
| 26 | E-001 | Reference Drawing E-001, Technology Notes A, B, & C, and Specification Divisions 27 (communications) and 28 (electronic safety and security). Based on the notes provided, our telecom subcontractor shall design and install new dual backbone risers (fully redundant) telecom pathways for the security systems, access control system, CCTV, MATV, public address, and interface to the existing campus wide systems. | Access control is sole sourced to PASS Security. | |
| 26.1 | E-001 | Please provide as-built drawings for the noted systems which are currently installed, and the location and type of cabling currently used for the current infrastructure. | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 | |
| 26.2 | E-001 | In addition, please provide a drawing that shows the starting point and connection points for the redundant pathways. | See drawings. | |
| 26.3 | E-001 | Please provide the information on the existing systems, i.e., manufacturer’s name, model number, and as-built drawings for the existing access control system, CCTV system, nurse call, code blue, public address, and WAPS. | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 | |
| 27 | 07 22 00 | Reference 07 22 00. The specification mentions vapor retarder, but we cannot find it shown on the drawing details. Is a vapor retarder required in this roofing system? | Vapor retarder on the roof is not required, an updated specification will be provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 28 | 07 22 00 | Reference 07 22 00, 2.1.A and drawing details Key Notes for 072200-A. Concerning the insulation thermal performance, the specs call for an overall average of R-33 and any location of R-10, where note 072200-A calls for R-20. Please clarify. | R-30 insulation is required on the roof. Updated drawings and specification will be provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 29 | A-131 | |||
| 07 54 23 | Reference 07 54 23, 3.7 and sheet A-131 concerning walkway pads. Please provide an illustration or description of where they are to occur so that they can be quantified. | Drawings will be revised to show walkway pads in Addendum 04. | ||
| 30 | 07 22 00 | Reference 07 22 00, 2.5.C.1.a. concerning substrate board. It states where indicated on drawings. We can find none shown on the drawings. Is a substrate board required for this system? If so, please provide a thickness. | Cover board is required per the drawings and specifications. A separate substrate board is not required. Requirements for a substrate board will be removed with the deletion of the vapor retarder in Addendum 04. Refer to RFI 27 response . | |
| 31 | 01 00 00 | Reference 01 00 00, 1.5.B.1. where it states “General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge and documentation of flu shot and Attestation of Covid-19 vaccination. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.” Is this still a valid requirement for performance on this contract considering the knowledge we now have concerning this topic? If it is, you may not have anyone bid this project. | COVID vaccine not required anymore, contractor shall state employees received flu shots. Specs will be modified to reflect this response. | |
| 32 | 01 91 00 | Reference 01 91 00. 1.2.B. basically states that the GC can’t have direct communication with the CxA, yet 1.8.B.1. and 1.10 says that the GC is to engage and contract directly with the CxA. Which is correct? | In order to facilitate coordination efforts, the GC, CxA, and VA may communicate with each other. If the GC needs to communicate directly with the CxA, the VA will need to be copied. | |
| 33 | Contract | Are there any Liquidated Damages for this contract? | No. | |
| 34 | 01 45 00 | Reference 01 45 00, 3.4.C. CQC Personnel. This states that we are to provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel in the following areas: electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician submittals clerk, Commissioning Agent/LEED specialist and low voltage systems. It also states that all of these individuals or companies are to be directly employed by the GC and cannot be employed by a supplier or subcontractor. | No response required. | |
| 34.1 | 01 45 00 | Is this correct that all of these are required to be employed directly by the GC? If so, this just added a tremendous amount of money to the overhead and to the project cost. | CQC personnel may perform multiple duties | |
| 34.2 | 01 45 00 | CxA/Leed Specialist and Low Voltage Systems are not covered by the experience matrix. Please provide descriptions. | CxA = Certified by NEBB and LEED AP certified through USGBC |
Leed Specialist = Certified by NEBB and LEED AP certified through USGBC
Low voltage technician = License required. Either 5 year apprenticeship and 8000 hrs of job experience OR 2-year associates degree with 8000 hours experience.
| 35 | 01 45 35 | Reference 01 45 35, 1.1.A. The “registered design professional” mentioned here is supposed be an independent 3rd party and contracted by the GC and they are to “perform structural observations during construction”. | No response required. | |
| 35.1 | 01 45 35 | Please further define what activities would be considered as structural, and whether the observations would be continuous or periodic. | Refer to special inspection requirements on Sheet S-003. | |
| 35.2 | 01 45 35 | In 1.3.B. it states that structural observations will be performed by the government. Please clarify. | The government will need to be present to perform their own observation at the same time that the 3rd party Special Inspections observations are being conducted.. | |
| 36 | 01 83 16 | Reference 01 83 16.01, 1.2.D. – Basis of Design. It states here that “The sizes and composition of performance-specified members provided in the design contract documents are intended to show design intent. However, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to meet and demonstrate compliance with all requirements in this specification.” Please confirm that even though this is a fully designed project, that the GC is still responsible for either designing, or confirming the design of all the systems listed under section 1.4, correct? | The statement applies to "performance-specified members"only. In other words, systems that are designated as "delegated design" in the construction specifications or on the drawings (e.g., steel connections, roof joist systems, steel roof deck systems (diaphragms), exterior cold formed wall framing systems, etc.) will be the responsibility of the Contractor to either design or confirm the design of the systems indicated. | |
| 37 | Contract | Due to the dip in similar-sized new construction medical facility projects awarded and constructed for the federal government and private healthcare providers over the past 5 years, would you please consider extending the following requirement for Factor 1, Project Experience to 7 years? Current requirement per the solicitation: “Offerors should provide up to five prior projects that demonstrate experience in similar size, scope, and complexity of the subject project within the past 5 years.” | Factor 1 will remain as stated (up to 5 prior projects within past 5 years). | |
| 38 | E-001 | What is the “existing system” for Building 55 for Nurse Call? Please provide version as well for integration? | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 | |
| 39 | E-001 | What is the “existing system” for Building 55 for Code Blue? Please provide version as well for integration? | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 | |
| 40 | E-001 | Please provide “as built” drawing for building 55, so we can understand current nurse call system? | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 | |
| 41 | E-001 | Please confirm fiber will be pulled between the current installed system to the new building being built? | Confirmed. | |
| 42 | E-001 | |||
| 27 52 23 | Is the VA open to a quote from another Nurse Call vendor since this is a stand-alone system in new building? |
2.2 System Description
| E. System hardware shall consist of a standalone (separate) nurse call patient communications network comprised of nurse consoles, control stations, staff and duty stations, room and corridor dome lights, pillow speakers/call cords, pull cord and/or emergency push button stations, wiring, and other options such as, pocket page interfaces, computer interfaces, printer interfaces, wireless / telephone network interfaces, and nurse locating system interface (when specifically approved first by TVE 005OP3B) and as shown on drawings. All necessary equipment required to meet the intent of these specifications, whether or not enumerated within these specifications, shall be supplied and installed to provide a complete and operating nurse call patient communications network. It is not acceptable to utilize the telephone cable system for the control and distribution of nurse call (code Blue) signals and equipment. | System to match existing unless the manufacture/system no longer exists. | |||
| 43 | E-001 | |||
| 27 52 23 | Will the VA allow for a Nurse Call vendor to use the current approved MDERA (Medical Device Enterprise Risk Assessment) which allows for Virtual Servers on VLAN? | No | ||
| 44 | E-001 | |||
| 27 52 23 | If not, should Nurse Call quote include physical servers if the VA will not supply virtual servers? | Yes | ||
| 45 | Are all the IDF closets connected with fiber or copper wiring? | Information closets have fiber. | ||
| 46 | 01 35 26 | Specification 01 35 26 -1.7 SSHO requirements, can the site superintendent perform two roles SSHO or QCM? | Per 01 35 26, 1.7C the superintendent may also be the SSHO. | |
| 47 | Contract | Is this project tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt will the government/ VA provide a sales tax exemption certificate? | This project is not tax exempt. Taxes should be included into the Price Estimate. See Clause 52.229-3. | |
| 48 | Please provide a Drilled piers specification? | Requirements for piers are noted on the drawings. Also, refer to the response to question 123. |
| 49 | CS101 | Drawing CS101, keynote 17 decorative concrete walkway. What is this decorative walkway? Stamped or stained concrete? | See LS 401, LS 501, specification sections 32 13 16, Special Finish Concrete Paving, and 32 14 16 Stone Pavers for paver basis of design. |
| 50 | CU509 | Drawing CU509 detail 1 for detention structure states, top of competent rock at elevation 482’-0” for bidding purposes only. Are we to use this 482’-0” elevation top of rock for all caissons? | Disregard reference to 482'-0". See revised drawing provided in Addendum 04. |
| 51 | S-001 | Soils report page 7 and sheet S-001, part III, section C item #2 for foundations both state that competent limestone bedrock is anticipated to be 20-30 feet below ground surface and individual piers may be required to extend beyond 37 feet. For bidding purposes can it be decided that everyone bids the same given depth per caisson and provide a unit price for additional feet of that depth if required? | Refer to response to RFI 125. |
| 52 | 01 83 16 | Specification 018316.01 – 10, B,1, Blast performance requirements states Submit signed and sealed calculations, by a Professional Engineer licensed in the United States, and shall demonstrate conformance of all components specified by the blast criteria. Is this a design build project? Are we responsible for the blast design on this project? | 1) No, this is not a "design build project" per say. |
2) Yes, the Contractor will be responsible for some design that will include (but be not limited to) blast criteria. The Contractor will be responsible for design of structural components that are designated "delegated design". Refer to RFI 36 response.
| 53 | Specs | Specifications refer to LEED in several locations. Is this a LEED project? | Project complies with the VA sustainability design guide but is not LEED. |
| 54 | 08 17 10 | Specification 081710 section 1.2 item C mentions spec section 087113 automatic door operators. Please provide specification section 087113. | Will provide specification in Addendum 04. |
| 55 | 11 73 00 | Specification 117300 Patient lifts. Please verify that the patient lifts are furnished and install by general contractor. | Yes, patient lifts are to be furnished and installed by contractor (or subcontractor) |
| 56 | 08 44 13 | Specification section 084413-11-2.2 Aluminum curtain wall, states we are to engage a qualified Professional Engineer, to design glazed aluminum curtain walls. This project as stated in specification 013216 project schedules (small projects design/bid/build) is a design, bid, build project. Please verify that we are not responsible for the design of the curtain wall system. | The detailed design of the curtain wall to meet all the project requirements is by the manufacturer. The General Contractor is responsible for selecting a qualified manufacturer and ensuring the system provided follows the design intent and specifications. |
| 57 | 08 44 13 | Specification section 084413-5-G,1, a, Aluminum curtain wall design data, Submit structural and thermal calculations for complete wall assembly. Structural calculations and design shop drawings signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE). Please verify that we are not responsible for the design of the curtain wall system. | The manufacturer should provide the calculations and sealed shop drawings for the curtain wall system. You are responsible for selecting a qualified manufacturer and ensuring the system provided follows the design intent and specification requirements. See also response to RFI 56. |
| 58 | 10 14 00 | Specification section 101400-4-2.2 exterior signage, states we are to engage a Professional Engineer (PE) who is registered in the state where the work is located to design sign structure and anchorage to withstand design loads. Please verify that we are not responsible for the design of the exterior signage structure. | Exterior signage other than traffic signage specified elsewhere in the contract documents is not required. An updated specification wil be provided in Addendum 04. |
| 59 | 01 83 16 | Specification section 018316.01-1.5-B, blast requirements, states signed and sealed calculations, by a Professional Engineer licensed in the United States, and shall demonstrate conformance of all components specified by the blast criteria. Please verify that we are not responsible for the design of blast requirements for this project. | The Contractor will be responsible for some design that will include (but be not limited to) blast criteria. |
| 60 | 01 83 16 | Specification section 018316.01-1.6-A, Blast engineer of record for delegated design components shall be licensed as a professional engineer in the United States. licensed as a professional engineer in the United States. Please verify that we are not responsible for the design of blast requirements for this project. | Refer to RFI 59 response. |
| 61 | 23 22 13 | Specification section 232213-23,3.4, Anchors and Guides: Provide type, quantity and spacing as recommended by manufacturer of expansion joint and as shown. A professional engineer shall verify in writing that anchors and guides are properly designed for forces and moments which will be imposed. Please verify that we are not responsible for the design of mechanical expansion joints for this project. | Contractor to provide expansion joints. |
| 62 | CG108 | Drawing CG108, what does MU stand for? | Mulch. See General Note 5, Sheet CG108. |
| 63 | CS101 | Drawing CS101 does not indicate paving area type nor does sheet CS501 have a paving section, assuming it is 4” asphalt over 8” rock per drawing CU302 storm profile. Please verify if this is correct. | Paving is asphalt, per CU302, 4-in asphalt over 8-in crushed stone. |
| 64 | CS501 | Multiple drawings show under legend for a 42” high security bollard, please verify that this is referring to type “A” concrete posts on drawing CS501. | Use detail 5 CS 501 K4 Fixed Deep Bollard. Detail 7 CS 501 deleted. See revised drawing. |
| 65 | CS501 | Drawing CS501 detail 5, K4 36” high bollards, please indicate location of these bollards. | Locations are shown on CS 101. |
| 66 | CS301 | Drawing CS301 detail 1, north side of retaining wall shows section view 2/CS504. Section 2/CS504 is a section for stone wall. Should this section be 5/CS504 retaining wall? If not, where is the locations for retaining walls no.1 and 2 detailed on CS504? | See revised drawing provided in Addendum 04. |
| 67 | CS301 | Drawing CS301 detail 1on the south end of retaining wall shows sections views 1 and 2/CS504 but the profile view below shows sections views 4 and 5/CS504 at the same locations. Please advise which details apply. | See response to RFI 66. |
| 68 | CS101 | Drawing CS101 keynote 13 kneewall, Is this the stone wall detail 1/CS504? | Yes. CS504 details 1, 2 and 3 describe the knee wall. Delete “Typical Wall Cap Plan” in detail 3 (see revised drawing). |
| 69 | 11 73 00 | Specification 117300-3, 2.2, B,1 ceiling mounted patient lift unit, lifting capacity is listed as 880 lbs (400 kg). Please verify if this is correct as VA standard is 770 lbs? | Follow requirement in the specification. |
| 70 | A-111 | Please provide elevations or notes or any information for the following rooms. There appears to be casework in the corners of the rooms but no information is called out. |
a. Triage #111
b. MH Exam #123
c. Exam #119
d. Exam #118
e. Nourishment #138
f. Medication #137
g. Exam #121
h. Control #133
i. Procedure #132
j. Treatment #127
k. Exam #115
| l. Anti #114 | Casework elevations and details will be provided in Addendum 04. | |||
| 71 | A-431 | Please provide specification on width, type of wood, color, etc for the tongue and groove paneling on the reception and the workstations. | Design intent is for 4" tongue and groove finished wood paneling system similar to the reception desk of the existing building 55. | |
| 72 | A-151 | The lower desks or countertops in the Teamwork Room, they are not called out on the equipment plan for a desk and we do not see any notes on a countertop. Please advise. | Desks are to be VA furnished and installed | |
| 73 | A-151 | Drawing A-151 equipment schedule lists, radiographic unit, computerized tomography (CT) is to be furnished by VA and installed by general contractor. Please verify that the CT install is by the general contractor? | Not to be installed by GC. Clarification provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 74 | Roofing, substrate board is mentioned in the specifications but is not indicate on the drawings. If required, please provide thickness? | Refer to RFI 30 response. | ||
| 75 | Roofing, vapor barrier is mentioned in the specifications but is not indicate on the drawings. Does the roofing system require a vapor barrier? | Refer to RFI 27 response. | ||
| 76 | Roofing insulation. Specifications show R-33 value but the drawings show R-20 value. Please advise which R value are we to use. | Refer to RFI 28 response. | ||
| 77 | Roofing Walk pads. Pattern or where to install them is not indicated on drawings nor mentioned in specifications. Please advise if walk pads are required and where they are to be installed. | Walkway path shall be provided in Addendum 04. | ||
| 78 | ET111 | There are discrepancies between the technology plans and the Div. 8 hardware sets regarding which doors shall receive card readers. Please specify if all doors included in the spreadsheet below shall receive card readers. Specifically, shall the following doors receive card readers (see snip below highlighting discrepancies). |
a. 100B Vestibule
b. 144 Clean Utility
c. 145 Soiled Utility
d. 151B Mechanical
e. 154 Storage
f. C106B
g. C106C
| h. C106D | For proposal purposes, comply with the requirements of ET111 for card readers. | |||
| 79 | A-620 | Drawing A-620, what are Door types H, I and K? | Updated schedule provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 80 | A-620 | Drawing A-620, Is the finish “PETG” supposed to be the Acrovyn doors? | Yes, PETG doors are covered under Spec Section 08 14 23 | |
| 81 | 08 71 00 | Specification 087100-32, Should there be any door/doors in Hardware Set:27? | Hardware set does not apply and will be removed in Addendum 04. | |
| 82 | Contract | Second request - we respectfully request that the deadline for submission of RFIs be extended for another week at a minimum. | Please see the most recent amendment posted to sam.gov for the current proposal submission date. | |
| 83 | Contract | Reference SF1442, Block 10. It states that the statutory cost limitation is approximately $13.2 million. What was the last date the IGE was updated? | The IGE was last reviewed June 2023. | |
| 84 | A-620 | |||
| 08 17 10 | Reference 08 17 10 and sheet A-620. Which doors in the door schedule are to comply with this specification? | Integrated door assemblies were not within the scope of work and have been removed from the specification. | ||
| 84.1 | ET111 | Can you confirm that this project requires a completely new VASS, PAC, and EPPS system, and that the noted systems shall be designed by the GC/sub and submitted for approval as noted? | Systems must be integrated and fully compatible and operational with existing campus systems. PACS sole sourced to PASS Security | |
| 85 | ET111 | Reference Drawing ET111, Keynote 3, and Specification 28 23 00. Specification Section 28 23 00 outlines a complete Video Surveillance System with Video Assessment (VASS) and integration with the Physical Access Control (PAC) and Electronic Personal Protection System (EPPS). In general, the specification outlines that the system will require our VASS Subcontractor to submit preliminary designs for the proposed system at the 35, 65, 90, & 100 percent design phase | No response required. | |
| 85.2 | ET111 | Where are the work stations are to be located and the number of work stations? | Refer to drawings. | |
| 85.3 | ET111 | We understand that the current design intent is to install the system server in Rack #4 per Drawing ET411. Please clarify if the VASS is to support just the cameras shown on ET111, or are there additional cameras that need to be tied into the new VASS system? | System must be integrated and fully compatible and operational with existing campus VASS. | |
| 85.4 | ET111 | Please provide a single line drawing that shows the number of cameras, the number of video records (DVR’s or NVR’s), capacity of the digital storage devices, the type of cabling (fiber or ethernet), and a basic sequence of operation for the integrated systems. | Offeror to determine and estimate based on drawings. | |
| 86 | ET411 | Reference Drawing ET411 and associated Keynotes for this drawing. Please provide a single line drawing that details the connection points for the 2 sets of 12 strand SM-NEW and 2 sets of 24 strand MN-NEW, i.e., from the existing incoming fiber to the new racks along with a floor plan that shows the distances and proposed path. | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 | |
| 87 | ET411 | Reference Drawing ET411, Telecom Room Rack Elevations. Please provide a single line drawing that notes what cabling is required under this project for the 24 (qty) 48 port switches along with a floor plan which shows the distances for the CAT 6A cabling required under this contract but outside the new edition. | Offeror to determine and estimate based on drawings. | |
| 88 | 28 13 00 | Reference Specification Section 28 13 00 and Drawing ET111. The reference specification section outlines a complete Physical Access Control System. The drawings detail adding card reader and removing existing card reader and associated conduit and wiring. Please provide a single line drawing and floor plans which outline specifically what is required for the access control system, i.e., extent of coverage (just the devices shown). Also advise if the PACS will be connected to the VA Network? | All PACS will connect to controllers in the TR. Must integrate with Campus Softwarehouse iStar system. Sole sourced to PASS Security. | |
| 89 | 28 26 00 | Reference Specification Section 28 26 00. Please advise if there is a drawing, or provide a drawing that details the location of the Duress-Panic Alarms, Emergency Phones, Call Boxes, and/or Intercom Systems covered by this specification section. | Disregard, these systems not on drawings. | |
| 90 | CD101 | Reference sheet CD101. There appears to be several areas of existing sidewalk that will need to be removed for the new addition, but these areas are not indicated clearly, or at all with the designated hatching. Please update the civil demolition plan indicating all areas / items that will require demolition. | See revised drawing. | |
| 91 | CS101 | Reference sheet CS101, Keynotes #10. What is a “Curb Stone”? Please provide a detail. | Keynote 10 should indicate “Curb Stop,” or “Concrete Car Stop,” See CS 501 detail 6. | |
| 92 | CU101 | Reference sheet CU101. Should the new storm inlets in basin 1 and 2 be labeled as Keynote 15 in lieu of #14? | Yes. See revised drawing. | |
| 93 | CU503 | Reference sheet CU503, detail 3. Please provide a detail for the manhole steps. | Contractor to propose manhole rungs. Basis of design: M.A. Industries, Inc, PS2-PF-DRP 13” | |
| 94 | CU508 | |||
| CU509 | Reference sheets CU508 and CU509, detail 5. Please provide a detail for the cone manhole access. | See Detail 3/CU503. | ||
| 95 | CU508 | |||
| CU509 | Reference sheets CU508 and CU509, detail 5. Please provide a detail for the manhole steps. | See response to RFI 93. | ||
| 96 | CG402 | Reference sheet CG402, Keynotes 1, 2 and 3. Please provide details for these handrails and guardrails. | See CS504 details 4, 5, and 6. | |
| 97 | LS501 | Reference sheet LS501, detail 1. This states to see spec section 32 14 16 for stone pavers. There is no such spec section. Please clarify | The specification reference will be corrected in an updated drawing provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 98 | LS501 | Reference sheet LS501. There are 2 details labeled 3. Please clarify. | An updated drawing will be provided in Addendum 04 for clarification. | |
| 99 | SB109 | |||
| SB511 | Reference General Note D on Drawing SB109 and Detail 1 on Drawing SB511. General note D notes a minimum socket depth of 10 ft into the existing rock and the typical caisson detail (1/SB511) notes 8 ft socket depth. Also reference sheet S-001, Part III Foundations, Note C.2. where it states a 3 foot rock socket. Which is correct? | Refer to response to RFI 125. | ||
| 100 | SB511 | Reference sheet SB511, detail 1. Will an average depth of caisson be provided for estimating purposes, along with the ability to provide unit pricing (plus or minus) for both regular drilling and rock drilling and for concrete and rebar placement on the bid schedule so the contractor is not having to guess and take that burden of uncertainty? If we have to guess, we’re going to guess high. | Refer to response to RFI 125 & 126. | |
| 101 | CU509 | Reference sheet CU509, detail 1. It tells us here that the top of competent rock is elev. 482’-0” FOR BIDDING PURPOSES, but we are not given anywhere to list unit prices on the bid schedule. Please provide a revised bid schedule. | See response to RFI 50. See response to RFI 126. | |
| 102 | SF110 | Reference sheet SF110. There are Keynotes listed, but no corresponding callouts on the plan. Please clarify. | Keynote 1 - refers to portal frames indicated at Sections 1 & 2/SF315 . Keynote 2 - refers to the skylight opening marked by an "X" near the center of the framing plan. Keynote 3 refers to supplemental roof framing located as follows: 1) (48"x48" roof hatch) between column lines C6 and C9 and column lines 9 and 10. 2) (approx 60"x60") mechanical opening between column lines B1 and C1 and colmun lines 10 and 11. 3) (approx 36"x36") mechanical opening between column lines B1 and C1 and colmun lines 10 and 11. Refer to Sheet A-131 Roof Plan. | |
| 103 | SF111 | Reference sheet SF111. There are no Keynotes listed to correspond with the callouts on the plan. Please clarify. | Keynote 1 = Existing building column. Keynote 2 = Existing building. Keynote 3 = Column (typical). Keynote 4 = Opening blast frame Type 1. Keynote 5 = Opening blast frame Type 2. Keynote 6 = Opening Blast frame Type 3. Keynote 7 = Opening blast frame Type 4 | |
| 104 | EL111 | |||
| CS101 | Reference sheets EL111 and CS101. On CS101, please add another legend item and distinguish clearly between a 42” High Security Bollard and a Decorative Lighting Bollard and indicate where each are located. There are lighted bollards from EL111 that would appear to be security bollards on CS101. | Keynotes will be added in Addendum 04 to clarify the difference between the bollard types. | ||
| 105 | 08 71 00 | Reference 08 71 00-32. Hardware set 27 is included but no Doors are listed. Is this set used? If so, provide which openings. | Hardware set does not apply and will be removed in Addendum 04. | |
| 106 | 01 91 00 | Reference 01 91 00 -15 Specifications state “The Contractor shall engage the CxA under this construction contract.” Please confirm the contractor is to contractually engage the Commissioning Agent though this presents a conflict of interest and negates the desire for an independent 3rd party on behalf of the VA. | The contractor will be responsible for engaging the CxA per the requirements of Section 01 91 00. | |
| 107 | A-141 | |||
| A-640 | Reference A-141 Finish Plan Materials Legend. “QT-1” is not shown on the finish legend on sheet A-640. Please provide Basis of Design for QT-1. | Basis of design for QT-1 will be provided in Addendum 04. | ||
| 108 | E-602 | Reference Drawing E-602, Panels DP/55-EQ1, DP/55-C1, DP/55-LS1, DP/55-l, and DP/55-R. | No response required. | |
| 108.1 | E-602 | Are the breakers noted for the new feeders to the panels existing? | See response to 108.2. | |
| 108.2 | E-602 | If not and we have to add breakers, please provide information on the existing distribution panels. | Yes, New Breakers shall be provided from the existing Panels DP/55-EQ1, DP/55-C1, DP/55-LS1, DP/55-L, and DP/55-R as shown on sheet EP-602. Also, see panel schedules on sheet E-604 - E-606 for additional information. |
Panel name and model number respectively:
Panel: DP/55-EQ1
MAX AMP: 800A, SER: E1, 3Ø, 4 WIRE, 480Y/277 VAC ~
Panel: DP/55-C1
MAX AMP: 400A, SER: E1, 3Ø, 4 WIRE, 480Y/277 VAC ~
Panel: DP/55-LS1 CAT#12330511560190001, I-LINE: 15492, HCP, MAX AMP: 1200A, SER: E1, 3Ø, 4 WIRE, 480Y/277 VAC ~ Panel: DP/55-L CAT#12330511560130001, I-LINE: 15497, HCM, MAX AMP: 400A, SER: E1, 3Ø, 4 WIRE, 480Y/277 VAC ~ Panel: DP/55-R CAT#12330511560190001, I-LINE: 15492, HCP, MAX AMP: 1200A, SER: E1, 3Ø, 4 WIRE, 480Y/277 VAC ~
| 109 | 27 41 31 | Reference Specification Section 27 41 31, Drawing ET411, and Keynote. | No response required. |
| 109.1 | 27 41 31 | Please provide information on the existing Master Antenna TV System (MATV) currently installed that we have to match per Keynote 5. | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 |
| 109.2 | 27 41 31 | Please provide a single line drawing for the MATV system. | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 |
| 110 | 27 51 16 | Reference Specification Section 27 51 16. The referenced specification for the Public Address and Mass Notification Systems is very detailed. Please provide a drawing that shows the location of the Zoning noted along with a single line drawing that outlines the equipment noted in the specification and the interfacing equipment noted, i.e., Telephone Equipment Room, Main Computer Room, Police Control Room, Engineering Control Room, etc. | Offerors are invited to survey telecom space prior to estimating. See Technology note C. of E-001 |
| 111 | 27 41 31 |
27 51 16
| 27 52 23 | Reference Specification Sections 27 41 31, 27 51 16, and 27 52 23. Please clarify the submittal process for the MATV System, Public Address, & Nurse Call, i.e., do these need to be submitted to VACO Technical Support Staff? | Refer to submittal process as outlined in project specifications. | ||
| 112 | Contract | Reference Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Offerors, 2.8 Proposal Requirements, B. Proposal Format, 2. Volume I Technical, subpart a. concerning page limits. Will the government also exclude Tab/Section Dividers from counting against the stated page limits, the same as title page, table of contents and preface? | Everything other than the title page, table of contents and preface will be counted towards the page limit for Volume I. | |
| 113 | C-100 | Sheet C-100, General Construction Note 5 states: It is the responsibility of the grading contractor to perform an independent earthwork analysis prior to submission of bid. In the event discrepancies exists the grading contractor shall notify engineer prior to submission of bid. This would require extensive time and cost to include before submission of bid. Can this statement be removed or edited to “be performed post award”? | Contractor shall base their bid on their own analysis of excavation and import quantities based on the requirements of the drawings, specifications, and geotechnical report. | |
| 114 | FX001 | There is no interface, smoke detection or control shutdown, for the new AHU. Is this exempt from interfacing to the building fire alarm? | No, new AHU should be interfacing with the building fire alarm system. | |
| 115 | FX001 | There are no interfaces to the Access Control System. Is there any new connections needed for Secure Door Release by the building fire alarm system? | Yes, access controls should be interfacing with the building fire alarm system . | |
| 116 | A-220 |
A-221
| A-222 | Reference sheets A-220, 221 and 222, Interior Elevations Materials Legend. The hatching / symbol for both the cast stone and gypsum wall board are the same. Please distinguish between the two and revise. | Hatch patterns will be modified in Addendum 04. | ||
| 117 | A-111 | Reference sheet A-111, door C104 at Waiting Rm 101. There is a Keynote designation here of number 2 that does not seem to match with the description of Keynote 2 in the Keynote Legend. Please clarify. | Keynote will be removed in Addendum 04. | |
| 118 | A-121 | Reference sheets A-121 and A-640. Corridor 101 shows ACT-1 on the finish schedule, but not on the reflected ceiling plan. Please clarify | Corridor 101 should be ACT-1, an updated RCP will be provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 119 | A-410 | Reference sheet A-410, detail 7. What is a 092900-E shown in this detail? There is no information in the notes on the right side of the page. | A Keynote Legend will be added to the sheet and provided in Addendum 04. | |
| 120 | A-121 |
A-412
| A-640 | Reference sheets A-121, A-412 and A-640, What is the FB-1 shown in two locations in Corridor C-100? There is no description of this product in the Finish Legend on A-640. | FB-1 is the face brick. An updated finish legend will be provided in Addendum 04. | ||
| 121 | 08 14 23 | Spec section 08 14 23 Impact Resistant Doors is provided, however, there is no distinction on the door schedule as to where the Impact Resistant Doors should be located. Please advise where the Impact Resistant Doors should be located. | Refer to RFI 80 for response | |
| 122 | 08 17 10 | Spec section 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies is provided, however, there is no distinction given as to where this section applies. We would typically assume this section would apply to a cross-corridor pair of doors (C106A and C106D), but these have been identified as having standard hardware set applied to them within spec section 08 71 00. Please advise where the Integrated Door Assemblies should be located. | Section 08 17 10 has been removed from the Specifications | |
| 123 | 31 63 26 | Section 31 63 26, DRILLED CAISSONS, is referenced in the specs but not included. Please provide. | Section 31 20 00 EARTHWORK will be edited for Addendum 04 to omit the reference to DRILLED CAISSONS. Refer to strucutral drawings S-003 "VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF CAST-IN-PLACE DEEP FOUNDATION ELEMENTS" (IBC 1705.8) and specification Section 03 30 00 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE for caisson requirements. | |
| 124 | 31 23 23.33 | Section 31 23 23.33, FLOWABLE FILL. Is referenced in the specs but not included. Please provide. | Section 31 20 00 EARTHWORK will be edited for Addendum 04 to omit the reference to FLOWABLE FILL. | |
| 125 | SB109 | Sheet SB109 calls for the Caissons to be drilled 10’ into bedrock but detail 1/SB511 calls for them to be drilled 8’ into bedrock. S-001 & the Soils report anticipated a 3’ rock socket. Which is correct? | S-001 PART 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, ITEM C: In case of conflict between requirements, follow the most stringent requirement indicated |
| 126 | SB109 | For bidding purposes how deep should we figure the Caissons? Soils report & S-001 calls for bedrock between 20’ and 30’ deep. | S-001 PART III - FOUNDATIONS, ITEM C.3: Piers must be extended beyond any encountered voids to competent limestone bedrock which may require individual piers to extend 37-feet or more below the ground surface. Use 37' for porposal purposes. | |
| 127 | S-001 | Note 3 on S-001 states the piers may be extended to 37’ or more below the ground surface. Will the extra drilling, rebar, and concrete be handled as a change order? | In the event piers need to extend past 37', this will be discussed between the contractor, COR and CO | |
| 128 | M-504 | Expansion Tank 55A-ET-1 is shown with 1 pipe going to it. The detail on M-504 does not list pipe sizes. This detail also states the air separator should be scheduled but I do not see it. | Drawing PP11, note 7 shows line to backflow preventer as 3/4 inch DCW. Assume 3/4 DCW for piping from reduced pressure backflow preventer to line a 3/4 in line between air separator and expansion tank. Detail 1, M-504. Expansion tank is called out as line size air separator with lines shown as 3" on M401. Tangential Air Separator as specified in 23 21 13 2.13 C, design basis Bell and Gosset R-3N w strainer. | |
| 129 | M-401 | M-401 Note 3 states to follow the detail for the heat exchanger. Detail 2 on M-504 for the 1/3-2/3 setup does not show any pipe sizes. | Line Sizes are shown on M401, Detail 1. Heat exchangers are redundent and each has the pipe sizes shown on M401. Detail 2 M504 details the control valves for which sizing will depend on valves chosen. For bidding purposes assume steam lines are 2.5 size with with reducers to 2" for control valves. For proposal purposes, Assume bypass will be 2". Shop drawings will provide final sizing based on valve selection. | |
| 130 | Contract | Will this project/contract be Tax Exempt? | See response to RFI 47 | |
| 131 | EP121 | |||
| 26 41 00 | Reference Drawing EP121 and Specification 26 41 00. The referenced drawing notes that we are to connect to the existing lightning protection system (keynotes 2 & 3) and intercept the existing ground loop and add additional ground rods as shown (keynote 1) along with spacing air terminals on the new addition per NFPA 780. The specifications note that we are to furnish and install a complete UL Master Labeled Lightning Protection System on the addition. The specifications also require an inspection by a UL representative and to provide a Certification that the installed lightning protection system has been properly installed and inspected by UL and has been approved without variation. | No response required. | ||
| 131.1 | EP121 |
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