A0002 - Technical Questions and Answers.pdf

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Date COR Name:

Pre-Bid RFI # Contractor Contract or RFI #

Comment / Request A/E Response

001 Drawing Sheet EP-3.1 depicts multiple communication drops, but no Div. 27 specifications provided. Will VA provide all relevent Division 27 specifications?

VA will be providing the data cabling as part of the EHRM project, Contractor to install conduits and back boxes per plans

Sheet AD-210, KN 104 indicates existing fireproofing to be removed and replaced at noted columns. ZKN is called out at (3) columns north of G/L F6&7 and G/L 7(G). Is this the extent of the work for KN 104 or does this KN also apply to the (4) additional columns?

Columns are encased in concrete and do not require fireproofing. Refer to 19/AE-900 for furring of columns.

003 Will the VA clarify whether the existing perimeter columns are encased in concrete and that fireproofing is not required?

Columns are encased in concrete and do not require fireproofing.

Will the VA clarify if there are any existing steel framing assemblies in the basement level that may require patching of the fireproofing? If so, will the VA provide an as-built drawing depicting where fireproofing is likely to be required or an allowance for fireproofing patching?

Beams are encased in concrete.

As-builts do not provide that level of detail. Will need to field verify during construction. No allowance for fireproofing patching.

005 Will the VA provide all column sizes and heights, or as-built structural drawings? No

Since this work takes place primarily in a basement area, will the VA clarify if the HEPA filtered exhaust from the negative air containment area may be exhausted thru any available existing exhaust vents or must the air be exhausted directly to the outside of the building?

Yes

007 Will the VA clarify if the Contractors Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of SSHO & CQC, or will a sperate individual be required for either of those two roles?

Refer to specification 01 35 26 Section 1.7

Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.2-C states that testing will be performed by a testing laboratory retained by the VA. Will the VA clarify if the Testing Laboratory will be retained by the VA or by the Contractor?

Asbestos testing reports have been provided. It is responsibilty of contractor to get permits from San Joaquin Air Quality before beginning demo. If any additional testing is to be done, it will be contractor responsibility.

Specification Section 01 00 00, Parts 1.25 & 1.26 require the Contractor to construct plywood and 4x4 post Construction & Safety signs to be embedded 3'-0" into the ground. Will the VA clarify if these signs will be required for this project and if so, designate where these signs should be installed?

No - signs will not be required to be embedded into the ground.

Specification Section 01 35 26, Part 1.13 requires the Contractor to provide written certification that all construction personnel have had TB screening with a negative result within a 90-day period prior to assignment. Will the VA clarify if this will be a requirement for this project?

This is fairly standard all contracted employees are required to provide proof of TB screening at the expense of the contracting agency.

Specification Section 01 45 00, Part 3.4-A & D requires the Contractor to retain additional specialized individuals who must be present at all times during work in these individual’s specific area of responsibility.

For this project, this requirement would mean the Contractor must retain an Architect (or Const.

Professional with 5 years’ experience), a Structural Engineer, an Electrical Engineer, and an Environmental Engineer, all to be present onsite during activities in their respective areas of responsibility. Since this will add huge costs to this project, will the VA clarify whether this will be a requirement for this project?

Not applicable to this project.

Specification Section 01 91 00, Part 1.4-C requires the Contractor to implement commissioning activities to support USGBC LEED credits for building construction activities not found within the scope of this project.

Will the VA confirm there will be no LEED requirements for this project?

LEED is not applicable to this project.

Specification Section 07 84 00, Part 3.5 requires the Contractor to engage a 3rd party inspector to inspect all penetrations containing new firestopping and provide written reports. Will the VA clarify if this will be required for this project?

Yes this is required per the Project Specifications as indicated.

Form 1442 line 13.a. Bids are due 1-04-24 before 11 AM EST. Is this correct and we will need to submit our proposal at 8 AM PST?

Yes, the Bid offer is due on January 4th, 2024, at 11:00am EST, which is 8:00am PST.

015 Is the existing basement floor slab Post Tension? No. It is not Post Tension

016 How thick is the basement floor concrete slab and steel requirements? Concrete desk varies from 4" - 6", verify as needed. Please elaborate on steel requirements if needed.

017 We would like to verify that the existing fire alarm system is a Monaco MAAP-X. The existing system is “Simplex Fire Alarm System”.

570-21-701 VACCHS (EHRM Remodel Basement) Bid RFIs 1/11/2024 Blong Vang

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