Attachment- 27 Answers to Solicitation-RFIs-36C77624B0007_1.pdf

QUESTION #

QUESTION

DATE

QUESTION

ANSWERED

DATE

CONTRACTOR QUESTION

VA RESPONSES TO QUESTION-CS-answered in Green, A/E & Station SME answered Orange, COR & Station Electrical answered all others

1 1/4/2024 1/8/2024

Can the VA please identify where within the specifications and drawings we can locate the quantity of existing communications cables to be removed as well as the quantity of new Cat 6A cables to be installed as well as what Telecommunications Rooms they originate in?

As this is primarily a construction renovation the number of WAOs (work area outlets) were not documented accurately. The telecommunications space they currently reside in are actually in the architectural demo plan beginning on AE101.

2 1/4/2024 1/8/2024 Is there an RCDD requirement for Division 27? RCDD requirement is listed in the specifications for division 28.

3 1/8/2024 1/8/2024

I received an email regarding the solicitation for the Bonham Renovation Project. I wasn’t clear if this was for construction renovation that includes the data cabling (Division27) or just the data cabling.

This is construction renovation that includes data cabling.

4 1/8/2024 1/8/2024

Also, I did not see a due date? Will the proposal be sent to you?

Please submit your bid as per the solicitation on Sam.Gov. Due Date for Tech questions 1/12, site visit 1/9 8am, Bid due 2/1.-CS H Holland

5 1/10/2024 1/10/2024

Does the project scope include any new Cat 6A cabling to be installed? There are new TR’s/TE’s but no indication of new Cat 6A cabling to support these areas. Information is on Attachment 11 and SOW. Yes CAT6a.

6 1/10/2024 1/10/2024

I cannot locate in the bid documents where existing outlets are identified and new are to be installed. Various A/E’s provide this information in different ways, either on the floor plans, cable schedules per TR, or overall cables schedules of what is existing and what is to be installed. As I mentioned we are doing many of these, including two projects which Spur Design is the A/E, both projects identify the work area outlets on the actual floor plans. Spees DB also provides locations and cable quantities on the floor plans. Other A/Es such as Bancroft and Apogee (recently) provide cable schedules developed in Excel and do not identify locations on the floor plans.

After my review of the Bonham bid package, I cannot locate where there is determining information as to how many Cat 6A cables are to be installed and how many are to be demolished under this project. Please see attached 100% bid documents

7 1/8/2024 1/8/2024

I received an email regarding the solicitation for the Bonham Renovation Project. I wasn’t clear if this was for construction renovation that includes the data cabling (Division27) or just the data cabling. Also, I did not see a due date? Will the proposal be sent to you?

Please submit your bid as per the solicitation on Sam.Gov.

Due Date for Tech questions 1/12, site visit 1/9 8am, Bid due 2/1. This is construction renovation that includes data cabling.-CS H Holland

Spec / Plan

Section:

Reply Needed:

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET-EHRM Construction Bonham TX-VISN17-36C77624B0007_1

8 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

What is the duration that the owner will allow for the AHU to be offline? The specifications indicate the work hours and not the allowable time for service interruptions to the air handlers.

Coordination of shut down will be coordinated with onsite COR

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9 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

01 35 26 1.7 indicates superintendent or CQC manager can dual role as SSHO. 01 45 00 3.4B indicates the CQC manager can have the duties of superintendent and CQC. Will this project be required to have two persons on the project at all times, such as a Superintendent and a CQC Manager with either person performing the role of SSHO? Are these staff members dedicated to this project while not sharing duties of other prime contracts on the campus?

Superintendent can have a shared duty of SSHO. CQC and other QC will be a different person onsite.

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1.7 and 01 45 00 3.4B

01/26/24

10 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

After a crossover for the new data zone is complete, are we to remove all old fiber and copper cables related to that older system from overhead and vertically? Can they be abandoned? Old data cables shall be removed.

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Phasing

01/26/24

11 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

An asbestos report was provided with this RFP. The report indicates some locations and quantities of suspected ACM abatement. The ACM abatement contractors are going to quote the listed and shown quantities based on this report only. Can you confirm that any ACM or LBP found in work areas that are not listed in the report as known will be handled as unforeseen conditions and directed for removal only by the VA CO and compensated to the contractor in a mod? The environmental report provided by AE is most current

02 82 11 01/26/24

12 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Are the room/location wall outlets for data to be brand new gang boxes installed into existing walls? IE existing data outlets be abandoned with a solid cover plate? existing outlets removed and solid wall plates installed

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Phasing

01/26/24

13 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Are there additional safety or environmental requirements in regards to opening ceiling tiles, working in common areas or passage ways? i.e. use of dust containment units follow all rules in the VA and ICRA requirements base on room location

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14 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Are there any as-built drawings for this building to use for pricing and understanding of existing conditions? We understand there is a good amount of old plaster walls behind existing regular drywall or other materials.

Please see RFI for as built, most of as built will be renovations, as the building is old and drawings are not current.

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15 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Are there certain manufacturers required on this project due to existing systems and facilizes? yes physical security HVAC, Monitoring

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16 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

As a result of the effect of COVID-19 throughout the U.S., and the resulting Federal, State and local governments’ responses / requirements are there any new work requirements or mandates that will be required by VA on this project?

COVID is ongoing pending on the severity at the time be prepared to adjust.

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17 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can the contractor use the existing restroom facilities in the work area or adjacent ones nearby? No, contractor provided

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18 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can the existing data wall outlets in gang boxes be used for all new cabling connections? Do these outlets need new faceplates? dependent on location and feasability

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Phasing

01/26/24

19 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can the existing service and/or public elevators be used for construction activities? Are there any restrictions or time constraints? yes/ this is the only means, work will be mostly conducted.

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20 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can you confirm that the contractor is not responsible for existing firewalls that are not built to code nor include the proper fire staffing of duct, penetrations, conduit, pipe, etc.? Also, this would include the proper rated stenciling lettering above ceilings. This would be considered pre-existing conditions.

All work conducted specifically to TR and DC being renovated will be brought up to code.

fire walls 01/26/24

21 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can you confirm that the contractor is not responsible for removing dead cabling and/or unknown non-project-related cabling in the ceilings and locations of this project? There will be a number of dead and un-known cabling in this building from over the years.

Contractor will remove dead cabling, the only cable will be the new.

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Phasing

01/26/24

22 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can you confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent?

commissioning not required for IT only HVAC will be commissioned by third party

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23 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

For planning the preliminary project schedule, can you please provide an anticipated award date? APX May 2nd 2024-CS H Holland

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24 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders? VA has reviewed contract documents

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25 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Have the existing cable trays been confirmed to allow the weight from all the new cabling quantities? That is, can the existing cable trays withstand all the new weight that will be added with new cabling? No

Cable Trays

01/26/24

26 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E review and respond to RFIs? Seven day for AE and VA review

27 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review? This timeline should be included into the project schedule

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28 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

How many site visits do owner consultants have for MEP and systems coordination with GC? The scope is widespread across the building and performed in and around numerous existing building systems that will need coordination. Will the VA have a designate MEP representative available on site? VA will support through coordination of onsite COR

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29 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

If RFI answers elicit a follow-up question, will an additional RFI submission period be allowed?

No, we are providing answers and additional documents. Understand that other potential offerors are also submitting questions and additional docs which may provide the information you require. We cannot continuously extend the proposal due date. Due date is extended in this mod.-CS-H Holland

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30 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Is AISC (American Iron and Steel Certification) required for the small amounts of miscellaneous steel fabrication? Can AISC be waived for small miscellaneous steel items when it is not structural?

There are no Miscellaneous steel items that are not structural and if there were, no requirements to materials should have a waiver of certification/requirements. THERE WILL BE NO WAIVING OF ANY

CERTIFICATIONS!

01/26/24

31 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Is there a requirement for x-ray scanning of concrete floor slabs prior to core drilling for floor-to-floor conduits? VA is not require X-Ray, although GC is responsible for damage if occurred

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32 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Is this project tax exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates yes VA can provide tax exempt cert.

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33 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

M204 is roof plan where there will be mechanical equipment installed on existing roof. What are the roof manufacturer, roof warranty, and installing company that holds the warranty? We need to contact these companies to coordinate pricing and warranty work with in this proposal. request for information regarding the specific facility

M204 01/26/24

34 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Many VA campuses are beginning to address tuberculosis protocols on VA campus projects. Will this project be required to follow 01 35 26 1.13 for TB required protocols? Will this be a requirement to follow the 90-day screening prior to and before work on the project? That will limit the amount of personnel who can immediately perform work right after the award.

Currently Bonham is not requiring it at this time.

This can change at anytime be prepared to meet the protocol.

01 35 26 01/26/24

35 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Optical cabling spec section 27 13 23 2.1G states that multimode Optical fiber backbone cabling for computer room first-level backbone use shall be procured to a specific length required by the design (horizontal and vertical) and must be pre-terminated.

Does this section require that one run of fiber from the computer TR room from the server data room or another location can only be one continuous un-spliced pre-terminated cable? This could cause problems with pre-terminated ends being pulled from multiple floor levels and winding corridors overhead.

This section is from rack to rack and not from TR to computer room.

27 13 23 01/26/24

36 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Please confirm that the project is to be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

GC to provide phasing plan and coordinated with onsite COR to be approved as part of submittals

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37 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Since this campus is limited in space, where will the designated laydown area be for storage and staging? This will be coordinated with onsite COR

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38 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

There are many areas of overhead ceiling work across the building, rooms, floors, etc. for pathways for fiber and copper cables. The RFP drawings do not show this kinds of ceilings anticipated, whether they are acoustical or fixed drywall. Can the owner provided as-built or drawings to help contractor in pricing up the overhead above ceiling work?

VA can provide as built as needed, be aware that VA may not have the most current as built.

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39 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

There are sections of the existing cable tray that are not fully accessible. Also, it is likely there will be sections that are overfilled or will become overfilled.

In these cases what alteration will be acceptable to navigate these types of scenarios within current pricing? Can you confirm that in these types of situations where no solution within current pricing would be considered unknown pre-existing conditions.

Once new cable is ran, old cables will be removed allowing space for the new cables. Alteration can be acceptable but must be approved by COR

Cable Trays

01/26/24

40 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Typically the existing overhead ceilings in this building are filled with limited space. This scope of work will install new work into the ceiling space. Can you confirm that the contractor is not required to move, relocate, or modify any existing structures, fire alarm, PACS, nurse call, HVAC duct, med gases, or any system? Should there be an impact or situation where RFP contract drawings can not be installed under pre-existing conditions, this would be considered pre-existing conditions?

CODE will dictate and may require relocating. Some of the systems mention i.e. PACS, HVAC, IDS panels are in scope.

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Phasing

01/26/24

41 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP? Generally it is apx 30 days.-CS-H Holland

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42 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

What is the bid bond percentage (%) required?

FAR 28.101-2(b) The contracting officer shall determine the amount of the bid guarantee for insertion in the provision at 52.228-1 (see 28.102-2(a)). The amount shall be adequate to protect the Government from loss should the successful bidder fail to execute further contractual documents and bonds as required. The bid guarantee amount shall be at least 20 percent of the bid price but shall not exceed $3 million. When the penal sum is expressed as a percentage, a maximum dollar limitation may be stated.-CS-H Holland

RFP Bid Bond

01/26/24

43 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

When running Cat 6A cable from corridors main runs over to room wall outlets overhead is conduit required? Or can the cable be loose laid and directed to the wall outlet location?

if conduit is unavailable due to existing condition J hooks can be used as long as they are ran to the right locations.

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Phasing

01/26/24

44 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

When VA escorts are needed for work performed in TR/Data rooms, can the contractor supply and certify an OIT staff technician with training and background investigation if needed to perform this escort duty?

Also, would there be any qualifications needed for this person to be present when work is performed when a VA escort person is unavailable? This will allow OIT contractors to work in multiple locations, floors, and rooms as needed without the VA hiring or providing dedicated staff with concerns of escorting manpower.

The only approved personnel allowed to work in IT closet are CAC issued employees or escorted by CAC employee. Other workers will be badged daily to work in the facility.

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Phasing

01/26/24

45 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

When VA escorts are required to perform work in TR/Data rooms, (knowing that there a multiple rooms and floors) will the VA have adequate staff available to support the contractor's scheduled requests for work in multiple areas at the same time? The contractor will work with the COR to minimize these situations, however, there will be a need for work in multiple TR/Data rooms to meet the schedule POP.

GC can provide 2-3 employees to be presented with a CAC card for work inside data center.

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Phasing

01/26/24

46 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Will you provide a copy of the site visit attendance and sign-in sheet in amendment? NO-CS H Holland

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47 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Where is the designated contractor area for trash dumpsters?

Site plans submittal will be reviewed and comments provided from onsite COR

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48 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Where will the contractor, contractor employees, and subcontractors' access to the building be located?

Are there several locations or just one location and/or entrance?

Designated parking for contractors will not be provided, unloading and loading of equipment will be identified. Depending of phasing schedule

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49 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Where will the designated contractor job site trailers and laydown staging area be?

Site plans submittal will be reviewed and comments provided by onsite COR

50 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

With running backbone overhead fiber, CAT6A, cable trays in existing ceilings, the tile and grid will need to be removed and replaced per the area need. How much replacement grid and/or tile should be added as a per centage in the bid for repair of broken or damaged pieces?

This is a contractor responsibility , this is all dependent on workmanship percentage in the bid will be evaluated for acceptability

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Phasing

01/26/24

51 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Who is the owner's service provider for the fire alarm system? Can you please provide contract information? Notifier/Onyx contract info will be provide upon award

01/26/24

52 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Who is the VA campus/building PACS/Video/ Security system vendor / provider? PACS: IDENTIV velocity Video: AVIGILON IDS: NAPCO

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53 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Will the contractor be authorized to build a temporary office inside the space in lieu of renting an office trailer for the duration of the project? contract must rent an office Trailer

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54 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Will the contractor be required to perform work in TR rooms under VA escort?

If contractor has VA CAC no, CAC holders must be present when personnel do not have CAC ID, escorts provided by contractor.

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55 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Will the Government provide the 3-D REVIT Design model in native file format, for the creation of coordination drawings, and use by contractor?

RFI submittal to AE VA has architectural , electrical, and MEP

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56 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Will the owner accept the software “Out-Build Scheduling Software” for schedule submission and monthly updates?

VA does not use out-build scheduling software. As long as submittal is readable VA will accept.

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57 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Will the owner accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

Yes, COR will accept Procore, contractor must provide access to main stakeholders

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58 1/26/2024 1/23/2024 Will the owner be providing the civil site SWPPP and associated permitting fees?

Yes, The site will pay for it, and it will be provided by the GEMS coordinator in Bonham SWPPP 01/26/24

59 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Will the owner provide the fire watch during the period that the fire suppression and/or fire alarm system is not in service?

VA will not provide fire watch during work hours. Other means need to be provided. After hours will be situational basis

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Phasing

01/26/24

60 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Will you confirm there is no work required for adding or altering the existing nurse call system? This includes data runs, system equipment movement, and pathways in current and exciting locations where the EHRM IT data fiber and copper are run. Nurse call system not in scope

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61 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Can we get the existing utility site plans? Plans must be coordinated through the onsite COR 62 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Can we get the steam tunnel plans? Plans must be coordinated through the onsite COR

63 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Do we patch back all trenches in roadways and parking lots with concrete regardless of existing surface? surface patch must match existing surface

64 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can you clarify roadways that cannot be shut down. Will we be required to split the excavation and install plates to keep roadway open. Main roadways consists of emergency access to all facility

65 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Trenches near engineering show to be fenced off during construction. Does this need to be phased. yes phasing must planned

66 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Can we core drill through thick concrete walls in corridors above ceiling? Will X Ray be required?

X-Ray is not required, contractor is responsible for any damages caused and is responsible to rectify the damages

67 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Are there going to be any special work hours for any of the areas? Some areas are dictated to be coordinated by the on site COR

68 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Will we have to install new breakers after hours? If so, what hours can we replace them? Submittals have to be approve by onsite COR

69 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Will we have to use HEPA carts in any areas?

HEPA carts will be used in all in patient areas and Level III ICRA

70 1/26/2024 1/23/2024 Are there any locations where hard barriers are required? If so, Please provide an ICRA. See additional attachment: Attachment - 28- Bonham EHRM-ICRA FORM

71 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

Please provide Clarification - mentioned at site visit, main roads are not allowed to be shut down, drawings shows fenced area all around the trenching areas - in/through main roads.

existing telecommunication pathways should be utilized rather than trenching down the main road ways i.e. existing telephone manholes as built can be provided

72 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please clarify - will a tax-exemption certificate be provided? Yes tax exemption certs will be provided

73 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

1. ET series drawings for CCTV camera. Bid spec documents do not specified what system are currently in place for this project, please answer the following questions:

a.What is the manufacturer of the current video management system?

B.What version/exis ng is the current video management system operating?

c.Are we expected to support version upgrades as part of this contract?

d.Are there sufficient exis ng licenses to support the new cameras?

e.Are the cameras to be 2MP pan/ lt/zoom or fixed dome?

f.Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

Video: a. AVIGILON b. Version 7 is the latest version c. version upgrades are not required d. no e. dictated in the design drawings f. installer can be contacted upon award

74 1/12/2024 1/23/2024

2. ET series drawings for card reader/pin pad. Bid spec documents do not specified what system are currently in place for this project, please answer the following questions:

a.What is the manufacturer of the current access control system?

B.What version/exis ng so ware is the access control system operating?

c.Are we expected to support version updates as part of the contract?

d.Are the sufficient licenses to support the new doors?

e.Is there any exis ng integra on between the access control and CCTV systems?

f.Is there a current vendor/installer of this system that we can contact?

PACS: IDENTIV velocity/ Version 8.3.8.4/ no / yes we have enough license/ not this time/ installer can be contacted upon award

75 1/12/2024 1/30/2024

3. Plan E601 Existing SWBD 01MSA-2 shows a NEW 600amp breaker feeding a new 600A ATS-OIT.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this beaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "The breakers used here are Square D brand. It all depends on the panel model. These may not be on the market anymore to purchase. Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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4.Plan E601 Demo the Exis ng SWBD E01MSA & replace with new SWBD E01MSA, connecting/reuse existing feeders.

a.Q- What size conductors/conduit & sets are needed?

Switchboard is being replaced in-place and in-kind. Reuse existing feeders as much as possible. As needed, new feeders shall be sized to match existing feeders or as follows, whichever is larger. From 2000A source (building 1 genset): (5) sets of 3-1/2" C. w/ (4) 600 kcmil. From 400A source (building 2 genset): (2) sets of 2-1/2"C. w/ (4) #3/0 + (1) #3G

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5.Plan E602 Exis ng CO2DPA shows a NEW 150amp breaker feeding a new 2-OIT-1A Panel.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this breaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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6.Plan E602 Exis ng CO2DPA shows a NEW 60amp breaker feeding a new 2-OIT-1B Panel.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this breaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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7.Plan E603 Exis ng SWBD EM shows a NEW 60amp breaker feeding a new 4 OIT panel.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this beaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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8.Plan E604 Exis ng SWBD SH1 shows a NEW 60amp breaker feeding a new 8 OIT panel.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this beaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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9.Plan E605 Exis ng SWBD MDS shows a NEW 60amp breaker feeding a new 12 OIT panel.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this beaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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10.Plan E606 Exis ng SWBD 2HEA2 shows a NEW 50amp breaker feeding a new XFMR 24-OIT-B panel.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this beaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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11.Plan E606 Exis ng SWBD 2HEA1 shows a NEW 50amp breaker feeding a new XFMR 24-OIT-A panel.

a.Q- Need manufacture/model # for this beaker?

Post Award-Verify make and model of existing during on-site walk-through.

Manufacturers can be confirmed during the submittal process. This allows the electrical contractor to find products required that meet ratings and requirements that is within the proposed budget without having to sole source and thus able to acquire at a reasonable price. Station Electrical SME "Attachment 44 Station Pictures for Electrical which are photos of breakers and panels in bonham building 1,2,3,8,12,and 24. Emergency power for building 3 they do not have any slots to add additional breakers."

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12.Plan E606 panel 24-OIT-2A & B.

a.Q- Are 24-OIT-2A & B new or exis ng (one-line shows existing)? Panelboards listed are new

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13.Plan “T” Series “Technology Keynotes - VERIFY OR INSTALL

HORIZONTAL PATHWAYS, BASKET TRAY (12" W, 4" H) ABOVE

DROP CEILINGALONG HALLWAY. INSTALL J-HOOKS IN AREAS

WHERE BASKET TRAY IS INAPPROPRIATE.

a.Q- Plans do not showing any horizontal tray/J-hooks and/or conduit raceway & it is not feasible to verify (which would be a major endeavor). Are bidders to quote a new tray/J-hook and/or conduit raceway for all new backbone fiber/comm.

cabling? request bidders to quote new trays

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14.Plan “GS” Series “LEGEND” PROP. UNDERGROUD COMMUNICATION (duct bank in “blue”).

a.Q- Please show Qty/size & duct bank detail ref. As built can be provided

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15.Exis ng Fire Alarm System.

a.Q- Is there a current maintenance vendor/installer of this system that we can contact? Firetrol

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16.Exis ng Nurse Call System.

a.Q- Is there a current maintenance vendor/installer of this system that we can contact? not in scope

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17.Exis ng Lightning Protec on System.

a.Q- Is there a current maintenance vendor/installer of this system that we can contact? as built can be provided

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18.Seismic Bracing requirements.

a.Q- Is engineered stamped plans required or can it be installed per noted details on plan? Can be installed per noted details on plan

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19.Is there a loca on where site asphalt and concrete can be stored/separated? Can this material be removed from the site once per week? Site plans must be approved by on-site COR

92 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 20.Will soil tes ng be performed prior to construc on, to determine if any soils are contaminated?

contractor must follow all laws and regulation in the state of TX and VA.

93 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 21.Is there a loca on where spoil dirt can be stored?

Contractor must dispose the spoil dirt properly IAW state and VA

94 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 22.Is there a specific loca on that will be used as a laydown yard during construction? Laydown yard must be approved by onsite COR

95 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 23.Can you please confirm how many basements vs first floors are in the buildings for telecom tie-in points? Please clarify

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24.Several pathways for the telecom duct banks appear to conflict with existing trees. Is it permissible to adjust DB pathways to avoid trees if possible? Yes plans can be coordinated with on site COR

97 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 25.Will erosion control plans be provided?

Requested location of erosion maybe be provided if available by VA

98 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 26.Has there been any boring samples/test made for duct bank pathway/trench to determine subsurface condition? There has not

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1) Can you provide additional information on the Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government Furnished Materials (GFM) that is specific to this scope of work? The RFP and drawings provide limited information of actual GFE and GFM items. Contractor will be provided keys to access

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2) Who is the facility’s current telecom O&M service provider that will need to be coordinated with for this project?

AT&T, LUMEN, Windstream, but VA will coordinate all Telecom service changes

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3) Is the facility’s current telecom O&M service provider responsible for any telecom system level software or hardware costs associated with this project?

AT&T, LUMEN, Windstream, but VA will coordinate all Telecom service changes

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4) What portions of the underground telecom loop (building to building) shown in drawings T-200, 201 and 202 have sufficient remaining space capacity for installation of the required new fiber?

Base on last assessment plenty of space to run new fiber before harvesting old. (see attached)

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5) In specific reference to the EHRM system itself, are all associated software upgrades or licensing requirements being provided by other vendors and therefore not within this construction RFP’s scope?

The only software that is a requirement for this project is camera licensing

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6) In specific reference to the EHRM system itself, will actual IT data software and computing hardware system integration and commissioning be conducted by other vendors and therefore not part of this construction RFP scope of work? Not part of construction RFP

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7) Are there any other known construction of upgrade projects during the anticipated period of performance that would impact execution of this construction scope of work? Multiple project will be on-going through out the duration

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8) Can a copy of the sign-in sheets for the site visit be provided? NO-CS H Holland

107 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 1.What is the exis ng Fire Alarm System (manufacturer) onsite? Firetrol

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2.What is the exis ng Security Access Control System (manufacturer) onsite? Is this Security System currently under contract, if so, by whom? Access Control: Velocity IDS: NAPCO

109 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 3.What is the exis ng Security CCTV System (manufacturer) onsite? Avigilon

110 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 4.Are addi onal 10% or 15% data drops to be included for

V/D? yes

111 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 5.Are new V/D drops to be completed before exis ng ones are removed? yes

112 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 6.Can we use surface-mounted raceways/wire mold for new and existing V/D drops? Yes pending locations and approved by COR

113 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 7.What is the minimum size conduit for the new V/D drops and existing to be replaced? Minimum 1/2 conduit, existing to be replaced

114 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 8.Can work be done during regular business hours?

All depends on the location

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Please provide additional time for RFI’s on this procurement.

With the timing of when this solicitation was released, the holidays, and the timing of the site visit it has not allowed enough time for Contractors (GCs and Subs) to review the documents.

Posting was 12/19. Instead of 2 weeks (14 days) for RFI's we provided 3.5 weeks/24 days (1/12/24 RFI date) due to Holidays. -CS-H Holland

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Please confirm the superintendent shall not have any shared duties as the CQC, the SSHO, or any other roles on the project.

Superintended can have a shared duty of SSHO. CQC and other QC will be a different person onsite.

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Please confirm the SSHO shall not have any shared duties as a CQC, superintendent, or any other role on the project.

Superintended can have a shared duty of SSHO. CQC and other QC will be a different person onsite.

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Please confirm the QCM shall not have any shared duties as a SSHO, superintendent but may serve as the MEP Coordinator.

Superintended can serve as SSHO, and MEP Coordinator, but QCM cannot share

119 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 With regards to the Communications Project Manager, can this role be filled by a subcontractor’s staff? Yes

120 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please confirm if the VA can and will be flexible on the site phasing plan provided in this procurement.

VA will try to accommodate the best as we can without interrupting daily operations

121 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please confirm that the contractor is to supply all materials testing for the project. yes

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

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

Yes

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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. Yes

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Please confirm that the VA will provide the contractor with a laydown area for dumpsters, toilets, storage, and trailers. We understand there is not much room onsite however without this area there will be an impact to cost and efficiency.

Contractor will provide proposed laydown to VA will adjust proposed location if need be.

126 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please provide a site plan showing the contractor trailer and laydown area(s). Attached

127 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please confirm that contractor parking will be provided on site.

This directly impacts pricing.

Designated parking for contractors will not be provided, unloading and loading of equipment will be identified

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

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Please confirm the contractor will be required to submit post award the requested information that the telecommunications contractor shall be a BICSI licensed Contractor with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience installing and servicing systems of similar scope and complexity. The Contractor shall provide four

(4) current references from clients with systems of similar scope and complexity which became operational in the past three (3) years. At least three (3) of the references shall be utilizing the same system components, in a similar configuration as the proposed system. The references must include a current point of contact, company or agency name, address, telephone number, complete system description, date of completion, and approximate cost of the project.

Yes

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Please confirm that the telecommunications contractor must submit copies of 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.

Yes

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

Yes

132 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please confirm this project must meet the buy American act requirements. Yes

133 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please confirm level 4 finish for all finished gypsum board including patches. Please refer to the Specs

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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. yes / seam to seam

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Please confirm work in common hallways requires use of the control cube method i.e. cart with plastic covering and sealed connection to work site with hepa vacuum for vacuuming prior to exit. Critcal Care spaces dictate/ situation based

136 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Can the data cables be allowed to be fished in where pathways are not large enough? Yes

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Does the VA have extra network equipment (switch gear, routers, UPS's) to keep the network connected during construction and cut over? Yes

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Are we required to use plenum rated cabling for all areas? Can we use riser rated cabling in non plenum spaces?

No non Plenum rated cable will be used 139 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Will flexible metal conduit be allowed? No

140 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please confirm, that all existing conduit stubs for data communications are 3/4". Conduit varies unknown

141 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please confirm existing locations where 1/2" conduits need to be replaced. varies in different locations unknown

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Please confirm the VA will be working and scheduling with the subsystem vendors on scheduling network outages.

Scheduling will be coordinated with on-site COR and proper personnel will be notified for approval

143 1/12/2024 1/23/2024 Please provide floor to finish heights and floor to structure heights for all buildings. Please see attached 100% bid documents

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Is there a current roof warranty for each building? If so, please confirm who has the roofing warranty and provide point of contact. No

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Please include roof details as required for the new roof top equipment. No roof details are included in the contract documents. Please see attached 100% bid documents

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

Yes

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Please confirm contractor include a 5% allowance per building for additional data drops beyond what are shown on the drawings. Yes

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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.

Yes-You would have to go through an SDVOSB. You can always confir with the SBA on questions such as these. This acquisition is for is an SDVOSB set aside. Bids from verified SDVOSB firms are the only ones that will be considered for award. All bonds must be in the name of the offeror and from an approved surety as defined by Treasury Circular 570. Joint ventures in which one of the partners is a large business may be considered for award if and only if one of the joint venture partners is a verified SDVOSB and there is a valid mentor protege agreement between the two partners.-CS-H Holland

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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.

No the Large Business cannot provide a Payment & Performance Bond. You can always confir with the SBA on questions such as these. This acquisition is for is an SDVOSB set aside. Bids from verified SDVOSB firms are the only ones that will be considered for award. All bonds must be in the name of the offeror and from an approved surety as defined by Treasury Circular 570.

Joint ventures in which one of the partners is a large business may be considered for award if and only if one of the joint venture partners is a verified SDVOSB and there is a valid mentor protege agreement between the two partners.-CS-H Holland

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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.

No the Large Business cannot provide a Bid Guarantee. You can always confir with the SBA on questions such as these. This acquisition is for is an SDVOSB set aside. Bids from verified SDVOSB firms are the only ones that will be considered for award. All bonds must be in the name of the offeror and from an approved surety as defined by Treasury Circular 570. Joint ventures in which one of the partners is a large business may be considered for award if and only if one of the joint venture partners is a verified SDVOSB and there is a valid mentor protege agreement between the two partners.-CS-H Holland

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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.

Yes 152 1/12/2024 1/30/2024 Please provide a current soils report for the campus. See new attachment: Attachment 29 GEOTECH Rpt