Amendment0003 - Attachment 21 - Danville Technical Questions and VA Responses.pdf

SOLICITATION # 36C77624B0020

PROJECT NAME: 550-319 Construct Green Homes 7 & 8

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

ITEM

NO.

DATE

QUESTION

RECEIVED

DATE

QUESTION

ANSWERED

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

1. 7/15/2024 Can you please update the drawings to a full size set. The drawings provided are 8 ½ x 11 again.

Yes - See Attachments 22 – 29.

2. 7/15/2024 Can you confirm what changes if any have been made to the drawings from the previous bid? If any changes have been made?

Bidding contractor is to respond to current drawings, specifications, and amendments.

3. 7/15/2024 Please confirm if previous bid RFI’s that were posted on SAM.gov are considered part of the new projects contract documents

Confirmed.

4. 7/15/2024 If previous RFI’s are part of current contract documents can you provide additional clarification on the following:

a. 10 – proof roll 5/5. If additional unsuitable soils are discovered beyond the soils report will these be treated as a unforeseen condition.

b. 11 – NPDES 5/5. Is the total site over 1 acre?

c. 19 – staffing 5/3. Please confirm a single person can triple hat this project.

d. 25 – Commissioning 5/3. Please define enhanced commissioning.

e. 31 – Containment System 5/3. Please confirm this is correct. Furthermore, please explain how if the system design parameters do not meet the project

A. No.

B. Yes C. Only if the person is qualified for all positions.

D. By independent manufacturer’s representative certified in the equipment being commissioned

E. The cost of the re-design is on the contractor if they can not meet the intent. Firm Fixed Price Contract.

F. Provide monument sign per Basis of Design on Sheet CS503 – Site Details requirements the contractor, not the designer, is responsible for this cost? Is this a design build contract or firm fixed price contract?

f. 47 – Monument Sign 5/3. Provide previous manufacturer of monument signs.

5. 7/19/2024 Just to clarify a few of the questions below, during the last bid we carried a 500K contingency in our budget due to the unsuitable soil question response. We can quantify what was provided in the soils report but beyond that it’s really anyone’s guess how much unsuitable soil is present. For everyone to bid apples to apples a response of “anything beyond the soils report” would be an unforeseen condition would be helpful.

No.

6. 7/19/2024 Also, the staffing question is a big issue. This is a complicated project with lots of potential safety issues, deep excavation, swinging trusses, etc. Having a single person run this job would be a disaster for the GC and the VA. We included 3 full time site staff in our original proposal, Super, QC, SSHO to insure quality and safety.

I’m certain others did not and are setting themselves and the VA up for future failure. Since the budgets have been adjusted this maybe something the VA considers changing.

Only if the person is qualified for all positions.

7. 7/22/2024 Do you plan to include V3Gate as the GSA partner for handling of the project set-up?

No.

8. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that both Homes 7&8 are identical builds and contractor is to double counts for example Drawing #ES101 titled Floor Plan-Systems?

Yes.

9. 7/24/2024 Per Drawing #ES101 dated 04/09/2020 can the government confirm that each Resident Bed will receive a Single Patient Station with a Call Cord and four (4) auxiliary Jack inputs?

Install per contract documents

10. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that the single patient station must include Code Blue and Staff Assist Buttons?

Install per contract documents.

11. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm per RFI Responses in “Attachment 18- Previous RFIs – VA Responses” that the government requests pull cords at each patient bed?

Pull cords are required at each bed

12. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that if pull cords are to be installed at each patient bed that there is not a requirement for code blue stations required on this project?

Install per contract documents

13. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that if there are no code blue stations required on this project that there is no requirement for secondary code blue annunciation on this project?

Secondary code blue is not required

14. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that the Nurse Call Console is to be installed in Office 34?

Install the master station in Office 34.

15. 7/24/2024 Per Spec 27 52 23 section 1.1 Section Summary note E, can the government confirm that In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the Project’s Contract Drawings outlined and/or cited herein; THE TEXT OF THIS

DOCUMENT TAKES PRECEDENCE?

VA specifications take precedence over drawings.

16. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm per RFI Responses in “Attachment 18- Previous RFIs – VA Responses” that the below are true for this project:

Install per Contract Documents. The majority of VA systems are Rauland 5.

Pull cords at patient bed.

No interface to beds.

a. There is no requirement for Feature Bed Interface?

b. There is no requirement for TV or Lighting Control Interface

c. There is no requirement for Pillow Speakers?

No feature bed interface.

No TV or Lighting control interface.

Yes to Real Time Locating System.

Yes to Nurse call system reports.

17. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that full duplex audio is required per specification 27 52 23 section 2.4 Products note 3.

Install per contract documents

18. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that console/PA integration? If so, is the operator/police location further than 300ft from building 7 and 8?

Install per contract documents

19. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that two (2) alarm jacks are required at each patient station per specification 27 52 23 section I.2?

Install per contract documents

20. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that a Real Time Location System is not a part of this project as it does not appear in the specifications or drawings?

Install per contract documents

21. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm the requested training times per specification 27 52 23 section 4.3 Training are required a.48 hours prior to opening for nursing staff (in 8-hour increments) split evenly over 3 weeks and day and night shifts?

b.32 hours during the opening week for nursing staff – both day and night shifts c.24 hours for supervisors and system administrators.

A. 16 should be adequate.

B. 16 should be adequate.

C. 16 should be adequate.

22. 7/24/2024 Per Spec 27 52 23 section 2.1 System Description Note B, can the government confirm that the nurse scall system is to connect to Overhead Paging?

The nurse call system is not required to connect to overhead paging.

23. 7/24/2024 Per Spec 27 52 23 section 2.1 System Description Note F, can the government confirm that manufacturer shall provide, free of charge, product firmware/software upgrades for a period of two (2) years from date of acceptance by the VA for any product feature enhancements. System configuration programming changes shall not require any exchange of parts and shall be capable of being executed remotely via a modem connection.

Yes.

24. 7/24/2024 Per Spec 27 52 23 section 2.1 System Description note J.1, can the government confirm the Building and Room Numbers for the two (2) additional remote annunciation points for code blue?

Additional annunciator points are not required.

25. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm that the Pullcord Shower station devices must be waterproof (IP68 rated)

Shower station devices are required to be waterproof

26. 7/24/2024 If pullcords are to be installed at each patient bed will they be required to be audio pullcords?

Pullcords are required at each patient bed.

Bed interface is not required.

27. 7/24/2024 Can the government confirm whether a single nurse call system should cover both buildings?

a. If yes, can the government confirm whether cable/conduit routes are available to network the two new buildings?

Provide a separate system for each building.

Systems shall be interfaced.

28. 7/24/2024 Can the government provide the room number where Nurse Call head-end and servers should be installed?

Electrical Room 47 – Refer to Drawing ES101.

29. 7/24/2024 Will the owner accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this

No. Comply with Specs.

project?

30. 7/24/2024 Is this project tax exempt, and will the CO/COR provide the necessary tax exempt certificates Illinois is tax-exempt posted within the Solicitation.

31. 7/24/2024 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?

No.

32. 7/24/2024 What is the approximate duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

No specific number of days between contract award and NTP, typically just a few weeks

33. 7/24/2024 For planning the preliminary project schedule, can you please provide an anticipated award date?

Anticipated award date is September 27, 2024

34. 7/24/2024 How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E review and respond to RFIs?

10 working days

35. 7/24/2024 How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

15 working days

36. 7/24/2024 Will the Government provide the 3-D REVIT Design model in native file format, for the creation of coordination drawings, and use by contractor?

AE will provide after the contract has been awarded.

37. 7/24/2024 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

Only if one person is qualified for all positions.

Qualified person(s) is to be dedicated to this project only.

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?

38. 7/24/2024 For Temporary power, will the contractor be allowed to tie into existing transformer located at or near the existing Green homes structures?

No

39. 7/24/2024 Will the owner accept the software “Out-Build Scheduling Software” for schedule submission and monthly updates?

No. Comply with specs.

40. 7/24/2024 Since this campus is limited in space, where will the designated laydown area be for storage and staging?

Contractor to determine and coordinate at project site.

41. 7/24/2024 Please confirm that the project is to be completed during normal working hours, not nights and weekends.

Confirmed

42. 7/24/2024 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?

Contractor is responsible for coordination of MEP systems. The VA assigned COR is available with assistance from the AE MEP personnel when required.

43. 7/24/2024 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?

General Contractor to contract the third-party commissioning agent

44. 7/24/2024 Are there schedule restrictions for constructing both buildings in there entirety? Will the owner

No. No.

required a phased occupation of one building before the other?

45. 7/24/2024 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.

Yes, when personnel are required to enter occupied VA buildings on campus.

46. 7/24/2024 Who is the owner's service provider for the fire alarm system? Can you please provide contract information?

Simplex owned by Johnson Controls.

Paul Bennett - Sr. Solutions Sales Representative 317-440-4574 Cell Phone

47. 7/24/2024 CU101 Keynote 1 mentions a 2" water service line.

PL100 notes a 1-1/2" Water service line. Please clarify what is needed.

PL100 SHALL BE UPDATED TO MATCH 2”

INDICATED ON THE SITE PLANS

48. 7/24/2024 CU101 shows 6" Sanitary line, P101 shows 4", please clarify.

6” minimum required outside building

PL100 SHALL BE UPDATED TO MATCH 6”

INDICATED ON THE SITE PLANS

49. 7/24/2024 Is it possible the AISC Certification be waived for this project?

No.

50. 7/24/2024 FP101, pipe size seems to missing. Located bottom, left part of building (just outside garage). Please clarify.

ALL PIPE SIZES TO BE VERIFIED BY THE

SPRINKLER HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AS

PART OF THE DELEGATED DESIGN. MINIMUM

4”.

51. 7/24/2024 We anticipate certain construction activities to generate high levels of noise. Please confirm that only the Contracting Officer can suspend work via written notification to the Contractor.

This is correct.

52. 7/24/2024 Can you confirm that enhanced commissioning will not be required for this project, only fundamental commissioning?

Enhanced Commissioning will be required.

53. 7/24/2024 Will the contractor be required to obtain and submit at SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) to the State of Illinois and included cost in bid? Or has the VA already paid for this service and application?

CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN AND PAY

54. 7/24/2024 Will the contractor be required to obtain-purchase and hold the NPDES permits and cost included in bid? Or has the VA already paid for this service and application?

CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN AND PAY

55. 7/24/2024 Note #2 under Uttilies on C1001. States contractor responsible to hire private utility locator for VA owned utilities on site. What are the minimum acceptable requirements for this locator need to include? Does the VA require GPR services? Does the VA require submittal drawings/CAD Files for locates for the project? Contractor needs to know the specifics from VA on how to comply.

Public utility locate services (JULIE 811) do not adequately service the project area on VA property. Private locates are required for the contractor’s due diligence, awareness and verification of underground infrastructure. A CAD file submittal is not required.

56. 7/24/2024 Can you verify that Storm Manhole ST-5 is the water-quality manhole noted on drawing detail 3/CU502? And verify there is only one

(1) water quality unit on project?

Yes, ST-5 is the water quality unit

57. 7/24/2024 Detail 5 on drawing LP501. What is the manufacturer's basis of design for 6mm Resin Bound Aggregate pavement? There are no spec sections in RFP spec book, nor listed in spec section 09 06 00 schedule for finishes.

Awarded contractor to provide product data for review and approval.

58. 7/24/2024 Detail 4 on drawing LP501. What is the manufacturer's basis of design for 1.5" synthetic turf grass with silica sand backfill? There are no specs in RFP spec book nor listed in spec section 09 06 00 schedule for finishes. Also on same detail, the synthetic turf is covered with 6mm resin-bound aggregate. Is this correct?

Awarded contractor to provide product data for review and approval. Disregard the 6mm resin bound aggregate note on detail 4.

59. 7/24/2024 Drawing SB101 is foundation plan. There is only one

(1) foundation plan shown on the structural drawings. However; there are two

(2) buildings stated in the RFP narrative. (Building 7 & 8). The drawing does not state or note that this drawing SB101 applies to two

(2) buildings. It is possible that subcontractors and/or vendors could miss this important fact;

visually seeing one building on drawings without noting/highlighting there are two

(2) foundation plans and they both use this plan.

This applies to architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire sprinkler, and electrical drawings. Will you confirm in this bidding cycle with an amendment stating the fact that the designer of record uses one

(1) layout for two (2) buildings?

ALL DRAWINGS APPLY TO BOTH BUILDING

60. 7/24/2024 Notes 1 and 2 on roof truss indicate differences in truss types. "C#" indicates. "T#" refers to drawings SF202 & SF203. SF202 shows truss-type numbers; however, there is no indication of the truss makeup. There are no notes telling what trusses are made of. Just

Type “T” trusses are to be cold form steel.

See “Bidding Addendum Drawings” dated 05/18/2023 for additional information trusses with dimensions. Can you provide an amendment providing the makeup and type of these "T#" numbered trusses?

61. 7/24/2024 Truss types C1 to C3 have notes about top, bottom, and web members with what appears to be the size of wood. The wood sizes seem to be a little large for wood trusses. Can you provide by amendment written confirmation to make up and intent on the wood truss makeup and size? Can the sizes be smaller from the wood trusses manufacturers and still meet design intent?

Wood truss members are to meet the minimum size requirements listed in the elevation details. Additional notes about wood trusses can be found on sheet SI002.1 Structural General Notes provided as part of the “Bidding Addendum Drawings” dated 05/18/2023

62. 7/24/2024 The RFP requires that all trusses must be engineered and stamped by the manufacturers engineer and meeting the design intent on the RFP drawings. However, there dosen't seem to be information relating to roof loading needed to provide truss bids, unless this is the Floor Load Schedule on SI003. Is this table called FLoor Load Schedule showing the roof load requiriments for truss design?

Top chord of trusses are to be designed according to the roof loading criteria in the floor load schedule on sheet SI003

63. 7/24/2024 The roof truss plan does not show the spacing requirements needed for trusses. Ie. OC (On center) spacing between each truss. Can you provide the OC spacing of trusses?

All trusses are to be spaced at 4’-0” max according to the typical dimension listed on

SF102

64. 7/24/2024 Note 5 on SF102 shows a dark dashed line requiring a drafstop. However, either because the drawings are 8.5" x 11" copies of fullsize drawings or the line weight appear all the same for each line, We can not determine where the draftstop lines are on this drawing. There are several line types but not note 5

A revised drawing will be issued with clarification on draft stop locations line type. Can you provide a way for a contractor to see visually the draftstop?

either color or some other notation by amendment?

65. 7/24/2024 Bid Alternate 4 removes the clearstory from the roof profile affecting trusses. The roof truss drawings do not show how this new roof looks with alternate 4. It's difficult for the contractor to determine how this works. There are notes but no visual illustration. T6 & T7 versus T13 apparently have a different orientation.

How many T13 Trusses? Where do they go in the column line layout? The truss plan alternate is not provided to relate to drawing AE107 Alternate 4. In order for the contractor to provide accurate pricing from vendors and subs, will you provide an Alternate 4 Roof truss plan by amendment to answer these questions?

If Bid option 4 is taken, Truss types 6 and 7 are to removed and replaced with Truss T13 in the same orientation. Contractor to follow the column grids provided in the elevations for layout and sizing.

66. 7/24/2024 Roof Truss Plan SF102 does not even show, indicate, or illustrate alternate deduct #3 as shown on drawing AE106. Which trusses are removed? Which trusses are replacements? In order for the contractor to provide accurate pricing from vendors and subs, will you provide an Alternate 3 Roof truss plan by amendment to answer these questions?

Revised drawings will be issued with clarifications

67. 7/24/2024 On roof wind zone map, there are numbers with circles around them on the plan. There are no notes that indicate what these numbers mean. Will the

Refer to the components and cladding ultimate wind load tables on the same sheet that indicate the pressure and suction zones.

VA please provide information and/or notes to what these are in amendment?

68. 7/24/2024 What are the sizes and dimensions on the monument sign detail 2/ CS503? What are the lettering requirements?

Bidders shall mimic the existing Valor House sign pictured on 2/CS503.

69. 7/24/2024 Spec section 02 21 13 for surveying requires boundary survey, topographic surveys, utility surveys, permanent structure locates, right of way locates, boundary research, etc. All this information is already provided on the RFP drawings. Can you confirm that this spec 02 21 13 is added for reference only and that the requirements to provide topo, boundary surveys, plats, research etc is not required for this RFP/Contract.

REFERENCE ONLY, NOT REQUIRED

70. 7/24/2024 Quality Control 01 45 00 spec section is listed on TOC of RFP spec volume 1; however, this spec section is not included in the RFP spec volumes.

Will you provide this spec section in amendment?

See Attachment 30 - Section 01 45 00 - Quality Control

71. 7/24/2024 The permanent metal fence as shown and noted on CS101 have gates with locks. Do these gates have assess control devices that are tied into the building PACS system?

The decorative metal gates are not intended to be integrated with the building PACS system.

72. 7/24/2024 Can the contractor use existing VA water lines on site with water for irrigation of landscaping for establishment? Will the VA allow the contractor to use existing water lines and water for landscape establishment at no cost to the contractor?

Yes. [with approved backflow prevention devices]

73. 7/24/2024 Note 7 says contractor to coordinate gas utility Ameren Illinois for installation of gas main extension. Can you confirm that the costs

Yes.

for Ameren Illinois to furnish and install the gas line extension along with gas meters at the building not to be included in this bid. IE these costs are between the VA and Ameren Gas utility company? Contractor is just required to coordinate the work and scope scheduling.

74. 7/24/2024 Note 3 requires telecom ductbank that connect to building 60 IT room. Are there spare conduits at building 60 to use for this project?

Can you provide layout of building 60 and the IT room to price this work and coordinate?

No. See Attachment 31 – 60 Master and Attachment 32 - Facility Map

Building 60 layout on campus map: Facility Map NOV23.pdf (va.gov)

60 Master.pdf

TiP Room is 105 on First Floor.

75. 7/24/2024 Is Deduct alternate #6 to remove from the base bid the 3 each 6" concrete encased empty conduits as shown on UE001 (note 8) for future use? This concrete power ductbank of empty 6" conduits w/ pull strings are to be included in base bid then deducted in alternate #6.

This concrete power ductbank of empty 6" conduits w/ pull strings are to be included in base bid then deducted in alternate #6.

76. 7/24/2024 Can you provide note description for circled number 21 on CU101 that connects the site lighting note 4? There isn't a note 21 in the notes legend.

Keynote 21 is for underground electric to the light poles, see UE001

77. 7/24/2024 Can you verify that the deduct alternate 7 removal of street lighting includes the light, light pole, conduit, and circuits at the panel board in deduct?

Yes, correct https://www.va.gov/files/2024-05/Facility%20Map%20NOV23.pdf https://www.va.gov/files/2024-05/Facility%20Map%20NOV23.pdf

78. 7/24/2024 Is air barrier testing that includes envelope pressure testing and thermography required for this project?

Spec 07 27 27 references 3.3 C 1&2 air leakage test and also refers to 01 45 29 testing laboratory service. There isn't a reference in 01 45 29. There are no listed specified test values that need to be met or obtained.

SEE 07 27 27 SECTION 1.3

79. 7/24/2024 Note 10 construction staging area. Is the location where the VA intends for contractor to place jobsite trailers? Can the contractor place jobsite trailers at other locations on project site or even near this project but outside the limits of construction?

Yes. Yes – coordinate with COR.

80. 7/24/2024 Detail 7 & 8 on AE501 show patient lifts going through door openings. The door openings where there are patient lifts have not been coordinated on the doors and frame schedule by size in height. This is going to be a problem with vendors looking at the door schedule. Will you update the door schedule for the patient restroom door openings where patient lifts occur?

FRAMES INDICATED AS F2 PER SCHEDULE

81. 7/24/2024 There is only one (1) door schedule on drawing AE601. This appears to be for one (1) building.

There are two (2) buildings on RFP.

There are no notes saying to apply this to two buildings. It's going to get confusing for vendors.

Will the VA acknowledge and confirm that this one building door schedule applies to two (2) buildings in the RFP.

2 BUILDINGS

82. 7/24/2024 There is only one (1) window and louver schedule on drawing AE602. This appears to be for one (1) building. There are two (2) buildings on RFP. There are no notes saying to apply this to two buildings.

It's going to get confusing for vendors. Will the VA acknowledge and confirm that this one building louver and window schedule applies to two (2) buildings in the RFP.

2 BUILDINGS

83. 7/24/2024 There is only one (1) room finish schedule on drawing AE602. This appears to be for one (1) building. There are two (2) buildings on RFP. There are no notes saying to apply this to two buildings. It's going to get confusing for vendors.

Will the VA acknowledge and confirm that this one building room finish schedule applies to two (2) buildings in the RFP.

2 BUILDINGS

84. 7/24/2024 Have the patient bathroom showers been coordinated to allow open access at the top for the patient lift movement from bathroom into shower unit? That includes shower rods and curtains and shower units.

SHOWER RODS TO SWIVLE MOUNTED AND

TELESCOPING

85. 7/24/2024 Detail 2 calls for 3" thick 12.5mm level binder for base course. Asphalt vendors are noting that Illinois does not use 12.5mm mix designs and requesting proposed use of IL-19.0, N50 course mix. This mix design was used on other projects there on campus. Will this mix design be allowed to be substituted?

The proposed mix is acceptable.

86. 7/24/2024 Is air barrier testing that includes envelope pressure testing and thermography required for this project?

Spec 07 27 27 references 3.3

YES, TESTING IS REQUIRED, FOLLOW

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

C 1&2 air leakage test and also refers to 01 45 29 testing laboratory service. There isn't a reference in 01 45 29. There are no listed specified test values that need to be met or obtained.

87. 7/24/2024 Note 6 on CJ101 calls for temporary construction fence. Spec 01 00 00 1.7H calls for 7' high chain link.

There are no requirments for the temporary fence to have fabric screening attached to the chain link fence to block view. Can you confirm the fabric view blocking fabric is not required for this project?

Fence height of 6’ (six feet) is acceptable.

Fabric screening is not required

88. 7/24/2024 Note 6 on CJ101 calls for temporary construction fence. Spec 01 00 00 1.7H calls for 7' high chain link.

6' and 8' are common heights for temporary construction fence. Can we use 6' high chain link temp. construction fence?

Yes, accepts a temporary fence height of 6’ (six feet)

89. 7/24/2024 The temporary construction fence runs thru existing building 133 as well as the construction limits, notes 14 & 6. Is this the intention to have the fence next to the building this close?

The construction fencing show is a suggestion and approximate. The awarded contractor may choose where they place the fence to provide the necessary area to work.

Any adjustments to the plan must be approved by the COR.

90. 7/24/2024 Please confirm if the hydrotherapy tub will be furnished by owner and installed by GC Division 10 Specification Code 11 01 17

Per Specification 11 79 13, Contractor to provide and install.

91. 7/24/2024 Is it acceptable to waive the AISC erector certification?

No.

92. 7/25/2024 Please provide cut/fill and import/export quantities for grading to make sure that all GCs are bidding the same scope.

Bidding contractors’ responsibility to ascertain.

93. 7/25/2024 Door 8A on the schedule shows a width of 2'-0" and a height of 2'-6". The door shown on AE101 appears to be a double door. Can you clarify what the correct doors are to be?

DOOR 8A IS A DOUBLE DOOR 30” TALL BY

4’0” WIDE, DOUBLE DOOR/GATE. SIMILAR TO

8B.

94. 7/25/2024 What is the wall thickness of the flagpole? The plans show a 4” ball, alluding that the butt should be 4”. Please confirm 4” butt and 4” ball.

The thickness shall be per flagpole manufacture’s specifications. The awarded contractor shall supply product data and shop drawings for a flagpole that meets the dimensions specified in detail 1/CS503.

95. 7/26/2024 Please confirm order of precedence for the contract documents. Does SOW prevail over all documents?

Specifications take precedence over drawings.

96. 7/26/2024 Please confirm personnel requirements for this project. Can (1) superintendent fulfill SSHO requirements? Or does (1) superintendent and (1) SSHO need to be on site full-time?

Only if one person is qualified for all positions.

97. 7/26/2024 Is the GC required to use Submittal Exchange? If so, does the GC need to include the cost as part of their bid?

Yes. Yes.

98. 7/26/2024 Are there any phasing constraints? Can any phases run concurrently?

No. Yes.

99. 7/26/2024 Does prime contractor need to hire 23 09 23 controls? Does prime contractor have to hire third-party DIV 25 integration contractors?

Yes, Yes

100. 7/26/2024 Is there a proprietary DIV23 controls contractor at the facility? If so, please provide company and point of contact.

Conserve.

101. 7/26/2024 FP101

21 00 00 Fire protection at mechanical room/mezzanine

ORDINARY HAZARD GROUP II

Fire protection plans do not currently indicate work at mechanical penthouse. Please clarify what hazard class & type of fire protection is required.

102. 7/26/2024 28 13 00-1.1A, Attachment 15

PACS

Specification 28 13 00-1.1A lists BARCOM as a sole source. However, Attachment 15, BNJA does not indicate BARCOM as being sole source, please clarify if the LenelS2 PACS may be provided by contractors other than BARCOM.

Install per Contract Documents. VA usually uses BARCOM for our in-house installation of Lenel S2 Access Control System items.

103. 7/26/2024 LP104, LP105

32 90 00 Landscaping Are plants 22 & 23 (Sedum) included in alternate #1 and/or #5? If so, please provide quantities.

Plants 22 & 23 are on the retaining wall.

These plants are to be removed in Deduct 1.

104. 7/26/2024 08 52 00 Wood Windows alternate manufacturer Please confirm if the attached manufacturer is acceptable for the wood window specification.

No attached manufacturer.

105. 7/26/2024 26 41 00 Lightning Protection No plans were provided for lightning protection, is this scope item intended to be delegated design with a UL Master Label certification?

Provide each building with a new UL 96A master labeled lightning protection system in accordance with NFPA 780. Refer to specification section 264100 for system requirements.

106. 7/26/2024 01 45 35 Special Inspector of Record Is an SIOR required for this project? If so, please provide Statement of Special Inspections.

A SOIR (Special Inspector of Record) is not required.

107. 7/26/2024 07 13 00 Typical bathroom shower pans

Shower only

Are waterproofing shower pans required throughout the entire bathroom/toilet room/spa room areas or just in the area of the shower?

108. 7/26/2024 AI201

09 30 13, 10 26 00 Bathroom wall finishes Bathroom walls show S-2 (countertop material) wainscotting, is this correct or intended to be S-1 (wall protection material)?

S-1 is the correct material.

109. 7/26/2024 QH101

Electric hoist Is there a specific manufacturer/model for item M3000 listed in the equipment schedule?

No

110. 8/1/2024 Will you allow a substitution for the storm capture system such as an ADS detention system?

NO – BID PER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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