Technical Questions Speadsheet - Lake Baldwin - Part 2.docx
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This document is a Technical Questions Spreadsheet containing questions and responses related to a federal contract opportunity for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction at the Lake Baldwin VAMC.
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- The contract opportunity is for EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction at the Lake Baldwin VAMC, solicitation number 36C77624B0028.
- The contracting agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin.
- The questions cover various technical aspects of the project, including fire protection, ductbanks, handholes, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical details.
- The VA has provided responses to the contractor's questions, clarifying requirements around fire extinguishers, ductbank fill material, handhole dimensions, sanitary/water line demolition, exterior unit bollards, and electrical panels.
- There is no specific information provided about products/services required, response dates, pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, or a PWS/SOO.
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36C77624B0028 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction – Lake Baldwin VAMC Technical Questions and VA Response Tracking Sheet
ITEM
NO.
| DATE QUESTION RECEIVED |
| DATE QUESTION ANSWERED |
| QUESTION |
| GOVERNMENT RESPONSE |
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Reference Drawing Sheet F000, EHRM FIRE PROTECTION NOTES |
The notes state: “ALL THE EXTERIOR TEMPORARY BUILDINGS 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 517, 3128, 3129, 3130, 3132, 3133, AND 3134 ARE NOT SPRINKLERED.
THEREFORE, PER DESIGN GUIDELINES PORTABLE FIRE SUPPRESSIONS DEVICES SHALL BE PROVIDED. FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE PROVIDED NO GREATER THAN 75 FEET AWAY FROM THE SPACE AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHALL NOT BE LOCATED WITHIN THE TELECOMMUNICATION ROOM. COORDINATE WITH ARCHITECT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION.”
Can the VA clarify if the contractor is responsible in providing these fire extinguishers and if so, please provide a detail for them and location in each of the buildings?
The FECs are existing to remain.
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Reference Drawing Sheet E604, Duct bank Details |
Details 2 thru 6 reflect 12” fill material (soil) between the A & B side ducts.
Can the VA clarify how this could be installed unless the side walls of the trenches are formed and poured in place, then remove the forms and backfill. Is this the intent of the soil shown between the ducts?
The duct banks shall have a separation. As such fill material is required between them.
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Can the VA please provide the detail for handholes? |
| Refer to sheet C6.0 of the ELECTRICAL SLEEVING PLAN for additional details. |
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Can the VA clarify the hand hole overall dimension being a minimum of 4' X 4' X 4'? |
| Refer to sheet C6.0 of the ELECTRICAL SLEEVING PLAN for additional details. |
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Typically, MH’s have been 24" Min Depth Non-Drive Surface, and 30" Min Depth Drive Surface. Can the VA confirm that the minimum is 36” in all cases as shown on the details sheet E604, or are the minimums list here acceptable? |
| Provide and install as shown on design drawings. |
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Can the VA clarify if 8"x8"x4" Hinged Controller Box mounted above doors are required for card access control? |
| Access control panels are expected to be wall mounted within the TR walls where needed. Hinged access control wireways are allowed for wiring. |
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Reference Drawing Sheet MHP103, PLUMBING NOTE “A” |
The note references removing the sanitary and water lines back to the mains and cap.
Can the VA provide the as-builts that reflect the scope of the demolition required and/or a floor plan indicating the path and extents of concrete to be removed and points of connection of new piping?
See attached “Building 502 - Plumbing Documentation”. That is all the documentation we have for plumbing in building 502.
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Reference Drawing Sheet MHP103, PLUMBING NOTE “A” |
Can the VA provide a plumbing ISO for the sanitary and domestic water required for the sink to be connected to?
For bid purposes, assume to extend the existing sanitary and domestic water from Janitor room 03 to new location, which is within 20 feet.
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Reference Drawing Sheet AE701, BLDG_517 NEW TE ENCLOSURE |
There are two keynotes “22” in these 2 rooms that state to relocate EM shutoff switches, see EC. Can the VA clarify where these are to be relocated as the EC drawings do not seem to indicate them?
For bid purposes, relocate them no more than 3 feet of the fenced wall. Locate them to be accessible from the outside.
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Reference 10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS |
It does not appear that any cabinets were included in the drawing set. However, Drawing Sheet F000, EHRM FIRE PROTECTION NOTES discusses “BUILDINGS 505, 506, 507, 508, 510, 517, 3128, 3129, 3130, 3132, 3133, and 3134” are sprinklered therefore portable fire suppression devices shall be provided. The note goes on to state: “COORDINATE WITH ARCHITECT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION”
Can the VA clarify quantity and location for these cabinets, and can the VA please provide the design details that would be applicable, IE surface mounted, recessed?
The FECs are existing to remain.
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Reference Drawing Sheet MXXX |
There are several mechanical drawing sheet notes that states ACM was present back in 2007. None of the reports provided go back that far in dates.
Can the VA provide the reports from 2007?
Available documents were provided.
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Can the VA clarify if any of the outside units need to have bollards to protect the unit(s), if so please provide details for bollards? |
| Only one new unit in building B502 was observed to be affected by vehicular traffic. Existing bollards are intended to provide coverage. |
| 1. |
| 9-23-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Drawing Sheet ES100 - Hand Holes or Manholes, could you please confirm what size or type is required at each location marked on the prints? The Civil Print C3.0 have them as Transformer Pad, Junction Pad, and one located on the north road with no marking. |
| Refer to sheet C6.0 of the ELECTRICAL SLEEVING PLAN for additional details on the manholes. |
| 1. |
| 9-16-24 |
| 10-22-24 |
| Division 26 Electrical Questions: By looking at the single line there a few new panels, please verify Panel type, manufacturer? |
| There will be an area provided to contractors for staging. |
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