Amendment 0006 - AE VA Responses Rev 6.21.2024.xlsx
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This document is an amendment to a solicitation for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) minor construction project to consolidate primary care at the Erie, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center (VAMC). The key details are:
The project involves a new first-floor addition to the existing Main Building (Building 1) and renovation of an existing portion of the building. The addition will expand and integrate the primary care clinic into one continuous, cohesive unit. The project also includes construction of a partial basement for mechanical equipment. Site work includes reconfiguring the parking lot, circulation, and landscaping impacted by the building expansion. The solicitation number is 36C77624R0007_1. The VA Technology Acquisition Center Austin is the procuring agency. The document contains questions and answers regarding various aspects of the project, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, telecommunications, security, and construction requirements. It also includes responses to requests for information and clarifications on the specifications and drawings.
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| # | Question | Answer |
| 1 | The bid form, i.e. Price/Cost Schedule, appears to be out of synch for the electrical items in terms of the form vs. the drawings. Deduct Alternate 02 for instance refers to drawing E-211C, but there it indicates that the EC is pricing Deduct Alternate 05. Then Deduct Alternate 06 in the bid form doesn’t appear to relate to anything electrical, but drawing E-211D indicates there is lighting relating to it. Please clarify. | CBDG Response: The bid form mistakenly misnumbered the deduct alterantes and will be updated to sych with specidications voume 1. Contractor to follow the specifications for bid alternate numebrs. |
| 2 | After the Rock Construction Entrance is removed, do we repair that area with sod or do we just seed? | IFS Response: Per note 11 on Sheet L101 all pervious areas to be sod. |
| 3 | Division 28 31 00, 1.1, A in part reads: |
“…include, but not limited to, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control units, fire safety control devices, annunciators, power supplies, and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified.”
| There does not appear to be anything on the drawings regarding the extension of and addition to the existing fire alarm system. Please clarify. | Stanton Response: Fire alarm system equipment locations are indicated on sheets FA103 through FA108. A new FACP is shown on sheet FA103. The keyed note reads as follows: "Provide new FACP as a new netowrk node on the existing fire alarm system. Connect the new FACP to the nearest existing FACP via new class X circuit". | |||
| 4 | Is duct cleaning required? In section 23 31 00-11 It says to clean new and existing ductwork that are tied in together. If cleaning is required, please provide drawings of existing ductwork to be cleaned, including sizes of ducts. | BFA Response: All ductwork is new. There are no new to existing duct connections in this systems. Disregard cleaning requirements. | ||
| 4.8.24 | 5 | Specifications call for all locations to be one voice and two data, the legend states that some locations are voice only and some are voice and data, and drawing T-520 “Outlet Detail” shows locations to have two voice and two data. | BFA Response: Provide two voice and two data as shown on detail on drawing T-520. There are some instances where there will only be a drop for a single voice connection for a wall mounted handset with only one port and no data. | |
| 6 | Spec section 224000 and drawing sheet P-001: The plumbing fixture designations do not match from specification to drawing sheets. Please resolve. | BFA Response: Disregard plumbing designations in section 224000. | ||
| 7 | Spec section 224000 and drawing sheet P-001: There is no specifications for P-3 – countertop lavatory. Please resolve. | BFA Response: See specification 224000 attached for countertop lavatory. | ||
| 8 | Sheet P501 and spec section 221429: Detail shows a duplex pump but spec calls for a single oil minder pump. Please resolve. | BFA Response: Provide submersible simplex sump pump. Pump shall have oil filled motor. Solid float switch. Material shall be corrosion resistant. | ||
| 9 | Sheet P-100: Please provide designation and specification for 12 x 12 areaway drain located in Areaway BN116. | BFA Response: CAST IRON FLOOR DRAIN WITH FLASHING FLANGE, SHALLOW BODY, NON-PUNCTURING FLASHING COLLAR, WEEPHOLES, BOTTOM OUTLET CONNECTION, SQUARE TOP AND HEAVY-DUTY LOOSE-SET GRATE. | ||
| 10 | Sheet P-100: What is the circle located on the 3” waste line just inside the building intended to designate? | BFA Response: Disregard circle. | ||
| 11 | Sheet P-100: What are the tie-ins with flow arrows shown on the 3” waste line in Mech Rm BN114? Size? They appear to be connecting against the flow. | BFA Response: Pipe slope direction arrow | ||
| 12 | Sheet P-100: What are we to do with the jump pump discharge pipe within the Elevator Equipment Rm BN100? Cap for future? | BFA Response: Cap for future use. | ||
| 13 | Sheet P-100 and AE410: We are to terminate the 2” sump pump and 2” jump pump discharge to grade. It appears that is not possible. Please resolve. | BFA Response: Provide discharge piping as indicated. Discharge to grade. Discharge piping shall be run in ceiling space of basement. | ||
| 14 | Sheet P-100: Drawing shows an areaway drain and a floor drain running into the sump in Mech Rm BN114 and then discharging to grade. I don’t believe it is to code to discharge a mechanical room floor drain to grade. Please resolve. | BFA Response: sump pump shall discharge rain water from areaway to grade. This is not a code vioaltion. | ||
| 15 | Sheet PD101: Can the under slab sanitary and vent piping be capped below floor and abandoned in place? If not, please show all under slab piping. | BFA Response: piping can be abandoned. Contractor shall coordinate new sanitary piping system with any abandoned piping. | ||
| 16 | Sheet PD101: Are we to remove the wall hydrants at (2) places? | BFA Response: leave wall hydrants and connect 3/4" piping to new domestic cold water piping. | ||
| 17 | Sheet PD101, P111A and P601: In PC Manager 1N104B we are to connect new 3” CW, 2” HW and 1” HWR to existing. The demo drawing sheet PD101 does not show any existing water piping to remain in this area let alone ones of those sizes. Please resolve. | BFA Response: See revised sheets PD101 and P111A | ||
| 18 | Sheet P111A, P111B, P211A and P211B: There are (2) lines running north and south starting in Corridor 1N1 and continuing into area B that have no designation. Please provide. | BFA Response: See revised sheets P111A, P111B, P211A, P211B. Piping in question shall be removed. | ||
| 19 | Sheet P211A and P211B: No vent pipe routing has been shown. Are we to use the riser diagram on sheet P602 and route piping as we deem appropriate? | BFA Response: Route vent piping per the riser diagrams on sheet P-602. Contractor shall coordinate piping with other trades to maintain proper slope. | ||
| 20 | I believe there are exit signs missing on Drawing E011A in rooms BN1, AND BN114 | BFA Response: That is correct. There should be an exit sign over the door in room BN114 and in corridor BN1 there should be an exit sign above the door exiting to the stairs BN001. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 21 | Please provide a scale Drawing of Switchgear and Generator building showing both switchgear where we need to make 800Amp connections to. | BFA Response: The record drawings for the existing Switchgear and Generator building will have to be requested from the VAMC. The A/E's were not provided those record drawings. VA Response: Refer to "Replace Legacy EPSS Dwgs EP103 and EP104", included as part of this document. These Drawings are provided for reference only. | ||
| 22 | On Drawing E011B SCP-1 is circuited to panel EHM3. There is no such panel, Please revise. | BFA Response: SCP-1 should actually be shown to be circuited to panel "EML3" versus "EMH3". Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 23 | On Drawing E211A there is a G fixture label in room 1N001 but no fixture is shown. Is this an errant label? | BFA Response: The fixture being flagged with the key note 5 which appears to look like (2) 4' foot fixture end to end is actually a 6'-0" recessed fixture at that location per the lighting fixture schedule on E-520. Just as the light below it above the vestibule doorway is a type C fixture which is a 4'-0" recessed fixture per the lighting fixture schedule. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 24 | On Drawing E211A there is a I fixture label in room 1N001A but no fixture is shown. Is this an errant label or missing fixture? | BFA Response: That is correct. Lighting fixture "I" is no longer a part of the design. The fixture was removed but the circuit and label were missed and not removed by our oversight. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 25 | On Drawing E211A there is a B fixture label in room 1N200, 1N102, and 1N201A but no fixture is shown. Is this an errant label or missing fixture? | BFA Response: The lighting fixture is missing. There is suppose to be a 2'-0" wall mounted vanity lighting fixture shown there for all three locations. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 26 | On Drawing E211A there are K fixtures labels and symbols in room 1N001 with P fixture symbols on top of them. Please clearly ID fixtures. | BFA Response: Where the lighting fixture K is shown is illustrated incorrectly. It is suppose to be shown as a recessed fixture in a slot in the ceiling as shown on the architectural drawing AE702. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 27 | On Drawing E211A there is a I fixture label in room 1N2.1 but no fixture is shown. Is this an errant label or missing fixture? | BFA Response: That is correct. Lighting fixture "I" is no longer a part of the design. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 28 | On Drawing E211A there is a missing lighting control symbol in room 1N201A. | BFA Response: The lighting in room 1N201A is to be controlled by a 20A flush mounted single pole switch. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 29 | On Drawing E211B there is a D fixture Shown on top of an A fixture in room 1N1N3.1. | BFA Response: The A lighting fixture should not be shown there. The D lighting fixtures are correct and coordinate with the architectural drawing AE701. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 30 | What security measures need to be followed for working in VA data rooms? | BFA Response: This criteria needs to be coordinated with Erie VAMC telecommunications department. VA Response: Contractors need to be escorted at all times, while working in VA Data/IT Rooms. Contractor to coordinate, at least 3 days in advance. VA has limited manpower to escort contractors, so work will be limited to 1 or 2 Data/IT Rooms at a time. Contractor to coordinate additional requirements with the VA, as needed. | ||
| 31 | Refer to mechanical drawing M-111A, schedules on M-511, and E-411A. M-111A shows EUH-1 ( Electric unit heater) in vestibule 1N000 and EUH-1 appears on mechanical schedules on M-511. However, no EUH-1 appears on electrical E-411A and no circuit for EUH-1 appears in any of the panel schedules on E-620 & 621. Please clarify, is there an EUH-1 located in 1N000? If yes, what is the amperage, voltage, and from which panel is it fed? | BFA Response: Provide 4 foot electric baseboard heater. 120V, 8.2A. Provide a 120 volt single phase circuit for EUH-1 and terminate it to a spare 20A/1P circuit breaker in space 26 of panel "EML5". Electrical load information for EUH-1 is based on a Qmark 2500 Series electric baseboard heater, catalog no. 2514W, UPC 098319730121, 120 volt, 1000 Watts, 8.4 Amps, 48" length. Please see attached cutsheet for EUH-1 for information. Refre to file named, "Att.1 - VA.ERI - EUH-1" | ||
| 32 | Refer to FA103 key note #10. Provide new FACP as a new network node on existing system. No details given on connecting new panel to new system. Please provide location of existing FACP or other point of connection to existing system and provide details on wiring, and conduit routing. | Stanton Response: Refer to sheet FA001 General Note 4 which states "The existing fire alarm control panel is located in room 153." Existing room 153 is located at the plan south portion of FA zone 1A.2 where there is an existing exterior door (refer to sheet FA101 for zone location). | ||
| 33 | Refer to E-311A key notes 3, 54, & 5 and E-311B key notes 1 & 2. Also refer to electrical spec. Notes call for flush floor boxes, but no spec is provided for required boxes. Also, no details given for connection from floor boxes to office furniture. Please provide spec for floor boxes and provide detail for connection to office furniture. | BFA Response: Provide an 8-wire whip connection utilizing a flush floor J-box or for both telecommunication and power utilize a floor box similar to "Evolution series furniture feed floor box". Please see attached cutsheet. Refer to file name, "Att.9 - VA.ERI - EFBFF" | ||
| 34 | Refer to E011B Area well BN116. No service GFCI receptacle located adjacent to HVAC equipment, MSO-1 & 2. NEC requires a service outlet within 25’ of HVAC equipment. Should a GFCI outlet be added at this location? | BFA Response: Provide a duplex weatherproof GFI convenience receptacle, 20A, 125VAC, NEMA 5-20R surface mounted on the exterior wall located between the pedestrian door and rollup door in the area well and tie it into the end of circuit EML3-18 at the receptacle just inside the corrdor BN1 to the left of the pedestrian door from the area well. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 35 | Architectural Casework details A11/AE600 & A6/AE600. I cannot find where these elevations are referenced on the floor plans. | CBDG Response: A11/AE600 and A6/AE600 are prototype millwork elevations for refrence only. These do not depict actual conditions on the project. | ||
| 36 | 1. Refer to T-111A key notes # 1, 4, 5, & 6 and T-111B key note #1 Notes call for flush floor boxes, but no spec is provided for required boxes. Also, no details given for connection from floor boxes to office furniture. Please provide spec for floor boxes and provide detail for connection to office furniture. | BFA Response: Provide a flush floor J-box or for both telecommunication and power utilize a floor box similar to "Evolution series furniture feed floor box". Please see attached cutsheet. Refer to file name, "Att.9 - VA.ERI - EFBFF" | ||
| 37 | The cameras, as part of the Video Assessment and Surveillance System (VASS) are said to be furnished and installed under Division 28 specifications, which also includes descriptions of data transmission wiring and new head end equipment. However, the telecom drawings indicate that the CCTV head end equipment is existing to remain and in some instances that the cameras are only to be fed with conduit and pull strings. Please clarify the scope of work for this system. | BFA Response: There will be a new security system for the addition which will serve the new CCTV cameras on the exterior of the new addition as well as the ones inside the new addition. The new security head end equipment will be located at the basement level of the new addition in FCC room BN108. Revised drawings will be issued for clarity. | ||
| 38 | Concerning the nurse call system, described in section 27 52 23: Does the EC own the F&I of the Cornell Status Light components in the details on Dwg E-522 which integrate with Nurse Call, per Dwg.T-601? Second, the spec seems to imply that open air wiring, presumably above drop ceilings, is permissible. Is this correct? It appears to be in conflict with other spec. sections. | BFA Response: Yes the EC own and the F/I of the Cornell Status lights components in the details on dwg E-522 which integrate with the Nurse call. All cabling are to be run in conduit. | ||
| 39 | The base board fin tube on M-211A and M-211B are shown having individual runouts and drops to each unit. Typically if they are in the same room radiant panels are piped in series with one control vale on the end of the run. Please advise if each unit is truly to have its own dedicated runout and control valve or if they are to be piped in series. | BFA Response: Units can be piped in series. | ||
| 40 | Are there existing taps/ valves where we are tying into the building chilled water and steam on drawing M-211C? If there are not, what are the existing line sizes we are tapping into? | BFA Response: At the time of design the chiller plant was under construction. Contractor shall coordinate new chilled water connection points with VAMC Erie. | ||
| 41 | The pump end suction detail G6 on drawing M-412 shows spring isolators on the pump pad. Are these required if the pumps are being set on concrete housekeeping pads? | BFA Response: Install spring isolators as indicated on detail G6. | ||
| 4.15.24 | 42 | It appears that the chilled water pipe shown on MR101 is the same pipe shown on MP101. Please clarify where the chilled water pipe is to be demoed back to. | BFA Response: Demolish chilled water piping back to roof pentration. Cap remaining piping just above roof penetration. | |
| 43 | Please provide detail on existing wall construction for exterior wall noted on AD201. | CBDG Response: Reference Attachment 2 (Att. 2 - VA.ERI - Existing Wall Detail) for presume Architectural detail. | ||
| 44 | There is no footing shown between “A” and “B” / “5” and “6” lines on drawing S101-1A. Please provide footing type and detail for connection between footings. | HZ Response: Provide a 3WFC under the concrete wall between footings. Extend the continuous #5 bars of this footing 24" into each of the two footings it's connecting. | ||
| 45 | Please provide dimensions for F4 footing on footing schedule S601. | HZ Response: F4 should be 4'x4'x1' with 5-#5 bottom bars each way. | ||
| 46 | To what extent and in what locations may hospital-grade MC cable be utilized? The specifications are unclear on this. | BFA Response: The electrical specifications for this project do not reference using any type of MC cable. This would need to be coordinated with Erie VAMC as to whether they would allow the use of hospital-grade MC cable and where it can be used. |
VA Response: MC is not authorized, except for light fixture whips. These whips can not exceed 6' in length. All raceway is to be EMT or rigid conduit with a minimum trade size of 3/4". If an existing wall is to be "fished"; 3/4" minimum, steel, flexible conduit is to be utilized. Connector must be clamp-type with insulated throats.
| 47 | Sheet P-111B and P-211B: In Soiled Room 1N603 the lavatory called out is P-3 and P-5 respectively for the same fixture. Which is correct. | BFA Response: P-5 is the correct fixture |
| 48 | Division 22 specifications, Specification 220711, Sheets P311, P312 and P211 B: Please provide specifications for storm pipe and fittings, storm pipe and fittings insulation, roof drains, overflow roof drains and overflow discharge fittings and designate items on the drawing sheets. | BFA Response: Provided specification section 22 14 00 |
| 49 | Sheet P311 and P312: P311 shows drawing as Not To Scale but has a graphics scale of 1’ = 1/32” while P312 shows drawing scale as 3/16” = 1’-0 but also has a graphics scale of 1’ = 1/32”. Please clarify. | BFA Response: Scale shall be 3/32" = 1'-0" |
| 50 | Please provide a spec section for the exterior sheathing board - Note: the exterior CFMF is called to be engineered to Blast Design. | EYP Response: For the exterior sheathing, refer to the Spec section 09 29 00,2.2, B.(ASTM C1177, Type X) |
| 51 | Please provide a schedule for EXP-1 and AS-1 | BFA Response: EXP-1 and AS-1 schedules have been added to sheet M-511 |
| 52 | Does the existing chilled water system have glycol in it? Are any additional chemicals required for this system? | BFA Response: No additional chemical are required. Chilled water is being supplied from facility Chiller Plant. |
| 53 | What are the chemical requirements for the new HW system? Chemical feeder? Preferred vender? Etc. | BFA Response: No chemicals required for HW system |
| 54 | Are 180 degree calsil inserts required on the HW and CHW hangers? | BFA Response: Provide hanger inserts to protect piping insulation. |
| 55 | Are the air handler hookups meant to be 2-way valves or 3-way valves? Drawing M-702 and the detail shown on M-411 contradict each other. | BFA Response: Provide 2-way valves. System is variable speed. |
| 56 | Please advise if shift work is required for work out of phase. The way the mechanical piping is drawn, we need to make tie-ins (CHW and steam) in the existing building to get to the new MER as well as pipe the main HW loop through the existing building to get back to the addition . | BFA Response: VAMC will need to make that descision. |
VA Response: Shift work should be anticipated throughout the project for multiple reasons, which include utility tie-ins that could impact patient care.
57 Will there be access to natural gas to run temporary heat during winter months? BFA Response: VA must respond to this.
VA Response: Yes 58 Please clarify the glass type required for the exterior insulated glass. The glazing specification for the typical insulated glass unit references clear inboard and outboard lites with the unit requiring a visible light transmittance that cannot be achieved with the make up listed. In addition, the insulated glass specification references Starphire low-iron glass, which further complicates the performance requirements.
The glass spec references performance values of: VLT: .49 U-value: .24 SHGC: .23 A standard, clear insulated glass unit with Solarban 60 low-e and argon infill will meet the specified u-value of .24, but the SHGC is .39 with a VLT of .70. Note that the utilizing Starphire glass in the unit make up will raise the VLT and SHGC numbers higher than what is listed.
| In order to achieve a VLT of .49 and an SHGC of .23 a gray tinted glass would likely need to be incorporated on the outboard lite, but the SHGC would still fall a little short on the listed performance. Please advise. | EYP Response: Please use one of the stipulated products (eg., Solarband 90), which should meet the performance requirements on the specs. Please see revised spec 08 80 00 attached. Staphire has been removed and Solarban 90 to be used as basis of deisgn. See product data sheet named, " Att. 8 - VA.ERI - SB90_datasheet" attached for reference. | |||
| 59 | Please confirm if Kawneer’s 2500UTPG unitized curtainwall system is an acceptable alternative to price in lieu of the specified Harmon UCW8000 unitized wall system? In addition, please advise if a unitized curtainwall system is a project requirement. If a unitized system is not a requirement, would Kawneer’s 1600UT curtainwall system be an acceptable product utilize in lieu of the unitized system? Product flyers for each of the Kawneer systems is attached. Please advise. | EYP Response: Contractor to comply with the performance requirements on the specs. A non-unitized system is acceptable. Kaeneer is an acceptablemanufacturer as long as it meets the performance requirements on the specs. | ||
| 60 | Please confirm if the Besam SL500 is an acceptable alternative to price in lieu of the Stanley specified Duraglide 5200 series door system. Besam SL500 brochure attached for reference. | EYP Response: Stanley is to be used for consistency with existing doors and maitenance. | ||
| 61 | E-211A & 211B show nurse call dome lights connected to local lighting circuits, 277V. Cut sheets on E-522 show dome light as 24V. Please advise as to which is correct. | BFA Response: The nurse call dome lights are shown incorrectly on the drawings. They will not be connected to the exam room lighting circuit. They are to be fed from the 24V power source mounted in room BN106 as shown on T-601 - Diagrams. Please see revised drawing E-011B and E-621 for location of the power supply and triple status control module and circuit for power supply. | ||
| 62 | On E-522 there is a power supply and a Triple status control module shown. However, it appears that they are not located on any of the floor plan drawings, lighting, power or telecom. Where are these devices to be located? | BFA Response: Please see revised drawing E-011B and E-621 for location of the power supply and triple status control module and circuit for power supply. | ||
| 63 | Spec section 27 52 23 – 15 (2.16) lists contractor furnished equipment, outlet and junction boxes. Staff Console, Patient Station, Staff Station, Remote Call station, Lavatory Call Station, Dome Light, & Remote Infrared Receiver. Only dome light, Dome light switch and patient call station appear on the drawings. See E-211A & B for dome light and T-111A & B for call stations. Please clarify if we own rough in for all the items listed above or only what is shown on the floor plans. Also, please provide locations for power supply and triple status control module(s) as shown on E-522 | BFA Response: Yes the contractor will be responsible for rough-in requirements as well a devices and equipment per the specifications. Please see revised drawing E-011B and E-621 for location of the power supply and triple status control module and circuit for power supply. | ||
| 64 | Please provide wiring diagram for nurse call system. Spec calls for Cat6A wire drawings state - assume 2-#16 in ¾” conduit for bidding purposes. See T-601 Room Status Light Diagram. Which is correct? | BFA Response: Follow the note on drawing T-601 regarding the 2-#16 in a 3/4" conduit as this was coordinated with the manufacturer representative Mike Chew with Cornell. See the Att. 7 cut sheets for the power supply and triple status control module for the diagrams. | ||
| 65 | Please confirm that toilet room call stations do not require dome light. None shown on drawings. | BFA Response: Dome light not necessary for toilet rooms. | ||
| 66 | Refer to T-011B rooms BN106 & BN108, T-111A, T-111B, details on T-520 and data spec. No data room fit out details are shown on drawings. Please provide. | BFA Response: Coordinate with Erie VAMC IT department for fit out details for the 4 post racks in the rooms. | ||
| 67 | Spec section 27-11-00-8 refers to data cabinets, but drawings refer to 4 post racks. Which is required, cabinets or open 4 post racks? what MFG is hospitals standard? | BFA Response: Follow the drawings which indicate the 4 post rack which was coordinated with the VAMC during the design phase. Coordinate manufacturers information for hospital standards with Erie VAMC. | ||
| 68 | No termination details or locations given for 400 pair copper backbone, 12 pair single mode fiber, or 12 pair multimode. Please advise. | BFA Response: See drawings T-011A and T-011B for information. | ||
| 69 | There are data racks shown in BN106 (3) and in BN108 (2). All backbone is shown as running to BN106. No connection shown between BN106 and BN108. Please advise. | BFA Response: There will be no connection between the two rooms. | ||
| 70 | Note 11 on T-011B shows (3) 4” conduits from first floor cable tray thru chase to BN108, note 12 shows (6) 4” conduits from cable tray thru chase to BN106, (9) 4” conduit total. At cable tray on first floor, only (6) 4” are shown. Which is correct ? | BFA Response: (9) 4" conduits total is correct. See revised T-111B for changes. | ||
| 71 | Note 7 on T-111A shows data outlet to have Coaxial cable for TV. Notes 9 on T-011A and 6 on T-011B are also for TVs. Do they require a Coax also? Coax and Cat6A to TV or just Coax? Please confirm that coax also runs to new data room BN106. | BFA Response: See updated drawing T-111A and T-111B for correct symbol. Keynote 7 is only requiring a coax rough-in with no Cat6A for the VAMC local provider to use. Keynote 9 on T-111A and keynote 6 on T-111B will be requiring a Coax and Cat6A drop at the location of the TV. UPDATED RESPONSE: Keynote 7 has been deleted and Keynote 9 on T-111A has been revised to indicate a DATA/CATV outlet. On T-111B, keynote 6 has been revised to indicate a DATA/CATV outlet. | ||
| 72 | T-520 has a detail for typical data outlet with four jacks. Please provide detail for voice only outlet and TV outlet. | BFA Response: See revised T-520 drawing for details | ||
| 73 | T-520 detail for data outlet to cable tray shows (2) 1” conduit from each voice/data outlet to tray. Please confirm that (2) 1” conduits are required for each voice/data outlet. This seems excessive. | BFA Response: This was provided at the request of Erie VAMC. Confirm with VAMC if they still require this. |
VA Response: Normal practice is (1) 1" or 1-1/4" conduit for each.
74 What is the VA preferred data system ( Panduit, Leviton, Ortronics, Hubbe, etc. ) BFA Response: Coordinate with Erie VAMC VA Response: The VA typically uses Ortronics MIGHTY MO 20 Cable Management Racks. For other components, the VA doesn't have "preferred" systems.
| 75 | One pair multimode fiber is shown running from B13A on T-011A to BN108 on T-011B. What is this fiber terminating to at each end? Please provide detail. | BFA Response: As the note states on drawing T-011A, it will terminate to the existing "LENEL" Access Control system which is located in room BN045 and the new security system to be installed in room BN108 as shown on T-011B. |
| 76 | BN106 and BN108 both show a security termination area, note 4 on T-011B, but security fiber runs to BN108 only with no connection between the two shown. Please advise, should they be connected? If yes how? Please provide detail. | BFA Response: No they are not to be connected. UPDATED RESPONSE: The security termination area in room BN106 has been deleted. |
| 77 | On T-111A there are two cameras shown in and near the new entry. No conduit connection to cable tray is shown. Is this an oversite? Is a conduit required or should the cameras not be there. | BFA Response: See revised drawing T-111A for correction |
| 78 | On T-111A there is a card reader shown at the new main entrance, no other access devices shown at this door. Same question, is conduit required or should card reader not be there? If card reader should be there is that the only device required? | BFA Response: See revised drawing T-111A for correction |
| 79 | Refer to T-011B, T111A, & T-111B. Room Bn106 in basement, conduit chases to cable tray on first floor and lay out of cable tray on first floor. Industry standard (BICI) is to not exceed 290’ for data cables form rack. Given current layout of data racks, conduit chases and cable tray, many data drops on T-111A will exceed the 290’ standard. Please advise. | BFA Response: The drawing T-111A and T-111B will be revisited and coordinated to make sure to stay within industry standard. This may require adding a cable tray section to connect along the southeast side of the clinical suite. |
| 80 | Refer to ES-101notes 3 & 4 and ES111. Is there an accurate as built drawing available showing number of conduits and depth of each duct bank? If yes, please provide. Is it anticipated that the duct banks will pass thru the crawl space under new addition or under the crawl space? Is the intent to encase the conduit for the entire width of the addition or only at footers and where it crosses the crawl space? | BFA Response: The asbuilt would need to be requested from Erie VAMC. It is anticipated that it will either pass thru or go under the crawl space. The intent would be to encase the conduit the entire width of the addition to protect it. |
VA Response: There are no additional as-built drawings available, other than the ones included in the Construction Drawings Set.
| 81 | Refer to E-011A, E-211A, B, C & D. No general area wide lighting control system shown on drawings, only local switching. Please confirm this is correct. | BFA Response: That is correct |
| 82 | Refer to one-line on E-622 and site drawing ES111. Please provide a drawing showing location of emergency switchboard and normal power switchboard feeding addition inside switchboard building. | BFA Response: We did not have the record drawings for the existing Generator building where those gears reside. The record drawings would have to be requested from Erie VAMC. |
VA Response: Refer to "Replace Legacy EPSS Dwgs. EP103 and EP104", included as part of this document. These Drawings are provided for reference only.
| 83 | Drawing ES101, Demo Notes 3 and 4 state the following: EXISTING UNDERGROUND 12,470V DUCTBANK TO SERVING THE PARKING GARAGE TO REMAIN PER VAMC. THIS DUCTBANK WILL BE ENCASED AND OUR NEW ADDITION WILL BE COORDINATED WITH FOR PLACEMENT. EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION DUCTBANK TO REMAIN PER VAMC. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE EXISTING TELECOMM DUCTBANK WITH THE NEW ADDITION AND ENCASE IT TO REMAIN IN PLACE. THIS WILL BE FIELD VERIFIED AND COORDINATED WITH THE CONTRACTOR AND THE VAMC. To ensure that all bidders are pricing this the same, please provide detail/drawings on Concrete Electrical Duct Bank is to be constructed. | BFA Response: Please see provided Att. 3 - UG-IV-3-Concrete-Encased-Duct-Bank |
| 84 | During the site visit on 4/16/24, the Government stated that there will be little to no area available for laydown and the Government will still need access to parking within the Limits of Disturbance of the project. Please confirm if the Government will re-issue Civil Drawings CG101 with restrictions to the Limits of Disturbance and drawing GK101 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan or will the Government issue a civil/site phasing plan indicating new phased areas for limits of disturbance and E&S plans? | IFS Response: Limits of Distrubance in plans should be maintained. Any alterations would require additional review by the Erie Conservation District. Sheets GK101 and L101 will be reissued based on review comments associated with the ongoing NPDES application review (Limits of Distubance does not change). |
| 85 | Please advise if the Government will submit a schedule/timeline of when the parking area within the limits of disturbance will be accessible for construction activities in conjunction with a phasing plan. | IFS Response: Phasing provided on Sheet GK200. Schedule and timeline to be approved by VA. |
VA Response: Contractors to follow what's been established on the Phasing Plans in the Drawings Set, as well as on the Specs. Coordination between the selected contractor and the VA is expected, throughout the execution of the project.
86 Please provide a photo of ALL items scheduled for demolition as indicated on Drawing CD101 Please provide photos of the area along the Limits of Disturbance so GC can restore to existing condition.
Please provide photos of each existing window to be removed (top and bottom, inside and outside) Please provide photos of rooftop equipment and parapet Please provide photos of cladding to be removed.
Please provide photos of canopy and segmented curtain wall to be removed (multiple angles, top and bottom inside and out).
Please provide photos of the inside of ALL rooms to be demolished in Phase 2 Please provide photos of above ceilings in Phase 2 demo IFS Response: Sheet CD101 identifies site/civil features to be demolished, photos are not part of the construction documents. Items in Red are not site civil related.
VA Response: Refer to Pictures A1 to A49, included as part of this document. VA not allowed to send pictures of the Data Closets / IT Rooms.
| 87 | Please confirm that the VA will remove ALL items to be salvaged | VA Response: Refer to Demo Note D5 on AD Sheets. "Owner (VA) has first right of refusal of all salvage items". VA will coordinate with contractor, prior to demolition. |
| 88 | Please confirm that the VA will remove ALL furniture prior to Phase 2 demo. | VA Response: The VA will remove free standing furniture, such as desks, chairs, tables and similar. Cabinetry, casework and millwork shall be removed/demolished by contractor. |
| 89 | Please provide photos of ALL Mechanical Equipment to be removed/demolished. | BFA Response: VAMC will need to provide photos |
VA Response: Refer to Pictures A18 to A30 for roof mounted mechanical equipment/roof related pictures. Contractor/bidder shall refer to Drawings to determine mechanical equipment to be removed/demolished.
| 90 | On Drawing AD 101-1A, we will need to construct ICRA Barriers for Phase 1 in the Phase 2 Area that will be occupied. Will this be off-hour work? | CBDG Response: No, phase 1A and 1B connecting perimeter should be contained during construction of phase 2. |
| 91 | Sheet P312: Note on drawing sheet indicates the storm water from the high roof of the Lobby is to spill onto the lower roof. The drawings seem to show they are tied into the storm water piping serving the lower roof. Which is correct? | BFA Response: Piping connects to lower roof, then ties into storm drain. |
| 92 | Detail A8 on drawing M-412 shows a 3-way steam control valve with a note stating see control diagram. I do not see a control diagram for this. | BFA Response: Will provide control diagram for steam convertor. |
| 93 | There is reference to a note 9 on drawing M-101 on the HWS risers, but there is not a note 9 listed under the construction notes. | BFA Response: "9" should be a "3" |
| 94 | Will the low-pressure steam line be 3” the entire way to the heat exchanger? There is only 1 pipe size listed for this system on drawing M-211C. | BFA Response: 3" is correct. |
| 95 | Can you clarify the pipe sizing on drawing M-211A and B? No pipe size shown for baseboard heating along window/wall. | BFA Response: Provide 2" HWS and HWR |
| 96 | What are the ¾” taps on drawing M-211A next to consult/exam (neg) room 1N302 feeding? Nothing shown on drawing. | BFA Response: 3/4" HWS and HWR serve VAV box. See ductwork plan for VAV box location |
| 97 | Section 23 74 13 of the specs has a packaged outdoor AHU listed. The unit being installed is an indoor unit located in the basement of the new building. Is there an additional spec section for the indoor AHU? Also is there a basis of design for this unit? | BFA Response: Will provide specification for AHU. Also, See BOD attacehd. Refer to file name, "Att. 10 - VA.ERI - AHU-25k" |
| 98 | Do you know how much the rooftop equipment being demolished weighs? | BFA Response: VAMC will have that data. |
VA Response: There are 2 units on top of the existing Atrium Roof. The air handling unit, which is located further North, weighs approx. 6,200 lbs. The heat recovery unit behind this one weighs approx. 2,300 lbs. The chiller unit on the Southwest side of the clinical area roof weighs approx. 7,617 lbs. We couldn't find the weight of the large HVAC Unit to the North side of the chiller unit. This unit is a Temtrol, Model WF-RDR32, Serial # 77377. To the East side of this unit, there is a 300 gal chilled water buffer tank, which weighs approx. 633 lbs.
99 Can you provide as-built drawings for the area of the existing building to be renovated? VA Response: Existing Conditions and Demolition Drawings provided, as part of the Construction Drawings Set.
| 100 | Does the electrical demolition scope of work include all lights, switching, receptacles, tele data, nurse call, cameras, PAC’s, paging, sound masking, fire alarm? | BFA Response: The demolition includes all of the mentioned below for the existing clinic suite services up to the limits of construction. |
| 101 | The current specifications for telecommunications cabling and room build out does not reflect the standards for the ERIE VA. Should this be bid to match the VA 4th floor renovation standards? Clarification received: "I don’t have a hard spec from a previous VA job to reference. From doing so much work at the VA over the years Keystone has set the standard. Attached are the submittals from the 4th floor. I think the A&E should use this for the their addendum answer". | BFA Response: Verify with Erie VAMC if this could be bid to match the VA 4th floor renovation project mentioned. If they have had some recent changes to their standards our design may not reflect them based on the time frame of the start of this project design. VA response, after clarification from Contractor: We only received a submittal from another project, as clarification, which isn't what we requested. This is our response, based on the limitted amount of information and reference provided: This submittal shows CAT 6A cable, which is specified all over the Specs and Telecomm Drawings, and applicable to this project. We don't require any particular brand name for this. This submittal also shows some faceplates, high density jacks, outlet boxes and so forth. We don't require any particular brand name for any of these data system components. Other pages of the Submittal refer to Ortronics Mighty Mo 20 rack solution components. For this, go to VA Response to Question 74, which addresses data systems, and states the following: "The VA typically uses Ortronics MIGHTY MO 20 Cable Management Racks. For other components, the VA doesn't have preferred systems". |
| 102 | 08 45 23 - 2.5.A Color Anodized finish - Currently, Kawall's outside finishers (anodizers) have not been performing up to pre-Covid standards. This finish can be supplied but these anodizer only offer Kalwall a 1 year warranty and most likely it will not match the painted steel frame in gloss and color. Kalwall would prefer to supply their in-house high performance Kalwall Corrosion Resistant painted Finish. This will come with a 5 year warranty, can match the painted steel frame, and is the finish we have supplied on other buildings on this existing campus. Please confirm that we are to provide the Kalwall Corrosion Resistant Painted Finish to match existing structures. | EYP Response: For Kawall's outside finishes, the project is to use Kawall's in-house high performance Kalwall Corrosion Resistant painted Finish with a 5 year warranty. |
| 103 | 08 45 23 – There appears to not be a drift profile in the structural drawings in relation to the canopy. It is believed there will be a significant snow drift on this canopy and it would be prudent to incorporate this information into the proposal. | HZ Response: We will provide an additional structural sketch with the canopy snow load. See sketch, Att. 6 - VA.ERI - SSK-1. |
| 104 | Please provide As-Built Site Utility Drawings. | IFS Response: All survey performed by IFS is located on Sheet VL101. |
VA Response: Existing Conditions Drawings provided as part of the Construction Drawings Set.
105 To provide domestic water to Area B Phase 1 we are to connect to existing in Area A Phase 2 and run piping into Area B. Should we provide for shift work to make these tie-ins and run piping? BFA Response: VAMC will need to make that decision.
VA Response: Shift work should be anticipated throughout the project for multiple reasons, which include utility tie-ins that could impact patient care.
| 106 | Refer to ES101 key notes 5 thru 11. Notes instruct us to remove lights, j-box, conduit, and wire back to source. All conduit and wire is underground. Typically, underground branch is cut and abandoned. Please clarify, is the intent to dig up and remove conduit or can it be abandoned in place? | BFA Response: Remove as indicated. The VAMC does not want any abandoned in place on the site. |
| 107 | Please provide a scaled floor plan showing location of existing FACP (room 153 per note #4 dwg FA001) And location of new FACP to show available routing. | Stanton Response: Record document indicating location of existing FACP is attached to this response, refere to file named: Att. 4 - VA.ERI - Exsitng FACP. New FACP location is shown on sheet FA103. |
| 108 | Please provide a Spec on the ATS. | BFA Response: Will provide specification |
| 109 | Is there any control wiring needed to connect the ATS with Generators? Please Specify type of wiring, and Locations of connections. | BFA Response: Confirm with Erie VAMC, but there should be other than the feeders from our location to the switchgear/generator bldg. for the entire campus. |
VA Response: As this project is fed from the main facility source switchboards, we feel there is no need for generator control. The facility is already equipped with generator control and transfer for power loss at the locations.
110 On Drawing T602 note ! States Duress/Panic Activation will be by computer, and there is no spec on this . Does this mean computer installer will supply the necessary Hardware and Software to make the system work? BFA Response: Verify the operation of the duress/panic activation with Erie VAMC.
VA Response: Duress/Panic system is a computer based system, and is not part of this contract.
| 111 | Are the room Status lights and Switches (note #1 on Drawing E511A, and E511B) Part of the nurse call system provided by the owner, or do they need to be provided by the contractor? | BFA Response: Provided by the contractor |
| 112 | Since the Nurse call system is provided by the owner, the owner is responsible for all testing and final Checkout of the system, Correct? | BFA Response: System is to be provided by the contractor and contractor will be responsible for all testing and final checkout of the system. |
| 113 | What is the “O” symbol inside a square shown in the lobby On Drawing E211A? Please provide a spec for it. | BFA Response: Per E-001 Legend it is an ceiling mounted occupancy sensor switch, 20A, 120/277V, surface mounted. |
| 114 | Is ½” emt allowed? I though the min conduit size allowed at the VA was ½”, but spec section 260533 allows ½”. | BFA Response: Per the specifications yes. |
| 115 | Is there a spec on the several different types of floor boxes needed for the job? | BFA Response: Please see attached Legrand cutsheet for BOD of floor box to be used. Refer to file name, "Att.9 - VA.ERI - EFBFF" |
| 116 | Spec section 260533, and 270533 have only 12 pages to the section, but index pages calls for 18 pages. Are pages missing from Spec section? | BFA Response: No |
| 117 | What is to be provided under Spec Section 273131? This section should be done by the VA hospital IT Department. This spec section call for meetings with VA personnel to design a system to their needs. If EC is to provide this equipment, What is the name and contact Info of the company currently maintaining the existing system. | BFA Response: Coordinate with Erie VAMC to get the name and contact information of the company currently maintaining their existing systems. |
VA Response: Please disregard Spec Section 27 31 31. Communications have already been addressed in the other Div. 27 Spec Sections provided, as part of the Construction Documents.
118 How many Data racks are required? Note #6 on drawing T-011B says to coordinate quantity with VA. BFA Response: The drawings currently indicate 3 to be provided. The VAMC during design never provided a minimum number that they would like to have installed. I recommend confirming with the VAMC to ensure that they will not require any more than currently indicated on drawings.
VA Response: VA needs 2 data racks.
| 119 | Drawing E511A appears to show all new lighting protection on existing building, yet Drawing ED401 shows it as exiting to remain. Which drawing is correct? | BFA Response: The portion of the lightning protection system on ED401 indicated by keynote 10 are to remain. The only portion of the existing lightning protection system to be demolished is over the existing main lobby to the hospital as indicated by keynote 11. On drawing E-511A, the portion of the lightning protection system over the new main lobby to the hospital is the new lightning protection system that will be tied to the existing system on the roof as indicated by keynote 3 and what is incorrectly shown on the drawing keynote 2. See revised drawings E-511A. |
| 120 | What is the Name and Contact info of the company who currently maintains the existing Camera system? | BFA Response: The only information that BFA has for the VAMC security contractor is John Gutowski with Stanley. |
VA Response: SECURITAS Technology Corp. / John Gutowski, tel 716-288-4345 / john.gutowski@securitas.com
| 121 | In Drawing E011B, please review feeder sizes for AHU 1. Wire sizes to not seem Correct Notes, in relation to fuse sizes. | BFA Response: I have coordinated this with the mechanical engineer and they will be updating their schedule to reflect matching my electrical connections per the manufacturers cutsheet data for the AHU-1. |
| 122 | Is there a spec on the cable tray other than the notes on the drawings? | BFA Response: The VA does not have a specification for cable trays go by the information provided on the drawings. |
| 123 | Pictures Requested: |
1. Picture of an existing 800A Breaker in Eaton Swbd (So we can have info to order a new breaker)
2. Picture of empty space where new breaker will go in Eaton Switchboard
3. Picture showing location of existing 800Amp breaker we are connecting to in Square D switchboard
| 4. Picture of 3 panels we are relocating in renovated area. | BFA Response: Please see provided photos as requested. VA Response: Refer to Pictures B1 to B18, included as part of this document. | |||
| 124 | Pictures Requested: 1) | Refer to ED201 detail #1. Existing electrical room. | ||
| - | Electrical panels inside rooms | |||
| - | Electrical panels with doors open to reveal circuit breakers. | |||
| - | Lighting control panel | |||
| - | Security backboard and equipment. | |||
| - | Ceiling of electrical closet. | |||
| 2) | Data closet next to electrical room | |||
| - | All four walls and ceiling area. | |||
| 3) | Refer to note #10 on ED201 | |||
| - | Area where electrical panels are to be relocated. | |||
| - | Ceiling in relocation area. | |||
| 4) | Refer to ES111 notes #1 & #6 | |||
| - | Emergency switchgear feeding the Consolidated Primary care addition. | |||
| - | Normal power switchgear feeding addition. | |||
| - | Areas around each switchgear. | |||
| 5) | Refer to T-011A. | |||
| - | Existing data room NB-59. Interior all four walls | |||
| - | Existing security closet BN-045. Interior | |||
| - | Existing data room B13A. interior all four walls. | |||
| - | Hallway for entire length of conduit route from B13A to existing crawl space. | |||
| - | Interior of existing crawl space. | |||
| 6) | Refer to E-211A. | |||
| - | Existing lobby area including ceiling. | |||
| 7) | Tie in points for CHW and Steam as seen on drawing M-211C | BFA Response: Please see the provided photos that BFA has of some of the requested areas. We do not have all areas requested and those would have to be provided by Erie VAMC. |
VA Response: Refer to Pictures B1 to B38, included as part of this document. VA not allowed to send pictures of the Data Closets / IT Rooms.
| 125 | Spec section 23 31 00-11 says where new duct connect to existing ductwork both new and existing ducts are to be cleaned, how are we to know the extent of existing duct when the entire system is not shown. Please provide drawing with ALL existing duct, with sizes, that is to be cleaned. | BFA Response: Per the design there are no existing ductbank systems that will be tied or connected to. This would not apply. |
| 126 | Is Nurse Call to be owner furnished? | BFA Response: Nurse call system is to be provided by the contractor. |
| 127 | Is nurse call conduit a requirement and should be included in installation quote? | BFA Response: Yes |
| 128 | Integration capabilities for wireless, staff assignment and ADT are noted. Are we to quote the facility licenses for these integrations or just confirm we have the functionality available? | BFA Response: This will need Erie VAMC coordination with their current provider. |
VA Response: VA doesn't want "Integration capabilities for wireless, staff assignment and ADT", as part of this project. Just confirm we have the functionality available.
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