Attachment 20 - RFI Response Sheet - West Haven - FINAL.pdf

RFI RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET - SPS RELOCATION AND RENOVATION - WEST HAVEN - 36C77624R0041

QUESTION # CONTRACTOR QUESTION RESPONSE

Reference 2.24 Site Visit under Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Offerors of the RFP.

It states that the site visit is TBD. Has this date / time been set yet?

Site Visit was conducted on 3/22/2024 at 9:00AM EST

Reference 2.9 Technical Questions under Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Offerors of the RFP. We would like to request that the cut-off date for receipt of questions be extended to 3/29/2024 at a minimum in order to allow us to get subcontractors on board and then have enough time to thoroughly review the documents.

Technical question cut-off date was changed to 4/5/2024 at 1:00PM EST via Amendment 0002 posted on 3/26/2024

Reference block 13.a. of the SF1442. We would like to go ahead and request the proposal due date be extended to 4/19/2024 at a minimum.

Proposal due date was changed to 5/6/2024 at 1:00PM EST via Amendment 0005 posted on 4/15/2024

Reference Statement of Work document, Part V Coordination of Trades, Phase 5, Existing Utilities & Equipment, Natural Gas. At the end of this section it states “Point of Contact for Liberty Utilities is:”, but nothing further. Please provide the POC for Liberty Utilities.

Gas Supplier is SCG (Southern Connecticut Gas) and there is no specific contact for this site. The GC will need to contact

SCG.

Section 01 00 00 included in Attachment 06 - Div 1-14 Architectural and Structural SPECS under 1.2 GENERAL INTENTION, part A. states “Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Manchester Women's Health Clinic as required by drawings and specifications.” Section 01 00 00 included in Attachment 09 - General Construction Project Requirements has the correct project name in the same section. Please confirm that we should utilize Section 01 00 00 included in Attachment 09 and disregard Section 01 00 00 that is included in Attachment 06.

Replace "Manchester Womens Health Clinic" with "SPS Relocation Design". Disregard Section 01 00 00 that is included in Attachment 06. Per Amendment 0004 posted on 4/1/2024 - Attachment 09 has been replaced by Attachment 18 (dated 01Mar2024)

We are unable to locate a Geotechnical Report in any of the documents provided / uploaded to Sam.gov. Please provide the official Geotech Report for this project.

The Geotechnical Report is included as Attachment 26 to the SAM posting. It can also be found here:

https://securisync.intermedia.net/us4/s/yOoD9gagezQJ5fHPd87dtT003e3ffb

Reference 2.12 Proposal Requirements, Part C Technical Proposal Requirements, Sub-Part 1.2. Element 1, Technical Approach under Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Offerors of the RFP. It states that “Detailed plans for removing opening in foundation walls, façade elements, structural walls must be provided.” Please clarify further the intent of what is required here in this statement. Are the “detailed plans” a very detailed and descriptive narrative (a written plan of how we intend on doing it), or are they developed drawings illustrating this?

A detailed written plan on how you intend to complete these items is adequate.

Reference 2.12 Proposal Requirements, Part C Technical Proposal Requirements, Sub-Part 2. Element 2, Past Performance (Technical) under Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Offerors of the RFP. What should be provided in the proposal for this section?

Per Section E (Evaluation Methodology), Factor 1, Element 2: "If past performance information is available in CPARS, this information will be reviewed for recent and relevant experience as well as the quality rendered. " Offerors are not required to submit this information, we will be utilizing the government CPARS system (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System) to determine if past performance information is available. Contractors without relevant past performance or for whom past performance information is not available, will be rated neither favorably nor unfavorably on past performance.

Reference Statement of Work document, Part II Scope of Work, last paragraph. Please clarify the statement of “the Administration portion (….) of the project will add an additional 120 calendar days to the schedule.” Will there be a 120 day preconstruction phase, then NTP issued, then a 560 day construction phase?

The 120 days starts at NTP. The pre construction meeting is part of the 120 days.

Reference 01 00 00, 1.5.C.1 where it states that the “General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.” Is this statement applicable to this project?

This is not required. Note that the contractor is responsible for the site and any layout areas.

Reference 01 00 00, 1.19 where it states “Contractor may use elevators Nos. TBD in Building No. 1 for daily use between the hours TBD and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted.” Which elevator number and what hours are allowed?

Contractor may use elevators Nos. S1 and S2 in Building No. 1 or S3 in Bldg 2 or daily use between the hours 5 pm and 7 am and for special nonrecurring time intervals when permission is granted

Reference 01 00 00, 1.27 where it states “Contractor shall complete approximately TBD square meters ________ (square feet) of space in building accessible from ground level without use of elevators for storage of certain materials and equipment by Department of Veterans Affairs.” Is this statement / section applicable to this project and if so, how much space/sqft is required?

Since this project is a relocation and very little items are planned to be removed and reused then this for the most part does not apply. Note that if there are items defined at a later date the VA will work to come up with an acceptable alternative recomended by the GC at that time.

Reference 01 00 00, 1.30 – Photographic Documentation. Please confirm that it is the intent of the VA that this work be performed by an independent commercial photographer and not performed by the GC in house.

It is required as stated in the specification. Recommend photographer used at other projects. David Lerner, Mobile

(917) 273-1693 Multivista, 30 Glenn St. White Plains, NY 10603

Reference the title block for all the drawings. They all state “Not for Construction”. Please confirm that these are the correct drawings that we should be basing our proposal on.

*New drawings and specifications will be issued, “FOR BIDDING & CONSTRUCTION,” dated 1 Mar 2024. These drawings and specifications will be identical to the “Not for Construction” drawings and specifications currently provided. Except for SB501 & AS112.

Reference Attachment 06 Div 1-14 Specs and Attachment 07 Div 21-33 Specs. After reviewing these documents, it appears that there are multiple issues with them. I started listing them here, but soon realized that there were too many to list. Are these the correct documents? If so, they need to be thoroughly reviewed, corrected, and re-issued.

Unfortunately, we can only respond to specific requests for information. Please provide specific questions.

Detail 7/1-AS200 has a note referencing the basis of design for the 3” insulated foundation panels is “Clear Corporation Wallguard. We believe this intended to identify the Basis of Design is actually “T Clear Corporation” Wallguard 3” for R-15. Which is the correct basis of design?

T-Clear is correct.

Reference drawing sheet 1-GI004 Equipment Schedule.

a.Please confirm that the general contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing all items shown as “CC” on this schedule.

b.If so, please provide a Manufacturer (Basis of Design) and Model for tag numbers _0045, _0064, _0065, A1195, A1195.1, P2451, P4700, S0495, S1905, and S9610.

a. Confirmed “CC” = GC purchased by/ installed by.

b.No basis of Design is available. Refer to popular manufacturers who are familiar with VA projects (generally through technical support).

Please provide the product information and manufacturer of the metal wall panels on the existing Building 1.

The closest are aluminum insulated metal panels. Finish and joints to match. See Attachment 35 - Existing Metal Panels

Can we be provided the .dwg (AutoCad) file for drawing sheet 1-AS141, the Furniture and Equipment Plan drawing?

See Attachment 19 - AutoCad File of 1-AS141

Reference drawing sheet 1-AS399. details 12, 14, 15, 16. These details all have a note to "See appendix documents for 1990 Exterior Brick and Window Replacement Project." We are unable to locate these documents in the files that were uploaded to Sam.gov. Either direct us to the correct file or please provide these documents.

The reference drawings are included in the project manual specification.

Reference drawing sheet 1-AS199. Are any of the louvers shown on these elevations outside air intakes that are tied to an OR, or any other area where extreme caution should be taken concerning the quality of air associated with a construction site?

Yes. Intakes can be found above the adjacent louvered mechanical wall. Contractor to work with infectious control to identify all intakes.

Reference section 01 21 00, 3.3.A. concerning the rock removal allowance.

a.Is the 15 cuyd rock removal allowance for mass rock or trench rock? There is a huge difference between pricing for these?

b.Are we to provide unit pricing with our bid schedule should we not encounter any rock, or we encounter more than 15 cuyd? If so, there is no spot on the bid form to provide this information.

Please clarify.

a.) 15 cu yd rock removal allowance is for excavation of the building foundation. b.)Contractor will be responsible to perform additional excavation if needed. However, bid schedules should only include the 15 cu yd rock removal allowance. Anything additional will be handled at the time it is discovered and will be treated as a differing site condition.

Reference section 01 32 33 concerning photographic documentation.

a.Please confirm that network video camera for con nuous opera on and access by the contractor, owner and architect is required for this project per part 2.01 of this spec section?

b.Please confirm that 10 - 12 digital photographs are required to be taken daily for this project per part 3.01 of this spec section?

As stated. Due to the site complexity and other work needed in area the video will be required. All photography required in specification is required.

Reference section 01 35 26, 1.7.C. Please confirm that the SSHO is dedicated with duties only as the SSHO and cannot serve as the Superintendent or Quality Control Manager.

As stated the SSHO cannot be the Superintendent or Quality Control Manager. This project size and complication require a separate SSHO.

Reference section 01 35 33. Part 1.5.F states this project is categorized as Type C / Low / Class II, but the sections about (B, C, D, & E) have higlighted Type D / Low / Class III. Which is the correct classification?

Per drawing G1101 Type D, Highest Risk, Class IV.

Reference 01 45 00, 3.4.C. where it states "These individuals or specified technical companies are directly employed by the General Contractor and cannot be employed by a supplier or subcontractor on this project…." and then later in the paragraph it states "These individuals can perform other duties....". There seems to be some contradiction here. If we have to directly employ electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, architectural, materials technician submittals clerk, Commissioning Agent/LEED specialist, and low voltage systems personnel, the costs for site overhead are going to skyrocket. Should this spec read "are employees of the prime of subcontractor" and it was just edited incorrectly?

The CQC plan to be submitted shall identify all individuals sith documentation that they meet the requirements of this section. These are employees of the GC or its subcontractors.

Reference 01 45 35, 1.1.A. where it states "In addition to the Special Inspection and testing specified requirements, a registered design professional must perform structural observations during construction…..The registered design professional performing these observations will be a representative of the Designer of Record (DOR) for the building being constructured." If the design professional is a representative of the DOR, who pays for these services?

The DOR will cover cost of their professional as required.

Reference drawing sheet GS-000, Deduct Alternaes section. The deduct alternate descriptions on this drawing differs from the descriptions given in A.3 Price/Cost Schedule provided in the RFP document.

Which is correct? Please clarify.

Accurate deducts are listed on the price/cost schedule as well as provided on Attachment 25 to the SAM posting.

Reference drawing sheet GS-002, note #3. Who administers and pays for the soil borings 3 & 4 that are to be performed under demolition of B31?

All borings were covered in A/E contract. The contractor should cover the cost and supply report to engineer. Per GS- 002 note 3, contractor to price and perform soil borings 3 and 4 after demolition of B31.

Reference drawing sheet 1-AS041(A) under General Phasing / Logistics Plan Notes where it states that "Construction fences shall be 8'-0" high minimum." Reference spec section 01 00 00, 1.6.L. where it states the construction fence shall be 7'-0" high minimum. Reference drawing sheet GS-902 where details 4 & 5 show the temporary fence to be 10' high. Which is correct?

7 foot high

Reference drawings 1-AS041(A&B), 1-AS043(A&B), 1-AS044(A&B), and 1-AS045(A&B). There is too much infrimation attempting to be displayed on these drawings at one time, too many layers turned on and covering up infirmation that is not legible. Suggest separating the Interim Life Safety Information from the Phasing information to make the drawings not so cluttered.

Interim life safety protection is related to the phasing and cannot be shown separately.

32 Who is responsible for hiring the commissioning agent? There is no commissioning specification. Comissioning to be hired by the A/E team as part of their CPS contract.

There appears to be (2) 01 00 00 General Requirements specifications provided. One included in the project specification and one as an attachment. Which 01 00 00 General Requirements spec is the contractor to use?

Use 01 00 00 General Requirements provided on Attachment 18 on the SAM posting.

Reference section 14 24 00. As part of the standard spec from the TIL under section 1.1 there is an Elevator Schedule. This is where detailed infortmation such as platform size, etc. is specified. An Elevator Schedule is not provided in the issued specs. Please provide.

See elevator cut sheets located at: https://securisync.intermedia.net/us4/s/ yOoD9gagezQJ5fHPd87dtT003e3ffb

Reference spec section 10 26 00.

a.Part 2.2 calls for resilient corner guards. The Finish Legend on drawing sheet 1-GI002 calls for stainless steel corner guards. Please clarify which is correct.

b.Part 2.3 calls for wall guards and handrails. We can find none shown or indicated on the drawings.

Are there any? Please clarify.

c.Part 2.5 calls for high impact wall covering. We can find none shown or indicated on the drawings.

Are there any? Please clarify.

a. stainless steel corner guards

b. There is some handrails on the stairs. There is a guard rail at the roof.

c. There is some FRP wall protection. See finish plans and legends.

Bid Item 0004 (deductive alternate No. 3) states to install EIFS in lieu of metal panels. There are no specifications for the desired EIFS. Please provide a specification section for EIFS that clearly defines the finish and color desired.

Sto Therm ci GPS or approved equal. Standard finish and color TBD.

Reference drawing sheet 1-GI002, Demolition Keyed Noted. Keyed Notes D10, D11, D12, D13, and D14 all mention to see some additional "Appendix Drawings" for more information on the existing structure. We are unable to locate these appendix drawings. Please provide.

The reference drawings are included in the project manual specification.

Reference drawing sheet 1-AS110(A). In existing Room SG199 Clean Storage at the existing cart lift shaft there is a note stating to provide a “New Lift Door, 11-AS352 Similar”.

a.Does the exis ng cart li cab currently have a rear door?

b.Please provide more informa on on the “New Li Door” that is desired, as detail 11-AS352 provides no information.

The existing lift currently has a rear door on the upper levels.

Reference drawing sheets 1-AS111(A) and 1-AS112(A). Both drawings have notes stating to "Provide 2 hour rated spray fireproofing on structural steel members except where noted as intumescent paint."

We are unable to locate any such notes concerning where intumescent paint might be required.

Please clarify.

See Dwgs. AS339 and AS400.

Reference drawing sheet 1-GI0002, Equipment Legend. The last note under this list states that the "Contractor is responsible for all tagged equipment - Untagged furniture and equipment will be provided by others." This statement is confusing as many of the items shown in this legend also show up on drawing sheet 1-AS141 'tagging items' and on drawing sheet 1-GI0004 Equipment Schedules and are designated as "VV" on here, which is Government Furnished and Installed. Please clarify which is correct and confirm what the contractor is responsible for.

Contractor is responsible for all tagged equipment – Untagged furniture and equipment will be provided by others.

Tagged equipment listed on GI004 modifies the statement above releiving or adjusting the contractor responsibility. In otherwords - GI004 takes precedence.

Reference drawing sheet 1-GI004 Equipment Schedule. Tag Number / Items P2000, P2451, and P4700 are in this schedule but are not shown in the Equipment Legend on drawing sheet 1-GI002. Please clarify.

P2000 - is tagged on the plans. Provide as listed in schedule.

P2451 - is tagged on the plans. Provide as listed in schedule.

P4700 - is tagged on the plans. Provide as listed in schedule.

Reference drawing sheet 1-AS399. The note on section 14 states "See appendix drawings for 1990 Exterior Brick and Window Replacement Project." We are unable to locate this information, please provide.

The reference drawings are included in the project manual specification.

Reference drawing 1-AS399. The note in section 16 states "See Appendix drawings for 1995 Clinical Improvements Project." We have been unable to locate this information, please provide.

The reference drawings are included in the project manual specification.

Reference Attachment 06 - Div 1-14 Architectural and Structural SPECS, the table of contents and section 09 91 00 3.13 A. (pg. 640/778). There is reference to Finish Schedule Section 09 06 00, Schedule for Finishes. This specification has not been provided - please provide.

See Dwgs. AS130, -1, -2.

Reference Attachment 17 provided in amendment 0003, which replaces Attachments 02 and 03 originally issued with the RFP. This document primarily includes a Regulated Building Materials Survey Report for Building 1.

a.Are there any hazardous materials an cipated in Building 31 and in the small por on of Building 1 being renovated that will require removal prior to demolition?

b.If so, please provide a more focused report on the areas associated with this project.

c.Also, if so, please provide specifica ons related to the hazardous materials an cipated and procedures for their removal. There are currently no specifications dealing with this scope of work.

See Attachments 31, 32, and 33. These can also be found at https://securisync.intermedia.net/us4/s/ yOoD9gagezQJ5fHPd87dtT003e3ffb

Reference Attachment 01 Construction SOW, Part V. Coordination of Trades, Phase 1 Core Drilling where it states that "the Geotechnical engineer recomends planning for blasting." We cannot find any such recommendation in the Geotechnical Report issued with Amendment 0002. Futhermore, would blasting be acceptable next to an operating hospital? Please clarify this statement.

No blasting is acceptable at this location.

Reference Attachment 01 Construction SOW, Part V. Coordination of Trades, Phase 3 Demolish Siar Tower, Basement Opening, Demolition where it states that "Work with COR to schedule noise mitigation and scheduling." Is it anticipated that demolition work will have to be performed after normal work hours? Please clarify this statement.

It depends on the noise level, dust, vibrations ect. Work may need to be done after hours. 5pm to 7am weekdays and weekends. Due to proximity to OR, COR will need to coordinate as stated.

Reference cut section detail 15/1-AS401, where it appears to be a prefabricated canopy above the man door. This is the only location we can find this shown and there are no specifications for it. Is this canopy required, and if so, please a provide a specification or basis of design?

Two (2) canopies required. One each at exterior doors (2 locations). BOD VESTIS Alum. w/ rear drain + leader & splash block. Std. Finish.

Reference spec section 14 24 11 and drawing sheet AS352 where MATOT is listed as the basis of design for the cart lifts.

a.The specifica ons call for hydraulic cart li s with oil hydraulic central dispatching sta ons. MATOT informs us that they do not manufacture hydraulic units, that this basis of design MATOT Model 840 would be a winding drum machine. Is that ok, or is this specification rigid to a hydraulic system?

b.If it is rigid to a hydraulic system, please specify another basis of design manufacturer and model.

c.Also, if a hydraulic system is required, please provide a machine room, as there is currently none shown at this time.

d.It appears from the drawing the cart depth is 48”, but I am not seeing any other car dimensions like the width or height. What are these dimensions?

See Attachments 28 and 29. These can also be found at https://securisync.intermedia.net/us4/s/ yOoD9gagezQJ5fHPd87dtT003e3ffb.Otis elevators to be hydraulic (no machine room type). Matot lifts are overhead traction type elevators (not hydraulic).

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 1.1.C. where it states that an "OTIS HydroFit 3500#, 100 fpm elevator or approved equal" would be acceptable. Also reference drawing sheet 1- AS352, detail 23 where it states, "Basis of Design: OTIS Hydrolift 3500 (HYD 3510-MRL) 3500 LB Elevator with 7'-9" Cab Height with Stainless Steel Finishes. (No Machine Room)". Please clarify if the standard HydroFit elevator is acceptable for this project and whether the OTIS specifications for the stated model are acceptable. We ask this because the Part 2 specifications provided in the 14 24 00 conflict with this and, the stated basis of design product (nor any other primary manufacturers standard model/product) will not meet, nor can it be modified to meet the provided part 2 specifications of 14 24 00. To meet the VA standard elevator specification as issued, it has to be a custom built elevator. We have attached an edited version of the provided 14 24 00 spec to match more closely what the basis of design model offers for your review and approval if desired. Please confirm the standard OTIS HydroFit 3500# listed as the basis of design per the drawings and specs, or an approved equal, will be acceptable on this project.

See above.

Reference Specifcation Section 14 24 00, paragraph 1.2.C. Please provide specification section 09 06 00, Schedule of Finishes.

See Dwgs. AS130, -1, -2.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 1.5.D., items 1-9. Please clarify if physical samples are required as specified?

Provide Manufacturer's cut sheets in lieu of physical samples.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 1.11 and Contract Drawings 1-EP-601 and 1-EP-

801. The reference contract drawings show the elevators are fed from Panel B1-EQ-SPS1 (ckts. 8/10/12 & 14/16/18). Panel B1-EQ-SPS1 is fed off ATS-EQ-SPS from the generator control panel. Please clarify if there are any additional control functions required by paragraph 1.11.A.?

Electrical Contractor shall supply communication wiring and conduit from New ATS-EQ-SPS to existing generator control panel.

Emergency power sequence described by Section 14 24 00 paragraph 1.11 is provided by a battery pack integral to the Basis-of-Design elevator. This function is independent of the operation of ATS-EQ-SPS.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraphs 1.11.B &C. Please provide a copy of the as-built control wiring diagrams for the existing ATS that serves as ATS-EQ-SPS. The wiring diagrams are needed to understand if additional control relays or timer relays are required in the existing ATS or generator controls for accomplishing the control sequences outlined in paragraphs B & C.

Existing and as-built diagrams are not available to respondents. See drawings for additional information.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.1.A. The specifications note Class 302 or 304 stainless steel. Please advise if the elevator manufacturer's standard stainless-steel class is acceptable or if it must be Class 302 or 304?

Standard s/s acceptable.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.8. Most of the elevator manufacturers provide a standard elevator manitoring system that is built into the individual elevator controllers. Please advise if the manufacturer's standard monitoring system is acceptable?

Standard monitoring is acceptable

Reference Specification Section, paragraph 1.11., paragraph 2.9., and Contract Drawings 1-EP-601 and 1-EP-801. The reference contract drawings show the elevators are fed from Panel B1-EQ-SPS1. Panel B1-EQ-SPS1 is fed off ATS-EQ-SPS from the generator control panel. Paragraph 2.9 outlines the installation of selector switches to select which elevator will be connected to the emergency power during the loss of normal power. Currently the elevators are connected to the emergency power equipment branch. Please clarify if additional controls and automated switching are required to meet the control functions noted in paragraph 2.9?

Control functions described in Paragraph 2.9 are integral to the Basis-of-Design elevator, with all control wiring provided by the Elevator Contractor. No additional work is needed by Electrical Contractor.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.12. Please clarify if Medical Emergency Service is required for this project? Note: The referenced Otis Hydrofit Elevator has an optional hospital emergency function which can be added.

No MES required

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.12, items A through K. Please clarify if all the items noted are required if Medical Emergency Operation is required? Note: The referenced Otis Hydrofit Elevator has an optional hospital emergency function which can be added with card access if required.

No MES required. No card access is required.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraphs 2.14. The referenced paragraph notes that a submerssible pump unit is best suited for lower traffic areas. The HydroFit Elevator uses a submersible pump unit. Please confirm that a submersible pump unit is acceptable for this project?

Yes, this is acceptable.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraphs 2.15.B Please advise if groove type pipe and fittings are acceptable?

Provide per specification.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.15.F. Please advise if an automatic safety shut off valve is required as specified?

Provide per specification.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraphs 2.16 & 2.17. The specified Otis HydroFit Elevator or equal is a holeless hydraulic elevator which uses a plunger assembly which is installed above ground. Please confirm that a holeless hydraulic elevator is acceptable?

Yes, this is acceptable.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.26. The referenced paragraph outlines specific construction standards for the main car operating panel and the types of push buttons and key switches. Please advise if the manufacturer’s standard main car operating panel is acceptable? We point this out because the specifications are based on a custom-built elevator and elevator controls which are no longer a standard in the elevator industry.

Standard is acceptable

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.26. E.3. Please advise if a single speed exhaust fan is acceptable?

Provide as specified.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.27. Please clarify if an auxiliary car operating panel is required?

Not required.

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.31. A. Please advise if a manufacturer’s standard corridor operating devices are acceptable? We point this out because the specifications are based on a custom-built elevator trim and fixtures which are no longer a standard in the elevator industry, i.e., beveled edges, size and thickness, etc.

Standard is acceptable

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.32. Please advise if a manufacturer’s standard corridor arrival fixtures are acceptable? We point this out because the specifications are based on a custom-built elevator trim and fixtures which are no longer a standard in the elevator industry, i.e., beveled edges, size and thickness, etc.

Standard is acceptable

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.34. Please advise if a manufacturer’s standard hoistway entrances are acceptable? The standard hoistway entrance is square edged and does not use curved jambs and head soffits.

Standard is acceptable

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.35. D. Please advise if a manufacturer’s standard roller guides are acceptable?

Standard is acceptable

Reference Specification Section 14 24 00, paragraph 2.38. A. Please advise if a manufacturer’s standard car enclosure is acceptable, i.e., squared wall to ceiling connections and not domed?

Standard is acceptable

Reference drawing sheet 1-AS110(A) and question #5 in RFI document #4. In existing Room SG199 Clean Storage at the existing cart lift shaft there is a note stating to provide a “New Lift Door, 11-AS352 Similar”. Adding a door as requested for an existing cart lift would most likely require a complete replacement of said cart lift due to the controls, how they work on the safety interlocks and the age of the equipment. Is this what is desired here? If so, please provide the as-built drawings for this shaft as well as the as-built drawings for the electrical and controls associated with this existing lift. Please provide any existing submittal shop drawings for the existing lift.

As-built drawings are not available. Interlocks and reprogramming of the shall be included in the contractor scope to obtain a functioning lift with a new door as noted.

Life Safety Plan 1-AS020 shows a bracket mounted FE outside of Toilet Rm G123, but Finish Plan 1- AS131 does not. Which is correct? Please clarify.

Provide the fire extinguisher as designated.

The Fire Alarm drawings 1 FA-001 FA Riser or 1 FA-101 do not show the Elevator Recall Relay Modules and monitor modules for the Elevator Recall for the Elevator. The existing fire alarm devices are standalone, non-addressable devices for the current state of the elevator. Is it the intention of this SPS project to upgrade to addressable devices for Elevator Recall and have the smoke detectors changed to addressable in elevator lobbies, shafts and machine rooms?

No modification to the existing elevator is included under this project.

New work shown on drawings and described below shall apply to (4) new elevators being installed, labeled “Elevator #1”, “Elevator #2”, “Clean Lift”, and “Soiled Lift”

Will every lift or elevator shown on the fire alarm drawings need the following fire alarm devices added as part of this project?

. Smoke/heat detector in each elevator lobby on each floor;

. Smoke/heat detector in the elevator equipment room;

. Heat detector in hoistway, if permitted, if hoistway is sprinklered . Relay for Primary Recall;

. Relay for Secondary Recall;

. Relay to illuminate Fireman’s Hat;

. Relay for Shunt Trip, if hoistway is sprinklered . Monitor or zone for Shunt Trip Power Fail, if hoistway is sprinklered

Yes. See drawing FA-101 for devices shown. In addition to the devices shown on plans, please add the following devices not shown on plans:

Provide (1) addressable Heat Detector above Elevator #2 within 2 feet of the sprinkler head (sprinkler head is shown on sheet 1-FX-101) Provide (13) addressable "Normally Closed" contacts at locations as instructed by Elevator Contractor among (4) elevators. These contacts shall be controlled by the Fire Alarm Panel Provide (4) addressable shunt trip relays for elevator power connections at locations instructed by Elevator Contractor. These shunt trip relays shall be controlled bt the Fire Alarm Panel

Will these Deducts listed below for the Elevator have all the Fire Alarm Recall requirements removed as part of the Deduct #1 & Deduct #2?

. Deduct Alternate #1 – Remove one elevator:

Description: Provide shafts only. Remove cab, oil-minder, sump pump, power to elevator and cab, stunt trip breaker, elevator service light and power. Provide shafts only. Remove cab, oil-minder, sump pump, power to elevator and cab, stunt trip breaker, elevator service light and power.

. Deduct Alternate #2 – Remove second elevator Description: Future construction: Provide shafts only. Remove cab, oil-minder, sump pump, power to elevator and cab, stunt trip breaker, elevator service light and power.

Deduct Alternate #1 - Remove one elevator: Provide all Smoke Detectors and Heat Detectors indicated on drawings and in response #49. Remove (1) Normally Closed contact. Remove (1) shunt trip relay.

Deduct Alternate #2 - Remove second elevator: Provide all Smoke Detectors and Heat Detectors indicated above and shown on drawings. Remove (5) Normally Clsoed contacts. Remove (2) shunt trip relays.

Reference drawing sheet 1-GI002, Wall Tag Legend, Wall Tag “WP” and detail 13/1-AS111(A). It appears we have waterproofing applied to the exterior foundation walls, but there is no specification for this product / application. Please provide a specification.

Polyguard Wall Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems or approved equal.

Reference 6/1-AS600. This elevation detail is labeled “Anteroom G125-PPE Storage” as its location, but it shows up on the floor plan 1-AS111(A) as being in Rm G127 Cart Transfer. Which is correct?

We are not fully understanding this question. The PPE reference is in room G125.

Reference drawing sheet 1-GI002, Construction Symbols Legend, shading for millwork and drawing elevation detail 13/1-AS600. The wall hung cabinet over the sink is not shaded in on floor plan sheets 1- AS111(A) and 1-AS131. Please clarify if it should be and if the GC is to provide this millwork item.

The hatching note applies to millwork shown on the construction plan.

Reference 13/1-AS401, a “Blast Protection Layer” is labeled in numerous details on this sheet (elevation is shown in 10/1-AS200). The wall tag legend on 1-GI0002 does not have a callout for exterior partitions shown. 1-AS111(A) appears to show the wall types from the legend on 1-GI0002 but does not show a wall type for detail 13/1-AS401

The exterior walls do not have partition tags. Follow the section mark references. See question 85 below for Blast Protection.

81 Where is the additional detail needed to bid the “Blast Protection Layer shown?

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82 To what extent is the Blast Protection Layer required on the exterior assemblies?

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83 The wall types on 1-AS610 fail to show a detail for the exterior partitions – will one be provided? The exterior walls do not have partition tags. Follow the section mark references.

84 Will a specification be provided for this Blast Protection Layer?

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Reference 6, 11 and 14/1-AS402 and 13/1-AS404 and 12, 13, 14 and 15/1-AS401. What is the “Weather Barrier” called out on these wall cut sections? Please provide a specification.

Polyguard Wall Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems or approved equal.

86 Reference spec section 07 81 00, part 3.6 Schedule. Please complete the schedule in this section. See drawings for additional information.

Reference drawing sheets 1-GI002, Wall Tag Legend and 1-AS111(A), detail 13. What is Wall Type “L” Laminated Wall? Please provide a description and / or specification for this.

There is not a detail for the laminated wall. Laminate surface with 5/8" gypsum wallboard, tape, spackle and finish as designated on the finish plans.

Reference 16/1-AS111(A). The wall type shown at door 130 labeled as “1H6”, what is this? There are no wall types shown as such on the Wall Tag Legend on 1/GI002. Please clarify.

Wall Type 1H6 is a one-hour fire rated parition with a 6-inch stud. See detail 8-AS610 and use a 6-inch stud in lieu of the 3-5/8" stud. Note that detail 8-AS610 has a typographical error listing the stud as 3-1/2" which should be 3-5/8"

89 Reference sheet 1-AS112(A). No wall types are shown on either plan view. Please provide.

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Reference sheet 1/AS121, existing Room G128 where it states to “Patch and Repair Ceilings in this Area”. What is the existing ceiling in this room?

Dropped acoustic tile ceiling.

91 Reference sheet 1-AS131, rooms G128 and G128A, the Finish Tags are not legible. Please clarify. WP2, VCT2 and wall base.

Reference Attachment 17 issued in amendment 0003, Table 1 in section 2.3 on page 10 of 534. The estimated quantity of pipe insulation and damp proofing are listed as ND (Not Determined). Normally the AE / Environmental Consultant will provide an estimated quantity, i.e. number of fittings, length of pipe, sqft, that needs to be figured into our estimate and then anything over the scheduled quantity will be addressed as a differing site condition. How are we to deal with these items?

Take-offs are not provided by the A/E.

Reference Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Offerors, Part 2.12 Proposal Requirements, Sub-Part 3. Volume II Price, item c. where it states “Offerors shall acknowledge receiving amendments by filling out section 19 of the SF 1442". However, box 11a of the SF30s of Amendments 001-003 states a completed and signed copy of the amendments are to be provided with an offeror's submission. Are signed copies of the amendments to be included with an offeror's submission, and if so in what volume they are to be included?

Per box 11a of the SF30 form for Amendments 0001-0004: “Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers”.

Offerors are not required to include signed copies of each amendment with their submission, however they are required to acknowledge all amendments using one of the three methods listed above. Filling out Section 19 of the SF 1442 and including it with their proposal would satisfy this requirement.

Reference A.3 Price/Cost Schedule. Concerning all bid items besides 0001 the base bid, we would assume that by the way each description reads, “Includes all work in CLIN 0001 but removes…..” that the number for each of these items is a re-calculated lump sum of the total scope of work as described in each bid item. But at the bottom of the bid schedule is a block for “Grand Total”. Please clarify.

CLINS 0002-0009 are only included for funding purposes and will only be evaluated if funds are not available to award CLIN 0001 to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. They will include all work in CLIN 0001 but remove the work identified in the description for each CLIN, so this will be a recalculated sum removing the work identified. Per Section E of the RFP - Factor 2, Price (Page 18), “The total evaluated price will be determined by the Offeror’s price for CLIN 0001 on the pricing schedule. The Offeror who provides the lowest price will be determined to be the lowest priced Offeror.” Grand total will be CLIN 0001 total as that is the total evaluated price.

In amendment 0004, Attachment 18 was issued replacing the original Attachment 09, which is specification section 01 00 00 General Requirements. From all indications and after running a comparison report on these 2 documents it appears the only thing changed was the header for each page showing “100% CDs Submission” to “Bidding & Construction”. Nothing else appears to have changed in this document. In previously submitted RFIs that were sent in, we had asked several questions pertaining to this document, but nothing was clarified or updated in the new document based on these RFIs. Should we ask the RFI’s again, or can we expect that they will be eventually answered and another updated version of section 01 00 00 will be issued as needed?

All questions that were submitted that are related to 01 00 00 General Requirements have been answered.

Reference 08 11 13, 1.4.G. concerning Blast Design Calculations. Is this requirement applicable to this project? If so, please clarify specifically which openings this applies to.

Exterior Doors

Reference Specification Section 23 09 23 and MEP Narrative. Please provide a set of as-built/record drawings for the current Building Management System (BMS) Control System.

Provided as Attachment 20 to the SAM posting. Contractor to verify all existing conditions.

Reference Specification Section 23 09 23, paragraph 1.1.F.1. We are assuming that the new controls are to be integrated with the existing BMS system and the existing system will support the added controls. Please clarify the requirement to "Upgrade the existing direct-digital control system's server/workstation (ECC), as necessary, to accomodate new work." What is the extent of this?

The contractor shall provide programming so all new equipment can be monitored and control by the ECC.

Reference Specification Section 23 09 23 and Contract Drawing 1-MH-501. The specifications note that the existing control system is manufactured by “Automated Logic Controls” and the Contract Drawing notes the control system is a JCI BMS. Please clarify the manufacturer of the existing BMS Control System.

Existing controls are JCI. Note: that the BMS system will be upgraded shortly. Contractor to design and connect to JCI system.

Reference Contract Drawing 1-MH-104, 1-MH-501, and Specification Section 23 09 23. The drawings and specifications have general notes indicating that we are to tie the new controls into the existing BMS Control System. Please provide a single line drawing that details the location of a new standalone control panel and communication link to the closest communication hub for the BMS’s communication network.

All new control panels shall be location within new penthouse. Contractor shall coordinate with the Engineer Control Center (ECC) on the location of the closet communication hub.

Reference Contract Drawing 1-MH-104, 1-MH-501, and Specification Section 23 09 23. We understand that we are to interface the new controls into the existing BMS Control System. Please provide a typical graphic that we are to add to the existing BMS System for the new controls, i.e., just the air handling units, or are there composite graphics that need to be revised to reflect the added equipment? We just need to understand the extent of the work required for the new graphics and control sequences.

ECC shall provide the contractor with desired graphics.

Reference Contract Drawings 1-MH-703 and 1-MH-801. Please provide a control sequence of operation for the chiller controls and chiller pumps.

The chiller for this project is secondary. Primary cooling will be provided by the facility's central plant. Sequence of Operations: 1. In the event the primary system fails or the leaving air temperature is not being achieved the primary system shall shut down and the secondary chiller shall energize. 2. The lead and lag pumps shall be sequential by the operator control at the pre-determine invetral (usually 7 days). In the event the pump fails to start within 30 seconds, an alarm shall be initaiaed and the second pump shall start automatically.

Reference Contract Drawings 1-MH-703 and 1-MH-801. Please provide a control sequence of operation for the steam to water heat exchangers and the packaged heat skid and heating hot water pumps.

Sequence of Operations: 1. Steam control valve shall modulate to mantin the leaving hot water temerpature set point.

2. The leaving hot water temeprature shall be rest inversely with the outdoor temerpartue as scheduled. 3. The lead and lag pumps and heat exchangers shall be sequential by the operator control at the pre-determine invetral (usually 7 days). In the event the pump fails to start within 30 seconds, an alarm shall be initaiaed and the second pump shall start automatically.

Reference 16/1-AS400, at the intersection of “New Metal Panels” and “Metal Panels” the area is denoted with a hashed line circle and shown to refer to 2-AS400. This is not the correct detail blowup for this condition. Please clarify.

13-AS403

Reference 16/1-AS400, at the intersection of “New Metal Panels” and “Metal Panels”, are the metal panels above this intersection to be NEW?

Metal panels to match existing insulated metal type panel.

Reference drawing sheet 1-AS101, floor plan 13 where in the footprint of B31 it states “Existing Building Above to be Removed. Remove Foundations. See Project Manual Appendix for Existing Drawings and Other Available Information.” We cannot find any existing building drawings in any appendix in the project manual. Please provide this information.

The reference drawings are included in the project manual specification.

Reference 07 72 00, 2.2 Roof Hatch (Scuttle). We cannot locate any roof hatch on the drawings. Are any required? If so, where is it located?

There is no roof hatch.

Reference 07 72 00, 2.5 Metal Grating Roof Walkway System. We cannot locate any on the roofing plans. Are any required? If so, please illustrate so a quantity can be estimated.

There is no metal grating on the roof.

Reference drawing sheets 1-MH-001, 1-EP-001, 1-PL-001, 1-FA-001 and 1-FX-001. The list of Deductive Alternates on these drawing sheets do not match the lists shown elsewhere in the RFP documents.

Please clarify which is correct and re-issue.

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Reference Specification 22 67 19.16 paragraph 1.6.A. Please provide the raw water information (fill in the Influent Water Analysis information) which is not shown in part 1.6.A.

Provided as Attachment 21 to the SAM posting.

Reference Specification 22 67 19.16 paragraph 1.6.B. Please provide the design parameters for the RO system. This portion was edited out of the original VA specification but is needed for sizing of the RO unit. See information needed below:

Design Parameters:

Normal System Flow: _____L/s (_____gpm) Maximum System Flow: _____L/s (_____gpm) Daily Water Usage: ______liters per day (______gallons per day) Daily Hours of Water Demand: ______ Operating Temperature Range: ___ to ___ degrees C (___ to ___ degrees F)

Normal System Flow: 10 gpm Generation Maximum System Flow: 10 gpm Generation; 50 gpm distribution Operating Temperature Range: 50 to 77 degrees F

Reference Specification 22 67 19.16 and Construction Drawings 1-PL-001 & 1-PL-702. Please provide a specification for the RO circulating pump.

Provide manufacted package circulating pump per basis of design - Spcficied pump per BOD is 50 gpm on VFD.

Reference Specification 22 67 19.16 and Construction Drawings 1-PL-001 & 1-PL-702. Please provide a sequence of operation for the main RO circulating pump.

Main RO distribution pump to operate on VFD as commanded and programmed by the Digitally-Enabled control panel -as part of the manufactures complete component system.

Reference Construction Drawings 1-PL-201 & 1-PL-702. Please provide a single line drawing for the RO supply piping and the RO system in general, i.e., the water in the RO tank and within the supply line should have the water quality maintained through the RO system. Please clarify with a single line drawing or sequence of operation.

Per the basis of design mfg - include Digitally enabled critical quality operations and maintenamce data, Automated data reports for quality audits, and incldue (not optional) 2/7 remote moitoring for a 3 year period. Connect to BMS.

Installing contractor shall incldeu a layout shop drawing based on final equipment specificaitons.

Reference Details 1 and 2 on Construction Drawing 1-PL-702. Please clarify the piping diagram so it reflects the items noted on Detail 1, i.e., UV large, and 2 pumps shown

The system is "Prepackaged" from the manufacturer - See suggested Basis of design manufacturer for their pre-piping diagrams or provide alternate MFG's pre-piped arangements. Alternate manufacturers are permitted that are equal of better than the Basis of Design.

Reference the alarms noted on Detail 2 on Construction Drawing 1-PL-702. Please confirm that the alarms shown are local alarms within the RO control system.

Confirmed - These shall also be connected to the BMS and provide status and alarm on the BMS Network.

Reference drawing sheets 1-PL-702 and 1-MH-501. Note 10 on 1-PL-702 calls for a remote contact for the high-level alarm for the BMS Control Panel.