Amendment 0001 Attachment 1 RFIs - Expand Mental Health Wilkes-Barre Final.docx

SOLICITATION # 36C77624R0079

PROJECT NAME: Expand Mental Health Clinic Construction-Wilkes-Barre

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

ITEM

NO.

Moisture tests are needed per specs for all areas on slab, specification is used in remediation if needed

Asphalt, Earthwork and exterior concrete specifications will be provided in Addendum #01

Spec will be provided in Addendum #01

As stated in specs-EHMC, section 23 08 00 The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS. A Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.

Moisture testing prior to flooring installation is required at all locations. Contractor does not need to include moisture remediation coating in bid.

VA, Drawings designate elevator 5 to be used by Contractors

At all existing hospital renovated space that is to receive new flooring.

Self-leveling underlayment shall be included on the whole SQFT of the project

Yes

The VA shall remove all office furniture

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SECONDARY SIGNAGE CABINET FLAG

RESTROOM WALL FLAG-MOUNTED SIGNAGE

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE

BIOHAZARD SIGN

SECONDARY SIGNAGE-NUMBER ONLY

SEE ATTACHED SHEETS I-141A AND I-141B

Product is specified as Basis of Design. Alternate products acceptable.

Wall is not exterior, adjacent to Interior Atrium. Remove just interior face. Verify wall to atrium is rated as shown on A-101.

Given the 24th is the cut-off for RFI’s and the Holiday coming up, do you expect to hold to the 8th?

At this time we do expect to hold to July 8th. If there are delays in getting the RFI answers sent out then PCAC will extend the due date for proposals in the same Amendment to allow sufficient time to draft proposals.

Conduit is required.

Only asphalt work is patching and repairing around new fencing and door C2 new exterior concrete slab. Contractors responsible for repairing any asphalt damaged during construction. SEE 2/A402 and 4/A316. Specification section added in Addendum #01.

I-122 SHOWS EXTENT OF LVT-1 AND RB-1, ALL FLOORING WORK IS CONTAINED INSIDE NEW ROOM WAITING 225

C2-26 - . RB-1 to be installed the entire perimeter of corridor so there is no visual change from existing to new base.

C2-205 shows LVT hatching, shows Res-1 on drawings.

C2-206 shows Res-1 hatching, shows LVT-1 on drawings

C2-205 SHALL BE RES-1 AND RESB-1 C2-206 SHALL BE LVT-1 FOR FLOORING

The CQC Manager shall be a member of the general contractor’s on site work organization and shall have authority to act in all CQC manners for the general contractor. The Safety & Health Manager shall meet the requirements of 01 35 26. No where in the section does it state the SHSO must be on site at all times.

001 but are not included within the Drawing Attachments, Specifically Attachment 2 – Drawings – EMHC – Part 1 of 4.pdf. Please advise.

LP101 and LP 501 will be included in Addendum 01.

the sheet contains no content beyond the Title Block data. Please advise.

Printing error, please disregard blank second S-003. Correct S-003 shows structural loading diagrams.

and FA001 (Drawing T-601 possibly), however the sheet is distorted. Please advise.

There is a sheet T-601. T-601 will be included in Addendum 01.

Experience (Technical) is limited to the prior projects data specifically detailed in Sections 2.13.C.1 and 2.13.E.

This is confirmed it is limited to the prior projects data detailed in Sections 2.13C.1 and 2.13 E.

7 on Drawing S-301.

Provide 1/2" diameter DBA, 4'-0" long @ 18" OC

Please provide dowel information at slab shown in Detail 11 on Drawing S-301.

Provide 1/2" diameter DBA, 2'-6" long @ 18" OC. Reference detail 11/S-501

V.1 shown on Drawing S-101.

Top of footing elevation = -3'-8" based on top of slab reference elevation = 0'-0"

2/A-311, 2/A-312, 2/A-316, and 5/A-316.

2” closed cell polystyrene. Combination of 4’ (2’ horizontal and 2’ vertical or 4’ horizontal).

Drawing A-101A) shown in Details 17/S-301, 2/A-312, and 1/A-313.

Pour back concrete to be 4” thick, conform to CAST-IN-PLACE notes on sheet S-001

Detail 3/S-501 will be removed from the set

advise.

Door 107 is to have the same specification as Door 108 for door type, frame type, and hardware set. ACG

advise.

Door 226 is to have the same specification as Door 108 for door type, frame type, and hardware set.

confirm that this is a Drywall cased opening and not a Hollow Metal cased opening.

Opening 213 is drywall cased opening.

on Drawing A-601, however Specification Section 08 71 00 does not note Openings for Set 26.0.

Door opening 24 receives Hardware Set 26.0.

114E, 115E, and 116E however, Specification Section 08 71 00 does not note the openings. Please advise.

Set 19.0 is correct Hardware Set for openings 112E, 113E, 114E, 115E and 116E.

Specification Section 08 71 00 indicates Set 18.0. Please advise.

The correct Hardware Set for opening 140 is Set 19.0.

Specification Section 08 71 00 indicates Set 19.0. Please advise.

The correct Hardware Set for opening 141 is Set 18.0.

Specification Section 08 71 00 indicates Set 9.0. Please advise.

The correct Hardware Set for opening 155 is Set 9.0.

Opening is not Scheduled on Drawing A-601. Please advise.

There is no S-2.2 opening in the project.

Scheduled. Please advise.

Frame type 4 is not in the project. Please disregard. This was a change, and the frame type did not get removed.

the Finish Schedule on Drawing I-001 does. Please advise.

HAC C1-62 SHALL HAVE FINISHES LISTED IN ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE ON I-001

confirm reference.

SEE SHEET A-501 FOR PARTITION TYPE WL

“X” Gypsum Wallboard applied direct to existing partition surface with a new Veneer Plaster System to then be applied.

Confirmed, new ¼” drywall to be finished to Level 4.

scheduled on Drawings I-601 and I-602.

Yes

at MH Waiting, Room C1-100 and Reception, Room C1-163?

No, U channel hardware needed for resin panels. See Details 2 & 3/ I-202

however, Drawing I-121A indicates LVT-2 as the Floor Finish. Please advise.

Storage C1-125 and Group Therapy C1-126 shall receive LVT-2

122 indicates LVT-1 as the Floor Finish. Please advise.

C2-205 SHALL BE RES-1 AND RESB-1

122 indicates RES-1 as the Floor Finish. Please advise.

C2-206 SHALL BE LVT-1 FOR FLOORING

Ceiling Hung.

Partitions are floor and Ceiling hung see I431

Keynote 7 on Drawing A-101A indicates 6 locations. Please advise.

There are 10 FEC in the project on first floor, see – see sheet G-006 for locations. 1 FEC on 2nd floor in Police Suite- see Sheet G-007

Insulation and 5/8” Gypsum Cover Board in Detail 5 on Drawing A-316 however is not indicated in Details 1 and 3 on Drawing A-316. Please advise.

Disregard note 5/A-316. There is not a liquid vapor retarder on top of metal deck.

Retarder”, “Liquid Applied Vapor Barrier”, “Liquid Applied Air/Water Barrier”, and “Waterproof Membrane” interchangeably. Please clarify scope and extent relative to Specification Sections 07 11 13 and 07 27 26. Reference 2/A-312, 2/A-314, 2/A-315, 3/A-315, and 5/A-316.

Bituminous dampproofing applies to below grade conditions - reference 07 11 13. Correct, “liquid applied vapor retarder, liquid applied vapor barrier, and applied and applied air/water barrier are interchangeable. This refers to wall construction. Generally speaking, applied to the exterior sheathing, prior to the finish material installed – reference 07 27 26.

Please confirm the Scope of work applicable to this project intended by Specification Section 07 72 00 – Roof Accessories.

As defined by 07 72 00, this project has no roof hatches or metal grating roof walkway system.

within 75’ of room. Please confirm responsibility for providing the Extinguisher – VA or Contractor?

Contractor to provide and install CO2 fire extinguisher and fire extinguisher cabinet.

however Drawing I-203 indicates ½” thick. Please advise.

Countertops with support are 1-1/2” thick (3/4” thick solid surface), sills and wall caps are ½” thick.

relocating all existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment for renovation projects prior to construction.”. Please confirm.

The VA shall remove all office furniture

this include all new as well as existing?

Where all window sills are noted to be replaced use SS-3 solid surface

Yes only one

ductwork to be painted P-5 (uno).” Does the extent of this note include Rooms such as C1-159, CG-26, CG-23, CG-25, 1, ½, 2, ¾, 4, 5, C1-56C, C1-66, C1-67, C1-75, C1-82, C1-83, C1-84, C1- 85, C1-86, C1-87, C1-91, C1-92, C1-114, C1-115, C1-117, C1-118, C1-C102, C1-C103, C- 101B2, C2-10, and C2-32?

All rooms in scope of work indicated on Room Finish Schedule that have exposed structure are to be painted unless noted otherwise on that schedule. Only existing room to receive painted structure is C1-13 Corridor.

columns at the Mental Health Addition to be Fireproofed via Intumescent Paint, submittal required.” Please confirm and provide Specification. Please also confirm that this work includes columns at the Exit Stair Corridor 2C as well.

Specification section has been added via Addendum 01. Confirm, includes columns at the Exit Stair Corridor 2C

the AHU Enclosure to be Fireproofed via Intumescent Paint, submittal required. Roof Assembly Fireproofing: Contractor’s discretion.” Please confirm and clarify “discretion” as well as Beam Framing versus Column Framing; provide Specification also.

Discretion meaning the contractor may use intumescent paint or spray on fireproofing to obtain required roof assembly rating. (beams and deck)

Per the specifications all exposed fire suppression piping shall be painted red. Above ceiling piping does not carry this requirement.

The explicit requirements are to maintain a fire watch for any areas where the fire protection service is interrupted. Other methods such as the one mentioned could be employed.

Yes

General Exhaust Air Temperature Heat Recovery Supply and Return Temperature HRCP1 Command and Status Minimum Outside Air Damper Heat Recovery Valve Position Second Supply Airflow Monitoring (two are indicated) Exhaust Damper Command and Status (Exhaust dampers are not indicated for any exhaust fans or louvers)

The points mentioned are not needed. Points removed.

2W-VAV-11

2E-EF-1

1E-IU-2 and 1E-OU-2

Added to schedules.

Wall-mounted EXIT signs Ceiling mounted EXIT signs

Specification 26 51 00 includes exit signs.

See attached VA Signage Design Manual

The correct hardware for Door #155 is Set 9.0

the requirement for a “Design Quality Manager” identified in Specification Section 01 45 00, Section 3.4A applicable? Please advise.

The specification states to include a Design Quality Manager “as applicable.” As there is no design, that position is not applicable.

Yes, price as all existing windows to be removed in project to have ACM.

This should be a positive number. It should be the total cost minus the omitted work.

For rooms C1-14 and C1-15 - the dome lights are new ceiling mounted types. the existing are dome lights are wall mounted types that are to be demolished and replaced with new ceiling type. provide new cabling from the new ceiling mounted dome lights to the existing pulls in the toilet areas.

Fire alarm contractor is Johnson Controls. See P03 Brand Name J&A.

See drawing for locations (limited on space available) Yes, if damage to concrete, blacktop or grass contractor shall restore to existing conditions.

Specification section 329200 Grasses has been added

Erosion control is required. Erosion control measures listed in Specification Section 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Conrrols

Underground storms are being modified. A new drain will be installed at light well area and tied into existing storm. Drains in existing light well to be demolished. This work is covered in drawings being issued in Addendum 01

All prime contractors shall have VA badges. All subcontractors shall have a badge with the Prime contractor information on it. A badge shall be worn at all times. VA issued badges for prime contractor employees take approximately 1 week to obtain.

Yes

The contractor will need to find the electrical source for work area and responsible of connection. NO meter cost.

108.

109.