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SOLICITATION #: 36C77624R0148
PROJECT NAME: VISN 8 Construction MATOC - Caribbean
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET
| Item No. |
| MATOC |
| SEED PROJECT |
| QUESTION |
| GOVERNMENT RESPONSE |
| X |
| Is there asbestos or other hazardous materials at the seed project? |
| Area is asbestos free. |
| 2 |
| X |
| X |
| Is there a local hire requirement? |
| There is not. |
| 3 |
| X |
| X |
| Is it okay to submit CPARS’ instead to PPQ’s? |
| Yes. |
| Can I submit the PPQ in the format I have from the VISN 1 prepared for our VISN 1 MATOC? |
| PPQs filled out for past projects are acceptable. |
| X |
| Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? |
| YES, AS LONG AS THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS THE 30-HOUR OSHA CERTIFICATION. GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A SEPARATE SAFETY OFFICER AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT IF PERSISTENT ISSUES WITH CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ARISES DURING CONSTRUCTION. |
| X |
| The adjacent areas are going to be active with Gov't Staff, is there any recommendation that the GC should keep in mind during pricing for the duration of the project? |
| Construction requirements are on the Statement of Work and drawings/specifications. |
| X |
| Will the Gov't provide the proper badging to the GC & subcontractors or as long as they have a chaperone with an approved ID badge will be okay? |
| Identification badges shall be provided by the Government. |
| X |
| The project's SOW states that the working hours would be regular hours. Can this work be performed during not regular hours (afterhours, nighttime or weekends)? |
| CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WASTE DISPOSAL, SHALL BE PERFORMED ON WEEKDAYS AFTER 5PM. WORK ON WEEKENDS WILL BE ALLOWED WITH VA APPROVAL. |
| X |
| Would the DOI be okay to use Procore as a project record system for all project documents (Submittals, RFIs, daily reports, Correspondance, etc.) |
| Yes |
| X |
| What would be the hours that the contractor can do noise, such as demolition and other tasks, since there is a lot of activity around the work area. |
| CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WASTE DISPOSAL, SHALL BE PERFORMED ON WEEKDAYS AFTER 5PM. WORK ON WEEKENDS WILL BE ALLOWED WITH VA APPROVAL. |
| X |
| The specifications reference Phases I and II and coordination with Cantel Medical for equipment delivery and installation. Can the Government confirm if the contractor is responsible for procuring the new RTU-37 or only for installation after Government-furnished equipment delivery? If Government-furnished, please provide the anticipated delivery schedule. |
| No air handling unit are provided by this project. |
| X |
| The scope notes installation of “new disinfection equipment” in addition to relocating existing equipment. Please confirm if the contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing this new equipment, and if so, can specifications and model numbers be provided. |
| Disinfection equipment (AER Machine) is not part of the project scope. |
| X |
| Are there any restrictions on working hours or days (e.g., nights, weekends) that the contractor must observe beyond the requirement to avoid disruption to VA operations? If off-hours work is allowed, are there premium wage considerations? |
| CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WASTE DISPOSAL, SHALL BE PERFORMED ON WEEKDAYS AFTER 5PM. WORK ON WEEKENDS WILL BE ALLOWED WITH VA APPROVAL. |
| X |
| Are there any specific templates, formats, or level of detail required for Attachment 06c beyond what is already described in the solicitation? Can you confirm if indirect costs and profit are to be broken out explicitly? |
| Offerors are required to submit BOTH Attachments 06b & 06c. Please refer to Attachment 06c for the breakdown. |
| For Attachment 05 and Attachment 04, is it acceptable to submit references from VA projects completed more than five years ago if no more recent comparable projects are available? |
| Yes, it can be changed from (5) years to seven (7) years to accommodate changes in the market. Projects completed within the past (7) years will be deemed recent |
| 16 |
| X |
| X |
| Is the VA able to provide an estimate or guidance on typical “Arbitrios Municipales” (municipal taxes) percentages applicable for San Juan, PR projects to assist in accurate proposal pricing? |
| https://tramite.sanjuan.pr/tramites/arbitrios_construccion |
| 17 |
| X |
| X |
| Will the Government accept electronic signatures on all required forms, including SF 1442, past performance, and certifications, or are wet signatures required for submission? |
| Yes, electronic signatures are acceptable. |
| X |
| MEP demolition notes indicate that all removed equipment not reused must remain property of the owner and be stored as directed. Please confirm the designated location for salvaged equipment and if the contractor is responsible for relocating it to that location and providing inventory documentation. |
| All materials/equipment marked for demolition shall be disposed unless request by VA. |
| X |
| Please confirm the designated contractor parking areas, both during regular and off-hours. If parking is limited, is the contractor responsible for providing off-site parking and shuttling personnel? |
| Offerors shall consider off-site parking |
| X |
| Please clarify the badging, background check, and daily check-in/check-out procedures for contractor personnel. Are there specific forms or processes that must be initiated prior to mobilization? |
| Information not relevant at this stage |
| X |
| Please confirm if the VA will designate a secure internal or external laydown/staging area for materials and equipment, or if the contractor must secure such space off-site. |
| No staging area is available appart from the construction area. |
| X |
| Please confirm the approved location(s) for construction dumpsters. Are there any size restrictions or hours when waste can be removed? Does the contractor need to coordinate with VA for hauling through occupied areas? |
| Works shall be performed weekdays after 5PM. Dumpster location TBD. |
| Can you clarify the expected number of awardees to be selected for this IDIQ/MATOC/SATOC contract? |
| We cannot predict that. |
| The solicitation states that all text should be Arial Normal, 12 point. Does the Government allow text to be bold and/or ital for emphasis? |
| Yes. |
| Page of the solicitation notes that past performance will be evaluated based on projects similar in scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Given that this procurement is for a MATOC IDIQ with a wide range of task order possibilities, we are seeking clarification on the following point: Will the evaluation of past performance (Volume I) be based on the requirements of the Seed Project (672-22-810 – Provide High Level Disinfection Room at SPS), or will it be evaluated in the context of the full potential scope of the MATOC IDIQ? |
| It will be evaluated in the context of the full potential scope |
| Could the Government please confirm that relevant subcontractor experience will be considered for past performance? |
| Yes |
| Is it acceptable to submit previously completed PPQs from past projects, or do new PPQs need to be submitted? |
| PPQs filled out for past projects are acceptable. |
| We understand that projects submitted for past performance need to be complete, however, would an active multi-year contract—such as a BPA with discrete, completed task orders—be considered compliant and relevant, provided it includes scopes of work that are directly applicable to the solicitation? |
| Projects should be 100% complete. |
| If ongoing contracts may be considered, are there specific parameters or documentation requirements (e.g., percent complete, interim evaluations, summary of completed work orders) that must be provided to demonstrate relevance and performance success? |
| Please refer to Attachment 03 - Project Information Sheet for Contractors in the soliciation |
| What are the performance or responsiveness thresholds, if any, that must be met to retain our status as an awardee? For example, are there consequences for non-response to a certain number of task order requests or for declining to propose on certain scopes? |
| Please refer to section 1.5 Off-Ramping IDIQ Holders. There are no consequences for non-responsiveness or decline. |
| Will our responsiveness or participation in TOs be factored into CPAR ratings or other performance assessments associated with this IDIQ? |
| CPARs ratings will be for the associated task orders, not the overall IDIQ. |
| Please identify where in the solicitation does the Government identify how many MATOC holders they anticipate awarding this MATOC too? If it is not listed in the solicitation can you identify the number? |
| It is not identifed as we cannot predict that |
| X |
| Spec section 01 00 00 B security procures C. Guards: : 1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. Please confirm this is the intent of this project? |
| Requirement not necessary for this project. |
| Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum? |
| Please refer to the posting. The sign in sheet was posted to SAM.gov via Amendment 0001 on 7-9-25 |
| X |
| Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? |
| YES, AS LONG AS THE SUPERINTENDENT HAS THE 30-HOUR OSHA CERTIFICATION. GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A SEPARATE SAFETY OFFICER AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT IF PERSISTENT ISSUES WITH CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ARISES DURING CONSTRUCTION. |
| X |
| If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? |
| Refer to previous question. |
| X |
| Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC? |
| YES. GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A SEPARATE QA/QC AT NO COST TO THE GOVERNMENT IF PERSISTENT ISSUES WITH CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ARISES DURING CONSTRUCTION. |
| X |
| If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project? |
| Refer to previous question. |
| X |
| Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC? |
| Yes |
| X |
| Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s location |
| Please refer to section 1.2 Special Contracting Considerations 1. Wage Determinations of the solicitation |
| X |
| Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends? |
| Yes |
| X |
| Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Building Automation System or Temperature Controls System? |
| BAS uses Trane Ensemble. Controls maintenance contractor is MASE. |
| Can Buy American Requirement be Exempt? |
| No. |
| X |
| How do we adjust for tariffs or for price increases because of tariffs? |
| This is a firm fixed price contract with Buy American requirments. Please refer to provisions & clauses 52.225-10, 52.225-12, 52.225-9 and 52.225-11 |
| X |
| Spec section 1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, “C”, states: “1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. 2. The Contractor shall provide the guards and VA police with communication devices as directed. 3. The general Contractor shall install equipment for recording guard rounds to ensure systematic checking of the premises.” Is this spec paragraph relevant to this solicitation? |
| Requirement not necessary for this project. |
| X |
| Does the Project Superintendent need to be directly employed by the Prime Contractor? |
| Yes |
| X |
| Does the SSHO need to be directly employed by the Prime Contractor? |
| Yes |
| X |
| Will the VA be able to provide a dumpster location near the exit for the path of egress for construction debris? |
| TBD |
| X |
| Once the demo phase is complete will the construction phase be allowed to be done during normal working hours? |
| Works shall be performed weekdays after 5PM. |
| X |
| Will a constuction trailer be required for this project? |
| No contractor staging area is available inside VA premises. |
| X |
| Who is the manufacturer of the existing fire alarm? |
| Notifier |
| X |
| Will contractor be able to utilize a vacant space for a field office? |
| No |
| X |
| Will contractor be able to utilize facility restrooms? |
| Yes |
| X |
| Please confirm the on-site supervision shall be on site full time during the course of construction. |
| Question not clear. |
| X |
| Please confirm if project is tax exempt. If so, will the VA provide the documentation to the prime contractor after award. |
| The project is not tax exempt. Please refer to Attachment 06 - 672-22-810 Seed Project Notice of Task Order Request for Proposal, Section 8 Special Notes Regarding FAR 52.229-3: Federal, State and Local Taxes. |
| X |
| Please confirm this project is to meet Buy America act requirements. |
| Confirmed. Please refer to provisions & clauses 52.225-10, 52.225-12, 52.225-9 and 52.225-11 |
| X |
| Please confirm if Kahua can be used on this project as project management software. |
| Yes |
| X |
| Please confirm any limitations to noisy work. |
| Refer to project requirements. |
| X |
| Please confirm any required testing and special inspections to be performed by contractor. |
| Refer to project requirements. |
| X |
| Will there be a designated area where contractor can “lay down” equipment prior to installation? |
| No |
| X |
| Please confirm there is no ACM or lead removal in this projects scope. |
| Area is asbestos free. |
| X |
| Please confirm that this project will be done during normal working hours and no off hour or “Premium” work should be accounted for. |
| Works shall be performed weekdays after 5PM. |
| X |
| Is a full-time on-site quality control manager required for this project? |
| Yes |
| X |
| As is typical for most VA projects can the QC plan be implemented by the onsite superintendent and administrated by the PM without additional staff (other than what is required for commissioning) as call for in 01 45 00.? |
| Yes |
| X |
| What is the total dollar amount that the VA has requested for this project? |
| Please refer to Attachment 06 Section 2. The VAAR Magnitude of Contruction is between $100,000 and $250,000. We will not be disclosing the exact budget. |
| X |
| Has the funding request been approved and full funding for this project available to the NCO station? |
| Yes. |
| X |
| Which scopes of work will have to be performed after hours or weekends? |
| ALL activities. |
| X |
| Will this project be done in phases? |
| Refer to project requirements. |
| X |
| Will each phase have to be fully completed before moving to the next or can some phases be completed simultaneously? |
| Refer to project requirements. |
| X |
| How many areas will we be given at a time? |
| Refer to project requirements. |
| X |
| Will we have to test and balance the HVAC system after the work is complete? |
| CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO PERFORM TESTING AND BALANCE (TAB) FOR BOTH EXISTING NAD NEW CONDITIONS |
| X |
| Who is the manufacturer of the current HVAC Controls? |
| TRANE |
| X |
| Please provide a contact for who services the current HVAC Controls? |
| MASE |
| X |
| Who is the manufacturer of the current Building Automation System? |
| TRANE |
| X |
| Who is the manufacturer of the current Nurse Call system |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Please provide a contact for who services the current Nurse Call System |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Please provide a contact for who services the current Fire Alarm System |
| ARA Services |
| X |
| Who is the manufacturer of the current Security and Access Control system? |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Please provide a contact for who services the current Security and Access Control System? |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Who is the manufacturer of the current CCTV system? |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Please provide a contact for who services the current CCTV System? |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Who is the existing signage contractor for this VA? |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Will the contractor be responsible for any permits? |
| Yes |
| X |
| Will the VA have the area cleared out before the contractor begins construction? |
| Yes |
| X |
| Will the contractor be required to move any of the existing furniture or equipment? |
| Refer to project requirements. |
| X |
| If the contractor is responsible for moving the existing furniture, will storage be available from the VA for the furniture, equipment, or casework? |
| Refer to project requirements. |
| X |
| Is there a floor or crawl space below the SPS area or is it the bottom floor with slab on grade? |
| Crawl space (pipe space) |
| X |
| When touch-up painting in the corridors, can we go doorway to doorway, or do we have to go corner to corner |
| Information not relevant. |
| X |
| Would the Government prefer allowance pricing, unit pricing, or a change order approach for conditions identified post-award through testing? |
| The post award Contracting Officer will issue an RFP for any changes in accordance with clause VAAR 852.243-70 Construction Contract Changes - Supplement (SEP 2019). |
| With a signed subcontractor consent form can the Prime contractor use a subcontractors past performace to meet the requirements in the solicitation for past performance? |
| Yes, however, please refer to section 2.11 Volume 1: Factor 1, Past Performance, paragraph 3 of the solicitation. "At least one of the projects submitted must have been completed by the offeror as the Prime." |
| Can the bid date for the project be extended to provide more time for contractors? |
| An amendment will be issued extening the due date to August 1, 2025. |
| Can a second round of RFIs be submitted once the initial RFI answers are provided as usually these answers call for more clarifications in most cases? |
| If there are additoinal questions, the government will do our best to answer them, but we cannot guarantee they will be answered. We will not be providing a second due date for technical questions. |
| Will this MATOC require Design Build delivered task orders? If so are Design Build projects required for Volume I? |
| This MATOC may include Design Build task orders. Design Build projects are not required for Volume 1. |
| Are bid bonds required at the time of proposal submission for both solicitations, or will a Letter of Bondability (from a surety company) be sufficient at this stage? |
| Please refer to Section 2.16 52.228-1 Bid Gaurantee (Sep 1996)(b) of the soliciation - "The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States" |
| If a bid bond is required, what is the required percentage or dollar amount? |
| Pleae refer to several sections in the solication. "The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less." |
| Will the VA accept bonding capacity from a teaming partner or joint venture sponsor, provided the bid bond is issued in the name of the prime or JV? |
| Yes, if the bond is issued in the name of the offeror and the offeror meets the requirements of the SDVOSB Joint Venture/Mentor Protegee. The SF 1442 must match the bid bond. |
| At what stage (award vs. task order issuance) are the performance and payment bonds required under this MATOC? |
| Please refer to Section 2.1 Request for Proposal Overview Section 7 - "The offeror to whom the seed project task order award is made will be required to furnish two (2) bonds, a Payment Bond to be executed on the form SF 25A and a Performance Bond to be executed on the proper form SF 25, each in the penal sum as noted in the General Conditions of the Specification." Performance and payment bonds will be required for awarded task orders. The seed project is the first task order. A bid guarentee is required to be considered for an IDIQ award, not performance and payment bonds. |
| X |
| The specifications call for ICRA Class IV temporary barriers with specific fire ratings. Will VA provide approved design details for these barriers, or is the contractor responsible for design and engineering to meet code? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| The electrical drawings include panel schedules and connections to mechanical/plumbing equipment, but specific equipment model numbers and corresponding electrical loads are not clearly identified. Please confirm if the Government will provide final mechanical and plumbing equipment submittals to allow the electrical contractor to size feeders, breakers, and disconnects accurately, or if the contractor must assume and design based on typical loads. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Mechanical Note ME04 specifies providing a portable HEPA air scrubber during the interim construction phase. Please confirm whether the Government will furnish this equipment (e.g., Predator 1200) as noted in the drawings, or if the contractor is responsible for supplying, installing, and removing it. If contractor-furnished, please confirm the required quantity and if operation duration is continuous throughout construction. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| The electrical, mechanical, and plumbing notes each specify that all fire-rated penetrations must be properly sealed. Please confirm whether the contractor is required to have a third-party inspection & report for firestopping, and whether the VA has a preferred UL-approved system detail to follow. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Mechanical Sheet MD-102 indicates a phasing plan, but details for maintaining airflow, utilities, and infection control during each phase are not fully defined. Can the Government provide a detailed phasing sequence or confirm if the contractor should develop and submit a phasing & ICRA plan for VA review/approval prior to work? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Plumbing and fire protection notes state to “relocate and add new sprinkler heads as required” but do not indicate if hydraulic calculations or a full redesign of the sprinkler system are required. Please confirm whether a signed & sealed hydraulic calculation is required for the modified system, and if the VA has a preference for recessed vs. upright heads in finished/unfinished areas. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please confirm if the contractor is required to submit a detailed phasing plan for VA approval showing interim infection control measures, access routes, and utility shutdown coordination, or if the phasing shown in the drawings is sufficient. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Specs 01 00 00 1.3 Statement of bid: identifies Items I, II & II, however attachment 6 and 06b only included the divisions, please verify that you are looking for an all-inclusive price to include Items I,II &III. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Is the use of temporary plastic wall panels (such as STARC panels) acceptable to meet ICRA requirements? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please confirm the extent of any duct cleaning scope requirements, if applicable. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| Can the equipment installer/manufacturer do the validation or should be third party? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Drawing AE-101A requires temporary wall to be build to enclose the work area but drawing AE-101A shows work outside of the work area as defined in plan 1of drawing AE-101A. Please clarify. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| 01 00 00 - 6/24 Phase I and 01 00 00 - 7/24, Phase II, discuss setting and field installing a new RTU-37. This is not shown or mentioned in the solicitation drawings. Is this to be included in the scope of work for this bid solicitation? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| The Door and Door Frame Schedule and Notes indicate that there will be a card reader, and associated devices. Please specify the manufacturer and model of the card reader required in this SOW. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Is the contractor responsible for supplying any other equipment besides the new AER units? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please specify the model and manufacturer for the sink and faucet. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please specify the make and manufacturer and model for the handsfree eyewash station. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| There is conflicting information on the new ceiling height elevation. Drawing AE-122A/1-“Ceiling Demo Plan” and all detail drawings on AE-405 show the new ceiling @ 8’0” AFF”, drawing AE-122A/2-“Proposed Reflected Ceiling Plan” shows the new ceiling at 9’-0” AFF, please clarify which new ceiling elevation is correct. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please clarify what type of ceiling is in the SPS Soiled Area 117 where the airline shown on drawing PL-201 should be installed. (Not showed during site visit) |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please provide the wall composition for the wall which the contractor is required to cut through for the installation of the temporary door at Temporary Corridor 102. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Will the new wall housing the new AER units be a 6” metal stud framed assembly with ½” cement gwb? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| As shown on the Mechanical and plumbing drawings, there will be some required plumbing and ductwork tie -in work to be performed above the existing ceilings outside the footprint of the proposed new HLD room, one area will be in the SPS Soiled area Rm 117, and the other area is just outside of the proposed “Door 120” opening. Please identify the composition of both location ceilings. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Is 3rd party testing for anhydrous calcium chloride test and situ probe test or the applicator can do it. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| What is the composition of the wall which the new sink will be mounted to, masonry with plaster finish or metal stud framing with GWB? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please specify the make and model for the new AER units & other equipment |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please provide as built drawings showing the existing plumbing, electrical, including the location of the electrical room, and mechanical for the area in and around the project location. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please provide a structural drawing of the existing project area slab for concrete coring purposes |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Who is responsible for moving all of the equipment and furnishings from the proposed work area(s)? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Who is responsible for providing the “Pass-Thru Unit” shown on drawings AE-101B, detail 2/floor plan and please specify what is its make and model. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Are existing AER units shown in drawing AE-101A to be removed during demolition phase or the hospital will be using them during this project and remove after project completion and the new AER equipment are ready to be swapped. The new critical water lines are shown to be connected at the location of the existing to be removed AER equipment. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| What will the new AER wall finish be in the Scope Sterile Storage Area 100 side? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| What is the current wall and ceiling finishes in the proposed Sterile Scope Storage 100 and what will use for the finishes on the wall and ceiling repairs within this Sterile Scope Storage 100 area? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Plumbing drawing PL-201 only shows the cold water supply to the new sink, it does not show any hot water supply piping or where the hot water access point for tying into the facility’s domestic hot water supply. Please clarify. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| What is the available power in proximity to the work zone? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Is a comissioning agent required for this project? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please provide drawings that can be printed to scale on standard 24"x35" paper |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Is there a basis of design for new fire alarm? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Sheet AE-101B: On detail one Existing floor plan there’s an eye wash station that is to be removed. On the Floor plan there is called out for an eyewash station. Please confirm if contractor is to provide new or if existing eyewash can be removed and reinstalled. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| AE-122A: Within the legend there is a call out for “demolish ceiling”. However, the hashes seem to be wrong and appears for no ceiling removal indicated per plan. Please clarify extent of any ceiling removal. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| There is a specification 03 30 52 for Cast-in-place concrete. There doesn’t appear to be any concrete work associated with this project per plan. Please confirm of any concrete work to be conducted. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| There is a specification 08 80 00 Glazing. There doesn’t appear to be any windows shown per plan. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Specification section 01 00 00: Section 1.6 Phase 2: Item 4. Install new rooftop mounting curb. There has been no roof plan given. Please provide contractor with roof plan with detailed key notes describing work to be performed. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Please confirm if contractor is to provide RTU 37. This is not called out on the plans but listed in specification 01 00 00. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| Page 139 and 140 of the specification list a table of systems to be commissioned. The roof system is supposed to be commissioned. There is no roof spec given, please give contractor appropriate roof specification. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| In addition to previous question, it is called out the existing fire sprinkler system is to be commissioned. Is the commissioning for the entire buildings fire sprinkler system or just the space that we are working in? |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| 02 41 00 Part 2 section 3.1 A: States demolish and remove buildings and structures. And 1. As required for installation of new utility service line and 2. To full depth within an area defined by hypothetical lines located |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| 1500 mm (5 feet) outside building lines of new structures. Please confirm if exterior utility work is included in this project. If so, Please provide drawings depicting scope of work. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| 03 30 00 Concrete please confirm this specification is only used for patching existing concrete floor slab. Are there any knowns of the space and plans you can include contractor to bid accordingly. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications section 1.2 Related Work references “Railings attached to steel stairs”. There’s not any railing depicted in the drawings please include. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| 08 14 00 Interior Wood Door: This specification was provided but there are no wood doors for this project. The only door listed in the door schedule is for a HM Door. Please confirm if there are any wood doors needed. |
| FORTHCOMING |
| X |
| AE-101A: Please confirm if existing flooring is to be removed. If so, please identify what type of flooring is existing. |
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| AE-101B: Please confirm if new flooring is required. If so, please identify what type of material is required. |
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| Please provide basis of design for wall protection. |
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| Please confirm that existing sprinkler system is NOT to be modified. |
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| Is a qualified fire engineer required to test fire sprinkler system? |
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| Specification 26 05 41: Please confirm if there is any underground electrical work to occur. Please include drawings. |
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| AE-101B Existing: Please confirm if existing tables are to be removed and thrown out or handed back over to the VA. |
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| Specifications require Endoscope Drying Cabinets and Equipment Drying Cabinets. The drawings in the plan 2/AE-101B shows endoscope storage cabinets and the other drawin, Elevation 1/AE-405 shows drying cabinets in the same place. Please clarify. |
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| There nterior rooms receiving new work that are nowhere near an exterior window to vent the negative air outside, is there another means of venting air from the space to achieve the negative pressure required by ICRA? |
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| Is there any other openings we can use to vent our negative air to meet the ICRA requirements? |
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| In ICRA areas that require Category B Level 1 or 2, can we use zip-walls or plastic sheeting as containment? |
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| In any ICRA areas that require above Category B containment, can plastic wall panels be used for the ICRA walls, such as STARC Panels or Temporary Wall System’s panels? |
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| Will temporary sprinklers be required during demolition or can we use Heat Detectors? |
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| Will the contractor be required to turn the existing sprinkler heads up during construction once the ceiling is removed? |
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| What is the existing type of HVAC system in this area now? |
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| Will any Fire Sprinkler work be required? |
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| When removing or replacing wall mounted low voltage item, will the wall have to be trenched open to remove existing conduit or can the existing conduit be abandon in place? |
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| What is the height from finished floor to bottom of deck above in the work Area |
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| Is there any reason to believe the slab has moisture in it and moisture remediation will be needed? |
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| Have other areas on this floor needed moisture remediation on the concrete slab in past projects? |
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| Per spec 09 05 16 Section 3.3.A specifies the use of a moisture remediation coating only when the results of ASTM F2170 relative humidity testing exceed the requirements of the flooring manufacturer. Similarly, pH and moisture testing are outlined in Section 3.2.G–H. Can you confirm that moisture remediation coatings, pH neutralization treatments, or other corrective measures included in this specification are only required if slab test results are unsatisfactory? |
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| Specification Section 09 05 16 includes detailed descriptions and product requirements for both moisture remediation systems (Section 2.1) and underlayments (Section 2.2), yet it is unclear whether these items are part of the base bid or only applicable if testing shows deficiencies. Please clarify is the intent that all floor slab testing is to be included in the base bid, and any required remedial treatment (e.g., moisture remediation coating or underlayment) would be added by change order/modification if needed, based on test results? |
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| The specification 09 05 16 calls out multiple tests (ASTM F1869, F2170, and pH testing) but does not state how to price the remedial work that may or may not be required depending on the test results. How should bidders price the moisture remediation system and underlayment if slab conditions are unknown at bid time? |
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| Without knowing the actual moisture or pH conditions of the concrete prior to bid, there is significant risk in trying to price products like moisture remediation coatings (epoxy vapor barriers, etc.), cementitious self-leveling underlayment, or trowel-applied patches. Including these without confirmation could lead to either inflated pricing or post-award cost disputes. Thus, under FAR principles of clarity in solicitation documents and equitable risk distribution please provide clear direction on what is to be included in our base bid for subsurface preparation. |
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| What will be required by the contractor for specification 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements as it pertains to this project? |
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| Will the contractor be responsible for Sterilizeing Equipment, Spec 11 71 01? |
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| Please clarify if the Prime GC is responsible for new medical sterilizing equipment and washing stations listed under spec section 11 71 01. On attachment #6 under the project description it lists the project shall provide new disinfection equipment and re-organize cleaning operations and to relocated existing sterilizing equipment. |
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