Amendment 0003 - ATT 1 - RFI Responses_updated 073025.pdf

ITEM # DISCIPLINE QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

1 General Can the cut-off date for questions be extended 1 week to July 16th? Yes. RFI due date extended to July 16th per Amendment 0001

2 VA

Will a separate Wage determination rate be required for the site work? No, site work activities are usually covered under the prevailing wage rates specified in the overall project’s wage determination.

Please provide the most recent version of the reference document -VA Infrastructure Standard for Telecommunications Spaces.

- Reference 27 10 00 1.3

4 Telecom What other manufactures are approved equals to the part numbers listed on the telecommunication plan sheets?

Any manufacturer deemed to be equivalent in quality, function, and performance. Submit for approval.

5 Telecom Plan sheet TJ-018 lists Berk-Tek cable part numbers but, spec 271513 2.1 B.

lists Superior Essex as the basis of design, please clarify.

Ber-Tek is basis of design. Superior Essex is acceptable as an approved equal.

6 Telecom Are stainless steel faceplates required for the Data locations (detail 2 / TJ-

017) or Nylon Ivory (spec 262726 2.4 A.B.)?

Stainless Steel faceplates are required for the data locations.

7 Electrical What areas require tamperproof screws (spec 262726 2.4 D.)? In accessable areas where there is public access.

8 Telecom Is the camera cabling Cat6 or Cat6A? Camera cabling to be CAT6A.

9 Telecom What buildings and areas in each building allow free-air cabling with j-hook supports for communication cabling?

All buildings in areas with ACT ceilings and open to structure areas where cabling is in no danger of being damaged.

10 Telecom What buildings and areas in each building require complete conduit raceway for communication cabling from work station to TR?

Only areas with hard lid ceiling or open to structure that cables might be susceptible to damage.

11 Telecom What is the service loop length required for backbone cabling in the telecommunications site vaults / manholes?

Minimum 30 feet service loop in vaults/manholes.

13 Telecom Who is the manufacturer of the current video management system? C-Cure 9000

14 Telecom On what existing software version is the current video management system operating?

Information is not relevent for the bid.

15 Telecom Regarding video storage what is desired frame rate, days of storage, % Motion, Information is not relevent for the bid.

16 Telecom On what existing software version is the current video management system operating?

Information is not relevent for the bid.

17 Telecom Are the cameras to be 2MP pan/tilt/zoom or fixed dome? 5MP fixed dome. See detail on sheet TJ-016 18 Telecom is there a main Video Server or are NVR’s in use? Information is not relevent for the bid.

19 Telecom What is the preferred camera brand, megapixel, stationary, PTZ, VF? AXIS, 5MP, Stationary 20 Telecom Will the VA provide all Network switches? Yes

21 Telecom Is there an existing SSA in place for VIDEO, and who is vendor servicing SSA Yes, Johnson Controls

22 Telecom Is there an existing interface between VIDEO & Access Control? Yes

23 VA What is the brand of Access Control?

C-CURE 9000 software. And Johnson Controls is our contractor/vendor/maintenance provider.

24 Telecom Does the VA want to expand the current brand of Access Control? Yes

25 VA What is the existing software version of the access control system operating?

C-CURE 9000 software. And Johnson Controls is our contractor/vendor/maintenance provider.

26 VA How many Card Readers are currently being operated? 159 27 VA Are we expected to support version updates as part of this contract? No, covered under existing Johnson Controls maintenance agreement.

28 Telecom Are there sufficient Access Control Software licenses to support the new doors?

Yes. Contractor to provide any needed new Access Controls Software Licenses and Access control panel space for all added Access Controls devices.

29 VA Is there any existing integration between the access control and CCTV systems?

Yes

30 VA

IF so, what is the base platform (Access Control or Video) that operateContractor to provide any needed new Access Controls Software Licenses and Access control panel space for all added Access Controls devices. both? C-Cure 9000/PACS & Milestone XProtect Corporate/VMS

31 VA Is there an existing SSA in place for Access Control, and who is vendor servicing SSA? Johnson Controls is our contractor/vendor/maintenance provider.

32 VA Are there existing software licenses available from the VA that can be used for new reader/ Controllers?

Yes

33 VA Does new access control need to be FICAM Compliant? Is there a current FICAM License? No based upon past installs, unless otherwise required by VAMC FTM.

34 VA Is CESIP Certification required? No based upon past installs, unless otherwise required by VAMC FTM.

35 VA Who is the desired manufacturer of the card Readers to be installed? HID

36 VA

We looked through all the documents provided and did not immediately find a geotechnical report. Do you know if one is available for this project to review?

Record of geotech report will be provided by VA

37 Civil

It looks like the only excavations might be trenches for the new fiber optic lines and they extend maybe 5-8 ft below grade. Do we have any information that would identify if these extend below the water table and would indeed require dewatering?

There is also drainage scope near the new utility yard. The conduits and drainage are in dry condition to our knoweldge.

38 General

We know it says to check all conduits via Underground radar prior to starting work but that does not always reveal broken or obstructed pathways. We have had a few of the existing fiber ducts that we are supposed to be used to run new fiber blocked or broken underground, and wanted to know how VA would approach this issue if it is encountered on this project?

In the event of this or any other major conflicts or discoveries, the contractor would notify the VA and GDM project manager immediately. VA/GDM project manager will provide direction on how to proceed ie, virtual meeting to discuss the situation and next step

39 Civil

Can we get GDM to add a scale bar to their site drawings pages CU0101 thru CU0111 for the new fiber pathways or give us an actual footage per as it just shows 1" = 20'-0" and that means we would have to print full size for the take offs on the pathways.

No, there will be no revisons to the civil drawing to add a scale bar.

ISTS ver 4.0 is available on the VA Office of Construction & Facilities Management website. https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/telecom.aspTelecom

12 Telecom

It represents the CAT6a routing in Jhook. Areas with hard lid ceilign types and open to structure areas where cabling might be susceptible to damage will require conduit.

Does the ‘CJ’ cat6A routing symbol imply these cables are free-air and not in conduit?

40 Telecom

Can we get GDM to give us details on the depth and thickness of the existing foundations of all the buildings where we are adding new pathways into the existing buildings? It shows it going into concrete vaults but nothing on the buildings themselves. We need to know how deep and what kind of foundation we are going under or through for an accurate proposal. Fiber Profiles pages and site plans say see telco drawings for details and telco drawings say see site plan for details.

No depth or thickness of foundations will be provided. Contractor to bring conduit up the outside of the building and penetrate in using a 18"x18" Nema 3 box to transition from vertical to horizontal.

41 Civil General Notes on the Civil pages #5 state boring or jacking can be approved the COR, can you tell us now if it is approved and if so how deep will it need to be to not have to have concrete encasement?

Boring and Jacking are not allowed.

42 Civil Why is minimum cover to top of envelope so deep at 54" - this seems quite extensive as usually they are at 24 - 36" MAX on other EHRM projects.

The frost line is approximatley 42" below grade and the VA site design manual requires utilities to be buried 12" below frost line.

43 Civil Can the minimum cover to top of envelope be reduced under roads or walkways? If so what should that minimum cover be?

The minimum cover is set by the frost line which is continuous throughout the campus. No reduction is allowed unless an exception is approved by the VA.

44 Civil Page CG0100 Note #1 states Contractor to verify existing ADA slopes, can VA tell us if it is or not so we know what is actually required in our offer? And how do we recoup the extra cost if it is not?

The intent of this note is to ensure if ant trenching work conflicts with ada routes, the contractor must replace the existign routes to meet the ADA criteria.

45 General

During the site visit we only were able to see a few of the rooms and told they all look alike so no need to see the rest of them. This has caused major issues in the past with rooms not being all the same and existing rooms having major existing issues. Can we get photos on the interior of all TRs to verify conditions? If all rooms are not the same how can we recoup the additional costs if there are problems?

Contractor shall assume that the rooms are the same per the VA’s comments.

The awarded contractor will have a chance to see all the rooms during the pre-construction meeting. If it is determined that there are discrepancies, then the VA will provide direction.

46 VA/Architectural Will ICRA carts be acceptable to use for hallways and corridors when working above the ceilings?

HEPA carts are required in hallways and corridors for above ceiling work.

47 Telecom

Drawing #00-TS-003 note between Bldg. 113 and Bldg. 145. Per this note there is a 4” conduit for the A Feed and a 4” Conduit for the B Feed. If this is the case then will there be 17 A Feed cables in 1ea 4” Conduit. The maximum number of cells of innerduct in a 4” conduit is 9 cells. This scenario is repeated in several locations on the drawings? Can the VA explain their thoughts on how to install the large amounts of cable in a single 4” conduit?

(2) Fiber cables per sleeve. Fiber OD shall not be larger than .6" to meet 40% conduit fill.

48 Architectural Storage / TE - 201A seems to only show Ceiling Tiles to Demo but states to reinstall all salvaged devices, light fixtures and sprinkler heads to match previous location. How can we know what these items are?

TE’s are installed in existing spaces and do not require the removal of ceilings beyond the extent required to run cabling, conduit etc. existing ceilings and systems to remain.

49 Telecom

How large are the new 3/4" backboards being installed in all TR's supposed to be in total? It just says bottom @ 6" AFF and Top 8'-6" AFF - but how wide?

4 ft x 8 ft AC grade ¾ in. trade size fire-rated plywood backboard painted high-gloss white with two coats of fire-resistant paint for service provider/security/video/etc.

around three perimeter walls of TRs, entrance rooms, antenna entrance rooms, and as required for computer rooms. Do not paint over fire rating label.

50 Telecom

00-TG-001 schedules states all distances are approximate and our responsibility to make sure they are correct. Should we be using these numbers as the basis of our proposal? And if the numbers are off how can that cost be added to our contract if awarded?

You should use your own numbers and not depend on the schedule located on 00-

TG-001.

51 Telecom Can we get a total # at the bottom of each of the "Existing Cables for Demolition" and "New" Cable Schedules Cable QTY column? We tried to copy them and paste into excel but is not working correctly.

This is the contractors responsibility.

52 Architectural

There seem to be a lot of notes that say to patch and level concrete floor in TR's but doesn’t give us any indication of how bad the dame to be repaired

is. Can we get that info for the TR's?

Unless noted on drawings to apply self leveling compound to full extent of room, assume floors are “flat” patching and leveling applies to cracks and mounting holes from removed devices. Leveling of patch material to match existing floor.

53 Electrical Please proved pictures of the inside of sectionalized cabinet 1A.

Pictures will not be provided. There is no work associated with sectionalied cabinet.

54 Electrical Please provide pictures of the inside of Transformer TR113. Pictures will not be provided. Contractor to bid per plans and specs.

55 Telecom/VA The specification for EMT fittings in div. 26 call for all to be set screw div 27 and 28 calls for 2” and smaller to be compression. Can we use set screw for all divisions?

No, contractor to comply with division requirements per VA standards.

56 Electrical The spec section for transformers does not say anything about it needing to be duel feed. Please advise.

Per one-line diagrams, the padmount transformers are to have dual feeds.

57 Electrical Did some research on unfused service conductors. The South Dakota Handbook allows the to go into a building as long as they are in GRC or IMC.

All exposed unfused conduits shall be GRC.

58 VA

Would the VA consider extending the Q&A period? Most bidders are not able to review a plan & spec solicitation of this size in the short time between site visit and question due date.

Yes. RFI due date extended to July 16th per Amendment 0001

59 General

Does the Period or Performance account for winter weather work or winter weather stoppage? Depending on project award date, some work may not be feasible in the cold months or potentially cost more money to perform in winter conditions.

The period of performance was extended to 36 month to accommodate winter months. Contractor should factor all exterior work in their schedule to accommodate the cold winter months.

60 General Does the Period of Performance account for all long lead time items from the electrical equipment needed?

Yes. The contractor will be expected to provide submittals of long lead items such as padmount transformers, ATS, CRAC, switchboards within the fist 21 days of NTP

61 General Does the Period of Performance account for employee badging time frame?

Yes

62 General Are Superintendent, QC, and SSHO roles able to dual-hatted or triple—hatted? Or is each one to be their own role and responsibility?

No. There should be an individual for each role.

63 General Will any onsite storage or spaces be provided either inside the facility or outside on the property/campus?

Contractor will be required to stage/store in those following areas only. Storage will be required in the staging areas only. Revised 00-GI-003 will be provided.

64 General Will the VA consider any down payment billing line items for large $ equipment to place order to begin procurement/manufacturing?

No down payment allowed. VA will pay for materials once onsite. All materials shall be secured prior to invoice.

65 Mechanical

According to the new code in chapter 11 of the International Mechanical Code - the new refrigerant is flammable. If the units have over 21 lbs. of refrigerant in them, the line sets must be encased in a one hour rated shaft.

The shaft must be ventilated by mechanical means 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If certain rooms are classified as machinery rooms, they need to be ventilated. Are the engineers aware of this new code change?

ASHRAE Standard 15 (which is the source of the shaft requirement) has been updated and (refer to addenum a for Standard 15, page 1) shafts (including ventilation) for A2L refrigerants are no longer required where IMC table 1103.1 conditions are met. This update is already approved for inclusion in the 2027 IMC also.

The charges in the mini-split systems are well below the thresholds outlined in table 1103.1.

66 Mechanical

Spec. 23 23 00 par. 2.1 requires refrigeration piping to be cleaned, dehydrated and sealed, but that requirement is not shown on the piping schedule on sheet MG-003. Please confirm if refrigeration piping needs to be cleaned, dehydrated and sealed.

The requirement in spec232300-2.1-A-1 only applies to tubing provided for field-brazed pipe systems. Where lineset kits are provided those are typically factory sealed/cleaned/dehydrated.

MG-003 Piping Schedule is not intended to address cleaning/dehydrating/sealing requirements, those requirements are included in the specifications.

67 Mechanical Provide basis of design for refrigerant leak detectors. Refer to specification 230923-2.12-H.

68 Mechanical Confirm seismic restrains are needed in all new piping and equipment. Confirmed. Refer to specification 130541.

69 Mechanical Please confirm there is no scope on #2 / sheet 110-MD-011. Confirmed. Plan is shown for reference.

70 Mechanical Please confirm there is no scope on #2 / sheet 110-MH-011. Confirmed. Plan is shown for reference.

71 Mechanical Please confirm there is no scope on #1 / sheet 147-MH-012. Confirmed. Plan is shown for reference.

72 Telecom Sheet 00-TS-001 is missing the conduit and fiber run from existing MH to building 72, and the run between 72 & 85. Please advise?

Bldg 72 was removed from scope.

73 Telecom Sheet 00-TS-001 the plan notes 3 & 4 are not shown on the plan sheet Notes 3 & 4 pertain to Bldg 72. Disregard notes Bldg 72 was removed from scope.

74 Telecom Note #2 on the TS sheets is calling for 3-Cell Innerduct. Is this to be similar Max Cell?

Correct 3"3-Cell maxcell innerduct for all 4 inch conduits and 2"-3 Cell maxcell innerduct for all the 2 inch conduits.

75 Civil/Telecom

Sheet CU0105, the conduits from EMH to building 146 should be (2) 2” with A,B,& Voice

No objection from Civil. Proceed with additional conduits described by telecomm drawing 00-TS-003.

76 Telecom

1. Please see the attached sheet 00-TS-003 for some possible issues Attachment not accessible. VA/GDM will provide direction for any issues discovered during construction.

77 Civil/Telecom

The A B Fiber feeds to building 53 does not match between the CU and the TS sheet. Please advise?

Utilize telecom sheet for A & B fiber route.

025 00-TS-003

TELECOM SITE.pdf

78 Telecom

Spec 28 16 00 / Intrusion Detection System: In the various TR Rooms, motion detectors are shown. What is the intention behind the motion sensor, how does the VA want to manage/monitor each point? One option would be to deploy small standalone IDS systems for local interface/alarming while integrating into the PACS system for campus Police Department monitoring (as opposed to separate a 24/7 central station ), management, and auto-arming capabilities.

Provide sensor and cabling to nearest access control panel.

79 Telecom Regarding the transition to the 145-132 Data Center, will new rack equipment be made available to support the relocation of the security equipment (VMS/PACS head-ends) or is the existing rack to be relocated?

The existing rack is going to be relocated.

80 Telecom Will the IP Scope be changed as part of this project? Yes

81 General

Can the contractor QC manager serve as the photographer if they meet the requirement of having experience photographing construction projects. The term “Commercial Photographer” is vague, has no licensing requirements or any other information required.

Yes

82 Life Safety Is there a proprietary Fire Alarm Contractor at the facility? If so, please provide the company name and point of contact.

No, but Simplex is a proprietary system. Sub contractor shall be certified to work on Simplex systems.

83 Mechanical Is there a proprietary Controls Contractor at the facility? If so, please provide the company name and point of contact.

No, but Johnson Control, Inc is the site DDC system. Sub contractor shall be certified to work on system.

84 VA/Telecom Is there a proprietary Cameras at the facility? If so, please provide the company name and point of contact.

See camera details on Sheet TJ-016

85 Mechanical

General Note 26 on Sheet MG-001 states to provide heat trace for all domestic water piping and p-traps in unheated spaces. Specification section 23 05 33 lists similar heat trace for mechanical piping. Nothing is shown on the electrical drawings to provide power for these systems.

Provide circuit numbers and panels where the heat trace is to be powered from for each separate location.

Intent is for the mechanical contractor to provide the power connections for heat trace as needed, since actual location & amount of heat trace systems (and related electrical power) will vary depending on final installed location of piping.

Specifications 220533 and 230533 both include the requirements for breakers & require compliance w/ Div 26 requirements for those connections.

86 Structural/Architectural/Civil Sheet CG0100 the concrete slab detail section A-A references sheet 145-SF-

100. This drawing was not issued. Please provide.

Structural plan of mechanical yard & screen wall section detail to be added to Sheet 145-SF-101. Revised sheet to be issued as part of future addendum.

87 Civil/Architectural Sheet CG0100 shows SOG rebar tying into the screen wall. On Sheet 145-AE- 602 shows this wall being CMU with brick veneer. Please advise if the SOG is to be tied into the CMU Wall.

Rebar to remain tied from SOG to CMU wall.

88 Architectural The schedule of finishes on sheet 00-GI-002 for brick states to match existing. What is the existing brick color / mix for each location brick veneer needs installed?

Structural plan of mechanical yard & screen wall section detail to be added to Sheet 145-SF-101. Revised sheet to be issued as part of future addendum.

89 General In Building 145 – TR 122B (sheet 14-AE-303) it shows there is an existing trash compactor. There is not call out on who is responsible to remove this equipment. Please Advise

The general contractor is responsible for relocating the trash compactor. See structural sheet 145-SD-101.

90 Architectural

On Sheet 14-AE-303 Keynote 02-10 is to demo a laundry chute and install a 2-hour enclosure above. To do this there will need to be access to the floor above that will require some additional wall demo. Provide photos of the floor above showing what will needed demoed / reinstalled to complete this scope of work including the room number where this work will occur.

Install Hilti CFS_COS Firestop Composite Sheet (2 Hr Rating) to cover hole in 2nd floor slab. Sheet to be fastened to underside of concrete slab per manufacturer's installation instructions. No access to the floor above required. See structural sheet 145-SD-101.

91 Architectural

A keynote for example 09-29 on sheet 148-AE-301 states ”Install new flooring and base to match existing in a similar room”. This is not a note that can be priced. See sheets 113-AE-301, 148-AE-301, 148-AE-302, 148-AE-

303. The finish schedule on sheet 00-GI-002 has carpet, LVT and Vinyl Flooring listed for flooring materials. Provide clarification on what type of flooring is to be installed in these rooms.

Rooms(Bldg.) to receive new carpet: 192(113), 192A(113), C106B(148), C108(148) Rooms(Bldg.) Rooms(Bldg.) to receive new Vinyl: TC1A(113), ATC2(148), FTC 1(148). Reference Schedule for Finishes on Sheet 00-GI-002

92 Structural/Architectural The structural details for the foundations for the new TR Room 104 are missing from the drawing. Please provide.

Sheet T296-SF-101 will be issued issued as part of future addendum. Details for the foundations can be found on this sheet

93 Architectural/Life Safety Sheet 145-AE-301 detail 1 states to convert existing walls to 1 hour fire rated walls. The Life Safety Legend list these walls at 2-hour walls. Confirm if they are to be 1 or 2 hour walls?

The MCR wall rating shall be 1-hour rated in accordance with Sheet 145-AE-301.

94 Architectural What floor finish is to be installed on the building 145 – concrete ramp / stairs in room 132?

Ramp and landings to receive new LVT. Reference Schedule for Finishes on Sheet

00-GI-002

95 Architectural No new flooring is specified for rooms for OIT Rooms 139A or 139B (Sheet 145-AE-302). If flooring is required, provide the type.

Rooms 139A & 139B (Bldg 145) to receive new LVT. Reference Schedule for Finishes on Sheet 00-GI-002

96 Architectural No new flooring / base is specified for Room 137 (Sheet 145-AE-302. If flooring is required, provide the type.

Room 137 (Bldg 145) to receive new LVT. Reference Schedule for Finishes on Sheet 00-GI-002

97 Architectural Room 148 – C108, keynote 09-29 states to match an existing similar room.

What type of flooring does the VA want in this Room.

148 - C108 to receive new LVT. Reference Schedule for Finishes on Sheet 00-GI-

98 Architectural Room 137 (sheet 145-AE-302) doesn’t call for paint. Confirm if all walls are to be repainted.

Confirmed - all walls in Room 137 (Bldg 145) to be painted.

99 Civil/Telecom

On sheet CU0101 has duct bank and fiber being shown going to Buildings 72 & 85. The fiber one line drawing TJ-011 doesn’t have any fiber going to these building. Sheet 00-TS-000 doesn’t show any work to these buildings.

Confirm if there is work required in these buildings and provide drawings if required. If no work is required does this shown duct bank need installed? If not provide clarifications on where this duct bank is to stop.

Bldg 72 was removed from scope. Bldg 85 is in scope

100 Architectural

Hazardous Material Note 2 on sheet 00-GI-001.VA states “Asbestos testing of all materials affected within project scope prior to demolition unless otherwise noted is required”. Also included in this project is a VA ACM report identifying locations that need to be abated. Confirm that no additional material identification testing is required unless a suspected ACM is identified. If pretesting is required provide a quantity of tests required.

Confirmed, no additional material identification testing is required unless a suspected ACM is identified.

101 Civil/Telecom

Sheet CU0100 shows a new ductbank being installed to building 72. The fiber backbone one line diagram on sheet TJ-011 does any fiber going to this building. Advise if this section of duct bank needs installed and if not where it should be stopped.

Bldg 72 was removed from scope. Bldg 85 is in scope

102 Telecom TJ-011 shows fiber running to Building 103, but there is no drawings showing Building 103. Please confirm what scope is required in this building?

Provide new Fiber only to building 103 using existing pathways.

103 Life Safety What is the current brand of Fire Alarm at the VA, Fort Meade? Simplex

104 Electrical

The specifications are calling for a coordination study by the manufacturer.

This project will need multiple manufacturers as many different panels will need breakers. Would it be acceptable to hire a separate engineering firm to complete the coordination study?

Contractor may hire qualified firm the complies with the specifications.

105 Electrical Will an arc flash study be required? If so, will the VA have this done or will it be the responsibility of the contractor. In the past the VA has done this.

Contractor is required to provide Arc flash study and labels.

Sheet 113-EP-001 is showing the following conduits coming out of room B14B going into hallway BC01

- (1) 2 ½” conduit

- (1) 3” conduit

- (4) 2” conduits The ceiling in the hallway is full with no room for these conduits. Is it the intention to lower the ceiling or build a soffit for these conduits?

107 Architectural

Wood Door Finishes – The drawings state to match existing. The stain colors can be adjusted to match existing, but we need to know what species of wood is required for the door supplier to complete pricing. Species to Species can drastically differ in price. Please provide the species of wood that should be used for pricing.

Wood species shall be premium grade, rotary cut, white birch.

108 VA

Are contractor to include the 2% South Dakota Excise tax? Please refer to pg. 57 of the solicitation: ‘Special Notes regarding FAR 52.229-3:

Federal, State and Local Taxes’ which states, “Offerors are hereby notified that all state and local sales or use taxes for construction materials must be included in their bid or proposal price. It is solely the responsibility of the offeror to include all other applicable taxes in their bid or proposal price as well.”

109 Telecom Drawings indicate Fiber Cables are to be placed in an innerduct within the buildings. Can the contractor utilize interlocking armored fiber cables instead of the innerduct?

Armored fiber cabling is not an acceptable substitution

110 Telecom

1. Drawing TJ-011 Note 1,4,5,8 call out splice cassettes with Green Angle Polished connectors (SPLCH-12GN). Is this the correct type of connectors that the VA requires? If so does the VA require a certain portion of patch cords to be Angle Polished Connectors?

APC type connectors are VA standard and the needed patch cables are accounted for in the specification

111 General Looks like the Rack Equipment Schedule is missing for the new MCR room 132 Building 145. Will this be issued at some point? Referencing plan sheets

145-TN-014, 145-TN-015, TJ-013, TJ-014.

See Amendment 0003 - ATT 2 and ATT 3 - EHRM design Addendum #1 (with Drawing Index)

112 General Will RAP be allowed in the Asphalt Concrete?

No RAP is permitted.

113 General Is PG64-28 an acceptable binder for the Asphalt?

The temperature range looks to be ok for use at the site.

114 General Will Type 1 aggregates be acceptable for the Asphalt Concrete? Type 1 aggregate is typically found in class E HMA. Type 1 aggregate is allowed for mixes that call for it in the SDDOT section 320,321,890.

VA

I’m inquiring on the timing when the reviewed drawings / additional information listed in the RFI’s 36, 63, 86 & 88 below will be issued.

RFI 36 - See Amendment 0003 - ATT 4 - Ft. Meade VA Addition Geotech Report.

RFIs 63, 86, and 88 - See Amendment 0003 - ATT 2 and ATT 3 - Addendum #1 (With Drawing Index).

106 Electrical

The contractor is required to build soffits as needed.

Sheet1