S06 - Atch 1 - Tech Qs - Manchester 618-315 NEW 8.13.2025.docx
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This document is a Technical Questions and Solicitation Tracking Sheet for a VA construction project to build a Specialty Care Building in Manchester, NH (Solicitation #36C77625B0024). The technical questions cover a wide range of construction and engineering details, including electrical systems, mechanical specifications, landscaping, transformer relocations, and equipment installations. Key technical clarifications include: completely removing the nurse call system, confirming fireproofing requirements for steel structures, addressing door and hardware specifications, resolving electrical and low-voltage switch configurations, and providing guidance on deduct alternates for landscaping and equipment. The project involves specific technical requirements for electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and architectural elements, with the VA providing detailed responses to contractor inquiries to ensure precise project execution. The project is being managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Austin, with a focus on precise technical specifications and potential cost-saving alternate options.
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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND
| SOLICITATION #: |
| 36C77625B0024 |
| RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET |
| PROJECT TITLE: |
| Construct Specialty Care Building, Manchester |
| 1 |
| Please confirm that the steel should receive fireproofing. Need to know for painting. |
| Spray applied fireproofing required. |
| 2 |
| Door marked as C style on page A2-2.1 & A2.2.3 calls for aluminum entrances. Note, per door schedule there are zero aluminum doors listed. Please advise on doors and hardware needed. |
| Door schedule refers to storefront elevations on sheet A2-2.3. Hardware is listed as set 6 |
| 3 |
| Please clarify the BOD for the exterior framing is it your intention to use ultra thermal 2” x 4-1/2” framing with the thermal doors? |
| BOD should include the Ultra Thermal “UT” for the storefront window framing |
| 4 |
| The exam rooms show both wireless and wired low voltage switches within the room, however you cannot have both wired and wireless switches talking to the same power packs Please confirm that it is the intention to have all the devices within the exam rooms be wireless devices and then all devices in the rest of the rooms be wired. |
| Correct. Please refer to detail #9 on sheet E6-0.2 for exam room control intent. |
| 5 |
| Regarding the Nurse Call, is this a design build system? I only see two (2) pull stations in the lavatory areas. |
| Completely remove the nurse call system from the project. |
| 6 |
| Deduct Alternate # 6 – Remove all Landscaping with the Exception of “Loam and Seed. |
1. Would this include the following to deduct:
a. Retaining Wall
b. Cobblestone edging
c. All Planting & Shrubs
2. Bedding areas to be replaced with Loam & Seed?
Do NOT deduct the retaining wall, it is necessary for the construction of the building.
Do include removing cobblestone edging, removing all plantings and shrubs, and do replace bedding areas with loam and seed.
| 7 |
| On this project in the area known as the Audio department, they have this detail of the ceilings (see attachment) that has the I Beams below the gypsum ceiling. And they do not show any fireproofing But the roof deck & Beams must be rated for a 1-hour rating. |
I assume we just spray like normal, and the drywall sub cuts the board into the side of the beams ??
I check all the drawings; the RCP drawings show a ceiling in this entire area.
Can you help with this ?
Yes – the fireproofing will protect the entire beam. The real purpose of this detail is to indicate that no hangers or supports want to penetrate the double-layer of GWB to help maintain the acoustics.
| 8 |
| Deduct alternate #1 notes for existing transformer to remain in existing location and not relocate. Can you please confirm the credit will include the following: |
1. Not relocate the transformer (for women’s health project)?
1. Not extending new conduit and wire from HVMH-3 to new location of relocated transformer?
Correct, the credit includes not relocating the transformer and not extending new conduit and wire to the new location of the relocated transformer.
| 9 |
| Plan E1-0.0 keyed note #4 says to splice new feeder in existing manhole (assuming this is HVMH-6) to re-feed existing Building 7 & 8 transformers. |
a. What are the conduit and wire sizes for these new feeders?
b. Plan E1-0.0 notes to just splice, but it appears we need to provide new feeder from new pad mount 225kva transformer to HVMH-6 per E4-0.0 “Switchgear Yard Partial One Line Diagram”. Please advise what is required.
c. Will this re-feed require a spare 4” conduit from new pad mount transformer to existing HVMH-6?
a. Conduit and wire size indicated on key note #1. Note should reference building 7 and 18 transformers
b. New feeder from switchgear yard will run through HVMH-6 to feed new padmount 225KVA transformer and splice to re-feed existing Building 7 and 18 transformers.
c. Yes. Spare Conduit indicated on key note #1
| 10 |
| Plan E1-0.0 keyed note #6 notes to disconnect and remove feeders. What are the conduit and wire sizes that need to be removed? |
| Primary feeders for existing building 5 transformer to be disconnected and removed. 1 set of 5kV #1/0 AWG. |
| 11 |
| Plan E1-0.0 shows “X----X-----X” notations between HVMH-4 and the new location of the relocated transformer. |
a. Are there any electrical duct banks that need to be demolished?
b. Site plan C-1.0 does not show an electrical duct bank being removed in this location. Please advise.
a. Existing ductbank to remain. Feeders to be removed as indicated
| 12 |
| Plan E1-0.0 keyed note #7 notes to intercept and extend MV feeder from existing HVMH #3 to the new location of the existing transformer that will service new women’s health project. |
a. What is the conduit and wire size that needs to be extended?
b. Will a spare conduit be required?
1 set of 5kV #1/0 AWG in 4”C, with (1) 4” C spare. Scope to be coordinated with Women’s health project.
| 13 |
| There are a couple deduct alternates listed in the specifications that are not reflected on the electrical plans. Can you confirm electrical scopes for the following deduct alts are correct: |
a. Deduct Alt #8 – delete power wiring for UH-2, AC-3, & ACCU-3 as shown on MH1-0.2? Electrical plans do not show that these pieces of equipment should be part of a deduct alt.
b. Deduct Alt #10 – Spec section notes pump room/basement to be removed from project and equipment in room would be provided in a manhole/vault; however, deduct alt work is not shown on electrical plans nor is there a note to provide any electrical work in the basement as a deduct alt. Please advise how electrical should be priced for this deduct alt.
Deduct alternates shall be priced as listed in the specification and are not always shown on the drawings. Drawing revisions will be provided after award to account for deduct alternates taken.
| 14 |
| What is the manufacturer nameplate for existing switchboard “DP” in Building #7? Plan E4-0.0 shows a new 250A-3P 480V breaker to be installed and we will need nameplate of this panel to get an accurate quote. |
| See attached photos of the nameplate. |
| 15 |
| Can you please confirm there is no other work besides one single point power connection in the three Audio Booth Exam Rooms and three Control Rooms? |
| Confirmed. Booths are prefabricated. with (1) junction box for exam side and (1) junction box to the control side |
| 16 |
| IS PRO-PRESS ACCEPTABLE ON THE HYDRONIC COPPER PIPING? |
| Pro-Press is not acceptable. Piping installation shall be in accordance with the applicable specifications. |
| 17 |
| IS VICTAULIC CONNECTIONS ACCEPTABLE FOR HYDRONIC BLACK IRON PIPING? |
| Refer to the applicable specification, which details the piping allowed. |
| 18 |
| IS THE EXISITING BUILDING CONTORLS CONTRACTOR PRICING OUT THE NEW EXSPANSION? IF SO CAN WE GET PRICING FROM THEM? |
| The building controls system is Johnson Controls Metasys. The contractor is responsible for identifying and obtaining pricing from subcontractors. |
| 19 |
| IS THERE A PERFERED MECHANICAL INSULATION CONTRACTOR WE CAN GET PRICING FROM? |
| The VA does not have preferred contractors. The contractor is responsible for identifying and obtaining pricing from subcontractors. |
| 20 |
| IS THERE A MORE SPECIFIC SPEC FOR THE UNDERGOUND STEAM PIPING COMNG FROM THE BOILER? (RICKWELL OR PERMPIPE?) |
| The VA is not allowed to require a specific manufacturer for this item, follow the applicable specification. |
| 21 |
| ARE NEXUS OR NIBCO STYLE VALVES FOR WATER FLOW GPM ACEPTABLE ON ALL HYDRONIC EQUIPMENT? |
| The VA is not allowed to require a specific manufacturer for this item, follow the applicable specification. |
| 22 |
| Data cabling: Is there a particular/preferred manufacturer for cable, panels etc. |
| The VA is not allowed to require a specific manufacturer for this item, follow the applicable specification. |
| 23 |
| Over head paging: Is there a speaker/head end parts list? How does this tie back to the main building system? |
| Remove overhead paging from the project entirely. |
| 24 |
| What is approximate distance from existing TC in Room SW-103 to Building 1 Fire Command Center and from existing TC in Room SW-103 to Building 18 Security Office? |
It’s approximately 200’ from SW-103 to Fire Alarm Node 1 in Room W100A. It’s approximately 180’ from SW-103 to Fire Alarm Node 2 in Room NW101, the Building 18 Security Office. Contractor to field verify the distances before ordering materials. Change orders will not be given for +/- 20% of these distances.
| 25 |
| On the Landscaping Plan Steel Edging is "called out'". On the Details Page, Aluminum Edging is specified. Which we are to bid? |
| Use aluminum edging meeting the requirements of Specification 32 90 00 paragraph 2.12. |
| 26 |
| Drawing P0-0.0 in the plumbing SOW refers to an Overflow Rainwater System deduct alternate.. The is no category among the current deduct alternates for this. Where should it be placed? I do not want to alter the bid form without proper direction. |
| The Overflow Rainwater System is NOT a deduct alternate. Remove the note from Drawing P0-0.0 referring to it as a deduct alternate. |
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