Tech Questions Tracker - EHRM Portland Phase 2 - VA Responses Update.pdf

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SOLICITATION #: 36C77625B0050

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET PROJECT TITLE: EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Phase 2 Construction, PORTLAND, OR

# RECEIVED ANSWERED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE

1 1/27/2026 2/12/2026

When possible, can you please send the asbestos surveys for the VA Portland and VA Vancouver areas pertaining for this project?

Yes, but the Prime contractor will be responsible for providing sampling for all materials related to the project.

The landfills and recycling centers will not accept VA reports that are older than one year from the date of disposal. The contractor should not rely solely on VA supplied surveys for worker safety or disposal of construction materials.

2 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Can the missing specifications be provided? Contractor was referencing Division 28: Physical Access Controls System, Intrusion Detection System, Fire Detection & Alarm are missing from Volume 2

Division 28 specification for Physical Access Control systems will be provided. A specification for Division 28 - Fire Detection & Alarm is not required for this project.

3 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Can you provide the manufacturer of the existing PACS, IDS and VASS?

Schneider Electric Andover Continuum ACX 57xx Series Controller

4 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Are there licenses available for the additional cameras? Yes

5 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Is there any new security work (cameras, card readers, access control, IDS) for Vancouver?

Refer to the contract documents for scope confirmation

6 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Does the fiber have to be installed in conduit with maxcell innerduct as shown on drawing TS400 details? Or does this only apply for duct banks?

Yes, install fiber as shown on drawing TS400 details.

7 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Can J-hooks be used to support interior fiber cables?

J-hooks can only be used to support interior fiber where shown on the drawings, details or notes.

8 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing ES201.0 – Please locate/clarify feed source for transformer T-152 for new panel MCB2.

One-Line on ES601 shows existing panel B1SPEC-E-18 for source, but ES201.0 does not show this panel.

(Portland Campus 8-9)

The correct panelboard name that shall serve new transformer ‘T-152’ is “SWBD-B1SDEC-E-18”, which is located adjacent to ‘T-152’. Sheet ES601 replace the incorrect panel name “B1SPEC-E-18” with the correct panel name “SWBD-B1SDEC-E-18”.

9 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Please clarify section 27 13 23.13. Are fiber cables required to be terminated with MPO connectors and then plugged into MPO to LC cassettes?

Fibers shall be terminated to LC cassettes

10 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Site duct bank concrete encasement – Drawing CS100 shows selective areas only for proposed concrete encasement. Detail 4 on drawing CD501 shows concrete encasement with requirements.

Please clarify the scope and desired intent for the site underground duct banks with regard to concrete encasement. (Vancouver Campus 10 - 17)

All new duct bank conduit installation to be concrete-encased per Dtl 4/Sht CD501.

Existing conduit shown on CS100 does not need concrete encasement added. [SBCC]

11 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawings CS101 and 102, keynote #4 – Alternate -001.

Please clarify if this is an active alternate to this project as Pricing/Cost Schedule did not included this for price submission.

If it is part of this solicitation, please clarify scope as the notations of “start” and “end” of alternate along with it’s descriptions of connection of vaults (one that does not seem to exist MH-26 shown at the MH-23 location on T100.1 Vanc site) that are in different areas of site do not make sense with description in keynote.

This work is to be included in this project as an active alternative. Include this work in the base bid. No alternate bids will be requested or required.

12 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawings T100.1, TS17.1 & TS402 – T100.1 shows a Fiber Optic Key of “B” between MH-22 and bldg. 17 conduit entry.

(“B” is 2 – 4” with 2 – 3 cell interduct) However, detail #2 on TS402 shows (1) 4” entry to bldg. 17.

TS17.1 does not clarify and refers to other two drawings. Please clarify.

There should be one (1) 4” conduit from MH22 to building 17 as shown in detail 2/TS17. T100.1 Drawing will be updated to reflect Optic Key “A” between MN-22 and Building 17.

13 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing T100.1 - Please clarify keynote #12 shown south of bldg. 25 near MH-11.

Keynote #12 shown on T100.1 is incorrectly written.

Keynote #12 should say the following “Avoid Parking Stalls with new conduits and manholes. Locate conduits in grass and/or vegetation bead areas.

Keynote will be updated on drawings

14 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing TS11.1, keynote #7 – Note calls for extension of (4) 4” conduits upside of bldg. with junction box and bldg.

penetration.

T100.1 shows this as an existing conduit(s) from phase 1 (key note 7 T100.1) going to bldg. 25. Please clarify.

Keynote #7 shown on drawing TS11.1 is incorrectly labeled. It should be keynote #6.

Keynote #7 identifies new conduits to be installed to building 11 outpatient gym exterior. Keynote will be relocated to site plan T100.1 to reflect a more accurate location of conduit penetration into the building.

15 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing TS15.1, keynote #3 – Note calls for (4) 4” conduits but T100.1 & detail #1 on TS402 shows (1) 4” conduit.

Please clarify.

Keynote #3 on drawing TS15.1 should read One (1) 4” conduit. Keynote will be updated.

16 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing TS21.1, keynote #3 – Note calls for (4) 4” conduits but T100.1 & detail #2 on TS403 shows (1) 4” conduit.

Please clarify.

Keynote #3 on drawing TS21.1 should read One (1) 4” conduit. Keynote will be updated.

17 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Drawings TS300 thru TS307 & TS600 – There are items noted as PW-CPW-1” and TS600 shows this in the Technology Equipment Schedule. However, the item has no description on the schedule.

Please clarify.

PW-CPW-1 is shown in the Technology Equipment Schedule on TS600. PW-CPW-1 is an STI fire rated conduit sleeve.

18 1/27/2026 2/12/2026 Underground Construction Specifications – Can these missing specifications be provided to clarify the underground trenching for the communications work?

Underground conduits are shown in spec section 260541.

Refer to civil drawings for additional information on trenching [IMEG] Unclear. See Specification 31 20 11 – Earthwork (short form) for trenching and backfill. [SBCC]

19 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Specification Section 03 30 53 – CIP Concrete was included in the Specifications. Sheet CD501 has details for Gutters, Curbs, and Sidewalks yet none of those assemblies are depicted to be installed on the drawings. Is the civil concrete work detailed limited to repairs of existing walks, etc. that may occur during the duct bank installation?

All curb, gutter and sidewalk work is only to replace any existing features that are impacted by construction activities. No new curbs, gutters, or sidewalks are being added with this project.[SBCC]

20 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Sheet G100, General Note #13 states: CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTOR MUST PROVIDE TWO VA BADGED

ESCORTS FOR EACH TR AND TE WORK. To avoid confusion, will the VA define what “TR” and “TE” work is considered for this statement in order to include these costs in our offer. Additionally, what are the qualifications for these escorts? Finally, will the VA confirm that these escorts are to be provided by the Contractor and not by the VA? If both campuses are under construction at the same time, this would amount to a minimum of (4) escorts.

TR refers to Telecommunication Room and TE refers to Telecommunication Enclosure. The qualifications include Prime contractor site superintendent and Prime contractor worker who have satisfied the requirements of the general specification section. The escorts are to be provided by the prime contractor. Yes, each TR and/or TE receiving upgrades require two Prime contractor escorts to be present while work is underway in those locations. The Prime contractor shall schedule the work so this requirement can be accomplished.

21 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Sheet G100, Phasing Note #2 states that cable and fiber terminations behind a closed door are to occur during normal business hours. All other work is to occur during the hours of 4:00 p.m. to midnight. This project depicts extensive site work. To allow for after-hours wages and light towers, will the VA clarify if all of the site work must also to take place during 3rd shift or does this statement only refer to inside work?

Sheet G100, Phasing Note #2 refers to interior fiber, TR, TE server room and horizontal cable work.

See Sheet G100 General Note #9 which states, Site work to occur during normal business hours.

22 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 With the late shift work that is mandated in the previous question, will the VA allow for (4) 10-hour shifts (4:00 pm -> 2:00 am) to be permitted?

yes

23 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 As the staging areas greatly impact production costs, will the VA designate on specific site maps, the locations for nearby staging areas for both campuses?

See Sheet CS001 for laydown and haul routes on the Vancouver campus. Sheet CS002 includes haul route and staging instructions for the Portland Campus. The VA will provide the contractor with space for staging for both Campus.

24 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Will the VA clarify if the maintenance drive on the south side of the Vancouver Campus will be able to be shut down during construction or will it need to remain open?

The south side of the Vancouver Campus is a Fire Lane for the nursing home. This Fire Lane cannot be shut down during construction. Prime contractor is required to perform work so the lane can remain open to first responders in the event of an emergency.

25 1/29/2026 2/12/2026

Sheet CS104 has the new duct back running through all of the parking stalls south of building 1 B wing and building

25. Sheet T100.1 General Note #11 states to avoid parking stalls with new conduits and manholes. Will the VA allow the Contractor to locate these conduits in grass and or vegetation bead areas? These parking stall are always full.

Yes, the VA prefers to stay in grass and landscape areas in lieu of parking spaces.

26 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Will the VA clarify if the Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of CQC and SSHO, or will separate individuals be required for either of those two roles?

Prime contractor is responsible for providing individual qualified Site superintendent, CQC and SSHO as shown in the specifications. Separate individuals can also perform TR and TE escort duties.

27 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Will the VA clarify if both campuses are under construction at the same time, whether a separate Site Supt. will be required, one at each campus?

The prime contractor shall coordinate the work in a way that provides a site superintendent to be on site according to the specifications. If both sites are under construction simultaneously then each campus will require a site superintendent.

28 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 In order to provide the best possible pricing for this project, will the VA verify which specific fiber run conduits at both Vancouver and Portland campuses are available for the additional fiber?

All new fibers for both campuses will require new conduit pathways as noted on the contract documents

29 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 It was stated at the Site Visit that horizontal boring will not be allowed for this project. Will the VA confirm that boring will not be allowed and that all UG conduit runs must be fully excavated?

Confirmed that horizontal boring will not be allowed for this project.

30 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Sheet CD501, Detail 4 depicts a typical trench and asphalt patch detail. This detail shows a 2’-1” minimum width (usually 24”) for the trench and repair. At the Site Visit, it was stated that at the Vancouver campus, trench sawcut and patch must be closer to 8’-0” wide due to the previous patching at some locations. We do not find any depiction of 8’-0” patching on the drawings. Will the VA provide a drawing depicting where these 8’-0” sawcut/patch areas will be located or will this be handled as a contract modification later?

Detail 4 shows the minimum width required. The contractor is required to extend that width of the asphalt repair from the centerline to the curb gutter edge in roadways. The trench width will remain as stated in Detail 4 but the roadway asphalt repair shall be wider as stated.

31 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.11-C states that a Soils Report will be made available to bidders upon request. Will the VA provide the Soils Report prior to the bid with enough time allowed to incorporate the findings into the offer?

Yes see Geotech Report for the Vancouver Campus, attached.

32 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Specification Section 26 41 00 – Facility Lightning Protection was included in the manual. A search of the drawings does not depict any lightning protection work. Will the VA please clarify the scope of work for this section?

As new lightning protection is no longer needed for this project specification Section 26 41 00 – Facility Lightning Protection shall be removed.

33 1/29/2026 2/12/2026

Specification Section 01 00 00, Part 1.27 requires the Contractor to hire a Commercial Photographer to document the progress of the project. Since this will add significant expense to the Contractor/VA, will “in-house” photographs be acceptable for this project?

VA finds that cell phone photographs meet the intention of this specification section. Prime contractor can use cell phones in lieu of a commercial photographer for this project.

34 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Specification Section 01 45 00, Part 3.4-A & C requires the Contractor to retain additional specialized individuals who must be present at all times during work in these individual’s specific area of responsibility. For this project, this requirement would mean the Contractor must retain a Civil Engineer, an Architect (or Const. Professional with 5 years’ experience), a Structural Engineer, a Mechanical Engineer, an Electrical Engineer, and possibly an Environmental Engineer, all to be present onsite during activities in their respective areas of responsibility. Since the hiring all of these Architects/Engineers, and having them onsite during any work taking place in their respective areas of expertise, will add significantly high costs to this project, will the VA clarify whether this will be a requirement for this project?

The prime contractor shall coordinate on site inspections with the VA Design team. Prime contractor shall work with the VA to make remedies to inspection findings. This will be the requirement in lieu of the prime contracting hiring A&E services.

35 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Specification Section 01 91 00 – General Commissioning Requirements was included in the Specifications. Will the VA confirm that formal Commissioning is required for Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, and Communications for this project? Will the VA also confirm that the Contractor is to employ the Commissioning Agent for this project or will the VA hire the CxA as stated in the spec? Will the VA also clarify whether any other systems will require formal commissioning?

Commissioning specifications are provided for the following systems: General Commissioning Requirements (01 91 00), Fire Suppression Systems (21 08 00), Plumbing Systems (22 08 00), HVAC Systems (23 08 00), Electrical Systems (26 08 00), Communication Systems (27 08 00), and Electronic Safety and Security Systems (28 08 00). The VA currently has a commissioning agent assigned by the Architect/Engineer (A/E).

36 Not Used

37 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Tree protection note 7, pg. G-001, ( Vancouver Campus set) instructs replacement trees will have the sum of diameters for the same species. Based on this note, if a 30” diameter tree is lost we are to replace it with six trees of the same species with a 5” diameter at base? Or some combination to reach 30” in diameter at the VA’s discretion?

The replacement tree shall be equal to assumed diameter when it reaches maturity and is equivalent species. This requirement will be a one for one replacement.

38 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 How long is the period of liability for a tree’s death once work is completed within its dripline? Please define the specific period the contractor is responsible to replant a dying tree or its equivalents, 30, 60, 90, 180 days?

The liability of tree death will start from notice to proceed with construction and will end after the warranty period concludes.

39 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 28 days of notice for an outage is excessive. Is the VA willing to consider accept a 14-day notice for utility outages?

The VA will struggle to keep up with all the outage requests for a project of such complexity. 28 days of notice shall remain in place and will be necessary. This isn’t our first EHRM project.

40 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Based on civil general note 13 on G-001, ( Vancouver Campus set) all excavation within 5’ of a tree dripline SHALL

BE VACUUM EXCAVATED, AIR KNIFED, HYDRO

EXCAVATED, OR HAND DUG ONLY.

Please confirm this is the approached the VA wants included in this bid package

Confirmed. When in doubt Hydro vacuum it out!

41 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Please confirm - During excavation work impacting roadways, all excavation sections that are unable to be completed and returned to service each day must be covered over with plate steel to allow passage of emergency response vehicles.

Confirmed

42 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Does the VA require a full time SSHO? If so, is one required for each campus?

The SSHO can serve both campuses traveling back and forth if needed.

43 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Can superintendent “dual hat” as SSHOs?

No, SSHO may need to help the site superintendent provide escort duties.

N 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Can superintendent “dual hat” as CQM?

No, CQM may need to help the site superintendent provide escort duties.

45 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Can the superintendent” triple hat “ for the CQM role and

SSHO?

No.

46 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Is it a requirement that both “badged” personal provided by the contractor, be direct employees of the Prime?

Yes and all construction workers shall follow the instructions of question 75.

47 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 There is a call out for use of X-rays for conduit penetrations within the building, are other forms of penetrative scanning acceptable or the VA requires X-ray usage for the buildings at this facility?

The Prime contractor can submit other forms of scanning to be approved by VA safety and VA engineering before performing.

48 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Please confirm if the usage of a professional surveyor is a requirement for the civil portion of this project?

Per Specification 32 05 23, A Land Surveyor is required for quality assurance and shall establish control alignment, and grade for forms and slip forming machine operations. Per Specification 32 12 16, 1.4, The Contractor’s Registered Professional Land Surveyor shall establish and control the pavement alignments, grades, elevations, and cross sections as shown on the drawings.

49 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing T100.1 - Please clarify keynote #12 shown south of bldg. 25 near MH-11

Duplicate comment. Refer to comment #13 for response.

50 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing TS15.1, keynote #3 – Note calls for (4) 4” conduits but T100.1 & detail #1 on TS402 shows (1) 4” conduit. Please clarify.

Duplicate comment. Refer to comment #14 for response.

51 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Drawing TS25.1, keynote #3 – Note calls for (4) 4” conduits but T100.1 and detail #3 on TS403 shows (1) 4” conduits.

Please clarify.

Duplicate comment. Refer to comment #15 for response.

52 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Please verify if PVC conduit is allowed underground. Spec section 26 05 33 (also referred to in Div 27 specs for raceways) does not sow or call out PVC conduit and in 3.6 it calls for RMC or IMC metal conduits in direct contact with soil. Detail #4 on drawing CD501 (trenching detail) shows PVC. Please clarify.

(Portland)

Specification section 26 05 41 Section 2.3.B.1 plastic Duct calls for Schedule 40 PVC conduit.

53 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 What is considered to be large equipment? Due to the vagueness of the question, we are unsure of how to answer this question.

54 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Is rebar required to be installed through the entire trench?

The detail states 10’ outside the vaults and buildings.

Install reinforcing per Note 5 on Detail 4, Sheet CD501.

Trenching further than 10-ft from buildings and manholes does not require reinforcing. [SBCC]

55 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Are Surveyed as-builts required after completion?

All red-line drawings completed by the prime contractor shall be submitted to the design firm at substantial completion of the construction. That AE will produce the as-builts.

56 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 What are the backfill requirements for hard surface trenches?

¾” minus with compaction test?

See Specification 31 20 11 [SBCC]

57 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 What are the backfill requirements for soft surface trenches?

Sod restoration? Plant or bush restoration.

See Specification 31 20 11 [SBCC]

58 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Is there a spec on the pipe supports for the conduit in the trench? Plastic support spacers?

Contractor to follow Best Practices for conduit installation.

59 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Is there a spec on the CDF to encase the conduit?

Concrete for conduit encasement per Specification 03 30

60 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Expected start date of project? Duration of project?

Liquidated damages?

Expected start date is approximately 3-31-2026.

The EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Phase 2 Construction project at the Portland VAMC has a period of performance of 365 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. No Liquidated damages.

61 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Please confirm that offerors are to include sales tax for both locations.

For both the Oregon and Washington sites, 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. The Government has determined that for this acquisition it cannot take advantage of any sales or use tax exemptions that may be available to it under applicable state law. Under no circumstances will any Contractor be designated as an agent of the Government for purposes of any tax exemption, nor will the Government authorize any Contractor’s use of any tax exemption directly applicable to the Government under this procurement.

62 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Both campuses - please confirm that all new inside plant fiber shall be installed in inner-duct & conduit.

All new optical fiber shall be installed in maxcell innerduct in both campuses.

63 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Admin office A-101 TE rack is shown as new on A-sheets & existing on T-sheets, clarify which is correct. (Vancouver)

Telecommunications rack in building 2 is existing as shown on 2/TS301 There is an existing TE rack in that space. The rack will be reused. [lms-BT]

64 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Admin office A-101 is shown with bolded partitions on A-sheets, please clarify if there are any new partitions and/or doors. (Vancouver)

There are no new walls or doors in the admin office.

[lms-BT]

65 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Specifications for fire protection are included, but no work is shown for either campus, please clarify if there are any fire protection modifications required.

Please refer to the Fire Protection General Notes and TR General Notes on sheet M000 (referenced on enlarged plans) for the Portland Campus for fire protection requirements for the project. [IMEG] Otherwise,These are provided in case something is damaged during construction for repair/ replacement requirements. [lms-BT]

66 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 The solicitation document mentions firestopping repair/replacement and indicates a quantity for the Vancouver campus but not the Portland campus - Please provide quantities for firestopping replacement scope at the Portland campus.

The Portland campus does not have the same problem as the Vancouver campus. There is no damaged firestopping that needs to be replaced at the Portland campus.

[lms-BT]

67 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Cable Counts (Portland) Question:

Sheet TS500 lists cable counts per room for each new TR in Building 100, however, the spelled out totals do not match the numerical totals or the shown amount of ports on TS201.0, please clarify which is the correct amount of cables/outlets.

Cable counts will be updated B1C-126 – 153 Cables

- (73-C1)

- (28-C2)

- (6-C4)

B1d-107A – 99 cables

- (61-C1) 19-C2)

68 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Confirm that all firestopping shall be done by a UL or FM Global certified contractor.

Confirmed.

[lms-BT]

69 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Opening B1D-107a was not scheduled, please include information & hardware set.

The two new doors, B1C-126 and B1d-107a, are the same:

W: 3’-6” H: 3’-6” Door type: A Door Matl/fin: SCW/STN (solid core wood/ stain) Fream type: 1 Frame Matl/fin: HM/PNT (hollow metal/ paint) Hardware Group: HW-SH-3 Fire rating: 20 min.

[lms-BT]

70 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Please confirm that temporary chain link fencing and road plates are required at all exposed ductbank areas.

Yes, perform as required by the specifications. Roadway metal plates shall be used at the end of each shift if a roadway cannot be blocked for extended periods of time.

At least one example of this will be necessary for the Fire lane at the South end of the campus.

71 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Specifications reference a soils & boring report, please provide for Vancouver campus.

Yes, see attached.

72 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 New surveillance cameras are indicated at the Portland campus, please provide make/model, current vendor/system, and location of existing system panel.

Refer to Technology Equipment Schedule TS600 for additional information “VS-CM-1).

73 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Please clarify if WAPs are provided by the VA or the contractor.

WAP are provided and installed by VA.

74 1/29/2026 2/12/2026 Please confirm new fiber will be installed above accessible (acoustical tile) ceilings and/or attic space, and no drywall ceilings will be impacted (unless noted).

New fiber will be installed above accessible (acoustical tile) ceilings and/or attic spaces in most buildings. There are areas within buildings where fiber may be installed above drywall ceilings or open areas. The design documents have identified major areas such as building 25 which may have hard lid ceilings to aid the contractor.

However, not all areas have been identified. Contractor shall assume there are areas in buildings where access above the ceiling will be limited.

75 2/2/2026 2/12/2026 Will the Government provide detailed written requirements for contractor badging? Please clarify the process for obtaining PIV badges, including required documentation, background checks, and estimated processing timeframes.

Regardless of affiliation, everyone working within VA facilities or requiring access to VA information systems requires a VA PIV Card. PIV badging requirements can be found at https://www.osp.va.gov/How_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.a sp Immediately after the bonds are provided to the Government, the contractor shall immediately start working with the identified COR at the site to commence the VA PIV process for all known contractor personnel that will be working the project. All contractors must have a PIV Card in order to work on site.

76 2/9/2026 2/12/2026 Please be specific as possible and number the questions and any sub-questions individually.

Under the “Construction Notes” Plans CS 101-104 reference the tree protection notes on G-002. Problem is that we don’t see that sheet included in the file.

See Tree Protection Notes on Sheet G-001 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osp.va.gov%2FHow_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.asp&data=05%7C02%7C%7C02d066cae89d4a9d6b3008de627d340b%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C639056487045248652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=r1kFCP66mbxP41nHLSWpRRlizjMAirnIt9ddTnKuA4w%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osp.va.gov%2FHow_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.asp&data=05%7C02%7C%7C02d066cae89d4a9d6b3008de627d340b%7Ce95f1b23abaf45ee821db7ab251ab3bf%7C0%7C0%7C639056487045248652%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=r1kFCP66mbxP41nHLSWpRRlizjMAirnIt9ddTnKuA4w%3D&reserved=0

77 2/19/2026 2/23/2026 #18 & 52 – References are made to specification section 26 05 41 with regard to the use of PVC in the duct banks for Vancouver. This section has never been part of original docs nor has it ever been included in an Amendment. We are assuming use of PVC, but as this spec does not exist, it could be argued that rigid steel or IMC conduit must be used per the spec included 26 05 33.

Yes, Schedule 40 PVC for underground raceways.

78 2/19/2026 2/23/2026 #59 asking about specification for duct bank concrete encasement specs. They referred to section 03 30 53 which is mainly structural or cast in place. This shows a 4000 psi mix.

We are wondering if they meant to reference section 31 23

23.33 Flowable Fill for the CDF? Is CDF allowable by this or

are they wanting high strength structural mix for underground conduit encasement

Yes, Please refer to section 03 30 53 for the raceway incasement.