Technical Questions and Answers - Volume 1.docx

SOLICITATION # 36C77623B0009

PROJECT NAME: Providence Expand/Renovate MRI Space

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSES FROM INITIAL BID 3/2023

Updated July 16, 2025 Issued July 30, 2025

Legend for updates to original RFI’s:

Blue highlights indicate attachments included.

1. Are there drawings from the MRI equipment vendor?

ANSWER: Basis of design equipment vendor shop drawings are provided for bidding allowance. Finalized shop drawings for Siemens 1.5T and 3T MRIs are not yet available. See attached.

2. Is there a BOM from the MRI equipment vendor?

ANSWER: See attached.

3. Is there a scope of work from the MRI equipment vendor indicating what MRI equipment is being delivered to the site that the contractor is to offload and store?

ANSWER: Contractor does not have to offload and store and MRI equipment purchased by the VA.

4. Is there a scope of work from the MRI equipment vendor indicating what the MRI equipment vendor is installing and what the contractor is installing?

ANSWER: Refer to attached and to RFI #13 on July 29, 2025, List.

5. Are there any liquidated damages for this project?

ANSWER: Liquidated damages will not be included for this project

6. Reference Attachment 09 VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19, section 1.a, subsections 1) and 2). Since we now know that even though a person may be vaccinated, they can still contract and transmit the virus, is this supplemental requirement still applicable to this project?

ANSWER: No Attachment 09 VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19, is no longer applicable to this project.

7. Can a geotechnical (soils) report be provided?

ANSWER: Yes, provided as an attachment file name: “19026-VA Medical Center Geotech Rpt”

8. Will the VA provide a Form CERT-134 to the awarded contractor for sales tax exemptions?

ANSWER: Yes.

9. Under Part 4.13 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, please include / add FAR Clause 52.216-4 for Economic Price Adjustment for Labor & Materials due to the current economic climate.

ANSWER: FAR clause 52.216-4 will not be included

10. It appears that the most up-to-date wage determination in the system is RI20230001 dated 02/03/2023. Will this be issued in an amendment, or should we just continue to use the wage determination issued in original solicitation documents?

ANSWER: Up-to-date Wage Determination have been issued with this new solicitation.

11. Reference drawing EK-7.2. The lighting fixture schedule title includes “E-F&T”. What is this text referring to?

ANSWER: No relevance, left over REVIT artifact.

12. Attachment 11 states that the contractor working hours are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. Spec. section 01 35 13, part 1.2 states they are 6:30 am to 3:30 pm. Which is correct?

ANSWER: 6:30 am to 3:30 pm

13. Reference 01 35 26, 1.7. Can the SSHO be dual hat and have other duties or do they need to be a dedicated person with no other duties?

ANSWER: SSHO can be dual hatted and have other duties.

14. Reference spec section 08 71 00, Hardware Set #10. Please provide direction on Hardware Set 10 – Rescue Hardware. Are these openings “In swing” or “Out swing”? Rescue hardware is usually in Double Acting Openings, which would be a Cased Hollow Metal Frame. There is no Cased frame shown on the door schedule. Pivots are not in set. If these are Out swing Doors Only it makes no difference if rescue or not, so long as there is a Lock override. Please clarify.

ANSWER: These openings are "in-swing". In- swinging toilet doors require rescue hardware. Refer to double-swing cutsheet attached.

15. Reference spec section 26 12 19. It is for an outdoor liquid-filled pad mount transformer. The drawings show the substation as indoor, close-coupled in an electrical room. There is no substation or MVXF spec, so we don't know any requirements for the MVXF. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Drawings are correct. Updated Specifications are attached.

16. In the description below for Data (Triangle), it indicated (4) data drops as it relates to the “ “. That would mean (4) Data filters per triangle. There are (2) triangles shown in each MRI, thus (8) data lines and therefore (8) data filters. Can you please confirm there are (4) data lines per triangle?

ANSWER: Correct, the intent is for drops to include 4 data (if not indicated otherwise on drawings with a number next to the device). This would mean 8 data lines/filters in the areas of 2 triangles.

17. There is a division for Radiation Shielding (134900) but there is no Physics report defining the thickness of lead. Drawing A2-1.1 (see below) indicates lead shielding on the wall of a toilet [B073-B] and Sub Waiting room [B073-C]. There is no obvious reason for needing lead shielding. There is also no lead indicated on AG-1.3 [Materials sheet]. Please confirm lead is required and provide a physics report defining the thickness of lead needed.

ANSWER: Lead is required. Contractor is to carry pricing for 1/16” lead. Physics report will be provided upon award.

18. The architectural drawings refer to magnetic shielding however a magnetic shield design (indicating thickness of magnetic shielding and placement) is not included. Are we to carry an allowance or please provide MRI magnetic shield design [typically from the MRI vendor]?

ANSWER: Contractor is to carry an allowance. Shop drawings for basis of design MRI’s 1.5T and 3T are included to assist in allowance.

19. Sheet EG-1.0 “Communications Legend (with Wiring)” calls for ‘Data Only Outlet Device (4 Data Drops, 1 IP phone, 3 Workstation)…’. Please confirm this is 4 data lines or 8 data lines total per.

ANSWER: Each triangle symbol (unless noted otherwise) should be 4 jacks per faceplate / triangle symbol, with 4 Cat 6a cables.

20. The Equipment Schedule on drawing AQ1-1.5 indicates that PATIENT LIFT – CEILING is provided by VAMC, installed by G.C. The Project Manual Specification Section 11 73 00 CEILING MOUNTED PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM does not state that the Lifts are provided by VAMC. Is the Lift(s) provided by VAMC? Is the Lift(s) installed by VAMC or Contractor? If the Contractor is to perform the install, please provide the installation instructions.

ANSWER: Lifts are provided by and installed by VA other than the supports as detailed on details 5, 6, and 7 on A7-1.4. Contractor to coordinate installation of MEPs and ceiling grid and the lifts as to not impact installation of the lifts.

21. Inquiring to see if there is a temporary mobile MRI in place during construction or one needs to be brought in during the construction period?

ANSWER: No Temporary MRI Trailer will be needed.

22. Drawing ES-1.1 shows a new 4” conduit running beside an existing duct bank. This utility is not shown on the civil drawings. Will excavation and backfill be needed to install this new 4” conduit? Is this new conduit to be encased in concrete? Is the existing duct bank encased in concrete. Please advise.

ANSWER: Correct, intent is to add another conduit, and it should be concrete encased similar to existing ductbank. Contractor will need to verify integrity of existing conduit prior to re-use. Refer to SKC-1 dated 03/24/23 attached.

23. Drawing ES-1.1 shows a ¾” conduit exiting the building between grid lines 12 & 13. The note says to generator. Please provide distance to the generator.

ANSWER: The existing generator 'yard' is immediately adjacent to the west side of the building. Suggest carrying 100' distance to generator paralleling and distribution switchgear enclosure.

24. Spec section 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos abatement paragraph 1.1.2.B calls out the extent of work but the quantities are left blank. Please provide quantities for the following ( ) linear meters (feet) of <50 mm (2") diameter pipe insulation ( ) linear meters (feet) of 50 - 150 mm (2" - 6") diameter pipe insulation ( ) linear meters (feet) of >150 mm (6") diameter pipe insulation ( ) fittings 50 - 150 mm (2" - 6") in diameter

ANSWER: Reference work notes D4.2, D9.2, and D9.3 for hazardous material abatement of caulking at removed windows, louvers, and P-Tac units. Reference work note D3.5 for abatement of mastic on exterior wall. Refer to drawings AD-1.1, AD-1.2, and AD-1.3 for quantities and locations per Specification Section 02 82 11 -1 Section 1.1.2.(A) Extent of Work which states "The General Contractor and/or the Asbestos Abatement Contractor shall satisfy themselves as the actual quantities to be abated."

25. Spec section 02 82 13.19 Asbestos floor tile & mastic abatement paragraph 1.1.2.B calls out the extent of work but the quantities are left blank. Please provide quantities for the following ( ) square feet of flooring and mastic ( ) square feet of flooring ( ) square feet of mastic

ANSWER: Reference work notes D4.2, D9.2, and D9.3 for hazardous material abatement of caulking at removed windows, louvers, and P-Tac units. Reference work note D3.5 for abatement of mastic on exterior wall. Refer to drawings AD-1.1, AD-1.2, and AD-1.3 for quantities and locations per Specification Section 02 82 11 -1 Section 1.1.2.(A) Extent of Work which states "The General Contractor and/or the Asbestos Abatement Contractor shall satisfy themselves as the actual quantities to be abated."

26. Specification section 05 12 00-1.5.A and B requires that the steel fabricator and erector be AISC Certified. Can this be waived in the interest of obtaining better competition?

ANSWER: No, this requirement cannot be waived.

27. Attachments 02 through 05 (Drawing sets 1 through 4) appear to have been converted from CAD in a manner that makes them image files instead of a direct conversion from CAD to PDF. The files are very slow to load and are not searchable. Several of our subcontractors and suppliers are complaining that the files are locking up their computers. Please convert the original CAD files to PDF so that they are searchable and load properly in PDF viewers.

ANSWER: New PDFs have been uploaded for increased legibility. PDF titles are:

3.20.23 VAMC MRI – Full set PART 1 Cover and Civil Plans

3.20.23 VAMC MRI – Full set PART 2 Civil and Landscape Plans

3.20.23 VAMC MRI – Full set PART 3 Architectural Plans

3.20.23 VAMC MRI – Full set PART 4 Additional Architectural Plans

3.20.23 VAMC MRI – Full set PART 5 Structural Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Fire Plans Plans issue addressed in New SAM’s package.

28. Please provide a detail showing how you want the window treatments mounted whether on the window frame, within the window pocket or on the wall surface outside the pocket for both WT-1 and WT-2.

ANSWER: Refer to detail ElectroShade Electro/2 Standard Bracket for WT-1 shade at room B073-A Sub Waiting shade located within the window pocket and ElectroShade Electro/2 DoubleShade #17 Bracket for WT-2 shades located within the window pocket for rooms B108, B111, B112, B113, B115, and B116. Refer to detail ElectroShade Electro/1 Double Shade #13 Bracket with 5" closure and tile support, top mount for WT-2 shade for room B101. Refer to product cut sheets attached.

29. Please confirm that the only location for WT-1 is room B073-A Sub Waiting and that the 5% fabric is desired.

ANSWER: Confirmed

30. Please confirm that the locations for WT-2 are at rooms B108, B111, B112, B113, B115 and B116.

ANSWER: Provide WT-2 shades at rooms; B108, B111, B112, B113, B115, B116 and B101.

31. Please confirm that no window treatment is needed at window marks 2 and 3 at the ramp on the ground level.

ANSWER: Confirmed

32. Please specify which, if any, interior windows receive window treatments. In the Miscellaneous section of the Finish Schedule there is note about conference rooms but we don’t see a conference room with an exterior window.

ANSWER: Conference Room B101 is to receive window treatment WT-2.

33. There is a division for Radiation Shielding (134900) but there is no Physics report defining the thickness of lead. Drawing A2-1.1 indicates lead shielding on the wall of a toilet [B073-B] and Sub Waiting room [B073-C]. There is no obvious reason for needing lead shielding. There is also no lead indicated on AG-1.3 [Materials sheet]. Please confirm lead is required and provide a physics report defining the thickness of lead needed.

ANSWER: Lead is required. Contractor is to carry pricing for 1/16” lead. Physics report will be provided upon award.

34. Who is providing the Power Conditioners? I cannot find a spec on it and it doesn't look like a voltage stabilizing transformer?

ANSWER: Power conditioner(s) will be furnished as part of the MRI vendor package; installation only shall be by contractor.

35. The drawings show the substation as indoor, close-coupled in an electrical room. The specs (261219) are for an outdoor liquid-filled pad mount transformer. There is no substation or MVXF spec, so we don't know any requirements for the MVXF.

ANSWER: Drawings are correct. Updated Specifications are attached.

36. Bid Schedule/ 0004/Deduct No. 3 : (c) States: Omit ground floor roof screen and structural supports. Bid Schedule/ 0004/Deduct No. 3 : (a) Also States: Omit ground floor roof screen and structural supports. Which bid option is the ground floor roof screen to initially be excluded from?

ANSWER: Bid Schedule/ 0004/Deduct No. 3 : (C) Should State: "OMIT ALL LEAD LINED SHEILDING(WALLS, DOORS, WINDOWS, ETC.) WITHIN SUB-WAITING ROOM B073-A AND TOILET ROOM B073-B". See drawing AG-1.1.

37. There is a specification for Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts 11 73 00 and on Drawing AQ1-1.5/ Equipment , Accessory and Med Gas Schedules it shows the patient lifts as VAMC furnished / Contractor installed. Please confirm that the Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts are VAMC Furnished/ Contractor installed.

ANSWER: Lifts are provided by and installed by VA other than the supports as detailed on details 5, 6, and 7 on A7-1.4. Contractor to coordinate installation of MEPs and ceiling grid and the lifts as to not impact installation of the lifts.

38. Drawing A2-1.1 (see below) indicates lead shielding on the wall of a toilet [B073-B] and Sub Waiting room [B073-C]. Drawing symbol for lead is not legible in the drawings provided. Please confirm this is the ONLY lead lining requirement for this project.

ANSWER: Confirmed Contractor is to carry pricing for 1/16” lead. Physics report will be provided upon award.

39. Reference Contract Drawings T-101, TN101-TN104, T-401, & T-801 and Specification Sections 27 05 11, 27 11 00, & 27 15 00. Based on the referenced drawings the telecommunication system is an extension of the existing telecommunication system. The referenced specifications are based on the installation of a new telecommunication system which involves VA Central Office Special Communications Team (0050P2H3) along with a separate Telecommunications COR assigned by VACO for equipment and system approvals and coordination. Please confirm that this project only involves the extension of the existing telecommunication infrastructure as shown on the drawings?

ANSWER: Confirmed, this is only an extension of an existing system. Disregard specification references to new system and VACO coordination.

40. Reference Contract Drawing TA101-TA-104, & T-601 (details C6 & F4), Contract Drawing TN-101-TN-10, and Specification Section 27 53 19. Based on the referenced drawings the distributed radio antenna system is an extension of the existing In-Building Public Safety Radio System and Public Address System as detailed on the contract drawings. The referenced specifications are based on the installation of a new public address system which involves VA Central Office Special Communications Team (0050P2H3) for approvals and system certification. Please confirm that this project only involves the extension of the existing telecommunication infrastructure as detailed for the “In-Building Public Safety Radio System” along with the required interfacing to the fire alarm system as shown on the drawings?

ANSWER: Confirmed, this is only an extension of an existing system. Disregard specification references to new system and VACO coordination.

41. Reference Contract Drawings TN-101-TN103, and T-601 (Detail F6), Nurse Call System Expansion and Interconnection. Please provide a specification section for the Nurse Call System.

ANSWER: Nurse call will be an expansion of existing system. Connection point shall be the telecom closet serving the addition (shown adjacent to project work area on EP-1.1).

42. Reference Contract Drawings E-002 (note 26), T-401 (notes 12, 20, 22, 25, & detail F5 T-601 (Detail C4) and Specification Section 28 23 00. Please provide the following: (1) a floor plan noting camera locations and types of cameras, (2) as built drawing for the existing CCTV system that is currently used by the facility, (3) clarify that this is an extension of the existing system and not a completely new system with all the devices noted in the specification, (4) provide information on the existing system (submittals, manufacture, maintenance company, installation company, etc.

ANSWER:

1. Camera locations are shown on EY drawings.

2. Additional documentation of existing system will be provided to successful bidder.

3. Correct, extension of existing system.

4. Existing system is PELCO Endura

43. Reference Contract Drawing E-002, and Specification Section 28 16 00. The specifications note that the system shall be designed, installed, and programmed. Please provide a drawing showing the areas that are to be covered by the Intrusion Detection System (IDS). Please provide a description of how this system interfaces with the CCTV system, Physical Access Control System, and Electronic Personal Protection System (EPPS). Please advise on the location for the central monitoring station and if the new system is to be interfaced with an existing IDS or EPPS system. If we are to interface with an existing system, please provide as-built drawings and information on the system, i.e., manufacture, submittal info, service and installation company, etc.

ANSWER: Intent is extension of existing system. Access control requirements are shown on drawings. Intrusion detection system / components other than access control are not required. Cameras are shown on drawings, but IP based, not closed circuit. Existing access control is JCI Pegasus. Existing Camera system is Pelco Endura

44. Reference Contract Drawing T-401 (note 2), Specification Sections 28 13 00, and 08 71 00. Please provide a single line drawing for the access control system. The specifications indicate both the extension of an existing access control system and details all the components, software, hardware, and interfacing requirements for the various electronic safety and security systems specified in Division 28. Please clarify if this is just an extension of an existing access control system or a completely new system. If the system is an existing system, please provide a single line drawing for the existing system and information on the existing system, i.e., manufacture, submittal info, service and installation company, etc.

ANSWER: Intent is extension of existing system. Connection point shall be the telecom closet serving the addition (shown adjacent to project work area on EP-1.1)

45. Reference Contract Drawings FA001 (fire alarm system overview), and Specification Section 28 31 00. Please provide an as-built drawing for the existing fire alarm system. Please provide information on the available spaces within the fire alarm panel to add additional inputs/outputs and information on the current amplifier loading for the voice system and messaging capacity available for adding Phase II to the existing system.

ANSWER: Additional information on existing system will be provided to successful bidder by the VA. As shown on drawings, project intent is for a new panel to serve the project, that will be networked to existing system, connection point to existing main panel is Building 1 First Floor A-Wing.

46. Reference Specification Section 23 09 23. Please provide an as-built single line drawing for the existing Johnson Controls Metasys DDC control system.

ANSWER: Additional information on existing system will be provided to successful bidder by the VA. Connection to existing system shall be the telecom closet serving the addition (shown adjacent to project work area on EP-1.1)

47. Reference Specification Sections 01 00 00, and 02 82 11. Please advise if this project includes any asbestos containing materials or if any asbestos testing is required. The asbestos survey provided is for the entire building. Does this project require abatement of the entire building or just what it encountered under the project scope?

ANSWER: Reference work notes D4.2, D9.2, and D9.3 for hazardous material abatement of caulking at removed windows, louvers, and P-Tac units. Reference work note D3.5 for abatement of mastic on exterior wall. Refer to drawings AD-1.1, AD-1.2, and AD-1.3 for quantities and locations per Specification Section 02 82 11 -1 Section 1.1.2.(A) Extent of Work which states "The General Contractor and/or the Asbestos Abatement Contractor shall satisfy themselves as the actual quantities to be abated."

48. Reference Specification Section 23 25 00. Please provide information on the company who is currently providing the water treatment chemicals for the closed loop systems, i.e., chiller water and heating water system.

ANSWER: Chem-Aqua

49. Reference Contract Drawing E-601. Please provide a copy of the shop drawings for existing MDP and existing CR211 so we can verify the breakers noted can be installed in the existing distribution.

ANSWER: Additional information on existing system will be provided to successful bidder by the VA.

50. Specification 01 91 00 -22 species “The VA will engage the CxA under a separate contract.” Please confirm that the CxA is not hired by the Prime Contractor.

ANSWER: Confirmed, CxA is not hired by the prime contractor.

51. Panel CR211 is shown in the emergency electrical room, Detail 2 on Drawing EK-6.0. This panel is not shown on the One-Line Diagram on Drawing EK-7.2. Please provide the feeder information.

ANSWER: Feeder is shown on detail 2 on EK-6.0; shown as feeder tag 10 (60A)

52. The One-Line Diagram on Drawing EK-7.2 indicates the following 'Emergency" feeders: From the Existing Distribution Board MDP-EQ to the ATS-EQ, from the ATS-EQ to Panel EQ411, from Panel EQ411 to the transformer TR-EQ and from transformer TR-EQ to Panel EQ211. All of these feeders are shown as THHN/THWN copper conductors in conduit. The "Wiring Methods" table on Drawing EG-1.0 indicates "Emergency System Feeders” are to be "MI" cable. Are these feeders to be "conductors in conduit" or "MI" cable. If they are to be MI cable, please provide the routing between the MDP-EQ and the ATS.

ANSWER: Intent is for emergency system feeders to be MI as indicated on wiring methods legend; and shall be MI equivalent of THHN feeder called out.

53. Please confirm the lift weight capacity will be 550lbs.

ANSWER: Confirmed

54. Please confirm if the MRI Holding room patient lift supports can be mounted to the concrete deck above ceiling using expansion anchors and strut?

ANSWER: Attached as shown on Details 5/6/7 sheet A7-1.4

55. Please clarify there is no drawing that tags each window with a type of window treatment because based off finish schedule all offices will get dual shades as well as the interior window on the conference room.

- There are no interior details that show the mounting of the shades at any windows.

1. how is the interior conference window being mounted are we to provide a recessed pocket?

2. for all other windows will these shades be recessed pockets or to have a fascia?

3. for the single solar shades are those just going in the waiting room and the corridor b051?

ANSWER: Correct. Refer to response to items 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32

56. Please postpone the due date for RFIs as we have been unable to get feedback from all our subcontractors and suppliers to meet the current deadline.

ANSWER: *CONTRACTING WILL ANSWER*

NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SOLICITATION

57. Reference sheet AD-1.3, detail 1, room E201. What is demo keynote D4.4 (3 locations)?

ANSWER: Change tag reference D4.4 to D4.1. (4 locations) Refer to detail 2 on AD-1.3 for additional information.

58. For item 2B, the insulated metal panel under the windows. Can we have more details on the type of metal panel and manufacturer that you need? We could not find anything on the specs and it is supposed to match the existing.

ANSWER: Exterior Elevation Material Tag 2B is a double-sided metal panel in the aluminum storefront system. Match metal panel system identified with Exterior Elevation Material Tag 6A.

59. For the item 6H, which is a trim, we identified it as a Rheinzink material. We are still not sure about the fixation of the 2 insulation on that area. Could you clarify?

ANSWER: Exterior Elevation Material Tag 6H is pre-finished aluminum concealed fastener metal panel siding/trim system. It is not Rheinzink material. Not sure what is meant by 2 insulation. The wrap enclosure is not insulated. Refer to detail 8/A5-1.1.

60. We need more details on the wall of the E-Wing. Our estimators need to know where all the materials go and also the details of the existing ones.

ANSWER: Refer to detail 1 on AD-1.2 for First Floor Demolition Plan, detail 3 on AD-1.2 for General Demolition Elevation Outline, detail 1 on AD-1.3 for Second Floor Plan, detail 2 on AD-1.3 Partial Demolition Section @ Curtain Wall, details 1/A4-0.1, 1/A4-0.3, 2/A4-0.3, 2/A4- 1.1, and 3/A4-1.3 for location of salvaged flat-lock metal panels to be reinstalled. Refer to detail 1/A5-2.2 for E-Wing brick infill at roof expansion joint, detail 2/A5-2.2 for E-Wing metal panel infill at roof expansion joint. As-built drawings of the "E-Wing" Building may be provided to the successful bidder.

61. Reference Specification Section 23 09 23 (1.1.F.1.) and Contract Drawing MI0.0. Please clarify the project scope for upgrading the existing direct-digital control system (ECC – JCI Metasys) to ASHRAE Standard 135 BACnet B-AWS.

ANSWER: Intent is extension of existing JCI Metasys system; the project shall be provided will all new system equipment required to accomplish the project and tie-in to the existing system. Upgrades to existing system is not intended.

62. Please provide an as-built single line drawing for the existing DDC control system.

ANSWER: Additional information on existing system will be provided to successful bidder by the VA. Connection point shall be to be telcom closet serving the addition (shown adjacent to project work area on EP-1.1)

63. Reference Specification Section 27 52 23 and Contract Drawing EK-8.1. Please clarify if the Nurse Call System has to be submitted to VACO (TVE-005OP3B) per the specifications or just to the RE/COR.

ANSWER: Nurse call system does not have to be submitted to VACO, just the COR/RE.

64. Reference Specification Divisions 27 & 28 and Contract Drawing EK-8.1. (Detail 4). Please provide a specification section for access control and advise if this is just an extension of an existing system. If it is an extension of an existing system, then please provide an as-built single line drawing for the existing system and where we tie into the existing system. Please provide information on the current system, i.e., manufacturer, submittal data, contact person for the current system/service provider.

ANSWER: Access control is extension of existing. Additional information on existing system will be provided to successful bidder by the VA.

65. Reference Specification Division 28. Please advise if this project requires any intrusion detection system, duress system, delayed egress, personal protection system or ESS system.

ANSWER: Access control requirements are shown on drawings. Intrusion detection system / components other than access control are not required. Cameras are shown on drawings, but IP based, not closed circuit.

66. Reference Contract Drawing EK-8.1, Detail 3. Please provide a specification section for the cable tv system. Please provide an as-built drawing for the existing CATV system and note where we are to connect to the existing CATV system.

ANSWER: Cable TV for the project will be extension of existing system. Connection point shall be to be telcom closet serving the addition (shown adjacent to project work area on EP-1.1)

67. Reference Specification Section 27 11 00, and Division 27 (in general) along with Contract Drawings EP-1.2 (keynote 1), EK-6.0 (Detail 4), and EK-8.1 (Detail 1). Please provide details for the equipment rack noted in Detail 4/EK-6.0. Please advise on the project scope for the telecommunication infrastructure for the New MRI Building, i.e., cable raceways, outlet boxes, ground, etc. for installation of new telecom equipment and cabling by others or a complete extension of existing services to the telecom outlets shown on the drawings.

ANSWER: Contractor to include full scope for extension of existing system to new devices as shown on documents.

68. Please provide a contact person for the MRI equipment to coordinate the required wave guides, filters, etc. for the rough-in utilities for inside the MRI rooms.

ANSWER: Information will be provided to successful bidder acquisition is being finalized with Siemens.

69. Reference Specification Divisions 27 & 28 and Contract Drawing EG-1.0 (demo note 9). Please clarify the requirements, if any, for a paging system or mass notification system.

ANSWER: See answer to RFI #40. no public address or mass notification is intended for the project.

70. Reference Specification Section 28 31 00, Specification Divisions 27 & 28 (in general), Contract Drawings FA0.0 – FA9.0, and General Fire Alarm Riser Diagram Notes on FA9.0. Please provide a copy of the floor plans which are required to be updated per note 2. Please provide a copy of the existing single line drawing for the existing fire alarm system which shows the location of all the remote fire alarm annunciators and the current zoning of the system and the voice messages currently used for the notification messages. Please provide information on the paging/mass notification system operations and where the microphones are located for the over-ride messaging.

ANSWER: Information will be provided to successful bidder and is not required for bidding of project scope.

71. Reference Specification Section 28 23 00, Divisions 27 & 28 (in general), Contract Drawings EL-1.2, EY-1.0, EY-1.1, EY-1.2., and EK-6.0. The specifications indicate that this is to be a completely new CCTV system, but the drawings appear to indicate that this is an extension of an existing system. Please clarify the overall scope for the closed circuit tv system. If it is an extension of an existing system please provide information on the existing system and where we are to connect to the existing system along with the manufacturer’s information/submittal for the existing system and a point of contract for installation and maintenance services for the existing system.

ANSWER: Intent is to tie into existing system. Connection point is telecom closet shown on EK6.0 detail 4. There is no maintenance and installation contact for the existing system. Existing Camera system is PELCO Endura.

72. Please define the construction debris route for removal per the ICR guidelines in 013526.

ANSWER: Construction debris shall be allowed to be removed from areas of demolition via demolition chutes.

73. Will the GC be able to use existing elevators during construction?

ANSWER: GC Will have limited access to elevators at the discretion of the VA. Any use of the elevators requires protection of the elevators during use.

74. Please confirm that the spec “09 54 23 – Linear Metal Ceilings” covers the “WDC-1 Wood Ceiling Panels” noted on the finish schedule.

ANSWER: This is confirmed

75. The “Illuminated Wall Panels” product noted on the finish schedule is “3Form – Varia” but the basis-of-design in the spec is “Forms+Surfaces – Lightplane” and further in the spec “Forms+Surfaces – Vivispectra Spectrum” is noted. Please explain which product goes where, which is the basis of design and which is an alternate approved manufacturer.

ANSWER: [KA] - Vivispectra is the glazing material used in the Lightplane product included in Section 097843 “Interior Illuminated Wall Paneling”. 3Form Varia is the decorative plastic wall paneling included in Section 097833 “Interior Wall Paneling”.

76. Will a temporary MRI trailer be needed?

ANSWER: No Temporary MRI Trailer will be needed.

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