Att 01 - Tech Questions Tracker - Hines 6.11.2026.pdf

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SOLICITATION #: 36C77626Q0210

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET PROJECT TITLE: EHRM Installation of DDPO2 - Hines, IL.

# RECEIVED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE

1 5/22 Do panelboards with available spare capacity exist for feeding each of the nineteen (19) new emergency power outlets that are required (Yes or No)?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity.

2 5/22 If the answer to the Question above is “NO”, please provide new panelboard detail requirements AND where each new panelboard is to be installed (i.e., Building, Floor, and Electrical Room location).

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity.

3 5/22 Do each of the existing panelboards feeding the new emergency power outlets have EXISTING spare breakers already installed and available to support the additional outlet circuits required (Yes or No)?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity.

4 5/22 If the answer to the Question above is “NO”, is the Contractor required to provide new breakers (Yes or No)?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity.

5 5/22 What voltage (120V, 220V, etc.), what type (DPDT, SPST, etc.) and what size (20A, 30A, etc.) breakers are required for each new emergency power branch circuit?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity.

6 5/22 Do each of the new emergency power outlets require individual homerun circuits run back to an emergency panelboard?

Yes.

7 5/22 Do panelboards with available spare capacity exist for feeding each of the ten (10) new normal power outlets to be installed as part of this project (Yes or No)?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity

8 5/22 If the answer to the Question above is “NO”, please provide new panelboard detail requirements AND where each new panelboard is to be installed (i.e., Building, Floor, and Room location).

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity

9 5/22 Do each of the existing panelboards feeding the new NORMAL power outlets have EXISTING spare breakers already installed and available to support the additional outlet circuits required (Yes or No)?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity

10 5/22 If the answer to the Question above is “NO”, is the Contractor required to provide new breakers (Yes or No)?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity

11 5/22 What voltage (120V, 220V, etc.), what type (DPDT, SPST, etc.) and what size (20A, 30A, etc.) breakers are required for each new NORMAL power branch circuit?

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity

12 5/22 Do each of the new 120vAC NORMAL power outlets require individual homerun circuits run back to a panelboard?

13 5/22 Many of the locations identified in the SOW are in patient rooms and sterile areas. Where the SOW calls for new outlets to be installed and conduit is to be concealed behind walls, can the Contractor utilize flex conduit to reduce opening of walls which causes airborne dust, debris and destroys existing wall textures (Yes or No)?

Yes, flex conduit is acceptable in-patient rooms and sterile rooms.

14 5/22 Where data drop outlets (telecom CAT6a) are required to be mounted in concrete walls, can outlets be surface mounted (Yes or No)?

Generally, all data outlets and conduit should be recessed. Where adjacent data outlets are surface mounted, the new data outlets may be surface mounted when a recessed outlet is not practical. Where the adjacent data outlets are recessed, the new data outlets shall be recessed. Coordinate with the COR on any specific questions prior to any work starting.

15 5/22 Where 120vAC power (Normal and Emergency) outlets are required to be mounted in concrete walls, can outlets be surface mounted (Yes or No)?

Generally, all power outlets and conduit should be recessed. Where adjacent power outlets are surface mounted, the new power outlets may be surface mounted when a recessed outlet is not practical.

Where the adjacent power outlets are recessed, the new power outlets shall be recessed. Coordinate with the COR on any specific questions prior to any work starting.

16 5/22 Will the VA be providing escorts to the contractors for access into TR rooms so that access is provided when needed to not impact the project schedule?

Hines OI&T will provide access to these TR closets however the contractor should show when access is needed on their construction schedule to limit confusion and allow for bundling of these actions. Access to the closets should be planned 14 days in advance of when actual access is needed.

17 5/22 Where hard ceilings exist on the routes for the new power and data drop cabling, is the contractor responsible for providing 2’x2’ lockable access panels, where needed?

Power and data cables should be one, continuous cable from start point to end point. As long as the power and data cables are continuous (not connecting 2 cables), a 2’x2’ lockable access panel is not needed.

18 5/22 How many (quantity) Oracle Connectivity Engines (OCE) are to be installed by the Contractor on this project?

None. The contractor’s scope is for power and data.

The VA will install mounting brackets, provide connection cables, and install the devices separately.

19 5/22 Who is responsible for providing the OCEs (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

20 5/22 Who is responsible for providing the OCE power cords (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

21 5/22 Who is responsible for providing the OCE mounting brackets (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

22 5/22 Is the Contractor responsible for providing any specialty cabling for the OCEs?

No.

23 5/22 Upon installation, who is responsible for powering up and starting each OCE (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

24 5/22 Where an existing data drop outlet exists in the space near a newly mounted OCE, who is responsible for providing the ethernet cabling that runs from the OCE to the data drop outlet (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

25 5/22 How many (quantity) tracking boards are to be installed by the Contractor for this project?

None. The contractor’s scope is for power and data.

The VA will install mounting brackets, provide connection cables, and install the devices separately.

26 5/22 Who is responsible for providing the tracking board mounting brackets, if needed (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

27 5/22 Where data drop outlets exist or are to be installed near tracking boards, who is responsible for providing the ethernet cabling that runs from the Tracking Boards to the data drop outlet (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

28 5/22 Do any of the areas above ceilings, or behind walls where conduit is to be run have asbestos containing materials (ACMs)?

Refer to the SOW.

29 5/22 Is the Contractor required to employ an Illinois Department of Public Health (DPH)-licensed asbestos inspector to survey (NESHAP Inspection) the work areas for the presence of asbestos-containing materials before any demolition work (i.e., opening of walls for conduit installation on new receptacles)?

While the SOW states asbestos is present, the likelihood of encountering asbestos for this project is very low. Since we cannot say with absolute certainty there is no asbestos, the SOW states as such. We anticipate asbestos that may be encountered will be in the form of pipe insulation. Disturbing the insulation can be avoided by preventing any cables or conduit contacting the potential ACM insulation. Given this information, there is not a need for licensed asbestos inspector unless the contractor so desires to include these services with their bid submission.

30 5/22 Do any of the walls located in the areas of work have lead paint?

Refer to the SOW.

31 5/22 Who is responsible for abatement of ACMs or lead paint if, and where, encountered when demolishing/opening walls (VA or Contractor)?

The mere presence of ACM and lead paint is not a Differing Site Condition. If ACM is encountered and unavoidable, the contractor will be required to perform abatement as a Differing Site Condition. If lead paint is encountered and exceeds 1.0 mg/cm2, the contractor will be required to perform abatement as a Differing Site Condition.

If lead paint warrants abatement, the hospital would prefer the wet chemical removal method. It is far less destructive, more controlled, and can be done in shorter time.

32 5/22 It appears that much of the work is being performed in patient areas. When we complete the work in an area/room, is the VA responsible for performing terminal cleaning (Yes or No)?

Yes. The contractor should include on their schedule allowing one-day after their work is complete for the VA’s EMS staff to perform terminal cleaning.

33 5/22 When patching and painting walls that have been opened for conduit and box installation, does the VA expect each wall to be painted corner-to-corner (Yes or No)?

Yes.

34 5/22 Where above-ceiling space is limited for additional conduits, can the contractor utilize j-hooks to support the data drop CAT6a horizontal cabling?

35 5/22 Is the Contractor required to INCLUDE all anticipated ACM and Lead Paint abatement costs in their bid proposal price (Yes or No)?

No. Any claims of ACM or lead paint must be supported by positive testing. It is contractor’s responsibility to test any potential hazard. The testing should be done in coordination with the COR. Also refer to responses on previous questions.

36 5/22 How many (quantity) tracking board “PCs” are to be installed by the Contractor for this project?

None. The contractor’s scope is for power and data.

The VA will install mounting brackets, provide connection cables, and install the devices separately

37 5/22 Who is responsible for providing the tracking board “PC” mounting brackets, if needed (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

38 5/22 Who is responsible for starting up the tracking boards AND the tracking board PCs (VA or Contractor)?

The VA.

39 5/22 Hines VA projects are typically tax exempt. Will the VA be providing a Tax Exemption Certificate for this project upon award (Yes or No)?

Please see Amendment 04, which provides special notes on the taxes, as well as a tax certificate as an attachment.

40 5/22 Where walls covered in wallpaper need to be opened to install conduit EMT, and the wallpaper cannot be matched, how does the VA want the wall finish repaired?

We are not aware of any walls covered with wallpaper that will be impacted by this work.

41 5/22 What type of ceilings are in Mental Health (i.e., splined, hard ceiling, or drop ceiling tiles)?

Mental Health on the 2nd Floor of Building 228 has a lockdown ceiling system. Access above the lockdown ceiling system for Locations 31, 32, and 33 shall be coordinated with the Hines Shops.

42 5/22 Will the VA be providing escorts while the Contractor performs work within Mental Health?

No. Refer to the SOW.

43 5/22 When working above ceilings in Mental Health does the VA require a two-man crew from the Contractor at all times (one person on ladder and one on floor managing ladder safety) (Yes or No)?

Yes. Refer to Attachment 9 of the SOW.

44 5/22 If the Contractor needs to install new ceiling access panels in Mental Health, what specific type of access panels (i.e., color, size, style, lockable, or grade) is the VA looking for?

No access panels are anticipated for the work in Mental Health.

45 6/1 Ceiling Types / Accessibility Please clarify ceiling types at all affected installation locations.

Specifically identify:

• lay-in ceilings

• spline ceilings

• hard lid drywall ceilings

• inaccessible ceiling systems

• interstitial ceiling spaces Please also clarify whether all affected ceiling areas were accessible during the site walkthrough.

Hines has a mixture of ceiling types that vary from room to room and building to building. Most are lay-in with others (such as surgery) being drywall ceilings with access panels. Mental Health on the 2nd Floor of Building 228 has a lockdown ceiling system. Access above the lockdown ceiling system for Locations 31, 32, and 33 shall be coordinated with the Hines Shops.

Since the pathways are determined by the contractor’s means and methods, it is nearly impossible for the VA to list all the ceiling types and their locations.

Due to patient care occurring in many of the areas, not all the locations were visited on the site walkthrough.

The goal of the site walkthrough was not to visit each and every location but to provide a sampling of locations. Therefore, not all affected ceilings areas were accessible during the walkthrough.

46 6/1 Above Ceiling Access Requirements Please clarify all above-ceiling access requirements including:

• daily permits

• escort requirements

• inspection requirements

• infection control procedures

• shutdown coordination Please confirm whether ceiling tiles may remain open overnight in any areas.

Permits – See SOW.

Escort requirements – None.

Inspection requirements – As needed but mostly focused on firewall and smoke partition penetrations and restoration of the wall integrity.

Infection control procedures – See ICRA Attachment 3.

Shutdown coordination – On a case-by-case basis.

Ceiling tiles may NOT remain open overnight in any areas.

47 6/1 Raceway Installation Requirements Contract documents state all conduit and cabling shall be concealed above ceilings or within walls unless written COR approval is obtained for exposed raceway installations.

Please clarify acceptable installation methods where:

• inaccessible ceilings exist

• solid wall construction prevents concealed routing

• existing surface-mounted raceways already exist Please confirm whether Wiremold or surface raceway systems are acceptable under these conditions.

There will be no blanket statement provided at this time. As the routing between the start points and the end points is determined by the contractor’s means and methods, each issue will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

48 6/1 Existing Electrical Panel Capacity Please confirm:

• existing panels have been load verified

• spare breaker spaces exist

• existing equipment has adequate available capacity Please identify responsibility if:

• panel capacity is unavailable

• new breakers are incompatible

• new subpanels/feeders become required

Per SOW, Item 14.d.1 Post Award; Electric Shop will assist in coordinating the capacity of the regular and emergency panel capacity

49 6/1 Electrical Shutdown Requirements Please clarify:

• allowable shutdown hours

• required notice duration

• weekend shutdown availability

• after-hours shutdown requirements

• required VA personnel attendance during shutdowns

Allowable shutdown hours – To be determined Required notice duration – See SOW Weekend shutdown availability – Yes. See SOW.

After-hours shutdown requirements – See SOW.

Required VA personnel attendance during shutdowns – Yes, depending up the extent, location, duration, and areas impacted by the shutdown.

50 6/1 Telecommunications Testing Requirements Please clarify Division 27 testing and certification requirements including:

• required cable category

• Fluke certification testing requirements

• OTDR testing requirements

• manufacturer certification requirements

• required test report format

• labeling standards

• warranty requirements

Required cable category is 6A Fluke certification testing requirements – See SOW Attachment 1 OTDR testing requirements – See specification Section 27 05 11 Manufacturer certification requirements – See specifications Required test report format – See SOW and all supporting documents.

Labeling standards – See SOW Attachment 1 Warranty requirements – See specifications

51 6/1 Telecom Contractor Qualifications Please clarify whether telecommunications installers are required to possess:

• manufacturer certifications

• BICSI certifications

• VA-approved certifications

• low-voltage licensing requirements

See SOW and all supporting documents.

52 6/1 Infection Control Responsibilities Please clarify trade responsibility for:

• infection control barriers

• negative air machines

• dust containment

• floor protection

• daily cleaning

• final cleaning

• HEPA filtration devices

• ICRA inspections

The government intends to execute a contract with a prime contractor. Regardless of how the prime contractor delegates these responsibilities, the government will hold the prime contractor ultimately responsible as this is at their discretion.

53 6/1 Restoration Responsibilities Please clarify responsibility for:

• drywall patching

• painting

• ceiling tile replacement

• flooring replacement

• finish restoration

• firestopping inspections Please clarify whether restoration is by:

• electrical contractor

• general contractor

• owner

The government intends to execute a contract with a prime contractor. Regardless of how the prime contractor delegates these responsibilities, the government will hold the prime contractor ultimately responsible as this is at their discretion.

54 6/1 Existing Conditions / Concealed Conditions Please clarify whether concealed conditions differing from bid documents will qualify for additional compensation and/or schedule extensions.

Examples include:

• inaccessible pathways

• undocumented utilities

• insufficient panel capacity

• concealed structural obstructions

• hazardous materials

• inaccessible ceiling systems

Differing site conditions will be addressed on a case-by-case basis and in accordance with the contract.

55 6/1 Work Area Occupancy Please clarify whether all work areas will remain occupied during construction.

Please identify:

• patient care areas

• restricted access areas

• behavioral health areas

• procedural areas

• after-hours-only areas

Refer to the SOW.

56 6/1 Security / Badging Requirements Please clarify:

• expected badging timeline

• escort requirements

• parking restrictions

• material delivery restrictions

• background screening requirements

• tool/material inspection procedures

Refer to the SOW and Attachment 1.

57 6/1 Construction Phasing Please clarify:

• required project phasing

• sequencing restrictions

• multiple mobilization requirements

• restricted access periods

• milestone requirements

Refer to the SOW.

58 6/1 Existing Data Room Capacity Please confirm existing telecom rooms have:

• available rack space

• available patch panel capacity

• available switch capacity

• available pathways Please identify responsibility if infrastructure expansion becomes required.

Available rack space - Yes Available patch panel capacity - Yes Available switch capacity – No part of the scope of this project.

Available pathways – To be confirmed by the contractor’s means and methods into and out of the TR.

The term, “infrastructure expansion” is broad but the answers above should provide some clarity.

59 6/1 Existing Conditions Verification Please confirm whether contractors are permitted additional site investigation prior to award to verify:

• ceiling accessibility

• pathway routing

• panel capacity

• telecom room conditions

• existing infrastructure

Site visit was conducted on Thursday, May 28th.

No additional site visits will be conducted.

Post-Award, contractor can refer to SOW Part H. and J.1.i regarding Existing Site Conditions report.

60 6/2 Per # 3 on the Scope of Work section it is mentioned that asbestos is likely present but avoidable by controlling electrical pathways. Please confirm abatement is not part of the scope of work of this project.

While the SOW states asbestos is present, the likelihood of encountering asbestos for this project is very low. Since we cannot say with absolute certainty there is no asbestos, the SOW states as such. We anticipate asbestos that may be encountered will be in the form of pipe insulation. Disturbing the insulation can be avoided by preventing any cables or conduit contacting the potential ACM insulation.

The mere presence of ACM is not a Differing Site Condition. If ACM is encountered and unavoidable, the contractor will be required to perform abatement as a Differing Site Condition.

61 6/2 In addition, please confirm if asbestos is encountered and a change order for abatement will be issued and paid for by the VA.

The mere presence of ACM is not a Differing Site Condition. If ACM is encountered and unavoidable, the contractor will be required to perform abatement as a Differing Site Condition.

62 6/2 Per #4 on Scope of Work Section is it mentioned the paint is considered to contain lead and is to be properly abated. No abatement spec section has been given, please provide.

No abatement specification section will be provided unless lead abatement is warranted.

The mere presence of lead paint is not a Differing Site Condition. If lead paint is encountered and exceeds 1.0 mg/cm2, the contractor will be required to perform abatement as a Differing Site Condition.

Any claims lead paint must be supported by positive testing. It is contractor’s responsibility to test any potential hazard. The testing should be done in coordination with the COR.

If lead paint warrants abatement, the hospital would prefer the wet chemical removal method. It is far less destructive, more controlled, and can be done in shorter time.

63 6/2 In addition, please confirm that all areas where the contractor will be working all paint is to be abated.

The mere presence of lead paint is not a Differing Site Condition. If lead paint is encountered and exceeds 1.0 mg/cm2, the contractor will be required to perform abatement as a Differing Site Condition.

Any claims lead paint must be supported by positive testing. It is contractor’s responsibility to test any potential hazard. The testing should be done in coordination with the COR.

If lead paint warrants abatement, the hospital would prefer the wet chemical removal method. It is far less destructive, more controlled, and can be done in shorter time.

64 6/2 Please confirm the contractor is to use existing conduits and raceways to pull wire for new data and power outlets.

Following award but during pre-construction, the contractor should survey the routes to determine if existing conduits and raceways have capacity. If they do not, it is the contractor’s responsibility to install new conduits and raceways in fulfillment of its contractual duties.

65 6/2 Please confirm contractor will not need to install new raceways or conduit for this project.

Following award but during pre-construction, the contract should survey the routes to determine if existing conduits and raceways have capacity. If they do not, it is the contractor’s responsibility to install new conduits and raceways in fulfillment of its contractual duties.

66 6/2 Please confirm that if existing raceways or conduits do not have the space to pull new wire for outlets that a change order and addition of days to the period of performance will be issued in order for the contractor to open up more area of wall to properly install new conduits and patch once complete.

Following award but during pre-construction, the contract should survey the routes to determine if existing conduits and raceways have capacity. If they do not, it is the contractor’s responsibility to install new conduits and raceways in fulfillment of its contractual duties.

67 6/2 Please confirm all work will be centralized in the locations/rooms being worked in and there is no work to take place within hallways.

The contractor has been provided start points and end points. The pathway between those two points is determined by the contractor’s means and methods.

The two points are often separated by a corridor.

68 6/2 Please confirm that contractor will be able to work in multiple locations at a time.

Yes.

69 6/2 Please confirm any limit on locations contractor will be able to perform work at a time.

Refer to the SOW.

70 6/2 Please confirm contractor will not be required to move furniture out of rooms of work. Any and all furniture that VA desires to be removed will be removed and stored by the VA.

No furniture is anticipated to require removal from a room. It will likely be shifted to an open space within the room.

71 6/2 Please confirm once NTP is issued the contractor will have 14 days to complete all pre-construction activities once this is complete the 90 POP is in effect.

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

72 6/2 Please confirm if contractor will be required to open any hard lid (Gypsum) ceilings to complete this work.

The contractor will determine their pathways from start point to end point. As such, the extent of gypsum ceiling work can only be determined by the contractor.

73 6/2 Is there an estimated quantity that VA can provide for how much area of wall will need to be cut open per location?

No. This estimate cannot be provided without knowing the means and methods of the contractor.

74 6/2 Please provide contractor with applicable specifications for patch work after opening walls. I.e. Drywall, Painting, etc.

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

75 6/2 Please confirm if contractor will need to include termination of cat6 cable and do this in a special system such as PANDUIT or Systemax.

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

76 6/2 Please confirm if contractor will need a certificate to perform the above.

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

77 6/2 Please confirm what the after-hour work hours are. I.e.

5PM – 1AM?

The hours of hospital operations are provided in the SOW. After-hours work can be extrapolated from that information.

78 6/2 Could VA provide us with an ICRA floorplan layout for each location?

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

79 6/2 There are indications to Add Cabling to Locations that have Faceplates and Jack installed currently. Hines VA New Telecommunications Specifications do not match what exists. Please confirm how is this to be handled?

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

80 6/2 In addition to above, if we are to add to existing locations using existing Cabling and Jacks, what type of product is in use if we need to match it?

During preconstruction the contractor can inspect and survey existing products to determine the characteristics such as size, color, manufacturer, and/or performance match.

81 6/2 Can Modular Jack Panels be used since we will not have enough locations going to anyone closet to fill a New Patch Panel?

This will need to be coordinated with the COR during pre-construction but at this time Hines OI&T has no objections.

82 6/2 Please confirm if the superintendent may serve as both the quality control person and site safety health officer.

The superintendent can also be the quality control manager but cannot be the site safety health officer.

Refer to the SOW.

83 6/2 Please confirm if a quality control manager is required for this project. If so, please confirm if QCM must be on site full time.

Yes. The extent to which the QCM is on site should be addressed in the contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

84 6/2 Please confirm if there is anticipated start time the VA would like to get this project started.

Once the NTP is executed, the time starts running on the POP.

85 6/2 Please confirm if contractor will receive an entire room of work location or if contractor will have to build ICRA containments within rooms.

The contractor will need to address this issue in their Infection Control Plan.

86 6/2 Please confirm contractor will have access and use of elevators.

Yes, but the days and times will need to be coordinated with the COR.

87 6/2 Please confirm if contractor will be able to utilize facility restrooms.

Yes, the contractor may utilize facility restrooms so long as the restrooms are left clean for staff, visitors, and patients.

88 6/2 Please confirm the VA’s time for submittal approval. Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

89 6/2 Please confirm any LEED requirements contractors are to meet by.

LEED requirements are not a part of this contract.

90 6/2 Please confirm if project is tax exempt. If so, will VA provide the documentation to the prime contractor after award.

Please see Amendment 04, which provides special notes on the taxes, as well as a tax certificate as an attachment.

91 6/2 Please confirm this project must meet the buy American act requirements.

Please see Amendment 04, which adds the applicable Buy American provision and clause.

92 6/2 Please confirm any limitations to noisy work. The noise is a product of the contractor’s means and methods which is not known at this time. This will be addressed during the preconstruction phase of the project with the COR.

93 6/2 Please confirm if any missing specification is noticed through the bidding process the VA will provide to contractor.

No additional specifications are needed nor will be provided.

94 6/2 Please confirm the basis of award will be evaluated on price alone.

Please refer to the Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

95 6/2 Please confirm contractor will be able to park near work site.

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents.

Please note that parking outside the designated contractor parking area may result in a ticket or fine.

96 6/2 Please confirm where contractor laydown area will be located.

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents. The laydown area is requested by the contractor and approved by the COR. While the hospital will try to accommodate the contractor, the priority is on the patients, visitors and staff. So do not assume what is convenient for the contractor will be accepted by the

COR.

97 6/2 Please confirm contractor will be able to stockpile material at a laydown area provided by VA.

Refer to the SOW and all associated documents. The laydown area is requested by the contractor and approved by the COR. While the hospital will try to accommodate the contractor, the priority is on the patients, visitors and staff. So do not assume what is convenient for the contractor will be accepted by the

COR.

98 6/2 Please confirm if contractor will be able to utilize facility restrooms.

Yes, the contractor may utilize facility restrooms so long as the restrooms are left clean for staff, visitors, and patients.

99 6/2 Is there a proprietary contractor for integration? If so, please provide the company name and point of contact.

There is no proprietary contractor for integration.

100 Locations 13, 14 and 26 Data Closet changes from Room 1387A to Room 1359.

See drawing provided in Amendment 04.

RECEIVED