Attachment 10 - Cheyenne Tech Questions Tracker - Partial Answers.pdf

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SOLICITATION #: 36C77626R0007

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET PROJECT TITLE: Construction Project

# RECEIVED ANSWERED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE

1 3/16 X I am having a hard time finding any Geo Technical information on this project. Could you please direct me to it?

All Geo technical information pertinent to the project is in the civil drawings and specs.

2 3/19 We would like the Engineer to please confirm the design loads that would be used for the helical piles.

**ANSWER PENDING**

3 3/26 X Is there a proprietary Fire Alarm Contractor at the facility? If so, please provide the company name and point of contact.

A new fire alarm is being installed by Acierto, PM is Ryan Matthews ryan@acierto.us

4 3/26 X Is there a proprietary Controls Contractor at the facility? If so, please provide the company name and point of contact.

JCI is the controls contractor. POC is Eugene Johnson, eugene.e.johnson@jci.com

5 3/26 X Is there a proprietary Security Contractor at the facility? If so, please provide the company name and point of contact.

No proprietary security contactor.

6 3/26 X For tech requirements, concerning page limitations: Can you confirm that (CPARS/PPQs, Draft Project Schedule, etc.)

does not count towards page limitations?

Correct, CPARS/PPQ’s and Draft Project schedule does not count toward page limitation

7 3/26 X CAD files for Fire Suppression.

Yes, we have them.

8 3/26 Reference Drawing B01-A401 Detail 2 and 6:

a. Please confirm the new roof crane is to be provided and installed by others.

b. If contractor is to provide the new roof crane, please provide specifications and basis of design.

New Crane is to be include on this contract, SES to provide specs

**COMPLETE ANSWER PENDING**

9 3/26 X What is the manufacturer of the existing gear “NHB2” that we are supposed to connect “NHB2-NEW SECTION” to from sheet E500?

Eaton

10 3/26 X What is the manufacturer of the existing gear “NHB1” that we are supposed to connect “NHB1-NEW SECTION” to from sheet E500?

Eaton

11 3/26 X Reference Drawings HM101 – HM-106: Asbestos in Soils – Crawl Space (Entire)

a. Please confirm the contractor is not responsible for remediating the asbestos soils in the crawl space.

b. If work is required in the crawl space please provide the approved VA procedures for contractors to safely work in the crawl space.

Asbestos remediation in the crawl space is not a part of this contract.

Spec section 02 82 11 1.1.2 covers requirements for contractors in the crawlspace.

12 3/26 X Please provide the location and size of the laydown/staging yard for the project.

Location provided on 442-21-700_Contractor Construction Yard

13 3/26 X During the site visit it was mentioned that new duct bank for the EHRM project was being installed as a part of the Fire Alarm project.

a. Please provide updated demolition/stormwater management, and utility plan drawings.

b. Please provide the number of conduits and size of the conduits installed by the Fire Alarm Contractor for the EHRM project

Bid project as if installing new duct bank.

14 3/26 X Reference Drawing S-301 Typical Foundation Details.

a. Please provide the soils report referenced in the drawing details.

See attachment Appendix 13 Geotech boring report

15 3/26 X Reference Drawing B01-E404 Note 6:

a. Please confirm the 10 Minutes of battery runtime is acceptable per EHRM standards.

Yes

16 3/26 X Is there a 10% allowance requirement for data drops/Cat 6A cables?

Not required

17 3/26 S-303 – Detail 1 and 2 – Shows removal of soil under existing steam tunnel and Detail 3 shows soil to remain.

a. What is the anticipation for soil removal around this steam tunnel for the new MCR foundation?

b. Can the VA provide a shoring plan for the steam tunnel?

18 3/26 X S-303 – Detail 3 – Shows removal of steam tunnel lid.

a. Confirm that only the lid is removed under the

MCR concrete slab and not tunnel?

b. Also, confirm that the lid is to be removed completely under new MCR concrete slab?

a. Yes, only the lid is to be removed under the MCR slab. Access to the tunnel will be via the floor within the MCR or access panel outside of the

MCR.

b. Yes, lid to be removed completely under the MCR slab.

19 3/26 X E002- Electrical site plan shows new electrical from building 11 to building 13 but it is not shown on the CU100.

a. Does this new underground electrical feed need to be installed new or does it exist?

This will be a new installed 2x2 electrical duct bank that is encased in concrete. See sheet E500 detail 3.

20 3/30 X Can you please supply the asbestos/abatement survey for this project, especially those in the crawl spaces?

See asbestos report attachment

21 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 1.6 C 2 Are All employees of general contractors and subcontractors shall have successfully passed VA background checks can you clarify what type of background checks are required.

Any employee that will be on site for more than 6 months will be required to submit for a VA PIV via the COR. For those contractors here for a short duration VA COR can arrange flash day badges.

22 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 1.6 C 2 Are All employees of general contractors and subcontractors required to pass Badging requirements for IT room access?, can you clarify what type of background checks are required.

Any employee that will be on site for more than 6 months will be required to submit for a VA PIV via the COR. For those contractors here for a short duration VA COR can arrange flash day badges.

23 3/30 X

Based on current lead times for obtaining VA badging is the VA willing to provide a limited notice to proceed to allow for the contractor and required subcontractors VA badging?

VA PIV badges typically take around 4-6 weeks to obtain.

VA COR can arrange flash day badges if delay occurs.

24 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 1.7 Storage will any onsite storage or spaces be provided inside the facility on the property/campus?

Storage within the facility is not feasible. Contractor shall plan on providing storage outside of the facility.

25 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 1.7 Can you provide location of Parking and staging area assigned to this project?

Contractor parking is located in the outer shelter belt.

26 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 1.7 Will power be provided to the primary staging area location noted for an office trailer.

Power for the staging area office trailer shall be provided by the contractor.

27 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 1.18 Residents field Office – Can you provide location of field office

28 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 1.18 Residents field Office – Is the power service cost and monthly power expense including heating fuel consumption being supplied by VA?

29 3/30 X

01 00 00 1.25 will the VA please provide a list of government Furnished Items?

No

30 3/30 X

01 00 00 1.26 will the VA please provide a list of government items to be relocated by contractor?

Government property not associated with this project will not be relocated by contractor.

31 3/30 X

01 00 00 1.25 Can you provide shop drawings or Product Data for Government equipment where we provide installation or Connections?

32 3/30 X

01 00 00 1.25 If we are required to unload and store Government equipment, can you provide shop drawings and product data to confirm weights and sizes of components?

No required

33 3/30 X

01 00 00 1.27 If we are required to provide storage for owner equipment can you define the requirements i.e. size, lighting, etc. can you provide location in hospital that will be utilized?

Not required

34 3/30 X

01 00 00-30 will the VA please confirm if there have been any known areas within the project scope that have previously held archeological, historical or cultural resources?

No areas identified.

35 3/30 X

Section 01 33 23 - Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal platform?

Yes, Procore is acceptable.

36 3/30 X

Does the Period of Performance account for all long lead time items?

Yes, the period of performance should allocate the long lead time items.

37 3/30 X

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

Yes, the period of performance should allocate time needed for badging.

38 3/30 X

Will the VA be paying for stored materials if all requirements have been met in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5.

Recent projects have indicated that The VA will not pay unless materials are installed even if these requirements have been met.

VA has four temp controlled trailers that can be utilized for the IT equipment purchased for this project.

39 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 Can the superintendent also perform the Quality Control CQC System Manager role and provide dual hat responsibility as superintendent and quality CQC system manager?

No, separate CQC and superintendent required.

40 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 - Can the Site Safety and Health Office (SSHO) also perform the Quality control CQC System Manager role and provide dual hat responsibilities as SSHO and quality CQC system manager?

No, separate SSHO and CQC required.

41 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 Can the superintendent also perform the Quality Control CQC System Manager role and Site Safety and Health Office (SSHO) function ie Triple Hat

No, separate CQC, SSHO and superintendent required.

42 3/30 X

Will the VA please confirm all required permitting has been acquired by the VA for this project from the local governments?

The main permits that will need to be obtained by the contractor is in regard to asbestos. Contractor shall reach out to State DEQ for notification at least 10 days prior to beginning work in asbestos areas.

43 3/30 X

Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary Project Management platform?

44 3/30 X

Section 01 33 23 1.1 VA approval of Rfis and Submittals does the review period include the architect and engineering along with the VA for the review period

Yes, 10 business day response for RFIs, 15 business day response for submittals.

45 3/30 X

Can you clarify and confirm the commissioning agent is hired by the VA

46 3/30 X

Due to the Leadtime 30 days + of getting access to the VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual October 1, 2020. Will the AE be providing a Limited notice to proceed to allow time for delegated design to gain access to this document to begin their shop drawings?

47 3/30

Will the AE and VA please confirm What scopes of work the contractor is required to be the delegated designer on in list format?

48 3/30 X

Is the masonry currently designed to withstand the required blast loading? Is there any additional design required from the contractor to confirm?

Areas that need to be brought up to current blast loading standards have been identified on plans.

49 3/30

Will the VA please confirm the performance requirements for the 'Mission Critical' facility with the applied GP2 blast loading as defined in the Physical Security and Resiliency Design Standards Data Definition for VA Facilities dated January 2021. Revised May 1, 2024? This is not a document that contractors have access to without having an active contract and acceptance to access from the VA.

50 3/30 X

Will the VA please confirm if we are to proceed with design based on Physical Security and Resiliency Design Standards Data Definition for VA Facilities dated January 2021 or VA Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual October 1, 2020.

Contractor shall use the most current standard.

51 3/30

Will the VA please confirm the Pressure and Impulse of the GP2 blast load for both the inbound and rebound directions.

52 3/30

Will the VA please confirm charge size and standoff distance for the GP2 blast load.

53 3/30 X

Section 08 56 53-9 section 2.4 states Make welds that comply with AWS standards; exposed welds ground smooth.

Provide welded-in-place reinforcements and anchorage devices. 1. New Building: Frame system with inner frame, outer frame, and fasteners to connect frames together. a.

Fabricate continuous outer frame for masonry, concrete, and/or any other applicable substrate embedment as exterior wall is constructed. b. Provide both frames shall be supplied by one manufacturer. c. Anchorage: Provide anchors as required to meet the project loading requirements. Unit Anchorages: Fabricate metal anchorage system complying with performance requirements.

- If installed per the plans do the installation details meet the specifications above for MCR building and Generator building?

Design document intent is to follow the required standards to comply with specifications. Contractor shall confirm these standards are followed and if not bring to the VA CORs attention as soon as possible for discussion of path forward.

54 3/30 X

Section 01 33 24 - Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal platform?

55 3/30 X

Will the AE and VA please confirm the locations of contractor parking and staging areas?

56 3/30 X

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

needed for long lead time items.

57 3/30 X

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

needed for badging.

58 3/30

Can you provide the manufacturer of the current video management system?

59 3/30 X

Can you provide the Access Control vender servicing the buildings?

Landseer.

60 3/30 X

Are there any defined areas that will be unoccupied during construction work.

No, medical center is running 24/7.

61 3/30 X

Section 01 00 00 General Requirements Can you clarify the existing fire alarm system service provider?

Existing fire alarm system is Siemens but is being currently replaced with Honeywell. New fire alarm will be installed and running before this project has kicked off.

62 3/30 X

Can you provide the manufacture of the existing brick so we may match this brick as close as possible for the new MCR building?

Summit Brick Company CHEYENNE VA BLEND (56% Medium Red smooth, 34% Regency Gold smooth, 10% Market Street Smooth).

63 3/30 X

Does the Period or Performance account for winter weather work or winter weather stoppage? Depending on project award date, some work may not be feasible in the cold months.

needed for weather constraints.

64 3/30 X

Can you identify areas that would require tamperproof screws?

See design drawings and specs

65 3/30 X

Solicitation requirements Can the VA clarify the Project Manager assigned to the project does not need to be physically on the job site each day?

Correct, PM not required to be on site all the time but needs to be on site periodically.

66 3/30 X

Can ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust be vented back into a return air duct?

No, negative air required to exhaust directly outside.

67 3/30

Plan Page B01-CS300 Indicates a magenta-colored Line around penthouse. But this color is not in the legend. What does the magenta Line Indicate?

68 3/30 X

For ICRA Fire block Walls will the VA be willing to accept framed and Drywall barriers in lieu of stark?

ICRA walls must meet or exceed specs

69 3/30 X

In locations that are not fire rated or areas that have an existing firewall in place that will not be demoed will it be acceptable to install Non fire rated stark barriers?

Contractor shall construct in accordance with the SOCs.

All existing fire walls that are being altered with this project need to be reconstructed to abide by certified fire wall standards.

70 3/30 X

Plan Page B01-A050 Keynote 8. Extend Gypsum board to deck above. Will the AE/VA please confirm the Deck elevation?

See design drawings and specs

71 3/30 X

Will the VA provide photos of the existing conditions where the gypsum will be extended to the deck?

72 3/30 X

Plan Page B01-A050 Keynote 11. Match Existing Wall Face of finish. Will the AE/VA please confirm the existing wall finish to be matched at all locations where this is required?

Especially in areas where a specialty finish is required.

73 3/30 X

Plan Page B01-A050 Keynote 12. GC to verify facility cabinet type. Will the VA please confirm the existing cabinet type and provide photos of the existing cabinet?

74 3/30 X

Will the VA please provide copy of the Asbestos Reinspection report Dated December 2023?

See attached report.

75 3/30 X

Will the VA please provide Photos of existing finishes in morgue room CL-55?

76 3/30 X

Will the VA please provide photos of Ceilings where indicated on the plans to be removed?

77 3/30 X

Can you provide floor penetration locations at each floor level for each building to coordinate new cables?

78 3/30 X

Can you provide Wall penetration locations at each floor level for each building to coordinate new cables?

79 3/30 X

Does ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust need to be vented directly outside?

80 3/30 X

Is this acceptable for ICRA HEPA Negative air exhaust to be returned into the hospital space?

No, negative air required to exhaust directly outside.

81 3/30 X

Can you provide the vender utilized for existing building signage to provide matching signage?

No existing vendor as signage has been altered during multiple construction projects. Contractor shall provide signage submittal based on BOD for VA COR approval.

82 3/30 X

Can we provide touch-up painting for removed outlets without painting from corner to corner of wall?

Provided that the wall finish and color match is a good match VA COR may accept this as an alternate approach to painting corner to corner. This will be discussed during the construction on a case by case. Base contract shall indicate corner to corner re-paint.

83 3/30 X

Will any of the commissioning for this project require commissioning services for existing systems in the building?

Any areas modified by this project that will be utilizing existing systems need to be commissioned.

84 3/30 X

Will VAMC be able to provide attic stock for ceiling tile, wall coverings, flooring where we may be tying into.

VA does not have a substantial amount of attic stock.

Contractor will need to provide new to match existing.

85 3/30 X

Are we allowed to provide a cover plate at abandoned outlets if the wall finishes cannot be repaired i.e. Masonry Tile, Wallpaper Walls etc.?

Yes, cover plates can be utilized if necessary.

86 3/30 X

Regarding the ICRA construction barriers, how much hallway space are we required to preserve for VA use in corridors?

Depends on the area.

87 3/30 X

01 00 00-28 1.30 will the VA please confirm if there has been any known areas within the project scope that have previously held archeological, historical or cultural resources?

No known areas

88 3/30 X

Will the use of Microsoft project be acceptable to the VA for project scheduling requirements?

89 3/30 X

Does the VA have a CAD file indicating locations of existing or abandoned undergrounds that can be provided to the contractor? Based on previous experience the VA records tend to go beyond what is provided within the Civil existing conditions drawings.

VA site utilities CAD can be shared after award

90 3/30 X

Plan Page B01-A154 Will the VA please provide photos of all adjacent finishes in the locations shown to be matched on this plan page?

91 3/30 X

Plan Page B01-A252 will the VA provide photos of all the existing adjacent walls to be matched?

92 3/30

Plan Page B01-A401 will the AE confirm that the concrete decking attachment for the crane can support the connection and weight of the crane?

93 3/30

Plan Page B01-A401 how is the exterior of the curb in detail 3 being finished? Is blocking the finish?

94 3/30

Plan Page B01-A502 No Reglet or termination bar is shown at the connection to the existing building. Will the AE please confirm how they would like the seal to be installed to prevent water infiltration at this point?

95 3/30

Plan Page B01-A502 Detail 2. Will the AE please confirm existing condition of stone cladding matches what is shown in plan Details? Current detail shows this sitting on a foundation ledge.

96 3/30

Plan Page B01-A502 will the AE please confirm the depth of existing foundation?

97 3/30

Plan Page B01-A502 detail 2. Will it be acceptable with the limited space between buildings to install rigid foam insulation to form the new foundation? There would be no way to form this and remove the forms.

98 3/30

Plan Page B01-A503 Detail 5. No notes point to the assembly used at the expansion. Will the AE please confirm what the design intent is at this location?

99 3/30

Anchorage of Handrail will the Ae/VA please confirm how the new handrail will be attached?

100 3/30

Plan Page B32 - A100 Foundation Wall In detail 4 does not extend to exterior wall like the other foundation details for this wall. Will the AE please provide a transition detail showing how this is achieved at for the foundation at this location?

101 3/30 X

Specification Section 01 45 00 – 6 Is the SSHO able to Cover both the CQC and the DQM

102 3/30

Is the DQM applicable to this project? The Specification indicates if applicable.

103 3/30 X

Will the VA please confirm all required permitting has been acquired by the VA for this project from the local governments?

104 3/30 X

Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning can you clarify the Commissioning Agent is hired by the VA?

105 3/30

Section 01 91 00 General Requirements can you clarify the requirement to submit daily work logs either daily or weekly

106 3/30

Can you clarify which single building zone will be selected for the first phase?

107 3/30 Section 02 41 00 Demolition Can you clarify if there are any building structures to be removed?

108 3/30

Regarding the ICRA construction barriers can you provide the PICRA class groups for each of the Telecom or other Rooms identified to be remodeled?

109 3/30 X

Can you provide the existing finish schedule or ceiling finishes for each building and floor area for reference if possible?

110 3/30

01 00 00 J “ASHE Construction in a Healthcare Facility” is this referring to ICRA 1 or ICRA 2 Versions?

111 3/30

New MCR building as per note we are to match cast stone band on the exterior walls can you provide the existing manufacture for these materials? Is there a previous submittal that can be provided?

112 3/30

Can you provide the required specification section for the cast stone materials?

113 3/30

MCR building can you clarify if the roof is required to be fire rated, can you provide the UL rating for the Roof system for coordination of roof system as per plans?

114 3/30

What is the current Fire Alarm system service supplier?

115 3/30

Any excavations for new fiber optic lines may extend maybe 5-8 ft below grade. Can you clarify any information that would identify if these extended below the water table and would indeed require dewatering?

116 3/30

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

117 3/30

Can you clarify which seismic design Components requirements are required for this project?

118 3/30

Will the VA please provide Photos of all 4 existing walls for all the TR and TE rooms? Due to the size of the site visit group, we were unable to view interior rooms. VA personnel stated Photos will be provided of requested rooms via Pre-bid questions.

119 3/30

Will the contractor be responsible for bringing all firewalls up to code or just the new penetrations that are made due to the scope of the project?

120 3/29 X Per sheet B01-M300, there is sheet note 6 which mentions to demo heating hot water coil and associated thermostat.

Sheet note 6 is not shown on B01-M300, if there is a hot water coil and thermostat to be demo’d on sheet B01-M300, please show location.

Contractor shall only demo associated thermostat when contract documents specify replacement of thermostat or show an existing thermostat that is to be used.

121 3/29 X For any existing VAV’s which are to be relocated or reused, shall the BAS DDC controller and thermostat be updated to the most current revision? This would pertain to VAV-G, FPVAV-8, FPVAV-12, VAV-A.1, VAV-A.2 and VAV-C.

Contractor shall replace controller and thermostat as needed to meet performance metrics of final installed system. If existing equipment cannot meet performance metrics (controls modulation as needed for supply CFM ranges, temp ranges, etc.) then new equipment must be provided.

122 3/29 Per sheet B01-M400, there is sheet note 10 which mentions to provide drain pan with moisture detection. Sheet note 10 is not shown on B01-M400, if there is a drain pan supposed to be shown on sheet B01-M400, please show location.

123 3/29 Per sheet B01-M401 SSAC B01-1.7 is assumed to need a zone temperature and humidity sensor. Please show mounting location in D1-78.

124 3/29 For all DX split system SOO details (ex: detail 1 on sheet B01-M600), condensing unit status point is called out as a B- OI point. This is assumed to just be a BI point. Can all of these details please be clarified?

125 3/29 For all DX split system SOO details (ex: detail 1 on sheet B01-M600), split systems are to be interfaced with BAS per general note 2. Interfaces are not mentioned to be provided per duct free split system mechanical schedules. Please confirm that duct free split systems should be provided with BACnet capable interfaces so DDC/BAS can properly interface with these split systems to achieve SOO. Please add note to each duct free split system schedule if this is the case.

126 3/29 X Per DX split system SOO details, BAS is to monitor condensate alarm via equipment supplied controls. Does condensate alarm need to be added to DDC points list?

Under point ID 05 Condensing Unit Status is listed as having a Failure alarm.

127 3/29 Per sheet B05-M600 detail 2, general note 3 mentions for a new JCI SNE to be provided for B05. Please provide location at which JCI shall mount this controller and control panel. JCI will need a dedicated 120V circuit provided to this location at which control panel is located at. No dedicated circuit for BO5 for JCI TCP or BAS control panel is shown on electrical drawings (JCI TCP, BAS Control Panel or DDC control panel, TCC TCP is shown on electrical drawings). This is the same case for B06, B07, B08, B11, B12 and B23.

128 3/29 Monitoring of drip pans moisture detectors, mounted under piping is shown on sheets B01-M400, B04-M100, B05-M100, B06-M100, B08-M100 and B11-M100. This point is not shown on DX split system control diagrams. Can the DX split system control diagrams, points list and sequence of operations please be updated to include these drop pan moisture detectors as necessary?

129 3/29 A refrigerant leak detection system is shown on B32-MH251.

Please confirm on if this system is standalone or if this system needs to be monitored by BAS.

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130 3/29 A split system (SS-1) is shown on B32-MH251. Please confirm on if this system is standalone or if this system needs to be controlled or monitored by BAS.

131 3/29 A unit heater (UH-1) is shown on B32-MH251. Please confirm on if this system is standalone or if this system needs to be controlled or monitored by BAS.

132 3/29 Sheet B01-MH503, detail 1 shows control dampers for the outdoor air, exhaust air and return air. Does the BAS need to control or monitor any of these dampers? If so, please provide a sequence of operations and points list for the generator. If all work is to be standalone, please confirm the electrical contractor shall perform all the wiring for this work.

Spec 230923-2 mentions to monitor status of emergency generator status alarm. If generator does not need to be monitored, please clarify.

133 3/29 Sheet B01-MH600 mentions an outside airflow monitoring station. Please confirm this is to be provided and installed by the RTU manufacturer. There is no (1) or (2) keynote similar to other control devices shown on the diagram.

134 3/29 Sheet B01-MH600 mentions some external controls provided by controls contractor and wired to FMCS. Please confirm that duct smoke detector and duct smoke detector interlock are to be provided by electrical contractor and not controls contractor.

135 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 detail 1 mentions for a water floor sensor to be monitored via the BACnet interface. Please clarify whether CRAC unit is to be provided with water floor sensor by CRAC unit manufacturer or if the sensor is to be provided by controls contractor.

136 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 detail 1 mentions to provide rack temperature and humidity sensors at end of each row and every third cabinet. Please provide quantity of racks and number of rows. Or provide total quantity of temperature and humidity rack sensors that need to be monitored.

137 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 detail 1 mentions temperature sensor at RT location. Please clarify meaning of “RT”

138 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 detail 1 mentions temperature and humidity sensors at FM location. Please clarify meaning of

“FM”

139 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 detail 1 sequence of operations calls out to monitor rack inlet temperature. Please confirm this is not an additional sensor, or if this is one of the RT, FM, end of row or every third cabinet locations.

140 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 detail 1 sequence of operations calls out for audible and visual alarm. Does this audible and visual alarm need to be within the space or just an alarm at the

BAS?

141 3/29 From CRAC schedule, each CRAC are to be provided with temp and humidity sensors from factory. Are these the zone temperature and humidity sensors shown on the floor plan or are these sensors that are factory provided to be mounted in return air duct and BAS manufacturer to provide additional zone temp and humidity sensors to mount in the space as shown?

142 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 detail 3 mentions electrical room drip pan monitoring. No drip pans were found on mechanical drawings. Please provide locations of drip pans for MCR if there are any that need to be monitored.

143 3/29 Sheet B01-MH601 does not include any points list or sequence of operations for FCU-2A and FCU-2B. Please provide sequence of operations and points list if needed to be monitored and/or controlled.

144 3/29 Sheet B01-MH700 does not mention for VAVs to be provided with 24V controls transformers. If VAV’s are not provided with 24V control transformers, an additional 120V circuit will need to be provided so JCI can supply and install a 120/24V transformer panel to power JCI DDC BAS controllers serving VAV’s

145 3/29 Please clarify on what “AC” meaning is for which is shown on electrical panels per electrical drawings. Is this access control or air conditioning or some other acronym?

146 3/29 X FAR clauses 52.225-9 and 52.225-11 are mentioned for this project. Can it please be clarified on what FAR clause this project should follow?

FAR Clause 52.225-11