S06- Amendment 0004-Technical Responses - Dublin.pdf

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SOLICITATION #: 36C77626R0031

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET PROJECT TITLE: EHRM Renov-Dublin, GA.

# RECEIVED ANSWERED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE

1 3/20/2026 Due to the instability in our current economy such as price escalations, procurement issues, and vendors unable to reasonably hold prices for more than 30 days, please change the contract type to a fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment pursuant to FAR 16.203.

This will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract and all escalation should be factored in your FFP.

Additionally, FAR 52.216-4 “Economic Price Adjustment – Labor and Material” is not included in the solicitation and will not be added at this time.

2 3/20/2026 Due to the instability in our current economy such as price escalations, procurement issues, and vendors unable to reasonably hold prices for more than 30 days, please reduce the price-hold period to 30 days.

The VA standard concerning price-hold period is 90 calendar days.

3 3/20/2026 Will the government pay for materials stored per VAAR 852.232-70 and FAR 52.232-5? We have experienced PCAC Contracting Officers refusal to pay for materials stored on site during these periods of material shortages and the need to expedite procurement of materials when available to meet schedule obligations and prevent project delays. This is an important factor in preparing Price proposals.

In accordance with contract terms and conditions, Contractors should not submit an offer assuming the Government will approve monthly progress payments for material and/or equipment procured by the Contractor and stored on the construction site, as space is available, or at a local approved location off the site. Payment for stored materials and/or equipment is at the Contracting Officer’s discretion and will be handled on a case-by-case basis during contract performance and under such terms and conditions applicable under the contract.

4 3/20/2026 Please confirm that any designers or consultants who provided professional services for the construction documents, including reports, are precluded from pursuing this project as a Prime contractor, Mentor-Protégé partner, or subcontractor.

Members of the design team for this project are not permitted to be part of the construction team.

5 3/20/2026 Please confirm that this project is a competitive SDVOSB set-aside and that any bonding provided by a contractor must be through a SDVOSB or SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé partnership under the SBA/VA Mentor- Protégé program in which the partnership has been approved prior to the due date.

This project is set aside for SDVOSBs. The bonding requirements must be met for this project per the applicable clauses, provisions, and instructions to offerors. If a JV under the SBA’s Mentor-Protégé Program, JV must be approved prior to offer submission.

6 3/20/2026 Please confirm that a large business not part of an SBA/VA APPROVED Mentor-Protégé team under the VA Mentor- Protégé program cannot provide a bid guarantee or a payment & performance bond for a SDVOSB.

The bonding requirements must be met for this project per the applicable clauses, provisions, and instructions to offerors. There are multiple ways to provide a bid guarantee. Please reference clauses in the 52.228 series within the solicitation.

7 3/20/2026 When visiting the link, I noticed the project was “set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business” – does this mean that General Contractors cannot bid the project unless they meet that requirement?

Yes, this project is 100% set-aside for SDVOSBs. The prime contractor submitting the offer must be certified as such in the SBA’s database.

8 3/20/2026 Is this project tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt will the government/VA provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

No. See Special Note regarding FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes in the solicitation. It is solely the responsibility of the offeror to include all state and local sales or use taxes for construction materials, and all other applicable taxes, in their offer.

9 3/20/2026 Will the Government provide detailed written requirements for contractor badging? Please clarify the process for obtaining PIV badges, including required documentation, background checks, and estimated processing timeframes.

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

If the site has specific requirements, this will be communicated between the VA and the appropriate personnel after contract award.

10 2/4/2026 2/4/2026

I was breaking down the Specifications, and I noticed starting with page 3 in Division 09.06.00 the plans turn wide (landscape) but they are cut off as the pages are portrait.

This continues that page 7 in that specifications section.

It is in the file labeled S02-RFP Attachments 6- Specifcations part 2 of 5.pdf

Just an FYI so you can maybe send those landscape pages out as a separate attachment.

See Amendment 01 for revision.

11 2/10/2026 3/20/2026 The Specifications table of contents say there is a 01 91 00 but none are not mentioned in the specs.

Please see addendum 1 for revised specifications.

12 2/10/2026 3/20/2026 Please advise if commissioning is required and who hires the commissioning agent.

Per Specification section 01 91 00 – the VA will hire the commissioning agent.

13 2/10/2026 3/20/2026 Has there been any changes/updates to the Government Master Specifications that would affect any area of work specification section of this project as is currently being solicited?

Please see addendum 1 for revised specifications.

14 2/10/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 09 0600 pages 3-7 some information is cut off, please provide pages with all information on them.

Please see question & response #10 above.

15 2/10/2026 3/20/2026 Spec TOC has 28 26 00 listed but there is no section in the specs, please provide.

Section 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System is not required for this project.

16 2/11/2026 3/20/2026 What is the timeframe between completion of phase 1 & beginning of phase 2?

Contractor to proceed directly from Phase I to Phase II with no VA waiting period. See addendum 1 for removal of phasing.

17 2/11/2026 3/20/2026 Will existing sprinkler heads need to be turned up during time the ceiling is removed?

When the building is expected to have occupancy, modify existing sprinkler system within the limits of construction to comply with NFPA 13. provide temporary upright sprinkler heads to protect spaces where ceilings are removed for construction until the new ceiling is installed and new drops to new pendent sprinklers are installed. Temporary sprinklers are not required if new or existing ceiling is in place at the end of the work shift. provide temporary sprinklers as required to provide continuous coverage of all areas with construction of construction barrier walls.

When the building is not expected to be occupied, temporary upright sprinklers need not be installed.

18 2/12/2026 3/20/2026 Request for the sign in sheet with the list of subcontractors who visited the site on 2.10.26 at 1826 Veterans Blvd, Building 29, Dublin, GA 31021. Building 9A

Please visit SAM.Gov for contract opportunity 36C77626R0031_1.

An amendment was posted as of 2/11/2026 regarding the site visit sign-in sheet for this requirement. You will be able to locate the sign-in sheet in the opportunity attachment section at sam.gov.

19 2/13/2026 3/20/2026 During the walk through, Plaster ceilings were observed above the areas of ACT. Will we be demoing those ceilings as well?

Incidental demolition of existing plaster ceilings may be part of contractor scope if it is necessary for completing work. If work can be completed without demolition of these elements, then they may be protected in place.

20 2/13/2026 3/20/2026 There are wall heaters in several rooms that look to be inoperative. Are they being demoed? And if so, are they asbestos?

Units in spaces served by reheat boxes should be demolished. Coordinate with COR for retention of existing heaters.

21 2/16/2026 3/20/2026 A-601 calls for “Wall Covering” on the finish schedule.

There are no “Wall Covering” specs, please provide.

Please see addendum 1 for revised specification.

22 2/16/2026 3/20/2026 S001 & Spec Section 01 45 35 mention “Seismic design requirements but there are no Seismic specs, please provide.

The S001 “EARTHQUAKE DESIGN DATA” section provides seismic criteria that can be used for seismic bracing design for bidder-designed supports and anchorages. Bracing is generally required as part of the mechanical, electrical, and/or fire protection deferred submittals.

23 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Under the Division 08 71 00 Door Hardware:

a. The Door Schedule on drawing A602 shows doors 100, 101, 109, & 116 being 3’-0” x 7’-0”. In the Hardware Schedule, it has these doors using hardware type (11). It looks like that hardware is for a pair of doors. Please Advise.

b. We do not see a door number for the pair of doors in STG 103A room. Please identify the door type and door hardware.

a. Doors 100, 101, 109, and 116 should be hardware group 5D

b. Per A-602, STG (103A) is door 117 hardware group 11.

24 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Who is the Access Control vendor for this hospital? The current access control vendor is Convergint.

25 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Who is the Fire Alarm vendor for this hospital? The current fire suppression vendor is Johnson Controls.

The Fire Alarm System is currently NOT under contract with any specific vendor. Fire Alarm vendors must be Notifier Certified.

26 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 In Section 25 10 10, Will this system be required to be tied into the existing energy plant building automated systems?

No, this system will not be required to be tied into the existing energy plant building automated systems.

27 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 It mentions “Offerors must Include page numbers and its company name in the header or footer of each page of all attachments”. Does this only apply to pages created by our company? Not from other sources? Such as Standard forms from GSA needed to be signed and just inserted into the file.

Yes, this only includes pages created by the offeror.

28 2/17/2026 3/20/2026

With the volume page limitations of 15 pages.

a. If the margins are not exactly 1 inch, 12 font, etc. Will there be a disqualification issue if say the margins are ½ inch or ¾ inch to keep total to 15 pages?

b. Do we need to use the entire content of certain clauses that need to be signed for acknowledgement or just the signature pages? For example the Notice of Limitations can sometimes be 3 pages long for a few lines of signatures.

a. Offerors are encouraged to abide as closely as possible to the specific formatting requirements within the solicitation. However, if a margin is slightly variant in order to make content fit most appropriately, this is not a cause for concern.

b. Yes, regarding the limitations on subcontracting clause, an attachment has been provided that offerors must sign (unaltered in its entirety) in order to be deemed responsive.

Please see RFP Attachment 3-Limitations on Subcontracting-Dublin.

29 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 01 45 00 indicates that he CQC system manager shall be a "graduate engineer, Graduate Architect or a graduate of constructions management, PM, or SRE to determine qualifications based on project complexity at construction review" Please provide the exact qualifications of the CQC system manager as having a degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management will greatly increase cost.

CQC system manager education requirements can be waived in lieu of years of experience. Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of experience in healthcare construction CQC.

30 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please verify the minimum numbers of ON SITE personnel that will be required to fulfill the roles of GC Superintendent, SSHO, and CQC System Manager.

Two on-site personnel will be required. The GC/Project Superintendent can also serve as CQC OR SSHO, but not all three roles. One person can only serve as two roles.

31 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Icra requirements and if temporary barriers are not clearly shown on drawings. Sometimes they have a drawing that shows misc ICRA details of temporary barriers, ante rooms, etc… but these won’t be shown on any specific floor plan.

These need to be shown if they have this type of drawing included. Will an ICRA drawing be released in the Amendment ?

ICRA class II requirements apply – exterior access door (#120) to used for construction access, doors identified on AS-series sheets should be sealed for the duration of construction in compliance with ICRA Class II requirements.

32 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Phasing – if not clearly identified and coordinated with all scopes. Is there 4 phases, 2 phases or is all work in 1 phase ?

Phasing identified on sheet GS201 – there are two project phases – all of the site prep work takes place in Phase I.

Phase II scope involves swapping signage inserts and moving furniture. All finish and MEP scope should be completed in phase I.

33 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Where on the site can storage trailers / dumpsters, etc. go? Tentatively slated for grass area between Building 9 and 13, but will be finalized after award with COR coordination.

34 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 What are the Badging requirements for this project? Regardless of affiliation, everyone working within VA facilities or requiring access to VA information systems requires a VA PIV Card. PIV badging requirements can be found at https://www.osp.va.gov/How_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.asp Immediately after the bonds are provided to the Government, the contractor shall immediately start working with the identified COR at the site to commence the VA PIV process for all known contractor personnel that will be working on the project. All contractors must have a PIV Card in order to work onsite.

PIV badges will be required for Superintendent/SSHO/CQC. One person with PIV badge must be on site at all times while contractors are working.

35 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Do we need to set up a separate job site trailer, or can we set up inside the space we are working in?

Job trailer is not required. Contractor can set up inside;

however, it must not hinder progress or create safety/ICRA issues. Otherwise, job trailer will be required at no additional cost to the VA.

36 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Project duration currently 275 days according to the solicitation. With the multiple phases has that schedule accounted for it ?

Please see response to question #16.

37 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Specs call for Asbestos and Lead based paint abatement.

Are there quantities for this going to be made available ?

Please see addendum 1 for report from Southeast Lead Consultants.

38 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 The Table of content in the Specs for this project has a spec section listed as 26 32 13 Engine Generators. Not actually shown in specs. Can it please be added this spec section via amendment?

Specification 26 32 13 Engine Generators is not required for this project.

39 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Do the Digital photos that are required do they need to have interactive mapping online?

Not required.

40 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please advise on the existing 2nd floor structure deck composition and thickness.

Typical deck composition is cast in place concrete and rebar with an average thickness of 5”.

41 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please advise on the existing deck height for the 2nd level. Typical deck height for the medical center is between 13’7” and 14’7”.

42 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide a complete set of as-builts for all work areas including Structural and MEPFP drawings.

These documents are not available.

43 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please advise who is responsible for terminal cleaning. Contractor is responsible for terminal cleaning.

44 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Contractor Quality Control Manager (CQCM) on this project

Please see response to question #30.

45 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please advise if the Project Superintendent can serve as a "dual hat" as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) on this project

Please see response to question #30.

46 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please advise on the following manufacturers for the building - DDC Controls, Security & Access Control, and Fire Alarm System.

DDC - The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center currently recommends controls manufacturers, Honeywell and TRANE, for DDC controls. Please see revised version of specification 23 09 23 Direct Digital Control Systems for HVAC. These, or approved equals, are required due to the proprietary nature of the equipment.

Security (CCTV) – Avigilon Access Controls – Tyco CCure 9000, HID Signo Readers Fire Alarm - Notifier

47 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm that the commissioning will be provided by the VA

Please see response to question #12.

48 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements since it has been omitted in the Bid Specifications.

Please see response to question #11.

49 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the Access Control additions.

No additional licenses are available; contractor to purchase any additional licenses required.

50 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm there are enough licenses available for the CCTV additions.

No additional licenses are available; contractor to purchase any additional licenses required.

51 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Basis of Design for Mark#A1067 (ADA Mirror) that the GC is to furnish and install. No information provided on the plans and specifications.

From SEPS – “A high quality 1/4" polished float glass mirror with a stainless steel frame. Frame holds mirror in a tilted position for accessibility and compliance with ADA requirements. Mirror has a galvanized steel back secured to frame with concealed screws with integral horizontal hanging brackets. Mirror shall be approximately 18" wide and 36" high. Other sizes are available.”

52 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Basis of Design for Mark#A5090 (Sanitary Napkin Diispenser) that the GC is to furnish and install. No Information provided in the plans and specifications.

From SEPS – “A surface mounted, satin finish stainless steel, sanitary napkin disposal. Disposal features a flip-up cover, secured to the container by a heavy-duty stainless-steel piano-hinge. Disposal may be secured to wall or toilet partition. For general purpose use in female toilet stalls or rooms and uni-sex toilet rooms.”

53 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Basis of Design for Mark#A5109 (Grab Bar) that the GC is to furnish and install. No Information provided in the plans and specifications.

From SEPS – “A 1-1/4" diameter, satin finish stainless steel, peened gripping surface, 2 wall toilet stall/ room, grab bar with concealed mounting flanges. Snap over flanges are provided to conceal mounting screws. A selection of mounting kits and concealed anchor devices are available from the manufacturers for different types of installations.

Grab bar shall comply with barrier-free accessibility guidelines for structural strength. For typical water closet applications in toilet stalls and rooms where ADA (American's with Disabilities Act) requirements must be met.”

54 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Basis of design for the Carpet Edge strip noted in Specification Section 09 06 00. No information was provided.

Contractor to reference 09 68 00 2.4

Basis of Design – Johnsonite Edge Guards, Color: TA4 Gateway

55 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide Mode l # for the Ceramic Porcelain Tile types: CWT-1, CFT-1 and CBT-1 that are found in the Schedule of Finishes (specification section 09 06 00-03).

No Information was provided.

Basis of Design - Specialty Tile Products - B&W

Size and color per 09 06 00-04

56 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Basis of Design, Size and Specifications for Tag# CT-2 and CT-3 noted on the Restroom elevations -see Sheet AE424. These tags are not found in the Schedule of Finishes.

CT-1 CBT-1 (polished) CT-2 CWT-1 (polished) CT-3 1 4/5” X 24” bullnose (polished)

57 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the specification for the Anti-Static Coating that the GC is to apply to the Exposed Concrete Floor in TR Room #100.

See addendum 1 for revised specification 09 66 00.

58 2/17/2026 3//20/2026 Please clearly define the phasing requirements for this project with detailed phasing plans, narratives and timetables so the GC's can clearly understand the VA's phasing intent.

Please see response to question #16.

59 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the existing finish hardware information for Doors numbered 118, 119, 120 and 121.

118 & 119: night-latch with a SFIC cylinder 120 & 121: Total Door System Product

60 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide Paint Type and Finish for the Hollow Metal Doors and Frames and Interior Wood Doors. No information provided in the Schedule of Finishes.

Refer to addendum 1 for new schedule information.

61 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 On the Schedule of Finishes, the window frame finish is to be determined. Please confirm if we are to paint the existing window frames, and if so, provide the finish and specifications for the window frames.

The contractor to paint existing window frames. See addendum 1 for finish information.

62 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Specifications for the Premium Base PRB-1 in Corridors CR11-9 and CR-11-10. No information provided on the Schedule of Finishes (Specification Section 09 06 00) or the Finish Schedule.

PRB-1 can be replaced to match RB-1. See addendum for updated finish information.

63 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide Fire Sprinkler Demolition plans. Because the existing fire sprinkler system piping is largely concealed and no reliable as-built documentation exists, demolition drawings for the existing system were not included in the contract documents. The new sprinkler head layout shown on the drawings is diagrammatic and intended to convey design intent only. The fire sprinkler system for this project shall be treated as delegated design.

After interior demolition exposes the existing piping, the licensed fire sprinkler contractor shall field-verify existing conditions and prepare the required demolition scope, system modifications, and complete sprinkler redesign in accordance with National Fire Protection Association NFPA 13 and applicable U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA design criteria, including shop drawings and hydraulic calculations for review and approval.

64 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide Basis of Design and Specifications for the Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets.

See addendum 1.

65 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Glazing specifications for the Glass Lites in Door Types 2A and 2B.

See addendum 1.

66 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Specifications for Section 26 32 13 (Engine Generators) which is not included.

Section 26 32 13 Engine Generators are not required for this project.

67 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm that there are no new Fire-Rated partitions on this project.

Confirmed.

68 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide a current asbestos survey and lead paint report specific for this project.

Please see response to question #37.

69 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide a current lead paint abatement survey and report specifically for this project.

Please see response to question #37.

70 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm that the asbestos abatement will be per the quantities as indicated in Specification Section 02 82 11 (Item #2 pn sheets 1 and 2) for this project.

The contractor should coordinate abatement efforts with VA supplied hazardous materials survey.

71 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please provide the Specifications for Section 28 26 00 (Electronic Personal Protection System) which is not included.

Section 28 26 00 is not required for this project.

72 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Per Keynote #01, please provide a designation area where the furniture will be stored when the GC has to remove the items.

The general contractor shall coordinate with the VA at the appropriate time to remove items.

74 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Will As-Built drawings of the building be made available? Please see response to question #42.

75 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Construction drawings show Phase I and Phase II - what is the expected duration of each Phase? Is there an expected gap between phases or are they consecutive?

Please see response to question #16.

76 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Do you have a timetable for test results of known hazards in the building for abatement?

Please see response to question #37.

77 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Are existing Fire Control Panels and Alarm Panels in RM 142 to be re-located prior to Phase I to maintain Life Safety during construction?

Life safety is required to be maintained during construction.

The contractor will need to coordinate their work with the other trades.

78 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Do you have a current vendor for BACNet integration? Will we be required to use that vendor?

Yes, the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center has a current vendor, Hamline Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal. Hamline Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal or Trane, or an approved equal, is required. See addendum 1 for revised Specification 23 09 23 with approved integration vendors.

79 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Ref: GS201, Gen Note #2 and other references to Phase 1 and Phase 2. Please confirm that Phase 2 consists of revisions to signage only.

See response to question #16.

80 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Ref:AS101, key note #2, Existing wall acting as ICRA Boundary. Is 1 hour fire rating required for existing exterior walls or only interior walls acting as ICRA Boundary?

1-hour is only for interior partitions acting as ICRA boundaries.

81 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Ref: A001 Material legend, AD011,AD001. AD011 appears to show lead lined gypsum ceilings in existing rooms 104, 105, 107, 108, 109, 119, 126, 130, 136, 136A, 137 and 141.

AD001 shows thickened existing walls shows thickened existing walls at these locations. Please confirm if these are lead lined gypsum walls. Material legend does not include a legend for lead lined walls if that is intent of double thick lines at these locations.

Lead-lined gypsum has a grey background, which is not present in drawings. The AE is not aware of any existing lead-lined partitions, and the contractor is responsible for field verifying existing conditions.

82 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Ref: AD001, Is all terrazzo floor and curbs located in corridor between col. Lines 12 and 61 to be removed to bare concrete?

Yes – the contractor shall demolish existing floor finishes and prep the area to receive new per finish schedule.

83 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 The Table of Contents of the Specifications lists section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements.

Spec section 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems in section 1.5.B states, “The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements.”

Spec section 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems in section 1.1.B states, “This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements.

Spec section 26 08 00 concerning commissioning of electrical systems states the same thing as spec section 23 08 00 above.

Spec sections 27 08 00 and 28 08 00 also reference Spec section 01 91 00.

Spec section 01 91 00 was not included within the specifications for this project.

Please confirm whether the commissioning requirements in each section listed above are to be disregarded or if the missing spec section 01 91 00 will be added to the specifications via amendment.

Please see response to question #11.

84 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems in section 1.1.B states, “The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements. A Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.”

Please confirm whether the Contractor is required to include the services of a commissioning agent. Due to Spec section 01 91 00 not being included within the project specifications, please clarify what the contractor will be responsible to execute concerning commissioning.

Please see response to question #12.

85 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 01 35 26 – 1.11.B states, “A certified Safety Professional (CSP) with specialized knowledge in construction safety or a certified Construction Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) shall randomly conduct a monthly site safety inspection. The CSP or CSHT shall be one that is not a part of the immediate site project team.

The individual can be a corporate safety professional or independently contracted who is not an immediate member of the construction project site team. The CSP or CSHT will provide their certificate number on the required report for verification as necessary.”

Please confirm whether this role can be fulfilled by the Project Manager if the Project Manager meets the requirements.

Please see response to question #30.

86 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 01 45 00 – 3.1 states, “The project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting Office or Authorized designee for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract. In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production is the project superintendent.” Spec section 01 45 00 – 3.4.B states, “The CQC System Manager is assigned as CQC System manager but has duties as project superintendent in addition to quality control.”

Please confirm that the CQC System Manager responsibilities will be accomplished by the project superintendent as a dual hatter.

Please see response to question #30.

87 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm that the only personnel required onsite by the General Contractor are the project superintendent and the SSHO.

Please see response to question #30.

88 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 07 84 00 Firestopping 1.5.C states, “Contractor to engage a qualified inspector to perform inspections and final reports. The inspector to be completely independent of, and divested from, the Contractor, the installer, the manufacturer, and the supplier of material or item being inspected.”

Please confirm that a 3rd party firestopping inspection company will be required.

Contractor to provide third-party firestopping inspection company.

89 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 The project specifications include Spec section 09 45 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring, however, this is not reflected in the Spec section 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes.

Please confirm that Spec section 09 45 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring is not applicable to this project.

Confirmed.

90 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes states in section 3.3.A “Where results of relative humidity testing (ASTM F2170) exceed the requirements of the specified flooring manufacturer, apply remedial coating as specified to correct excessive moisture condition.”

Please confirm whether this testing only applies to areas of flooring that will receive epoxy coating or if it applies to all areas of flooring.

This applies to all areas of flooring that do not meet manufacturer installation requirements for moisture.

91 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes states in section 3.3.A “Where results of relative humidity testing (ASTM F2170) exceed the requirements of the specified flooring manufacturer, apply remedial coating as specified to correct excessive moisture condition.”

Until this testing is performed, bidders will not know whether remedial coating will need to be applied, which will affect pricing. For bidding purposes, are we to assume remedial coating will need to be applied to all flooring areas? Or are we to assume that if test results show that moisture exceeds the requirements of the specified flooring manufacturer and remedial coating must be applied, that this will be treated as an unforeseen condition and a contract modification will be issued for the application of the remedial coating?

This may be considered as an unforeseen condition and would be treated as such.

92 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Drawing Sheet AD112 does not show the ceiling in existing room 101 Canteen SVC Vending Area as getting demolished. Please confirm that the ceiling tile and grid will be demolished in this area.

Confirmed – 127, 129, and 129A are the only rooms intended to have existing ceilings preserved.

93 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Drawing Sheet AC101 lists 2x4 ceiling tiles in the legend.

No 2x4 ceiling tiles are shown in the associated drawing, only 2x2 ceiling tiles are shown. Please indicate the locations, if any, where 2x4 ceiling tiles are to be installed.

There are no 2x4 ceiling grids in this project.

94 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Concerning new walls that are to be installed to the structure above, please confirm the height of the structure above.

Please see response to question #41.

95 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 The DBA Rates given for this project “General Decision Number: GA20260095 01/23/2026” does not have a wage rate for asbestos worker or lead abatement worker.

Please clarify what wage rate will apply for these trades.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine which of its proposed labor categories are subject to the appropriate wage determination. Please refer to the Department of Labor website for more information. A conformance may be requested if necessary.

96 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm if there is an existing SSA in place for Access Control, and if so, who is the vendor servicing the

SSA.

Please refer to question #24.

97 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm whether the Fire Alarm System for the campus is under contract with any specific vendor.

Please refer to question #25.

98 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 28 31 00 1.6.A states, “Complete inspection, testing, maintenance and repair service for the fire alarm system shall be provided by a factory trained authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment for a period of 5 years from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the Contracting Officer.”

Spec section 28 31 00 1.6.G.4 states, “Overtime emergency call-back service shall be provided for the system when requested by the Government. The cost of the first 40 manhours per year of overtime call-back service during years 2 through 5 of this contract shall be provided under this contract.”

The above 2 spec sections are only 2 examples of the entire 28 31 00 1.6 section.

The requirements in Spec section 28 31 00 1.6 will have major cost impacts for the project. GOV, please confirm whether the requirements in Spec section 28 31 00 1.6 are to be included within contractor pricing or will be revised via amendment.

See addendum 1 for revised specification.

99 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 28 13 00 3.2.A states, “The Contractor shall visit the site and verify that site conditions are in agreement with the design package. The Contractor shall report all changes to the site or conditions which will affect performance of the system to the Owner in a report as defined in paragraph Group II Technical Data Package.

The Contractor shall not take any corrective action without written permission from the Owner.”

Contractors will not have the opportunity to verify that site conditions are in agreement with the design package until after project award. This will be an unknown during the bidding phase.

GOV please confirm that any conditions found after award that are not in agreement with the design package will result in a contract modification.

The Contractor is to follow the specifications. Any unforeseen conditions will be treated as such.

100 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm whether contractor will be responsible for confirming if existing circuit identification is correct?

Contractor is required to field verify the existing circuiting.

101 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm whether existing exterior electrical conduit will be reused for the new AHU unit.

The Contractor is to provide all new conduit per the Contract Documents.

102 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 The door schedule on Drawing Sheet A-602 and the door hardware schedule in Spec section 08 71 00 do not call out any electronic hardware that would be needed for access controls.

Please confirm that the hardware schedule and door schedule will be revised to reflect the correct hardware sets via amendment.

Confirmed – see revised door hardware specification in addendum.

103 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm that Contractor will not be required to warranty existing electrical/fire alarm equipment that will be relocated and not replaced.

All workmanship is to be warrantied for a period of 1 year in accordance with FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction.

104 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 28 13 00 3.8.E.2.d states, “For additional PACS system requirements as they relate to the IDS, refer to Section 28 16 11 Intrusion Detection System.”

Spec section 28 16 11 Intrusion Detection System was not included in the project specifications. Please include this missing spec section for additional PACS system requirements as they relate to the IDS.

Specification Section 28 16 11 Intrusion Detection System is not applicable for this project.

105 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 28 13 00 3.8.E.3.b states, “For additional PACS system requirements as they relate to the Security Access Detection, refer to Section 28 13 53, Security Access Detection.”

Spec section 28 13 53 Security Access Detection was not included in the project specifications. Please include this missing spec section for additional PACS system requirements as they relate to the Security Access Detection.

Specification Section 28 16 11 Intrusion Detection System is not applicable for this project.

106 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 28 13 00 3.8.E.4.b states, “For additional PACS requirements as they relate to the EPPS, refer to Section 28 26 00, Electronic Personal Protection System.”

Spec section 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System was not included in the project specifications.

Please include this missing spec section for additional PACS requirements as they relate to the EPPS.

Specification Section 28 16 11 Intrusion Detection System is not applicable for this project.

107 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Drawing sheet E-401, key note 6, shows the door to the new TR Room (TR 100) as receiving access controls.

This is not reflected in the door or hardware schedules.

Please confirm that this is the only door to receive access controls and please update the door and hardware schedules to reflect.

Sheet ET101 – shows all doors that have card access on them. Seet E-401 is the enlarged plan for the TR Room. It is not the only door to receive access control.

108 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 25 10 10 2.5.A states, “Provide a BACNet network allowing communication from the meters’ data heads to the Site Data Aggregation Device.”

Please confirm that the Site Data Aggregation Device is already installed and provide the location for it.

Each individual meter needs to be capable of Modbus TCP and will need CAT6A from each cable to the network closet.

109 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 25 10 10 2.5.A states, “Provide a BACNet network allowing communication from the meters’ data heads to the Site Data Aggregation Device.”

If the Site Data Aggregation Device is not currently installed and Contractor is to install it, please confirm the location where it is to be installed.

Please see response to question #108.

110 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 25 10 10 1.10 lists the requirements for maintenance of the metering system and software. 1.10.A states, “Perform maintenance procedures for a period of 1 year after government acceptance,…” Please confirm that all preventive maintenance including maintenance coordination, software/firmware maintenance, and network maintenance is for the 1 year period.

All workmanship is to be warrantied for a period of 1 year in accordance with FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction.

111 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 25 10 10 3.1.A.1 states, “Install Category 6A UTP and optical fiber cabling system as detailed in TIA-568- C.1, TIA/EIA-568-B.2, or TIA-568-C.3.”

Please confirm what size fiber and/or how many strands will be required to be installed from the meters to the Site Data Aggregation Device.

See response to question #108.

112 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 02 82 13.19-24-1.9.C states, “Provide temporary heat, if needed, to maintain 70F throughout the PDF and W/EDF.”

Please confirm if hospital ambient temperature is below 70F, will contractor be required to provide separate heating for the containment?

Confirmed.

113 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 If asbestos floor tile/mastic is removed using OSHA class 2 methods (non-mechanical removal), are all class one specifications still applicable? (3 stage decon, constant .02 negative pressure) or could the abatement contractor perform abatement under OSHA class 2 requirements?

In this case, the contractor may perform abatement under OSHA Class 2 requirements.

114 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm whether asbestos PCM samples be read onsite by a qualified NIOSH 582 & PAT Round Proficient Air Sampler?

Confirmed.

115 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm that clearance PCM final clearance samples must meet a minimum of 3850L of air as this is above standard industry practice of 1500-3000L.

Confirmed that the PCM final clearance samples must meet a minimum of 3850L of air.

116 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm whether OSHA asbestos personnel samples must be collected by an Industrial Hygienist or can they be collected by a NIOSH 582 certified air sampler?

Please see response to question #114.

117 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 02 82 11 3.3.A states, “General: Lockdown encapsulation is an integral part of the ACM removal. At the conclusion of ACM removal and before removal of the primary barriers, the contractor shall encapsulate all surfaces with a bridging encapsulant.”

Please confirm that the GOV is requesting that a bridging encapsulant be used instead of a lockdown encapsulant.

Confirmed.

118 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm the timeline for acquiring Lead OSHA personnel samples – Specs state they must be taken, analyzed, and signed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist within 16-24 hours. This timeline is very tight and may not be feasible with collection, shipping, and turnaround times from a certified laboratory. Could this be extended to 48-72 hours to allow for turnaround times?

Yes, this timeline can be extended to 48-72 hours.

However, 16-24 hours is the preferred timeline.

119 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 For lead abatement, does the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) have to be present onsite at all times for all oversight called for within the specs or can an Industrial Hygienist be onsite that is working under the direction of the CIH?

The industrial hygienist can be working onsite under the direction of the CIH, if and only if the CIH can be on-site within 16 hours (upon request) and the industrial hygienist has a lead abatement supervisor certification.

120 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Spec section 02 82 13.19-19-1.6 C (4) states, “The Abatement Personnel shall have completed the EPA AHERA/OSHA abatement worker course.”

Please confirm that workers with the higher-level class of asbestos supervisor instead of asbestos worker will be permitted to perform abatement activities.

Confirmed.

121 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Please confirm that pricing for this solicitation will only be shown on the Price/Cost Schedule provided in the RFP which only consists of Line Item 0001 (Base). Please confirm that there is no other cost or pricing breakdown required.

Only Line Item 0001 (Base) needs to be priced. There are no other breakdowns required in this solicitation.

122 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 The table of contents for the project specifications lists 26 32 13 Engine Generators. There is no spec section for this.

Please confirm that this is not a requirement for this project.

Please refer to response to question #66.

123 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 For ICRA purposes, can floor plans be sent of the floors above and below Level A where the renovation is to occur?

This information is needed to understand what spaces adjacent to the work area will be affected.

Space below 1st floor is crawl space and 2nd floor is Sterile Processing Service. The bulk of the process is in the first 2/3 coming off the main building corridor.

124 2/17/2026 3/20/2026 Concerning the demolition of existing comm lines. Please confirm whether there are existing comm lines scheduled for demolition to source where the source is located outside of the construction area. (ie. A different building or corridor.)

Contractor shall refer to General Note 1 on sheet ED 103.

NEC code also requires the removal of any abandoned data cabling to the source.