TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SOLICITATION #: 36C77626R0032

RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET PROJECT TITLE: Construction Project

# RECEIVED ANSWERED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE

1 2/23/2026 3/26/2026 I was breaking down the spec book and noticed a spec missing.

23-07-11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation.

The attachment 14 part 4 skips from 23 05 93 to 23 08 00 skipping 23 07 11.

Shown on the Table of Contents but skipped over in the specs.

Just making you aware so you can add it in the first amendment

Division 23 Specification has been provided in Amendment 0004.

2 3/4/2026 3/26/2026 Please see below RFI:

Spec 01 45 00 Section 1.4 states that the CQC will also serve as Superintendent (Dual Hat), but there is no statement requiring the SSHO to have no other duties.

Can the SSHO also perform the duties as Superintendent/CQC Manager (Triple Hat)?

The Site Superintendent CANNOT perform duties as a CQC Manager.

The SSHO cannot perform duties as a Site Superintendent, however, the CQC Manager can be SSHO.

3 3/9/2026 3/26/2026 Please see below RFI:

SPECS state the government has over a month to answer submittals & RFIs (21 business days). Per our experience, we thought this amount could be a typo due to being higher than usual. Could you please confirm if it is right, and if not, what is the correct amount of days?

For Submittals and RFI is 21 calendar days, not 21 business days.

4 3/9/2026 3/26/2026 SPECS section 01 33 30.D.6 states substitution for “Submittal Exchange” may be requested. Is Procore acceptable?

Procore is acceptable.

5 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Which local authority has jurisdiction over this location for permits and inspections? Richland County? City of Columbia?

It depends on what type of permits, some are by the City of Columbia, and some are by Richland County.

6 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 By extension of question above, are the fire sprinkler system modifications subject to SC LLR review/approval/inspection, or other local jurisdictional authority?

Please review spec section and the government response above.

7 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Which company has current control/maintenance of the fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems in this building?

The contractor will be required to coordinate with COR prior to any communication with the contractor. The School of Medicine has historically used MSS Fire and Solutions.

8 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Is this project exempt from sales tax? If so, will the VA provide a tax exemption certificate for material purchases?

Please review the solicitation pg. 38 special note regarding

FAR 52.229-3.

9 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the VA permit the use of Procore or an equivalent construction management software platform for submittals and project communications?

See response to question #4 above.

10 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will payment applications be accepted for materials stored on-site or in a bonded off-site warehouse?

The Contracting Officer will follow all appropriate procedures in accordance with FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Priced Construction Contracts as found in this solicitation on pg. 61. This will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer after contract award.

11 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the Government consider including an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause to address significant fluctuations in material pricing?

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.

12 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Question: If tariffs are imposed on materials (e.g., steel, wood) after bid submission but before award, will the Government allow a price escalation even if the materials remain Buy American–compliant?

The Contracting Officer will follow all appropriate procedures in accordance with FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes as found in this solicitation on pg.

36. Offerors should provide pricing that reflects the current market at the time of submission. The government will consider pricing requests as allowable within regulatory guidance.

13 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the Government provide detailed requirements for contractor badging? Please clarify the PIV process, including documentation, background checks, and estimated processing time.

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 on site unless directed otherwise.

14 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 How soon after contract award does the Government anticipate issuing the official Notice to Proceed?

This depends on the scheduling of the kickoff meeting following award, but we usually try to issue the Notice to Proceed within 10 days of that meeting. However, this is completely contingent on administrative procedures required once contract award occurs, such as badging and other requirements. After contract award, the Contracting Officer will appropriately direct all parties as expeditiously as possible.

https://www.osp.va.gov/How_To_Get_A_VA_ID_Badge.asp

15 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the Government consider reducing the required bid validity period (e.g., to 60 days) to account for inflation and contractor pricing risk?

The government reaffirms its position of a 90-day period for Government acceptance after an offer is submitted in accordance with this solicitation. The contractor should fairly consider all risk and/or pricing variables when generating a price for submission.

16 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Can the Government confirm the stated contract duration is accurate, considering phased access and execution requirements?

Yes, confirmed that this is the government’s anticipated period of performance.

17 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 May one individual serve in dual or multiple roles (SSHO, QCM, Superintendent) if fully qualified?

If not, may the Superintendent also serve as SSHO?

See previous response to question #2 above.

18 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the contractor be required to provide a site office/trailer, or will space within the facility be made available?

There will be space for the Contractor’s trailer, but it must be a small office trailer. Space will be provided for 3 pickup trucks.

19 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the VA allow temporary connection to existing utility infrastructure, with the contractor responsible for metered usage?

The contractor will be provided with a meter to existing utilities, water and power.

20 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will designated parking and staging areas be provided for contractor personnel and deliveries? Will the VA provide laydown space or containers, or must these be arranged off-site?

Refer to drawing AE 114. Parking is addressed in section 01 00 00. We do have Construction Laydown Area marked on the drawings, along with a dumpster site. Three pickup trucks close to the site. Available parking offsite for other vehicles.

21 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the VA provide and hire the commissioning agent, or is the contractor responsible?

Commissioning agent is hired by VA, 3rd party.

22 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 What ICRA level is required for the project? There are no ICRA levels for this project. We currently working with Infection Control for the final signed document.

23 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the VA provide recent asbestos and lead survey reports?

Asbestos and lead survey were provided but also attached again for records.

24 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 If abatement is required, will the VA identify known ACM/LCM locations?

Drawing HL100 provides the locations. This drawing is attached.

25 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Does the VA have an existing fire alarm/security service provider? If so, please provide contact information for required coordination.

See previous response to question #7.

26 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the facility remain occupied during construction, or will temporary relocation of staff/equipment be required?

The project space is vacant. However other areas of the building will remain occupied. Example is the second floor, work to be performed above ceiling will need to be planned and managed. All areas will be occupied, except where the work is occurring. Refer to Division 01 00 00.

27 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will demolition of major systems (e.g., AHUs, utilities) require after-hours or phased work to minimize disruption?

This will need to be planned by the contractor and approved by the COR.

28 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the VA provide temporary cooling/heating during system cutovers? If not, should the contractor include them?

Temporary cooling and heating are not required. The project area is currently unconditioned; therefore, no system cutovers will be required.

29 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Are existing pathways intended to be reused if possible? Correct.

30 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 For the safety ladder shown on Drawing AE115, the drawing shows the epoxied threaded rod anchors being driven into the existing masonry at each bent plate. Is there any existing rebar in this wall that might interfere with this anchoring?

Existence of existing rebar at the wall where the ladder is being installed is unknown.

31 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Drawing AD101 is shown as “Level 02 – Demolition – Reflected Ceiling Plan” and shows a requirement for demolishing existing acoustical ceiling tile in an office on the far western side of the building (Sector B-1 based on grids) as well as in the men’s and women’s bathrooms and immediate adjacent hallway. Similarly, Drawing AE701 entitled “Level 02 – Renovation RCP and Details” seems to suggest that there is a requirement to replace acoustical ceiling tiles on the 2nd floor based on the requirement to modify plumbing and electrical connections in the above ceiling (to support 3rd floor expansions/renovations). During our pre-bid conference on-site walk-through, we did not visit the 2nd floor. Is there a requirement to perform any work on the 2nd floor?

Yes, there is work that will need to be performed on the second floor above ceiling for this renovation. Second floor ceiling plenums/above ceiling spaces will need to be accessed for this project for MEP. See drawing AE 701.

32 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Are corner guards required on every exposed corner?

Couldn’t find specific locations for these in the drawings.

Locations are shown on sheet AE113 in the corridors.

33 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the VA provide electronic strikes and proximity card readers for secured areas like the OIT Suite and Training Rooms? Will we only need to install/account for labor?

The General Contractor shall provide all work for access controls per the contract documents. Specification section 08 71 00 indicated which doors get electrified hardware. 28 13 00 further defines the scope. A key access system is also required.VA to confirm.

34 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Can the VA provide existing video surveillance system details for subcontractors that are required to extend these systems to newly renovated areas?

The General contractor will be responsible for providing all information to the subcontractor. This information can be obtained through coordination between the General Contractor and the VA COR.

35 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Is there set-aside parking for contractors working on-site? Refer to previous response to question #18.

36 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Do the existing cameras that are labeled to remain need new category cabling?

Only if the existing cameras are located to a different area.

37 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will this project require any additional backbone cabling into the OIT from the VA main server?

No.

38 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 The Finish Schedule on Drawing AE601 references LVT for 351A “Breakroom”, but on all other drawings, we only see Room 351 labeled as “Conference/Adhoc Work Room”.

On the interior finish matrix on sheet AE601, all references to Break Room 351A are intended to be labeled 351 Conference Room/ADHOC Work Area

39 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 This spec contains a section for COVID 19 protocols which we have not seen in any VA spec for years. Is this going to be required? Will vaccination cards from several years ago be sufficient as the specs do not provide an expiration date? IF we have people who are unvaccinated, are they going to be required to take a test and provide proof of negative results within 3 days of entering the VA per this spec requirement?

Correct, the vaccination cards will be sufficient. No, unvaccinated individuals do not have to take and provide proof of negative results within 3 days of entering the VA campus; however, if an individual has COVID or flu-like symptoms, he/she will need to take a COVID and/ flu test prior to entering campus. CO to confirm

40 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will the VA allow the use of Procore in lieu of Submittal Exchange for electronic submittal procedures.

Yes, Procore is sufficient.

41 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Spec section 01 45 00 indicate that the CQC system Manager is assigned as CQC system Manager but has duties as project Superintendent. This spec also states that the CQC System Manager is required to be a "graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management". Please confirm that the CQC system manager must be onsite at all time and must have one of these 3 degrees as required by the specs.

As stated in the previous response, the CQC System Manager CANNOT serve the roles and responsibilities as a Site Superintendent.

Replace:

The CQC system Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of PM or SRE to determine qualifications based on project complexity at construction review. This CQC System manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the General Contractor.

Replace with:

The CQC system Manager is required to be a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of PM or SRE, and a minimum of 3 years of CQC System Manager experience;

to determine qualifications based on project complexity at construction review. Also, a minimum of 5 years with the CQC System Manager are required to have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Construction course. This CQC System manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the General Contractor.

Overall, the VA’s intent is to provide a clarification that the Quality Control Manager (QCM) shall be on site at all times.

The CQC Manager has to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the specifications.

42 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 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.

As previously answered in question #2, a minimum of 2 individuals.

43 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 General Note 13 on AD101 states "temporarily support all above ceiling existing cabling that is laying on the ceilings prior to removal of the existing ceilings. Do not resupport the cabling on the new ceilings. Provide straps for the existing cabling to be supported from the structure above."

Please provide photos of this existing cabling and above ceiling work or indicate areas where this will be encountered so this can somewhat be quantified.

This is a general note - AE does not have pictures to support quantities.

44 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Temporary Protection Note 2 on sheet AD101 states to provide temp. partitions to separate work areas. Note 1 states to provide barriers to prevent unauthorized entry to construction areas, etc.…. Please provide requirements for these temporary barriers and locations of where they are to be installed. Are all barriers to be solid construction, can some be plastic, are they required to extend to ceiling or to the deck? Please provide type of barrier required at each location.

There are a few locations in the specifications that address temporary partitions. Refer to specifications for additional information. Also refer to requirement for barriers related to ceiling tile removal in notes box entitled "work areas outside of a rated construction barrier" on sheets AE701 and

AE702.

45 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please provide details of existing wall types where new doors are to be cut in per keynote 3 on sheet AD-102.

See H2 and J2 on sheet AE 601.

46 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 If any drywall bulkheads will be required to cover overhead MEP work that are not currently shown on the reflected ceiling , please include on the RCP.

No additional locations are known. All overhead MEP/FP is to occur above ceiling in space shown and coordination, height, shared plenum space is to be done by the GC and their subcontractors.

47 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 With the project duration being 300 days after NTP, what is the VA's estimated time frame for submittals and deliverables vs. estimated time frame for actual construction.

The Contractor shall account for submittal time in their schedule of work according to the Period of Performance for the contract. The contractor will begin the submittal process upon receiving NTP by the Contracting Officer.

48 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Drawings HL100 – shows restroom windows and stair window are note shown to be abated. Please confirm

These areas are not in scope. The drawings do not show the stair window or the restroom windows being abated.

49 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 The drawings do not indicate any ICRA measures for the project and the specifications do not contain an Infectious Control Risk Assessment worksheet. Does this project contain any ICRA requirements?

This project does not have any ICRA requirements.

50 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Sheet AD102 and AE701 highlight renovation work to level

2. No painting is shown for these areas. Please confirm

Touch up and painting/repair of damage caused by demolition construction activities is required throughout the areas of the work.

51 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please confirm that access to USC School of Medicine on level 3 must be maintained?

Confirmed, the area will be occupied.

52 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Can the COVID-19 Safety Protocols (Section 01 00 10) be waived for this requirement?

See previous response to question #39.

53 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will structural drawings be provided for the steel noted on AE112 note 11?

No, drawings will not be provided.

54 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please confirm that level 2 will be occupied during construction?

Confirmed, level 2 will be occupied during construction.

55 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Can masonry specifications be provided for the louver openings?

Louvers and Vent spec section is 08 90 00.

56 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Are specifications available for WB-3 as noted on AE701? WB 3 is used if repairs are needed and is to match what exists. Field verification would be suggested if additional information is needed. COR will verify.

57 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please confirm which areas AE202 WORK AREAS

OUTSIDE OF A RATED CONSTRUCTION BARRIER

applies to?

This note applies to any existing ceilings being altered where the sprinkler activation was dependent on a ceiling being in place or any new ceilings with a new sprinkler system installed.

58 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please confirm that the superintendent can serve as the CQM and SSHO?

Please see response to previous question #2.

59 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Is Level 03 currently occupied during construction, and what adjacent areas must remain operational during the renovation?

Level 3 will be occupied by SC School of Medicine staff. All adjacent areas shall remain operational and accessible during renovations.

60 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm approved working hours and whether evening or weekend work will be permitted for demolition or high-noise activities.

Approved working hours are Monday through Friday from 7AM to 4:30PM (local time) except on weekends or established Federal Holidays. Weekend or after-hours work will require approval by the COR. Requests will need to be made 72 hours in advance.

61 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Are there specific decibel or operational restrictions during working hours within Building 3?

The project work area is adjacent to the Med School TV studio. There will be times when the studio is active that some construction will need to be scheduled to avoid interference. In addition, any coring, drilling, sawing, or other excessive noise activities may require to be scheduled around facility operations.

62 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 What Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) classification applies to this project?

The A/E had this as a small scale / Group 1/ Category D.

However, the VA has final judgment on ICRA levels. The contractor will be required to follow all ISLM described in the PCRA. There are no ICRA levels for this project. We currently working with Infection Control for the final signed document.

63 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will temporary egress modifications be required during demolition or corridor work?

Existing egress shall remain in place and unobstructed.

Temporary egress or interim life safety measures (ILSM) may be required pending contractor means and methods.

Temporary egress modifications and ILSMs must be approved by the VA in advance.

64 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm whether a freight elevator is available for construction use and any restrictions on scheduling elevator access.

VA confirms no freight elevator is available.

65 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 For the third-floor window material handling method described in the SOW, confirm if exterior hoisting operations require coordination or special permits.

All hoisting activities will require VA permits. Contractor will complete permit applications and submit to the COR for VA approval.

66 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Is there a designated staging or laydown area available for construction materials and dumpsters?

The Construction Laydown Area is marked on the drawings, along with a dumpster site, sheet AE11.

67 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Provide exact connection points for chilled water and hot water systems serving the new AHU and VAV units.

Exact connection points for chilled water and hot water systems are shown on MP100.

68 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 What are the allowable shutdown windows for chilled water, hot water, sanitary, and domestic water tie-ins?

All shutdowns will need to be planned and approved by the

COR.

69 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm that the existing central plant systems have sufficient capacity for the new AHU and VAV loads.

Yes, this was confirmed during design.

70 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Who will perform building automation system integration and controls programming for the new HVAC equipment?

The General Contractor shall perform BAS integration and control programming as required in Specification Section 23 09 23 DDC for HVAC.

71 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm whether Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) services are contractor-provided or VA-provided.

The General Contractor shall provide TAB services as required per Specification Section 23 05 93 TAB for HVAC.

72 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm spare capacity in existing panel 3BHDP feeding the new VFDs.

Refer to 3DHDP Panelboard Schedule on Sheet E004.

73 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm that the existing generator has adequate capacity for new electrical loads associated with the project.

The generator is not part of this scope.

74 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 What is the required notice period for electrical shutdowns and are outages limited to weekends?

10 business days for shutdowns and these will need to be approved by the COR. Shutdowns can be scheduled during weekdays and weekends but must be approved by

COR.

75 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Identify the existing fire alarm control panel manufacturer and model.

Reference Specification 283100, Section 1.2.B where it states that the existing fire alarm system is a Notifier Model

NFS2-3030.

76 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Who is authorized to perform fire alarm programming and acceptance testing?

Fire alarm programming shall be completed by the General Contractor for this project. Post-acceptance testing shall be performed by the maintaining contractor, MSS Fire & Security. VA to confirm.

77 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will testing require full building acceptance testing or zone-only testing for the renovated area?

Acceptance testing is required for new work area only.

78 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Provide the latest hydrant flow test data for fire protection design verification.

2024 fire pump test data is provided on FX003. VA to provide more current information.

79 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm that the lead-based paint remediation identified in the drawings represents the full extent of hazardous materials within the renovation area.

This study was completed on Oct 17, 2022. This was the full extent.

80 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will third-party air monitoring for lead abatement be provided by the VA or retained by the contractor?

Retained by the Contractor.

81 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 What is the anticipated Notice to Proceed (NTP) date for the project?

This depends on the scheduling of the kickoff meeting following award, but we usually try to issue the Notice to Proceed within 10 days of that meeting. However, this is completely contingent on administrative procedures required once contract award occurs, such as badging and other requirements. As of this writing, the government is anticipating an early June award for this requirement.

82 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm whether liquidated damages will apply if the project exceeds the 300-day period of performance.

Liquidated Damages have been determined by the Contracting Officer not to be applicable to this project.

83 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 What is the expected submittal review turnaround time for the COR or VA engineering team?

21 calendar days

84 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Confirm security clearance or badging requirements for contractor personnel working in Building 3.

Specifications identify the badging requirements that the contractor needs to comply with.

85 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Provide anticipated schedule for installation of government-furnished equipment including network equipment, furniture, and media systems.

GFE will be installed after the construction contract is complete and accepted.

86 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 If elevator access is granted, confirm responsibility for protective measures and potential damage.

See section 01 00 00 VA to confirm. The contractor will be responsible for protective measures and potential damage.

87 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 The drawings appear to indicate reflected ceiling plan (RCP) demolition and reinstallation on Level 2, however the site visit focused primarily on Level 3.

Please confirm whether any ceiling demolition and replacement work is required on Level 2, or if the RCP references are limited to Level 3 only.

Yes, there is work that will need to be performed on the second floor above ceiling for this renovation. This work on Level 2 should not be demolished and should only be replaced if the contractor damages the ceiling. Second floor ceiling plenums/above ceiling spaces will need to be accessed for this project for MEP. See drawing AE 701.

88 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Sheet AE112 references architectural keynotes labeled “A”, “O”, and “P” within diamond boxes, however the keynote legend or descriptions for these identifiers were not located within the drawing set.

Please provide the keynote legend or definitions for these symbols.

Diamond boxes are partition types and those are shown on sheet AE601.

89 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please confirm the wall type designation and construction requirements for the bare concrete walls in Room 320B as referenced on Sheet AE112.

Clarification is required to determine whether the wall condition requires:

• furring and drywall installation

• direct finish application

• patching of existing surfaces

• or other treatment

The drawing indicates E partition type on existing concrete walls.

90 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Where the drawings indicate “rework gypsum board on walls adjacent to existing corridors,” please clarify whether this scope requires:

1. Full demolition and replacement of gypsum board assemblies, or

2. Minor repair and refinishing of existing surfaces (patching, skim coat, repainting).

This clarification impacts demolition and material quantities.

We are unable to locate this specific note or indication on the drawings. Please provide additional information.

91 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please confirm whether any night work or off-hour work will be required for activities that generate significant noise or dust, including but not limited to:

• Powder-actuated fasteners (Ramset)

• Metal stud installation

• Drywall sanding operations

• Vacuum sanding or dust control activities

If off-hour work is required, please confirm the approved work windows and approval procedures.

Approved working hours are Monday through Friday from 7AM to 4:30PM (local time) except on weekends or established Federal Holidays. Weekend or after hours work will require approval by the COR. Requests will need to be made 72 hours in advance.

92 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Please confirm that the reflected ceiling plans correspond only to the Level 3 renovation scope and that no ceiling replacement or reinstallation is required outside of the defined renovation limits.

Yes there is work that will need to be performed on the second floor above ceiling for this renovation. This work on Level 2 should not be demolished and should only be replaced if the contractor damages the ceiling. Yes, the contractor will need to remove the ceiling tile to perform work in the 2nd floor ceiling and then reinstall the ceiling tile. If there is damage, the contractor will need to fix.

Second floor ceiling plenums/above ceiling spaces will need to be accessed for this project for MEP. Please see drawing AE 701.

93 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 For existing cameras that are indicated as “to remain”, are new Category-rated data cables required to be provided as part of this project, or are existing cables to remain and be reused?

No, unless the camera gets reinstalled at a location beyond the existing cable length.

94 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Which contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing cable tray systems located in the hallways and within the IDF rooms?

The General Contractor will be responsible for completing the work or having their subcontractor complete the work.

In either case, it is contractually the general contractor’s responsibility to ensure completion.

95 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Which contractor is responsible for providing and installing sleeves from the hallway spaces into the IDF rooms?

The General Contractor will be responsible for completing the work or having their subcontractor complete the work.

In either case, it is contractually the general contractor’s responsibility to ensure completion.

96 3/13/2026 3/26/2026 Will this project require any new backbone cabling into the

IDF?

o If yes, please identify the cable types required (e.g., fiber, copper).

o Please clarify the source and destination of the backbone cabling and which contractor is responsible for providing and installing it.

Please provide a price per the provided construction documents.