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Item #CommentResponse
1Can the superintendent also wear the hat of the safety and quality control?Yes.
2LEED and/or LEED Green Building is referenced in several locations within the specifications. Is this a LEED certified project?Not a LEED project
3Section 01 00 00 – 1.25 Photographic requirement: In lieu of Section 01 00 00 – 1.25 Photographic requirement would daily progress photos in an approved shared site be an acceptable alternative?Daily reports should have a minimum 5 photos/day; Yes, can use a shared site such as Procore. Requirements at the end of the project are one photo suitable for framing for each building renovated and digital copy of all construction photos.
4Can you please provide referenced Soil Boring logs?n/a
5Section 01 74 19 requires a “Construction Waste Management Plan”. Will we be able to set multiple dumpsters at each work site, or will we have to install dumpster in a central location. If yes, where will this location be?Multiple dumpsters, one at each site renovation to prevent debris transferred across the cemetery property.
6Lead paint drawing C107 detail 5 and 1 C108 detail 1: Do the metal components of the fence to be scraped and repainted contain lead?Contractor shall include the cost of lead paint testing of the fence/gates in bid. If the test is positive, a change order will be issued for remediation.
7Is either a LBP or ACM survey within the scope of work? If yes; can you please provide scope?Yes it was done
8Section 07 31 26 para 3.1a calls for felt underlayment, AA104 Note 1 calls for Glacier shield underlayment. Which is correct?Glacier shield is needed.
907 60 00 2.7b specifies 5” semi-circular gutter. Sheet AE101 detail 4, calls for a 6x5 rectangular gutter. Which is correct? Can we replace like in kind for each building?Contractor to match the existing gutter profile at each building under renovation with new replacement gutters.
10Section 10 14 00 para 1.4.b.4 calls out for columbarium row and column markers. Where are they required in the plans? How may total will be needed?N/A
11Is there an interior signage schedule for the administration and maintenance? What size are the signs? And which family of signs will the offices/rooms fall under per the specifications 10 14 05 para 2.3?There is not an interior signage schedule, refer to existing VA signage standards for requirements.
12Can you please provide a door hardware schedule for buildings?To be addressed during the submittal process.
13Some Card reader interface notes refer to plan E602 for detail drawing. There is no detail on this sheet. Should it refer to E501 detail 7? If not, please provide.Yes, refer to Detail 7 on E-501.
14Is providing temporary trailer at maintenance, administration and the restroom facilities on plan sheet X-102 within the scope of work? If yes, can you please provide specifications, room layout, Iandings/porches, HC ramps, sidewalks etc. to be provided?Bid docs provide outline/location; contractor to submit shop drawing showing trailers for review and approval.
15Are MEP utilities for the tempory trailers in the scope of work? (only electric is shown) If yes can you please provide details?Yes MEP is required - part of installation of the trailers
16Who is providing cleaning for the modular restroom facilities?existing janitorial services will provide services to the trailer
17If trailers and restroom provided by VA, when will they be on site? Having the trailers on site effects the duration of the project.N/A; provided by contractor
18If trailers are within the scope of work: Can the project duration be extended (very little work can start before the trailers are in place and occupied) an additional 120 days,30 for submittals 8-10 weeks for manufacture and delivery of trailers the remainder for install and move in.TBD
19Note 11 on C-101 requires pipe to be ground down to concrete, will it require a cap/plug?NO
20C101 General Note 5 “the contractor is to find an appropriate location for wash-out of concrete, can this be the staging area?yes
21Will the work currently being done “grave site expansion” be completed before this contract starts?no
22If No, will another staging area be appointed? Approximately where?Coordinate with the cemetery
23General Note C102 Note 3 requires that the paving be completed before moving to the next section. This could/may require 3 mobilizations for the milling equipment. Is there a staging area to store the equipment or will it have to be removed from site?Milling equipment me be stored onsite in staging area.
24Is the total thickness of the existing pavement known?Roadway Improvements designed in 1979 showed 3” asphalt thickness. 2” binder course, 1” surface course.
25Sheet C-104 Site Plan Note 1, requires an 8” concrete pad. What is the PSI of the required concrete?4000 psi, per spec section 03 30 53B.
26Who is responsible for the removal of existing spoils in the spoils area? If Contractor, where will they be located?VA to answer
27Concrete spoils yard refers to sheet C502 for typical showing rebar. Specifications 32 05 23 2.2E calls for fiber reinforcement. Which is correct or are both required.Rebar reinforcing per details on C-502. Fiber Reinforcement not required.
28Is fiber reinforcement required for all exterior concrete?No. Fiber Reinforcement not required.
29Sheet C107 Drawing 3, note 1, “provided and install backflow if one is not present”. I did not see on site-walk, can you confirm if one is present?VA to answer
30C-501 Drawing 2, it appears the mud grates are sitting on piers and has a border, are these existing? If no can details be provided for new construction?Yes. Piers and channel to support grates are existing
31C-502 Drawing 4, Existing posts appear to be “T” posts, but drawing showing pipe. Which is correct?For post replacement use round posts per detail.
32If “T” posts, what is the specification for the material.For post replacement use round posts per detail.
33AA101 Notes 8-10 state the materials are to be turned over to a location within the cemetery. Will these materials have to be palletized or turned over loose?Coordinate with the VA for relocation or salvage location.
34AA101 Note 11 states removed by others. Will this work be done prior to contractor starting work or during?Drawing Sheet AA101, Note 11 references existing IT data equipment. Contractor will need to provide a data line to the new temporary administrative trailer when installed. The VA IT personnel will relocate existing IT data equipment to the new temporary trailer.
35Sheet AA104 requires new gutter and downspouts. What size gutter is required?Contractor to match the existing gutter profile at each building under renovation with new replacement gutters.
36AB101 Note 8, (applies to all buildings) requires the replacement of damaged substrate. Can we use 10% replacement for bidding purposes (to be able to bid apples to apples).Recommend 10% replacement for bid purposes.
37What is the existing roof decking material at each building?Assumption is plywood, contractor to verify
38Can you provide as-builts for all existing structures?NCA will provide to successful bidder
39AC101 requires all overhead doors to be replaced (note 19), Specification section 08 33 00 para 1.4 calls out for Electric Motor Operators. Please clarify if all coiling doors are to get electric motor operators.Maintenance Building – All existing overhead doors to be replaced. Door 104A included in drawings tied to electrical panel F, Doors 113B, 113C 113D & 114A tied to electrical panel G. These five overhead doors to comply with the following demolition work scope for existing electric motor operators:

•Remove branch circuit wiring back to source. Maintain related branch circuit conduit for reuse.

•Remove control wiring and raceway.

•Remove electrical equipment which includes but not limited to disconnect switches, controllers, etc.

Remainder of overhead doors 111A, 111B, 111D, 111E & 112B to comply with the following new work scope for new electric door operators with new doors:

* Provide branch circuit wiring and install in existing conduit maintained from demolition. As required, extend existing conduit for a complete installation.

* Provide control wiring and raceway as required for a complete installation.

* Electrical contractor shall provide all installation materials in addition to all equipment, devices and components specified in Specification Section 08 33 00, 2.4 for a complete and operating system as required.

Remainder of overhead doors 111A, 111B, 111D, 111E & 112B to comply with the following new work scope for addition of electric motor operators with new doors:

* Provide a 120V, 20A dedicated branch circuit consisting of (2) #12, (1) #12G in ¾” conduit for each door. For doors 112B, 111A & 111B, connect each dedicated branch circuit to the next available spare 20A, 1P branch circuit breaker at existing Panel C. For doors 111D & 111E, connect each dedicated branch circuit to the next available spare 10A, 1P branch circuit breaker at existing Panel B.

* Provide control wiring and raceway for door operations and safety components as required for a complete installation.

* Electrical contractor shall provide all installation materials in addition to all equipment, devices and components specified in Specification Section 08 33 00, 2.4 for a complete and operating system as required.

40Electrical is only showing one door on panel schedule. Please provide electrical scheduledSee response to 39.
41Sheet C-105 note 1 states the existing metal shed is to be relocated with in maintenance are; Sheet AC101 note 1 states the canopy structure is to be disassembled and turned over to VA for future reuse. Which is correct?Metal Shed to be relocated within maintenance area. Canopy to be disassembled and turned over to VA.
42AC102 requires new masonry walls. Will footings/thicken-slab be required or just set on existing floor? If yes can you please provide detail?New CMU walls to be constructed on top of existing concrete floor slab for areas where existing concrete floor slab is not to be removed. New CMU walls to be constructed over new concrete floor slab with thickened footings for areas where existing concrete floor slab is to be removed. Thickened slabs to be nominal 12-inches deep x 24-inches wide centered under new CMU walls. Provide 2-#4 bars continuous horizontal at base of thickened slab footing typical.
43Sheet E101 shows service to be provided to the restroom trailer; is this to be serviced overhead or underground? If underground, can we cut curb and pavement or will boring be required.5VA to answer. If underground bored; coordinate with paving
44Sheet E-102 Please provide a catalog number and quantity for the lights to be replaced per note 3.To be addressed during the submittal process.
45Sheet ED101 Light Type D1 Please provide a model number type D1. It is not listed in the lighting schedule on sheet E603.To be addressed during the submittal process.
46Sheet ED101 Note 3 Ask for a “Big Ass” fan, please provide a model number?To be addressed during the submittal process.
47Can you please provide a specification or basis of design for synthetic slate shingles?To be addressed during the submittal process.
48Phasing: Is this project phased other than resurfacing? If yes can you please provide phasing drawing and or schedule?Contractor to determine means and methods approach
49Asphalt paving spec 2.2 calls for Non-Woven geotextile fabric. Is this required?no
50Asphalt paving spec 2.4 sealer. Is this required?no
51Asphalt paving spec 3.1 Land Surveyor to establish and control pavement alignments, grades, etc. Is this required?Land Surveyor is not required to establish pavement alignments and grades for existing asphalt pavement to be resurface. Contractor is responsible for maintaining the crown of the road.
52Please provide specifications for “Black Vinyl” fencing noted on Sheet C502 detail 02.ASTM A934 PVC Coating
53Where is the “Black Vinyl” fencing noted on Sheet C502 detail 02 located in the scope of work?Southern Fence Line Replacement - Detail 3 – C-108.
54Sheet C104 note 2, it appears that existing precast are not remove on the outside on the left-hand side but are inside the pad on the right. Do all existing precast barriers need to be removed from area before the slab is poured?yes
55At soil spoils area: Do footings/thickened slab need to be provided where the precast will be reinstalled?no

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