RFI Number 01 - Long Island National Cemetery - LINC PRFI 01 (1).pdf

RFI NO. 01

LONG ISLAND NATIONAL CEMETERY | RENO AND IMPROVEMENT

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT | PROJECT NO. 815CM3041 | RESPONSES TO PRF NO.

01 (SEE DRAWINGS BELOW AS WELL)

1. Refer to drawing GI‐104, legend “R” shows (3) three temporary public modular restrooms. Please confirm the model, size & service requirements of temporary public modular restrooms? Also clarify the duration (months) for which temporary public modular restrooms will be required on site?

See sheet LS-401, detail 5.

2. Refer to drawing AE‐118, restoration of existing historic wrought iron railing of lodge stairs is required. Please confirm this restoration work can be done both on‐site and off‐site?

This may be done off-site or on-site if approved by NCA.

3. Refer to drawings AE‐511, keynote 02 states to repoint all existing (interior & exterior) masonry walls, but the extent of repointing is not shown. Please clarify the extent or provide quantity for bidding purpose.

ABOVE GRADE WALLS ONLY: Repoint all 4 exterior brick walls, repoint all 4 interior masonry block walls except where inaccessible behind electrical panels and electrical equipment. NO REPOINTING IN BASEMENT, only repair wall per Keynote 05, sheet AE-511.

4. Refer to drawing LS‐415, restoration of existing bronze plaques is required. Please confirm this work falls under historic restoration?

Confirmed.

5. Refer to drawing AD‐113, keynote 14 (note 2) states to replace up to 50 damaged snow guards to match existing, but these snow guards are not shown on drawings. Please clarify the length and quantity of snow guards to be replaced.

Replace up to 50 damaged snow guards. Refer to Keynote 14 No. 3 for snowguard manufacturer and product no.

6. Refer to drawing AE‐803, type “D4” & “D9” doors are shown, but these doors are neither located in door schedule nor in detailed drawings. Please clarify where these doors (type “D4” & D9”) are being used?

D-4 is existing, it is to be rehabilitated per Keynote 04 on sheet AE- 112, this applies to Director's Lodge Doors 103 and 107. 103 to receive repair and stain to match existing, 107 gets paint to match existing. D-9 shall be installed at exterior entry to Pump House, Door # 101.

7. Refer to door schedule at drawing AE‐802, no frame material is shown for doors (103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 111, ST2, 201A‐205B), Please clarify?

All existing door frames at these doors are existing wood, to be repainted to match existing, per Notes on Door Schedule.

8. Refer to drawing AE‐804, partition type schedule shows type “A2”, “A3”, “B2”, “C2” & “C3” gypsum board partitions, but these partitions are not shown on drawings. Please clarify?

A2 is used in the Director's Lodge, in Bath 1 - 108 at wall infill between the shower and sink area on sheet AE-112, see attached clarification sketch. C2 is used at Women 101 restroom wall, see sheet AE-311. Others are not used.

9. Refer to drawing AE‐802, door schedule shows to provide new storm doors (door # 102A, 103A & 107A) at director’s lodge that must match existing storm doors in style, color & dimensions. Please provide specifications and details regarding manufacturer & hardware set of existing storm doors.

Each Storm Door shall receive non-locking lever handle (both sides), in satin nickel color, and hydraulic closer. Use Ideal Security Inc.

SKGLWSC Lever Set or equivalent as approved by NCA. Use Wright Products V150 or V920 closer or equivalent as approved by NCA.

10. Refer to drawing AE‐802, please confirm if doors & frames (door # 001 thru 007, 103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111C, 111D & all doors at Upper Level) at director’s lodge are existing to remain.

On the door schedule there are columns that have door type, head, jamb, threshold, if the column indicates existing than it is existing otherwise it is new.

11. Refer to drawing AD‐702, keynote 04 states to repair concrete where damaged at corners, but the extent of repair is not clear. Please provide quantity of concrete repair for bidding purpose.

Some of the more severe damage occurs at the corners, some occur as vertical spall cracks along the perimeter concrete base, there are approximately 12 locations total, verify in field; allow 12 square feet total of concrete repair.

12. Refer to drawing AE‐802, door schedule shows to repair existing frame (door # 101). Please provide detail for frame repair.

We assume you mean the existing metal frame at Door 101 at Pump House Building. Temporarily remove existing metal threshold while repairing door frame, and re-install threshold securely with new fasteners after frame repair is made. Grind and / or cut rusted bottom portion(s) of steel out at bottom of existing steel frame and field weld in new steel of same gauge, grind and clean welds flush and smooth, and refinish frame with primer and paint as scheduled.

Remove all surface rust / corrosion, sand smooth, primer and paint as scheduled.

13. Please confirm if asphalt pavement work shown on drawings CD‐101, CD‐102, CP‐101 thru CP‐201 is to be done in phases? If yes, please confirm number of phases?

This is means and methods, conceptual phasing plans SK 01 thru SK 04 were included in the solicitation package posted on sam.gov.

14. Please confirm if erosion & sediment control work shown on drawings CE‐101 & CE‐201 is to be done in phases? If yes, please confirm number of phases?

Ditto

15. Please confirm if grading & drainage work shown on drawings CG‐101 thru CG‐104 is to be done in phases? If yes, please confirm number of phases?

Ditto

16. Please confirm if planting work shown on drawing LP‐101 is to be done in phases? If yes, please confirm number of phases?

Ditto

17. Please confirm if site demolition work shown on drawings LD‐101 thru LD‐201 is to be done in phases? If yes, please confirm number of phases?

Ditto

18. Please confirm if site development work shown on drawings LS‐101 thru LS‐415 is to be done in phases? If yes, please confirm number of phases?

Ditto

19. Please confirm if drawings VF‐101 thru VF‐214 are provided just for reference purpose and no survey is required?

Ditto

20. Refer to drawing PD‐113, tag note 1 states to modify existing piping to serve plumbing fixture, please advise on the modification of piping.

It is anticipated that minor modifications of plumbing connections may be required for connection of new fixtures. Cost for these adjustments should be included in the base bid.

21. Refer to drawing PP‐113, tag note 2 says about new plumbing fixture P‐30 (Wall mounted lavatory) but on the same place on same drawing the fixture P‐31 (Integral Lavatory) is mentioned. Please clarify.

Keyed Note 2 should read "P-31".

22. Please provide the Riser Diagram for all Plumbing Work.

The only building in the scope of the project that has multiple stories does not require modification to the plumbing riser.

23. Refer to drawing PP‐211, Plumbing fixture P‐51 is mentioned but there is no detail of fixture P‐51 in plumbing fixture schedule. Please advise

Fixture tag shall be "P-50".

24. Refer to drawing PP‐212 at Basement level, please provide the specifications of new drain pan.

Provide commercially available drain pan to accommodate size of existing water heater.

25. Refer to drawing PP‐311, please provide the manufacturer and model details of Wall Clean Out.

Provide cleanout per specifications.

26. Refer to drawing M‐100 (Mechanical Schedules), Please provide specifications on material of Cover of Hot Water Radiator.

This should be based on the a basis of design product indicated on schedule.

27. Refer to drawing PP‐211, and specification section 22 07 11 Part 2 under the heading of Product, there are 6 types of insulation for plumbing piping. Please guide us the insulation type to be used for piping system.

The contractor shall provide any of the insulation options provided in the specification.

28. Refer to drawing M‐113, MH‐115, please confirm if condensate and refrigerant Piping needs insulation?

Provide insulation per table in specification.

29. Specification section 23 07 11 has many type of insulation for mechanical Pipes, please advise on material of insulation of Condensate and Refrigerant Piping?

See table in specification for insulation type.

Please advise on the suitable diameter of Refrigerant Piping as per drawing MH113 and MH115.

Piping to be determined by manufacturer's instructions. Exact length and type of refrigerant used may vary.

30. Refer to note 12 on drawing AD‐113 states to replace Bent Return Air Return Diffuser but on drawing MD‐114 same diffusers are to remain. Please clarify

Replace 1 bent air (return) diffuser in-kind.

31. Refer to specification section 23 31 00, please advise on the material to be used for HVAC Ducts in this Project

Specification states material to be used.

32. Refer to drawing MH‐211, please provide the detail and specification for CU‐PIC‐1

CU-PIC-1 corresponds to CU-OB-1. Tag on M100 is incorrect.

33. Refer to drawing MH‐211 and MH‐411 please advise on the material of new Wall Hood Cap?

Follow heater manufacturer's instructions vent piping termination.

34. There are 2 exhaust fans shown on drawing AE‐331 whereas only one exhaust fan is shown on drawing MH‐312, Please clarify.

On sheet AE-312, Roof Plan, Note 08, there is only 1 exhaust fan, it shows on AE-331 on two elevations, for graphics only.

35. Refer to drawing MH‐511, please provide us detail on the material of Heavy Duty Grate Cover?

Provide steel bar grate, McNichols GHB-100 or equivalent.

36. There is 30A/NF/2P Disconnect Switch for AHU as per drawing EP‐211, As Riser Diagram Drawing E‐ 005 Electrical Equipment Schedule there is 30A motor Rated Switch for AHU. Please clarify?

Provide 30A motor rated switch for AHU-PIC-1, per E-005 Electrical Equipment Schedule.

37. As per Riser Diagram Drawing E‐005 Electrical Equipment Schedule there is 20A motor Rated Disconnect Switch for Split System (Evaporation Unit) but there is no switch on drawing EP‐200 Please Clarify?

Provide 20A motor rated switch for SSEU-PIC-1, per E-005 Electrical Equipment Schedule.

38. With reference to drawing EP 313, Please confirm that Sjoow cable for overhead feed from Panel to Temporary restroom are furnished & Installed by Electrical Contractor.

Overhead feed shall be furnished & installed by Electrical Contractor.

39. With reference to drawing E‐006, it shows 30A/NF/2P Disconnect Switch for AHU‐PR‐1 & ERU‐PR‐1 whereas drawing EP 311 shows motor rated switch for AHU‐PR‐1 & ERU‐PR‐1. Please clarify?

Provide 30A and 20A motor rated switches for AHU-PR-1 & ERU-PR- 1, respectively, per drawing EP-311.

40. With reference to drawing E‐007 there is Existing Electrical Panel MB‐B and New Electrical Panel MBB2, please provide us the location of both panels?

Existing panel MB-B is located in Bay 5 on the wall next to the open office. Refer to attached E-102, provided by others and for general information only. New panel MB-B2 shall be a subpanel adjacent to existing panel MB-B.

41. Refer to drawing E‐004 Director Lodge Power Riser Diagram shows SPD but drawing EP‐111 does not have SPD details. Please advise on it.

External replacement SPD for panel DLB-1 shall be next to the panel it serves and match the existing SPD in all characteristics. 120/208V, 3Ph, 10kA, Type 2.

42. With reference to drawing ED510, Can we get the underground conduit/ wire path from transformer (outside) to meter (inside) in Pump House?

The secondary feeder runs underground from the utility transformer outside directly to the meter inside in a near straight path. Call 811 if you would like the exact routing and verify in the field. Refer to power riser diagram on sheet E-008 for additional information.

43. Refer to drawing E‐005, Luminaire Schedule for FL4 is not given. Please advise on it.

Luminaire type FL4 is the 4' strip light version of type FL2. Provide Cree Lighting #C-STRIP-A-LIN4-46L-40K-WH or approved equivalent. Refer to attached EB-03.

44. Refer to drawing EP‐313. Please confirm that Sjoow cable (for overhead feed to temporary Restrooms) is temporary?

Yes, the overhead wiring for the temporary restroom is also temporary.

45. Refer to Drawing EP‐711 Please confirm that Underground Raceways from MCC to Water Well

Pump & Pump Control House are furnished & Install by Electrical Contractor.

Yes, underground raceways shall be furnished & installed by Electrical Contractor.

46. Refer to Drawing ET‐311 Note 9, Please confirm directional boring is required only for paved area and rest of the area will be required excavation for the installation of 40 PVC conduit.

Correct, the pavement crossings shown on plans are where directional boring is required.

47. Refer to drawing ET‐311, there is an existing fence near maintenance building, please confirm the removal and reinstallation of existing fence for the installation of conduit is required

Fencing shall be removed and re-installed as needed to route underground conduit.

48. Refer to drawing No. EP‐510 “13.2 kv‐480Y/277V 225KVA Pad Mounted Utility Transformer” is new or existing to remain. Please clarify.

The Power Company shall determine if the transformer needs to be replaced.

Electrical contractor shall provide a new concrete pad at utility company's request. Coordinate with PSEG Long Island.

49. Refer to Drawing No. ED‐210 Note3. Shows two (2) Panels are replaced while Drawing No. EP‐210 shows only one new Panel PIC. Please advise on it.

Correct, the two (2) existing panels shall be replaced by one (1) new panel with more circuit space than both existing panels combined.

50. Refer to Drawing No. E‐008, Luminaire Schedule for Pump House are not given. Please advise on it.

Refer to electrical sketch EB-03 for Pump House Luminaire Schedule.

51. Refer to Drawing No. ED‐110, EP‐110 & E‐004. Please clarify Panel DLB‐2 is new or existing. Drawing No. ED‐110 Note 3. Shows that Panel DLB‐2 is existing to remain but Riser E‐004 shows Panel DLB‐2 is new.

Keyed note 3 on ED-110 should read, "Existing Panel DLB-2 shall be replaced with new in approximate same location." The power riser diagram and panel schedule is correct in calling this panel new.

52. Reference Drawing No. EP‐510 as per note 6, does not show any path for New Underground Wire, Conduit & New Concrete Pad size. Please mention the size of new Duct Bank & also identify the specific Path for New underground wire & conduit and New Concrete Pad Size.

Sheet EP-510 is drawn to scale and shows the location of the utilty transformer & CT/meter, which are right next to each other outside. Contractor shall route underground conduits as direct as possible and avoid conflicts with existing conditions. Verify exact routing in the field. Refer to VA duct bank detail Dwg No.

SD260541-02, attached, for duct bank sizing. Refer to PSEG Long Island handbook and coordinate with power company for concrete pad size.

53. Refer to Drawing No. ET‐112, ET‐113 & ET‐114.Please advise on termination of wire & conduit for Communication devices (Security Camera, Voice/Data Outlets, TV Jack Etc.)

Electrical contractor shall furnish and install pathways and provisions (raceways, bushings, pull cord, back boxes, blank wall plates, etc.) for telecommunication & security devices. The pathways and provisions shall be for use by the VA's IT/Security vendors.

54. Refer to drawing EP‐313, please confirm temporary poles need any concrete foundation, please provide the details?

Concrete foundation not required for temporary power poles.

55. Please advise on the size of Wire & Conduit for Communication Devices.

Refer to specification section 27 10 00 Structured Cabling.

56. Refer to Drawing No.ET‐311 Note2. Shows OS2 Single Mode Fiber Cabling from media converter to smart LB & as per Note 1. Cat 6 cable from Media converter to Patch Panel in Maintenance Building as per Riser Diagram. Please advise on the locations of Media Converter & Patch Panel in Maintenance Building.

Inside Data 103A that is adjacent to Mud Room 103. Refer to existing drawings dated 6/8/2020 and field verify.

57. Please provide the detail for the existing Fire Alarm Contractor.

The existing building does not have a fire alarm system. We are adding a new fire alarm system.

58. Please confirm the size of wire & Conduit for FA devices.

Refer to specifiation sections 26 05 33 Pararaph 2.1.B and 28 46 00 Paragraph 2.2.B.2.

59. Refer to Fire Alarm drawings FA‐110 & FA‐111.Please confirm that Fire Alarm Work is new.

All Fire Alarm Work is new.