Fort Jackson RFI Responses.docx

Fort Jackson RFI Responses First batch of RFI’s

1. C-101 Sitewide FCA Deficiencies

a. Detail B7, Irrigation Pump Fencing, note 3 states to use slats. Can fabric be used instead of slats? No.

b. How many parking spaces are there to be painted? There are approximately 48 parking spaces.

c. How many stop bars are to be painted? 62. Stop bars are to be painted as shown on sheet C-402.

d. How many No parking and ABA symbols to be painted? 6 no parking & 6 ABA.

e. Keyed Note 8 to replace gate and install privacy slats. Can fabric be used instead of slats? No.

f. Keyed Note 1. What is the size of sidewalk replacements? See sidewalk repair notes on sheet C-101.

2. C-401 Columbarium Expansion Site Plan

a. Note 8 – Who makes truncated dome pavers? B9/C-503 There are multiple manufacturers. A google search will provide options.

3. LP101 Planting Plan

a. Planting Schedule – P-02 White gravel mulch, P-03 Red gravel mulch, P-05 Short needle pine mulch. Is this a mulch or just gravel? The “gravel mulch” is stone and the “pine mulch” is pine needles.

4. A-101 Maintenance Bldg floor plan and ceiling plan

a. Keyed Note 2. How many drains in women’s room? Should the contractor figure on replacing 10’ of underground drainpipe? See sheet M-101. Assume the replacement of 10 L.F.

b. How will govt. handle extended damage that cannot be seen at site visit and prior to scoping of drain? Project scope is identified, if unforeseen conditions arise at the start of work, these will be handled in accordance with the contract change provisions.

c. Keyed Note 3. Repair leaks – How many? Above ceiling? Below slab? See sheet M-101.

5. Keyed Note 4. States to replace bulbs with fixtures. Is the contractor to replace all existing fixtures that hold fluorescent bulbs with new LED fixtures? Correct.

6. Keyed Note 5. Vehicle Wash bay. Is there a required type of primer and painting system to be used? Use Pro Industrial High Performance Epoxy paint- Sherwin Williams or equivalent products

7. A-102 Committal Shelter Plans and Details: Keyed Note 1. What company manufactured existing service seals? Existing seals’ supplier is Matthews International as noted in detail F8/A-503 and in spec section 09 06 00

8. M-101 Mechanical/Plumbing Floor Plans:

a. Keyed Note 5: What is length of 2” pipe to have new insulation installed? Above locker room/restroom areas. Contractor to assume the length of each locker room, approx. 25ft.

b. Keyed Note 6: How will govt decide on how much pipe to replace on floor drain hub and connecting pipe? Contractor to performing exploratory inspection prior to any slab removal. Inspection of drain hub and immediate connecting pipe, first 5ft for excessive corrosion and joint separation.

9. EP601 Panel Schedule Maintenance Bldg 3002. Keyed Note 3. Update Panel exterior labeling. What is current labeling? Existing breaker circuit labeling is not accurate nor updated. Contractor to determine which circuit break protection and label circuit on door of panel appropriately

10. E-502 Maintenance bldg. 3002 Security, and Fire Alarm. Keyed Note 3. Circuits to be installed in ½” metal conduit. Is this EMT or rigid? EMT conduit is sufficient where conduit is not subject to damage. 3/4” minimum size.

11. Spec section 01 00 00 General. Mentions this as Barrancas National Cemetery not FT Jackson. Barrancas was an oversight, see revised specifications dated 4/21/2025.

12. Spec section 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedule:

a. Part 2, 2.1.J.6 Commissioning (CX) Activities references a spec section 01 91 00. Please provide this specification. Commissioning agents are not required. Please disregard.

b. Will Cx activities be required in the schedule? Who will hire the Cx Agent? Contractor or VA. The only commissioning that is required is the security systems per spec section 28 08 00 Commissioning Security. But that can be done by a manufactures certified Rep HVAC equipment startup will require a manufacture Rep or Manufactures certified Rep to do HVAC startup.

c. Part 2, 2.1.L Mentions asbestos abatement. Is there asbestos abatement in this project? No asbestos identified in the project; updated spec will be included.

d. Part 2, 2.1.M Mentions asbestos abatement items. Is there asbestos abatement in this project? If so, please provide asbestos quantities and locations. No asbestos identified in the project; updated spec will be included.

e. 1.14 Page 18, As-built drawings:

i. Para A, B, C. Are these As-built drawings to be redline drawings or will the VA provide CAD drawings to be updated as AS-Builts? As-builts will be redline drawings. CAD drawings will be provided at the contractors request.

ii. Para C. states to supply as builts drawing in the electronic version (scanned PDF). Will these be full sized dwg? Or just be on a CD or sent electronically via email? As-Builts will be recorded on paper copies which will be scanned and delivered to NCA via email.

13. 02 41 00 Demolition

a. Part 1 1.3.E To provide dust protection, may contractors utilize water from fire hydrants for sprinkling rubbish and debris? This is allowable; however the contractor shall contact Richland County for metering and billing requirements. Utility usage is at the contractor’s expense.

14. 26 05 26 Please provide specification per plans sheet E-501 General Note 10. To provide grounding. Was this supposed to be Spec 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding? Specification reference on plans is correct. Specification 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Systems is the correct specification reference.

15. 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems: Verify if this commissioning is required. Yes, specification 28 08 00 is required for the newly installed security system included in the design package. Integration with existing system is essential and commissioning the new security/surveillance system shall be completed.

Second batch of RFI’s Issue: Sheet E-502 shows Cat-6 runs from the new PoE Ethernet switch to two new security cameras, but no cable path to the new fire-alarm controller; the documents are also silent on who is responsible for programming the new switch.

Question: Will the VA confirm that Cat-6 cabling is required between the new Ethernet switch and the new fire-alarm controller, and will the VA confirm whether VA IT staff will handle switch configuration or if the contractor must perform all network switch setup and programming?

1. Yes, CAT6 cable between each camera and the ethernet switch as shown in E-502

2. Single (1) fiber optic pair for the surveillance system ethernet switch in building 3002 interconnecting into existing surveillance system ethernet switch in building 3001. This interconnection will allow for added cameras to be viewed, controlled, and recorded into existing security/surveillance camera system.

3. Single (1) fiber optic pair (within the single 6-pair fiber optic cable) for the fire alarm system to be installed in building 3002 interconnecting into existing fire alarm system in building 3001. This interconnection will allow for the newly installed fire alarm system in building 3002 to be integrated into existing the existing fire alarm system.

4. Contractor to perform all network switch setup, programming, testing, and commissioning.

5. Plans call for the installation of (2) conduits and (1) single fiber optical cable with minimum 6 pair fiber conductor. This fiber optic cable is to be used for surveillance system and fire alarm system over different fiber optic pairs within the same fiber optic cable.

Issue: CCTV notes reference an existing head-end rack but provide no make/model; integration protocol not stated. Contractor to identify components and required terminations for complete system meeting design intent of camera system installed on building 3002 integrated into existing camera surveillance system.

Question: Will the VA confirm the existing VMS platform (e.g., Lenel, Milestone) so camera licensing and encoding costs can be determined? Digital Video Recording system manufacturer is Clinton Electronics.

Third batch of RFI’s Question 1 - There is a leak above the lockers in the employee's breakroom, and nothing is noted on the prints regarding this. Should we repair or replace the damaged lockers? What about mold? The repairs within the employee breakroom are out of scope and not included within the current bid.

Question 2 - On page C101, drawing B7 calls for a 30' x 20' fencing around the pump house, which will require lots of clearing and grubbing to achieve this. Little to no clearing will be required to install fencing as stand of trees is offset from the pump station.

Question 3 - on page C101(incorrect sheet reference), drawing D7, notes to replace damaged ceiling tiles in the locker/ shower rooms and repair leaks. The locker room leak is a supply line, but the leaks in both men's and women's shower ceilings are unknown. Has there been a roof leak previously? If so, do we repair or exclude the roof repairs? There are no know roof leaks. Contractor to assume all leaks are either from supply or condensation. Should roof leaks exist, contractor to notify COR.

Question 4 - I was told something regarding the trees. The VA recently purchased the cemetery and surrounding land, but the trees still belong to Fort Jackson, and consultants would come out to survey them. Clear and Grub as shown on plans. Additional survey & consultants are not required.

Question 5 - On page E 501, keyed note 3, cut existing concrete slab apron to create adequate access to install new below-grade copper ground conductor into exposed soil, are we allowed to remove the entire slab instead of trenching about 12" wide on each side and then pour to match? Yes.

Question from Victor Stanley Vendor Question - Receptacles: Specs are indicating color to match existing and galvanized steel. Details are indicating VS Black Powder. Benches: Specs are indicating Color: VS Black approved by Architect/Engineer. Previous order records indicate site furnishings in “Bronze” without galvanizing. Would you like the site furnishings in the current expansion project to be in VS Black? Also, do the litter receptacles and benches require galvanizing? Or is it just required on the litter receptacles? Color to match existing (VS Bronze). Neither the receptacles or benches require galvanizing.