36E77618R0017-00002002.pdf

RFP 36E77618R0017 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET – IOWA CITY

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1. 11/28/2017 12/4/2017 Who is the Siemens Project Manager for Iowa City? Angela Mulinix is the COR for the equipment contract. Jay Dean will be acting as the Technical Monitor for construction issues locally at the Iowa City site and Kate Beardsley will be acting as the Technical Monitor for the equipment issues locally at the Iowa City site.

2. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 What are the normal working hours for contractors at Iowa City? Will nightwork be approved for the project?

Most contractors work within the hours of 6am to 4 :30pm. Night work will be approved.

3. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 What are the working hours of the clinic area where the project will take place?

8 am to 4 :30 pm

4. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Where is the laydown and staging areas for the site? Space will be provided in the mechanical room, 3W103.

5. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Are trailers allowed on site? Possibly, if need can be proved.

6. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Is the work area noise sensitive? Clinical operations will be ongoing but standard construction noise is to be expected.

7. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Is there interstitial space? No. There is approximately 2 ft of space above the ceiling.

8. 11/28/2017 12/4/2017 What is the lead time for the Siemens delivery of the equipment?

The turnaround time for Siemens is 6-8 weeks – but really the construction contractor will not be coordinating the delivery date with the vendor – the VA (Biomedical engineer rep from each site and Angie Mulinix) will be working with Siemens to secure the delivery date for the equipment once we have a confirmed construction schedule from the awarded contractor.

9. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 How thick is the lead lining in the walls? 3/32’’

10. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Do the doors to the RF Room contain any sensors? No.

11. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Are contractors allowed to use the VA restrooms? Yes.

12. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Negative Air Pressure – Can the negative air pressure be pushed into the existing HVAC?

No, it would upset the HVAC air balance.

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13. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 What parking is available on site? Limited contractor parking. Passes will be issued.

14. 11/28/2017 12/1/2017 Why was Guldmann Inc Patient Lifts not considered as the basis of the spec in DIV 11.73.00 on this project?

Guldmann Products make up the majority of lifts presently utilized at the St. Cloud VA. Our lifts are superior in that the rails span a greater distance between attachments, are always offered with continuous charging rails, integrated scale and have a lower cost of overall ownership. Adding a different brand (Liko) of lifts is not in the best interest when it comes to facility maintenance and staff training aspects. Is there any way this can be removed from the rfq and move to owner provided? Any light you can shed on how to work to remedy this in the interest of our customer and us.

Does not apply to Iowa City.

15. 11/28/017 12/1/2017 Will this project contain asbestos? No.

16. 12/11/2017 12/11/2017 Is furniture included on this bid?

There is no furniture included on this – but we’ll let the contracting officers handle communicating this message back to Pignott and IMS Contracting and any of the other bidders.

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