36E77618R0017-00003002.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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17. 12/13/2017 12/22/2017 Section 05 50 00 - Part 2.5 “Supports” Paragraph D “Frames for Lead Lined Doors, requires extending angles at jambs from floor to structural slab above. There is no structural or architectural detail for this on the drawings.

Can you please provide?

Remove requirement to install angles at door jambs. Revise requirement to read: “Contractor to provide anchors recommended by manufacturer for site-specific substrates. In locations where wall studs can be accessed for anchoring through selective demolition of drywall, contractor to anchor frames accordingly. In locations where existing openings preclude use of traditional wall stud anchors (i.e. concrete), contractor to install

(5) lock-in anchors per frame (2) each jamb and

(1) at head. Curries concealed existing opening anchor CF004557 with plastic plugs or equal alternative. Anchors to be installed in manner that does not interrupt approved radiation shielding plan. Follow Steel Door Institute recommendations for anchor installation.”

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18. 12/13/2017 12/22/2017 Section 08 11 13 - Part 2.3 “Metal Frames” Paragraph E.1.b states that still clip angles are to be welded to the jamb for lead lined doors. Part 3.1 “Installation” Paragraph B.1 dictates that we are to anchor the bottom of the door frames to the floor with anchor bolts. Can you provide an alternate installation method for the doors fitting into an existing opening?

Add the following to the end of Paragraph E.1.b.

“In locations where wall studs can be accessed for anchoring through selective demolition of drywall, contractor to anchor frames accordingly.

In locations where existing openings preclude use of traditional wall stud anchors (i.e. concrete), contractor to install (5) lock-in anchors per frame

(2) each jamb and (1) at head. Curries concealed existing opening anchor CF004557 with plastic plugs or equal alternative. In locations where existing conditions prevent bolting anchors to the floor slab, contractor to install one additional snap-in anchor each side of door frame, within 6 inches of finished floor. Contractor to plug hole in frame and paint to match. All anchors to be installed in manner that does not interrupt approved radiation shielding plan. Follow Steel Door Institute installation recommendations.”

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19. 12/13/2017 12/22/2017 Section 21 13 13 - Part 1.3 Paragraph A.3.a, states that the A/E must show on the contract drawings all piping including fittings and sizes for calculation purposes, from the water supply test connection to the point of connection where the sprinkler contractor is to start work. That information is not available on the contract drawings. Can you please provide?

Replace Section 21 13 13 - Part 1.3 Paragraph A.3 with the revised Section 21 13 13 – Part 1.3.A.3 as shown below:

“1.3.A.3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand including hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below the available water supply curve.

a. Contractor must field verify existing conditions of all piping including fittings and sizes for calculation purposes, from the water supply test connection to the point of connection where the sprinkler contractor is to start work.

b. The Contractor may use annual fire pump test data that is no older than 12 months as the water supply information. This data may be obtained from the VA Facility Engineer, if available, or from the water purveyor for the specific project site. The fire pump test data must be verified by the Contractor as reasonable and include the information below.”

20. 12/13/2017 12/22/2017 Can you provide Fire Protection plans for the Iowa City site?

See sheet 2-PN101. As-builts of the existing system will be provided to the successful Offeror.

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