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RFP 36E77618R0017 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET – ST. CLOUD

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1. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 Who is the Siemens Project Manager for St. Cloud? Angela Mulinix is the COR for the equipment contract. Corinne Schrantz will be acting as the Technical Monitor for both equipment and construction issues locally at the St. Cloud site.

The Siemens Project Manager is Dan Weathers.

2. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 What are the normal working hours for contractors at St.

Cloud? Will nightwork be approved for the project?

Normal working hours are 8-4:30. Work that is disruptive to patient areas may be coordinated and scheduled as after-hours with facility approval.

3. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 What are the working hours of the clinic area where the project will take place?

Clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. M-F, 8-4:30 Saturday, and staff is present on Sunday, though clinic is locked.

4. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 Where is the laydown and staging areas for the site? Please see attached drawing

5. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 What parking is available? Please see attached drawing

6. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 Is the work area noise sensitive? Yes. As noted in the drawings, after hours work will need to be coordinated for work causing excessive noise or vibration.

7. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 Is there interstitial space? There is not interstitial space. There is some limited space above the ACT ceiling.

8. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 Question for Siemens: Will the uni-strut to remain in the ceiling?

Keyed Note 6 on 2-AD101 indicates removal of existing unistrut supports. Also, Note 3 indicates that fixed imaging equipment rails are to be removed by the vendor.

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9. 11/27/2017 11/30/2017 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.

10. 11/27/2017 12/4/2017 How thick is the lead lining in the walls? Refer to sheet 2-AN101, Note 2 and Keyed Note

3. Lead lining noted to be a minimum of 1/16” thick.

11. 11/27/2017 12/5/2017 Do the doors to the RF Room contain any sensors? Yes, they contain door switches. However, these switches are not to be connected to the new system as indicated in the Drawings. Please disregard note 17 on 2-E300 and that portion of Detail 2 on the same drawing indicating connection of door switches.

12. 11/28/2017 12/4/2017 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.

There is no ceiling mounted lift included in this project for St. Cloud.

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13. 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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14. 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. Example, For the St. Cloud Location, Door 34 is being placed in an existing opening and will not accommodate the specified installation method. Can you provide an alternate installation method for the doors fitting into an existing opening?

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.

15. 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?

See sheet 2-FP101. If existing site as-builts are required, they will be provided to the successful Offeror.

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