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SOLICITATION #36E776190008 UPGRADE PHARMACY: TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET
ITEM
NO.
| DATE QUESTION RECEIVED |
| DATE QUESTION ANSWERED |
| QUESTION |
| GOVERNMENT RESPONSE |
| 1. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Plans reference abatement. Asbestos was mentioned in ceiling during site visit. Please provide abatement survey |
Asbestos does exist in some areas of the facility in flooring mastic and duct mastic. The area has been sampled and the results are expected 8-26-2019
| 2. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| What elevator will contractor be permitted to use? What is the weight limit for that elevator? What are the dimensions of the elevator? |
For temporary use of elevators refer to Specification Volume 1, Div. 01, Section 01 00 00 1.18 on page 01 00 00 - 14.
The Service Elevators are also Patient Elevators. Construction personnel must vacate the elevator immediately if needed for patient transport.
Materials must be moved after normal business hours only.
| 3. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Will the VA assign toilet accommodations during the project? If so, where will the assigned toilet be located? |
Restrooms 7D-115 and 7D-119 will be accessible to the contractor during the construction.
| 4. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Provide Civil Site plans for the area northwest of Pod D for crane sizing, including from the Shuffield Drive to the Emergency Entrance. |
No Civil site plan is available. The crane plan team must survey the area for crane sizing.
| 5. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Drawing CG101 indicates a laydown area the same space as the dumpster referenced on drawing GI201 of the NFS Kitchen Renovation (Solicitation# 36E77619B0009). Will the dumpster be required to share the same space as the laydown area? |
The laydown area will remain as shown on CG101. The Pharmacy project COR will coordinate with NFS Kitchen Renovation project COR for the exact location for the dumpsters.
| 6. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| How much notification is needed to the VA or COR in order to set up location for the crane to hoist materials and equipment to the roof? Are there any areas in and around this particular roof that the crane be left in place for an extended period of time? It does appear that there could be multiple mobilizations as well. |
For notification refer to Specification Volume 1, Div. 01, Section 01 35 26 1.19-C, page 01 35 26 -35.
For the crane refer to Specification Volume 1, Div. 01, Section 1.19-D, page 01 35 26 -36. This operation must be scheduled on weekends.
| 7. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Are we required to use Raintight Roofing for roofing repairs or can any certified John Manville install work on the roof? |
Raintight Roofing currently has a 20 Year Bond on the roof. Any Modification to the roof by any other Contractor would require the Contractor to assume the Warranty for the remainder of the Bond.
| 8. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Will any type of notification have to be given when the use of a hammer drill or any other tool that creates noise during the demolition aspect of this project? |
A 48-Hour Notice is be required.
| 9. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| What is the expected review time for submittals specifically the steel drawings? |
For submittals review time refer to Specification Volume 1, Div. 01, Section 01 33 23 1.10 D, on page 01 33 23 -9.
| 10. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Will the VA/ COR issue a drawing or addendum showing where all piping associated with the negative air machines is to be terminated to the outside air? |
Drawing GI403 and GI404 shows the ICRA requirements and methods of attaching the exhaust duct to a removed window.
| 11. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| What is the estimated review time for submittals? Can a standard 2 week turn around be expected? |
For submittals review time refer to Specification Volume 1, Div. 01, Section 01 33 23 1.10 D, on page 01 33 23 -9.
| 12. |
| 8/20/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Specification 096723 calls for Epoxy with Vinyl Chip broadcast system, but the finish schedule in the plans I601 calls for Stonehard troweled system. Which system are we to price? |
The finish schedule on I601 is only the Basis of Design (BOD) or Approved Equal manufacturer. The A/E recommends STONHARD manufacturer as BOD that provides epoxy flooring for Healthcare Facilities.
| 13. |
| 8/23/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Is PRV-56 actually two 1/3, 2/3 steam stations as shown on M503? If so, four 2" PRV's seems oversized for the application. |
Additional information:
M402, Detail 1 shows PRV-56 @ 528 lbs./hr., with 30 PSI pressure upstream M503, Detail 6 shows Qty (4) PRV's, two sets of 1/3, 2/3, with 15 PSI pressure upstream 528 lbs./hr. with 30 PSI - -> 15 PSI could be handled with Qty (1) 3/4" valve and Qty (1) 1" valve, but the PRV schedule for PRV-56 shows a 2" valve handling 1060 lbs./hr.
See Attachment 2 - Contractor to provide a 1/3, 2/3, PRV to serve all mechanical equipment sized to handle the total capacity of 860 lbs./hr. The PRV valve to be equipped with a pressure pilot. Refer to added detail 10 on sheet M503 for Steam Pressure Reducing Station.
| 14. |
| 8/23/19 |
| 8/28/19 |
| Is a spring diaphragm pilot all that is required for PRV-56? Generally, a temperature pilot is also added. |
| See Attachment 2 - Contractor to provide a control valve at each heat exchanger sized at 181.4 |
lbs./hr. at 15psi entering the valve. The control valve to be equipped with a temperature pilot. Refer to revise detail 6 on M503 for Heat Exchanger detail.
15.
| 8/28/19 |
| Is there a teleconference line scheduled for Bid opening? |
Yes, Conference Access Details Conference Name: Little Rock - Upgrade Pharm Conference Phone Numbers: 8007671750 Moderator Code: 90027 Participant Code: 14732
Conference Details Conference Reference Number: 19334945 Date of Conference: Tuesday September 10 Conference Start Time: 10:50 AM Time zone: EST+ DST (New York) Conference Duration (mins.) 60 minutes No. of Participants (No. of Ports): 30 Moderator Audio Access point: Launch
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