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36E77619B0012 Prescott, AZ EXPAND RADIOLOGY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 08/08/2019 08/15/2019 Solicitation states that the site visit will be held in Prescott, AZ at 1 PM PT. The time zone for Arizona is Mountain Time (MT). Please confirm the time zone for the site visit.

This question was answered on August 15th via amendment. The amendment confirmed a site visit time of 1pm PT. See amendment 0001.

2. 08/12/2019 09/12/2019 We are unable to find the radiology equipment installation shop drawings and installation manual within the solicitation. It is critical that we be provided the shop drawings and installation instruction for all of the government furnished contractor installed equipment, and for any equipment that we must provide mechanical, electrical or plumbing rough in and/coordination for. Will the VA provide this information?

Installation drawings are not available for the equipment that is VA furnished VA installed yet.

3. 08/12/2019 09/12/2019 Will there be any Unistrut required in the ceiling of any of the Radiology rooms? If there is to be Unistrut in the ceiling, please provide a plan and details showing what is needed.

Existing Unistrut may be used

4. 08/13/2019 09/12/2019 Currently, below specification calls for Bituthene 3000.

[photo attached below. Pg. 21]

We would like to request that our MEL-ROL please be reviewed as an rolled, self-adhering waterproofing membrane material here. Please see the attached data sheets to assist with review, if you can please let me know if it’s acceptable it would be greatly appreciated.

Substitutions will not be reviewed or approved at this time.

5. 08/13/2019 09/12/2019 There is no spec for the Automatic ICU type doors

(Doors 110.1, 143.2, 146A.1, and 146B.1). Will the VA issue these specifications?

These doors are to be unitized sliding-glass aluminum, manual operation. Basis of design is Stanley 3800.

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6. 08/13/2019 09/18/2019 The quantity of automatic operators required is not clear.

Door 108.1. HW set A700R. The HW set calls out for (1) operator. Does this mean that the operator is only activating 1 leaf or both leaves. Additionally, the door does not need closers on the door leaves that have an operator.

Omit automatic opener for 108.1. Please provide closers and crash bars for these doors.

7. 08/13/2019 09/18/2019 Door 100.2. HW set AC714. The HW set calls out for (1) operator. Does this mean that the operator is only activating 1 leaf or both leaves. Additionally, the door does not need closers on the door leaves that have an operator.

Provide automatic opener for both leaves and omit closers for these doors.

8. 08/13/2019 09/18/2019 Door 100.1. HW set A800V. The HW set calls out for (1) operator. Does this mean that the operator is only activating 1 leaf or both leaves. Additionally, the door does not need closers on the door leaves that have an operator.

Provide automatic opener for both leaves and omit closers for these doors.

9. 08/13/2019 09/12/2019 The automatic operator spec mentions Wall mounted

Push Plates for door activation, and also another section mentions Motion Detectors for door activation. Please clarify.

Remove reference to motion detectors; push-button operation only for all automatic openers.

10. 08/13/2019 09/12/2019 The automatic operator spec mentions safety sensors, including safety sensors for sliding doors. This should not be contained in the operator spec, as there should be a separate spec for sliding doors, because sliding doors have different equipment.

All sliding doors in project to be manual operation.

Omit reference to sliding door sensors in automatic operator spec.

11. 08/13/2019 09/12/2019 Spec section 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies references HW sets 6D and 8. Neither of these HW sets are noted on the door schedule or in the other section of

Hardware sets.

Omit spec section 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies; no integrated assemblies are in the project.

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12. 08/19/2019 09/12/2019 Sheet 107-G1-101 is indicating a 1-hour floor and 2-hour roof. Is this correct?

Yes. The 2-hour roof assembly is in advance of a future 2nd floor to be constructed in the future.

13. 08/19/2019 09/12/2019 Sheet 107-G1-002, detail top of the page indicates 1-hour assembly. Notes indicate 2 hours. Which is correct?

Roof assembly notes are correct; 2-hour assembly fireproofing required. Floor-ceiling assembly notes to read as follows:

“MIN. 1-HR SPRAY APPLIED FIRE RESISTIVE

MATERIAL PER SPECS.; CREST AREAS OF METAL

DECKING TO BE FILLED W/SPRAY APPLIED FIRE

RESISTIVE MATERIAL”

14. 08/20/2019 09/12/2019 Specification 01 35 26: Will the VA clarify whether the

Site Superintendent, if duly qualified, may also serve in the roles of the Site Safety & Health Officer and as the Contractor Quality Control manager, or will a separate individual be required for either of those two roles?

Assuming one person is qualified to perform the roles of Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and Site safety Officer, does the VA expect the roles of Superintendent, Quality Control Manger and Site Safety Officer to be filled by one person, two people or three different people.

The role of Site Safety & health officer and the Contractor Quality Control manager can be combined if the individual is qualified to perform both roles. The Superintendent must be a separate person.

15. 08/20/2019 09/12/2019 01 91 00 3.7 says the contractor is to retain the services of a commercial photographer to require training and that the photographer needs to be experienced in photographing construction projects. Will the VA confirm if this requirement will be required on this project or will the contractor be able to record the demonstrations with their own forces?

The Contractor can provide this service in house.

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16. 08/20/2019 09/12/2019 Section 01 35 26 – Safety Requirements, Sub-Part 1.13 requires that all contract employees are to have Tuberculosis Screening within 90 days prior to assignment for this project. Will the VA confirm that this will be required for this project?

Tuberculosis Screening will be required for this job.

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17. 08/22/2019 09/12/2019 Can the VA please clarify what type of door and what hardware they expect for door 110.1, 143.2, 146A.1 & 146B.1? The door hardware specification 08 71 00schedule says the hardware is per the manufacture, but the basis of design manufacture is unknown, so we don’t know what to base our proposal on. In addition there are no elevations or jam/header/sill details for these doors.

Door # 110.1 looks to be an ICU Slider in plan but there are no Interior Elevations to confirm this, nor is there an ICU sliding door specification or sliding door specification. Please either provide a basis of design to match, a performance specification, elevations & details or a specification that describes this door system.

Doors #143.2, 146A.1, 146B.1 Are these opening supposed to follow specification section 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrance and store front? If that is the case, spec 08 41 13 does not have any information regarding door hardware, are these to be lockable or are they just to be left so that they can slide open at any time? In reviewing specification 08 80 00 Glazing, I am unable to find any performance speciation for the “ONE WAY GLASS” Is this supposed to simply be a field applied film, or is it supposed to be a switchable file, or is it supposed to be done at the glazing manufacture? Please provide specifications and construction details and elevations for these doors. (See chart on pg. 22 for reference.)

These doors are to be unitized sliding-glass aluminum, manual operation. Basis of design is Stanley 3800. Paragraph 2.2B gives Guidance on one way vision glass.

18. 08/22/2019 09/12/2019 In reviewing specification section 13 49 00 and in speaking with several radio frequency manufactures it appears as if with the exception of removing the manufacturers name and the substitution statement from paragraph 2.1. A & B the specification used in this RFP was taken directly from the Nelco Worldwide web site http://www.nelcoworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Section-134900-Soldered- Copper-RF.pdf (see attached as well). Nelco is one of many Radiation and Radio Frequency manufactures, and each one has their own unique manufacturing process and specification (means and methods) of achieving the equipment manufactures requirements. The issue is that by inserting their specification it makes it impossible for any other manufacture to meet every single detail that is specified. Basically this is a proprietary specification that would eliminate all competition if enforced. Is it the VA’s intent to make the RF shielding scope of work proprietary to this manufacture?

Our experience has been that the RF Shielding is a “follow on design build” scope of work similar to fire sprinklers and the most important salient characteristic for RF Shielding is that the final assembly meet the manufactures requirements and is tested.

Will the VA review and revise specification section 13 49 00 so as to make it a non-proprietary specification, or specify what the salient characteristics/performance requirements are that will be used to compare another manufactures product to, in order to meet the “Brand Name or equal” clause, or will the VA issue a brand name justification so that all bidders are bidding the same product.

Refer to attached revised specification section 13 49 00, provided in addendum 001

19. 08/23/2019 08/26/2019 Out of curiosity, in amendment 2 how does removing far clause 52.219-27 from the contract

This clause is removed as VAAR 852.219-10 is the applicable SDVOSB set aside. 52.219-27 is not http://www.nelcoworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Section-134900-Soldered-Copper-RF.pdf http://www.nelcoworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Section-134900-Soldered-Copper-RF.pdf http://www.nelcoworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Section-134900-Soldered-Copper-RF.pdf

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impact the solicitation? Is this still a SDVOB set aside In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 8127 (Public

Law 109-461)? Or is this now an unrestricted solicitation?

applicable since we used the VAAR Clause.

20. 08/27/2019 08/27/2019 Does the exterior of building 107 contain lead? Yes

21. 08/27/2019 08/27/2019 Will the contractor be required to conduct an archaeological survey?

No Archeological Survey will be necessary.

22. 08/27/2019 08/27/2019 Will the contractor be required to carry the cost of an archaeologist to be present during earthwork activities, or will we only be required to notify the

VA in the event that remains are discovered?

The Contractor will be required to carry the cost of an archaeologist during earthwork activities.

23. 08/27/2019 08/27/2019 Please confirm that the VA will be responsible for any notifications required as a result of archaeological remains/findings.

The Va will be responsible for notifications required as a result of archaeological remains/findings.

24. 08/27/2019 08/27/2019 Please confirm if there are any waterways near this project that are considered navigable waterways.

There are no navigable waterways near the project.

25. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The plans to not show the signage locations, please provide a signage plan layout.

Provided in Addendum 001

26. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide graphic details of the signage. Provided in Addendum 001

27. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The plans on sheet GI-400 show CMU walls but there is no specification for masonry.

Provided in Addendum 001

28. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide division 4 masonry specifications. Provided in Addendum 001

29. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide specifications for precast concrete cap stones per detail 2, sheet GI-400.

Provided in Addendum 001

30. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide grade elevations for the electrical transformer enclosure on sheet GI-400 and CS-104 Electrical transformer finished floor provided on

CS-104.

31. 08/27/2019 08/27/2019 What is the thickness of the existing asphalt roadway? It Varies between 3” to 4”. It increases in thickness as it approaches the flagpole.

32. 08/27/2019 08/27/2019 Will the existing smoking shelter require relocation? No the smoking shelter will not be required to be relocated.

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33. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Earthwork note 19 on sheet SS-001 states

“foundation detailing shown on the drawings Is based on a minimum of 5 feet of select fill material the floor slab and extending 5’-0” minimum beyond the building. Is the note supposed to say “under” the floor slab? Will the fill also be required to be 5’ beyond the areaway access to the basement? This would potentially impact the existing roadway.

Please see the revised general notes (S-001) and the Geotechnical Report.

34. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 If there is a discrepancy between the plans and the

Geotech regarding select fill required below slab and below footings, which requirement would prevail over the other?

The geotechnical report shall prevail over the Structural plans.

35. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The Geotech report is listed in the Spec table of contents, but is not found in the documents. Please provide

Appendix A Geotech Report

Provided in Addendum 001

36. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide specifications for the millwork shown on sheet AS-403C.

Provided in Addendum 001

37. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide specifications for precast concrete stair treads with nosing per detail 9/107-AS-104.

Basis of design is Steptread by Stepstone, Inc.

38. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide specifications for 3form resin panels. Provided in Addendum 001

39. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide specifications for patient headwalls if required to be provided and installed by the contractor.

Basis of design is Basis Headwall System by Hill- Rom

40. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please confirm the speaker and microphone shown on sheet 107-AS-412 are not part of this contract.

The speaker and microphone shown will be required as part of this contract. The technology drawings show the requirements for the speaker and microphone.

41. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Will the contractor be required to provide radiation certification?

Certifications are required based on Spec section 13 49 16 1.8 Quality Assurance. Revision provided in Addendum 001.

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42. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The plans call for stucco and plaster finished for the exterior, however only EIFS specifications have been provided. Please clarify and provide the correct specifications.

EIFS is the correct exterior system. The reference to stucco or plaster finish on the sections and details is in reference to the finish coat quality only. All vertical and trim exterior finishes are to match the existing Building 107A exterior finishes.

43. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide air barrier specifications if required. Provided in Addendum 001

44. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The finish schedule on the plans lists a Stonhard-

Stonblend product, however the 09 67 23 spec section calls for Stonhard- Stonres RTZ. There is a difference in cost and application time between the two products, please clarify which product the VA is requesting.

Please use the product called out in specification section 09 67 23, Stoneres RTZ.

45. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Who is the manufacturer of the existing speaker system? The existing speaker system is up for replacement and the selection of speaker system can be determined by the contractor.

46. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Who is the manufacturer of the existing card reader system?

Existing card readers are Tyco Software house

CCURE 9000

47. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Who Is the manufacturer of the existing intercom system?

The intercom system is up for replacement and selection can be determined by the contractor.

48. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Will 5’ of select fill to be required to be placed below new footings, or will we only be required to scarify and compact 10” below footings per note 6 on sheet SS-001

Please see the revised general notes (S-001) and the Geotechnical Report, provided in Addendum 001.

49. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide an ICRA plan PCRA is done for the Job and will Be provided.

50. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 What is the ICRA level for the existing areas affected by this project?

See Provided PCRA.

51. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide a lightning protection plan. The existing facility does not have a lightning protection system and a new lighting protection system for the expansion is not required.

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52. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Will the new lightning protection plan be required to be tied into any existing buildings?

The existing facility does not have a lightning protection system and a new lighting protection system for the expansion is not required.

53. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please confirm that the contractor will not be required to provide a master UL certification for lightning protection. Unless the VA already has an existing certification, it would be a substantial cost issue to bring the existing buildings up to code and certify. Please clarify.

The Contractor will not be required to provide a master UL Certification for lightning protection.

The existing facility does not have a lightning protection system and a new lighting protection system for the expansion is not required

54. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 MEP plan general note 4 says “see sheet GI001 for additional information regarding schedule and phasing requirements. Schedule work in the existing building to minimize disruption of services.” Sheet GI001 does not list any phasing or scheduling requirements. Please provide the missing requirements.

Sheet 107-GI-001 contains general information regarding deductive alternates and architectural demolition and new work sheets for related phasing information where not specific phasing plan exists.

55. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The deductive alternates on the bid schedule do not mention deducting fire sprinkler work for the affected areas. Please confirm if we are to deduct the fire sprinkler scope per bid deduct alternate notes 1-3 on sheet 107-FXD101 and 107-FX-101

No the fire sprinkler scope will not be deducted in bid deduct alternates 1-3.

56. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 On the mechanical plans, there is a bid deduct alt #4 and also bid deduct alt #5 shown, however the bid schedule only shows alternates 1-3. Please clarify.

Deduct #1 and #4 were combined into a single deduct option. Deduct #1 and #4 notes represent Deduct #1.

Deduct #5 notes now represent Deduct # 3 for the MRI suite and equipment.

57. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide an access/egress plan for access to the existing building 107 basement.

There is no basement in building 107A – crawlspace only

58. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please confirm that the contractor is not required to provide any of the new CT and MRI imaging equipment.

All CT and MRI imaging equipment is VA supplied

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59. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Please confirm that the contractor is not required to install any of the new CT and MRI imaging equipment other than the air cooled chillers that are provided by the imaging equipment supplier

Contractor is not required to install any of the new CT and MRI imaging equipment other than that stated.

60. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Are there existing card readers being serviced by the existing Access control panels being demoed that are not being removed?

No the Access control panels are not being demoed.

61. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 If yes to question #1, What’s the plan to temporarily keep the readers live after the panel is removed?

N/A.

62. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Will the VA provide and onsite location for excavated spoils?

No

63. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Will the contractor be required to provide engineered drawings for patient lift supports?

Yes

64. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Sheet 107-GI-001 note 13 says “When contractor accepts delivery of all items noted on plans whether in contract or not in contract, he shall be responsible for loss/ or damage to these items.” What is the intent of this note?

Materials and components for the new building is the responsibility of the contractor until acceptance by the government.

65. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 This project has a very limited project area and is in close proximity to the existing roadway. Working so close to the roadway will pose a safety risk to VA staff and hospital patrons as well as add substantial cost for flagging personnel and traffic control. Will the VA allow the road to be closed off for an extended period of time?

During some evolutions the road will have to be closed off for safety concerns. This will be agreed upon with the Government in advance. The construction barrier could extend into the road for additional standoff as long as we coordinate with the fire station to verify accessibility of fire trucks.

66. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 If the roadway is not allowed to be closed off for construction, please provide See question 65.

67. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Sheet GI-102 shows and existing sidewalk to remain in detail 1, however sheet CS103 shows the same sidewalk as replaced. Please clarify.

The sidewalk will need to be removed and replaced to facilitate the routing of proposed utilities.

68. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The sidewalk on sheet GI-102 will need to be closed off to pedestrian access for the duration of this project.

Please confirm this is acceptable.

Yes

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69. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Note 6 on sheet AS-200 says that the existing windows in Building 107 are operable windows that are to be fixed in place. Is this a requirement of this contract? Please provide instruction for fixing these windows in place as well as plan details for the windows, hours of access for each room and how many rooms can be done at once.

Yes, this is a requirement of the contract. A locking mechanism on the hand crank of the windows would be acceptable. The whole construction area will be vacant during the construction period, so room availability will not be an issue.

70. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Detail 1 and 3 on sheet AS-200 show a shaded area that per the legend is for an MRI wall knockout. Please clarify how the contractor is required to construct the

MRI wall knockout.

See detail provided in Addendum 001.

71. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Are there any lead containing materials in this project that the contractor will encounter?

See Provided Lead and Asbestos reports.

72. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 Can the Superintendent also perform the roles of SSHO and CSP/CHST if they meet the requirements of each?

See answer for question # 14

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73. 08/27/2019 09/12/2019 The following specs are listed in the TOC, but not included. If these spec sections are to be included as part of this Solicitation, please provide.

o 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring o 22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage

Pump Units o 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for

Laboratory & Healthcare Facilities o 23 05 41 Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC

Piping & Equipment o 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners o 26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical

Systems o 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection o 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting o 28 13 53 Security Access Detection o 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System o 34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers o 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring- No. This section is not used.

o 22 13 33 Packaged, Submersible Sewerage Pump Units – No. This section is not used.

o 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory & Healthcare Facilities – No.

o 23 05 41 Noise & Vibration Control for HVAC Piping & Equipment - This section is published in Volume 3.

o 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air- Conditioners – No. This section is not used.

o 26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems- No. This section is not used.

o 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection- No. This section is not used.

o 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting- No. This section is not used.

o 28 13 53 Security Access Detection- No.

This section is not used.

o 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System- No.

This section is not used.

o 34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers- No. This section is not used.

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74. 08/28/2019 09/12/2019 Note 1 on sheet T-401 says to relocate the existing data rack and extend the existing cabling to new rack location, please provide an acceptable method for extending the existing cabling. Is a patch panel to be left in this location and new cables patched to new location? Does the VA expect that the existing cables have sufficient length to reach the new location?

The Data room will remain the same and relocation should not overly extend the cables.

Most of the existing cables will be demoed as part of this project and will be run from the new/refurbished rooms. Any existing cables that remain that will not reach can be managed by a patch panel or extension wire.

75. 08/28/2019 09/12/2019 107-TS-101 Who will demo the existing OSP cable? The OSP cable has already been demoed.

76. 08/28/2019 09/12/2019 Do we know the pair count for the replacement cable is

(Note 3)?

Replacement cable is already installed.

77. * 08/28/2019 09/12/2019 107-TD-101 Who will perform the demo of the

Voice/Data cabling inside the space?

The Demo of the Voice/Data cabling inside the space is the responsibility of the contractor.

78. 08/29/2019 08/29/2019 Is this project sales tax exempt? If the project is sales tax exempt can the government provide a sales tax exemption certificate?

Bid all applicable taxes.

79. 08/29/2019 08/29/2019 Will the Government provide comprehensive written badging requirements for the project if badging is required?

All Contractors will be required to get VA visitor badge. This is accomplished by sending 24 hour notice to the COR of the full name and company of each contractor before there first visit to the facility. When they arrive, they need to go to building 28 and get a visitor badge from the VA police. They must have their drivers license or state issued ID.

80. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Where will the designated parking area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Designated parking is the dirt parking lot across from the existing Warehouse.

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81. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Will the government accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project? The software is compatible with the VA’s networks and is currently in use at many VA locations.

Checked with our local IT and Procore has been rejected by the VA due to being a cloud based technology.

82. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 During construction in an area where the ceilings or fire suppression system will be disrupted, will NFPA 241 apply? Will the government require additional security measures beyond NFPA code such as fire watch, temporary fire alarms, adjustments to sprinkler heads, etc.

NFPA 241 does apply. Additional measures such as fire watches will be required under the Joint Commission.

83. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Does the Government have a fire alarm servicer that they currently work with? What is the name and contact information of the person or persons that will need to be coordinated with for security and fire alarm and suppression systems work and/or disruptions?

The VA uses Notifier fire alarm system. A Certified Notifier company will need to be used.

Any disruption of service needs to be coordinated with the COR in advance, so the appropriate measures can be taken.

84. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Has the work area been checked for asbestos? See attached asbestos study

85. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 What is the Governments’ policy if asbestos products are encountered during construction?

If unidentified asbestos products are encountered this should be immediately brought up to the COR so that a plan can be developed to proceed.

86. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Who is responsible for the utility locations? The contractor is responsible for utility locations.

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87. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Due to current potentially significant tariffs being placed on the importation of building materials such as wood or steel by the current Presidential Executive Branch, if a tariff is placed after bid time and before award will the government consider a price escalation on a contract value for products such as steel or wood should the executive branch levee tariffs effecting such materials?

Most of these materials would still have been Buy American compliant as the tariffs would increase pricing on all steel or wood materials, regardless of origin.

This is a fixed price bid and it is up to the contractor to make best pricing estimates.

88. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Will we need to supply fire watch when the fire sprinklers are down?

Yes

89. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Will you be reconfiguring the fire detection and alarm room?

The contractor is responsible for any reconfiguration needed of the fire alarm as the result of tying in the new systems.

90. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Where will the lay down area be for this project? The lay down are will be between building 12 and the Chapel (bldg 152) which is across the street from the project.

91. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Has a test been done for asbestos, lead, or mold at the facility?

See attached asbestos and lead studies.

92. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Will subcontractors from outside the Prescott area be allowed to do work at the VA?

Yes

93. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Are there any restrictions that deal with extreme weather?

The VA will not impose additional extreme weather requirements

94. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Will there be a situation where there will be any additions to the radiology clinic; i.e, Addition of Second floor, etc.

The building is designed to allow for the addition of a second floor by a potential future project.

95. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 Describe any and all tasks that may be required for this project as it relates to infectious control?

PCRA is attached

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96. 08/29/2019 09/12/2019 What is the level of infectious disease control rating for this site?

PCRA is attached

97. 09/03/2019 09/12/2019 There is no spec for the Automatic ICU type doors (Doors 110.1, 143.2, 146A.1, and 146B.1).

These doors are to be unitized sliding-glass

98. 09/03/2019 09/18/2019 The quantity of automatic operators required is not clear. Door 108.1. HW set A700R. The HW set calls out for (1) operator. Does this mean that the operator is only activating 1 leaf or both leaves. Additionally, the door does not need closers on the door leaves that have an operator.

See response to Question No. 6.

99. 09/03/2019 09/18/2019 Door 100.2. HW set AC714. The HW set calls out for (1) operator. Does this mean that the operator is only activating 1 leaf or both leaves. Additionally, the door does not need closers on the door leaves that have an operator.

See response to Question No. 7.

100. 09/03/2019 09/18/2019 Door 100.1. HW set A800V. The HW set calls out for (1) operator. Does this mean that the operator is only activating 1 leaf or both leaves. Additionally, the door does not need closers on the door leaves that have an operator.

See response to Question No. 8.

101. 09/03/2019 09/12/2019 The automatic operator spec mentions Wall mounted Push Plates for door activation, and also another section mentions Motion Detectors for door activation. Please clarify.

These doors are to be unitized sliding-glass

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102. 09/03/2019 09/12/2019 The automatic operator spec mentions safety sensors, including safety sensors for sliding doors. This should not be contained in the operator spec, as there should be a separate spec for sliding doors, because sliding doors have different equipment.

These doors are to be unitized sliding-glass

103. 09/03/2019 09/12/2019 Spec section 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies are noted on the door schedule or in the other section of Hardware sets.

Omit spec section 08 17 10 Integrated Door

104. 09/4/2019 09/12/2019 There is no spec for the Automatic ICU type doors (Doors 110.1, 143.2, 146A.1, and 146B.1, what does the VA what these doors to be?

These doors are to be unitized sliding-glass

105. 09/4/2019 09/12/2019 The automatic operator spec mentions safety sensors, including safety sensors for sliding doors. This should not be contained in the operator spec, as there should be a separate spec for sliding doors, because sliding doors have different equipment. Will the VA provide a separate specification section for sliding doors?

No, these doors are to be unitized sliding-glass

106. 09/4/2019 09/12/2019 Spec section 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies are noted on the door schedule or in the other section of Hardware sets. Can the VA confirm that there are no integrated door assemblies on this project

Omit spec section 08 17 10 Integrated Door

107. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Sheet107-SS-100, As- Builts - Please provide As-Built drawings for Building 117. Foundation elevations and details are required for the excavation work required for the addition.

The Construction area does not include the footprint of Building 117.

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108. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Sheet107-SS-100, Note 6: As- Builts - Please Provide as built drawing showing the location and details of the steam tunnel.

The Construction area does not include the footprint of Building 117.

109. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 13-49-00, Paragraph 1.4B - Are lead-lines concrete masonry units included in the work? If so, please provide specifications, and locations as applicable.

Same question, Paragraph 1.5.C.1.

See revised specification provided in Addendum

110. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 11-73-00, Paragraph 1.3A - Please confirm that the Independent Third Party retained for testing and

Certification is by the VA, and not a GC expense.

This cost is at the GC expense but can be conducted by the Patient lift installer vice a third party.

111. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 07-95-13, Expansion Joints - Where are

Expansion Joint assemblies shown in the drawings?

Please provide a list of approved manufacturers, model numbers, locations and details for installation.

Omit spec section 07 95 13.

112. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 01-91-00, Paragraph 1.2 - Will the various

Engineers’ of Record (A/E), be contracted by the VA to perform this work? If outside agencies are to be contracted, can these agencies be identified at this time?

Yes, the A/E will be contracted to provide the CX services. Agencies will be identified after award.

113. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 01-57-19, Paragraph 3 – Regarding measurement of sound levels - Please specify the approved equipment to be used and technician qualifications? Is this person a trained technician or a licensed Acoustician/PE?

These measurements can be conducted by the safety manager IAW ANSI S3.6-1996

114. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 01-45-29, Para 3.1B, Re: Testing for

Footing Bearing Capacity - Is this ASTM testing or visual observation by a trained geo-technician? Is visual observation adequate?

ASTM testing shall be required unless Testing Lab can justify visual method.

115. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 01 45 29, Paragraph 3.1.A.3 – Section reads in part, “Provide Supervised Geotechnical technician to inspect…” Supervised by what party? Is supervision by GC or another person from the Testing

Laboratory?

Supervision of the Technician will be performed by the testing lab.

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116. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 04-45-29, Para 1.3.B – When and where additional testing is requested by COR, will these added services be paid by the VA?

If additional testing is requested by the COR the Government will initially pay for the testing. If testing proves defective construction than the cost of the testing will be transferred to the Contractor.

117. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Spec Section 01-00-00, Para 1.14.C

Section references Texas Department of Environmental

Quality. Should this be ADEQ?

Yes it should be ADEQ

118. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Please provide a plan detail for the double layer mesh mat that is noted in the structural notes regarding the first floor slab on deck. No details for this reinforcement have been provided.

Provided in Addendum 001

119. 09/10/2019 09/12/2019 Solicitation 36E77619B0012 has some equipment as VA furnished and VA installed.

Where and when will I be able to find the information needed to provide pricing for VA furnished equipment?

VA furnished and VA installed equipment will not have any cost impact on the contractor. This is outside the scope of the contractor’s work.

Question 4 reference document:

Question 17 Reference Document

Mark Rating Width Height Panel Mat'l Set# Mat'l Finish Comments

110.1 - 7'-3" 7'-0" SG ALUM 002 ALUM ANODIZED ALUM

143.2 - 6'-0" 7'-0" SG ALUM 002 ALUM ANODIZED ALUM ONE WAY GLASS REQ'D.

146A.1 - 8'-4" 7'-0" SG ALUM 002 ALUM ANODIZED ALUM PUSH BUTTON, POWER-ASSISTED DOOR OPENER TO BE PROVIDED. MRI METAL DETECTOR REQ'D. ONE WAY GLAZING REQUIRED.

146B.1 - 8'-4" 7'-0" SG ALUM 002 ALUM ANODIZED ALUM PUSH BUTTON, POWER-ASSISTED DOOR OPENER TO BE PROVIDED. MRI METAL DETECTOR REQ'D. ONE WAY GLAZING REQUIRED.