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36E77619B0014 SAN FRANCISCO PICU PROJECT QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET
ITEM
NO.
| DATE QUESTION RECEIVED |
| DATE QUESTION ANSWERED |
| QUESTION |
| GOVERNMENT RESPONSE |
| 1 |
| 8.27.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| There is a fireproofing spec included in the spec book but no rating provided in the drawings or specs. I wanted to verify that fireproofing is required on this project. If it is please provide the rating. |
Refer to Sht GI-002/ Bldg. Code Analysis (Type of Construction).
| 2 |
| 8.27.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| On plan sheet AS303, details 3 and 5 reference insulation in the ceiling. Is the intent for the entire area to receive insulation in the ceiling? |
Neither detail title references a ceiling.
| 3 |
| 8.28.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| Can you please provide the Geotechnical Report |
| This will be posted in a follow up Amendment. |
| 4 | |
| 8.28.19 | |
| 9.16.19 | |
| Please clarify the window film scope. Details 4 and 5 on sheet AS711 call for window film to be applied to new (4) and existing (5) patient room windows. Does this mean that the window film is to be applied to patient room windows only? Or is the window film to be applied to all exterior windows and doors? Please provide the window film specification also. | |
| Applies to all windows where detail is noted in the Window Schedule. Basis of design for file is 3M S800 |
| 5 |
| 8.29.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| Keynote 5 on sheet CS103 calls for new K4 fixed bollards and references detail 1 on CS501. However, note 1 for this detail indicates the anti-ram resistance to be 4,000 lbs. This does not meet K4 criteria. Please advise if the bollards should follow spec section 37 71 13 or detail 1 on CS0501. |
Bollards should comply with the more stringent requirement.
| 6 |
| 8.29.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| There is fencing called out on sheet CS103 keynote 1, but no additional information provided in the bid docs. Can you please provide details / additional drawings for the fencing and gate scope? |
Refer to the standards noted in the Keynotes for requested details. The fence and gate are replacing and existing assembly in place (refer to Keynote 8 / CS102).
| 7 |
| 9.6.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| Specific to the Perm A Barrier VPS, would an Air-Shield SMP as a vapor permeable sheet air barrier material. |
| This would be in compliance with the design parameters and would be accepted for use. |
| 8 |
| 9.9.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| Are windows on the south elevation between construction line 1-5 and west elevation between F.4-J included in the base bid? There is no elevation provided for these openings, but wanted to confirm before eliminating them. |
| Refer to Sht AS201 & Window Schedule. |
| 9 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| In the Controls Drawings, it calls out to install new BACnet software in conjunction with the existing Metasys 7.0 system. Why do you want new software separate from the existing JCI Metasys BACnet system. Shouldn’t the new controls tie into the existing system architecture? New software is a very costly request and unnecessary when the VA already has a full controls system and server. |
| To “install new BACnet software” in conjunction with the existing Metasys 7.0 system. We need new software from the exiting because we want it to be compatible with the existing campus control system (Metasys). BACnet is a software protocol that allows one controls manufacturer to be able to communicate with another. For example, if Honeywell (a controls manufacturer) happened to be the low bidder for the controls work on the PICU Project, the contract provision that requires them to install BACnet software as part of their work means that the Facilities team would be able to see and control the equipment that has the Honeywell controls on it (in the PICU) from the Metasys workstation. Essentially, BACnet is a translator language (protocol) between control manufacturers. That said we need new software. |
| 10 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| 09 662-626 VA SF Bldg 203 PICU CD3 100 Final Dwg Fire Alarm.pdf. Sheet FA101 Keynote #2- There is no smoke control system at this campus. There is no corridor smoke detection except as needed for door holds/release. FSD control would require installation of duct smoke detectors per "VA Fire Protection Design Manual 7th Ed 12-2015", page 36. |
| Intent of Keynote is for connecting to the existing campus fire/smoke detection system. |
| 11 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| 09 662-626 VA SF Bldg 203 PICU CD3 100 Final Dwg Fire Alarm.pdf & 06 662-626 VA SF Bldg 203 PICU CD3 100 Final Dwg Mechanical.pdf. Sheet FA101 & m101 Gridlines 3.5/f.4 - Utility Room GA-67: Final Fire Alarm plans show 2 FSDs at this location but are missing from the Final Mechanical plans. Please advise. |
| Refer to M101 for Enlarged Plan call-outs. |
| 12 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| 09 662-626 VA SF Bldg 203 PICU CD3 100 Final Dwg Fire Alarm.pdf. FA501 Sheet 2, 3 - Existing notification appliances are by System Sensor. Current compatible System Sensor speaker and speaker-strobe appliances are the "L-Series" and do not require special "Top Hat" type backboxes for ceiling mount as depicted on sheet FA501. Conduit and standard back boxes per manufacturers installation manuals are required for all VA installations per "VA Fire Protection Design Manual 7th Ed 12-2015", page 28. |
| All work to be installed per manufacture’s requirements and respective listings. |
| 13 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| 09 662-626 VA SF Bldg 203 PICU CD3 100 Final Dwg Fire Alarm.pdf. FA601 Sheet 1 - VA speaker and strobe circuits are area specific and must be sourced from existing amplifier and NAC power supplies for compliant operation. The source location for the notification circuits in this area are located in the 1st floor Duct Room 1DU-3 near Stair #1. |
| 14 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| In lieu of a helical pile, would a driven pile alternate be considered? Please advise. |
| Revisions to the structural design will be considered where cost of installation and schedule are of benefit to the government. |
| 15 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| Is there a helical design somewhere in the plans? Is it a 2 7/8” dia bar? 4 ½” dia bar? What torque are they to be driven to? |
| Refer to S100 & Spec Section 31 63 26 |
| 16 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| Please clarify locations of applied wet-glazed anti-shatter film; is it on new patient room windows only: GA-61, GA-63, GA-68, GA-79, GA-81, GA-84 and GA-88, or all exterior panes of work area? |
| Applies to all windows where detail is noted in the Window Schedule. |
| 17 |
| 9.11.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| The specifications Volumes 1 and 2 mention normal working hours, can you please provide what normal business hours maybe at the San Francisco VAMC. |
| Refer to Spec Section 01 00 00 – 1.7 |
| 18 |
| 9.16.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| Would Florock be approved as equal/and or performance equal to Division 9 flooring for the project? |
| If the product can show that it does meet the minimum standard established by Specification Section 09 67 23.30 Part 2.1 and be able to match color specified AF102 then it will be acceptable. |
| 19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| How many days will the VA review period be for submittals? |
| A total of 21 Working Days. |
| 20 |
| 9.16.19 |
| 9.16.19 |
| How many days will the VA review period be for submittals? |
| A total of 21 Working Days. |
| 21 |
| 9.20.19 |
| 9.20.19 |
| It appears that the nurse call devices are to be connected to the existing system… but no information is provided as to which manufacturer is used for the existing system. Please advise. |
AP-1 is a custom shaped wall panel but the specs say to look at the finish schedule and the finish schedule says to see the elevations and the elevations refer to basic 4'x8' panel. Please clarify the shape and basis of design for AP-1 so accurate pricing can be obtained
| 22 |
| 9.20.19 |
| 9.20.19 |
| The Wall Covering -Mural WC- is for 2 wall areas one wall is 22 feet long and the Mural spec for that wall WC-1 only comes in no more than 12’ and this Mural does not repeat so will you want 2 Murals in that area? |
| 23 |
| 9.20.19 |
| 9.20.19 |
| Can you please provide the manufacturer name / model information of the existing pneumatic tube system station? |
