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36E77619R0005 “CLINICAL EXPANSION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SLEEP LAB” TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND VA RESPONSE TRACKING SHEET

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1. 12-28-2018 01-16-2019 What are the RFI and submittal times for the project? Response time allowed per RFI is 7 calendar days and Submittals 14 Calendar days.

2. 12-28-2018 01-16-2019 Who is responsible for Commissioning? Per Specifications section 01 91 00 part 1 General, 1.2 Contractual relationships: The Contractor

3. 12-28-2018 01-04-2019 Can the VA provide a construction budget amount that is more accurate that the VAAR Magnitude of Construction between $10 and $20 Million?

The VA cannot disclose the exact estimate, but the construction budget for this project is very close to the low end ($10M) of the VAAR Magnitude.

4. 1-04-2018 01-04-2019 Paragraph 2.7.B.g, Page 10 of 53 states, "Offeror shall include the Safety or Environmental Violations and Experience Modification Rating Information as part of Volume II, including filling out ATTACHMENT 11."

Additionally, Paragraph 2.7.B.6 and Paragraph 2.7.B.7, Page 11 of 53 state, "*If the EMR rating for the subcontracting tiers cannot be provided at time of proposal submission, the prime contractor shall acknowledge this and provide as a submittal with the insurance and bonding requirements. 7. Failure to provide the ATTACHMENT 11 containing the above information, may result in a determination that an Offeror is not responsible and therefore ineligible for award."

However, the Attachment 11 form provided with the solicitation is labeled "ATTACHMENT_11_- _PAST_PERFORMANCE_QUESTIONNAIRE" and does not include any questions or fields to fill out regarding safety, environmental violations, or EMR.

Please confirm that Paragraphs 2.7.B.g, 2.7.B.6, and 2.7.B.7 are not applicable to this solicitation and will be stricken via amendment, or provide an alternate means and instructions for submitting the required information.

The ATTACHMENT 11 – PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE is to be deleted and replaced by

ATTACHMENT 11 - CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD EVALUATION FORM. This attachment is included in Amendment 0001.

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5. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Provide schedule for all door hardware sets per Section 087100 para 3.5. Please revise and complete door schedule on Sheet A- 8.31

See Attached Door Schedule found on specifications Section 08 71 00 Section 3.5. This is included in Amendment 0001.

6. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 On page 6 of 10 in “Attachment #8 - Addendum #2”, there is a callout for “electric rollup screen” at conference room. Is this scope of work part of this contract? If so, provide complete specifications.

Page 6 in the referenced attachment is intended to show the RCP changes to ceiling, mechanical and electrical from the new walls. Referenced electric rollup screens are not in this scope of work.

7. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 On page 2 of 10 in “Attachment #8 - Addendum #2”, there is a callout for ceramic tile in the toilets and bathrooms. Is this scope of work part of this contract? If so, provide complete specifications.

Yes, this work is included, refer to Spec Section 09 30 13

8. 1-04-2018 1/29/19 On page 2 of 10 in “Attachment #8 - Addendum #2”, there is a callout for florazzo tile in the lobby and elevator floors. Is this scope of work part of this contract? If so, provide complete specifications.

Yes, this work is included, refer to Spec Section 09 66 16 Attached.

9. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 On page 2 of 10 in “Attachment #8 - Addendum #2”, there is a callout for rubber flooring tile in the stairwells. Is this scope of work part of this contract? If so, provide complete specifications.

Yes, this work is included, refer to Spec Section 09 65 19.

10. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 In reference to Specification 01 00 00-1 General Requirements, Is it required for the contractor to have separate individuals for superintendent, quality control manager and safety officer for this project?

Superintendent and Safety officer must be separate individuals. Quality control manager can be a collateral/shared duty

11. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Sheet A-2.3 (note #5) show the rigid insulation under the membrane roofing as 2”. However, detail 3/A-7.1 shows 4” minimum. Clarify this.

Correct rigid insulation is 4” minimum

12. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Confirm if the general contractors and subcontractors will be able to use part of the adjacent parking garage for laydown area and/or day parking. Provide exact location for contractors’ laydown area.

Contractor to confirm with VA COR, refer to sheet A-1.1 to define staging area during construction.

13. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Confirm if Newforma Project Cloud (https://www.newforma.com/products/newforma-project-cloud/ ) is an acceptable substitute software for Submittal Exchange (per spec section 013323).

VA has existing contract for Submittal exchange software which VA will run this project through and provide contractor access. Contractor should not provide their own software.

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14. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Where is an acceptable water-tie in for accessing temporary water supply?

There is an existing Fire hydrant at the north west corner of building 8 which can be used with the use of a backflow preventer. Alternative locations can be reviewed with contractor if required.

15. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Is there a proprietary fire alarm system for the VA San Francisco campus? Is there a preferred Fire Alarm vendor for the VA San Francisco campus?

Yes, Johnson controls (JCI) is the primary fire alarm system at SFVA. This proprietary item was also identified in ATTACHMENT 10 - J&A BRAND NAME ITEM of the

RFP.

16. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Confirm if the existing onsite soils are asbestos contaminated. If soils are contaminated, may soils be left onsite but in a buried condition? What hazardous material testing has already been done to determine if there is asbestos in the existing site soils?

Asbestos contamination not found during Soils survey per report attached Geotech Report entitled “GEOTECHNICAL

REPORT SAN FRANCISCO VETERANS AFFAIRS

CLINICAL EXPANSION FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE

AND SLEEP LAB UNIT, SAN FRANCISCO,

CALIFORNIA” by ENGEO Incorporated, dated Oct. 4, 2010.” This is included in Amendment 0001.

17. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Provide soils report entitled “GEOTECHNICAL REPORT SAN

FRANCISCO VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINICAL EXPANSION

FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND SLEEP LAB UNIT,

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA” by ENGEO Incorporated, dated Oct. 4, 2010.”

See Geotech Report attached in Amendment 0001.

18. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Confirm if the archeologist stipulated in Section 010000 para 1.31.A is required to be present during the entire excavation and grading operation.

Referenced monitoring is required during new excavation operations

19. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Provide foundation as-built structural and utility plans for the existing Portable Building T32 shown on Note #4, Sheet A-1.1.

Portable building T32 has been removed from the work area by the VA and surface parking remains in its previous location.

20. 1-04-2018 01-16-2019 Identify the exact ground floor location of the 400 square feet of storage space for V.A. equipment in which accessible, nearby building? (This is mentioned in Section 010000 para 1.28).

This is a maximum figure for potential early arrival of FF&E to go into the building and shall be provided in the new building as most beneficial to the contractor within the last 2 months of construction.

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21. 1-18-2019 1/29/19 I do not see a floor material delineation between the corridors and surrounding areas (open area, lobby and reception).

Normally there is a simple answer, but I am having trouble guessing where to end each material, do you have any plans showing the floor material change?

See sheet A-8.36 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE, floor type indicated by room name and room number. Also see sheet A-

9.81 FINISH DETAILS for flooring transition details 1, 2, 3

and 4. Also see ATTACHMENT_8_-_ADDENDUM_2 for additional flooring finishes.

22. 1-18-2019 1-22-2019 Are you accepting proposals for QA/QC, Special Inspection and Materials Testing Services for this project?

Please review the specification for the requirements for these items. Proposals shall be submitted from the prime firm, which includes all items for the project.

23. 1-18-2019 1/29/19 A preferred manufacturer for the boilers was not referenced in the boiler schedule. Aside from the specification requirements, and being US made, is there a list of preferred boiler manufacturers?

No preferred manufacturer list.

24. 1-18-2019 1/29/19 A preferred manufacturer for the diaphragm tanks was not referenced in the expansion tank schedule. Aside from the specification requirements, and being US made, is there a list of preferred diaphragm tank manufacturers?

No preferred manufacturer list.

25. 1-21-2019 1.30/2019 Attachment 6 - Final Specifications B24, Volume 1 states that "H. Construction documents are included and are considered part of the scope requirements." Please confirm that this statement incorporates the provided specifications and drawings into the scope requirements and that the Contractor is not expected to provide construction documents as part of the scope requirements.

Confirmed.

26. 1-21-2019 1/30/2019 Attachment 11 provided in Amendment 1, "Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form," references "Solicitation 36E7761RR0005" however the solicitation number for this acquisition is "36E77619R0005." Please confirm that we should use the Attachment 11 form provided in Amendment 1, though it has a small typo.

This typo has been corrected. See Amendment 0002, attached

- ATTACHMENT 11 - CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD EVALUATION FORM -

Updated 1-30-19.

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27. 1-21-2019 1/30/2019 Attachment 11 provided in Amendment 1, "Contractor Safety and Environmental Record Evaluation Form," asks for the "Number of serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA within the last 3 years." However, the table provided goes back 4 years. Please confirm if we are to provide information regarding serious, willful, or repeat violations from OSHA within the last 3 years, or the last 4 years.

The table has updated to reflect 2016-2019. See Amendment 0002, attached - ATTACHMENT 11 - CONTRACTOR

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECORD

EVALUATION FORM - Updated 1-30-19.

28. 1-21-2019 1/30/2019 RFP page RFP page 10 of 53, Instructions, Conditions, and Other Statements to Bidders/Offerors, Paragraph 2.7.B.2, states "All Offerors shall submit information regarding their current Experience Modification Rate (EMR)." Please confirm that the current EMR to submit would be the EMR for 2018.

If you have a current EMR for 2019, use that. If not, 2018 will

do. See Amendment 0002, attached - ATTACHMENT 11 -

CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

RECORD EVALUATION FORM - Updated 1-30-19.

29. 1-22-2019 1/29/19 Where will existing utilities for B 20 be terminated to? Will these all be taken back to the source?

Existing utilities to be terminated at approx. limits of project/clear and grubbing. See sheet note 17 on C-2.0

30. 1-22-2019 1/29/19 Please clarify which specification number NG piping falls under for inside the building.

33 51 00 Natural Gas Distribution.

31. 1-22-2019 1/29/19 In cases where duct is acoustically lined, will this serve as replacement for insulation on the exterior of the ductwork?

No, acoustical liner is not a replacement for insulation.

32. 1-22-2019 1/29/19 Drops and risers on first and second floor do not line up for domestic hot water. Should we assume that the line is continued if not shown on the other floor? Will an addendum be coming out prior to bid?

Yes, it is correct to assume.

No, no addendum will be coming out prior to bid.

33. 1-23-2019 1/29/19 Are there any telecom drawings available? Yes, ES-101, ES-102, ES-103 SYSTEMS

34. 1-23-2019 1/29/19 Is there a SOW that explains how many cables we are to install per data symbol?

ES-101, ES-102, ES-103 SYSTEMS, outlet box 4”x4” square with 2 gang faceplate

35. 1-23-2019 1/29/19 Please clarify what type of cable are we to install, category 6 or 6A?

Category 6

36. 1-23-2019 1/29/19 Please clarify what color and manufacturer type on the cable and cable jack connectors, and patch panels?

No manufacturer, Cat6, blue, 2 gang outlet faceplate per sheet

ES-101, ES-102, ES-103 SYSTEMS

37. 1-23-2019 1/29/19 What are the specs on the racking in the server room, 2 post rack or 4 post rack and counts?

No specs on racking in the server room. Contractor to terminate all cabling in IT/ ELEC. ROOM 220.

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38. 1-23-2019 1/29/19 Sheets, E-001, ES101, ES103, FA 001/ Spec Section 28.31.00;

2.6-A-1; 2.7-D…. Section calls for voice evac system but plans and 28.31.00:2.7-D reference horns. Also, could be impacted by Deduct#1.

Reference Horns are a fire alarm requirement, voice Evac system is a VA requirement.

39. 1-23-2019 1/29/19 Spec Section 28.31.00; 2.30C-1-3…. Section calls for "Operator Terminal". That would be an IFI workstation. Please confirm currently housed in the in the Security Office.

Yes, this is correct.

40. 1-28-2019 1/29/19 Deduct #1 is to eliminate the tee bar system on the 1st and 2nd floor. Does this also include the light fixtures? The 2 X 2 fixtures listed for these areas are for tee bar mounting only. No alternate type fixture for an open ceiling is shown.

Yes, this is correct.

41. 1-28-2019 1/29/19 Deduct #3 is to eliminate all interior walls on the 2nd floor except for rooms 220, 222 and 203. Does this deduct also include all the electrical construction, fire alarm and data/comm except for the rooms that are exempt?

Yes, this is correct.

42. 1-28-2019 1/29/19 Attachment 8 - Addendum 2 states that 'Contractor is responsible for complete demolition and removal of Building 20 (Sheet C‐ 2.0, 1A)...'. This is contradicted by both A-1.1 & C-2.0 where it directs the GC to demo a portion of the existing building 20, including all footings/structures below grade as well as utilities (keynote 1) and directs GC that there is an existing portion of building 20 that is to remain (keynote 1A). Please confirm the proper direction to ALL BIDDERS, as this is very important to have figured out at this stage.

Per Addendum 2, Contractor is responsible for complete demolition and removal of Building 20.

43. 1-28-2019 1/29/19 Additionally, if a portion of the building is to remain, we need to know how to handle the underground utilities (do you require them to be cut/cap at the demo line or interconnected so that the remaining building has usable utilities), how to close the remaining portion of the building up, structural requirements, etc.

Per Addendum 2, Contractor is responsible for complete demolition and removal of Building 20.

44. 1-21-2019 1/30/2019 Please provide complete Hazardous Material Report for Building 20 (and not just sampling location map).

See Amendment 0002, attached - B-20 ACM Report (2009- 10).

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45. 1-29-2019 1-30-2019 Is it safe to assume that in light of the pending amendment that will be issued to address this issue that the bid date will be extended so that all GCs will have adequate time to react to the Government response?

The amendment was posted 2 days after the additional questions were requested. The proposal due date will not be extended at this time.

46. 2-04-2019 2-04-2019 Are you accepting sub contractor bids for Commissioning Requirements on this project? Even if Commissioning is “by owner”?

The VA will be procuring Cx separately for this project and is not accepting proposals for Cx at this time.