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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – VANCOUVER, WA

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK:

A. Project Special Requirements:

1. Para. #9 Roof Work (p.10); During a recent installation it was noted that the Laundry B2 existing white single-ply membrane Duro-Last roof system having 12-inch thick insulation over wooden deck is subject to the terms, conditions & limitations in warranty by the roof manufacturer.

Q1 Are all roofing alternations and/or modifications required by the installation to be performed by an authorized Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. manufacturer’s commercial roofing company approved by the VA COR before roof work commences?

Answer – Yes. All roofing alternations and/or modifications required by the installation is to be performed by an authorized Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. manufacturer’s commercial roofing company approved by the VA COR before roof work commences

Q2 Are deck openings for new roof penetrations to be have new engineered 2X6 framing installed for support and are new roof curbs to match existing construction?

Answer – Yes. All deck openings for new roof penetrations to be have new engineered 2X6 framing installed for support and are new roof curbs to match existing construction

2. Equipment Seismic Anchorage:

Q1 Are the equipment anchorage seismic design parameters for non-structural components required to comply with: 2015 IBC & Chapter 13 ASCE 7-10 for zip code 98661, Risk Category IV?

Answer – Yes. The equipment anchorage seismic design parameters for non-structural components are required to comply with: 2015 IBC & Chapter 13 ASCE 7-10 for zip code 98661, Risk Category IV

Q2 Are the structural seismic anchorage design calculations required by the VA to be prepared and sealed by a professional engineer, and submitted to the VA C.O.R. for approval?

Answer – Yes. Structural seismic anchorage design calculations are required by the VA to be prepared and sealed by a professional engineer, and submitted to the VA C.O.R. for approval

Q3 Is applicable seismic design & bracing required on new plumping piping, equipment vents and electrical conduits installed by the successful bidder?

Answer – Yes. Applicable seismic design & bracing is required on new plumping piping, equipment vents and electrical conduits installed by the successful contractor.

B. General Installation Requirements:

2. Training of Operating Personnel (p.24); specification section does not appear to indicate number of training days required.

Q1- Please state the minimum required number of training days for equipment operators, and for maintenance personnel.

Answer – 5-days training is required for operating and maintenance personnel. Training will not be conducted together.

3. Installation (p.24); specification states “The contractor shall be responsible for determination of and compliance with federal and state or local code requirements…”.

Q1 Please confirm if “compliance” means cooperating with the VA and South West Clean Air State Agency to enable the VA to gain a permit for the emissions for the new ironer; and the contractor meeting the applicable SWCAA guidelines that the VA must follow when source testing the emissions of the ironer once functional.

Answer – Yes. Compliance” means cooperating with the VA and South West Clean Air State Agency to enable the VA to gain a permit for the emissions for the new ironer; and the contractor meeting the applicable SWCAA guidelines that the VA must follow when source testing the emissions of the ironer once functional.

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1. Drawing and Room Preparation Instructions (p.26) – This acquisition appears to require seismic, mechanical & electrical engineering design.

Q1 Are the post-award 45-Day Design Drawings required to include typical design information furnished for past projects in addition to the requirements specified? If yes, is the following considered the minimum applicable requirement?

Answer – Yes. a through d apply

Q2 Will the VA release any building construction drawing documents for Laundry B2?

Answer – NO. VA will not release any building construction drawing documents for Laundry B2

ATTACHMENT – TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

1. ITEM #1 – THERMAL FLUID FLATWORK IRONING SYSTEM

a) Para 28, (p.6) indicates proper venting to assure efficient combustion

Q1 Is the minimum requirement to provide a separate outside combustion supply air duct with motorized damper interconnected to the ironer controls for indirect fresh air make-up for the ironer heater burner?

Answer – Yes. The minimum requirement is to provide a separate outside combustion supply air duct with motorized damper interconnected to the ironer controls for indirect fresh air make-up for the ironer heater burner.

2. ITEM #2 – CLEAN TAKEAWAY CONVEYOOR SYSTEM

a) Para 1, (p.7) states that the conveyor system “shall be capable of receiving clean textiles automatically from the ironing systems…”

Q1 If multiple awards are made for items #1 and #2, which successful bidder is responsible for the textile stacks to transfer automatically?

Answer – Items 1 and 2 should be awarded together.