503-21-102 Pre-Bid RFI .docx

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Z1DA--NRM| 503-21-102 Correct FCA Electrical Deficiencies Phase 1 (VA-26-00004932)
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This document is a Pre-Bid Request for Information (RFI) for a Veterans Affairs Medical Center electrical deficiencies replacement project located in Altoona, PA. The solicitation seeks a small business contractor to complete construction services with a 365-calendar day performance period, covering electrical system upgrades at the facility. The project requires compliance with applicable codes and VA standards, and involves providing all necessary labor, materials, permits, and supervision.

The RFI contains seven technical questions addressing specific project details, including beam sizes (W12x45), acceptable HVAC system brands (Trane permitted), masonry requirements (30% recycled content CMU), insulation specifications, and thru-wall flashing details. Key dates include a site visit scheduled for 1/22/2026 at 10:00 AM and RFI submissions due by 1/30/2026 at 4:30 PM EST. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price solicitation through SAM.gov, with the VA Health Administration's Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 serving as the contracting authority.

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Question #1:

Specification Section 042000, Paragraph 2.1, includes a Delegated Design requirement stating:

“Prepare submittal documents including design calculations and drawings signed and sealed by a registered design professional, licensed in the state where work is located.”

Please clarify if this delegated design requirement applies to any portion of the masonry work on this project.

· Is the Government requiring a sealed delegated design submittal for any masonry components on this project?

· If so, please identify the specific locations or systems where this delegated design is expected.

Intent:

We are seeking to confirm if a delegated design submittal will be required so we can accurately account for associated design services in our bid.

Answer: This is not required for any portion of masonry work. (Rickert Engineering & DELLC, 9/18/2025) Question#2:

Beam Size Discrepancy (W12×40 vs. W12×45) Reference Drawings (Attached & Highlighted):

· Sheet 08-S101 – Plan shows W12×40

· Sheet 08-S202 – Section/Detail shows W12×45 Question:

Please confirm the correct beam size for this location. The plan and detail drawings show different sizes, and clarification is needed to ensure accurate pricing during bidding.

Answer: The roof beams shall be W12x45’s. (Rickert Engineering, 9/19/2025) Question #3:

1. Trane instead of Daikin ductless systems acceptable for bid?

Answer: Yes this is acceptable. (BKM 9/18/2025) Question #4:

CMU Recycled Content:

Paragraph 2.2.B.1 of Specification 042000 states that CMU shall contain recycled content to achieve the overall project recycled content requirement.

· Please clarify what the target recycled content percentage is for this project.

· If documentation is required, please confirm the format (manufacturer certification, EPD, etc.).

Answer: 30% Recycled Content; manufacturer data sheet is acceptable for documentation. DELLC, 9/21/25

Question #5 Rigid Insulation:

Detail 3/8-AE101 indicates 1.5" R-10 rigid insulation within the cavity between the brick veneer and CMU backup.

· Please confirm which specification section governs this rigid insulation.

· Please confirm the required material type and properties (e.g. polyiso, XPS, mineral wool, etc.) if not specified elsewhere.

Answer: See attached specification Section 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation.

Question #6 Thru-Wall Flashing:

The same detail also shows thru-wall flashing at the brick/CMU interface.

· Please confirm which specification section governs this flashing.

· Please confirm the required material type and installation requirements.

Answer: See attached Specification Section 07 60 00 for aluminum flashing installation requirements.

Question #7 On Drawings 03-B-TN-101 and 03-B-TY-101 shows a security camera. Is this an existing camera or is this to be provided new with this project?

VA Response: It is existing.

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