B05 Attachment A22-1 Pre-Proposal Inquiries 1-104.pdf

Amendment of Solicitation Amendment A00022 under Solicitation 75H701-22-R-00039 Mescalero Indian Hospital Expansion & Renovation

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Solicitation 75H701-21-R-00049

PROJECT:

Mescalero Indian Hospital Expansion & Renovation

LOCATION: Mescalero, NM

PROJECT NO: 131038

DOCUMENT

OWNER: Shaukat Syed PHONE: 214-767-3934 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

Reference Drawing, Spec, Page COMMENTS POC IHS Approved Response

Amendment A00003 dated 05/25/2022

1. RFP

Drawings S-2, S-3, & S-6 doesn’t give exact elevation for top footings.

The footing schedule on drawing S-2 detail A-4 doesn’t indicate elevations either. Please provide footing elevations on sheet S-5.

COR Sheets C-2, C-3 and C-5 show finish floor elevations for existing building and new addition.

2. RFP

Currently, the specification calls for Air Blocc 07 regard to above project. We would like to request that our AIR-SHIELD LMP be reviewed as a liquid membrane vapor permeable material here. Please let me know if it’s acceptable it would be greatly appreciated.

CO

Specification section 012500 Substitution Procedures explains the administrative and procedural requirements for substitutions. IHS does not give prior approval on any materials prior to award.

3. RFP Would you consider renovations under $5 million for past performance examples? CO

Each project submitted is evaluated as a whole when determining relevancy and the project cost is only one part of determining relevancy. As stated in Section L.11, Factor 1, “Relevant” is defined as experience with managing renovation/expansion projects that are similar to those as described in the Scope of Work (See Section C of this solicitation).” So while the range is stated of submitting projects between $5M and $10M, any project submitted outside this range will be determined relevant or not relevant based on the project as a whole.

4. RFP Would you consider renovations in other specialty areas, outside of hospital settings CO

Please see answer to Question #3. Also, as stated in Section L.11 Factor 1, at least 1 project shall demonstrate relevant experience in a medical office/clinic/hospital renovation/expansion. In addition, it is important to note that this Factor states, “Offers that demonstrate a greater depth and breadth of recent and more relevant construction experience in medical office/clinic/hospital renovation/expansion shall be rated more favorably.”

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PROJECT NO: 131038

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5. RFP

On page 65, L.11. Proposal Preparation Instructions, Volume 1 (Technical Proposal), Factor 1: Specialized experience Submission Requirements: Offerors are required to submit a comprehensive and complete technical proposal that demonstrates their ability to perform the work described in this solicitation and demonstrate a minimum of 7 years’ experience doing work of similar scope and complexity. Offerors shall exhibit relevant past experience by reporting written narratives for a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) relevant renovation/expansion construction projects between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000 in project cost. In order to increase the competition and an overall strong response from capable small businesses for the referenced solicitation, would the Government consider submission of construction projects between $1,000,000.00 and $10,000,000 in project cost?

CO Please see answer to Question #3.

6. RFP

We received this project today and we are not listed as an Approved Lightning Protection Manufacturer. We would like to be listed as an Approved Lightning Protection Manufacturer on this project and future projects.

CO Please see answer to Question #2.

7. RFP Can an Asbestos Abatement Survey be provided? CO See Attachment J19 Asbestos Report

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PROJECT NO: 131038

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Item No.

Amendment A00012 dated 01/30/2023

8.

RFP

During the site visit it was stated to check that the right updated drawings are being utilized. Please confirm the file on SAM.GOV titled “B01 Attachment J02 Drawings.pdf” that is 36MB and has 97 pdf pages is correct.

CO Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 2, which contains the drawings that have been revised.

9.

RFP

The B01 Attachment J18 Price Breakdown. NMGRT is indicated at (6.3125%). Per recently published rates from NM Secretary of State after July 1, 2022 the rate will be changing to 6.1875% for Otero- Remainder of County. Please advise which rate to use for the bid price breakdown.

CO Please use 6.1875% as the rate for NMGRT. The rate has been updated in B01 Attachment J18 Price Breakdown – revised January 2023.

10.

RFP

The B01 Attachment J18 Price Breakdown. Between NMGRT and Subtotal there is a line titled “TERO”. Please advise what this is and what cost are applied to it.

CO TERO has been deleted from the price schedule. See Attachment J18 Price Breakdown – revised January 2023.

11. RFP

The B01 Attachment J18 Price Breakdown. The position of NMGRT in the totaling order is incorrect on the provided form. NMGRT is calculated on the Subtotal after construction cost, Overhead and Profit, prior to Total Cost. Please consider changing.

Example:

Construction Subtotal: $100,000.00 GC Overhead & Profit: $30,000.00 Subtotal: $130,000.00

NMGRT (8.5000%): $11,050.00

Total Cost: $141,050.00

CO The position of NMGRT has been corrected. . See Attachment J18 Price Breakdown – revised January 2023

12. RFP Are safety certificates excluded from the resume page limitation and overall technical volume page count?

CO Safety certificates are included in the 30 page limitation.

13.

RFP Document, Section H Paragraph H.27(c) states that the contractor must be in “strict compliance with the Monacan Health Center policies……”. We assume that this is an error, please confirm or please provide the Monacan Health Center policies.

CO Yes, this was an error. It should be “Mescalero Indian Hospital policies”. Please see Amendment A00012 for a revised copy of Section H, Paragraph H.27.

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PROJECT NO: 131038

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Item No.

14.

The site visit agenda item 6.c states “Testing & Deliverables-Test & Certification & Commissioning: Prior to acceptance of the project, the contractor shall test all systems to insure proper operation and complete the commissioning process. The COR shall be advised of all testing 48 hours in advance to allow representation during the testing.”

Specification 019133 page 7 item 1.6.B.1 states “CxA: The designated person, company, or entity that plans, schedules, and coordinates the commission team to implement the commissioning process. Owner will engage the CxA under a separate contract.” Please confirm Owner will provide the Commissioning/CxA.

COR

Commissioning Process will be handled by IHS under a separate contract.

15.

Please provide the Geotech report for foundation.

Geotech was not required for this project. Soil borings for the original construction are provided by Sheet C-1 (B01 Attachment J20 Soil borings)

16.

RFP

Part 4 Section 270001-2 States that 3 each of the 7’ Aluminum 19” 2 post racks shall be provided. Does Telecom Room 1187 require 3 racks as well?

Yes. Telecom room 1187 does require 3 racks. See Part 5 section 27001 execution.

17. RFP Can you please explain diagram that’s on section 270001-7? COR Diagram indicates the Hierarchy of the existing system. New construction install is indicated on sheets SP-1 and SP-2.

18. RFP Is the Low Voltage contractor responsible for Demo of area labeled Special Systems Demo Plan DSP-1?

COR Yes, Contractor is responsible for DSP-1 demo.

19. RFP Is the Low Voltage Contractor responsible for work on print labeled TY- 1?

COR Plans for TY-1 are meant for information purposes for current access/security systems.

20.

RFP Is the Building historical? Per sheet DA-1 under demolition notes (2) it mentions the building has historical significance and there are architectural features to be preserved. During the pre-bid conference, it was mentioned the building was not considered historical. Please advise.

COR The building is eligible but not submitted for listing. Per the THPO notice and HABS report (B01 Attachment J21 HABS report) certain architectural features like the mosaic tile is required to be preserved.

21. RFP Will a Geotechnical Report be provided for consideration prior to proposal submission? There is not one provided as of 5/30/2022.

COR Please see answer to Question No. 15.

22.

RFP

Where is the staging area? Will a site plan be provided for consideration prior to proposal submission? Where will parking be designated for subcontractors?

COR Staging area will be determined at the start of construction.

One half of paved parking south of construction. Other is open area east of housing.

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LOCATION: Mescalero, NM

PROJECT NO: 131038

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OWNER: Shaukat Syed PHONE: 214-767-3934 DOCUMENTS:

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

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23. RFP There is no SWPPP plan. Will one be provided for consideration prior to proposal submission?

COR The area to be disturbed by new construction is less than 1 acre. Therefore, a SWPPP was not prepared.

24. RFP Will landscaping and irrigations plans be provided? Contract generated? COR There are no landscaping and irrigations plans. Contractor to field verify.

25. RFP Is Med Gas required? COR Yes, refer to Plumbing Sheets DP-1 and P-7.

26. RFP Will alternate project phasing be considered? COR No alternate phasing due to lab and pharmacy space limitations.

27.

RFP Document, Section C Paragraph IV(B) states that the contractor is allowed to utilize a limited portion of the existing parking lots for storage of equipment and materials. Is there a desired area of the parking lot(s) that has already been designated for this storage, and will the contractor’s project office be able to be located in the same area?

Please provide any desired location if yet known.

Please see answer to Question No. 22

28.

RFP Document, Section C Paragraph II(B.5) indicates that Primary Care and Laboratory will move into the new (building addition) space once construction of the addition is complete, and the Pharmacy will vacate their current space. Both of these activities will need to be completed prior to the renovation phase of the project, along with all other personnel or departments vacating the existing building space where the renovation work will take place. How many calendar days should the contractor plan on for these moves to take place, and will the contract “clock” be stopped during this time?

A minimum of 60 calendar days should be allotted for these moves to take place. Contractor clock will not be stopped as there will be other items (punch list items, etc.) to be worked on.

29.

Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet DA-1, states in Demolition Notes (2) that the building has historical significance, and that there are architectural features to be preserved and relocated. Please confirm that the noted Mosaic Tile wall is what is being referenced, and if there any other items of historical significance. Also, please indicate if NPS/SHPO will be involved in the project from any historical standpoint.

Please see the Answer to Question No. 20

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30.

Attachment J02 Drawings, sheets S-1 and S-2, both include references to the Geotechnical Report. Sheet S-1 indicates in General Structural Notes, Section 5 Site Grading & Earthwork, Paragraph B(3) that “on-site” soil can be utilized for filling if it meets the requirements contained in the Geotechnical Engineering Report, and Sheet S-2 indicates in Detail A-1 the requirements for structural fill per the Geotechnical Report. Please provide the Geotechnical Report that was utilized for this design.

Please see answer to Question No. 15.

Amendment A00013 dated 02/09/2023

31.

Sheet M-8, RTU-1, the unit is scheduled for 100% OA but the cooling entering data does not match 100% OA conditions at the site. It is calling for a 5-ton Carrier package heating and DX cooling but it appears the unit will not be able to handle cooling demands with 100% OA and deliver cold enough temperature to the space. Additionally, the 0.75 in of fan static appears to be low for the connected external ductwork and a MERV14 filter after partial loading. Please verify if 1 hp supply fan motor is sufficient to handle the total external static with partially loaded MERV 14 filter at 0.75 in.

AE The Specified unit for RTU-1 is a 6-Ton dedicated outside air unit specifically manufactured as a 100% outside air unit.

The specified external static pressure (ESP) of 0.75” W.C.

does not include internal losses such as filter pressure drop.

The Carrier equipment selection includes the internal pressure drop of a loaded MERV 14 filter with a total static pressure (TSP) of 1.9” W.C. at the Specified CFM and per the manufacture’s design submittal, the 1 Hp motor is sufficient. Contractor to provide formal equipment submittals for approval prior to ordering equipment per the Specifications

32.

RFP

Sheet M-5, it appears that the units labeled RTU-1 is intended to be a 100% OA make-up air unit but the model number listed for Carrier is a 5-ton unit and is much smaller than the roof plan shows. Is it possible the model number is incorrect?

AE The Specified Carrier Unit Model 62XK06 for RTU-1 is a 6- Ton dedicated outside air unit specifically manufactured as a 100% outside air unit. Reference Sheet M-8 of B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 2.

33. RFP Sheet M-9, control diagram in upper right is for a Make-up air unit. Is this to be for RTU-1?

AE Correct. The Make-Up Air Unit control diagram on Sheet M- 9 is for RTU-1.

34.

RFP Sheet M-5, KN 9 refers to Dog House for piping penetration however we are unable to find a detail or specification for the ‘Dog House’.

Please clarify.

AE Please see B01 Attachment J22 Dog House Detail.

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35.

Sheet M-5, KN 5,9, it appears that the med pressure propane gas line from inside the building up through the roof exceeds code allowable gas pressure inside the building (5 psig) unless all welded or in a ventilated chase. Is the gas piping to be in a ventilated chase and/or all welded?

There does not appear to be a gas piping specification with the list of plumbing or mechanical specifications.

AE Piping is to be all welded. Reference Section 23 11 26 –

FACILITY LIQUEFIED-PETROLEUM GAS PIPING.

36.

RFP Spec Section 03300 2.4 A calls for 15 mil vapor barrier, Structural sheet

S-2 detail A-1 calls for 10 mil. What type of vapor barrier do we provide?

AE Use 15 Mil Vapor Barrier as indicated in the spec section.

37.

DWG S-1 Structural General Note #4 (b) = Calls for a 4,000 psi with air for exterior. Spec Section 03300/ 2.7, C (1) 4,000 psi with air = 0.35 Water cement ratio. This ratio listed in the specs is equal to about a 6,000 psi mix and we usually only see this low of a W/C ratio in large industrial water treatment plants that are subject to acids and other chemicals. Please confirm the water cement ratio called out in the specs?

AE Use 4000 psi concrete mix with W/C ratio not to exceed

38. RFP Please provide a furniture and equipment list to be provided by the contractors.

AE Please see B01 Attachment J07 Equipment Full list 2021.

39.

Drawings A-14 to A-19:

Clarification on the countertop materials selections. Keynote 06-4023.D indicates “countertop”, but there are two other Keynotes that are more specific. 06-4023.D1 indicates plastic laminate and 064023.D2 indicates solid surface. We need clarification on which tops are solid surface and which are laminate. The Keynotes aren’t clearly referenced in the elevations.

AE Solid surface at wet/sink locations.

40.

RFP

The B01 Attachment J18 Price Breakdown and B01 Attachment J01 Specifications. Price breakdown item No. 15-Integrated Automation (Division 25), there are no specifications for this bid item. Please consider providing specifications.

AE Division 25 is covered under Division 28.

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41.

RFP

The B01 Attachment J18 Price Breakdown and B01 Attachment J01 Specifications. Price breakdown item No. 21-Utilities (Division 33), there are no specifications for this bid item. Please consider providing specifications.

AE Division 33 is covered under Division 22, 23, 26, 27 and 28

42. RFP Will FFE for lab, pharmacy, exam room and nurse station be provided and installed by owner?

COR Please see B01 Attachment J07 Equipment Full list 2021.

43.

RFP In reference to the entrance floor mats and frames, the Specs nor the plans indicate type of entrance floor mat required for the Vestibule. The finish plans indicate Terrazzo Tile, which is not a type of mat. Is there an entrance required for the Vestibule, and if so, what type or description?

AE Entrance Floor mats to be provided by owner vendor.

44.

Regarding the wall protection, the Specs and plans call for wall bumpers/guards and vinyl sheet protection but does not list the model number or type required. The Spec is a little vague in describing the type required. Please indicate type of wall sheet protection and wall bumpers (size/dimension)

AE Design is based on Inpro Architectural Products Surface mount high impact corner guards 4’-0”H X 2-1/2” wing size, Inpro sheet protection 10’-8” W X 3’-0” H, Inpro wall guard at 30” – 32” H cut sheets attached, color TBD. Please see B01 Attachment J23 Wall guards specifications, B01 Attachment J24 High impact corner guard specifications and B01 Attachment J25 Rigid vinyl sheet specifications.

45.

We noticed that the door schedule calls for the following:

1101B - 5’ x 5’ 4 1/2” 1101C - 5’ x 5’ 4 1/2” 1101D - 4’4” x 5’ 4 1/2” 1143A - 9’ x 5’ 4 1/2” However, the specs say "size: 6' 6" x 3' opening minimum size" can we get clarification on this item please. We also notice the specs call for interlock switches, but the door does not have a motor specified, please confirm the doors will not have motors and will be crank operated only.

AE The door sizes as noted on the door schedule are correct.

Chain hoist or hand crank operated is fine, the doors are small.

46.

RFP Mosaic Tile wall DA-1, Remove wall with Mosaic. Please clarify. AE The Mosaic Tile is original to the building, remove, preserve and protect for reinstallation in the PC Waiting 1105 (see detail D5 on sheet A-19)

47. RFP A-15 Reference keynotes (are computer, monitor, humidifier to be

OF/OI)?

AE Yes, please see B01 Attachment J07 Equipment Full list 2021.

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48. RFP A-18 Stretcher/Patient to be OFOI? AE Yes, please see B01 Attachment J07 Equipment Full list 2021.

49. RFP A-19 Please provide detail for 3 form panel. AE Please see B01 Attachment J26 3form installation manual and B01 Attachment J27 3form Antique Fleur Spec Sheet

50.

There is no existing lightning protection. A fully functional system must be installed on the entire facility to be UL Certified. Therefore, is bidder to install lightning protection on existing and new building to get UL Certified or install lighting protection just on new building with no UL Certification?

AE For UL Certified the system is building is to have a fully functional lightning protection system. Although, NFPA 780 does not require a lightning protection system it is highly recommended to protect hospital sensitive equipment

51.

RFP Document, Section C Paragraph IV(A) mentions maintaining all existing pedestrian and vehicle exits per the approved Traffic Control Plan. As it appears that the primary pedestrian entrance to the building will have to be closed for an extended time very early in the project for work on the new addition to be performed, if there is already an approved Traffic Control Plan outlining any alternate requirements for pedestrian access please provide.

AE The contractor shall provide a Traffic Control Plan that coincides with the schedule and construction activities.

52.

Attachment J01 Specifications, Section 01-5000 Temporary Facilities and Controls, mentions in paragraph 2.2(B) that the contractor field office should be of sufficient size to accommodate the needs of the Owner and Architect, in addition to contractor personnel. Does the Contractor need to make provisions for any personnel from the Owner/Architect on a fulltime basis during the project?

AE Architect and Owner do not need full time office.

53.

Attachment J01 Specifications, Section 01-5000 Temporary Facilities and Controls, states in paragraph 2.2(M) that the contractor will need to provide a desktop computer in the field office for use by the Architect and Owner. Typically everyone has their own laptop and/or tablet anymore, please confirm if this desktop computer will be a requirement on this project.

AE Desktop computer is not a requirement. Architect and Owner will have a laptop to take to the field.

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54.

Attachment J14 Self Performed Calculation Sheet is named in the RFP Section L as a required document to submit as a part of the Volume II Price Proposal. A document such as this one is involved and very difficult to properly complete during the rigors of a bid day, could this document be emailed the day after?

CO Attachment J14 is required to be submitted with the proposal.

The intent of this form is to have not only the prime firm, but also disciplines/subcontractors listed with socio-economic categories (concern status of prime and subcontractors) of said disciplines/subcontracting opportunities. It will be considered late if it emailed the day after.

55.

RFP

Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-13: Are the 35A/3P shunt trip circuit breakers noted in existing Panel AA and feeding CRAC-1 and CRAC-2 Panels NEW or EXISTING?

AE They are new for the emergency shut down of power in the IT room.

56.

Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-11B: There are numbers/symbols with arrows, ahead of nearly every new panel (example see numbers 3332 and 3591 ahead of the new CRAC panels), with no notes or other reference as to what these numbers mean. Please provide associated keynotes for these items.

AE All arrows and leaders are noted, the 76’, 66’, 3332 and 3591 indicates approximate lengths and devices for use in electrical load calculations.

57. RFP Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-3: Please confirm that the disconnect feeding the primary of Transformer T1 is non-fused.

AE Confirmed that it is non-fused.

58.

RFP

Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-11B: Regarding the feed to Panel 1LD, please confirm if the “box” noted as AC 225A with 50A/3P circuit breaker is a new panel and/or circuit breaker or if it is all existing.

AE It is a new circuit breaker.

59.

RFP Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-11B: Regarding the feed to Panel 1LD, please confirm if the existing Panel AA 225A/3P circuit breaker feeding AC225A is a new circuit breaker or existing.

AE It is a new circuit breaker.

60.

RFP Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-11B: Regarding the feed to Transformer T2/Panel 1LC, is the 80A/3P circuit breaker new or existing?

AE It is a new circuit breaker.

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61.

Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheets E-11A and E-13: The Panel Schedule for Panel L1B does not show any circuit breakers for even circuit numbers 2-22 for the feeds to existing loads. Since this is a new panel replacing an existing panel, it is assumed that these circuit numbers require circuit breakers. Please provide required circuit breaker sizes and number of poles

AE All available electrical panel schedule were provided and are included in the solicitation documents.

62.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet A-8, contains a Reference Keynote 04- 2200.B2 that indicates that the masonry wall on the North Elevation is to be split face CMU with an integral color. The related Exterior Finish Schedule does not state what the integral color is, please provide the intended color and confirm that this entire wall is intended to be split face CMU.

AE Please see B01 Attachment J28 CMU Color Onyx Split The entire wall is split face block.

63.

RFP

Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet A-20, is missing information on the Door Schedule regarding Doors 1188A and 1189A, which according to Detail A6 on sheet A-1 are associated with the Bio Med Room. Please provide the missing information regarding these doors.

AE Sheet A-20 notes doors are to be reused as noted in the comment section.

64.

Attachment J01 Specifications includes a Spec Section 122413 Roller Window Shades, but there is no information about what windows receive these shades, nor are there any notations on the J02 Drawings.

Please confirm if any window shades are required on this project, and if so designate which windows will receive them.

AE Window shades are required on the Exam Room windows.

65.

Attachment J01 Specifications states in Specification 024116, Paragraph 1.7(D) that hazardous materials will be removed by Owner under a separate contract prior to demolition. The Attachment J19 Asbestos Report was included in the RFP, please confirm if this report was included for information purposes only, and please confirm if the owner will be responsible for the related abatement or if it is intended to be a part of the contractor’s scope.

AE The contractor is responsible for the abatement.

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66.

RFP Attachment J01 Specifications states in Specification 015000, Paragraph 2.2, that the contractor is to provide a field office that will also accommodate the needs of the Owner and Architect, in addition to contractor/construction personnel. Please confirm if any full-time offices/facilities need to be provided for the Owner or Architect.

COR Please see the answer to Question No. 52

67.

Attachment J01 Specifications, Specification 015000, Paragraph 1.3, discusses “Use Charges” regarding temporary utilities for the project.

Paragraph 1.3(A) states that “Owner’s Construction Forces” can use temporary utilities without cost, however Paragraphs 1.3(B) and 1.3(C) indicate that both electric and water are available for use “with metering”, which would indicate that use charges will apply. Paragraph

3.3 of this specification simply states to connect to Owner’s existing service for both water and electricity, with no mention of metering. As this is an addition/renovation project and permanent utilities are existing, please confirm that the contractor will be able to connect to the existing utilities, to utilize for temporary/construction use, with no use charges.

AE The contractor is responsible for temporary utility costs until the building is turned over to Owner.

68.

RFP

Please provide information regarding contractors holding the current maintenance contracts for the fire alarm system, and the DDC controls system, in the existing facility.

COR This information will be provided after contract award. The SP sheets provides as-built information for current system for fire alarm and DDC systems.

69.

Attachment J02 Drawings, sheets S-4 and S-7, both have Keyed Notes indicating a roof mounted swing boom/hoist “per owner”. Please clarify if this hoist is intended to be OFOI or OFCI, and provide further specifications/information if there is any contractor responsibility on this item. On a related note, our research did not come up with a Hubbell swing boom that has a 500 LB lifting capacity as is indicated in Keyed Note 32 on S-7.

COR Contractor to proceed with what is shown on plans. Owner purchased hoist will be coordinated during construction

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Amendment A00016 dated 04/26/2023

70.

Page M-6 plan calls out LPG being ¾” through the meter and then changes to 1”. Page M-5 shows ½” through-out the roof plan. Please clarify correct pipe sizing.

AE On Sheet M-6, the 15 PSIG LPG line through the meter is 3/4" until the first 1/2” branch into Mechanical Room 2102.

The LPG line downstream of the 1/2" tee fitting labeled 1” should be a 1/2" LPG line at 15 PSIG. The LPG piping on the Roof Plan, Sheet M-5 is all 1/2" LPG as indicated for both 15 PSIG and 11” W.C. pressures.

71. RFP There is a missing wall detail D2 and D3 on sheet A5. AE Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3, Revised Sheet A-5.

72. RFP There is a missing wall detail B4 on sheet A13. AE Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3, Revised Sheet A-13.

73.

RFP There is a missing pre-cast concrete wall detail at new entry, sheet A9, detail A1.8.

AE The new entry is metal panel with precast stone wainscot.

Please see Attachment B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3, Detail A5 on Revised Sheet A-9.

74.

RFP Existing retaining wall and new CMU wall at (North side of new building addition) on sheets S-6 B4, S6 B3 and S-7 C4, can you please clarify gap shown between those walls?

AE Provide ½” thick Expansion joint material between new and existing walls.

75. RFP References notes on sheet A-7 are missing. Please provide. AE Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3, Revised Sheet A-7.

76.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet C-3, states in Note 11 regarding a new flagpole, a company and named model, and references architectural drawing for a concrete pad with inlayed stone detail. We cannot find this detail on the architectural drawings, and there is no specification providing detailed information about the flagpole (height, accessories, etc), please provide a flagpole specification and noted architectural detail depicting any stone inlay at the flagpole.

AE A new flagpole detail has been provided on sheet C-8 and is referenced via new keynotes on revised sheets DC-1 & C-3.

Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3.

An addition specifications section is also provided. Please see B01 Attachment J29 Ground Set Flagpoles.

77.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-13, includes Type D2 and Type D3

Light Fixtures on the Light Fixture Schedule, that do not appear to be noted on the Lighting Plans. Please verify if these fixtures are included in this project and if so advise as to location(s).

AE The light fixtures D2 and D3 should be labeled “Not Used”

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78.

RFP Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-11B: Please confirm if the disconnect for the “Future 10 KVA UPS By Owner” is to be provided as a part of this project, and if so please provide requirements for this disconnect.

AE The disconnect for the future UPS is to be installed by the contractor. Provide a 100A, 3P 240V NEMA 1 ENC.

79.

RFP Reference Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet E-11B: Regarding the disconnect feeding the primary of Transformer T2, please confirm what “SS” indicates, and if this disconnect is non-fused.

AE “SS” should be label as “fusible switch.”

80.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet S-2, includes CMU masonry wall details that call out certain items for 12” masonry, however all CMU masonry walls shown on sheet S-4 and associated details and references to the “Legend” on S-4 only indicate 8” CMU on the project. Please clarify if there is any 12” CMU intended to be used on the project.

AE Only 8” CMU will be used on this project.

81.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet S-7, contains Keyed Note 17 for a 2” Expansion Joint at the roof, between the new addition and existing building. There are no architectural details or specifications for what this expansion is intended to be, or how it is intended to be installed and flashed, please provide this information.

AE This is an actual gap between two structures that requires an expansion joint cover. Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3, Revised Sheet A-7, details C2 and E2. In addition, please see B01 Attachment J30 Nystrom Horizontal Expansion Control Systems

82.

RFP Reference Attachment J02 Drawings; There does not appear to be any drawings, details, etc regarding the construction of the existing building walls along (N/S) column line 12 or the E/W wall along Column Line D.

Column Line D is noted on sheets S-3 and S-4 but does not appear on DA-1. Both of these existing walls are to be “removed” to a great extent, to ultimately connect the new addition to the existing building, but there is not indication as to the construction of these walls, or the extent of the demolition. As the existing building is 2 floors at both of these locations, please provide details and information about how these walls are constructed, and to the extent they need to be removed to accommodate access to the building addition as well as remain structurally sound, so that proper demolition methods and procedures can be accounted for and properly priced.

AE Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No.4 Sheets S-1, S-2 and S-5 for drawings of the existing building walls.

Notes have been added to Revised Sheet DA-1. East wall can remain, stone removed from concrete block wall.

Windows must be removed from the first floor, allow for door openings (see Revised Sheets DA-1and A-1) for door locations.

Construction means and method of removal and support of wall during construction is up to the contractor.

Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3

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83.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheets A-1 and A-18, both have General Notes #8 that states “All walls are to be Type A partitions unless otherwise noted. Sheet A-5 Partition Types does not indicate a Type A partition, that sheet instead shows “D4-Partition”, “D5-Typical Partition”, and “D6-Plumbing Wall”. Neither “D4-Partition” or “D5- Typical Partition” carry Reference Keynotes indicating required stud size or if wall is insulated. “D5-Typical Partition” indicates a Reference Keynote of “09 29 00” with no matching description. Please provide complete details regarding all partition types and their respective locations.

AE Partition types have been coordinated (See Revised Sheets A-1 and A-18) Revised Sheet A-2 is where wall types are noted. Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3.

84.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet A-13, has a Reference Keynote 10- 7100.A for a “Steel Plate Sunshade”, and references the structural drawings, ultimately winding up at Detail D1 on Sheet S-7, along with Keyed Note 26 which references back to the architectural drawings.

Please provide required dimensions for the sunshades, along what material (steel plate thickness, gauge, etc) that the sunshades are to be constructed from.

AE The Sunshade has been changed to a Kingspan Accent Fin Blade. Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3, Revised Sheet A-13 and B01 Attachment J31 Kingspan Accent Fin cut-sheet. The length of the Blade is the length of the window span.

85.

RFP Attachment J02 Drawings, sheet A-20, indicates on the Door Schedule that the door frame for Door 1167A is to be wood. As every other typical door frame on the project is hollow metal, please confirm that this frame is intended to be wood.

AE Hollow metal frame for 1167A. Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 3., Revised Sheet A-20.

Amendment A00017 dated 05/22/2023

86.

The drawings labeled Addendum #3 in Amendment 16 posted have rev clouds on the MEP & Special Systems indicating they changed but none of those are included; just Arch & Civil drawings are included. Will these drawing be included in another amendment or is the cover sheet inaccurate?

AE

Cover Sheet G-1 has been revised. Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings addendum No.3_Rev1.

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87.

The Allowable Bearing Pressures for the Spread Footing and Raft Slab are provided on Sheet S-1 under General Structural Notes and per the referenced, untitled, and undated Geotechnical Report, but no report has been provided for review. It is imperative that a recent and updated Geotechnical Report be conducted and provided for review to mitigate the risk and exposure for footings, foundations, and slab Installations.

Based on the response from the structural engineer, a geotechnical report is not required per NFPA 5000. Please see B01 Attachment J32 QPEC letter (FOR

INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY).

88.

Access Control:

We understand that the existing Hirsch system was installed by Sound and Signal several years ago. Can we get a bill of materials, specifically for the controller to see what the capacity is for the new doors?

Current access control systems are antiquated and require new software. Potential offerors are not required to add to the existing systems. The intent of construction documents is to inform the offerors that they are required to install new technology for new construction and renovation work for access control. As built information was provided for information purposes only.

89.

Video Surveillance:

a. What is the NVR that is currently being used?

b. How old is it?

c. How large is the hard drive storage space?

d. Is it designed to handle 7 additional cameras?

Current security cameras are antiquated and require new software. Potential offerors are not required to add to the existing systems. The intent of construction documents is to inform the offerors that they are required to install new technology for new construction and renovation work for security system. As built information was provided for information purposes only.

90. RFP What is the current Nurse call system? COR Nurse call system will be installed by the owner.

91.

RFP Demolition of the Low Voltage systems:

The addendum states that the "contractor" is supposed to do the demolition of the Low Voltage systems. Is that Low Voltage Contractor, or the Prime contractor?

The Prime Contractor is responsible for the demolition.

92. RFP Our assumption is that the EC will install conduit & wall boxes for all new data/voice locations. Please confirm.

AE Correct, the EC will install conduit & wall boxes for all new data/voice locations.

93.

RFP What will the Duress Buttons connect to? Please clarify AE Please review the control diagram, which shows a light and buzzer mounted on the wall of the security office, Room 1154.

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94. RFP Will TERO taxes/fees be applicable to this project CO TERO taxes/fees are not applicable.

95. RFP Is there contact information available for the A/E POC? CO Offerors are not allowed to contact the A/E pre-award. A/E information will be provided after award.

Amendment A00018 dated 06/05/2023

96.

What full time on-site key personnel are required for the duration of the construction process? It is a given that the Superintendent will be required to be on site any time work is being performed. Will the Project Manager or Site Safety Officer be required to be full time on site during all work activities?

CO

Only the Superintendent must be present at all times on-site when any work is being performed. Project Manager and Site Safety Officer are not required to be present at all times on-site. They are required periodically to make site visits and comply with their Accident Prevention Plan.

97. RFP Per the site visit, the question was asked about Contractor’s requirements of providing FF&E.

CO Please see B01 Attachment J07 Equipment Full list 2021

98. RFP Will the contractor be required to provide a construction office trailer? CO Yes, the contractor is required to provide a construction office trailer.

99.

RFP Per information on the site walk, the project will be in two phases. The addition is to be completed for phase I. The current facility occupants will move to the new addition and then Phase II will be the renovation of the existing facility. Please confirm.

CO Yes, that is correct.

100. RFP If the two phase is affirmative, will IHS provide a Beneficial Occupancy buy off before moving into new addition?

CO Yes, a partial Beneficial Occupancy Certificate will be issued before moving into the new addition.

Amendment A00020 dated 07/14/2023

101.

RFP

The RFP states that there is a 30-page limit for factors one through three.

Factor one required the JV agreement, which is 30 pages.

Please confirm that the JV Agreement is excluded from the 30-page limit count, so we can ensure we provide the best submission possible.

CO Copy of the Joint Venture (JV) agreement, tabs, table of contents, cover pages or indexes and proof of relevant certificate will not be included in this page limit. Section L.11 has been revised accordingly.

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Amendment A00022 dated 07/26/2023

102.

We are not planning to provide switches for any of the new systems.

Please confirm that we do not need to provide switches for any of the systems below.

a. Video Surveillance system will require 7 additional POE ports.

b. Voice & Data system will require 587 POE ports if fully connected.

c. Nurse Call 14 POE Ports

d. Access Control - 13 POE ports

AE a. Video Surveillance system will not require switches.

b. Voice and Data system count has been revised to

225; this number includes a 38% increase for future use.

c. Nurse call will not require switches

d. Access Control will not require switches.

103.

RFP

MDF - The plans appear to show 3 x 4-Post racks and 3 x 2 post racks in the MDF. The specs only indicate 3 x 2 post racks. Will the owner be supplying the 3 x 4-post racks?

AE The Contractor will be supplying the 3 x 4 post racks.

Section 270001 has been revised to show accordingly.

Please see Attachment J01 Specifications Addendum No. 1 and B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 5

104.

Plans indicate a Quantity of 450 Cat6 cables to be installed between MDF & IDF - Plans P91, SP-1

a. What is the purpose of 450 4-Pair Cat6 cables?

b. Please clarify how the cables should be terminated at each end.

On vendor supplied Cat6 Patch Panels on vendor supplied racks? Or a different scenario

The Quantity of 4-Pair Cat6 cables has been reduced from 450 to 225. SP-1 has been revised accordingly. Please see B01 Attachment J03 Drawings Addendum No. 5.

a. The purpose of the new 225 4-Pair cat6 cables is to provide connectivity to the remodeled area of old building and the new addition.

b. They should be terminated on vender supplied cat 6 patch panels on vender supplied racks.