B05 Attachment A9-1 Pre-Proposal Inquiries.pdf

Amendment of Solicitation Amendment A00009 under Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028 Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

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 A00002 dated 07/12/2024

1. RFP

I am writing to inquire about the possibility of modifying the experience requirement specified on page 48, under Factor 1. Currently, the requirement is set at seven years. We would like to request a modification to this requirement, reducing it to five years.

CO The specialized experience requirement under Factor 1 has been revised from seven to five years by this Amendment.

Amendment A00009 dated 12/10/2024

2. RFP

Specification section 10 1400 – Signage is included in the specifications.

No locations are indicated in the drawings or specification. Please review and clarify desired locations

AE

Signage location is listed in the Room Finish Schedule.

Specification Section 10 14 00 - Signage has been revised accordingly. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

3. RFP Workstations are indicated to be part of this contract. No specifications are provided. Please provide specification or clarify product or type. AE

Specification Section 12 00 50 - Miscellaneous Furnishings has been added by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

4. RFP

Several Refrigerators are shown on the plans. Are these part of this contract? Or is these owner furnished owner installed. Please clarify.

Please provide specification if provided by contractor

AE Refrigerators are not part of this contract.

5. RFP

The following sections are included in the specifications.

• 10 5613 – Metal Storage Shelving

• 10 5626 – Mobile Storage Shelving Units

• 10 5626.13 – Mobile Storage Shelving Units

I am unable to determine which specifications apply to any specific shelving units? Is one of the “Mobile Storage Shelving Units” sections a duplicate section? Please clarify.

AE

Specification Section 10 56 26.13 - Mobile Storage Shelving Units has been removed in its entirety by this amendment.

Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

6. RFP

Reference details 9 & 10/A7.1. Is the Level 3 ballistics package receiver intended to be provided by section 06 4100 – casework? Or is this intended to be provided by a different section? If so – I believe the section is missing. Please review and clarify intent.

AE

Ballistic package receiver is provided by Specification Section 08 80 00 - Glazing, which has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

DOCUMENT

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

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

7. RFP

The specifications include section 10 4400 – Fire Protection Specialties.

I have been unable to locate any locations on the plans. Please clarify intended locations for fire extinguishers and fire extinguisher cabinets.

Thank you.

AE

B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 1 shows an existing fire extinguisher cabinet being relocated, no new fire extinguisher cabinets. Specification Section 10 44 00 - Fire Protection Specialties has been removed in its entirety by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

8. RFP

The Contractor must maintain a Wyoming low-voltage contractor’s license as required by the Wyoming State Board of Electricity. Is this required per specification 270010 1.4C since the project is in South Dakota?

AE

South Dakota Electrical Contractor’s license is required by the South Dakota Electrical Commission. Specification Section 27 00 10 has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

9. RFP

On E2.1, how are all of the Type U2 and U3 under cabinet lights controlled? Are they to be controlled with the overhead lighting in the area? I didn’t see a rocker switch in the catalog number for the Type U2 and U3 so wasn’t sure how these were to be controlled.

AE They are controlled with overhead lighting in the space.

10. RFP Who is the fire alarm vendor that currently provides the fire alarm system in the pharmacy? COR

The hospital doesn’t use a single vendor for the fire alarm system. The contractor will need to hire their own fire alarm contractor that will work on that system.

11. RFP Can you provide the owners security vendors contact information? COR Vendor will be provided after award to coordinate work

12. RFP Who is the vendor contact for the existing ceiling speakers in the pharmacy area? COR Vendor will be provided after award to coordinate work

13. RFP What size of box and conduit is required for the data stub ups? AE Box to be 4" X 4" X 2 1/4". Conduit to be 1".

14. RFP Is this project tax exempt? If yes, will a certificate be issued? CO The project is not tax exempt.

15. RFP Am I required to carry the TERO Fee + Excise Tax for a total of: 6%? CO Please contact the Tribal office listed in Section H.48 for the percentage.

16. RFP

If I’m reading the specifications correctly, ¾” conduit is the minimum size for the power drawings (E3.2, E3.3) and ½” is the minimum size for the lighting drawings (E2.1, E2.2). Please advise if ¾” conduit is the minimum size for the entire project or if we can we use ½” conduit for both power and lighting.

AE The vendor can use 1/2" conduit minimum for power and lighting.

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

DOCUMENT

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

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

17. RFP

Are there pictures or more information for Panel L4COM, Panel L4N, Panel L5N, Panel H4N, Panel H4LS. Are these QO or QOB breakers?

What are the AIC ratings of each panel?

AE

Existing Drawings show H4N & H4LS to be 18kA; L4COM, L4N, L5N to be 10kA. Contractor to field verify information.

Match existing breakers.

18. RFP

Are the (3) new GFI receptacles in Disp. RX108 supposed to be installed with Wiremold since it’s an existing wall? What type of Wiremold is required?

AE Utilize Wiremold AL3300 series raceway.

19. RFP

Pharmacy RX102 There is no sequence of operations for lighting controls for the pharmacy, which leads me to believe that the pharmacy is being switched on & off by standard line voltage toggle switches. I see a 3-way switch shown outside of Staff Entry RX101, but do not see another 3-way switch for control of the pharmacy. Could you please verify if this is correct? If it turns out that the pharmacy does require lighting controls, please advise the control requirements for this area.

AE Lights are switched ON/OFF. Provide 3 way switch on wall between Doors RX 112A & RX 113A

20. RFP

Flex Space 101 Does the flex space require a low-voltage dimmer? There does not appear to be any sort of manual wallbox controller in this room, but I’m assuming that one is required, per the Small Office, Exam & Conference/Meeting Rooms sequence of operations. Should I be including a wallbox controller for this space?

AE Provide low voltage dimmer switch at the entrance to the space.

21. RFP

Corridor 102 The sequence of operations for the corridor call for manual control of the fixtures in the corridor, but there does not appear to be any wallbox controllers shown in the corridor. Should a wallbox controller be located at the entrance of this corridor from Corridor V01?

AE Provide an ON/OFF switch at the corridor entrance as indicated in plan note.

22. RFP Can you find out if the image on E3.2 is a CAD or Revit error? AE The image is an overlay error. No work done in that area.

23. RFP

E4.1 – On the electrical equipment schedule it says Div 26 to furnish and install a 30/3 NFS for EBB1-1,2,3,4. The mechanical schedule Note 4 for EBB-1 states “provide with integral 20, 120/277V double pole switch”. Does Div 26 need to provide the 30/3 NFS if the mechanical is going to provide the integral double pole switch?

AE Manufacture supplied disconnect is acceptable.

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

DOCUMENT

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

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

24. RFP

If some of the existing walls are not being disturbed but the electrical plan shows receptacles, data outlets, and card reader rough-in going on these walls, what is the expectation of how to install? Wiremold 500 or 700 series? Remove sheetrock?

AE The intent is that the existing wall would be phished to provide a recessed installation.

25. RFP

E3.2 – Note 5 is confusing. Wiremold AL5200 series is a two compartment raceway for power and data as it comes with a divider. The note says to furnish and install (2) sets. Are you wanting a dedicated power AL5200 and then another dedicated data AL5200 on each side for a total of (4) pieces? Also, where will this mount? The architectural detail shows it being open and no wall unless it gets mounted in the knee space but then it won’t be continuous because of the printer drawers.

AE

Please provide single AL5200 SMR for each side of workstations to accommodate the power and data wiring.

Mount SMR to the stationary vertical supports.

26. RFP

For note 3, the Wiremold Series 250TC is not a valid number. When you search for it on the internet, 25DTC Series Blank Steel Poles comes

up. Is this acceptable? It also comes in 10’ or 12’. Please advise.

AE 25DTC is the correct part number. Provide the appropriate length to extend to above the accessible ceiling.

27. RFP

On the electrical equipment schedule E4.1, it says conduit and size for the heat pumps to be ¾” conduit with (3) #10’s and #10 ground. The heat pump is only single phase 277 and am wondering why I need (3) #10’s and not just 2 and why it can’t be #12 and ½” conduit like the equipment above the heat pumps on the schedule. The MCA tells me #12 conductor would be fine.

AE Please price as specified.

28. RFP

E4.1 – For HP-14,15,16,17 and TF-1, can we use a manual motor starter with overloads in lieu of a side arm 3P disconnect? We don’t need 3 poles since the power is 277V.

AE Manual motor switch with overloads is acceptable.

29. RFP

E4.1 – For EF-14, is a combination starter/disconnect acceptable? Beings the exhaust fan is on the roof, the combination starter/disconnect should be Nema 3R unless it’s going to mount somewhere inside the pharmacy space.

AE Combination starter is acceptable. Device should be Nema 3R rated if mounted on the roof.

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

DOCUMENT

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

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

30. RFP

Windows AL-W1.

There are 6 exterior windows and 1 interior window calling for ballistic glazing G9 Level 8.

What glazing make up are you looking for at interior and exterior?

Also, standard aluminum center set window framing? AL-W1 Need glass make up of doors B and C. G9 Level 8

AE

Specification Section 08 80 00 – Glazing has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

Correct, the standard aluminum center set window framing is

AL-W1.

Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2 for glass make up of doors.

31. RFP The ballistic boxes only come as high as a Level 3 rating. 1 ¼’’ thick Lexgard clear. Will this work? AE

Specification Section 08 80 00 – Glazing has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

32. RFP

Transaction window at our CRL site. As CRL was spec’d.

They have them but only with a level 3 rating.

This is as high as they go.

Do you need the level 8 rating? As stated in the Glazing section 08-8000 paragraph 2.01 item H (level 8) Are you wanting that?

AE

Specification Section 08 80 00 – Glazing has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

33. RFP What is the existing deck height in the pharmacy? AE Roof is a sloped structure ranging from about 16' to 14'-6"

34. RFP Who is responsible for moving items in the existing spaces? AE Contractor responsible for Script Pro system. Owner responsible for all other furnishings.

35. RFP Please provide spec sections for casework and work stations. AE

Please see Specification Section 06 41 00 - Architectural Wood Casework for casework. Please see Specification Section 12 00 50 - Miscellaneous Furnishings, which has been added by this amendment for workstations. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

36. RFP

Please verify cut and species for the wood doors. example: plain slice white maple.

Also, I do not see windows HM-W1 or HM-W2 on the floor plan. Are these to be excluded from the quote?

AE

Specification Section 08 14 16 - Flush Wood Doors has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

DOCUMENT

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

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

37. RFP Who will we report to or who is administering the contract? Is it Indian Health Services? Or is it the local Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate tribe? CO The Indian Health Service is administering this contract.

38. RFP

Reference section 01 5000, page 1, Temporary Facilities and Controls. Who pays for power and water consumption? The owner or prime contractor? Please advise. (see below specification references with conflicting direction)

TEMPORARY POWER USAGE:

1.02 A. indicates “Government / Owner to provide and pay for all electrical power, lighting, water, heating and cooling, and ventilation required for construction purposes”

1.02 B.1.b. indicates “prime contractor shall pay for energy usage”

TEMPORARY WATER USAGE:

1.02 C.2. indicates “water consumption costs will be paid by the Government / Owner”

1.02 C.4. indicates “after permanent water is in place…….. water consumption costs will be paid by the General Contractor”

AE

Owner will pay for power and water consumption as long as it is from existing facility. Temporary facilities needed for construction will be responsibility of contactor to install with meter and owner will pay for consumption.

39. RFP

There are two hm-W3 hollow metal window frames in the waiting area of the pharmacy. These windows call for ballistic glass. My question is, do these hm frames require a ballistic rating or are they standard hm frames? I don’t see any mention of ballistic frames in section 08 1213 -hollow metal frames.

AE

Specification Section 08 80 00 – Glazing has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

DOCUMENT

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

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

40. RFP

The Contractor must maintain a Minnesota Wyoming low-voltage contractor’s license as required by the Wyoming State Board of Electricity.

The addendum changed the state to Minnesota. The project is in South Dakota. Please advise if Minnesota is correct or should it be South Dakota.

AE

South Dakota Electrical Contractor’s license is required by the South Dakota Electrical Commission. Specification Section 27 00 10 has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

41. RFP

I am wondering if the aluminum window frames and aluminum doors & door frames are to be ballistic as the glass going into them is called out as level 8 ballistic. There is a large upcharge for ballistic frames and doors verses regular aluminum doors and window frames.

In short – are the aluminum frames to have a ballistic rating? Or are they to be standard?

COR

Specification Section 08 80 00 – Glazing has been revised by this amendment. Please see B01 Attachment J08 – Specifications and Plan Addendum 2.

42. RFP Is there a finish room schedule available for sheet A2.1 Addendum #1 – Floor Plan Phase 1? Please review and advise. COR Use the same room schedule as RX102 on Sheet A4.1

Addendum #1.

43. RFP

Note #Z3 & #Z5 on page A1.1, A1.2, A1.3; Note #2 & #6 on page A2.1, A2.3.

-Relocated Scriptpro,…. Contractor to subcontract with Scriptpro for moving and calibrating equipment.

After making contact with Scriptpro (Gary at 800.851.2364), I was advised that they do not work with 3rd parties and that the account holder at Woodrow Wilson Pharmacy would have to reach out to their account manager at Scriptpro to facilitate this procedure. Please advise on how to move forward with this coordination and pricing of this required service.

COR

The script-pro robot and notice board needs to be relocated multiple times during construction. To maintain the equipment warranties, this equipment can only be moved by a script-pro representative. Scheduling and payment for this service is the contractor’s responsibility. The Scriptpro contact is Brian Hayek (bhayek@scriptpro.com, 913-403-5085). Please reference Quote No. Q10204 when contacting Brian Hayek.

44. RFP

There are differences between the hardware schedule called out on page A4.1 and the hardware schedule indicated in section 08 7100 (Addendum 01). Please review and clarify. Thank you.

COR Use Door and Frame Schedule as shown on Sheet A4.1 Addendum #1 mailto:bhayek@scriptpro.com

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING

SERVICE

PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES

Solicitation 75H701-24-R-00028

PROJECT:

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Center USP Compliance

LOCATION: 100 Lake Traverse Dr, Sisseton, SD 57262

PROJECT NO: GP19SI079C8

DOCUMENT

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

DATE: DEPARTMENT: IHS/DES

Item No.

45. RFP

M3.2 for the concrete demo. There are 2 highlighted areas in which will be outside of the indicated area of work. Please advise on demo limits of existing finishes (e.g. flooring) and expectations for re-installation in those areas. Thank you.

COR

Demolition will not be outside the work limits. Plumbing in Room RX106 will be routed to sink in Temp Pharmacy.

Plumbing in Room RX108 will be routed to existing sink.

46. RFP

The original solicitation indicates the performance period to be 365 days. Amendment 06, which included addendum 01, added 40% more square footage and additional phasing into the project. Can we expect the performance period to be modified to accommodate the changes in scope? Please review and clarify.

CO The period of performance will remain the same.

47. RFP

There is another project bidding in Sisseton called Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Law Enforcement Center a day a part and most contractors bidding that one is bidding this one. Anyway to move the bid date back a week or so. Tough to get both done with only a day between.

CO The proposal due date has been extended to December 23, 2024, 2:00PM CT.