Amend05 Addl_Q-A.pdf

Solicitation No. AG-32SD-S-15-0024, Amendment 05

1. Per section 112358-2.9 lab casework contractor is to provide the disposal units. Per sheets A7.1 & A7.6 these disposals are to be mounted in a bowl. Per In-sink Erator’s website there are some additional items/assemblies needed for this installation which are not specified. Architect, please see attached brochures and cut sheets and advise which bowl assemblies are required and if they are to be welded to the stainless steel tops in specified rooms.

Provide 18" dia. sinks with garbage disposers and all mounting accessories required for a complete installation.

2. Per key note #9 & 15 on sheet A2.1, please advise the meaning of “S.P.D.”.

See Abbreviations List on G2.

3. Per key note #7 on sheet A2.2, please advise the meaning of “S.M.D.”.

See Abbreviations List on G2.

4. Per paragraph 112358-1.1-B new fume hoods, autoclaves, dishwashers & service columns are GFCI. However, down below in paragraph 1.2 item G small autoclaves and paragraph 1.2 item K service columns are noted as CFCI. Please confirm which is correct.

Paragraph 1.2 Item G and Sheet A7.6 govern. The third sentence of 112358-1.1-B should be corrected to read: "Equipment such as new fume hoods, large autoclaves, dishwashers..." (& etc.).

5. Per paragraph 112358-2.6-G each lab shall be lockable & contractor to verify with architect if any cabinets are to be lockable. Please provide a list of room numbers where locks are to be provided.

The labs are shown on the Drawings.

6. Per paragraph 112358-2.5-C task light valance is required at wall cabinets. Per details 3 & 5/A10.2 a valance is not shown. Please confirm a valance is not required with the metal casework on this project.

Paragraph 2.5-C governs.

7. Per paragraph 112358-2.5-D please confirm a 14” deep wall cabinet is acceptable.

Provide 15" deep wall cabinets as specified.

8. Per paragraph 112358-2.6-D please confirm slide bolts are not required for this project as the keying requirements per 2.6-G are keyed alike; they are not necessary.

Provide slide bolts as specified.

9. Per sheet A7.7, a cup sink is required in the stainless steel countertop of the Media Prep room. Please provide dimensions and/or detail and confirm this to be integral to the countertop.

Provide a 16 ga. Type 316 stainless steel self-rimming cup sink, 6" dia. x 5" deep.

10. Per paragraph 112358-2.18 the BSC is to be government provided and contractor installed. Per plan this BSC shown in the Chem Sample Prep room on sheet A7.1 is greyed out. This BSC falls under the category of “all other equipment with electrical cords, are not in contract” per FF&E Legend on same page. Please confirm contractor is not responsible to install this BSC as it is NIC.

Delete 112358-2.18, Biological Safety Cabinet, and "G.F.C.I." at BSL-2 on FF&E Legend on Sheet A7.1. The bio cabinet is N.I.C.

11. Per paragraph 112358-2.13 lab casework contractor is to provide and install the steam canopy in the Autoclave Room as indicated on drawings. Please note there is no indication on the floor plan, elevation or details as to size, attachment method or location. Please advise if the steam canopy is required.

Yes, the steam canopy is required. The mechanical drawings govern. Provide all accessories and attachments and fasteners as required for a fully functional three-part canopy.

Solicitation No. AG-32SD-S-15-0024, Amendment 05

12. Per paragraph 112358-2.14 lab casework contractor is to install (2) government furnished dishwashers. Please provide manufacturer & model information to determine difficulty of installation.

GC to determine which trade furnishes and installs the equipment in Section 112358 as there are plumbing connections.

Dishwasher mfr. and model numbers are not available at this time but the units will be freestanding and Paragraph 2.14- A specifies utility requirements.

13. Please confirm that all equipment furnished by the government will be shipped to the jobsite, offloaded and collected by the general contractor. Often times, several shipments for each individual item is received; please also confirm all boxes, etc. will be collected and stored onsite by general contractor until installation is required.

See response to previous list of RFIs, RFI #6C-1.

14. Per paragraph 112358-2.17 lab casework contractor is to install the government furnished pure water station by Millipore. Typically this station is always installed by Millipore due to specific requirements and sensitive equipment. It is recommended that this be GFGI so that Millipore can insure proper installation. Please confirm.

Sheet A7.7 governs. Delete 112358-2.17. Millipore is N.I.C.

15. Per scullery sink elevations there are 3 fixtures shown at each location (see sheet A5.1). Per scullery sink spec description only one fixture required at each location (see 112358-2.8-C). Please advise if additional fixtures are required at the scullery sinks and if so please provide model numbers of said fixtures. Spec section 112358-2.8-C governs.

16. W2/A5.3 West elevation of RTE Lab, please advise what is sitting on the counter to the right of the sink, and also advise what kind of cabinet is required at this location. The doors look unlike any of the other cabinets on the project.

Specifications and plans govern.

17. Please confirm the loading accessories required for the small sterilizer. Both Racks/shelved and loading car/transfer carriage are mentioned, can you confirm which is required. See response to #12 above.