Answer to contractor questions-657-19-114JB.pdf

657-19-114JB Connect HVAC to BAS Questions and answers from site walk March 8, 2021

1. What is the ICRA requirements for each work area?

The IRCA requirement for this project is:

Type B / High Risk /Class II

Note: Refer to attached is the IRCA/ISLM that will be required to be posted at all location where work is under progress.

2. Can another control contractor besides JCI be utilized? No

3. Can this work be done during normal business hours of Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. till 3:30 P.M.?

Yes, work is allowed during the hours stated above. It is important to note that all working activities within the inpatient areas must be coordinated with the nursing supervisor responsible for that area.

4. Can a control valve schedule be provided so that everyone is on the same page as to what is being replaced?

Note: Refer to attached revised SOW.

5. Reference solicitation page 10 of 85, FACTOR 3: Technical Qualifications of Proposed Staffing: This section requires us to have three fulltime onsite personnel, including the quality control manager, safety officer, and superintendent. For a project of this size, we typically provide only one fully qualified person to fulfill the duties all three of these positions. If we must employ all three of these individuals, it will add significantly to the overall price of the project. Will you allow us to provide only one individual who meets all of the staffing requirements?

Only one fully qualified person (superintendent) is required to fulfill the duties of these positions for the duration of this project.

6. Will TAB and/or commissioning be part of this contract?

Yes, the prime contractor is responsible for all TAB on this project to assure proper performance for valves that are replaced. The prime contractor shall also rebalance the hot water coils for best comfort and controllability of the new valves.

7. Line item 2.8 in the general scope section of building 53 and line item 1.8 in the general scope section of building 3 state “No new control valves will be provided by the contractor”. This was discussed in the site visit and determined that there were indeed control valves that will need to be included. Will control valves need to be provided as part of this contract and if so, what is the quantity and sizes?

Building 53

a. Qty 12 – ½” Threaded 3-Way Characterized Ball Valves will be replaced which serve

Duct Mounted Reheat Coils.

b. Qty 41 – ½” Threaded 3-Way Characterized Ball Valves will be replaced which serve

VAV Boxes.

c. NO Control Valves will be replaced under this project serving Fin-Tube or 4-Pipe Fan

Coil Units.

Building 3 Item A.8 – No Control Valves will be required as stated in SOW

7. Will the site supervisor and SSHO be required to remain on site the entire time that work is being conducted as part of this contract? If not, is there a determined amount of time that they need to be present.

Yes, one fully qualified person (superintendent) is required to be present when construction activities are in progress.

8. Will the low voltage wire installed in this project need to be run in conduit?

Yes, all new low-voltage will shall be run in a PVC conduit as noted in specification Section 26 05 19 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables.

9. What level of cleaning is required for this project?

Note: Refer to the attached IRCA/ISLM for direction relating the level of clean under Class II.