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CONTRACTOR 1 QUESTIONS

1. 02 82 00 The provided SOW document states:

Presence of asbestos and/or lead finds are anticipated on a limited basis as identified in contract drawings. See spec 02 82 00 Existing asbestos survey and hazardous material report. There is no spec section 02 82 00, and no report is provided.

Sections 028211 and sections 028213.13 are included in Bid Documents and a report is available.

The VA has done a parallel project that removed a large portion in the crawlspace, but some may exist on the piping once walls are opened.

2. 02 82 11 02 82 13.13

In the asbestos spec sections 02 82 11 and 02 82 13.13, paragraph 1.1.B.1.a states, "APPROXIMATE QUANTITIES ARE

DESCRIBED IN NOTES ON

ARCHITECTURAL SHEETS FOR EACH

BUILDING, CONTRACTORS TO

REFERENCE THOSE DRAWINGS."

However, identification of materials or approximate quantities are not provided on any of the drawings, and the wording "for each building," suggests multiple buildings, when there is only one building involved in this project.

Sections 028211 and sections 028213.13 are included in Bid Documents and a report is available.

The VA has done a parallel project that removed a large portion in the crawlspace, but some may exist on the piping once walls are opened.

3. 02 83 33.13 In the lead spec section 02 83 33.13 summary paragraph 1.1.A.1. states" Removing and disposal of lead-based paint (LBP) at interior and exterior locations indicated in existing conditions report." However, no existing conditions report has been provided, and the mention of "exterior locations," seems inapplicable to this project.

Sections 028211 and sections 028213.13 are included in Bid Documents and a report is available.

The VA has done a parallel project that removed a large portion in the crawlspace, but some may exist on the piping once walls are opened.

4. AD111

02 85 15

Keynote 2.50 on Drawing AD111 states, "The upper concrete walls above the ceiling tile are to be cleaned and treated with a biocide. The Ceiling tile and grid in the cart washing area of room 10 are to be removed and disposed of as mold-contaminated building components in accordance with specification section 02 85 15." There is no spec section 02 85 15 included in the specifications for this project.

Remediation of mold is stated in the hazardous material report

5. Can the Superintendent dual/triple hat the roles of SSHO and QC?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

6. Can the SSHO dual hat the role for QC?

And/or vice-versa?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

7. Does the P.O.P account for badging and lead times?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

8. 01 91 00 Spec section 01 91 00, section 1.8 and 1.9. It lists the Contractor appoints a commissioning manager and section 1.9 lists that the VA appoints the commissioning manager. Can you and the VA confirm who will hold the contract for the Commissioning Agent?

Contractor will be responsible for Commissioning manger.

9. GI022 Per GI022, keynote 1.10 is calling for new 7’ high chainlink fence around the new mechanical equipment. The area south of Phase 1, has recently had a new chainlink fence installed that looks to be permanent.

Please confirm. If so, is this new chainlink

The existing fence was installed per another project and will remain.

fence still needed around the mechanical equipment South of Phase 1?

10. Are there any specifications on the permanent chainlink(keynote 1.10) other than the 7’ requirement? Is slatting required?

New permanent fence will be installed per Sheet GI022. Will require

11. Please confirm that the existing emergency egress doors are to be used for construction entry and exit. Please confirm that these openings will be keyed over for contractor access for the duration of the project or phase.

Review sheet GI022, the contractor will have a key to access doors, the pathway from the stair well through work area sidewalk must remain open at all times as per the drawings.

12. Do all phase 1 tasks have to be completed before tasks in phase 2 can be started?

Construction and commissioning and VA acceptance/occupancy will be needed prior to Phase II

13. With this work taking place within a CLC building, are there any noise restrictions?

Section 010000-Part 1.6-G deals with noise restrictions

14. Please confirm the working hours of this contract.

See Section 010000-Part 1.6-G

15. Are there any new concrete pad details shown for the new MAU’s?

Detail to be provided in Addendum

CONTRACTOR 2 QUESTIONS

1. 2.4.A.2.b The material schedule specified ACT-1 as USG Clean Room #56099, which is an unperforated tile with no NRC rating.

2.4.A.2.b specifies the NRC needed as minimum 0.55, which would be the perforated tile. Can you confirm the NRC/perforation needed for ACT-1?

Perforation is not needed, per USG, the non perforated is just below the .55 threshold.

CONTRACTOR 3 QUESTIONS

1. WP-1 Could you reference the areas for WP-1 on the finish plan, hard to determine from the elevations.

All WP-1 will be relabeled as CR-1 in elevations and plans.

CONTRACTOR 4 QUESTIONS

1. 010000-1.6 Please confirm the building 50 routes for construction personnel and materials for each phase of work

Drawing F5 on GI002 shows the construction paths as dashed lines for each of the 2 phases.

2. 010000-1.6 Can you provide location of Parking and staging area assigned to this project

VA COR to provide location for primary trailer and staging area, fenced areas at work areas are only for daily work storage.

3. 010000-1.6 Will power be provided to the primary staging area location noted for an office trailer?

VA COR to provide information on power/data at trailer location

4. 010000 Can the site visit Attendee list please be provided.

VA to provide

5. 010000-1.6 Are the defined phases unoccupied during construction work.

Yes each phase within the construction zone will be unoccupied per the phase.

6. 010000-1.6 Can you provide clarity when we are working on Phase 1 Kitchen Tray if there is a temporary location we are responsible for?

The VA will be utilizing another area within hospital for Kitchen Tray service during that phase of work.

7. 010000-1.6 Can you provide clarity when we are working on Phase 2 Kitchen Dishwashing if there is a temporary location we are responsible for?

The VA will be utilizing another area within the hospital for Dishwashing during that phase of work.

8. 010000-1.6 Can we perform phase 1 and phase 2 concurrently?

No, the work will be done in phases as shown in documents.

9. 010000-1.25 Can you provide shop drawings or Product Data for Government equipment where we provide installation or Connections?

The VA will provide the equipment product data to selected contractor

10. 010000-1.25 Are we required to unload and store Government supplied materials?

VA to coordinate the VA supplied equipment

11. 010000-1.25 If we are required to unload and store Government equipment, can you provide shop drawings and product data to confirm weights and sizes of components?

VA to coordinate the VA supplied equipment

12. 010000-1.27 Can you provide location of storage space required?

VA to coordinate the VA supplied equipment storage

13. 013323-1.3 Will the VA accept the use of Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal platform?

Contractor preference of software is acceptable

14. 013526-1.9 Can the Superintendent, Perform the SSHO Functions ie dual-hatted?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

15. 014500-3.4 Can you confirm the Superintendent may perform the CQC Manager Functions ie dual-hatted?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

16. 014500-3.4 Can you confirm the Superintendent may perform the SSHO and the CQC Manager Functions ie Triple-hatted?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

17. 014535-1.1 Is their any seismic design requirements required for this project?

No Seismic concerns for this project

18. 019100-1.2 Please clarify the Commissioning Agent CxA is hired and contracted by the VA?

Contractor will be responsible for Commissioning manger.

19. 014500-3.4 Will an onsite CQC Manager with supervision experience be acceptable in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management CQC Manager?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

20. 013526 Infection Control: Please confirm modular walls (such as STARC) are allowed for ICRA Requirements

Temporary construction barriers to be as per details B1 and D1 on Sheet GI022

21. Scope of Work Can you provide a list of equipment contractor is responsible to remove and dispose of?

Review contract documents for demo of equipment.

22. Site Fencing Sheet GI022 indicates site fencing at new slabs can you provide the required specification section and details for this work?

Spec Section 323113 is included in the bid documents for permanent fence to be installed on housekeeping slab.

Temporary fencing is covered in Section 010000-1.6-M.

23. 055000-1.1 Can you provide design details for shelves supplied by contractor?

Detail to be provided in Addendum

24. 083113 Can you provide location of access doors identified in the specifications?

There will be no access doors in ceilings as all are ACT. Access doors may be needed in walls for any MEP valves that are installed and will need to be coordinated with those disciplines.

25. Spec 078400 Firestop, 1.5

Please confirm the installer qualifications for firestopping or can firestopping be installed by individuals who hold manufacturers’ certifications such as Hilti or 3M?

Fire stopping to be by discipline and installed by individuals who hold manufacturers certs.

26. Site Work Can you provide existing grading plan and new grading plan for new slabs?

Field verify, see new details for housekeeping slabs in Addendum.

27. Site Work Can you provide section detail of concrete slabs indicating subbase requirements and reinforcing requirements?

Detail to be provided in Addendum

28. Finishes Will VAMC be able to provide attic stock for ceiling tile, wall coverings, flooring where we may be tying into

No, the VA has no attics stock, contractor to supply to match existing.

29. ICRA

Does ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust need to be vented directly outside?

Yes. There are plenty of windows, and wall penetrations, in each construction space to comply with this requirement.

30. ICRA

Is this acceptable for ICRA HEPA Negative air exhaust to be returned back into the hospital space?

No.

31. ICRA

Can ICRA HEPA negative air exhaust be vented back into a return air duct?

No.

32. ICRA

Regarding the ICRA construction barriers, how much hallway space are we required to preserve for VA use in corridors?

Existing Corridors are 7’-0”. A minimum of 4’-0” clear space shall be preserved outside temp construction barriers. Work with VA for works on corridor side of wall with temp construction barrier techniques.

33. Fire Proofing Is any fireproofing repair required?

The structure of building is poured concrete so no fireproofing anticipated, but fire stopping at all floors, walls

34. Ductwork Please confirm the extent of any duct cleaning scope requirements.?

Almost all duct is shown as new, but will require to have open ends sealed and protected during construction.

35. Controls Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Building Automation System or Temperature Controls System?

JCI – 763-585-5000

36. Fire Alarm Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Fire Alarm System?

All State Communications - 320-203-1511

37. 102600 Can you provide the height of corner guards? All corner guards are stainless steel and are 5’- 0” from top of coved base.

38. Wall Types Can you clarify locations of AA type Walls, as shown the Type AA should be similar to a furred wall.

Type AA is similar to a furred wall, but only used at spaces where not against the wall.

CONTRACTOR 5 QUESTIONS

1. 01 35 26 - 17 Can the contractor’s Superintendent have the duties as the QCM?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

2. 01 35 26 – 16 – 1.9 Does the SSHO have to be a separate person from the Project superintendent and QCM?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

3. Are we disposing of the existing equipment or turn it over to the VA?

Review construction documents.

4. Is there another kitchen available while this construction is going on? Will we be able to have both spaces?

Each phase within the construction zone will be unoccupied per the phase, but only one area at a time.

The VA will be utilizing another area within hospital for Kitchen Tray service during that phase of work.

The VA will be utilizing another area within the hospital for Dishwashing during that phase of work

5. AE-801 Is CR-1 and WP-1 the same thing? The drawing show CR-1 and the finish schedule shows WP-1.

WP-1 will be changed to CR-1 in addendum.

6. AE-801 EG-1 the drawing don’t show any end guards can the VA confirm?

No EG-1 exist in this project.

7. AE-102 Can the VA provide direction on sloping existing concrete to new drains?

Sheet AE102 shows sloping drainage plan, coordinated with plumbing drains

8. AE-101 Can the VA provide detail on new concrete pads?

Detail to be provided in Addendum

9. MH-101 Can the VA provide detail cutting new penetrations for duct work?

It is anticipated that all ductwork will utilize existing penetrations (old window openings)

10. MHD-101 Will there be any patching of brick work from dem duct or pipe penetrations?

Replace in kind if damaged during demolition, per section 010000 general requirements.

11. Is this project Tax exempt? No this is not Tax exempt.

12. Can the VA provide a lay down area and a spot for a job trailer?

VA COR to provide location for primary trailer and staging area, fenced areas at work areas are only for daily work storage.

13. AD-101 2.10 EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED

AND REPLACED BY VA. – Confirm that the VA will be removing and reinstalling equipment.

Review construction documents.

14. 02 82 11 Can the VA provide the asbestos report for this project?

Sections 028211 and sections 028213.13 are included in Bid Documents and a report is available.

The VA has done a parallel project that removed a large portion in the crawlspace, but some may exist on the piping once walls are opened.

15. E3 – AE501 Has there be structural calculations figured in for the new dishwasher pad and Gypcrete topping?

Yes calculations have been completed for new slab under new dishwasher and the load of the dishwasher itself.

16. E3 – AE501 Does this 6” concrete equipment pad need any reinforcements?

Detail to be provided in Addendum

17. Will the VA be issuing and admin NTP to procure long lead time items?

This will be discussed during Pre-construction with selected contractor.

18. Can the VBA provide specification Section 02 85 16?

Reference to this spec section will be removed, section is not included

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

1 014500-3.4 Will an onsite QC manager with 20 years supervision experience be acceptable in lieu of a graduate engineer, graduate architect, or graduate of construction management QC manager?

Review of Section 0100000 general requirements

2 AD101, Note 2.05 Demo note 2.05 on AD101 calls for removal of quarry tile. Is there an existing mortar bed to be removed as well? If so, what is the makeup of the existing quarry tile mortar bed and anticipated thickness?

Thickness of existing mortar bed varies through out due to varied slopes of existing floor.