RFI 546 16 113_MESResponseRev.pdf

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Commissioning is required for new equipment being installed as part of this project. Va to determine if CxA should be hired by the GC or the VA. VA will do commisioning.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA to Provide. VA will provide as builts information on files. Need to be verified by Contractor.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA to Provide. VA will open room and Contractor will measure.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA to Provide. VA will provide Asbestos Report.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Refer to floorplans for rooms where ceilings are being demolished. Rooms that receive new GYP ceilings have existing lath and plaster ceilings. Rooms that receive new ACT ceilings have existing ACT ceilings.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: GC to price sprinkler piping adjustments will need to be performed in every room that shows a new ceiling.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Shift air terminal unit and access panel plan north to avoid conflict.

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AE Response: Room 2B-114 ceiling type shall match room 2B-115. 2'x2' ACT; 8'-0" AFF.

AE Response: This note is placed in error. VA to confirm if section of duct is wished to be replaced.. VA response is replace duct to be replaced.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Per specification section 26 05 33, section 3.3, all concealed conductors shall be within Rigid Steel, IMC, or EMT conduits. VA confirmed use of flex conduit where approved by Code is acceptable.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA will provide. Contractor to verify.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: There is no room by that number on sheet M-A332. However, on sheet M-A221, the described situation exists. This symbol refers to a remote averaging temperature sensor for TU-2B-18.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Before and after photos/videos. Contractor to provide cleaning and sanitizing plan upon project award.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: In the duct transition from 42"x24" to 60"x14", there is a damaged section of duct insulation in the center of the transition, roughly 18"x18" in size. The intent of this note is to repair this damage.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: This pressure monitor should monitor the pressure for the Lab 2B122A.

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AE Response: Confirmed.

AE Response: VA will provide what is existing as builts. Contractor to verify on field.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Provide a thermostat in locations where the thermostat symbol is shown. Provide a combination thermostat/humidistat in the locations where the combination thermostat/humidistat are shown.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Ceiling mounted devices are indicated on the architectural and electrical drawings.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Provide a thermostat in locations where the thermostat symbol is shown. Provide a combination thermostat/humidistat in the locations where the combination thermostat/humidistat are shown.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Existing sprinkler head locations are identified on the architectural drawings. The fire sprinkler scope is limited to adjusting the sprinkler heads based on the new ceiling heights.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: The supply diffuser shall be shifted approximate 2ft plan east, and 2ft plan south. The exhaust grille shall be shifted approximately 2ft plan east, and 2ft plan north.

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AE Response: All existing ductwork within the scope area is to be cleaned. Contractor shall submit cleaning and sanitizing plan upon project award.

AE Response: Before and after photos/videos. Contractor to submit cleaning and sanitizing plan upon project award. VA to provide any additional requirements.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: All existing ductwork within the scope area is to be cleaned. Ductwork that is in the scope area is shown on the contract drawings.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: A ceiling access panel should be provided for all balancing dampers & valves, whether shown on the drawings or not.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA will provide Asbestos Report available.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA will provide walls fire ratings..

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: EMT as specified in the contract documents. VA mold is NOT acceptable as an alternate.

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AE Response: Provide testing on new electrical circuits and existing electrical circuits being affected by this project. Provide test reports for review and approval.

AE Response: The intended scope for AHU-18 is as follows. VA to confirm this scope is still accurate.

1. Remove all "hot side" supply air ductwork and the associated steam coil located above the air handler.

2. Clean the "cold side" ductwork.

3. Install a steam to hot water heat exchanger in the mechanical room connected to the existing steam piping. Hot water shall serve the single duct terminal units.

4. Update the building automation system graphics nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Not in scope. VA to confirm. Not in Scope.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: No additional work to be done on these units. VA confirmed no work on these units.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA will provide existing Asbestos Report.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA to provide list of overlapping projects. No overlapping projects on these areas.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA to provide as-built documents. Contractor to verify.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Per General Note #9 on Sheet E-001, the contractor shall verify that panelboards have adequate capacity for the new load. If a panelboard is found not to have enough capacity, the contractor shall bring issue to the attention of the VA Representative.

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AE Response: Provide ceilings according to specifications.

AE Response: VA will provide location.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Yes, refer to general note #6 on HVAC demolition sheets. Provide an allowance of (3) 5 ton spot coolers and associated connections for each phase.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Yes, refer to general note #7 on HVAC demolition sheets.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA to provide access cards..

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: VA will allow when needed to work after hours..

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Contractor to remove it and dipose.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Unforseen are always present.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Yes, 120V power will need to be provided from nearest source.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Make adjustments as necessary for the hot water piping installation.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Per General Note 2 on drawing E-001, the contractor shall coordinate all required shutdowns on existing utilities with the VA in order to minimize impact to other areas.

nstephenson Text Box AE Response: Refer to Pump Schedule on M-002 for VFD voltage requirements.

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AE Response: Alternate light fixtures can be provided but must meet project specifications.