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VA GAINESVILLE Renovation of Hospital Stairwells 573-18-600 BIDDER RFIs
ALL DRAWINGS AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE LINK BELOW
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| 11/15/2022 |
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| QUESTION | |
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| VA |
| 1. Can you provide the Environmental Report (Asbestos Report)? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The asbestos report is available and attached as part of the bid documents |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 2. Is the coordination of the SOW by Stairwell or by Floors? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| Generally, the coordination of the schedule and sequence will be developed by the stairwell. There may be limited situations, however, where the VA may request a stairwell to be delivered in multiple stages to accommodate life safety needs. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 3. Who would provide the contingency plan if there were an Emergency, and we are currently working on an emergency exit stairwell? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The contractor is responsible to coordinate with the VA Safety Officer to provide an alternate means of egress during the execution of activities that impede the utilization of a particular stairwell. The contractor is responsible to provide the proper signing and labeling of temporary routes of evacuation depending on the work implemented by the stairwell. Refer to spec SECTION 01 58 16 and any other information under the plans, specifications, or the TIL. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 4. Will the VA provide specialized keys and fobs, or would we need a VA Chaperone all the times? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| VA will provide a construction KEY according to the planned work by the contractor as needed. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 5. Does this project overlap with other projects throughout the hospital? Same scope different projects? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| There is no overlap planned as part of the plans and specifications of this project. Nevertheless, the contractor shall consider any coordination with other projects VA is managing in the surrounding areas. This scope is intended to stand alone, and additional stairwell projects with similar scopes are not anticipated at this time. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 6. Can we get the color marked plan that was shown on the walkthrough on November 3rd, 2022? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The color-marked floor plan utilized during the site visit is included as a reference only. It is not intended that this color-marked floor plan supersede any bid document |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 7. Are the finishes (Painting, flooring, lighting, etc.) all the same for the interior stairs? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| Refer to Bid Documents including Drawings A601, A602, A603, and A604 and related information included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 8. Stair #54 is blocked; will the renovation keep this stair blocking entrance from everyone? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The works at stair No. 54 will be according to the plans and specifications. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 9. Stair #17 (Outdoor Stair) was partially frame and some drywall was installed, is this going to be done under a different project or it should be included on the SOW? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The ongoing works planned for Stair No.17 are not expected to overlap the works for this project, meaning that the works will be according to the plans and specifications. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 10. What is the preferred containment plan that the VA will prefer on interior, exterior stairs, and mechanical room? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The containment plan shall be in full compliance with the plans and specifications. Refer to the spec SECTION 01 35 26 and the latest reference under the VA Technical Information Library (TIL). |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 11. Would this project allow to work on weekends and nighttime? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| There will be certain activities that have to be done after working hours or on weekends according to previous coordination with the VA. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 12. Is any of the stairs by any Mental Health Ward that need additional clearances to work? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| While it is not the intent to limit access to the stairwells adjacent to the Mental Health Area, patient activities within this zone may necessarily restrict the construction activities that occur outside in a limited way access to the building and the areas require continuous coordination with the VA. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 13. If there is any unforeseen situation on a stair, will the GC be able to start another stair while the issue resolves? Or will the project stop? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The contractor is responsible to develop the project schedule and sequence of the work. Such a schedule can be changed in coordination with the COR depending on circumstances that impede the sequence as planned. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 14. Can the GC work on multiple stairs at the same time? Or one at a time? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| The Contractor may propose to escalate the schedule by working on multiple stairwells at a time, but approval will be on a case-by-case basis subject to approval by the VA. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 15. On Stairs in Mechanical Rooms most of the surrounding areas are covered by Mold, would this need to be remediated? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| There is no need to remediate mold in the mechanical rooms. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 16. On Mechanical Rooms most of the ductwork is rusted, damaged, or covered with mold, would this need to fix under the SOW of this project? Or leave as it is? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| There is no need to remediate mold in the mechanical rooms. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 17. What are we doing with old fixtures? Are they garbage or do we turn them in to the hospital? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| Dispose of demolished materials as indicated in the Bid Documents including Specification Section 02 41 00 – Demolition. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 18. Can we use an alternative to what's on the plans for the fixtures ? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| Products other than those listed as Design Basis products and/or Scheduled in the Bid Documents may be provided if they meet the salient characteristics of the specific products indicated. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 19. Do we have to mark the circuit on the light fixture? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| Circuit markings on fixtures is not required by the Specifications. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 20. None of the fixtures have a circuit number. Are we working them hot? |
| Milicon |
| 11/08/2022 |
| No, Contractor will need to trace the circuit and turn off the prior doing work. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 21. A.01, A.02, and A.03 show Stair 18 as alternate 5 (there may be other references to “alternate 5”). No alternate 5 exists in the solicitation. Please clarify |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Specification Section 01 00 00, Paragraph 1.3 has been revised by Addendum to include Alternate No. 5. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 22. Stairs 1, 9, 10, and 11 are shown on various A.0x sheets as being on specific alternates; however, some stairs are on multiple alternates per the solicitation. Please clarify which supersedes. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Contractor bids should follow Bid Items as indicated in Specification Section 01 00 00, Article 1.3. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 23. File “J.09 Attachment 09 – Past Performance Survey [3 Pages].pdf” is the same document as “J.10 Attachment 10 – Letter of Commitment Key Subcontractors [1 Page].pdf”. Please provide the correct document. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| WILL UPLOAD CORRECT FORM |
PLEASE OMMIT ATTACHEMENT 10 & 11 FROM THE REQUIREMENTS
12-05-2022
| TMM |
| 24. Please confirm the finish schedules are correct as supplied at A601 through A604 and not missing information. Specifically, there are many stairs showing “N/A” or “-“. As just two examples: Stairs 17 & 18 do not show any finishes for walls, yet these stairs are getting entirely new walls constructed. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarifications for finishes indicated on Drawings A601 – A604 are included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 25. Please clarify “P” (with no number) finish code on the finish schedule at A601. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarifications for finishes indicated on Drawing A601 are included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 26. Please provide finish details for Stair 41; it does not appear on any finish schedule. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarifications for finishes indicated on Drawing A601 are included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 27. Please clarify the different meanings indicated by “EX”, “N/A”, and “-“ on the finish schedule. We assume “EX” to mean “existing to remain as-is”, “N/A” to mean “not applicable, the surface does not exist to finish”, and “-“ to mean “existing to remain as-is.” |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Abbreviation for “EX” is indicated on Drawing G0.2 in ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS. Abbreviation for “N/A” has been added to Drawing G0.2 by Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 28. On the finish schedule, please clarify if “RF1” has the same meaning as “RF” and if “RB1” has the same meaning as “RB”. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarifications for finishes indicated on Drawings A601 – A604 are included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 29. Corner guards are called out on the finish schedule. Where are these to be used? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Corner guards have been deleted. Clarifications for finishes indicated on Drawings A601 – A604 are included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 30. Remark 2 on A602 does not appear on the finish schedule itself. There are two lifts shown in the drawings (stairs 19 & 43). Please clarify which, as the drawings do not indicate which is the “generator room”. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Remark 2 Added to Stair 19-0 on revised Drawing A602 included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 31. Lift shown at 2/A43.1 is drawn in black, indicating this is a new item. All notes on A43 indicate this is an existing lift. Please clarify. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Notes provided on this Drawing clearly identify existing items to remain. No change to Bid Document is required or provided. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 32. Please provide jamb, head, and sill details for door 17-0. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Door 17-0 will be an existing door assembly being installed by a separate project currently under construction. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 33. Please provide spec for hardware set E8 used only on door 17-0. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Door 17-0 will be an existing door assembly being installed by a separate project currently under construction. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 34. Please provide the frame type for door 8-0PB2. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarification for frame type is indicated on revised Drawing A613 included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 35. CN5 for 1/A7.1 indicates door 7-0PB2 is an existing door, frame, and hardware to remain, but the door is shown dashed, indicating to be demolished. 7-0PB2 on 4/A7.1 is shown dark, indicating a new door, frame, and hardware. The door schedule on A613 indicates the door is existing to remain with a new frame and hardware. Please clarify. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarification for door is indicated on revised Drawing A7.1 included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 36. CN2 for 2/A8.1 indicates door, frame & hardware for 8-0PB1 are all to be demolished. CN2 for 5/A8.1 states to replace the door, frame, and hardware as scheduled. The door schedule on A613 indicates the door is existing to remain with a new frame and hardware. Please clarify. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarification for door is indicated on revised Drawing A8.1 included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 37. Please provide the “existing conditions report” indicated in section 02 83 33.13 for the locations of lead-based paint requiring removal and disposal. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| The lead-based report is available and attached as part of the bid documents. |
| TMM |
| 38. Please provide a specification section for signage (division 10). |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Clarification for signage is indicated on revised Drawings A701 and A702 included in Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 39. Please extend the bid date to December 13, 2022. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Bid Date was extended by previous Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 40. Is this project tax-exempt? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| No, this project is not tax-exempt. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 41. Due to the instability in our current economy with price escalations and procurement issues, please change the contract type to a Fixed-Price with Economics Price Adjustments pursuant to FAR 16.203. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| This procurement will be Firm Fixed Price |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 42. Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| The project superintendent can be the SSHO. The person must meet the minimum qualifications required as per specifications and the TIL for both roles. This person must be full time at the project site. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 43. If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Refer to the response to question 42. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 44. Will the government clarify if there is a separate LOS form offerors must submit, in addition to the VAAR 852.219-77 form requested under paragraph (j), or if only the VAAR 852.219-77 form (provided as an attachment) is required? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| The LOS FORM IS NO LONGER REQUIRE |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 45. We were unable to visit the roof areas during the site visit, can photos of those areas be provided? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| The contractor can coordinate with the COR for additional site visits. Sent an email to Jorge.MoralesLopez@va.gov |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 46. Is there an established sequence for the project or can that be determined by the awarded contractor? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| The project schedule and sequence must be developed by the contractor contingent on the coordination and approval of the VA COR. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 47. Will the contractors be allowed to occupy multiple stairwells at a time? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| The project schedule and sequence must be developed by the contractor contingent on the coordination and approval of the VA COR. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| VA |
| 48. Will a laydown area be provided for the contract to store dumpsters and materials? If so, where will this laydown area be located in proximity to the buildings? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| The VA will not provide a laydown area. The contractor has to coordinate to deliver materials and equipment according to the daily need per the means and method. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 49. Note J on sheet G0.2 indicates that scaled layout and coordination drawings will be provided prior to the start of any work. Please identify who will be responsible to provide these drawings. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Architectural General Note J has been deleted from Drawing G0.2 by Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 50. Note K on sheet G0.2 indicates that “PATCH AND REPAIR ALL DAMAGED SURFACES AS NEEDED TO INSTALL NEW WORK.” Will limits to this damaged surface be provided? This statement is vague and leaves subjective limits to the scope. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Design intent of Architectural General Note K is indicated as intended. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 51. Door 12-4 indicated a new Card Reader will be required; however, no locations are shown on the electrical drawings. Are we to assume this location already has a reader installed and we are providing a new device? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| Remark 1 has been deleted has been deleted from Door 12-4 indicted on Drawing A614 by Addendum. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 52. On Sheet E55.1 it indicates that we are to provide a card reader and access control for the space. Is this to be connected into any door hardware? If not, please provide intent. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| New work notes on E55.1 state where to route access control to and what type of system they are being added to. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 53. On multiple electrical sheets, it is indicated that we are to provide additional hardware in the control panel “For a complete and operational system” Can you please provide details to what is currently installed or provide a list of required hardware? |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| If this is in reference to the access control work shown this equipment is Lenel. The contactor will need to get the Lenel representative who supports this facility to give them a quote to do the work referenced on the drawings. |
| 12-05-2022 |
| TMM |
| 54. Sheet E17.1 indicates that panel R.EQ2 is to be installed under a separate project. Please confirm this panel will be installed before commencement of this solicitation. |
| Blue Cord |
| 11/14/2022 |
| This project is currently under construction. |
| 12-05-2022 |
END OF RFIs RECEIVED 11/15/2022
