RFI Response - 546-23-112 Renovate Interior Corridors .pdf

RFI Response Renovate Interior Corridors Building 1, Floors 2-3

Project Number: 546-23-112

1. Reference: Solicitation, Page 59

a. Question: Items 16, 17 & 18 references Phase One and Phase Two Proposals, can you provide further clarification please?

VA Response: This is one phase; all is to be submitted at the due date, 04/04/2025 at 11:00 am

EST.

2. Reference: Solicitation, Page 59

a. Question: Page 59 of the solicitation lists the following documents with instructions to include them in our proposals, but it does not state which Factor they are to be included with. Please clarify which Factor these items should be included with; VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting, Bid Bond, Safety & Environmental record, and VETS-4212 Verification.

VA Response: These can be submitted on Factor 2.

3. Reference: Solicitation, Page 64, Factor 2 – Past Performance

a. Question: If the contractor has completed CPARS evaluations for similar VA projects being submitted under Factor 2, is it necessary for the contractor to request Past Performance Surveys and submit, or can the CPARS be submitted in lieu of the Past Performance Survey?

VA Response: Yes, CPARS can be submitted.

4. Reference: Note 22.01, sheet A401.

a. Question: Note 22.01 calls for reference to the Plumbing drawings but there is no plumbing drawings provided. Please provide plumbing drawings and/or specifications for the associated plumbing work.

VA Response: Keynote to be replaced with 2.65: Remove and reinstall existing drinking fountain.

5. Reference: Door Schedule – Remarks

a. Question: The Door Schedule – Remarks column indicated ‘Paint’ and/or ‘SS kickplates’ at various doors throughout. Are these existing or is the paint and kickplates intended to be provided under this contract? If new, please provide specification for the door hardware.

VA Response: Existing doors need to receive paint and new S.S. kickplates under this contract.

Kick plates shall be equivalent to Ives 8400 kick plates, .050” stainless steel with standard mounting package. Sizes per construction documents.

6. Reference: Sheet A401, Detail 8, SS-1

a. Question: SS-1 is shown on detail 8, sheet A401 but there is no designation for what SS-1 is on the finish schedule. Please clarify the intent of SS-1.

VA Response: Refer to addendum #01.

7. Reference: Sheet A401, Detail 8, EG-1

a. Question: EG-1 is shown on detail 8, sheet A401 but there is no designation for what EG-1 is on the finish schedule. Please clarify the intent of EG-1.

VA Response: (EG-1) End Guard wall protection to be manufacturer – Construction Specialties, Model #SCO-8, Stainless steel, full height.

8. Reference: Sheet AF201-W, Detail 4&5, Note 12.07

a. Question: Note 12.07 is shown in the referenced details but there is no designation for note 12.07.

Please clarify the intent of note 12.07.

VA Response: Refer to addendum #01.

9. Reference: Spec Section 01 35 26 Safety, 1.7 SSHO

a. Question: Can the prime contractor fulfil the SSHO duties for this contractor or is a separate individual required for the SSHO role?

VA Response: The contractor is accountable for consistently ensuring safety on the site. The VA regularly performs inspections to verify compliance.

10. Reference: Spec 02 82 11, 1.1 Extent of Work

a. Question: The asbestos spec calls for removal of 8600sf of black mastic associated with HVAC ductwork. What is the extent of the removal and what is the extent of replacement of HVAC ductwork, if necessary. Can ductwork drawings be provided highlighting the work scope?

VA Response: Pre-Renovation Asbestos Survey and Lead Paint Report – VA Hospital – VAMC Building

1: 2nd and 3rd Floor Corridors, Report Number: H8227138 will be provided in addendum.

11. Reference: Spec 01 00 00, 1.3 Statement of Bid Items and Cost Schedule – Solicitation.

a. Question: The statement of bid items in the spec indicates a total of four bid items. The Cost schedule form in the Solicitation only indicated one cost. Please verify which is accurate and provide an updated Cost Schedule, if necessary.

VA Response: The cost schedule is to reflect the total cost. Attachment 4 – Price Matrix is to list all items.

12. Reference: Note N on Sheet G200 and Temps Walls on A201N

a. Question: The referenced note calls for access to corridors with 48” clearance however there are temporary (T1.0) walls shown throughout. Please provide additional clarification to which requirements supersedes the other.

VA Response: If any work is not completed and the area needs to be re-opened, it should free of any hazard to patients, staff, and visitors. Coordinate with COR final configuration and location of temporary walls.

13. Reference: Demo note 2.10, sheet AD201.

a. Question: Demo note 2.10 calls for dumbwaiter frame, door, and controls to be removed, see

MEPFS drawings. However, there is no other information pertaining to the dumbwaiter demo. Can additional information be provided or can the make/manufacturer of the dumbwaiter be provided?

VA Response: Dumbwaiter is not operational and will be removed under a separate contract.

This project is only to remove the frame, door, and control panel buttons in order to install a new wall in the corridor.

14. Reference: Drawing note #3, sheet MH121 – MH132

a. Question: Please verify if duct leak testing of existing duct is required as part of this contract. If so, please provide additional drawings indicating the extent of testing of existing ductwork.

VA Response: Duct leakage testing is only required for new ductwork and connections.

Leakage testing of existing ductwork is outside the scope of this project.

15. Please provide the “Pre-Renovation Asbestos Survey and Lead Paint Report – VA Hospital – VAMC Building 1: 2nd and 3rd Floor Corridors, Report Number: H8227138” by Terracon Consultants, Inc. Dated July 11, 2023 as referenced in specification section 02 82 11 (Item #3, Page2) to identify the locations and scope of work for the

ACM.

VA Response: Pre-Renovation Asbestos Survey and Lead Paint Report – VA Hospital – VAMC Building

1: 2nd and 3rd Floor Corridors, Report Number: H8227138 will be provided in addendum.

16. Please provide the finishes for the existing wood doors as stated on sheet A-601. No information was given on the Door Schedule.

VA Response: Unless noted to be painted existing wood doors are stained.

17. Please confirm that we are using all existing finish hardware on all the doors.

VA Response: Unless otherwise noted existing finish hardware is to remain.

18. On Sheet A-202N, Plan Note 9.20 states to paint existing elevator doors. Please provide a proper paint specification since the elevator doors appear to be factory stainless steel doors.

VA Response: Refer to addendum #01

19. On Sheet A-401, Elevation Plan Note 10.03 states that the acrylic signage is to be provided by the Contractor.

Please provide signage details and specifications.

20. Please provide model # and specifications for the Aluma Design Display noted on Sheet A-401, Elevation Note 10.04.

21. Per detail 8/A-401, please provide specifications for EG-1. No information was provided on the Interior Finishes Legend – Sheet AF-201-F.

VA Response: : (EG-1) End Guard wall protection to be manufacturer – Construction Specialties, Model #SCO-8, Stainless steel, full height.

22. Per detail 8/A-401, please provide specifications for SS-1. No information was provided on the Interior Finishes

Legend – Sheet AF-201-F.

23. For Sheet AF-201W, please provide plan notes for information noted on wall sections 4 and 5.

24. Please confirm slot diffuser counts since there is conflicting information as shown on Sheet MH-121 and Detail 1/A-403. The slot diffusers are shown on both sides of the elevator lobby while the mechanical sheet shows one side.

VA Response: Mechanical sheet MH-121 is correct. There are obstructions above the ceiling that would make installation on both sides not constructable.

25. Please confirm slot diffuser counts since there is conflicting information as shown on Sheet MH-132 and Detail

5/A-403. The slot diffusers are shown as two slot diffusers at the elevator lobby while the mechanical sheet indicates one continuous diffuser on one side.

VA Response: Mechanical sheet MH-132 is correct. There are obstructions above the ceiling that would make installation on both sides not constructable.

26. Please confirm existing deck heights for both floors.

VA Response: 12’10 from 2nd to 3rd floor. 11’8” from 3rd to 4th floor.

27. Please provide as-built drawings for the existing 2nd floor and 3rd floor working areas.

VA Response: The AE construction documents (drawings and specs) provided should have all the necessary information for the biding of this project.