S05 - RFI - CFA Kitchen Renovation_Redacted.pdf

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PROPOSAL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FORM

SOLICITATION: 36C26124R0081– CFA Kitchen Renovation RFI CUT OFF DATE: September 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM Honolulu Time

NOTE: ALL PRE-PROPOSAL INQUIRIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO

kristin.kennedy1@va.gov BY AN EDITABLE USE OF THIS FORM. Please identify, in numerical sequence, each set of inquiries that you send.

Question(s) is/are on the solicitation [] Question(s) is/are on the drawings, specifications, technical data [x ]

Company Name and Offeror:

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Date of Proposal Inquiry: 9/20/2024

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Proposal RFI #1 – Drawing Q-101 shows that the contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing an “Ice Machine.” No further information/ details are given on the ice machine beyond that. Please provide additional information on the ice machine to provide the correct equipment for this proposal.

AE Response: Ice machine with dispenser to be Scotsman MC0330MA-1 Prodigy Elite Series 30" Air Cooled Medium Cube Ice Machine With HD30B-1 Dispenser

Proposal RFI #2 – In reference to replacing the grease trap in the loading dock,

a) Provide trench detail for the new installation.

a.

b) Provide thickness of concrete, compressive strength required and rebar/ dowel details for the repair during replacement of the sanitary piping.

a.

c) Please provide elevation of the point of connection, for bidding purposes what is the depth of the existing 4” Sanitary Main line and the existing 2” Sanitary branch line.

a. AE Response: Depth of the 2” Sanitary sewer is at an invert of 259.6 to 262.5.

Proposal RFI #3 – In reference to drawing P101 keynote #2 – Connect new Sink here in existing piping, for the 2” sanitary line connection.

a) Provide trench detail for the new installation.

b) Provide thickness of concrete, compressive strength required and rebar/ dowel details for the repair during replacement of the sanitary piping.

c) Please provide elevation of the point of connection, for bidding purposes what is the depth of the existing 2” Sanitary branch line.

AE Response: Depth of the 2” Sanitary sewer is at an invert of 259.6 to 262.5.

Proposal RFI #4 – Please confirm that the loading bay will be closed during the replacement of the grease trap and piping to ensure safety of the end user.

VA Response: The loading dock will be closed during the replacement of the grease trap.

Proposal RFI #5 – Please change the project duration of 180 calendar days to 270 calendar days this is to allow for equipment/ material submittal preparation/ approval, fabrication lead-time, its delivery and concrete curing to allow for application of epoxy and returning for the application of epoxy and refrigeration required for the 2nd freezer.

VA Response: POP can be adjusted to 270 calendar days.

Proposal RFI #6 – Please advise frequency and requirements for VA to access the 2nd freezer during construction. Will it be acceptable of GC to provide a temporary freezer to be staged outside for VA to use?

VA Response: With limited space, having one accessible during construction is the ideal situation. This prevents staff from having to bring in food from the outdoors and prevents staff having to deal with the elements.

Proposal RFI #7 - The RFP contains a list of VA supplied equipment that the contractor is to install, the list calls for a “reach in refrigerator” and a “reach in freezer.” The Plans show details for both refrigerator and freezer but do not show where the refrigerator will go. Additionally, the equipment list on the plans only shows the reach in the freezer. Please advise if the reach in refrigeration is to be excluded or included. If included, please provide details for the reach in refrigerator.

AE Response: Refer to design sheet Q-101 (attached) of reach in refrigerator placement.

Proposal RFI#8 – There is a 21 13 13 specification Wet- Pipe Sprinkler but no Fire Protection Plans/ Drawings provided. Please clarify the scope of work for the wet-pipe sprinkler system.

AE Response: No wet pipe fire protection scope on this project. Protect in place.

Proposal RFI#9 – Please clarify scope of work for the Fire Alarm System for GC to quantify and provide competitive pricing. Based on the drawing notes, fire alarm devices are to be cleaned in areas of construction and reconnect the new clean agent system to the existing fire alarm panel. Please confirm that this is the only scope of work.

AE Response: The new hood needs to be tied into the fire alarm control panel. See mechanical sheets.

Proposal RFI#10 – Specification 28 31 00 par 2.7 call out for spares & replacement parts, please confirm if this is required as the scope of work is to reconnect existing devices only.

AE Response: All new equipment, including the new hood scope, requires spare parts to be provided.

Proposal RFI#11 - Please provide fire alarm as-built drawings for reference.

AE Response: See attached as-builts for CFA Fire Alarm.

Proposal RFI#12 - Please provide fire sprinkler as-built drawings for reference as no existing sprinkler shown in the drawing.

AE Response: No fire protection scope. Protect in place. See attached as-builts for CFA Fire Alarm.

Proposal RFI#13 – Please advise if interior perimeter wall of the kitchen are fire rated walls that extend from the ACT ceiling to roof structure. This is needed to quantify temporary wall barrier if needs to extend to the structure.

AE Response: Perimeter wall of kitchen is concrete masonry units and extends to deck above.

Proposal RFI#14 – Drawing AD101 keynote #3 state to relocate existing furniture and equipment prior to start of construction. Please advise the location where it will be relocated, will it need to be stored in VA storage and later reinstalled once job is complete? Or Contractor to temporary store it for the VA? Please clarify scope of work.

AE Response: See GI201 for temporary location of warmer and refrigerator for use in dining during construction. Equipment not called out to be demo’ed or relocated (some shelving and a desk) would need to be stored in the building at the VA’s direction.

Proposal RFI#15 – Provide details of metal wall blocking required for the kitchen equipment and location.

AE Response: Coordinate with equipment manufacturers for exact height and location of blocking needed for wall hung equipment. See details below and attached updated sheet A-101 for method of blocking with Steel studs.

Proposal RFI#16 – Please clarify Div 27 – Communication specification scope of work, drawing does not indicate any communication/ data key notes or scope to be performed. Please advise where this will be used.

AE Response: Division 27 includes new controls connections for all mechanical and hood devices.

Additional Questions 9/23/2024:

Proposal RFI #1 – Spec section 33 30 00 par 2.6 call out for precast grease interceptor while Spec section 22 13 23 par 2.1 calls out for cast iron or steel. Also drawing P-101 call out model GT2700-50 which is a Zurn product that is made of steel construction. Please confirm that this project requires steel construction grease interceptor that is called out in drawing P- AE Response: confirmed. Steel construction is required.

Proposal RFI#2 – Please provide size of the access doors required for the shaft wall and ceiling.

AE Response: 24”x24” is acceptable.

Proposal RFI#3 – Please advise scope of work related to the spec section 09 30 13? Is this for repair needed when the epoxy meets with the existing ceramic tiles at the Dining Room and corridor CA-4? Please confirm.

AE Response: confirmed.

Proposal RFI#4 – Please advise finish ceiling height of the walk-in freezers.

AE Response:

#1: at ceiling: 8’-3”, at light 7’-10” #2: at ceiling: 8’-3”, at light 7’-10” Proposal RFI#5 – Please confirm no additional steel support needed for the new kitchen hood on the ceiling.

AE Response: New seismic bracing will be required for the new hood.

Proposal RFI#6 – Please provide detail connection of the metal tracks to the kitchen hood#1 for the installation of the shaft wall above it.

AE Response: Refer to detail below and attached updated sheet A-101 for hood / ceiling / shaft wall connection.

Additional Questions 9/23/2024:

Proposal RFI #1 - In Section 07 32 13 – Part 2.1, Part 2.2, it says to coordinate with existing roofing manufacturer and match type, size, color, and shape to existing, but no existing specification is provided. What is the currently existing manufacturer for roofing tiles, as well as shape, size, and color?

AE Response: Contractor to Field verify existing roofing tile, See photo below. Design intent is to match shape, size and color with the closest available product. Scope anticipated is limited to re-flashing and Minor Repair of existing roof where existing vent is replaced with new vent.

MARVIN

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Date: 2024.09.25 08:32:24 -10'00'