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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

36C255

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25523R0084

05-09-2023

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Project # 657-503,Construct Primary Care and Women's Health Building at Marion VA Medical Center, Illinois.

a. The purpose of this Amendment 0001 is to provide the answers to questions received from the site visit held on 05/18/2023 in pages 2 through 26.

b. The list of attendees from the site visit is also attached.

c. The proposal due date is extended from June 15, 2023 to June 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

d. All other terms and conditions remain unchange and in full force.

CONTINUATION PAGE-Solicitation 36C25523R0084 – Amendment 0001

Question from Site Visit, Solicitation 36C25523R0084, P/N 657-503, Construct Primary Care and Women’s Health Building

Note: Items in blue text were answered by the VA; Red text were answered by the designer of record, Miller-Remick.

Question #1: With regard to Section 283100 – The existing campus fire alarm network is a Siemens Desigo Modular with a Siemens Desigo CC Command Center. Is it the intention of the VA to have the new system to network with the existing campus fire alarm network? If so, will the network connection be via fiber or copper and which panel/building will the network connection tie into?

Answer: Yes, it is to network with the existing campus fire alarm network through fiber in building 37. The existing fire alarm system is Siemens.

Question #2: Section 283100 1.6 - Guarantee Services – This section is typically not used as the VA has a service agreement that would cover these services currently and would be a duplication of cost. Are we to include Guarantee Services in our quote?

Answer: The VA needs a 1 year service agreement.

Question #3: Section 283100 2.13.D – Does the VA want the software/programming rights to the fire alarm panel? This would transfer liability to the VA and is not what has been desired in the past.

Answer: The VA does want the software/programming rights.

Question #4: Drawing E-506 Video Surveillance Schedule Notes

Note A notes that all cameras are shown for rough-in. Please confirm that security devices and programming (PACS, Gate Control, Intrusion, and CCTV) are to be included by Siemens Factory Branch, through the Electrical Contactor with confirmation on system integration with security gate, network switches, and device locations.

Answer: Yes, all is to be included through the electrical contractor.

Question #5: Drawing E-506 Access Control Schedule Notes

The doors listed in Access Control Schedule do not meet the minimum requirements of Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual Revised July 1, 2022 with consideration to Appendix B. Shall Appendix B be followed for correct door location on the PACS, Intrusion, and SSTV systems? This would include but not limited to the following for PACS secured entry/exits: door and rooms for Exterior Facility Entrances, Electrical Room, Medicine Storage or Dispensing, and Main Entrance.

Answer: Yes, follow appendix B.

Question #6: Drawing ES101 - 20’ Embedded Site Lighting Pole Detail

This drawing notes that CAT6A is to be used for the camera cabling. The distance shown on drawing is beyond 100 meters. Will fiber be required to each pole/camera to match existing site norms for security network of devices?

Also noted that no drawings/diagrams/typical include grounding or bonding of cabling for security devices on the exterior of the building. Please confirm appropriate grounding and bonding is required by manufactures recommendations.

Answer: Yes, Cat 6A is required and grounding and bonding is required.

Question #7: Drawing E-701 – Panel LSL

Panel LSL shows circuit 3, 5, 7, and 9 to be life safety system devices. Are these circuits to be powered by generator power to meet VA standards for Security Uptime requirements or do UPS need to be included to meet system requirements set forth by the VA?

Answer: These circuits are backed up by the emergency generator and do meet VA standards.

Question #8: Drawings ES103 – Access Control/Security Gate Detail

This drawing includes Facial Recognition camera that is currently not used by Marion VA norms for security. Shall facial recognition be used for the gate outside of current security norms?

Answer: The VA does not need Facial Recognition capabilities.

Questions #’s 9 through 11 are for Patient Ceiling Lifts:

Question #9: We are not finding the lifts in any of the plans. Can you please verify what rooms the ceiling lifts are being placed in?

Answer: Procedure Rooms 125, 168, 169

Question #10: What configuration of ceiling lift are you looking for, Traverse or Straight Rail?

Answer: Straight Rail

Question #11: Do the lifts need bathroom access?

Answer: Bathroom access is not required by the design Guide

Questions #’s 12 through 14 are for Nurse Call:

Question #12: In Section 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue (page 18), J., 1., d. states the minimum remote annunciation locations shall be Telephone/PBX Operator Room and Police Control/Operations Room. Are both annunciation locations located in the same building? If so, which nurse call is being used?

Answer: There will be no Code Blue in the building. That will be deleted from the specifications. Nurse call will be Raulands.

Question #13: If the remote annunciation locations are located in other buildings, is there dark fiber (unused) that can be used by installer/contractor?

Answer: No annunciator is required.

Question #14: If the installer/contractor cannot use dark fiber (unused) between buildings, is there an accessible fiber conduit path that can be used by the installer/contractor?

Answer: N/A refer to question #13

Question #15: Per sheet AI-901, please advise if there is signage in the following rooms:

Conference/Group Room 107, Storage Room 107A, Utility Room 120, Cylinder

Storage Room 181 and Mechanical Room 178. If so, please advise on the Sign

Type(s).

Answer: Room 107 – Type IN-04.03

Room 107A – Type IN-04.04

Room 120 – Type IN-04.04

Room 181 – Type IN-04.04

Room 178 – Type IN-03.01

Question #16: Per the Finish schedule on sheet AI-601, rooms: 101, 102, 108, 115, 123, 124, 125A, 128, 139, 153A, 155, 156A, 157, 157A, 160, 161, 168A, and 169A are called out as PT-1 for flooring but it is in conflict with the Floor Treatment Plan on sheet AI-102 where it calls out these rooms to be CT-1. Please clarify floor material type.

Answer: The Floor Finish Legend on sheet AI-102 which reads as CT-1 shall be changed to be PT-1.

Question #17: Per the Finish schedule on sheet AI-601, the Kiosk Room 103 and MHV Room

106 are to have LVT-1 floor finish but the Floor Treatment Plan on Sheet AI-102 indicates LVT-2 floor finish. Please clarify floor material type

Answer: The floor finish for rooms 103 and 106 shall be LVT-2 as indicated on sheet AI-

102. The Room Finish Schedule on sheet AI-601 for those rooms shall be LVT-2 as opposed to LVT-1.

Question #18: Per the Finish schedule on sheet AI-601, the Exam Room 119 is to receive LVT-1 and LVT-2. The Floor Treatment Plan on Sheet AI-102 indicates LVT-2. Please clarify floor material type and locations in the rooms if there are multiple floor types.

Answer: Room 119 shall be LVT-2.

Question #19: Please provide the subsurface geotechnical report and borings for this project.

Answer: Geotechnical report included as attachment with Pre-Bid RFIs responses.

Question #20: Per detail 2/AE112, the specialty ceiling has a ceiling height of 11'-4" and the surrounding ACT ceiling height is 12'-6" which is a difference of 1'-2" in height.

Detail 4/AE112 which references the elevations of the two ceiling types only shows a height difference of 8". Please clarify.

Answer: Change Ceiling type A in this location to 12’-0”

Question #21: Please provide an existing topography drawing of the project site.

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Answer: Topographic survey included as attachment with Pre-Bid RFI responses.

Question #22: Please provide the existing security, access controls, fire alarm, nurse call, and medical gas vendors within the campus.

Answer: Siemens, Rollands, and gas medix.

Question #23: Corridor 145 is noted on the room finish schedule on sheet AI-601 but is not on the floor plan (Sheet AI-102). Please advise where corridor 145 is located or should this room be deleted from the schedule

Answer: Corridor 145 is on the west side of the plan. Refer to sheet AI-101 for the exact location.

Question #24: Please provide a connection point for gas feeding the new building.

Answer: Natural gas is shown on P-101. Refer to civil plans for continuation. Gas service is to be provided by the gas company. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with utility provider.

Question #25: Please provide conflicts and profiles for electrical duct bank.

Answer: A profile will not be provided for the electrical duct bank. Contractor shall assume typical depths of existing utilities and anticipate construction of new duct bank beneath the existing. Electrical response to another Pre-Bid RFI question indicates a new MH location for this construction.

Question #26: Per sheet CG-102, at the west end of the building/grading plan. It notes the

SOG and surrounding sidewalks fluctuate between elevation 467.5 - 468. On sheet CU-102, it shows the rim elevation of the inlet in the yard at 468.94.

Please confirm the yard inlet rim elevation and invert elevations and how they relate to the rest of the drainage system.

Answer: CU102 has been updated. See attached with responses to Pre-Bid RFI responses.

Question #27: As noted on sheet CU-101, please confirm manhole connection (near note 3 in south end) that it provides an adequate avenue to the Main Bldg. for all Special systems to include BAS, F/A, Security & Access Control, CCTV, NC, in addition to

Tele-Communications.

Answer: The manhole does provide an adequate avenue to the Main Bldg. for all special systems.

Question #28: On Civil Sheets CU-101 and CU-102, it shows the new UE Duct bank extending from the new building all the way to the POC, but it also refers us to the

Electrical Drawings for more detail. On sheets ES-101 and ES-102 shows only a portion of this duct bank as new. Please clarify the UE duct bank routing.

Answer: The new UE duct bank is routed to the new above ground pull box from the new service feeders. The new feeders shall tie into the existing main campus loop via the above ground pull box adjacent to the pull box previously added prior to this project by direction of the VA. Duct bank routing shall be revised to match civil drawings.

Question #29: Please confirm that directional boring would be considered for road crossing utilities.

Answer: Yes (Directional boring can not be done because IT and Power are in separate concrete encased duct banks and would need to be open cut.)

Question #30: Per sheet CJ-101 on the south end of the project at the site fence location, it shows note #7 (Rip Rap). Please clarify this note or should it be note #8

(Construction Fence).

Answer: A fenceline is shown along the existing roadway with a #7 keynote. This should be keynote #8.

Question #31: Notes: JSN F0206, F0220, F0300, M0255, R4650, and A5025 are listed on the

First Floor Equipment Plan on sheet QH101 but are not listed on the equipment schedule. Please advise on their description and if they are owner/contractor provided/installed.

Answer: F0206 – Bariatric Chair (VV); F0220 – Conference Chair (VV); F0300 – Task Chair (VV); If M2055 is meant – Shelving (VV); R4650 – Ice Maker (VV); A5025 – Bench, Locker Room, Portable (VV)

Question #32: Please provide sections and details for the construction of the drainage boxes/structures.

Answer: Profiles will not be provided for storm sewers. See updated plans and additional details attached with Pre-Bid RFI responses.

Question #33: Will the owner accept the use of the industry leading Procore Project Management software as the primary submittal and data tracking tool for this project?

Answer: yes.

Question #34: Many VA campuses and locations have suspended the COVID protocols for working on a projects. Are or will there be any restrictions on the project/on-site/VA campus regarding COVID-19?

Answer: No.

Question #35: Many VA campuses are beginning to address Tuberculosis protocols on VA campus projects. Are there any TB required protocols for this campus/project?

Answer: No.

Question #36: After award, the Contracting Officer will provide a NTP to the awardee .What is the approximant duration between issuing the award and issuing the NTP?

Answer: After award, the awardee will be given 7 days to submit payment and performance bonds, and liability insurance. Upon receipt of these documents a pre-construction conference/meeting will be held and will issue the NTP then with an effective date acceptable to the government. The CO anticipates the effective date will begin within 15 days after the pre-construction conference.

Question #37: For planning the preliminary project schedule, what is the anticipated award date?

Answer: The CO anticipates award of the contract in July if a fair and reasonable offer is received.

Question #38: What is the anticipated duration between issuance of contract award and issuance of the NTP?

Answer: please see answer for question #36.

Question #39: How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path schedule for owner and A/E review and respond to RFIs?

Answer: 5 days.

Question #40: How many calendar days should be included in the critical-path method schedule for owner and A/E submittal review?

Answer: 5 days.

Question #41: Where will the designated parking & laydown area be for workers accessing the construction site?

Answer: Parking can be in your construction site and the nearest laydown yard is located to the south of building 15.

Question #42: Please confirm that the project is to be completed during normal working hours M-F, 7:00A - 3:30P

Answer: Yes

Question #43: We anticipate certain construction activities to generate high levels of noise. Please confirm that only the Contracting Officer can suspend work via written notification to the Contractor.

Answer: Yes, only the Contracting Officer can suspend work via an approved modification to the contract. The COR should notify immediately the contracting office when suspension of work is anticipated.

Question #44: Please confirm that the owner will be contracting directly with a third-party commissioning agent for commissioning the project and that the Contractor is only to include participation/coordination with the Commissioning Agent.

Answer: The VA needs the commissioning agent included in the contract.

Question #45: Has the facility Operation & Maintenance team reviewed the Contract Documents for operability to avoid change orders?

Question #46: Due to the unprecedented and unpredictable material price increases occurring in the nation, will the CO/VA/Owner allow a fixed price contract with economic price adjustments per FAR 16.203 to be used as the basis for contract award? This will allow the most competitive price to be offered at this time.

Answer: The Contracting Office will only use the type of contract, Firm-Fixed Price, for this acquistion.

Question #47: Who is the owners' service provider for the fire alarm system? Can you please provide contract information?

Answer: Siemens

Question #48: Will provide a copy of the site visit attendance and sign-in sheet in amendment?

Answer: The site visit attendance/sign-in sheet will be provided and attached to an amendment to the solicitation which will be posted in SAM.gov.

Question #49: Will the VA provide a copy of RFI questions and responses submitted from all contractors on this solicitation?

Answer: Yes. All questions and answers will be provided as an attachment to the amendment to the solicitation which will be posted in SAM.gov.

Question #50: If RFI answers elicit a follow-up question, will an additional RFI submission period be allowed?

Answer: if the follow up question/s will significantly affect the accuracy of the proposal, the CO will try her best to get the answer to the follow-up question and will post the answer in SAM.gov via amendment to the solicitation. The CO will determine if additional time will be allowed.

Question #51: Who is the VA campus Nurse Call / Code Blue provider?

Answer: Rollands

Question #52: Is CAT 6A a requirement for this project instead of CAT 6?

Question #53: SF-1442 states 90 days hold for Government acceptance. The concern is the effect of escalating prices of material, equipment, and shortages in supply chain affecting pricing after longer than anticipated acceptance by the government being held in a FFP contract. Once contractor submits RFP proposal narratives and pricing, when does the VA anticipate an award?

Answer: Please see answer to question #37.

Question #54: Who is the VA campus/building PACS/Video/ Security system vendor / provider?

Answer: Siemens

Question #55: Who is the VA Campus/building provider for Public Address systems (PAS) along with mass notification systems? Are there system tie-in points in other buildings / room?

Answer: Everbridge software, and it is web based.

Question #56: Can you confirm if EMR Appendix 2 needs to be with the Volume I technical Proposal or with the price proposal? It is listed as a document to submit on both.

Answer: EMR Appendix 2 will be submitted in Volume 1.

Question #57: Are Reps and Certs to be included as part of the proposal?

Answer: not required.

Question #58: The solicitation states there is to be no teaming agreements unless with joint venture. Should we have a letter of commitment for our Mechanical Subcontractor for this project?

Answer: The joint venture applies to the prime contractor. The contracting office will require the awardee to submit a copy of your contract with all subcontractors involve in this project using SF-1413, upon award of the contract.

Question #59: Factor 3: Technical Qualifications and Experience of Proposed Staffing.

There is a requirement for years of experience for each key person selected for this project. Is there also a certain number of years required that the key personnel selected must be employed with our firm?

Answer: There is no requirement on the number of years that the key personnel must be with the firm.

Question #60: The existing tap box is on the campus power loop. Note 2 states tap box provided under separate contract. Is this tap existing or new? If not existing and to be installed, what is the time frame for installation in regards to this contract? Will it be available?

Answer: One existing tap box is already installed. There is an additional tap box that is to be installed under this contract and purchased and installed by the construction contractor.

Question #61: Note 1 on ES102 stats new tap box to be installed adjacent to tap box under this contract. Since this appears to be on the campus power loop, is this work provided by the power company and installed by the power company during this contract, and power company fees are not to be included in our contract?

Answer: The new tap box is provided and installed by the electrical contractor under this project. This work is not provided by the power company.

Question #62: From other VA projects and recent solicitation responses, we have seen and experienced extremely long lead delivery times for electrical transformers, switchgear, and emergency generators of 80 weeks and upward. This project requires all new electrical equipment. Delivery times are currently looking like 80 weeks and upward again for this project. 80 weeks is above the 60 weeks-5 day POP. Has the VA taken this into consideration? How shall the contractor address extremely long lead times, outside the POP, and be schedule compliant with this RFP? Will the VA review and address this problem related to the current economic conditions and supply chain issues? Long lead deliveries are currently increasing in other scopes of work with Rooftop AHUs and Chillers.

Answer: Inform the CO as soon as the manufacturer/supplier indicated long lead times on electrical equipment. The CO will require documents from the supplier indicating long lead time deliveries of the items. The CO will determine and approve if the situation warrants a modification to extend the period of performance as needed.

Question #63: For this project/contract, can the GC site superintendent also hold the responsibilities/roles of CQC system manager and SSHO?

Answer: The key staffing personnel will only be allowed dual role and must be meet the qualification requirements of this solicitation. They will only be paid the role they held at the time of performance.

Question #64: May the AISC qualification stated in spec for the fabricator be waived and removed for this project? This would increase competitiveness in structural steel manufacturer pricing to the VA.

Answer: AISC certification is required per the specifications. It guarantees a level of quality in fabrication and erection particularly where the fabrication and connections are critical in the integrity of the structure/frames (like the new Primary Care & Women’s Health Bldg).

Question #65: May the AISC qualification stated in spec for the erector be waived and removed for this project? This would increase competitiveness in structural steel erectors pricing to the VA.

Answer: AISC certification is required per the specifications. It guarantees a level of quality in fabrication and erection particularly where the fabrication and connections are critical in the integrity of the structure/frames (like the new Primary Care & Women’s Health Bldg).

Question #66: Will the contractor be required to obtain and submit at SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) to the State of Illinois and included cost in bid? Or has the VA already paid for this service and application? 01 00 00 1.9C states VA will make permit available to contractor.

Answer: The contractor is required.

Question #67: Will the contractor be required to obtain-purchase and hold the NPDES permits and cost included in bid? Or has the VA already paid for this service and application? 01 00 00 1.9C states VA will make permit available to contractor.

Answer: The contractor is required. See General Note 3 on CI001

Question #68: What is the product basis of the design for the passive removable bollards on CS503.?

Answer: The 8” Assisted Lift Manual Retractable Bollards Stainless Steel made by 1- 800-BOLLARDS. SKU: MASS8040 The height above ground shall match the standard bollard height of 3’-6” above grade. Manufacturer states bollards are available in custom lengths.

Question #69: The details on CS503 for the removable bollards show what appears to be the conduit and control cable for the bollards. The electrical drawings do not show power requirements. Can you confirm these removable bollards do not require security controls and power?

Answer: No power is necessary.

Question #70: What is the product basis of design for the active barrier at the entrance shown on CS504?

Answer: As stated on CS504, Open and Closed State Detail, the Basis of Design was StrongArm M30.

Question #71: Can you confirm the active barrier at the entrance must meet M30 rating as shown on CS504?

Question #72: Can you confirm that this RFP/Contract/Proposal is not to include the costs of gas utility service additions to the project? And, Can you confirm that the contractor is only to coordinate thru the VA with the gas company?

Answer: The contract is to include the costs of gas utility service additions to the project.

The contractor is to coordinate all of this through the gas company, which is Ameren.

Question #73: Can the contractor connect a temporary tie-in at the existing electrical services on site for construction temporary power at each new building? Power is needed for basic construction activities for such things as power tools and temporary lighting in work areas. Will the VA allow the contractor to use this power at no cost to the contractor?

Answer: Yes, you can do a temporary tie-in for the construction of the project at no cost.

Question #74: Can the contractor connect a temporary tie-in at existing VA water lines on site for temporary construction water needs? Temporary water is needed for many different task such as concrete, masonry, etc. Will the VA allow the contractor to use water at no cost to the contractor?

Question #75: Can the contractor use existing VA water lines on site with water for irrigation of landscaping for establishment? Will the VA allow the contractor to use existing water lines and water for landscape establishment at no cost to the contractor?

Question #76: wall section 1/AE311 shows perforated metal panels with basis of design to be Hendrick H-Clad; however, there is no spec section for perforated panels. Can you provide spec section with performance and requirements for these panels in order for bidders to provide competitive alternate pricing?

Answer: Metal panel specification 07 40 00 included as attachment with Pre-Bid RFI responses.

Question #77: Is the Mark TA4 bath tissue roll dispenser on schedule provided by the VA and contractor installed VC?

Answer: The tissue paper dispenser will be supplied by the VA.

Question #78: Note 1 on AI901 for artwork locations. Can you verify this is only a reference to the location where VA will install their own artwork and not contractor is not to include in proposal?

Answer: VA will provide and install artwork. Contractor to provide in-wall blocking.

Question #79: Where / which rooms are the ceiling-mounted patient lifts located? They are not shown on equipment drawings and are hard to tell on reflected ceiling plan and not shown on enlarged room plans, such as procedure rooms where lifts would typically be.

Answer: Procedure Rooms 125, 168, 169

Question #80: Spec 01 00 00 1.7H calls for 7' high chain link. There are no requirements for the temporary fence to have fabric screening attached to the chain link fence to block view. Can you confirm the fabric view blocking fabric is not required for this project?

Answer: Fence fabric screening not required (VA to review/revise response as required).

Question #81: What is the RFP traffic routing plan for this site/project?

Answer: The solicitation 36C25523R0085 provides instruction to offerors on submission of the proposal. Upon receipt of the proposal, Initial review will be conducted by the contracting officer to ensure offeror’s compliant with the proposal submission. Then the proposals will be sent to the Technical Evaluation Board for their review. The proposals will be evaluated based on the technical evaluation factors provided in the solicitation.

Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the Best Value to the government.

Question #82: Equipment schedule item A1030 calls for stacked 2 person lockers which are note 'CC' Contractor provided and installed. There is no spec section provided for lockers. Are these metal lockers or plastic? Can you provide spec and kind?

Answer: Two person locker, double tier, 72Hx12Wx18D. This unit includes hooks for coats and hats. Door equipped with safety guard handles. Body Construction: All Welded Corrosion Resistant Steel in Powder coat Finish. Designed for storage of coats, hats, and other personal belongings.

Question #83: The O2 line needs a zone valve for the line prior to outlets. Also no master alarm. Is the system wired back into an existing master alarm? If not, what is required?

Answer: Correct, a zone valve is required. System shall be wired back to master alarm.

Refer to Specification Section 22 63 00, 2.7 ALARMS, F., Alarm Network Communication.

Question #84: 01 00 00 1.5C.1 Guards. The general contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours. Are guards really going to be required for this project per this spec requirement? Can you verify guards will not be required after hours or on this project?

Answer: No guards are required.

Question #85: Who is the VA campus provider for direct digital controls (DDC) for HVAC system controls? Do they tie into existing campus systems? If yes, which building and room?

Answer: Johnson controls, they will tie into the existing campus system located in building 37 or the penthouse of building 83.

Question #86: Will the VA provide all LP gas needed for building startup, testing, and temporary running of mechanical systems be provided at no cost the contractor?

Question #87: 01 00 00 1.31 photographic documentation notes commercial photographer or sub used for this work. Is commercial photography really going to be a requirement of this project per the spec? Typically, the general contractor provides this project photography documentation throughout the project. Hiring or contracting with a commercial photography company will incur more cost to the VA than typical construction photography documentation.

Answer: The VA does not require a commercial photographer. The contractor shall provide pictures throughout the project.

Question #88: 01 00 00 1.31 (2) mentions indexing and navigation system utilizing Autocad drawings and accessible on-line internet connection. Is VA requiring real time photography of the project and internet connections to view project photos in an online autocad program? This also adds more cost to VA than typical construction photography.

Answer: No, this is not necessary.

Question #89: 01 00 00 If real live internet access, Autocad photography, indexing, interactive plans, slideshows, on-line domain/web hosting, redundant servers, BIM services, and navigation system is required. What is the preferred system or service the VA required?

Answer: N/A

Question #90: Where is the Rain Garden detail referenced on sheets CS101-CS104, keynote #10?

Answer: See Sheet CU501.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (Received via email on 2023-06-01):

Question #91: Entry Canopy on AE513. There are steel items shown here. They are not sized, but clearly show an HSS, tension rod, and angle. Should I make something up for this or has this been eliminated and therefore does not show up on the Structural drawings?

Answer: Entry canopy has been eliminated from the project.

Question #92: Double line of beams shown on 1/AE315. This section shows two beams at different elevations along grid A at the vestibule. Should I include a second line of beams just along the vestibule? The structural drawings only show one beam here.

Answer: Second line of beams not required. Refer to structural drawings (SF121) for t/steel elevations. Also see 1/AE301 which does not show a second line of beams.

Question #93: There is horizontal bracing shown on SF121. Will there be an addendum with sizing or connection details for this or should we make an assumption?

Answer: The “horizontal bracing” is the joist bridging required per SJI.

Question #94: There is a cut WT shown on 9/S-501. Will there be an addendum with sizing or should we make an assumption?

Answer: Cut WT size shall match size of adjacent WF beam.

Question #95: On the one line shown on sheet E-601 it shows the feeder between the Generator and EDP as being sized for a 400 amp feed but it is being fed from a 600 Amp breaker and feeding a 600 Amp Panel. Is this correct?

Answer: That feeder should be sized for 600 amps. 2 sets of 4#350kcmil & #1 (G) in 3”C. ea.

Question #96: The generator on sheet E-601 shows it with a 96 hour run time sub base tank but In the specifications it mentions a 4 hour day tank with a main tank and references a specification section that does not exist. Also, it mentions a walk in enclosure. Are we to provide the 96 hour base tank with a walk in enclosure?

Answer: Please follow what is listed for the Generator on drawing E-601. This should be based on a weatherproof enclosure and 96 hour tank as indicated.

Question #97: There is an SL1 fixture shown on the ES101 site plan that is not shown on the fixture schedule. Please advise what the specs are on this type.

Answer: SL1 was changed to SL2

Question #98: Sheet ES101 shows conflicting pole sizes. Note 1 and note 2 are both referencing the same fixture SL2. Detail #3 on the same sheet references fixture type SL1 which does not exist. Please advise.

Answer: SL1 was changed to SL2

Answer #99: The primary duct bank feeder denoted by note #4 on sheet CU101 shows a couple black dots that could be handholes or manholes but there are no notes or details calling those out. Are those dots intended to denote Handholes/Manholes or above ground enclosures? If so is there a detail showing what is required?

Answer: Those dots are Manholes and are indicated with an “E” inside of a circle on drawing ES101). There is not a manhole detail however, provisions should be made based on the size of the feeders entering and exiting the Manhole.

Question #100: There are cameras shown mounted on the concrete poles on sheet ES101 detail #2 with Cat 6A running down into an underground conduit. There are no underground conduits called out on the drawing specifically for the cameras. On previous projects they asked for a fiber and a power conduit just for the cameras, that ran to all the camera locations, with stainless enclosures mounted on the poles that housed the fiber converters and power supplies.

Is that the intent on this project as well?

Answer: Yes, that is the intent

Question #101: The water and fire service are shown to come into the building separately. IDPH recommends to come into the building and separate the service to help prevent legionella. Should this be changed to reflect this?

Answer: The facility currently uses the Armstrong DMC “Brain” model for our mixing stations.

See attached mix valve document.

Question #102: Would PVC piping be acceptable for the below grade piping (Sanitary/Storm) in lieu of cast iron?

1. Answer: Solid PVC is acceptable for below grade piping only. For below grade site piping (Sanitary/Storm) outside the building, PVC is an option along with ductile iron per specs 33 30 00 and 33 40 00. However, for below grade piping within the building, we recommend cast iron (and not PVC) per spec 22 13 00. Of course, the VA can elect to accept PVC at their discretion.

Question #103: Do you have a model number of the Armstrong DMC mixing station you would like to install?

Answer: Leave the fire and water service as it is show.

A.1 List of Attachments

See attached document: S05 H20168 Marion VA Primary Care-10192020144715 - Geotech Report.

See attached document: S05 Drawings 2020.09.11-20096 Topo Plat.

See attached document: S05 2023-06-1_VA Marion Womens Clinic and Primary Care - Civil Dwg Updates.

See attached document: S05 07 40 00 - Roofing and Siding Panels.

See attached document: S05 04-MixValve.

See attached document: Pre-proposal site visit sign in sheet.

A.1 List of Attachments